2018-2019 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses by Subject
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NOTE: 300- and 400-level courses are restricted to students who are sophomore-level and above. |
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Information Systems (Graduate) |
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IS 599 - Special Topics in Information Systems (1-3cr) This course will examine in detail a specific subject or subject area in information systems. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits, with different topics.
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Intensive English Language Program |
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IELP 5FD96 - Writing Seminar for Non-Native Speakers (3cr; no degree credit) This course introduces students to the idea of writing as both a course of study and as a social practice and helps students become flexible writers in a world with increasingly diverse means of communication. Students will study and practice the writing process of academic and public genres and will gain a range of experiences as they learn to write for different audiences. they will not only read the works of published writers but will also read and examine each other’s writing. The course centers on writing as a process and stresses revision, allowing ample opportunities for students to draft and revise their essays and valuing writing activities such as peer review and conferences.
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IELP 5FD97 - English Grammar for Non-Native Speakers (3cr; no degree credit) This course will focus on English sentence structure and verb forms, including instruction in mechanics, punctuation, and usage. Throughout the course, students will practice writing sentences and phrases correctly, paying attention to verb agreement, conjugation and sentence structure. The course is designed to help students improve their writing skills to further idea development and coherence.
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IELP 5FD98 - Societal and Cultural Issues (3cr; no degree credit) This high-intermediate/advanced class is a portfolio-based course in which students are given reading and discussion assignments of various genres and lengths. The course is designed to help students develop spoken fluency in English.
This course focuses on sharpening the speaking and critical thinking skills of ESL students who are at or above the intermediate level of developmental work. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to draft and revise coherent, well-developed and well-organized essays for class assignments and university entrance exams.
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IELP 5FD99 - English for Non-Native Speakers (4cr; no degree credit) This high-intermediate class is a whole language based course in which students are assigned speaking, reading, and writing assignments of various genres and lengths. The course is designed to help students develop the fluency, focus, analytical skills needed to become successful college students.
This course focuses on sharpening the reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills of ESL students who are at the intermediate level of developmental work. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to draft and revise coherent, well-developed and well-organized essays and presentations for entry into a regular university degree program.
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IELP 096 - English for Non-Native Speakers (3cr; no degree credit) This high-intermediate class is a whole language based course in which students are assigned speaking, reading, and writing assignments of various genres and lengths. The course is designed to help students develop the fluency, focus, analytical skills needed to become successful college students.
This course focuses on sharpening the language skills involved in writing at the college level. These include those necessary for preparatory reading and research, comprehension and critical thinking, organization, and presentation of main and supporting thoughts, and correct use of technical language. Course content is aimed at ESL students who are at the intermediate level of developmental work. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to draft and revise coherent, well-developed and well-organized essays and presentations for entry into a regular university degree program.
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IELP 097 - Societal and Cultural Issues for Non-Native Speakers (3cr; no degree credit) This high-intermediate/advanced class is a portfolio-based course in which students are given reading and discussion assignments of various genres and lengths.
The course is aimed at ESL students who are at or above the intermediate level of developmental work, and is designed to help students develop spoken fluency in English and the technical skills needed to prepare and deliver coherent, well-developed and well-organized oral presentations for class assignments and university entrance exams.
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IELP 098 - Basic Written English for Non-Native Speakers (3cr; no degree credit) This course will focus on English sentence structure and verb forms, including instruction in mechanics, punctuation, and usage. Throughout the course, students will practice writing sentences and phrases correctly, paying attention to verb agreement, conjugation and sentence structure. The course is designed to help students improve their writing skills to further idea development and coherence.
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IELP 099 - Writing Seminar for Non-Native Speakers (3cr; no degree credit) This course introduces students to the idea of writing as both a course of study and as a social practice and helps students become flexible writers in a world with increasingly diverse means of communication. Students will study and practice the writing process of academic and public genres and will gain a range of experiences as they learn to write for different audiences. They will not only read the works of published writers but will also read and examine each other’s writing. The course centers on writing as a process and stresses revision, allowing ample opportunities for students to draft and revise their essays and valuing writing activities such as peer review and conferences.
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Journalism |
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JOUR 144 - Practicum in The Picket (3cr) The purpose of this course is to provide supervised experience in all phases of reporting and writing for the student newspaper, The Picket. Each student may select a particular area of interest involving writing, editing, or layout of the paper. The focus will be on the basic skills required of a professional journalist, including developing a personal portfolio. Open to freshmen only. Prerequisites: Permission of coordinator of the journalism minor.
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JOUR 204 - Introduction to Journalism (3 cr) A foundation-level course in the journalism minor which is intended to emphasize accurate, balanced reporting and effective news writing style. Assignments include hard news, interviews, columns, public relations, and feature stories. The basics of libel law and journalistic ethics will also be considered. Previously titled Introduction to Print Journalism. Prerequisites: ENGL 101
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JOUR 300 - Visual Reporting (3 cr) An introduction to visual reporting, including individual assignments, lectures, and lab work. Topics include sports, documentary, and feature story reporting using technology consistent with visual, video, and Web site convergence. Prerequisites: None.
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JOUR 305 - History of Journalism in America (3 cr) From Ben Franklin to William Randolph Hearst to Matt Drudge and Rupert Murdoch: the evolution of American-style freedom of the press from colonial times to the era of the Internet will be examined. Topics include the differences between state-owned, corporate-controlled, and privately funded media and the pressures to redefine the media in the 21st century. Prerequisites: JOUR 204 .
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JOUR 310 - Media and Politics (3 cr) A critical study of current media in contemporary democracies, in defending freedom of speech, upholding individual responsibilities, restraining government and business, and shaping public perceptions of the world. Prerequisites: JOUR 204 .
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JOUR 315 - Editing (3 cr) Copy editing, proofreading, and basic editorial skills. Articles will be analyzed for accuracy, libel, Associate Press style, effective attribution, concise structure, and precise diction.
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JOUR 316 - Magazine Writing (3 cr) A survey of the world of magazine writing, which helps students learn how to generate story ideas, aim query letters at specific publications, deal with issues of the writer-editor relationship, and carry out the research, drafting, and marketing of full-length feature stories. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 .
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JOUR 400 - Media Law and Ethics for Journalists (3cr) An exploration of journalistic and media law intended to add to the student’s appreciation of the legal process and its historical underpinnings. This course provides information designed to help journalists make informed judgments in situations with ethical and legal consequences. Prerequisites: None.
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JOUR 444 - Practicum in The Picket (3 cr) The purpose of this course is to provide supervised experience in all phases of reporting and writing for the student newspaper, The Picket. Each student may select a particular area of interest involving writing, editing, or layout of the paper. The focus will be on the basic skills required of a professional journalist, including developing a personal portfolio. This course may be repeated for credit, and is required of the journalism minor. Prerequisites: None.
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JOUR 445 - Practicum in Print Journalism I (1 cr) The student serves on The Picket staff for one semester, fulfilling a variety of administrative tasks. This course may be repeated for credit, but is not required of the journalism minor. Prerequisites: Permission of coordinator of print journalism minor.
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JOUR 451 - Internship in Print Journalism (3 cr) A capstone course involving all that the student has learned during enrollment in the program. Working through the Washington Semester program or with a local newspaper, the student engages in an internship with a professional newspaper. Prerequisites: Prior written approval from the coordinator of print journalism minor.
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Library Science |
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LBSC 100 - Information Literacy (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with majors and subjects of academic interest for those enrolled in the course.
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LBSC 102 - Information Literacy for Humanities (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with topics and methods appropriate to arts and humanities disciplines.
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LBSC 103 - Information Literacy for Social Sciences (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with topics and methods appropriate to social science disciplines.
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LBSC 104 - Information Literacy for Sciences (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with topics and methods appropriate to science disciplines.
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LBSC 105 - Information Literacy for Business and Professional Studies (1 cr) A hands-on introduction to research skills for finding, using, and evaluating library and Internet resources. Course content will be coordinated with topics and methods appropriate to business and professional studies disciplines.
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LBSC 300 - Digital Information Literacy (1-3 cr) An online, self-paced course designed to expose students to digital information literacy and computing skills that will enable them to define, access, evaluate, manage, and ethically use information for academic, professional, and personal needs. Students will complete various online assignments and utilize online discussion forums to reflect on issues pertaining to information retrieval and usage. The assignments will allow students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address information needs. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits.
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Lifetime Fitness Activities |
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LFA 100 - Adapted PE I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 100)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course. (may be repeated once)
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LFA 102 - Tai Chi (1 cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized.
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 104 - Low Impact Aerobics (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 104)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 105 - Aerobics (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 105)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 106 - Step Aerobics (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 106)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 107 - Water Aerobics (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 107)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 108 - Body Sculpture I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 108)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 109 - Body Sculpture II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 109)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 110 - Step Sculpture (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 110)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 111 - Aerobic Boxing/Coed (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 111)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 112 - Jazz Dance (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 112)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 113 - Jazzercise I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 113)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 114 - Jazzercise II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 114)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 115 - Modern Dance I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 115)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 116 - Modern Dance II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 116)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 117 - East Coast Swing Dance (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 117)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 120 - Archery (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 120)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 121 - Billiards I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 121)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 122 - Billiards II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 122)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 123 - Bowling (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 123)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 125 - Camping (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 125)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 126 - Backpacking (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 126)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 127 - Orienteering (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 127)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 128 - Rock Climbing/Rappelling (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 128)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 130 - Canoeing and Kayaking (1 cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. Previously titled Canoeing.
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 131 - Ice Skating (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 131)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 132 - Ice Hockey (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 132)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 133 - Cycling (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 133)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 135 - Fencing (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 135)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 136 - Golf (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 136)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 137 - Hiking (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 137)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 138 - Winter Hiking (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 138)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 139 - Jogging (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 139)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 140 - Horseback Riding I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 140)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 141 - Horseback Riding II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 141)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 142 - Fencing II (1 cr) This course will build upon the skills learned in LFA 135 and provides students an opportunity to expand their technical skills in foil. The class will engage in footwork and blade work drills, tactical strategies, and physical conditioning. Students will develop a greater understanding of the rules for competitive sport fencing and will put into practice their fencing skills during bouts in class.
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activities in this course.
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LFA 143 - Marching Band (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 143)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 144 - Korean Martial Arts (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 144)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 145 - Karate I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 145)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 146 - Karate II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 146)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 147 - Self Defense for Women (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 147)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 148 - Advanced Self Defense for Women (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 148)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 149 - Self-Defense/Coed (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 149)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 150 - Tennis/Badminton (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 150)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 151 - Intermediate Tennis (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 151)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 154 - Racquetball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 154)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 156 - Softball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 156)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 160 - Swimming (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 160)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 161 - Fitness Swimming (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 161)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 169 - Fly Fishing (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 169)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 170 - Volleyball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 170)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 171 - Advanced Volleyball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 171)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 173 - Walleyball (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 173)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 175 - Weight Training for Men (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 175)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 176 - Weight Training for Women (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 176)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 179 - Wrestling (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 179)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 180 - Snow Skiing I (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 180)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 181 - Snow Skiing II (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 181)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 205 - The Weight Loss Program (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 205)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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LFA 250 - Adult Fitness (1cr) This course is designed to introduce lifetime fitness and sports activities that will enhance a student’s life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, sports fundamentals, skills, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship will be emphasized. (Previously numbered GSPE 250)
Note: There may be a fee associated with some of the activies in this course.
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MBA 5FDA - Foundations of Accounting (3 cr) This is a prerequisite course for MBA 570 Managerial Accounting (not all MBA students will need this course, depending on baccalaureate preparation).
Fundamentals of accounting including basic accounting models, inventory methods, classified statements, negotiable instruments, internal control, accounting for property and equipment, and special journals in conjunction with sole proprietorship. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
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MBA 5FDE - Foundations of Economics (3 cr) This is a prerequisite course for MBA 560 Managerial Economics (not all MBA students will need this course, depending on baccalaureate preparation).
Introductory survey of modern economic issues. Economic theory is employed in the analysis of inflation, unemployment, pollution, regulation, market structure, and related topics. Economic institutions such as corporations, banking, and government are also studied. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
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MBA 5FDS - Foundations of Statistics (3 cr) This is a prerequisite course for MBA 509 Statistical Analysis (not all MBA students will need this course, depending on baccalaureate preparation).
Methods of collecting, presenting, analyzing, and interpreting business data. Emphasis on the understanding of probability distributions such as the binomial, normal, exponential, and Poisson. Discussion of regression and correlation, hypothesis testing, chi-square analysis, and one way ANOVA. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
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MBA 500 - Challenges to Modern Business (3 cr) An examination of how businesses function in the numerous environments that are in constant change. The political, social, economic, technological, and international environments challenge the various types of businesses from the small business to the large corporation. The course offers possible solutions to the many workplace challenges.
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MBA 501 - Entrepreneurship (3cr) This course address the issues faced by those who wish to turn opportunity into viable organizations that create value. While most of the examples in the class will be drawn from new venture formation, the principles also apply to entrepreneurship in corporate settings and to social entrepreneurship. We will be concerned with content and process questions as well as with formulation and implementation issues that relate to conceptualizing, developing, and managing successful new ventures. The emphasis in this course is on applying and synthesizing concepts and techniques from functional areas of strategic management, finance, accounting, marketing, operations management, and organizational behavior in the context of new venture development.
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MBA 502 - Business Law (3cr) This course presents business decision-making based on the legal and ethical standards in place in today’s global society. By examining the philosophical, legal, social, historical, and political/economic regulatory environments, this course places business decision making in the legal and ethical realm essential to success in today’s markets.
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MBA 503 - Fundraising and Grant Writing (3cr) This course presents the principles, tools, and techniques of fundraising using a marketing foundation and a study of why individuals and corporations donate. It will encompass networking, marketing, leadership, volunteerism, financial management, governance, advocacy, the principles of fundraising, and the tools and techniques to be used in fundraising such as, “the case statement,” grant writing, annual gift campaigns, planned giving, capital campaigns, and special events.
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MBA 504 - Non-profit and Service Marketing (3cr) This course concentrates on the differences between the for-profit environment and the non-profit sector, including healthcare, human services, government, religion and utilities. It reviews the traditional elements of marketing and their application in a non-profit/service environment. It concentrates on the intangible aspects and customer focus of service marketing and teaches the tools and strategies needed to succeed in a service industry using a combination of lecture, interactive exercises and guest speakers from local service organizations.
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MBA 505 - Business in West Virginia (3 cr) An examination of the businesses that provided the economic staying power for the state of West Virginia over the history of its statehood. The course continues with an examination of the business environment transition from mining and manufacturing to the current service economy.
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MBA 508 - International Business (3 cr) This course examines the management challenges associated with entering markets outside the U.S. (or within the U.S. marketing to unique ethnic segments) and maintaining global operations. Topics covered include comparative systems, regional trade blocs, forms of foreign business involvement, international marketing/business tactics, geographic strategies, and functional management of the global enterprise including human resource management issues. Emphasis is given to the mechanics of entering global markets. Case studies are used to identify both unique and universal practices.
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MBA 509 - Statistical Analysis (3 cr) Basic statistical skills for advanced work in the functional areas of business administration, including descriptive statistics, probability and its distributions, sampling, and estimation.
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MBA 511 - Health Administration and Strategy (3 cr) Examines the structure and functions of the health care industry, the concepts and processes of health illness, the institutional and individual providers of health services, and related concepts. It also focuses on the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of strategy in health care financing of organizations. The course emphasizes concepts dealing with health programs to sustain competitive advantage.
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MBA 512 - Healthcare Policy (3 cr) Focuses on the current health policy and political ideology as they impact care in health organizations. The impact of national and state health policy decisions on clinical and managerial processes and outcomes are explored. Previously titled Health Policy and Law.
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MBA 513 - Health Economics and Finance (3 cr) A theoretical and practical study of organizations and functions of health care financial and economic administration. Emphases are on institutional fiscal policies, reimbursement, and internal/external resource limitations/expansion possibilities. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MBA 560 and MBA 570 prior to registering for MBA 513, OR permission of the instructor, OR Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) standing.
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