UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE CATALOG 2003-2004
Published by University of Illinois at Springfield One University Plaza Springfield, IL 62703-5407 Campus information desk • (217) 206-6600 Toll free (admissions)• (888) 977-4847 www.uis.edu
VOLUME 32 • FEBRUARY 2003
It should be understood that information concerning programs, procedures, requirements, standards, and fees is subject to change without notice. The information in this catalog is not to be considered final, nor does it constitute a contract between the student and UIS.
The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
It is the policy of the University of Illinois not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This non-discrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in programs and activities. Complaints of invidious discrimination prohibited by university policy are to be resolved within existing university procedures. A Message from the Chancellor Welcome to the University of Innovative teaching methods and the latest Illinois at Springfield! We are technology are celebrated at UIS but take no higher delighted that you are exploring priority than imparting the basic and transferable skills our campus as a place to begin your of inquiry, analysis, and communication. As a result, academic career or to finish what UIS students are prepared for the challenges of a global you started. Whatever your personal economy, regardless of their field of study. reasons, we invite you to consider Let this catalog be one of your guides to enrolling us your academic partner. at UIS. We are happy to answer more detailed questions UIS is proud to be a small, about a particular program or discuss any issues unique premier liberal arts institution to your enrollment. You’ll find our phone and web site whose hallmark is teaching and where lessons of civic information in this publication. Better yet, we would and global understanding, ethical behavior, and the love to have you visit. great traditions of democracy are an integral part of the We look forward to welcoming you into the UIS curriculum. Learning flourishes here as students of all community. ages are recognized as individuals. They interact with professors in small classes and have enviable access to practical internship experience. TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ...... 5-13 Child Care Center ...... 20 General Education Requirements/Online Background ...... 7 Counseling Center ...... 20 Courses/International Students Mission Statement ...... 7 Dean of Students ...... 20 Alternative Admission ...... 33 Vision Statement ...... 7 Disability Services ...... 21 Senior Learners ...... 34 History and Philosophy ...... 7 Food Service ...... 21 Non-degree Seeking Students ...... 34 Governance and Accreditation ...... 8 Housing ...... 21 International Students ...... 34 Campus Policies ...... 8-9 ID Cards ...... 22 English Language Proficiency ...... 35 Affirmative Action/Religious Observances/ Inter-Club Council Board ...... 22 Immunization Requirement ...... 35 Sexual Harassment/Drug and Alcohol/ International Affairs ...... 22 Community College Articulation and Transfer . . . . .36 Possession of Weapons Minority Student Affairs ...... 23 Illinois Articulation Initiative ...... 36 The Learning Environment ...... 9 Parking ...... 23 Two-Plus-Two ...... 37 The Campus ...... 9 Petition Process ...... 24 Joint Admission ...... 37 Springfield as Campus ...... 9 Recreation ...... 24 Bachelor’s Degree General Information ...... 37 Distance Learning ...... 10 Student Activities Committee ...... 24 Undergraduate Degree Programs and Public Affairs at UIS ...... 11 Student Government Association ...... 24 Areas of Study ...... 37-39 Public Affairs Colloquia ...... 11 Student Grievances ...... 25 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Center for Student Health Insurance ...... 25 Liberal Studies/Minors/Teacher Education Governmental Studies ...... 11-13 Student Life ...... 26 Thematic Activities/Modern Languages/ Student Life ...... 15-27 Student Records Policy ...... 26 University Courses/Tutorials Athletics ...... 17 Technology-Enhanced Learning ...... 26 Course Numbering ...... 39 Bookstore ...... 17 Transportation ...... 26 Undergraduate Assessment Requirement ...... 40 Brookens Library ...... 17 Women’s Center ...... 26 Baccalaureate Skills/Assessment in the Bursar’s Office ...... 18 Undergraduate Education ...... 29-55 Major Campus Health Service ...... 18 Statement of Purpose ...... 31 Academic Advising ...... 40-41 Campus Police Department ...... 19 Undergraduate Admission ...... 31 Transfer Students/Capital Scholars Career Services ...... 19 Capital Scholars ...... 31-32 General Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree ...... 41 Center for Teaching and Learning ...... 19 Transfer Students ...... 32-33 Campus Residency/Catalog Requirements UIS Requirement ...... 41-42 Auditing Courses ...... 50 Graduation Contract ...... 64 Liberal Studies Colloquia/Public Affairs Transcripts ...... 50 Second Master’s Degree ...... 64 Colloquia/Applied Study Term Financial Assistance ...... 50-55 Graduate Internships/Experiential Credit for Prior Learning ...... 42 Veterans/Federal-State Programs/Institutional Learning ...... 64 Use of Lower-Division Courses for Programs/Private Scholarships/Application Research at UIS ...... 64 Degree Credit ...... 43 Procedures/Critical Dates/Consequences of Academic Standards ...... 64 Graduation Contract ...... 43 Withdrawal/Repeating Classes/Conditional Academic Load ...... 64 Requirements for a Double Major ...... 43 Admission/Satisfactory Academic Progress/ Graduation Grade-Point Average ...... 65 Second Bachelor’s Degree ...... 43 Probation/Cancellation/Appeal Grades Acceptable toward Academic Standards ...... 43-46 Graduate Education – Master’s . . . . .57-68 Graduate Degrees ...... 65 Academic Load ...... 43 Statement of Purpose ...... 59 Academic Probation/Suspension ...... 65 Grades/Grading ...... 44-45 Graduate Admission – Master’s ...... 59 Repeating Courses ...... 65 Credit/No Credit Option/Incompletes/ Admission to a Specific Program ...... 60 Registration Procedures ...... 65 Grade-Point Average International Students ...... 60 Financial Assistance ...... 66-68 Undergraduate Honors ...... 45 English Language Proficiency ...... 61 General Graduate Assistantships/Illinois Academic Probation and Suspension ...... 46 Non-degree Seeking Students ...... 61 Legislative Staff Internships/Graduate Repeating Courses ...... 46 Academic Advising ...... 61 Public Service Internships/Whitney M. Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Master’s Degree General Information ...... 61-62 Young Fellowships/Public Affairs Courses ...... 46 Master’s Degree Programs and Areas of Study Reporting Scholarships Undergraduate/Graduate Concurrent Individual Option/Graduate Graduate Education – Doctoral . . . . .69-72 Enrollment ...... 46 Certificates and Professional Statement of Purpose ...... 69 Plagiarism ...... 46 Development Sequences Minimum Admission Requirements ...... 69 Registration Procedures ...... 47-50 Course Numbering System ...... 62 General Requirements ...... 69 Tuition/Fees ...... 47-48 General Requirements – Master’s Degree ...... 62 Transfer Credit ...... 70 U of I Residency Status ...... 48 Transfer Credit at the Graduate Level ...... 63 Time Limitation ...... 70 Refunds/Changes in Amount of Residency/Time Limit Academic Advising ...... 70 Tuition and Fees ...... 49 Time Limitation ...... 63 Closure Requirement ...... 70 Withdrawals ...... 49-50 Public Affairs Colloquia ...... 63 Graduation Contract ...... 70 Partial/Complete Master’s Closure Requirement ...... 63 Second Degree ...... 70 Course Numbering System ...... 70 Graduate Certificates ...... 120 Sociology/Anthropology (B.A.) ...... 228 Academic Standards ...... 71 Human Development Counseling (M.A.) . . . . .122 University Courses ...... 233 Academic Load ...... 71 Human Services (M.A.) ...... 130 Visual Arts (B.A.) ...... 234 Graduation Grade-Point Average ...... 71 Social Work (B.S.W.) ...... 136 Women’s Studies (Minor) ...... 240 Grades Acceptable toward the Degree ...... 71 Teacher Education (Minors) ...... 140 College of Public Affairs and Academic Probation/Suspension ...... 71 College of Liberal Arts Administration ...... 245-311 Repeating Courses ...... 71 and Sciences ...... 147-244 Criminal Justice (B.A.) ...... 247 Registration Procedures ...... 72 African-American Studies (Minor) ...... 149 Environmental Studies (M.A.) ...... 253 Financial Aid ...... 72 Applied Study and Experiential Graduate Certificates ...... 263 Doctoral Research Assistants ...... 72 Learning Term ...... 151 International Studies (Minor) ...... 265 Academic Programs/Course Astronomy-Physics ...... 153 Labor Relations (Minor) ...... 267 Descriptions ...... 73-311 Biology (B.S., M.S.) ...... 155 Legal Studies (B.A., M.A.) ...... 269 Capital Scholars Program ...... 75 Chemistry (B.S.) ...... 162 Political Studies (B.A., M.A.) ...... 280 College of Business and Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.) ...... 166 Public Administration Management ...... 79-110 Communication (B.A., M.A.) ...... 171 M.P.A...... 292 Accountancy (B.A., M.A.) ...... 81 Computer Science (B.S., M.S.) ...... 181 D.P.A...... 300 Business Administration English (B.A., M.A.) ...... 187 Public Affairs Reporting (M.A.) ...... 305 B.B.A...... 86 History (B.A., M.A.) ...... 196 Public Health (M.P.H.) ...... 307 M.B.A...... 91 Individual Option (M.A.) ...... 205 Organization of the University . . . .313-322 Economics (B.A.) ...... 96 Liberal Studies (B.A.) ...... 208 Board of Trustees Management (B.A.) ...... 101 Mathematical Sciences (B.A.) ...... 211 Campus Administration Management Information Systems (M.S.) . . . .105 Modern Languages ...... 216 Faculty College of Education and Music ...... 217 Index ...... 323-327 Human Services ...... 111-146 Philosophy (Minor) ...... 218 Educational Leadership (M.A.) ...... 113 Psychology (B.A.) ...... 220 general information GENERAL INFORMATION BACKGROUND place where teaching remains the central function and and will, concomitantly, serve a larger proportion of MISSION STATEMENT excellence in teaching continues as the overriding full-time undergraduate and graduate students. To The University of Illinois at Springfield has as its primary goal. It will be a place where faculty are teacher- best nurture students, the UIS of the future will be a mission providing excellence in teaching. UIS strives to scholars, with greater recognition of and support for place where the centrality of a lively extracurricular produce an educational environment where you can ac- scholarship than at present. Public affairs will contin- intellectual, social, and cultural life is recognized and quire 1) a solid foundation for lifelong learning, 2) a ue as a unifying theme of teaching, scholarship, and supported as being critical to students’ learning expe- keen appreciation of intellectual and aesthetic achieve- service, but in the future UIS’ commitment to public riences. ments, 3) an enhanced capacity for critical thinking and affairs will be understood as the campus’ distinctive oral as well as written communication, 4) a practical contribution to the land-grant mission of the Univer- HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY preparation for pursuing fulfilling careers, 5) a sound sity of Illinois. The University of Illinois at Springfield is one of three basis for informed and concerned citizenship, and 6) a The UIS of the future will continue to offer under- campuses of the world-class University of Illinois. UIS productive commitment to improving your world. graduate curricula in both traditional liberal arts dis- is located on 746 picturesque acres on the southeast UIS emphasizes public affairs instruction, research, ciplines and in professional fields and will serve stu- side of Springfield. The campus marked its 30th an- and service carried out through community partnerships dents from the first years of college through comple- niversary in 2000. that contribute to social progress, governmental effec- tion of the baccalaureate degree. Professional educa- UIS is a comprehensive university, enrolling first tiveness, educational excellence, and economic develop- tion at the master’s level will continue to be a major year students through those seeking a doctoral degree. ment. UIS is committed to addressing the needs of both feature of the campus’ curricular commitments, with Student enrollment exceeds 4,500 and is comprised of traditional and nontraditional learners and reflecting quality and distinction being the principal determi- traditional residential students and full- and part- cultural diversity in both the curriculum and the campus nants of graduate program offerings. Doctoral work time non-traditional students — those returning to community. UIS encourages innovative approaches ap- will be in the area of public affairs. school to finish a degree and working adults seeking propriate to fulfilling these institutional aims. UIS will continue to pursue modest, controlled en- advanced or second degrees or professional programs. rollment growth and to serve many types of students, UIS offers a range of academic and professional VISION STATEMENT but the mix of students will be different. The campus programs — 20 bachelor’s degree, 18 master’s degree A brief overview The UIS of the future will be a will draw more students from outside central Illinois programs, and the doctorate in public administration
7 — designed to meet the needs of its widely diverse The other campuses are the University of Illinois at institution, and 3) the promotion of diversity in the student population. The programs range from tradi- Urbana/Champaign and the University of Illinois at various departments, programs, and activities of UIS. tional disciplines such as history, psychology, and biol- Chicago. The U of I campuses are among 12 public You can direct questions or complaints about equal ogy to more career-oriented offerings such as business university campuses in the state, all coordinated by the opportunity and affirmative action at UIS to the Office administration and management information sys- Illinois Board of Higher Education. Internally, UIS is of Access and Equal Opportunity, PAC 583, (217) 206- tems. Interdisciplinary programs such as environ- governed by the chancellor with advice from adminis- 6222. mental studies and communication are also offered. trators and from the Campus Senate. The campus is ideally situated to fulfill its mission UIS is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Policy on Religious Observances The Univer- in public affairs. Located in the capital of Illinois, UIS Commission of the North Central Association of Col- sity of Illinois at Springfield will provide reasonable allows students first-hand access to state government leges and Schools. Contact the Higher Learning Com- accommodation for your religious observances. Alter- and public service through special courses, research mission at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, native dates for examinations or major assignments projects, and an enviable selection of internships. Chicago, IL 60602-2504, phone (312) 263-0456 or will be provided when you are unavailable as a result These activities encourage students to develop an ac- (800) 621-7440. Fax (312) 263-7462. E-mail of religious observances. If you believe that you have tive understanding of how public policy meshes with [email protected], or visit the website at been unreasonably denied an educational benefit due the many and varied problems facing today’s chang- www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. to your religious belief or practices, you may seek re- ing society. UIS’ commitment to providing hands-on dress under the grievance process provided for in the experiences extends to the private sector as well, with CAMPUS POLICIES UIS Student Code. numerous agreements with business and industry to Note: An overview of various campus policies, includ- help prepare students for a global economy. UIS: ing the Campus Safety Policy, is available at Sexual Harassment Policy The purpose of the preparing students for lives of meaningful work, and www.uis.edu/humanresources/policy/policy.htm. University of Illinois at Springfield’s sexual harass- lives of meaning. ment policy is three-fold: to foster an environment Affirmative Action UIS is committed to affirma- free from sexual harassment, to encourage victims to GOVERNANCE AND ACCREDITATION tive action through 1) the intensified recruitment and come forward, and to provide for corrective action to The University of Illinois at Springfield is one of three retention of students, faculty, and staff, 2) the elimina- be taken when necessary. You may obtain copies of the campuses governed by the U of I Board of Trustees. tion of any discriminatory policy/practice within the UIS sexual harassment policy from the Office of Access
8 and Equal Opportunity, PAC 583, (217) 206-6222 or THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT A new classroom and office building is scheduled go to www.uis.edu/aeo/. THE CAMPUS to open in fall 2004. The University of Illinois at Springfield’s spacious The remainder of the campus, made up of small- Drug and Alcohol Policy The University of Illinois 746-acre campus is located on the southeast side of er attractive modern buildings in well-landscaped set- at Springfield has established standards of conduct the capital city, near Lake Springfield. The campus is tings, reflects the open operating style and spirit of that prohibit the use and distribution of illicit drugs composed of several major buildings, a number of UIS. and alcohol on premises owned or controlled by UIS smaller structures, and housing accommodating ap- The campus is easily reached from Interstate 55. If and during any activity conducted or sponsored by proximately 700 students. you are coming from the north, take Exit 94 (Steven- UIS. Sanctions for violating this policy range from a The Norris L Brookens Library was completed in son Drive) and follow the directional signs on Steven- written reprimand to expulsion from UIS or termina- December 1975. A major learning/resource center of son Drive to West Lake Drive and south to the campus. tion of employment. The complete policy is available exceptionally high quality designed to support the If you are arriving on I-55 from the south, take Exit 90 from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Af- campus’ academic programs, the library also houses East (Toronto Road). fairs (SAB 23, 206-6581) or from the Office of the As- classrooms and faculty office space. Springfield derives much of its character from its sistant Vice President for Human Resources (HRB 30, The Public Affairs Center opened in October 1980. location in Illinois’ rural heartland. Located less than [217] 206-7020). The building includes Sangamon Auditorium, which 100 miles from St. Louis and less than 200 miles from hosts more than 120 music, theater, and dance per- Chicago, however, the city also offers area residents Possession of Weapons UIS policy prohibits the formances annually. The PAC also houses a studio the- convenient access to the cultural and commercial life unauthorized possession or storage of any weapon in ater, a cafeteria and restaurant, offices, television stu- of these large urban centers. or on buildings or land belonging to the University. dio, classrooms, and conference rooms. Anyone wishing to keep a weapon on campus proper- The Health and Sciences Building opened in 1992 SPRINGFIELD AS CAMPUS ty must first submit a written request to the chief of the and is the home of UIS’ biological and physical sci- At UIS, the campus includes the community. Academic campus police department and must receive written ences and its mathematics and computer science pro- programs are structured to make maximum use of the permission in return. For the complete text of the pos- grams. The building includes instructional labs, capital city’s resources, particularly state and federal session of weapons policy or for more information, classrooms, and offices, as well as the campus’ art agencies that provide internship, experiential, and re- contact the UIS police department at (217) 206-6690. gallery. search opportunities for study in areas such as human
9 services, criminal justice, and environmental studies. Presidential Library and Museum. Springfield also grams of the three campuses, taught and managed by As a UIS student, you have access to the delibera- hosts three additional institutions of higher education: the same faculty, and subject to the same quality con- tions of the General Assembly and to committee hear- Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield College trols. For more information about U of I Online, visit ings where the state’s legislative policies are debated. in Illinois, and Robert Morris College. www.online.uillinois.edu. Legislators and other elected officials, lobbyists, agency heads, and commissioners are a vital part of DISTANCE LEARNING UIS Online UIS currently offers two online under- the Springfield scene and comprise an incomparable Several alternatives are available for those transfer graduate degree completion programs: the bachelor human resource. You can study politics in all forms in students who cannot attend classes at UIS’ Springfield of arts in liberal studies, and the bachelor of arts in Springfield, from the day-to-day functioning of regu- campus. These options include online degree pro- English. The campus also offers two graduate degrees latory commissions, legislative committees, or local grams and courses, off-campus classroom instruction, completely online: the master of science in manage- government bodies to special interest groups demon- telecourses, and instruction via interactive com- ment information systems and the master of arts in strating on the Statehouse lawn. pressed video. educational leadership with a concentration in master Programs in the health field capitalize on down- teaching and leadership. Along with these degree pro- state Illinois’ largest medical center, including South- University of Illinois Online Broad access to the grams, UIS offers a minor in philosophy, a certificate ern Illinois University School of Medicine, three hos- Internet has created a new medium for distance edu- in career specialist studies, and many individual on- pitals, and many physicians and nursing homes. cation and new opportunities for placebound learners. line courses. Contact the Office of Technology-En- Community resources, such as Sangamon and University of Illinois Online, a University-wide um- hanced Learning at (217) 206-7317 for details, or visit Menard counties’ rich collection of historic sites and brella organization, was established to provide coordi- the website at http://otel.uis.edu. Information about museums, offer students in the humanities opportuni- nation and support to the three U of I campuses as UIS’ online programs and courses and a course direc- ties for study and research. Specialized libraries supple- they expand and transform their off-campus educa- tory are available at http://online.uis.edu. Information ment these community-based learning opportunities. tional and public service offerings to take advantage of about online degrees is also available in the individual Available to students, these resources include the Illinois this highly interactive medium. All courses, certificate program descriptions. State Library, the Illinois State Archives, the Illinois programs, degree programs, and public service re- State Historical Library, the Supreme Court Library, the sources offered under the University of Illinois Online Illinois Virtual Campus To support its online in- SIU Medical School Library, and the Abraham Lincoln umbrella are grounded firmly in the academic pro- struction, UIS is also participating in the Illinois Vir-
10 tual Campus, an electronic catalog of online and dis- In Decatur and Jacksonville, UIS offers courses active compressed video technology to several sites in tance learning courses available from 40 colleges and leading to the master’s degree in educational leadership Illinois. Contact Educational Technology at (217) 206- universities in Illinois. IVC Student Support Centers, at Millikin University and Jacksonville High School. 6550 for more information. located on the campuses of participating community However, you cannot complete this degree without tak- colleges, provide general student advising, access to ing course work at UIS’ main campus in Springfield. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT UIS computers, library access, technical assistance, and More information about UIS’ Decatur or Jacksonville As outlined in the campus’ mission statement, UIS test proctoring. You can access Illinois Virtual Campus option is available from the Office of Admissions and emphasizes public affairs instruction, research, and at www.ivc.illinois.edu. Records at (217) 206-4847 or from the off-campus in- service carried out through community partnerships. struction and outreach office at (217) 206-7818. Many of the campus’ public affairs activities are coor- Peoria Center UIS has been serving the educational dinated and administered through the College of Pub- needs of transfer students in the Peoria area for more Telecourses and interactive compressed lic Affairs and Administration. than 25 years from the campus of Illinois Central Col- video technology Telecourses are another impor- lege. Students can take a variety of program and elective tant component of UIS’ off-campus educational en- Public Affairs Colloquia Students are encour- courses, including those leading to the bachelor’s degree deavors. UIS is a member institution of the CONVO- aged to adopt a public affairs perspective through a in accountancy, criminal justice, or management. Aca- COM network of public television stations: WMEC-TV unique series of courses called public affairs colloquia demic minors are also available in accountancy, crimi- 22 Macomb, WQEC-TV 27 Quincy, and WSEC-TV (PACs). For more information on PACs see p. 42 and nal justice, and management information systems. For 14/65 Jacksonville/Springfield. Each semester tele- p. 63. more information, contact the UIS Peoria Center at courses are aired during regular broadcast hours, af- (309) 694-5546, or the individual departments. fording you the opportunity to earn college credit at ABRAHAM LINCOLN In addition to the offerings at the Peoria Center, home. Copies of each telecourse series are available on PRESIDENTIAL CENTER the master of business administration is offered by co- videocassette in Brookens Library and at specified off- FOR GOVERNMENTAL STUDIES hort in an accelerated weekend format on the campus campus learning resource centers. For more informa- The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Center for Govern- of the U of I College of Medicine at Peoria. For more tion, contact the UIS off-campus instruction and out- mental Studies conducts research, training, and other information, contact the director of MBA Programs at reach office at (217) 206-7818. public service activities designed to enhance govern- (217) 206-7916. UIS also offers off-campus instruction using inter- mental effectiveness and citizens’ knowledge of public
11 policy issues. A number of the center’s programs, crime and its causes. Another major focus is on the is available for undergraduates. The institute also such as graduate fellowships and internships and re- executive branch of state government. Institute facul- produces a variety of research, education, and service searcher grants, provide opportunities to work with ty and staff assist with policy development, program publications, including the biennial Almanac of Illi- materials of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library design and evaluation, performance measurement, nois Politics and the academic journal State Politics and Museum, through the center’s partnership with and outcomes assessment. The institute’s objective is and Policy Quarterly. the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Graduate as- to contribute to better understanding and improve- sistantships and applied study terms in the center pro- ment of both the operations of state government and Institute for Leadership, Policy vide unique opportunities to work with faculty and ac- the legal system in ways accessible to students, schol- Education, and Training The Institute for Leader- ademic staff on applied research, public service, and ars, policymakers, practitioners, and the general pub- ship, Policy Education, and Training prepares individ- media projects. lic. Graduate and undergraduate students are offered uals for leadership roles on public affairs issues. Pro- opportunities to work with faculty and staff, helping grams are designed to increase participants’ aware- Office of the Executive Director The office of develop and implement projects through paid intern- ness and appreciation of Abraham Lincoln’s leader- the executive director coordinates and oversees the ships, assistantships, directed studies, and thesis proj- ship as a mechanism to address contemporary public center’s units. It serves as the point of contact for re- ects. policy issues. The institute encompasses the Lincoln quests for center services and provides leadership in Legacy Lecture Series, Lincoln Leadership Academy, the development and funding of new initiatives. Institute for Legislative Studies The Institute Public Policy Summits, Public Policy High School for Legislative Studies coordinates activities that give Program, Summer Institute for Secondary Teachers Institute for Legal, Administrative, and students and faculty an opportunity to work and con- on Lincoln and the Civil War, and the Abraham Lin- Policy Studies The Institute for Legal, Administra- duct research in the legislative process in Illinois and coln and Leadership Summer Institute for High tive, and Policy Studies is the lead policy research and elsewhere and to publish their findings. The institute’s School Students. evaluation unit within the center. A major focus of its most prominent educational activity is the Illinois efforts is on the justice system at the state, regional, General Assembly’s Legislative Staff Internship Pro- Institute for Literacy in America The Institute and national levels. Research and training areas in- gram, which gives outstanding graduate students an for Literacy in America advances Lincoln’s ideals by clude criminal and juvenile justice, the court system, opportunity to serve on leadership or nonpartisan re- providing leadership in establishing Illinois as a legal processes, judiciary regulation and policy, and search agency staffs. A legislative applied study term model for literacy in America. In partnership with the
12 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, munity volunteers. From studios in the state capitol Center Publications Center Publications publish- the institute identifies outstanding work in the field of building, WUIS provides the other 12 public radio sta- es Illinois Issues, the state’s leading public affairs literacy and promotes its dissemination and expansion tions in the state with daily news reports via its satel- magazine, and assists the center’s other units in pub- through workshops and symposia. Through a broad lite uplink. The station operates 24 hours a day, serv- lishing various works. strategy of conducting research, building coalitions, ing a 70-mile radius of Springfield with news; infor- With a special focus on Illinois government and and performing advocacy, the institute carries out its mation; and classical, jazz, and other music. Pro- politics, the magazine pays close attention to current mission to make Illinois a model for universal literacy. gramming is repeated on WIPA, (89.3 FM) in Pitts- trends and legislative issues and examines the state’s field, serving residents of western Illinois from Jack- quality of life. Some classes use the magazine as re- Papers of Abraham Lincoln The Papers of Abra- sonville to Quincy. quired reading or as a resource; students can receive ham Lincoln is a long-term documentary editing it at a reduced rate. project of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and Office of Electronic Media The Office of Elec- The unit also works with scholars in the center to cosponsored by the center. The project is dedicated to tronic Media produces public affairs, documentary, help disseminate the findings of their research and identifying, imaging and publishing all documents educational, and public relations programs on video, projects. For example, the unit copyedits the journal written by or to Abraham Lincoln. The editors will audio, CD-ROM, DVD, and various websites in support State Politics and Policy Quarterly and publishes produce three series: legal papers, Illinois papers, and of the university’s academic and public affairs mis- the popular biennial directory Almanac of Illinois Presidential papers. The goal of the project is for any- sions. Programs are also produced under contract for Politics. one with Internet access to be able to view, search, and various state agencies and nonprofit organizations. The unit also directs periodic statewide projects. For analyze all of the papers of Abraham Lincoln. The office maintains complete television and multi- example, in 2000-2001 it worked with the other center media studios in the Public Affairs Center. Since 1985, units to conduct the Illinois Civil Engagement Project. Public Radio Station WUIS, (91.9 FM) in Spring- the office has operated ACCESS 4, Springfield’s public field, is affiliated with National Public Radio and Pub- access cable channel, which produces hundreds of Graduate Public Service Internship Program lic Radio International. The primary facilities are lo- local programs each year. ACCESS 4 provides valuable See page 66. cated on campus and operated by a professional staff production experience to UIS students who work supplemented by faculty, student workers, and com- under the guidance of the office’s professional staff.
13 student life STUDENT LIFE
Student life at the University of Illinois at Springfield is BOOKSTORE ing and learning at UIS with a collection of 521,000 both stimulating and comfortable. Recreational sports, Follett’s UIS Bookstore is located just off the cafeteria books and journals, nearly 2,000 periodical subscrip- intercollegiate athletics, many active student organiza- on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center. All texts tions, 3,500 films and videotapes, and 1,800,000 mi- tions, and regularly scheduled cultural attractions required for your classes are available in the store, in- croforms. UIS students can search the statewide broaden campus life. Support services, ranging from cluding a large supply of used books. In addition, the ILLINET Online system to find information about the housing to health care to computer labs, make student bookstore carries school supplies, reference books and holdings and availability of library materials both at life at UIS as convenient as possible. All services and ac- bestsellers, greeting cards, gift items, and UIS cloth- UIS and at 42 other academic libraries throughout the tivities are available to full- and part-time students. ing. A selection of academically priced computer soft- state, including the University of Illinois at Urbana- ware and computer accessories is also available. There Champaign. Books and journal articles not available ATHLETICS is a special order service for books and software not in in the local collection may be obtained through inter- The Prairie Stars belong to the National Association of stock. Gift certificates are available. In addition, you library loan at no charge. Over 90 databases, many of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in six can sell your textbooks back to the bookstore year- them full-text, are also available through the library varsity sports. Men’s soccer, women’s tennis, and round. network and can be accessed remotely as well as on women’s volleyball compete in the fall. Men’s and The bookstore is accessible online at campus. women’s basketball compete in the winter, and men’s www.uis.bkstr.com, through the campus’ main web- Library faculty provide individualized instruction, tennis in the spring. The women’s volleyball team has site, or through efollett.com. offer workshops for specific courses, and teach a advanced to the regional tournament six times while The bookstore is open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday course in library research methods. A member of the the men’s and women’s tennis, women’s basketball, through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Extended library faculty works with each degree program at UIS and men’s soccer teams have won regional champi- service hours and dates are published in the course to support the program’s particular information onships in recent years and advanced to NAIA nation- schedule each semester. needs. In addition, individual assistance is provided at al tournaments. Men’s basketball began its inaugural the Information Desk on level two. Another specialized season in 2002-2003. BROOKENS LIBRARY service is course reserves, available either electroni- The Office of Athletics is located in SLB 16. The Norris L. Brookens Library supports teach- cally or at the Circulation Desk. Also available on level
17 two is the Non-Profit Resource Center, a service that ed throughout campus. Each semester, Educational housing, and other fees; and sells campus parking de- helps non-profit organizations to find information on Technology offers a series of free workshops on multi- cals and bus passes for the Springfield Mass Transit funding sources and opportunities. The UIS Archives media topics (such as iMovie, Photoshop, Dream- District. MasterCard, VISA, and Discover cards are ac- and Special Collections unit, on level one of the library, weaver, Flash, and others) in the multimedia class- cepted for payment on student accounts via the UIS houses both UIS records and manuscript materials, room. The videoconferencing facilities provide “live” Student Accounts website at www.uis.edu/studentac- including the campus’ oral history collection, and the two-way audio and video connections to either single counts/. Illinois Regional Archives Depository, one of 14 in the or multiple remote sites, permitting courses to be de- The Bursar’s Office is normally open from 9 a.m. state. livered or received from other locations on a poten- to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, for fall tially worldwide basis. and spring, the office is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday Educational Technology is responsible for in- Library and Educational Technology hours through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday dur- structional technology facilities and services at UIS. are Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-midnight; Friday ing the week before the semester begins and for the Facilities include computer labs, technology-en- 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday first two weeks of the semester. For the summer term, hanced “smart” classrooms, multimedia classrooms, 1 p.m.-midnight. Hours are extended during exam extended hours are in effect the week before the ses- and distance learning/video conferencing rooms. Ed- periods. sion begins and continue through the first week. ucational Technology administers Blackboard, Web Access the library’s collections or find out about Board, and WebCT servers supporting online courses services at www.uis.edu/library/bridge.htm. Find CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICE and provides technical support for standard instruc- out more about Educational Technology at The Campus Health Service is located in BSB 20. tional software and multimedia production software. http://edtech.uis.edu. Physicians are available six hours a week. The clinic is A variety of equipment, including digital still cameras, staffed by a nurse practitioner and a registered nurse digital or analog video camcorders, and laptop com- BURSAR’S OFFICE during regular clinic hours, Monday through Friday, puters, is available for loan to students and faculty. The Bursar’s Office, located on the lower level of the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A walk-in clinic is available from 9:30 General access labs are located in BRK 180 and Public Affairs Center, will cash your personal checks to 11:30 a.m. each Monday and Wednesday. HSB 108/109. Additional computer labs (6), smart up to $25, or $25 over the amount of payment when Health care is provided to you whether you are a classrooms (46), technology enhanced conference you present a valid UIS i-card. The office also oper- full-time or part-time student and whether or not you rooms (5), and distance learning rooms (2) are locat- ates a U.S. postal substation; collects your registration, have student health insurance. Services include treat-
18 ment for minor acute illnesses and injuries, yearly CAMPUS POLICE DEPARTMENT nesses, social service agencies, school districts, pap smears, birth control, allergy injections, foreign Around-the-clock assistance is provided for students, government organizations, and graduate schools is travel consultations, and immunizations for foreign faculty, staff, and visitors by the Campus Police De- available. travel as well as required immunizations. Physical partment, located on the north side of campus and Graduate school information, including an- examinations are provided for all UIS athletes and for east of parking lot C. Emergencies such as a crime in nouncement and registration materials for standard students who are required to have them for work, progress, a fire, or a medical emergency, as well as tests such as the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT is avail- school, etc. suspicious persons or activities, should be reported to able in the office. A wellness resource and self-help area is available the department immediately. The non-emergency The office is located in SAB 50D, phone 206-6508. in the CHS clinic and a supply of over-the-counter number is (217) 206-6690. In an emergency call 206- remedies is also available, along with guidelines and 7777. CENTER FOR TEACHING AND directions for their use. LEARNING You do not pay a health service fee, nor do fees CAREER SERVICES The Center for Teaching and Learning was established paid for health insurance come to the health service. Career Services helps you develop an understanding of to provide student academic support, faculty develop- The CHS is supported by university funds and some yourself and the world of work so that you can make ment programs, and assessment activities. Each of user fees. There is no charge for visits to the CHS, al- effective career decisions. This process is carried out these activities is discussed below. For general infor- though there are some charges for special services. through individual career counseling, workshops, mation and appointments, call (217) 206-6503, visit You are notified at the time of the visit if any charges computer-based career information, and special in- the CTL on campus at Brookens 460, or connect to the will be incurred. Because more complex health issues terest programming. CTL web site at www.uis.edu/ctl. sometimes arise, you are expected to have your own Throughout the academic year, Career Services insurance to cover these types of expenses. You are also supports your efforts by providing career fairs and ACADEMIC SUPPORT (Monday through Thursday, responsible for informing CHS staff if your insurance access to web-based job placement systems, spon- 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday requires the use of specific providers. soring on-campus recruitment schedules, offering 4-8 p.m./phone (217) 206-6503/Brookens 460) All care is confidential. A copy of medical records resume writing and job search workshops, and Student Academic Support provides you with as- or information contained in such records is provided maintaining a video and career information li- sistance in writing, mathematics, biology, chemistry, by written consent and as required by law. brary. Recruitment literature from various busi- and computing, and coordinates tutoring in other dis-
19 ciplines. CTL faculty and graduate assistants work provides after-school care for ages 5 to 12. Considered stress management, conflict resolution, test anxiety, with you individually or in groups, concentrating on one of the best pre-schools and childcare facilities in time management, acquaintance rape, substance helping you to become an independent learner. Acad- the Springfield area, the center is accredited by the abuse, grief and loss, holiday depression, and fear of emic Support is also the site for testing and assistance National Association for the Education of Young Chil- public speaking. in English as a Second Language (ESL). dren. The educational programs are designed to meet To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call Faculty/instructional support programs include the needs of each child and to prepare him or her for (217) 206-7122 or stop by the Counseling Center, assistance with general instructional technology in- experiences in kindergarten and beyond. Sliding fees SAB 30. cluding training and assistance for faculty, staff, and are available for families who meet eligibility criteria. graduate assistants in the use of software provided The center is open from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF through UIS computer services. For training through Friday. Evening care is provided 5:30 to 10:30 STUDENTS schedules or assistance, call (217) 206-7450 or go to p.m. Monday-Thursday during the fall and spring se- The Office of the Dean of Students, located in SLB 22, www.uis.edu/ctl/training/schedule.html. mesters. Applications and current fee schedules are strives to enhance student learning and student achieve- available at the center. Space is limited. For further in- ment by fostering a positive, inclusive campus environ- ASSESSMENT (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- formation phone (217) 206-6610. ment through programs and services that support the 5 p.m./phone (217) 206-7125/Brookens 460) needs of a diverse student population; by providing op- The assessment office coordinates all entry/exit, COUNSELING CENTER portunities for students to engage in experiences that en- baccalaureate, and special assessment activities for the The Counseling Center provides confidential counsel- rich the value of their education; by helping students de- campus. The office collects, analyzes, and reports data ing services that assist students, staff, and faculty in velop leadership and life skills so that they are empowered to assist other campus units or groups in making pro- dealing with personal issues such as depression, anx- to advocate for their own needs and interests; and by cre- gram, policy, or institutional decisions. iety, relationship concerns, sexual abuse, sexual as- ating awareness and promoting understanding to edu- sault, assertiveness, and procrastination. cate students about student, community, and social issues. CHILD CARE CENTER The Counseling Center staff includes trained pro- The Office of the Dean of Students houses Advoca- The Children’s Center on campus provides toddler fessionals qualified to provide psychological services cy and Assistance, Judicial Affairs, Student Legal As- care for children 15 months to 2 years of age, offers to individuals, couples, families, and groups. In addi- sistance, and the Clearinghouse for Student Concerns pre-K classes with extended care for ages 3 to 5, and tion, the center offers workshops on topics such as and Issues.
20 OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES order pizzas with your favorite toppings. In addition, townhouses; additional townhouse units are sched- The Office of Disability Services provides academic as- there is a soup/salad bar, bakery items, desserts, bev- uled to open in 2003. Both single students and stu- sistance to qualified individuals with a documented erage isle, and a Grab-n-Go Express area that allows dent families are housed on campus. Several resi- disability. Documentation must adequately verify the you to get pre-packaged items when you’re on the run. dence hall rooms and apartments are specially de- nature and extent of the disability according to current During the fall and spring semesters, the Food signed and equipped for students whose mobility is professional standards and techniques and must Emporium is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.- impaired. clearly substantiate the need for the student’s specific 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.- Lincoln Residence Hall is home to first- and sec- accommodation requests. Services may include read- 2:30 p.m. and 3:45-6:30 p.m. During the summer ond-year students enrolled in the Capital Scholars ers, peer note takers, alternate test formats, texts on term the Food Emporium is open only Monday-Friday. program. Students are accommodated in a four-per- tape, adaptive technology, general advocacy, and re- Purchases can be made with cash or by using your i- son cluster arrangement that includes two double-oc- ferral services. The office is located in SLB 11 and is card with a meal plan. Customers who pay with their cupancy rooms sharing a bath. Lincoln Residence open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. i-cards receive discounts. Hall also includes a fitness room, several floor An adaptive technology lab, featuring some of the lat- Another place to get food on campus is the Café, lo- lounges, and a large multipurpose room as well as a est technology available for individuals with special cated in the Lincoln Residence Hall. Offering conven- café and serving area. Residence hall students are re- needs, is located in SLB 15. For more information, call ience-style items as well as pizza, salads, and sand- quired to participate in a campus meal plan. Meals are the office at (217) 206-6666 (voice) or (217) 206- wiches to those with late-night cravings, the Café is served in the PAC Food Emporium. 6668 (voice/TTY). open till midnight every day. The Café opens at 8 p.m. Upper-division and graduate students reside in Monday-Friday and at 6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. the on-campus apartments and townhouses. Single FOOD SERVICE The Café is a cashless operation. You can make pur- students are housed in furnished two- or four-bed- The Food Emporium, located in the Public Affairs chases only if you have an i-card and meal plan. The room units, where both private and shared bedroom Center, features a variety of choices: the Cook’s Nook Café is closed during the summer term. assignments are available. Married students and stu- has “home-style” meals; the Showtime area has dents with children are assigned to one- or two-bed- cooked-to-order specialties; the grill and deli areas HOUSING room apartments that may be furnished or unfur- offer hot and cold sandwiches, side dishes, and snacks; Student housing at UIS includes Lincoln Residence nished. The number of family units is limited, and the the pizza area offers pizza by-the-slice or made-to- Hall, as well as 146 on-campus apartments and maximum family size that can be accommodated is
21 four people. Rental costs vary according to the type of You may also use the i-card to receive ticket discounts please contact the ID Center at 206-7718 or e-mail accommodation. and/or admission to athletic home games and other [email protected]. For students with families, the Child Care Center UIS-sponsored events. provides day care, after-school care, and evening care The i-card provides access to campus meal plans INTER-CLUB COUNCIL BOARD for children age 15 months and over. School-age chil- for dining on campus and to the “Campus Cash” de- The Inter-Club Council Board is a standing committee dren attend the highly regarded Ball-Chatham clining balance account. Campus Cash is used for of the Student Government Association that coordi- schools, and regular school bus transportation is campus copiers, printing, laundry, vending, and other nates and supports the many registered student clubs available for children living in campus housing. on-campus purchases. and organizations on campus. The board is composed Housing assignments are based on the date a There is no charge for your first i-card; however, of representatives from all clubs and organizations completed application is received. You can obtain full there is a replacement fee for lost, stolen, or damaged and coordinates club activities and administers the information and application materials by contacting cards. If you are transferring from UIC or UIUC, you special activity grant program that provides funding the UIS Housing Office at (217) 206-6190. must bring your old i-card to receive a replacement at support for club activities of benefit to the entire stu- The UIS Housing Office also maintains informa- no charge. dent population. For more information contact the Of- tion regarding off-campus accommodations. Staff will To obtain an i-card, visit the ID Center in the fice of Student Life in SLB 22 or call (217) 206-6665. assist you in searching for off-campus housing, but Public Affairs Center, room 108. Students must be you are responsible for arranging your own accom- registered for at least one course taught on campus INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS modations in the surrounding community. (not solely distance learning courses) to be eligible The Office of International Affairs is responsible for for a photo i-card. UIS will mail a non-photo card to advising all international students, staff, and faculty as ID CARDS students enrolled solely in distance learning at the well as for study abroad through the Global Experi- The i-card is your student identification card for the beginning of their first semester. All i-cards are ac- ence Program. University of Illinois at Springfield. It is a permanent, tivated upon registration for the semester. Students The office is committed to meeting the special multifunction photo ID card that combines tradition- should bring a photo ID (driver’s license, passport, needs and interests of all students, staff, and faculty al ID functions with other services. etc.) and copy of their schedules with them to the ID from foreign countries. Activities and assistance are You will need your i-card to use the library, on- Center. designed to promote a successful educational experi- line library resources, and the gym and fitness center. For more information on any i-card programs, ence for international members of the UIS communi-
22 ty and to foster intercultural awareness and coopera- or visit www.uis.edu/internationalstudentaffairs/ lor’s degree. To be selected for this program you must tion on campus and in the larger community. index.htm. have achieved an overall grade-point average of B or Services include: better (3.00+) and must submit two letters of recom- • Orientation to American culture, the campus, and OFFICE OF MINORITY STUDENT mendation and an essay. A committee of UIS faculty the community and admissions staff make the final selection. Minority AFFAIRS • Assistance in academic, financial, governmental, Leadership in Public Service students receive full fi- The Office of Minority Student Affairs helps students of institutional, and personal problem solving nancial aid packages combining federal and state color meet their educational, personal, social, and • Social, cultural, and educational programming grants with institutional funds. cultural needs by organizing support activities (work- •Host family program Other programs administered through the office International Affairs serves as an advocate for in- shops, seminars, etc.) that motivate students toward include information and applications for the U of I ternational students on campus, in the community, self-affirmation and community involvement. Infor- Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP). and with domestic and foreign government agencies. mation on minority organizations, both on and off The office also serves as a liaison/advocate for stu- The office regularly publishes a newsletter to update campus, as well as minority businesses, churches, and dents who need assistance with academic, social, cul- students on U.S. Immigration regulations and to keep community services, may be obtained through the of- tural, and personal concerns. them informed of upcoming activities. fice. The office also publishes a bi-monthly online The office is located in CPV 161, and is open from The office also serves as a resource for all UIS newsletter, The Common Bond. Activities sponsored students who are interested in studying abroad through the center include an annual welcome recep- 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (later by ap- through the Global Experience Program as part of tion, Kwanzaa celebration, cultural fest, and MLK pointment). For additional information, phone (217) their academic program. Information on options Unity March. 206-6333, fax (217) 206-7252, e-mail [email protected], and UIS policies and procedures affecting study The Minority Leadership in Public Service or visit www.uis.edu/minoritystudentaffairs/. abroad is available in the office and on the office’s Program is designed to attract academically strong web page. minority students with an interest in public service. PARKING International affairs is located in CPV 169 and is The program is a two-year educational experience in Full-time and part-time students, faculty, and staff open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Fri- an academic program, coupled with an internship ex- who use the campus parking lots are required to pur- day; phone (217) 206-6678. E-mail: [email protected]; perience in a work setting, that culminates in a bache- chase parking decals and display them on their vehi-
23 cles. Decals are sold at the Bursar’s Office. You may showers are available and are accessible to those come part of the UIS tradition include Welcome Week, purchase two decals without presenting vehicle own- whose mobility is impaired. The gym is available for Homecoming, Springfest, and the annual graduation ership information. If you need decals for more than basketball, volleyball, badminton, aerobics, running, celebration. SAC also hosts a variety of other activities two vehicles, you must present a current vehicle regis- or walking. Outdoor facilities include four tennis including comedy nights, casino nights, live music, tration card for each additional vehicle to the Bursar’s courts, recreational sports fields, a lighted sand volley- movies, and more. You are encouraged to take part in Office . ball court, two lighted basketball courts, and a softball these and other events. For more information contact field. the Office of Student Life in SLB 22 or call (217) 206- PETITION PROCESS Nearby Lake Springfield offers two public beaches, 6665. This catalog contains several references to the student fishing facilities, public boat launching docks, parks petition form. Some of the more common uses of this and picnic areas, and a children’s zoo. One public golf STUDENT GOVERNMENT form are requests for course overload, petitions for course is located near the lake, with seven others scat- ASSOCIATION credit, and various requests for waivers. In general, the tered around the city. The Abraham Lincoln Memori- The Student Government Association is an integral student petition form may be used to request an ex- al Garden, located on the lake shore, features nature part of the campus governance structure and is a pri- ception to any campus policy. trails that wind through 60 acres of trees, shrubs, and mary conduit for student input and advice regarding flowers native to the Midwest of Lincoln’s time. campus policy and procedure. The SGA appoints stu- RECREATION The Fitness Center and gym are located in the Stu- dents to a variety of campuswide committees and The Campus Recreational Sports program includes dent Life Building. The Campus Recreational Sports maintains several standing committees of its own. informal, open recreation, intramural sports, fitness office is in the Fitness Center in SLB 118. Among the standing committees are the Inter-Club and instructional programs, outings and trips, sports Council Board, which coordinates the registered stu- clubs, and special events. Both structured and non- STUDENT ACTIVITIES dent clubs and provides supplementary funding structured activities are offered. Recreational equip- COMMITTEE (SAC) through the special activity grant program, and the ment is available for check-out. The Fitness Center of- The Student Activities Committee is a standing com- Student Activities Committee, which is the primary fers free weights, dumbbells, individual selectorized mittee of the Student Government Association that student activity programming body. weight machines, recumbent and upright bicycles, provides social, recreational, and cultural activities to The SGA consists of six officers (including the stair steppers, ellipticals, and treadmills. Lockers and enhance student life on campus. Events that have be- president and the student representative to the Board
24 of Trustees) and 15 student senators. Elections are to participate in the insurance program by completing keep a copy of this proof and will provide you with a held each fall and spring. For more information about an enrollment form and paying the required insur- receipt showing satisfactory completion of the student the SGA or any of its programs, stop by the Student ance fee. Applications are available at the Office of insurance process. Life Office in SLB 22, or call (217) 206-6665. Human Resources or the Bursar’s Office. Established You may request a one-time student insurance ex- deadlines to enroll in the student insurance program emption when you have full-time status. An exemp- STUDENT GRIEVANCES are published each semester in the course schedule. tion will continue in effect until you request reinstate- If you have a grievance about the application of cam- UIS-insured students may purchase identical cov- ment to the plan or do not respond to a periodic re- pus policy, academic or non-academic, you should at- erage for dependents. If you are insured during the quest to confirm that you continue to be covered by tempt to seek informal resolution of the matter with spring semester, you may continue coverage for your- another health plan. You may become eligible for re- the faculty or staff member involved or, if necessary, self and your dependents through the following sum- instatement to the university’s policy within 30 days of with the help of the immediate supervisor of the facul- mer even if you are not enrolled during the summer the loss of other insurance coverage. Proof of cancel- ty/staff member. If such informal procedures fail to term. (To ensure summer coverage, you must make lation is required at the time of application. Semester resolve the matter in an equitable manner, you may application and pay the required premium before the fees will not be pro-rated. Only the Office of Human initiate a formal grievance procedure. Contact the Of- last day of spring semester. Applications are available Resources will accept and issue student insurance ex- fice of the Dean of Students for information about the at the Office of Human Resources or the Bursar’s Of- emptions and reinstatements. process. fice.) If you withdraw from school or drop to part-time You will be required to provide the Office of (11 hours or less) status during the semester for which STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Human Resources with proof of equivalent insurance coverage was purchased (usually the first 10 days), you If you are a full-time (12 hours or more) student, you coverage to waive university-provided student insur- will not be covered under the policy and a full refund will be assessed a fee for group health and accident in- ance. Proof must be submitted only to Human Re- of the premium will be made. If you drop or withdraw surance unless you show proof of equivalent coverage sources either in person, by fax, or postmarked U.S. later than 10 days after the beginning of the semester, (see below). Peoria students are not assessed a fee for mail no later than the established deadline. Proof may you will remain covered under the policy for the full insurance unless all or a portion of their course load include a current insurance card, letter of verification period for which the premium has been paid and no includes classes on the Springfield campus. from your insurance carrier on company letterhead, refund will be available. For more information contact Part-time (6 to 11 hours) students are also eligible or a certificate of coverage. Human Resources will the Office of Human Resources at (217) 206-7095.
25 OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY- Land Community College at no cost. Multi-ride dis- The Office of Student Life, located in SLB 22, coordi- ENHANCED LEARNING count passes are available at the Bursar’s Office. nates and supports a wide variety of extra-curricular OTEL provides technical assistance to faculty mem- Schedules and additional information are available programs and services for you. These include advising bers developing online classes; promotes campus use from the Bursar’s Office as well as the Student Life Of- the Student Government Association and its associat- of the Internet to enhance learning, scholarship, and fice in the Student Center. ed groups, providing registration and support services service; and coordinates the development of Internet- for student clubs and organizations, and managing based classes and programs at UIS. As part of the Uni- WOMEN’S CENTER the Student Center. The office also provides a variety of versity of Illinois Online initiative, OTEL facilitates The Women’s Center educates the campus community student leadership, development, and volunteer pro- technology collaboration with the other campuses and about gender-related issues, addresses matters of par- grams and other activities. You are encouraged to visit central administration of the University of Illinois. ticular concern for women, and promotes a campus the Office of Student Life if you are interested in being Contact the Office of Technology-Enhanced Learning climate that is safe, healthy, and respectful of all people. active and involved in on-campus activities. at (217) 206-7317 for details on specific online efforts, The center enhances all students’ academic expe- or visit http://otel.uis.edu. riences by offering information, support, referrals, ad- STUDENT RECORDS POLICY OTEL is located in HRB 78. Hours are Monday vocacy, and programming on a variety of gender-re- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act gives you through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., telephone (217) lated issues. Students may visit the center to take ad- the right to inspect and review your official UIS records, 206-7173. Information concerning UIS’ online pro- vantage of its resource files, videos, and magazines for to request amendments of items that are inaccurate or grams and courses and a course directory is available academic or personal use. Students may also relax or misleading, and to limit access to such records. You also at http://online.uis.edu. socialize in the center’s attractive lounge. have the right to withhold the disclosure of directory in- The Women’s Center sponsors activities that sup- formation. You have the right to file a complaint with the TRANSPORTATION port women’s academic, cultural, and personal inter- U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged fail- The Springfield Mass Transit District provides bus ests with a special focus on women’s safety needs. The ures by this campus to comply with the requirements of transportation between the Springfield downtown area center promotes awareness, prevention, and interven- FERPA. For additional information and the entire policy and the campus between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday tion for sexual assault and domestic violence through or to complete a nondisclosure form, contact the Office of through Friday; limited service is available on Satur- such initiatives as the WhistlesSTOP program, Rape Admissions and Records by calling (217) 206-6709. day. You may ride the bus between UIS and Lincoln Aggression Defense (RAD) training, and The Clothes-
26 line Project. The center houses a comprehensive col- World Free of Violence Against Women, and support of The Women’s Center is located in SAB 35. For lection of brochures and resource information on such student-generated activities. more information, contact 206-7173 or e-mail topics as acquaintance rape, date rape drugs, domes- The center also administers the free Central Illi- [email protected]. tic violence, and sexual assault. nois Women’s Action (CIWA) e-mail network, which Initiatives sponsored by the Women’s Center have shares news, postings, and events. Contact included the Every Body is Beautiful art exhibit, A [email protected] for more information or to sign up.
27 undergraduate education UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION STATEMENT OF PURPOSE standing implications; and formulating and defend- Please note: Admission to UIS does not consti- A student with a bachelor’s degree should be able to ing conclusions. tute entry into a particular degree program. Some comprehend written and spoken communications – 3. Demonstrate a mastery of appropriate skills programs have special entrance requirements; others from simple narrative to scholarly exposition, novels, within a chosen discipline and an ability to apply such have limited enrollments. You should check program and poetry – and should be able to use and apply ab- knowledge and skills, and demonstrate an ability to descriptions in this catalog to learn of special require- stractions, principles, ideas, or theories to concrete sit- apply abstractions in concrete situations. ments, prerequisite course work, and/or enrollment uations. Content as well as form is important to a bac- limits. calaureate education. The student should have broad UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION familiarity with the social sciences, humanities, sci- Undergraduate admission to the University of Illinois CAPITAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM ences, mathematics, and English. In addition, the at Springfield includes a limited number of highly The Capital Scholars Program provides academically University of Illinois at Springfield mandates a special qualified first-year students (the Capital Scholars Pro- well-prepared high school graduates a unique oppor- understanding of public affairs in the broadest and gram) and to transfer students who have earned 45 or tunity to develop creative thinking, problem solving, most humanistic sense. more transferable semester hours at community col- and leadership skills through a high-quality educa- The student receiving a bachelor’s degree will – leges or other regionally accredited institutions of tion based in the liberal arts. The integrated core cur- 1. Be able to recognize significant terminology, higher learning. In addition, the campus offers alter- riculum features interdisciplinary and collaborative facts, theories, issues, findings, abstractions, univer- native admissions, a senior learners program, and learning and is designed to develop your talents sals, principles, and generalizations within a disci- special admission for students not seeking a degree. through small classes that provide lively exchange be- pline; as well as have a familiarity with ways of organ- You will find each of these admission options dis- tween students and teachers. You will learn actively, izing, studying, judging, and criticizing relevant cussed in detail below, along with other important ad- applying your skills to real community concerns. The knowledge in a chosen field, including methods of in- mission requirements. Write to the Office of Admis- Capital Scholars Program works in combination with quiry, patterns of organization, and standards of judg- sions and Records, University of Illinois at Springfield, any of UIS’ majors to create an exceptional four-year ment. One University Plaza, MS SAB 20, Springfield, IL baccalaureate experience. The academic experience is 2. Be able to use the relevant knowledge within a 62703-5407, to request an application form, or submit enhanced through the living-learning experience in discipline through reading, interpreting, and evaluat- one online from the website at www.uis.edu. The toll Lincoln Residence Hall, where all first- and second- ing the appropriate literature; analyzing data; under- free number is (888) 977-4847. year Capital Scholars live. In living together, students
31 have the chance to build a close-knit community that try, or fundamentals of computer programming (four UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER ADMISSION promotes the development of each student’s talents units recommended) Undergraduate students other than Capital Scholars and skills. • three units of laboratory science (four units rec- may apply for transfer admission. You may be ad- You may apply for admission to the Capital Schol- ommended) mitted to UIS as a transfer student if you have earned 45 ars Program if you are a current high school senior or • two units of a foreign language (four units recom- or more transferable (remedial or developmental high school graduate with 12 or fewer hours of college mended) courses are not accepted) semester hours and a cumu- credit and have demonstrated high academic achieve- Admission to the Capital Scholars Program is lative grade-point average of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 ment and a potential for creativity and leadership. competitive and selective and is based on an overall scale from a regionally accredited institution, and com- (Credit earned in advanced placement courses does not count toward the 12-hour limit.) You will be ex- evaluation of your high school coursework/grades, pleted three semester hours of college-level English pected to have excellent written and oral communica- class rank, grade-point average, SAT or ACT scores, composition with a minimum grade of C. Those who tion skills. The Capital Scholars Program is a chal- writing sample, and letters of recommendation from have earned an associate of arts or associate of science lenging intellectual experience; in applying to the pro- two teachers or others acquainted with your academ- degree from a regionally accredited Illinois community gram, you are expressing your desire to be a part of ic work, and creative and leadership potential. A per- college or other regionally accredited institution may be this challenge. Illinois or U.S. residency is not a re- sonal or telephone interview with a member of the ad- admitted to UIS as a junior if they have a cumulative quirement for admission. missions committee (made up of faculty and admin- grade-point average of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale To be considered for admission, you must have istrators) may also be a component of the admission and have completed three semester hours of college- completed 15 units (one unit = one year’s study in process. level English composition with a minimum grade of C. the subject) of high school work from among the fol- Specific information on the Capital Scholars Pro- You may be granted advanced standing as a senior if lowing categories: gram is available in the program section of this you transfer with 30 semester hours of upper-division •four units of English emphasizing written and oral catalog and through the program’s website at credit beyond the 60 hours required for junior status. communications and literature www.uis.edu/capitalscholars. You may also contact the Only transfer credit hours with a grade of C or better are • three units of social studies emphasizing history program directly at [email protected] or (217) 206-7246. acceptable for advanced standing. Students entering as and government The Office of Admissions and Records can provide ap- seniors must complete a minimum of 30 semester • three units of mathematics including introductory plications and information on application deadlines hours at UIS and must complete all program and cam- through advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonome- for the program. pus degree requirements to graduate.
32 General Education Requirements for tions. Requests for exceptions should be directed to the Online Course Admission Students who choose Transfer Students Accredited U.S. colleges and Office of Admissions and Records. to pursue their studies online, in whole or in part, are universities consider it very important that their grad- If you decide to transfer to UIS before completing held to the same admission standards and must meet uates complete not only a major, but also receive a your general education requirements in one of the two the same requirements as those students who attend broad, well-rounded general education. To ensure this ways above, you will be subject to UIS’ general educa- class on campus. If you have questions, call the Office of educational breadth, institutions generally require tion requirements. In any event, for all students except Admissions and Records at (217) 206-4847, or visit the completion of courses in several disciplines or areas Capital Scholars, the minimum general education re- UIS website at www.uis.edu. A list of online course offer- – usually English, mathematics, natural science, so- quirement for admission to UIS is the completion of ings is available at the web site and also in any current cial science, and humanities. This course work consti- three semester hours of English composition with a course schedule. tutes the institution’s general education requirement. grade of C or better. Remedial or developmental You are encouraged to complete your required courses are not applicable to admission requirements. International Student Admission (See page general education course work before admission to the The general education requirement at UIS consists 34.) University of Illinois at Springfield. As a transfer stu- of 39 semester hours, distributed as shown below. dent, you may satisfy this requirement in advance of ALTERNATIVE ADMISSION English (two courses, one of enrolling at UIS in two ways: Alternative admission at the junior level is available which is in composition, with • Complete the requirements of the Illinois Articula- for mature students who have extensive life/work tion Initiative Core Curriculum. (See page 36.) a grade of C or better) At least 6 semester hours learning (a minimum of 12-15 years beyond high • Have completed the requirements for an associate Humanities (two courses) At least 6 semester hours school) that may be considered in lieu of the tradi- of arts or associate of science degree from a regional- Social Science (two courses)At least 6 semester hours tional classroom learning during the first and second ly accredited institution of higher learning at some Math (one course) At least 3 semester hours years of college. The admissions committee will pro- time before the introduction of the Illinois Articulation Science (two courses, vide an individual assessment of your eligibility for Initiative Core Curriculum in the summer of 1998. one with lab) At least 6 semester hours this option based on 1) a written narrative providing a Graduates of Illinois community colleges holding General education electives review of learning through life experience; 2) three these degrees are considered to have met all general (additional courses from any letters of recommendation that reinforce the demon- education requirements at the transferring institu- of the above areas) At least 12 semester hours strated skills, work experiences, and other learning
33 experiences; and 3) demonstration of competency in gram available for persons 65 or older with incomes of program. A non-degree student will be asked for clar- the areas of general education plus 12 elective hours of less than $12,000 per year. This program allows you to ification of his/her educational intent before exceed- general education. You can earn these 12 hours by ei- earn undergraduate or graduate credit by paying only ing 16 semester hours as an undergraduate or 12 se- ther completing the required courses in general edu- UIS fees; tuition is waived. You must meet regular mester hours as a graduate. Non-degree students are cation or by achieving an appropriate score on the class expectations to earn academic credit. This pro- subject to the same probation and suspension policies College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. You gram must be arranged through the financial assis- as degree-seeking students. must also submit official transcripts from all colleges tance office. Students who later choose to become a candidate or universities where you attempted/earned credit. You in a degree program will be required to meet all ad- will be expected to participate in undergraduate as- UNDERGRADUATE NON-DEGREE ADMISSION mission requirements. With the degree program’s ap- sessment activities. Contact a UIS admissions coun- The University of Illinois at Springfield encourages in- proval, up to 16 semester hours for undergraduates or selor for additional information. terested persons to enroll for individual courses. The 12 semester hours for graduates taken as a non-degree non-degree category permits registration in individ- student may count toward the degree. Please note: SENIOR LEARNERS ADMISSION ual courses without the regular admissions proce- Some programs do not allow hours taken as a non-de- The senior learners program is open to you if you have dures and without a commitment to a particular de- gree student to be counted toward their degrees. In ad- reached your 62nd birthday by the relevant registra- gree program. A non-degree student may be someone dition, non-degree students typically are not eligible tion day. There are two options. who has not received a college degree but has noticed for financial assistance. For non-degree credit, you can audit courses of a course of particular interest, someone who wants to special interest as a senior learner and enjoy campus take a particular course for a career update, someone INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION library privileges for $10 per term, plus parking fees. curious about an area which he/she did not have the The campus seeks to maintain a cosmopolitan atmos- In addition, senior learners are responsible for all opportunity to study in his/her earlier college work, or phere consistent with its focus on literacy, public af- course-related fees, including online course fees. This someone thinking about returning to school for a de- fairs, problem solving, and lifelong learning. To that program does not offer academic credit and does not gree but who is not ready to make that commitment or end, the University of Illinois at Springfield admits in- require graded tests or papers. To register, contact the is unsure as to what area of study to pursue. ternational transfer students whose academic prepa- Office of Admissions and Records. Non-degree seeking students are not required to ration is equivalent to at least 45 semester hours of For degree credit, there is a tuition waiver pro- file all documents necessary for admission to a degree U.S. college-level credit and whose educational and
34 personal goals indicate they will be successful in com- ter, and April 1 for the summer session. For further in- alike. Test results do not affect your admission to UIS pleting the UIS curriculum. formation, contact the Office of Admissions and Records, but will be used to determine your need for an English For undergraduate admission as an international University of Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, as a Second Language class. student, you must have completed the equivalent of 45 MS SAB 20, Springfield, IL 62703-5407, phone toll-free If you need to satisfy UIS’ English composition re- semester hours of college or university course work (888) 977-4847, or e-mail [email protected]. quirement, you must take UNI 490 Writing/Speaking with an average of C or above. If your previous course for International Students during your first term of at- work did not include general education requirements ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY tendance. This course will not count toward your UIS (See page 33), you may have to take them as part of Applicants whose native language is not English degree. the graduation requirements for your degree from must submit official international TOEFL scores. A UIS. If so, these courses may extend the credit hours score of not less than 500 (paper based) or 173 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT required for your bachelor’s degree. Your intended de- (computer based) will fulfill the English proficiency Illinois law, Public Act 85-1315, requires that everyone gree program may also have other requirements for requirement for undergraduate admission. If you entering a four-year public or private institution of admission of international students. Refer to the pro- have earned an associate’s degree in the United higher education provide proof of immunity to gram section of this catalog for information. States with a GPA of 2.00 or better on a 4.00 scale, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus. You If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have a tu- you are not required to submit international TOEFL are exempt from this requirement if you were born be- berculin skin test done at the Campus Health Service scores. If you fail to meet this English language re- fore 1957, are taking online classes only, or are regis- before registering and, if the test is positive, you must quirement, you may enroll at an ESL Language Cen- tered only for classes outside Sangamon County. You also have a chest x-ray. If you have been treated for tu- ter. Proficiency certification by ESL meets the Eng- may request an exemption based on religious grounds berculosis disease or infection, you must provide med- lish language requirement for admission. by providing documentation to that effect. Medical ex- ical records, which must be accompanied by a certi- If your native language is not English and you emptions require documentation by a physician de- fied English translation. There are no exemptions have not earned an associate of arts or associate of sci- scribing the contraindication and the date the exemp- from this requirement. ence degree in the U.S., you will be required to take an tion is expected to end. For maximum consideration, you should plan to English proficiency test on campus the week before If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have a tu- have your application to UIS by the following dates: June registration. This requirement applies to all students – berculin skin test done at the Campus Health Service 1 for the fall semester, November 1 for the spring semes- U.S. citizens, resident aliens, and nonresident aliens before registering and, if the test is positive, you must
35 also have a chest x-ray. If you have been treated for tu- calaureate degree. Loss of credit when you transfer from you must take at least 12 to 13 courses (37 to 41 se- berculosis disease or infection, you must provide med- your lower-division school to UIS could extend that mester credits) in five fields or categories. Comple- ical records, which must be accompanied by a certi- time. Since the majority of UIS’ undergraduate students tion of the entire IAI General Education Core Cur- fied English translation. There are no exemptions are transfer students, UIS has invested considerable ef- riculum satisfies your lower-division general educa- from the tuberculin skin test for international stu- fort to ensure that you have the best chance of transfer- tion requirement for a bachelor’s degree at UIS. (See dents. ring all your credit hours. This assurance comes page 33.) Immunization forms may be obtained from the through 1) the campus’ participation in the Illinois Ar- It is in your best interest to complete the IAI general Campus Health Service or downloaded from the UIS ticulation Initiative and 2) its development of two-plus- education as a package before transferring to UIS. If you website at uis.edu/~hlthserv/chs1/default.htm. The two agreements and other articulation agreements with do not complete the entire package before transferring form must be complete and on file before 5 p.m. on the community colleges and lower-division schools. to UIS and you do not have an A.A. or A.S. degree earned 10th official day of the semester during the fall and before the introduction of the IAI, you will be subject to spring semesters or the 5th official day of the summer ILLINOIS ARTICULATION INITIATIVE UIS’ general education requirements. UIS will work with term. If your record is not complete by that date, you The University of Illinois at Springfield is a partici- you to transfer the courses you have taken, but the cam- will be assessed a non-refundable $25 fee for late pro- pant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a pus cannot guarantee that all your credit will transfer cessing. If you are not in compliance by your second statewide agreement designed to allow you to transfer when applied to the UIS requirement. semester at UIS, you will not be allowed to register your general education credit, as well as credit earned UIS also participates in certain of IAI’s Baccalau- until the required immunization information has been in select majors, between participating institutions. reate Majors Recommendations. This means that you completed and submitted. Questions about this policy The campus has participated in IAI since the summer may be able to transfer courses in your major (such as should be directed to the Campus Health Service, of 1998. art, biology, or business) between participating institu- (217) 206-6676. The IAI General Education Core Curriculum is a tions without loss of credit. Contact an academic ad- package of lower-division general education cours- viser for additional information about IAI and read COMMUNITY COLLEGE es that you can transfer from one participating about IAI at www.iTransfer.org. The website contains a ARTICULATION AND TRANSFER school to another to fulfill the lower-division gener- powerful search tool to help you find and match IAI The University of Illinois at Springfield is vitally con- al education requirement at your new (transfer) courses at participating schools and a helpful transfer cerned about the time it takes you to complete your bac- school. To complete the core curriculum package, student planning worksheet.
36 TWO-PLUS-TWO CONCEPT into articulation agreements with academic programs BACHELOR’S DEGREE UIS’ upper-division courses build on the associate in at community colleges. Like two-plus-two agree- GENERAL INFORMATION arts and associate in science degrees of lower-division ments, articulation agreements make it easier for you schools. In most programs at UIS, you can earn a bac- to plan an entire four-year course of study while still UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND calaureate degree with only two additional years of enrolled as a lower-division student. AREAS OF STUDY college work beyond the A.A. or A.S. degree – with no The University of Illinois at Springfield offers 20 un- loss of credit earned in an associate degree program. JOINT ADMISSION PROGRAM dergraduate degree programs. These range from tra- This is the two-plus-two concept. (Note: If you have The Joint Admission program is limited to those stu- ditional disciplines such as history, economics, and bi- an associate in applied science degree but have not al- dents who are pursuing the associate of arts and sci- ology to more career-oriented offerings such as busi- ready completed minimal general education require- ence degree, in compliance with the Illinois Articula- ness administration and criminal justice, or interdis- ments, you will be required to do so before graduation tion Agreement. The program is not intended to re- ciplinary programs such as communication. In addi- from UIS.) place the normal articulation agreements already ex- tion, UIS offers an alternative called the liberal studies About one-third of the 20 bachelor’s degree pro- isting between UIS and community colleges. Instead, program. (See below.) grams at UIS have no specific prerequisite course re- it focuses on advisement and socialization of the stu- Career Services and the Office of Admissions and quirements for entry. The remaining degree programs, dent for a smoother transition between the two-year Records can help you choose an academic program. however, require certain prerequisite courses before and four-year college. Students who choose to enter This assistance includes life/career planning, voca- you can be admitted. For these degree programs, you into a Joint Admission program with the University of tional testing and interpretation, and referral to ap- should check the prerequisites early to allow you to Illinois at Springfield are entitled to receive academic propriate academic programs for further information. plan your first two years of college to fit perfectly with advising each semester from UIS, invitations to social the academic requirements of the last two. Two-plus- and cultural activities, financial assistance newslet- Liberal Studies Program LIS is aimed at stu- two transfer guides for all Illinois community colleges ters, and an advanced registration date. UIS currently dents who want to combine areas of study rather than are available in UIS’ Office of Admissions and has developed joint admission agreements with Illi- pursue a traditional discipline (major) at UIS. Gener- Records. nois Central College, John Wood Community College, ally, liberal studies degrees are based on broad themes In addition to two-plus-two agreements, many Joliet Junior College, Lincoln Land Community Col- universal to human experience. Students work with an UIS undergraduate degree programs have entered lege, and Parkland College. advising committee of faculty and peers in preparing
37 UIS offers 25 minors that allow you to pursue fields of Degree Programs study outside your chosen major degree program. Ap- UIS awards the following baccalaureate degrees: proved minors are:
Accountancy (B.A.) Criminal Justice (B.A.) Mathematical Sciences (B.A.) Accountancy, African-American Studies, Anthropolo- Biology (B.S.) Economics (B.A.) Political Studies (B.A.) gy, Biology, Business (general), Chemistry, Commu- Business Administration (B.B.A.) English (B.A.) Psychology (B.A.) nication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Eco- Chemistry (B.S.) History (B.A.) Social Work (B.S.W.) nomics, English, Environmental Studies, History, In- Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.) Legal Studies (B.A.) Sociology/Anthropology (B.A.) ternational Studies, Labor Relations, Management In- Communication (B.A.) Liberal Studies (B.A.) Visual Arts (B.A.) formation Systems, Mathematical Sciences, Philoso- Computer Science (B.S.) Management (B.A.) phy, Political Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Teacher Education-Elementary, Teacher Education-Sec- Note: You may pursue certification as an elementary or secondary teacher by enrolling in one of UIS’ teacher ed- ondary, Visual Arts, Women’s Studies ucation minors, which is taken in combination with an appropriate academic major. (See page 140.)
OTHER ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES a personal degree program. A degree with a focus on will help you develop and complete a self-designed Teacher Education The teacher education minors African-American studies, women’s studies, or inter- liberal studies program that centers on a well-round- provide course work that leads to initial Illinois certi- national studies is well suited for the liberal studies ed baccalaureate degree and that takes into account fication at the elementary or secondary level when program. previous college-level learning, including your lower- combined with an appropriate academic major and LIS Online The bachelor’s degree in liberal division courses and your relevant life experience. Ad- fulfillment of general education and campus require- studies is also available completely online for transfer ditional information on LIS Online is available at ments. Since you will be completing the requirements students. As a transfer student, you can complete the www.uis.edu/lis and in the liberal studies program for an academic major as well as the requirements for same liberal studies degree curriculum with LIS On- section of this catalog. teacher certification, you should expect your total pro- line as you can in the classroom, with the same high gram of study to exceed the minimum number of quality instruction, advising, and support. LIS Online Minors In addition to regular degree programs, hours (120) required for graduation. You will need to
38 work closely with your advisers in both teacher educa- If you have never studied a second language be- Tutorials As one expression of UIS’ commitment to the tion and your degree program to integrate the course fore, or if you wish to study a language that is new to individual student, faculty members occasionally super- of study in both areas. See the program section on you, contact the modern languages office at (217) vise independent study in the form of tutorials. Taken at teacher education for additional information. 206-6512 for permission to register for a beginning either the undergraduate or graduate level, tutorials are section of the desired language. intended to supplement, not supplant, regular course of- Thematic Activities Thematic activities are mul- If you have already studied one of the languages ferings. If you want to structure one-to-one learning ex- tidisciplinary explorations of current issues and prob- we offer, and wish to continue or begin again in that periences not regularly available but nevertheless relevant lems through courses, research, conferences, experi- language, you are required to take an online assess- to your program of study, you must secure the consent of ential learning opportunities, and community out- ment test. The results of the test will not become part the faculty member before registration and submit a tuto- reach. At present, UIS offers just one thematic option: of your university record; the sole use of the testing in- rial proposal form to him or her. If the faculty member astronomy/physics. See the program section of this formation is to help us place you in a language course accepts the proposal, he or she enters an electronic With catalog for additional information. at the most appropriate level for you. Permission of Instructor (WPI) before registration.
Modern Languages The modern languages area of University Courses In addition to regular disci- COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM the University of Illinois at Springfield offers elementary plinary courses, UIS offers a variety of university Each course has a three-letter prefix indicating that it is and intermediate courses in French, German, Japanese, (UNI) courses. UNI courses provide specialized a course in a particular program (e.g., SWK - social Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. While UIS’ knowledge and skills in academic areas that are not work; HIS - history) or a Capital Scholars (CAP), an modern languages students are expected to learn to un- established components of the UIS curriculum. An ex- applied study term (AST), public affairs colloquium derstand, speak, read, and write their target language, ample is library research (UNI 401). More informa- (PAC), liberal studies colloquium (LSC), or university we emphasize the development of understanding and tion is available in the program section of this catalog (UNI) course. Each course also has a three-digit iden- speaking skills. Our courses are taught by native speak- under “University Courses.” (See page 233.) Addition- tifying number that signifies who may enroll in the ers and, as a rule, are limited to six students per section al UNI courses, with descriptions, are published in the course for credit, as follows: to ensure individual attention. All students interested in course schedule each semester. You should be aware studying one of the above-mentioned languages at UIS that credit earned in some UNI courses does not count 100-199 Open to all undergraduate students. These must have permission to register for a course section. toward degree requirements. are introductory courses generally appro-
39 priate for the first-year college student. participate in an entry- and exit-level assessment exit assessment test before the midpoint of your last (CAP courses are open only to Capital process during their first and last semesters of atten- semester. Scholars.) dance. Capital Scholars participate in assessment de- 200-299 Open to any student who has completed signed by the Capital Scholars Program. Assessment in the Major In addition to the gen- the 100-level prerequisites, if any. (CAP eral assessment described above, your academic pro- courses are open only to Capital Scholars.) Baccalaureate Skills Assessment The assess- gram will assess your ability to meet program objec- 300-399 Generally intended for juniors and seniors, ment process for you as a transfer student at UIS is de- tives. These objectives are determined by each program but others may register if they have com- signed to ease your transition to baccalaureate educa- and will differ, as will the means of assessment. You are pleted 200-level prerequisites, if any. tion and to evaluate your learning while at UIS. As an required to participate in program assessment. Contact 400-499 Advanced undergraduate, as well as mas- incoming undergraduate and again as an exiting sen- your academic adviser for more information. ter’s students. ior, you will be assessed on your mastery of skills in 500-599 Master’s and doctoral students. reading, writing, quantitative reasoning, critical ACADEMIC ADVISING 600-699 Doctoral students thinking, and UIS requirements. The intent of entry Transfer Students For most programs you can re- Courses ending in 99 are tutorials. When a course assessment is to provide you with information about ceive initial academic advising from an admissions number ends in 91 to 98, the course is experimental your learning skills to help you and your adviser plan counselor or from faculty in your chosen academic and not yet included in the regular curriculum. a program that will achieve your academic goals. You program. During your first semester, you will be for- Courses with numbers ending in 0 (for example, ENG are encouraged to begin the assessment process before mally assigned a faculty adviser from your program. 480) are generally topics courses in which the subject your first semester at UIS; however, you must sign up Faculty advisers work with you to see that you are mak- matter changes in successive semesters. You may re- for a testing session by the midpoint of your first se- ing satisfactory progress toward your degree as well as peat these courses but may not receive credit for the mester. If you fail to do so, you will not be allowed to toward your personal and career goals. You can change same topic more than once. enroll for the next semester, and you will be charged a advisers at any time by completing a Selection of Facul- $25 late fee. ty Adviser form with your newly selected adviser. UNDERGRADUATE ASSESSMENT Exit assessment provides you and the institution In recognition of the maturity of upper-division REQUIREMENT with a measurement of your academic growth as a and graduate students, UIS entrusts you with substan- All incoming undergraduate students are required to result of your course work at UIS. You must take the tial initiative in the academic advising process. You
40 should arrange appointments with your adviser before completion of the Capital Scholars curriculum, com- colloquia, liberal studies colloquia, and applied study. each registration, particularly your first, and should pletion of the Illinois Articulation Initiative General You must also fulfill all specific requirements of your maintain contact with him or her throughout your ac- Education requirements, or completion of UIS mini- chosen degree program. ademic studies. It is especially important for you to mum general education requirements. (See page 33.) meet with your faculty adviser before your final term • Satisfy UIS requirements of at least 12 semester CATALOG REQUIREMENTS of study to ensure that you have met all graduation re- hours from among public affairs colloquia, liberal You may choose to meet the academic program re- quirements. studies colloquia, and applied study term. quirements of the catalog in force at the time of your • Complete an entrance assessment before the mid- admission to the campus as a degree candidate or of Capital Scholars If you are interested in the Capital point of your first semester and an exit assessment be- any catalog in force during a period after your admis- Scholars Program, you should contact the program office fore the midpoint of your last semester. sion, not to exceed seven years for bachelor’s candi- as soon as possible to discuss details. The program has • Receive certification of adequacy in communication dates. If you are unable to complete graduation re- both limited enrollment and requirements for admission skills from the program conferring your bachelor’s degree. quirements within seven years, you may, at the discre- that exceed general UIS requirements. Capital Scholars • Complete course work with a cumulative UIS tion of your academic program, be held responsible are assigned an initial adviser in their first semester. grade-point average of at least 2.00. for requirements of the catalog in force during your •Fulfill all requirements in a major. graduation year. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: • Complete the graduation contract. BACHELOR’S DEGREE •Pay a graduation fee of $20 (subject to change). UIS REQUIREMENT To earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illi- UIS requires you to complete an upper-division gen- nois at Springfield, you must fulfill the following re- CAMPUS RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT eral education requirement that supports the campus’ quirements: (minimum UIS hours) long-standing commitment to liberal arts learning • Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours, with 48 of To receive a bachelor’s degree from the University of and public affairs. To meet this requirement, you must those hours earned at the upper-division level. Illinois at Springfield when you are transferring with complete a minimum of 12 hours in the areas of 1) • Earn a minimum of 30 semester hours credit in upper-division credit, you must earn a minimum of 30 liberal studies colloquia, 2) public affairs colloquia, residence at UIS. semester hours at UIS. Twelve of these hours must sat- and/or 3) applied study – whether you enter UIS as a • Satisfy general education requirements through isfy campus requirements in the areas of public affairs Capital Scholar or as a transfer student. Since one in-
41 tent of this requirement is to ensure that you receive a prerequisites. While the choice of an LSC is yours, you The campus and AST faculty recognize the diver- broad, well-rounded education, a distribution re- are encouraged to select LSCs with focuses outside your sity of backgrounds and academic and career needs of quirement states that you must take at least four hours major program. Descriptions are published each se- students. To support these needs, internships are of course work in at least two of these three areas. mester in the course schedule. available at local businesses, nonprofit organizations, Academic programs may determine which of the health service organizations, state agencies and leg- three areas are appropriate for their students. If your Public Affairs Colloquia (PAC) Public affairs col- islative offices, and educational institutions. Some academic program does not specify, you should work loquia are designed to increase your awareness of con- programs (e.g., social work and clinical laboratory with your adviser to decide how to distribute your re- temporary public issues and to provide you with a wider science) have their own experiential component inte- quired 12 hours. This should be done before complet- understanding through a multidisciplinary approach to grated into the program’s curriculum. Under special ing 30 hours of upper-division work. Program re- these issues. Each semester several different colloquia circumstances, you can design an AST at your place of quirements, equivalent course work, and equivalent are offered. There are no prerequisites for any PAC. Like employment. The variety of AST curricular options are learning from prior experience will be used in reach- the LSC, the choice of a PAC is your prerogative; how- described more fully in the AST section of this catalog. ing this agreement. Liberal studies colloquia, public ever, you are encouraged to select PACs with focuses If you plan to participate in the applied study term, affairs colloquia, and applied study terms are dis- outside your major program. Descriptions are pub- you should consult with your academic adviser and cussed below. lished each semester in the course schedule. the AST faculty after completing at least three core courses in your current declared major at UIS. Some Liberal Studies Colloquia (LSC) The liberal stud- Applied Study and Experiential Learning programs have their own, additional prerequisites for ies colloquia are multidisciplinary courses that engage Term (AST) The applied study and experiential AST. Check with your academic adviser. The AST fac- important issues using points of view and value systems learning term (AST) stresses practical experience, ulty will assist you in securing an AST placement. that extend beyond the usual cultural and disciplinary professional development, and self-directed learning. Consultations should be scheduled the semester before boundaries and contexts. Whenever possible, you will The AST fulfills this role by providing an academical- the AST. study and discuss primary works that have significance ly sponsored learning experience (internship) that beyond a single discipline. As part of the course content, gives you an opportunity to learn from the communi- CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING (CPL) each LSC emphasizes the enhancement of writing skills. ty. Many internships are paid; others are voluntary. You Credit for prior learning enables you (if you are quali- Each semester several colloquia are offered. None have must be a degree-seeking UIS student to participate. fied) to receive academic credit for college-level learn-
42 ing acquired outside the classroom. The CPL process is viser, a program representative, and the appropriate SECOND BACHELOR’S DEGREE particularly valuable if you have an extensive back- dean. A grade of C or better must have been earned. Persons who have already earned the baccalaureate ground in a profession, in workshops or seminars, in degree and seek a second one from UIS must com- community service and volunteer work, in relevant GRADUATION CONTRACT plete all hours toward the major that are required by travel or hobbies, and/or in independent research. If The commencement ceremony to award degrees is the academic program. A minimum of 30 semester you are interested in earning applied study term credit, held at the end of the spring semester. However, you hours toward the second degree must be completed you are encouraged to enroll in AST 401 Assessment of may file a graduation contract during any semester or at the University of Illinois at Springfield. If the first Experiential Learning, a course that includes an summer term in which degree requirements will be bachelor’s degree was earned at UIS, a second ap- overview of current issues in lifelong learning. AST 401 completed. Submit the contract to the Office of Admis- plied study term may be required by the academic also helps you prepare a detailed portfolio that de- sions and Records no later than the end of the fourth program. If you earned the previous degree at anoth- scribes the learning to be assessed for credit. A cam- week of classes during a semester or the end of the er institution, you must meet UIS requirements in puswide faculty committee monitors the entire CPL third week of classes during a summer term. public affairs colloquia, liberal studies colloquia, and process. The contract must be approved by your adviser applied studies. Portfolios may be submitted for assessment any and the program administrator. You may submit a time after you are admitted to UIS. If you are graduation contract for early evaluation during your ACADEMIC STANDARDS interested in requesting credit for prior learning, next-to-last term. Contract forms are available in the ACADEMIC LOAD contact the CPL office in BRK 425, (217) 206-6962 Office of Admissions and Records. If you are enrolled for 12 or more semester hours as early as possible. CPL also maintains a website at of course work during the fall or spring semesters or www.uis.edu/cpl/. REQUIREMENTS FOR A DOUBLE MAJOR six semester hours of course work in the summer You may earn a bachelor’s degree in two major areas term, you are considered a full-time student. Those USE OF LOWER-DIVISION COURSES of study. All program requirements for each major enrolled for fewer hours are considered part-time FOR DEGREE CREDIT area must be completed. Courses from one program students. Community college transfer students may include an may be used as electives in the other if previous pro- Most courses at the University of Illinois at Spring- additional 12 semester hours of lower-division credit to- gram approval is obtained. All UIS requirements for field earn three or four semester hours of credit. The ward a bachelor’s degree with the approval of their ad- the bachelor’s degree must be met. normal course load for a full-time undergraduate stu-
43 dent is four or five courses, or 12 to 16 semester hours. Courses in which U grades are earned count in de- AU: Audit (no grade or credit earned) Changes The normal course load for part-time students is one termining grade-point average but do not apply to- of enrollment from credit to audit may be done or two courses, or three to eight semester hours. ward graduation. through the last day for authorized withdrawal. If you If you wish to enroll for more than 18 semester CR: Credit (used only in credit/no credit grad- are enrolled for full-time academic work, you must hours during the fall or spring semesters or more than ing option) CR represents a grade of C or better for include any course you wish to audit as part of the eight semester hours during the summer term, you undergraduates or B or better for graduate students. maximum permitted load. If, as an auditing student, must first submit a completed student petition form to NC: No Credit (used only in credit/no credit you do not attend classes regularly, the instructor may the Office of Admissions and Records. grading option) Undergraduate students who earn determine that the course should not be placed on One of the academic load requirements that you grades below C or graduate students who earn grades your transcript. Credit for an audited course cannot be must meet to qualify for financial assistance is to be below B under the credit/no credit option will have NC established under any circumstances. enrolled for at least six credit hours each semester. Ad- recorded on their transcripts. ditional information on the financial aid process can W: Authorized Withdrawal W will appear on the Grading Option: Credit/No Credit If you select be obtained in the Financial Assistance section of this transcript for the course(s) from which you officially the credit/no credit (CR/NC) grading option you must catalog, or by contacting the Office of Financial Assis- withdraw. (If you fail to withdraw officially from a officially register your intent with the Office of Admis- tance at 206-6724. course you will receive a U.) sions and Records before the course is three-fourths I: Incomplete After a period not to exceed one completed, which is the last day to withdraw. (See sec- GRADES/GRADING year, the provisional grade becomes permanent unless tions on withdrawal from courses on page 49-50.) No Grades are released only if you are in good financial a grade change was submitted. changes are accepted after the designated date. Limits standing with UIS. They are assigned according to the R: Deferred (used only for courses of a continu- on the number of credit hours earned under the cred- following letter grade scale. ing nature, such as graduate research) R will contin- it/no credit grading option may be established by in- A: Excellent ue to appear on your grade report until the course work dividual academic programs. B: Good has been completed and a grade has been assigned. Credit is awarded under the credit/no credit grad- C: Fair During the interim, re-registration is not necessary, ex- ing option when your undergraduate work represents D: Marginal, but passing cept for master’s closure courses. Courses for which an a grade of C or better or when your graduate work rep- U: Unsatisfactory or unofficial withdrawal R grade may be awarded will be designated in advance. resents a grade of B or better. When your work is not
44 equivalent to the relevant grade, a grade of NC is number of grade points in courses you completed at ment among baccalaureate candidates. recorded on the transcript. UIS by the total number of hours represented by those Honors criteria are as follows: Courses taken under the credit/no credit grading courses (excluding courses with grades of CR, NC, W, a) Only grades obtained at the University of Illinois at option are not included in the calculation of the I, R, or AU). Undergraduate students must have a UIS Springfield will be considered. grade-point average. cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 to re- b) The grade-point average will be calculated on all ceive a bachelor’s degree. graded, undergraduate credit received at the Univer- Incomplete Work You may request and may be sity of Illinois at Springfield. granted a grade of “incomplete” under extraordinary Grade-point equivalents are: c) At least 30 hours of graded credit must be accu- circumstances. Incompletes are granted at the in- A (4.00) A- (3.70) B+ (3.30) mulated at the University of Illinois at Springfield to be structor’s discretion. When an I is granted, the in- B (3.00) B- (2.70) C+ (2.30) considered for honors. structor must also submit a provisional grade for the C (2.00) C- (1.70) D+ (1.30) d) Final grade-point average of 3.75-3.86 will receive course, reflecting the grade you would have earned D (1.00) D- (0.70) U (0.00) a cum laude designation. in the course if you do not complete the course re- e) Final grade-point average of 3.87-3.94 will receive quirements. The time limit for finishing an incom- The Office of Admissions and Records uses the a magna cum laude designation. plete (I) grade is 12 months. At the end of this peri- grade-point average to report your academic f) Final grade-point average of 3.95-4.00 will receive od, your I grade will be converted to the provisional progress. (See academic probation policy.) Grade- a summa cum laude designation. grade, unless a grade change has been submitted point averages appear on your end-of-term grade re- Honor recipients will be recognized at commence- during the year. If you accumulate 12 or more hours ports and on official transcripts. You can ask to have ment based on work completed at the end of the se- of incomplete work, you will be placed on academic your cumulative grade-point average omitted from mester immediately preceding graduation. Honor probation. (See academic probation policy.) your official transcripts by notifying the Office of Ad- statements will appear on your diploma and transcript missions and Records. based on your final GPA. Grade-point Average Grade points are deter- mined by multiplying the grade point equivalents by UNDERGRADUATE HONORS Dean’s List In addition, UIS recognizes superior the number of semester hours earned in a course. Your Academic honors are bestowed as a means of recog- academic achievement of undergraduate students at grade-point average is computed by dividing the total nizing and encouraging superior academic achieve- the end of fall and spring semesters. Criteria for place-
45 ment on the dean’s list include a semester grade-point Complete details on the University of Illinois at UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE average of 3.75 or higher and enrollment in at least Springfield’s academic probation policy are available CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT eight graded semester hours with no incomplete from your faculty adviser or the registrar. If you are an undergraduate student within 16 hours grades for the semester. of completing all bachelor’s degree requirements, you REPEATING COURSES may enroll in undergraduate and graduate courses ACADEMIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION You may repeat courses at UIS, although some aca- concurrently. Undergraduate students taking courses Any time you, as an undergraduate student, have a demic programs may have restrictions on the number for graduate credit will be evaluated at the graduate UIS cumulative grade-point average of less than 2.00, of times a particular course may be repeated. If you level of expertise and quality. You must complete a stu- you will be placed on academic probation. Courses repeat a course in which a grade was earned, the sec- dent petition form and have it signed by the instructor taken for credit/no credit do not count in calculating ond grade earned will appear on your end-of-term of the graduate course, the graduate adviser, program this average. In addition, students who accumulate 12 grade report and transcript; the first grade entry will administrator, and dean. hours or more of incompletes are subject to proba- Graduate courses will be designated as graduate be deleted from the transcript and will not count in tion. credit when the bachelor’s degree is granted, but this determining a grade-point average. Subsequent re- If you are on academic probation, you may enroll does not imply admission to the graduate program in peats will appear on the transcript and will be used in for up to 12 hours credit in the subsequent term (six which the course work was taken. calculating the grade-point average. hours in the summer term), with approval of your aca- demic adviser. Non-degree-seeking students on proba- PLAGIARISM UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT IN tion must meet with the designated adviser in the Office To plagiarize is to present as one’s own a thought, GRADUATE COURSES of Admissions and Records, and may also be required to writing, or invention belonging to another. It usually Undergraduate students who wish to enroll in 500-level meet with a representative from the academic program takes one of the following three forms and is done in which they are taking classes. If you are placed on ac- courses for credit toward the bachelor’s degree must without proper acknowledgment: including another ademic probation at the end of two successive terms, you have the approval of their faculty advisers and the course person’s writing in one’s own essay, paraphrasing an- will be suspended from UIS and must then wait two instructors. An instructor’s approval is indicated by elec- other person’s work, or presenting another person’s terms before petitioning for re-admission. Students with tronic submission of a With Permission of Instructor original theories, views, etc. exceptional circumstances may appeal immediately. (WPI). You will be evaluated at the graduate level. When an allegation of plagiarism arises, disciplinary
46 proceedings may be initiated and carried out within the Tuition (Non-Illinois Resident) ***Student Insurance Fee academic program of the teaching faculty in which the 1-16 hours/per hour $328.50 $369.75 (up to age 35) $141 alleged offense occurred. If you are alleged to have com- (age 35 and older) $218 mitted plagiarism, your instructor may refuse to grade Mandatory Fees Transcript Fee $ 4 the assignment and record it as no credit. Penalties may Springfield Campus Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Fee $ 20 include no credit (i.e., failure) in the course as well as Full time (12 or more hours) $ 221 Master’s Degree Graduation Fee $ 25 recommendation for disciplinary probation, suspension, Part time (1-11 hours) $ 74.50 Doctoral Graduation Fee $ 25 plus $6 per semester hour or dismissal from the class, program, or UIS. Peoria Campus Summer term fees will be listed in the summer Full time (12 or more hours) $87 schedule. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Part time (1-11 hours) $15 The dates and times of registration are published each plus $6 per semester hour *Tuition and fees are subject to change. You should check with the Office of Admissions and Records to verify amounts. semester and summer term in the course schedule. Online Courses (per hour) $ 15 **1 percent per month assessed on billed and unpaid bal- The course schedule also lists the current courses and plus $6 per semester hour ance. ***See section on student health insurance, page 25. gives up-to-date information on registration proce- Other Fees dures, tuition and fees, and relevant deadlines. Infor- Student-to-Student Grant (may apply for Tuition and fees are assessed at the time of regis- mation in course schedules supersedes similar infor- waiver-see current course schedule for tration and are subject to change without notice. Cur- mation in this catalog. deadline) $ 4 rent procedures and due dates are published in the Late Registration Fee (per course) $ 5 course schedule. TUITION AND FEES PER SEMESTER* Late Assessment Fee $ 25 UIS reserves the right at the time of registration to These figures reflect tuition and fees for the 2002- Health Immunization Processing Fee require full payment from students who have failed in 2003 academic year. Figures for AY 2003-2004 will (per semester) $ 25 the past to pay tuition and fees on time. Students with be available after January 2003. Service Charge (deferred payment plan) $ 10 outstanding accounts are not permitted to register for Under- Late Payment Fee (for failure to meet each Tuition (Illinois Residents) graduate Graduate deferred tuition payment date) ** subsequent semesters or to receive transcripts and are 1-16 hours/per hour $ 109.50 $123.25 Parking Fee (semester) $ 24 not eligible to receive a degree. Bills are mailed to stu-
47 dents who advance register. A late charge of 1 percent semester for on-campus, full-time students ($9 for the add/drop period for any active semester or term. per month is assessed on the billed and unpaid balance. part-time students) supports the payment of the capi- See the appropriate course schedule for specific dates. You will be responsible for paying all attorneys’ fees tal debt and maintenance costs of the facility. All on- and other reasonable collection costs and charges nec- campus students are charged the intercollegiate ath- U OF I RESIDENCY STATUS FOR ADMISSION essary for the collection of any tuition, fees, and/or other letics fee of $72 per semester for on-campus, full-time AND ASSESSMENT OF TUITION charges assessed by UIS that are not paid when due. students ($6 per credit hour for part-time students). General The University of Illinois is a land-grant in- You are also responsible for charges for all cours- Fees are subject to change without notice. stitution assisted by funding from Illinois tax revenue. es that are not officially dropped with the Office of Ad- As a state tax-assisted institution, the University of Illi- missions and Records by the dates specified in the Other Fees If you are not in compliance with the nois (with some exceptions) extends preference in ad- course schedule for tuition and fee adjustment. Cours- immunization or assessment requirements, you mission and tuition to residents of the state of Illinois – es must be officially dropped by web, phone, or in per- will be assessed a $25 per semester processing that is, to students whose circumstances conform to the son at the Office of Admissions and Records. Questions charge. university definition of resident status outlined below. regarding billing or payment should be directed to the The University of Illinois’ definition of the term Accounting Office. Course Charges Charges for laboratory, art, and other “resident” may be different from the definitions devel- classes requiring use of disposable supplies and mate- oped by other, non-university agencies. Thus, a person FEES rials are indicated in each course schedule and are in who is an Illinois resident for tax or voting purposes, for Mandatory Fees A student activity fee of $105 per se- addition to regular tuition and fees. example, is not necessarily a resident for University of mester for on-campus, full-time students ($52.50 per Illinois tuition and admission purposes. The universi- semester for a part-time student) is part of your bill. Online Fee There is an online course fee of $15 per ty’s definition of resident status applies both to payment Peoria students are charged $15 per semester for the credit hour. The only other on-campus mandatory of tuition and admission to the University of Illinois. activity fee. The fee supports such activities as films, fees assessed to students enrolled in online courses Principal elements that determine residency are art exhibits, dances, visiting lecturers, and access to only is the intercollegiate athletics fee. domicile in Illinois and actions that evidence the in- recreational facilities. A noninstructional facility fee of tent to make Illinois the person’s permanent residence $26 is assessed to on-campus, full-time students ($13 Late Registration Fee A late registration fee of $5 per for a period of 12 months prior to the first day of class. for part-time students). A gymnasium fee of $18 per course is charged any student who adds courses after A person has but one domicile at any time. Mere phys-
48 ical presence in Illinois, regardless of how prolonged, poses of assessment of tuition, the written request must For detailed information on regulations and is insufficient to establish residency without the exis- be received by the admissions office within 20 days of statutes used to determine residency, contact the Office tence of action and intent to make the place a perma- the date of assessment of tuition or the first scheduled of Admissions and Records. nent residence and principal home. In order to estab- day of classes for the term for which the tuition is lish bona fide residency under this policy, a person payable, whichever is later. REFUNDS/CHANGE IN AMOUNT OF TUITION must be independent and demonstrate presence and The request should include the Petition for Deter- AND FEES intent to reside permanently in Illinois for reasons mination of Residency Status and all other materials All withdrawals from courses must be made officially other than educational objectives. applicable to the claim. The request and accompany- according to procedures outlined in the current course The burden of establishing that a student is domi- ing documentation will not be returned, and the stu- schedule. Non-attendance or non-payment does NOT ciled in Illinois for other than educational purposes is dent is advised to maintain a copy for his/her records. constitute an official withdrawal. You are financially on the student. The regulations, factors, and procedures If the student is still not satisfied with the determina- responsible for all courses not officially dropped ac- enumerated in this policy will be considered by the uni- tion after it has been reconsidered, he or she may appeal cording to the policy and deadlines indicated. Specific versity in determining the residency status of students. the decision to the director, University Office for Academ- deadlines will be published each term in the course ic Policy Analysis. The appeal shall be in writing and schedule. Contact the Office of Admissions and Records Procedures The director of admissions and shall include reasons for the appeal. The appeal must be for dates that apply to irregular term courses. records, or a designee, shall determine the initial res- received by the director of admissions and records with- idence classification of each student at the time the in 20 days of the notice of the ruling. It will then be re- WITHDRAWALS student enters or reenters the university. ferred to the director, University Office for Academic Pol- You may terminate registration in a course by offi- A student who is not satisfied with the determina- icy Analysis. A student who fails to file an appeal within cially withdrawing and meeting the deadlines out- tion concerning his/her residence classification may 20 days of the notice of the ruling waives all claims to re- lined in the current course schedule. request that the responsible official reconsider the de- consideration for that academic session. Filing deadlines The same deadlines apply to changes in grading termination. For the purposes of admission, the writ- cannot be extended or waived and applications and ap- options: from letter grade to credit/no credit and vice ten request must be received by the Office of Admis- peals not filed in a timely manner will not be reviewed. versa, as well as changes to audit. sions and Records within 20 calendar days from the The decision of the director, University Office for Acade- No withdrawals will be processed after the pub- date of notification of residency status. For the pur- mic Policy Analysis, shall be final in all cases. lished deadlines. When the withdrawal occurs after
49 the second week of a full semester course, a W appears Week 3 20% course should not be placed on your transcript if you on your transcript for the course(s) from which you Week 4 30% do not attend class regularly. When enrollment in a withdrew. No notation appears on the transcript when Week 5 30% course is limited, students enrolling for credit are ad- the withdrawal occurs during the first two weeks of a Week 6 40% mitted before audits are allowed. full-semester course, first week of an eight-week Week 7 40% course, or first 1/8 of an irregular term course. If you Week 8 50% TRANSCRIPTS fail to withdraw officially from a course, you will be Week 9 60% The Office of Admissions and Records will issue assigned a U grade. Week 10 60% official transcripts of your academic record at the Week 11 No reduction in tuition and fees. University of Illinois at Springfield on written re- Partial Withdrawals You must make partial quest. A $4 fee (subject to change) for each tran- withdrawals (dropping some but not all courses for A service charge of 5 percent or $100, whichever is script is charged at the time the request is made. the term) within 10 working days from the first day of less, will be added to the charges for dropping all Transcripts cannot be requested by phone and will the semester (five days for summer) to be released courses. be released only if you are in good financial stand- from financial obligation for the dropped course(s). ing with UIS. AUDITING COURSES Complete Withdrawals Adjustments for tuition If you audit courses, you are required to pay full tu- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE and fees for complete withdrawals (dropping all ition and fees. Courses audited successfully appear The UIS Office of Financial Assistance coordinates courses for the term) are made according to the fol- on your transcript with the grade of AU. Credit for federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid lowing schedule. audited courses may not be established under any programs. Undergraduate students, except Capital circumstances. Scholars, must transfer at least 45 credit hours into Percentage of tuition and fees A change from credit to audit may be made UIS to be eligible for financial assistance. Students CHARGED for dropping through the last day for authorized withdrawal. Full- pursuing a graduate degree or certificate must have Time period ALL courses time students must include audit courses as part of the earned a bachelor’s degree, and proof of that degree Week 1 10% maximum load requirement. must be on record with the Office of Admissions and Week 2 10% Your instructor may determine that the audited Records.
50 Assistance is available in the form of grants, tuition changes in address, academic status (withdrawals, nancial Assistance, from your unit of service, or down- waivers, assistantships, scholarships, loans, part-time added classes, etc.), and number of dependents load one from the website at www.isac-online.org. All employment, and veterans’ benefits. Applications for (through marriage, divorce, births, deaths, etc.). applications are renewable each year and must be all forms of financial assistance may be obtained from processed by the Illinois Student Assistance Commis- the Office of Financial Assistance, unless otherwise Illinois Veterans Grant sion (ISAC). ISAC must receive all applications by the specified. You are encouraged to apply as early as pos- Students seeking this benefit must have been in active following deadlines: fall semester - October 1; spring sible for all forms of financial assistance, and it is rec- military service for at least one year unless discharged semester - March 1; summer term - June 15. ommended that you complete the federal application for medical reasons. All discharges must be honorable. (FAFSA) for the award year that begins each August as Students must have resided in Illinois within six FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE soon as possible after January 1 each year. For addi- months before entering the service and must return to PROGRAMS (PELL, SEOG, Work-Study, Fed- tional information, contact the Office of Financial As- Illinois within six months of leaving the service. eral Student Loans, Perkins Loans, PLUS sistance by visiting SAB 60 or calling (217) 206-6724. To apply, complete an application through the Illi- Loans, Monetary Award Program Grant) nois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Applica- To receive assistance from most federal and state pro- VETERANS tion forms can be obtained from the Office of Finan- grams, you must meet all eligibility requirements set The Office of Financial Assistance must certify military cial Assistance or can be downloaded from the website forth in the Higher Education Act as amended. These veterans for benefits. A Request for Benefits form must at www.isac-online.org. Once ISAC has processed the requirements include approved citizenship status, en- be filed with the UIS certifying official each term that application, they will mail you an award letter certify- rollment level, status as a regularly admitted student you want benefits (GI Bill, Illinois National Guard, ing the amount of eligibility. This award letter must be pursuing a degree (graduate students should also Illinois Veterans Grant, MIA/POW, Vocational Rehabil- submitted to the Office of Financial Assistance. refer to the section concerning Conditional/Provision- itation) to be processed. Additional paperwork may be al Admission for Graduate Programs), enrollment in required, depending on the type of benefit. Contact the Illinois National Guard Grant coursework required for that degree, and satisfactory Office of Financial Assistance to inquire about the To apply for a National Guard Grant, you must be on academic progress (refer to the Satisfactory Academic documentation required for your benefit. Student vet- active-duty status and must have served for at least Progress Policy section). Most financial aid programs erans must also notify the office of any changes that one year in the Illinois National Guard. Applications have maximum time frames or limits based on cumu- affect the amount or disposition of benefits, including for this grant may be obtained from the Office of Fi- lative or lifetime assistance from the program or on
51 number of hours you have attempted. You must com- and citizenship is required to comply with regulations APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR FINANCIAL plete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. ASSISTANCE (FAFSA) every year that you wish to receive financial To be awarded most types of state, federal, and institu- assistance. Minority Leadership in Public Service tional need-based financial assistance, you must com- Complete information on federal and state assis- Program See page 23. plete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid tance programs, including veterans’ benefits, is (FAFSA) or the Federal Renewal Application, indicat- available from the UIS Office of Financial Assis- UIS Student Emergency Loan Fund This fund ing UIS (school code 009333) as a school choice. tance. provides short-term loans to students enrolled at least You can obtain the FAFSA from the Office of Fi- half time. Except in cases of extreme emergency, loans nancial Assistance or access and submit it via the In- INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS are limited to students working on campus and/or ternet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Federal Renewal Ap- Institutional Tuition Waivers, Grants, and students with expected financial aid. There are limita- plication is sent by the U.S. Department of Educa- Student Employment Each year the campus pro- tions on the amount of loans and the number that you tion to students who applied for federal assistance vides a limited number of tuition waivers. Awards are can receive. Loans are interest-free, although a serv- the previous academic year. Both forms include in- made on the basis of demonstrated financial need. The ice fee of 50 cents is charged at the time the loan is re- structions for mailing to the federal processor. The Student-to-Student Grant program is funded with paid. processor will send the results directly to UIS and, voluntary student contributions and matching state for Illinois residents, to the Illinois Student Assis- aid. Awards are given to undergraduates with finan- PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS tance Commission, initiating a state application. If cial need. A job center is located in the Office of Fi- There are more than 50 privately supported scholar- you are eligible to use the Federal Renewal Applica- nancial Assistance. The Office of Financial Assistance ships and awards available to qualified UIS students. tion but do not receive one, you must use a FAFSA to website (www.uis.edu/financialaid) and bulletin You must submit applications for private scholarships apply. Additionally, students must meet the following boards located in the office list student work opportu- to the Office of Financial Assistance unless otherwise requirements: nities both on and off campus. You must be enrolled in directed to specific programs. Contact the Office of Fi- 1. Be fully admitted to UIS as a degree-seeking stu- at least six semester hours to be eligible for on-cam- nancial Assistance for an up-to-date list and details dent. pus employment. Documentation establishing identity on how to apply. 2. Enroll in at least six hours that lead to that degree.
52 3. Make satisfactory academic progress measured by May 1- Applications should be complete (including In addition, students who are receiving any fi- completion rate, GPA, and maximum time frame (ap- results of needs analysis) to ensure consideration for all nancial aid (federal, state, or institutional) and plies to returning students only). Refer to the section forms of assistance for the upcoming fall semester. who completely withdraw during any term will au- concerning the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy June 30 - Last day to submit paperwork to be consid- tomatically face financial aid cancellation. This for additional information. The standards of this pol- ered for summer term financial assistance. means that they are ineligible for any financial as- icy are established by the U.S. Department of Educa- October 1 - Application deadline for upcoming spring sistance during subsequent terms of enrollment tion and may differ from the academic policies of the semester to ensure consideration for all forms of finan- until they complete a minimum of six (6) credit University. cial assistance. hours at their own expense and earn a grade-point 4. Respond to any request for information from the Of- November 15- Last day to submit paperwork to be average of C (2.00) for undergraduates, B (3.00) fice of Financial Assistance. As a result of applying for considered for fall semester financial assistance. for graduates. federal assistance, you may be cited by the federal processor or state agency for additional documentation. CONSEQUENCES OF WITHDRAWAL FOR REPEATING CLASSES FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS As a student, you can register for any courses you CRITICAL DATES AFFECTING FINANCIAL Recipients of Title IV (federal) financial assistance are choose; however, in accordance with federal regula- ASSISTANCE considered to earn their financial aid award by at- tions, financial aid will pay for ONE repeat enrollment Applicants for need-based assistance should be aware tending and/or completing coursework. Students who of a class if a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F), or a grade of the following dates: withdraw (i.e., drop all courses) from UIS during any of U or NC was assigned at the time you initially took February 15 - Deadline for scholarship applications for term before that term is 60 percent complete: the class. This is done on the premise that you are upcoming year. • will have a calculation applied to determine the seeking to improve the original grade for that class, as March 1 - Application for fall semester assistance percentage and amount of federal aid earned, well as to improve your cumulative grade-point aver- should be initiated to ensure consideration for all • will have a determination made regarding the age. forms of aid. amount of federal aid to be disbursed or returned, The Office of Financial Assistance at UIS will not March 15 - Last day to submit paperwork to be con- • will be billed for unpaid institutional charges, and pay for repeat classes for which a grade of incomplete sidered for spring semester financial assistance. • may owe a repayment if the federal aid disbursed (I) was previously assigned. April 15 - Applications due for upcoming summer term. to them exceeded the percentage earned. All enrollments in a class will count toward the
53 total number of attempted credit hours when calculat- months). After that calendar year, they must be fully in a loss of financial aid eligibility. ing completion ratios and maximum time frames as admitted into the program in order to begin or con- they relate to satisfactory academic progress (refer to tinue receiving financial assistance. Rate of completion requirement the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy section for A student must earn a minimum number of credit additional information). SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR hours each year in order to graduate within a specified UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE time frame. There is a maximum number of semesters CONDITIONAL/PROVISIONAL ADMISSION STUDENTS allowed during which you must complete your work FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS In accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, toward a degree. Withdrawing from the University or An individual must be fully admitted into an eligible as amended by Congress, the University of Illinois at repeatedly dropping courses may affect your ability to degree program and be enrolled as a regular student Springfield has established a minimum Standards of maintain minimal academic progress and could jeop- in order to receive financial aid funds. A “regular stu- Academic Progress (SAP) policy. ardize your financial aid eligibility. The chart below il- dent” is defined as someone who is enrolled or accept- ALL federal, state, and institutional financial aid lustrates the minimum acceptable percentage of hours ed for enrollment for the purpose of obtaining a de- programs administered by the UIS Office of Financial completed that undergraduate and graduate students gree or certificate offered by the University of Illinois at Assistance are covered by this policy. Examples of these can have to maintain satisfactory progress for finan- Springfield. Exceptions to this standard at UIS are programs are: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supple- cial aid purposes. (Note: Completion Rate refers to the made for students whose status is “conditional admis- mental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), percentage of hours completed in relation to hours at- sion” and “provisional admission.” Perkins Loan, Federal Work Study, Federal Family Ed- tempted.) Graduate students are occasionally conditionally ucation Loan Program (i.e., Subsidized and Unsubsi- or provisionally admitted to UIS in order to allow them dized Stafford Loans), Monetary Award Program UNDERGRADUATES to complete specified prerequisite courses before they (MAP) grant, Parent Loan for Students (PLUS), fed- Hours attempted (includes transfer and repeated are fully admitted to their program. These students eral and state veteran programs, and all institutional hours): may receive financial aid as long as they meet all other scholarships. 0-30 31-60 61-90 91+ financial aid requirements (e.g., satisfactory academ- Students will be considered to be making satisfac- ic progress), but they must successfully complete their tory progress if they meet ALL of the following re- Percentage of completed (Completion Rate): prerequisite coursework within one calendar year (12 quirements. Failure to comply with any one may result 50% 60% 70% 75%
54 GRADUATES stitutions will count toward the maximum 12 semes- enrollment. Failure to meet even one SAP requirement Hours attempted (includes transfer and repeated ters (12 transfer hours = 1 semester). In addition, will result in cancellation of your financial aid. hours): hours earned from repeated courses will be counted in 0-12 13-24 24+ the calculation of hours attempted. FINANCIAL AID CANCELLATION Graduate students: Students are expected to A student’s financial aid may be cancelled for any Percentage of completed (Completion Rate): complete degree requirements within 150% of the of the following reasons: •Failure to make progress toward a 2.00 cumulative 50% 60% 75% specified program of study. (For example: A master’s GPA during the semester(s) of probation. degree in management information systems is com- •Failure to meet the completion rate required dur- Grade-Point Average Requirement prised of 44 credit hours. Students may receive finan- ing the semester(s) of probation. Undergraduate students: A student must re- cial assistance for no more than 66 attempted credit • Complete withdrawal from the University during a main in good academic standing by earning a mini- hours if they are pursuing this degree.) Transfer hours semester for which aid was received. mum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.00 from any institution will count toward the maximum •Failure to complete all credit hours attempted (C) or better on a 4.00 scale as determined by the Uni- time frame. In addition, hours earned from repeated during the semester with a passing grade. versity. courses will be counted in the calculation of hours at- Graduate students: A student must remain in tempted. APPEAL PROCEDURES good academic standing by earning a minimum cu- If you fail to meet the requirements of financial aid mulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 (B) or FINANCIAL AID PROBATION probation and subsequently lose your financial aid el- better on a 4.00 scale as determined by the University. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is reviewed at igibility, you may file an appeal. All appeals MUST be the end of each spring semester. If you fail to meet the made in writing and addressed to the Office of Finan- Maximum Time Frame Requirement policy, you will be placed on financial aid probation cial Assistance. The appeal should include documen- Undergraduate students: Students are expect- during the next semester you attend. You may still re- tation that will verify the circumstance(s) which im- ed to complete degree requirements within 12 semes- ceive financial assistance while you are on financial aid peded your satisfactory academic progress. Examples ters of full-time enrollment. Every semester of enroll- probation; however, you must meet all Satisfactory of acceptable documentation include medical records, ment is counted, regardless of whether or not you Academic Progress requirements to continue receiving a letter from a faculty adviser, or a letter from an em- completed the semester. Transfer hours from other in- financial assistance during subsequent semesters of ployer on company letterhead.
55 graduate education GRADUATE EDUCATION – MASTER’S
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE stated assumptions, distinguishing facts from hy- based on new factors or considerations, and then A graduate student should develop intellectual auton- potheses, and distinguishing statements of cause from making generalizations based on findings. The stu- omy within a chosen field and demonstrate the ability statements of effect; dent will then have the ability to communicate both to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate relevant knowl- 2. Synthesize diverse ideas to form an integrated this process and subsequent findings to others. edge in that field. The graduate student, furthermore, whole relevant to a field of study by arranging and assumes some responsibility for increasing knowledge combining elements and parts into patterns or struc- GRADUATE ADMISSION – within the chosen field. tures. The parts to be integrated may, to the extent MASTER’S Graduate education assumes the acquisition of necessary, come from a variety of disciplines; You are eligible to apply for admission to master’s- specific content knowledge, including recognition of 3. Make judgments about the value of relevant level study at the University of Illinois at Springfield the significant terminology, facts, theories, issues, material, including the appropriateness and adequacy once you have earned a bachelor’s degree from a re- findings, and generalizations within the field of study. of any qualitative and quantitative methods used in its gionally accredited college or university. You may be Graduate study also encompasses comprehension of compilation, by employing a standard of internal or granted full admission to master’s studies if you the intellectual history, methods of inquiry, and stan- external appraisal. In evaluating the accuracy of a earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum un- dards of judgment used in a given field. Students communication, a student will use an integration of dergraduate grade-point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 should also grasp the ethical meanings of research in theories, works of recognized excellence, facts and scale. You must also have met all entrance require- a discipline or a profession. A student receiving a mas- generalizations germane to a field; and ments specific to the UIS program of your choice. For ter’s degree will be able to – 4. Convey ideas, feelings, and experiences example, some programs require higher grade-point 1. Analyze in a logical manner ideas in a field of through scholarly writing and discussion with others. averages and/or prerequisites. Refer to the individual study by breaking down material into constituent The student will be able to develop a proposal or plan program sections of this catalog for information on parts, organizing ideas and relationships between of work that includes ways of testing hypotheses, ana- specific program requirements. ideas, expressing these relationships, recognizing un- lyzing the factors involved, modifying the hypotheses You could be granted conditional admission by a
59 program when your GPA is less than required. When ADMISSION TO A SPECIFIC educational and personal goals indicate they will be this happens, you must complete a certain number of MASTER’S PROGRAM successful in completing a graduate curriculum. semester hours at UIS (exclusive of prerequisites) with Admission to graduate study is granted by the ac- To apply for graduate admission as an interna- a grade-point average of no less than 3.00. If you are ademic program. Each program has established ad- tional student, you must have completed the equiva- granted conditional admission, the program will mission requirements that comply with campus policy. lent of a bachelor’s degree earned in the United States. specify the courses you must complete. These requirements are outlined in the program state- A bachelor’s degree earned abroad may not be equiv- As part of the admission process, you must submit ments in this catalog and may exceed the general min- alent to a bachelor’s degree earned in the United all college/university transcripts, including verifica- imum requirements for admission. To apply for admis- States. tion of your bachelor’s degree as well as transcripts of sion to a specific degree program, indicate your in- Full admission to graduate study requires a mini- all graduate work you took beyond your bachelor’s tended major on the UIS application form and include mum undergraduate grade-point average equivalent degree. For further information, see registration pro- any specific materials required for admission to that to a U.S. GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. You must also cedures, pages 47-50. program. The application will be processed by both the have met all entrance requirements specific to the UIS To receive maximum consideration for graduate degree program and UIS. Notice of acceptance or non- graduate degree program of your choice. Refer to the admission, your application should arrive at least acceptance by the program will be forwarded to you. individual program sections of this catalog to deter- three months before the beginning of the term in Scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the mine if your intended program has special require- which you plan to begin course work. Some academic Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) are re- ments for admission. An I-20 AB or DS 2019 (former- programs have earlier deadlines for applications. quired by some graduate programs. ly called IAP 66) certificate of eligibility cannot be is- Refer to individual sections in this catalog for specific sued until you have been accepted by a degree pro- program requirements. ADMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL gram and all required documents have been received. Write to the Office of Admissions and Records, GRADUATE STUDENTS For maximum consideration, you should plan to University of Illinois at Springfield, One University The campus seeks to maintain a cosmopolitan atmos- have your application to UIS by the following dates: Plaza, MS SAB 20, Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407 to phere consistent with its focus on literacy, public af- June 1 for fall semester, November 1 for spring semes- request an application form, or download one from fairs, problem solving, and lifelong learning. To that ter, and April 1 for summer session. the website at www.uis.edu. Call (217) 206-4847 or toll end, the University of Illinois at Springfield admits in- For further information, contact the Office of Ad- free (888) 977-4847. ternational students whose academic preparation and missions and Records.
60 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY dent. You will be asked to define your educational demic Adviser. Applicants whose native language is not English must goals before exceeding 12 semester hours. If you then Recognizing the maturity of graduate students, submit official international TOEFL scores. A score of choose to become a degree candidate, you must com- UIS entrusts you with substantial initiative in the aca- not less than 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer plete regular admissions procedures, including ac- demic advising process. You should arrange an ap- based) will fulfill the English proficiency requirement ceptance into your chosen degree program. pointment with your adviser before each registration, for admission to master’s-level study at UIS. If you When formal admission is granted, the course work particularly your first, and you should maintain con- hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.50 on a you completed as a non-degree seeking student is evalu- tact with him or her throughout your academic stud- 4.00 scale or higher, you are not required to submit ated by your intended academic program and may or ies. It is especially important for you to meet with your TOEFL scores. Note: Some programs require a GPA of may not apply toward that program’s graduation re- faculty adviser before your final term of study to en- 3.00 to waive TOEFL. See individual program state- quirements. UIS accepts a maximum of 12 semester sure that all graduation requirements will be met. ments for any additional proficiency requirements. hours of such credit toward a graduate degree. A non-de- If your native language is not English, you will also gree declaration form must be on file for you to continue be required to take an English proficiency test on cam- enrollment as a non-degree student beyond 12 hours. MASTER’S DEGREE pus the week before registration. This requirement ap- Non-degree students typically are not eligible for GENERAL INFORMATION plies to all students – U.S. citizens, resident aliens, and financial assistance. nonresident aliens alike. Test results do not affect your For more information, see page 34. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS AND admission to UIS, but will be used to determine your AREAS OF STUDY need for an English as a Second Language (ESL) class. ACADEMIC ADVISING The University of Illinois at Springfield offers 18 If you fail to meet UIS’ English language requirement, Following admission to UIS, each fully admitted stu- master’s degree programs. These range from tradi- you may enroll at an ESL Language Center. Proficien- dent is assigned a faculty adviser from the appropriate tional disciplines such as history and biology to more cy certification by ESL meets this requirement. academic program. Faculty advisers work with you to career-oriented concentrations such as human devel- ensure satisfactory progress toward graduation and opment counseling and and business administration, GRADUATE NON-DEGREE ADMISSION toward your personal and career goals. You may or interdisciplinary programs such as environmental If you have a bachelor’s degree, you may enroll for change advisers at any time by completing a Request studies or communication. In addition, UIS offers an courses at UIS as a non-degree seeking graduate stu- for Change of Graduate Degree Program and/or Aca- alternative called the individual option program.
61 any major) and complete an application. It is also Degree Programs possible to pursue a certificate as a post-master’s op- The University of Illinois at Springfield awards the following master’s degrees: tion. Admission, advising, and certification of comple- Accountancy (M.A.) Environmental Studies (M.A.) Management Information tion are provided by the faculty members who super- Biology (M.S.) History (M.A.) Systems (M.S.) vise the certificates. Business Administration (M.B.A.) Human Development Political Studies (M.A.) Course prerequisites may be waived if you can Communication (M.A.) Counseling (M.A.) Public Administration (M.P.A.) present evidence of advanced career experience. The Computer Science (M.S.) Human Services (M.A.) Public Affairs Reporting (M.A.) waiver review process requires the approval of both the Educational Leadership (M.A.) Individual Option (M.A.) Public Health (M.P.H.) supervisor of the certificate program and the dean of English (M.A.) Legal Studies (M.A.) the college offering the certificate or graduate develop- Individual Option Program is aimed at students Graduate Certificate and Professional De- ment sequence. Proficiency examination, transfer, and who want to combine areas of study rather than pur- velopment Sequences A graduate certificate is a credit for prior learning experience may not be permit- sue a traditional discipline or those who want to focus sequence of courses that constitutes less than a full ted because of the limited number of courses required on an area of study not covered in established pro- graduate degree and provides specialized knowledge and the need for the content of the courses to logically grams at UIS, but for which faculty competencies and and skills for the professional. UIS currently offers integrate. See the appropriate program sections for de- other resources are available. certificates in public sector labor relations, environ- tailed information. Generally, individual option master’s degrees are mental risk assessment, management of nonprofit or- based on broad topics or problems that reflect partic- ganizations, educational leadership advanced certifi- COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM ular student needs and interests. Students work with cate, career specialist studies, and alcohol and sub- Refer to page 39. an advising committee of faculty and peers in prepar- stance abuse. A related curricular option if you are ing personal degree programs. seeking to enhance your professional skills at the GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: If you wish to pursue a master’s degree in areas graduate level is the professional development se- MASTER’S DEGREE such as African-American studies, women’s studies, quence in gerontology. To earn a master’s degree from the University of energy studies, or international studies, you will find the To be admitted to certificate and professional se- Illinois at Springfield, you must fulfill the following individual option program well suited to your needs. quence study, you must have a bachelor’s degree (in requirements:
62 • Meet program matriculation requirements. Time Limit on Transfer Credit All transfer cred- Some master’s programs require degree candidates to •Earn the amount of graduate credit required by it to be applied to your master’s degree must have been complete a public affairs colloquium. The choice of a the chosen academic program, all but 12 semester earned within five years of the first graduate course PAC is your prerogative; however, you are encouraged hours of which must be earned at the University of Illi- you took at UIS in pursuit of that degree. Exceptions to to select PACs with a focus outside your major pro- nois at Springfield. the provisions of this policy may be granted by pro- gram. Descriptions of PACs are published each semes- • When applicable, earn a minimum of four semes- grams on a case-by-case basis. ter in the course schedule. You should check with your ter hours credit in public affairs colloquia (see indi- program to determine PAC requirements. vidual program information). TIME LIMITATION • Complete course work with a cumulative UIS All graduate credit earned at UIS to be applied toward MASTER’S CLOSURE REQUIREMENT grade-point average of at least 3.00. the completion of your master’s degree must be taken As a master’s degree candidate, you are required to • Complete the program closure requirements. within six consecutive years of the first graduate complete a closure exercise demonstrating mastery of • Complete the graduation contract. course you took at UIS in pursuit of that degree. This some area within your major field of study. The exact •Pay a graduation fee of $25 (subject to change). does not include transfer credit you earned before nature and format of these exercises are determined your first term of graduate enrollment, credit granted by individual programs. All closure exercises must TRANSFER CREDIT AT THE MASTER’S LEVEL for prior learning, and prerequisites. However, this have an identifiable academic focus and must include Residency Requirement The University of Illi- time limit does include closure requirements. Excep- a written component. Closure exercises can take many nois at Springfield may accept up to 12 semester hours tions to the provisions of this policy may be granted by forms – theses, projects, and capstone courses are the of graduate-level work you completed at other ac- degree programs on a case-by-case basis. Your pro- most common. credited institutions. However, only credit hours with a gram may also grant you a leave of absence. UIS has a continuing enrollment policy for clo- grade of B or better that are accepted for transfer by sure exercises. This policy states that once you begin your program will be accepted by UIS. Request to PUBLIC AFFAIRS COLLOQUIA (PAC) your closure exercise, you must continue to enroll for transfer credit for courses bearing a grade such as P The University of Illinois at Springfield features a at least one semester hour of closure exercise credit (pass) or CR (credit) must be supported by certifica- unique series of courses designated as public affairs each fall and spring semester until you complete your tion from the institution or instructor that your work colloquia. Each semester several different colloquia exercise, including semesters in which you have was of at least B quality. are offered. There are no prerequisites for any PAC. “stopped out” of other courses. You may request a
63 leave of absence from your degree program and, if SECOND MASTER’S DEGREE dents in most academic programs. In addition, UIS offers granted, you will be exempt from the continuing en- All program and campus requirements for the mas- you unique opportunities for applied research through its rollment requirement on a semester-by-semester ter’s degree are in effect even if you have previously public affairs centers where emphasis is on coordinated, basis. earned an advanced degree. Credit from a previous interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving, training, You should obtain information from your program degree may not be used for the degree in process. and communication. Many of the UIS internship/fellow- on closure exercises and the program’s particular However, any public affairs colloquium requirement is ship programs are also coordinated by the centers. method of handling the continuing enrollment policy. waived for those who have previously completed that UIS cooperates with neighboring universities in (See individual graduate program listings for further requirement at the graduate level. meeting their doctoral students’ needs for research information.) and residency in the Springfield area. GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS AND EXPERIENTIAL GRADUATION CONTRACT LEARNING ACADEMIC STANDARDS The commencement ceremony to award degrees is Experiential learning is an integral part of your gradu- For general information on grading, credit/no credit, held at the end of the spring semester. However, you ate education at the University of Illinois at Springfield. incomplete work, grade-point average, and plagia- may file a graduation contract during any semester or In addition to internships offered through the Institute rism see pages 44-46. summer term in which you complete your degree re- for Public Affairs, internship/practicum opportunities quirements. You should submit the contract to the Of- are offered by many academic programs. Additional in- ACADEMIC LOAD fice of Admissions and Records no later than the end formation may be obtained from program faculty and For purposes of tuition and fees, you are considered a of the fourth week of classes during a semester or the from individual program statements in this catalog. full-time student if you are enrolled for 12 or more se- end of the third week of classes during a summer UIS also provides a variety of paid internship op- mester hours of course work during the fall or spring term. portunities in Illinois government agencies and on semesters or six semester hours of course work in the The contract must be approved by your adviser campus. (See page 66.) summer term. Fewer hours of enrollment is consid- and the program administrator. You may submit ered part-time. graduation contracts for early evaluation during your RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS If you wish to enroll for more than 18 semester next-to-last term. Contract forms are available in the AT SPRINGFIELD hours during the fall or spring semesters or more than Office of Admissions and Records. Conventional research opportunities are available to stu- eight semester hours during the summer term, you
64 must submit a student petition form to the Office of of eight hours of C grades toward a degree, provided that ate vice chancellor for graduate education and re- Admissions and Records. each hour of C is balanced by an hour of A. Individual ac- search. If you are placed on academic probation at the One of the academic load requirements that you ademic programs, however, may determine whether C end of two successive semesters, you will be suspend- must meet to qualify for financial assistance is to be grades are acceptable toward their degrees. See program ed from UIS and must then wait two semesters before enrolled for at least six credit hours each semester. Ad- statements in this catalog for details. petitioning for re-admission. You may appeal imme- ditional information on the financial aid process can Under the credit/no credit option, CR represents diately if you have exceptional circumstances. be obtained in the Financial Assistance section of this work equivalent to a letter grade of B or better for Complete details on UIS’ academic probation pol- catalog, or by contacting the Office of Financial Assis- master’s students. icy are available from your faculty adviser or the reg- tance at 206-6724. istrar. A graduate assistant’s normal load is 16 to 24 hours ACADEMIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION for an academic year, usually eight to 12 hours per se- If you are a master’s student with a UIS cumulative REPEATING COURSES mester. As a graduate assistant, you may register for four grade-point average of less than 3.00, you will be As a master’s student you may repeat graduate course to six hours during the summer term, tuition free. Grad- placed on academic probation. Courses taken for cred- work once (excluding master’s project or thesis cred- uate assistants who wish to enroll for more than 24 hours it/no credit do not count in calculating this average. it) without penalty unless your academic program in any academic year must have the approval of the ad- Non-degree seeking students are not exempt from this does not permit course repeats. The grade and hours viser, a program representative, and the appropriate dean. policy. In addition, if you accumulate 12 hours or more earned when the course is repeated will appear on of incompletes you are subject to probation. your transcript. The first grade entry will be deleted GRADUATION GRADE-POINT AVERAGE If you are on academic probation, you may enroll from the transcript and will not count in determining Graduate students must achieve a UIS cumulative for up to 12 hours credit in the subsequent semester your grade-point average. Subsequent repeats can grade-point average of at least 3.00 to receive the (six hours in the summer term) with approval of your only be recorded as audits, which bear no hours or master’s degree. adviser. Non-degree-seeking students on probation grade points. must meet with the designated adviser in the Office of GRADES ACCEPTABLE TOWARD GRADUATE Admissions and Records. They may also be required to REGISTRATION PROCEDURES DEGREES meet with a representative from the academic pro- The dates and times of registration are published As a master’s degree student, you may apply a maximum grams in which they are taking classes or the associ- each term in the course schedule. The course sched-
65 ule lists the current term’s courses and gives up-to- ence will be given to students who have not received a erations of the Illinois General Assembly and opportu- date information on registration procedures, tuition master’s degree within four years of beginning a grad- nities for academic studies and research in legislative and fees, and relevant deadlines. Information in uate assistantship. Application deadline is March 15. politics and policy analysis. course schedules supersedes similar information in Graduate assistants receive a monthly stipend Twenty legislative staff interns are assigned either this catalog. (taxable income) and work 20 hours per week during to the Illinois Legislative Research Unit or to one of Refer to pages 50-52 for general information on the academic year. During each regular semester GAs four leadership staffs of the General Assembly. The pro- tuition and fees, residency determination for tuition, receive a tuition waiver of 8 to 12 semester hours, for gram lasts 10 1/2 months and requires full-time work mandatory and other fees, course charges, late regis- an academic-year total of 16 to 24. GAs who served at in the assigned office. Interns are required to partici- tration fee, change of courses, auditing courses, veter- least one full semester during the regular academic pate in an academic seminar specifically designed for an students, transcripts, and withdrawal from courses. year are eligible for a tuition waiver for six semester legislative interns. Interns receive graduate credit for hours in the subsequent summer term. The maximum the seminar, tuition and fees for eight hours of gradu- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE tuition waiver for the academic year is 30 hours. ate courses, and $2,026 a month in compensation. The University of Illinois at Springfield provides or co- For complete information, contact the Graduate To be eligible for the ILSIP, you must have a bac- ordinates many paid internship opportunities and Assistantship Office in the Office of Graduate Studies, calaureate degree in any academic discipline, with a scholarships for graduate students. Some of these are University of Illinois at Springfield, One University high-quality undergraduate academic record. Appli- described below. For additional information on merit Plaza, PAC 524, Springfield, IL 62703-5407, phone cations are due February 1 each year. For materials and need-based financial assistance for graduate and (217) 206-6544; e-mail [email protected]; or fax and further information, contact the Director, Illinois undergraduate students, see pages 50-52. (217) 206-7623. Legislative Staff Intern Program, University of Illinois at Springfield, PAC 476, One University Plaza, MS PAC GENERAL GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS ILLINOIS LEGISLATIVE STAFF INTERNSHIP 476, Springfield, IL 62703-5407. Graduate assistantships provide relevant educational PROGRAM experiences in UIS’ academic or public affairs pro- Within the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Center for GRADUATE PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP grams. These on-campus internships offer you oppor- Governmental Studies, the Institute for Legislative PROGRAM tunities to develop and apply skills in research, cur- Studies operates the Illinois Legislative Staff Intern- The Graduate Public Service Internship program is riculum development, data analysis, editing, program ship program. This program provides outstanding designed to provide a professional development expe- evaluation, and coordination of special events. Prefer- master’s students with firsthand experience in the op- rience during a 21-month period for graduate stu-
66 dents interested in pursuing careers in Illinois govern- University of Illinois at Springfield, PAC 476, One Uni- for summer school attendance, with the director’s ap- ment. (Any student who has already completed an ad- versity Plaza, MS PAC 476, Springfield, IL 62703-5407. proval. Fellows must maintain a GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 vanced degree is not eligible for a GPSI internship.) scale) in all 400-500 level courses taken and must Interns enroll in an appropriate UIS graduate pro- WHITNEY M. YOUNG FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM meet all requirements of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Fel- gram and work 20 hours per week in a sponsoring This program is a memorial to the late Whitney M. lowship Program. All academic work for the master’s state agency during the regular academic year (full Young, Jr., former executive director of the National degree must be completed within two years from the time during summer months). Interns receive a Urban League, educator, and social activist. The pro- date of entry into the program. stipend of $850 per month during the academic year gram is aimed at increasing opportunities in graduate For complete information, contact the Whitney M. ($1,700 per month during the summer) and an al- education for highly motivated underrepresented mi- Young Fellowship Program/Graduate Program Office, lowance for professional development travel. Interns nority students. The program is designed to comple- in the Office of Graduate Studies, University of Illinois at also receive a waiver for nine credit hours of tuition ment full-time graduate work with research and schol- Springfield, PAC 524, One University Plaza, MS PAC per semester during the regular academic year. Dur- arship in the area of public policy and public affairs. 524, Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407, phone (217) 206- ing the intervening summer, interns receive a waiver African-American, Hispanic-American, and 6544, or visit the website at www.uis.edu/~wmyfp . for four credit hours. American Indian students who have completed un- Applications must be received by March 15 and dergraduate degrees with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS are first screened by a faculty/staff committee and a scale of 4.00) and who are accepted into a graduate Several scholarship programs are earmarked for then forwarded to sponsoring agencies, which make program at the University of Illinois at Springfield are graduate students in the public affairs reporting pro- the final selections. Placements are completed in the eligible for Whitney M. Young, Jr., fellowships. The ap- gram. The annual awards are based on academic spring and summer for agency assignments that typi- plication deadline is March 1. achievement, financial need, and potential for a career cally begin August 16. Fellows are paid a monthly financial stipend of in journalism. They are: There are other scholarship awards specifically $775 for the nine-month contract period, payable James E. Armstrong Scholarships, established in designated for GPSI interns: the Nelson Howarth monthly (total annual amount $6,975), and a waiver memory of the late publisher of the Illinois State Reg- Scholarship (former mayor of Springfield) and the W. of tuition (minimum of 12 graduate credit hours) ister and the Illinois State Journal, predecessors of Williams Stevens Jr. Scholarship (former director of the during the fall and spring terms. Although students The State Journal-Register in Springfield. GPSI program). For complete information, contact the are not required to register for summer terms, a tu- Milton D. Friedland Scholarship, established in director, Graduate Public Service Internship program, ition waiver for up to six credit hours will be granted memory of the late founder and general manager of
67 WICS-TV, NewsChannel 20 in Springfield, and former Robert P. Howard Scholarships, established by president of the ILCA; Bill Miller, former director of community relations associate for the campus. friends in memory of the late capital correspondent the public affairs reporting program and a founding Steven B. Hahn Reporting Scholarship, estab- for the Chicago Tribune. member of the Illinois News Broadcasters Association; lished by his parents in his memory. Hahn was a leg- Illinois Legislative Correspondents Association and deceased ILCA members. islative correspondent for The State Journal-Register Scholarships honor Burnell Heinecke, former Chicago If you are interested, contact the director of the and United Press International. Sun-Times Statehouse correspondent and former public affairs reporting program, (217) 206-7494.
68 GRADUATE EDUCATION — DOCTORAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE • An interview, if requested, by the committee. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The mission of the doctor of public administration pro- Applications for admission must include all of the fol- To earn a doctor of public administration degree from gram is to educate students for careers in high levels of lowing: the University of Illinois at Springfield, you must ful- public service in state government and management or • Completed UIS application. fill the following requirements: for careers in academia. The program emphasizes the • Official transcripts from all colleges and universi- • Meet program matriculation requirements. theory, analysis, evaluation, and practice of public ad- ties you attended, showing undergraduate and gradu- •Earn at least 54 doctoral-level hours of course ministration and public policy. As a graduate of the DPA ate completion. credit with a grade-point average of at least 3.00, and program, you will be equipped to contribute and use •Official GRE scores. a grade no lower than B in any core, research, or con- significant new knowledge about state government and • Three letters of recommendation; at least one centration course. agencies. While the DPA at UIS is primarily a practi- must be from an academic reference who can attest to • Complete at least 12 semester hours of dissertation tioner-oriented degree program, it is also appropriate if your likelihood of success in a doctoral program. credit. During work on the dissertation, you are re- you are interested in research and teaching. •A current resume. quired to be enrolled in at least one dissertation cred- • Three- to five-page statement of your academic it hour each fall and spring semester. and career goals. • Successfully pass a comprehensive examination in MINIMUM ADMISSION •A current writing sample, such as a research paper the core courses, research courses, and area of con- REQUIREMENTS or report. centration. •A master’s degree with a minimum grade-point • International students: Submit an official • Develop, present, and have approved a dissertation average of 3.25 in graduate course work. TOEFL score of at least 575 (paper based) or 232 proposal. • Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record (computer based). • Research, write, and present a completed disserta- Examination (GRE), taken within the past five years. Prospective students are encouraged to apply by tion to your Dissertation Committee and satisfactorily • Appropriate fit between the goals and objectives of March 15 for fall admission or October 30 for spring complete an oral defense of the dissertation. the student and the mission and capacity of the DPA admission; however applications received later may be • Complete a graduation contract and pay gradua- program. considered. tion fees.
69 TRANSFER CREDIT Recognizing the maturity of doctoral students, UIS closure requirement, which includes preparation and No more than 12 hours of approved course credit may entrusts you with substantial initiative in the academ- successful defense of the dissertation. be transferred to UIS for doctoral credit. You must ic advising process. You should arrange an appoint- earn a B or better in any course considered for trans- ment with your adviser before each registration, par- GRADUATION CONTRACT fer. All transfer credit to be applied must have been ticularly your first, and you should maintain contact The commencement ceremony to award degrees is earned within five years of the first graduate course with him or her throughout your academic studies. held at the end of the spring semester. However, you you took at UIS in pursuit of your doctoral degree. Ex- Written permission of your adviser is required before may file a graduation contract during any semester or ceptions to the provisions of this policy may be grant- you can enroll in any DPA core, research, or concen- summer term in which you successfully defend your ed on a case-by-case basis. tration course. dissertation. You should submit the contract to the Of- fice of Admissions and Records no later than the end of TIME LIMITATION DOCTORAL CLOSURE REQUIREMENT the fourth week of classes during a semester or the end All pre-dissertation credit earned at UIS that is to be ap- Progress toward the Doctoral Degree of the third week of classes during a summer term. plied toward the completion of your doctorate must be Once you have completed the core public administra- The contract must be approved by your adviser taken within eight consecutive years from your first doc- tion and research courses with a B or better, you com- and the program director. You may submit graduation toral course at UIS. This does not include prerequisites plete a concentration plan of study for a minimum of contracts for early evaluation during your next-to-last or closure requirements. Exceptions to the provisions of 20 credit hours in a specialized area, which must be term. Contract forms are available in the Office of Ad- this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis. approved by your Plan of Study Committee and the missions and Records. DPA director. Once these courses are successfully ACADEMIC ADVISING completed, you will be required to take and pass a SECOND GRADUATE DEGREE Following admission to UIS as a fully admitted stu- comprehensive examination. All program and campus requirements for the doctor- dent, you will be assigned a temporary faculty adviser al degree are in effect even if you have previously who will work with you until you have selected your Doctoral Closure Requirements earned an advanced degree. Credit from a previous permanent adviser and Plan of Study Committee. You On passing the comprehensive examination, you will degree may not be used for the degree in process. may change advisers at any time by completing a Re- be allowed to enroll in DPA 687 Dissertation Proposal quest for Change of Graduate Degree Program and/or Preparation Seminar. Preparation and defense of the COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM Academic Adviser form. dissertation proposal constitutes the beginning of the Courses numbered 500 through 599 are open to doc-
70 toral students with the permission of their advisers. enrolled for at least six credit hours each semester. Ad- Prerequisite courses do not count toward the 54 Courses numbered 600-699 are open to doctoral stu- ditional information on the financial aid process can required doctoral hours. Credit/no credit will be al- dents if they have satisfied any applicable prerequisites. be obtained in the Financial Assistance section of this lowed for prerequisite courses only. All DPA core, re- Courses numbered 599 and 699 are tutorials. Addition- catalog, or by contacting the Office of Financial Assis- search, or specialization courses must be taken for let- al work and permission of instructor may be required tance at 206-6724. ter grades. for doctoral students enrolled in 500-level courses to A doctoral research assistant’s normal load is 16 count the course toward their concentrations. to 24 hours for an academic year, usually eight to 12 ACADEMIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION hours per semester. Doctoral research assistants who If your UIS cumulative grade-point average is less ACADEMIC STANDARDS wish to enroll for more than 24 hours in any academ- than 3.00, you will be placed on academic probation. For general information on grading, incomplete work, ic year must have the approval of the adviser, the DPA If you are on academic probation, you may enroll grade-point average, and plagiarism see pages 44-46. director, and the appropriate dean. for up to eight hours credit in the subsequent semester (four hours in the summer term) with the approval of ACADEMIC LOAD GRADUATION GRADE-POINT AVERAGE your adviser. If you are placed on academic probation For purposes of tuition and fees, a student enrolled for Doctoral students must earn a B or better in each core at the end of two successive semesters, you will be sus- eight or more semester hours of doctoral course work doctoral, required research, and concentration class. pended from UIS and must then wait two semesters during the fall or spring semesters or six semester before petitioning for re-admission. Students with ex- hours of course work in the summer term is consid- GRADES ACCEPTABLE TOWARD THE ceptional circumstances may appeal immediately. ered a full-time student. Students enrolled for fewer DOCTORAL DEGREE You can get complete details on UIS’ academic pro- hours are considered part-time. Doctoral students are expected to do scholarly work of bation policy from your faculty adviser or the registrar. If you wish to enroll for more than 12 semester high caliber. The DPA requires at least 54 doctoral hours during the fall or spring semesters or more than level hours of course credit with a grade-point average REPEATING COURSES eight semester hours during the summer term, you of at least 3.00 and a grade no lower than B in any As a doctoral student you may repeat doctoral course must submit a student petition form to the DPA office. core, research, or concentration doctoral course. Stu- work once (excluding dissertation credit) without One of the academic load requirements that you dents must earn a grade of B or better in any course penalty. The grade and hours earned when the course must meet to qualify for financial assistance is to be considered for transfer. is repeated will appear on your transcript. The first
71 grade entry will be deleted from the transcript and will scripts, and withdrawal from courses, see pages 47-51. The application deadline to ensure full consideration not count in determining the grade-point average. is March 1 for an appointment beginning with the Subsequent repeats are not permitted. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE following fall semester. Applicants must simultane- The University of Illinois at Springfield provides or co- ously apply for admission to the DPA program or REGISTRATION PROCEDURES ordinates a number of federal and state financial as- must already have been admitted. Doctoral research The dates and times of registration are published each sistance programs; DPA students are eligible for some assistants receive a stipend of $18,000 for the nine- term in the course schedule. The course schedule lists of them. For more information, see pages 50-55. month academic year ($2,000 per month), plus a tu- the current term’s courses and gives up-to-date infor- ition waiver for up to 12 hours during each regular mation on registration procedures, tuition and fees, DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANTS semester and up to eight hours in the summer ses- and relevant deadlines. Information in course sched- A limited number of doctoral research assistant posi- sion. For information on doctoral research fellow- ules supersedes similar information in this catalog. tions may be available each year to students who are ships, please contact the DPA Program, University of For general information on tuition and fees, resi- pursuing the D.P.A. degree full time. Doctoral research Illinois at Springfield, One University Plaza, PAC 422, dency determination for tuition, mandatory and other assistants participate in research projects with faculty Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407; phone (217) 206- fees, course charges, late registration fee, change of members individually and through the Abraham Lin- 6076; fax (217) 206-7807; or visit the webpage at courses, auditing courses, veteran students, tran- coln Presidential Center for Governmental Studies. www.uis.edu/dpa/.
72 academic programs College of Business and Chemistry Labor Relations Minor* Management • (217) 206-6534 Clinical Laboratory Science Legal Studies Accountancy Communication Political Studies Business Administration Computer Science Public Administration (Master’s) Economics English Public Administration (Doctorate) Management History Public Affairs Reporting Management Information Systems Individual Option Public Health Liberal Studies College of Education and Mathematical Sciences Human Services • (217) 786-6784 Modern Languages* *Although UIS does not offer a degree in this area, it Educational Leadership Music* does provide a group of courses that are designed to Graduate Certificates Philosophy Minor* meet the student’s unique professional and personal needs. With proper approval of the student’s major Human Development Counseling Psychology program, such courses may be incorporated into the Sociology/Anthropology Human Services required course of study in the student’s major, or they Social Work University Courses may be taken in addition to it. These courses may also Teacher Education Minors* Visual Arts be used in the design of a bachelor’s degree in the lib- Women’s Studies Minor* eral studies program or a master’s degree in the indi- College of Liberal Arts and vidual option program. Sciences • (217) 206-6512 College of Public Affairs and African-American Studies Minor* Administration • (217) 206-6523 Applied Study and Experiential Learning Term Criminal Justice Astronomy-Physics Thematic Activity* Environmental Studies Biology Graduate Certificates Capital Scholars International Studies Minor*
74 THE CAPITAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM A UNIQUE BACCALAUREATE EXPERIENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD
The Capital Scholars Program, open to a small num- partly intuitive. Effective leaders learn their leader- shops, and evening seminars. Day and weekend trips ber of highly qualified first-year college students, is a ship skills, usually through trial and error. While not to cultural and educational events in Chicago, St. four-year baccalaureate experience combining an in- denying the experiential basis of good leadership, the Louis, and throughout central Illinois will be a regu- tegrated core of general education courses with study Capital Scholars’ philosophy stresses that preparation lar option for students. A wide range of campus social of a foreign language and any of UIS’ 20 undergrad- for leadership should not be hit or miss, but should be events and entertainment will enliven the hours stu- uate majors. The program provides academically well a component of higher education for highly qualified dents spend away from their studies. prepared and motivated students a unique opportuni- students. Capital Scholars courses incorporate the ty to develop creative thinking, problem solving, and study of leadership, and the curriculum-wide focus on Contact: Information about Capital Scholars is leadership skills through a high-quality, residential, collaborative learning emphasizes leadership as an available at (217) 206-7246. Information can also be educational experience based in the liberal arts. Fo- integral aspect of collaboration. An optional senior requested at [email protected], or visit the cusing on the student’s total growth in the personal, leadership seminar will also provide an opportunity to website at www.uis.edu/%7Ecap/. academic, social, and civic arenas, Capital Scholars combine the study of leadership with an internship in features interdisciplinary and collaborative learning a community agency or organization where leader- ADMISSION and is designed to develop student talents through ship skills can be observed and practiced. Admission is open to students from Illinois and else- small classes that encourage lively exchange between The Lincoln Residence Hall, exclusively for Capi- where who have demonstrated high academic students and professors. Students learn actively, apply- tal Scholars, is the focal point for a learning commu- achievement and a potential for creativity and leader- ing their skills to real community concerns. Problem- nity in which students, faculty, and community mem- ship. Students admitted to the program are expected solving and research skills are emphasized throughout bers come together for enrichment activities. Illinois to have excellent written and oral communication the four-year program. leaders from the public and private sectors – repre- skills and to want a challenging intellectual experi- At the heart of Capital Scholars is the understand- senting scientific, artistic, and cultural interests – will ence in their college education. ing that leadership is important and that it is only join with students for social and cultural events, work- To be considered for admission, students must
75 have completed 15 units (one unit = one year’s study REQUIREMENTS CAP 252 Technology, Information, and in the subject) of high school work in the following To graduate from UIS as a Capital Scholar, students Society (Any year, Spring) 3 Hrs. categories: must complete 120 hours including the 40-hour inte- Four units of English emphasizing written and oral grated core curriculum, 4 to 16 hours of spoken foreign Other General Education 16-28 Hrs. communication and literature language, a major of 30 to 36 hours, 12 hours of UIS re- Foreign language (up to four semesters – Three units of social studies emphasizing history and quirements, and 16 to 34 hours of electives or a minor. any semester) 4-16 Hrs. government LSC, PAC, and AST (including 2 of the 3 Three units of mathematics including introductory Integrated Core Curriculum 40 Hrs. areas – Years 3 and 4, any semester) 12 Hrs. through advanced algebra, geometry, and CAP 101 Capital Scholars Seminar trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer pro- (Year 1, Fall) 2 Hrs. Major, Minor, and General gramming (four units recommended) CAP 111 Writing for Cultural Literacy Electives 52-64 Hrs. Three units of laboratory science (four units recom- (Year 1, Fall) 3 Hrs. Major (any of 20 majors) 30-36 Hrs. mended) CAP 121, 122, 225, 226 Interdisciplinary General Electives or Minor 16-34 Hrs. Two units of a foreign language (four units recom- Humanities and Social Science Total Bachelor’s Degree 120 Hrs. mended) (Year 1 and 2, Fall and Spring) 12 Hrs. CAP 141, 142 Biology and Chemistry of the * CAP 131 is waived for students taking other ap- Students with these qualifications are selected Environment proved college mathematics courses. based on an overall evaluation of the following: class (Year 1 or 2, Fall and Spring) 8 Hrs. CAP 112 Oral Communication rank, grade-point average, College Board or ACT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS score, writing sample, creative and leadership poten- (Year 1, Spring or Year 2, Fall) 3 Hrs. tial, and letters of recommendation from at least two CAP 131 College Mathematics * First-year Seminar teachers or others acquainted with the applicant’s ac- (Year 1, Spring or Year 2, Fall) 3 Hrs. ademic work. A personal or telephone interview with a CAP 211 Writing in the Discipline CAP 101 Capital Scholars Seminar (2 Hrs.) Introduces students to UIS, to the interdisciplinary core member of the admissions committee may also be a (Year 2, Spring) 3 Hrs. curriculum and its goals, and to the personal and social component of the selection process. CAP 251 Art and Music (Any year, Fall) 3 Hrs. transition they are making in entering higher education.
76 Ensures that students have the skills necessary for aca- CAP 211 Writing in the Discipline (3 Hrs.) CAP 122 Who Am I? Exploring Identity demic success: study skills, library resources, familiarity Introduces students to the styles and formats of written and Community (3 Hrs.) with basic computer software, Internet access, etc. Each communication in specific disciplines. Sections for social Explores the concept of self. Major topics include the def- section will have approximately 20 students, with the science and humanities majors, science and mathemat- inition of self in various times and cultures, the relation professor serving as the initial academic adviser for stu- ics majors, and professional and business majors are of- of self to others and to society, the definition and presen- dents in his or her section. Prerequisite: Admission to the fered. Taught by teams of disciplinary faculty and writing tation of self at various stages of life, and other factors af- Capital Scholars Program. specialists. Prerequisite: CAP 112. fecting understanding of self, self-development, and community. Prerequisite: CAP 121. Communication Sequence (CAP 111, 112, Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social and 211) Science Sequence (CAP 121, 122, 225, 226) CAP 225 What Is Good? Exploring These four courses examine the intellectual and cul- Values and Tradeoffs (3 Hrs.) CAP 111 Writing for Cultural Literacy (3 Hrs.) tural heritage from Western and non-Western tradi- Seeks to illuminate assumptions of “the good” by at- Enhances students’ critical thinking and essay writing tions. Each course is team-taught by faculty repre- tempting to uncover those aspects of life considered to be skills and ensures that they have the skills to write at senting a variety of disciplines, and each focuses on valuable. Exposure to historical and cross-cultural inter- college level. Major writing assignments will evolve a different topic, examining it from literary, histori- pretations of value as they are manifested in politics, eco- from and complement the course CAP 121 How Do You cal, philosophical, and social science perspectives. In nomics, culture, science, art, and spirituality. Students Know? Exploring Human Knowledge, which will be addition to providing broad understanding of each will be challenged to examine their own values and will taken concurrently. Operating as a “writing lab,” the topic, this format introduces students to faculty per- be encouraged to consider ways to change dominant cul- course includes a considerable amount of in-class writ- spectives from each of the major humanities and so- ture consistent with their interpretation of the quality of ing. Prerequisite: Admission to the Capital Scholars cial sciences disciplines, as well as the business and life. Prerequisite: CAP 122. Program. professional fields. CAP 226 What Is Power? Exploring CAP 112 Oral Communication (3 Hrs.) CAP 121 How Do You Know? Exploring Control, Cooperation, and Emphasizes development of effective speaking skills Human Knowledge (3 Hrs.) Self-Determination (3 Hrs.) through students’ in-class presentations and panel dis- Uses current issues, case studies, and direct experience to Explores various contexts of power, analyzing defini- cussions, as well as through critical analysis of the effec- explore the methods that various disciplines in the hu- tions, concepts, and theories of power and identifying tiveness of oral communication. This course is not limit- manities and social sciences employ to justify claims to who has power and who lacks it. Major topics will in- ed to “public speaking” in the narrow sense, but exam- knowledge. Topics include the reliability of sense percep- clude comparisons of power in specific periods of his- ines effective communication in a variety of contexts tion, the influences of culture on science, research meth- tory, cross-cultural views of power, political economy, ranging from committee work through television news to ods, fallacious arguments, and poetic truth. Prerequisite: new social movements, and personal power. Prerequi- formal speeches. Prerequisite: CAP 111. Admission to the Capital Scholars Program. site: CAP 225.
77 Interdisciplinary Science Sequence Additional Integrated Core cuses on issues of artistic creation, form, style, and ap- (CAP 141 and 142) Curriculum Courses preciation. Prerequisite: Admission to the Capital Schol- This is a two-semester interdisciplinary biology and ars Program. chemistry sequence focusing on the ways humans in- CAP 131 College Mathematics (3 Hrs.) teract with and affect the environment. Emphasizes the understanding of mathematical aspects CAP 252 Technology, Information, and of real-world problems using calculators and personal Society (3 Hrs.) CAP 141 Biology and Chemistry of the computers as tools. Designed for students majoring in Examines the social and cultural implications of infor- Environment I (4 Hrs.) humanities and social science fields who need a solid mation technology. Explores computing and telecommu- Focuses on the ways humans interact with and affect the background in mathematics but who do not need calcu- nications, their development and proliferation, as well as environment. Topics include the principal characteristics lus and who are not planning to take additional college- legal and ethical issues. Includes individualized hands- of the living and non-living components of the environ- level mathematics. Includes concepts from statistics, on exposure to advanced and special-purpose computer ment – atoms, matter, molecular structure, biomole- logic and problem solving, modeling, and business in the hardware and software. Prerequisite: Admission to the cules, water, and energy, as well as cellular structure and interpretation and solution of problems. Also explores the Capital Scholars Program. organization. Includes lab. Prerequisite: Admission to the use of mathematics in art and music. Prerequisites: C or Optional Course Capital Scholars Program. better in intermediate algebra and geometry, or permis- sion of instructor, and admission to the Capital Scholars CAP 401 Senior Leadership Seminar (4 Hrs.) CAP 142 Biology and Chemistry of the Program. Waived for students taking other approved Recommended for all Capital Scholars who wish to ex- Environment II (4 Hrs.) college mathematics courses. plore the theoretical and practical aspects of leadership, Includes the diversity of living things, the cell cycle, the whether in public service, business, science, or the arts. energetics of living systems, ecosystems, and human CAP 251 Art and Music (3 Hrs.) May be combined with an applied study term (AST) or transformations of the environment. Prerequisite: CAP Examines a variety of musical and artistic genres, Euro- other experiential learning in some cases. Prerequisite: 141. pean and non-European, traditional and popular. Fo- Admission to the Capital Scholars Program.
78 college of business and management COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT RONALD MCNEIL, DEAN
The College of Business and Management offers a se- lum and its delivery; encourages the development of reporting, and markets; creation of values through in- lect number of programs that prepare students for professional competencies, attitudes, and ethics tegrated production and distribution of goods and challenging careers and positions in private and pub- among students and faculty; acknowledges the effects services; group and individual dynamics in organiza- lic sector organizations. Reflecting the historic diver- of increasing globalization, technological advance- tions; domestic and global economic environments; sity of the campus community, the college is commit- ments, and diversity in workplaces; supports the pro- and understanding the multicultural setting. ted to addressing through its curriculum content and fessional development and renewal of the faculty; and Undergraduates may also earn a minor in ac- delivery the needs of both traditional and nontradi- encourages meaningful contributions to academic, countancy, general business, economics, and manage- tional learners in the Springfield community and be- professional, and local communities through outreach ment information systems. yond. and service. The college offers master’s degrees in accountan- cy, business administration, and management infor- THE COLLEGE MISSION DEGREES, MINORS, AND CONCENTRATIONS mation systems. These are advanced professional pro- The College of Business and Management seeks to Students in the College of Business and Management grams that examine the theory and practice of orga- have a personal and interactive environment in which may earn undergraduate degrees in accountancy, nizational management in general or in particular traditional and nontraditional students are given business administration, economics, and manage- areas of organizations. learning opportunities to prepare them for careers and ment. All of these programs share certain core skill- positions in corporate, government, and nonprofit or- based and knowledge-based goals essential to mana- ONLINE DEGREES ganizations. This mission places the highest priority gerial effectiveness. Skills include communication, Master of Science: Management Information Systems on teaching, which is predominately delivered by full- ethical understanding and reasoning, analysis, and time faculty members with the appropriate degree, problem solving. The common knowledge base ad- ACCREDITATION scholarship, and service; seeks to promote learning dresses the following areas: ethical responsibilities in The College of Business and Management is in candi- through the continuous enhancement of the curricu- organizations and society; financial theories, analysis, dacy status with AACSB International.
College of Business and Management 80 ACCOUNTANCY, B.A./M.A. Faculty Leonard L. Branson, Carol M. Jessup, Bonnie M. Moe, John S. Nosari, David R. Olson, Donald F. Stanhope (emeritus), John C. Stroope Associated Faculty Adil Mouhammed Adjunct Faculty R. Stephen Scott
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Contact: Information about the accountancy pro- gram also requires foundation knowledge in comput- Undergraduate Minor gram is available at (217) 206-6541. Information can er applications. UIS courses that satisfy the foundation also be requested at [email protected]. knowledge requirement include: DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of the department is to prepare students for THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE ACC 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and challenging careers and positions of leadership in The bachelor’s program prepares students for careers ACC 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting both the private and public sectors. Specific objectives in business, government, and nonprofit organizations. ECO 313 Statistics for Business and Economics of the department are 1) to create a professionally ori- The objectives of the program are to develop technical MAT 113 Business Calculus (or other calculus or finite ented learning environment in which disciplinary competencies in each of the major areas of accounting math equivalent) competencies and professional ethics develop and – financial, managerial, auditing, and taxation – and Either ECO 201 Introduction to Microeconomics and grow, 2) to emphasize conceptual knowledge and the to provide students with educational qualifications ECO 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics or development of analytical and problem-solving skills, needed for the professional certifications of certified ECO 315 Economics for Administration 3) to nurture a sense of personal, professional, and management accountant (CMA), certified internal CSC 317 Software Packages social responsibility, and 4) to serve as an information auditor (CIA), and certified information systems audi- Behavioral science course (psychology, sociology, resource and a networking hub for students, alumni, tor (CISA). etc.) employers, and professional organizations. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Coursework equivalent to the above will be accept- ADVISING All departments in the College of Business and Man- ed on approval by the adviser. New students must contact the department for initial agement require foundation knowledge in account- Foundation coursework does not apply toward the advising to plan a program of study that reflects their ing, economics, mathematics, statistics, and the be- 60 hours of upper-division coursework required for interests and satisfies degree requirements. havioral sciences. In addition, the accountancy pro- the degree.
Accountancy 81 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ACC 433 Intermediate Managerial hours of which must be upper-division coursework A student must complete 60 semester hours of upper- Accounting 4 Hrs. taken at the University of Illinois at Springfield. division coursework to earn a B.A. in accountancy. ACC 443 Federal Income Taxation 4 Hrs. Required courses (or their equivalents) include: ACC 464 Auditing Concepts and College Core 18 Hrs. Responsibilities 4 Hrs. ACC 211 Introduction to Financial (Required of all undergraduate College of Business Accounting 3 Hrs. and Management students) University requirements (AST, PACs, or LSCs) 12 Hrs. ACC 212 Introduction to Managerial BUS 302 Principles of Financial Electives 6 Hrs. Accounting 3 Hrs. Management 3 Hrs. Total 60 Hrs. ECO 201 Introduction to Microeconomics 3 Hrs. BUS 312 Principles of Marketing 3 Hrs. ECO 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 Hrs. BUS 322 Principles of Operations With adviser approval, community college trans- ACC 321 Intermediate Financial Management 3 Hrs. fer students may waive ACC 321 and 322 if they re- Accounting I 4 Hrs. MGT 310 Managing Organizational cently completed equivalent courses with a grade of B Behavior 3 Hrs. or better. A minimum of 22 hours of business or ac- A minimum GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in account- MIS 352 Principles of MIS 3 Hrs. counting courses must be taken at UIS. Also, a mini- ing coursework is required for the accountancy minor. MGT 488 Strategic Management and mum of 12 hours of accountancy courses must be Students should consult a department faculty member Leadership 3 Hrs. taken at UIS. Acceptance of accountancy core trans- to ensure that the requirements for a minor are met. fer credit is subject to departmental approval. Accounting Core 24 Hrs. Accounting majors must have a 2.00 GPA in ac- THE MASTER’S DEGREE ACC 321 Intermediate Financial counting core courses to graduate. University require- The goals of the master’s degree in accountancy are to Accounting I 4 Hrs. ments must be taken in at least two of the three areas. enhance the student’s ability to perform as a profes- ACC 322 Intermediate Financial sional accountant by providing advanced coursework Accounting II 4 Hrs. ACCOUNTANCY MINOR in all areas of accounting and to serve those wishing to ACC 323 Advanced Financial To earn a minor in accountancy, students must com- meet the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA ex- Accounting 4 Hrs. plete a minimum of 16 semester hours, at least eight amination.
Accountancy 82 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS/ for collecting and recording accounting information, Applicants must have taken the following: introductory MASTER’S CLOSURE and preparation and analysis of financial statements. Ex- amines the accounting cycle and accounting for assets, courses in financial and managerial accounting, college Students must satisfy all UIS requirements and com- liabilities, and owners equity. math through business calculus, introductory courses in plete a master’s closure exercise. The master’s closure micro and macro economics, statistics, and computer topic may be in any area of accounting in which the ACC 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 Hrs.) applications. The following courses are also required. student has completed advanced coursework and Continuation of ACC 211. Study of the managerial ac- where the topic and research proposal have been ap- counting concepts and procedures that aid managers in ACC 321 and 322 Intermediate Financial proved by the faculty. Campus policy requires that stu- planning operations, controlling activities, and making Accounting I and II dents be enrolled in at least one semester hour of mas- decisions for economic entities. Prerequisite: ACC 211. ACC 433 Intermediate Managerial Accounting ter’s closure credit for each semester after they have ACC 321 Intermediate Financial ACC 443 Federal Income Taxation begun their graduate closure exercise until that exer- Accounting I (4 Hrs.) ACC 464 Auditing Concepts and Responsibilities cise is completed. Development and application of accounting theory to is- sues related to financial statements, assets, liabilities, and measurements of income. Prerequisites: Principles of ac- Students must have a G.P.A. of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION counting, or equivalent, and familiarity with spreadsheet in accounting prerequisite courses. Students may be UIS’ College of Business and Management is officially application software. admitted conditionally until all admissions require- recognized by the state of Illinois as a sponsor of con- ACC 322 Intermediate Financial ments are met. tinuing professional education (CPE) courses for ac- Accounting II (4 Hrs.) countants. Information about specific courses and Development and application of accounting measure- PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS CPE credit can be obtained by calling the accountan- ment and reporting issues related to financial statements. Special topics include accounting for income taxes, pen- ACC 507 Professional Research in cy department at (217) 206-6541. sions, revenue recognition, liabilities, leases, earnings per Accountancy 4 Hrs. share, and price-level and current-value accounting. Accounting topics 20-24 Hrs. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: ACC 321. Business and administrative topics 4-8 Hrs. ACC 211 Introduction to Financial ACC 323 Advanced Financial ACC 581 Master’s Project 1 Hr.s Accounting (3 Hrs.) Accounting (4 Hrs.) Total 33 Hrs. Study of the basic principles, concepts, and procedures Application of accounting concepts and principles to a
Accountancy 83 variety of business problems and forms of business organ- plication to financial statement auditing, internal audit- nal audit standards, governmental audit standards, and izations including partnerships, business combinations, ing, compliance auditing, and operational auditing. Pre- the application of audit techniques in performing pre- consolidations, and foreign operations and developing in- requisite: ACC 321, or consent of instructor. See PAD 421. liminary surveys, compliance, and operational auditing. ternational accounting standards. Prerequisite: ACC 322. Prerequisite ACC 464. ACC 465 Information Systems ACC 433 Intermediate Managerial Auditing (4 Hrs.) ACC 520 Governmental and Accounting (4 Hrs.) Study of auditing today’s highly integrated information Nonprofit Accounting (4 Hrs.) Development of accounting information to assist internal systems. Includes electronic data interchange, electronic Major concepts, principles, and objectives of accounting for management decisionmaking and use of accounting sys- commerce, data security, data warehousing, evaluation of governmental and other nonprofit entities with major em- phasis on external reporting issues, including analysis of tems for control to maximize profits consistent with other all aspects of internal control, and risk assessment. Pre- comprehensive financial reports and current developments management responsibilities. Prerequisite: Principles of requisite: ACC 435, its equivalent, or consent of instructor. accounting, or equivalent. in relevant professional literature. Prerequisite: ACC 321. ACC 507 Professional Research in ACC 435 Accounting Information ACC 521 Seminar in Governmental Accountancy (4 Hrs.) and Nonprofit Accounting (4 Hrs.) Systems (4 Hrs.) Analysis of research strategies used in conducting empiri- Critical analysis of the major conceptual literature in ac- Information system concepts, computer technology, sys- cal research in the fields of financial accounting, taxation, counting and financial reporting for governmental and tem analysis, design, and application to computer-based auditing, managerial, and governmental accounting. Pre- nonprofit entities, including such topics as disclosure accounting systems that provide adequate internal con- requisite: all master’s degree entrance requirements. quality, service efforts and accomplishments reporting, trol. Prerequisite: ACC 311, or equivalent. agency theory, and governmental capital markets litera- ACC 508 Advanced Managerial ture. Prerequisite: ACC 520. ACC 443 Federal Income Taxation (4 Hrs.) Accounting (4 Hrs.) Basic concepts of federal income taxation as they apply to In-depth study of planning, control, and decision mak- ACC 522 Seminar in Financial individuals, corporations, and partnerships; study of cur- ing as they relate to government, not-for-profit entities, Accounting (4 Hrs.) rent tax legislation and its consequences for social and and industry. Examines the behavioral accounting litera- Objectives of financial accounting and reporting for economic aspects of society. Prerequisite: Principles of ture related to long-term planning (strategic planning), business and non-business entities, including ethical re- accounting, or equivalent. short-term planning (budgeting), organizational con- sponsibilities of reporting and disclosure. Various theo- trol, and decision making. Prerequisite: ACC 433. ries of income measurement and asset valuation studied ACC 464 Auditing Concepts and and compared. Prerequisite: ACC 322. Responsibilities (4 Hrs.) ACC 513 Seminar in Internal and Role of the attest function in society and knowledge of Operational Auditing (4 Hrs.) ACC 524 Advanced Auditing (4 Hrs.) concepts and techniques underlying the audit process. Study of the development of the internal audit profession In-depth study of generally accepted auditing and attes- Includes historical evolution of the attest function, its ap- and governmental auditing. Includes the study of inter- tation standards as promulgated by the American Insti-
Accountancy 84 tute of Certified Public Accountants. Includes an in- actions and in-depth coverage of their accounting and ACC 599 Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) depth study of the application of GAAS in public ac- auditing implications. Emphasizes topics important to Independent directed study. Prerequisite: consent of the counting practice. Prerequisite: ACC 464. professional accountants (e.g., contracts, commercial faculty member. paper, Uniform Commercial Code, estates and trusts, se- ACC 544 Advanced Corporation and curities regulations, property, and bankruptcy). Extensive Service Courses Partnership Taxation (4 Hrs.) use of case studies and analyses. Prerequisite: ACC 464. (Not accepted toward satisfaction of accountancy de- Tax factors affecting business decisions of corporations See LES 562. partment requirements) and partnerships; special problems in reorganizations and liquidations. Advanced development of basic con- ACC 581 Master’s Project (1 Hr.) ACC 311 Administrative Uses of cepts introduced in ACC 443; includes a major project in The master’s project is the capstone of the M.A. pro- Accounting (4 Hrs.) corporate or partnership taxation. Prerequisite: ACC 443, gram and fulfills the campus’ closure requirement for Course available online; may also be available on or equivalent. the master’s degree. After the student studies the aca- campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- demic and professional literature on accounting, the ther information. ACC 546 Tax Research (4 Hrs.) master’s project will lead to an increased appreciation For students whose objectives are to develop an under- Advanced topics in taxation with major emphasis on the of the benefits, problems, and limitations of accounting standing of uses of accounting information for planning, development of tax research skills. Other topics include research as well as enhance the student’s interest in and control, and decision making. Emphasizes accounting estates, gifts, and trusts; tax planning, training, and eth- ability to carry out his or her own continuing profes- processes and measurements, significance and limita- ical responsibilities of a tax professional practitioner. sional education. The project should use an empirical tions of financial statements, and managerial accounting Prerequisite: ACC 443, or equivalent. method that requires planning and conducting original concepts and applications. field or laboratory research. Prerequisite: ACC 507, and ACC 550 Professional Education and consent of the faculty member chosen by the student to ACC 505 Financial Management for In-Agency Seminars (1 to 4 Hrs.) supervise the project. Note: If the master’s project is Nonprofit Organizations (4 Hrs.) A maximum of four hours credit may be earned by at- not completed during the initial enrollment in ACC 581, Financial statements, financial planning and budgeting, tending professional education seminars and courses students must register to audit the course for one cred- cash management and control, fund accounting, ac- on accounting topics. To receive credit, the student it hour in all subsequent semesters until the project is counting systems and reports, cash vs. accrual account- must submit a proposal containing a topical outline completed. ing, presentation of financial data, and financial organi- and bibliography for approval by the program faculty zation and staffing. before attending and prepare a project paper after at- Independent Study: Tutorial tending. ACC 499 Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) ACC 562 Commercial Law (4 Hrs.) Independent directed study. Prerequisite: consent of the Treatment of legal problems inherent in business trans- faculty member.
Accountancy 85 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, B.B.A. Faculty Feng Shun (Leo) Bin, Dyanne Ferk, Daniel J. Gallagher, John Grznar, Richard Judd, Moshe Levin (emeritus), Ardeshir Lohrasbi, Paul McDevitt, Ronald McNeil, Laurel Newman, David O’Gorman, John Palmer, Xia Pan, Mark Puclik, Nancy Scannell, Ronald Spahr, Robert Wright, Tatyana Zabotina Associated Faculty Shahram Heshmat Adjunct Faculty Robert Maple
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Business Adminis- 3) to build competencies in critical thinking, analysis, to prepare students for responsible positions in vari- tration, Undergraduate Minor in General Business and decision making in the areas of marketing, fi- ous types of business enterprises. Students may com- nance, management and operations management, plete their coursework during the day or through DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES and 4) to develop an understanding of the legal, so- evening classes at the Springfield campus. In addi- The goal of the business administration program is to cial, and ethical environment in which business oper- tion, some classes are offered in other locations in provide students with a broad rather than specialized ates, its impact on business, and recognition of appro- Central Illinois. course of study that will prepare them for employment priate responses to the environment. in private or public organizations of any size. Build- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ing on the core business knowledge provided to all ADVISING All departments in the College of Business and Man- CBM students, the department offers students the op- New students must contact the department for initial agement require foundation knowledge in account- portunity to broaden their knowledge of the business advising to plan a program of study that reflects their ing, economics, mathematics, statistics, and the be- enterprise through advanced study in the areas of fi- interests and satisfies degree requirements. havioral sciences. UIS courses that satisfy the founda- nance, management, marketing, and operations tion knowledge requirement include: management. Specific objectives of the program are Contact: Information about the business adminis- ACC 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and 1) to offer students a boundary-spanning degree pro- tration program is available at (217) 206-6780. Infor- ACC 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting gram that includes selected coursework from multiple mation can also be requested at [email protected]. or ACC 311 Administrative Uses of Accounting business disciplines rather than coursework from only ECO 313 Statistics for Business and Economics one discipline, 2) to enable students to gain a broad- THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAT113 Business Calculus (or other calculus or er understanding of the functional areas of business, The bachelor of business administration is designed finite math equivalent)
Business Administration 86 ECO 201 Introduction to Microeconomics and MIS 352 Principles of Management B.B.A. degree candidates may not take any course on ECO 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics or Information Systems 3 Hrs. a credit/no credit or a pass/fail basis. A grade of D will ECO 315 Economics for Administration *MGT 488 Strategic Management and not be accepted for MGT 488; this includes the grades Behavioral science course (psychology, sociology, etc.) Leadership 3 Hrs. D+ and D-.
Coursework equivalent to the above will be accept- (*MGT 488 may not be waived and may not be taken GENERAL BUSINESS MINOR ed on approval by the adviser. prior to, or concurrently with, other CBM core cours- To earn a general business minor, students must Foundation coursework does not apply toward the es). complete 13 semester hours of coursework. Prereq- 60 hours of upper-division coursework required for uisite coursework includes two accounting courses the degree. Business Administration Core (ACC 211 and ACC 212 or ACC 311) and two eco- BUS 332 Legal Environment of Business 4 Hrs. nomics courses (ECO 201 and ECO 202 or ECO DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Business electives 12 Hrs. 315). A student must complete 60 semester hours of upper division coursework to earn a B.B.A. Electives Required courses (or their equivalents) UIS requirements (AST, PACs, or LSCs) 12 Hrs. include: College Core 18 Hours General electives 14 Hrs BUS 302 Principles of Financial (Required of all undergraduate College of Business Total 60 Hrs. Management 3 Hrs. and Management students) BUS 312 Principles of Marketing 3 Hrs. BUS 302 Principles of Financial At least four hours of the business electives must be MGT 311 Management Skills and Management 3 Hrs. BUS prefix coursework and the remaining eight hours Organizational Behavior 3 Hrs. BUS 312 Principles of Marketing 3 Hrs. must be within the College of Business and Manage- BUS 322 Principles of Operations ment. All electives require approval of the adviser. Electives Management 3 Hrs. Business elective (must have adviser MGT 310 Managing Organizational Other degree requirements approval) 4 Hrs. Behavior 3 Hrs. A GPA of 2.00 or better is required for graduation. Total 13 Hrs.
Business Administration 87 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BUS 312 Principles of Marketing (3 Hrs.) systems and their impact on business. Specific areas of (not accepted toward satisfaction of M.B.A. program (CBM Core Course) study include private, regulatory, securities, labor, em- requirements) Covers the basic theories that guide marketing practice, ployment, and antitrust law and business organization. Course available online; may also be available and acquaints students with the fundamental concepts of Prerequisite: ECO 315, or equivalent. marketing. The course focuses on marketers’ use of price, on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for product, promotion, and distribution strategies to create BUS 341 Principles of Management (4 Hrs.) further information. a sustainable differential for a target market segment. Fundamental principles and processes appropriate to Prerequisites: ACC 311 and ECO 315, or equivalents. understanding of management. Topics include planning, BUS 300 Marketing organizing, directing, controlling, and decisionmaking. Communications (4 Hrs.) BUS 322 Principles of Operations Prerequisite: ECO 315, or equivalent. Online service course for students not in the College of Management (3 Hrs.) Business and Management and for students with no (CBM Core Course) BUS 351 Human Resource prior coursework in business or marketing. An intro- Introduction to OM techniques including their applica- Management (4 Hrs.) duction to business and marketing is followed by sever- tion to functional areas of the business enterprise and op- Introduction to the field of personnel management. Top- al major topics within the field of marketing including erations control. Topics include product and production ics include employment, placement, personnel planning, targeting, advertising, two-way communications, mar- planning, facilities layout and location planning, project training and development, performance appraisal, com- keting on the Internet, sales management, and the per- evaluation and control, linear programming, waiting pensation and benefits, labor relations, and legal and sonal selling process. May not be used toward any de- line and inventory modeling, production control, and ethical issues associated with health, safety, and security. gree awarded by the College of Business and Manage- quality planning and control. Prerequisites: CSC 317, These topics are examined in relation to the operational ment. ECO 313, and advanced mathematics, or equivalents activities of the profit-seeking business enterprise. Pre- requisite: ECO 313, or equivalent. BUS 302 Principles of Financial BUS 331 Business and Society (4 Hrs.) Management (3 Hrs.) Role of business in our society and the interactions it has BUS 354 Entrepreneurship (4 Hrs.) (CBM Core Course) with various segments of the society. Specific areas exam- Elements of entrepreneurship, highlighting successful Introduction to the analysis of financial operations, de- ined include the legal environment; social responsibility characteristics. Functions of the entrepreneur explained cision processes, and analytic tools used in the financial of business, political, and social forces; and ethical and illustrated. Students examine personal and commer- management of the business enterprise. Provides spe- dilemmas that can occur. Prerequisite: ECO 315, or cial strategies that can be used in establishing new busi- cial attention to areas of capital budgeting, cost of cap- equivalent. ness ventures. Prerequisite: BUS 312. ital, ethical issues, investment decisions, and working capital management. Prerequisites: ACC 311, CSC 317, BUS 332 Legal Environment of BUS 355 Small Business ECO 313, ECO 315, and advanced mathematics, or Business (4 Hrs.) Management (4 Hrs.) equivalents. Introduction to the nature and function of law and legal Role of small business in the economy, characteristics of
Business Administration 88 small businesses and owner-managers, marketing and tivation, direction, and control of the sales force. Re- BUS 446 Capital Budgeting (4 Hrs.) producing product or service, maintaining financial quires access to the Internet for some assignments. Pre- Examination of the theory and application of a firm’s in- health, and the future of small business. Prerequisite: requisite: BUS 312. vestment in fixed assets and current asset accounts as BUS 312. necessary to support fixed asset acquisitions. Prerequi- BUS 436 Marketing Promotions (4 Hrs.) site: BUS 302. BUS 356 Franchising (4 Hrs.) In-depth study of the major concepts in the promotional History of franchising, with pros and cons and how to aspect of marketing management. Particular emphasis is BUS 449 Production Planning and plan a franchise. Primary functional components ex- placed on the elements of the promotion mix (i.e., per- Quality Control (4 Hrs.) plained and illustrated, including marketing, finance, le- sonal selling, sales promotion, direct marketing, adver- Selected topics from production theory, application of gality, and operations. The franchise package, franchis- tising, public relations/publicity) as well as the promo- quantitative methods to current production problems, er/franchisee relationships, and international franchis- tion planning process and the development of promotion and integration of production planning within overall ing also addressed. Prerequisite: BUS 312. strategy, a vitally important element of an organization’s objectives of the firm. Prerequisite: BUS 322. marketing promotions. Prerequisite: BUS 312 BUS 401 Case Studies in Finance (4 Hrs.) BUS 458 Quality Management (4 Hrs.) An in-depth study of the major concepts in financial BUS 443 Financial Investment Examines the theory, history, and management of quality management. Particular emphasis is placed on financial Analysis (4 Hrs.) management programs in business organizations in the analysis and planning, working capital management, Elements of an “ideal” investment and examination and U.S. and abroad. The primary focus will be on the man- capital investment decisions, the cost of capital, and testing of specific investment securities. Considers alter- agement of quality in the areas of operations and human long-term financing decisions. Prerequisite: BUS 302. native approaches to management of stock and fixed-in- resources in manufacturing and service industries. Pre- come security portfolios. Problems and cases are as- requisite: BUS 341 or MGT 310. See MGT 458. BUS 433 Introduction to Marketing signed for analysis. Prerequisite: BUS 302. Management (4 Hrs.) BUS 459 Production and Inventory Introduction to marketing management including the BUS 445 Financial Institution Management (4 Hrs.) establishment of marketing objectives, the identification Management (4 Hrs.) Models used for materials management and control of of target markets, and the development, execution, and Introduction to the financial management of financial purchased goods and services. Includes EOQ models, implementation of marketing mixes. Prerequisite: BUS institutions. Provides broad knowledge and skills in the simulations, cases, exercises, and problems. Prerequisite: 312. practices of commercial bank, pension fund, thrift, in- BUS 322. surance, and finance company management. An analysis BUS 435 Sales and Sales of the nature, purposes, and objectives of the American BUS 461 The Digital Economy: Organizing Management (4 Hrs.) financial system is stressed. Topics also include “non- for a Competitive Advantage (4 Hrs.) Principles of successful professional selling. The man- banks” and financial regulation/deregulation. Prerequi- An exploration of the current and anticipated impact of agement aspect concerns recruitment, organization, mo- site: BUS 302. technology on the effectiveness of today’s organizations.
Business Administration 89 Specifically, the course focuses on building and reshap- BUS 472 Compensation and Benefit ment, employee performance appraisal, career planning, ing organizations to enhance effectiveness in the digital Strategies (4 Hrs.) and training. Prerequisite: BUS 351 or MGT 341 economy. Part of the course will be devoted to identifying An exploration of total compensation in support of orga- and using sources of information relevant to knowledge nizational strategy. Components of total compensation BUS 483 Business Policy (4 Hrs.) driven organizations. Students will also gain experience are evaluated with respect to whether they appropriately Problem solving in business from an upper-management completing a project as a member of a virtual team. Pre- influence behavior in light of four questions. Do people perspective. Interrelationships between the marketing, fi- requisite: BUS 341. join an organization because of pay? Do people stay or nance, operations, and human behavior perspectives are leave because of pay? Do people perform better because addressed, particularly with respect to developing enter- BUS 471 Human Resources Planning of pay? Do people more readily agree to develop relevant prise strategies to attain objectives in the context of the and Staffing (4 Hrs.) job skills because of pay? Prerequisite: BUS 351 or MGT containing environment. Also considers corporate social Addresses organizational analysis, job analysis and its 341. responsibility to the individual and society. Prerequisites: impact on other HR functions (i.e. recruitment, and se- All core courses. lection, performance appraisal, compensation), deter- BUS 473 Employee Appraisal and mining employee staffing levels, recruitment processes Development (4 Hrs.) BUS 499 Tutorial in Business and sources to maximize the number of qualified appli- Examines processes by which organizations and man- Administration (1 to 10 Hrs.) cants for positions, and effective selection techniques. agers provide feedback and develop employee talents to Prerequisite: None. their maximum potential. Topics include needs assess-
Business Administration 90 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, M.B.A. Associated Faculty Feng Shun (Leo) Bin, Dyanne Ferk, Carol Jessup, Richard Judd, Ardeshir Lohrasbi, Paul McDevitt, Ronald McNeil, Bonnie Moe, Adil Mouhammed, Laurel Newman, John Nosari, David O’Gorman, Donald O’Neal, John Palmer, Mark Puclik, Nancy Scannell, Ronald Spahr, Robert Wright
Degree offered: Master of Business Most program classes are held in the evening on ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Administration (M.B.A.) the main campus. The MBA is also offered by cohort in Admission is granted by the program faculty on the an accelerated weekend format in Peoria. basis of an evaluation of an applicant’s complete file. PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES To apply for admission, an applicant must have the The goal of the MBA program is to provide a profes- ADVISING following items sent directly to the Office of Admis- sional graduate degree program for individuals who New students must contact the program office for ini- sions and Records and a copy of all items sent direct- hold or will hold positions of managerial responsibil- tial advising to plan a program of study that reflects ly to the MBA office: 1) official GMAT scores, 2) a ity in organizations. Specific program objectives are to their interests and satisfies degree requirements. complete set of official undergraduate transcripts in- enable students to 1) possess a contemporary knowl- dicating that the applicant has earned an undergrad- edge base in areas of managerial decisionmaking, in- Contact: Information about the MBA program is uate degree from an accredited university, 3) reference cluding marketing, finance, operations management, available at (217) 206-6780. Information can also be forms from three people who are in a position to judge and general administration; 2) understand the im- requested at [email protected]. the applicant’s potential for success in graduate work, pacts of key external environmental contingencies on and 4) a single-spaced essay of no more than two businesses and the industries in which they operate; 3) THE MASTER’S DEGREE pages. The essay should outline the applicant’s rea- develop professional competencies in the areas of The MBA program is designed to provide students sons for considering the degree, how the M.B.A. degree teamwork, communication, critical thinking, deci- with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary fits in with his/her personal objectives and short- and sion-making, and cross-functional business applica- organizational theories and practices and to provide long-term goals, as well as any other information that tions; and 4) be aware of societal expectations of or- students with enhanced capabilities in analytical demonstrates the applicant’s potential for successful ganizations and the importance of making manageri- problem solving, decisionmaking, and leadership completion of the degree. Admission to the M.B.A. al decisions within an ethical framework. skills. program will be granted to applicants who have
Master of Business Administration 91 demonstrated potential for success in graduate busi- Program Requirements from the College of Business and Management must ness studies at UIS. Phase I Courses be taken to satisfy Phase III requirements. BUS 500 Business Perspectives 4 Hrs. * BUS 583 Business Strategy must be taken during the PREREQUISITES BUS 525 Quantitative Techniques for student’s final semester of coursework. Before taking specific courses toward the M.B.A. de- Managers 4 Hrs. gree, students must complete all prerequisites for that BUS 531 Legal Issues in Business 4 Hrs. CLOSURE REQUIREMENT course. Program prerequisites include ECO 315 Eco- Total Phase I 12 Hrs. The M.B.A. degree requires completion of BUS 583 nomics for Administration and ACC 311 Administra- with a grade of B (3.00) or better. (B- is not acceptable tive Uses of Accounting or their equivalents. Comput- Phase II Courses in this course.) BUS 583 is the graduate closure course er literacy is also expected. Prerequisites or their BUS 502 Managerial Finance 4 Hrs. consistent with campus policy on completion of a equivalents must have been completed no more than BUS 512 Marketing Management 4 Hrs. master’s degree. That policy requires that students not five calendar years from the date of application to the BUS 521 Research Methods and completing BUS 583 during the first enrollment of program. Generally, students complete prerequisites Statistical Analysis 4 Hrs. four hours must enroll to audit the course for one before entry into Phase I coursework. However, stu- BUS 522 Production and Operations credit hour each semester (excluding summer terms) dents may concurrently enroll in Phase I coursework Management 4 Hrs. until the course requirements are met. during a term as long as all prerequisite coursework is BUS 541 Organizational Behavior 4 Hrs. Total Phase II 20 Hrs. completed by the end of that term. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Equivalent coursework for ECO 315 is two semesters Phase III Courses of introductory economics (macro and microeconom- Required Courses Advanced elective coursework 12 Hrs. ics). Equivalent coursework for ACC 311 is two semes- BUS 500 Business Perspectives (4 Hrs.) ters of introductory accounting (principles I and II). Phase IV Courses Designed to be the gateway course for students entering the M.B.A. program. Major emphasis will be on student *BUS 583 Business Strategy 4 Hrs. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS exposure to the predominate business themes of global- Total 48 Hrs. ization, diversity, ethics, environmental issues, quality, The M.B.A. degree requires successful completion of a productivity, innovation, and cross-functional perspec- minimum of 48 semester hours of graduate credit. At least eight hours of 500-level elective coursework tives as they relate to the administration of organizations.
Master of Business Administration 92 Competency development will be stressed in the areas of given to using research analysis methods for decision tions to the production, distribution, and financial func- leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving, making within business organizations. Prerequisites: tions of the firm are considered along with trends and decision making, creativity, change management, strate- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in any remain- major developments in case law. Prerequisite: Comple- gic thinking, and technological applications. Prerequi- ing Phase I coursework or completion of ECO 313, or tion of or concurrent enrollment in BUS 500 or comple- sites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ACC 311 equivalent, for students seeking other degrees. tion of ECO 315, or equivalent, for students seeking other and ECO 315, or equivalents. This course must be taken degrees. prior to or concurrently with other Phase I course re- BUS 522 Production and Operations quirements. Management (4 Hrs.) BUS 541 Organizational Behavior (4 Hrs.) Managerial techniques for planning, scheduling, and Structure and function of an organization as a sociotech- BUS 502 Managerial Finance (4 Hrs.) controlling resources, cost, quality, productivity, and effi- nical system and of individual group and leadership Concepts and variables used in financial analysis, plan- ciency in product and service organizations. Topics such processes and behavior within the organization. Histori- ning, and control. Topics include financial forecasting, as project scheduling and management, forecasting, and cal development, leadership, decision making, group dy- capital budgeting, leverage, valuation, cost of capital, constraint optimization are covered. Prerequisite: Com- namics, motivation, job satisfaction, authority, influence asset/liability management, and capital market instru- pletion of or concurrent enrollment in any remaining and power, organizational change, communications, ments. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enroll- Phase I coursework. conflict, and organization structure and design. Prereq- ment in any remaining Phase I coursework. uisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in any re- maining Phase I coursework or completion of ECO 315, BUS 512 Marketing Management (4 Hrs.) BUS 525 Quantitative Techniques for or equivalent, for students seeking other degrees. Study of the conceptual foundations and practices of con- Managers (4 Hrs.) temporary marketing as well as the planning, implementa- Techniques of management decision making including BUS 583 Business Strategy (4 Hrs./1 Hr.) tion, and control of the marketing function. Topics include statistical analysis, decision theory, systems theory, oper- For business administration students. Emphasizes the situation analysis; marketing objectives; target market se- ations research, mathematical programming techniques level of analysis necessary for top management decisions lection; and product, promotion, pricing, and physical dis- (linear, nonlinear, dynamic), modeling, forecasting and policy formulation for a firm operating in an uncer- tribution decisions. Prerequisite: Completion of or concur- techniques, and simulation techniques. Prerequisite: tain environment. Satisfactory completion meets the UIS rent enrollment in any remaining Phase I coursework. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BUS 500. graduation requirement of a problem-solving exercise. Prerequisite: Completion of Phase II coursework. Must BUS 521 Research Methods and BUS 531 Legal Issues in Business (4 Hrs.) be taken during student’s final semester of coursework. Statistical Analysis (4 Hrs.) Review and analysis of current laws and regulations that Note: Campus policy requires that students not complet- Methods used for collection, analysis, and interpretation frame the external environment for private business op- ing BUS 583 during the first enrollment of four hours of various types of business research data from the per- erations in the U.S. Emphasis on state and federal regu- must enroll to audit the course for one credit hour each spective of design, execution, and evaluation of research lations; agency governance and surveillance; and busi- semester (excluding summer terms) until the course re- projects as well as requests for research. Emphasis is ness requirements, costs, and response. Special applica- quirements are met.
Master of Business Administration 93 Finance Electives and planning, cash management, budgeting, working course examines the underlying consumer behavior, capital management, leasing, sources of financing, in- communication, and psychological theories that serve as BUS 505 Investments (4 Hrs.) vestment decision making, financial leverage, and valu- a foundation for the promotion planning process and the A perspective on the timing, instruments, and choices ation. Prerequisite: BUS 502. development of promotional strategy, a vitally important available to the personal investor who seeks to build a part of an organization’s marketing program. Prerequi- wealth base over time. Shows the investment network BUS 510 Topics in Finance (2 or 4 Hrs.) site: BUS 512. that assists and facilitates the efforts of the individual, Advanced study in specific topics, to be announced when including the role of security analysts, portfolio man- offered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of Operations Management and Quantitative agers, the organized markets, and the so-called over- credit hours, but a particular topic may not be repeated Analysis Electives the-counter arena. Current regulations and investor for credit. Prerequisite: BUS 502. safeguards in law and regulations are reviewed. Prereq- BUS 524 Project/Program Management uisite: BUS 502. Marketing Electives and Control (4 Hrs.) Techniques and methods for planning, managing, and BUS 507 Advanced Financial BUS 515 Marketing Strategy (4 Hrs.) controlling one-time major projects and programs. Top- Management (4 Hrs.) Advanced study of the role of marketing in the strategic ics include systems theory and analysis, stochastic plan- In-depth study of theories and cases dealing with invest- business planning process, including strategic environ- ning and control methods, and simulation. Emphasis on ment and financial decisions of the firm: capital budget- mental analysis, organizational mission and objectives, PERT/CPM techniques, decision trees, and Monte Carlo ing under uncertainties, cost of capital, dividend policies, organizational strategy, identification of strategic busi- processes. Prerequisite: BUS 522. capital structure management, international financial ness units, and analysis and evaluation of organizational management, and acquisitions and mergers. Prerequi- business portfolios. Prerequisite: BUS 512. BUS 528 Computer Applications in site: BUS 502. Business Decision Making (4 Hrs.) BUS 520 Topics in Marketing (2 or 4 Hrs.) Techniques of management science with computer soft- BUS 508 Portfolio and Security Advanced study in specific topics, to be announced when ware applications including problem-solving and deci- Analysis (4 Hrs.) offered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of sion-making processes in business. Emphasis on skills Study and application of analytical techniques in the credit hours, but a particular topic may not be repeated and techniques of individual and group problem solv- analysis of financial statements of firms with traded se- for credit. Prerequisite: BUS 512. ing including creative and critical thinking in the busi- curities, including development of efficient security port- ness world using computer applications. Prerequisite: folios. Prerequisite: BUS 505. BUS 536 Promotional Strategy (4 Hrs.) BUS 522. In-depth study of the communications function of mar- BUS 509 Small Business Finance (4 Hrs.) keting. In addition to the traditional promotion mix ele- BUS 529 International Operations (4 Hrs.) Application of various financial theories to problems fac- ments (direct marketing, advertising, sales promotion, Introduces the student to globalization. International ing small businesses. Topics include profit forecasting personal selling, and publicity/public relations), the policy issues of global operations, strategic considera-
Master of Business Administration 94 tions, global sourcing and purchasing operations, global BUS 540 Topics in External drawing from behavioral sciences. Builds on the concept logistics, and global diversity of manufacturing opera- Environment (2 or 4 Hrs.) of reconciliation and integration of worker-organiza- tions will be explored through the use of modules. Pre- Advanced study in specific topics, to be announced when tional interests through supportive situation-oriented requisite: BUS 522. offered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of leadership by both line and staff managers. Focuses on credit hours, but a particular topic may not be repeated emerging issues and concepts relating to management of BUS 530 Topics in Production/ for credit. Prerequisite: BUS 531, or approved equivalent. human resources of an organization. Prerequisite: BUS Operations Management (2 or 4 Hrs.) 541, or equivalent. Advanced study in specific topics, to be announced when Organizational Behavior Elective offered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of BUS 560 Topics in Human Resource credit hours, but a particular topic may not be repeated BUS 550 Topics in Organizational Management (2 or 4 Hrs.) for credit. Prerequisite: BUS 522. Behavior (2 or 4 Hrs.) Advanced study in specific topics, to be announced when Advanced study of specific topics, to be announced when offered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of External Environment Electives offered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of credit hours, but a particular topic may not be repeated credit hours, but a particular topic may not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: BUS 551. BUS 534 Labor Law (4 Hrs.) for credit. Prerequisite: BUS 541. Major pieces of legislation in labor law and their impact BUS 599 Tutorial In Business on both management and labor. Special emphasis is Human Resource Management Electives Administration (1 to 10 Hrs.) given to the court’s interpretation of legislation. Topics include injunction, strike activity, certification of bar- BUS 551 Human Resource gaining representation, and collective bargaining. Pre- Management (4 Hrs.) requisite: BUS 531. Operational approach to managing people at work,
Master of Business Administration 95 ECONOMICS, B.A. Faculty Michael Ayers (emeritus), Adil Mouhammed, Baker Siddiquee, Leroy Wehrle (emeritus) Associated Faculty Shahram Heshmat, Nancy Scannell, Robert Sipe Adjunct Faculty Mohammed Shahidullah
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Undergraduate is available at (217) 206-7174. Information can also MAT 113 Business Calculus (or other calculus or Minor be requested at [email protected]. finite math equivalent) ECO 201 Introduction to Microeconomics and DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE ECO 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics or The goal of the economics program is to help students The B.A. in economics is designed to meet the standards ECO 315 Economics for Administration build strong conceptual thinking and problem-solv- set by the profession. Through its curriculum and facul- Behavioral science course (psychology, sociology, etc.) ing skills by understanding and applying economic ty resources, the department seeks to prepare its gradu- theory to real world problems. Specific program ob- ates with the requisite skills and knowledge to perform Foundation coursework does not apply toward the 60 jectives include the development of 1) basic knowl- successfully in careers in many settings – private enter- hours of upper-division coursework required for the de- edge of micro- and macroeconomic theory and prise as well as government or not-for-profit enterprises. gree. A minimum GPA of 2.00 (C ) is required in the foun- quantitative methods of analysis, 2) skills in research dation coursework for entry to the program core courses. using the theories and methods of economic analysis, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS and 3) skills for communicating the theories and ap- All departments in the College of Business and Man- DEGREE REQUIREMENTS plications of economic theory. agement require foundation knowledge in account- A student must complete 60 semester hours of upper- ing, economics, mathematics, statistics, and the be- division coursework to earn a B.A. in economics. ADVISING havioral sciences. UIS courses that satisfy the founda- New students must contact the department for initial tion knowledge requirement include: College Core 18 Hrs. advising to plan a program of study that reflects their ACC 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and (Required of all undergraduate College of Business interests and satisfies degree requirements. ACC 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting and Management students) or ACC 311 Administrative Uses of Accounting BUS 302 Principles of Financial Contact: Information about the economics program ECO 313 Statistics for Business and Economics Management 3 Hrs.
Economics 96 BUS 312 Principles of Marketing 3 Hrs. better in the two theory courses, ECO 301 and ECO analysis, parametric and nonparametric tests, and re- BUS 322 Principles of Operations 302. gression and correlation analysis. Management 3 Hrs. ECO 315 Economics for MGT 310 Managing Organizational ECONOMICS MINOR Administration (4 Hrs.) Behavior 3 Hrs. To earn a minor in economics, students must complete Essential micro- and macroeconomic concepts as they MIS 352 Principles of Management 16 semester hours of coursework. Prerequisite course- apply to administrative decisions. Principal theories and analysis of efficient resource allocation are related to Information Systems 3 Hrs. work includes ECO 315 Economics for Administration economic decisions of individuals, public and private or- MGT 488 Strategic Management and or two courses in principles of economics (micro and ganizations, and society. Primarily for students who have Leadership 3 Hrs. macro). Required courses (or their equivalents) in- had no prior college-level work in economics. clude: Economics Core 20 Hrs. ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics 4 Hrs. Theory ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics 4 Hrs. ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics 4 Hrs. ECO 201 Introduction to ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics 4 Hrs. Two upper-division economics courses 8 Hrs. Microeconomics (3 Hrs.) ECO 314 Quantitative Methods for Total 16 Hrs. Provides students with fundamental issues related to the Business and Economics 4 Hrs. market price system, allocation of economic resources, cost and production of private firms, various market ECO 408 History of Economic Thought 4 Hrs. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS structures, prices of economic resources, and some issues ECO 413 Econometrics 4 Hrs. related to welfare economics. Prerequisite: MAT 113, Service Courses MAT 115, or finite math or equivalents. Electives 10 Hrs. Not accepted toward satisfaction of upper-division economics degree requirements at UIS. ECO 202 Introduction to University requirements (AST, PACs, or LSCs) 12 Hrs. Macroeconomics (3 Hrs.) Total 60 Hrs. ECO 313 Statistics for Business and Provides the student with materials related to business Economics (4 Hrs.) cycles, productivity, consumer expenditure, investment expenditure, the classical macro economic system, Key- An average GPA of 2.00 (C) or better is required for Methods for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting nu- merical data for the purpose of making better decisions nesian theory, monetarism, and supply side economics. all UIS coursework to graduate. In addition, stu- in business and management. Includes basic probability Also covers materials related to fiscal policy and mone- dents must maintain an average GPA of 3.00 (B) or theory, analysis of variance, index numbers, seasonal tary policy, as well as the budget. Globalization issues
Economics 97 such as international trade and the factor movement will torical and social circumstances from which various ECO 433 Introduction to Business and also be discussed. Prerequisite: MAT 113, MAT 115, or fi- concepts evolved and “theory’’ creation as an art. Prereq- Economic Forecasting (4 Hrs.) nite math or equivalents. uisite: Principles of economics, or ECO 315. Introduction to quantitative approaches to business and economic forecasting: regression methods, exponential ECO 301 Intermediate ECO 499 Tutorial in Economics (1 to 4 Hrs.) smoothing, ARIMA-Box-Jenkins methods, composite Microeconomics (4 Hrs.) Undergraduate readings and/or research in selected topics forecasting methods, judgmental forecasting, and evalu- Consumer behavior, production theory, pricing in different in economics. Arranged by the student with instructor of ation of forecasting. Case studies in finance, production, market structures, and cost and allocation of resources. In- his/her choice. May not be substituted for a regularly sched- marketing, economics, management, and other related troduction to general equilibrium theory and welfare eco- uled class, nor may a particular topic be repeated for credit. areas, both in public and private organizations. Prereq- nomics. Prerequisite: Principles of economics, or ECO 315. uisite: ECO 313, or approved equivalent. Quantitative Methods ECO 302 Intermediate Economic History and Comparative Systems Macroeconomics (4 Hrs.) National income determination; classical, Keynesian, ECO 314 Quantitative Methods for and post-Keynesian theories of employment, interest, and Business and Economics (4 Hrs.) ECO 418 Economic History of the money. Analysis of business cycles, inflation, and eco- Matrix algebra, input-output analysis, linear program- United States (4 Hrs.) nomic growth. Economic policy for growth, stability, and ming and its application to allocation of economic re- History of the evolution of the economic development of full employment in light of recent theoretical and empir- sources and transportation, differentiation and integra- the United States, from colonial beginnings to the pres- ical developments. Prerequisite: Principles of economics, tion of functions of one and several variables, optimiza- ent. Emphasizes industrial capitalism since the Civil War or ECO 315. tion of constrained and unconstrained functions, inven- and the major sources and factors that have contributed tory analysis, queuing, decision under risk and uncer- to building the economy of the world’s largest and most ECO 403 Institutional Economics (4 Hrs.) tainty, Markov chain, and game model. Prerequisite: ECO prosperous nation, along with the problems of trade Evolution, organization, and allocation functions of 313, or approved equivalent. deficits, internal consumerism, and unequal distribution modern industrial economies. Philosophical and theo- of income. The Depression and the New Deal, the world retical interpretations of the economy in light of contem- ECO 413 Econometrics (4 Hrs.) wars, inflation and unemployment, and problems of porary developments in philosophy, economics, and so- Research methods in economics and statistical tech- global changes are featured subjects. See HIS 448. cial science. niques used to estimate economic relationships. Includes random variables and probability distributions, theory of ECO 421 Comparative Economic ECO 408 History of Economic estimation and hypothesis testing, simple and multiple Systems (4 Hrs.) Thought (4 Hrs.) linear regression models, introduction to forecasting, Similarities and differences between various economic sys- Historical study of the body of knowledge and doctrine and problems of single-equation estimation. Prerequi- tems through examination of systems of different countries, designated as “economics.” Particular attention to his- sites: ECO 313 and ECO 314, or approved equivalents. including the eastern bloc countries, China, and Japan.
Economics 98 ECO 426 Political Economy (4 Hrs.) risk and term structure of interest, and other topics in the institutions and instruments that facilitate capital forma- Analysis of competing theories and models of explanation area of financial markets are discussed. Prerequisite: tion and economic activity at the national and interna- in political science and economics as they comprise the Principles of economics, or ECO 315. tional level. Prerequisite: ECO 335, BUS 302, or approved basis for contemporary policy disputes and alternatives. equivalent. Emphasis on the crisis tendencies/contradictions of the ECO 431 Financial Economics (4 Hrs.) political economy of the United States and impact on the Economic analysis of the basic workings of financial ECO 438 Futures and Options (2 Hrs.) rest of the international economic order. See LAR 426 markets, particularly measurement and pricing of risk Primary examination of the futures and options markets and POS 426. and the intertemporal allocation of funds; theory of firm; and their contributions to economic activity. Discusses time value of money; asset pricing; working capital poli- mechanics and use of the markets with particular em- Labor Economics cy and management of cash, receivables, and inventory phasis on the financial instrument components. Prereq- positions; capital budgeting; risk return analysis; and in- uisite: ECO 437, or approved equivalent. ECO 425 Labor Economics (4 Hrs.) troduction to options and futures. Prerequisite: ECO 335, Application of economic principles to problems in Amer- or approved equivalent. ECO 448 International Finance (4 Hrs.) ican labor, including employment, unemployment, and Provides basic understanding of the literature in interna- manpower policies; wage determination and wage poli- ECO 435 Theory of Finance and tional finance and reviews basic literature in multina- cy; development and organization of trade unions in pri- Applications (4 Hrs.) tional finance. Topics include foreign exchange markets, vate and public sectors; social legislation; and policy for Elements of finance theory and its application to real parity conditions in international finance, international the labor market as these relate to contemporary social world problems. Covers investment decision under cer- investment, balance of payments, international monetary and economic problems. Prerequisite: Principles of eco- tainty and uncertainty, the theory of choice, utility theo- arrangements, Eurocurrencies and international money nomics, or ECO 315. See LAR 425. ry given uncertainty, state preference theory, mean-vari- markets, multinational finance, foreign exchange risk ance theory, market equilibrium, CAPM and APT, option management, multinational working capital, and foreign Money and Finance pricing theory, theory of efficient capital market, theory investment and financing. Prerequisite: Principles of of capital structure and cost, theory of dividend policy, economics or ECO 315 and ECO 313, or approved equiv- ECO 335 Money, Banking, and economics of leasing, and economic theory of mergers alent. Financial Markets (4 Hrs.) and tender offers. Prerequisite: ECO 313, ECO 314, and Concentrates on principles of banking and financial ECO 335, or approved equivalent, or permission of in- ECO 585 Business Cycles (4 Hrs.) markets with emphasis on commercial banks, Federal structor. Characteristics of business cycles; measuring business cy- Reserve System, and other depository institutions and cles; classical and modern theories of business cycles; regulatory agencies. Monetarist and Keynesian monetary ECO 437 Securities Markets (2 Hrs.) non-orthodox theories of business cycles (such as those of theories and empirical evidence on the effectiveness of Examination of the functional contributions of securities Veblen, Mitchell, and Kalecki); real business cycle; politi- monetary policy is presented. Money and capital markets, markets to economic activity. Particular reference to the cal business cycle; impacts of business cycles; and the role
Economics 99 of monetary and fiscal policy in business cycles analysis. economics interested in the field of international eco- anti-trust policies and their alternatives. Technological Prerequisites: Principles of economics or ECO 315. nomics as well as the MBA who wants a specialty in the change and its impact on both industrial performance field of global business. Covers different approaches to and conventional economic theory. International and Development Economics international business; theory of direct foreign invest- ment; multinational enterprises; and their strategies in ECO 462 Public Policy Toward ECO 445 Economic Development (4 Hrs.) marketing, production, management, and finance. Also Business (4 Hrs.) Overview of principal economic problems of the Third covers the cultural aspect of global business and busi- Through the tools of economics, examination of how and World. Some major theories of causes of low income, var- ness-government interactions. Prerequisite: Principles of why the government involves itself in the U.S. capitalist ious applications of economic analysis to specific policy economics, or ECO 315. system and an assessment of the possible impacts or im- issues and social and political considerations. Prerequi- plications of that involvement to business enterprise site: Principles of economics, or ECO 315. Public Economics within a global marketplace. Prerequisite: ECO 315, or equivalent. ECO 447 International Trade and ECO 456 Public Finance (4 Hrs.) Finance (4 Hrs.) Microeconomic analysis of public finance and the role of ECO 474 Environmental Economics (4 Hrs.) Survey of pure theory of trade: classical trade theory, government in a mixed economy, with attention to public Basic theoretical tools necessary to examine current en- Hechscher-Ohlin-Samuelson theorem, and related top- goods theory, cost-benefit analysis, and taxation. Exam- vironmental problems from an economic standpoint. ics; international trade and growth; theory of tariffs, pro- ines the economic basis of government and its functions; Covers externalities, cost assignment, and environmental tection, and customs union; and movement of factors of analyzes alternative government expenditures, regula- problems associated with economic growth. Prerequisite: production. Survey of theory and policy of international tions, and finances, including the Social Security and ECO 301, or approved equivalent. See ENS 421. finance: exchange rate theories, balance of payments, in- food stamp programs. Prerequisite: ECO 301 for majors, ternational financial markets, macroeconomic policy ECO 315 for non-majors. ECO 487 Health Policy (4 Hrs.) mix for external and internal equilibrium, LDC debt Analytic and descriptive study of national health policy in problem, and international cooperation. Prerequisite: Industrial Organization/Public Policy America in terms of philosophy, history, politics, econom- Principles of economics, or ECO 315. ics, sociology, and administration of health care. Empha- ECO 461 Industrial Organization (4 Hrs.) sis on social setting in which health policy is made and ECO 449 International Business (4 Hrs.) Structure, conduct, and performance of American indus- complex workings of system by which health care is pro- Designed for graduate and undergraduate students of try: historical evolution, alternative industrial systems, vided. Prerequisite: Principles of economics, or ECO 315.
Economics 100 MANAGEMENT, B.A. Faculty Alfred Arkley (emeritus), Rodney Dinges (emeritus), Judith Ettinger, George Gruendel (emeritus), Marya Leatherwood, Donald O’Neal, Sangeeta Parameshwar, Donald Vanover (emeritus), Joe Wilkins (emeritus)
Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts in Management knowledge of the process that leads to the organization requires leaders who know how to coach, mentor, and of people and other resources most effectively. facilitate, rather than simply monitor and control. DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Leaders in business, not-for-profit, and govern- The goal of the management program is to develop the ADVISING mental organizations face similar problems and chal- critical conceptual and interpersonal skills that are es- New students must contact the department for initial lenges and thus need the same core of leadership sential to employment in management positions in all advising to plan a program of study that reflects their knowledge and skills to be effective. Therefore, this types of organizations. In addition to requiring a theo- interests and satisfies degree requirements. degree is designed to develop critical conceptual and retical foundation, the curriculum provides students interpersonal skills for successful performance in all with numerous opportunities to integrate and apply Contact: Information about the management pro- types of organizations. these concepts in a variety of situations. Specific pro- gram is available at (217) 206-6712. Information can gram objectives are to enable students to 1) assess also be requested at [email protected]. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS power situations and implement appropriate responses; All departments in the College of Business and Man- 2) develop competence and understanding in strategic THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE agement require foundation knowledge in account- human resource development, including human re- The bachelor of arts in management prepares students ing, economics, mathematics, statistics, and the be- source planning, recruitment, selection, orientation, to become organizational leaders, in the sense that havioral sciences. UIS courses that satisfy the founda- training, career development, performance appraisal, today’s organizations need leaders at all levels. The tion knowledge requirements include: compensation, incentives, union-management rela- program philosophy is based on the premise that or- tions, ethics, diversity, and succession planning; 3) ac- ganizational leaders do more than just manage. They ACC 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and quire knowledge of theories and applications of organi- understand that success, for individuals as well as or- ACC 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting zational change, and recognize appropriate develop- ganizations, is largely based on how effective they are or ACC 311 Administrative Uses of Accounting mental strategies for leading change; and 4) acquire in developing people and that organizational success ECO 313 Statistics for Business and Economics
Management 101 MAT 113 Business Calculus (or other calculus or MIS 352 Principles of Management earns a lower grade, he or she may repeat the course finite math equivalent) Information Systems 3 Hrs. only once. ECO 201 Introduction to Microeconomics and MGT 488 Strategic Management and ECO 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics or Leadership 3 Hrs. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ECO 315 Economics for Administration Course available online; may also be available Behavioral science course (psychology, sociology, etc.) Management Core 16 Hrs. on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for MGT 422 Power and Negotiation 4 Hrs. further information. Coursework equivalent to the above will be accept- MGT 431 Human Resource Management 4 Hrs. Management Core ed on approval by the adviser. MGT 441 Organization Development 4 Hrs. MGT 461 Organization Theory 4 Hrs. MGT 310 Managing Organizational DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: ORGANIZATIONAL Behavior (3 Hrs.) LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION General electives 14 Hrs. (CBM Core Course) Examines and analyzes the organization and the organi- A student must complete 60 semester hours of upper - University requirements (AST, PACs, or LSCs) 12 Hrs. zational environment as a social system. The impact of its division coursework to earn a B.A. in management. Total 60 Hrs. various components on individuals and groups within the organization will also be considered. Topics include individual differences, perceptions, attitudes, emotions, Lower-division and transfer credit is not given for College Core 18 Hrs. motivation, performance, job design, culture, innovation, (Required of all undergraduate College of Business management core courses. change, strategy and structure, and leadership. and Management students) MGT 310 Managing Organizational Behavior is a BUS 302 Principles of Financial prerequisite for the program core courses. MGT 488 MGT 422 Power and Negotiation (4 Hrs.) Theories and applications of power and negotiation as Management 3 Hrs. Strategic Management and Leadership is the pro- related to the leadership of organizations. Examines how BUS 312 Principles of Marketing 3 Hrs. gram’s closure course, which may only be taken people behave in systems, both at the micro and macro BUS 322 Principles of Operations after a student has completed all other core courses. levels, including the role of organizational politics. Power, negotiation, and conflict management theories Management 3 Hrs. Management majors must earn a grade of C or bet- and skills are used in power simulations. Ethics, trust, MGT 310 Managing Organizational ter in every concentration core course to enroll in and self-motivation are central to the process. Simula- Behavior 3 Hrs. the capstone course and to graduate. If a student tion activity and personal inventory fees are required.
Management 102 Prerequisite: MGT 310 and all foundation courses are ternal environment, ethics, and diversity. Prerequisite: ecology, labor relations, diversity, government regula- prerequisites for management majors. MGT 310 and all foundation courses are prerequisites for tions, philanthropy, and stockholder/stakeholder rela- management majors. tions. Prerequisite: MGT 311 is a prerequisite for man- MGT 431 Human Resource agement majors. Management (4 Hrs.) MGT 488 Strategic Management and Theories and applications of the leadership and develop- Leadership (3 Hrs.) MGT 406 The American Presidency (4 Hrs.) ment of people in organizations. Topics include human (CBM Core Course) Nature and scope of the American presidency — both resource planning, recruitment, selection, orientation, Theories and applications of strategic management as historically and analytically. Topical attention given to the training, career development, performance appraisal, related to the leadership of organizations. Focuses on de- views of the framers of the Constitution and to problems compensation, incentives, union-management relations, veloping a better understanding and demonstrated ap- of presidential management, leadership, and prerogative. ethics, diversity, and succession planning. Prerequisite: plication skills in the areas of organizational vision and See POS 406. MGT 310 and all foundation courses are prerequisites for mission, goals and objectives, environmental scanning management majors. and analysis, issue identification and problem solving, MGT 423 Labor Management and integration of functional competencies into cohesive Relations (4 Hrs.) Behavioral, economic, social, political, and institutional MGT 441 Organization Development (4 Hrs.) organizational strategies. Prerequisite: All organizational forces affecting the character and quality of employer Theories and applications of organizational change and leadership and college core courses are prerequisites for union-management relationships and objectives in both development as related to the leadership of change in or- management majors. public and private employment. See LAR 423. ganizations. Topics include resistance to change, diagno- Electives sis, change strategies, interventions, group development, MGT 430 Managerial Communication team building, organizational culture, ethics, diversity, MGT 311 Management Skills and Skills (4 Hrs.) the external environment, and socio-technical issues. Organizational Behavior (4 Hrs.) Examination of the arena of managerial communication. Prerequisite: MGT 310 and all foundation courses are Theories and applications of managerial functions, roles, Application of managerial communication skills neces- prerequisites for management majors. and skills as related to organizational behavior and the- sary for success in current and future organizations will ories. Topics include communication, motivation, lead- be studied and practiced. Topics include listening, non- MGT 461 Organization Theory (4 Hrs.) ership, group dynamics, and decisionmaking. verbal communication, various employee development Theories and applications of organization theory relative issues, and making presentations. to the design of organizational structure. Topics include MGT 371 Social Responsibility and organizational analysis, structure, culture, technology, Ethics: Corporate and Public (4 Hrs.) MGT 458 Quality Management (4 Hrs.) organization size and life cycle, mechanistic and organ- Theories and applications of social responsibility and Examines the theory, history, and management of quality ic organizations, organizational effectiveness, measuring ethical issues related to the corporate, governmental, and management programs in business organizations in the organizational performance, conflict, power, politics, ex- nonprofit sectors. Areas covered include consumerism, U.S. and abroad. The primary focus will be on the man-
Management 103 agement of quality in the areas of operations and human skills and knowledge in an organizational setting. Includes MGT 487 Leadership and Strategy: resources in manufacturing and service industries. Pre- both seminar and actual field experience. Recommended The Capstone (4 Hrs.) requisite: MGT 310, or BUS 341. See BUS 458. for management majors who elect to take an applied study Leadership theories and applications as related to the de- term. Prerequisite: Three management core courses. velopment of strategic policy for the management of or- MGT 463 Report Writing for ganizations. This course is usually taken in the student’s Managers (4 Hrs.) MGT 485 International Management (4 Hrs.) last semester. Prerequisites: All core courses. Develops expertise in report writing according to individ- Gives a perspective of the global marketplace, compares ual needs. Emphasis on techniques of planning, organiz- the management of similar companies in different na- MGT 490 Topics in Managerial ing, writing, and editing. tions, analyzes public/private sector relationships, and Concepts and Skills (1 to 4 Hrs.) examines the social and economic impact of various in- Each topic covers a different managerial concept and in- MGT 474 Leadership and Motivation (4 Hrs.) ternal and external cross-border issues. cludes an intensive workshop. May be repeated for up to Major leadership theories, characteristics of leaders, eight hours. leadership styles, delegation, decision-making, commu- MGT 486 Group Management nication, and subordinate development examined. Moti- Techniques (4 Hrs.) MGT 499 Tutorial in vational methods and techniques studied as potential Issues and applications related to the management of Management (1 to 4 Hrs.) tools for those assuming leadership roles. group formation and development. Primary focus on the knowledge and skills needed to transform groups into ef- MGT 481 Management fective teams. Additional topics will relate to the manage- Applications (1 to 8 Hrs.) ment of the interdependencies needed to design and im- Provides students with an opportunity to complete an in- plement team-based organizations. An outdoors experi- ternship and develop a project applying their management ential learning fee may be required.
Management 104 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, M.S. Faculty Apiwan Dejnaronk Born, Rassule Hadidi, James Hall, David Larson, Xiaoqing Li, Amir Parssian, George Rompot Associated Faculty Burks Oakley II, David O’Gorman Adjunct Faculty Lawrence Dale, Neil Matkin
Degrees offered: Master of Science, ments, and 4) to provide a balance between technical ager a balance between technical expertise and orga- Undergraduate Minor and organizational knowledge for a variety of profes- nizational knowledge in the application of information sional organizations. technology to solving business problems. DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The master of science degree in management in- The goal of the MIS program is to prepare students formation systems may be earned online, on campus, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS for challenging positions in the application of infor- or through a combination of online and on-campus Applicants must complete the following (or equiva- mation technology to solving business problems. courses. lent) coursework: introductory courses in managerial Specific objectives of the program are 1) to provide and financial accounting (or ACC 315), one semester students with the analytical and practical frame- ADVISING of production/operations management (such as BUS works and methodologies necessary to analyze, de- New students must contact the department for initial 322 Operations Management), one semester of statis- sign, implement, and manage complex information advising to plan a program of study that reflects their tics (such as ECO 313 Statistics for Business and Eco- systems in contemporary organizational structures, interests and satisfies degree requirements. nomics), one semester of college algebra or mathe- 2) to provide knowledge of the principles necessary matics, and competency in a structured high-level for understanding basic computer hardware and Contact: Information about the MIS program is programming language such as Java, C++, Visual software systems to ensure the data quality, transmis- available at (217) 206-6067. Information can also be Basic, COBOL, C, Fortran, etc., either through course- sion, processing, and storage necessary to facilitate requested at [email protected]. work, such as MIS 322 Structured Programming, or organizational decision making and general opera- practical experience. All students applying for admis- tions, 3) to enable students to develop competencies THE MASTER’S DEGREE sion to the MIS department are expected to submit a in applying systems analysis and design strategies The management information systems program is de- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score and techniques in realistic marketplace environ- signed to provide the professional administrator/man- or a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score. Students
Management Information Systems 105 may take their required prerequisite courses while they MIS 583 Graduate Project and Seminar or 2. Fulfillment of all the prerequisites for the master’s are waiting to submit either of these test scores. MIS 584 MIS Capstone 4 Hrs. degree in MIS. **One approved MIS elective 4 Hrs. 3. A minimum B average (3.00) in MIS 502, MIS 513, COMMUNICATION SKILLS or and MIS 523 or MIS 531. Entering students are required to pass a diagnostic MIS 585 MIS Thesis and Seminar 8 Hrs. At least 24 hours of the courses required for the de- writing examination administered by the Center for Total 44 Hrs. gree must be completed following matriculation into Teaching and Learning. Students with deficiencies in the department. *Students must take MIS 552 before MIS 542. writing may be required to take ENG 375 Expository **Those who write a thesis are not required to com- Writing or ENG 474 Professional and Technical Writing. plete the MIS elective. CLOSURE REQUIREMENT All MIS graduates must complete MIS 583 Graduate DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Important Notes: Project and Seminar (4 hours) or MIS 584 MIS Cap- MIS 502 Technical Foundations of Information Electives: MIS 571 Electronic Commerce: Business Uses stone (4 hours) or MIS 585 MIS Thesis and Seminar (8 Systems 4 Hrs. of the Internet and MIS 574 Marketing on the Internet hours). The nature of the project is contingent on the MIS 513 Management Information Systems 4 Hrs. may be taken either as MIS electives or non-MIS elec- individual’s career goals and may or may not include a MIS 523 Managerial Decision Support Systems or tives. practicum experience. Projects may involve, for exam- Organizational Behavior: Students may take BUS 541 MIS 531 Strategic Decision Support Systems 4 Hrs. ple, design/analysis of an information system for an ex- Organizational Behavior, PAD 502 Organization Dy- *MIS 542 Management of Database Systems or isting organizational need; development of one or more namics, MIS 575 Technology Management and Organi- CSC 572 Advanced Database Concepts 4 Hrs. databases for a potential organizational need; analysis zational Transformation, or an approved alternative. *MIS 552 Systems Analysis and Design 4 Hrs. Students who have equivalent experience in all but MIS of managerial needs or uses for information that is ac- MIS 564 Telecommunications 4 Hrs. 583, MIS 584, or MIS 585 may substitute an approved cessible in an existing database; or analysis, design, se- MIS 573 Project Management 4 Hrs. elective but must complete 44 hours for the degree. curity, and management of networks. If the project/the- One approved non-MIS elective sis/capstone is not completed during these initial four (see important notes below) 4 Hrs. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS or eight hours, students must register for one credit One approved course in organizational 1. Selection or assignment of a management informa- hour of MIS 583/585 on an audit basis for each semes- behavior (see important notes below) 4 Hrs. tion systems faculty adviser. ter the project/thesis remains incomplete. UIS policy
Management Information Systems 106 precludes students who are not registered from using age or completion of CSC 317 Software Packages. Re- applications. The students will also be exposed to the ap- campus resources. If a leave of absence is requested and quired courses include: plication of MIS technologies in the development of busi- ness solutions through end user computing and topics ACC 311 Administrative Uses of Accounting approved, continuous registration is not required. Fail- such as computer hardware and software, operating sys- ure to obtain a leave of absence will require retroactive (or two semesters of elementary tems, and security. Access to the Internet is required. registration of one credit hour per semester. accounting) or ECO 315 Economics for Administration or MIS 423 Decision Support Systems (4 Hrs.) Provides non-majors an opportunity to develop personal GRADING POLICY MGT 310 Managing Organizational computer skills that will help support organizational de- MIS department majors must maintain a minimum Behavior 3-4 Hrs. cisionmaking. Students analyze real world examples of 3.00 grade-point average in all MIS degree require- MIS 352 Principles of Management decision support systems and design small systems to Information Systems 3 Hrs. support their own decision-making activities associated ments. Two successive semesters of probation may lead with using a computerized business simulation. Comput- MIS 423 Decision Support Systems 4 Hrs. to a one-year suspension. One C (2.00) in an MIS er lab time required. Access to the Internet is required. course is acceptable. An MIS master’s degree candi- MIS 424 End User Systems Development and Prerequisite: MIS 352. Implementation 4 Hrs. date may not take any of the 44 semester hours re- Total 14-15 Hrs. MIS 424 End User Systems Development quired for the degree on a credit/no credit or pass/fail and Implementation (4 Hrs.) basis. A grade of C (2.00) is not acceptable for a proj- Establishes a foundation for developing information sys- ect (MIS 583), MIS capstone (MIS 584), or a thesis COURSE DESCRIPTIONS tems in organizations. Fundamental concepts considered Course available online; may also be available include system analysis and design, application and de- (MIS 585). on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for velopment of databases, troubleshooting problems, and further information. the behavioral considerations for implementing informa- UNDERGRADUATE MIS MINOR tion systems. Access to the Internet is required. Prerequi- MIS 352 Principles of Management site: MIS 423. To earn an undergraduate minor in management in- Information Systems (3 Hrs.) formation systems, students must complete a mini- (CBM Core Course) MIS 502 Technical Foundations of mum of 14 semester hours, at least 11 hours of which Introduces students to fundamental concepts in manage- Information Systems (4 Hrs.) Introduces details of computer hardware and software must be upper-division coursework taken at the Uni- ment information systems (MIS), the role of computers in MIS, and some details of how the computer functions. technologies necessary for information systems profes- versity of Illinois at Springfield. Prerequisites include Topics include various types of information systems, use sionals. Particular hardware architectures (CISC, RISC), proficiency in a spreadsheet and/or a database pack- of information by management, and information systems operating systems fundamentals, and concepts of object
Management Information Systems 107 orientation will be described. Programming skills in an ganizational decision making. Includes computerized ganization, includes the examination of modern theories object-oriented language will be developed. Access to the and noncomputerized sources of external data, selection of competitive strategy, gathering and use of competitive Internet is required. Prerequisite: Proficiency or course- and reprocessing of internal data, alternative means of intelligence, the role of the sales force in competitive work in a high level programming language such as Java, storage and retrieval, and effective use of information in strategy formulation and execution, and the ethics of C++, Visual Basic, COBOL , C, Fortran, etc., or MIS 322. dynamic strategic decision processes. Access to the Inter- competitive intelligence. Access to the Internet required. net is required. Open to non-majors. Open to non-majors. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. MIS 513 Management Information Systems (4 Hrs.) MIS 542 Management of Database MIS 564 Telecommunications (4 Hrs.) Provides a foundation for understanding and analyzing Systems (4 Hrs.) The principles and applications of telecommunications information in organizations. Fundamental concepts of The management of database systems within organiza- are emphasized. Technical and managerial aspects of systems and information are covered. Topics include tional settings. Includes features of database management telecommunications within a business are covered. Inter- computer-based information systems, user requirements, systems, various data models, database schema design, national standardization efforts are introduced, and the and analysis and specification of systems requirements, normalization, relational algebra, relational calculus, development of local and public networks are compared. life cycle, and security. Access to the Internet is required. SQL, query optimization, and various indexing tech- LAN and PBX standards, implementations, and perform- Open to non-majors. niques. Access to the Internet is required. Prerequisites: ance are compared. Other topics include comparison be- MIS 502, MIS 552. tween voice and data traffic and between analog and dig- MIS 523 Managerial Decision Support ital transmission methods and integration of voice, data, Systems (4 Hrs.) MIS 552 Systems Analysis and facsimile, and video. Access to the Internet is required. Covers a variety of related decision support systems topics. Design (4 Hrs.) Prerequisite: MIS 502. Gives participants a flexible definition of DSS technology System life cycles, including planning requirements, and introduces some principles of DSS design and use. analysis, components acquisition, installation, mainte- MIS 570 Topics in Management Information Equips students with fundamental concepts and tech- nance, and enhancement; emphasis on distributed sys- Systems (1 to 4 Hrs.) niques of expert systems. Special emphasis is placed on tems, prototyping, and CASE tools. Individual and/or An advanced topic from the current literature of MIS. May microcomputer-based decision support systems. Access to team project involving reports and walk-throughs. Access be repeated for an indefinite number of hours, but partic- the Internet is required. Prerequisites: MIS 513 or equiv- to the Internet is required. Prerequisite: MIS 502, or ular topics must differ. Access to the Internet is required. alent, and one semester of production operations man- equivalent. agement. MIS 571 Electronic Commerce: MIS 561 Competitive Information Business Uses of the Internet (4 Hrs.) MIS 531 Strategic Decision Support Systems (4 Hrs.) Tools and technologies needed for electronic commerce Systems (4 Hrs.) Explores the use of modern technology, including the In- are reviewed. Business opportunities, challenges, and Theoretical and practical aspects of collecting and inter- ternet, to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. strategies for use of the information superhighway will be preting strategic information and using the results in or- Within the context of the need for having an adaptive or- explored, as will strategies and vision on how to leverage
Management Information Systems 108 the emerging national and global information infrastruc- MIS 574 Marketing on the Internet (4 Hrs.) quired. Prerequisite: MIS 513, or equivalent, or per- ture. Other topics include the impact of the emerging Offered only online as an MIS elective. Focuses on how mission of instructor. electronic market and commerce reengineering in the Internet is affecting traditional marketing activities today’s corporations. Access to the Internet is required. and functions such as market segmentation, the market- MIS 583 Graduate Project and Prerequisite: Graduate standing and familiarity with a ing mix, and global marketing. Includes consideration Seminar (4 Hrs./1 Hr.) computer and the Internet. of new Internet marketing models in business-to-con- Closure experience involving an advanced problem or sumer marketing (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) need in MIS; may or may not involve a practicum. For MIS 572 Neural Networks and marketing, with particular emphasis on advertising on project examples, see “Closure Requirement’’ above. Pro- Business Applications (4 Hrs.) the Internet. Open to graduate non-majors, if space is ject topic must be approved in advance by the MIS De- Study of neural networks technology and exploration of available, with permission of the instructor and their ad- partment Committee; written report and oral presentation its potential applications in business and management visers. MBA students may not use this course as a substi- required. Students are required to participate in a regu- through hands-on class projects. Neural network tools tute for BUS 512. Access to the Internet is required. Pre- larly scheduled seminar that covers the process of project such as Brainmaker (for Windows) and Neural Ware (for requisite: Graduate standing. design and methods in MIS. Course may be repeated, but DOS). Topics include biological neurons and connections, only four hours may be used to satisfy degree require- expert systems vs. neural networks, fuzzy logic, machine MIS 575 Technology Management and ments. Access to the Internet is required. Prerequisite: 24 learning, perceptron, back propagation, training and Organizational Transformation (4 Hrs.) hours of 500 level coursework in MIS. Note: If the proj- testing techniques, and others. Access to the Internet is re- Provides participants with knowledge and skills in the ect is not completed during the initial four-hour enroll- quired. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and a college- concepts of managing technological change within for ment, students must register for one credit hour on an level statistics course. profit and not-for-profit types of organizations. Exam- audit basis in all subsequent semesters until the project is ines how information technology makes possible new completed. MIS 573 Project Management (4 Hrs.) business models, new organizational structures, and Managing projects within an organizational context, in- new management processes. Presents different ap- MIS 584 MIS Capstone (4 Hrs./1Hr.) cluding the processes related to initiating, planning, exe- proaches and current practices in dealing with the or- Covers current topics in MIS including issues related to cuting, controlling, reporting, and closing a project. Cov- ganizational and human aspects of effective technolo- areas of business environment, technology, globalization, ers topics such as project integration, scope, time, cost, gy transition initiatives. Topics covered include change politics, ethics, legal, regulatory, and demographic diver- quality control, risk management, and earned value management, new information technology-based busi- sity. The role of MIS in those areas will be addressed. In management. Students will be exposed to knowledge base ness models, planning for technology transition, man- each semester, these selected topics may not be the same needed for Project Management certification. Access to aging change agents, and managerial decisions about depending on what topics are current and emerging. As- the Internet is required. Open to non-MIS majors. Pre- information technology. Major emphasis on discussion signments include paper critiques, group discussions, and requisite: BUS 322, or equivalent, or permission of in- of current situations faced by today’s organizations and a final paper or project. This course is primarily for MIS structor. extended case studies. Access to the Internet is re- majors and should be taken in the last semester of the MIS
Management Information Systems 109 degree program. Access to the Internet is required. Pre- process of conducting research in the field of MIS and language. The course provides an understanding of algo- requisite: 32 hours of 500-level coursework in MIS. Note: phases of the research process. Course may be repeated, rithm development, programming, computer concepts If the project is not completed during the initial four-hour but only eight hours may be used to satisfy degree re- and the design and application of data and file structures. enrollment, students must register for one credit hour on quirements. Access to the Internet is required. Prerequi- The course also covers the logical and physical structures an audit basis in all subsequent semesters until the proj- site: 24 hours of 500-level coursework in MIS. Note: If of both programs and data. This is an intensive course ect is completed. the thesis is not completed during the initial eight-hour and requires a large amount of outside classroom pro- enrollment, students must register for one credit hour on gramming. Access to the Internet is required. Prerequi- MIS 585 MIS Thesis and an audit basis in all subsequent semesters until the the- site: One semester of college algebra or college mathe- Seminar (8 Hrs./1 Hr.) sis is completed. matics, or equivalent. Academic study of a student-selected topic in MIS that involves a survey of relevant literature and empirical Service Course analysis. Thesis topic must be approved in advance by the MIS Department Committee; written report and oral MIS 322 Structured Programming (4 Hrs.) presentation required. Students are required to partici- The concept of structured programming is used in prac- pate in a regularly scheduled seminar that covers the tical exercises involving a contemporary programming
Management Information Systems 110 college of education and human services COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES LARRY D. STONECIPHER, DEAN Faculty of the college take full advantage of UIS’ loca- students for employment in the fastest growing seg- gies and technologies in the classroom and apply their tion in the state capital by maintaining close ties with ment of society, including providing direct services to research and scholarship to the course work that they the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois senior centers and nursing homes, administering and teach. Many of the faculty have national and interna- Department of Human Services. Faculty serve on a va- evaluating service-delivery systems for the elderly, and tional reputations in their areas of expertise. riety of professional advisory boards and on the boards assisting in legislative bodies that serve older persons. of local social service delivery agencies. Due to the The human services program’s four areas of concen- DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES large number of state government employees, educa- tration are designed to provide advanced professional Bachelor’s Degree: Social Work (B.S.W.) tors, and human service professionals in Springfield, training for graduate students in human services such Master of Arts: Human Services, Educational the college’s academic programs are vital to the city’s as child development and welfare, alcoholism and Leadership, Human Development Counseling. economic and employment base. substance abuse, family studies, and gerontology. Certification Preparation: Educational Leadership Students enrolled in the college’s programs pre- The teacher education minors provide students a) Administrative Leadership pare for professional careers as social workers, teach- majoring in other disciplines the opportunity to com- b) Master Teaching and Leadership ers, counselors, school administrators, gerontologists, plete their required study to become certified and Teacher Education Minors public professionals, and researchers. Programs in the enter the teaching profession. A major goal of the mi- a) Elementary Education college are closely involved with the Applied Study and nors is to prepare certified elementary and secondary b) Secondary Education – English, Mathematics, Experiential Learning Term and the Career Services teachers who are competent in subject matter and who Science, Social Science. Office to ensure that students receive field experience understand the psychological and sociocultural char- Human Development Counseling in their chosen professional areas and have realistic acteristics of learners. Within the educational leader- a) School Counselor career objectives. ship graduate degree, students may choose between b) Marriage and Family Counseling The social work program is nationally accredited the administrative leadership concentration or the c) Career Specialist Studies and works closely with a variety of human social serv- master teaching and leadership online concentration. Human Services ice agencies. The human development counseling Students completing the educational leadership grad- a) Alcohol and Substance Abuse program is also nationally accredited and provides uate degree are prepared to become educational in- teaching emphasis in community counseling, mar- structional leaders, supervisors, curriculum directors, ONLINE DEGREES riage and family therapy, and school counseling. or administrators in school systems. Master of Arts: Educational Leadership with a con- The human services program prepares graduate Faculty use a variety of innovative teaching strate- centration in Master Teaching and Leadership
College of Education and Human Services 112 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, M.A. Faculty B. Douglas Anderson, James Cherry, Scott Day, Daniel Matthews, Margaret Noe, William Phillips Adjunct Faculty Carmen Chapman, Calvin Jackson, Tom Kerins, George Kohut, Mary Loken, Charles Matthews, David Turner
Degree offered: Master of Arts Contact: Information about the educational leader- or above. A failing grade is given for work below that ship program is available at (217) 206-6306. Infor- level. Grades of C awarded during the effective period of The purpose of the educational leadership program is mation can also be requested at [email protected] or this catalog will be counted, provided that an equal or to prepare collaborative, proactive educational lead- [email protected]. greater number of A credits are earned in EDL courses. ers committed to improving the quality of leadership However, no more than eight hours of C grades will be in a variety of organizational contexts. This is ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS accepted. achieved by assuming leadership positions or roles Students must apply to UIS before it is possible to enroll within educational organizations and classrooms, en- in courses. To be eligible for full admission to the edu- COMMUNICATION AND LIBRARY SKILLS gaging in scholarly inquiry about school and class- cational leadership program, a student must have com- Oral and written communication skills are practiced and room leadership, meeting state and national stan- pleted a bachelor’s degree with a grade-point average evaluated in most EDL courses. Satisfactory completion dards and school reform initiatives, as well as im- of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 scale. A student can be con- of the master’s closure activities fulfills the UIS commu- proving practices within educational arenas. ditionally admitted if the GPA is between 2.50 and 3.00. nication skills requirement. Completion of EDL 505 In- The educational leadership program is character- Conditional admission means that the student must troduction to Research and EDL 541 Educational Re- ized by an integration of a wide variety of scholarly achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in the first eight hours of search Methods satisfies the library skills requirement. and clinical activities oriented toward practical appli- course work in the EDL program. If a student achieves cation of intellectual, democratic, and ethical aspects the required GPA within those first eight hours, he or MASTER’S CLOSURE of school and classroom leadership. These include she will be fully admitted to the program. Transfer cred- All educational leadership degree candidates are re- formal courses, clinical experiences, research, and the it is evaluated on a course-by-course basis with the fac- quired to complete master’s closure activities. See the master’s closure activities. The educational leadership ulty adviser and approval of the EDL convener. program handbook for further details. program serves graduate students with concentra- tions in 1) administrative leadership and 2) master GRADING POLICY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS teaching and leadership (online). A passing grade in an EDL course is considered to be B The EDL master’s degree requires completion of
Educational Leadership 113 40 semester hours. There are four core area require- ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP certificate. A photocopy of the certificate should be ments each for the administrative leadership (ADL) CONCENTRATION submitted at the time of application to the ADL con- and master teaching and leadership (MTL) concen- The administrative leadership concentration (ADL) is centration. All admission materials must be received trations. These are: designed to meet the professional growth and in-serv- before June 15 for admission to the ADL concentration ice needs of Illinois educators. The ADL concentration for the fall semester, before November 15 for the spring Research provides for a carefully planned set of experiences de- semester, and before April 1 for the summer session. EDL 505 Introduction to Research (ADL) 4 Hrs. signed to develop the knowledge, skills, and compe- Late applications will be considered for the following EDL 541 Educational Research tencies needed for elementary and secondary admin- semester. Methods (MTL) 4 Hrs. istrative leadership positions. Courses in the program are appropriate for classroom teachers, State Board of Certification Requirements Educational Leadership Education personnel, central administrative staff, and Individuals interested in obtaining administrative po- EDL 509 Organizational school board members. A wide selection of courses is sitions in Illinois public schools must be properly cer- Dynamics (ADL) 4 Hrs. available to meet students’ needs and interests while tified. General requirements established by the State EDL 542 Teacher Leadership (MTL) 4 Hrs. fulfilling degree and/or certification requirements. Teachers Certification Board include a master’s de- The curriculum provides an opportunity to obtain gree, two years of documented successful full-time Curriculum the M.A. in educational leadership, as well as fulfill teaching or school service personnel experience, 32 EDL 511 Curriculum (ADL) 4 Hrs. state requirements for the general supervisory and the semester hours of required graduate courses, and EDL 543 Instructional Design (MTL) 4 Hrs. type 75 general administrative certificates. The mas- clinical experiences. Courses required for the general ter’s degree requires the completion of 40 semester supervisory and general administrative certificates Master’s Closure hours of course work, including 32 semester hours of can be completed in the ADL concentration. Detailed EDL 528 Master’s Project Proposal (ADL) 2 Hrs. ADL courses. information about course requirements is included in EDL 529 Master’s Project (ADL) 2 Hrs. the EDL Student Handbook, available from the pro- EDL 561 Master’s Project/Portfolio Entrance Requirements for the gram office. All students desiring certification must Proposal (MTL) 2 Hrs. Administrative Leadership Concentration apply for admission to the certificate program. Re- EDL 562 Master’s Project/Portfolio (MTL) 2 Hrs. Applicants must hold a valid state-issued teaching quirements are a valid, completed master’s degree or
Educational Leadership 114 admission to the ADL concentration. Clinical experi- propriate and approved by the UIS educational lead- teaching certificate, that is not a requirement for ad- ences are required for type 75 administrative certifica- ership convener. Advanced certificate and doctoral- mission. The admission application must be made on- tion. level courses are available as offered by participating line at the MTL website, followed by an interview with universities. the MTL coordinator or other assigned faculty adviser. Advising Late applications will be considered only during the A student enrolled in the ADL concentration is ex- MASTER TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP first week of the semester. pected to see a faculty adviser during the first semes- CONCENTRATION – ONLINE ter of enrollment. Assistance in selecting an adviser is The master teaching and leadership (MTL) concen- Advising available from any member of the faculty. The advis- tration is designed specifically for teachers who wish Advising for MTL is conducted by the MTL coordina- er assists the student in planning his/her program of to assume leadership roles but who are not interested tor or other assigned faculty adviser and must be com- studies and is also available to provide career coun- in obtaining an administrative certificate. It is con- pleted by the end of the student’s first semester. The seling. ducted entirely online and is characterized by lectures, faculty adviser assists the student in planning his/her discussions, and projects, with emphasis on reflection program of studies and is also available to provide ca- SPRINGFIELD EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM and writing about the relationship of leadership and reer counseling. See http://mtl.uis.edu for further de- The UIS educational leadership program is a member teaching within and beyond the classroom. Courses tails. of the Springfield Educational Consortium. Composed include studies in teaching, leadership/research, spe- of the University of Illinois at Springfield, Southern cific disciplines, and a master’s closure project or COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and Illi- portfolio. Courses in MTL also meet the requirement nois State University, the consortium allows the coor- for teacher certificate renewal and facilitate National ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP (ADL) dination of course offerings in educational leader- Board for Professional Teaching Standards for the EDL 500 Thesis (2 to 8 Hrs.) ship/administration in the Springfield area, thus master teaching certification. Credit awarded upon acceptance of thesis. May be substi- broadening the range of courses available to students. tuted for EDL 529. Note: If the thesis is not completed during the initial two-hour continuous enrollment, stu- Students enrolled in the UIS educational leadership Entrance Requirements for the Master dents must register for one hour on an audit basis in all program are encouraged to complete some of their Teaching and Leadership Concentration subsequent semesters until the thesis is completed.Pre- course work with the consortium universities as ap- While applicants for MTL should have a state-issued requisite: EDL 528.
Educational Leadership 115 EDL 501 Organization and Topics include qualitative and quantitative research de- EDL 513 Educational Evaluation (4 Hrs.) Administration (4 Hrs.) sign, sampling, ethics, instrumentation, and validity. Theory, techniques, and application of evaluation as re- Introductory course for people considering or starting the lated to policy formulation and decision making in an master’s program in educational administration or seek- EDL 508 School/Community Relations (4 Hrs.) educational environment. Recommended completion of ing supervisory endorsement on a type 10 certificate. Pro- Relationships of schools to communities and citizen in- EDL 505 prior to enrollment. vides an overview of the organization and administration volvement in educational issues, development of effective of American public education. Basic concepts will be in- ways for educators to deal with the new role of the pub- EDL 514 Collective Bargaining (4 Hrs.) troduced; policy issues will be considered; and adminis- lic, and changes in school/community relations prac- Examination of the history and impact of collective bar- trative skills, behaviors, and processes will be explored. tices. Emphasis on effective communication processes. gaining in public education associated with the changing Clinical experiences included. attitudes and problems, and of the process itself. EDL 502 School Finance (4 Hrs.) Sources of school revenue, analysis of expenditure poli- EDL 509 Organizational Dynamics (4 Hrs.) EDL 519 The Principalship (4 Hrs.) cies, intergovernmental relationships, introduction to Structure and function of an organization as a social sys- Competencies, role, and responsibilities of the building economics of education, trends and issues, and other as- tem and of individual, group, and leadership processes principal. Elementary, junior high, and senior high pects of school finance. Clinical experiences included. and behavior within it. Clinical experiences included. school principalships studied. Current research, issues, and problems considered. Clinical experiences included. EDL 503 School Law (4 Hrs.) EDL 511 Curriculum (4 Hrs.) Examination of the legal aspects of public education; Modern curricular theories, practices, and development. EDL 521 Personnel Management (4 Hrs.) statutory and case law; rights and responsibilities of Sources of knowledge used in formulation of elementary Personnel function in educational administration, in- boards, administrators, teachers, and students; legal and secondary curricular patterns that have emerged in cluding hypotheses, concepts, and practices for resolving principles; and specific applications. American education. Approaches to curricular study, re- human problems in educational systems. Problems of vision, and evaluation. Clinical experiences included. manpower planning, compensation, collective negotia- EDL 504 Politics of Education (4 Hrs.) tions, personnel information, and continuity of personnel Political effects on education at federal, state, county, and EDL 512 School Business services. Clinical experiences included. local levels. Political roles of superintendent, board, and Management (4 Hrs.) special interest groups. Political activities of principals, Local school business management. Includes principles EDL 525 Supervision of Instruction (4 Hrs.) teachers, and community groups. Effects of court deci- and practices of accounting, budgeting, debt service, in- Application of principles of supervision in the instruc- sions and legislation. Clinical experiences included. surance, investments, lunch programs, maintenance and tional setting. Includes current curricular and instruc- operations, purchasing, transportation, and other re- tional practices, K-12. Specific goal is improvement of EDL 505 Introduction to Research (4 Hrs.) sponsibilities of managing school business affairs. Clini- curricular and instructional practice through the super- Basic research methods in educational administration. cal experiences included. visory role.
Educational Leadership 116 EDL 526, 527 Supervised Clinical EDL 531 The Organization and EDL 535 Philosophy of Education (4 Hrs.) Experience (2 Hrs. each) Administration of Special Education (2 Hrs.) Major philosophical views of aims and processes of edu- Sequence of on-site practical experiences provides stu- Philosophy, development, legislation, and current status cation. Consideration given to educational ideas of such dents with opportunities to work with administrative of Illinois special education. Emphasis on cooperatives thinkers as Plato, Augustine, Rousseau, and Dewey, as practitioners in the educational enterprise. These and their management including budget, personnel, and well as to assumptions underlying current reform pro- planned and supervised experiences must be worked governing boards. posals. See PHI 535. out among the faculty coordinator, on-site supervisor, and student. Designed to be taken in consecutive semes- EDL 532 Current Issues and Problems EDL 599 Independent Research and ters; required of students seeking general supervisory or in the Administration of Special Study (1 to 4 Hrs.) general administrative certificates. Prerequisites: 20 Education (2 Hrs.) Supervised investigation into specific topic or research hours of course work to include EDL 502 or EDL 512, Current issues confronted by directors, such as new state project selected by the student with faculty approval. May EDL 503, EDL 511 or EDL 525, and EDL 519 or EDL and federal legislation, new state policies and regula- include library or field work. 521. tions, and P.L. 94-142 implementation. Staff recruit- ment, in-service, and personnel evaluation considered. MASTER TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP (MTL) – EDL 528 Master’s Project Proposal (2 Hrs.) Effective governing board policies and relations exam- ONLINE Integrative course using case analysis of various aspects ined. Course available only online. Refer to the cur- of educational administration and school practices. Stu- rent course schedule for further information. dent’s particular area of interest is the focus of a required EDL 533 Organization and Administration written proposal for a major project to be completed dur- of Vocational/Technical Education (2 Hrs.) ing EDL 529. Prerequisites: 28 hours of EDL course work Philosophy, development, legislation, and current status EDL 541 Educational Research including EDL 505, or approved equivalent. Clinical ex- of Illinois vocational/technical education. Emphasis on Methods (4 Hrs.) periences included. cooperatives and their management, including budget, Basic research methods in education. Includes qualita- personnel, and governing boards. tive and quantitative research design, sampling, ethics, EDL 529 Master’s Project (2 Hrs./1 Hr.) instrumentation, and validity. The goal is to increase Student carries out inquiry and/or problem-solving proj- EDL 534 Current Issues and Problems critical and analytical capabilities and to enhance ect designed and approved in EDL 528 and submits a re- in the Administration of strategies and systems for achieving excellence in edu- port on the project that must be accepted by a committee Vocational/Technical Education (2 Hrs.) cation. of three faculty members. Prerequisite: Completion of Current issues confronted by directors, such as new state EDL 528. Note: If the project is not completed during the and federal legislation, new state policies and regula- EDL 542 Teacher Leadership (4 Hrs.) initial two-hour enrollment, students must register for tions, and program evaluation. Staff recruitment, in- Examination and application of processes, systems, and one hour on an audit basis in all subsequent semesters service, and personnel evaluation considered. Effective strategies in all educational arenas. The goal is to acquire until the project is completed. governing board policies and relations examined. working knowledge of characteristics of successful orga-
Educational Leadership 117 nizational systems, core values, and educational concepts EDL 547 Technology in the and responsibilities of teachers, students, parents, and that ensure continual improvement of teaching and Curriculum (4 Hrs.) boards; legal principles; and specific applications. leadership methods. Examination of Illinois State Board of Education and In- ternational Society for Technology in Education technol- EDL 553 Assessment of Students’ EDL 543 Instructional Design (4 Hrs.) ogy standards for teachers and teacher educators. Topics Learning Difficulties/Disabilities (4 Hrs.) Examination of the role of standards and curriculum at include software applications and the use of the Internet Examination of methods of assessment for students with district and school levels in shaping educational changes in the classroom. The goal is to integrate technology into learning difficulties/disabilities. This course will focus on and reforms. The goal is to examine and understand cur- educational situations. the interpretation and use of assessment results. riculum and instructional issues within the context of re- form efforts. EDL 548 Reading and Literacy (4 Hrs.) EDL 554 Characteristics of Exceptional Explores best practices in literacy education. Topics in- Children (4 Hrs.) EDL 544 Expectations, Standards, and clude improving literacy and ways that literacy can be Examination of characteristics for various classifications School Improvement (4 Hrs.) taught across the curriculum. The goal is to gain an un- of special education students. Focuses on the identifica- Theories, research, and application of standards. In- derstanding of the uses and value of reading and literacy. tion of criteria required for classification of students with cludes integration of standards and school improvement special needs. processes. The goal is further understanding of improve- EDL 549 Strategies for Improving ment through the use of measurable criteria. Teaching of Language Arts and EDL 555 Foundation for Technology in Social Studies (4 Hrs.) the Curriculum (4 Hrs.) EDL 545 Supervision of Instruction for Examination of teaching methods and measures to im- Basic technology skills and knowledge necessary for Teacher Leadership (4 Hrs.) prove them in relation to standards and continuous im- today’s education professionals. Computer operation, Theories, research, and processes of collegial supervision provement processes. The goal is systematic improve- electronic communication, and computer applications of classroom instruction. Includes analysis of teaching, ment based on results. with emphasis on the tools most applicable to the class- effective practices, and communication. The goal is to room setting. enhance collaboration between colleagues and inde- EDL 551 Strategies for Improving pendent work to ensure improvement of curricular de- Teaching of Mathematics and EDL 556 Strategies for Teaching velopment and instructional practice. Science (4 Hrs.) Gifted Students (4 Hrs.) Examination of teaching methods and measures to im- Practical strategies for teachers of gifted students in the EDL 546 Teachers in the Learning prove them in relation to standards and continuous im- inclusive classroom. The goal is having teachers able to Community (4 Hrs.) provement processes. The goal is systematic improve- meet the specific needs of these students through adapta- Examining and setting expectations of teachers in learn- ment based on results. tion of regular, current classroom strategies. ing communities. Includes methods of working in teams and applying core values and concepts of leadership to EDL 552 Law for Teachers (4 Hrs.) EDL 557 Matching Teaching and support continuous improvement and to promote learn- Examination of the legal aspects affecting classroom Learning Styles (4 Hrs.) ing-centered education. teachers; constitutional, statutory, and case law; rights Relationship between teaching styles and student learn-
Educational Leadership 118 ing styles. Teachers will determine their teaching styles, quent semesters until the project is completed. Prerequi- EDL 568 Seminar on Strategies for learn how to recognize their students’ learning styles, and site: Completion of EDL 561. Teaching Special Populations I (2 Hrs.) explore teaching strategies that enhance student learn- Discussions that examine and suggest strategies for ing. EDL 563 Mentoring for Excellence teaching populations with specific needs (e.g., incarcer- in Teaching (4 Hrs.) ated youths, migrant workers). EDL 558 Strategies for Teaching Research and practical application of issues involved in Children with Special Needs I (2 Hrs.) mentoring teachers at various levels of development, in- EDL 569 Seminar on Strategies for Examination of strategies that can be used to teach chil- cluding student teaching, first-year teaching, teachers Teaching Special Populations II (2 Hrs.) dren with special educational needs. new to district. More in-depth discussions that examine and suggest strategies for teaching populations with specific needs EDL 559 Strategies for Teaching EDL 564 Technology Strategies for (e.g., incarcerated youths, migrant workers). Children with Special Needs II (2 Hrs.) Teachers (4 Hrs.) Further examination of strategies that can be used to Advanced knowledge of instructional applications of EDL 571 NBPTS Certification teach children with special educational needs. modern technologies. Philosophy and purpose behind Assistance I (2 Hrs.) instructional technology and strategies for classroom im- Examination and development of a mock portfolio as EDL 561 Master’s Project/Portfolio plementation. preparation for National Board certification. The goal is Proposal (2 Hrs.) to provide experience in creating professional portfolios. Compilation of all courses taken in the MTL concentra- EDL 565 Addressing Quality Prerequisite: Three years teaching experience. tion. Topics include reviewing past project and portfolio Improvement in Educational Settings (4 Hrs.) data, analysis of learning that occurred, and presentation Knowledge base and practical skills to identify and solve EDL 572 NBPTS Certification of findings, with possible project design. The goal is to problems. The goal is to enable teachers, though system- Assistance II (2 Hrs.) gain insights into personal and professional growth. Pre- atic use of statistical and problem-solving tools, to Development of the portfolio required for National Board requisites: 28 hours of EDL/MTL coursework, including achieve documentable improved academic results. certification. The goal is completion and submission of a EDL 541, or approved equivalent. portfolio. Prerequisite: EDL 571. EDL 566 Strategies for Teaching in Early EDL 562 Master’s Project/ Childhood Situations (4 Hrs.) Portfolio (2 Hrs./1 Hr.) Knowledge and skills for early childhood teachers to pro- EDL 573 Survey of Exceptional Inquiry and/or problem-solving project designed and mote excellence in teaching through observation, inter- Children (4 Hrs.) approved in EDL 561 or completion of portfolio devel- action, and intervention with their students. Examination of students with special needs of all types oped throughout the degree process. Final assessment with the goal of understanding their educational needs from an online presentation accepted by a committee of EDL 567 Learning Improvement Through and ways to meet those needs. three faculty members. Note: If the project is not com- Student Accountability (4 Hrs.) pleted during the initial two-hour enrollment, students Knowledge base and skills to teach students how to plan, must register for one hour on an audit basis in all subse- track, and achieve improved learning.
Educational Leadership 119 College of Education and Human Services GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Offerings: Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse; Graduate Certificate in Career Specialist Studies GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HMS 525 Alcoholism and Substance tion training, and placement assistance in a workforce ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE Abuse 4 Hrs. characterized by changing technological, demograph- ABUSE HMS 527 Assessment and Treatment of ic, and economic environments. The curriculum, deliv- The purpose of the certificate in Alcohol and Sub- Substance Abuse 4 Hrs. ered via the Internet, provides practical and theoretical stance Abuse is to provide education to individuals HMS 528 Dual Diagnosis and Relapse knowledge and skills designed to meet the individual who wish to become certified in the substance abuse Prevention 4 Hrs. professional development needs of the workforce prac- counseling profession, but who do not wish to com- HMS 531 Drug Abuse in America: titioner. The National Association of Workforce Devel- A Critical Perspective 4 Hrs. plete a formal degree program. The knowledge areas opment Professionals endorses this program. HMS 550 Internship (500 Hrs.) 4 Hrs. of the certificate provide students with the skills and The following courses are required for the certificate: abilities needed to serve drug and alcohol abusing or HDC 462 Using Labor Market and Career dependent individuals, their families, and other af- Contact: Application forms and more information Information 2 Hrs. fected individuals or groups. Upon completion of the are available from the human services program at HDC 463 Occupational Test Application, Interpretaion, and Analysis 4 Hrs. required courses, students may take the Certified Alco- (217) 206-6687. HDC 564 Interpersonal Communication hol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) exam Skills 2 Hrs. through the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HDC 565 Career Case Management 4 Hrs. Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA). CAREER SPECIALIST STUDIES The certificate requires the following 28 credit hours: ONLINE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CAREER HMS 502 Interviewing and Assessment Skills SPECIALIST: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS in Human Services 4 Hrs. The 12 credit hour certificate in workforce development HDC 462 Using Labor Market and HMS 521 Advanced Interviewing and is intended for professionals who provide labor market Career Information (2 Hrs.) Intervention 4 Hrs. and/or career search information, workforce prepara- Explanation of quantitative aspects of LMI and explo-
Graduate Certificates 120 ration of career information from newspapers, maga- ments representing exploration of abilities, aptitudes, in- HDC 565 Career Case zines, television, radio, movies, and direct observation. terests, and values will be reviewed, along with the use Management (4 Hrs.) The Internet provides instant access to government doc- and interpretation of assessment results in assisting indi- Designed for individuals who will facilitate career devel- uments plus millions of career-related websites. Students viduals in identifying realistic training/career/employ- opment across the life span among persons from all will be able to use career and labor market information ment goals. walks of life. Theory and practice of counseling and case to help the people they counsel make more informed management as it applies to working with clients who choices. Students will also learn about career develop- HDC 564 Interpersonal Communication need assistance entering the workforce. Major emphasis ment theory, demographic changes, and techniques for Skills (2 Hrs.) placed on assisting those clients moving from school or working with various populations. Includes learning and practicing specific communica- non-employment or who are at a transition point in their tion techniques in areas such as non-verbal communi- work careers. HDC 463 Occupational Test Application, cation, persuasion, interviewing, written communica- Interpretation, and Analysis (4 Hrs.) tion, and conflict management, as well as addressing the Contact: Application forms and more information Broad theoretical concepts of career development as well communication skills necessary to work with special as the theoretical concepts associated with occupational needs populations. Designed to help students under- are available from the human development counsel- measurement that are required to understand, analyze, stand the impact of the Internet as a communication ing program at (217) 206-7394. and interpret various assessment instruments. Assess- tool.
Graduate Certificates 121 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING, M.A. Faculty William Abler, Robert Crowley (emeritus), Nancy Forth, James Pancrazio (emeritus), Dolores Trello, Kyle Weir Associated Faculty Judy Shipp Adjunct Faculty Jan Gambach, Peggy Mayfield, Martin Michelson
Degree offered: Master of Arts accredited the following emphases in this program: ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS a) community counseling and b) school counsel- Admission prerequisites include courses in abnormal, The human development counseling program offers ing. Successful completion of the curriculum for developmental, and social psychology/sociology and a three areas of study: community counseling, marriage either of these leads to eligibility for national certi- grade-point average of at least 2.75 in the last 60 hours and family therapy, and school counseling. These fication. of undergraduate course work. Courses taken at the areas of study allow graduates to provide counseling Students who are pursuing or have completed the University of Illinois at Springfield or elsewhere to ful- and consulting services at a professional level in a M.A. degree may develop an individualized course of fill these prerequisites may not be applied toward the wide variety of environments. Career options for grad- study that may qualify them for membership in the graduate degree. All prerequisites must be completed uates in the community counseling/marriage and American Association for Marriage and Family Ther- before submitting an application to the program. family areas include counseling in mental health, cor- apy (AAMFT) and/or licensure as a marriage and Personal references, an interview, and a supervised rectional, social welfare, rehabilitative, and human family therapist. This opportunity involves additional written essay are required for admission to the pro- relations agencies, institutions, and environments. preparation beyond the M.A. degree. gram. Graduate Record Exam scores are recommend- Study in school counseling leads to elementary and The program also offers an online graduate cer- ed. HDC faculty may require students to take addition- secondary school counselor certification that has Illi- tificate in career specialist studies. Additional infor- al personality or vocational measures. nois State Board of Education approval. Since oppor- mation is available on p. 120. In addition to completing the UIS application tunities for employment within each of these areas of process, interested applicants should contact the HDC study vary widely, prospective students should consult Contact: Information about the human develop- program office for program applications. Necessary an adviser before choosing a career option. ment counseling program is available at (217) transcripts should be sent to Admissions, along with a The Council for Accreditation of Counseling 206-6504. Information can also be requested at request that they be forwarded to HDC. To ensure con- and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has [email protected]. sideration for admission to degree status, all complet-
Human Development Counseling 122 ed application materials should be postmarked by Oc- ADVISING strate competencies related to personal development, tober 15 or March 15. The advising relationship within the program is im- such as the ability to communicate effectively with Full acceptance to the HDC program is based on portant, and students should contact their advisers others; professional development, such as the ability to evaluation of admission requirements. Students who regularly. If students do not choose a faculty adviser, conceptualize client concerns and to provide appro- are not fully admitted may register as special students an initial adviser will be assigned by the program. priate intervention through an individual or group re- for a maximum of 12 semester hours. Participation in Students who later decide to change advisers may lationship; and social development, such as the ability these courses, however, in no way guarantees eventu- complete a Selection of Adviser form and return it to to participate as a team member. al acceptance into the program or acceptance of these the Office of Admissions and Records. Students must In addition to these generic competencies, stu- hours toward the graduate degree. complete a campus graduation contract by the end of dents are expected to develop specific knowledge and their first semester. skills needed for the client populations with which, or ADMISSION AND EVALUATION PROCESS for the settings in which, they intend to work. Such Admission is based on academic competence, interest, GRADING POLICY specialized knowledge may be obtained through elec- and/or prior experience in the helping professions, as HDC program majors must obtain grades of B or bet- tive course work and through projects designed to well as evidence of personal characteristics associated ter in HDC 501, HDC 502, HDC 504, HDC 507, HDC meet course requirements. with success in counseling relationships. 508, and HDC 513 and must maintain a GPA of at least Each program course may contain an applied or The HDC faculty has a professional and ethical re- 3.00. In other courses, a maximum of eight hours of C experiential component in addition to the didactic com- sponsibility to engage in continual student evaluation grades is allowed when balanced by an equal number ponent, and some courses specifically emphasize expe- and appraisal and to be aware of a student’s personal of hours of A. riential learning. These courses require application of limitations that might impede future performance. (See In 400-level courses, graduate students are ex- professional skills in simulated and/or real settings. Stu- program policy on student evaluation process.) Any pected to meet a higher standard of performance than dents should, therefore, expect to demonstrate under- student who does not meet the professional standards undergraduates and will be required to complete ad- standing of ethical behavior in the helping professions as or requirements of the HDC program may be removed ditional assignments at the discretion of the instructor. well as evidence of interaction skills with clients. All from candidate/degree status in the program according master’s candidates must be familiar with the HDC pro- to specified procedures with rights of appeal. (See pro- EXPECTED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES gram’s policy on clinical experience and should consult gram policy on removal from candidate/degree status.) Before graduating, degree candidates must demon- their advisers about satisfying its provisions. All degree
Human Development Counseling 123 candidates must demonstrate graduate-level perform- HDC 590 Professional Experience: audit credit each fall and spring semester through ance in reading, writing, and speaking English. Internship 8 Hrs. HDC 581 Comprehensive Exam Registration or HDC 48 Hrs. 583 Research Closure Exercise – with their adviser or PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Elective 2 Hrs. project supervisor’s approval – until completion of the A total of 50 semester hours is required for a master’s Total 50 Hrs. closure requirement. degree in human development counseling: For students selecting the comprehensive exami- *HDC 502 and 504 are taken during the same se- nation process option, completion of the closure re- mester, as are HDC 507 and 508. HDC 501 Fundamental Issues and quirement is secured once a student passes HDC 580 Ethics in Counseling All course work, including electives, should em- Comprehensive Examination Preparation, registers (must be taken first semester) 4 Hrs. phasize specialized knowledge and skills needed for a for the comprehensive exam (HDC 581), and passes HDC 502 Listening Skills* 2 Hrs. particular setting or client population. both the multiple choice and essay components of the HDC 504 Theories of Counseling I* 2 Hrs. comprehensive examination. For students selecting HDC 507 Theories of Counseling II* 2 Hrs. MASTER’S CLOSURE the master’s project option, completion occurs when HDC 508 Influencing Skills* 2 Hrs. In addition to course requirements, students are re- they pass HDC 582, and the project has been complet- HDC 513 Techniques of Group Counseling ed, approved by the student’s committee, and ap- and Psychotherapy 4 Hrs. quired to either complete a master’s project demon- proved by the dean of the College of Education and HDC 515 Multicultural Counseling 4 Hrs. strating research mastery of an area within human Human Services. Students must consult their advisers HDC 521 Developmental Counseling 2 Hrs. development counseling or to pass a comprehensive for further information on the master’s closure re- HDC 524 Career/Lifestyle Counseling 4 Hrs. examination that tests knowledge from the program’s HDC 575 Appraisal Techniques in Counseling 4 Hrs. required course work. Students must select which op- quirement options and to obtain the adviser’s signa- HDC 577 Research Methods 4 Hrs. tion they will use to meet the closure requirement ture on the closure option form. HDC 580 Comprehensive Exam Preparation or when they register for either HDC 580 Comprehensive HDC 582 Research Colloquium: Examination Preparation or HDC 582 Research Collo- COMMUNITY COUNSELING/MARRIAGE Master’s Project 2 Hrs. quium: Master’s Project. AND FAMILY THERAPY HDC 587 Professional Experience: Once students register for either HDC 580 or HDC Students pursuing careers in community counseling Practicum 4 Hrs. 582, they must be continually enrolled for one hour of or marriage and family therapy should begin to ex-
Human Development Counseling 124 plore relevant populations and settings when enrolled certificate and two year’s teaching experience. A sional development needs of the workforce practition- in HDC 501. Course assignments thereafter should be course in exceptional children is also required. In ad- er. The National Associate of Workforce Development designed to develop knowledge and skills specific to dition to the HDC core courses, graduates are required Professionals endorses this program. Refer to p. 120 for the emphasis chosen. Community counseling students to have a course in mental hygiene and/or personality additional information and course listings. need to choose their elective so as to enhance that spe- dynamics (this can be met by the abnormal psycholo- cialty. Those in marriage and family therapy must gy prerequisite), a practicum, a 600-hour internship COURSE DESCRIPTIONS elect HDC 534 Introduction to Family Therapy. Clinical (300 of which must be in a school setting with both el- Course available online; may also be available experience placements for either emphasis will take ementary and secondary students), and HDC 531 De- on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for place in community agencies. velopmental School Counseling. Students must also further information. Students seeking certification by the American Asso- pass tests of basic skills and guidance administered HDC 423 Counseling Women (4 Hrs.) ciation for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and through the Illinois Certification System. Certified Specialized biological, psychological, and social issues licensure as marriage and family therapists must take teachers who wish to pursue this course of study that affect women. Exploration of theoretical assump- tions, counseling practices, and process variables that approximately 16 credit hours beyond the 50 required should contact an adviser immediately upon applica- may apply differently to or affect women in counseling within the HDC master’s program. Consultation with the tion to the program. and therapy. Identification of skills facilitative to women MFT area coordinator is required to ensure curricular in general and to particular subgroups of women. Prereq- and clinical experience requirements are met. ONLINE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CAREER uisite: SWK 411 or HDC 501. See SWK 423 and WMS 423. SPECIALIST STUDIES HDC 446 Family Law (4 Hrs.) SCHOOL COUNSELOR/GUIDANCE The 12-hour certificate in workforce development is Law that affects the family. Topics include divorce, do- CERTIFICATION intended for professionals who provide labor market mestic violence, illegitimacy, adoption, child support and custody, parental control, abuse and neglect laws, issues The HDC program is the only method by which a stu- and/or career search information, preparation train- affecting the elderly, domestic law reform, and the impact dent may become a certified school counselor through ing, and placement assistance in a workforce charac- of the women’s rights movement. See LES 446, SOA 454, UIS. Certification in Illinois for UIS students is based terized by changing technological, demographic, and SWK 446, WMS 446. on endorsement by the HDC program. economic environments. The curriculum, delivered via HDC 447 Developing Self-Concept (4 Hrs.) An applicant seeking school counselor/guidance the Internet, provides practical and theoretical knowl- Self-concept and self-esteem. Research and various the- certification must have a valid, permanent teaching edge and skills designed to meet the individual profes- ories and approaches to enhancement emphasized.
Human Development Counseling 125 HDC 449 Preventing and Coping with and interpret various assessment instruments. Assess- HDC 513 Techniques of Group Counseling Burnout (4 Hrs.) ments representing exploration of abilities, aptitudes, in- and Psychotherapy (4 Hrs.) Burnout (definition, causes, research), along with strate- terests, and values will be reviewed, along with the use Examination of group development, dynamics, counsel- gies for prevention and coping (individual, interperson- and interpretation of assessment results in assisting indi- ing theories, group approaches, leadership styles, and al, and organizational). viduals in identifying realistic training/career/employ- group counseling methods. Laboratory experience in- ment goals. cluded. Prerequisites: HDC 501, HDC 502, HDC 504, HDC HDC 451 Rehabilitation Counseling (4 Hrs.) 507, HDC 508. Surveys major aspects of rehabilitation counseling, in- HDC 501 Fundamental Issues and Ethics cluding advocacy and independent living, employment, in Counseling (4 Hrs.) HDC 515 Multicultural Counseling (4 Hrs.) environmental/attitudinal barriers, legal rights, and dis- Examination of personal and professional values, goals, Literature and research on counseling services for per- ability information. Focus on current practice by litera- objectives, and professional roles and functions of the sons of culturally diverse backgrounds, focusing on ture review, site tours, and guest presenters. counseling profession. Required as first core course. treatments that are indigenous to minority clients; cross- cultural dimensions of the counseling relationship; ap- HDC 462 Using Labor Market and HDC 502 Listening Skills (2 Hrs.) proaches, techniques, and interventions applicable to the Career Information (2 Hrs.) Focuses on intensive laboratory practice of a basic se- mental health needs of minority clients. Prerequisite: Explanation of quantitative aspects of LMI and explo- quence of listening and other skills. HDC 501. ration of career information from newspapers, maga- zines, television, radio, movies, and direct observation. HDC 504 Theories of Counseling I (2 Hrs.) HDC 516 Grief Counseling (2 Hrs.) The Internet provides instant access to government doc- A study of major theories in existential, humanist, and Review of literature related to experience of loss in this uments plus millions of career-related websites. Students psychodynamic traditions. Prerequisite: HDC 502. and other cultures. Topics include loss through death, job will be able to use career and labor market information loss, physical disability, moving, divorce, etc. Counseling to help the people they counsel make more informed HDC 507 Theories of Counseling II (2 Hrs.) approaches and techniques are discussed with experien- choices. Students will also learn about career develop- Examines the tenets of cognitive, behavioral, systemic, tial homework and class experiences related to topics. ment theory, demographic changes, and techniques for and other related approaches to counseling. Prerequisite: Due to course content, not recommended for students ex- working with various populations. HDC 502, HDC 504. periencing recent loss.
HDC 463 Occupational Test Application, HDC 508 Influencing Skills (2 Hrs.) HDC 517 Conflict Management (2 Hrs.) Interpretation, and Analysis (4 Hrs.) Focuses on laboratory experience with attention to ad- Examination of conflict — its basic nature, causes, and Broad theoretical concepts of career development as well vanced relationship skills, case interpretation, and management. Exploration of research findings about as the theoretical concepts associated with occupational evaluation skills. Prerequisite: HDC 502, HDC 504, HDC conflict, common responses as well as models of inter- measurement that are required to understand, analyze, 507. personal, intergroup, and intergroup management. Stu-
Human Development Counseling 126 dents will examine their responses to conflict manage- Explores major problems faced by children and adoles- Students develop treatment plans for dysfunctions occur- ment and will apply a model of conflict management to cents. Required for school counselor certification. Pre- ring in marital relations. a situation of interest to them. requisite: HDC 501. HDC 541 Designing Effective Learning HDC 519 Wellness Counseling (2 Hrs.) HDC 534 Introduction to Experiences (4 Hrs.) Focuses on helping people achieve their maximum state of Family Therapy (4 Hrs.) Provides students with the opportunity to examine and health. Applied areas include medical health counseling, Major techniques of family therapy with emphasis on in- experience a variety of teaching methods; concentrates stress reduction approaches, and wellness counseling. tegration of theoretical constructs and therapeutic skills. on classroom application. Emphasizes self-esteem in Lecture, demonstration, and laboratory learning ap- nonformal and formal educational settings. HDC 521 Developmental Counseling (2 Hrs.) proaches used. Students analyze a family system and Studies the implication of client development for coun- present projects demonstrating comprehension. Re- HDC 545 Sexual Dysfunction, Substance selor behavior in the helping relationship. Delineates quired for students emphasizing marriage and family Abuse, and Family Violence (4 Hrs.) counseling knowledge and skill appropriate to the needs therapy. See HMS 534. Training in family counseling methods relating to sexual and wants or goals of clients at various levels of affective, dysfunction, substance abuse, and family violence. The behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal development. HDC 535 Child Therapy (2 Hrs.) course is designed to assist therapists in developing skills Prerequisites: A course in life-span development or pass- Designed to teach counseling students about theories of in the professional treatment of these issues from a sys- ing score on knowledge competency test. child therapy as well as appropriate therapeutic inter- tems perspective. Prerequisite: HDC 501 and HDC 534. ventions for children. Focuses on age/developmentally- HDC 524 Career/Lifestyle Counseling (4 Hrs.) appropriate interventions such as play therapy and on HDC 558 Theories of Family Therapy (4 Hrs.) Relates data from personality-based and developmental common childhood disorders in an effort to help coun- Theories and models of family therapy, emphasizing inte- models of career choice to achieving a satisfying ca- seling students differentiate between normal and abnor- gration of issues relating to family treatment with systems reer/lifestyle. Includes information about occupational, mal childhood behaviors. The course presumes a sys- theory. Family therapy issues will be compared across technological, and educational resources, needs of spe- temic context where child therapy is a component of treatment models. Includes extensive readings in one or cial populations, goals of guidance and counseling, and family therapy. Prerequisite: HDC 501 and HDC 534. more approaches and class presentations. See HMS 558. techniques of career/lifestyle decision making. Prerequi- site: HDC 501. HDC 536 Divorce Counseling (2 Hrs.) HDC 559 Advanced Family Therapy (4 Hrs.) For advanced students specializing in family counseling. For advanced students interested in specializing in fami- HDC 531 Developmental School Students develop and implement treatment plans to ly counseling techniques. Students develop and imple- Counseling (4 Hrs.) ameliorate problems of persons separated from spouses. ment family treatment plans in actual and/or simulated Examines the school setting and developmental ap- family systems and must be able to articulate at least two proach to service delivery. Emphasizes the role and func- HDC 537 Couple Counseling (2 Hrs.) major family counseling approaches. Prerequisite: HDC tions of the developmental school counselor-consultant. For advanced students specializing in family counseling. 534 or HMS 534, and HDC 558 or HMS 558.
Human Development Counseling 127 HDC 564 Interpersonal contemporary issues, ethics, representative methods and taken during the semester in which the comprehensive Communication Skills (2 Hrs.) tests, and use and interpretation of results in the helping exam is administered. Students must pass both the multi- Includes learning and practicing specific communica- process. ple-choice and essay portions of the comprehensive exam tion techniques in areas such as nonverbal communica- for completion of this course and the program’s compre- tion, persuasion, interviewing, written communication, HDC 577 Research Methods (4 Hrs.) hensive exam closure requirement. Note: Once students and conflict management, as well as addressing the Review of research theories, designs, and statistics; im- successfully complete HDC 580, they must register for one communication skills necessary to work with special plementation of research proposal and report; principles hour of audit credit (HDC 581) each subsequent fall and needs populations. Designed to help students understand of program evaluation and needs assessment; computer spring semester until they receive a passing grade on the the impact of the Internet as a communication tool. applications; and ethical and legal considerations. This comprehensive examination. Prerequisite: HDC 580, and course begins the closure requirement. completion of all required HDC courses except internship HDC 565 Career Case and elective, and permission of instructor. Management (4 Hrs.) HDC 580 Comprehensive Examination Designed for individuals who will facilitate career develop- Preparation (2 Hrs.) HDC 582 Research Colloquium: Master’s ment across the life span among persons from all walks of Preparation for the comprehensive exam, which is taken Project (2 Hrs.) life. Theory and practice of counseling and case manage- in the semester following successful completion of this Completion of intensive project as culmination of stu- ment as it applies to working with clients who need assis- course. Course and exam content are designed to rein- dent’s progress in the program. Project may be experi- tance entering the workforce. Major emphasis placed on force the skills and knowledge addressed in program assisting those clients moving from school or non-employ- mental or applied. Course is required for students select- courses as well as the LCPC or LMFT licensure exams. ment or who are at a transition point in their work careers. ing the master’s project option. Prerequisite: HDC 577, or May be repeated if a student fails the course or any por- equivalent. Note: If the project is not completed during HDC 567 Models and Methods in tion of the comprehensive exam, but a passing grade the initial two-hour enrollment, students must either re- Marriage and Family Treatment (4 Hrs.) must be recorded before the student will be allowed to register for HDC 582 (for two hours’ credit) or register for A comprehensive study of the dynamics of marriage and take the comprehensive exam. Pass-fail only. Prerequi- one audit hour in HDC 583 each subsequent fall and family life. The course teaches practitioners cultural sen- site: Advising session with adviser and his or her signa- spring semester until the project is completed. sitivity and variety in treatment methods. A study of mod- ture on the closure option form. Note: Once students els used in marriage, family, and divorce intervention is successfully complete HDC 580, they must register for one HDC 583 Research Closure Exercise (1 Hr.) explored. See HMS 567. hour of audit credit (HDC 581) each subsequent fall and After passing HDC 582 Research Colloquium, students spring semester until they receive a passing grade on the selecting the master’s project option for completion of the HDC 575 Appraisal Techniques in comprehensive examination. program’s closure requirement must register to audit one Counseling (4 Hrs.) hour of research closure exercise enrollment during each Basic theories and approaches to the psychological/edu- HDC 581 Comprehensive Examination fall and spring semester until the completion of their cational appraisal of individuals and groups, including Registration (1 Hr.) project. Students must register with their project supervi- validity, reliability, and psychometrics statistics. Includes Audit credit hour of continuing enrollment, which is sor. Prerequisite: HDC 582.
Human Development Counseling 128 HDC 587 Professional Experience: with families. Successful completion of the course de- HDC 590 Professional Experience: Practicum (4 Hrs.) pends on demonstration of competencies considered Internship (2 to 8 Hrs.) Professional experience in helping relationships within essential for the professional building a career in the Requires 600 clock hours in an appropriate work setting institutions/agencies that promote human welfare. Re- field of family therapy. Prerequisites: HDC 558 and HDC implementing a variety of professional counseling servic- quires 100 clock hours on site. Admission by application 559. HDC majors must also have completed the follow- es, including individual, group, and consultation. On- to HDC professional experience coordinator, who coordi- ing counseling courses before enrolling in this course: campus and off-campus supervision required. Each 150 nates placement in an appropriate setting. Requires HDC 501, HDC 502, HDC 504, HDC 507, HDC 508, and clock hours on site earns two credit hours. Students are demonstration of competence in process, relationship, HDC 513. May substitute for HDC 587 as a required core required to complete all 600 hours within one calendar attending, and influencing skills, as well as knowledge of course. Applications should be submitted to the HDC year. Prerequisites: HDC 501, 502, 504, 507, 508, 513, 515, major theoretical approaches to counseling. Registration professional experience coordinator before the dead- 521, 524, 575, and HDC 587 or HDC 588. limited and waiting list maintained. Required core line published each semester. Applicants should be fa- course. Prerequisites: HDC 501, HDC 502, HDC 504, HDC miliar with the program policy on professional experi- 507, HDC 508, and HDC 513. ence and accreditation and should consult with their advisers before selecting this course. Registration is HDC 588 Professional Experience: limited and a waiting list is maintained. This course Practicum in Family Therapy (4 Hrs.) may be counted toward subsequent certification in Focuses on the use of therapeutic knowledge and skills AAMFT.
Human Development Counseling 129 HUMAN SERVICES, M.A. Faculty Rachell N. Anderson, Harry J. Berman, Jeffrey A. Chesky, Carolyn Peck, Carol Rankin, Rosamond Robbert (emerita), Michael Townsend Associated Faculty Martin Martsch, Sandra Mills, Don Yohe (emeritus) Adjunct Faculty Jill Henson, Nancy Nelson, Mary Stone, Ron Zec
Degree offered: Master of Arts The degree program teaches students to appreciate basic graduate-level course work in gerontology. Con- contemporary and historic human characteristics, is- tact the human services program for more informa- The master’s degree in human services (HMS) is de- sues, and problems and to plan for the delivery of tion. signed to provide advanced professional education for human services in the future. Courses teach students to students who have an undergraduate education in design, assess, treat, plan for, advocate for, counsel with, CERTIFICATE IN ALCOHOL AND human services or who have completed specific pre- manage, and collaborate with individuals, groups, or SUBSTANCE ABUSE requisite courses to prepare them for study in the field. agencies needing and using human services. The program offers a graduate certificate in Alcohol It is a multidisciplinary degree that prepares students and Substance Abuse to provide education to individu- to become competent as human services professionals ACCREDITATION als who wish to become certified in the substance abuse for multiple roles and settings. Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional counseling profession, but who do not wish to complete The degree contains core courses that teach skills Certification Association, Inc., has accredited the alco- a formal degree program. On completion of the re- and concepts needed by all human services profession- hol and substance abuse concentration in the M.A. in quired 28 semester hours of courses, students may take als and integrates content from several academic con- human services. the Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor centrations to allow students to develop specific expert- (CADC) exam through the Illinois Alcohol and Other ise. The concentrations are 1) alcoholism and sub- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE IN Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAO- stance abuse, 2) child and family studies, 3) gerontol- GERONTOLOGY DAPCA). Refer to page 120 for further details. ogy, and 4) social services administration. Within some The human services program offers a 12-hour profes- concentrations, students are able to obtain certifica- sional development sequence in gerontology. The se- CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT OF tion; within others, students may prepare for licensure. quence is designed for individuals who already have NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Students are prepared to practice with competency and one graduate degree and are working in some capac- In cooperation with the Department of Public Admin- confidence within all concentrations. ity with the elderly or who otherwise desire or need istration, the program has available a graduate certifi-
Human Services 130 cate in the management of nonprofit organizations. are available at the human services program office skills gained in courses into direct practice. The in- Refer to p. 263 for more information. and from the UIS Office of Admissions and Records. ternship consists of intensive work experiences with The Graduate Certificate in Management of Non- The program admits students twice each year. Prefer- supervision (100 work hours for each academic hour) profit Organizations requires 20 hours of coursework. ence will be given to students who have application in a human services environment (500 hours are re- All courses are offered at night or on weekends. An in- materials completed by September 15 for the spring quired for students in the Alcoholism and Substance dividual may take these courses as a part-time student semester and by February 15 for the fall semester. Abuse concentration). and earn the certificate without being formally en- Students with three years of supervised full-time rolled in any degree program or may complete the GRADING POLICY experience in human services may, in consultation certificate as part of a degree program. Graduate students must earn a grade average of B or with the academic adviser, petition to substitute four better in all courses. hours of regular course work for the internship. Contact: Information about the human services program is available at (217) 206-6687. Information MASTER’S CLOSURE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS can also be requested at [email protected]. A master’s project or thesis is required of all graduate ma- The master’s degree requires 44 hours of graduate- jors. This project or thesis may focus on a practice issue, level courses. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS an empirical study, or a human service policy review. Two Prerequisites (two courses) or the Students must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably courses contained within the core (HMS 579 and HMS equivalent with a foundation in the liberal arts with a GPA of 3.00. 580) are designed to foster students through this require- A course in either human behavior in the social envi- Prerequisites are a life-span development course and a ment. Once they complete HMS 579 in continuous enroll- ronment or a course in life-span developmental research methods course with content consistent with ment and begin their closure exercises, students must en- psychology, and the ones listed in the Program Requirements section. roll in HMS 580 (for audit hours only) each semester until A course in either research methods or a course in For admission, students must submit a completed the master’s project or thesis is completed. statistics. application, transcripts, two completed recommenda- tion forms from professional or academic sources, and INTERNSHIP Core Requirements (24 Hrs.) a personal statement detailing their reasons for seek- The four-hour internship is designed to provide an HMS 501 Critical Perspectives in Human ing admission into the program. Application materials opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and Services 4 Hrs.
Human Services 131 HMS 502 Interviewing and Assessment Skills *HMS 521 Advanced Interviewing and Gerontology (20 Hrs.) in Human Services 4 Hrs. Intervention 4 Hrs. *HMS 504 Biology of Aging 4 Hrs. HMS 511 Social Policy and Human Services 4 Hrs. *HMS 525 Alcoholism and Substance *HMS 508 Psychology of Aging 4 Hrs. HMS 516 Ethics and Professional Abuse 4 Hrs. *HMS 529 Perspectives on Aging 4 Hrs. Development 4 Hrs. *HMS 527 Assessment and Treatment of *HMS 582 Aging and the Human Services 4 Hrs. HMS 550 Internship 4 Hrs. Substance Abuse 4 Hrs. HMS 579 Advanced Research: Master’s Project/ *HMS 528 Dual Diagnosis and Relapse With adviser’s approval, students must select one Thesis Proposal 4 Hrs. Prevention 4 Hrs. course from the following list and/or from appro- HMS 580 Master’s Project/Thesis *HMS 531 Drug Abuse in America: priate liberal studies (LSC) and public affairs col- (one hour of audit each semester A Critical Perspective 4 Hrs. loquia (PAC). until completion) *HMS 538 Social Services Administration 4 Hrs. Child and Family Studies (20 Hrs.) *HMS 551 Policies and Programs for the CONCENTRATIONS *HMS 521 Advanced Interviewing and Elderly 4 Hrs. Note: * indicates required course. Intervention 4 Hrs. *HMS 563 Sociology of Death, Dying, and *HMS 525 Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 4 Hrs. Bereavement 4 Hrs. Alcoholism and Substance *HMS 533 Child Abuse and Neglect 4 Hrs. *HMS 568 Crime and the Elderly 4 Hrs. Abuse (20 Hrs.) *HMS 537 Treating Children from Diverse *HMS 588 Grant Writing in Human Services 4 Hrs. Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Populations 4 Hrs. Certification Association, Inc., has accredited the *HMS 567 Models and Methods in Marriage The human services program also offers a profes- alcohol and substance abuse concentration in the and Family Treatment 4 Hrs. sional development sequence in gerontology con- M.A. in human services. Students who successfully sisting of the following courses: complete this concentration may be eligible to take With adviser’s approval, students may substitute *HMS 504 Biology of Aging 4 Hrs. the certifying examination for IAODAPCA. Stu- one of the following or another appropriate course. *HMS 508 Psychology of Aging 4 Hrs. dents seeking admission to this concentration *HMS 534 Introduction to Family Therapy 4 Hrs. *HMS 529 Perspectives on Aging 4 Hrs. must have a two-year history of sobriety. *SWK 454 The History of the Family 4 Hrs. *HMS 582 Aging and the Human Services 4 Hrs.
Human Services 132 Social Services Administration (20 Hrs.) projects in areas of personal interest. Ethics in social re- search findings. Focus on cognitive, social, psychologi- *HMS 514 Staff Development and search, formulating research questions, survey and exper- cal, and mental health aspects of aging. Supervision 4 Hrs. imental design, interviewing, sampling, direct observation, content evaluation, and critiques of social science methods. HMS 511 Social Policy and Human *HMS 538 Social Services Administration 4 Hrs. Services (4 Hrs.) *HMS 584 Introduction to Nonprofit HMS 501 Critical Perspectives in An in-depth understanding of human services systems, Management 4 Hrs. Human Services (4 Hrs.) including the historical and current view of systems, con- *HMS 588 Grant Writing in Human Services 4 Hrs. Introductory course that should be taken during the stu- cepts of human causes and needs, idealized components dent’s first semester. Examination of the conflicting roles of delivery systems, roles and conflicts of the human serv- and functions of human services in an advanced, in- ices professional, and overview of required practice skills. Select four credit hours from the remaining creasingly technological society. Special attention is given courses: to the issues of poverty, heath care and ageism, child wel- HMS 513 Seminar on Social Change (4 Hrs.) BUS 541 Organizational Behavior 4 Hrs. fare, family problems, substance abuse, and the privati- History and legacy of past social activists and exploration PAD 502 Organization Dynamics 4 Hrs. zation of human services. of the relationship between major social problems and PAD 505 Human Resource individual dysfunctions. Presents ways helping profes- HMS 502 Interviewing and Assessment sionals in diverse settings engage in effective social action Management 4 Hrs. Skills in Human Services (4 Hrs.) activities. PAD 544 Fund Raising for Public and Graduate-level communication and assessment skills Nonprofit Organizations 4 Hrs. needed to develop, sustain, and manage a helping rela- HMS 514 Staff Development and ACC 505 Financial Management for tionship with clients. Instruction in recognizing and Supervision (4 Hrs.) Nonprofit Organizations 4 Hrs. using both formal and informal methods of assessment Background in personnel issues, staff development mod- els, and principles of direct supervision. PAD 543 Marketing for Public and Nonprofit including a variety of tools used in human services. Organizations 4 Hrs. HMS 504 Biology of Aging (4 Hrs.) HMS 516 Ethics and Professional LES 486 Legal Aspects of Nonprofit Aging as a universal biological process; theories of aging; Development (4 Hrs.) Organization Management 2 Hrs. genetic and environmental factors in longevity and aging; Graduate-level comprehensive ethics course covering age-related changes in human organ systems (e.g., cardio- ethical issues in areas such as counseling and therapy, vascular, nervous, respiratory); and pathobiology of aging. business management, and child welfare. Fulfills LCPC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), IAODAPCA HMS 508 Psychology of Aging (4 Hrs.) (Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional HMS 411 Social Research Methods (4 Hrs.) Foundation in psychology of adult development and Counseling Association), and AAMFT (American Associ- First-hand experience carrying out small-scale research aging, with emphasis on theories, methodologies, and re- ation of Marriage and Family Therapists) requirements.
Human Services 133 HMS 521 Advanced Interviewing and HMS 528 Dual Diagnosis and Relapse HMS 534 Introduction to Family Intervention (4 Hrs.) Prevention (4 Hrs.) Therapy (4 Hrs.) Instruction in developing, maintaining, and terminating Recognition and treatment of clients who present with an Major techniques of family therapy with emphasis on in- the therapeutic relationship designed to heal emotional initial diagnosis such as alcoholism and substance abuse tegration of theoretical constructs and therapeutic skills. pain. Emphasis on skill development and interpretation. but may also have additional diagnosis such as mental Lecture, demonstration, and laboratory learning ap- Recommended for students in human services who use illness or sexual abuse which, when left untreated, may proaches used. Students analyze a family system and therapeutic interviewing. Videotaping used. Prerequisite: cause relapse. Explores barriers to recovery, high risk present projects demonstrating comprehension. Re- HMS 502, or equivalent experience. factors to relapse, and the developmental process in re- quired for students emphasizing marriage and family covery. Prerequisite: HMS 525, or concurrent enrollment. therapy. See HDC 534. HMS 523 Sociology of Aging (4 Hrs.) HMS 529 Perspectives on Aging (4 Hrs.) Examination of the process of aging in American society. HMS 537 Treating Children From Theory and competencies related to the changing land- Major consideration will be given to theories of aging and Diverse Populations (4 Hrs.) scape of the increasing elderly population in America. In the social implications of age grading, the meaning of work Exploration of ethnicity issues that confront parents of this overview of gerontology, students acquire a knowl- and retirement, and the status and roles of the elderly. children from diverse populations. Focus is on health edge base for management skills and service provisions and mental health agencies, education and training fa- that includes the biological, psychological, sociological, HMS 525 Alcoholism and Substance cilities. Economic, law enforcement, and religious insti- and economics processes of aging. Abuse (4 Hrs.) tutions are also considered. Problems of abuse and neg- In-depth overview of the field of alcoholism and sub- HMS 531 Drug Abuse in America: lect, delinquency, and abandonment are also studied, fo- stance abuse. Topics include the physiological/biologi- A Critical Perspective (4 Hrs.) cusing on typical solutions to these problems for these cal effects of drugs, the psychological correlates of drug Examines the phenomena of drug abuse from a socio- children. Therapeutic techniques are explored. See AAS use, societal issues and concerns, theories of addiction, logical perspective. Explores the cultural, political, and 537. treatment and relapse issues, regulation and legisla- economic dynamics intertwined with drug abuse includ- tion, ethical issues, and accreditation/certification ing the massive war on drugs and its consequences. See HMS 538 Social Services standards. CRJ 531. Administration (4 Hrs.) Comprehensive introductory course surveying principles, HMS 527 Assessment and Treatment HMS 533 Child Abuse and Neglect (4 Hrs.) methods, and problems encountered by social and of Substance Abuse (4 Hrs.) Deals with issues of child abuse and neglect including human services administrators. Suitable for graduate Evaluation of substance abuse patterns and assessment of problems of reporting, missions and child protection students and undergraduate seniors majoring in a various treatment alternatives. Process of intervention agencies, interdisciplinary and community resources, human service program. Topics include social service and various approaches to treatment. Prerequisite: HMS and methods of improving the general well-being of formation and law, policy and boards, system compo- 525, or equivalent. families who show indications of high risk. nents, administrator tasks, and typical problems.
Human Services 134 HMS 550 Internship (4 Hrs.) lation to death, dying, and bereavement are considered. HMS 580 Master’s Project/ Intensive direct service experience in a social service Not recommended for people who are recently bereaved. Thesis (1 Audit Hr.) agency. Regular supervision is required. Placement is de- See SOA 563. Continuation course for project completion and closure veloped with adviser; 100 hours of service earns one cred- course required for graduation. Students who have not it hour. Service time may be concurrent with classes or HMS 567 Models and Methods in completed their projects or theses by the time four hours may be full time. Marriage and Family Treatment (4 Hrs.) of continuous enrollment in HMS 579 have been earned, Comprehensive study of the dynamics of marriage and must remain enrolled in this course for one hour of audit HMS 551 Policies and Programs family life. The course teaches practitioners cultural sen- credit each semester until the projects/theses are com- for the Elderly (4 Hrs.) sitivity and variety in treatment methods. A study of mod- pleted. Review of local, state, and national policies on allocation els used in marriage, family, and divorce intervention is of monies and development of programs for older per- explored. See HDC 567. HMS 582 Aging and the Human sons. Policies and programs analyzed in relation to cur- Services (4 Hrs.) rent needs and projected future service requirements. HMS 568 Crime and the Elderly (4 Hrs.) The process and condition of being aged, together with Prerequisite: HMS 582 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the criminality and extent of victimization of social services that operate to lessen problems of aging. the growing population of older adults. Topics include Evaluation of services, attitudes, and policies that inhibit HMS 558 Theories of Family neglect, abuse, and financial exploitation of the elderly as or promote service delivery. Therapy (4 Hrs.) well as the criminal justice response to both elderly vic- Theories and models of family therapy, emphasizing in- tims and the older offender. HMS 584 Introduction to Nonprofit tegration of issues relating to family treatment with sys- Management (4 Hrs.) tems theory. Family therapy issues will be compared HMS 579 Advanced Research: Master’s Introduction to managing nonprofit organizations, in- across treatment models. Includes extensive reading in Project/Thesis Proposal (2 or 4 Hrs.) cluding the history of nonprofit organizations, their role one or more approaches and class presentations. See Development of a research or practice project or thesis in society, and the role of volunteers and philanthropy. HDC 558. under faculty supervision that demonstrates skill at con- ceptualizing social phenomena, formulating a problem, HMS 588 Grant Writing in Human HMS 563 Sociology of Death, Dying, and designing a problem-solving process. The research Services (4 Hrs.) and Bereavement (4 Hrs.) design and project/thesis proposal are completed in this Development of grant writing skills and application of Social structures, attitudes, beliefs, and values about course. Once four hours are completed in continuous en- these skills to human services settings. Covers research death and bereavement in contemporary American soci- rollment, students must be enrolled in HMS 580 (for design, evaluation, and basic statistics needed for gather- ety as well as in other societies and other time periods. audit hours only) each semester until the master’s proj- ing financial resources in human services agencies. Medical, legal, religious, and psychological issues in re- ect or thesis is completed.
Human Services 135 SOCIAL WORK, B.S.W. Faculty Larry Livingston, Martin Martsch, Sandra Mills, Michael Townsend, Don Yohe (emeritus) Associated Faculty Rachell Anderson, Carol Rankin Adjunct Faculty Jan Whitt
Degree offered: Bachelor of Social Work program. Students must first be admitted to UIS and background in the social sciences is essential. There- then make separate application to the social work pro- fore, the program requires preparatory work in gener- The bachelor’s degree in social work is a nationally ac- gram. Acceptance is based on a combination of previ- al psychology, sociology/anthropology, biology, politi- credited degree (Council on Social Work Education) ous academic record, personal development, and mo- cal science, and statistics. Students should contact the that gives students the education and skills necessary to tivation for service in the field. The admission process social work program office for details. provide direct services to clients in a wide variety of can be initiated any time during the year, but UIS ac- human service agencies. Generalist practice, as it is ceptance and all program application requirements ADVISING called in social work, encompasses all client groups and must be completed and on file in the program office by Majors will be assigned faculty advisers at the time of all levels of service, from individuals to national social March 1 for priority fall admission. The admission admission. A student may elect to change that adviser, policy. This is a professional program involving a great process may include a personal interview with the ap- but the new adviser must be a faculty member in the deal of time and commitment. In addition, professional plicant and a writing sample. social work program. Students should consult their preparation requires each student to look at his/her own The curricular sequence begins in the summer or advisers each semester before registration. development of values, attitudes, knowledge, and skills. fall of each year. A student who wishes to begin studies The program at UIS is dedicated to the achievement in the spring should consult with the program director. SKILL DEVELOPMENT of social justice and human rights for all citizens. He/she may be granted permission to enroll before The provision of social work services requires a number program acceptance, but this does not constitute ad- of personal and professional skills. In SWK 311 students Contact: Information about the social work program mission to the program or to UIS. Students so enrolled begin the process of assessing their skills and building is available at (217) 206-6687. Information can also are not eligible for financial assistance. and developing their maximum academic potentials. be requested at [email protected]. Because the professional preparation require- This includes the ability to express their ideas both oral- ments of the social work curriculum are extensive, the ly and in writing. Students who are having difficulty ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS program urges prospective students to begin this with these basic requirements may be placed on pro- An application process is required for admission to the preparation before starting at UIS. A broad knowledge gram probation until the issue is resolved.
Social Work 136 UIS REQUIREMENTS cial work core course to continue in the curriculum SWK 421 Culture, Diversity, and Social Every social work student will complete eight hours of and to graduate. If a lower grade is earned, a student Work 4 Hrs. field work. At least four additional hours must be com- may repeat a course or courses, but only once. Cred- SWK 422 Social Work Practice II 4 Hrs. pleted in either liberal studies colloquia or public affairs it/no credit is not available in core courses except field Third Semester colloquia to meet UIS requirements. Forty-eight upper- work. Students must also complete requirements for SWK 430 Social Work Research Methods 4 Hrs. division hours are required for graduation. assessment in the major. Students will be encouraged SWK 433 Social Work Practice III 4 Hrs. to complete their degrees within five years. A student SWK 434 Senior Seminar 4 Hrs. FIELD WORK should apply in writing for a leave of absence if he or Fourth Semester One essential aspect of professional preparation is the in- she will be out more than one semester. SWK 450 Field Work 8 Hrs. tegration of knowledge and skills. This is accomplished Students must file graduation contracts with their primarily through the field work course. This is an in- advisers at the beginning of their final semester and PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS tensive 400-hour experience in a social agency, where a must participate in campus exit assessments. All stu- Core Curriculum student, under supervision, learns to assess and improve dents are urged to consult with their advisers before SWK 311 Introduction to Social Work 4 Hrs. his or her own direct service skills. The field work super- registering for their last semester to ensure that both SWK 410 Human Behavior in the Social visor should be a person holding a degree in social work. UIS and program requirements have been met. Environment 4 Hrs. Field work may be taken in one semester, called a block SWK 411 Social Work Practice I 4 Hrs. placement. This requires at least 25 hours per week for Suggested Course Sequence SWK 420 Social Welfare Policy and Services 4 Hrs. one semester. Field work may also be taken concurrent- First Semester SWK 421 Culture, Diversity, and ly. This requires a minimum of 12 hours per week for two SWK 311 Introduction to Social Work 4 Hrs. Social Work 4 Hrs. semesters. All BSW core courses must be completed and SWK 410 Human Behavior in the Social SWK 422 Social Work Practice II 4 Hrs. graded before starting field work. Students on academic Environment 4 Hrs. SWK 430 Social Work Research Methods 4 Hrs. probation are ineligible for field work. SWK 411 Social Work Practice I 4 Hrs. SWK 433 Social Work Practice III 4 Hrs. Second Semester SWK 434 Senior Seminar 4 Hrs. CLOSURE PROCEDURES SWK 420 Social Welfare Policy and SWK 450 Field Work 8 Hrs. A student must earn a grade of C or better in every so- Services 4 Hrs. Total Core 44 Hrs.
Social Work 137 Other Requirements pose of developing beginning practice competency in the preferable. Group dynamics that occur in other settings will PAC or LSC (UIS requirement) 4 Hrs. differential use of self, self awareness, assessment, and be briefly examined. Self-awareness of one’s own family the use of relationship. Coverage of case management is- history will be expected. Includes lab experience. Open to Electives 12 Hrs. sues, preparation of documents, and techniques for over- social work majors only. Prerequisites: SWK 311, SWK 411. Total 60 Hrs. coming barriers to helping will be covered. Initiating and terminating helping relationships and intervention with- SWK 430 Social Work Research Core courses must be taken in the proper sequential in diverse problem contexts will be examined. Includes Methods (4 Hrs.) lab experience. Open to social work majors only. Prereq- Survey of basic statistical formulae, data analysis, re- order after the prerequisites are completed. uisites: SWK 311, or concurrent enrollment. search designs, interviewing, and research project imple- mentation. The relevance of social research to the provi- SWK 420 Social Welfare Policy and sion of human services will be covered. Open to social COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Services (4 Hrs.) work majors only. Prerequisites: SWK 311. Survey of the history and development of the American social Core Courses welfare system, major programs, and structures for delivering SWK 433 Social Work Practice III (4 Hrs.) public and voluntary social services. Issues, professional so- Survey of the basic concepts and skills involved in SWK 311 Introduction to Social cial work roles, and the role of supervision and administra- macro-level social work practice. The focus will be on Work (4 Hrs.) tion will be examined. Principles of economics will be re- developing the basic skills required to engage in political Survey of the history and development of social work in viewed. Prerequisites: SWK 311, or concurrent enrollment. advocacy and community organization practice. Social terms of its major components: values; philosophy and and economic justice issues will be emphasized. Under- ethics; clientele; individual, group, and community; helping SWK 421 Culture, Diversity, and standing appropriate interventions will be based in part concepts; levels of professional competence; the use of self; Social Work (4 Hrs.) on a systems perspective of events. Includes community professional communication skills; major issues and prob- Examination of the concepts of race, ethnic back- experience. Open to social work majors only. Prerequi- lems; and professional roles. Students will evaluate them- ground, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in sites: SWK 311, 410, 411, 420, and 422. selves relative to their choice of the social work profession. terms of causes and effects in the generation of social problems and the roles of social workers. Particular SWK 434 Senior Seminar (4 Hrs.) SWK 410 Human Behavior in the emphasis on personal and cultural attitudes towards di- Analysis of the professional social work code of ethics in Social Environment (4 Hrs.) versity. Prerequisites: SWK 311, or permission of in- relation to the practice areas covered by the B.S.W. core Survey of human development of human beings from structor. See WMS 421. and the general concept of ethics. Differential practice and birth to death in terms of biological, psychological, and operational issues and unified professional perspectives social influences. The major schools of thought regard- SWK 422 Social Work Practice II (4 Hrs.) regarding problems, solutions, and values will be covered. ing the person in his/her environment will be covered. Examination of generalist practice related to group and Prerequisites: SWK 311, 410, 411, 420, and 422. Prerequisites: SWK 311, or concurrent enrollment. family intervention. The course does not assume the same skills for groups and families, but there are some similari- SWK 450 Field Work SWK 411 Social Work Practice I (4 Hrs.) ties. Students examine these similarities and differences (8 Hrs./400 contact Hrs.) (2 to 8 Hrs.) Examination of social work generalist skills for the pur- and assessment skills to determine which approach is Direct services in an approved social service organiza-
Social Work 138 tion, under the supervision of an approved field work su- therapy. Identification of skills facilitative to women in mestic violence, illegitimacy, adoption, child support and pervisor, in conjunction with a field work seminar. The general and to particular subgroups of women. Prerequi- custody, parental control, abuse and neglect laws, issues focus will be on social work methods and generalist prac- site: SWK 411 or HDC 501. See HDC 423 and WMS 423. affecting the elderly, domestic law reform, and the impact tice. There will be continuous emphasis on the applica- of the women’s rights movement. See SOA 454, HDC 446, tion of knowledge to practice. Prerequisites: All SWK core SWK 425 Social Work and Substance LES 446, WMS 446. course work and admission to field experience. Abuse (4 Hrs.) Introduction to the field of alcoholism and substance SWK 454 The History of the Family (4 Hrs.) General Courses abuse. Topics include definitions; the physiological, psy- The modern family in comparative and historical per- chological, and sociological aspects of addiction; treat- spective. Selected themes – changing patterns of house- SWK 360 Social Work ment issues; and prevention and education programs. hold, intimacy, gender – explored historically to under- Practicum (1 to 4 Hrs.) stand their present importance. See HIS 454 and WMS Introductory practice course for students new to the field SWK 431 The Unwanted Child (4 Hrs.) 454. of social work. The course is based on practice of basic Basic problems of abuse, desertion, and neglect; study of skills in a community agency. Approximately 40 hours typical solutions to these problems. Emphasis on policy SWK 461 Violence Against Women and earns one credit hour. This course must be taken in con- issues relating to vulnerable children. Children (4 Hrs.) junction with a particular class and general direction is Explores the two most common crimes against women provided by the instructor of that class. Open only to SWK SWK 432 Sociology of Families (4 Hrs.) and children: sexual assault and abuse and domestic vi- majors. Will not count as field work. Four hours maxi- Contemporary U.S. families in historical and crosscul- olence. Examines nature and frequency of these assaults, mum may be earned. tural contexts. Emphasizes varied family forms, legal definitions and treatment, victim and survivor ex- work/family roles, political and policy questions, and se- periences, criminal justice and social service responses, SWK 414 Child Welfare: Issues and lected public issues such as heterosexuality, inequality, offender characteristics, victim services and treatment, Practice (4 Hrs.) and abuse. See SOA 432 and WMS 432. and local community resources. See CRJ 422 and WMS History and philosophy of the development of child wel- 422. fare services in the United States and the state of Illinois. SWK 438 Children and the Law (4 Hrs.) Provides a foundation of information and values con- Designed for the human services professional who deals SWK 462 Minority Women: cerning children and families that can lead to effective with children and their families. Examines laws affecting Issues and Perspectives (4 Hrs.) service planning and policy development. the lives of children from birth to adulthood. The experience of American women of color is at the cen- ter of this course. Interdisciplinary consideration of the SWK 423 Counseling Women (4 Hrs.) SWK 446 Family Law (4 Hrs.) intersection of race, class, and gender in the lives of Specialized biological, psychological, and social issues Course available online; may also be available on women past and present. See AAS 403, HIS 453, WMS that affect women. Exploration of theoretical assump- campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- 403. tions, counseling practices, and process variables that ther information. may apply differently to or affect women in counseling Law that affects the family. Topics include divorce, do-
Social Work 139 TEACHER EDUCATION, MINORS Faculty Gary Butler, Allan F. Cook, Taiebeh Hossenali, Loretta F. Meeks, Larry D. Stonecipher, Gary A. Storm, Theresa Sullivan-Stewart, Cindy Wilson
Degree offered: Minor in Elementary Education areas of English, biological science, mathematics, or formal application form (which can be found online at and Minor in Secondary Education social studies. www.uis.edu/teachereducation), and submit official The teacher education program has prepared a transcripts from all schools attended prior to applying The teacher education minors provide course work student handbook and a handbook for student teach- to the teacher education program. To be fully admitted that leads to initial Illinois certification at the elemen- ers. Candidates are expected to consult these sources to the program, candidates must have completed or be tary or secondary level when combined with an ap- in addition to this catalog statement. enrolled in, 1) PSY 401 or other course work in educa- propriate academic major and fulfillment of general tional psychology, 2) PSY 422 or other course work in education and campus requirements. Candidates Contact: Information about teacher education is child development (elementary) or PSY 423 or other seeking a bachelor’s degree and either initial elemen- available at (217) 206-6682. Information can also be coursework in adolescent psychology (secondary), and tary or secondary certification should expect that requested at [email protected]. 3) TEP 301, an introduction to education class, or the their total program of study will exceed the minimum equivalent. As a fourth prerequisite, applicants are re- number of hours required for graduation. ADMISSION quired to have a course in service learning or docu- Elementary education candidates must major in Candidates seeking initial certification in either ele- mentation of at least 30 hours of work with school-age an academic discipline. Examples of appropriate aca- mentary or secondary education may make formal ap- children in an educational setting. demic majors at UIS are psychology, biology, chemistry, plication to the teacher education program at any time. Once admitted to the program, a student must visual arts, economics, history, English, mathematical Applications to the program will be considered three maintain a grade-point average of 3.00 in teacher ed- sciences, political studies, and sociology/anthropology. times a year — October 15, March 15, and July 15. To ucation course work, a grade-point average of 2.75 in Candidates should work closely with advisers in both have his/her application considered, a student must his/her disciplinary concentration (elementary) or the teacher education program and the degree pro- meet with a TEP representative, be admitted to UIS, and area of specialization (secondary), and a grade-point gram to integrate the course of study in both areas. have an overall GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for all col- average of 2.50 overall. He or she must also success- Secondary education candidates may major in lege work. The student must have passed the basic skills fully complete the practicum experiences required in one of several programs leading to certification in the part of the Illinois Certification Exam, completed the the minors. Student progress is evaluated throughout
Teacher Education 140 the teacher education program, and candidates who ter for student teaching only on recommendation of ing any areas in which the candidate is deficient. The do not meet these standards will not be admitted to the Teacher Education Committee. candidate must meet all general education standards student teaching. Student teaching placements are made in school prior to application for student teaching. All candidates applying to the teacher education districts in central Illinois. Communications 9 Hrs. program and candidates applying to student teach will *Approval from a student’s major program may English 6 Hrs. Communication 3 Hrs. be required to have a criminal background investiga- require completion of some additional course work as tion. The TEP program will do these checks; a fee will designated by that program. Science 7 Hrs. be assessed for each investigation. Information and Life science 3 Hrs. materials for this requirement will be provided at the General Education Requirements for Biological science 3 Hrs. time of application. All Candidates Lab 1 Hr. Pursuant to the State of Illinois Professional Teaching STUDENT TEACHING Standards, candidates in teacher education are expect- Mathematics 6 Hrs. The final semester of the professional minor is a 16- ed to possess general education knowledge. General ed- ucation is defined as “theoretical and practical under- Humanities 9 Hrs. week professional experience combining TEP 448 standing generally expected of a liberally educated per- Humanities 3 Hrs. Student Teaching Seminar Grades K-9 or TEP 449 son. General education includes developing knowledge Fine arts 3 Hrs. Student Teaching Seminar Grades 6-12 with TEP 450 Plus 3 additional hours from either related to the arts, communications, history, literature, Student Teaching Grades K-9 or TEP 451 Student fine arts or humanities. 3 Hrs. mathematics, philosophy, sciences, and the social stud- Teaching Grades 6-12. This experience is available to ies, from multicultural and global perspectives.” As part candidates only after they have been admitted into the Social or Behavioral Science 9 Hrs. of the application process to the teacher education pro- American history or program; have successfully completed all the profes- gram, candidates are required to complete the General government 3 Hrs. recommended sional education courses; have earned a 3.00 grade- Education Self-Assessment form. Information on this Plus 6 hours from another field(s) 6 Hrs. point average in course work taken in the teacher ed- form is reviewed at the candidate’s entrance interview ucation program; and, finally, have earned a 2.75 and upon application to student teaching. The candi- Health grade-point average in their disciplinary concentra- date, the Entrance Interview Committee, and the candi- A personal health/wellness course or health tion or area of specialization.* Candidates may regis- date’s adviser collaboratively create a plan for address- for educators course is required.
Teacher Education 141 PREREQUISITE FOR ADMISSION degree program at UIS. To receive the initial elemen- The ISBE middle school endorsement requirement went To be admitted to the minor, candidates must first take tary certificate in the state of Illinois, candidates must into effect on July 1, 1997. Any teacher hired after that and pass the basic skills test of the Illinois State complete the minor requirements, degree require- date to teach in a departmentalized school containing Teacher Certification exam. Materials for this test may ments, and be recommended for certification by the grades 5, 6, 7, and/or 8 must have completed coursework be obtained through the TEP office. Candidates must program. covering middle school curriculum, philosophy and or- also pass a criminal background check. Information ganization of middle schools, and the psychology of ado- regarding this requirement is also available through Course Requirements lescence. Candidates must also take TEP 401 Middle the teacher education office. In addition, the following TEP 305 Technology for Teaching 3 Hrs. School Concepts and Practices and have a major in an course/experience prerequisites must be met. TEP 307 History and Philosophy of endorsable middle school subject, such as math, English, 1. PSY 401 or other coursework in educational Education 3 Hrs. science, or history. Additional endorsements are possible, psychology. TEP 322 Teaching, Learning, and but candidates must have a minimum of nine upper-di- 2. PSY 422 or other coursework in human devel- Assessment 3 Hrs. vision credits (300- and 400-level courses) from UIS. opment (for elementary candidates) or PSY 423 or PSY 424 Exceptional Child 4 Hrs. other coursework in adolescent psychology (for sec- TEP 423 Basic Reading and Language MINOR IN SECONDARY ondary candidates). Arts Methods 3 Hrs. EDUCATION 3. TEP 301, an introduction to education class, TEP 424 Methods of Teaching The University of Illinois at Springfield is entitled to or equivalent life experience. Elementary Math 3 Hrs. certify secondary teachers in four areas: social studies, 4. A course in service learning or documentation TEP 425 Methods of Teaching Elementary English, biological science, and mathematics. The of at least 30 hours of work with school-age chil- Social Studies and Humanities 3 Hrs. secondary education minor thus provides opportuni- dren in an approved educational setting. TEP 426 Methods of Teaching ties to combine undergraduate disciplinary study with Elementary Science 3 Hrs. education courses in a program leading to secondary MINOR IN ELEMENTARY TEP 448 Student Teaching Seminar certification. EDUCATION Grades K-9 3 Hrs. Candidates interested in a secondary certificate Candidates interested in obtaining a minor in elemen- TEP 450 Student Teaching Grades K-9 9 Hrs. must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program tary education must be enrolled in a baccalaureate Total for minor 37 Hrs. at UIS. To receive the initial secondary certificate in
Teacher Education 142 the state of Illinois, candidates must complete the POST-BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATES certification or 6-12 certification on the completion of minor requirements, degree requirements, and be SEEKING CERTIFICATION ONLY several criteria. Candidates must meet a set of general recommended for certification by the program. Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in a certi- education requirements set by the program, complete fiable area are welcome in the teacher education pro- and pass tests of basic skills and subject matter knowl- Course Requirements gram. To obtain elementary or secondary certification, edge administered by the state certification system, and TEP 305 Technology for Teaching 3 Hrs. candidates must meet all of the program requirements satisfy any additional requirements outlined by the TEP 307 History and Philosophy of for entrance and fulfill the same sequence of courses State Teacher Certification Board, which has sole au- Education 3 Hrs. that candidates seeking the minor in elementary or thority for awarding or denying teacher certification. PSY 424 Exceptional Child 4 Hrs. secondary education are required to complete. In ad- TEP 414 Curriculum and Instruction 3 Hrs. dition, candidates seeking endorsement in secondary PROJECT MINORITY STUDENT SUPPORT FOR TEP 401 Middle School Concepts and education will have their transcripts reviewed by fac- TEACHING (MSS) Practices 3 Hrs. ulty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to de- Project MSS is a program designed to recruit African- TEP 419 Content Area Literacy 3 Hrs. termine if and what additional coursework must be American teachers for the Springfield and Decatur Content Methods (choose one) completed before a recommendation for certification school systems. Students make application by May 1 of TEP 435 English Methods Grades 6-12 can be made. Assuming that all prerequisites are met, each year and are approved by the Project MSS direc- TEP 436 Mathematics Methods Grades 6-12 candidates can expect to spend a minimum of four se- tor and the TEP convener. Students enrolled at this TEP 437 Science Methods Grades 6-12 mesters completing certification requirements. Inter- phase of the program must make a serious commit- TEP 438 Social Studies Methods ested parties should contact the program chair, the ment to teaching and pledge to teach in either Spring- Grades 6-12 3 Hrs. program adviser, or the program website for addition- field or Decatur. All program requirements are consis- Approved elective 2-3 Hrs. al information regarding certification-only require- tent with the expectations of TEP. To maintain good TEP 449 Student Teaching Seminar ments. standing in Project MSS and to be eligible for a tuition Grades 6-12 3 Hrs. waiver and semester stipends, students must enroll in TEP 451 Student Teaching Grades 6-12 9 Hrs. CERTIFICATION a minimum of 12 hours per semester, maintain a 2.75 The teacher education program recommends candi- overall grade-point average, maintain a 3.00 grade- Total for minor 36-37 Hrs. dates to the State Teacher Certification Board for K-9 point average in TEP coursework, have a minimum of
Teacher Education 143 10 hours per semester of community service, submit assigned teaching site is required. Project Minority Stu- ers in Illinois and begins work on the candidates’ profes- semester “status reports,” and abide by all policies and dent Support for Teaching participants are expected to sional teaching portfolio. Prerequisites: Admission to the complete an additional 20-hour internship experience. program and permission of the instructor. procedures of Project MSS. Students failing to main- tain any one of these requirements will be given one TEP 304 School Health and TEP 401 Middle School Concepts and semester of probationary admission. Interested stu- Wellness Issues (2 Hrs.) Practices (3 Hrs.) A survey of the latest research and practices in middle dents should contact the Project MSS director. Examines ways teachers may help maintain a healthful environment, a range of developmentally appropriate school education. Pre-clinical experiential learning op- topics that teachers will want to include in their class- portunities are provided. Prerequisites: TEP 307 and per- TITLE II REPORT CARD rooms, and ways of promoting healthy social and emo- mission of instructor. UIS teacher education candidates taking the Illinois tional development among their students. TEP 414 Curriculum and Instruction (3 Hrs.) Test of Basic Skills and the content area tests for certi- TEP 305 Technology for Teaching (3 Hrs.) Examines selected curricula including their historical fication recorded a 100 percent pass rate for the 1999- Examines basic computer/technology operations and precedents, stated objectives, organizational patterns, 00 and 2000-01 academic years. concepts. Designed to give the student the basic skills and curriculum materials, and instructional strategies. In- knowledge needed to satisfy the state’s Core Technology cludes opportunities for candidates to plan, specify, and Standards and the program’s technology expectations. develop curricula and materials. Pre-clinical experien- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Offered the first eight weeks and the second eight weeks tial learning opportunities are provided. Prerequisites: of the semester. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Permission of instructor, TEP 307, and PSY 401 or 423. TEP 301 Introduction to Education (3 Hrs.) TEP 307 History and Philosophy of TEP 419 Content Area Literacy (3 Hrs.) Introduces potential teacher education candidates to Education (3 Hrs.) Strategies for reading; content area materials presented. public schools and to the issues confronting public edu- History and philosophy of education in Western society Participants examine reading and study skills approach- cation. Provides background information and experiences with major focus on 20th century American develop- es appropriate for content area materials. Pre-clinical for potential elementary and secondary teachers as they ments. Prerequisites: Admission to the program and per- experiential learning opportunities are provided at an examine professional issues in teaching, characteristics of mission of instructor. approved clinical site. Prerequisites: Permission of in- schools, curricular organizations, and effective teaching. structor, TEP 307, and PSY 401 or 423. TEP 322 Teaching, Learning, and TEP 302 Introduction to Teaching Assessment (3 Hrs.) TEP 423 Basic Reading and as Service (2 Hrs.) Focuses on major approaches to teaching and learning Language Arts Methods (3 Hrs.) Designed to give participants an opportunity to explore and examines the most current research on student as- Surveys major methods of teaching reading and lan- teaching as a human service. A 30-hour internship in an sessment. Introduces the standards required of all teach- guage arts in the elementary classroom. Introduces a va-
Teacher Education 144 riety of methods, techniques, and tools for instruction. TEP 435 English Methods history, U.S. history, anthropology, sociology, and political Pre-clinical learning opportunities provided at an ap- Grades 6-12 (3 Hrs.) science as they relate to the secondary social studies cur- proved clinical site. Prerequisite: Permission of the in- Basic steps and strategies for teaching American and riculum. Materials and methods of instruction in the var- structor and TEP 305 or TEP 322. English literature, composition, and grammar. Candi- ious social sciences and history are examined. Pre-clini- dates are exposed to a variety of teaching styles and activ- cal experiential learning opportunities are provided at an TEP 424 Methods of Teaching ities that are used in the teaching of language arts in the approved clinical site. Prerequisites: Permission of in- Elementary Math (3 Hrs.) middle and high schools. Pre-clinical experiential learn- structor and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Designed to provide preservice teachers with practical ing opportunities are provided at an approved clinical either TEP 414 or 419. skills for teaching elementary mathematics. Intro- site. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and comple- duces a variety of methods, techniques, and tools for tion of or concurrent enrollment in either TEP 414 or 419. TEP 448 Student Teaching Seminar instruction. Pre-clinical experiential learning oppor- Grades K-9 (3 Hrs.) tunities provided at an approved clinical site. Prereq- TEP 436 Mathematics Methods Provides participants opportunities to plan and provide uisite: Permission of the instructor and TEP 305 or Grades 6-12 (3 Hrs.) instruction for varied groups of elementary students TEP 322. Examines the methods employed by teachers in teaching through microteaching formats. Course content is deliv- mathematics in grades 6-12. Pre-clinical experiential ered through modules incorporating major teaching and TEP 425 Methods of Teaching Elementary learning opportunities are provided at an approved clinical learning strategies, and candidates develop a profession- Social Studies and Humanities (3 Hrs.) site. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and completion al portfolio. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Surveys major methods of teaching social studies and the of or concurrent enrollment in either TEP 414 or 419. concurrent enrollment in TEP 450. humanities in the elementary classroom. Introduces a variety of methods, techniques, and tools for instruction. TEP 437 Science Methods TEP 449 Student Teaching Seminar Pre-clinical learning opportunities provided at an ap- Grades 6-12 (3 Hrs.) Grades 6-12 (3 Hrs.) proved clinical site. Prerequisite: Permission of the in- Examines the methods of teaching science to students in Provides participants opportunities to plan and provide structor and TEP 423. grades 6-12. Candidates explore both classroom instruc- instruction for varied groups of secondary students tion as well as laboratory setup, instruction, and evalua- through simulated microteaching formats. Course con- TEP 426 Methods of Teaching tion. Pre-clinical experiential learning opportunities are tent is delivered through modules incorporating major Elementary Science (3 Hrs.) provided at an approved clinical site. Prerequisites: Per- teaching and learning strategies, and candidates develop Designed to provide preservice teachers with practical mission of instructor and completion of or concurrent a professional portfolio. Prerequisite: Permission of in- skills for teaching elementary science. Introduces a vari- enrollment in either TEP 414 or 419. structor and concurrent enrollment in TEP 451. ety of methods, techniques, and tools for instruction. Pre- clinical experiential learning opportunities provided at TEP 438 Social Studies Methods TEP 450 Student Teaching an approved clinical site. Prerequisite: Permission of the Grades 6-12 (3 Hrs.) Grades K-9 (9 Hrs.) instructor and TEP 424. Analyzes the structures of economics, geography, world Internship in the classroom under supervision of UIS
Teacher Education 145 faculty and cooperating master teacher. Prospective teach, and attend scheduled seminars. Prerequisite: Per- cluding excavation of archaeological site, laboratory teachers are required to keep a journal of their experi- mission of instructor. analysis of archaeological materials, and lectures and ences, demonstrate evidence of their preparedness to presentations on native American technology, culture, teach, and attend scheduled seminars. Prerequisite: Per- TEP 465 Safety Education (3 Hrs.) and prehistory. Offered in conjunction with the Center for mission of instructor. Philosophy of safety education for teachers grades K-12. American Archaeology in Kampsville, Illinois. Designed Human and environmental factors in automobile, home, for primary and secondary teachers in social sciences, TEP 451 Student Teaching recreational, and school safety. Course includes training natural sciences, and humanities. Room and board ex- Grades 6-12 (9 Hrs.) in CPR. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. penses required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Internship in the classroom under supervision of UIS faculty and cooperating master teacher. Prospective TEP 489 Teachers’ Workshop in teachers are required to keep a journal of their experi- Archaeology (2 Hrs.) ences, demonstrate evidence of their preparedness to Contemporary theories and methods of archaeology, in-
Teacher Education 146 college of liberal arts and sciences COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES WILLIAM BLOEMER, DEAN
Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are attractive option for adult students seeking to capital- gy, Sociology/Anthropology, Visual Arts dedicated to providing a high-quality educational ex- ize on their life experiences as they return to higher Bachelor of Science: Biology, Chemistry, Clinical perience for the students enrolled in the college’s education. The Center for Teaching and Learning of- Laboratory Science, Computer Science twelve bachelor’s degree and six master’s degree pro- fers students assistance in many subjects and helps Master of Arts: Communication, English, History, grams. College faculty have often been recognized for faculty develop courses taught in the classroom or Individual Option excellence in the classroom and have also produced through the use of advanced computer technology. Master of Science: Biology, Computer Science. many books and other publications. The college offers The center also provides staff training for the use of Minors: African-American Studies, Anthropology, exceptional laboratory and studio facilities, featuring UIS computer software and coordinates academic as- Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Sci- the modern Health and Sciences Building with well- sessment activities for the campus. ence, English, History, Mathematical Sciences, Philos- equipped science and computer laboratories. Faculty The Applied Study Office directs the placement of ophy, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Arts, Women’s in the arts and sciences work closely with students in undergraduates in internships (some paid by cooper- Studies those studios and laboratories, providing the “hands ative education grants) with businesses, agencies, and on” educational experiences essential to the develop- community service organizations. ONLINE DEGREES ment of working skills. The college also supports co-curricular activities Bachelor of Arts: English, Liberal Studies In addition to traditional majors, the college offers such as the Visual Arts Gallery, various program-based several special programs. The liberal studies program student organizations, field trips, and the annual Ver- gives mature students the opportunity to design their bal Arts Festival. own degrees toward the goal of a broad liberal arts ed- ucation. The complete liberal studies degree is avail- DEGREES AND MINORS able online for students who cannot attend classes on Bachelor of Arts: Communication, English, Histo- campus. The credit for prior learning unit provides an ry, Liberal Studies, Mathematical Sciences, Psycholo-
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 148 AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES, MINOR Faculty Rachell Anderson, Janis Droegkamp, Hugh Harris, William Jordan, Marcellus Leonard, Deborah Kuhn McGregor, James Stuart, Vibert White Adjunct Faculty Durward Long
Degree offered: Undergraduate Minor only AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES AAS 425 Overview of African-American Studies (4 Hrs.) MINOR Overview of the field of African-American studies; histor- African-American studies explores the creation and To earn a minor in African-American studies, stu- ical and contemporary social, religious, educational, cul- development of Black life, history, and culture in dents must complete a minimum of 16 hours of tural, political, and economic experiences of African- the United States. The program examines the di- upper-division course work at UIS. American people. rections and trends of African-American culture Requirements AAS 425 Overview of African-American AAS 427 African-American History (4 Hrs.) from the arrival of the first Africans to the shores of Focuses on the history and sojourn of the African-Amer- Studies 4 Hrs. North America. In addition, the program explores ican from the creation and demise of the last three West AAS 427 African-American History 4 Hrs. the culture and history of African civilization and African empires, through the enslavement and shipment AAS 429 African-American Literature 4 Hrs. of Africans to North America and their struggle for society and examines the African diaspora in Eu- One AAS elective 4 Hrs. human and civil rights in present-day America. Topics rope, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle Total 16 Hrs. are the Middle Passage, religion of the slaves, slave re- East. Students enrolled in African-American stud- sistance, Abolitionism, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Great Migration, Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights ies will receive a broad education in the apprecia- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Movement, Black Power Movement, urban unrest, affir- tion of ethnicity, culture, history, and political and mative action, and the New Reparation Movement. See social philosophy. AAS 403 Minority Women: Issues and HIS 427. Perspectives (4 Hrs.) Contact: Information about African-American stud- The experience of women of color is at the center of this AAS 429 African-American Literature (4 Hrs.) course. Interdisciplinary consideration of the intersection An examination of African-American literature and her- ies is available at (217) 206-7426. Information can of race, class, and gender in the lives of women past and itage from slave and freedman narratives of colonial also be requested at [email protected]. present. See WMS 403 and HIS 453. America through 19th and 20th century writers like
African-American Studies 149 Perry, Williams, Washington, DuBois, Dunbar, Wright, AAS 433 Civil Rights Movement of the also be considered. Problems of abuse, neglect, delin- Baldwin, Hughes, Brooks, Mathabuti, Morrison, Sanchez, 20th Century (4 Hrs.) quency, and abandonment will be studied, focusing on Walker, and Angelo. Selected African and Caribbean writ- Examines the development of the Civil Rights Litigation understanding the typical solutions to these problems. ers such as Anta Diop and C.L.R. James will be studied. Movement and the modern Civil Rights Movement. Issues See HMS 537. See ENG 438. of Black nationalism, reparations, pan-Africanism, so- cialism, communism, and Black Power are also reviewed. Electives Major personalities such as B.T. Washington, Marcus The following courses may be taken to fulfill AAS elec- Garvey, Asa Randolph, Queen Mother Moore, Angela tives. Students should consult their advisers. AAS 431 African History and Culture (4 Hrs.) Davis, and Helen Edmonds are explored and analyzed. HDC 515 Multicultural Counseling An overview of African history and culture. Explores is- SOA 302 Understanding Other Cultures sues of ancient and modern civilization, ancient AAS 439 African and Diaspora Music (4 Hrs.) SOA 304 Human Evolution: Biological and Cultural African sciences and medicine, religion and spiritual- Examines the influence of African music in the United ism, European and Arab encroachment, modern States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Important Several liberal studies colloquia (LSC) can be used to African nationalism, ethnic and global conflicts, polit- African and diaspora rhythms of hi-life, congo, blues, fulfill AAS elective requirements, including African Reli- ical and governmental functions, health care, and fam- jazz, soca, salsa, samba, and many others are discussed. gions in America, Brazilian Women in Literature, Semi- ily development. nar: Ethnicity, Race, and Class in Brazil, and History of AAS 537 Treating Children from Jewish Culture in 20th Century America. AAS 432 African Americans and Diverse Populations (4 Hrs.) Several public affairs colloquia (PACs) also can be American Politics (4 Hrs.) Exploration of ethnicity issues confronting parents from used to fulfill AAS elective requirements, including Eyes Examines political, economic, and social factors that af- diverse populations. Focus is on health and mental health on the Prize and The Africans. Again, students should fect African-American participation in national, state, agencies and in education and training facilities; eco- consult their advisers. and local politics. See POS 404. nomic, law enforcement, and religious institutions will
African-American Studies 150 APPLIED STUDY & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TERM Faculty Barbara Jensen, William Jordan, Elaine Rundle-Schwark Associated Faculty Leonard Branson, Sharon Chanley, Tim Miller Adjunct Faculty Deborah Cimarossa, Holly McCracken
Contact: Information about applied study is avail- The campus and AST faculty recognize the diver- and a variety of options are available to meet individ- able at (217) 206-6640. Information can also be re- sity of backgrounds and academic and career needs of ual student needs. quested at [email protected]. students. A variety of curricular options are described During their first semesters of enrollment, stu- more fully in the AST course descriptions. Some pro- dents should make an appointment with their pro- The applied study and experiential learning term grams (i.e., social work and clinical laboratory sci- gram advisers and an AST faculty member to discuss (AST) is central to UIS’ public affairs emphasis with- ence) have an experiential component integrated into plans for the integration of academic studies and ex- in the framework of a liberal arts curriculum and the academic curriculum of the program. periential learning. stresses practical experience, professional develop- Early in the semester preceding enrollment in the ment, and experiential learning. The AST fulfills this REQUIREMENTS AST, students should arrange all details of placement role by providing an academically sponsored learning UIS provides an opportunity for degree seeking un- with the AST faculty. Registration can be completed experience that gives all UIS degree seeking under- dergraduates at UIS to take 2 to 12 semester hours of only with the permission of the program adviser and graduate students an opportunity to learn from the applied study. Only 8 semester hours of applied study an AST faculty member. community – about its everyday tasks, its professional may be used to satisfy campus requirements. An addi- life, its problems, and its unmet needs. tional 4 semester hours may be taken for elective cred- CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING The AST process emphasizes self-directed learning it with the adviser’s permission. The AST may be taken Undergraduate and graduate students with extensive that provides opportunities for career exploration, integra- after admission to an academic major at UIS, selection paid work, volunteer service, and other non-class- tion of academic studies with practical experience, deter- of a major adviser in the academic discipline, and room learning experiences may earn credit in appro- mination of additional learning needs, cultivation of inde- completion of three core courses in the academic priate academic areas. Enrollment in AST 401 or AST pendent learning skills, and development of increased major at UIS. Some programs have additional prereq- 501 Assessment of Experiential Learning is strongly awareness of community, diversity, and public affairs. uisites for applied study terms. Scheduling is flexible recommended for students preparing prior learning
Applied Study & Experiential Learning Term 151 portfolios. Undergraduates may elect to use successful with the opportunity to apply theory, expand knowledge, ticipate in committee work, and assist constituents and completion of AST 401 to satisfy four semester hours determine additional learning needs, explore careers, committee witnesses. (Available only during spring term.) and develop a public awareness and an appreciation of of UIS requirements. Applicability of awarded credit diversity. A required seminar is the academic component AST 401 Assessment of for prior learning credit hours toward a UIS degree is that provides a theoretical basis for learning and inte- Experiential Learning (4 Hrs.) at the discretion of individual academic programs. All grating the field experience. May be repeated for a max- Designed to assist learners in identifying, articulating, students should contact the credit for prior learning imum of 12 semester hours. and documenting learning acquired outside the tradi- tional classroom. Includes the development of a portfolio office for more information. Information is also avail- AST 300 Project AST (2 to 12 Hrs.) containing narrative requests for credit describing spe- able online at www.uis.edu/cpl. An option available to students interested in developing cific areas of learning and the documentation verifying individual projects (i.e., travel, creative works, foreign those claims. study, and research). A student doing a project must be COURSE DESCRIPTIONS supervised by his/her academic adviser. AST 501 Assessment of Experiential Course available online; may also be available Learning (2 Hrs.) on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for AST 303 L.A.S.T. (Legislative Designed to assist learners in identifying, articulating, further information. Applied Study Term) (1 to 8 Hrs.) and documenting learning acquired outside the tradi- Combines a careful study of the structure and functions of tional classroom. Includes the development of a portfolio AST 300 General Applied legislatures with a placement on the staff of a member of containing narrative requests for credit describing spe- Study Term (2 to 12 Hrs.) the Illinois General Assembly and other similar place- cific areas of learning and the documentation verifying An individualized field experience providing students ments. Interns may do such things as research bills, par- those claims.
Applied Study & Experiential Learning Term 152 ASTRONOMY-PHYSICS Faculty Alexander J. Casella (emeritus), Charles Schweighauser (emeritus) Associated Faculty Hei-Chi Chan
Degree offered: Astronomy-physics is a thematic thematic option and individualized degree options is ASP 407 Practical Astronomy activity. Students may pursue an individualized de- available at (217) 206-6721. Information can also be ASP 408 Observational Astronomy gree that includes astronomy-physics through UIS’ requested at [email protected]. ASP 409 Galaxies: Structure and Evolution liberal studies or individual option programs (see Students should ask astronomy-physics faculty for ad- below). ADMISSION vice about courses related to degree work in the indi- Courses are open to undergraduate and master’s degree vidual option or liberal studies programs. Contact the The astronomy-physics option provides courses and students. In 400-level courses, however, graduate stu- program office for further information. laboratory work in astronomy and physics, featuring dents are expected to do additional work, including an astronomical observatory with one eight-inch and reading selected primary sources and, when appropri- one 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, an eight- ate, completing additional observatory/laboratory work. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS inch Newtonian telescope, an eight-inch fixed focal ASP 101 Astronomy for Everyone (4 Hrs.) point telescope for persons with disabilities, a diffrac- INDIVIDUALIZED DEGREE OPTION Descriptive introduction to modern concepts of the tion grating spectrograph, a hydrogenalpha filter, an Students may pursue an individualized degree that in- physical nature of the astronomical universe. Topics in- objective prism, and a charge-coupled device (CCD). cludes astronomy-physics through UIS’ liberal studies clude astronomical instrumentation, stars, the sun, neb- A 20-inch telescope, installed under dark skies at a program (bachelor’s degree) or individual option ulae, galaxies, and planets. For nonscience majors. site remote from the campus, is used for training ad- program (master’s degree). A typical core group of ASP 201 University Physics I (4 Hrs.) vanced students and for research work. Opportunities courses for a degree might include: Lectures and laboratories in kinematics; Newton’s three are provided for students to do research with astron- laws; work and energy; conservation of linear momen- tum; angular momentum; rotational dynamics; gravita- omy-physics faculty. ASP 203 Modern Astronomy tion and Kepler’s laws; harmonic motion, waves, and ASP 404 Astrophysics sound. Prerequisite: calculus. Contact: Information about the astronomy-physics ASP 406 Modern Cosmology
Astronomy-Physics 153 ASP 202 University Physics II (4 Hrs.) (GUTS) of particle physics that have recently been devel- ASP 409 Galaxies: Structure and Lectures and laboratories in laws of thermodynamics; oped in conjunction with the standard big bang model to Evolution (4 Hrs.) ideal gases and thermal properties; kinetic theory of explain the origin, evolution, and present structure of the Comprehensive study of galaxies, including development gases; fluid mechanics; electricity and magnetism; RCC universe. of galactic structure, star formation and distribution, in- circuits; laws of Gauss, Ampere, and Faraday; magnetic terstellar medium, galactic dynamics, dark matter, and properties, Maxwell’s equations, and optics. Prerequisite: ASP 407 Practical Astronomy (2 Hrs.) interacting galaxies. ASP 201. Training in observatory procedures and techniques. Imaging of objects in the solar system (planets, moon, ASP 410 Research (1 to 4 Hrs.) ASP 203 Modern Astronomy (4 Hrs.) sun) and deep-sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, star clus- Investigation of a specific problem in astronomy-physics of Quantitative approach to the solar system, astrophysics, ters) using the campus’ 14- and 20-inch telescopes and interest to the student and instructor. May be repeated for and stellar systems. associated equipment. Prerequisite: ASP 101, or equiva- credit without limit, but research topics must vary. lent. ASP 404 Astrophysics (4 Hrs.) ASP 420 Topics in Astronomy/ Origin, evolution, interiors, and energy production ASP 408 Observational Astronomy (2 Hrs.) Physics (4 Hrs.) mechanisms of stars. Techniques of spectroscopy in determining stellar tem- In-depth study of topics such as the solar system and the- peratures, luminosities, and chemical compositions, ories of the universe. May be repeated for credit without ASP 406 Modern Cosmology (4 Hrs.) using the campus’ 14- and 20-inch telescopes and spec- limit, but topics must vary. Analytical approach to the grand unified theories trograph. Prerequisite: ASP 407.
Astronomy-Physics 154 BIOLOGY, B.S./M.S. Faculty Gary Butler, Nada Chang, Jeffrey Chesky, David Jenkins, Ann M. Larson (emerita), Michael Lemke, Malcolm Levin, Lucia Vazquez Associated Faculty Keenan Dungey, Eric Fisher, Gary Trammell, James Veselenak Adjunct Faculty Everett D. Cashatt, Donald M. Caspary, Maria Lemke, Stewart Jacobson
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science, Master of The foundational B.S. and the more-specialized courses (including general biology with laboratory), Science, Undergraduate Minor M.S. curricula prepare biology students for many ca- and college algebra. Before graduation, a student reer options, including technicians, scientific sales must complete one semester of organic chemistry with The bachelor of science degree is designed to build a representatives, project managers in life science and laboratory, which may be taken before or after the stu- strong foundation in the skills and content of modern allied health professions, and teachers at the second- dent has entered the biology program. During the two biology, improve students’ learning skills, and aid stu- ary, community college, and university levels. Recent years at UIS, up to 12 semester hours of approved dents in applying problem-solving skills to scientific biology graduates have successfully continued their lower-division courses may be transferred from an ac- and public issues. It is the first professional degree in careers in research, medicine, dentistry, and veteri- credited institution of higher education to make up the discipline and prepares students for careers in bi- nary medicine. deficiencies. ological sciences and/or further training, including Ph.D. programs and professional schools. The degree Contact: Information about the biology program is ADVISING offers a balanced biology curriculum and a research available at (217) 206-6630. Information can also be Students should consult a program faculty member experience centered around faculty research interests requested at [email protected], or visit the website at before initial registration. If this is not possible, stu- in molecular, cellular, and organismal biology. www.uis.edu/~biology. dents must contact a program representative at regis- A central emphasis of the biology program is tration. During the first semester at UIS, the program mastery of scientific skills and knowledge. Scientific THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE will assist the student in selecting an adviser from facilities available to students include a new, well- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS among the biology faculty. equipped building with research laboratories. Both Students entering the program must have completed The student should prepare a plan to ensure that undergraduate and graduate students use these facil- eight to ten semester hours in general chemistry with all requirements are being met. The program recom- ities under the supervision of faculty. laboratory, five to eight semester hours of biology mends that students take the general seminar, organ-
Biology 155 ismal botany, and organic chemistry in the fall of their BIO 345 & 346 General Microbiology/Lab UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. junior year. Students are expected to complete organic (suggested fall, senior year) 4 Hrs. Total 60 Hrs. chemistry before taking cell biology. Cell biology and BIO 351 Organismal Botany comparative vertebrate biology are usually taken in the (suggested fall, junior year) 4 Hrs. *Pre-professional students and students planning to spring of the junior year. In the fall of the senior year, BIO 361 Comparative Vertebrate Biology go to graduate school should take a year of physics students typically take ecology and microbiology. Ge- (suggested spring, junior year) 4 Hrs. with laboratory. netics is used as the capstone course. It is assumed that BIO 371 Principles of Ecology students will have completed most of the required biol- (suggested fall, senior year) 4 Hrs. ASSESSMENT ogy sequence before enrolling in this course. BIO 381 Genetics (suggested spring, The biology program assesses all students for commu- senior year) 4 Hrs. nication skills and for knowledge of biology. This as- UIS REQUIREMENTS Biology elective (suggested senior year) 4 Hrs. sessment begins when students enter UIS and contin- Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 Total Biology 31 Hrs. ues until graduation. Assessment tools include a writ- semester hours of UIS requirements in the areas of lib- ten evaluation and the development of a portfolio of eral studies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and Other Possible Requirements laboratory reports and papers. The written evaluation applied study. At least four hours in each of at least two CHE 367 Fundamental Organic Reactions is given both at the beginning of a student’s study at of these areas must be completed. (suggested fall, junior year) 3 Hrs. UIS and just before graduation. This assessment is in- CHE 368 Experimental Organic Chemistry tended to help students in their academic planning PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (suggested fall, junior year) 1 Hr. and to help the program in curriculum development. Core Requirements Assessment in the major and in general education One semester of organic chemistry is a prerequisite for BIO 301 General Seminar skills is included in BIO 301 General Seminar, a re- some biology core courses. Transfer students with (suggested fall, junior year) 2 Hrs. quired course for all biology majors that uses the credit equivalent to CHE 367 and 368 can substitute CHE 322 Laboratory Techniques learning skills assessment scores to assist the student in general electives. (suggested fall/spring, junior year) 1 Hr. developing specific learning skills in biology. Students BIO 311 Cell Biology *General Electives 13-17 Hrs. in general seminar must earn at least a C to receive (suggested spring, junior year) 4 Hrs. Total 17 Hrs. credit. Those performing below this level are required
Biology 156 to complete a learning skills development program. BIOLOGY MINOR must be taken at the University of Illinois A minor in biology is designed for students who wish at Springfield) 16 Hrs. APPLIED STUDY to increase their knowledge of biology, increase their Total 24 Hrs. Students can gain practical professional experience by biological literacy, and acquire a foundation in biolog- participating in an applied study term. Placements ical sciences and critical thinking. Students may plan THE MASTER’S DEGREE have included state agencies such as the Illinois State a broad-based minor, containing courses from each of ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Museum, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the major organizational divisions of living things: Applicants are expected to have completed a program Illinois Department of Transportation, SIU School of cells, organisms, and communities. The minor may of study similar to that required for a bachelor of sci- Medicine, and Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Students also focus on a particular aspect of biology such as ence in biology at UIS. They are also expected to have may also conduct research with biology faculty mem- botany, ecology, or physiology. a GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and to submit a letter of bers for their AST. To earn a minor in biology, students must com- application that discusses academic and vocational plete a minimum of 24 hours in biology, of which at goals, as well as GRE scores in both the general and UNDERGRADUATE HONORS IN BIOLOGY least eight hours must be upper-division courses taken biological sciences. Conditional admission may be Biology majors with a GPA greater than 3.25 and one at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Electives granted to students who have not completed their GRE semester residency at UIS may elect to participate in should be selected in consultation with a biology fac- examinations or who have deficiencies in their aca- the biology honors option. In addition to biology pro- ulty member. Some upper-division courses have par- demic backgrounds. gram and UIS requirements, honors students must ticular prerequisites other than general biology. The Accepted students will be assigned to an initial maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25, successfully com- faculty adviser will ensure that each student is proper- academic adviser who may change as a research plete BIO 302 Honors Seminar, BIO 402 Biometrics, ly prepared. focus is decided. Before the completion of 10 hours of BIO 400 Undergraduate Research (4 hours), and program-approved course work, each student must present their findings in a formal paper and public Core Courses develop a thesis proposal and convene an advisory seminar. Students must apply for participation in the Two semesters of general biology with committee with the assistance of a faculty adviser. See honors program to the program convener and obtain laboratory or its equivalent 8 Hrs. the Biology Graduate Student Handbook for addi- the approval of their faculty research adviser before Elective Courses tional information and procedures for the M.S. expe- beginning the program. (A minimum of eight hours in biology rience.
Biology 157 GRADING POLICY Project Option pleted. For biology students, this means that if the A maximum of eight credit hours of C grades are appli- BIO 575 Master’s Project 4 Hrs. project is not completed by the end of four credit hours cable to the degree, provided they are balanced by eight Biology approved electives 16 Hrs. of continuing enrollment in BIO 575, students must hours of A. However, C grades will not be accepted for Total 36 Hrs. register to audit the course for one hour in all subse- required courses, and C grades taken in program-ap- quent semesters until the project is complete. Like- proved elective courses must be balanced by A grades in BIO 502 and 503 must be taken within the first 10 wise, if the thesis is not completed by the time eight program-approved courses only. Master’s candidates hours of graduate work, and BIO 402 must be com- hours in BIO 585 is accrued in continuing enrollment, are expected to maintain a B average, and those students pleted before the project or thesis proposal is ap- the student must enroll for one hour of audit credit in who fall below that level may lose their candidacy. proved. BIO 585 in each semester until the thesis is complete. Additional information and procedures for completing PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS MASTER’S CLOSURE the master’s closure exercise are available in the Biol- Core Requirements The closure activity is an oral presentation – open to ogy Graduate Student Handbook in the program CHE 415 Biochemistry I (or equivalent) 4 Hrs. faculty, students, and guests – of the written master’s office. BIO 402 Biometrics (or equivalent) 4 Hrs. project or thesis. Each thesis/project begins with a BIO 502 Biological Research and Policy I 2 Hrs. proposal approved by the student’s master’s commit- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS tee, who will determine if the project/thesis meets the BIO 503 Biological Research and Policy II 2 Hrs. BIO 301 General Seminar (2 Hrs.) BIO 551 Advanced Cell Biology or standards of the profession. Students must enroll for Development of learning skills following self-assessment. BIO 561 Advanced Microbiology or either four hours of credit for the master’s project Mastery of library skills and ability to organize material BIO 571 Advanced Ecology 4 Hrs. (BIO 575) or eight hours of credit for the master’s the- are demonstrated by a paper on a topic of interest and a seminar based on the paper. Recommended for fall of Total 16 Hrs. sis (BIO 585); however, the total may be accrued in in- junior year. See CHE 301. Prerequisite: Chemistry or bi- crements of one hour for the project and two hours for ology major. Thesis Option the thesis. Campus policy requires that students be en- BIO 302 Honors Seminar (1 Hr.) BIO 585 Master’s Thesis 8 Hrs. rolled in at least one semester hour of closure exercise Integrative seminar to share research methods and expe- Biology approved electives 12 Hrs. credit for each semester after they have begun their riences and analyze procedures and protocols in re- Total 36 Hrs. graduate closure exercises until the exercise is com- search.
Biology 158 BIO 305 Plants and Society (2 or 4 Hrs.) BIO 345 General Microbiology (3 Hrs.) ological development, and functional anatomy of the Course available online; may also be available on Discussion of basic topics in microbial physiology, genet- various classes of vertebrates. Interrelatedness of form campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- ics, and ecology, along with an introduction to virology, and function is stressed in both lecture and laboratory. ther information. immunology, and applied microbiology. Prerequisite: Recommended spring of junior year. Lecture and laboratory experiences about plants as used Concurrent enrollment in organic chemistry. Recom- by people and the importance of plants in human affairs. mended fall of senior year. BIO 371 Principles of Ecology (4 Hrs.) Includes an overview of the fundamentals of life and Structure and function of ecological systems including flowering plant form, function, and reproduction. Plant BIO 346 General Microbiology basic ecological principles and concepts. Applicable to products such as fruits, grains, legumes, medicines, Laboratory (1 Hr.) individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. herbs and spices, drinks, textile fibers, lumber, poisonous Application of basic microbiological techniques to the Laboratory involves outdoor and lab experiments. Rec- and psychoactive plants, and forages are studied. The identification and classification of microorganisms. In- ommended fall of senior year. two-hour option is a non-laboratory science course for troduction and application of molecular genetic and im- non-science majors. The four-hour option is a laborato- munological techniques to the study of various aspects of BIO 381 Genetics (4 Hrs.) ry science course for non-science majors. microbial physiology and ecology. Studies a range of topics including classical Mendelian analysis, chromosome structure and mapping, molecular BIO 306 Environmental Biology (2 or 4 Hrs.) BIO 347 Medical Bacteriology (4 Hrs.) genetics and recombinant DNA technology, culminating Introduction to basic ecological concepts and relation- Concise overview of pathogenic bacteriology. Includes with an introduction to population genetics. Includes ships that tie our biotic and abiotic worlds together as discussion of techniques for culturing and identifying laboratory sessions to introduce students to problem- they relate to today’s threats to our biosphere. Provides bacteria and an introduction to epidemiology. Prerequi- solving situations using the techniques of both classical non-science majors with a review of the major principles site: BIO 345, or equivalent. Required of clinical labora- and molecular genetics. Prerequisite: Microbiology and of ecology to broaden their expertise. The two-hour op- tory science students. Offered fall semester. cell biology. Recommended spring of senior year. tion is a non-laboratory science course for non-science majors. The four-hour option is a laboratory science BIO 351 Organismal Botany (4 Hrs.) BIO 400 Undergraduate Research (1 to 4 Hrs.) course for non-science majors. Development of “higher’’ plants from seed to seed con- Independent investigation of specific problem of interest sidering both the structure and function of plants. Con- to the student. Before enrolling, a student must select a BIO 311 Cell Biology (4 Hrs.) sideration of principles of plant systematics using repre- faculty member from the biology program to direct and Molecular basis of structure and function of cells, with an sentatives from both the plant and fungus kingdoms as review the project. Research paper, formal seminar, or emphasis on the mechanisms of biological processes. examples. Recommended fall of junior year. both may be required for credit. Maximum of four se- Laboratory integrates study of cellular processes with in- mester hours may be earned. Offered each semester. troduction to current research techniques and instru- BIO 361 Comparative Vertebrate mentation. Prerequisite: Organic chemistry. Recom- Biology (4 Hrs.) BIO 402 Biometrics (4 Hrs.) mended spring of junior year. Comparative study of the evolutionary origins, embry- Statistical analytical tools in biology and their application
Biology 159 in developing strategies for experimental procedures and BIO 444 Aquatic Ecology (4 Hrs.) student responsibilities, introduction to faculty advisers evaluation of results. Introduction to statistics software. Fundamentals of freshwater ecology, including abiotic- and research topics, development of library research biotic interactions, aquatic ecosystems structure and skills, conceptualization of a topic and course of study for BIO 422 Electron Microscopy (4 Hrs.) function, and relationships among organisms. Lecture the M.S. thesis or project, completion of a professional Theory and procedures of electron microscopy integrat- and laboratory. Prerequisite: Ecology. See ENS 444. presentation, and exploration of societal policy interac- ed with an understanding of ultrastructural morphology. tions in science. Offered every fall. Prerequisite: Biology Students develop competencies within three broad areas: BIO 445 Biology of Water Pollution (4 Hrs.) graduate standing. material preparation, instrumentation, and information Effects of organic wastes, industrial chemicals, and non- processing in both transmission and scanning electron point pollutants on aquatic fauna and flora and humans; BIO 503 Biological Research and microscopy. Emphasis on laboratory experience. detection and measurement of water pollution. Labora- Policy II (2 Hrs.) tory involves detection and measurement of water pollu- Second part of a two-course sequence. Must be taken in BIO 429 Human Physiology (4 Hrs.) tion by toxicity tests and field sampling. See ENS 445. the spring semester immediately after enrollment in BIO Systems approach to understanding fundamental mech- 502. Students complete introduction to graduate studies anisms of human physiology with emphasis on home- BIO 468 Animal Behavior/Ethology (4 Hrs.) and extend their skills in library research, professional ostasis: in-depth discussion of membranes and cellular Historical foundations of ethology, current methods, con- presentation, and research study design. Students select a mechanisms; nervous system; muscle; cardiovascular, cepts, and research problems; analysis of the organiza- research adviser and thesis/project advisory committee, renal, respiratory, and digestive physiology; and en- tion and development of behavior in individual animals as well as develop and present a draft proposal of their docrine regulatory mechanisms. Prerequisite: Prior and applications to understanding human behavior. theses/projects. Societal policy applications and implica- chemistry required; anatomy recommended. Laboratory and/or field research projects are empha- tions are addressed throughout. Offered every spring. sized. Prerequisite: Biology graduate standing and BIO 502. BIO 435 Invertebrate Biology (4 Hrs.) Comprehensive study of major and minor invertebrate BIO 479 Evolution (4 Hrs.) BIO 510 Topics in Biology (1 to 4 Hrs.) phyla. Emphasis on morphology and adaptations, evolu- Origin of life and history of development of living sys- Intensive study of a topic under investigation by contem- tionary relationships among groups. Laboratory includes tems. Analysis of classical Darwinism, the neo-Darwin- porary biologists. Description of topic for a given semes- field collections and study of specimens. ian synthesis, and mechanisms of evolution, with em- ter will be stated in course schedule. Prerequisite: Depen- phasis on microevolutionary studies as an analytical tool. dent on topic. Course may be repeated for an indefinite BIO 439 Comparative Physiology (4 Hrs.) number of credit hours, but topic must differ. Offered Study of fundamental physiological mechanisms charac- BIO 502 Biological Research and every semester. teristic of the animal kingdom. Examples of functional Policy I (2 Hrs.) diversity in adaptation to varied lifestyles and environ- First part of a two-course sequence. Must be taken dur- BIO 551 Advanced Cell Biology (4 Hrs.) ments from insects to mammals. Weekly labs illustrate ing the first fall semester of graduate enrollment. An in- Critical analysis of selected concepts in eukaryote cell bi- the principal physiological functions on animal models. troduction to graduate studies that emphasizes graduate ology, a subject of intense current scientific inquiry. Fo-
Biology 160 cuses on modern technology in the study of molecular BIO 575 Master’s Project (1 to 4 Hrs.) original data (e.g., field or laboratory experiments). Con- mechanisms of eukaryote cell functions. Flexible format An in-depth investigation of a biological topic that may ducted under supervision of a faculty adviser and adviso- accommodates individual student interests and needs. analyze existing data and/or be related to science policy. ry committee. Thesis must be approved by the graduate Prerequisite: BIO 311, or equivalent. Conducted under the supervision of a faculty adviser and committee. Note: If the thesis is not complete by the time advisory committee. Product must be approved by the eight hours in BIO 585 is accrued in continuing enroll- BIO 561 Advanced Microbiology (4 Hrs.) graduate committee. Note: If the project is not complet- ment, students must register to audit BIO 585 for one Selected advanced topics that may vary in response to ed by the end of four hours of continuing enrollment in hour in all subsequent semesters until the thesis is com- student need but include aspects of microbial physiology BIO 575, students must register to audit the course for plete. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. such as growth, metabolism, photosynthesis, and genet- one hour in all subsequent semesters until the project is ics. Independent laboratory project required. Prerequi- complete. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The following courses are accepted for the program site: BIO 345, or equivalent. major – BIO 580 Independent Research (1 to 6 Hrs.) BIO 571 Advanced Ecology (4 Hrs.) Student may enroll for 1-6 hours of graduate research, CHE 421 Instrumental Analysis Critical review of contemporary ecological concepts, with the permission of a biology faculty member. CHE 425 Interpretive Spectroscopy mainly through analysis and discussion of primary refer- CHE 431 Environmental Chemistry ences. Designed especially for M.A. students focusing on BIO 585 Master’s CHE 465 Environmental Toxicology environmental biology. Independent laboratory project Thesis (2 or 4 Hrs./1 Hr.) ENS 419 Environmental Law required. Prerequisites: BIO 371, or equivalent. A research effort involving collection and analysis of
Biology 161 CHEMISTRY, B.S. Faculty Harshavardhan Bapat, William L. Bloemer, Keenan E. Dungey, Eric Fisher, Gary Trammell Associated Faculty Wayne Gade
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science, Under- an academic adviser upon admission to the university to CHE 369 Bio-organic Chemistry 4 Hrs. graduate Minor make sure they are taking their required courses in the Calculus (one year) (MAT 115, 116) 8 Hrs. proper sequence. Physics (one year) (ASP 201, 202) 8 Hrs. The chemistry program is designed to prepare students Two options are available for the B.S. degree in for direct entry into the chemical profession or for fur- chemistry – chemistry and chemistry with a biochem- Transfer Students ther studies in graduate or professional programs. The istry concentration. The biochemistry concentration General Chemistry I and II program is accredited by the American Chemical Soci- may be attractive to students seeking to attend medical Organic Chemistry (one year) ety’s Committee on Professional Training. school or to find careers in forensic science or biotech- Calculus (one year) nology. Certification by the American Chemical Society Physics (one year) Contact: Information about the chemistry program is optional in both degrees. Students who choose to be is available at (217) 206-6589. Information can also certified must take CHE 422 Inorganic Chemistry as a Students with deficiencies in the introductory courses be requested at [email protected]. program elective. may enter the program conditionally but will be re- quired to make up the deficiencies during their first THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE INTRODUCTORY COURSES year of study. This extra work may mean that some A B.S. degree in chemistry requires 120 semester hours Capital Scholars Students students will require more than four years to complete of course work. After completing required general edu- CAP 141 Chemistry and Biology of the the B.S. degree. cation and program requirements, chemistry majors Environment I 4 Hrs. will have approximately 20 semester hours of general CAP 142 Chemistry and Biology of the INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED COURSES electives that may be taken in any academic program. Environment II 4 Hrs. CHE 301 General Seminar or 2 Hrs. Some students elect to use these general elective hours CHE 241 Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry 4 Hrs. CAP 211 Writing in the Discipline to complete a minor in another field of interest. Stu- CHE 367 Fundamental Organic Reactions 3 Hrs. (for Capital Scholars only) 3 Hrs. dents wishing to major in chemistry should consult with CHE 368 Experimental Organic Chemistry 1 Hr. CHE 321 Chemical Analysis 3 Hrs.
Chemistry 162 CHE 322 Laboratory Techniques 1 Hr. THE MINOR IN CHEMISTRY Physical Chemistry CHE 400 Undergraduate Research 4 Hrs. To earn a minor in chemistry, students must complete CHE 401 Physical Chemistry I 3 Hrs. CHE 401,402 Physical Chemistry 6 Hrs. a minimum of 16 semester hours from the following CHE 402 Physical Chemistry II 3 Hrs. CHE 415 Biochemistry I 3 Hrs. courses. A minimum of eight hours of upper-division CHE 441 Integrated Chemistry Laboratory 1 Hr. CHE 421 Instrumental Analysis 4 Hrs. course work must be taken at UIS. Total 6-8 Hrs. CHE 441 Integrated Chemistry Laboratory 1 Hr.s Chemistry Electives* 3-10 Hrs. Total Core 27-35 Hrs. CORE COURSES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS General chemistry (lower division) CHE 241 Foundations of Inorganic General Electives 13-21 Hrs. Organic chemistry (transfer course or Chemistry (4 Hrs.) UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. CHE 367 and CHE 368) Study of descriptive inorganic chemistry including atom- Total 60 Hrs. Laboratory techniques course ic structure, periodic trends, acid-base, solubility, redox (CHE 322, 1 Hr.) reactions, and nuclear chemistry. Continues the study of matter begun in Biology and Chemistry of the Environ- *Biochemistry Concentration Total 7-10 Hrs. ment (CAP 141 and 142) and with those courses provides Certification by the American Chemical Society is students with the equivalent of one year of general chem- optional. Students who choose to be certified must ELECTIVES istry. Laboratory experience is included. Prerequisite: take CHE 422 Inorganic Chemistry as one of their Choose a minimum of six hours from among CAP 142, or concurrent enrollment. program electives. Students who choose the bio- Analytical chemistry CHE 301 General Seminar (2 Hrs.) chemistry concentration must take 9 credit hours of CHE 321 Chemical Analysis 3 Hrs. Development of learning skills following self-assessment. courses for their electives: 1) CHE 416 Biochemistry CHE 421 Instrumental Analysis 4 Hrs. Mastery of library skills and ability to organize material demonstrated by a paper on a topic of interest and a sem- II or CHE 436 Medicinal Chemistry; 2) CHE 418 CHE 425 Interpretive Spectroscopy 3 Hrs. inar based on that paper. Recommended for the fall of Biochemical Laboratory Methods – 1 Hr. and 3) one Biochemistry the junior year. See BIO 301. Prerequisite: Chemistry or advanced biology course from BIO 311 Cell Biology, CHE 415 Biochemistry I 4 Hrs. biology major. BIO 345 and 346 General Microbiology with labora- CHE 416 Biochemistry II 4 Hrs. CHE 311 Chemistry of tory (both count as one advanced course), or BIO CHE 433 Physiological Chemistry 4 Hrs. Everyday Life (3 to 4 Hrs.) 381 Genetics. CHE 436 Medicinal Chemistry 4 Hrs. Course available online; may also be available on
Chemistry 163 campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- Application of techniques to illustrative organic prepa- pounds. Emphasis on correlation of experimental data ther information. rations. Prerequisite: CHE 367, or concurrent enroll- and prediction of structures of chemical compounds. Applications of chemistry in living organisms and in so- ment. Prerequisite: CHE 401. ciety examined in laboratory and lecture settings. Chem- ical principles studied in relation to health and consumer CHE 369 Bio-organic Chemistry (4 Hrs.) CHE 415 Biochemistry I (3 to 4 Hrs.) awareness. Four-hour option includes laboratory. Second-semester course in organic chemistry that Survey of energy metabolism, structure, biological func- builds on a basic knowledge of organic structure and re- tion, and biosynthesis of proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, CHE 321 Chemical Analysis (3 Hrs.) actions. Knowledge of organic synthesis and reaction and other important cellular components. Introduction Introduction to the statistical analysis of laboratory data, mechanisms will be applied to biological systems and to to biochemical literature. Laboratory includes prepara- method evaluation, and quality control. Discussion of the environment. Topics covered will include the rela- tive and analytical techniques. Prerequisite: Organic colorimetric, kinetic, and electrochemical methods of tionship of structure to function of organic molecules, chemistry. analysis, as well as physical and chemical methods of catalysis, and new reactions that minimize environmen- separation. tal impact (Green Chemistry). Prerequisites: CHE 367, CHE 416 Biochemistry II (3 to 4 Hrs.) CHE 368. Review of nucleic acid structure, metabolism, and their CHE 322 Laboratory Techniques (1 Hr.) roles in living organisms. Mutagenesis, repair, recombi- Introduction to basic laboratory techniques and proce- CHE 400 Undergraduate nation, replication, and regulation. Biotechnology, me- dures necessary for competent performance. Topics will Research (1 to 4 Hrs.) dicinal, and industrial applications. Lecture only, three include laboratory safety, glassware, volumetric and Investigation of a specific problem of interest to the stu- hours credit; lecture and laboratory, four. Prerequisite: gravimetric measurements, equipment calibration, labo- dent. Directed and reviewed by a faculty member. May be CHE 415 or CHE 433 or equivalent. ratory mathematics, and basic spectrophotometric meas- repeated for credit without limit. urements. CHE 418 Biochemical Laboratory CHE 401 Physical Chemistry I - Methods (1 Hr.) CHE 367 Fundamental Organic Thermodynamics (3 Hrs.) Techniques in the manipulation of biologically relevant Reactions (3 Hrs.) Development of principles of classical thermodynamics; molecules. Protein, nucleic acid, and metabolite isolation Study of organic reactions and structures with applica- equations of state; first and second laws and their appli- and characterization, enzymatic, blotting and microscale tion of these principles to biochemistry. Prerequisite: One cations. Prerequisite: one year of calculus. analysis. Forensic, clinical, and research laboratory year of general chemistry. methods, and theory of quantitative calculations for their CHE 402 Physical Chemistry II (3 Hrs.) interpretation. Prerequisite: CHE 415 or equivalent. CHE 368 Experimental Organic Examination of thermodynamic considerations that con- Chemistry (1 Hr.) trol the position of chemical equilibrium and kinetic fac- CHE 421 Instrumental Analysis (4 Hrs.) Laboratory course cultivating techniques for separation, tors that govern reaction rates. Discussion of current the- Major topics include UV-visible and infrared absorption, purification, and identification of organic compounds. ories of chemical bonding in ionic and covalent com- fluorescence, atomic absorption, emission methods, mass
Chemistry 164 spectroscopy, radiochemical methods, polarography, and CHE 431 Environmental Chemistry (4 Hrs.) CHE 441 Integrated Chemistry coulometric methods. Prerequisite: CHE 321, or equiva- Use of chemical principles in understanding processes Laboratory (1 Hr.) lent. that occur in the environment. Ecological problems of a A stand-alone course designed to introduce students to chemical nature are analyzed. See ENS 447. the various laboratory techniques in the fields of physical CHE 422 Inorganic Chemistry (3 Hrs.) and inorganic chemistry. Inorganic compounds will be Survey of the bonding, structure, and reactivity of solid- CHE 433 Physiological Chemistry (4 Hrs.) synthesized and then characterized by physical chemical state materials, main group compounds, and transition Physiological biochemistry, with emphasis on metabolic methods. Computer simulations will be used to visualize metal complexes. Examples from the interdisciplinary interpretation of normal and altered physiologic states of concepts. Prerequisites: CHE 402, or concurrent enroll- areas of organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chem- the human organism. Prerequisite: Organic chemistry. ment. istry, and materials science will be presented. Prerequi- Anatomy and physiology recommended. site: CHE 402, or concurrent enrollment. CHE 465 Environmental Toxicology (4 Hrs.) CHE 436 Medicinal Chemistry (4 Hrs.) Study of effects of toxic chemicals on the environment. CHE 425 Interpretive Spectroscopy (3 Hrs.) Chemistry of pharmaceutical/target interactions. Basic Included are sources, transport, chemical behavior, and Use of ultraviolet, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, mechanisms of drug action, including enzyme inhibitors toxic mechanisms of environmental pollutants. Prereq- and mass spectroscopy to elucidate the structures of or- and systems employing ion channels and second mes- uisite: Organic chemistry or cell biology. See ENS 449. ganic and inorganic molecules. Students are trained in sengers. Physiological systems affected, strategies for techniques of sample preparation and in operation of UV, drug design and analysis; computational, combinatorial, IR, NMR, and mass spectrometers. Prerequisite: Organic and biopharmaceutical approaches. Prerequisite: CHE chemistry, or concurrent enrollment. 415 or equivalent.
Chemistry 165 CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, B.S. Faculty William Bloemer, Wayne Gade, Paula Garrott, James Veselenak Adjunct Faculty Joan Barenfanger, John Dietrich, Robbin Killam, Gilma Roncancio, Kim Stahl, Judy Sutherland, Tina Walke
Degree offered: Bachelor of Science mation can also be requested at [email protected]. the junior year; however, midyear part-time status is possible. The clinical laboratory science program offers the B.S. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS/ADVISING Since program enrollment is limited, admission to degree to students interested in careers in clinical lab- The clinical laboratory science program provides for UIS does not guarantee admission to the clinical labo- oratory science. Such careers require competence in the continuing education of students who have com- ratory science program. In addition to completing the the performance, analysis, and interpretation of clini- pleted the first two years of lower-division work UIS application process, interested applicants should cal laboratory procedures and the ability to function in (preferably with the A.A. or A.S. degree). Prerequisite contact the program for a program application. Appli- problem-solving situations. The curriculum features courses required for admission include 1) 90 quarter cants must also forward a written statement of their both broad-based and selective learning experiences hours or 60 semester hours of lower-division courses, academic and professional goals and the names and encompassing theory and practice in all areas of clin- including the UIS general education requirements de- addresses of two college science instructors (preferably ical laboratory science. Completion of the program tailed in the admissions section of this catalog; 2) two one biology and one chemistry) for use as references to leads to eligibility for certification by the Board of semesters of general chemistry; 3) one semester of or- the clinical laboratory science program director. A Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathology ganic chemistry; 4) two semesters of biological sci- personal interview may be required. and/or the National Credentialing Agency for Labora- ences, preferably at least one semester of anatomy and tory Personnel. The UIS clinical laboratory science physiology; 5) one semester of statistics or higher UIS REQUIREMENTS program is accredited by the National Accrediting mathematics; and 6) one semester of microbiology Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). with lab. Recommended courses include genetics, a semester hours of UIS requirements in the areas of lib- second semester of organic chemistry, and computer eral studies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and ap- Contact: Information about the clinical laboratory software use (word processing, spreadsheets). Normal plied study. These hours must include at least four science program is available at (217) 206-6589. Infor- time of entry into the program is the fall semester of hours in each of at least two of these areas.
Clinical Laboratory Science 166 PROGRAM FEATURES/REQUIREMENTS ries. Clinical education is coupled with didactic cours- MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (MLT) The clinical laboratory science program requires 60- es offered at UIS. — CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (CLS) 66 credit hours of upper-division work. Interdiscipli- Recognizing the importance of communication in ARTICULATION nary and problem-oriented, with emphasis on the allied health professions, faculty in all CLS courses Special opportunities are available for individuals who basic sciences and standards of contemporary clinical emphasize development of effective oral and written have completed an associate degree medical laborato- laboratory science, the program includes academic communication skills. Consequently, completion of ry technician program. Through advising and planned and clinical experiences. CLS required courses constitutes successful demon- academic and clinical course work, medical laborato- Academic work during the junior year is designed stration of effective communication skills. ry technicians are provided a unique opportunity to to provide a strong background in analytical chem- Since the program includes laboratory work complete the baccalaureate degree without repeating istry, biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology. done under professional supervision, the degree areas in which they are already proficient. Medical The summer and fall terms of the senior year provide candidate not only must satisfy the customary ex- laboratory technicians interested in this articulation theory and laboratory experience in clinical chemistry, pectations of academic work but also must meet the opportunity should contact the program director to hematology, immunohematology, and hemostasis. high-quality standards demanded of a professional discuss curriculum planning based on their previous During the balance of the senior year, the student’s medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist. academic and clinical experiences. clinical education encompasses rotations through the Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00. various clinical specialty areas of affiliated hospital Clinical laboratory science students are required to SAMPLE CURRICULUM/PROGRAM GUIDE laboratories. The program is affiliated with Memorial maintain a grade of C or better in all required cours- First semester, junior year CHE 321 Chemical Analysis 3 Hrs. Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, es. CHE 322 Laboratory Techniques 1 Hr.s Methodist Medical Center in Illinois in Peoria, Decatur Individual professional liability insurance is re- CLS 321 Seminar in Clinical Laboratory quired of each student. Evidence of current coverage Memorial Hospital, and St. Mary’s Hospital in De- Science 1-2 Hrs. catur. must be submitted before engaging in clinical course CLS 447 Medical Mycology/Parasitology/ The applied study term is incorporated in the clin- work. Virology 1-4 Hrs. ical experience, which is under the joint supervision of As a closure requirement for graduation, students Elective 1-4 Hrs. faculty at the University of Illinois at Springfield and must pass a comprehensive examination covering all Public Affairs/Liberal Studies Colloquium 4 Hrs. practicing professionals in affiliated hospital laborato- aspects of clinical laboratory science. 11-18 Hrs.
Clinical Laboratory Science 167 Second semester, junior year Second semester, senior year science. Laboratory organization, roles, and credentialing BIO 347 Medical Bacteriology 4 Hrs. CLS 411 Clinical Education/Management 3 Hrs. of laboratory practitioners are discussed. Standards, ethics, and current professional issues are examined. CHE 418 Biomedical Laboratory Methods 2 Hrs. CLS 456 Clinical Correlations 2 Hrs. Communication skill development and review of scientif- CHE 433 Physiological Chemistry 4 Hrs. Clinical Courses (see below) 1-10 Hrs. ic literature are included. Instruction and experience in CLS 405 Introduction to Urinalysis 1-2 Hrs. 6-15 Hrs. blood collection techniques are included. CLS 448 Introduction to CLS 400 Applied Research (1 to 4 Hrs.) CLINICAL COURSES Immunology 1-4 Hrs. Directed research in procedure development or in-depth 10-16 Hrs. Students are assigned a number of the following investigation of a specific area in clinical laboratory sci- courses in the fall and spring semesters of the senior ence. Topic approved and hours assigned by instructor. year. All of the clinical courses should be completed by Written report required. May be repeated for a maximum Summer, senior year of 4 credit hours. CLS 401 Introduction to Clinical the end of the senior year. Chemistry 1-2 Hrs. CLS 401 Introduction to Clinical CLS 421 Clinical Chemistry Laboratory 1-4 Hrs. Chemistry (1 or 2 Hrs.) CLS 403 Introduction to CLS 422 Clinical Hematology Laboratory 1-3 Hrs. Lecture/laboratory course focusing on clinical signifi- Immunohematology 1-2 Hrs. CLS 423 Clinical Microbiology Laboratory 1-3 Hrs. cance and methodology of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, CLS 404 Introduction to Hemostasis 1 Hr.s CLS 424 Clinical Immunohematology enzymes, electrolytes, blood gases, acid-base balance, liver function, kidney function, and endocrinology. Em- CLS 454 Advanced Concepts in Laboratory 1-2 Hrs. phasis on quality control as it applies to selected clinical Clinical Chemistry 2 Hrs. CLS 431 Special Topics in Clinical Laboratory chemistry procedures. 6-8 Hrs. Science 1-2 Hrs. First semester, senior year Total Clinical 6-14 Hrs. CLS 402 Introduction to Total 60-66 Hrs. Hematology (1 or 2 Hrs.) CLS 402 Introduction to Hematology 1-2 Hrs. Lecture/laboratory course that emphasizes basic hemato- CLS 451 Advanced Concepts in logic principles. Manual and automated procedures are per- Immunohematology 2 Hrs. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS formed. Emphasis on morphology and clinical applications. CLS 452 Advanced Concepts in Hematology 2 Hrs. CLS 321 Seminar in Clinical Laboratory CLS 403 Introduction to Clinical Courses (see below) 1-10 Hrs. Science (1-2 Hrs.) Immunohematology (1 or 2 Hrs.) 6-16 Hrs. An introduction to the profession of clinical laboratory Lecture/laboratory course emphasizing immunohemato-
Clinical Laboratory Science 168 logic concepts and properties underlying scientific prin- logic theory and practice to routine and special clinical dures are included. Emphasis is on operation and prob- ciples of blood banking. Includes theory and practical ap- chemistry procedures, and toxicology, therapeutic drug lem-solving in a modern transfusion service. Prerequi- plications of blood-group systems, antibody identification monitoring, and urinalysis. Also includes immunologic site: Senior in clinical laboratory science program. and compatibility testing, hemolytic disease of the new- procedures. Includes instruction and experience in the born, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and donor pro- use, standardization, and maintenance of sophisticated CLS 431 Special Topics in Clinical curement and processing. laboratory analyzers. Prerequisites: CLS 401, CLS 405, Laboratory Science (1 to 2 Hrs.) CLS 448, and CLS 454. Directed research and observational experience opportu- CLS 404 Introduction to nities in alternative clinical laboratory science practice Hemostasis (1 Hr.) CLS 422 Clinical Hematology arenas. Topics and sites must be approved by the instruc- Lecture/laboratory course that emphasizes components Laboratory (1 to 3 Hrs.) tor. Written report required. May be repeated for a maxi- in the blood related to hemostatic mechanisms. Includes Automated and manual methods of cell counting and dif- mum of 2 credit hours. principles of procedures involved and their relationship to ferentiation are performed on blood and other body flu- diagnosis and treatment of disease. ids. Instruction and experience in advanced instrumenta- CLS 447 Medical Mycology, Parasitology, tion using automated cell counters and differential sys- and Virology (1 to 4 Hrs.) CLS 405 Introduction to tems, coagulation and platelet analyzers, and special Overview of medically significant fungi, parasites, and Urinalysis (1 to 2 Hrs.) hematologic testing of white and red cells using cyto- viruses. Emphasis will be placed on pathogenesis, modes Lecture/laboratory course emphasizing qualitative, chemistry techniques are provided to identify disease of transmission, and identification. Laboratory tech- quantitative, and microscopic examination of urine. In- states and disorders. Prerequisite: Senior in clinical labo- niques used in isolation, cultivation, and identification cludes special analytical procedures and their relation- ratory science program. will be used. Also included will be discussions of epidemi- ship to diagnosing and monitoring disease. ology and host response regarding these microorganisms. CLS 423 Clinical Microbiology Laboratory (1 to 3 Hrs.) CLS 448 Introduction to CLS 411 Clinical Education/ Isolation and identification of clinically important bacte- Immunology (1 to 4 Hrs.) Management (3 Hrs.) ria, mycobacteria, and fungi including antibiotic suscep- Lecture/laboratory course introducing immunologic Processes and practices of laboratory consulting and tibility testing. Techniques for identifying parasites are in- principles, concepts, and techniques including compo- management. Includes basic principles of competency- cluded. Prerequisite: Senior in clinical laboratory science nents of the immune system, immune response, and anti- based education, development of course objectives, evalu- program. gen-antibody reactions. ation procedures, and teaching techniques. CLS 424 Clinical Immunohematology CLS 451 Advanced Concepts in CLS 421 Clinical Chemistry Laboratory (1 to 2 Hrs.) Immunohematology (2 Hrs.) Laboratory (1 to 4 Hrs.) Blood typing, antibody screening and identification, com- Lecture/laboratory focusing on problem-solving and spe- Provides an opportunity to apply chemical and immuno- patibility testing, and other immunohematologic proce- cial techniques used in antibody identification and com-
Clinical Laboratory Science 169 patibility testing. Also includes a discussion of donor re- skills in hematology. Emphasis on correlation of data with drug monitoring, and toxicology. Newer testing methods quirements, blood component preparation and therapy, disease states and disorders. Case studies and discussion used to identify diseases/disorders will be discussed. Em- and quality assurance in the blood bank/transfusion serv- used to illustrate the pathophysiology of hematological phasizes instrument selection and method validation ice. dysfunction. process.
CLS 452 Advanced Concepts in CLS 454 Advanced Concepts in CLS 456 Clinical Correlations (2 Hrs.) Hematology (2 Hrs.) Clinical Chemistry (2 Hrs.) Use of problem-based case studies to analyze clinical sit- Lecture/laboratory focusing on advanced principles of Lecture/laboratory focusing on clinical significance and uations and correlate laboratory data. hematologic testing leading to improved interpretative methodology of trace elements, vitamins, therapeutic
Clinical Laboratory Science 170 COMMUNICATION, B.A./M.A. Faculty Mary Bohlen, J. Michael Duvall, Jim Grubbs, Ted Matula, Henry Nicholson, Janet Novak, Hazel Rozema, Ray Schroeder (emeritus), Larry Smith (emeritus), Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson, Sue Weber Associated Faculty Larry Shiner, Miles D. Woken Adjunct Faculty Sharon Hutson, Debra Landis
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE ADVISING Undergraduate Minor The undergraduate program in communication has Faculty members work with new students to plan three main objectives: 1) to instruct the student in courses of study. Based on instructors’ assessments The communication program is concerned with the general communication theory and technology, 2) to of writing ability in required courses, advisers may exchange of symbolic messages, how that exchange provide the student an opportunity for more intensive require advisees to take remedial courses. General- may be hindered or facilitated, and how it affects study in a specific area of communication, and 3) to ly, advisers assist students in developing personal groups and individuals. Courses offer students oppor- ensure that the communication graduate is capable of programs of study and in identifying all necessary tunities to improve their skills in writing, speaking, applying knowledge of general communication theory requirements. and understanding the messages of others in interper- and technology to specific social problems. The bac- sonal, organizational, and public contexts. The cours- calaureate curriculum covers three topical areas: CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING es also provide a detailed understanding of the role of meaning systems, interpersonal/organizational sys- Students with extensive life or work experience in communication in human affairs. To accomplish these tems, and mass media systems. some area of communication may apply for aca- goals, the curriculum addresses the theoretical, criti- demic credit through credit for prior learning cal, and technical aspects of communication. Both the ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS (CPL). The communication program awards such bachelor’s and master’s degree programs cover three Requirements for admission to the program as a credit in each of its three topical areas (meaning topical areas: meaning systems, interpersonal/organi- candidate for the bachelor of arts degree are iden- systems, interpersonal/organizational systems, and zational systems, and mass media systems. tical to general UIS requirements. Students who are mass media systems) through COM 401, COM 431, required to take the Test of English as a Foreign and COM 451. Prior learning credit is not awarded Contact: Information about the communication Language (TOEFL) examination must achieve a for specific program courses. The program will program is available at (217) 206-6790. Information score of 580 or above to be admitted to the pro- award a maximum of four hours of credit for prior can also be requested at [email protected]. gram. experiential learning in any one topic area and a
Communication 171 maximum of 12 hours of CPL credit to any under- PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Electives (at least eight hours must graduate student and a maximum of 8 hours of CPL At the bachelor’s level, candidates must satisfy gener- be other than communication courses) 16 Hrs. credit to any graduate student. al UIS and elective requirements and also complete 32 Total 60 Hrs. hours in communication courses for their major. COM COURSE OFFERINGS CREDIT/NO CREDIT 301, 302, and 303 should be taken prior to or concur- Crosslisted courses from other programs may be used Communication majors may not take any COM course rent with any other course work in their respective as part of the 32-hour major. No more than eight as part of the requirements for the major on a cred- curricular areas. credit hours of crosslisted courses may be used as part it/no credit basis. All undergraduate students are required to take of a student’s concentration. Any crosslisted course both a program and a university assessment examina- used for the major must bear the COM course prefix. COURSE REPETITION tion during their first semesters and during their last Communication courses numbered 491-498 (experi- semesters before graduation. The program examina- MINOR IN COMMUNICATION mental courses listed in the course schedule only) may be tion is normally administered during a regular class Core taken for credit more than once provided the course topic and is used by the program to assess its curriculum. It COM 301 Introduction to Meaning Systems or is different each time. No more than eight semester hours does not affect students’ grades in any way. COM 302 Introduction to Interpersonal/ of credit for COM 499 (tutorials) will be accepted for the Organizational Systems or degree. All other communication courses may be repeat- MAJOR REQUIREMENTS COM 303 Introduction to Mass Media Systems 4 Hrs. ed for grade improvement only once. No communication COM 301 Introduction to Meaning Systems 4 Hrs. Plus a choice of two courses in the same COM 302 Introduction to Interpersonal/ course may be repeated for additional credit. curricular area as the course Organizational Systems 4 Hrs. selected above 8 Hrs. COM 303 Introduction to Mass Media UIS REQUIREMENTS Systems 4 Hrs. Elective Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 Communication emphasis requirements Any 300-level or 400-level COM course 4 Hrs. semester hours of UIS requirements in the areas of lib- (primary topical area) 12 Hrs. Total 16 Hrs. eral studies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and Communication distribution requirements applied study. These hours must include at least four (from other than primary area) 8 Hrs. There are no prerequisites for entry into the hours in each of at least two of these areas. UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. minor. Students are advised to take the basic core
Communication 172 courses (COM 301, 302, or 303) before or concurrent and M.A. candidates, graduate students enrolled in ulty adviser before initial registration. Advisers work with other courses in the same curricular area. The 400-level courses should expect more stringent grad- with students to develop a course of study based on elective course may be from within or outside this cur- ing standards and/or more assignments (and perhaps program requirements and on the students’ personal ricular area; if outside, it may be taken without the differently structured assignments) than undergradu- interests. corresponding introductory course. ates enrolled in the same courses. Transfer credits from other institutions may not be CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING used to substitute for introductory core courses. How- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Communication students with extensive life or work ever, students may petition to use them to satisfy other For admission to the master of arts program, the stu- experience in some area of communication may apply parts of the minor, provided the credit is for an upper- dent must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and for academic credit through credit for prior learning division course equivalent to one offered by the com- pass the program’s graduate admission writing exam- (CPL). The communication program awards such munication program and that the grade earned was a ination. The program reserves the right to require ad- credit in each of its three topical areas (meaning sys- C or better. Communication minors may not take any ditional course work where deficiencies are indicated. tems, interpersonal/organizational systems, and mass COM course as part of the requirements for the minor A student must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or media systems) through COM 401, COM 431, and COM on a credit/no credit basis. greater (on a 4.00 scale) for regular admission to the 451. Prior learning credit is not awarded for specific program. Students with undergraduate GPAs in the program courses. The program will award a maxi- THE MASTER’S DEGREE 2.80-2.99 range may be accepted into the program on mum of four hours of credit for prior experiential The graduate program in communication has two a probationary basis. Students with GPAs below 2.80 learning in any one topic area and a maximum of 8 main objectives: 1) to guide students in an intensive may petition the program for admission and should hours of CPL credit to any graduate student. exploration of the structure and function of human contact the program for details. Students who are re- communication and 2) to educate students in the quired to take the Test of English as a Foreign Lan- GRADING POLICY methods and theory of communication inquiry. The guage (TOEFL) examination must achieve a score of No grade below B- in a communication course may be graduate curriculum covers three areas of study: 580 or above to be admitted to the program. applied toward the degree. Communication courses to meaning systems, interpersonal/organizational sys- be counted toward the degree requirements may not tems, and mass media systems. ADVISING be taken on a credit/no credit basis except for COM Although 400-level courses are open to both B.A. Each new graduate student should consult with a fac- 401, 431, 451, and 501.
Communication 173 COURSE REPETITION graduate seminars. Graduate seminars are numbered MASTER’S CLOSURE Communication courses numbered 491-498 and 591- 511 through 598. In accordance with campus requirements, all gradu- 598 (experimental courses listed in the course sched- No more than eight semester hours of COM cours- ate students must complete a closure experience ule only) may be taken for credit more than once pro- es may be taken before taking COM 504. A student may (COM 501) consisting of either a thesis, a project, or vided the course topic is different each time. No more not register for COM 501 Closure Experience until a comprehensive exam. The proposed thesis or proj- than six semester hours of credit for COM 599 (tutori- he/she has registered for COM 506. At least 12 semes- ect must be approved by a faculty committee before it als) will be accepted for the degree. All other commu- ter hours of course work, including at least eight se- is begun. Students must have completed a minimum nication courses may be repeated for grade improve- mester hours of seminars, must be in the student’s of 32 (preferably 36) credit hours to be eligible for ment only once. area of concentration unless otherwise arranged. comprehensive exams. Students write comprehensive exams over five areas during a two-day period. Com- REQUIRED COURSES REQUIREMENTS prehensive exams will be offered once every semester Students must complete program-required courses COM 504 Introduction to Graduate Study in at a regularly scheduled time. More specific guide- (COM 501, COM 504, COM 506) at UIS to graduate. No Communication 4 Hrs. lines on any of the three options listed above are waivers or substitutions are accepted. Courses with a COM 506 Research Methods in available from the communication program or from 300 number that advisers require of graduate students Communication 4 Hrs. program faculty. as prerequisites must be passed with a minimum grade 500-level graduate seminars 12 Hrs. Students must enroll for a total of four hours cred- of B. Hours so earned may not be counted toward the Graduate-level COM courses 12 Hrs. it in the closure experience; however, they may accrue graduate degree. Public Affairs Colloquium 4 Hrs. the total in increments. Campus policy requires that COM 501 Closure Experience (minimum) 4 Hrs. students be enrolled in at least one semester hour of PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Total (minimum) 40 Hrs. closure experience for each semester after they have All master’s degree candidates are required to com- begun their graduate closure exercise until that exer- plete four semester hours of public affairs colloquia. In Additional courses may be required by the adviser, cise is completed. For communication students, this addition, all communication M.A. candidates are re- with program approval, in order to meet deficiencies. means that if the thesis/project/comprehensive exam quired to complete at least 36 hours of graduate study COM 599 Tutorial credit may not be used to satisfy the has not been completed by the end of four continuous in communication, including at least three 500-level 500-level seminar requirement. credit hours’ enrollment in COM 501, students must
Communication 174 register for one hour of audit each semester until the organizational communication. Specific theories of how COM 504 Introduction to Graduate thesis/project/exam is completed. humans establish meaning systems and form communi- Study in Communication (4 Hrs.) cation relationships. Examination of the literature with which graduate com- munication students should be familiar, especially that COURSE OFFERINGS COM 303 Introduction to Mass exploring the nature of theory, the functions of research, Cross-listed courses may be accepted for the program Media Systems (4 Hrs.) and the philosophy of communication. Introduction to Introduction to mass media, including theory, history major. Students should be careful to register for the theory and research framing the program’s three areas of and tradition, structure and function, controls on the emphasis. course with the appropriate program prefix (COM) to media, technology, ethical and legal issues, and the fu- ensure that credit is received. Other courses may be ture. COM 506 Research Methods in accepted toward the major through petition to the Communication (4 Hrs.) Required Courses (Graduate) program committee. A detailed examination of research methods used in the communication discipline, including introduction to de- COM 501 Closure Experience (1 to 4 Hrs.) scriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in COURSE DESCRIPTIONS All graduate students must complete a closure experi- communication research. Methods examined include Course available online; may also be available ence. Communication students have three options. content, network, and interaction analysis as well as sur- on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for 1)Thesis: Research-based exploration of a topic ap- vey and experimental designs. further information. proved by thesis committee. 2) Project: Production of a major project selected with approval of project commit- Meaning Systems Required Courses (Undergraduate) tee. 3) Comprehensive examination: Comprehensive ex- aminations in five topical areas over a two-day period. COM 335 Commercials: The Hidden COM 301 Introduction to Students must have completed a minimum of 32 credit Messages (4 Hrs.) Meaning Systems (4 Hrs.) hours to be eligible for the comprehensive exam. Stu- Examination of television commercials for persuasive Introduction to the basic literature of rhetorical theory, dents should consult their advisers for program guide- strategies and techniques used in reaching targeted au- including survey of theoretical approaches from classical lines during their first semester. Successful completion of diences. Special attention is given to hidden messages and contemporary periods. Emphasis on philosophy of any of the three options fulfills the master’s closure re- and subconscious appeals. language, methods of rhetorical analysis, and principles quirement. All options will be graded CR/NC. Note: If of argumentation. the thesis/project/exam is not completed by the time the COM 401 General Communication and initial continuous four hours of credit are accumulated, Language Theory: Practicum (1 to 4 Hrs.) COM 302 Introduction to Interpersonal students must register for one credit hour on an audit Credit is available under this title only through the cred- /Organizational Systems (4 Hrs.) basis in all subsequent semesters until the thesis/proj- it for prior learning program. Students with substantial Fundamental theories and concepts in interpersonal and ect/exam is completed. work or life experience in areas covered by a course or
Communication 175 combination of courses listed in this Meaning Systems etc.) and use of public contexts (space, time) convey COM 528 Meaning and Social section may apply for credit by documenting their rele- meaning; problems arising from differing interpretations Structure (4 Hrs.) vant theoretical and practical learning under the guid- of these symbols in a culturally diverse society. Examination of coding and meaning theories to under- ance of credit for prior learning faculty. Interested stu- stand similarities and differences in individual interpre- dents should consult with a faculty member in commu- COM 433 The Rhetoric of Rights (4 Hrs.) tation of words, symbols, events, and interaction. Explo- nication. Exploration of the key themes relating to citizenship ration of how individuals’ language use affects the social rights as articulated by the most prominent rights-based structures they build and use. COM 404 Media Law and Ethics (4 Hrs.) social movements in American history, including the Examination of media law and ethical decisionmaking Abolitionist, Woman Suffrage, and Civil Rights move- COM 533 The Rhetoric of Abraham from the standpoint of media producers, critics, and ments. Important issues and arguments propounded by Lincoln (4 Hrs.) users. Case studies include obscenity and indecency, libel, key movement figures will be examined in the context of Exploration of the primary texts of Lincoln’s public life, privacy, advertising, conflict of interest, and rights of ac- their institutional responses and considered in light of from his early days in Springfield through the tragic cess. Lectures and discussions examine social and cul- current debates about individual rights. end of his presidency. Representative texts include the tural contexts in which laws and ethical principles devel- 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates, Lincoln’s Cooper Union op. See PAR 404. COM 468 Persuasion (4 Hrs.) Address, his First and Second Inaugurals, the Gettys- Theories and techniques involving attitudinal and be- burg Address, and other of Lincoln’s less well-known COM 425 Intercultural havioral change. Students analyze historical and current rhetorical efforts. Special attention will be paid to Lin- Communication (4 Hrs.) examples of propaganda and persuasion. coln’s views on the issues of the time, including eco- Analysis of cultural context and its role in framing com- nomics, rights, race, and slavery, with the goal of un- munication processes. Emphasis on how communica- COM 514 History of Communication (4 Hrs.) derstanding Lincoln’s rhetorical, historical, and intel- tion, power, and privilege constitute cultural identity and Examination of the impact each stage of major commu- lectual legacy. shape the rhetoric of cultural difference. nication development has had and how it has restruc- tured human communication. Begins with genesis of Interpersonal/Organizational Systems COM 426 Deceptive Communication (4 Hrs.) language and progresses through alphabet, printing (Note: COM 335, COM 425, COM 426, COM 428, COM Examination of misrepresentation in symbolic human press, electronic communication, and computer technol- 433, COM 436, COM 437, COM 438, COM 468, COM 516, interaction – its motivation and morality, its functions ogy. Taught from primary sources. COM 528, and COM 533 are also included in this top- and forms, its recognition and responses, and its integra- ical area.) tion into human society – in order to better understand COM 516 Communication Theory (4 Hrs.) this arguably large class of communication. A study of the nature and functions of theory lays the COM 362 Introduction to Public foundation for more detailed examination of theories Relations (4 Hrs.) COM 428 Nonverbal Communication (4 Hrs.) from different contexts of communication and with dif- Introduction to the theories, functions, and applications Examination of how personal symbols (clothes, gesture, fering philosophical bases. of public relations. Analysis of the most effective methods
Communication 176 of internal/external public relations in profit and non- combination of courses listed in this Interpersonal/Orga- COM 467 Advanced Public Speaking (4 Hrs.) profit organizations. nizational Systems section may apply for credit by docu- Examination of preparation, organization, and presen- menting their relevant theoretical and practical learning tation of various types of speaking such as persuasion, COM 367 Public Speaking (4 Hrs.) under the guidance of credit for prior learning faculty. group discussion, and debate. Performance includes Examination of principles of effective speech preparation Interested students should consult with a faculty member making speeches, participating in discussions, and cri- through researching topics, evaluating speeches, analyz- in communication. tiquing other students’ presentations. Prerequisite: COM ing audiences, and presenting speeches. 367 or permission of instructor. COM 462 Writing for Public COM 421 Interpersonal Relations (4 Hrs.) COM 521 Family Communication (4 Hrs.) Communication (4 Hrs.) Intensive study of the most effective methods for written Examination of types of families, roles, rules, stages, sys- Analysis of communication at the individual level in- public relations communication. Students write news re- tems, decision making, intimacy, and power from a com- cluding extended examination of informational, per- leases, broadcast announcements, letters, speeches, and munication perspective. ceptual, and prediction processes that lead to success- newsletter copy, as well as work on grammar and jour- ful communication. Includes role and personality as nalistic style. Prerequisite: COM 362, or permission of in- COM 524 Interracial Communication (4 Hrs.) factors that affect the communication process and structor. Exploration of historical origins of racism in the U.S., techniques for improving communication ability. In- types of racism, impact of affirmative action, barriers and terpersonal communication theories compared and COM 463 Organizational approaches to improving interracial communication in evaluated. Communication (4 Hrs.) friendships, education, the media, and the workplace. Analysis of organizational communication approaches, COM 424 Gender Communication (4 Hrs.) managerial style, motivation, leadership, corporate cul- COM 562 Public Relations in Examination of female and male communication in a tures, conflict, public relations, and diversity. Organizations (4 Hrs.) variety of contexts including family, romance, education, Advanced study of public relations in profit and non- and workplace. Representations in the media critiqued COM 464 Conflict Management (4 Hrs.) profit organizations. Examination of the threats and and theories of gender differences compared and evalu- Role and effect of conflict on interpersonal, group, and opportunities faced by organizations dealing with in- ated. See WMS 424. organizational relationships and social movements. The- ternal and external publics. Hands-on research/par- oretical and practical applications seek to foster success ticipation in a public relations campaign for a local COM 431 Interpersonal/Organizational in conflict resolution. organization. Systems: Practicum (1 to 4 Hrs.) Credit is available under this title only through the cred- COM 465 Interviewing (4 Hrs.) COM 563 Organizational it for prior learning program. Students with substantial Interviewing and its various purposes in communication Communication Theory (4 Hrs.) work or life experience in areas covered by a course or settings. Practical and theoretical approaches. An in-depth look at organizational theory integrated with
Communication 177 current communication theory. Discussion includes ap- technology and methods of communicating through this including solarization, sandwiched images, collage, and proaches to consulting and analyzing communication in developing medium. The course will emphasize the com- hand coloring. Prerequisite: COM 315. Students must organizations. munication, content, and impact aspects of the develop- purchase own supplies. See ART 406. ing Information Superhighway. Special focus will be Mass Media Systems given to conducting study and research through the In- COM 436 Graphic Design (4 Hrs.) (Note: COM 335, COM 404, COM 465, and COM 516 – ternet. Introduction to the production of printed materials using all described above – also are included in this topi- desktop publishing, illustration, and image-manipula- cal area.) COM 352 Basic Video Production (4 Hrs.) tion software on the Macintosh. Includes aesthetic un- Theory, techniques, and equipment used in video pro- derstanding and use of typography and applications of COM 312 News Gathering and duction with emphasis on methods of camera operation basic design principles in publications such as posters Writing (4 Hrs.) and directing techniques through regular production as- and brochures. See ART 436. Techniques involved in interviewing, reporting, and writ- signments. See ART 372. ing. Weekly in-class news story assignments. COM 437 Intermediate Graphic COM 403 Feature Article (4 Hrs.) COM 315 Photography I (4 Hrs.) Design (4 Hrs.) Examination of and practice in feature writing tech- Basic competencies in terminology and operation of Emphasis on creative problem solving to translate con- niques. Weekly feature article assignments. Publication 35mm cameras, processing black-and-white film, and cept into form using design and typographic principles. encouraged but not required. printmaking. Students assist in formulating photograph- Design and production of printed materials such as mul- ic philosophy through examination of their own work tiple-page documents, newsletters, packaging, and cor- and through the works and thoughts of professional pho- COM 405 Editing (4 Hrs.) porate identities. Development of intermediate software tographers. Camera (35mm) with adjustable focus, vari- Examination of the editing process as it relates to news- skills for digital preparation of artwork for commercial able aperture settings, manually operable multiple shut- papers, magazines, public relations work, and other pub- printing applications. Prerequisite: ART 436 or COM 436. ter speeds, and “normal’’ or medium-short focus lens re- lications. Study of journalistic style, grammar review, See ART 437. quired. Students must purchase own supplies. See ART concise writing, legal and ethical issues of editing, and 315. design fundamentals. COM 438 Advanced Graphic Design (4 Hrs.) Conceptual development, planning, production, and COM 333 Communicating through COM 406 Photography II (4 Hrs.) software applications for complex design problems. Em- Internet (2 Hrs.) Extension, development, and continuation of studies in phasis on project management, organization, and col- Course available online; may also be available on black-and-white photography. Students should be in- laboration, including development of client/vendor skills. campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- creasingly able to generate their own ideas about the Application of graphic design principles specific to web ther information. medium and work toward the production of a personal and multimedia design. Prerequisite: ART 437 or COM Designed to introduce undergraduate students to the body of work. Expanded film and print manipulations, 437. See ART 438.
Communication 178 COM 442 Broadcast Programming (4 Hrs.) Various practical and theoretical frameworks for such explored in actual production situations, along with Theories and techniques of programming strategies used analysis will be examined and discussed, including myth analysis of the creative processes of videography and for radio, television, and cable. Topics include program and genre analysis, Marxist and feminist criticism as lighting. Prerequisite: COM 352. See ART 473. formats, network lineups, independent station position- well as semiotic analysis of mass media products. Part of ing, methods of audience research, and evaluating rat- the class time is devoted to viewing and analysis of vari- COM 454 Documentary Production (4 Hrs.) ings and shares. ous films and television programs to help reinforce Aesthetic and creative elements of video production are methodological and theoretical readings and discus- studied through the history and impact of film and video COM 444 Media Writers’ Roundtable(4 Hrs.) sions. documentaries. Students will produce their own docu- Theory and practice of advanced non-fiction writing for mentary programs. Prerequisite: COM 352 or ART 372. the media, including news, features, commentary, and COM 448 Advertising (4 Hrs.) See ART 474. analysis. Explores media markets, legal and business Theoretical and creative processes in media advertising. concerns, and ethical issues for staff and freelance writ- Students receive basic orientation not only to economic COM 455 Multimedia Production and ers. Prerequisite: COM 312 or COM 403, or equivalent, or aspects of advertising but also to creative processes. Stu- Electronic Imaging (4 Hrs.) permission of instructor. dents develop advertising campaigns within the context In-depth exploration of production methodologies and of the advertising environment. techniques for multimedia. Topics include development COM 445 Adolescents and the Media (4 Hrs.) processes, authoring and interactivity, digital video, ani- Examination of positive and negative impact of the COM 451 Mass Media Systems: mation, imaging tools, sound tools, hardware, cross plat- media – including television, movies, the recording in- Practicum (1 to 4 Hrs.) form development, and electronic imaging. The main dustry, video games, and magazines – on adolescents. Credit is available under this title only through the cred- purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with Explores media link to violence and aggressive behavior, it for prior learning program. Students with substantial the tools and techniques of this emerging industry and to sexuality, drug use, and body image, and research on work or life experience in areas covered by a course or assist with the development of critical thinking and cre- gender and racial differences in responding to the media. combination of courses listed in this Mass Media Systems ative skills. See ART 475. section may apply for credit by documenting their rele- COM 446 Broadcast Management and vant theoretical and practical learning under the guid- COM 456 Advanced Production Regulation (4 Hrs.) ance of credit for prior learning faculty. Interested stu- Technologies (4 Hrs.) Basics of broadcast management pertaining to opera- dents should consult with a faculty member in commu- An opportunity for the student to show the culmination of tions, personnel, advertising, sales, and promotions. nication. his/her skills and thought processes through the develop- Study of the Federal Communications Commission’s ment of a major production project. The student will rules, regulations, and policies. COM 453 Video Field Production (4 Hrs.) combine the theoretical, technical, and creative aspects The development of technical skills as artistic tools of production and provide an analysis of the methods and COM 447 Media Criticism (4 Hrs.) through an examination of visualization and sequencing techniques used. Prerequisite: COM 453/ART 473 or COM Focus on qualitative analysis of mass media artifacts. theory. Remote production and editing techniques are 454/ART 474 or COM 455/ART 475. See ART 476.
Communication 179 COM 457 Scripting, Producing, COM 532 Social and Cultural COM 545 Interactive/Multimedia Directing (4 Hrs.) Effects of Mass Media (4 Hrs.) Technologies (4 Hrs.) Study of the theoretical and practical aspects of the re- Overview of social, scientific, and critical theories re- An in-depth study of current and emerging technologies search, design, and structure of film and video programs. garding the effects of mass media on society. Examines used to provide training and enhance education. Topics Topics include fiction and nonfiction, research, structure, the ways in which these theories develop from particular include the theories, design concepts, and applications of formats, writing narration and dialogue, visualization, social and historical contexts and how they reflect ideas such technologies as non-linear video, computer graph- staging, and interviewing. and debates about media, politics, and culture. ics and presentations, and interactive video. Prerequisite: COM 455. COM 458 Media from a Liberal Arts COM 535 Narrative in Fiction and Perspective (4 Hrs.) Film (4 Hrs.) COM 555 Women and Media (4 Hrs.) Examination of popular media, with a focus on televi- Seminar on features common to stories (structure, Seminar exploring the role of women in the media today. sion, from a liberal arts perspective and particularly from theme, point of view, character) studied from the per- Examines women as participants in the media business the perspective of how television presents, distorts, and spective of semiotics. Examples drawn from contempo- and as subjects of the media and the impact of both on comments on each of the Ernest Boyer learning cate- rary fiction, history, film, and television, as well as tradi- society. See WMS 555. gories. Collectively, television and other mass media sup- tional oral culture (myth, religion, folk tale). ply practically an unlimited range of resources across all Individualized Study Boyer categories. COM 541 New Technologies in Electronic Media (4 Hrs.) COM 499 Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) COM 509 Internet for Educators (4 Hrs.) Seminar on new and emerging technologies and systems Specialized instruction; students may arrange for special Introduction to the Internet as a communication and re- in electronic media: hardware, software, and societal im- courses on otherwise unavailable topics, subject to avail- search/reference tool for educators. The course will cover pact. ability. an introduction to the network, essential terms and tech- nologies, issues and policies, key reference sites, and de- COM 543 Media Aesthetics (4 Hrs.) COM 599 Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) velopment of individual home pages on the World Wide Seminar in the basic aesthetic elements and principles of Specialized instruction; graduate students may arrange Web. Although a text will be used for HTML reference, sight, sound, and motion in film/video and their uses for for special courses on otherwise unavailable topics, sub- most of the material for the course will be found on the effective communication. ject to availability. Internet itself. Note: This class is not a graduate seminar.
Communication 180 COMPUTER SCIENCE, B.S./M.S. Faculty Kamyar Dezhgosa, Mark Lovik, Keith Miller, Ted Mims, Mary Sheila Tracy, Jingyu Zhang Associated Faculty Burks Oakley II
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science, Master of for parallel processing, microcomputers, and a in their academic planning and their development as Science, Undergraduate Minor hands-on network configuration laboratory. Comput- computer scientists. Assessment begins when students er laboratories are open evenings and weekends and enter UIS and continues throughout their course of The bachelor of science degree is designed to provide some systems are available 24 hours a day through study. It includes an entrance exam, a portfolio (in- the graduate with a strong foundation in computer sci- dial-up access. cluding computer programs, reports, and other as- ence and related disciplines. The degree provides stu- signments), and an exit exam. dents with experience in mastering problem-solving Contact: Information about the computer science The process begins in CSC 300 Entrance Assess- skills relevant to business, scientific, and public issues. program is available at (217) 206-6770 and ment, which must be taken the first semester of en- Graduates of the B.S. program have been success- csc.uis.edu/. Information can also be requested at rollment as a computer science major. The entrance ful in earning advanced degrees and in pursuing ca- [email protected]. assessment is an exam of the core areas of comput- reers in research and application-oriented positions in er science. During this course, students begin a business, industry, government, and education. The THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE portfolio to which selected assignments will be diversity of course offerings and rigorous degree re- ADVISING added from each of the core computer science quirements ensure that B.S. graduates acquire knowl- Before registering for the first time, the student should courses. The process concludes in CSC 301 Exit As- edge necessary to shape their career goals. discuss an appropriate course of study with a member sessment, which must be taken the final semester The master’s degree in computer science is orient- of the faculty. After classes begin, students are urged to before graduation. Exit assessment helps students ed toward software and is most appropriate for candi- choose a permanent adviser as soon as possible. assess their progress and helps the program revise dates interested in the design, analysis, and imple- the curriculum. mentation of software programs. ASSESSMENT Note: The computer science assessments should Students have access to an outstanding variety of The computer science program assesses all students not be confused with the university assessment tests. computing systems including a Sun SPARC 20 file- for communication skills and for knowledge of com- For information about university assessments, see p. server, additional UNIX-based computers, transputers puter science. Assessment is intended to help students 40.
Computer Science 181 APPLIED STUDY UIS REQUIREMENTS Other Requirements The computer science program’s applied study term is Students must complete a minimum of 12 semester CSC Electives 12 Hrs. an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical hours of UIS requirements in the areas of liberal stud- General Electives 12 Hrs. experience. Placements have included state agencies, ies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and applied Total Other 24 Hrs. insurance companies, the SIU School of Medicine, study. At least four hours must be earned in each of two UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. Total 60 Hrs. computer companies, and many other locations areas. throughout central Illinois. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS The core curriculum provides a strong foundation A minor in computer science is designed for students Formal application to the program is required for ad- in computer science. CSC electives are chosen in who wish to develop a working knowledge of the com- mission. Enrollment in CSC 300 Entrance Assessment consultation with the student’s adviser to ensure puter that will allow them to apply effective computer techniques and computational problem-solving skills in is required during the first semester. Program en- depth of knowledge in topics of particular interest to a variety of contexts. It is useful for students with virtu- trance requirements include two semesters of pro- the student. There are no restrictions for general ally any academic major, including accountancy, busi- gramming experience in a high-level language (i.e., electives. CSC courses must be taken for a letter ness administration, clinical laboratory science, eco- Pascal, C, C++, Java). CSC 325 and CSC 375 may be grade. nomics, management, and others. A working knowledge taken at UIS to satisfy this requirement. Entrance re- Core Requirements of computers allows people to apply computer tech- quirements also include one semester of calculus as CSC 300 Entrance Assessment 0 Hrs. niques in their careers and to introduce effective, com- well as discrete math and statistics. MAT 115, MAT CSC 301 Exit Assessment 0 Hrs. puter-based methods. 302, and MAT 323 may be taken at UIS to satisfy these CSC 376 Computer Organization 4 Hrs. The minor provides a foundation in computer sci- requirements; 12 of these hours may be counted to- CSC 385 Data Structures and Algorithms 4 Hrs. ence for non-majors. Appropriate CSC electives are ward the degree as general electives. Students consid- CSC 387 Foundations of Computer Science 4 Hrs. chosen in consultation with a CSC adviser. CSC cours- ering an advanced degree or a career in a scientific CSC 388 Programming Languages 4 Hrs. es must be taken for a letter grade. field are strongly encouraged to take a second semes- CSC 389 Introduction to Operating Systems 4 Hrs. ter of calculus. CSC 478 Software Engineering Capstone 4 Hrs. Requirements Total core 24 Hrs. MAT 302 Discrete Mathematics 4 Hrs.
Computer Science 182 CSC 325 Computer Science I 4 Hrs. PREREQUISITES DEGREE REQUIREMENTS CSC 375 Computer Science II 4 Hrs. Applicants are expected to have completed a program Students must complete 32 hours of approved courses; CSC Electives 12 Hrs. of study similar to that required for a bachelor’s de- no more than 12 hours may be taken before the student Total 24 Hrs. gree in computer science. Candidates lacking proper is fully admitted to the program. Course work must in- undergraduate background must demonstrate com- clude: 1) 24 hours of CSC electives approved by the stu- THE MASTER’S DEGREE petency by obtaining a minimum grade-point average dent’s adviser; 12 hours must be at the 500-level; 2) 4 of 2.70 in specified prerequisite courses. Prerequisite hours of CSC 550 Master’s Project/Thesis; and 3) 4 hours ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS courses may be taken at UIS or equivalent courses may from approved public affairs courses (PAD 460 Graduate Applicants must submit a Graduate Record Exam be taken elsewhere. These courses will not count to- Public Service Internship Seminar is appropriate). (GRE) score and a complete set of official under- ward the graduate degree and must be completed be- graduate transcripts signifying graduation from fore full admission is granted. CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS an accredited university. For full admission, a Computer science graduate students must complete a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of PREREQUISITE CURRICULUM comprehensive closure exercise to demonstrate the 2.70 on a 4.00 scale is required. Students who take (for students without a computer science degree) ability to formulate, investigate, and analyze a prob- the TOEFL exam must achieve a score of 550 or MAT 302 Discrete Mathematics lem and to report results in writing and orally. The higher. Applicants who do not meet all entrance MAT 113 Business Calculus or exercise is classified as either a graduate project or a requirements may be granted conditional admis- MAT 115 Calculus I master’s thesis. Both options require significant sion. This allows a student to complete 12 hours MAT 323 Probability and Statistics for work. A thesis is an extensive research essay on an toward the degree. Grades of B- or better must be Computer Science approved computer science topic, original in either earned in all courses taken while on conditional CSC 325 Computer Science I its content or mode of integration. A project is an ap- admission. Full admission is required before the CSC 375 Computer Science II plied study that combines an approved computer sci- student can continue beyond 12 hours in the CSC CSC 376 Computer Organization ence topic with actual problems or issues in a profes- curriculum. Some entrance requirements may be CSC 385 Data Structures and Algorithms sional setting. Completing the closure exercise waived for students who can provide evidence of CSC 388 Programming Languages demonstrates a student’s qualifications as a comput- advanced career experience. CSC 389 Introduction to Operating Systems er professional. Guidelines for completing the re-
Computer Science 183 quirement are available from the CSC program and COURSE DESCRIPTIONS personal computer software including word processing, should be consulted before any work on the closure Course available online; may also be available spreadsheet, database, and electronic communication applications; information retrieval from the Internet; and exercise is begun. on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for further information. fundamental computer literacy. Considerable time in Students must enroll in four hours of the master’s computer lab is required. project/thesis course (CSC 550) for credit. If the work CSC 300 Entrance Assessment (0 Hrs.) CSC 319 Computer is not completed during the initial four hours, campus Evaluation of computer science knowledge on entering the program. CSC 300 must be taken during the student’s Programming (4 Hrs.) policy requires that students register to audit one hour first semester of enrollment. An introduction to structured programming. Emphasis of CSC 550 during each semester the work remains in- on control structures, simple data types including arrays, and creating simple Windows applications. Assigned complete. Failure to maintain continuous enrollment CSC 301 Exit Assessment (0 Hrs.) Evaluation of computer science knowledge on gradua- problems require considerable time in the computer lab. will require retroactive registration for one credit hour tion. Exit assessment helps students assess their progress For students who do not intend to major in computer sci- per semester. If a formal leave of absence is approved and helps the program revise its curriculum. CSC 301 ence. Prerequisite: CSC 318, or equivalent computer ex- by the program, continuous registration is not re- must be taken during the student’s final semester before perience with Windows applications. graduation. quired. CSC 325 Computer Science I (4 Hrs.) CSC 317 Software Packages (2 Hrs.) Structured programming techniques. Emphasis on con- A large part of computing that is being done today is trol structures, procedures, simple data types, and struc- GRADING POLICY through general programs designed to handle a wide tured data types, including arrays, records, and files. As- Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all range of general problems rather than through programs signed problems require considerable time in the comput- designed to solve a specific problem. This course covers er lab. Prior programming experience is recommended. courses that apply toward the degree. In addition, stu- these general programs (software packages) from the dents who do not maintain a 3.00 grade-point average viewpoint of the task to be performed and how a specific CSC 375 Computer Science II (4 Hrs.) will be placed on academic probation according to package can be used to accomplish the job. Examples are Extensive top-down design principles to solve non-trivial taken from spreadsheet, database, and the Windows op- problems. Emphasis on advanced array applications, dy- campus policy. Graduate students enrolled in 400- erating system. Considerable time in the computer lab is namic storage, and classes. Programming assignments level courses should expect more stringent grading required. include implementation of lists, stacks, queues, and re- standards and/or additional assignments. Courses cursions. Prerequisite: CSC 325. CSC 318 Computer Literacy (4 Hrs.) taken on a credit/no credit basis will not count toward Introduction to computers for personal and professional CSC 376 Computer Organization (4 Hrs.) the degree. use. A course of general interest, giving experience with Introduction to elementary computer architecture and
Computer Science 184 assembly/machine language. Emphasis on the fetch-ex- CSC 389 Introduction to Operating CSC 476 Introduction to Microprocessors ecute cycle and CPU organization, binary information Systems (4 Hrs.) and Computer Architecture (4 Hrs.) representations, combinational logic, and sequential cir- Assemblers, macro processing, loaders, time sharing op- Analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential cuits. An overview of the memory hierarchy and I/O in- erating system, process control, I/O, primary memory al- circuits, counters, and decoders. Details of computer or- terfaces included as time permits. Prerequisites: CSC 375 location, and virtual memory. Prerequisites: CSC 375 and ganization as applied to microcomputers. Time permit- and MAT 302. MAT 302 may be taken concurrently. CSC 376. ting: control unit design, microprogramming, I/O chan- nels, and memory systems. Prerequisite: CSC 376. CSC 385 Data Structures and CSC 410 Current Topics for Algorithms (4 Hrs.) Professional Development (1 to 4 Hrs.) CSC 478 Software Engineering Object-oriented software design including sorting and Includes materials on current topics that are identified Capstone (4 Hrs.) searching algorithms. Implementation of trees, graphs, as being on the cutting-edge of computer science. De- Study of the software life cycle with emphasis on design, and other advanced data structures. Algorithm analysis scriptions change according to topic. May be repeated, documentation, and implementation. Team projects and technical communication skills are emphasized. Stu- of running times and storage requirements. Prerequi- but particular topics must differ. See current course dents should take this course within their last 12 hours of sites: MAT 302 and CSC 375. schedule for prerequisites. CSC majors need prior ap- CSC course work. Prerequisite: CSC 385. proval to apply this course to their degree require- CSC 387 Foundations of Computer ments. CSC 479 Introduction to Artificial Science (4 Hrs.) Intelligence (4 Hrs.) An overview of selected computer science topics: com- CSC 470 Topics in Computer Problem solving methods, data representation and list puters and society, software engineering, file structures, Science (1 to 4 Hrs.) processing, state-space search strategies, game playing database structures, artificial intelligence, theory of com- Various topics; description changes according to topic of- programs, knowledge representation, logic and theorem putation, and human-computer interaction. Topics are fered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of hours, proving, question answering systems, and natural lan- selected to complement material in the core computer but particular topics must differ. See course schedule for guage processing. Prerequisite: CSC 375. science curriculum. Prerequisite: CSC 375. prerequisites. CSC 481 Introduction to Computer CSC 388 Programming Languages (4 Hrs.) CSC 472 Introduction to Database Graphics (4 Hrs.) Design principles and implementation of computer pro- Systems (4 Hrs.) Basic concepts, display hardware and techniques, raster gramming languages. Topics include syntax, data types, Examination of file organizations and file access meth- graphics, 3-D graphics, and processing of pictorial infor- control structures, storage management, and binding. ods. Studies various data models including relational, hi- mation. Prerequisites: CSC 375. Four programming language paradigms studied: imper- erarchical, network, and object-oriented. Emphasis ative, object-oriented, functional, and logical. Languages given to the relational data model. SQL, the data defini- CSC 483 Introduction to Computer studied might include Pascal, C, C++, Smalltalk, Java, tion and manipulation language for relational databases, Networks (4 Hrs.) LISP, and Prolog. Prerequisite: CSC 375. is described. Prerequisite: CSC 375. Network architectures, the ISO reference model, network
Computer Science 185 design, terminal handling, virtual circuits, datagrams, CSC 570 Advanced Topics in Computer CSC 578 Software Engineering (4 Hrs.) protocols, routing algorithms, and local area networks. Science (4 Hrs.) Problem analysis, system requirements specification, sys- Prerequisite: CSC 376. Topics vary. May be repeated for an indefinite number of tem design, testing methodologies, quality assurance, hours, but particular topics must differ. See course software maintenance, and automated documentation CSC 484 Introduction to Parallel schedule for prerequisites. systems. Team project involving the analysis and creation Processing (4 Hrs.) of a design specification for and formal presentation of a Familiarizes students with the broad field of parallel CSC 572 Advanced Database significant software project. Prerequisite: CSC 478. computing and parallel algorithms, while giving hands- Concepts (4 Hrs.) on experience with computing on a parallel architecture. Study of the implementation of relational database man- CSC 581 Computer Graphics (4 Hrs.) Prerequisite: CSC 376. agement systems. Topics include database design algo- Lighting models, ray tracing, radiosity, texture mapping, rithms, query implementation, execution and optimiza- and other advanced rendering techniques for creating CSC 485 Object-Oriented Design (4 Hrs.) tion, transaction processing, concurrency control, recov- highly realistic images of three-dimensional scenes. Study of object-oriented design and programming to solve ery, distributed query processing, and database security. Contemporary and classic articles from the computer problems. Topics include classes, inheritance, polymor- One of the following advanced database topics will also graphics literature are studied. Prerequisite: CSC 481. phism, design notations, development environments, and be discussed: deductive databases, parallel databases, a survey of languages. Programming languages may in- knowledge discovery/data mining, data warehousing. CSC 582 Design and Evaluation of clude C++, Java, and Smalltalk. Prerequisite: CSC 385. Prerequisite: CSC 472. User Interfaces (4 Hrs.) Structured approach for designing graphical user inter- CSC 550 Master’s Project/ CSC 574 Operating Systems (4 Hrs.) faces that are easy to use. Empirical evaluation tech- Thesis (4 Hrs./1 Hr.) Concurrency, mutual exclusion, process cooperation, niques are used to verify that the software is easy to use. An individual study to demonstrate the ability to formu- semaphores, conditional critical regions, deadlock, Prerequisite: CSC 385. late, investigate, and analyze a problem and to report re- scheduling, operating system structures, protection sys- sults. Written report and oral presentation are required. tem models, virtual machine concept, and system design CSC 583 Network Programming (4 Hrs.) Guidelines for completing this requirement are available issues. Prerequisite: CSC 389. A historical and technical study of network program- from the CSC program and must be consulted before any ming. Emphasis is placed on various network protocols work is begun. May be repeated but only four hours will CSC 577 Software Testing and and on the TCP/IP protocol in particular. Assignments count toward the degree. Prerequisite: Approval of the Reliability (4 Hrs.) involve writing client/server code for Unix in the C pro- project/thesis supervisor. Note: If the project/thesis is Advanced and classic models of testing software are re- gramming language. Prerequisite: A working knowledge not completed during the initial four-hour enrollment, viewed and critiqued. Current practice and novel theories of Unix and the ability to program in C. students must register for one hour on an audit basis in of reliability are studied, using primary computer science all subsequent semesters until the project/thesis is com- research literature. Some automated testing tools will be pleted. used. Prerequisite: CSC 478.
Computer Science 186 ENGLISH, B.A./M.A. Faculty Barbara Burkhardt, Razak Dahmane, Dennis Camp (emeritus), Judith Everson (emerita), Jennifer Haytock, Norman Hinton (emeritus), Jackie Jackson (emerita), John Knoepfle (emeritus), Marcellus Leonard, Ethan Lewis, Karen Moranski, Nancy Perkins, Charles Schweighauser (emeritus), Richard Shereikis (emeritus) Associated Faculty Rosina Neginsky, Larry Shiner, Annette Van Dyke
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts (on-campus in teaching English at the secondary level may seek THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE and online programs), Master of Arts, and Under- Illinois state teacher certification; information can be ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR graduate Minor obtained from the teacher education program. ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM The on-campus B.A. program is open to any student Degree candidates in English may develop one of sev- ONLINE ENGLISH PROGRAM who qualifies for admission to UIS. eral specializations for a conventional degree in Eng- The Online English Program, which is identical to the lish or American literature or may design a personal- on-campus program except for entrance require- ized and less traditional course of study. Some students ments, allows students to actively participate in dy- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE may wish to select courses especially helpful to class- namic, diverse, and interactive online learning com- PROGRAM room teachers. Others prepare for careers in writing munities and to complete their degrees in their own To apply to enter the Online English Program, you and editing by taking courses offered by English and time and at their own pace via the Internet. The online must have: other UIS programs. Courses include expository writ- format enables them to complete coursework using •earned a minimum of 45 credit hours at the ing, journalism, feature writing, and creative writing the latest networked information technologies for in- lower-division (freshman/sophomore) level (novel, poetry, short story, playwriting) and others in creased access to educational resources, advisers, and •a grade-point average of 3.00 or higher (on a layout and publication design. Students interested in materials. 4.00 scale) from an accredited college or university writing and editing may also take basic courses in •completed three semester hours of English compo- other programs to study current issues in fields that Contact: Information about the English program is sition (as the minimum requirement for general Uni- generate publications (e.g., environmental studies, available at (217) 206-6779. Information can also be versity admission) political studies, and economics). Students interested requested at [email protected]. •completed two writing courses and two literature
English 187 courses (for a total of 12 to 16 semester hours) MAC ENG electives 16 Hrs. •access to the Internet and Mac* OS 8.1 or later Total ENG hours 36 Hrs. •the computer skills necessary to study online 128 MB RAM UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. 65 MB virtual memory General Electives (eight hours of which ADVISING 604 PowerPC* (200 MHz or better) must be in areas distinctly Because a wide range of courses are offered with rela- Internet connection outside English) 12 Hrs. tive freedom from prerequisites, the English program Web browser Microsoft* Internet Explorer* 5.5 or Total 60 Hrs. assigns undergraduate majors to program advisers. later or Netscape* 4.7 or later. ENG 311 Literary Study and Research and ENG Advisers assist students to develop appropriate, indi- Some classes may require CD-ROM. 489 Capstone to Literary Study are required of all un- vidualized courses of study. Students should consult dergraduate majors, and both are offered regularly. with advisers regularly, especially before enrolling for UIS REQUIREMENTS Students take ENG 311 soon after admission to the their last semester. Students may choose a different Students must complete a minimum of 12 semester program. They take ENG 489 during their senior year academic advisor at any time. hours of UIS requirements in liberal studies colloquia, after completing most course work. public affairs colloquia, and applied study. These Juniors are expected to enroll in 300- or 400-level TECHNOLOGY NEEDS FOR ONLINE STUDENTS hours must include at least four hours in each of at courses; however, seniors may petition instructors for PC least two of these categories. admission to select 500-level English courses. 333 MHz Intel® Pentium processor or equivalent English students are expected to develop research, 128 MB RAM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ON- AND analytical, interpretive, and writing skills, and all 56 Kbps modem OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS English courses are opportunities to acquire and to re- 16-bit sound card and speakers ENG 311 Literary Study and Research 4 Hrs. fine these skills. Students who are deficient in writing 65,000-color video display card (video) ENG 489 Capstone to Literary Study 4 Hrs. skills may be required to take courses such as ENG 375 Windows 98 operating system or newer At least one course in English literature 4 Hrs. Expository Writing. Completing ENG 311 satisfies the Internet connection and Internet Explorer 5.5 or At least one course in American literature 4 Hrs. campus requirement for communication skills. Trans- Netscape 4.7 or later. At least one ENG course ending in 50-89 fer credit is evaluated case by case through the student Some classes may require CD-ROM. (writing and other courses) 4 Hrs. petition process.
English 188 APPLIED STUDY ENGLISH MINOR dorsement of at least two full-time faculty who teach In consultation with their advisers, English majors may ENG 311 Literary Study and Research 4 Hrs. the completed courses. Those faculty members report select from a variety of challenging applied study term One English literature course 4 Hrs. their estimates of the student’s potential for success in (AST) experiences. Students who wish to become certi- One American literature course 4 Hrs. the graduate program. The graduate committee then fied English teachers at the elementary, middle-school, One writing and/or other course makes a decision regarding matriculation into the or secondary level must enroll in the Teacher Education ending in 50-89 4 Hrs. English program. Program and take student teaching as an AST. Students Total 16 Hrs. All applications for admission into the English interested in writing and editing careers may work with master’s degree program must include a formal letter local agencies and publishers. Students who prefer a of application, complete transcripts, GRE scores in the creative writing AST must offer evidence of an extend- THE MASTER’S DEGREE general examinations, and a sample of analytical ed project to satisy AST requirements. Students may ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS writing. The applicant must fill out a program appli- also prepare for positions in literary site preservation at Students with baccalaureate degrees in English from cation and return two program recommendation forms, each completed by someone of the applicant’s such locations as the Vachel Lindsay home in Spring- accredited colleges or universities may be accepted choice who is familiar with his or her academic com- field and the Edgar Lee Masters home in Petersburg. into the M.A. program after an examination of their petencies. The Graduate Admissions Committee will applications by the English Graduate Admissions mail all program forms to interested candidates, make ENGLISH/TEACHER EDUCATION Committee. If the committee requires further evi- decisions at the completion of application files, and English majors can be certified to teach at the ele- dence of competency, the student may be admitted on promptly notify applicants of their status. For further mentary or secondary level. Students must apply sep- a probationary basis after an interview with the com- information about admission requirements, please arately to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Stu- mittee and successful completion of additional grad- write or call the English program at (217) 206-7441 dents seeking certification will be assigned both an uate-level course work or other stipulated require- or 206-6779. English adviser and a TEP adviser, whom they should ments. consult regularly to make sure they satisfy require- Applicants with undergraduate degrees in fields ADVISING ments for both the major and certification. Students other than English must take additional course work Because the English program offers a wide range of interested in certification should consult the Teacher – generally the equivalent of the English minor – be- courses, an academic adviser is assigned to assist stu- Education section of this catalog. fore matriculation at the graduate level to gain the en- dents in developing appropriate courses of study. All
English 189 students should consult their advisers before enrolling PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS type (such as the novel, short story, poetry, or drama). for their last semester of study. Students may choose a ENG 572 Graduate Colloquium 4 Hrs. These distribution requirements can be met at the 400 different adviser at any time. ENG electives (see below; at least 16 hours or 500 level. must be at the 500-level in colloquia, Depending on their academic history at the time of GRADING POLICY seminars, or thesis) 32-48 Hrs. admission to the program, graduate students are as- Courses in which English students have earned a Public Affairs Colloquium 4 Hrs. signed the number of English electives (32-48 hours) grade of C+ or below are not accepted toward the Total 40-56 Hrs. they must take. The range reflects the heterogeneous M.A. degree in English. undergraduate preparation of incoming students and Students should work closely with their advisers to allows the graduate committee to assist students to COURSE NUMBERING ensure that graduate course work does not duplicate overcome deficiencies. Graduate students should complete at least 20 hours undergraduate work. All M.A. candidates are required in colloquia, seminars, or thesis (including ENG 572) to take ENG 572 Graduate Colloquium and should do MASTER’S CLOSURE at the 500-level in the English program. In addition, so as early as possible in their academic careers. The The master’s degree program in English offers grad- colloquium, offered each fall (and spring, as needed), graduate students taking 400-level courses are re- uate students two closure exercise options. introduces the master’s candidate to graduate study in quired to do extra work, such as a critical paper, oral English, basic literary concepts and terminology, and report, or additional reading in primary and second- Track-A Closure requires graduate students to critical theories and practices. ENG 572 may be ary sources. write a traditional master’s thesis that must be ap- waived only by a majority vote of the program com- proved by their graduate committees – also the stu- mittee. COMMUNICATION SKILLS All M.A. candidates in English must complete at dents’ closure committees – consisting of the thesis Completion of ENG 572 Graduate Colloquium satisfies least five 500-level courses (colloquia, seminars, or director, a program reader, and an outside member UIS’ communication skills requirements. In excep- thesis), including ENG 572. In addition, students must representing the dean’s office. tional cases where the program committee waives take 1) at least one course that covers a major literary Students who choose to write a graduate thesis or ENG 572, students must make alternate arrangements period in English or American literature; 2) at least creative writing project may earn a maximum of four with the program committee to fulfill the communica- one course that focuses on a major literary figure; and hours toward their degrees. Note: If the thesis is not tion skills requirement. 3) at least one course that deals with a major literary completed by the time the initial four hours of continu-
English 190 ous enrollment in ENG 589 are accumulated, the student COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENG 400 The Shakespeare Project (4 Hrs.) must register for one hour of audit credit in ENG 590 for Course available online; may also be available Examination of six plays and related sonnets, with close at- tention to Shakespeare’s language, facets of performance, each subsequent semester until the thesis is complete. on campus. Online courses are taught in a two-year rotation. Refer to the current course schedule to de- and his insights into human nature. Play selection varies termine which courses are being offered in any given from semester to semester. Students may earn credit in sev- Track-B Closure calls for semester. eral sections of ENG 400, but course content must vary. 1. Expanding and refining a seminar essay written ENG 401 Chaucer (4 Hrs.) to fulfill a requirement for a 500-level course com- ENG 235 Introduction to American Literature (3 Hrs.) Texts may include The Canterbury Tales and Troilus and pleted in the English graduate program. The final Criseyde, as well as other works. Course involves instruc- Open to all undergraduates, this is a first course for Eng- tion in learning to read Middle English. product must gain the closure committee’s approval. lish majors and fulfills a humanities requirement for stu- 2. Successfully completing the closure examina- dents in other fields. Introduces American fiction, poetry, ENG 402 Milton (4 Hrs.) tion, a four-hour examination written by the student’s non-fiction, and drama by authors representing diverse Close reading of Milton’s works, using Paradise Lost as adviser. cultures, races, and regions, and offers an overview of the centerpiece around which his prose and other poems American literary history. Creative writing students may substitute new orig- can be understood. Also addresses literary style and Mil- ton’s political career. inal work, of which no more than 25 percent has been ENG 311 Literary Study and used for course requirements. Students will present Research (4 Hrs.) ENG 403 Arthurian Literature (4 Hrs.) their work in a public forum, again with the approval For undergraduate majors early in their study. Introduc- Explores the legends and literature surrounding King of their closure committees. These committees deter- tion to basic bibliographic tools and critical perspectives Arthur. Texts may include both medieval and modern on the study of literature and the major issues and con- mine what constitutes satisfactory portfolio length. adaptations. troversies in the profession. Student portfolios and other means of assessment will be explained and initiated. ENG ENG 409 17th-Century English Note: Students who have completed the course work for 311 constitutes the English program’s assessment in the Literature (4 Hrs.) the M.A. but not their Track B closure requirements must major at the entry level. Prose and poetry of England in the 1600s, including enroll to audit ENG 590 Individual Project for one hour Donne, Bacon, Milton, Bunyan, and Dryden. ENG 375 Expository Writing (4 Hrs.) during each semester that such work continues. Enroll- Individualized instruction in writing nonfiction. Satisfies ENG 410 Major Figures in English ment in ENG 590 ensures students of library privileges UIS communication skills requirement for several aca- Literature: 1700 to 1900 (4 Hrs.) and access to advisers as they complete their work. demic programs. Intensive study of the work of one or two of the following
English 191 authors: Swift, Johnson, Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, the industrial novel and on gender through study of the ings correspond to Modernists, forerunners of the Byron, Shelley, C. Bronte, Dickens, Eliot, Trollope. Stu- connections between 19th century British women writers Moderns, and complementary sets of contemporary dents may earn credit in several sections of 410, but they and the novel form. artists. Students may earn credit in several sections of must study different figures in each section. 430, but they must study different figures in each sec- ENG 420 Major Figures in English tion. ENG 411 The English Novel from Literature since 1900 (4 Hrs.) Defoe to Austen (4 Hrs.) Major authors such as Conrad, Lawrence, Joyce, Woolf, ENG 435 American Renaissance (4 Hrs.) Study of the origins and development of the British novel, Bowen, and Green. Students may earn credit in several American literature from 1835 to about 1870, including with an emphasis on the rise of the woman novelist, sections of 420, but they must study different figures in works by such authors as Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, through a scrutiny of selected works by such novelists be- each section. Melville, Poe, Whitman, and Dickinson. tween 1724 and 1813 as Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Burney, Sterne, Lennox, Radcliffe, and Austen. ENG 421 Modern British Literature (4 Hrs.) ENG 436 The American Novel, English literature from the end of the 19th century to 1865-1915 (4 Hrs.) ENG 413 The English Romantics (4 Hrs.) 1970, including Bennet, Shaw, Lawrence, Joyce, Woolf, Novels by such writers as Chopin, Dreiser, James, Twain, Major figures (1789 to 1832), including Blake, Waugh, Golding, Beckett, Bowen, and Greene. Emphasis and Wharton. Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats. on the history and development of the early modern British novel. ENG 414 Poetry and Prose of the ENG 438 African-American Victorian Age (4 Hrs.) Literature (4 Hrs.) Major poets and prose writers of 19th-century England, ENG 422 Contemporary British An examination of African-American literature and her- including Carlyle, Tennyson, the Brownings, Newman, Literature (4 Hrs.) itage from slave and freedmen narratives of colonial Arnold, Mill, the Rossettis, Swinburne, and Hopkins. Em- English literature from 1979 to the present, including America through 19th and 20th century writers like phasis on the “Wemmick Syndrome,” the divided self. Amis pere et fils, Iris Murdoch, John Fowles, David Perry, Williams, Washington, DuBois, Dunbar, Wright, Lodge, Angela Carter, Margaret Drabble, Ian McEwan, Baldwin, Hughes, Brooks, Madhubuti, Morrison, ENG 415 The English Novel from John Banville, and Pat Barker. Emphasis on the history Sanchez, Walker, Angelo, and selected African and Dickens to Hardy (4 Hrs.) and development of the late modern-to-contemporary Caribbean writers such as Anta Diop and C.L.R. James Study of the relationship between the novel and society in British novel. will be studied. See AAS 429. 19th century Britain through scrutiny of selected works by such major Victorian novelists as Dickens, Eliot, Mrs. ENG 430 Six Contemporary Poets (4 Hrs.) ENG 439 The Symbolist Movement Gaskell, the Brontë sisters, and Hardy. Emphasis on the Close readings of the works of six British and Ameri- in Europe (1850-1915) (4 Hrs.) realist novel; further emphasis on class through study of can poets, the selection varying each semester. Group- Predominant themes informing such diverse movements
Course available online; may also be available on campus. Online courses are taught in a two-year rotation. Refer to the current course schedule to determine which courses are being offered in any given semester. English 192 as the English Pre-Raphaelites and Aesthetes, the French nial countries. Kipling, Conrad, E.M. Forster, Greene, ENG 463 Native American Women’s and Russian Symbolists and Decadents. Scott, Gordimer, Naipaul, Achebe, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, Literature and Culture (4 Hrs.) and Rushdie. Students may earn credit in several sec- Novels, short stories, poetry, and literary and cultural ENG 440 Major Figures in American tions of 450, but the focus of each section must be dis- criticism by Native American women writers, such as Literature since 1900 (4 Hrs.) tinct. Paula Gunn Allen, Leslie Marmon Silko, Joy Harjo, and Major authors such as Frost, Hemingway, and Faulkner. Louise Erdrich. See WMS 463. Students may earn credit in several sections of 440, but ENG 455 Literature and the Bible (4 Hrs.) they must study different figures in each section. Biblical literature and its influence on English and ENG 464 Women’s Spirituality (4 Hrs.) American writers. Exploration of women’s spirituality through novels, poet- ENG 441 Literature Between ry, autobiographies, and essays by such authors as Gloria the Wars (4 Hrs.) ENG 459 Greek Mythology (4 Hrs.) Naylor, Starhawk, Mary Daly, Audre Lorde, Judith Fiction of major American writers from 1919 to 1939, Classical authors such as Homer, Hesiod, Pindar, Aeschy- Plaskow, and Carol Christ. Emphasis on students devel- such as Anderson, Cather, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Stein- lus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Particular emphasis on oping their own spiritual autobiographies. See WMS 464. beck, Faulkner, and Hurston. their influence on later writers. ENG 465 History of the English ENG 460 Themes in Literature (4 Hrs.) ENG 442 Contemporary American Language (4 Hrs.) How literary works express such themes as the American Novel (4 Hrs.) Development of the sounds, vocabulary, and structure of dream, futurism, industrialism, minority experiences, Major post-war novelists, including Bellow, Ellison, Er- English from earliest time to the present. Special atten- women’s roles, and nature writing. Students may earn drich, Morrison, and Vonnegut. tion given to American English. credit in several sections of 460, but they must study dif- ENG 445 Midwestern Literature (4 Hrs.) ferent themes in each section. Selected works that illuminate rural, town, and urban ENG 466 Multicultural American experience in the Midwest, including works by Cather, ENG 461 Major Women Writers (4 Hrs.) Women’s Literature (4 Hrs.) Anderson, Bellow, and Brooks. Novels by such major female authors as Austen, the Explores the writings of women from such American cul- Brontes, Eliot, Woolf, Wharton, Lessing, and Cather. See tures as Asian, American Indian, Latina, and African. See ENG 450 Literatures of the WMS 461. WMS 466. Third World (4 Hrs.) Third World writers exploring the challenges of colo- ENG 462 Images of Women in ENG 470 Creative Writing (4 Hrs.) nialism or post-colonialism. Western writers assessing Literature (4 Hrs.) Instruction in writing original poetry, novels, plays, and the colonial legacy in terms of divided consciousness Literary works created by women through the ages. See short stories. Students may earn credit in several sections of Western or non-Western protagonists in post-colo- WMS 462. of 470, but the focus of each section must be distinct.
Course available online; may also be available on campus. Online courses are taught in a two-year rotation. Refer to the current course schedule to determine which courses are being offered in any given semester. English 193 ENG 471 Creative Writing: ENG 485 Classics of Children’s research. Students may earn credit in more than one section Nonfiction (4 Hrs.) Literature (4 Hrs.) of 520, but they must study different figures in each section. Creative writing grounded in the empirical world: inter- Books children read from when there was no “children’s views, memoirs, and other primary sources. Focus on lo- literature’’ up to modern books written with children in ENG 540 Seminar: Major Figures in cating a structural pattern in previously uncontextual- mind. Encompasses both literature and a social history of American Literature (4 Hrs.) ized material and writing that information with a clear children and the family. One or two major authors, including significant scholar- and consistent voice. ly research. Students may earn credit in more than one ENG 489 Capstone to Literary section of 540, but they must study different figures in ENG 474 Professional and Technical Study (4 Hrs.) each section. See WMS 540. Writing (4 Hrs.) Required of undergraduate majors late in their course of Principles of composition and rhetoric applied to the study. Student skills will be evaluated through assign- ENG 555 Literary Theory and basic genres of scientific, technical, and business writing ments that reflect on professional issues, their own expe- Criticism (4 Hrs.) including the report, proposal, manual, and correspon- riences, and their plans for their professions. ENG 489 An introduction to major approaches and concepts of lit- dence. constitutes the program’s assessment in the major at the erary theory and criticism from Plato to the present. exit level. Prerequisite: ENG 311. Traces the history of critical theory from the Greeks to the ENG 475 Writing Essays and ENG 500 Seminar: Major Figures in 20th century. Covers various contemporary movements Reviews (4 Hrs.) English Literature to 1700 (4 Hrs.) such as New Criticism, Psychoanalysis, Structuralism, The writing of essays and review of articles, books, film, One or two major authors, including significant scholarly Reader Response, Deconstruction, Feminism, New His- and art using periodicals and magazines as models. research. Students may earn credit in more than one section toricism, and Postcolonialism. of 500 but they must study different figures in each section. ENG 480 Literary Genres (4 Hrs.) ENG 560 Graduate Seminar: Scrutiny of such genres as science fiction, mystery, the ENG 510 Seminar: Major Figures in Literary Periods (4 Hrs.) Gothic novel, literary biography, film, drama, lyric poet- English Literature: 1700-1900 (4 Hrs.) Coverage of such periods in British literature as Medieval, ry, and the long poem. Students may earn credit in sever- One or two major authors, including significant scholarly Renaissance, Restoration and 18th Century, Romantic, al sections of 480, but they must study a different genre in research. Students may earn credit in more than one section Victorian, Edwardian, Modern, Postmodern, or Contem- each section. of 510, but they must study different figures in each section. porary, and such periods in American literature as the American Renaissance and other literary periods in ENG 481 Fantasy (4 Hrs.) ENG 520 Seminar: Major Figures in modern and contemporary American literature. Students Reality and fantasy in such authors as Carroll, MacDon- English Literature since 1900 (4 Hrs.) may earn credit in several sections of 560, but they must ald, Lewis, Tolkien, Williams, and LeGuin. One or two major authors, including significant scholarly study different literary periods in each section.
Course available online; may also be available on campus. Online courses are taught in a two-year rotation. Refer to the current course schedule to determine which courses are being offered in any given semester. English 194 ENG 570 Advanced Creative Writing (4 Hrs.) ENG 580 Seminar: Literary Genres (4 Hrs.) pleted their course work but not their closure require- Advanced instruction in writing original poetry, novels, Genres such as creative nonfiction, mystery, comedy, sci- ments. Enrollment in ENG 590 ensures access to advisers and short stories. Students may earn credit in several sec- ence fiction, the Gothic novel, literary biography, film, and library privileges so students can complete theses, tions of 570, but the focus of each section must be dis- drama, lyric poetry, and the long poem, with special em- extended papers, and exams. tinct. phasis on significant scholarly research. Students may earn credit in more than one section of 580, but they The following courses are accepted for the program ENG 572 Graduate Colloquium (4 Hrs.) must study a different genre in each section. major. Normally, no more than two may apply to the Introduction to graduate study in literature, basic literary English requirement. concepts and terminology, and critical theories and prac- ENG 589 Thesis (1 to 4 Hrs.) tices. Students who choose to write a graduate thesis or creative COM 535 Narrative in Fiction and Film writing project may earn a maximum of four hours to- ENS 477 Expressions of American Naturalism ENG 575 Writing the Long Essay ward their degrees. Note: If the thesis is not completed LES 456 or WMS 448 Law and Literature and the Nonfiction Chapter (4 Hrs.) by the time the initial four hours of continuous enroll- Workshop in writing expository and critical prose for ment in ENG 589 are accumulated, the student must reg- Students may petition the program through their ad- graduate students seeking nuts-and-bolts instruction in ister for one hour of audit credit in ENG 590 for each visers to accept other potentially applicable courses – not writing long essays or chapters in projected nonfiction subsequent semester until the thesis is complete. listed here – toward their majors in English. books or theses. Main writing assignments: two rhetori- cal analyses of chapters in best-selling books plus a long ENG 590 Individual Project (1 Hr.) essay/chapter of no fewer than 7,000 words. Required each semester of M.A. students who have com-
English 195 HISTORY, B.A./M.A. Faculty Heather Bailey, Terry Bodenhorn, Cecilia Stiles Cornell, Deborah Kuhn McGregor, Robert K. McGregor, Phillip Shaw Paludan, William Siles Associated Faculty Larry Shiner Adjunct Faculty John Daly, Edward J. Russo, Keith A. Sculle, Richard Taylor, Thomas Wood
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Through understanding change as well as continuity in semester hours of UIS requirements in the areas of lib- Undergraduate Minor human institutions, students can grasp the forces shap- eral studies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and ing their present and future. Education in history at the applied study. These hours must include at least four By emphasizing the link between the past and the University of Illinois at Springfield is broad-based hu- hours in each of at least two of these areas. contemporary world, the history program seeks to manities training, providing students with research ca- help students understand themselves and the times in pabilities, analytical methods, and communication skills PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS which they live. The program encourages students to that are useful in many fields. The curriculum prepares Lower-division Core Requirements compare elements of their own culture with those of students for careers in history, politics, government, law, To pursue a major in history, Capital Scholars and other cultures from other time periods. Students of journalism, writing, and administration. Through the transfer students must complete the following courses history gain a sense of what is unique in, as well as applied study experience students are able to test career or transfer equivalent courses from an accredited in- generally characteristic of, individuals, groups, and possibilities where the research and analytical skills of stitution: national cultures in the present as well as the past. the historian are appropriate. HIS 201 World History or HIS 202 European History 3 Hrs. Contact: Information about the history program is ADVISING and available at (217) 206-6779. Information can also be Each student is assigned a faculty adviser to assist in HIS 203 U.S. History 3 Hrs. requested at [email protected]. planning an individual program of study responsive to Total Prerequisites 6 Hrs. the student’s interests and goals and designed to meet THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE the requirements of the history program. Upper-division Core Requirements The baccalaureate program is organized for citizen- HIS 301 Roots of Contemporary History 4 Hrs. students who hope to place their world in historical per- UIS REQUIREMENTS HIS 303 Understanding U.S. History 4 Hrs. spective as a means of living rich and intelligent lives. Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 Two non-U.S. history courses 8 Hrs.
History 196 Elective history courses 16 Hrs. HISTORY/TEACHER EDUCATION THE MASTER’S DEGREE Electives 16 Hrs. History majors can be certified to teach at the elemen- The master of arts in history emphasizes the field of UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. tary or secondary level. Students must apply separate- public history, that is, the blending of academic and ap- Total 60 Hrs. ly to the teacher education program (TEP). Students plied history with intent to broaden public awareness of seeking certification will be assigned both a history the value of studying the past. The public history cur- Courses from other programs may count for histo- adviser and a TEP adviser, whom they should consult riculum is designed to serve students with a variety of ry credit when they support the student’s degree plan regularly to make sure they satisfy requirements for goals, including those who seek employment in histor- and are approved in advance. both the major and certification. Students interested ical agencies, museums, societies, or archives; those in- Students must demonstrate the ability to analyze in certification should consult the teacher education terested in becoming teachers; those pursuing careers and interpret historical sources through submission section of this catalog. with business, labor, or community organizations; and and acceptance of a research paper. Students and their those desiring the intellectual stimulation of a chal- advisers will confer about the paper, which will be HISTORY MINOR lenging discipline. Public history embraces such skills submitted to the assessment committee. Students must complete a minimum of 16 semester and subjects as historical editing, sponsored research, hours of upper-division course work at UIS. Trans- community history, historic preservation, oral history, LEARNING EXPERIENCES fer credit is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and museum interpretation. Courses and field experi- Learning experiences available to history majors in- through the student petition process. Students ences in these areas are available. Through timely ad- clude regular classroom courses; independent study should consult with a history program faculty vising and careful course selection, the graduate stu- and tutorials; and applied study internships at li- member in designing and meeting the require- dent may pursue any of these avenues of interest. What- braries, archives, historic sites, and other institutions, ments for a minor. particularly in state government. The history curricu- ever the objective, degree candidates should expect to lum includes period courses covering America from Core Courses acquire critical and analytical abilities and intellectual the colonial era to the present, thematic courses in HIS 301 Roots of Contemporary History 4 Hrs. breadth appropriate to graduate-level study. such areas as imperialism and women’s history, HIS 303 Understanding U.S. History 4 Hrs. courses in European and Asian history, and courses At least one course in non-U.S. history 4 Hrs. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS analyzing historic forces shaping the contemporary One history elective 4 Hrs. Applicants for admission into the master’s program in world. Total 16 Hrs. history must either 1) have a baccalaureate degree
History 197 with an undergraduate major in history, political sci- HIS 502 Public History Colloquium 4 Hrs. Candidates must successfully complete at least three of ence, economics, English, or sociology; OR 2) demon- HIS 503 Researching and Writing History 4 Hrs. the core requirements (HIS 501, 502, 503, and 510) strate sufficient undergraduate course work in the so- HIS 510 Graduate Readings Seminar 4 Hrs. before enrolling in credit hours toward the closure re- cial sciences and/or the humanities to prepare for HIS 570 Public History Internship and Project or quirement (HIS 570 or 580). graduate-level study in history, or the equivalent in HIS 580 Thesis 8 Hrs. The thesis is a formal written presentation of experience and achievement. Applicants who show Total Core 24 Hrs. historical research based on primary sources. The deficient backgrounds in history courses may be re- project derives from an internship served with a quired to take additional course work before they are Other Requirements historical agency or other entity. Students must en- admitted to the graduate program. Public history courses emphasizing roll for a total of eight hours’ credit in the master’s All applicants must submit a sample of their writ- methods and applications (consult faculty internship and project course (HIS 570) or the ing as described in the program application materials. adviser for details) 8-12 Hrs. master’s thesis course (HIS 580); however, these Although it is not required, applicants may also sub- Other history courses emphasizing periods, hours may be accrued in increments. Campus pol- mit one or more of the following: GRE scores, three regions, or themes in history 8-12 Hrs. icy requires that students enroll for at least one letters of recommendation, a history research paper, Total Other 20 Hrs. hour of closure exercise credit each semester after or documentation of work experience in the field of Total 44 Hrs. they have begun their graduate closure exercise history. until that exercise is completed. This means that ADVISING those history students whose project or thesis is not M.A. REQUIREMENTS During the first semester of study, each student is as- completed by the end of eight semester hours of Master’s degree candidates in history must complete signed an initial faculty adviser who assists in defining continuous enrollment in HIS 570 or HIS 580 must 44 semester hours distributed as follows: career goals, selecting courses, and developing an ed- register to audit these courses for one credit hour in ucation plan. all subsequent semesters until the project or thesis The Public History Core is completed. HIS 501 Graduate History Colloquium 4 Hrs. CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS The master’s project or thesis requirement is de- (satisfies 4 hours of the campus’ To attain a master’s degree, the student must complete signed to encourage students to use the rich resources communication skills requirement) either a master’s thesis or an internship and project. available in the Springfield area, including the campus’
History 198 own archives and the Illinois Regional Archival Depos- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS themes in 20th century world history. Successful comple- itory collections. There are also primary and secondary tion (C or higher) satisfies the program’s communication The Lower-division Core skills requirement. sources available in the Illinois State Library, the State HIS 201 World History (3 Hrs.) Archives, the State Museum, the State Historical Library, HIS 303 Understanding U.S. History (4 Hrs.) A broad survey of historical forces at work over the past the Sangamon Valley Collection of Springfield’s Lincoln Conceptual approach to the U.S. past, developing themes 12,000 years, examining the manners in which human of race (ethnicity), class, and gender. Emphasizes use of Library, and several historic sites in the area. societies have organized themselves along categories of primary sources. race, ethnicity, class, and gender to meet the challenges of the increasing human population and its demands on The Graduate Core GRADING POLICY natural resources. Students must earn a grade of B or better in all courses HIS 501 Graduate History Colloquium(4 Hrs.) HIS 202 European History (3 Hrs.) counting toward the master’s degree. Students may pe- Introduction to the graduate program that assists stu- Picking up with the year 1348, this survey examines the dents in diagnosing skills, designing the education plan, tition the program for exceptions to this policy. History development of modern Europe. Topics include the after- learning research methods, using various bibliographical majors may repeat program courses for grade improve- effects of the Crusades, the rise of market capitalism, the resources, and examining professional conflicts among Black Death, the division of Christianity, the formation of ment only once without seeking program approval. historians. Research project. Successful completion sat- nation-states, industrialization, and the spread of Euro- isfies communication skills requirements. pean influence across the world. GRADUATE CREDIT IN 400-LEVEL COURSES HIS 502 Public History Colloquium (4 Hrs.) HIS 203 U.S. History (3 Hrs.) Graduate students enrolled in 400-level courses are Concepts of public history, including subject areas, tech- A fast-paced chronological review of U.S. history, em- niques, and ethical issues. The application of historical expected to perform at a higher level than undergrad- phasizing the peopling of America, the development of knowledge and methods to the administration, preserva- republicanism and democracy, territorial expansion, the uates and to complete extra work as defined by the in- tion, and interpretation of historical resources as well as impact of industrialization, the rise to world power, and historical analysis of public policy issues. structor. Examples of such work include reading and the gradual expansion of the concept that “all men are reporting on material in addition to that required of created equal.” HIS 503 Researching and undergraduate students, completing an annotated The Upper-division Core Writing History (4 Hrs.) bibliography in the professional literature of the field, Seminar emphasizing research in primary sources. In- HIS 301 Roots of Contemporary cludes critical examination of historical writing, explo- or meeting separately with the instructor to research a History (4 Hrs.) ration of research and writing techniques, and comple- specified topic. Introduction to historical methods that focuses on central tion of an advanced research paper.
History 199 HIS 510 Graduate Readings Seminar (4 Hrs.) of Africans to North America and their struggle for HIS 435 United States, 1890-1945 (4 Hrs.) Intensive readings in a defined topic area. Seminar for- human and civil rights in present-day America. Topics Examines the emergence of the U.S. as an industrial mat emphasizes group discussion of historical methods are the middle passage, religion of the slaves, slave re- and world power, progressivism, World War I, the late and ideas. (Offered each semester; students may take ad- sistance, Abolitionism, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the 1920s, the Great Depression, and World War II. Focus is ditional sections to earn content elective credit.) great migration, Harlem Renaissance, the civil rights on political, cultural, social, and foreign relations his- movement, Black Power movement, urban unrest, affir- tory. HIS 570 Public History Internship and mative action, and the new reparations movement. See Project (1 to 8 Hrs.) AAS 427. HIS 436 United States, 1945 - Supervised applied study in public history; used to devel- Present (4 Hrs.) op a project to meet history M.A. requirements. Maxi- HIS 431 Colonial America (4 Hrs.) Examines domestic and foreign policy issues in the mum of eight hours of history credit. Note: If the project Survey of the establishment and development of Eng- post-World War II period with an emphasis on how the is not completed by the time the initial eight hours of land’s North American colonies between 1585 and 1763. Cold War shaped contemporary America. Focus is on continuous enrollment in HIS 570 are accumulated, stu- Emphasis primarily on land use, economic development, political, cultural, social, and foreign relations histo- dents must register for one credit hour on an audit basis religions, and social history. ry. each semester until the project is completed. Prerequi- site: HIS 501, 502, and 510. HIS 432 Revolutionary America (4 Hrs.) Examines the social trends, economic rivalries, and po- HIS 437 The Sixties (4 Hrs.) Examines the social movements of the decade, including HIS 580 Thesis (1 to 8 Hrs.) litical disputes that together created the American Revo- the Civil Rights Movement, the antiwar movement, the Historical research for the required master’s research lution. Course begins with the Stamp Act Crisis of 1765 student movement, the women’s movement, and the essay. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credit and follows the developments and conflicts through the counterculture. Explores how these movements emerged hours. Note: If the thesis is not completed by the time the presidential election of 1800. in the post-World War II period and their legacies for the initial eight hours of continuous enrollment in HIS 580 1970s and beyond. are accumulated, students must register for one credit HIS 433 United States, 1790-1840 (4 Hrs.) hour on an audit basis each semester until the thesis is Examines the first decades of the new republic, including completed. Prerequisite: HIS 501, 502, and 510. early industrialization, settlement of the frontier, Mani- HIS 438 American Environmental fest Destiny, the War of 1812, the cotton economy, and History (4 Hrs.) American History Electives Jacksonianism. Study of the American land that examines human atti- tudes toward both the wilderness and the quest for re- HIS 427 African-American History (4 Hrs.) HIS 434 United States, 1840-1890 (4 Hrs.) sources and the actual use and abuse of the natural Focuses on the history and sojourn of the African-Amer- Examines antebellum U.S. plus the Civil War and Recon- world. Beginning with the 16th century, the course focus- ican from the creation and demise of the last three West struction. Also explores cultural and social history, in- es on the conflicting advocacies of exploitation, preserva- African empires, through the enslavement and shipment cluding Victorianism and the women’s movement. tion, and conservation. See ENS 418.
History 200 HIS 439 American Agricultural relationships between foreign policies and domestic pol- HIS 448 U.S. Economic History (4 Hrs.) History (4 Hrs.) itics. Topics include the Open Door policy, U.S./Latin History of the evolution of the economic development of Survey of the history of American agriculture from colo- American relations, the World Wars, the Cold War, the the United States from colonial beginnings to the pres- nial times to the present. Topics include farm building Vietnam War, and peace movements. ent. Emphasizes industrial capitalism since the Civil and farming techniques, farm life, and the production of War and the major sources and factors which have con- cash commodities. Attention to the impact of transporta- HIS 444 The American Presidency (4 Hrs.) tributed to building the economy of one of the world’s tion, technology, education, science, and shifting popula- Examines the definition and evolution of the powers and largest and most prosperous nations, along with the tion patterns on the farmer, the farm community, and responsibilities of the office of the president from Wash- problems of trade deficits, internal consumerism, and American agriculture. ington to the present. Considers constitutional and polit- unequal distribution of income. The Depression and the ical dimensions of the expansion of the power and pres- New Deal, the world wars, inflation and unemployment, HIS 441 The Civil War Era (4 Hrs.) tige of the presidency. and problems of global changes are featured subjects. A study of the origins of the American Civil War, the war See ECO 418. itself, and post-war Reconstruction. Major topics include HIS 445 Women in American History (4 Hrs.) the Market Revolution; Slavery and Racism; and social, Explores the history of U.S. women beginning with Na- HIS 449 American Westward cultural, political, economic, and legal impacts of the tive Americans. Examines themes of women in colonial Expansion (4 Hrs.) conflict. society, domesticity, suffrage, reproduction, and work. See Examines the peopling of America over four centuries of WMS 455. expansion. Considers patterns of frontier settlement, de- HIS 442 American Urban History (4 Hrs.) velopment, and community building on a moving fron- Examines the development of American urban centers HIS 446 History of American Law (4 Hrs.) tier. Special topics include study of the Turner Thesis, from 1800 to the present. Demographic, sociological, Historical examination of the professional and constitu- role of ethnicity and social mobility in migration and economic, and political aspects of the urbanizing process tional development of law in the United States. Topics in- regional development. The impact of expansion on in- will be discussed, as well as the impact urban populations clude the common-law legacy, substantive and proce- digenous peoples will be evaluated to the near present. have had on American culture over time. Case studies of dural aspects of legal history, jurisprudence, the Ameri- significant urban centers in the East, Midwest, South, can lawyer, and the interaction of law with American so- and West will document the transformation of American ciety, thought, and politics. See LES 452. HIS 451 American Labor History (4 Hrs.) society from small, detached communities to large met- History of work, workers, and organization of workers ropolitan and cosmopolitan centers of culture. HIS 447 U.S. and Latin America in the from the colonial period to the present, with an empha- 20th Century (4 Hrs.) sis on the effects of industrial capitalism and a global HIS 443 American Foreign Relations Examines the course of the relationship between the U.S. economy. Emphasizes the period from the post-Civil War in the 20th Century (4 Hrs.) and the Latin American nations since the 1890s, with an to the present, the development of labor unions and gov- Examines the emergence of the U.S. as a world power emphasis on security, economic, and cultural issues. ernment, labor, and business in an evolving political and the ways in which it used that power. Focus on the Focus on Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. economy based on capitalism. See LAR 427.
History 201 HIS 452 American Revivalism and HIS 459 World Environmental 1900, focusing on the impact of social change on families Christian Religion (4 Hrs.) Thought (4 Hrs.) and individuals and on the arts and literature. Combines The development of American revivalism from colo- Examines human reactions to natural surroundings in a political, economic, and social readings with selected nial times to the near present, and the part American variety of cultural contexts, including ancient Chinese, novels, such as Stendahl’s The Red and the Black, Christian denominations, sects, and communitarian Hindu, African, American Indian, and Judeo-Christian. Fontane’s Effie Briest, and Turgenev’s Fathers and religious organizations played in the shaping of re- Compares and contrasts attitudes concerning the value of Sons. vivalism, evangelicalism, and religious reform move- wilderness and the exploitation of natural resources. ments. Considers the problem of understanding nature and the HIS 463 Europe in the 20th Century (4 Hrs.) relationship with nature as human beings. See ENS 412. Study of the political, socioeconomic, cultural, and colo- HIS 453 Minority Women: Issues and nial history of Europe from the turn of the century to the Perspectives (4 Hrs.) HIS 460 Studies in Latin American present. Special emphasis on the importance of ideology The experience of American women of color is at the cen- History (4 Hrs.) in shaping society, the transforming effects of war and ter of this course. Interdisciplinary consideration of the Course available online; may also be available on depression, and Europe’s changing role in the interna- intersection of race, class, and gender in the lives of campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- tional order. women past and present. See WMS 403, AAS 403, and ther information. SWK 462. Studies include roots of Latin American history, Latin HIS 465 French Revolution and American history since independence, revolution in Napoleon (4 Hrs.) HIS 458 Women, Health, and Healing (4 Hrs.) modern Latin America, and the history of Brazil. Stu- The social, political, and cultural history of the French Traces women’s past as healers and medical practition- dents may earn credit in more than one section of 460, Revolution from the ancient regime through the rise and ers, as well as issues of women’s health and medicine. In- but they must study a different topic in each section. fall of Napoleon. cludes a multicultural emphasis and focuses primarily HIS 461 Europe in the 18th Century: HIS 466 Imperialism (4 Hrs.) on the United States. See WMS 458. The Enlightenment (4 Hrs.) Explores the emergence and growth of the imperialism of Cultural and intellectual history of the Enlightenment fo- the industrialized west in the 19th and 20th centuries. Non-U.S. History Electives cusing on formative ideas of modernism (freedom, rea- Examines theories of imperialism, causes of the “new” son, equality) and movements in literature and the arts. imperialism, interaction between imperial power and in- HIS 454 The History of the Family (4 Hrs.) Consideration of works by representative figures such as digenous society, growth of nationalism, decolonization, The modern family in comparative and historical per- Voltaire, Rousseau, Hume, and Kant. See PHI 459. and legacies of imperialism. spective. Selected themes – changing patterns of house- hold, intimacy, gender – explored historically to under- HIS 462 Europe in the 19th Century: HIS 467 Renaissance Europe (4 Hrs.) stand their present importance. See SWK 454 and WMS Romanticism to Modernism (4 Hrs.) Cultural and social history of the European Renais- 454. Cultural and intellectual history of Europe from 1815- sance from 1350-1600, focusing on Italy but including
History 202 the spread of Renaissance ideas and practices to north- in 19th and 20th century China. Topics of study include the way historians and museums use them to research, ern Europe. Special attention will be given to art, liter- the intrusion of the West, rebellions and revolutions, document, and interpret past and present. ature, gender, and the economics and politics of the gender issues, popular culture, and environmental city-state. problems. HIS 505 Historic Environmental Preservation (4 Hrs.) HIS 468 History of Spain (4 Hrs.) HIS 477 Premodern Japan (4 Hrs.) Preservation policies and their applications in planning A general survey of the history of Spain from the times of Examination of the social, cultural, and political devel- are considered. History of preservation movements and of the Iberians and Romans to the present, focusing on the opments of premodern Japan. Topics of study include lit- American architecture and landscapes are examined, as rise and fall of the Spanish empire and monarchy and the erature and the arts in the Nara and Heian periods; the well as current preservation technologies. Case studies of emergence of a new democratic nation. age of the Samurai; religions, including Shinto and Zen the politics and economics of preservation. Field work re- Buddhism; and popular culture. quired. See ENS 505. HIS 469 Shakespeare’s England (4 Hrs.) A survey of English history from the later Middle Ages HIS 478 Modern Japan (4 Hrs.) HIS 506 American Architectural through the early Stuarts, concentrating on the materials Examination of the main events, trends, and problems in Methods (4 Hrs.) pertinent to an understanding of William Shakespeare’s 19th and 20th century Japan. Topics of study include the Examines the distinct movements in American architec- history plays. Combines historical research and discus- “opening” to the West, the social costs of modernization, tural styles, building techniques, and landscape design, sion with close readings of five plays. the Pacific War, post-war economic recovery and social and in trend-setting architecture from America’s past. change, and Japan’s current international status. Pays special attention to the designs of residential, com- HIS 471 Lord Peter’s England (4 Hrs.) mercial, and public buildings. Traces social, political, and economic trends in England HIS 481 Women in Chinese and from the late Victorian era (1870-1901) through the Japanese History (4 Hrs.) HIS 507 Museum and Society (4 Hrs.) “long weekend” (1918-1935). Focuses on the process of Exploration of the histories of women in China and Japan Explores the ways museums have been used since the modernization and the role of the Great War in bringing over the last several centuries, with special attention to 1800s and the functions they serve today. Indoor and about change in class and gender systems. their changing roles and status in the 20th century. See outdoor history, art, folk life, and science museums are WMS 481. considered. Focus is on museums as learning re- HIS 474 Vietnamese History (4 Hrs.) sources and analysis of problems in communicating Focuses on the internal dynamics of Vietnamese society Methods Courses realities. and politics from 1800 to the present with attention to colonial, economic, gender, and international issues. HIS 504 American Material Life (4 Hrs.) HIS 508 Archival Management (4 Hrs.) Examines interdisciplinary theories, methodological ap- Examines concepts and methods of archival manage- HIS 476 Modern China (4 Hrs.) proaches, and applications of material culture studies to ment and considers issues in acquiring, preserving, eval- Examination of the main trends, events, and problems new world societies. Focuses on the study of artifacts and uating, and making archival resources accessible. Focus
History 203 is on creative research and developing means to reach concerns. Student work added to UIS oral history collec- topic for students in history. Students should make broad publics. tion. arrangements with an appropriate faculty member.
HIS 511 Museum/Historic Sites HIS 525 Policy History (4 Hrs.) HIS 599 Independent Study: Methods (4 Hrs.) Focuses on the application of historical methods and Special Topics in History (1 to 8 Hrs.) Examines collection management and conservation, re- historical logic to the formulation of public policy and Independent and directed readings on an individual search, interpretation, educational programming, exhib- the analysis of policy issues. Includes careful historical topic for graduate students in history. Students should it preparation, and administration. Explores collection examination of selected public policies. Readings and make arrangements with an appropriate faculty member. development in the past and current concepts of collect- case studies drawn principally from modern U.S. his- ing “today for tomorrow.’’ Uses indoor and outdoor mu- tory. seums. Independent Study HIS 520 Oral History Methods (4 Hrs.) Mastery of oral history technique, including interview- HIS 499 Independent Study: Special ing, transcription, and editing. Includes technical and Topics in History (1 to 8 Hrs.) conceptual literature, collateral fields, and professional Independent and directed readings on an individual
History 204 INDIVIDUAL OPTION, M.A. Faculty Sharon Chanley, Jan Droegkamp, Rosina Neginsky, Annette Van Dyke Associated Faculty Peter Boltuc, Jim Grubbs Degree offered: Master of Arts ests. Self-assessment, independent study, multidisci- ter, March 15 for summer term, and April 15 for fall plinary courses/studies, and credit for prior learning semester. Admissions are continuous until an incom- Individual option is a graduate degree program built assessment are all course work alternatives that may ing class is filled. on 30 years of experience in individualized learning. be integrated within individual curricula. Student de- Students are conditionally admitted to the INO The program offers students the opportunity to design gree proposals meet the interdisciplinary goals of the program until they successfully complete INO 501 a degree consistent with their own educational goals, program while specializing in an area such as human Graduate Colloquium and their degree committees using available institutional and area resources. The resource development, global education, women’s approve their degree proposals. Students must obtain program’s major purpose is to serve students whose studies, African-American studies, technology and ed- committee approval within the semester following needs and objectives are best met by combinations of ucation, or society and the law. completion of INO 501. courses or mixes of learning formats not available If a graduate applicant has an undergraduate through established curricula. Contact: Information about the individual option grade-point average of less than 2.50, full admission The program structure emphasizes the integration program is available at (217) 206-6962. Information to the program requires the completion of eight hours of key learning categories with a variety of instructional can also be requested at [email protected]. of course work at the graduate level with grades of B methods to form a well-rounded and individualized ac- or better. These hours must be completed before en- ademic experience. Through integrating these cate- ADMISSION rolling in INO 501. Graduate students may count a gories with customized learning activities, the individ- Admission to the graduate program is limited due to maximum of 12 semester hours in courses taken be- ual option program assists learners to deepen their un- the individualized nature of the degree process. In ad- fore they began the INO program. derstandings of the values, meanings, concerns, choic- dition to applying to UIS, students are required to es, and commitments that are basic to the quality of life. complete a separate application process that includes GRADING POLICY On entering the program, students design indi- an INO application form, a personal statement, two Campus policy allows students to choose a traditional vidualized degree proposals for a course of study con- letters of reference, and an interview with an INO fac- grading scale or a credit/no credit option for each sistent with their particular goals, needs, and inter- ulty member. Deadlines: October 15 for spring semes- course. The INO program conforms to this policy in all
Individual Option 205 courses except INO 501 and INO 521, which are of- CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING *There are no classroom meetings for these cours- fered on a credit/no credit basis only. Mature students with extensive life and work experi- es. Students sign independent study contracts with Graduate students are expected to maintain a ence may apply for graduate-level credit for these ex- faculty sponsors. grade-point average of 3.00 (B). At the graduate level, periences. For these students, AST 401 Assessment of a maximum of eight hours of C grades is applicable to Experiential Learning is recommended. Students Other Requirements the degree, provided each hour of C is balanced by an should contact the Credit for Prior Learning office Public Affairs Colloquium 4 Hrs. hour of A and provided the C grade is approved by the during their first term for information about the Additional courses (at least 12 hours must student’s degree committee. process. The CPL office is located in BRK 425, phone be at the 500-level) 24 Hrs. Graduate students registering in 400-level pro- (217) 206-6962 or 206-7427, or visit www.uis.edu/cpl. Minimum 30 Hrs. gram courses are expected to perform at a higher level Total 42 Hrs. than undergraduates in the same course. Individual PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS instructors in 400-level courses specify the criteria for In some instances, the interdisciplinary nature of awarding graduate-level credit. These may be quali- Required the student’s program will suggest the need for educa- tative (higher standards for written work and/or con- *INO 501 Graduate Colloquium 4 Hrs. tional experiences that total more than the required tributions to group discussion) or quantitative (addi- *INO 521 Liberal and Integrative Studies 2 Hrs. minimum number of credits. The final number of tional work or higher test scores). Total Core 6 Hrs. credit hours for the degree must be negotiated between INO Elective Courses the student and the degree committee at the time the PUBLIC AFFAIRS COLLOQUIUM degree proposal is approved Since the INO program recognizes the importance of *INO 580 Independent Field Project 2-12 Hrs. responsible knowledge about public affairs and impor- *INO 599 Independent Study: Tutorial 2-12 Hrs. tant issues of the day, graduate students are required to (minimum) 4 Hrs. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS include four hours of public affairs colloquia course work in their degree plans. The PAC may be selected Graduate Closure Project INO 501 Graduate Colloquium (4 Hrs.) *INO 550 Master’s Project 4-8 Hrs. To be taken as the first course after acceptance as a con- because it fits into the student’s area of interest, or it ditional INO student. Serves as an introduction to the in- may serve as an introduction to a topic that is new to *INO 560 Thesis 4-8 Hrs. dividual option program and focuses on the skills, the student, thereby broadening the scope of study. (minimum) 4 Hrs. knowledge, and attitudes necessary to become a self-di-
Individual Option 206 rected, autonomous learner. Students design effective a particular audience outside the university. Product quired. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Re- learning experiences, organize learning resources, and needs to include a supplemental academic essay. Prereq- quires an independent study contract with a faculty ad- design a graduate curriculum. uisite: INO 521. viser. Prerequisite: INO 501.
INO 521 Liberal and Integrative INO 599 Independent Study: *INO 560 Thesis (1 to 8 Hrs.) Studies (2 Hrs.) Tutorial (2 to 12 Hrs.) Closure project (INO 550) or thesis required of all M.A. To be taken as the final course prior to closure project. To be taken as described in individual degree proposals. candidates to demonstrate accomplishment and mastery Application of the principles of integration. Students pre- Readings or research on trends and current issues in the of a chosen area of study. The thesis is a major quantita- pare a paper relating learning experiences to common student’s area of study. In consultation with faculty, stu- tive or qualitative research and writing project based in themes or issues and design a master’s project or thesis. dents define topics integral to satisfying their self-as- one of the academic disciplines in the student’s course of Prerequisite: INO 501. sessed learning needs. May be repeated for a maximum study. Prerequisite: INO 521. of 12 hours. Requires an independent study contract with *INO 550 Master’s Project (1 to 8 Hrs.) a faculty adviser. Prerequisite: INO 501. Closure project or thesis (INO 560) required of all M.A. INO 580 Individual Field candidates to demonstrate accomplishment and mastery Project (2 to 12 Hrs.) *Note: If the project or thesis is not completed by the of a chosen area of study. The project is an application of To be taken as described in individual degree proposals. end of the initial semester of enrollment, students theories and concepts and often involves an off-campus Experiential learning project must be directly applicable must register for one hour on an audit basis in all activity. The purpose of the project may be to create a to the student’s degree proposal. Field experience journal subsequent semesters until the project or thesis is useful and/or aesthetic product that can meet a need for and formal presentation of project results may be re- completed.
Individual Option 207 LIBERAL STUDIES, B.A. Faculty Sharon Chanley, Jan Droegkamp, Rosina Neginsky, Annette Van Dyke *Associated Faculty Peter Boltuc, James Grubbs Adjunct Faculty Holly McCracken * Faculty members from all UIS colleges participate in the liberal studies program as mentors and resource persons.
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, available on can studies, or human resource development. In addi- information technologies, navigating the Internet, campus or online tion, students may focus their studies in distinct areas using e-mail, and learning from a distance. such as health and human services, education and The liberal studies program structure emphasizes the training, workforce development, business and man- Contact: Information about the liberal studies pro- integration of key learning categories with a variety of agement, or science and technology. Students should gram is available at (217) 206-6962; call toll free instructional methods to form a well-rounded and in- be aware that not all of the areas available to students (800) 323-9243. Information can also be requested at dividualized academic experience. Through cus- taking classes on campus are available online. [email protected], or visit http://lis.uis.edu. tomized learning activities, the liberal studies pro- Learners have a good chance for success in the gram assists students to deepen their understandings liberal studies program if they are self-directed, able ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS of the values, meaning, concerns, choices, and com- to plan ahead and meet deadlines, disciplined enough To apply for admission to the liberal studies program, mitments that are basic to the quality of life. to organize individualized plans of study, and able to students must have earned a minimum of 45 credit Liberal studies (LIS) learners design individual- work independently setting and meeting goals. hours at the lower-division level, have a grade-point ized degree plans consistent with the principles of a Students can complete the curriculum in the average of 2.00 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) from an ac- liberal education. There are many coursework alter- classroom, entirely online via the Internet, or in com- credited college or university, and have completed natives that may be part of this plan – self-assessment, bination. All learning formats offer individualized in- three semester hours of English composition (as the independent study, multidisciplinary courses/ studies, struction, advising, and support. Liberal Studies On- minimum requirement for general admission to UIS). and credit for prior learning assessment. Although de- line enables learners to complete course work using Students who have earned associate of arts or science gree plans must be broad enough to meet the interdis- the latest computer-assisted technology for increased degrees have met all these requirements. In addition, ciplinary goals of the program, students may choose a access to educational resources, advisers, and materi- students may transfer up to 60 semester hours of thematic focus for their programs. Examples are in- als. Students who choose to participate in Liberal lower-division credit from a community college, take ternational studies, women’s studies, African-Ameri- Studies Online should be comfortable using networked courses from other regionally accredited colleges/uni-
Liberal Studies 208 versities, and qualify to earn credit through the credit LIS 451 Senior Seminar 2 Hrs. Heritage, the living past for prior learning assessment process. Total required 6 Hrs. Art, the esthetic dimension Tools, those skills and abilities critical to Liberal Studies Online Students wishing to LIS electives completing a customized learning participate in the Liberal Studies Online program *LIS 380 Exploration of Learning program, as well as navigating life, must successfully complete the online program appli- Resources 2-8 Hrs. career, etc. cation process. Online students must have some expe- LIS 342 Conducting Liberal Studies Total 60 Hrs. rience using a personal computer and navigating the Research 2 Hrs. Internet. For students who encounter problems ac- *LIS 499 Independent Study: Tutorial 2-6 Hrs. COMMUNICATION SKILLS cessing the courseware, materials, or other course *LIS 471 Honors Thesis 2 Hrs. All competencies necessary to attain the student’s Total electives 4 Hrs. components, UIS’ Office of Technology Enhanced goals, including communication skills, are addressed Learning provides ongoing technical support. A com- in the degree plan. Assessment of written communica- * There are no classroom meetings for these courses. plete description of program and technology require- tion skills occurs when the student conducts a self-as- Students sign independent study contracts with facul- ments are available on the Liberal Studies Online web- sessment in preparing the plan and the LIS 301 in- ty sponsors. site at http://lis.uis.edu. structor assesses his/her written communication skills Students without access to a computer and who UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. as documented by the plan. The student plans appro- live in one of the participating Illinois community col- Campus Electives 38 Hrs. priate learning experiences to acquire any needed lege districts can obtain information about accessing Students choose electives that address the following skills in consultation with the LIS 301 instructor. computers and technical support at their local com- eight broad subject categories, also referred to as sub- These learning experiences are included as part of the munity colleges though a state-wide program called ject area courses: degree plan. Completion of the degree plan constitutes Illinois Virtual Campus (http://www.ivc.illinois.edu). Identity, the search for meaning certification of communication skills as required by Work, the value of vocation UIS. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Nature, ecology of the planet Required Institutions, the social web GRADING POLICY LIS 301 Self-Directed Learning 4 Hrs. Language, the crucial connection Campus policy allows students to choose a traditional
Liberal Studies 209 grading scale or a credit/no credit option for each LIS 342 Conducting Liberal who choose to do an honors thesis may prepare a pro- course. The liberal studies program conforms to this Studies Research (2 Hrs.) posal for LIS 471. Prerequisite: LIS 301. Should be taken Introduction to undergraduate research from a liberal as the final course prior to graduation. policy in all courses except LIS 301 and LIS 451, studies perspective. Students choose a topic for study and which are offered only on a credit/no credit basis. define it to effectively explore their research. The produc- LIS 471 Honors Thesis (2 Hrs.) tion of a major product during the course is facilitated Design, development, and completion of a thesis, which through the use of a learning journal and the creation of must be completed during the term in which the student COURSE DESCRIPTIONS an extensive resources inventory. Prerequisite: LIS 301. expects to graduate. To be taken as described in individ- Course available online; may also be available ual degree plans. on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for LIS 380 Exploration of Learning further information. Resources (2 to 8 Hrs.) LIS 499 Independent Study: Independent study through exploration of a topic within Tutorial (2 to 6 Hrs.) LIS 301 Self-Directed Learning (4 Hrs.) liberal studies or directly related to the student’s degree Focus on readings or research on trends and current is- Introduction to the liberal studies program. Focuses on the plan. A journal of the exploration process, a comprehen- sues in the student’s area of study. In consultation with skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to become a self- sive resources inventory, and demonstration of learning faculty, students define topics integral to satisfying their directed, autonomous learner. Topics include an examina- (a major product) are required. May be repeated for a self-assessed learning needs. May be repeated for a max- tion of collegiate education philosophy, theory, and prac- maximum of 8 hours. To be taken as described in indi- imum of 6 hours. To be taken as described in individual tice; dynamics of power; self-assessment; goal-setting; de- vidual degree plans. Prerequisite: LIS 301. degree plans. signing effective learning experiences; documenting and evaluating independent learning; organizing learning re- LIS 451 Senior Seminar (2 Hrs.) sources; and designing a liberal studies curriculum. To be Includes a symposium on applying principles of integra- taken as the first course after declaring the LIS major. tion and autonomy explored in LIS 301 to the learning Note: LIS 301 must be completed before enrolling in addi- experiences of the degree program. Students prepare a tional course work towards the major. paper integrating their learning experiences. Students
Liberal Studies 210 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, B.A. Faculty Hei-Chi Chan, Mary Patton, Richard D. Ringeisen, Larry Stonecipher, Chung-Hsien Sung
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Undergraduate student’s background in mathematics by increasing Note: Courses taken to satisfy matriculation Minor knowledge of mathematics, operations research, or requirements are not counted as part of the 48 statistics – knowledge that is useful in careers in credit hours of upper-division work needed for The mathematical sciences program is designed to teaching, research, industry, or management. graduation. Students may begin work toward a de- meet the ever-increasing demands for diverse quanti- gree before matriculation into the program, but tative skills. Contact: Information about the mathematical sci- matriculation should be completed before the last The bachelor of arts in mathematical sciences is ences program is available at (217) 206-6770 and 16 semester hours of MAT courses needed for grad- designed to prepare students for careers using mathe- www.uis.edu/math/. Information can also be request- uation. matics, operations research, and statistics in the fields ed at [email protected]. of teaching, research, industry, insurance, and man- PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS agement or for graduate study in mathematical sci- THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE Communication Skills Requirement ences or related areas. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MAT 330 Writing Skills 0 Hrs. By making different choices from technical elec- A. Admission to UIS. tives, students can tailor their degrees to prepare for B. Completion of campus assessment test and en- Required Mathematical Sciences Courses these various careers. Those who plan to teach math- trance assessment test for majors. (Both tests are given MAT 332 Linear Algebra 4 Hrs. ematics or work in engineering or the physical sci- at the beginning of each semester.) MAT 415 Advanced Calculus 4 Hrs. ences should choose mathematics courses. Those who C. Matriculation into the mathematical sciences pro- MAT 431 Mathematical Statistics I 4 Hrs. wish to apply mathematical methods to life sciences, gram. Requirements for matriculation are 1) selection of MAT 444 Operations Research Methods 4 Hrs. social sciences, or business fields should choose oper- a mathematical sciences faculty adviser, 2) completion of Total 16 Hrs. ations research or statistics courses. Any of these three semesters of calculus (MAT 115, MAT 116, MAT choices provide excellent preparation for graduate 217), 3) ability to write computer programs in a proce- One of the following clusters: 16 Hrs. work in fields that need quantitative skills. dural language, 4) enrollment in MAT 330 Writing Skills, Cluster A A minor in mathematical sciences augments a and 5) completion of the B.A. matriculation form. MAT 403 Abstract Algebra 4 Hrs.
Mathematical Sciences 211 MAT 404 Geometry 4 Hrs. Linear Algebra, or its equivalent. Students must then ences should select an adviser from among the math- Two MAT elective courses 8 Hrs. select an area of specialization (mathematics, opera- ematical sciences faculty who will help ensure that all Cluster B tions research, or statistics) and complete 12 semester requirements for the minor are met. MAT 421 Statistical Methods 4 Hrs. hours as follows – MAT 432 Mathematical Statistics II 4 Hrs. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Two MAT elective courses 8 Hrs. A. Mathematics specialization requires: Courses with numbers less than 330 (except MAT 115, MAT 116, and MAT 217) are service courses for ma- MAT 403 Abstract Algebra 4 Hrs. jors from other fields and, in general, do not require UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. MAT 404 Geometry 4 Hrs. a special background in mathematical sciences. No General Electives 16 Hrs. One elective from B or C 4 Hrs. service courses will count toward the mathematical Total 60 Hrs. Total 12 Hrs. sciences degree. Prerequisites for MAT courses must have been met no more than seven years before enrolling in Note: Required and elective MAT courses must be B. Operations research specialization requires: these courses. Students who have taken prerequisite taken for a letter grade. The credit/no credit option is MAT 442 Probability Modeling and courses more than seven years before enrollment must obtain the permission of the instructor. not acceptable. Computer Simulation 4 Hrs. MAT 444 Operations Research Methods 4 Hrs. MAT 111 Quantitative MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES One elective from A 4 Hrs. Reasoning (4 Hrs.) MINOR Total 12 Hrs. Course available online; may also be available on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- To earn a minor in mathematical sciences, students ther information. must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours, at C. Statistics specialization requires: This course is designed to satisfy the mathematics gener- least 12 hours of which must be upper-division course MAT 421 Statistical Methods 4 Hrs. al education requirement and is not designed to fulfill work taken at UIS. Transfer credit for lower-division MAT 431 Mathematical Statistics I 4 Hrs. mathematics requirements for either science or mathe- course work and for upper-division mathematics One elective from A 4 Hrs. matics majors. Develops competency in problem solving and analysis helpful in personal decision making. Topics courses is evaluated on a case-by-case basis through Total 12 Hrs. will include no more than four of the following: func- the student petition process. Core courses include MAT tions, graphing, counting techniques and probability, 115 Calculus I, MAT 116 Calculus II, and MAT 332 Students wishing to minor in mathematical sci- statistics, finance, modeling, estimating, geometry, game
Mathematical Sciences 212 theory, and logic. Prerequisites: Geometry and interme- potheses, simple linear regression, and correlation. Pre- ing theory. Prerequisites: MAT 115, or equivalent, and diate algebra with a grade of C or better, or permission of requisite: Intermediate algebra and geometry with grades CSC 325. the instructor. of C or better. MAT 330 Writing Skills (0 Hrs.) MAT 113 Business Calculus (4 Hrs.) MAT 217 Calculus III (4 Hrs.) Evaluation of writing skills for mathematical sciences stu- Fundamental concepts, methods, and techniques of sin- Basic analytic geometry in three dimensions, using vec- dents. These tests should be taken during the student’s first gle multivariable differential and integral calculus. Top- tors. Real-valued functions of two and three variables, semester of enrollment as a mathematical sciences major. ics include introduction to derivatives, integrals and their partial derivatives, gradient and directional derivatives, applications, and marginal analysis. Prerequisite: College level curves and surfaces, and maxima and minima. Pa- MAT 332 Linear Algebra (4 Hrs.) algebra with a grade of C or better. rametrized curves in space, line integrals. Multiple inte- A theoretical course involving systems of linear equa- grals, with applications. Prerequisite: MAT 116, or equiv- tions, matrices, vectors in n-space, vector spaces, linear MAT 115 Calculus I (4 Hrs.) alent. transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diago- Limits and their properties. Definitions and some tech- nalization, quadratic forms, and canonical forms. Pre- niques of differentiation and the evaluation of definite in- MAT 302 Discrete Mathematics (4 Hrs.) requisite or corequisite: MAT 116, or equivalent. tegrals, with applications. Prerequisite: College algebra Topics include sets, functions, relations; propositional and trigonometry, or equivalent. and predicate logic, including truth tables and valid MAT 400 Topics in Mathematics (1 to 4 Hrs.) reasoning; Boolean algebra, minimization with Kar- Various topics; description changes according to topic of- MAT 116 Calculus II (4 Hrs.) naugh maps, and Quine McClusky method; integer, ra- fered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of hours, Applications of integration, with some formal techniques tional, real, modular arithmetic, different bases, and but particular topics must differ. Prerequisites: See and numerical methods. Calculus of further transcen- complementary number systems; mathematical induc- course schedule for prerequisites. dental functions (inverse trigonometric functions, expo- tion; recurrence relations; graph theory; and automata nentials, logarithms). Improper integrals, infinite se- theory. Prerequisite: College algebra with a grade of C or MAT 401 History of Mathematics (4 Hrs.) quences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 115, or equivalent. better. Introduction to the development of major mathematical concepts. History of computation, probability, algebra, MAT 121 Applied Statistics (4 Hrs.) MAT 323 Probability and Statistics geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Evolution and Course available online; may also be available on for Computer Science (4 Hrs.) changes in the rigor of mathematics from 1500 B.C. Bi- campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- Introduction for probability theory and statistical analy- ographies of male and female mathematicians are in- ther information. sis techniques. Topics include axioms of probability, ran- cluded. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or, equivalent. May be used to meet the mathematics general education dom numbers, probability functions and density func- requirement for admission to UIS. Topics may include tions, sampling distributions, descriptive statistics, esti- MAT 403 Abstract Algebra (4 Hrs.) descriptive statistics, elementary probability, basic proba- mations and testing hypotheses, analysis of variances, Topics include group theory, rings, and fields. Prerequi- bility distributions, sampling, estimation, testing of hy- linear regression, quality control, reliability, and queu- site: MAT 116, or equivalent.
Mathematical Sciences 213 MAT 404 Geometry (4 Hrs.) variance, multiple comparisons, design of experiments, ing power functions, Type I and Type II errors, Newman- A systematic study of the consequences of the parallel and analysis of covariance. Additional topics may be cho- Pearson lemma, and likelihood ratio tests. Prerequisite: postulate in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. sen from principal components, factor analysis, discrim- MAT 431. Prerequisite: MAT 116. inant analysis, and nonparametric tests. Prerequisite: In- termediate algebra, or permission of instructor. MAT 434 Applied Regression MAT 415 Advanced Calculus (4 Hrs.) Analysis (4 Hrs.) Elementary ordinary differential equations. Special MAT 423 Statistical Computation (4 Hrs.) Introduction to regression analysis with emphasis on functions defined by power series and by integrals, Fouri- Exploration of the use of various statistical software simple and multiple regression analysis with applica- er series. Prerequisites: MAT 217, or equivalent, and MAT packages. Topics will be selected from construction of tions, analysis of residuals, methods of selection of pre- 332. data set, descriptive analysis, regression analysis, analy- dictor variables, basic concepts of collinearity, general sis of design experiment, multivariate analysis, categori- linear models, and nonlinear models. Prerequisites: MAT MAT 416 Real Analysis (4 Hrs.) cal data analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, 332 and MAT 431, or permission of instructor. Elements of set theory, numerical sequences and series matrix operations, and presentation of data in graphic convergence and divergence, continuity, uniform conti- forms. Prerequisite: MAT 421, or equivalent. MAT 436 Applied Multivariate nuity and differentiability of real valued functions. Rie- Analysis (4 Hrs.) mann integral and Riemann-Stieltje’s integral. Se- MAT 431 Mathematical Statistics I (4 Hrs.) Multivariate statistical methods. Topics include infer- quences and series of real valued functions, and ordinary Introduction to theory and application of probability ences about means and variances, confidence regions and uniform convergence. Lebesgue measure, Lebesgue models. Topics include random variables, mathematical and simultaneous comparisons, discriminant analysis, integrals, and Lebesgue-Stieltje’s integrals. Prerequisite: expectation, Chebyshev’s inequality, marginal and condi- principal components analysis, and factor analysis. Pre- MAT 415. tional distribution, independence, probability distribu- requisites: MAT 432 and MAT 434. tions and their properties, transformation of variables, MAT 420 Topics in Statistics and moment-generating functions, limiting distribution, and MAT 439 Applied Time Series Probability (1 to 4 Hrs.) central limit theorem. Prerequisite: MAT 116, or equiva- Analysis (4 Hrs.) Various topics; description changes according to topic of- lent. Applications of time series regression, exponential fered. May be repeated for an indefinite number of hours, smoothing, and Auto-Regressive Moving Average but particular topics must differ. Prerequisite: See course MAT 432 Mathematical Statistics II (4 Hrs.) (ARMA) models in forecasting business, economic, and schedule for prerequisites. Introduction to theory and application of statistical infer- other time-related phenomena. Prerequisite: MAT 421, ence. Topics include sampling distributions, point esti- or equivalent. MAT 421 Statistical Methods (4 Hrs.) mation, including maximum likelihood estimation and Introductory course for statistical analysis techniques. the application of criteria such as consistency, unbiased- MAT 442 Probability Modeling and Topics may include review of basic statistics, multiple lin- ness, and minimum variance; interval estimation, Bay- Computer Simulation (4 Hrs.) ear regression, analysis of enumerative data, analysis of nesian estimation, statistical hypothesis testing, includ- Explores the principles and concepts of probability theo-
Mathematical Sciences 214 ry and introduces computer simulation methodology. and decision making. Topics include linear program- Topics include fundamental concepts of probability, ran- ming, transportation model, network models, decision dom variables, random number generators, probability theory, games theory, PERT-CPM, inventory models, and distributions, mathematical expectation, introduction of queueing theory. Additional topics may be chosen from simulation, concepts in sampling, sampling models, esti- integer linear programming, system simulation, and mation, and discrete event stochastic processes. Prereq- nonlinear programming. Prerequisite: MAT 332, or per- uisites: MAT 116, or equivalent, and one semester of pro- mission of instructor. See PAD 431. gramming language.
MAT 444 Operations Research Methods (4 Hrs.) Quantitative methods necessary for analysis, modeling,
Mathematical Sciences 215 MODERN LANGUAGES
The University of Illinois at Springfield offers classes in tive speakers and emphasize verbal communication. foreign languages offered at Lincoln Land Communi- Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Span- Classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. ty College, Springfield College in Illinois, Illinois Col- ish. Although UIS does not offer degrees in these disci- Modern languages course offerings are listed in the lege, and MacMurray College through the Central Illi- plines, the study of language is a natural complement to current course schedule under the LNG course prefix. nois Foreign Language and International Studies many programs offered on campus. In addition, demon- Permission of the instructor is required to enroll. Consortium. stration of oral and written proficiency in a second lan- guage is necessary to fulfill one of the general education CENTRAL ILLINOIS FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND Contact: Information about Modern Languages requirements of the Capital Scholars program. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CONSORTIUM course offerings is available at (217) 206-6512. Modern languages area courses are taught by na- UIS students may also apply to study (for credit) the
COURSES LNG 111 Elementary French I LNG 131 Elementary German I LNG 151 Elementary Japanese I LNG 112 Elementary French II LNG 132 Elementary German II LNG 152 Elementary Japanese II LNG 211 Intermediate French I LNG 231 Intermediate German I LNG 251 Intermediate Japanese I LNG 212 Intermediate French II LNG 232 Intermediate German II LNG 252 Intermediate Japanese II
LNG 121 Elementary Spanish I LNG 141 Elementary Chinese I LNG 161 Elementary Russian I LNG 122 Elementary Spanish II LNG 142 Elementary Chinese II LNG 162 Elementary Russian II LNG 221 Intermediate Spanish I LNG 241 Intermediate Chinese I LNG 261 Intermediate Russian I LNG 222 Intermediate Spanish II LNG 242 Intermediate Chinese II LNG 262 Intermediate Russian II
Modern Languages 216 MUSIC Faculty Sharon Graf
The University of Illinois at Springfield offers several Contact: Information about music at UIS is avail- MUS 305 Instrumental Music music performance courses such as an all-campus able at (217) 206-6570. For a listing of current en- Ensemble (1 Hr.) choir, pep band, string ensemble, world music percus- Study and practice of instrumental ensemble literature sembles, see www.uis.edu/music/. and performance techniques. Preparation of materials sion ensemble, and Native American flute circle. Al- for concert performance. May be repeated in the same though UIS does not offer a music degree, music stud- semester to a maximum of 2 credit hours. May be repeat- ies are integral to a liberal arts curriculum. These COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ed in subsequent semesters to a maximum of 10 credit courses offer students the opportunity to develop skills hours. Prerequisite: None. in reading and performing music and to expand their MUS 301 Vocal Music Ensemble (1 Hr.) sense of responsibility as essential members of a per- Study and practice of vocal ensemble literature and per- MUS 499 Tutorial (1 to 12 Hrs.) formance techniques. Preparation of materials for con- Independent study. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. forming group. This results in a stronger sense of self cert performance. May be repeated in the same semester and of connection to UIS as a whole. to a maximum of 2 credit hours. May be repeated in sub- Music course offerings are listed in the current sequent semesters to a maximum of 10 credit hours. Pre- course schedule under the MUS course prefix. requisite: None
Music 217 PHILOSOPHY, MINOR Faculty Peter Boltuc, Larry Shiner, Peter Wenz
Degree offered: Undergraduate Minor only philosophy minor online should be comfortable using INDIVIDUALIZED DEGREE networked information technologies, navigating the In- Through the individual option and liberal studies The study of philosophy increases awareness of per- ternet, using e-mail, and learning from a distance. programs, students may also pursue an individual- sonal values and the major value conflicts in contem- ized degree program that includes philosophy as one porary society, helps develop an understanding of the REQUIREMENTS component. Philosophy faculty will assist these stu- nature and limits of various forms of knowledge, and To earn a minor in philosophy, students must complete dents in developing a learning proposal and estab- offers experience in critical reflections on major prob- a minimum of 16 semester hours, at least eight hours lishing a degree committee. Consult the individual lems of knowledge or value. of which must be upper-division course work taken at option or liberal studies sections in this catalog for An undergraduate student may elect to complete a the University of Illinois at Springfield. Students must details. minor in philosophy to acquire training in critical take at least one course from each of three areas: crit- thinking and skill in analyzing values related to the ical thinking in philosophy, ethics, and the history of Contact: Information about the philosophy minor is student’s chosen program major. philosophy. One additional elective course with a PHI available at (217) 206-6779. Information can also be prefix is also required. requested at [email protected]. ONLINE PHILOSOPHY MINOR Students enrolled for graduate credit in 400-level The online philosophy minor, identical to the on-cam- philosophy courses are required to complete one or pus program, allows students to actively participate in more assignments, such as a paper or book review, in COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. dynamic, diverse, and interactive online learning com- addition to those required of undergraduates in the PHI 301 Critical Thinking (4 Hrs.) munities and to complete their coursework in their own same course. Course available online; may also be available on time and at their own pace via the Internet. The online Students wishing to minor in philosophy should campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- format uses the latest networked information technolo- consult with a member of the program faculty to en- ther information. Principles of logical analysis and argumentation, with gies for increased access to educational resources, ad- sure that they are meeting their individual needs and special attention to common fallacies in informal rea- visers, and materials. Students who choose to pursue the the requirements for the minor. soning, reasoning by analogy, and decision theory.
Philosophy 218 PHI 411 Feminist Theories (4 Hrs.) PHI 452 Perspectives on Human cusing on formative ideas of modernism (freedom, rea- What would a good society be like? We will discuss a Nature (4 Hrs.) son, equality) and movements in literature and the arts. range of feminist theories with different views on the What it means to be human: consideration of classical philo- Consideration of works by representative figures such as good society, including liberal, radical, socialist, post sophical and literary visions of human nature such as the Hume, Kant, Rousseau, Smith, and Voltaire. See HIS 461. modern, and global feminisms. These theories offer dif- Greek, Christian, Romantic, and Marxist, along with con- ferent solutions to such social issues as the division of temporary contributions of biological and social sciences. PHI 464 Moral Issues in the Law (4 Hrs.) labor in the home and beyond, reproductive rights, and Theories and issues in distributive and criminal justice. sexuality. Through the experience of the course, each stu- PHI 453 Person, Identity, and Issues considered may include: How are property rights dent will work to develop his or her own view of a good Dignity (4 Hrs.) justified? Is affirmative action compatible with equal op- society. Prerequisite: WMS 301, or permission of instruc- Course available online; may also be available on portunity? What justifications can be given for punishing tor. See WMS 411, SOA 408, and POS 433. campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- criminals? Is plea bargaining justified? Should carrying ther information. hand guns be outlawed? PHI 432 Philosophy of Art (2 or 4 Hrs.) Focuses on such questions as: What makes people differ- Nature and value of art, including such issues as: How is ent from other things in the world? What makes people PHI 467 Philosophy of Law (4 Hrs.) art distinguished from non-art? Can there be objective identical with themselves over time? Do any moral con- Philosophy of justice, law, and legal institutions, with judgments about art? How is art related to science, reli- siderations (questions of value) depend on our status as emphasis on origins, purposes, and practices of legal in- gion, and politics? Survey of major philosophical writ- people? No prior familiarity with philosophy required. stitutions and their application in theory and practice to ings about art in the Western tradition. See ART 471. Combines elements of philosophical anthropology, moral the “public good.’’ See LES 454. philosophy, and philosophy of mind. PHI 436 Contemporary American PHI 480 Readings in the History of Political Philosophy (4 Hrs.) PHI 458 Classical Greek Wisdom (4 Hrs.) Philosophy (4 Hrs.) Course available online; may also be available on Introduces students who have no background in philoso- Guided readings in a period of the history of philosophy campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- phy to the views of such thinkers as Socrates, Plato, and or a particular philosophical tradition or figure. ther information. Aristotle. These views are related to the cultural context of Focuses on four late twentieth-century political philoso- the ancient world as well as to current controversies in our PHI 535 Philosophy of Education (4 Hrs.) phies: liberalism, libertarianism, communitarianism, own society. For example: Can morality be taught? Is there Major philosophical views of aims and processes of edu- and conservatism. Considers left-wing vs. right-wing life after death? Is democracy the best form of government? cation. Considerations given to the educational ideas of approaches to social redistribution and individualistic Is happiness the greatest, or the only, valuable goal in life? such thinkers as Plato, Augustine, Rousseau, and Dewey, vs. communitarian views of the person as the basis for as well as to assumptions underlying current reform pro- political theories. Readings include selections from PHI 459 Europe in the 18th Century: posals. See EDL 535. Rawls, Nozick, Walzer, Guttman, and Taylor. See POS The Enlightenment (4 Hrs.) 436. Cultural and intellectual history of the Enlightenment fo-
Philosophy 219 PSYCHOLOGY, B.A. Faculty Laura DaCosta, Ronald Havens, Jonathan L. Hess, Karen Kirkendall, Lynn Pardie, Carrie Switzer, Marcel Yoder Associated Faculty Larry Shiner Adjunct Faculty Debra Heckenkamp, Larry Hughes, Mary Loken, Maureen Talbert, Kevin Vost Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts, Undergraduate areas and with specific personal or career goals in a career in higher education, or doing research in the Minor mind. field, it must be emphasized that such activities gener- A major in psychology provides students with the ally require a graduate degree (M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Psychology is the scientific study of the complexities fundamental liberal arts perspective and understand- Psy.D. or Ed.D.). Although the required core courses of human and animal behavior. This complexity is ing of basic psychological issues appropriate for many and recommended course concentrations are de- reflected by the fact that the American Psychological entry-level positions in business, government, indus- signed to offer an education appropriate for continued Association has over 50 divisions, each representing try, and education. For example, psychology students study at the graduate level, students may want to tai- a general area of interest or expertise and each hav- planning to earn a minor in elementary education lor their course selections to the particular admission ing its own set of theoretical and research publica- through the teacher education program and to obtain requirements of a specific institution or profession. tions. In addition, there are at least 240 separate teacher certification should follow the educational Psychology majors who plan to pursue advanced areas of specialization represented by these divi- psychology concentration described below. Students studies are strongly encouraged to consult with their sions. planning to obtain a position in business, government, academic advisers to design an appropriate under- The goal of the psychology curriculum is to help or industry may choose to follow the experimental graduate course plan. students become familiar with common theoretical psychology concentration or, if they have an interest in The psychology curriculum is structured to en- and research perspectives while also studying topics of a particular topic, they may decide to pursue any one courage students to pursue electives outside psycholo- particular interest and value. of the other concentrations listed. Students taking gy as part of a broad liberal arts education. In addi- To accomplish this goal, the psychology curricu- courses for their own benefit or pleasure may wish to tion, UIS requirements contribute to a broad educa- lum contains two core courses that address the prob- focus on the courses in the personal/transpersonal tional experience. For example, the applied study term lem solving, critical thinking, and communication psychology concentration or to construct their own provides students with an opportunity to integrate skills common to psychology as a whole, while curriculum in consultation with their academic advis- classroom learning and practical field experience, as course concentrations allow students to further de- ers. well as to gain experience that may be useful in later velop and apply these skills within particular content For students interested in the helping professions, decisions about employment or training. Placements
Psychology 220 have included local mental health centers, other men- ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING WITHIN must report it to their advisers, another member of tal health and community service organizations, and THE DISCIPLINE the program faculty, or the program convener. Stu- research positions. All psychology majors are required to complete, at dents caught cheating on examinations or plagiariz- program entry and exit, an exam designed to assess ing on assignments will not receive credit for the Contact: Information about the psychology program writing and critical thinking skills, as well as a broad course and may be dismissed from the program and is available at www.uis.edu/psychology/ or can be re- range of content knowledge and skill application from UIS. quested by phone at (217) 206-6696 or by e-mail at within the discipline. PSY 300 Orientation and En- [email protected]. trance Assessment is a noncredit course used to track PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS exam completion at entry. Students must register for Psychology majors are required to take a minimum of THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PSY 300 during their first semester of enrollment as 36 hours in psychology. Eight of these hours must be ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS psychology majors. Students who do not complete the PSY 302 Research Methods in Psychology (or its Undergraduate psychology majors and minors must entrance exam during their first semester will not be equivalent) and PSY 471 Senior Seminar. It is strong- have completed a course in college algebra or finite allowed to register for additional psychology course- ly recommended that PSY 302 be taken during the first math or its equivalent, as well as one introductory psy- work until the exam has been completed. Faculty ad- semester and that PSY 471 be taken during the final chology course (PSY 201 Principles of Psychology or visers use entrance exam scores to assist students in semester. The additional 28 hours will vary depending equivalent) before beginning their upper-division core academic planning. Students will complete the exam on the concentration selected or the individualized courses at UIS. Students who achieve scores of four and a second time as part of the required, credit-bearing, concentration designed by each student. All psycholo- above on the Advanced Placement Psychology Exami- capstone course PSY 471 Senior Seminar. Exit exam gy majors must complete a course curriculum form, nation will receive proficiency credit for PSY 201. scores are used for psychology curriculum review and either selecting one of the curricular concentrations planning. outlined below or specifying the individualized cur- ADVISING riculum they have designed in consultation with their All psychology majors and minors should consult with ETHICAL CONDUCT advisers. a faculty adviser before registering for courses. Advis- In accordance with campus policies, the psychology The program course core requirements and rec- ers will help students plan a relevant course of study program takes cheating and plagiarism very serious- ommended 28-hour concentration options are as fol- based on the students’ individual interests. ly. Students aware of cheating or plagiarism by others lows.
Psychology 221 Core requirements: (courses required of all psy- *PSY 431 Social Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 441 Theories of Personality 4 Hrs. chology majors) PSY 454 Theories of Psychotherapy 4 Hrs. PSY 444 Psychology of Spirituality 4 Hrs. PSY 300 Orientation and Entrance PSY 457 Behavior Modification 4 Hrs. Concentration Total 28 Hrs Assessment 0 Hrs. Concentration Total 28 Hrs. PSY 302 Research Methods in Psychology 4 Hrs. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PSY 471 Senior Seminar 4 Hrs. *Note: PSY 421, PSY 431, and PSY 451 fulfill the pre- CONCENTRATION* Total 8 Hrs. requisites for admission to the Human Development Core Concentration Courses (16 Hrs.) Counseling M.A. program at UIS. PSY 401 Educational Psychology 4 Hrs. CLINICAL/COUNSELING CONCENTRATION PSY 422 Child Development 4 Hrs. Core Concentration Courses (16-20 hours) DEVELOPMENTAL CONCENTRATION PSY 424 Exceptional Child 4 Hrs. PSY 441 Theories of Personality 4 Hrs. Core Concentration Courses (16 Hrs.) PSY 465 Psychological Tests and *PSY 451 Abnormal Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 421 Life-span Developmental Measurements 4 Hrs. PSY 452 Introduction to Clinical Psychology 4 Hrs. Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 422 Child Development 4 Hrs. Relevant psychology electives (12 Hrs.) PSY 453 Psychological Foundations PSY 423 Adolescence 4 Hrs. PSY 303 Applied Statistics and Methods 4 Hrs. for Helping 4 Hrs. PSY 465 Psychological Tests and PSY 426 Family Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 402 Psychology of Learning and Measurement 4 Hrs. Memory 4 Hrs. Relevant psychology electives (12 Hrs.) PSY 407 Cognitive Psychology 4 Hrs. Relevant psychology electives (8-12 Hrs.) PSY 303 Applied Statistics and Methods 4 Hrs. PSY 416 Psychology of Motivation 4 Hrs. PSY 303 Applied Statistics and Methods 4 Hrs. PSY 407 Cognitive Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 421 Life-span Developmental PSY 407 Cognitive Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 416 Psychology of Motivation 4 Hrs. Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 412 Introduction to Biopsychology 4 Hrs. PSY 424 Exceptional Child 4 Hrs. PSY 423 Adolescence 4 Hrs. PSY 415 Psychoactive Drugs 4 Hrs. PSY 431 Social Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 426 Family Psychology 4 Hrs. *PSY 421 Life-span Developmental PSY 438 Psychological Aspects of PSY 438 Psychological Aspects of Psychology 4 Hrs. Diversity 4 Hrs. Diversity 4 Hrs.
Psychology 222 PSY 451 Abnormal Psychology 4 Hrs. Relevant psychology electives (8 Hrs.) INDIVIDUALIZED CONCENTRATION PSY 457 Behavior Modification 4 Hrs. PSY 403 Critical Thinking 4 Hrs. Students who want to tailor course selections for per- Concentration Total 28 Hrs. PSY 415 Psychoactive Drugs 4 Hrs. sonal interest or perhaps to meet particular require- PSY 441 Theories of Personality 4 Hrs. ments for admission to a specific institution or profes- *Note: This is the appropriate concentration for el- PSY 442 Consciousness 4 Hrs. sion should consider the individualized concentration. ementary education candidates. PSY 401, PSY 422, PSY 465 Psychological Tests and Their particular curricular design must be specified and PSY 423 fulfill prerequisites for admission to Measurement 4 Hrs. and on file in the psychology program office prior to teacher education at UIS, and PSY 424 is a required Concentration Total 28 Hrs. enrollment beyond the first psychology course taken at course for a minor in elementary or secondary edu- UIS. This curricular plan may be modified later, in cation. consultation with an adviser. PERSONAL/TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Other Requirements Core Concentration Courses (16 Hrs.) CONCENTRATION UIS requirements (AST/LSC/PAC) 12 Hrs. PSY 403 Critical Thinking 4 Hrs. Core Concentration Courses (20 Hrs.) General electives (Any 300- or 400- level PSY 442 Consciousness 4 Hrs. PSY 303 Applied Statistics and Methods 4 Hrs. courses, psychology or non-psychology) 12 Hrs. PSY 444 Psychology of Spirituality 4 Hrs. Total Hours 60 Hrs. Select four of the following six core courses: PSY 447 Wellness, Happiness, and Success 4 Hrs. PSY 402 Psychology of Learning and TRANSFER POLICIES Memory 4 Hrs. Relevant psychology electives (12 Hrs.) Lower-division courses PSY 407 Cognitive Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 415 Psychoactive Drugs 4 Hrs. Because academic work at the University of Illinois is PSY 412 Introduction to Biopsychology 4 Hrs. PSY 438 Psychological Aspects of considered to be a continuation of the student’s previ- PSY 421 Life-span Developmental Diversity 4 Hrs. ous education, allowances are made for the applica- Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 448 Hypnosis 4 Hrs. tion of lower-division credits in psychology toward a PSY 431 Social Psychology 4 Hrs. PSY 459 Stress Management 4 Hrs. major in psychology. Students who have earned a B or PSY 451 Abnormal Psychology 4 Hrs. Concentration Total 28 Hrs. better in lower-division psychology courses beyond an
Psychology 223 introductory psychology course at another institution earned a B or better in lower-division psychology chology majors during their first semester of upper-divi- (and have taken these courses within the past six courses beyond introductory psychology at another sion enrollment. years) may use those courses for a reduction of up to institution may use those courses as the basis for a re- PSY 302 Research Methods in six hours in the total number of hours in psychology duction of up to four hours in the total hours required Psychology (4 Hrs.) required of program majors. In addition, if one or for a minor. PSY 302 is the only required course for a The experimental method in psychology, including more of those courses is judged by the program facul- minor in psychology. The remaining 16 hours may be philosophical background and introduction to research strategies, designs, and descriptive statistics. Prerequisite: ty to be equivalent to a psychology course offered by selected from any psychology course offerings; howev- College algebra or finite math. the psychology program as a requirement within a er, all psychology minors must complete a course cur- curricular concentration, that specific requirement riculum form in which they specify the curriculum PSY 303 Applied Statistics and Methods (4 Hrs.) may be waived. Students must still meet the required they have designed in consultation with their advisers. Advanced study of experimental method, research strate- total of 60 hours for graduation. This curricular design must be specified and on file in gies, design, and inferential statistics. Special emphasis the psychology program office prior to enrollment be- placed on student research project. (Strongly recom- Upper-division courses yond the first psychology course taken at UIS. This mended for students planning to pursue graduate study.) Prerequisite: PSY 302. Students must take at least 16 hours of psychology curricular plan may be modified later in consultation credit from UIS. Students who have earned a C or bet- with an adviser. PSY 400 Special Topics in Educational ter in upper-division psychology credit from other insti- Psychology (4 Hrs.) Selected topics of special interest in the area of educa- tutions within the past six years may petition to use COURSE DESCRIPTIONS tional psychology that may vary from semester to semes- those upper-division courses toward psychology credit. ter. May be repeated, but topics must vary. PSY 201 Principles of Psychology (3 Hrs.) A survey of significant theory, issues, methods of inquiry, PSY 401 Educational Psychology (4 Hrs.) PSYCHOLOGY MINOR and applications in all areas of psychology. Topics in psychology relevant to teaching: educational To earn a minor in psychology, students must complete objectives, student characteristics and development, the a minimum of 20 semester hours, at least 16 of which PSY 300 Orientation and Entrance learning process, and evaluation of learning. must be upper-division course work taken at the Uni- Assessment (0 Hrs.) Brief orientation to the major and pre-curriculum eval- PSY 402 Psychology of Learning and versity of Illinois at Springfield. Four of these hours uation of undergraduate-level knowledge and skills Memory (4 Hrs.) must be PSY 302 or its equivalent. Students who have within the discipline of psychology. Required for all psy- Major theories of learning and selected historical and
Psychology 224 contemporary research in learning and related areas. PSY 415 Psychoactive Drugs (4 Hrs.) PSY 423 Adolescence (4 Hrs.) Prerequisite: PSY 302 (for majors and minors only). Major classes of drugs that affect psychological process- Course available online; may also be available on es and behavior; issues of drug use in treatment of men- campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- PSY 403 Critical Thinking (4 Hrs.) tal disorders; drugs as a social problem. ther information. Course available online; may also be available on Psychological, social, and biological development (in- campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- PSY 416 Psychology of Motivation (4 Hrs.) cluding medical problems) in the years covering early, ther information. Explores four constructs that define human, rather than middle, and late adolescence. Influence of milieu (fami- Reading and exercises designed to improve skills in crit- nonhuman, motivation including needs, cognitions, ly, peers, school, church, work) on cognitive, emotional, ical thinking. Emphasizes intensive practice and individ- emotions, and external events that arise from genetic, and social development. Special emphasis will be placed ualized feedback rather than theory. physiological, psychological, interpersonal, and cultural on the role of adults (parents, teachers) in assessing and sources. The emphasis is on theoretical as well as practi- referring adolescents to health and social services. PSY 407 Cognitive Psychology (4 Hrs.) cal issues that overlap among varying psychological Overview of selected topics in memory, information pro- fields. Prerequisite: PSY 302 (for majors and minors PSY 424 Exceptional Child (4 Hrs.) cessing, perception, problem solving, and artificial intelli- only). Course available online; may also be available on gence. Prerequisite: PSY 302 (for majors and minors only). campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- PSY 420 Special Topics in Developmental ther information. PSY 410 Special Topics in Psychology (4 Hrs.) Behaviors and conditions that make a child different Biopsychology (4 Hrs.) Selected topics of special interest in the area of develop- from most other children, including all conditions ad- Selected topics of special interest in the area of biopsy- mental psychology that may vary from semester to se- dressed by Public Law 94-142. Topics include mental re- chology that may vary from semester to semester. May be mester. May be repeated, but topics must vary. tardation; learning disabilities; behavior disorders; gift- repeated, but topics must vary. edness; and hearing, vision, and speech impairments. PSY 421 Life-span Developmental PSY 412 Introduction to Psychology (4 Hrs.) PSY 426 Family Psychology (4 Hrs.) Biopsychology (4 Hrs.) Cognitive, emotional, and social development across the Covers the five primary aspects of family psychology: Basic structure and functions of the nervous system: neu- life span; determinants of individual differences and family as a system; developmental family behavior; fam- ron physiology, sensory processing, and physiological principles of mental and physical health throughout life. ily of origin concepts and how they affect the family; re- regulations. lationships, dating, courtships, and marriage; and fami- PSY 422 Child Development (4 Hrs.) ly dysfunctions. PSY 414 Hormones and Behavior (4 Hrs.) Development of intelligence, language, and cognition; Roles of internal secretion glands and their hormones in physical growth and social and personal development in PSY 430 Special Topics in Social metabolic processes, their effects on behavior, regulation of newborns, infants, and toddlers and in early and middle Psychology (4 Hrs.) hormonal secretion, and effects of environmental factors. childhood. Emphasis on child-rearing practices. Selected topics of special interest in the area of social psy-
Psychology 225 chology that may vary from semester to semester. May be PSY 442 Consciousness (4 Hrs.) PSY 451 Abnormal Psychology (4 Hrs.) repeated, but topics must vary. Theories of consciousness; consciousness-altering tech- Theories, research, and classification systems relevant to niques, with emphasis on procedures to uncover uncon- abnormal behavior. Emphasis on current diagnostic and PSY 431 Social Psychology (4 Hrs.) scious material; meditation; hypnosis; biofeedback; sen- descriptive systems. Survey of major theories and selected areas of research in sory deprivation; dreams; and drugs. social psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 302. PSY 452 Introduction to Clinical PSY 444 Psychology of Spirituality (4 Hrs.) Psychology (4 Hrs.) PSY 432 Sport Psychology (4 Hrs.) Introduction to the transpersonal perspective as the “fourth Systematic examination of major psychotherapeutic Overview of psychological theory and research as it re- force” in psychology. Focuses on the dominant transper- techniques essential to human relationships and helping lates to sport and exercise at the individual and group sonal theory of psychospiritual development and on the processes. Prerequisite: PSY 451. levels. role of meditative approaches to knowledge-gathering in relation to science and philosophy. Prior course work in PSY 453 Psychological Foundations for Helping (4 Hrs.) PSY 438 Psychological Aspects of personality theory is recommended but not required. Diversity (4 Hrs.) Preprofessional introduction to therapeutic processes for students considering counseling or clinical psychology Overview of selected aspects of human diversity relevant PSY 447 Wellness, Happiness, and careers. Includes systematic training in fundamental to American psychology. Examines historical and con- Success (4 Hrs.) helping attitudes and skills. Prerequisite: PSY 441 and temporary psychological perspectives on race, ethnicity, Research and techniques regarding the variables associ- PSY 451, or equivalent. gender, and sexual orientation, as well as factors linked ated with happiness, physical and mental health, and to stereotyping, cultural bias, and prejudice. Special em- success or mastery in various endeavors. PSY 454 Theories of Psychotherapy (4 Hrs.) phasis placed on a critical review of past psychological Systematic examination of the theories, research, and di- research and formulation of new research questions. PSY 448 Hypnosis (4 Hrs.) agnostic and treatment issues regarding various types of Prerequisite: PSY 302 (for majors and minors only). Explores the research, theories, and practical applica- abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 451. tions of hypnosis, including heterohypnosis and auto- PSY 440 Special Topics in Philosophies and hypnosis. This is not a skills training course, although an PSY 455 Theories of Family Therapy (4 Hrs.) Theories of Psychology (4 Hrs.) opportunity to learn how to use one’s own autohypnotic Theories and models of family therapy, emphasizing in- Selected topics of special interest in the area of philoso- abilities is provided. tegration of issues relating to family treatment with sys- phies and theories of psychology that may vary from se- tems theory. Family therapy issues will be compared mester to semester. May be repeated, but topics must vary. PSY 450 Special Topics in Clinical across treatment models. Psychology (4 Hrs.) PSY 441 Theories of Personality (4 Hrs.) Selected topics of special interest in the area of clinical PSY 456 Group Dynamics and Major theories of personality and determinants of indi- psychology that may vary from semester to semester. May Leadership (4 Hrs.) vidual differences. be repeated, but topics must vary. Variables influencing behavior of individuals in groups;
Psychology 226 analysis of effective leadership styles. Simulations PSY 460 Special Topics in Applied of psychology and will complete the psychology exit demonstrate group processes and provide practice in Psychology (4 Hrs.) exam. Prerequisites: PSY 302, all required concentration specific leadership techniques. Selected topics of special interest in the area of applied courses, and senior status. psychology that may vary from semester to semester. May PSY 457 Behavior Modification: be repeated, but topics must vary. PSY 480 Senior Research Principles and Techniques (4 Hrs.) Project (1 to 4 Hrs.) Concepts and techniques involved in the assessment and PSY 465 Psychological Tests and Selected (empirical) research project researched, devel- modification of behavior within an operant conditioning Measurements (4 Hrs.) oped, designed, and written by the student with faculty model. Includes the collection of baseline data, the con- Basic theories of psychological tests and of test construc- supervision. Prerequisite: PSY 302. trol of reinforcements and punishments, and the moni- tion and interpretation. Includes representative tests and toring of changes in target behaviors. examines contemporary issues in testing. Prerequisite: PSY 490 Independent Study in PSY 302 or equivalent. Psychology (2 to 4 Hrs.) PSY 459 Stress Management (4 Hrs.) Selected topics by agreement with a member of the psy- Comprehensive program of techniques for stress man- PSY 471 Senior Seminar (4 Hrs.) chology faculty; topics, methods of study, and means of agement, including anger and fear reduction, time An integrative capstone experience for psychology majors evaluation to be negotiated between student and faculty management, decision making, autogenic training, im- involving the development of individual portfolios re- member. May be repeated without limit, but topics must agery and visualization, social networking, and center- flecting student learning within the discipline. Students differ. ing. will prepare evidence of learning within five dimensions
Psychology 227 SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY, B.A. Faculty Lynn Fisher, Sharon Graf, Douglas Marshall, Proshanta K. Nandi (emeritus), Michael D. Quam (emeritus), Hammed Shahidian, James W. Stuart Associated Faculty Heather Dell, Kyle Weir, Ryan Williams Adjunct Faculty Terrance Martin, Rosamond Robbert (emerita), Regan G. Smith (emeritus) Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Sociology ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS forwarded to the student’s adviser, who will confer Minor, Anthropology Minor The sociology/anthropology program has no specific with the student during his/her second semester of entrance requirements beyond admission to UIS. study and develop a positive program to enhance each The sociology/anthropology program is designed to individual’s abilities and academic development. foster intellectual understanding and insight into the ADVISING The program faculty will assess a student’s acqui- issues and problems of today’s world, with special em- Campus policy requires each student to have an adviser. sition of discipline knowledge during the course of phasis on the experiences and perspectives of women Students are strongly urged to choose their advisers at the study through review of a paper written for SOA 410 and people from other cultures. Students develop skills time they declare their major in the sociology/anthropol- Senior Seminar, taken during the student’s final year. and knowledge in critical reading and writing, re- ogy program. Students are encouraged to consult with All SOA majors will also complete the assessment pro- search methodology, evaluation of competing theories, their advisers concerning program requirements and in- gram’s testing of graduating students. prehistory and human evolution, actual and potential dividual goals. Program faculty assist students in design- Because the program values communication skills uses of work in sociology and anthropology, and ethics ing strong, individualized academic programs. so highly and views them as necessary components of of professional inquiry and reporting. a college education, the program works diligently with Students entering the program take a core of COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ASSESSMENT its students to ensure that each effectively possesses courses that offers a perspective common to the disci- Entering sociology/anthropology majors must com- these skills at graduation. plines of sociology and anthropology. In addition, they plete assessment tests in reading, writing, and quanti- are given the opportunity to pursue individual inter- tative reasoning administered by the campus assess- UIS REQUIREMENTS ests in either sociology or anthropology. ment office. In addition, students must complete a dis- Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 cipline-based writing assessment in either SOA 302 semester hours of UIS requirements in the areas of lib- Contact: Information about the sociology/anthro- Understanding Other Cultures or SOA 304 Human eral studies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and pology program is available at (217) 206-6504. Infor- Evolution: Biological and Cultural during their first applied study. These hours must include at least four mation can also be requested at [email protected]. semester of study. The results of all assessments will be hours in each of at least two of these areas.
Sociology/Anthropology 228 The applied study term (AST) is an excellent op- SOA 461 Social Psychology: Sociological SOCIOLOGY MINOR portunity for the student to gain experience related to Perspectives 4 Hrs. No prerequisites are required, but faculty recommend the sociology/anthropology degree and may also be Sociology/Anthropology Electives 8 Hrs. that students have completed an introductory sociolo- valuable later in the job search. AST possibilities in- Total 30 Hrs. gy course at the lower-division level. clude applied research, social action projects, and UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. personal enrichment experiences. Students on aca- General Electives 18 Hrs. Core courses demic probation are not eligible to enroll in AST. Total 60 Hrs. SOA 405 Sociocultural Theories 4 Hrs. SOA 411 Social Research Methods 4 Hrs. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ANTHROPOLOGY MINOR Sociology content courses 8 Hrs. Both sociological and anthropological perspectives Total 16 Hrs. There are no prerequisites for this minor, but the pro- contribute significantly, yet differently, to the study of gram faculty recommend that students have complet- Classes used to complete the minor in sociology can- human behavior. While individual students may ed at least one course in anthropology and one in bi- not also be used to satisfy degree requirements in the choose to concentrate electives in either discipline, all ology at the lower-division level. student’s major. SOA majors are required to be familiar with the basic approaches and insights of both disciplines. Further, all students become familiar with the basic theoretical Core courses COURSE DESCRIPTIONS SOA 302 Understanding Other Cultures 4 Hrs. issues surrounding the study of social life and acquire SOA 205 Introduction to the skills necessary to carry out small-scale research. SOA 304 Human Evolution: Biological and Archaeology (3 Hrs.) Cultural 4 Hrs. Introduction to archaeological study of past human cul- Anthropology content courses 8 Hrs. tures. Emphasis on archaeological method and theory, SOA 302 Understanding Other Cultures 4 Hrs. with consideration of the ethics of conservation and own- SOA 304 Human Evolution: Biological Total 16 Hrs. ership of cultural heritage. Archaeological examples and Cultural 4 Hrs. from early human societies to historic times. SOA 405 Sociocultural Theories 4 Hrs. Lower-division course work may be used in lieu of SOA 221 Social Problems (3 Hrs.) SOA 410 Senior Seminar 2 Hrs. SOA 302 and/or SOA 304, but the hours must be re- Analysis of contemporary social problems such as those SOA 411 Social Research Methods 4 Hrs. placed with upper-division elective courses. involving individuals and families, and specifically those
Sociology/Anthropology 229 relating to crime, inequality and power, poverty, human SOA 321 Juvenile Delinquency (4 Hrs.) SOA 410 Senior Seminar (2 Hrs.) diversity, militarism, drug and alcohol abuse, mental ill- Theoretical explanations of juvenile delinquency, with A seminar for SOA majors in their final year. Builds and ness, environment, and modernization. critical view of their value in the field, followed by prac- further develops students’ sociological/anthropological tical and analytical view of juvenile justice systems in op- research, writing, and analytical abilities through appli- SOA 231 American Cultural Diversity (3 Hrs.) eration. See CRJ 321. cation of these skills to a senior essay topic. Focus on the Examines the diversity of cultures that exist within the senior essay topics will derive from intense examinations United States today, focusing on case studies of African- SOA 335 Jazz in American Culture (4 Hrs.) of how sociological/anthropological knowledge can be American, Hispanic, Asian-American, American Indian, Explores development of jazz as a popular art form, the applied to at least four issues facing society. Seminar dis- and European-American societies. influence of American culture (e.g., race, class, gender cussions will be evaluated for content and presentations, relations, religion and moralism, and the dominance of and two senior essays will be the culmination of the SOA 302 Understanding Other commercial values) on the shape of this art form, its per- course. These essays will be reviewed by all program fac- Cultures (4 Hrs.) formance and enjoyment, and the reciprocal influence of ulty and will constitute the assessment in the major for Anthropological exploration of the variety of ways hu- jazz on American culture. each SOA graduate. Prerequisite: SOA major, and per- mans in different cultures secure their livelihood, govern mission of instructor. themselves, form families and other social groups, and SOA 405 Sociocultural Theories (4 Hrs.) interpret the world of their experience. In-depth study of classical social theorists (Marx, Weber, SOA 411 Social Research Methods (4 Hrs.) Durkheim, Mead) and their answer(s) to the central ques- First-hand experience carrying out small-scale research SOA 304 Human Evolution: tion of sociology, “Where does order come from?’’ Prereq- projects in areas of personal interest. Ethics in social re- Biological and Cultural (4 Hrs.) uisite: At least one upper-division sociology and one upper- search, formulating research questions, survey and ex- Human biological and cultural evolution from the earli- division anthropology course, or permission of instructor. est human ancestors to the origins of agriculture and civ- perimental design, interviewing, sampling, direct obser- ilization. Emphasis on major factors that have shaped SOA 408 Feminist Theories (4 Hrs.) vation, content analysis, evaluation research, and cri- humanity: hominid evolution, origins of human soci- What would a good society be like? We will discuss a tiques of social science methods. eties, origins of agriculture, birth of cities, and develop- range of feminist theories with different views on the ment of the state. good society, including liberal, radical, socialist, post SOA 421 Criminological Theory (4 Hrs.) modern, and global feminisms. These theories offer dif- Classical and modern theories of crime; social and eco- SOA 306 Peoples of the Past (4 Hrs.) ferent solutions to such social issues as the division of nomic factors in criminal behavior, crime formation, and Prehistoric societies of the past 40,000 years, including labor in the home and beyond, reproductive rights, and control; exploration of the justice system; and evaluation the spread of humans from Africa and Asia into the sexuality. Through the experience of the course, each stu- of treatment of offenders. All elements of criminology Americas; rise of agriculture, villages, and towns; and dent will work to develop his or her own view of a good viewed critically. Prerequisite: Either CRJ 345 or SOA 411, growth of civilizations. Emphasis on archaeological finds society. Prerequisite: WMS 301, or permission of instruc- submission of communication skills portfolio (CRJ ma- and transformations in social life. tor. See WMS 411, PHI 411, and POS 433. jors only), and permission of instructor. See CRJ 421.
Sociology/Anthropology 230 SOA 423 Study of Being Different: cluding health of prehistoric humanity, traditional and problems as socialization, role, perception, belief sys- “Deviant Behavior” (4 Hrs.) non-Western medical systems and how they heal, and tems, stereotyping, and group dynamics. Issues in sociol- In-depth look at issues in sociology of deviance and so- problems faced by health-care professionals as they pro- ogy of knowledge, theoretical orientations in social psy- cial control, including topics such as life-styles, extrem- vide care to cultural and ethnic groups from various chology, and symbolic interaction as a framework for ism, lawbreakers, and social capacity to handle deviance. healing traditions. See MPH 445. possible eclectic theory also considered. Prerequisite: In- See CRJ 423. troductory sociology course, or consent of instructor. SOA 452 Sociology of Gender (4 Hrs.) SOA 425 Law and Inequality (4 Hrs.) Analysis of creation, maintenance, and enforcement of SOA 471 Prehistoric America (4 Hrs.) The role of law and the legal system in creating, main- female and male roles. Socialization processes, cultural Covers the prehistoric cultures of North America from taining, and reducing inequality, with emphasis on race, definitions, major social institutions, and structured so- their arrival to the period of contact with European class, and gender inequality in the United States. The re- cial inequality. See WMS 452. Americans. Includes both lecture and hands-on experi- lationship between law and the legal system and politi- ence with artifacts from the collections of the Illinois cal/economic institutions and ideologies. See LES 404, SOA 453 Women Across Cultures (4 Hrs.) State Museum. Held off campus at the Illinois State Mu- POS 421, and WMS 445. Addresses the complexity of Third World women’s lives, in- seum Research and Collections Center in Springfield. cluding development and structural adjustment, reproduc- SOA 431 Sociology of Organizations (4 Hrs.) tive rights and other health issues, violence against women, SOA 472 European Prehistory (4 Hrs.) Organizations — formal and informal; social organiza- and political resistance and complicity. See WMS 453. Overview of prehistoric cultures of Europe from the ear- tion and crowd concepts; roles, norms, and structures; liest arrival of human ancestors to the Iron Age. Empha- methodology for studying organizational behavior; criti- SOA 454 Family Law (4 Hrs.) sis on hunter-gatherer adaptations to Ice Age climates, cal evaluation of organization theories; alienation; and Course available online; may also be available on the spread of agriculture from the Near East, and the rise organization vs. personality. campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- of regional polities. Prerequisite: A course in archaeology ther information. or human evolution. SOA 432 Sociology of Families (4 Hrs.) Law that affects the family. Topics include divorce, do- Contemporary U.S. families in historical and cross-cul- mestic violence, illegitimacy, adoption, child support and SOA 481 North American Indians: tural contexts. Emphasizes varied family forms, custody, parental control, abuse and neglect laws, issues Culture and Ecology (4 Hrs.) work/family roles, political and policy questions, and se- affecting the elderly, domestic law reform, and the impact North American Indians prior to and after contact with lected public issues such as heterosexuality, inequality, of the women’s rights movement. See HDC 446, SWK 446, European-Americans. Emphasizes relationships between and abuse. See SWK 432 and WMS 432. LES 446, WMS 446. various cultures and their environmental settings. Pre- requisite: SOA 302, or permission of instructor. SOA 445 Cross-Cultural Perspectives SOA 461 Social Psychology: on Health (4 Hrs.) Sociological Perspectives (4 Hrs.) SOA 482 Hunters and Gatherers (4 Hrs.) Relationships between health and human culture, in- Overview of the history of social psychology and such Anthropological examination of the recent history and
Sociology/Anthropology 231 current status of hunting and gathering societies. Em- SOA 563 Sociology of Death, logical issues of death, dying, and bereavement also con- phasis on long-term interaction with settled farmers and Dying, and Bereavement (4 Hrs.) sidered. Not recommended for persons recently bereaved. world markets, land use and land claims, and the history Consideration of social structures, attitudes, beliefs, and See HMS 563. of western visions of “primitive” societies. Ethnographic values about death, dying, and bereavement in contem- case studies from the Americas, Australia, Africa, and porary American society as well as in other societies and Asia. Prerequisite: A course in sociology/anthropology. other time periods. Medical, legal, religious, and psycho-
Sociology/Anthropology 232 UNIVERSITY COURSES
In addition to regular disciplinary courses, UIS offers UNI 311 Focused Reading (2 Hrs.) Experience Committee. Seminars will vary in content, lo- a variety of university (UNI) courses. UNI courses Presentation and practice of concentration and retention cation, and length. Contact: International Affairs Office techniques to support study in upper-division, content- at (217) 206-6678. Information can also be requested at provide specialized knowledge and skills in academic area courses. Emphasis is on increasing literal, critical, and [email protected]. areas that augment the established components of the aesthetic comprehension as well as learning to manage UIS curriculum. An example is library research (UNI reading assignments, adapt to variations in presentation of UNI 480 Global Experience 401). Additional UNI courses, with descriptions, are print information, and vary speed and comprehension to Program (6 to 18 Hrs.) meet specific needs. Credits earned in this course may not UIS provides its students with the option to study abroad published in the course schedule each semester. You be applied toward degree requirements. Contact: Center at another institution through the Global Experience should be aware that credit earned in some UNI for Teaching and Learning at (217) 206-6503. Information Program. Students who have been approved to study courses does not count toward degree requirements. can also be requested at [email protected]. abroad by the Global Experience Committee will register for UNI 480 for the semester(s) they will be off-campus. UNI 401 Library Research Methods (2 Hrs.) Credit hours will vary and will be dependent on the num- In this introduction to the library research process, stu- ber of credits taken abroad. Contact: International Af- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS dents learn how to use the print and electronic tools that fairs Office at (217) 206-6678. Information can also be provide access to information. Students learn how to plan requested at [email protected]. UNI 307 Directed Study Skills (2 Hrs.) an effective research strategy and find books, journal ar- Presentation and practice of directed study techniques to ticles, data, Internet resources, and other sources of in- UNI 490 Writing/Speaking for support upper-division, content-area courses. Emphasis formation related to typical academic assignments. The International Students (4 Hrs.) is on selection of study technique based on content ma- course is especially recommended for students unfamil- This course provides practice in writing and speaking terial, course presentation style and format, textbook and iar with the research process at a large, computerized ac- standard academic English. It is limited to students related resources, and method of assessment (essay, short ademic library. Contact: Dean’s Office, Library Instruc- whose native language is not English. International stu- answer, etc.). Students will develop a personal study skill tional Services, at (217) 206-6597. dents who do not pass the English proficiency examina- assessment identifying their preferred study style, skill tion are required to enroll in this course during their first strengths and weaknesses, time management style, and UNI 460 Global Experience term at UIS. Credits earned in this course may not be ap- test preference. Credits earned in this course may not be Seminar (4 to 12 Hrs.) plied toward degree requirements. Permission of instruc- applied toward degree requirements. Contact: Center Periodically, UIS will offer study abroad seminars organ- tor is required. Contact: Center for Teaching and Learn- for Teaching and Learning at (217) 206-6503. Informa- ized by UIS faculty and staff through the Global Experi- ing at (217) 206-6503. Information can also be request- tion can also be requested at [email protected]. ence Program. Seminars will be approved by the Global ed at [email protected].
University Courses 233 VISUAL ARTS, B.A. Faculty Robert Dixon, Michael Miller, Jonathan Perkins Associated Faculty J. Michael Duvall, Larry Shiner Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Undergraduate Contact financial assistance at 206-6724 for infor- ADVISING Minor mation. Students should consult a visual arts faculty member before registering for the first time. A permanent ad- The visual arts program provides opportunity for Contact: Information about the visual arts program viser should be chosen from among the program fac- studying the arts in a context that emphasizes skills is available at (217) 206-6790. Information can also ulty before the end of the first semester of study. Stu- acquisition in various studio disciplines as well as the be requested at [email protected]. dents are urged to consult their faculty advisers before understanding of historical and philosophical con- registering each semester and particularly before reg- cepts in art. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS istering for the last semester of classes. As an extension of classroom teaching, the visual Since work at the upper-division level should not be arts program sponsors exhibitions of regional artists, a student’s first exposure to organized training in GRADING POLICY students, and faculty in the gallery located on the sec- the arts, students should have the associate in arts Grading policy is determined by each instructor as ap- ond floor of the Health and Sciences Building. Stu- degree in visual art (or equivalent schooling) and propriate to the individual course and is announced at dents are expected to attend openings and concurrent are expected to demonstrate basic competence in art the beginning of the course. workshops to gain experience in viewing and exhibit- through completion of a studio course during the ing a variety of media and exposure to the work of first semester at UIS. Preliminary training should ASSESSMENT professional artists. Student participation is encour- include six semester hours of art history survey, A student wishing to enroll at UIS with a major in vi- aged both in installation and management proce- three semester hours of two-dimensional design, sual arts must make an appointment with a member dures. Graduating students will present their senior and three semester hours of drawing. Lack of these of the program faculty to ascertain the student’s career exhibitions in the gallery. courses is considered a deficiency to be remedied goals, assess preparation and deficiencies for entering The Bruce A. Magidsohn Memorial Scholarship during the first year at UIS. Other requirements for the program, make a plan of study, and review a port- and the Glosecki Memorial Scholarship are award- admission to the program are identical to general folio of his or her artwork (actual pieces or slides). ed annually to students in the visual arts program. campus requirements. Midway through the course of study, the student
Visual Arts 234 and adviser will make an additional assessment of the interest and are determined in consultation with the hours of transfer credit may be accepted. student’s progress toward the degree. adviser. One course in art history is required. Elective The final proof of learning is the presentation of Requirements for the bachelor’s degree in visual courses in visual arts must total 12 semester hours. an exhibit of art work completed during the student’s arts are as follows: This should include two courses in the visual arts stu- tenure at UIS, organized through ART 482 Profession- Historical and analytical courses 12 Hrs. dio area(s) that most closely fit the student’s interests. al Skills. A full faculty critique of this body of work Studio (at least four hours must be in an Students should consult with a visual arts faculty ad- completes requirements for the degree in visual arts. area outside concentration) 24 Hrs. viser to ensure that they are meeting requirements as Electives (eight hours must be in a well as their individual needs. UIS REQUIREMENTS field other than ART) 12 Hrs. Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 UIS Requirements (of which four hours COURSE DESCRIPTIONS semester hours of UIS requirements in the areas of lib- must be ART 482 Professional Skills) 12 Hrs. eral studies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and Total 60 Hrs. ART 303 Ceramics (4 Hrs.) Various techniques, including use of a potter’s wheel, applied study. These hours must include at least four slab-building, and glazing. Also includes introduction to hours in each of at least two of these areas. Optional. Honors project in art studies (four hours). origin of ceramics and its properties. Applied study opportunities most frequently include Requires faculty recommendation. ART 311 Painting I (4 Hrs.) community work in the graphic arts, photography, Tutorials. Available upon student request and with Fundamentals of acrylic painting materials and tech- and art museums. ART 482 Professional Skills fulfills permission of instructor. niques. Acquisition of formal language and concepts. four hours of applied study credit and is administered Students will be expected to provide their own supplies Prerequisite: Experience in painting. through the student’s faculty adviser in accordance in many courses. ART 312 Painting II (4 Hrs.) with approved program requirements for the course. Exploration of various styles of painting through a his- Students fulfilling this requirement should request VISUAL ARTS MINOR torical emphasis. Further development of technique guidance from their advisers. To earn a minor in visual arts, students must complete through an exploration of a range of materials and a minimum of 16 semester hours, at least eight hours processes. Prerequisite: ART 311. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS of which must be upper-division course work taken at ART 315 Photography I (4 Hrs.) Specific requirements depend on the student’s area of the University of Illinois at Springfield. Up to eight Students assist in formulating a photographic philosophy
Visual Arts 235 and theoretical issues through examination of their own phy, and polyester plate lithography. Emphasis on cre- and directing techniques through regular production as- work and the works and thoughts of professional photog- ative application, safe art practices, and acquiring di- signments. See COM 352. raphers, both past and present. Camera (35mm) with ad- verse technical printmaking skills. justable focus, variable aperture settings, manually oper- ART 406 Photography II (4 Hrs.) able multiple shutter speeds, and “normal’’ or medium- ART 341 Sculpture I (4 Hrs.) Extension, development, and continuation of studies in short focus lens required. See COM 315. Designed for several approaches to form and its relation- black-and-white photography. Students should be increas- ship to space. Emphasis on design and structure using ingly able to generate their own ideas about the medium ART 321 Life Drawing (4 Hrs.) various materials and approaches. and work toward the production of a personal body of Exploration of rendering the human figure using live work. Expanded film and print manipulations, including models. Acquisition of basic skills in relation to formal el- ART 342 Sculpture II (4 Hrs.) solarization, sandwiched images, collage, and hand color- ements. Exploration of expressive possibilities of the Includes the use of clay and found objects. Designed to ing. Prerequisite: ART 315 or COM 315. See COM 406. human figure through both historical and personal work. give the student an appreciation of sculpture through con- Prerequisite: Prior drawing experience. temporary values. Prerequisite: ART 341, or equivalent. ART 410 Special Studies in Ceramics (4 Hrs.) Advanced studies in ceramics. Special projects to develop ART 326 Watercolor (4 Hrs.) an individual’s technical knowledge and style. Proposals ART 351 Ceramics I (4 Hrs.) Exploration of watercolor techniques and styles. Study of are required, along with a journal. Designed to let each student develop skills with clay, in- historical and contemporary practices. Use of watercolor cluding problems in ceramic design and construction, as an expressive medium. Prerequisite: ART 311. ART 411 Painting III (4 Hrs.) with emphasis on developing individual style and com- Development of personal expression and communication petencies. Also includes glaze preparation, clay body ART 332 Non-toxic Intaglio through individual exploration of the concepts acquired preparation, and kiln firing and techniques. Prerequisite: Printmaking (4 Hrs.) in Painting I and II. Research into historical influences ART 303, or equivalent. Introduction to non-toxic, solvent-free intaglio print- on personal style. Prerequisites: ART 311, ART 312. making processes. Emphasis on technique, skill, and aesthetic development in fine art printmaking. Explo- ART 352 Ceramics II (4 Hrs.) ART 412 Painting IV (4 Hrs.) ration of etch and non-etch techniques using acrylic Various techniques with earthenware, its properties, and Continued development of a personal style through explo- hardgrounds, water-based softgrounds, acrylic aquatint, its firing possibilities. Emphasis on clay and glazes for ration and research. Acquisition of professional skills. Pro- and photopolymer emulsions. Prerequisite: Drawing or earthenware, oxidation, reduction. Exploration of raku duction of a consistent body of work. Preparation for inde- 2/D design experience. included. Prerequisite: ART 303. pendent study. Prerequisite: ART 311, ART 312, ART 411.
ART 333 Silkscreen and Lithography (4 Hrs.) ART 372 Basic Video Production (4 Hrs.) ART 413 Printmaking II (4 Hrs.) Introduction to water-based silkscreen using photo, Theory, techniques, and equipment used in video pro- Continuation of ART 332. Emphasis on technique, skill, hand-cut, and acrylic stencils, waterless plate lithogra- duction with emphasis on methods of camera operation and aesthetic development in contemporary nontoxic,
Visual Arts 236 solvent-free printmaking practices. Advanced exploration ART 430 Special Studies in Application of graphic design principles specific to web of etch and non-etch techniques using acrylic hard- Printmaking (4 Hrs.) and multimedia design. Prerequisite: ART 437 or COM grounds, water-based softgrounds, acrylic aquatint, pho- Advanced studies in printmaking. Special projects to de- 437. See COM 438. topolymer emulsions, and digital imaging techniques. In- velop technical knowledge and style. Proposals are re- troduction to other printmaking methods such as relief quired, along with a journal. Prerequisite: ART 332, or ART 441 Sculpture III (4 Hrs.) and letterpress printing. Prerequisite: ART 332. equivalent. Work in three-dimensional media, with emphasis on de- veloping skills in style and direction, using an applied ART 414 Printmaking III (4 Hrs.) ART 436 Graphic Design (4 Hrs.) approach to the material. Prerequisite: ART 341, or ART Continuation of ART 413. Emphasis on technique, skill, Introduction to the production of printed materials using 342, and design. and aesthetic development in contemporary nontoxic, desktop publishing, illustration, and image-manipula- solvent-free printmaking methods. Advanced research tion software on the Macintosh. Includes aesthetic un- ART 442 Sculpture IV – and exploration of etch and non-etch techniques and derstanding and use of typography and applications of Contemporary (4 Hrs.) their combination with other print and hand work basic design principles to publications such as posters Contemporary approach, with emphasis on developing processes. Development of a cohesive body of printed and brochures. See COM 436. skills in style and direction, using the applied approach works as well as a personal aesthetic within printmaking. to the material. Prerequisite: ART 342, or equivalent. Emphasis on advanced digital imaging applications for printmaking and photographic darkroom halftone ART 437 Intermediate Graphic ART 450 Special Studies in Painting (4 Hrs.) processes. Prerequisite: ART 413. Design (4 Hrs.) Advanced studies in painting. Emphasis on personal ex- Emphasis on creative problem solving to translate con- ploration. Development of a body of work for profession- ART 420 Special Studies in cept into form using design and typographic principles. al presentation. Written approval of the instructor is re- Sculpture (4 Hrs.) Design and production of printed materials such as mul- quired. Prerequisites: ART 311, ART 312, ART 411, ART Advanced studies in sculpture. Special projects to devel- tiple-page documents, newsletters, packaging, and cor- 412. op technical knowledge and style. Proposals are required, porate identities. Development of intermediate software along with a journal. Prerequisite: ART 341, or equiva- skills for digital preparation of artwork for commercial ART 451 Ceramics III (4 Hrs.) lent. printing applications. Prerequisite: ART 436 or COM 436. Investigation of various research procedures and prepa- See COM 437. ration of glazes and clay bodies, with emphasis on glaze ART 422 Contemporary Drawing (4 Hrs.) testing and kiln firing techniques. Also designed to fur- Exploration of a variety of approaches to drawing, both ART 438 Advanced Graphic Design (4 Hrs.) ther develop skills in ceramic design and construction. traditional and nontraditional. Transition course using Conceptual development, planning, production, and Prerequisites: ART 303 and ART 351, or ART 352. various techniques and materials and applying them to software applications for complex design problems. Em- problems of contemporary expression. Prerequisite: Pre- phasis on project management, organization, and col- ART 452 Ceramics IV (4 Hrs.) vious drawing courses. laboration, including development of client/vendor skills. Various techniques with contemporary forms, properties
Visual Arts 237 of clay, and firing possibilities. Emphasis on special ef- ART 463 Modern Art History (4 Hrs.) analysis of the creative processes of videography and fects in oxidation and reduction. Exploration of raku in- Major trends in painting and sculpture, 1820-1945. lighting. Prerequisite: ART 372. See COM 453. cluded. Prerequisites: ART 303 and ART 351, or ART 352. ART 464 Contemporary Art History (4 Hrs.) ART 474 Documentary Production (4 Hrs.) Important trends in the arts, 1945 to the present. Aesthetic and creative elements of video production are ART 453 Ceramics Technology (4 Hrs.) studied through the history and impact of film and video Clay materials and chemicals, kiln building and theory, ART 465 Women in Art: Discovering documentaries. Students will produce their own docu- kiln firing (oxidation and reduction), and testing and Her Story (4 Hrs.) mentary programs. Prerequisite: ART 372 or COM 352. analyzing clay bodies and glazes. Not designed for pot- Introductory art history survey of women artists practic- See COM 454. tery making other than that made for testing. Prerequi- ing from the Middle Ages through contemporary sites: ART 303, ART 351 or ART 352, and ART 451 or ART decades. Examines women artists in the context of social, ART 475 Multimedia Production and 452. political, and cultural happenings that influenced con- Electronic Imaging (4 Hrs.) tent and visibility of women in art history. An in-depth exploration of production methodologies ART 454 Earthenware and Raku (4 Hrs.) and techniques for multimedia. Topics include develop- Study of the approaches and techniques applied to raku ART 470 Special Art History Studies (4 Hrs.) ment processes, authoring and interactivity, digital video, and earthenware, including formal approach to their Various topics in art history. Special attention given to animation, imaging tools, sound tools, hardware, cross glazes and firing possibilities. History as well as current non-Western traditions and to topics related to the pro- platform development, and electronic imaging. The trends will be discussed. Prerequisites: ART 303 and ART gram’s various studio courses. Course may be repeated main purpose of this course is to familiarize the student 351, or equivalent. for credit but the topic must vary. with the tools and techniques of this emerging industry and to assist the student with the development of critical ART 455 Multi-Media Studio (4 Hrs.) ART 471 Philosophy of Art (2 or 4 Hrs.) thinking and creative skills. See COM 455. Studio opportunity to overlap two- and three-dimen- Nature and value of art, including such issues as: How is sional concerns and materials. Students with experience art distinguished from non-art? Can there be objective ART 476 Advanced Production in one studio area may combine another, including judgments about art? How is art related to science, reli- Technologies (4 Hrs.) video, sound, ceramics, sculpture, photography, or print- gion, and politics? Survey of major philosophical writ- An opportunity for the student to show the culmination of making. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. ings about art in the Western tradition. See PHI 432. his/her skills and thought processes through the develop- ment of a major production project. The student will ART 460 Topics in Art (4 Hrs.) ART 473 Video Field Production (4 Hrs.) combine the theoretical, technical, and creative aspects Intensive study of a topic in arts. Description of a topic for The development of technical skills as artistic tools of production and provide an analysis of the methods and a given semester will be stated in course schedule. Course through an examination of visualization and sequencing techniques used. Prerequisites: ART 473/COM 453 or may be repeated for credit but the topic must vary. Pre- theory. Remote production and editing techniques are ART 474/COM 454 or ART 475/COM 455, and permission requisite: Dependent on topic. explored in actual production situations, along with of instructor. See COM 456.
Visual Arts 238 ART 480 Special Studio Studies (4 Hrs.) year. Includes writing resume, press releases, statement ART 489 Honors Project in Advanced study in a specific studio area. Offered accord- of purpose; photographing, installing, and lighting work; Visual Arts (4 Hrs.) ing to needs of students and qualifications of instructor. alternative documentation; active participation in gallery Special projects of scholarly or creative nature conduct- Areas may include pastels, bookworks, and/or mixed practices and exhibitions; awareness of hazardous mate- ed in close consultation with faculty adviser. Projects pre- media sculpture. Students may repeat the course but may rials; record keeping; and contracts and commissions. sented formally to visual arts faculty and students during not repeat the same media or studio area. Current professional art journals will serve as texts. Ful- final semester of residence. Prerequisite: Approval of a vi- fills four hours of applied study credit. sual arts faculty member. ART 482 Professional Skills (4 Hrs.) Art majors only. Must be taken last semester of senior
Visual Arts 239 WOMEN’S STUDIES, MINOR Faculty Heather Dell, Pat Langley, Deborah Kuhn McGregor, Annette Van Dyke Associated Faculty Mary Bohlen, Mattilou Catchpole (emerita), Sharon Chanley, Cecilia Cornell, Jan Droegkamp, Kathryn Eisenhart, Judy Everson (emerita), Nancy Ford, Denise Green, Barbara Hayler, Jennifer Haytock, Jacqueline Jackson (emerita), Sandra Mills, Karen Moranski, Rosina Neginsky, Janet Novak, Lynn Pardie, Carol Rankin, Rosamond Robbert (emerita), Hazel Rozema, Nancy Scannell, Hammed Shahidian
Degree offered: Undergraduate Minor only gender in a variety of fields so that they will be pre- grees emphasizing gender in such areas as media, pared for the challenges of leadership in the 21st cen- arts, social services, law, and mental health. Students Women’s studies is an interdisciplinary program that tury. have the opportunity to select and work closely with combines the substance and methodologies of many In the classroom, women’s studies faculty are women’s studies faculty who will assist in planning disciplines such as history, anthropology, sociology, committed to creating participatory learning environ- students’ degrees and identifying learning resources. communications, psychology, literature, and law in ments. They emphasize student-centered and cooper- Additionally, men and women in all programs may the study of women and gender. Sex is the biological ative learning, critical thinking, openness to ideas and take women’s studies courses as electives or may pur- difference between male and female; gender is the discussion, and respect for others. Students are en- sue a minor as defined below. meaning of biological difference — the stereotypes, couraged to make connections between thought and Graduate students enrolled in 400-level women’s assumptions, and expectations society attaches to dif- action, the academy and the community, theory and studies courses will be expected to demonstrate grad- ference. Since gender alone cannot explain all of ex- practice. The program will provide interested students uate-level competencies (especially in communica- perience, other factors such as race, class, culture, with opportunities for internships, applied study tion, research, analysis, and integrative skills) and to and sexuality must be analyzed to see how they com- terms, community-based projects, and research. complete extended and advanced projects and/or bine with the sex/gender system to discriminate readings. against women and gender minorities. Most women’s DEGREE OPPORTUNITIES studies courses are interdisciplinary, crosslisted with Students can design their own course of study focus- WOMEN’S STUDIES MINOR other programs. With increasingly global perspec- ing on sex/gender for degrees through the liberal To earn a minor in women’s studies, students must tives, the goal of women’s studies is to introduce both studies program (B.A.) or the individual option pro- complete a minimum of 16 semester hours. The pro- sexes to basic approaches to the study of women and gram (M.A.). In the past, students have designed de- gram may approve the transfer of no more than two
Women’s Studies 240 lower-division courses, and at least 8 of the 16 hours COURSE DESCRIPTIONS dation for WMS 411. See SOA 408, PHI 411, and POS must be upper-division course work taken at the Uni- 433. versity of Illinois at Springfield. Students may use life CORE COURSES WMS 412 Women, Organizations, and and work experience to gain credit through the credit Social Change (4 Hrs.) WMS 301 Contemporary Issues in Examines how women make social change and identifies for prior learning program. Students who minor in Women’s Lives (4 Hrs.) women who have. Attempts to empower students with women’s studies must select an adviser from among Course available online; may also be available on skills necessary to engage in the process of change in the women’s studies faculty. campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- community and individual lives. Explores feminist skills ther information. in leadership, coalition-building, consensus decision Interdisciplinary introduction to equity issues facing making, and diversity based on race, class, ethnicity, and 1) WMS 301 Contemporary Issues in Women’s Lives women today. Topics include gender socialization, edu- sexual orientation. Should be taken as last course in the (fall/spring, first year) cation, law, work, families, health, violence, and the minor (spring semester). 2) WMS 411 Feminist Theories (spring, first year) women’s movement. Topics and emphasis may vary with instructor. (Fall and spring semesters) Highly recom- 3) WMS 403Minority Women: Issues and Perspectives WMS 415 Women’s Studies mended as the first course in women’s studies. Practicum (2 to 4 Hrs.) (first or second year) Group or individual research or community action projects or a course approved by WMS adviser on minority or WMS 403 Minority Women: relating to women. Projects designed jointly by students and international women such as: Issues and Perspectives (4 Hrs.) faculty. Regular participation in colloquium, practicum The experience of American women of color is at the cen- journal, and research paper/project report required. WMS 453 Women Across Cultures ter of this course. Interdisciplinary consideration of the WMS 463 Native American Women’s Literature intersection of race, class, and gender in the lives of WMS 460 Special Topics in and Culture women past and present. See AAS 403, HIS 453, and SWK Women’s Studies (2 to 8 Hrs.) WMS 466 Multicultural American Women’s 462. Selected topics in women’s studies, to be announced each time the course is offered. Variable credit; may be repeat- Literature WMS 411 Feminist Theories (4 Hrs.) ed for different topics. WMS 481 Women in Chinese and Japanese A range of feminist political theories including liber- History or al, radical, socialist, postmodern, and global femi- WMS 499 Independent Study in nisms which offer different solutions to social issues PAC or LSC approved by WMS adviser and Women’s Studies (2 to 8 Hrs.) such as the division of labor in the home and beyond, Independent study, structured reading, or research in the 4) WMS 412 Women, Organizations, and Social reproductive rights, and sexuality (spring semester). field of women’s studies. Student should make arrange- Change (spring, second year) WMS 301 is recommended but not required as a foun- ments with an appropriate faculty member.
Women’s Studies 241 WMS 599 Independent Study (2 to 8 Hrs.) apply differently to or affect women in counseling thera- WMS 445 Law and Inequality (4 Hrs.) Independent study, structured reading, or research in the py. Identifies skills facilitative to women in general and to The role of law and the legal system in creating, main- field of women’s studies. Student should make arrange- particular subgroups of women. Prerequisite: SWK 411 or taining, and reducing inequality, with emphasis on race, ments with an appropriate faculty member. HDC 501. See SWK 423 and HDC 423. class, and gender inequality in the United States. The re- lationship between law and the legal system and politi- GENERAL COURSES WMS 424 Gender Communication (4 Hrs.) cal/economic institutions and ideologies. See LES 404, Examines male/female communication in dating rela- POS 421, and SOA 425. WMS 421 Culture, Diversity, and tionships, marriage, education, mass media, and the Social Work (4 Hrs.) workplace. Analysis of the effects of verbal and nonverbal WMS 446 Family Law (4 Hrs.) Examination of the concepts of race, ethnic background, differences in each context. See COM 424. Course available online; may also be available on gender, sexual orientation, and disability in terms of campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- causes and effects in the generation of social problems WMS 432 Sociology of Families (4 Hrs.) ther information. and the roles of social workers. Particular emphasis on Contemporary U.S. families in historical and cross-cul- Law that affects the family. Topics include divorce, do- personal and cultural attitudes towards diversity. Prereq- tural context. Emphasizes varied family forms, mestic violence, illegitimacy, adoption, child support and uisites: SWK 311, or permission of the instructor. See work/family roles, political and policy questions, and se- custody, parental control, abuse and neglect laws, issues SWK 421. lected public issues such as heterosexuality, inequality, affecting the elderly, domestic law reform, and the impact and abuse. See SWK 432 and SOA 432. of the women’s rights movement. See SOA 454, HDC 446, WMS 422 Violence Against Women SWK 446, and LES 446. and Children (4 Hrs.) WMS 434 Women and Work (4 Hrs.) Explores the two most common crimes against women Role of women workers participating in the American and children: sexual assault and abuse, and domestic vi- labor force, their status and roles, their satisfaction and WMS 447 Women in American Law (4 Hrs.) olence. Examines the nature and frequency of these as- alienation, and the part they play in the labor movement. Identification of sexism in American law, including con- saults, legal definitions and treatment, victim and sur- See LAR 434. stitutional standards, the ERA, employment, education, vivor experiences, criminal justice and social service re- family and procreative concerns, and crime. See LES sponses, offender characteristics, victim services and WMS 443 Women and 447. treatment, and local community resources. See CRJ 422 Criminal Justice (4 Hrs.) and SWK 461. Examines women as perpetrators and victims of crime WMS 448 Law and Literature (4 Hrs.) and as criminal justice professionals. Evaluates factors Readings and discussions of literature. Includes ideas WMS 423 Counseling Women (4 Hrs.) that contribute to women becoming involved with the of justice; the concept of property as influenced by Specialized biological, psychological, and social issues criminal justice system in each of these capacities and class, race, gender, and sexual orientation; and indi- that affect women. Explores theoretical assumptions, assesses the degree to which the criminal justice system vidual conscience vis-á-vis the duty to obey law. See counseling practices, and process variables that may provides women with equitable treatment. See CRJ 443. LES 456.
Women’s Studies 242 WMS 449 Nondiscrimination Laws in American Indians. Examines themes of women in colo- Literary works created by women through the ages. See Employment (4 Hrs.) nial society, domesticity, suffrage, reproduction, and ENG 462. Development and implementation of nondiscrimination work. See HIS 445. laws in employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, WMS 463 Native American Women’s terms and conditions, benefits and pay. Focus on protec- WMS 458 Women, Health, and Literature and Culture (4 Hrs.) tive labor laws, veteran preference, harassment, and due Healing (4 Hrs.) Novels, short stories, poetry, and literary and cultural process requirements in employment. See LES 449 and Traces women’s past as healers and medical practition- criticism by Native American women writers, such as PAD 452. ers, as well as issues of women’s health and medicine. In- Paula Gunn Allen, Leslie Marmon Silko, Joy Harjo, and cludes a multicultural emphasis and focuses primarily Louise Erdrich. See ENG 463. WMS 452 Sociology of Gender (4 Hrs.) on the United States. See HIS 458. Analyzes creation, maintenance, and enforcement of fe- WMS 464 Women’s Spirituality (4 Hrs.) male and male roles. Socialization processes, cultural WMS 459 The Women’s Movement: Exploration of women’s spirituality through novels, po- definitions, major social institutions, and structured so- Past and Present (4 Hrs.) etry, autobiographies, and essays by such authors as cial inequality. See SOA 452. Examines the history and politics of the women’s rights Gloria Naylor, Starhawk, Mary Daly, Audre Lorde, Judith movement in the U.S. Includes the women, issues, allies Plaskow, and Carol Christ. Emphasis on students devel- WMS 453 Women Across Cultures (4 Hrs.) and foes, and triumphs and struggles of the three waves oping their own spiritual autobiographies. See ENG Addresses the complexity of Third World women’s lives of feminism: the first wave’s 1848 “Declaration and Sen- 464. including development and structural adjustment, re- timents” at Seneca Falls, the second wave’s re-emergence productive rights and other health issues, violence in the 1960s, and the contemporary third wave’s global WMS 465 Woman-centered against women, and political resistance and complicity. and multicultural approaches. Speculates about femi- Literature (4 Hrs.) See SOA 453. nism in the 21st century. Examines works by women authors who identify them- selves emotionally and/or erotically with other women, WMS 454 The History of the Family (4 Hrs.) WMS 461 Major Women Writers (4 Hrs.) such as Radclyffe Hall, Rita Mae Brown, Dorothy Allison, The modern family in comparative and historical per- Novels by such major female authors as Austen, the Audre Lorde, and Jane Rule. Course emphasizes both the spective. Selected themes – changing patterns of house- Brontes, Eliot, Woolf, Wharton, Lessing, and Cather. See literature and its social history. See ENG 460. hold, intimacy, gender – explored historically to under- ENG 461. stand their present importance. See SWK 454 and HIS WMS 466 Multicultural American 454. WMS 462 Images of Women in Women’s Literature (4 Hrs.) Literature (4 Hrs.) Course available online; may also be available on WMS 455 Women in American Course available online; may also be available on campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- History (2 to 4 Hrs.) campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- ther information. Explores the history of U.S. women beginning with ther information. Explores the writings of women from such American cul-
Women’s Studies 243 tures as Asian, American Indian, Latina, and African. See WMS 481 Women in Chinese and 540, but they must study different figures in each section. ENG 466. Japanese History (4 Hrs.) See ENG 540. Exploration of the histories of women in China and Japan WMS 471 The Politics of Women’s over the last several centuries, with special attention to WMS 555 Women and Media (4 Hrs.) Sexuality: Loving Women (4 Hrs.) their changing roles and status in the 20th century. See Seminar exploring the role of women in media today. Ex- Examines the nature, history, and politics of lesbianism HIS 481. amines women as participants in the media business and as a sexual orientation with attention to the ways in as subjects of the media and the impact of both on soci- which race, class, and age intersect with heterosexism. WMS 540 Seminar: Major ety. See COM 555. Areas include coming out, families, love and sexuality, Figures in American Literature (4 Hrs.) community and culture, homophobia, and legal rights One or two major authors, including significant research. and politics. Students may earn credit in more than one section of
Women’s Studies 244 college of public affairs and administration COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATION GLEN HAHN COPE, DEAN
The College of Public Affairs and Administration is at other activities; and 3) to contribute to the commu- mental Studies, International Studies, Labor Rela- the forefront of the campus’ mission of public affairs nity, state, nation, and the world through public serv- tions, and Political Studies and service within the context of liberal arts and pro- ice activities. fessional education. The college serves the capital In addition to its undergraduate and graduate Graduate city and the state of Illinois well in preparing its stu- programs and certificates, the college also offers the Master of Arts: Environmental Studies, Legal Studies, dents to enter the workforce, using a multidiscipli- only doctoral program on the UIS campus, the doctor Political Studies, and Public Affairs Reporting nary approach to public service education and expe- of public administration. Degree and certificate pro- riential learning as the foundation of this prepara- grams are offered by the college in traditional class- Master of Public Administration tion. The College of Public Affairs and Administration room environments in daytime, evening, and weekend has a three-part mission: 1) to educate students for classes and through distance learning. Master of Public Health careers in fields related to public service in public, private, and nonprofit organizations through strong DEGREES, MINORS, AND CERTIFICATES Graduate Certificates: Public Sector Labor Rela- liberal arts-based undergraduate, professional mas- Undergraduate tions, Management of Nonprofit Organizations, Envi- ter’s degree, and doctoral programs; 2) to conduct Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and ronmental Risk Assessment scholarly research projects and contribute to the de- Political Studies velopment of knowledge in the areas of faculty ex- Doctoral pertise through publications, presentations, and Undergraduate Minors: Criminal Justice, Environ- Doctor of Public Administration
College of Public Affairs and Administration 246 CRIMINAL JUSTICE, B.A. Faculty Leanne Brecklin, Ernest Cowles, Barbara Hayler, Beverly Rivera, Ryan Williams Adjunct Faculty Jonna Cooley, Martin Colloton, Robert Jones, Steve Kossman, Bruce Liebe
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Con- for students interested in the general study of crime methods, and content areas of the criminal justice centration within the Master of Public Administration and the administration of justice and those pursuing field. They may use their electives to take additional degree, Undergraduate Minor professional careers in criminal justice or related courses or to minor in another field. Majors also have fields. The degree also prepares students for entrance the opportunity to study abroad. Criminal justice is an interdisciplinary field that into graduate or professional schools in criminal jus- All majors participate in experiential learning studies crime and the ways society responds to tice, law, public administration, social work, and the through the UIS applied study term program. Stu- crime. The criminal justice curriculum examines social sciences. Graduate study in criminal justice is dents have the opportunity to work with state agencies the nature and causes of crime, the purposes and available at UIS through the public administration de- and training centers as well as local criminal justice activities of the criminal justice system, and the im- partment, which offers a concentration in criminal and social service agencies. Students with extensive pact of crime on victims and society. Since crime is justice. career experience may meet this requirement through a social problem, many courses include the study of The criminal justice major provides an integrated the credit for prior learning program or may petition community-based programs and social service program of study that emphasizes problem-solving to substitute public affairs colloquia and liberal stud- agencies as well as the components of the criminal and analytical skills, an approach favored by many ies colloquia in the UIS requirement. justice system. The criminal justice department, lo- criminal justice agencies and employers. The curricu- cated within the College of Public Affairs and Ad- lum reflects the multidisciplinary character of the Contact: Information about the criminal justice de- ministration, emphasizes the study of public policy field, drawing on a variety of liberal arts and profes- partment is available at (217) 206-6301. Information and reform efforts as an essential part of its cur- sional areas of expertise. Faculty associated with the can also be requested at [email protected]. Students inter- riculum. Students have the opportunity to partici- department have degrees in fields such as criminal ested in the criminal justice degree in the Peoria area pate in public affairs research projects conducted by justice, criminology, law, political science, psychology, can contact the UIS office at Illinois Central College department faculty. and sociology. Student majors take a core curriculum by calling (309) 694-5546 for advising or informa- The criminal justice degree program is designed that familiarizes them with a range of perspectives, tion.
Criminal Justice 247 THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE CRJ 489 Senior Seminar 4 Hrs. computers for word processing, database, and spread- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS CRJ electives 16 Hrs. sheet applications by taking an approved lower-divi- Students who have been admitted to UIS and who Total CRJ hours 40 Hrs. sion course or CSC 318 Computer Literacy at UIS or by have a grade-point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale successfully completing the department’s competency- qualify for admission to the criminal justice program. General electives 8 Hrs. based exam process. Students admitted to UIS with a GPA below 2.50 may UIS Requirements (See page 41. be granted conditional admission to the major, which Must include 8 hours of AST) 12 Hrs. COMMUNICATION SKILLS permits enrollment in up to 12 semester hours of ad- Total 60 Hrs. To satisfy the UIS communication skills requirement, viser-approved courses during the first semester. The students prepare a portfolio of written work from 300- final decision on admission to the major for condi- GRADING POLICY level core courses with final assessment occurring in tionally admitted students is made after completion of Criminal justice majors must receive a grade of C or the senior seminar. 8 to 12 hours at UIS. better in all required core courses. THE MINOR IN CRIMINAL UPPER-DIVISION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS TRANSFER COURSES JUSTICE Upper-division courses are evaluated for transfer on a CRJ 309 Administration of Justice 4 Hrs. Core Courses case-by-case basis. The department will accept up to One of the following CRJ core courses: eight hours of lower-division criminal justice courses CRJ 311 Law and Legal Processes CRJ 309 Administration of Justice 4 Hrs. with grades of B or better in partial satisfaction of the CRJ 312 Policing in America CRJ 311 Law and Legal Processes 4 Hrs. CRJ electives requirement. Acceptance of these credits CRJ 313 Correctional Systems 4 Hrs. Core course in policing or corrections 4 Hrs. allows students to substitute general electives for CRJ Two criminal justice elective courses 8 Hrs. (either CRJ 312 Policing in America electives, but does not reduce the total number of re- Total 16 Hrs. or CRJ 313 Correctional Systems) quired upper-division hours. CRJ 345 Research Methods in Criminal Up to four hours of upper-division CRJ electives may Justice 4 Hrs. COMPUTER COMPETENCE be accepted as transfer credit through the student pe- CRJ 421 Criminological Theory 4 Hrs. Students must demonstrate competence in the use of tition process.
Criminal Justice 248 GRADUATE STUDIES IN CRJ 312 Policing in America (4 Hrs.) tion of treatment of offenders. All elements of criminolo- Critical analysis of the role and function of American law gy viewed critically. Prerequisite: CRJ 345, submission of CRIMINAL JUSTICE enforcement. Consideration of the police role in a demo- communication skills portfolio, and permission of in- UIS offers a concentration in criminal justice as part cratic society, historical development and heritage of structor. See SOA 421. Offered fall semester (day), spring of the M.P.A. degree offered by the public administra- policing, organizational models and methods of service semester (evening). tion department. This is a 48-hour degree program delivery, theories of patrol and investigation, occupation- al socialization of police, and ethical dilemmas for police. CRJ 489 Senior Seminar (4 Hrs.) and includes 16 hours of specialized criminal justice Offered fall semester (alternates day and evening). Capstone seminar for CRJ majors in their final semester. graduate courses. Applications for this degree pro- Builds on each student’s knowledge of criminal justice gram should be submitted to the public administra- CRJ 313 Correctional Systems (4 Hrs.) policy, theory, and practice. Students prepare a major re- Foundations and development of adult and juvenile cor- search paper dealing with criminal justice public policy tion (PAD) department. rectional systems. Organization and operation of jails, and make a formal presentation. Seminar provides the prisons, and community-based programs. Corrections basis for exit assessment of writing, research, and com- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS issues include pre-trial diversion, social control, alterna- munication skills in the major. Prerequisites: CRJ 345, tives to incarceration, post-release issues, and the study CRJ 421, and permission of instructor. Offered fall semes- CORE COURSES of inmate and correctional officer cultures. Offered ter (evening), spring semester (day). spring semester (alternates day and evening). CRJ 309 Administration of Justice (4 Hrs.) ELECTIVES Underlying principles and processes of the criminal jus- CRJ 345 Research Methods in tice system, with emphasis on the interdependence of law Criminal Justice (4 Hrs.) CRJ 201 Criminal Justice in America (3 Hrs.) enforcement, prosecution, courts, and corrections. Rela- Problem definition, proposal writing, study design, infor- Uses case studies to analyze issues related to the admin- tionship between criminal justice agencies and social mation gathering, and data interpretation. Attention istration of justice. Topics include uses of police authori- groups and communities. Offered fall semester (day and given to research design, sampling techniques, inter- ty, court procedures, defining crimes and setting penal- evening), spring semester (day). viewing, questionnaire or survey instrumentation, and ties, sentencing and punishment practices, and current observation-participation techniques. Prerequisite: CRJ reform proposals. Prerequisite: Capital Scholar status, or CRJ 311 Law and Legal Processes (4 Hrs.) 309, and permission of instructor. Offered fall semester permission of instructor. Offered spring semester. Legal issues and policies in criminal justice, including (evening), spring semester (day and evening). court authority and operation, criminal law and proce- CRJ 321 Juvenile Delinquency (4 Hrs.) dure, and legal rights and responsibilities of criminal CRJ 421 Criminological Theory (4 Hrs.) Theoretical explanations of juvenile delinquency with justice personnel. Constitutional limits on law and police Classical and modern theories of crime; social and eco- critical view of their value in the field, followed by prac- powers in the U.S. Offered fall semester (day), spring se- nomic factors in criminal behavior, crime formation, and tical and analytical view of juvenile justice systems in op- mester (evening). social control; exploration of the justice system; evalua- eration. See SOA 321.
Criminal Justice 249 CRJ 324 Issues of Intervention: Law States. Major topics include legal culture, court structure, Rights of children, youth services available, and institu- Enforcement and Human Services (4 Hrs.) litigation, legal profession, trial and appellate courts, im- tional practices and laws governing juveniles. See LES 448. Responsibilities of community members and criminal jus- pact and compliance, and criticisms of the process. See tice professionals, including those in helping agencies, in LES 411 and POS 417. CRJ 431 Correctional Policies and dealing with persons under stress; intervention situations Practices (4 Hrs.) involving marriage and family problems, alcoholism, and CRJ 422 Violence Against Women and Examines contemporary correctional environment, in- suicide; child neglect and abuse; truancy; and advocacy. Children (4 Hrs.) cluding new policies and emerging trends in corrections. Explores the two most common crimes against women Analyzes the impact of recent sentencing practices, CRJ 409 Criminal Justice Policies (4 Hrs.) and children: sexual assault and abuse and domestic vio- changes in corrections population, enhanced probation Contemporary public policy issues in criminal justice. Ex- lence. Examines nature and frequency of these assaults, and parole responsibilities, emerging community-based amines how problems are defined, the development of al- legal definitions and treatment, victim and survivor expe- programs, and leadership and ethics in corrections. Pre- ternative approaches, and ways in which policies are riences, criminal justice and social service responses, of- requisite: CRJ 313, or permission of instructor. shaped during adoption and implementation. Identifies fender characteristics, victim services and treatment, and and analyzes both intended and unintended consequences. local community resources. See SWK 461 and WMS 422. CRJ 432 Alternatives to Specific policies to be considered vary from year to year. Incarceration (4 Hrs.) CRJ 423 Study of Being Different: Theory and practice of sentencing alternatives. Studies CRJ 417 Criminal Procedure (4 Hrs.) “Deviant Behavior” (4 Hrs.) the range of existing programs and considers ways to ex- Examines the rights of criminal defendants as set out in In-depth look at issues in sociology of deviance and so- pand community-based alternatives to detention centers the U.S. Constitution and interpreted by the U.S. Supreme cial control, including topics such as lifestyles, extrem- and prisons. Impact of restorative justice as an alterna- Court. Studies procedures governing state and federal ism, lawbreakers, and social capacity to handle deviance. tive framework is considered. criminal justice systems and related public policies using See SOA 423. court opinions, statutes, and case studies. See LES 477. CRJ 436 Justice and Juveniles (4 Hrs.) CRJ 424 Juvenile Detention (4 Hrs.) Children in families and in community institutions and CRJ 418 Substantive Criminal Law (4 Hrs.) Examines the history, philosophy, and current conditions their interaction with the juvenile justice system. Includes Examines the elements of selected crimes, using both in juvenile detention. Opportunity to develop treatment the range of programs and institutions concerned with state and federal court cases and statutes. Topics include and programming skills through field experience and child abuse and neglect, minors receiving formal interven- criminal responsibility, criminal liability, and criminal clinical observation at local institutions. Prerequisite: tion or supervision, and criminal offenses committed by ju- defenses. Particular attention paid to the Illinois criminal Permission of instructor. veniles. Prerequisite: CRJ 321 or permission of instructor. code. See LES 478. CRJ 428 Juvenile Law (4 Hrs.) CRJ 441 Electronic Resources and CRJ 419 Judicial Process (4 Hrs.) Laws and legal practices governing children and youth, Research in Criminal Justice (4 Hrs.) Social science literature on judicial process in the United particularly wards of the courts and juvenile offenders. Exploration of the range of criminal justice resources
Criminal Justice 250 and information available through the Internet, the as they relate to decision making and policy development nents include criminal codes, legal systems, policing and World Wide Web, and related electronic tools. Course in- in specific situations. Definition and analysis of fact- prosecution, and punishment principles and institutions. cludes use of resources to research a specific topic. finding problems in both criminal and civil settings. CRJ 465 Substance Abuse: Criminal CRJ 442 Management Issues in Law CRJ 453 Psychology of the Offender (4 Hrs.) Justice Issues (4 Hrs.) Enforcement (4 Hrs.) Psychological makeup and selected characteristics of Criminal justice perspective on substance abuse issues. Contemporary approaches to law enforcement manage- various types of criminal offenders. Psychological pat- Examines changing patterns of criminalization and tol- ment and administration. Management issues include terns in criminal behavior, including risk assessment and erance over time, enforcement and sentencing patterns changing views of police responsibilities, proactive policing, impulse control. Considers how and why psychological for drug-related crimes, controlling drug use within the profiling and other targeting practices, diversity within po- rehabilitation or change may occur. criminal justice system, and rehabilitation and treatment lice agencies, and leadership and ethics in law enforcement. programs for drug users. Explores alternative approach- Prerequisite: CRJ 312, or permission of instructor. CRJ 456 Counseling and Communication es to identified problems. Skills (4 Hrs.) CRJ 443 Women and Criminal Communication skills, including interviewing, crisis inter- CRJ 467 Images of Crime Justice (4 Hrs.) vention, and basic counseling approaches. Counseling as a and Justice (4 Hrs.) Examines women as perpetrators and victims of crime model helping relationship and its potential for criminal Examines images of crime and criminal justice as pre- and as criminal justice professionals. Evaluates factors justice personnel. Includes techniques, theoretical coun- sented in a variety of media sources. Analyzes ways in that contribute to women becoming involved with the seling concepts and strategies, basic interviewing skills, the which images create and support myths about criminal criminal justice system in each of these capacities and role of the helper, and components of personal change. justice, support symbolic crime waves, and influence assesses the degree to which the criminal justice system public policy options and decisions. provides women with equitable treatment. See WMS 443. CRJ 457 Counseling Criminal Justice Clients (4 Hrs.) CRJ 470 Special Topics (2 or 4 Hrs.) CRJ 445 Organizational Crime (4 Hrs.) Applies counseling techniques and strategies to problems Selected topics of special interest to the criminal justice Focuses on organized crime and on the larger category of encountered by those working within the criminal justice field. Specific topic is reflected in course title, with de- this behavior, organizational or white collar crime. Com- system. Course topics include counseling the reluctant or scription available in the course schedule and from the pares the two activities, their impact on society, and the resisting client, working within criminal justice con- department office. May be repeated, but topics must criminal justice system response. Explores definitions, straints, and safety and security issues. Prerequisite: CRJ vary. characteristics, and theories of each. 456, or permission of instructor. CRJ 490 Criminal Justice Problems CRJ 447 Investigative Concepts and CRJ 461 International Criminal and Research (2 or 4 Hrs.) Analysis (4 Hrs.) Justice Systems (4 Hrs.) Structured group study of special topics not offered in the Organizational and logical components of investigation Justice systems throughout the world. Comparative compo- regular curriculum. Small groups of students may
Criminal Justice 251 arrange for special courses on otherwise unavailable top- ic dynamics intertwined with drug abuse including the intersection of race/ethnic and class relations in Ameri- ics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. massive war on drugs and its consequences. See HMS 531. ca. Explores the experiences of marginalized ethnic mi- norities and working class and poor people in the crimi- CRJ 499 Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) CRJ 541 Law Enforcement nal justice system. Independent study on selected topic by agreement with a Administration (4 Hrs.) criminal justice faculty member. Topics, method of study, Examines major aspects of law enforcement administra- CRJ 572 Law and Criminal Justice (4 Hrs.) and means of evaluation are determined between student tion and management, including the community polic- Selected topics of special interest in the area of law, crim- and supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Permis- ing approach. Focuses primarily on local law enforce- inal justice, and public policy. Focuses on legal issues re- sion of instructor. ment. Special attention given to the application of orga- lated to criminal justice policy, such as the development nizational theory and the relationship between formal and implementation of the death penalty or the transfor- GRADUATE COURSES and informal organizational structure. mation of the juvenile justice system.
CRJ 523 Criminal Justice Policy CRJ 551 Correctional Policy and CRJ 590 Criminal Justice Process (4 Hrs.) Administration (4 Hrs.) Seminar (4 Hrs.) Presents the policy process as it operates within the crim- Examines major forces shaping post-adjudication sen- Examines selected topics of special interest within the inal justice arena. Examines the ways in which criminal tencing practices for both community and institutional criminal justice field. Specific topics vary each semester. justice policy issues are formulated, legitimated, imple- corrections. Studies operational considerations within Course may be repeated for up to 8 hours, but seminar topic mented, and evaluated. Emphasizes policy formulation both legal and policy frameworks. Uses case studies to must differ. Seminar design varies with instructor, but al- and the relationships between implementation and eval- examine administrative dimensions of underlying cor- ways includes a graduate-level research project or paper. uation. rectional philosophies and approaches. Prerequisite: Graduate status, permission of instructor.
CRJ 531 Drug Abuse in America: CRJ 565 Race, Class, and Social CRJ 599 Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) A Critical Perspective (4 Hrs.) Justice (4 Hrs.) Independent study on selected topic by agreement with a Examines the phenomena of drug abuse from a sociolog- Considers the relationship between race and ethnicity, criminal justice faculty member. Prerequisite: Graduate ical perspective. Explores cultural, political, and econom- class and the American criminal justice system, and the status, permission of instructor.
Criminal Justice 252 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, M.A. Faculty Alexander J. Casella (emeritus), Edward L. Hawes (emeritus), Sharron LaFollette, Malcolm P. Levin, John Munkirs (emeritus), Charles Schweighauser (emeritus), William D. Warren Associated Faculty Gary Butler, David G. Jenkins, William Martz (emeritus), Robert McGregor, Gary Trammell, Pinky Wassenberg, Roy Wehrle (emeritus) Adjunct Faculty George Czapar, Rhonald Hasenyager, Roger Kanerva, Greg Michaud, Gary Rolfe, Ken Runkle
Degrees offered: Master of Arts, Undergraduate jectives are 1) understanding of key environmental THE MASTER’S DEGREE Minor problems; 2) enhanced awareness of human de- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS pendence on the environment; 3) knowledge of the Students with bachelor’s degrees from accredited The goal of the environmental studies department is historical roots of environmental problems and the colleges and universities will be considered for ad- to enhance society’s ability to create an environ- impact of human activities over time; 4) skill in mission to the M.A. program following an examina- mentally acceptable future. Faculty with diverse stating issues in environmental policies and actions; tion of their applications by the Graduate Admissions backgrounds in the social and natural sciences and 5) basic literacy in the natural and social sciences Committee. Full admission requires a GPA of at least in the humanities are committed to developing in- and the humanities as they contribute to an under- 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale). Students with a GPA between terdisciplinary approaches to environmental prob- standing of environmental affairs; and 6) ability to 2.50 and 3.00 will be considered for conditional ad- lem solving. The primary objective is to educate cit- evaluate short- and long-term solutions to environ- mission. If the Graduate Admissions Committee rec- izens and professionals who are aware of environ- mental problems. ommends conditional admission, the student is ex- mental issues and their origins, causes, effects, and Four concentrations are available: environmental pected to complete satisfactorily (B or better) ENS resolutions. humanities; environmental sciences; natural re- 551 and ENS 552 during his/her first year in the pro- The curriculum is designed for students to gain sources and sustainable development; and policy, gram. an understanding of ways to balance social and planning, and administration. All applicants for admission to the environmen- economic needs with environmental realities, to tal studies department must complete a graduate learn how to use resources imaginatively for sus- Contact: Information about the environmental application to the campus. They must also submit to tained yields, and to become aware of the role of studies program is available at (217) 206-6720. Infor- the department a letter of application that states values in issue formulation and policy making. Ob- mation can also be requested at [email protected]. their academic and vocational goals and two letters
Environmental Studies 253 of recommendation from either professors or employ- submitted to the department chair for final approval. ternship (4 hours) in conjunction with their closure ers. Complete transcripts should be sent to the admis- exercises. Students who hold Graduate Public Service sions office as part of the application for admission to DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Internships may use four hours of internship seminar UIS. The Graduate Admissions Committee will make Core (PAD 460) toward their environmental studies degree. its decision after the application file is complete. Ap- ENS 546 Concepts of Ecology or equivalent 4 Hrs. (See also Internships, page 249.) plicants will be notified of their status as soon as pos- ENS 551 Environmental Natural Sciences 4 Hrs. sible. For further information about admission re- ENS 552 Environmental Social Sciences CONCENTRATIONS quirements, contact the environmental studies depart- and the Humanities 4 Hrs. The principle emphasis in the M.A. degree in envi- ment. ENS 553 Seminar I 3 Hrs. ronmental studies is on professional education. ENS 554 Seminar II 1 Hr. Each student specializes in one of four concentra- GRADING POLICY Total core 16 Hrs. tions. The concentrations are designed for people A maximum of eight hours of C grades is applicable to who intend to enter the job market for the first time, a degree, provided they are balanced by an equal Concentrations and Electives as well as for midcareer professionals. Students number of A grade hours. Total of concentration and electives should consult advising documents for their chosen (See below). 28 Hrs. concentrations as well as the information provided ADVISING Total 44 Hrs. below. During the first semester of study, each student selects a faculty adviser who assists the student in defining *Closure REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONCENTRATIONS objectives, in selecting courses within the framework Each graduate degree candidate must complete one of Environmental Sciences (28 Hrs.) of concentration and specialization requirements, and the following closure options. Provides a strong scientific and technical focus. There in developing the master’s thesis or graduate project. ENS 520 Graduate Project 4 Hrs. are two options: general environmental science and In conjunction with his/her adviser, the student ENS 510 Thesis 4 Hrs. risk science. The department recommends that stu- must prepare an educational plan before completing Total 48 Hrs. dents entering the environmental sciences concentra- ENS 553 Seminar I. Completion of ENS 553 is contin- tion have knowledge of organic chemistry, algebra, gent on completion of the educational plan, which is *Many students will also want to take ENS 530 In- statistics, geology, and biology.
Environmental Studies 254 General Environmental Science Option Electives : 8 Hrs. Other courses may be selected if approved by the stu- Required 8 Hrs. Other courses may be selected if approved by the stu- dent’s adviser and the department chair. ENS 449 Environmental Toxicology 4 Hrs. dent’s adviser and the program faculty. BIO 57l Advanced Ecology 4 Hrs. Electives: 8 Hrs. Risk Sciences Option Appropriate courses will be selected from within or Select 12 Hrs. from the following: Required: 12 Hrs. without the environmental studies department in con- ENS 444 Aquatic Ecology 4 Hrs. ENS 449 Environmental Toxicology 4 Hrs. sultation with the student’s adviser. ENS 445 Biology of Water Pollution 4 Hrs. ENS 521 Environmental Risk Assessment 4 Hrs. ENS 462 Environmental Physical Geography 4 Hrs. ENS 522 Risk Assessment: Air, Land, and Natural Resources and Sustainable Water 4 Hrs. ENS 52l Environmental Risk Assessment 4 Hrs. Development (28 Hrs.) ENS 522 Risk Assessment: Air, Explores theories of sustainable use and administra- Select 8 Hrs. from the following: Land and Water 4 Hrs. tion of natural resources, including water, energy, and ENS 419 Environmental Law 4 Hrs. ENS 525 Site Bioremediation/Remediation 4 Hrs. agricultural land. ENS 42l Environmental Economics 4 Hrs. ENS 526 Risk Management and ENS 523 Risk Assessment Practicum 4 Hrs. Communications 4 Hrs. ENS 524 Environmental Decision Making 4 Hrs. Required: 8 Hrs. ENS 527 Project Management 4 Hrs. ENS 526 Risk Management and ENS 487 Natural Resources: Policy and CHE 4l5 Biochemistry I 4 Hrs. Communication 4 Hrs. Administration 4 Hrs. CHE 42l Instrumental Analysis 4 Hrs. ENS 527 Project Management 4 Hrs. ENS 581 Environmental Policy 4 Hrs. CHE 425 Interpretive Spectroscopy 3 Hrs. MPH 511 Foundations of Epidemiology 4 Hrs. MPH 511 Foundations of Epidemiology 4 Hrs. MPH 514 Analytical Epidemiology 4 Hrs. Select 12 credit hours: MPH 514 Analytical Epidemiology 4 Hrs. ENS 555 Analytical Tools for the ENS 403 Transportation Problems and ENS 555 Analytical Tools for the Environmental Sciences or 4 Hrs. Planning Procedures 4 Hrs. Environmental Sciences or 4 Hrs. BIO 402 Biometrics or 4 Hrs. ENS 404 Techniques of Environmental Planning: BIO 402 Biometrics or 4 Hrs. POS 503 Graduate Research Methods 4 Hrs. Remote Sensing and GIS 4 Hrs. POS 503 Graduate Research Methods 4 Hrs. ENS 581 Environmental Policy 4 Hrs. ENS 419 Environmental Law 4 Hrs.
Environmental Studies 255 ENS 421 Environmental Economics 4 Hrs. Environmental Policy, Planning, and ENS 489 Pollution Prevention 4 Hrs. ENS 445 Biology of Water Pollution 4 Hrs. Administration (28 Hrs.) ENS 502 Land Use Planning: ENS 463 Our Changing Climate 4 Hrs. Emphasizes policy and planning processes and the Principles and Practices 4 Hrs. ENS 468 Environmental Geology 4 Hrs. administration of policy and planning. ENS 504 Environmental Modeling with ENS 483 Environmental Policies: National GIS 4 Hrs. Environmental Policy Act 4 Hrs. Required: 8 Hrs. ENS 581 Environmental Policy 4 Hrs. ENS 484 Environmental Policies: ENS 487 Natural Resources: Policy and Air Quality 4 Hrs. Administration 4 Hrs. Elective: 8 Hrs. ENS 485 Environmental Policies: ENS 501 Environmental Planning: Appropriate courses will be selected from within or Water Quality 4 Hrs. Land and Resource Use 4 Hrs. without the environmental studies department in con- ENS 486 Solid and Hazardous Wastes: sultation with the student’s adviser. Technology and Policy 4 Hrs. Select 12 Hrs. from the following: ENS 489 Pollution Prevention 4 Hrs. ENS 403 Transportation Problems and Environmental Humanities (28 Hrs.) ENS 501 Environmental Planning: Planning Procedures 4 Hrs. Emphasizes environmental history, literature, ethics, Land and Resource Use 4 Hrs. ENS 404 Techniques of Environmental Planning: art, and philosophy. ENS 502 Land Use Planning: Remote Sensing and GIS 4 Hrs. Principles and Practices 4 Hrs. ENS 419 Environmental Law 4 Hrs. Select 28 Hrs. from the following: ENS 504 Environmental Modeling with ENS 483 Environmental Policies: National ENS 412 World Environmental Thought 4 Hrs. GIS 4 Hrs. Environmental Policy Act 4 Hrs. ENS 418 American Environmental History 4 Hrs. ENS 547 Environmental Agriculture 4 Hrs. ENS 484 Environmental Policies: ENS 464 North America 4 Hrs. Air Quality 4 Hrs. ENS 474 Environmental Perception 4 Hrs. Elective: 8 Hrs. ENS 485 Environmental Policies: ENS 476 Environmental Ethics: Science, Appropriate courses will be selected from within or Water Quality 4 Hrs. Religion, and the Environment 4 Hrs. without the environmental studies department in con- ENS 486 Solid and Hazardous Wastes: ENS 477 Expressions of American sultation with the student’s adviser. Technology and Policy 4 Hrs. Naturalism 4 Hrs.
Environmental Studies 256 ART 463 Modern Art History 4 Hrs. ect, or a finished and well-researched draft of envi- appropriate for their backgrounds, aspirations, and ART 464 Contemporary Art History 4 Hrs. ronmental legislation or policy. The thesis or project is needs. The department chair approves the plan. HIS 439 American Agricultural History 4 Hrs. defended in an oral examination before the graduate Amendments may be made during the course of study HIS 442 American Urban History 4 Hrs. committee. with the adviser’s approval. HIS 505 Historic Environmental Students must enroll in a total of four hours of Preservation 4 Hrs. master’s closure exercise for credit; however, they may Graduate Committee: In consultation with the stu- HIS 511 Museum/Historic Sites Methods 4 Hrs. accrue the total in increments. After beginning a clo- dent, the graduate committee reviews the thesis or PHI 432 Philosophy of Art 4 Hrs. sure exercise, students are required by campus policy graduate project proposal and final product. SOA 481 North American Indians: to be enrolled in at least one semester hour of closure Culture and Ecology 4 Hrs. exercise each semester until the exercise is completed. Variances and Waivers: Courses that the student For environmental studies students, this means that if wishes or needs to take are listed in the educational An appropriate course or courses from other disci- the closure exercise is not completed by the end of four plan; variances sought from requirements must be in- plines may be taken with the approval of the student’s credit hours of continuous enrollment, students must dicated. Courses in other departments/programs that adviser. register to audit ENS 510 Thesis or ENS 520 Graduate are not crosslisted or that have been taken at other in- Project (as applicable) for one credit hour in all sub- stitutions of higher education must also be listed. All CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS sequent semesters (except summers) until the exercise variances must be approved by the adviser and de- M.A. candidates, with the assistance of their advisers is completed. partment chair. and graduate committees, are required to develop a thesis or major graduate project. For many students, STUDENT’S EDUCATIONAL PLAN Internships: Environmental studies faculty believe the culminating experience of graduate-level work is Development of an educational plan in a standard for- that a period of time working in an environmental a formal thesis. Other students develop a substantial mat is a key activity on which student and adviser agency or organization can be a vital part of profes- and carefully designed graduate project, such as an work closely. The plan indicates the courses for the sional training. Students in the Graduate Public Ser- interpretive plan for a nature center, an exhibit for a chosen concentration or area of study. The plan also vice Internship program may count up to four hours museum or visitors’ center, a film or multimedia show includes a proposal for the thesis or graduate project. of their special internship seminar, PAD 460, toward with supportive materials, a laboratory research proj- Students are expected to demonstrate how the plan is the internship.
Environmental Studies 257 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL Electives SENIOR/GRADUATE RISK ASSESSMENT Select 8 hours from the following: ENS 403 Transportation Problems and Risk assessment is a frequently used tool in environ- ENS 412 World Environmental Thought 4 Hrs. Planning Procedures (4 Hrs.) mental analysis. The graduate certificate in environ- ENS 418 American Environmental History 4 Hrs. Primary attention is given to the American metropolitan mental risk assessment provides students with the ENS 462 Environmental Physical Geography 4 Hrs. transportation problem. Basic transportation planning professional education necessary to perform risk as- methodologies are presented and transportation energy ENS 463 Our Changing Climate 4 Hrs. efficiency is evaluated. Case studies on transportation sessment operations in their agencies and industries. ENS 464 North America 4 Hrs. problems are presented. Students will also relate risk assessment methodolo- ENS 465 Europe: A Continent in Change 4 Hrs. gies, procedures, and results to environmental poli- ENS 404 Techniques of Environmental ENS 468 Environmental Geology 4 Hrs. Planning: Remote Sensing and GIS (4 Hrs.) cies. To earn a certificate, students must complete the ENS 474 Environmental Perception 4 Hrs. Applications of remote sensing that apply to environ- curriculum with a B average. ENS 477 Expressions of American mental planning are examined. Computer mapping pro- Students complete 16 credit hours for the certifi- cedures relevant to environmental planning are present- Naturalism 4 Hrs. cate: ENS 421 Environmental Economics, ENS 521 ed. Total 16 Hrs. Environmental Risk Assessment, ENS 522 Risk Assess- ENS 411 Introduction to Environmental ment: Air, Land, and Water; and ENS 523 Risk Assess- Education (4 Hrs.) The department may approve up to eight semester ment Practicum. Presents an overview of K-12 environmental education hours of lower- and upper-division transfer credit. content and strategies for teaching K-12 students about the environment. Students will explore identification, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES evaluation, and application of instructional resources for MINOR FOR UNDERGRADUATES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS K-12 environmental education. ENS 412 World Environmental Core ENS 251 Introduction to Environmental Thought (4 Hrs.) ENS 251 Introduction to Environmental Studies (4 Hrs.) Examines human reactions to natural surroundings in a Studies 4 Hrs. Basic processes and dynamics of ecosystems and devel- variety of cultural contexts, including ancient Chinese, opment of societal values pertinent to earth resources. Hindu, African, Native American, and Judeo-Christian. BIO 371 Principles of Ecology 4 Hrs. Major environmental questions examined, along with Compares and contrasts attitudes concerning the value of Total core 8 Hrs. options and implications involved in resolution. wilderness and the exploitation of natural resources.
Environmental Studies 258 Considers the problem of understanding nature and our General roles of the analyst are considered. Policy vegetation. Interrelationships between environmental el- relationship with nature as human beings. See HIS 459. processes are presented, and methods of analysis are ements and influence on changing natural landscape studied. Case studies are used to illustrate typical policy and environmental problems. ENS 418 American Environmental issues. Negotiation processes are presented and applied. History (4 Hrs.) ENS 463 Our Changing Climate (4 Hrs.) Study of the American land that examines human atti- ENS 444 Aquatic Ecology (4 Hrs.) Examines processes that cause the earth’s climates to tudes toward both the wilderness and the quest for re- Fundamentals of freshwater ecology, including abiotic- change. Focuses on the role of humans as active and pas- sources and the actual use and abuse of the natural biotic interactions, aquatic ecosystem structure and sive agents of climatic change. Future potential ecosys- world. Beginning with the 16th century, the course focus- function, relationships among organisms. Lecture and tem and landscape changes are discussed. es on the conflicting advocacies of exploitation, preserva- lab. Prerequisite: Ecology. See BIO 444. tion, and conservation. See HIS 438. ENS 464 North America (4 Hrs.) ENS 445 Biology of Water Pollution (4 Hrs.) Cultural, economic, and physical patterns of North ENS 419 Environmental Law (4 Hrs.) Effects of organic wastes, industrial chemicals, and non- America with evaluation of regional characteristics and Surveys the major federal statutes and regulatory schemes point source pollutants on aquatic flora and fauna and problems. Selected applications of regional planning relating to environmental quality; analyzes and compares humans. Laboratory involves detection and measure- techniques. the contrasting approaches to regulation that have been ment of water pollution by toxicity testing and field sam- used. Focuses on the interaction of law and policy and pling. See BIO 445. ENS 465 Europe: A Continent considers the roles of Congress, the regulatory agencies, in Change (4 Hrs.) and the courts in defining and implementing environ- ENS 447 Environmental Chemistry (4 Hrs.) Examines changing geographic and resource relation- mental mandates. See LES 419, POS 419, MPH 419. Use of chemical principles in understanding processes ships. Special attention is given to supranational organi- that occur in the environment. Ecological problems of a zations such as NATO, Common Market, etc. Regional ENS 421 Environmental Economics (4 Hrs.) chemical nature are analyzed. See CHE 431. planning activities examined. Basic theoretical tools necessary to examine current en- vironmental problems from an economic standpoint. ENS 449 Environmental Toxicology (4 Hrs.) ENS 468 Environmental Geology (4 Hrs.) Covers externalities, cost assignment, and environmental Study of effects of toxic chemicals on the environment. In- Relationships between humans and the geological envi- problems associated with economic growth. See ECO 474. cluded are sources, transport, chemical behavior, and toxic ronment, using examples from Midwestern natural his- mechanisms of environmental pollutants. See CHE 465. tory as case studies. Topics include geologic principles, ENS 432 Environmental Policy ground water, energy, minerals, mining, pollution, and Analysis and Negotiation (4 Hrs.) ENS 462 Environmental Physical preparation of decisions on the geologic environment. Presents policy-cycle models and stages of policy devel- Geography (4 Hrs.) opment. The specific characteristics of policy analysis Physical elements of the landscape with attention to cli- ENS 474 Environmental Perception (4 Hrs.) and practical principles for policy analysis are described. mate and weather, water balance, landforms, soils, and Study of perception and responses to natural environ-
Environmental Studies 259 ments. Analysis of the eye and other senses as perceptual ENS 484 Environmental Policies: tion. This new approach changes the way in which peo- systems: landscape interpretations; concepts of aesthet- Air Quality (4 Hrs.) ple deal with environmental pollution. Basic principles ics; and environmental metaphors, images, and symbols. Clean Air Act and amendments and their effect on improv- and practices of pollution prevention are studied, as well ing ambient air quality. Analysis of administrative proce- as practical applications for business and consumers. ENS 476 Environmental Ethics: dures, standards, and regulations, as well as case studies. Science, Religion, and the GRADUATE COURSES Environment (4 Hrs.) ENS 485 Environmental Policies: Explores the relationships between scientific concepts, Water Quality (4 Hrs.) ENS 501 Environmental Planning: religious teaching and beliefs and environmental issues Clean Water Act of 1987 and amendments and their effect Land and Resource Use (4 Hrs.) and values. Topics include traditional religious views of on water quality. Analysis of administrative procedures, Origins of environmental planning; methods of prepar- nature; ecological theology; spiritual deep ecology; ecol- standards, and regulations, as well as case studies. ing environmental plans including analysis, formulation ogy, religion, and current political movements; science of land-use policies, design, and influences of institu- and religious beliefs; science and the supernatural; sci- ENS 486 Solid and Hazardous Wastes: tional constraints. ence and New Age movements; the role of science vs. re- Technology and Policy (4 Hrs.) ligion in environmental ethics. A seminar/discussion for- Examines the nature of solid and hazardous wastes. ENS 502 Land Use Planning: mat will be used. Technologies, regulations, and enforcement techniques Principles and Practices (4 Hrs.) are studied and present and potential solutions are ana- Examines procedures and methodologies for preparing ENS 477 Expressions of American lyzed. land use plans. Analytical tools for evaluating land-use Naturalism (4 Hrs.) planning data are presented. Links between land use and Historical and literary sources, with artistic representa- ENS 487 Natural Resources: Policy transportation are examined. tions, in chronological order, to uncover growth and and Administration (4 Hrs.) change of American attitudes toward the natural envi- Review of the major natural resources such as water, en- ENS 504 Environmental Modeling ronment. Selections from Jefferson, Cooper, Audubon, ergy, air, soil, forests, food, wilderness, wild plants, and with GIS (4 Hrs.) Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Cather, Sandburg, Frost, animals. Includes an examination of the policies govern- Primary focus is on environmental modeling within a and others. ing these resources and the administrative methods used GIS setting. Planning problems and spatial analysis tech- in their governance. The primary focus will be on sus- niques are stressed. Course uses a lecture/lab/seminar ENS 483 Environmental Policies: tainable resource use. Each student will select a topic for format. Prerequisites: ENS 404 or ENS 555, or consent of National Environmental Policy Act (4 Hrs.) an in-depth study. Seminar method used. instructor. In-depth study of the environmental impact statement (EIS) process in the National Environmental Policy Act. ENS 489 Pollution Prevention (4 Hrs.) ENS 505 Historic Environmental Case studies analyzed; EIS on new projects researched Continued environmental progress is becoming focused Preservation (4 Hrs.) and written. on preventing pollution as opposed to controlling pollu- Preservation policies and their applications in planning
Environmental Studies 260 are considered. History of preservation movements and of tainty. Decision models and computer techniques used ENS 540 Topics in Environmental American architecture and landscapes are examined, as to structure, make, and analyze decisions. Methods to Studies (1 to 4 Hrs.) well as current preservation technologies. Case studies of model uncertainty presented. Environmental issues Intensive study of a current environmental issue. De- the politics and economics of preservation. Field work re- and policies emphasized. Strategies for creative prob- scription of topic for a given semester will be stated in the quired. See HIS 505. lem solving and management under uncertainty devel- course schedule. Course may be repeated for an indefinite oped. number of credit hours, but topics must differ. ENS 521 Environmental Risk Assessment (4 Hrs.) ENS 525 Site Bioremediation/ ENS 546 Concepts of Ecology (4 Hrs.) Introduction to the many aspects of risk assessment, the Remediation (4 Hrs.) Structure and function of ecological systems, including relationship between risk assessment and public policy Limitations and applicability of bioremediation/remedi- basic ecological principles and concepts, habitat analysis and the perception of risk. Students will be expected to ation as emerging and current technologies for rescuing with focus on populations in terrestrial and aquatic work out elementary problems in risk and exposure as- contaminated soil and ground water. Processes are dis- ecosystems, and collection and analysis of biological sessment. See MPH 527. cussed in depth as are the distribution (phase partition- data. Laboratory work required. ing) of contaminants into various subsurface compart- ENS 522 Risk Assessment: ments. ENS 547 Environmental Agriculture (4 Hrs.) Air, Land, and Water (4 Hrs.) Examines the nature of U.S. farming and sustainable Investigates risk assessment methodologies of terrestrial, ENS 526 Risk Management and practices. Compares with current U.S. agricultural policy waterborne, and airborne pollutants. Case studies, com- Communication (4 Hrs.) and potential future policies. puter models, and extant data considered. Prerequisites: Risk management decision and options. Public health, ENS 521 or permission of instructor. economic, ethical, social, and political consequences of ENS 551 Environmental Natural decisions. Decision stakeholders, techniques of decision Sciences (4 Hrs.) ENS 523 Risk Assessment Practicum (4 Hrs.) communication, and implementation of choices. Quality Scientific knowledge required to understand and to solve Subject matter to include identification and assessment of assurance and quality control tools. environmental problems. Basic concepts of geology, hazardous and toxic materials, site assessment, cleanup, physics, chemistry, biology, and ecology explored to bring and management strategies, and legal, policy, and eco- ENS 527 Project Management (4 Hrs.) the biological and physical world into perspective as an nomic applications in a real situation using extant data. A systematic approach to planning, scheduling, control- integrated continuum of structures, processes, and func- This is the final course in the risk assessment sequence. ling, and evaluating projects of all sizes. Using decision tions. Prerequisites: ENS 421, ENS 521, and ENS 522. theory, systems theory, and case studies to develop a total quality method to address all the elements of project ENS 552 Environmental Social ENS 524 Environmental Decision management. Management of environmental projects is Sciences and the Humanities (4 Hrs.) Making (4 Hrs.) emphasized. Prerequisite: ENS 555 or permission of in- Concepts and methods of anthropology, history, econom- Decision analysis techniques to accommodate uncer- structor. ics, political science, psychology, geography, and litera-
Environmental Studies 261 ture explored in integrative fashion. Focus on under- Monte Carlo simulation, linear programming, spread- ENS 581 Environmental Policy (4 Hrs.) standing processes, patterns, and alternatives of relation- sheets, best-fit, distribution models, decision trees, Examine environmental policy development and imple- ships of society to the biophysical world. process models and simulations, and forecast applica- mentation. Uses integrative approaches to policy devel- tions. GIS technology and applications will be explored. opment and includes basic public policy theory. Seminar ENS 553 Seminar I (3 Hrs.) Stresses extant data. Team taught by ENS faculty. Prereq- method used. Introduces students to a wide range of contemporary en- uisite: Graduate standing. vironmental topics and prepares students for independ- RESEARCH ent research. Students will research several specific areas, ENS 561 Foundations of Epidemiology(4 Hrs.) prepare papers, and give oral presentations. Course fo- Introduction to epidemiological concepts and methods. ENS 500 Graduate Research (1 to 4 Hrs.) cuses on improving the following skills: writing, re- Considers the meaning and scope of epidemiology and Advanced investigation of specific interaction between search, verbal critical debate, critical thinking, editing, the uses of morbidity, mortality, and other vital statistics people and environment. Student must have permission and group participation. Seminar style with extensive data in the scientific appraisal of community health. See of the environmental studies department faculty member student participation. Students must take this course MPH 511. under whom the work will be done. Substantial research during their first year of graduate studies. paper required for credit; maximum of four hours may be applied toward M.A. degree. ENS 554 Seminar II (1 Hr.) ENS 562 Analytical Epidemiology (4 Hrs.) Assists students in developing a research proposal for Presents the fundamental concepts, principles, and ENS 510 Thesis (1 to 4 Hrs.) their graduate theses or projects. Typical research designs methods of observational epidemiologic research. Practi- Note: If the thesis is not completed by the time the ini- and methodologies will be introduced and discussed. The cal issues in the design, conduct, and analysis of epi- student will be assisted in the selection of a thesis/project demiologic studies, as well as theoretical issues in the tial four hours of continuous enrollment in ENS 510 are topic and an appropriate research design. Completion of analysis and interpretation of research findings will be accumulated, students must register for one credit hour a formal draft research proposal will be required. Pro- discussed. Intended for those interested in epidemiologic on an audit basis in all subsequent semesters until the gram faculty will discuss their professional interests and research. Prerequisite: ENS 561 or permission of instruc- thesis is completed. current research projects. Seminar style, with extensive tor. See MPH 514. student participation. Students should take this course at ENS 520 Graduate Project (1 to 4 Hrs.) the beginning of the second half of their graduate stud- ENS 571 The Sangamon River Valley: Note: If the project is not completed by the time the ini- ies. Must be completed prior to, or taken concurrently A Sense of Place (6 Hrs.) tial four hours of continuous enrollment in ENS 520 are with, ENS 510 or ENS 520. Prerequisite: ENS 553. In-depth study of natural and human histories of the accumulated, students must register for one credit hour Sangamon River Valley; extensive use made of local ma- on an audit basis in all subsequent semesters until the ENS 555 Analytical Tools for the terials, resource people, and field experience. For ele- project is completed. Environmental Sciences (4 Hrs.) mentary, middle, and high school teachers, teachers-in- Applied statistics and analytical techniques including training, and teachers-to-be. ENS 530 Internship (1 to 4 Hrs.)
Environmental Studies 262 College of Public Affairs and Administration GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Graduate Certificates offered in: Public Sector Labor Relations, Management of Nonprofit Organizations, and Environmental Risk Assessment These certificates are designed to provide specialized Descriptions for courses leading to a certificate are PAD 465 Public Sector Labor Relations knowledge and skills required for effective management located in this catalog under the departments offering Seminar 4 Hrs. of public agencies or their subunits. The curricula focus the individual courses (public administration, legal on improving the administrative knowledge and per- studies, environmental studies, accountancy, manage- Contact: Application forms and more information formance of individuals employed at all levels of gov- ment, business administration, and human services). are available from the public administration program ernment and nonprofit organizations. Certificates are at (217) 206-6310. Information can also be requested awarded on completion of the course work. Brochures Graduate Certificate in Public Sector at [email protected]. detailing content, policies, and procedures for each are Labor Relations (16 hrs.) available from the departments hosting the certificates. The certificate in public sector labor relations is in- Graduate Certificate in Management Graduate certificates provide students with the op- tended for professionals in the field of public sector of Nonprofit Organizations (20 Hrs.) portunity to gain substantial graduate-level expertise labor relations, for individuals in the field of public This certificate is intended for professionals in the field in specified areas without having to pursue a full mas- sector human resources management who wish to of nonprofit management, for individuals who work ter’s degree. Students who are pursuing a master’s de- upgrade their skills in labor relations, or for those closely with nonprofit organizations, or for those who gree, however, may also enroll in course work that who are beginning their careers and wish to prepare are beginning their careers and wish to prepare for a leads to a certificate. for a career working in or with public sector labor re- career working in or with nonprofit organizations. lations. The following courses are required for the Students must select from the following to total 20 ENTRANCE AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS certificate: hours. Students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and meet campus requirements PAD 505 Human Resource Management 4 Hrs. HMS 584 Introduction to Nonprofit for admission to graduate study. Candidates for the PAD 509 Workplace Democracy 4 Hrs. Management 4 Hrs. certificates will be expected to complete course re- PAD 467/LES 467/LAR 467 Labor PAD 543 Marketing for Public and Nonprofit quirements with a grade of B or better. Arbitration 4 Hrs. Organizations 4 Hrs.
Graduate Certificates 263 PAD 544 Fund Raising for Public and mental analysis. The environmental risk assessment ENS 522 Risk Assessment: Air, Land, and Nonprofit Organizations 4 Hrs. sequence offers a certificate for students who wish to Water 4 Hrs. ACC 505 Financial Management for acquire a level of competency in this science. The se- ENS 523 Risk Assessment Practicum 4 Hrs. Nonprofit Organizations 2 or 4 Hrs. quence of course work is technically oriented to pro- Total 16 Hrs. HMS 538 Social Services Administration vide students with the professional education neces- (or PAD 502 Organization Dynamics or sary to perform risk assessment operations in their Additional risk/decision theory courses: BUS 541 Organizational Behavior) 4 Hrs. workplaces. Students learn to relate risk assessment ENS 524 Environmental Decision PAD 546 Arts Administration Seminar methodologies, procedures, and results to environ- Making 4 Hrs. (or MGT 431 Human Resource mental policies. ENS 526 Risk Management and Management or Courses taken for the certificate represent a state- Communication 4 Hrs. PAD 505 Human Resource ment of competency in a specific field and draw on Management) 4 Hrs. courses in the student’s area of academic focus within Sponsored, risk-based research opportunities at PAD 448/LES 486 Legal Aspects of the environmental studies curriculum. Students who state and federal facilities are available for those seek- Nonprofit Organization have already taken one or more of these courses can ing independent research experiences. Details can be Management 2 Hrs. apply them to the certificate. Courses taken to earn the found online at www.uis.edu/risk. Full-text course environmental risk assessment certificate can also be catalog entries can also be found online at Contact: Application forms and more information used toward a master’s degree in environmental studies. www.uis.edu/environmentalstudies/catalog.html. are available from the public administration program To receive a certificate, students must take the fol- Qualified applicants should complete an applica- at (217) 206-6310. Information can also be requested lowing three core courses and complete the risk as- tion form and submit it to the Department of Environ- at [email protected]. sessment practicum, for a total of 16 credit hours. mental Studies. They must also maintain a B average. Graduate Certificate in Environmental Contact: Application forms and more information Risk Assessment (16 Hrs.) ENS 421 Environmental Economics 4 Hrs. are available from the department at (217) 206-6720. Risk assessment is a frequently used tool in environ- ENS 521 Environmental Risk Assessment 4 Hrs. Information can also be requested at [email protected].
Graduate Certificates 264 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, MINOR Associated Faculty Terry Bodenhorn, Cecilia Cornell, Jan Droegkamp, Kathryn Eisenhart, Daniel Gallagher, Larry Golden, Hugh Harris, Adil Mouhammed, Nancy Scannell, Stephen Schwark, Hammed Shahidian, Baker Siddiquee, Robert Sipe, Bill Warren Adjunct Faculty Jonathan GoldbergBelle Degree offered: Undergraduate Minor only field. In exceptional cases, a student may petition the In- POS 473 War and Peace ternational Studies Committee to accept up to eight POS 474 American Foreign Policy An international studies minor provides students with hours of transfer credit. Transfer students still must take POS 475 International Organizations and the tools necessary to better understand the complex the core course and follow distribution requirements. Integration and changing world of the 21st century. Major objec- The core course is the public affairs colloquium tives of the minor are to convey knowledge not only of Global Perspectives. Electives totaling 12 semester Public affairs colloquia that focus on international international relations but also of comparative meth- hours must be taken from two areas: courses that pro- policy issues may be taken as well. These include such ods of analysis (i.e., the similarities and differences vide an international perspective and courses that courses as Geopolitics: Geographic Factors of Interna- between and among states, societies, and cultures); provide a comparative perspective. tional Affairs, The Vietnam War, and War and Peace in and to provide an interdisciplinary approach that in- Students may not take more than one course in the Nuclear Age. tegrates the knowledge and methods that history, po- their major field of study to fulfill the international Comparative courses include — litical studies, economics, sociology/anthropology, studies minor requirements. Students should consult ECO 421 Comparative Economic Systems women’s studies, and geography/environmental stud- with an international studies faculty member to en- HIS 476 Modern China ies have to offer. sure that they are meeting their individual needs and POS 471 Comparative Politics the requirements for the major. Contact: Information about international studies is POS 477 Russian Politics available at (217) 206-6650. Information can also be POS 479 African Politics International courses include — requested at [email protected]. SOA 302 Understanding Other Cultures ECO 449 International Business SOA 453/WMS 453 Women Across Cultures To earn a minor in international studies, students must ENS 412/HIS 459 World Environmental Thought Applicable public affairs colloquia may be taken as complete a minimum of 16 semester hours of upper-di- HIS 443 American Foreign Relations in the well. Some examples are The Middle East and The vision course work at the University of Illinois at Spring- 20th Century Vietnam War.
International Studies 265 Other programs associated with international held annually in New York City. and international faculty to exchange teaching as- studies include the following. The Global Experience/Study Abroad pro- signments in the summer or academic year. Currently The Model United Nations Club is designed gram is designed to provide students with opportuni- UIS has an exchange program with Heilongjiang Uni- to teach students how the United Nations fosters ties to participate in seminars organized by UIS facul- versity in China. For more information on this, contact peace in the international system. The MUN Club al- ty such as those in Ashikaga, Japan (UNI 460 course) the political studies department at 206-6646. lows students to participate in committee simula- and provide students with the option to study at any Other UIS partnerships to promote international tions where world problems are debated and solu- other university or academic program in the world studies include the Sister Cities Association of Spring- tions are presented. Students learn how to operate in such as Southampton University in England and Trin- field, World Affairs Council of Springfield, and the Illi- a caucus environment while role-playing a country ity College in Ireland. (UNI 480). For more informa- nois International Studies and Foreign Language that is not their native homeland. The club is specif- tion on those options, call 206-6678 or go to Consortium. ically designed to prepare UIS students to compete [email protected]. at the National Model United Nations Conference The Faculty Exchange Program allows UIS
International Studies 266 LABOR RELATIONS, MINOR Faculty Hugh Harris, Robert Sipe Associated Faculty Anne Draznin Degree offered: Undergraduate Minor only and 4) the consequences of present and possible al- One LAR elective, as approved by the student’s ternative forms of work and/or work relations. faculty adviser 4 Hrs. The labor relations minor is designed to help students Work itself is viewed as a major factor influencing Total 16 Hrs. develop an understanding of the environment in the lives of individuals and institutions. The which both employees and managers find themselves minor’s emphasis is on the relationship between in contemporary American society. The minor offers a labor and management and the impact of that re- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS broadening experience for students with a variety of lationship on organizational effectiveness and on academic backgrounds and preparations, including the work force. LAR 423 Labor Management Relations (4 Hrs.) Behavioral, economic, social, political, and institutional those with an associate in arts or associate in science forces affecting character and quality of employer- degree that focuses on labor studies or those with two Contact: Information about labor relations is avail- union-management relationships and objectives in both years of study at a college or university who have ma- able at (217) 206-6646. Information can also be re- public and private employment. See MGT 423. jored in business administration, public administra- quested at [email protected]. LAR 424 Contemporary Workplace tion, or social science-related fields. Building on these Issues (4 Hrs.) backgrounds, the minor provides a framework in To earn a minor in labor relations, students must Examination of the American labor movement in an his- which contemporary issues of labor-management re- complete a minimum of 16 semester hours of upper- torical and international context through comparative lations in the economy’s public and private sectors are division course work at the University of Illinois at analysis of political, economic, and social theories of labor movements in the public and private sectors. addressed. Springfield. The labor relations minor focuses on a variety of LAR 425 Labor Economics (4 Hrs.) areas related to work relations and work environ- Core courses Application of economic principles to problems in Amer- ican labor, including employment, unemployment, and ments, including 1) the nature of work in society, 2) LAR 423 Labor Management Relations 4 Hrs. manpower policies; wage determination and wage poli- the politics and economics of the workplace, 3) the LAR 424 Contemporary Workplace Issues 4 Hrs. cy; development and organization of trade unions in pri- various schemes of work design and compensation, LAR 463 Labor Law 4 Hrs. vate and public sectors; social sectors; social legislation;
Labor Relations 267 and policy for the labor market as these relate to contem- Contemporary Issues lective bargaining in both private and public sectors. In- porary social and economic problems. Prerequisite: ECO cludes a thorough discussion of bargaining units, elec- 315, or equivalent. See ECO 425. LAR 434 Women and Work (4 Hrs.) tion procedures, unfair labor practices, and good faith Role of women workers participating in the American labor bargaining. See LES 463. LAR 426 Political Economy (4 Hrs.) force, their status and roles, their satisfaction and alienation, Analysis of competing theories and models of explanation and their part in the labor movement. See WMS 434. LAR 464 Contract Administration (4 Hrs.) in political science and economics as they comprise the Contract administration with emphasis on interpretation, basis for contemporary policy disputes and alternatives. LAR 438 Work and Health (4 Hrs.) application, and impasse resolution techniques of griev- Emphasis on the crisis tendencies/contradictions of the Relationship between work environments and workers’ ance procedures, mediation, and arbitration. See PAD 411. political economy of the United States and its impact on health. Emphasis on mental, physical, and sexual mal- the rest of the international economic order. See ECO 426 adies attributable to work environments of white- and and POS 426. blue-collar workers. Includes examination of possible re- LAR 467 Labor Arbitration (4 Hrs.) form, preventative medicine approaches, and govern- Philosophy and practice of labor arbitration in the LAR 427 American Labor History (4 Hrs.) ment involvement. unionized private and public work settings. Students de- History of work, workers, and organization of workers velop skills in arbitration practices, research methods, from the colonial period to the present, with an empha- LAR 452 State and Local Public Sector decision making, rules and procedures, selection of arbi- sis on the effects of industrial capitalism and a global Labor Relations (4 Hrs.) trators, and construction and presentation of cases in economy. Emphasizes the period from the post-Civil War Behavioral, legal, social, political, and institutional forces simulated arbitration proceedings. See LES 467 and PAD to the present and the development of labor unions and that affect dynamics of labor relations in public employ- 467. government, labor, and business in an evolving political ment. economy based on capitalism. See HIS 451. LAR 470 Special Project (4 Hrs.) Applications and Alternatives Application of critical theory to a specific, timely problem LAR 429 Labor Relations Seminar (4 Hrs.) area announced each time course is offered. May be re- Integration of labor relations course work in the form of LAR 463 Labor Law (4 Hrs.) peated for indefinite number of credit hours, but topics policy proposals on various labor-related issues. Practical study of national and state laws governing col- must differ.
Labor Relations 268 LEGAL STUDIES, B.A./M.A. Faculty Anne Draznin, Kathryn Eisenhart, Nancy Ford, Dennis Fox, Larry Golden, Hal Goldman, Bill Jordan, Frank Kopecky (emeritus) Associated Faculty Barbara Hayler, Pat Langley, Peter Wenz Adjunct Faculty Suzanne Borland, Christopher Miller, Dennis Rendleman, Florence Rozmislowicz, Daniel Schuering, Stuart Shiffman, John Squibb
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts 1) to develop analytical skills necessary to appreciate good classes for pre-law preparation should contact law as a social phenomenon, 2) to develop an under- the Pre-Law Center. The director of the center, Hal The legal studies department emphasizes law in a so- standing of how law is created, applied, interpreted, Goldman, may be reached at (217) 206-6324. Stu- cietal context within a broad-based liberal arts cur- and changed, 3) to impart knowledge of substantive dents may also talk to the center’s graduate assistant riculum. The department seeks to develop the stu- areas of the law, 4) to provide clinical or direct work- at (217) 206-7826. dent’s knowledge and understanding of the legal sys- ing experience in legal environments, 5) to perfect tem and to enhance skills in analytical thinking, re- student skills in legal research, writing, and analysis, THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE search, and writing. The department also seeks to de- and 6) to provide an interdisciplinary liberal arts ed- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS velop professional and scholarly skills that graduates ucation. The student seeking admission to the legal studies B.A. will need in law-related careers or graduate-level program must meet all campus requirements for un- studies. Contact: Information can be found online at dergraduate admission. Information about these re- Knowledge of the law and legal system is impor- www.uis.edu/legalstudies, or by calling (217) 206- quirements is available from the UIS admissions office tant for individuals in a wide array of careers, includ- 6535. at (217)206-6626. The department requires no addi- ing social workers, lobbyists, union representatives, Freshmen and sophomores interested in learning tional application for undergraduate admission. Stu- personnel administrators, law enforcement officials, more about legal studies or preparing to designate dents entering the department are expected to have and court administrators. Many professionals, espe- legal studies as an academic major should contact the successfully completed (grade of C or better) at least cially in the public sector, need a comprehensive un- LES lower-division adviser, Bill Jordan, at (217) 206- six semester hours of English composition and six se- derstanding of what the legal system is, how it works, 7880. mester hours of humanities. Students not meeting how it interrelates with social change, and how it as- Students interested in going to law school who these requirements must take a writing or humanities sists people in asserting their rights. want advice on what kinds of classes provide good course during their first semester at UIS and consult The objectives of the legal studies department are preparation for law school and information about the Center for Teaching and Learning about assessing
Legal Studies 269 and developing their written and oral communication this credit toward the UIS requirement. The other four ate concentrations to its majors: the legal assistant skills. The department recommends that students hours will be credited as an LES elective. All legal concentration and the general legal studies concen- complete a U.S. government course before admission, studies AST placements must be approved before reg- tration. Both offer required and elective courses. Re- have an interest in some aspect of the law and legal istration by the department’s liaison to the campus’ quired courses give students the opportunity to ac- profession, and be prepared to engage in a rigorous applied study office. quire essential legal background and to develop need- educational experience. When necessary and advisable, students may ed skills. Elective courses allow students to focus their waive the program’s four-hour AST requirement and programs of study in a specific area. All LES majors ADVISING substitute four hours in one of the other two areas. must take the general core courses listed below. In ad- Because of the sequential nature of the required Waivers are given only in exceptional cases. Student dition, students taking the legal assistant concentra- courses, students should consult a faculty member be- petition forms for requesting waivers are available in tion must take the required legal assistant courses, fore registering. New students and those not fully the LES office. and students in the general legal studies concentration (conditionally) admitted should contact the depart- must take the required general legal courses. Unless ment for advising assistance. Students should meet STUDENT ASSESSMENT the student’s adviser recommends otherwise, LES 301 with their advisers at least once a semester. The campus’ student assessment program is de- and LES 401 should be taken in the first semester and signed to assist UIS in meeting the educational LES 407 in the second semester. UIS REQUIREMENTS needs of its students. Incoming students are re- The legal assistant concentration focuses on the UIS requires the student to complete at least 12 hours quired to take a series of tests that measure reading, knowledge and skills that a student will need to work in at least two of the following course areas: applied writing, and analytical skills. Students are not grad- as a legal assistant/paralegal with emphasis on public study (AST), public affairs colloquia (PAC), and liber- ed on these tests. Arrangements for these tests are law settings. The general legal studies concentration, al studies colloquia (LSC). It is campus policy that no made through the campus assessment office in the which offers a broader liberal-arts-focused approach student may waive this 12-hour requirement. Center for Teaching and Learning, phone 206-7125, to legal studies, is appropriate for students interested The legal studies B.A. program requires each stu- or go to www.uis.edu/ctl/uaoffice.htm. in law or graduate school or in governmental or cor- dent to take a minimum of four hours of AST and porate positions for which an understanding of legal eight hours of PAC or LSC. Students may take eight PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS institutions and processes would be helpful (i.e., social hours of AST, but they may apply only four hours of The legal studies department offers two undergradu- work, library science, law enforcement, politics, envi-
Legal Studies 270 ronmental enforcement, consumer protection, insur- Legal assistant concentration tors in legal studies courses. Students who are iden- ance and securities). LES 402 Legal Writing and Analysis 4 Hrs. tified as having writing difficulties are required to Students should be aware that required courses are LES 403 Practice Skills: Illinois Civil develop a plan of improvement with their advisers. not offered every semester. Students are strongly ad- Procedure for Legal Assistants 4 Hrs. Certification of communication skills for LES vised to consult with their academic advisers or the de- Legal studies law course approved majors occurs in LES 407 Law and Society. Students partment chair before registering for the first time. To by adviser 4 Hrs. are required to pass the writing portion of the course ensure that all course work is properly integrated, stu- 32 Hrs. with a grade of C or better to meet this campus re- dents are encouraged to work out plans for their aca- quirement. Students who do not demonstrate ade- demic careers in conjunction with their LES advisers. General legal studies concentration quate communication skills will receive an incom- LES 402 Legal Writing and Analysis or plete in LES 407 until sufficient skills are developed. Pre-LES preparatory course CRJ 345 Research Methods in Criminal The LES department reserves the option of requiring LES 200 The American Political Justice, or equivalent 4 Hrs. the student to enroll in a formal remedial writing System 3 or 4 Hrs. LES 404 Law and Inequality or program. LES 452 History of American Law 4 Hrs. Core courses required of all undergraduate Legal studies law course approved CLOSURE REQUIREMENT students by adviser 4 Hrs. Students must complete a minimum of 48 upper-divi- LES 301 Legal Institutions and Processes 4 Hrs. 32 Hrs. sion hours and fulfill all department and general ed- LES 401 Legal Research and Citation 4 Hrs. UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. ucation requirements to graduate. Each student must LES 407 Law and Society 4 Hrs. General Electives 16 Hrs. fill out a campus graduation contract. It must be ap- LES 415 The American Constitution and Total 60 Hrs. proved by the required personnel no later than eight Constitutional Law or weeks after the start of his or her final semester. Stu- LES 416 The American Constitution and COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENT dents are allowed to submit their contracts for early Civil Liberties 4 Hrs. UIS requires that students demonstrate proficiency in consideration the semester before their final term. LES 489 Closing Seminar: Ethics and writing skills before attaining a degree. Each stu- Graduation contract forms are available on the Current Legal Questions 4 Hrs. dent’s writing skills are initially assessed by instruc- LES website or in the LES department office.
Legal Studies 271 LEGAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATES advance student careers; 4) to develop analytical and of arts degree depends on the students’ educational After graduation, all students completing the legal as- advocacy skills; 5) to have students develop a focus to background and achievements when they begin the sistant concentration as part of their bachelor’s degree their educational effort that is connected to their ca- LES program. All students must have a solid ground- will receive certificates reflecting that they have suc- reer goals and professional development; and 6) to ing in legal institutions and processes and basic legal cessfully completed a comprehensive bachelor’s de- develop an understanding of the law within the con- research, writing, and citation. If the student has this gree legal assistant training program. Legal assistants text of an interdisciplinary liberal arts perspective. academic background, the M.A. in legal studies is a are skilled professionals able to perform tasks and 36-hour course of study. If the student does not have services under the supervision of a licensed attorney. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS this background, he or she must take LES 401 and 402 The department requires students to apply separately during the first year of academic study, making the THE MASTER’S DEGREE for admission both to UIS and to the M.A. program. degree a 44-hour course of study. The master of arts program in legal studies is designed Application forms and information on LES depart- to present the master’s candidate with a course of ment admission requirements may be obtained from REQUIRED LES PRELIMINARY COURSES study in public law emphasizing law as a social phe- the LES office. The university forms are available from All graduate students who have not completed LES nomenon as well as a technical body of rules. It is a the Office of Admissions and Records. 401 and 402 or equivalents should take LES 401 along rigorous course of study, designed to develop the can- Though no particular undergraduate major is re- with LES 501 Introduction to Graduate Legal Studies didate’s critical understanding of the legal system. It quired, students should have completed at least one during their first semester and LES 402 in the second emphasizes analytical and conceptual thinking, legal undergraduate course in American government, the semester. Students who wish to receive credit for an research and writing, substantive areas of the law, eth- judicial process, or the equivalent. Students who do equivalent course, for which they received a grade of B ical and public interest concerns, public advocacy not have this background may take LES 200 The or better, and/or other competency in this area must skills, and the role of law in society. American Political System, LES 301 Legal Institutions apply for a waiver. (See section on waivers below.) The The objectives of the graduate program are 1) to and Processes, or an approved equivalent course. Nei- LES Waiver Committee will decide if a course taken at obtain paralegal skills for entry and advancement in ther LES 200 nor LES 301 qualify for graduate credit. another institution is equivalent to the legal studies law-related careers; 2) to develop advanced research The department expects that students will come from course(s). Requests for credit should be submitted to and writing skills; 3) to provide opportunities for a variety of educational experiences and backgrounds. the waiver committee on the student petition form working in the legal field in a focused way that will The number of hours required by the LES master available in the department office.
Legal Studies 272 ADVISING permitted in courses taken outside the program if an REQUIRED PRELIMINARY COURSES Faculty advisers help students plan their overall overall B average is maintained. Clinical education (waived for students who have already completed course of graduate study. The adviser provides advice courses and tutorials are graded on a credit/no credit these courses or their equivalents) and assists the student if any difficulties arise during basis. LES 401 Legal Research and Citation his or her UIS career. A faculty adviser is assigned to (1st semester) 4 Hrs. LES 402 Legal Writing and Analysis each graduate student after the student has been DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2nd semester) 4 Hrs. fully admitted to the LES program. Students without For most students, the master of arts in legal studies in- Total required preliminary courses 8 Hrs. an official adviser, including less-than-fully admit- volves 44 hours of graduate and upper-division course ted graduate students, should refer to the depart- work. Students who completed the two required prelim- CORE COURSES ment’s chair for advising until a permanent adviser inary courses (LES 401 and LES 402) or their equiva- LES 501 Introduction to Graduate Legal is assigned. Advisers are required to sign off on a va- lents at the undergraduate level, however, will be able to Studies (fall, 1st year) 4 Hrs. riety of registration forms, including applications for complete the M.A. degree in 36 hours. In either case, a LES 551 Administrative Law (2nd semester) 4 Hrs. clinical or thesis studies. Most advisers require that lower-division course in American government is re- LES 554 Clinical Education and/or students meet with them before approval for a proj- quired as a prerequisite for admission into the program. Substantive Law Electives 8 Hrs. (to total 8 hours) ect is given. Students should consult with their faculty advisers LES 587 Public Advocacy (3rd semester) 4 Hrs. A student may change his or her adviser by filing before registering in the LES graduate program. Pre- LES 504 Graduate Seminar or a form for this purpose, available through the depart- registration advising is important since many legal LES 500 Thesis (last semester) 4 Hrs. ment office. Students should talk to their faculty ad- studies courses must be taken sequentially and not every Legal studies law course (as approved by visers at least once a semester. course is offered every semester. Course requirements faculty adviser) 4 Hrs. and sequences are available on the LES website: Total core courses 28 Hrs. GRADING www.uis.edu/legalstudies. Electives (with approval of adviser) 8 Hrs. A maximum of four hours of C are allowed in LES Total core and electives 36 Hrs. courses, but students must maintain a B or higher av- PREREQUISITE erage within the program. To encourage students in LES 301 Legal Institutions and Processes or CLINICAL EDUCATION choosing electives, an additional four hours of C are equivalent (1st semester) 3 or 4 Hrs. The clinical education experience provides students
Legal Studies 273 with skills necessary to be successful in a legal envi- graduate at another institution and wants to waive the to audit the course for one credit hour each semes- ronment. Participation in clinical education is strong- requirement, the student must still complete the cred- ter until the thesis is completed. Likewise, if students ly recommended. Master’s candidates may earn up to it hours in some other course (except for waiver of choosing to take the graduate seminar fail to com- eight hours of clinical education credits. LES 401 or 402). plete the required course work/project during the Government agencies, the Illinois Supreme Court, initial four hours, they must enroll to audit one and other organizations sponsor interns, both paid CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS credit hour of LES 504 each semester until the and unpaid. Placement options include courts, ad- A master’s thesis or completion of LES 504 Graduate course work/project is complete. (Department poli- ministrative agencies, state and federal attorneys’ of- Seminar (including the course project) is required of cy allows students until the end of the first week of fices, legal aid offices, private law firms, and other all master’s degree candidates as a closure exercise. classes in the subsequent semester to complete clo- public interest groups. Graduate Public Service In- Students selecting the thesis option may enroll in up to sure requirements before they are required to re-en- ternships, graduate assistantships, and legislative in- eight hours’ credit in the master’s thesis course (LES roll in the closure course.) ternships may count as clinical education if these 500). They may accrue that total in increments. placements meet the established guidelines. Students Campus policy requires that students be enrolled COURSE DESCRIPTIONS working full time or otherwise unable to work at a in at least one semester hour of master’s closure Both undergraduate and graduate students may en- clinical position may want to work with their advisers credit for each semester after they have begun their roll in 400-level courses. In most instances, however, to develop a research project or on-the-job alternative graduate students are held to a higher standard of master’s closure exercise until that exercise is com- academic performance and additional require- that emphasizes the practical aspects of their educa- pleted. For LES students choosing the thesis option, ments may be imposed. Graduate students may not tion. this requirement means that if the thesis is not com- take 300-level or lower courses for graduate credit. pleted during the initial four hours of enrollment in WAIVERS LES 500 Thesis, students must register for LES 500 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Students must fulfill all 36 hours of required core for one credit hour in each subsequent semester LES 200 The American Political courses and, if necessary, the eight hours of prelimi- until eight hours are accumulated or the thesis is System (4 Hrs.) nary courses. If it is impossible for a student to take a completed. If the thesis is still not completed by the Designed to provide an introduction to the American po- litical system for both majors and non-majors. Examines required core course, or if a student has already taken time eight hours of continuous enrollment in LES the role and function of governments in providing for a one of the core courses or its equivalent as an under- 500 have been accumulated, students must register variety of public goods. In addition to examining the sys-
Legal Studies 274 tem’s institutions and political behavior, special attention LES 402 Legal Writing and Analysis (4 Hrs.) LES 408 Computers in the Law (4 Hrs.) will be devoted to federalism and the role of the states. Builds on skills learned in LES 401. Emphasis is on reading, Skills course for law office managers, legal assistants, and See POS 200. analyzing, and applying the law found in the various legal legal investigators emphasizing software and computerized sources. Coverage includes the major kinds of legal writing: procedures used in law offices. Includes basics of word pro- LES 301 Legal Institutions and case briefs, office and court memoranda, and briefs. Com- cessing, spread sheets and databases, billing, scheduling, Processes (4 Hrs.) puterized legal search methods are introduced. Students and docketing programs and document/transcript concor- Surveys the law-making processes of judicial, legislative, write legal briefs and memoranda that integrate research, dance litigation programs as well as introduction to e-mail, administrative, and executive institutions. This course writing, and citation skills. Prerequisite: LES 401 with a Internet access, transmittal, and uses and legal research on serves as an introduction to the paralegal and legal pro- grade of C or better. Must have junior status or higher. Lexis/Nexis and through the Internet. Prerequisite: LES 401. fessions. Students observe law-making institutions and LES 403 Practice Skills: Illinois Civil participate in activities designed to demonstrate how LES 411 Judicial Process (4 Hrs.) Procedure for Legal Assistants (4 Hrs.) legal institutions function. Elementary practice skills and Social science literature on judicial process in the United Legal skill building, including exposure to interviewing legal ethics are taught. States. Major topics include legal culture, court structure, and counseling, legal drafting, and legal ethics. Civil trial litigation, legal profession, trial and appellate courts, im- practice covers pleadings, motions, discovery, pre-trial pact and compliance, and criticisms of the process. See UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE COURSES conference, jury selection, trial protocol, and appellate POS 417 and CRJ 419. strategies. Learning techniques involve role playing and LES 401 Legal Research and Citation (4 Hrs.) media demonstrations. Prerequisites: LES 401 and 402. Explores the principles of legal research into case, LES 415 The American Constitution and statutory, constitutional, and administrative law mate- LES 404 Law and Inequality (4 Hrs.) Constitutional Law (4 Hrs.) rials. Components of the course include an introduc- Role of law and the legal system in creating, maintaining, The place of the Constitution and Supreme Court in tion to the kinds of law books, the use and patterns of and reducing inequality, with emphasis on race, class, American policy, using both empirical and case materi- law books, and the methods of finding and citing legal and gender inequality in the United States. The relation- als. Focus on structure and powers of national govern- materials. Use of research tools such as digests, legal ship between law and the legal system and political/eco- ment, with special emphasis on the Supreme Court as a encyclopedias, legal periodicals, government docu- nomic institutions and ideologies. See POS 421, SOA 425, policy-making institution. See POS 415. ments, indexes, citators, treatises, and social science and WMS 445. periodicals related to law is also stressed. Students are LES 416 The American Constitution and given training in and experience with computer-assist- LES 407 Law and Society (4 Hrs.) Civil Liberties (4 Hrs.) ed legal research, which has become a basic tool in Introductory, interdisciplinary survey of the functions of Civil liberties constitutional law, with examination of the modern legal research. Students write case briefs and law in society. Analyzes law, legal and social institutions, Supreme Court’s role in the definition and development are exposed to basic concepts in legal analysis. Must and legal theory, with special emphasis on issues of jus- of civil liberties. Emphasis on Bill of Rights and Civil War have junior status or higher. tice, fairness, and equality. Amendments. See POS 416.
Legal Studies 275 LES 418 Jurisprudence (4 Hrs.) and practice skills training. Covers commercial, con- legal practices affecting this area, exigencies that prevail, Overview of the major legal theories about the nature of struction, labor, accident claims, and international and as well as possibilities for future improvements. Includes law and its place in the political system. Among the issues family disputes. direct observation and study of landlord and tenant laws considered are the origin of law, its relationship with di- and relationships; some direct work with public housing vine law, obligations of obedience and disobedience, and LES 441 Welfare Law: Law and the projects and programs. the relationship between political sovereignty and law. Poor (2 Hrs.) See POS 418. Historical and philosophical bases of welfare law and LES 446 Family Law (4 Hrs.) the ways laws affect the poor. In-depth analysis of Illi- Course available online; may also be available on LES 419 Environmental Law (4 Hrs.) nois welfare law and practice provides basis for explo- campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- Surveys the major federal statutes and regulatory ration of alternatives, with the goal of building a model ther information. schemes relating to environmental quality and analyzes system. Law that affects the family. Topics include divorce, do- and compares the contrasting approaches to regulation mestic violence, illegitimacy, adoption, child support and that have been used. Focuses on the interaction of law LES 443 Psychology and Law (4 Hrs.) custody, parental control, abuse and neglect laws, issues and policy and considers the role of Congress, the regu- Examines the degree to which basic legal assumptions are affecting the elderly, domestic law reform, and the impact latory agencies, and the courts in defining and imple- supported by social scientific evidence. Interconnections of the women’s rights movement. See SOA 454, HDC 446, menting environmental mandates. See ENS 419, POS among values and ideologies, psychological theory and SWK 446, WMS 446. 419, and MPH 419. data, and legal policies. Legal socialization, adversary sys- tem, jury selection and behavior, punishment and deter- LES 447 Women in American Law (4 Hrs.) LES 421 Judicial Administration (4 Hrs.) rence, pornography and violence, rights of minors, psychol- Identification of sexism in American law, including consti- Basic concepts and critical issues in judicial administra- ogists as expert witnesses, and other topics are included. tutional standards, the ERA, employment, education, fam- tion. Emphasis on the Illinois court system structure and ily and procreative concerns, and crime. See WMS 447. functions in comparison with national standards and LES 444 Mental Health Law (4 Hrs.) other court systems. Topics include case-flow manage- Examines the relationship between the state and mental- LES 448 Juvenile Law (4 Hrs.) ment, jury management, records management, person- ly disordered individuals. Primary focus on constitution- Laws and legal practices governing children and youth, nel administration, judicial rule making, budgeting, al and theoretical issues surrounding civil commitment particularly wards of the courts and juvenile offenders. planning, and research. See PAD 451. to state hospitals and the insanity defense. Related topics Rights of children, youth services available, and institu- include the rights of mental patients, competency to tional practices and laws governing juveniles. See CRJ LES 423 Dispute Resolution (4 Hrs.) stand trial, and the role of mental health professionals in 428. Alternative methods of settling disputes, including arbi- legal proceedings. tration, conciliation, and mediation. Emphasis on un- LES 449 Nondiscrimination Laws in derstanding the processes and the when and how of using LES 445 Housing Law (2 Hrs.) Employment (4 Hrs.) alternative techniques. Incorporates hearing simulations Styles of life within public housing programs, laws, and Development and implementation of nondiscrimination
Legal Studies 276 laws in employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, LES 467 Labor Arbitration (4 Hrs.) unethical conduct by lawyers and nonlawyers, the Code terms and conditions, benefits and pay. Focus on protec- Philosophy and practice of labor arbitration in the of Professional Responsibility, and disciplinary proceed- tive labor laws, veteran preference, harassment, and due unionized private and public work settings. Students de- ings. process requirements in employment. See WMS 449 and velop skills in arbitration practices, research methods, PAD 452. decision making, rules and procedures, selection of arbi- LES 477 Criminal Procedure (4 Hrs.) trators, and construction and presentation of cases in Examines the rights of criminal defendants as set out in LES 452 History of American Law (4 Hrs.) simulated arbitration proceedings. See LAR 467, PAD the U.S. Constitution and interpreted by the U.S. Historical examination of the professional and constitu- 467. Supreme Court. Studies procedures governing state and tional development of law in the United States. Topics in- federal criminal justice systems and related public poli- clude the common-law legacy, substantive and proce- LES 468 Small Office Practice (4 Hrs.) cies using court opinions, statutes, and case studies. See dural aspects of legal history, jurisprudence, the Ameri- Common forms of small business organization, including CRJ 417. can lawyer, and interaction of law with American society, sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. Liabil- thought, and politics. See HIS 446. ity, tax, management, formation, liens, attachment of LES 478 Substantive Criminal Law (4 Hrs.) property, garnishment of wages, truth in lending, equal Examines the elements of selected crimes, using both LES 454 Philosophy of Law (4 Hrs.) credit opportunity, credit reporting, and various debtor state and federal court cases and statutes. Topics include Philosophy of justice, law, and legal institutions, with rights issues are also discussed. Included are legal mat- criminal responsibility, criminal liability, and criminal emphasis on origins, purposes, and practices of legal in- ters that routinely occur in transfer of real estate in Illi- defenses. Particular attention paid to the Illinois criminal stitutions and their application in theory and practice to nois, focusing on residential real estate. code. See CRJ 418. the “public good.’’ See PHI 467.
LES 456 Law and Literature (4 Hrs.) LES 474 Law of Evidence (4 Hrs.) LES 480 Special Topics Seminar (2 or 4 Hrs.) Readings and discussion of literature. Includes ideas of Basic study of rules of evidence for nonlawyers working Intensive examination of selected issues important to justice; the concept of property as influenced by class, in lawyer-support or investigatory situations that require study of the legal system. Topics announced each race, gender, and sexual orientation; and individual con- basic evidentiary knowledge. Provides practical knowl- time course is offered. May be repeated for an indef- science vis-á-vis the duty to obey the law. See WMS 448. edge of problems faced in investigations with a view to- inite number of hours, but particular topic must dif- ward evidentiary sufficiency and possible admissibility in fer. LES 463 Labor Law (4 Hrs.) hearings or trials. Study of concepts and laws governing collective bargain- LES 484 Comparative Law and ing in both private and public sectors. Includes a thor- LES 476 Legal Ethics (2 Hrs.) Legal Traditions (4 Hrs.) ough discussion of bargaining units, election procedures, Overview of legal assistants and their functions in rela- Examines the three major legal systems of the modern unfair labor practices, and good faith bargaining. See tion to authorized practice of law. Other topics include world. In the era of globalization, knowledge of the LAR 463. legal education and licensing requirements, ethical and legal traditions and legal systems of the world’s eco-
Legal Studies 277 nomic players is essential. Examines different legal GRADUATE COURSES thereafter until the work is completed. Prerequisite: systems as systems, with their distinctive components LES 401 or equivalent experience and permission of and internal relations, including each system’s history, LES 500 Thesis (1 to 8 Hrs.) instructor. culture, and structure. The purpose of the course is to Note: Students who have not completed the require- compare the rules of law in the different legal systems ments for LES 500 by the end of the first week of classes LES 513 Seminar in Politics, in an effort to discern the general principles of law of in the semester following their initial four-hour enroll- Inequality, and the Legal Order (4 Hrs.) all the systems. ment in LES 500 must register for one hour of audit in Exploration of inequality in the American political and this course each semester thereafter until the work is legal system; nature and functions of law in general, LES 486 Legal Aspects of Nonprofit completed. given the economic and political organization of Ameri- Organization Management (2 Hrs.) can society. Law and the legal system viewed from the Examines law and its applications in the management of LES 501 Introduction to Graduate critical perspective, including relationship between the nonprofit organizations. Geared for graduate-level stu- Legal Studies (4 Hrs.) legal system and justice, fairness, and equality. Issues of dents, experienced professionals, or community agency Provides a common framework for graduate students in inequality, race, class, and gender will be stressed. See volunteers with little or no formal training in law. See legal studies, focusing on such topics as history and phi- POS 513. PAD 448. losophy of justice, law, and legal institutions. LES 551 Administrative Law (4 Hrs.) Legal foundation of administrative powers and limita- LES 489 Closing Seminar: Ethics and LES 504 Graduate Seminar (4 Hrs./1 Hr.) tions; study of delegation of administrative power, ad- Current Legal Questions (4 Hrs.) A seminar for second-year graduate students that pro- ministrative discretion, legislative and executive controls A seminar for legal studies undergraduates in their final vides an opportunity to build on and further develop and legal restraints; types of administrative action and semester, providing an opportunity to build on research research, writing, and analytical thinking skills and to enforcement; administrative remedies; and judicial re- and writing skills and integrating the law and liberal arts. apply these skills to the resolution of a current sub- view of administrative action. See PAD 551. Students explore current social and legal problems, crit- stantive legal problem(s) or issue(s) in such a way that ically analyze solutions, and suggest appropriate alterna- the relationship of law to society and to social change LES 554 Clinical Education (1 to 8 Hrs.) tives. The content of the course varies from semester to is heightened. Seminar design varies with instructor. Work experience in a legal setting. Placement arranged semester. The final paper in this course will be reviewed by the and supervised by student’s adviser or program’s clinical Graduate Review Committee and will constitute the educational instructor. Credit/no credit only. LES 499 Tutorial (4 Hrs.) master’s level project. Note: Students who have not Independent study, structured readings, or research in completed the requirements for LES 504 by the end of LES 562 Commercial Law (4 Hrs.) fields of legal studies and administration of justice. Max- the first week of classes in the semester following their Treatment of legal problems inherent in business trans- imum of eight hours may be earned. Credit/no credit initial four-hour enrollment in LES 504 must register actions and in-depth coverage of their accounting and only. for one hour of audit in this course each semester auditing implications. Emphasizes topics important to
Legal Studies 278 professional accountants (e.g., contracts, commercial of posited situations. Topics of current interest that are paper, Uniform Commercial Code, estates and trusts, se- allied to students’ thesis research topics will be empha- curities regulations, property, and bankruptcy). Extensive sized. Prerequisite: LES 401 and 402, or equivalent expe- use of case studies and analysis. Prerequisite: ACC 464 or rience and consent of instructor. PAD 421. See ACC 562. LES 599 Tutorial (4 Hrs.) LES 587 Public Advocacy (4 Hrs.) Independent study, structured readings, or research in Focus on skills, methods, and strategies of institutional fields of legal studies and administration of justice. Max- advocacy. Students study the role and uses of effective ad- imum of eight hours may be earned. Credit/no credit vocacy, both written and oral, through structured read- only. ings and use of various advocacy techniques in a variety
Legal Studies 279 POLITICAL STUDIES, B.A./M.A. Faculty Craig Brown (emeritus), Lee Frost-Kumpf, Larry Golden, Hugh Harris, Naomi B. Lynn (chancellor emerita), Tim Miller, Calvin Mouw, Kent Redfield, Stephen Schwark, Robert Sipe, Jack Van Der Slik (emeritus), Pinky Wassenberg Associated Faculty Peter Boltuc, Barbara Hayler Adjunct Faculty William G. Hall, Ronald Michaelson
Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, studies program is strongly involved in Model Illinois philosophy, and political behavior. Individual faculty Undergraduate Minor Government and, with faculty and students in interna- have special competencies in such topics as policy tional studies, in Model United Nations. Students and analysis, voting behavior, legislative politics, civil lib- Illinois is a state with a strong agricultural economy, a faculty in political studies also regularly attend sever- erties, political philosophy, public administration, and diverse industrial base, and one of the nation’s more al public affairs conferences. the role of symbols in politics. Faculty are also active interesting political cultures. Located in Springfield, in the UIS Center for Legal Studies and the Illinois the hub of Illinois political activity, UIS is able to pro- Contact: Information about the political studies pro- Legislative Studies Center and participate in several vide a laboratory for the study of state and local gov- gram is available at (217) 206-6646. Information can internship programs sponsored by UIS. ernment and politics. also be requested at [email protected]. UIS students encounter political science in a set- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ting where practical politics brings theoretical studies THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE While the political studies program has no special en- to life. Opportunities for experiential learning are A major in political studies provides students with a sys- trance requirements beyond those required for admis- available through the legislative applied study term for tematic knowledge of political life, helping them evalu- sion to UIS, it is assumed that students will have had undergraduate majors and through internships and ate public issues and make decisions through a bal- college-level study in political science. Students enter- assistantships for graduates. By using electives in par- anced program of study in which philosophical, empir- ing the program without preparation in political sci- ticular areas of public policy and professional studies, ical, and policy concerns complement one another. The ence should consult a program adviser before regis- students are able to develop research skills and ac- political studies curriculum offers a flexible course of tering for their first semester. quire broad academic backgrounds reflecting the rich study that provides a solid foundation for a career in political resources readily available in the capital city. law, politics, public service, research, or teaching. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Students are encouraged to participate in special The program is strong in the study of American Both the study and the practice of politics require that activities related to their course of study. The political national and state politics, politics and law, political students/citizens speak, write, and read well. These
Political Studies 280 skills are also critical for successful careers in govern- directly in politics, especially during the applied study courses: POS 301 Introduction to Political Studies, POS ment, law, and business. term. Cooperation between UIS and governmental 325 Introduction to Political Philosophy, POS 371 In- In view of this, all political studies students are re- and private agencies provides many opportunities for troduction to Comparative and International Politics, quired to take part in the assessment of their commu- experiential learning in public affairs research and and POS 451 Empirical Political Analysis. Students nication skills in their first semester. As a part of as- politics. Of special note is AST 303 Legislative Applied who believe that they have had a comparable course at sessment in the major, political studies faculty also Study Term, which places students as assistants to their four-year or community colleges may petition the monitor student communication skills in all program legislators in the Illinois General Assembly every program to waive the course requirement. Students are courses. Students with deficiencies are assisted by the spring semester. encouraged to take the foundation courses, including faculty or are directed to the Center for Teaching and POS 451, in the first semester if possible. POS 325 In- Learning. UIS REQUIREMENTS troduction to Political Philosophy is a prerequisite to Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 advanced courses in political philosophy (POS 425- ADVISING semester hours of UIS requirements in the areas of lib- 435). POS 371 Introduction to Comparative and Inter- Entering students are assigned an initial faculty adviser eral studies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and national Politics is a prerequisite to advanced courses when they declare political studies as their major field of applied study. These hours must include at least four in comparative and international politics (POS 471- study. After their first semester, when they are acquaint- hours in each of at least two of these areas. Students 478). In addition to the foundation courses, students ed with the faculty and are more knowledgeable about majoring in political studies satisfy these requirements are required to take four POS electives, thus bringing the program and the campus, students may wish to se- by taking eight hours of applied study and four hours the total hours in the major to 32. lect permanent advisers. The course of study for the B.A. of liberal studies or public affairs colloquia. If a stu- is planned jointly with the academic adviser, so students dent has a good reason for a different distribution of Foundation Courses should consult with their advisers before each registra- the 12-hour requirement, he or she may claim an ex- POS 301 Introduction to Political Studies 4 Hrs. tion and from time to time during the term. ception to the rule by petitioning the political studies POS 325 Introduction to Political Philosophy 4 Hrs. program. POS 371 Introduction to Comparative and APPLIED STUDY TERM International Politics 4 Hrs. One distinct advantage of the program is its location PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS POS 451 Empirical Political Analysis 4 Hrs. in Springfield, affording opportunities to participate Undergraduate majors must take the four foundation Total 16 Hrs.
Political Studies 281 Political studies electives 16 Hrs. Undergraduate political studies majors may apply hanced applied study term that focuses on political Total 32 Hrs. for admission any time before registering for the ap- practice. B.A.-M.A. students must have their AST UIS requirements plied study term. However, interested students are en- placements approved by the B.A.-M.A. adviser before Applied Study Term 8 Hrs. couraged to apply as soon as possible after being ad- registering for the AST. Liberal Studies or Public Affairs Colloquium 4 Hrs. mitted to UIS. When the student has successfully completed the Total 12 Hrs. undergraduate phase of the B.A.-M.A. curriculum, Electives 16 Hrs. INTEGRATED B.A.-M.A. CURRICULUM he/she will be admitted to the graduate program. The Total 60 Hrs. To ensure that students acquire the skills and knowl- required internship in the practical politics concentra- edge needed for effective professional practice in the tion will be waived – although the student may choose INTEGRATED B.A.-M.A. IN public sector, three additional courses are required as to do an additional internship – and the number of PRACTICAL POLITICS part of the 32-hour undergraduate major in political courses required for the M.A. will be reduced by two. This special curriculum is designed for undergraduates studies: POS 405 Illinois Government and Politics, who wish to prepare for a career in practical politics. It POS 409 Political Parties and Interest Groups, and is an accelerated program that makes it possible for a POS 451 Empirical Political Analysis. POLITICAL STUDIES MINOR student majoring in political studies to complete both Students must develop expertise in an area of To earn a minor in political studies, students must the upper-division bachelor’s degree requirements and public policy (i.e., environment, health, or fi- complete a minimum of 17-20 semester hours, at least master’s degree requirements in three years. nance) through two significant learning experi- eight hours of which must be upper-division course ences. One of these must be an upper-division or work taken at the University of Illinois at Springfield. ADMISSION TO INTEGRATED graduate course. The other may be a course or ex- Required hours vary depending on whether courses B.A.-M.A. PROGRAM periential learning in a government position, poli- are taken at UIS or at a previously attended college. Students must first be admitted to UIS. Qualifications cy research, or other practical experience in the for admission include a GPA of at least 3.00 for all pre- policy area. Student plans for gaining policy ex- Prerequisite vious college work and completion of a basic course in pertise must be approved in advance by the B.A.- POS 200 The American Political System American government or POS 200 The American Po- M.A. adviser. or a comparable lower-division litical System. The integrated B.A.-M.A. plan includes an en- course in American government 4 Hrs.
Political Studies 282 Core courses fers sound academic instruction in American state and courses, and internships allow students to tailor their POS 325 Introduction to national politics, public law, international relations, courses of study to their individual professional aspi- Political Philosophy 4 Hrs. comparative government, and political philosophy. rations. The program is particularly well organized for POS 371 Introduction to Comparative and Program faculty augment their academic specialties students who want to pursue careers in practical pol- International Politics with a great variety of professional and political expe- itics at the state level or in agencies involved in inter- or a basic course in comparative riences. Members of the program have served in state national policy making, for those who are preparing to politics or international relations legislatures, as precinct committeepersons, as partici- teach, and for those who aspire to an advanced degree at the lower-division level 4 Hrs. pants in major civil rights suits, as legislative staff in political science or law. POS 415 The American Constitution and aides, as policy consultants, and in other offices. The Constitutional Law or faculty encourage students to take full advantage of ACADEMIC POLITICS CONCENTRATION. The POS 416 The American Constitution and the academic and professional opportunities offered political studies curriculum ensures that competence Civil Liberties by UIS and the state capital. is coupled with understanding. Courses in the aca- or the equivalent through transfer The master’s degree curriculum is organized to demic politics concentration examine political struc- of upper-division course work 4 Hrs. meet the needs of a diverse student body, offering tures, historic changes in political structures and the Elective (Choose one course in 4 Hrs. graduate students the option to take a course of study larger human meaning of competence in the areas of political institutions and processes that focuses on either the academic or practical aspect electoral and legislative systems, law and civil liberties, (POS 402 through 412) of politics. Because students enter the program with political philosophy, international relations, and com- bachelor’s degrees in a variety of social sciences and parative politics. Students are also encouraged to seek THE MASTER’S DEGREE humanities, the M.A. curriculum is centered in sever- appropriate instruction from faculty in public admin- The master’s degree program is designed to join the al required courses that provide essential concepts and istration, economics, legal studies, and women’s stud- basic theoretical pursuits of political science with the skills. For that reason, all students who have not taken ies, among other areas. practical knowledge needed by effective public offi- an undergraduate research methods course are re- This field is important to students who are seeking cials and political practitioners. The campus’ location quired to take POS 451 Empirical Political Analysis to teaching careers at the secondary, community college, in the state capital offers a rich setting for combining prepare them in research and quantitative methods. A or university level, or who plan to study toward the theory and practice. The political studies program of- range of options in subject-matter seminars, elective doctorate. Sound academic course work and the
Political Studies 283 hands-on experience are both important political sci- PRACTICAL POLITICS CONCENTRATION. A ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM ence experiences for in-service teachers and for those concentration is offered for those who wish to special- The program encourages diversity among its graduate preparing to teach. Interested students can combine ize in practical politics. Students are expected to population and so admits students who have been course work in several subfields of particular interest sharpen the skills and understanding required of trained in most undergraduate fields of study. For to teachers of world politics, American government, thoughtful and effective practitioners in elective and those lacking a strong undergraduate background in Illinois history and government, and other aspects of appointive public service. Instruction involves consul- political science, history, or the social sciences, admis- civic education. Students may also arrange special tation with experienced representatives of government sion is conditional upon completion of two or more teaching internships. and government-related endeavors in the capital. Stu- courses designated by the program committee. Graduate students in political studies may also dents learn political and policy research, organizing Prospective students who do not hold a B.A. degree shape their M.A. programs to the special requirements and lobbying skills, campaign techniques, and an should investigate the requirements for alternative ad- of advanced degrees. Students who anticipate entering array of analytical approaches to policy making in mission discussed in this catalog. law school can tailor a program that draws on the re- partisan and nonpartisan settings. sources of legal studies. For those interested in pursu- Practical knowledge is intelligence in context. COMMUNICATION SKILLS ing a Ph.D. in political science, the subject-matter All graduate students in political studies have op- Successful performance in practical politics and polit- seminars offer graduate preparation in the standard portunities to enhance their skill and understand- ical science requires ability to write and speak persua- fields required for doctoral study. ing in actual political settings. The program has de- sively and to present sophisticated information and For those interested in international affairs and veloped a broad range of internship experiences complex subject matter directly and plausibly. Com- comparative politics, the program offers a special with legislative staffs and agencies, legislative li- pletion of POS 501 Introduction to the Graduate Study combination of courses and practice-related experi- aisons, lobbyists, public interest groups, political of Politics will verify satisfaction of the communica- ences. Internships are available in selected agencies of consultants, and campaign organizations. These tion skills requirement. Illinois government that have international policies learning experiences ensure that M.A. students are and programs. Because political studies is a part of the effective learners both in the classroom and in the ADVISING campus’ interdisciplinary committee on international field and that they can transfer their learning from On admission to the program, students are assigned studies, students are encouraged to take courses on one setting to another, as the professional practice an initial adviser. After a semester a student may select international subjects in several academic programs. of politics requires. his or her permanent academic adviser. This faculty
Political Studies 284 member assists the student as thesis adviser, supervi- Electives may be selected from a wide range of itics, and 4) master’s thesis. sor for internships and practice units, and academic courses in political studies and related disciplines. Students must enroll for four hours’ credit in POS counselor in devising an appropriate program of Students may take up to 12 semester hours of 400- 590 Closure Exercise for one of the options listed study. The adviser also monitors student progress in level courses for graduate credit. When they take 400- above. Except for the comprehensive examination, satisfying the requirements of the program. level courses, graduate students are held to a higher which must be completed in one semester, students standard of performance and must complete addi- may accrue their four hours’ credit in increments. GRADING tional requirements. Campus policy requires that students be enrolled in at Students must have a grade average of B to qualify for the Further information on how electives, seminars, least one semester hour of master’s closure exercise M.A. degree. A maximum of eight semester hours of C projects, and colloquia may be combined is available each semester after they have begun their graduate may be applied toward the degree so long as each hour of in the program’s Handbook for Graduate Students. closure exercise until that exercise is completed. For C is balanced by an hour of A. In no circumstances, how- The handbook also identifies sets of elective courses POS students, this means that if the project/thesis is ever, may a grade lower than B in POS 501 Introduction that the program approves for students concentrating not completed by the end of the initial four hours of to the Graduate Study of Politics be counted toward the in practical politics and for those developing a course continuous enrollment in POS 590, students must reg- degree. For students choosing the credit/no credit option, of study focusing on international studies, the Ph.D. in ister to audit POS 590 for one credit hour in all subse- a CR represents work equivalent to B, meaning that political science or other advanced degrees, careers in quent semesters until the exercise is completed. grades of CR may be counted toward the master’s degree. teaching, or avocations in public service. It also con- tains details about graduate internships. Concentration in Academic Politics 40 Hrs. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Foundation Seminars: The M.A. in political studies is a 40-hour program with MASTER’S CLOSURE REQUIREMENT POS 501 Introduction to the Graduate Study of a required 28-hour minimum of 500-level courses. Every graduate degree candidate is required to com- Politics 4 Hrs. Students in established internship programs, such plete a closure exercise demonstrating mastery of POS 502 Methods of Inquiry 4 Hrs. as the Graduate Public Service Internship or the Illi- some area within the major field of study. Political POS 503 Graduate Research Methods 4 Hrs. nois Legislative Staff Internship, may receive credit for studies students have four options for fulfilling this re- the program’s internship requirement by completing quirement: 1) group research project, 2) comprehen- Subject Matter Seminars: (three required) an internship report. sive examination, 3) master’s project in practical pol- POS 511 Seminar in American Politics 4 Hrs.
Political Studies 285 POS 512 Seminar in State Politics 4 Hrs. Concentration in Practical Politics 40 Hrs. Electives 12-16 Hrs. POS 513 Seminar in Politics, Inequality, Foundation Seminars: POS 590 Closure Exercise: (choose one) 4 Hrs. and the Legal Order 4 Hrs. POS 501 Introduction to the Graduate Group Research Project POS 514 Seminar in Political Philosophy 4 Hrs. Study of Politics 4 Hrs. Comprehensive Examination POS 515 Seminar in International Relations 4 Hrs. POS 502 Methods of Inquiry 4 Hrs. Master’s Project in Practical Politics POS 516 Seminar in Comparative Politics 4 Hrs. Thesis POS 517 Seminar on Congress 4 Hrs. Subject Matter Seminar: POS 518 Seminar on Public Policy 4 Hrs. POS 511 Seminar in American Politics or COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Internships: (not required, may do one Both undergraduate and graduate students may en- POS 512 Seminar in State Politics 4 Hrs. roll in 400-level courses. Graduate students, however, as an elective) are held to a higher standard of performance and POS 520 Internship in Teaching Process 4 Hrs. Advanced Seminars: additional work may be required. POS 521 Internship in the Electoral Process 4 Hrs. POS 562 Practical Politics Seminar in POS 522 Internship in the Legislative Political Campaigns or POS 200 The American Political System (4 Hrs.) Process 4 Hrs. POS 563 Practical Politics Seminar in POS 523 Internship in the Executive Designed to provide an introduction to the American polit- Lobbying and Policy Analysis 4 Hrs. ical system for both majors and non-majors. Examines the Process 4 Hrs. role and function of governments in providing for a variety POS 524 Internship in International Policy 4 Hrs. Internships: (choose one, no more than two) of public goods. In addition to examining the system’s insti- tutions and political behavior, special attention will be de- Electives 8-12 Hrs. POS 520 Internship in Teaching Process voted to federalism and the role of the states. See LES 200. POS 521 Internship in the Electoral Process POS 590 Closure Exercise: (choose one) 4 Hrs. POS 522 Internship in the Legislative POS 301 Introduction to Political Group Research Project Process Studies (4 Hrs.) Comprehensive Examination POS 523 Internship in the Executive Process Introduction to the discipline that focuses on the tools of understanding and their application to the major ques- Master’s Project in Practical Politics POS 524 Internship in International tions that define the study of politics. Emphasis is on Thesis Policy 4 or 8 Hrs. questions such as: What is politics? How do we provide
Political Studies 286 public goods? Why do we need governments? How do we POS 405 Illinois Government and POS 410 Public Policy Processes (4 Hrs.) resolve conflict? How do we get people to cooperate with Politics (4 Hrs.) Designed to deepen students’ understanding of pub- each other? Applications will cover the breadth of world Policy-making process as it operates in Illinois. Major lic policy processes at the federal, state, and local politics. topics include constitutional structure, role of parties levels. The first part of the course explores the dy- and interest groups, initiation of public policy, legisla- namics of issue and agenda formation at the federal POS 325 Introduction to Political tive process, role of the governor, politics of the budget- and state levels. The second part focuses on public Philosophy (4 Hrs.) ary process, implementation of public policy. See PAR policy implementation processes. Students conduct Survey of the great thinkers who have raised the peren- 405. library and field research on existing intergovern- nial normative questions of political philosophy: What is mental policies and programs to trace the dynamics the nature of a good regime? What is politics? The course POS 406 The American Presidency (4 Hrs.) issue and policies and programs at the state and will begin with Plato and Aristotle and conclude with late Nature and scope of the American presidency — both local levels. 20th century theory. historically and analytically. Topical attention given to the views of the framers of the Constitution and to problems POS 412 Political Processes (4 Hrs.) POS 371 Introduction to Comparative of presidential management, leadership, and prerogative. Introduction to the examination of public policy making and International Politics (4 Hrs.) See MGT 406. at the federal and state levels. Includes review of major Provides students with the basic concepts and theo- national and state policy concerns, budgeting, and bill ries of the field: nations and states, ethnicity, institu- POS 407 Urban Politics (4 Hrs.) drafting. tions and ideologies; anarchy and the international Structure, function, and politics of governmental entities system, the balance of power, and economic interde- in urban areas, with policy focus on issues and alterna- POS 415 The American Constitution pendence. tive methods of analysis. Attention given to small and and Constitutional Law (4 Hrs.) large urban areas. The place of the Constitution and Supreme Court in POS 402 Legislative Politics (4 Hrs.) American polity, using both empirical and case materials. Legislative decision making in the state legislature and POS 408 American Political Behavior (4 Hrs.) Focus on structure and powers of national government, United States Congress. The law-making process as a Examination of mass public opinion, electoral behavior, with special emphasis on the Supreme Court as a policy- system involving interplay of competing personalities, in- and participation in American politics. Special attention making institution. See LES 415. terests, and actors. Special attention to Illinois. is given to the role of the mass media. POS 416 The American Constitution and POS 404 African Americans and POS 409 Political Parties and Civil Liberties (4 Hrs.) American Politics (4 Hrs.) Interest Groups (4 Hrs.) Civil liberties and constitutional law, with examination of Examines political, economic, and social factors that af- Examination of interest groups and political parties in the Supreme Court’s role in definition and development fect African-American participation in national, state, American politics. Special attention is given to the impact of civil liberties. Emphasis on the Bill of Rights and the and local politics. See AAS 432. of mass media on contemporary political organizations. Civil War amendments. See LES 416.
Political Studies 287 POS 417 Judicial Process (4 Hrs.) POS 425 Democracy, Pluralism, POS 431 Classical Political Social science literature on judicial process in the United Elitism (4 Hrs.) Philosophy (4 Hrs.) States. Major topics include legal culture, court structure, Three theoretical perspectives on the distribution of Major theoretical treatments of injustice and justice in litigation, legal profession, trial and appellate courts, im- power in society: democracy, pluralism, and elitism. Both Western political tradition. Emphasis on Plato and Aris- pact and compliance, and criticisms of the process. Pre- normative (what ought to be) and empirical (what is) totle. Includes origins of political science and political requisite: CRJ 311 or LES 301, or permission of instruc- theoretical perspectives examined. Major focus on Amer- philosophy and consideration of relevant historical con- tor. See LES 411 and CRJ 419. ican society, but comparative materials included. Prereq- texts. Prerequisite: POS 325. uisite: POS 325. POS 418 Jurisprudence (4 Hrs.) POS 432 Modern Political An overview of the major legal theories about the nature POS 426 Political Economy (4 Hrs.) Philosophy (4 Hrs.) of law and its place in the political system. Among the is- Analysis of competing theories and models of explanation Major theoretical treatments of injustice and justice in sues considered are the origin of law, its relationship with in political science and economics as they comprise the Western political tradition. Emphasis on political tradi- divine law, obligations of obedience and disobedience, basis for contemporary policy disputes and alternatives. tion from Machiavelli to Marx, with particular concern and the relationship between political sovereignty and Emphasis on the crisis tendencies/contradictions of the for development of American constitutionalism and law. See LES 418. political economy of the United States and their impact Marxism. Prerequisite: POS 325. on the rest of the international economic order. See ECO POS 419 Environmental Law (4 Hrs.) 426 and LAR 426. POS 433 Feminist Theories (4 Hrs.) Surveys the major federal statutes and regulatory schemes A range of feminist political theories including liberal, relating to environmental quality and analyzes and com- radical, socialist, postmodern, and global feminisms pares the contrasting approaches to regulation that have POS 428 Public Interest (4 Hrs.) which offer different solutions to social issues such as the been used. Focuses on the interaction of law and policy Traditions of political thought through contemporary division of labor in the home and beyond, reproductive and considers the role of Congress, regulatory agencies, authors and classic texts, with attention to the public in- rights, and sexuality. WMS 301 is recommended but not and the courts in defining and implementing environ- terest versus private, special, vested, and other interests. required as a foundation for POS 433. See SOA 408, PHI mental mandates. See ENS 419, LES 419, and MPH 419. Prerequisite: POS 325. 411, and WMS 411.
POS 421 Law and Inequality (4 Hrs.) POS 429 Political Ethics (4 Hrs.) POS 435 American Political The role of law and the legal system in creating, main- Examination of ethical relations in politics. Subjects Philosophy (4 Hrs.) taining, and reducing inequality, with emphasis on race, considered include the requirements of practical judg- Basic issues and themes of American political life from class, and gender inequality in the United States. The re- ment in legislative and administrative settings, ethical- colonial times to the 20th century. Consideration given to lationship between law and the legal system and politi- ly controversial issues in contemporary politics, and such concepts as individualism, federalism, democracy, cal/economic institutions and ideologies. See LES 404, important ethical traditions in political life. Prerequi- and pluralism and to such problems as the transforma- SOA 425, and WMS 445. site: POS 325. tion of America from an agrarian confederacy to a great
Political Studies 288 world power and the politics of race, region, and interest. POS 471 Comparative Politics (4 Hrs.) zations and are affected by them, in turn. Focus on the Prerequisite: POS 325. Analyzes and compares politics in developing and devel- United Nations with consideration given to regional or- oped nations. Prerequisite: POS 371. ganizations. Prerequisite: POS 371. POS 436 Contemporary American Political Philosophy (4 Hrs.) POS 472 The Law of POS 476 International Politics of the Focuses on four late twentieth-century political Military Conflict (4 Hrs.) Middle East (4 Hrs.) philosophies: liberalism, libertarianism, communitari- Examines legal and political issues raised by military Examines the regional and global aspects of Middle East anism, and conservatism. Considers left-wing vs. right- conflict. Includes the origins of modern law governing politics, with an emphasis on the Arab-Israeli dispute wing approaches to social redistribution and individu- military conflicts, the law defining the character of a and the Persian Gulf area. Other topics include oil, the Is- alistic vs. communitarian views of the person as the conflict, the definition of combatants and of noncombat- lamic revival, and American policy toward the region. basis for political theories. Readings include selections ants in a conflict and the specification of the military’s Prerequisite: POS 371. from Rawls, Nozick, Walzer, Guttman, and Taylor. See responsibilities to those two groups, and difficulties relat- PHI 436. ed to adjudicating specific cases. POS 477 Russian Politics (4 Hrs.) Explores the rise and fall of communism in the former POS 473 War and Peace (4 Hrs.) Soviet Union. Special attention to the Gorbachev period, POS 451 Empirical Political Analysis (4 Hrs.) Why war? How have political scientists attempted to ex- Examines the empirical research process from concep- 1985-91. Focuses on post-communist politics in Russia plain the endemic nature of interstate violence? More re- and the other republics. Prerequisite: POS 371. tualization to data analysis and writing the research cently, international relations have focused on explaining report. Particular emphasis will be given to research cooperation in world affairs: the “democratic peace” and design and causal analysis. Empirical methods ex- economic interdependence. Prerequisite: POS 371. POS 478 Changing Politics in plored will include direct observation and survey re- East Asia (4 Hrs.) search. Students will be expected to carry out an em- POS 474 American Foreign Policy (4 Hrs.) Examines the patterns and sources of recent political pirical research project and to write a paper on the re- Analyzes postwar American foreign policy from the Cold changes in China, Japan, and Korea from a comparative search. War and after. Topics include American responses to perspective. Prerequisite: POS 371. Third World nationalism and revolution in South and POS 454 Computer Applications in Central America, Vietnam, and South Africa and the im- POS 479 African Politics (4 Hrs.) Political Research (4 Hrs.) pact of domestic policy and “great power” role on foreign Examines contemporary politics in sub-Saharan Africa, Introduces the use of computers in the study of politics policy making. Prerequisite: POS 371. both internal and external factors that affect the prospects and policy. The objectives include comprehension of for democracy, economic, and human development. basic computing concepts, exposure to large survey and POS 475 International Organizations and aggregate data files, and experience with data analysis Integration (4 Hrs.) POS 480 Topics in Political Studies (4 Hrs.) packages (emphasis on SPSS). Examines how nation states shape international organi- Issues arising from current and important political phe-
Political Studies 289 nomena. May be taken for unlimited number of credit ploratory data analysis techniques, probability distri- POS 516 Seminar in Comparative hours, but the particular topic must differ. butions, units and levels of measurement, hypothesis Politics (4 Hrs.) testing, measures of independence, associations, and Pre-eminent themes and basic literature in the field of POS 499 Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) correlation. Multivariate statistical techniques and comparative politics. Subjects may vary. models such as the General Linear Model will be briefly Graduate Courses reviewed as time permits. Prerequisite: POS 451 or POS 517 Seminar on Congress (4 Hrs.) equivalent. Examines themes such as institutionalization and POS 501 Introduction to the Graduate change in congressional representation and policy mak- Study of Politics (4 Hrs.) POS 511 Seminar in American ing. Subjects may vary. Overview of the major subfields, theories, thinkers, and Politics (4 Hrs.) issues in the advanced study of politics. Particular atten- Pre-eminent themes and basic literature in the field of POS 518 Seminar on Public Policy (4 Hrs.) tion is paid to the logic of social science inquiry. The American politics. Subjects may vary. Examines themes such as agenda formation and policy course is writing and reading intensive. implementation in the public policy process. Subjects POS 512 Seminar in State Politics (4 Hrs.) may vary. POS 502 Methods of Inquiry (4 Hrs.) Pre-eminent themes and basic literature in the field of Covers quantitative and qualitative techniques for ob- American state politics. Subjects may vary. POS 520 Internship in Teaching taining and organizing information. Lays a foundation Process (4 Hrs.) for both academic and practical investigation ques- POS 513 Seminar in Politics, Inequality, Concentrated learning experience in college teaching. tions that students will encounter throughout their ca- and the Legal Order (4 Hrs.) Students are placed with mentor teachers in local com- reers in the field while conducting and evaluating re- Pre-eminent themes and basic literature in the field of munity colleges. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. search. public law. Subjects may vary. See LES 513. POS 521 Internship in the Electoral POS 503 Graduate Research Process (4 Hrs.) Methods (4 Hrs.) POS 514 Seminar in Political Concentrated learning experience in campaign manage- Designed to help students become more effective and Philosophy (4 Hrs.) ment. Students are placed with program-approved cam- better informed consumers of quantitative and qualita- Pre-eminent themes and basic literature in the field of paigns and party organizations. Prerequisite: Permission tive political and policy research. The first part of the political philosophy. Subjects may vary. of instructor. course covers the use of various data-gathering tech- niques such as surveys, nonparticipant observational POS 515 Seminar in International POS 522 Internship in the Legislative studies, participant observation, focus groups, and Relations (4 Hrs.) Process (4 Hrs.) similar techniques. The second part covers topics rele- Pre-eminent themes and basic literature in the field of Concentrated learning experience in the legislative vant to the analysis of statistical data, including ex- international relations. Subjects may vary. process. Students are placed with program-approved
Political Studies 290 lobbying organizations, legislative liaisons, political con- POS 526 ILSIP: Internship (1-6 Hrs.) and for the health of the political system. sultants, and units of the Illinois General Assembly. Pre- Internship component of ILSIP academic seminar and requisite: Permission of instructor. internship sequence. Restricted to students selected as POS 580 Special Topics (4 Hrs.) Illinois legislative staff interns. Prerequisite: Permission Intensive study of a research or theoretical problem in POS 523 Internship in the Executive of instructor. political science, political education, or practical politics. Process (4 Hrs.) Subject matter and requirements for study and research Concentrated learning experience in executive and staff POS 529 Practice Unit (1 Hr.) are determined by the student and the supervising facul- positions. Students are placed in agencies of the state of Structured experiential learning module designed to ac- ty member. Prerequisites: POS 501 and one seminar Illinois. Emphasis is on staff support of governmental company student undertaking in program-approved ap- (POS 511-518), or permission of instructor. and political leadership. Prerequisite: Permission of in- plied research. Prerequisites: POS 501 and one seminar structor. (POS 511-518), or permission of instructor. POS 590 Closure Exercise (1 to 4 Hrs.) Development and completion of a master’s closure exer- POS 524 Internship in International POS 562 Practical Politics Seminar in cise in political studies. Four options are available: 1) Policy (4 Hrs.) Political Campaigns (4 Hrs.) group research project, 2) comprehensive examination, Concentrated learning experience in international policy Examines the history, techniques, and trends in modern 3) master’s project in practical politics, and 4) master’s making at the state and regional levels. Students are political campaigns from the practitioner’s perspective. thesis. Except for the comprehensive examination, which placed in program-approved agencies responsible for in- Explores what works and why and the implications for must be completed in one semester, students may accrue ternational programs and policies. Prerequisite: Permis- those seeking elected public office and for the health of the required four hours in increments. Prerequisite: Per- sion of instructor. the political system. mission of instructor. Note: If the closure exercise is not completed by the end of the initial four hours in contin- POS 525 ILSIP: Academic Seminar (2 Hrs.) POS 563 Practical Politics Seminar uous enrollment in POS 590, students must register to Literature on legislative process and behavior, theories of in Lobbying and Policy Analysis (4 Hrs.) audit POS 590 for one credit hour in all subsequent se- representation, legislative staffing, and Illinois govern- Examines the history, techniques, and trends in lobby- mesters until the exercise is completed. ment and politics. Restricted to students selected as Illi- ing and applied policy analysis from the practitioner’s nois legislative staff interns. Prerequisite: Permission of perspective. Explores what works and why and the im- POS 599 Graduate Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) instructor. plications for those seeking to influence public policy
Political Studies 291 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, M.P.A. Faculty Ethan Bernick, Willa Bruce, Beverly Bunch, Patricia Byrnes, Glen H. Cope, Hilary Frost-Kumpf, Phillip M. Gregg (emeritus), Randolph P. Kucera (emeritus), Seok-Hwan Lee, Naomi B. Lynn (chancellor emerita), A. J. Mackelprang, Kenneth W. Oldfield (emeritus), A. Wayne Penn (emeritus), Ronald B. Sakolsky (emeritus), Anthony A. Sisneros Associated Faculty Leanne Brecklin, Ernest L. Cowles, Barbara J. Hayler, Beverly Rivera Adjunct Faculty Owen Dratler, John Hartnett
Degree offered: Master of Public Administration In addition to the 40-hour M.P.A. degree, the pro- THE M.P.A. DEGREE gram offers a 46-hour concentration in community arts ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Accredited by the National Association of Schools of management and a 48-hour concentration in criminal The public administration program faculty reviews Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), the justice. Also, the public administration (M.P.A.) degree and accepts candidates for the M.P.A. degree. Prospec- public administration program, within the Depart- program and the public health (M.P.H.) degree program tive students must also complete a separate applica- ment of Public Administration, offers professional have established a double major. tion for graduate admission to UIS. graduate education. The program works with many Students entering the program without significant Applicants must provide transcripts of all previous elements of state government to integrate academic professional work experience in the public or private undergraduate and graduate course work in order to and experiential components of the educational sector are encouraged to undertake internships as part be considered for admission. International students process. of their program of study through UIS’ Graduate Pub- for whom English is not the native language must, in M.P.A. curricular requirements are designed to lic Service and Illinois State Public Administration In- addition, provide TOEFL scores. impart knowledge and skills essential to meet press- ternship programs. Full admission to the program requires admission ing public problems and to be successful in profes- to UIS and successful completion of all the following sional and administrative employment in public Contact: Information about the public administra- prerequisites: 1) one undergraduate political science service. The knowledge and skills address under- tion program is available at (217) 206-6310. Informa- course in American politics/government; 2) one un- standing of legal, political, and administrative tion can also be requested at [email protected]. Students dergraduate descriptive/inferential statistics course, processes, organizational structures, and the context interested in the community arts management con- completed within five years of intended entry into the of public sector agencies; the development of leader- centration can call (217) 206-7373. Students interest- program; 3) one undergraduate course in microeco- ship capabilities; and knowledge of state govern- ed in the criminal justice concentration can call (217) nomics or a market economics survey course (other ment in Illinois. 206-6301. than macroeconomics); and 4) competence in one
Public Administration 292 computer spreadsheet applications package, such as formal admission process in addition to that required ber listed above for more information about the uses LOTUS. A grade of C (2.00) or better must have been for acceptance to the general M.P.A. program. Stu- and career applications of this concentration. earned for each undergraduate course used to meet dents interested in applying for the CAM concentration these prerequisites. must submit a detailed resume; an autobiographical APPLICATION TO M.P.A.-M.P.H. DOUBLE Students may be granted conditional admission to statement of at least 300 words, including a descrip- MAJOR the program, which permits enrollment in up to 12 tion of previous experience in the arts such as study, The M.P.A. degree program and UIS Department of semester hours of prescribed PAD courses during the performance, participation, or management; a sepa- Public Health have established a double major in ac- first full academic year. Full admission to the program rate statement of at least 100 words describing career cordance with university policy. Students interested in is required before students can enroll for more than 12 goals; and three letters of reference. this double major can contact either the MPA or MPH hours creditable to the M.P.A. degree. These materials should be forwarded to PAC 370, offices. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to University of Illinois at Springfield, One University obtain application information well in advance of their Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703-5407. Applications are GRADING POLICY first term in the program. Completed applications usually received by February 1 for admission the fol- Public administration students may apply up to eight should be received at least four weeks in advance of the lowing fall; however, applications received later may be credit hours of C work toward the M.P.A. degree, pro- first intended semester of M.P.A. enrollment. Applica- considered. vided that each credit hour of such work is offset by a tion materials may be obtained from the MPA Pro- credit hour of A work earned in a 500-level PAD gram, University of Illinois at Springfield, One Univer- APPLICATION TO M.P.A. - CRIMINAL JUSTICE course. All course work applied toward the M.P.A. sity Plaza, MS PAC 366, Springfield, IL 62703-5407; or CONCENTRATION under this arrangement must be earned at the Univer- through the telephone number and e-mail address Application to the M.P.A. concentration in criminal jus- sity of Illinois at Springfield while the student is en- listed above. tice does not require a separate program application. rolled in a graduate program at UIS. Students intending to pursue this concentration should APPLICATION TO M.P.A. - COMMUNITY ARTS indicate this on the UIS application. Although program WRITING COMPETENCE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION applications are submitted to the M.P.A. program, stu- Faculty identify writing deficiencies during courses Acceptance to the M.P.A. concentration in community dents interested in the CRJ concentration may contact and refer students to the Center for Teaching and arts management requires a separate application and the Department of Criminal Justice at the phone num- Learning.
Public Administration 293 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS M.P.A. - COMMUNITY ARTS MANAGEMENT PAD 446 Arts and Education Within the first 20 hours of program study, students CONCENTRATION ONLY PAD 447 Performing Arts Management are to meet the requirements of the program founda- Students pursuing the M.P.A. community arts manage- PHI 432 Philosophy of Art tion (12 hours), which surveys the field of public ad- ment concentration earn a total of 46 credits to com- PAD 448/LES 486 Legal Aspects of Nonprofit ministration and the analytical tools that are prereq- plete the M.P.A degree. The CAM concentration pro- Organization Management uisite to advanced study. In addition, students are re- vides specialized skills in leadership, management, HIS 511 Museum/Historic Sites Methods quired to complete eight hours of program core course and planning pertinent to public and nonprofit arts or- M.P.A. - CRIMINAL JUSTICE work covering two functional areas: budget/finance ganizations. In addition to the M.P.A. foundation, core, CONCENTRATION ONLY and human resources management. and capstone courses (24 credit hours), students in the Students in the M.P.A. criminal justice concentration CAM concentration also enroll in: earn a total of 48 credits to complete the M.P.A. degree. Foundation Courses In addition to the M.P.A. foundation, core, and cap- PAD 501 Introduction to the Profession 4 Hrs. MPA Core, Foundation, and Capstone 24 Hrs. stone courses (24 credit hours), students in the CRJ PAD 502 Organization Dynamics 4 Hrs. PAD 543 Marketing for Public and concentration also complete 24 hours of additional PAD 503 Analytical Tools 4 Hrs. Nonprofit Organizations 4 Hrs. courses as indicated below. CRJ electives are described 12 Hrs. PAD 544 Fund Raising for Public and in the criminal justice department section of this cat- Core Courses Nonprofit Organizations 4 Hrs. alog. Students should consult with a criminal justice PAD 504 Budget and Finance 4 Hrs. PAD 546 Arts Administration Seminar 4 Hrs. faculty adviser before selecting their CRJ electives. PAD 505 Human Resource Management 4 Hrs. PAD 547 Public Policy and the Arts 4 Hrs. 8 Hrs. PAD 548 Arts Management Internship(s) 2 Hrs. MPA Core, Foundation, and Capstone 24 Hrs. PAD 571 Capstone Seminar 4 Hrs. Elective 4 Hrs. PAD electives as part of Advanced Total 46 Hrs. Professional Coursework 8 Hrs. Advanced Professional Course Work CRJ 500-level electives (choose four) 16 Hrs. Electives (see program handbook) 16 Hrs. Students taking the concentration in community arts CRJ 523 Criminal Justice Policy Process 20 Hrs. management may choose from the following for their CRJ 531 Drug Abuse in America: Total 40 Hrs. 4-hour elective: A Critical Perspective
Public Administration 294 CRJ 541 Law Enforcement Administration diversity of student goals, the program allows students detailed information on planning advanced profes- CRJ 551 Correctional Policy and who wish to pursue individualized areas of study to do sional development course work. Administration so in consultation with their advisers. Others may wish CRJ 565 Race, Class, and Social Justice to pursue one of the professional development areas of MASTER’S CLOSURE OPTIONS CRJ 572 Law and Criminal Justice study specifically identified here. M.P.A. degree candidates may fulfill the campus clo- Total 48 Hrs. Students pursuing the M.P.A. typically follow one sure requirement by earning a grade of B- or better in of two advanced professional development patterns. PAD 571 Capstone Seminar or by completing a mas- MPA-MPH DOUBLE MAJOR One pattern involves course work chosen from PAD ter’s thesis in PAD 500. PAD 571 and PAD 500 are open Application to the MPA-MPH double major requires offerings, often including fields such as personnel, only to M.P.A. majors who have already completed at meeting entrance requirements for each academic or- budgeting, policy analysis/program evaluation, inter- least 20 credit hours toward the degree. ganization. The articulation agreement allows a stu- governmental program administration, or organiza- Students who choose the thesis option must enroll in dent to complete a double major with a total of 68 tional change/development. The second pattern in- four, but not more than eight, credit hours in PAD 500 credit hours, compared to a total of 88 for the two ma- volves completing advanced coursework in PAD of- Thesis. These hours may be accumulated incrementally jors separately. Students pursuing this double major ferings in conjunction with course work offered by at a rate of at least one credit hour per semester. will be required to complete an appropriate closure other UIS academic programs, such as legal studies Campus policy requires that PAD majors who en- exercise in each of the two degree organizations. Upon (administrative law), management information sys- rolled in PAD 571 or PAD 500, but who did not com- completion, one diploma will be granted. The two tems, environmental studies, accountancy (public fi- plete the course in continuous enrollment, must re-en- major fields will be specified on the transcript. nancial management), or human services (social roll in the course for one credit hour on an audit basis services). each semester until the work is complete. Likewise, ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL COURSE WORK M.P.A. majors who have not been formally ad- M.P.A. majors who select the thesis option, but do not Advanced professional development courses concern mitted to the CAM concentration and who enroll complete the thesis within the originally agreed-on particular areas of expertise and career opportunities. for PAD 546, PAD 547, PAD 548 may only count number of credit hours of continuous enrollment (4- Sixteen hours of elective course work are taken in ad- successful completion of these courses as non-PAD 8), must re-enroll in the course for one credit hour on vanced areas of study; at least eight hours typically in- professional development electives. an audit basis each semester until the approved thesis volve public administration courses. Recognizing the The Public Administration Handbook contains is completed.
Public Administration 295 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Program Core unionized private and public work settings. Students de- velop skills in arbitration practices, research methods, PAD 504 Budget and Finance (4 Hrs.) Program Foundation decision making, rules and procedures, selection of arbi- Budgetary decision making in governmental units. Politi- trators, and construction and presentation of cases in cal, economic, and administrative aspects of budgeting are simulated arbitration proceedings. See LAR 467 and LES PAD 501 Introduction to the examined. Analysis of budget innovations, such as the PPB 467. Profession (4 Hrs.) system and zero-base budgeting. Prerequisites: Lower-di- Analyzes fundamental issues of professionalization fac- vision courses in American politics, computer spreadsheet PAD 509 Workplace Democracy (4 Hrs.) ing M.P.A. practitioners in the occupational field. Prereq- applications, and microeconomics, or equivalents. Origins and recent developments in theory and practices uisite: Introductory course in U.S. government/politics. of workplace democracy, both in the United States and in PAD 505 Human Resource other countries. Exploration of such concepts as worker PAD 502 Organization Dynamics (4 Hrs.) Management (4 Hrs.) control, work self-management, and economic democ- Structure and function of public organizations as socio- Personnel administration in the public sector and ad- racy. technical systems and of related individual, group, and ministrative problems raised by this important manage- leadership processes. Topics include leadership, deci- ment responsibility. Evaluation of administrative, politi- PAD 511 Collective Bargaining (4 Hrs.) sion making, group dynamics, motivation, job satisfac- cal, and legal factors affecting management’s ability to Development and nature of employee organizations, col- tion, authority, power, organizational change, commu- deal with organization/employee relationships. lective bargaining, and public policies on labor relations nication, conflict, and organization structure and de- Human Resource Management in the public sector federal, state, and local. Analysis of sign. contemporary bargaining relations, procedures, prob- PAD 411 Contract Administration (4 Hrs.) lems, and consequences. Prerequisite: PAD 505, or per- PAD 503 Analytical Tools (4 Hrs.) Contract administration with emphasis on interpretation, mission of instructor. Course may be available online. Refer to the current application, and impasse resolution techniques of griev- course schedule for further information. ance procedures, mediation, and arbitration. See LAR 464. Budget and Finance Analytical tools required by professional public adminis- trators. Topics include research design, analytical deci- PAD 465 Public Sector Labor Relations PAD 421 Auditing Concepts and sion-making tools, analysis of variance, factorial analysis Seminar (4 Hrs.) Responsibilities (4 Hrs.) of variance and multiple regression analysis. Prerequi- Study of behavioral, legal, social, political, and institu- Role of the attest function in society and knowledge of sites: An approved statistics course, completed within five tional forces that affect dynamics of labor relations in concepts and techniques underlying the audit process. In- years of the first term of enrollment in the MPA program, public employment. cludes historical evolution of the attest function and its ap- covering descriptive statistics, probability, correlation and plication to financial statement auditing, internal audit- regression analysis, and experience in the use of a statis- PAD 467 Labor Arbitration (4 Hrs.) ing, compliance auditing, and operational auditing. Pre- tics software package. Philosophy and practice of labor arbitration in the requisites: ACC 321, or consent of instructor. See ACC 464.
Public Administration 296 PAD 524 Capital Budgeting (4 Hrs.) PAD 531 Public Policy Analysis (4 Hrs.) Topics include organization structure, taxation, Overview of how public sector entities finance long-term Functions of policy analysis in political decision making, copyright, employee relations, contracts, lobbying, projects. Includes measurement of governmental debt including bases for judgment, impact on bargaining, an- and liability exposures of board and staff. See LES capacity by tracking trends in major fiscal indicators, alytical limitations, and other issues in design and imple- 486. such as per capita debt and debt as a percent of general mentation of policy studies. revenue. Other topics include the role of rating agencies PAD 543 Marketing for Public and in capital expenditure decisions determining yields to PAD 533 Program Evaluation (4 Hrs.) Nonprofit Organizations (4 Hrs.) maturity and internal rates of return, cost benefit analy- Goals, methods, and techniques of program evaluation in Applies marketing concepts and methodologies to sis, and recent innovations in bond financing. Prerequi- public agencies and implications of program evaluation planning and delivery of public and nonprofit services. sites: PAD 503 and PAD 504, or permission of instructor. findings for legislative and executive program planning Requirements include preparation and presentation of and implementation. Each student is required to design a marketing plan for a public or nonprofit organiza- PAD 525 Governmental Accounting for an evaluation of an organizational program. Prerequi- tion. Public Administrators (4 Hrs.) site: PAD 503, or permission of instructor. Introduction to the major concepts, principles, and objec- PAD 544 Fund Raising for Public and tives of governmental accounting (including fund account- PAD 534 Program Implementation (4 Hrs.) Nonprofit Organizations (4 Hrs.) ing) and budgetary control systems for local and state gov- Advanced graduate seminar focusing on the ways state, Fund-raising and resource development for public and ernment. The course is specifically designed for M.P.A. and local, and national administrative units carry out gov- nonprofit organizations, including proposal/grant re- other students with little or no background in accounting. ernmental policies/programs. Provides particular atten- search and writing, grants management, annual and tion to the processes through which policy intent is trans- capital campaign development, special events, planned Analysis/Evaluation lated into program performance and service delivery. Ex- giving, and fund-raising software. amines barriers to effective implementation of policy ini- tiatives. Also examines ways public administrators and Community Arts Management PAD 431 Operations Research managers can be more effective in the implementation of Methods (4 Hrs.) public policy decisions. PAD 446 Arts and Education* (4 Hrs.) Quantitative methods necessary for analysis, modeling, Development, implementation, and evaluation of arts and decision making. Topics include linear program- and education programs. Exploration of aesthetic issues, ming, transportation model, network models, program- Nonprofit Management strategies of teaching, and relationship to arts organiza- ming, decision theory, games theory, PERT-CPM, inven- tions as well as to schools. tory models, and queuing theory. Additional topics may PAD 448 Legal Aspects of Nonprofit be chosen from integer linear programming, system sim- Organization Management (2 Hrs.) PAD 447 Performing Arts ulation, and nonlinear programming. Prerequisite: MAT Provides a comprehensive overview of the legal Management* (4 Hrs.) 332, or permission of instructor. See MAT 444. problems typically faced by nonprofit organizations. Survey of the management procedures related to the per-
Public Administration 297 forming arts, with emphasis on artist relations, contract * MPA majors who have not been formally admitted Master’s Closure negotiations, booking arrangements, scaling the house, to the CAM concentration may only count successful ticket office operations, marketing, and facility manage- completion of these courses as non-PAD professional PAD 571 Capstone Seminar (4 Hrs./1 Hr.) ment. Overview of backstage concerns, audience devel- development electives. Based on common readings drawn from one broad field opment, administrative functions and operational mod- or approach to public administration. Integrates aca- els, rentals, promoters, budgeting, staffing, and funding. Public Law demic research with issues faced by practicing profes- sionals. Major paper and formal oral presentation re- PAD 546 Arts Administration PAD 451 Judicial Administration (4 Hrs.) quired. Course meets program and campus requirements Seminar* (4 Hrs.) Basic concepts and critical issues in judicial administra- for master’s degree closure. Prerequisite: Open only to Provides grounding in arts management issues and con- tion. Emphasis on Illinois court system structure and fully admitted M.P.A. majors who have completed at least cerns. Topics include definition of arts and culture, his- functions in comparison with national standards and 20 hours of course work toward the degree prior to reg- tory of arts management, community context of arts other court systems. Topics include case-flow manage- istration. Note: Students who do not complete the course management, cultural diversity, cultural equity, cultural ment, jury management, records management, person- work during the initial four-hour enrollment must regis- planning, programming, censorship, arts and education, nel administration, judicial rule making, budgeting, ter for one credit hour on an audit basis in all subsequent role of arts in community development, arts service or- planning, and research. See LES 421. semesters until the work is completed. ganizations, and professional development.
PAD 547 Public Policy and the Arts* (4 Hrs.) PAD 452 Nondiscrimination Laws in Topic/Individual Arrangements Analysis of the formation, development, implementation, Employment (4 Hrs.) and evaluation of public policies for the arts at the na- Development and implementation of nondiscrimination PAD 500 Thesis (1 to 8 Hrs.) tional, state, and local level. The focus is on the United laws in employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, Credit awarded upon acceptance of thesis. Note: If States although cultural policies of other countries are terms and conditions, benefits, and pay. Focus on protective the thesis is not completed by the time the initial also examined. labor laws, veteran preference, harassment, and due process eight hours of credit are accumulated in continuous requirements in employment. See LES 449 and WMS 449. enrollment, the student must register for one credit PAD 548 Arts Management hour on an audit basis in all subsequent semesters Internship(s)* (1 or 2 Hrs.) PAD 551 Administrative Law (4 Hrs.) until the thesis is completed. May be taken as one two-hour course or two one-hour Legal foundation of administrative powers and limita- courses. Provides an experiential learning opportunity tions; study of delegation of administrative power, ad- PAD 590 Topics in Public with a professional public or nonprofit cultural organi- ministrative discretion, legislative and executive controls, Administration (2 or 4 Hrs.) zation. Clear learning objectives for the internship are and legal restraints; types of administrative action and Selected topics announced when offered. May be repeat- defined, monitored, and reported. Prerequisite: Permis- enforcement, administrative remedies, and judicial re- ed for indefinite number of credit hours, but particular sion of instructor. view of administrative action. See LES 551. topics must differ.
Public Administration 298 PAD 599 Tutorial in public agencies, and independent research. A maxi- Public Administration (1 to 12 Hrs.) mum of four credit hours may be applied toward the M.P.A. degree. Internship Seminars PAD 480 Public Administration PAD 460 Graduate Public Service Internship Seminar (1 to 4 Hrs.) Internship Seminar (1 to 4 Hrs.) Analysis of internship experience. May be repeated for a Topics include critical issues in public service for public maximum of four credit hours. Prerequisite: Permission policy development processes, functional operations of of instructor.
Public Administration 299 DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, D.P.A. Faculty Ethan Bernick, Willa Bruce, Beverly Bunch, Patricia Byrnes, Glen Hahn Cope, Hilary Frost-Kumpf, Phil Gregg (emeritus), Seok-Hwan Lee, Naomi Lynn (chan- cellor emerita), Lon Mackelprang, Ken Oldfield (emeritus), Anthony Sisneros
Degree offered: Doctor of Public Administration available to state government and nonprofit organiza- the past five years, 3) demonstration of writing skills tions; 3) to increase research and teaching resources through the submission of a recent writing sample, PROGRAM DESCRIPTION in state government and nonprofit management; 4) to 4) demonstration of ability to succeed in doctoral The mission of the doctor of public administration contribute to the national pool of knowledge about studies by the recommendations of three persons, at program is to educate students for public service ca- state government and nonprofit administration, poli- least one of whom is an academic reference, 5) reers in state government and management, or for ca- cy, and leadership; 5) to enhance the public affairs ef- demonstration of personal commitment to academic reers in academia. The program emphasizes the theo- fort of the University of Illinois at Springfield; and 6) excellence through a three- to five-page statement of ry, analysis, evaluation, and practice of public admin- to strengthen the field of public administration within academic and career goals, and 6) a current resume. istration and public policy. Research, along with its Illinois. International students must also demonstrate English applications, is also emphasized. Core courses are proficiency with a score of at least 575 on the TOEFL. supplemented with a specialty concentration chosen Contact: Information about the doctor of public ad- Admission decisions are made by the Doctoral from a range of program areas. Public administration ministration program is available at (217) 206-6076. Program Committee, which evaluates the information doctoral education is intended to enhance student ca- Information can also be requested at [email protected]/ submitted by each applicant to the program. For ad- pabilities for public service, leadership, research, and or from the web page at www.uis.edu/dpa/. mission to the DPA program, the goals and objectives teaching. of the student must, in the judgment of this commit- The DPA program has the following objectives: ADMISSION tee, be an appropriate fit with the mission and capac- 1) to enhance the knowledge, competence, and lead- For admission, applicants must meet the following re- ity of the DPA program. Interested persons are en- ership capacity of managers and professionals in state quirements: 1) master’s degree, with a minimum couraged to contact the DPA program before starting government agencies and nonprofit organizations; 2) grade-point average of 3.25 in graduate course work, the application process. to increase the intellectual and professional resources 2) satisfactory performance on the GRE taken within Students are encouraged to submit application
Doctor of Public Administration 300 materials by March 15 for the fall semester and by Oc- serve the student. Students are therefore strongly en- Core Courses (20 hours) tober 30 for spring admission. However, applications couraged to take prerequisite requirements for a letter PAD 601 Advanced Seminar in Public received later may be considered. grade rather than as credit/no credit. Administration Theory and Organizational Analysis PREREQUISITES ADVISING PAD 602 Advanced Seminar in Organizational Prerequisite course requirements include: An initial faculty adviser will be assigned at the time a Behavior in Public Systems 1) a one-semester undergraduate or graduate student is admitted to the DPA program. The adviser PAD 603 Advanced Seminar in Financial course in economics, preferably microeconomics; will assist the student in planning which courses to Management and Fiscal Policy 2) a graduate-level course on the American polit- take. Before a student has completed 16 credit hours PAD 604 Advanced Seminar in Public ical system (or a graduate degree in public adminis- in the doctoral program or enrolls in a concentration Policy Processes and Analysis PAD 605 Administrative Ethics and Public tration, political studies, or the equivalent); course, he or she will select a permanent faculty ad- Service 3) analytical tools (PAD 503, POS 503, or the viser and a Plan of Study Committee. equivalent) completed within the past five years; Research Courses (12 hours) 4) budgeting and finance (PAD 504, or the equiv- COURSE REQUIREMENTS PAD 611 Advanced Seminar in Quantitative alent); and The student’s Plan of Study Committee is responsible Methods 5) public policy (PAD 531 or POS 518, or the for assisting the student in developing a program of PAD 612 Advanced Seminar in Qualitative Methods equivalent). study that meets the course requirements specified PAD 613 Advanced Seminar in Research Methods An applicant who meets all admission require- below. ments other than the course prerequisites may be ad- Each student must complete at least 54 hours of Concentrations (20 hours) mitted pending completion of these requirements. In course work plus a minimum of 12 hours of dissertation After completing all required core and research no case will a student be allowed to take a core or re- credit. Students may petition for up to 12 hours of courses, the student will work with his/her adviser search course before meeting its prerequisite. transfer credit for graduate work deemed appropriate to develop a concentration study plan. This plan Courses taken for a letter grade typically challenge for the DPA. All students will be required to complete must be approved by the Plan of Study Committee the student to produce higher quality work than do core courses, research courses, and transfer courses and the DPA director before the student takes any those taken only for credit and, generally, will better with a grade of B or better in each course. concentration courses. Additional work and per-
Doctor of Publicmmmm Administration 301 mission of the instructor is required for doctoral the five classes in the area most appropriate to the stu- tation Committee is the student’s dissertation adviser. students enrolled in non-prerequisite 500-level dent’s individual interests. Students will work with their committees (selected by courses. the students with program approval). DISSERTATION (minimum 14 hours) Dissertation Proposal. A written dissertation CONCENTRATIONS PAD 687 Dissertation Proposal Preparation proposal must be formally approved by the student’s 1. Nonprofit Management (20 hours) Seminar (credit/no credit) 2-4 Hours Dissertation Committee before dissertation work may The following 12 hours are required, plus an addi- PAD 690 Dissertation begin. Students will be required to take PAD 687 Dis- tional 8 hours: (credit/no credit) minimum 12 Hours sertation Proposal Preparation Seminar as a part of PAD 623 Nonprofit History and Philanthropy their dissertation proposal preparation. Examination Oral Dissertation Defense. An oral examination PAD 624 The Nonprofit Organization in a After the student completes DPA course work, he on the dissertation will be conducted by the Disserta- Market Economy or she will be required to take a comprehensive tion Committee according to doctoral program regu- PAD 625 Nonprofit Leadership examination, which is both oral and written. lations. The dissertation adviser will chair the oral dis- sertation defense, which will be open to the campus 2. State Government (20 hours) Dissertation Work (minimum 14 hours) community. The following 12 hours are required, plus an addi- Admission to candidacy. After successful comple- tional 8 hours: tion of the comprehensive exam, the student is admit- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PAD 631 Intergovernmental Relations ted to candidacy and may officially begin work on the PAD 632 Legislative and Administrative Politics dissertation proposal (PAD 687). Campus policy re- PAD 601 Advanced Seminar in Public Administration Theory and quires that after completing all requirements for can- or POS 512 Seminar in State Politics Organizational Analysis (4 Hrs.) PAD 633 Special Topics in State Government didacy, the student must be continuously enrolled in at Exploration of the intellectual and theoretical founda- least one semester hour of dissertation course work tions, historical contexts, and contemporary arguments 3. Special Interest (20 hours) each fall and spring semester until the dissertation is about public administration as both a field of practice and an academic discipline. Intensive readings in origi- The student may choose an area of special interest and completed, defended, and accepted. nal works in the foundation of the field and relevant col- work with his/her Plan of Study Committee to identify Dissertation Committee. The chair of the Disser- lateral fields equip the student to analyze the assump-
Doctor of Public Administration 302 tions underlying and framing public administration as tative, normative, organizational, and political consider- written research documents. Recent literature on the the- well as the current discussions of scholarship in the field ations in policy formulation; policy research; analytic oretical and ethical aspects of qualitative methods will be and the theoretical underpinnings of government leader- frameworks in diverse substantive policy areas; ethics covered. Prerequisite: PAD 503, POS 503, or equivalent. ship. Prerequisite: A graduate-level course on the Amer- and values. Prerequisite: PAD 531 or POS 518, or equiv- ican political system or a graduate degree in public ad- alent and a one-semester undergraduate or graduate PAD 613 Advanced Seminar in ministration, political studies, or the equivalent. course in economics, preferably microeconomics. Research Methods (4 Hrs.) Exploration of the role of scientific explanatory research PAD 602 Advanced Seminar in Organizational PAD 605 Administrative Ethics and and prescriptive research in the action-oriented field of Behavior in Public Systems (4 Hrs.) Public Service (4 Hrs.) public administration is explored. Critiques of current re- Organizing processes; the connections and interactions Overview of research and theory development about eth- search in the field help identify the choices regarding between elements and parts of organizations; diagnosing ical issues in the management of government services; theories, methods, and techniques of the research organization problems and managing change; leader- utilitarian, deontological, and moral considerations of process. Seminar readings on advanced quantitative and ship behavior and effectiveness; expectations and values; ethical controversies; normative traditions of public ad- qualitative methods will contribute to the formulation of job satisfaction and individual performance; organiza- ministration ethics; practical solutions and applied and a research project to be carried out during the semester. tional culture; and norms and values. Prerequisite: PAD empirical research about questions of government ethics. Prerequisite: PAD 611 and PAD 612. 502, or equivalent. Research Methods Courses Concentration Courses
PAD 603 Advanced Seminar in Financial PAD 611 Advanced Seminar in PAD 621 Program Evaluation (4 Hrs.) Management and Fiscal Policy (4 Hrs.) Quantitative Methods (4 Hrs.) Advanced techniques of program evaluation including Historic development and trends in public revenues and Advanced multivariate techniques, including multiple recent techniques in defining and using measurements of expenditures; political, economic, and administrative regression; path analysis; multiple classification analysis; efficiency and effectiveness. Class readings and exercises significance of decisions in the field of public financial analysis of variance models; and forecasting models. examine issues in the design and conduct of evaluation management; the limitations of financial policy as a Prerequisite: PAD 503, POS 503, or equivalent, and pro- with attention to the impacts of program evaluation re- mechanism of social policy and management control. ficiency in elementary multivariate statistics and data search on program planning and implementation. Writ- Prerequisites: PAD 504, or equivalent, and a one-semes- analysis techniques. ten analyses of program evaluation research and a major ter undergraduate or graduate course in economics, paper and presentation are required. preferably microeconomics. PAD 612 Advanced Seminar in Qualitative Methods (4 Hrs.) PAD 622 Advanced Seminar in PAD 604 Advanced Seminar in Public Development of the methods necessary for public admin- Human Resources Management (4 Hrs.) Policy Processes and Analysis (4 Hrs.) istration qualitative research, focusing on interviewing, Advanced topics in personnel administration, labor rela- Critical analysis of the policy field; integration of quanti- case studies, data collection and analysis, and preparing tions, and organization/employee relations. The course
Doctor of Publicmmmm Administration 303 stresses the differences in the application of human re- tives on leadership of a mission-based nonprofit sector will vary according to pertinent issues of interest to fac- source concepts and differences in theories and practices organization is explored. Course readings and assign- ulty or students. between nonprofit and public sectors. Written analyses ments will contribute to the formulation of an action-ori- and presentations are required. ented research project to be carried out during the se- Dissertation mester. PAD 623 Nonprofit History and PAD 687 Dissertation Proposal Philanthropy (4 Hrs.) PAD 631 Intergovernmental Preparation Seminar (2 to 4 Hrs.) Examines the origins of the nonprofit sector and its de- Relations (4 Hrs.) Required course designed to assist students with the velopment in the 21st century, including the role of phi- Examination of the division of powers and interrelation- preparation of dissertation proposals. lanthropy. The use of the historical perspective in re- ships among the federal, state, and local governments. search on current nonprofit administration and policy is- The course takes an interdisciplinary approach, address- PAD 690 Dissertation (1 to 12 Hrs) sues is highlighted. Written analyses and presentations ing historical, political, economic, and legal aspects and Research and writing of the doctoral dissertation. Pre- are required. addressing topics such as intergovernmental theories, requisite: Satisfactory completion of qualifying examina- empirical research, court decisions, fiscal issues, and de- tion and PAD 687. PAD 690 is repeated until the disserta- PAD 624 The Nonprofit Organization volution. tion is completed, defended, and approved by the disser- in a Market Economy (4 Hrs.) tation committee; a minimum of 12 hours required. Explores the current dimensions of the nonprofit sector, PAD 632 Legislative and Administrative Campus policy requires that, after completing all re- competing explanations of the sector’s role in a market Politics (4 Hrs.) quirements for candidacy, students must be continuously economy, and current and emerging policy issues raised Examines the political and legislative heritage of public enrolled in at least one semester hour of PAD 690 Disser- by the interaction with the government and for-profit administration at the state level with special emphasis on tation until the dissertation is completed, defended, and sectors. Course readings and assignments evaluate the is- normative traditions and public service delivery systems; accepted. sues of how policy, the legal framework, and multiple interest groups, patronage, and policy decisions; applied funding sources shape a nonprofit organization. A re- and empirical research on legislative and administrative PAD 699 Independent Study/ quired research project will broaden the perspective on systems with emphasis on comparing state systems . Tutorial (1 to 4 Hrs.) the issues. PAD 633 Special Topics in State PAD 625 Nonprofit Leadership (4 Hrs.) Government (4 Hrs.) Research on the historical, legal, and societal perspec- Extensive study of an area of state government. Topics
Doctor of Pubic Administration 304 PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING, M.A. Faculty Charles N. Wheeler III Adjunct Faculty Bill Wheelhouse Degree offered: Master of Arts Contact: Information about the public affairs report- PAR students, although special advising requests may ing program is available at (217) 206-7494. Informa- be referred to other faculty members with particular The public affairs reporting program is designed for tion can also be requested at [email protected]. expertise. After students are accepted into the pro- the student who wishes to specialize in news coverage gram, they should contact their advisers for an ap- of governmental affairs. A primary goal is for gradu- ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS pointment before initial registration. ates to obtain employment in which they can report or The program is open only to students who have com- interpret governmental activity for the population at pleted the baccalaureate degree. Students are selected GRADING POLICY large. The objectives of the year-long program are to primarily on the basis of writing ability, interest in PAR students must receive a grade of B or better in any graduate men and women who are able not only to un- government and public affairs, potential for a career required course to receive credit toward the degree. derstand and interpret public affairs but also to com- in journalism, and academic record. municate with the clarity, accuracy, and speed de- The deadline for filing applications with the pro- PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS manded of deadline reporters of the highest rank. The gram director is April 1. Application forms may be ob- The master of arts in public affairs reporting requires program directs students to an investigation of the in- tained by contacting the program office. Applicants 40 hours of graduate-level course work. In the fall se- teractions between the news media and society and the must submit samples of their written work, a narrative mester, students enroll in two required courses: PAR news media and government and encourages students statement on why they feel qualified and want to en- 501 Advanced Public Affairs Reporting (six hours) to expand the knowledge of such interaction through roll in the program, and three references. Applicants and PAR 405 Illinois Government and Politics (four research and experimentation. Program faculty also are required to take a literacy/competency and writing hours). Students choose other courses after consulta- expect that each graduate, whatever the skill level upon test and are interviewed by the PAR Admissions Com- tion with their advisers. entering the program, be proficient in reporting, edit- mittee, comprised of faculty and journalists. During the spring semester, students begin an in- ing, and writing at graduation. The unique nature of ternship with an experienced professional journalist the program is derived from the simultaneous pursuit ADVISING covering state government and the Illinois General As- of various goals; none is considered paramount. The program director serves as principal adviser for sembly. This internship (12 credit hours) includes a
Public Affairs Reporting 305 weekly seminar. PAR 503 Legislative Issues (two PAR 504 Internship I 12 Hrs. tigative reporting, journalism ethics, news analysis, and hours) is also required in this semester. After consul- PAR 505 Internship II 4 Hrs. interpretation. Relevant, pertinent, and salient news standards are probed, with emphasis on coverage of gov- tation with the adviser, a student registers for other Electives 12 Hrs. ernmental news. Prerequisite: Admission to the PAR pro- courses to maintain a full course load. Total 40 Hrs. gram. Students participate in the second phase of the in- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PAR 503 Legislative Issues (2 Hrs.) ternship (four credit hours) during the summer term In-depth study of key issues before the Illinois General (until July 1). This internship period is considerably *PAR 404 Media Law and Ethics (4 Hrs.) Assembly. Offered during spring semester. Prerequisite: more intense, as it coincides with the conclusion of the Examines media law and ethical decisionmaking from the Admission to PAR program. standpoint of media producers, critics, and users. Case legislative session. During the six-month internship, studies include obscenity and indecency, libel, privacy, ad- PAR 504 Internship I (12 Hrs.) students receive a monthly stipend and tuition waiver. vertising, conflict of interest, and rights of access. Lectures Practical experience in reporting public affairs. Each Before graduation, students must complete a mas- and discussions examine social and cultural contexts in student is assigned to full-time work with an experienced which laws and ethical principles develop. See COM 404. journalist at the State Capitol. Students receive monthly ter’s project, including preparation of a formal re- stipend. Weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to PAR search paper on some phase of the media, state gov- PAR 405 Illinois Government and program. ernment, or public affairs, followed by development of Politics (4 Hrs.) one or more magazine-length articles or radio/TV Policy-making process as it operates in Illinois. Major topics PAR 505 Internship II (4 Hrs.) include constitutional structure, political culture, role of par- Continuation of PAR 504, but more intense in conjunc- documentary programs. ties and interest groups, initiation of public policy, legislative tion with the windup of the legislative session. Work su- process, role of the governor, politics of the budgetary pervised by media bureau chief and program director. REQUIRED COURSES process, and implementation of public policy. See POS 405. Prerequisite: Admission to PAR program. PAR 405 Illinois Government and Politics 4 Hrs. PAR 501 Advanced Public Affairs *Optional course for PAR students. PAR 501 Advanced Public Affairs Reporting 6 Hrs. Reporting (6 Hrs.) PAR 503 Legislative Issues 2 Hrs. Newswriting and reportorial techniques, including inves-
Public Affairs Reporting 306 PUBLIC HEALTH, M.P.H. Faculty Kathy DeBarr, Shahram Heshmat, Remi Imeokparia, Michael Quam (emeritus), James Veselenak, Margie Williams (emerita) Adjunct Faculty James Daniels, Phillip Davis, Beth Dawson, Nancy Parsons, Gary Robinson, Ken Runkel, Ross Silverman
Degree offered: Master of Public Health ious factors that affect the health of a community; THE MASTER’S DEGREE 2) the methods to identify and measure community ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS The goal of the public health department is to pre- health; and 3) the components that comprise public Applicants must submit an admission application and pare graduates as competent public health practi- health services delivery systems (cost, planning, transcripts from previous college-level academic work tioners. Public health is an essential function of and administration). While the department’s re- to the UIS Office of Admissions and Records. As a sec- modern society. It is, in the words of the Institute of quired courses provide the generalist background ond part of the admissions process, applicants must Medicine, “What we as a society do collectively to as- needed by all students, the elective courses allow 1)complete a department application specifying pro- sure the conditions in which people can be healthy.” students to concentrate on a particular aspect of fessional goals and identifying past academic work Assuring the public’s health at the community level public health. and/or employment related to these goals; 2) submit often means affecting policies and actions at the na- three completed recommendation forms from em- tional, or even international, level. Public health pro- JOINT DEGREE OFFERING ployers, professional peers, or educators; and 3) sub- fessionals must deal with myriad issues: access to UIS’ departments of public health and public admin- mit Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores in the gen- quality health care, prevention and control of dis- istration have an articulation agreement that allows eral examination. Other aptitude tests – Medical Col- ease, environmental protection, the health needs of interested students to obtain a master’s degree with a lege Admission Test (MCAT), Dental Aptitude Test special populations, data analysis and evaluation, double major (MPA/MPH) in public health and pub- (DAT), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), or the policy planning and administration, and health pro- lic administration. Contact either department for de- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) – can motion. tails. be submitted. Applicants with postbaccalaureate de- The primary objective of the department is to grees are exempted from submitting GRE scores. graduate public health generalists with a strong in- Contact: Information about the public health de- Applicants must have earned an overall GPA of terdisciplinary foundation for practice. The cur- partment is available at (217) 206-6301. Information 3.00 (4.00 point scale) for previous academic work. riculum enables students to understand 1) the var- can also be requested at [email protected]. Conditional admission is possible for those with exten-
Public Health 307 sive public health experience whose undergraduate PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS amination with questions designed to test students’ GPA is between 2.50 and 3.00. To be fully admitted, ap- The master of public health degree requires that stu- ability to integrate the knowledge that they have plicants must have a 3.00 GPA at the end of their first dents complete 48 semester hours of course work, 32 gained from the core curriculum. A student must suc- 12 semester hours of study. Students who take TOEFL hours of which are required core courses, including a cessfully complete the exam within one year after exams must score 580 or better. four-hour internship. The 12 hours of electives must completing course work for the degree. Students who Undergraduate work should include at least be in a specific area of study, either within or outside do not complete the examination during their final se- three semester hours of biology. Courses in physiolo- the department. mester of study must enroll in MPH 583 for one hour gy, chemistry, and statistics are desirable but not re- of audit credit each semester until they pass the exam. quired. REQUIRED CORE COURSES Details about the procedure are provided in the MPH MPH 503 Biostatistics for the Health Student Handbook. ADVISING Professional 4 Hrs. Advising in the public health department provides MPH 506 Community Health Research 4 Hrs. MPH PROFESSIONAL OPTION an individual approach to the academic and pro- MPH 511 Foundations of Epidemiology 4 Hrs. The MPH professional option provides an opportunity MPH 521 Environmental and Occupational fessional development of each student. On admis- for physicians and others with earned doctorates and at Health 4 Hrs. sion, each student is assigned a temporary adviser least one year of health-related experience to earn a MPH 531 Public Health Policy 4 Hrs. to assist with academic planning. Thereafter, stu- master of public health degree at UIS. The option re- MPH 545 Sociocultural Aspects of Health 4 Hrs. quires completion of the 36 hours of core courses in- dents may choose an adviser from department or MPH 551 Public Health Administration 4 Hrs. cluding the internship. Other applicants may be eligi- associated faculty. MPH 561 Community Health Education 4 Hrs. ble for admission to this option and will be considered MPH 581 Internship 4 Hrs. by the admissions committee on a case-by-case basis. GRADING 36 Hrs. Included are 1) those currently enrolled in a physician Students must earn a grade of B- or better in all Approved Electives 12 Hrs. residency-training program, 2) those who are in the courses counting toward the M.P.H. degree. Courses Total 48 Hrs. process of completing a doctoral level health-related taken on a credit/no credit basis will not count toward degree and who have at least one year of health-relat- the degree. Students must maintain a B average to re- CLOSURE EXERCISE ed experience, and 3) those who have an earned mas- main in good standing in the program. The closure experience is a comprehensive written ex- ter’s degree in a health field and who have at least three
Public Health 308 years of health-related experience. Interested appli- the contrasting approaches to regulation that have been ware. Emphasis is on understanding and applying statis- cants should contact the UIS public health department used. Focuses on the interaction of law and policy and tical concepts intuitively to the interpretation of health re- search data. A working knowledge of algebra is required. for information about the application process. considers the roles of Congress, the regulatory agencies, and the courts in defining and implementing environ- mental mandates. See LES 419, POS 419, ENS 419. MPH 506 Community Health COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Research (4 Hrs.) MPH 428 Laboratory Science in Emphasizes the practical application of community health research to enhance the practice of public health. MPH 405 Computer Applications Public Health (2 Hrs.) Provides an understanding of laboratory science as it ap- Public health practitioners engaging in administration, in Public Health (2 Hrs.) plies to public health. Topics include the history and role policy analysis, program development, and service coor- Course available online; may also be available on of the public health laboratory, tests and procedures used dination must be able to assess the needs of populations campus. Refer to the current course schedule for fur- in monitoring the health of the population and the or- served and must be able to design and implement pro- ther information. ganization of the laboratory, water and air quality, food grams to meet those needs and evaluate program out- Application of reasoning patterns of epidemiology to in- preparation and sanitation, waste disposal, vector con- comes. The objective is to provide practical experience terpretation of data about health and disease. Basic prac- trol, and appropriate personnel standards. necessary for students to skillfully apply a variety of re- tical concepts and computer techniques for analyzing search methods and protocols, data collection, and health-related research. Topics include introduction to MPH 445 Crosscultural Perspectives on analysis and interpretation skills to needs assessment and commonly used software systems in public health, simple Health (4 Hrs.) evaluation in public health. Prerequisite: MPH 503. statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Also of- Relationships between health and human culture, in- fered online. cluding health of prehistoric humanity, traditional and MPH 508 Program Evaluation for non-Western medical systems and how they heal, and Health Managers (4 Hrs.) MPH 408 Writing in the Profession (4 Hrs.) problems faced by health-care professionals as they pro- General and specific grounds for evaluating health care Focuses on the styles and techniques of writing expected vide care to cultural and ethnic groups from various programs, including concept of a program, analysis of of professionals in human services, health, and social healing traditions. See SOA 445. evaluation models, program measurement, causality in science fields. Builds on students’ lower-division compo- program evaluation, internal and external evaluation, sition courses to teach the language and analytical skills MPH 503 Biostatistics for the process and outcome evaluation, and evaluation strate- needed for the types of report writing and correspon- Health Professional (4 Hrs.) gies. Use of experimental design, quasi-designs, and case dence required of professionals. Prerequisite: Two semes- Provides a general overview of statistical methods com- studies. Prerequisite: MPH 506. ter hours of lower-division English composition. monly used in the collection and analysis of health re- search data. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic MPH 511 Foundations of MPH 419 Environmental Law (4 Hrs.) concepts of probability, statistical inference, analysis of Epidemiology (4 Hrs.) Surveys the major federal statutes and regulatory schemes variance (ANOVA), correlation, regression, distribution Introduction to epidemiological concepts and methods. relating to environmental quality; analyzes and compares free methods, and introduction to use of a statistical soft- Meaning and scope of epidemiology and the uses of mor-
Public Health 309 bidity, mortality, and other vital statistical data in the sci- including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and food- policy, the political and economic factors that generate entific appraisal of community health. See ENS 561. borne diseases. The conceptual background of epidemio- policy issues and the forces that constrain the decision- logic methods will be applied to understanding the natu- making process. MPH 512 Epidemiology of Chronic ral history, prevention, and control of these diseases. The Diseases (4 Hrs.) role of routine surveillance of infectious diseases and the MPH 535 Public Health in the Presents a population-based perspective of the distribu- epidemiology of outbreak investigations will be discussed. Political Arena (4 Hrs.) tions and determinants of major chronic diseases, partic- Prerequisite: MPH 511, or permission of instructor. Examines the influence of politics on public health policy ularly cardiovascular diseases and cancer, in the United and practice. Presents a professional approach to engaging States and worldwide. The underlying objective is to MPH 521 Environmental and the political process at the local, state, and national levels. identify and review methods of control and preventive Occupational Health (4 Hrs.) measures for each of these diseases. Prerequisite: MPH Recognition, analysis, and control of major environmen- MPH 536 Contemporary Issues 511, or permission of instructor. tal and occupational diseases and issues. Examines poli- in Public Health (4 Hrs.) cy, law, economics, politics, and liability as they relate to An Internet-intensive course to explore new ideas and MPH 513 Environmental environmental and occupational health. Prerequisites: approaches to public health. The instructor will select the Epidemiology (4 Hrs.) MPH 503 and MPH 511. first book of the semester and students will make the rest History, principles, and uses of epidemiology for under- of the selections from an instructor-compiled list. Stu- standing and control of health and disease in relation to MPH 525 Public Health Assessment (4 Hrs.) dents will have opportunities for self-selection, personal humankind’s environment. Prerequisite: MPH 511, or Examines health-based environmental and occupational growth as public health professionals, and development permission of instructor. safety levels, how they are derived, how they are used to of skills that will help them effectively articulate their po- protect public health, and how decisions based on them sition on a number of topics. MPH 514 Analytical Epidemiology (4 Hrs.) are communicated to the public. Prerequisite: MPH 521. Presents the fundamental concepts, principles, and MPH 538 Seminar in Public methods of observational epidemiologic research. Practi- MPH 527 Environmental Risk Health Policy (2 Hrs.) cal issues in the design, conduct, and analysis of epi- Assessment (4 Hrs.) History and current status of major policy areas in pub- demiologic studies, as well as theoretical issues in the Introduction to the many aspects of risk assessment, the lic health examined through group discussions, individ- analysis and interpretation of research findings will be relationship between risk assessment and public policy ual/group research papers, and student presentations. discussed. Intended for students interested in epidemio- and the perception of risk. Students will be expected to Prerequisite: MPH 531. logic research. Prerequisites: MPH 511, or permission of work out elementary problems in risk and exposure as- instructor. See ENS 562. sessment. See ENS 521. MPH 545 Sociocultural Aspects of Health (4 Hrs.) MPH 515 Infectious Disease MPH 531 Public Health Policy (4 Hrs.) Medical sociological and anthropological framework for Epidemiology (4 Hrs.) Examines policy development in public health, its rela- analyzing and understanding the health status of Amer- Examines the epidemiology of selected infectious diseases tion to the scientific fields that provide a foundation for ican society, social structure and social value, special is-
Public Health 310 sues in health and medical care, and various models of quired to communicate effectively with various audiences care institutions. Covers areas of working-capital man- health, life styles, and impact on health. in the community. agement, decision criteria for investment, and long- and short-term financing. Prerequisite: ACC 311. MPH 551 Public Health MPH 571 Health Care Organization (4 Hrs.) Administration (4 Hrs.) Overview of the organization and financing of health serv- MPH 581 Internship (1 to 4 Hrs.) Considers contemporary public health issues; the role of ices in the United States. Emphasizes the historical, political, Under faculty guidance, students are placed in a public the public health manager; and fundamentals of public social, and economic roots of the organization of the U.S. health setting relevant to their specific needs and inter- health program development, implementation, and evalu- health care system. Overview of the history of hospitals, the ests. Experiences may focus on research, planning, or ation. Application of management theory and skills to the development of the medical and nursing professions and administrative activities in the delivery of health services. administration of public health programs and facilities. scientific knowledge; health politics and policy decisions Prerequisite: Completion of at least 24 hours of core that structured the U.S. system; the organization and fi- courses. MPH 556 Leadership and Human nancing of alternative delivery systems, mental health, and Resource Management in Health long-term care services. Considers contemporary issues in MPH 582 Independent Research Care Institutions (4 Hrs.) health care related to ethics, rural health care, malpractice, Project (1 to 4 Hrs.) Dilemmas health care managers encounter in managing funding for health services, technology assessment, uncom- An individual project to demonstrate ability to formulate, large numbers of professional people, beginning with pensated care, and the expanded roles of midlevel practi- investigate, and analyze a problem in a practice setting. personnel policy and organizational strategy. Forces the tioners. Considers future options in organizing and financ- Students choose a topic with the advice and approval of student to struggle in a practical way with personnel and ing health services from the study of health services re- the faculty members who agree to supervise and evaluate leadership issues that top management staff face in search, state initiatives, and systems of other countries. the students’ work. health care organizations. Concepts and techniques use- ful for managers in improving effectiveness of human re- MPH 575 Health Economics (4 Hrs.) MPH 583 Comprehensive Exam (1 Hr. Audit) sources through leadership skills, job design, job analy- Introduces the theory, methods, and applications of eco- Encourages students to maintain contact with the de- sis, selection, job evaluation, compensation, supervision, nomic evaluation in the health context. Provides a coher- partment and allows them to use campus facilities such communication, training, and development are exam- ent framework within cost-benefit analysis for the differ- as the library and computer laboratories while preparing ined as management tools. Based on the premise that ent methods of economic evaluation. Students learn to to take the department’s master’s degree closure exercise every manager is dependent on his/her people and their develop an understanding of the theoretical foundations competence, spirit, and support and that a manager of economic evaluation, to critically examine economic – the comprehensive examination. This course is re- bears responsibility for the well-being of those people. evaluations, and to carry out different topics of econom- quired only if students do not complete their comprehen- Prerequisite: MPH 551. ic evaluations. sive exams during their last semester of study for the MPH degree. Note: Continued registration is required MPH 561 Community Health MPH 577 Financial Management of until the exam is passed. Education (4 Hrs.) Health Care Organizations (4 Hrs.) Theoretical foundations of health education; skills re- Internal and external financial environments of health
Public Health 311 organization of the university ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Student members – Terms expire 2003 Larry Stonecipher, Dean, College of Education and Arthur L. Moore, Jr. (student), Springfield Human Services President Keely J. Stewart (student), Urbana-Champaign Jane Treadwell, Dean, Library Instructional James J. Stukel Noah L. Wolfe (student), Chicago Services
Board of Trustees For current membership go to Business and Administrative Services www.uillinois.edu/trustees/. Gov. Rod Blagojevich (ex officio) John Conner, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Terms expire 2007 UIS CAMPUS Human Resources Lawrence C. Eppley, Palatine Wesley Weisenburn, Assistant Vice President for Marjorie E. Sodemann, Champaign Chancellor Human Resources Robert F. Vickrey, LaSalle/Peru Richard D. Ringeisen Student Affairs Academic Affairs Terms expire 2005 Patricia Swatfager-Haney, Vice Chancellor for Student Michael Cheney, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Jeffrey Gindorf, M.D., Crystal Lake Academic Affairs Affairs Kenneth D. Schmidt, M.D., Riverwoods William L. Bloemer, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Thomas R. Lamont, Springfield Sciences Glen H. Cope, Dean, College of Public Affairs and Terms expire 2003 Administration Susan Loving Gravenhorst, Lake Bluff Ronald McNeil, Dean, College of Business and Roger Plummer, Chicago Management
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WILLIAM ABLER, Associate Professor, Human De- University of Chicago, Ph.D. Washington Universi- Management Information Systems (B.S. Chula- velopment Counseling (B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Michigan ty) longkorn University, Thailand, M.S., M.B.A. Missis- State University) ETHAN M. BERNICK, Assistant Professor, Public sippi State University, Ph.D. Southern Illinois Uni- B. DOUGLAS ANDERSON, Professor, Educational Administration and Institute for Legislative Studies versity at Carbondale) Leadership; Campus Legal Counsel (A.B. Boston (B.A. North Carolina State University, M.S., Ph.D. LEONARD L. BRANSON, Associate Professor, Ac- University, M.Ed., D. Ed. Temple University, J.D. Florida State University) countancy (B.A. St. Louis Christian College, M.A. College of Law, University of Cincinnati, LL.M. St. FENG-SHUN BIN, Assistant Professor, Business Ad- Lincoln Christian Seminary, M.B.A. Illinois State Louis University School of Law) miniatration (B.S. Zhong-shan University, China, University, Ph.D. St. Louis University, C.P.A., RACHELL ANDERSON, Associate Professor, Human M.A., Ph.D University of Mississippi) C.M.A.) Services (B.A. Philander Smith College, M.A. Sanga- WILLIAM L. BLOEMER, Professor, Chemistry and LEANNE R. BRECKLIN, Assistant Professor, Crimi- mon State University, M.S. Northern Illinois Univer- Clinical Laboratory Science; Dean, College of Lib- nal Justice (B.A. DePaul University, M.A., Ph.D. sity, Psy.D. Adler School of Professional Psychology) eral Arts and Sciences (B.A. Thomas More College, University of Illinois at Chicago) HEATHER L. BAILEY, Assistant Professor, History Ph.D. University of Kentucky) WILLA M. BRUCE, Professor, Public Administration (B.A. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, TERRY D. BODENHORN, Assistant Professor, His- (B.A. Marshall University, M.A. West Virginia Col- M.A., Ph.D. University of Minnesota) tory (B.A. University of Alaska, Ph.D. University of lege of Graduate Studies, Ph.D. Virginia Polytech- HARSHAVARDHAN BAPAT, Assistant Professor, Michigan) nic Institute and State University) Chemistry (B.S., M.S. University of Pune, India, MARY BOHLEN, Associate Professor, Communica- BEVERLY BUNCH, Associate Professor, Public Ad- M.S. Wright State University, Ph.D. University of tion (B.S. Southern Illinois University, M.A. Sanga- ministration (B.S. University of Illinois at Urbana- Missouri-Columbia) mon State University) Champaign, M.A. Syracuse University, Ph.D. JOY BENSON, Associate Professor, Management PETER (PIOTR) BOLTUC, Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University) (B.S., D.B.A. Southern Illinois University) Philosophy (M.A., Ph.D., Warsaw University, Poland BARBARA BURKHARDT, Assistant Professor, English HARRY BERMAN, Professor, Human Services; Asso- and Bowling Green State University) (B.A., Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham- ciate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (B.A. APIWAN DEJNARONK BORN, Assistant Professor, paign, M.A. University of Illinois at Springfield)
315 GARY BUTLER, Associate Professor, Biology and ALLAN F. COOK, Associate Professor, Teacher Edu- (B.A. Sangamon State University, M.S., Ph.D. Teacher Education (B.A. University of Missouri- cation (B.S., M.S. Eastern Illinois University, Ed.D. Southern Illinois University) Columbia, M.S. University of British Columbia, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) HEATHER S. DELL, Assistant Professor, Women’s M.B.A., Ph.D. University of Alabama) GLEN H. COPE, Professor, Public Administration; Studies (B.A. Trent University, M.A. University of PATRICIA E. BYRNES, Associate Professor, Public Dean, College of Public Affairs and Administration Western Ontario, Ph.D. Duke University) Administration (B.A. St. Mary’s College, M.S., Ph.D. (A.B. University of Michigan, M.P.A. Syracuse Uni- KAMYAR DEZHGOSHA, Associate Professor, Com- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale) versity, Ph.D. Ohio State University) puter Science (B.S. University of Tehran, M.S. Uni- HEI-CHI CHAN, Assistant Professor, Mathematical CECILIA STILES CORNELL, Associate Professor, versity of California Los Angeles, Ph.D. University of Sciences (B.S. University of Illinois at Urbana- History (B.S. Oregon College of Education, Ph.D. Toledo) Champaign, M.S., Ph.D. Yale University) Vanderbilt University) C. ROBERT DIXON, Associate Professor, Visual Arts NADA CHANG, Associate Professor, Biology (B.S. ERNEST L. COWLES, Associate Professor, Criminal (B.S. Murray State University, M.S., M.F.A. Illinois Belgrade University, B.A. Western College for Justice; Interim Director, Abraham Lincoln Presi- State University) Women, Ph.D. University of Kentucky) dential Center for Governmental Studies (B.S. Uni- ANNE L. DRAZNIN, Professor, Legal Studies and SHARON A. CHANLEY, Assistant Professor, Liberal versity of South Florida, M.S. Rollins College, Ph.D. Labor Relations (B.A. Earlham College, J.D. Uni- Studies/Individual Option (B.A. St. Edwards Uni- Florida State University) versity of Illinois College of Law, Ph.D. Saint Louis versity, M.A., Ph.D. Arizona State University) LAURA DA COSTA, Assistant Professor, Psychology University) MICHAEL R. CHENEY, Professor, Communication (B.A. California State University at Fresno, M.A., JANIS DROEGKAMP, Professor, Individual Op- and Public Affairs; Provost/Vice Chancellor for Aca- Ph.D. University of California at Los Angeles) tion/Liberal Studies (B.S. Carroll College, M.Ed. demic Affairs (B.S., M.S. University of Illinois at Ur- RAZAK DAHMANE, Associate Professor, English Marquette University, Ed.D. University of Massa- bana-Champaign, Ph.D. The Ohio State University) (Maitrise-es-Lettres Anglaises Universite de Tunis, chusetts) JAMES CHERRY, Associate Professor, Educational Ph.D. University of Kentucky) KEENAN E. DUNGEY, Assistant Professor, Chem- Leadership (B.S., M.S., Ed.D. Illinois State University) SCOTT L. DAY, Assistant Professor, Educational istry (B.S. Wheaton College, Ph. D. University of JEFFREY CHESKY, Professor, Human Services and Leadership (B.A. Eastern Illinois University, M.A., Michigan) Biology (A.B. Cornell University, Ph.D. University of Ed.D University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) J. MICHAEL DUVALL, Associate Professor, Commu- Miami) KATHY DeBARR, Associate Professor, Public Health nication (B.A., M.A. Sangamon State University)
316 KATHRYN E. EISENHART, Associate Professor, HILARY A. FROST-KUMPF, Assistant Professor, Kent State University, Ph.D. Michigan State Uni- Legal Studies (B.A. Northeastern Illinois University, Public Administration (B.A., Michigan State Uni- versity) J.D. DePaul University College of Law) versity, M.P.A. Ohio State University; Ph.D., Penn- DENISE GREEN, Associate Professor, Library In- JUDITH ETTINGER, Associate Professor, Manage- sylvania State University) structional Services (B.A. John Caroll University, ment (B.A. University of Michigan, M.Ed. Universi- LEE FROST-KUMPF, Associate Professor, Political M.L.S. Kent State University) ty of Washington, Ph.D. Arizona State University) Studies and Public Affairs (B.A., M.P.A. University of JAMES W. GRUBBS, Assistant Professor, Communi- DYANNE FERK, Associate Professor, Business Ad- Cincinnati, Ph.D. Ohio State University) cation (B.A., M.A. Sangamon State University, ministration (B.S., M.B.A. Southern Illinois Univer- WAYNE ALLEN GADE, Assistant Professor, Clinical Ph.D. Indiana University) sity, Ph.D. St. Louis University) Laboratory Science (B.S. University of Northern JOHN GRZNAR, Assistant Professor, Business Admin- ERIC W. FISHER, Assistant Professor, Chemistry Colorado, Ph.D. University of Colorado Health Sci- istration (B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. Kent State University) (B.A. University of Kansas, Ph.D. University of Illi- ences Center) RASSULE HADIDI, Professor, Management Infor- nois at Urbana-Champaign) DANIEL J. GALLAGHER, Professor, Business Admin- mation Systems (B.S. University of Shiraz, B.S., LYNN E. FISHER, Assistant Professor, Sociology/An- istration (B.A., M.A., Ph.D University of Cincinnati) M.S., Ph.D. University of Missouri) thropology (B.A. Oberlin College, M.A., Ph.D. Uni- PAULA GARROTT, Associate Professor, Clinical Lab- JAMES P. HALL, Assistant Professor, Management versity of Michigan) oratory Science (B.S. Millikin University, Ed.M. Information Systems (B.B.A. University of Illinois at NANCY FORD, Professor, Legal Studies (B.A. Indi- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Springfield, B.S., Ph.D. University of Illinois at Ur- ana University, J.D. Temple University School of LAWRENCE C. GOLDEN, Professor, Political Stud- bana-Champaign) Law) ies and Legal Studies (B.A. University of New HUGH HARRIS, Associate Professor, Political Stud- NANCY L. FORTH, Assistant Professor, Human De- Hampshire, M.A., Ph.D. University of Minnesota) ies (B.A., M.A. Rutgers University, Ph.D. University velopment Counseling (B.A., M.S. Texas Women’s HAROLD A. GOLDMAN, Assistant Professor, Legal of North Carolina) University, Ph.D. University of Wyoming) Studies and History (B.A. Middlebury College, M.A. RONALD A. HAVENS, Professor, Psychology (B.S. BEVERLY FRAILEY, Associate Professor, Library In- University of Vermont, J.D. Boston College, Ph.D. Oberlin College, M.A., Ph.D. West Virginia University) structional Services (B.S. Eastern Illinois Universi- University of Massachusetts-Amherst) BARBARA J. HAYLER, Professor, Criminal Justice ty, M.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham- SHARON GRAF, Assistant Professor, Sociology/An- (B.A. University of California at Berkeley, M.A., paign) thropology (B.A. University of Wyoming, M.A. Ph.D. University of Washington)
317 JENNIFER HAYTOCK, Assistant Professor, English CAROL M. JESSUP, Assistant Professor, Accountan- tor of Enrollment Management (B.F.A. University of (B.A. Haverford College, M.A., Ph.D. University of cy (B.A., M.A. Sangamon State University, Ph.D. St. Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) Louis University) Iowa) SHAHRAM HESHMAT, Associate Professor, Public WILLIAM H. JORDAN JR., Associate Professor, SEOK-HWAN LEE, Assistant Professor, Public Ad- Health and Economics (B.S. Tehran University, Legal Studies and Applied Study (B.A. Lincoln Uni- ministration (B.A. Kookmin University, M.P.A. M.B.A., Ph.D. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) versity, J.D. University of Pennsylvania Law School) Korea University, Ph.D. Rutgers the State Universi- JONATHAN L. HESS, Professor, Psychology (B.A. RICHARD JUDD, Professor, Business Administration ty of New Jersey) Wheaton College, M.A. Northern Illinois University, (B.S.B.A. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, MICHAEL J. LEMKE, Assistant Professor, Biology Ph.D. Purdue University) M.S.B.A. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, (B.S. University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, M.S. JOHN W. HOLTZ, Associate Professor, Library In- Ph.D. University of Georgia) University of British Columbia, Canada, Ph.D. structional Services (B.A. University of Notre Dame, HAROLD S. KIPP, Assistant Professor, Library In- Michigan Technological University) M.A., M.L.S. Indiana University) structional Services (B.S., M.L.S. University of MARCELLUS J. LEONARD, Associate Professor, TAIEBEH HOSSEINALI, Assistant Professor, Pittsburgh) English; Writing Specialist; UIS Ombudsperson Teacher Education (B.S.E., M.Ed., Ph.D. University KAREN L. KIRKENDALL, Associate Professor, Psy- (B.A., M.A. Chicago State University; D.A. Illinois of Arkansas) chology (B.A., M.S. Florida State University, Ph.D. State University) REMI IMEOKPARIA, Associate Professor, Public University of Cincinnati) MALCOLM LEVIN, Professor, Environmental Stud- Health, (M.D. Kharkov Medical Institute, USSR; SHARRON LA FOLLETTE, Associate Professor, En- ies and Biology (B.A. University of Virginia, M.S. M.P.H. University of Sydney, Australia; Ph.D. Uni- vironmental Studies (B.A. Augustana College, M.A. University of Delaware, Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic versity of South Florida) University of Illinois at Springfield, Ph.D. Oregon Institute and State University) DAVID G. JENKINS, Associate Professor, Biology State University) ETHAN LEWIS, Associate Professor, English (B.A., (B.S. Purdue University, M.S., Ph.D. Virginia Poly- PATRICIA LANGLEY, Professor, Women’s Studies Ph.D. Boston College) technic Institute and State University) and Legal Studies (B.A. Clarke College, J.D. Univer- ARDESHIR LOHRASBI, Associate Professor, Busi- BARBARA JENSEN, Clinical Instructor, Applied sity of Detroit School of Law) ness Administration (B.S. Pars College, M.B.A. St. Study; Director, Applied Study (B.S. Eastern Illinois MARYA LEATHERWOOD, Associate Professor, Francis College, M.S. Case Western Reserve Univer- University, M.A. Sangamon State University) Management; Associate Vice Chancellor and Direc- sity, Ph.D. Union Graduate School)
318 A. J. MACKELPRANG, Professor, Public Adminis- RONALD D. McNEIL, Professor, Business Adminis- M.S. Louisiana State University, Ph.D. North Texas tration (B.S. Utah State University, M.A., Ph.D. Uni- tration; Dean, College of Business and Management State University) versity of Iowa) (B.A. Ambassador College, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Uni- BONNIE M. MOE, Associate Professor, Accountancy DOUGLAS A. MARSHALL, Assistant Professor, So- versity of Memphis) (B.B.A., M.S. University of Missouri, M.S.B.A. ciology/Anthropology (B.S. Georgia Institute of LORETTA MEEKS, Professor, Teacher Education Washington University, Ph.D. St. Louis University, Technology, M.A. University of North Carolina) (B.S. Winston-Salem State University, M.S., Ph.D. C.P.A.) MARTIN D. MARTSCH, Assistant Professor, Social Southern Illinois University) CHRISTOPHER MOONEY, Associate Professor, Polit- Work (B.A. Boise State University, M.S.W. Florida State IELLEEN R. MILLER, Assistant Professor, Library ical Studies; Director, Institute for Legislative Studies University, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison) Instructional Services (B.A. University of Washing- (B.A. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, M.P.A., DANIEL B. MATTHEWS, Associate Professor, Educa- ton, Seattle, M.L.S., Rutgers the State University of M.A., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison) tional Leadership (B.M.E., M.A. University of Tulsa, New Jersey) KAREN R. MORANSKI, Associate Professor, Eng- Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) KEITH MILLER, Professor, Computer Science (B.S. lish; Associate Director, Capital Scholars Program THEODORE MATULA, Assistant Professor, Commu- Concordia College, M.S. College of William and (B.A. Tulane University, M.A., Ph.D. University of nication (B.A. Dominican University, M.S. Illinois Mary, Ph.D. University of Iowa) North Carolina - Chapel Hill) State University, Ph.D. The Ohio State University) MICHAEL J. MILLER, Assistant Professor, Visual ADIL MOUHAMMED, Associate Professor, Eco- PAUL K. McDEVITT, Associate Professor, Business Arts (B.A. Texas Christian University, M.F.A. The nomics (B.A. Almustansiriyah University, M.A., Administration; Associate Dean, College of Business University of Michigan) Ph.D. University of Nebraska) and Management (B.S. Southern Illinois Universi- TIM R. MILLER, Associate Professor, Political Stud- CALVIN MOUW, Associate Professor, Political Studies ty, Carbondale, Ph.D. Tulane University) ies (B.A. University of Denver, M.A., M.P.A. Univer- (B.A. Grand Valley State University, M.A. Western DEBORAH McGREGOR, Associate Professor, Histo- sity of Wyoming, Ph.D. University of Utah) Michigan University; Ph.D. Michigan State Univer- ry and Women’s Studies (B.A., M.A. University of SANDRA MILLS, Assistant Professor, Social Work sity) Wisconsin, Ph.D. State University of New York) (B.S. Bradley University, M.S.W. University of Illi- ROSINA NEGINSKY, Assistant Professor, Liberal ROBERT McGREGOR, Professor, History (B.A. nois at Urbana-Champaign) Studies/Individual Option (B.A., M.A. University of State University of New York, M.A. Miami Universi- MERRILL T. MIMS, Associate Professor, Computer Paris III, Nouvelle Sorbonne, France, M.S., Ph.D. ty, Ph.D. State University of New York) Science (B.S., M.S. Northwestern State University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
319 LAUREL V. NEWMAN, Associate Professor, Business DAVID OLSON, Associate Professor, Accountancy MARY K. PATTON, Clinical Instructor, Center for Adminstration (B.A. Trinity College, M.B.A. Lake (B.S., M.A.S., Ph.D. University of Illinois at Ur- Teaching and Learning and Mathematics (B.A. Forest College, Ph.D. University of Illinois at Ur- bana-Champaign, C.P.A.) Indiana University, M.A. Sangamon State Univer- bana-Champaign) JOHN C. PALMER, Associate Professor, Business sity) HENRY E. NICHOLSON, Associate Professor, Com- Administration; Director, College-wide M.B.A. JANIS K. PEACH, Associate Professor, Library In- munication (B.A. State University of New York at (B.B.A., M.S. University of Wisconsin, Ph.D. Uni- structional Services (B.S., M.S. University of Illinois Geneseo, M.A. Syracuse University, Ph.D. Michigan versity of Kentucky) at Urbana-Champaign) State University) PHILLIP SHAW PALUDAN, Professor, History, and CAROLYN A. PECK, Assistant Professor, Human MARGARET ANN NOE, Assistant Professor, Educa- Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Services (B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Oklahoma State Univer- tional Leadership (B.A. Eureka College, M.S., Ph.D. Studies (B.A., M.A., Occidental College, Ph.D. Uni- sity) Illinois State University, J.D. Southern Illinois Uni- versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) JONATHAN PERKINS, Assistant Professor, Visual versity at Carbondale) XIA PAN, Lecturer, Business Administration (B.S. Ts- Arts (B.A. Harvard University, M.A., Ph.D. Universi- JOHN NOSARI, Associate Professor, Accountancy (B.S. inghua University, China, M.S. Chinese Academy of ty of Michigan-Ann Arbor) Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, M.S. Wichi- Sciences, China) NANCY S. PERKINS, Assistant Professor, English ta State University, Ph.D. St. Louis University, C.P.A.) SANGEETA PARAMESHWAR, Assistant Professor, (B.S., M.S., D.A. Illinois State University) JANET M. NOVAK, Assistant Professor, Communica- Management (B.A. University of Bombay, India, WILLIAM H. PHILLIPS, Assistant Professor, Edu- tion (B.A. State University of New York, Geneseo, University of Iowa, Ph.D. Case Western Reserve cational Leadership (B.A., M.A., Illinois State Uni- M.A. Northern Illinois University, Ph.D. The Penn- University) versity, Ed.D. University of Illinois at Urbana- sylvania State University) PATRICIA LYNN PARDIE, Associate Professor, Psy- Champaign) DAVID O’GORMAN, Professor, Business Adminis- chology (B.A. University of Iowa, M.A., Ph.D. MARK PUCLIK, Associate Professor, Business Ad- tration (B.S. St. Louis University, M.B.A. Bowling Southern Illinois University, Carbondale) ministration (B.S. Bradley University, M.B.A., J.D. Green, Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh) AMIR PARSSIAN, Assistant Professor, Management University of Arkansas) DONALD E. O’NEAL, Associate Professor, Manage- Information Systems (B.S., M.S. Delft University of CAROL C. RANKIN, Assistant Professor, Human ment (M.B.A., Ph.D. University of Illinois at Ur- Technology, The Netherlands, M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. Services (B.A., M.A. University of Illinois at Spring- bana-Champaign) University of Texas at Dallas) field, Rh.D. Southern Illinois University)
320 KENT REDFIELD, Professor, Political Studies (B.S. LARRY E. SHINER, Professor, Philosophy (B.A. GARY A. STORM, Associate Professor, Teacher Edu- University of Utah, M.A., Ph.D. University of Wash- Northwestern University, M.D.V. Drew University, cation (B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. University of Illinois at ington) Ph.D. Universite de Strasbourg) Urbana-Champaign) RICHARD D. RINGEISEN, Professor, Mathematical BAKER A. SIDDIQUEE, Associate Professor, Eco- JOHN C. STROOPE, Associate Professor, Accoun- Sciences; Chancellor (B.S. Manchester College, nomics (B.S., M.S. Jahangirnagar University, M.A., tancy (B.A. California State University, M.A. Univer- M.S., Ph.D. Michigan State University) Ph.D. University of Manitoba) sity of Texas, Ph.D. University of North Texas, BEVERLY RIVERA, Assistant Professor, Criminal Jus- WILLIAM H. SILES, Associate Professor, History C.P.A.) tice (B.A. Valparaiso University, M.A. Indiana Uni- (B.A. University of Buffalo, M.A., Ph.D. University JAMES STUART, Professor, Anthropology; Director, versity, Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania) of Massachusetts) Capital Scholars Program (B.A., Ph.D., University HAZEL J. ROZEMA, Associate Professor, Commu- ROBERT B. SIPE, Professor, Political Studies (B.A., of California) nication (B.A. Calvin College, M.A. Michigan State M.A. Northern Illinois University, Ph.D. Claremont THERESA SULLIVAN-STEWART, Associate Pro- University, Ph.D. University of Kansas) Graduate School) fessor, Teacher Education (B.S. Chicago State Uni- ELAINE RUNDLE-SCHWARK, Clinical Assistant Pro- ANTHONY A. SISNEROS, Associate Professor, Pub- versity, M.S. Ed. Eastern Illinois University, Ph.D. fessor, Applied Study; Assistant Director, Applied Study lic Administration (B.A. Adams State College, M.A. University of Illinois) (B.S. State College at Boston, M.Ed. Boston State Col- University of Colorado, Ph.D. Washington State CHUNG-HSIEN SUNG, Associate Professor, Mathe- lege, Ed.D. University of Massachusetts at Amherst) University) matical Sciences (B.S. Tamkang College, M.A. NANCY J. SCANNELL, Associate Professor, Business RONALD W. SPAHR, Professor, Business Adminis- Northeast Missouri State, Ph.D. Oklahoma State Administration (B.A. Michigan State University, tration, and National City Distinguished Professor University) Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago) of Banking and Finance (B.S. South Dakota State CARRIE L. SWITZER, Assistant Professor, Psychol- STEPHEN SCHWARK, Associate Professor, Political University, M.A. University of Southern California, ogy (B.S. McPherson College, M.Ed., Ph.D. Univer- Studies (B.A. University of Wisconsin, Ph.D. Har- M.B.A., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison) sity of Pittsburgh) vard University) LARRY D. STONECIPHER, Associate Professor, ERIC THIBODEAUX-THOMPSON, Assistant Pro- HAMMED SHAHIDIAN, Associate Professor, Soci- Mathematics and Teacher Education; Dean, College fessor, Communication (B.A. University of Min- ology/Anthropology (B.A. Hamline University, M.A., of Education and Human Services (B.S., M.A. Eastern nesota-Minneapolis, M.F.A. University of Nebraska- Ph.D. Brandeis University) Illinois University, Ph.D. Southern Illinois University) Lincoln)
321 MICHAEL P. TOWNSEND, Associate Professor, WILLIAM D. WARREN, Professor, Environmental VIBERT L. WHITE JR., Associate Professor, Human Services and Social Work (B.S. Illinois Col- Studies (B.A. Los Angeles State College, M.A. Uni- African-American Studies (B.A. Bethune-Cookman lege, M.S.W. West Virginia University) versity of California at Los Angeles, Ph.D. Universi- College, M.A. Purdue University, Ph.D. Ohio State MARY S. TRACY, Instructor, Computer Science (B.A. ty of North Carolina) University) Sangamon State University, M.A. University of Illi- PINKY S. WASSENBERG, Associate Professor, Po- C. JOSEPH WILKINS, Professor, Management nois at Springfield) litical Studies (B.A. University of Nevada, Las (B.A., M.A. Southern Illinois University) GARY TRAMMELL, Professor, Chemistry (B.S. Uni- Vegas, J.D. Lewis and Clark School of Law, M.A., CYNTHIA WILSON, Assistant Professor, Teacher Ed- versity of Kansas, Lawrence, Ph.D. Massachusetts Ph.D Washington State University) ucation (B.S., M.A., Ed.D. University of Illinois at Institute of Technology) ELIZABETH SUE WEBER, Assistant Professor, Urbana-Champaign) JANE B. TREADWELL, Associate Professor, Library; Communication (B.A., Moorhead University, M.A. MILES DOUGLAS WOKEN, Clinical Instructor, University Librarian and Dean, Library Instruc- Kansas Stae University, Ph.D. University of Min- Center for Teaching and Learning (B.A. California tional Services (B.A. Furman University; M.S.L.S. nesota) State University, M.A. Michigan State University) Florida State University) KYLE N. WEIR, Assistant Professor, Human Devel- ROBERT E. WRIGHT, Associate Professor, Business ANNETTE VAN DYKE, Associate Professor, Liberal opment Counseling (B.S., M.A., Ph.D. University of Administration (B.A., M.B.A. Virginia Polytechnic Studies/Individual Option and Women’s Studies Southern California) Institute and State University, Ph.D. Indiana Uni- (B.A. Whitworth College, M.A. Eastern Washington PETER S. WENZ, Professor, Philosophy and Legal versity) University, Ph.D. University of Minnesota) Studies (B.A. State University of New York at Bing- MARCEL S. YODER, Assistant Professor, Psychology M. LUCIA VAZQUEZ, Assistant Professor, Biology hamton, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin) (B.A. Goshen College, M.A. Ball State University, (B.S. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, CHARLES N. WHEELER III, Associate Professor Ph.D. University of Louisville) Ph.D. Cornell University, Ithaca) and Director, Public Affairs Reporting and Institute JINGYU ZHANG, Assistant Professor, Computer Sci- JAMES VESELENAK, Associate Professor, Clinical for Legislative Studies (B.A. St. Mary’s College, ence (B.S., M.S. Shanghai University of Science and Laboratory Science and Public Health (B.S., M.S. M.S.J. Northwestern University) Technology, China, Ph.D. Texas A&M University) Eastern Michigan University, Ph.D. Michigan State University)
322 INDEX Administration, campus/314 Assessment minors/ (see also individual Admission office/20 programs)/38 A alternative/33 requirement, undergraduate/40 purpose, statement of/31 Abraham Lincoln Presidential general procedures general/40 registration procedures/47 Center/11-13 doctoral/69 in the major/40 second/43 Academic advising masters/59 Assistance, financial time limitation/41 doctoral/70 undergraduate doctoral/72 UIS requirements/41 master’s/61 Capital Scholars/31 masters/66-68 Biology program/155 undergraduate/40 transfer/32 undergraduate/50-55 Board of Trustees/314 Academic honors (undergraduate)/45 international students Assistantships, graduate/66 Bookstore/17 Academic load doctoral/69 Astronomy-physics/153 Brookens Library/17 doctoral/71 masters/60 Athletics/17 Business administration program masters/64 undergraduate/34 Auditing courses/50 B.B.A./86 undergraduate/43 joint/37 M.B.A./91 Academic probation and suspension non-degree seeking B in Peoria/11 doctoral/71 masters/61 Bachelor’s degree Business (general) minor/87 masters/65 undergraduate/34 academic advising/40 Bursar’s Office/18 undergraduate/46 online/33 academic honors/45 Academic programs/course senior learners/34 academic load/43 C descriptions/73-311 Advising, academic academic probation and suspension/46 Campus/9 Academic standards doctoral/70 academic standards/43 Campus Health Service/18 doctoral/71 masters/61 admission/31-32 Campus Police Department/19 masters/64 undergraduate/40 assessment requirement/40 Capital Scholars undergraduate/43 Affirmative action/8 campus residency/41 admission/31 Academic support/19 African-American studies/149 catalog requirements/41 advising/41 Academic withdrawal from Alcohol and drug policy/9 concurrent enrollment/46 housing/21 courses/49-50 Alternative admission/33 degree programs and areas of study/38 program/75 Accountancy program/81 Anthropology minor/229 double major/43 Career Services, Office of/19 Accreditation/8 Applied study and experiential enrollment in graduate courses/46 Catalog requirements, undergraduate/41 Activities Committee, Student/24 learning/42, 151 general information/41 Center for Teaching and Learning/19 Activity fee, student (see mandatory fees) Archives/18 grade-point average/45 Certificates/62, 120, 263 Adaptive technology lab/21 Arts program, visual/234 graduation contract/43 Check cashing/18 323 Chemistry program/162 Credit/no credit grading option/44 time limitation/70 Financial assistance, general/50-55 Child Care Center/20 Credit, transfer Doctor of public administration doctoral/72 Clinical laboratory science program/166 doctoral/70 program/69, 300 masters College of masters/63 Double major (undergraduate)/43 assistantships, internships/66 Business and Management/79 undergraduate/32 Drug and alcohol policy/9 private scholarships/52, 67 Education and Human Services/111 Criminal justice program/247 undergraduate/50-55 Liberal Arts and Sciences/147 concentration (see Public E Fitness center/24 Public Affairs and Administration/245 Administration, p. 293, 294) Economics program/96 Food Service/21 Communication program/171 Education requirements, general/33 Foreign languages (see modern Community Arts Management D Educational leadership program/113 languages) concentration Dean of Students/20 Educational technology/18 Foreign student admission (see (see Public Administration, p 293, 294) Dean’s list/45 Electronic Media, Office of/13 international students) Community college articulation and Decatur option/11 Emergency loan fund, student/52 transfer/36 Degree programs and areas of study Employment, student/52 G Computer science program/181 masters/62 English language proficiency General education requirements/33 Concurrent enrollment, undergraduate/38 doctoral/69 General information (campus)/5-13 undergraduate/46 Disability services/21 masters/61 Gerontology, professional development graduate/46 Distance learning/10 undergraduate/35 sequence/130 CONVOCOM/11 Doctoral education English program/187 Governance/8 Counseling academic advising/70 Environmental studies program/253 Grade-point average foreign/international students/22 academic load/71 Experiential learning doctoral/71 personal/20 academic probation and applied study/42, 151 master’s/65 Courses suspension/71 graduate internships/66 undergraduate/45 auditing/50 academic standards/71 Grades/Grading/44 changes/48 admission/69 F credit/no credit option/44 charges/48 campus residency/69 Faculty/315-322 dean’s list/45 numbering system closure/70 Fees grade-point average/45 doctoral/70 general degree requirements/69 course charges/48 incomplete work/45 masters/62 registration procedures/72 graduation/47 repeating courses/46, 65, 71 undergraduate/39 repeating courses/71 late registration/48 Graduate admission (See master’s or repeating/46, 65, 71 research assistants/72 mandatory/48 doctoral education) university/233 second/70 online/48 Graduate assistantships/66 Credit for prior learning/42 statement of purpose/69 tuition/47 Graduate certificates/62, 120, 263
324 Graduate education (See master’s or Immunization requirement/35 Laboratory facilities academic probation and suspension/65 doctoral education) Incomplete work/45 adaptive technology/21 academic standards/64 Graduate internships/64, 66 Individual option program/62, 205 computer/18 admission/59 Graduate public service internship Institute for media/18 campus residency/63 program/66 Leadership, Policy Education, & science (see appropriate academic closure requirement/63 Graduate/undergraduate concurrent Training/12 program sections) degree programs and areas of study/62 enrollment/46 Legal, Administrative, & Policy Languages, modern/216 matriculation into/60 Graduation contract/43, 64, 70 Studies/12 Late registration fee/48 general information/61 Graduation fee/47 Legislative Studies/12 Leadership, Policy Education, & Training, general requirements/62-64 Graduation grade-point average Literacy in America/12 Institute for/12 grade-point average/65 doctoral/71 Institutional grants/52 Legal, Administrative, & Policy Studies, grades acceptable for/65 master’s/65 Institutional programs (financial Institute for/12 graduation contract/64 undergraduate/45 assistance)/52 Legal studies program/269 non-degree students/61 Grievances, student/25 Institutional tuition waivers/52 Legislative staff internship program, purpose, statement of/59 Insurance, student health/25 Illinois/66 registration procedures/65 Interactive compressed video/11 H Legislative Studies. Institute for/12 second/64 Inter-Club Council Board/22 Harassment policy, sexual/8 Liberal studies colloquia/42 time limitation/63 Intercollegiate athletics/17 Health and Sciences Building/9 Liberal studies program/38, 208 Mathematical sciences program/211 International Affairs, Office of/22 Health insurance, student/25 Library, Brookens/17 Matriculation into master’s program/60 International students Health Service/18 admission Lincoln Residence Hall/21 Minimum UIS hours/41 History program/196 graduate/60, 69 Literacy in America, Institute for/12 Minority leadership in public service Honors, academic (undergraduate)/45 undergraduate transfer/34 Loan fund, student emergency/52 program/23 Housing, student/21 advising/counseling/22 Lower-division courses, use of for Minority Student Affairs, Office of/23 Human development counseling International studies/265 upper-division credit/43 Minors (see also individual programs)/38 program/122 Internships and experiential learning Mission statement/7 Human services program/130 master’s/64 M Modern languages/216 Management program/101 Music/217 I J Management information systems Identification cards, student/22 Jacksonville option/11 program/105 N Illinois Articulation Initiative/36 Joint admission/37 Mandatory fees/48 Non-degree seeking students Illinois Issues/13 Master’s education master’s/61 Illinois legislative staff internship L academic advising/61 undergraduate/34 program/66 Labor relations/267 academic load/64 Numbering, course/39, 62, 70
325 O Professional development Religious observances policy/8 Student employment/52 Online sequences/62, 130, 295 Repeating courses/46, 53, 65, 71 Student Government Association/24 admission/33 Psychology program/220 Research Student grievances/25 degree programs Public administration program doctoral research assistants/72 Student health insurance/25 English/187 doctorate/69, 300 master’s/64 Student identification cards/22 Liberal studies/38, 209 master’s/292 Residency determination for admission Student judicial affairs/20 Management information community arts and tuition/48 Student legal assistance/20 systems/105 management/293, 294 Residency requirement (hours at UIS) Student Life, Office of/26 Master teaching and leadership/115 criminal justice/293, 294 doctoral/69 Student petition process/24 master’s/63 fee/48 public health/293, 295 Student Records Policy/26 undergraduate/41 Philosophy minor/218 Public affairs at UIS/11 Student services (see student life section) U of I/10 colloquia/11 Students, dean of/20 S Oral history collection/18 master’s/63 Suspension, academic Scholarships undergraduate/42 doctoral/71 private/52 Public Affairs Center/9 P public affairs reporting/67 master’s/65 Papers of Abraham Lincoln/13 Public affairs reporting program/305 Sciences Building, Health and/9 undergraduate/46 Parking/23 scholarships/67 Second bachelor’s degree/43 Peoria Center/11 Public health program/307 Second doctorate/70 T Personal counseling/20 MPA/MPH double major/293-295 Second master’s degree/64 Teacher education minors/38, 140 Petition process/24 Public radio, WUIS-WIPA/13 Senior learners/34 Teaching and Learning, Center for/19 Philosophy/218 Public service internship program, Sexual harassment policy/8 Technology, educational/18 Physics-astronomy/153 graduate/66 Social work program/136 Technology Enhanced Learning, Office of/26 Plagiarism/46 Public service program, minority Sociology/anthropology program/228 Telecourses/11 Police Department, Campus/19 leadership in/23 Sports/17, 24 Time limitation Political studies program/280 Springfield as campus/9 bachelor’s/41 Possession of weapons policy/9 R Statement of purpose doctorate/70 Prior learning, credit for/42 Records Policy, Student/26 bachelor’s degree/31 master’s/63 Private scholarships/52, 67 Recreation/24 doctorate/69 Thematic activity/39 Probation, academic Refunds/49 master’s degree/59 Transcripts/50 doctoral/71 Registration procedures Student Activities Committee/24 Transfer credit master’s/65 doctoral/72 Student advocacy & assistance/20 doctoral/70 undergraduate/46 master’s/65 Students concerns & issues, clearinghouse master’s/63 Probation, financial aid/55 undergraduate/47 for/20 undergraduate/32, 40
326 Transfer students/32 Upper-division credit for lower-division Transportation/26 courses/43 Trustees, Board of/314 Tuition and fees/47-48 V refunds/49 Veterans/51 residency determination benefits/51 undergraduate/graduate/48 Vision statement/7 waivers/52 Visual Arts Gallery/234 withdrawal from classes/49 Visual arts program/234 Tutorials/39 Two-plus-two/37 W Waivers, institutional tuition/52 U Weapons policy, possession of/9 U of I online/10 Whitney M. Young Fellowship/67 UIS requirements Withdrawal from courses doctoral/69 academic/tuition and fees/49-50 master’s/63 Women’s Center/26 undergraduate/41 Women’s studies/240 Undergraduate admission/31, 32 WUIS-WIPA public radio/13 Undergraduate assessment requirement/40 Undergraduate education/29 Undergraduate enrollment in graduate courses/46 Undergraduate/graduate concurrent enrollment/46 Undergraduate honors/45 University courses/39, 233 University of Illinois at Springfield accreditation/8 campus/9 governance/8 history, philosophy/7
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