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INTER-COLLEGE UNIVERSITY-WIDE INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES
New Course
CIP code: 30.99
UNIV 198. TOPICS IN ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND CAMPUS LEADERSHIP (1-3). Analysis and
discussion of issues related to the success of undergraduates and development of academic and self-advocacy
skills. Selected topics announced. Emphasis on student academic success and campus leadership. Course may
be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours as topics change.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Course revision:
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UBUS 499H 499. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS RESEARCH (3).
Department of Accountancy
Course revision:
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499H 499. HONORS DIRECTED RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTANCY (3).
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Major in Accountancy (B.S.)
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Requirements in Departments (26)
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One of the following
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One of the following
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ACCY 499H – Honors Directed Research in Accountancy (3)
Department of Management
New course:
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CIP: 52.01
417. LEADING AND MANAGING CHANGE (3). Develops knowledge and capabilities to manage and
lead personal and organizational change. Topics include understanding how change occurs at the
individual and organizational level, seeing opportunities for change, leveraging strengths, navigating
cultural and ethical dynamics, overcoming resistance to change, and related topics. PRQ: MGMT 335 or
consent of department.
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Department of Management (MGMT)
Students pursuing the B.S. degree in management select one of two emphases: organizational leadership and
management or human resource management. Students in the organizational leadership and management
emphasis are prepared for management trainee, first-level supervisory, or other entry-level management
positions in a variety of commercial enterprises. This emphasis also enhances prepares students preparation for
entrepreneurship entrepreneurial and consulting endeavors. Students in the human resource management
emphasis are prepared for entry-level positions as human resource generalists or specialists in a variety of
firms.
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Major in Management (B.S.)
Business Core (45-50)
Emphasis 1. Organizational Leadership and Management
Requirements in Department (25)
MGMT 335 - Organizational Behavior (3)
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MGMT 395 - Career Planning in Management (1)
MGMT 417 - Leading and Managing Change (3)
MGMT 447 - Leadership (3)
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MGMT 477 - Managing Organizations in Competitive Environments (3)
MGMT 487 - Multinational Management (3)
One of the following (3)
ACCY 306 - Financial Accounting Information for Business Decisions (3)
MGMT 301 - Business and Society (3)
MGMT 327 - Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (3)
MGMT 487 - Multinational Management (3)
MGMT 448 - Employment Law (3)
MKTG 348 - Integrated Marketing Communications (3)
MKTG 443 - Research Methods (3)
MKTG 467 - Global Marketing Management (3)
OMIS 327 - Operations Analysis (3)
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OMIS 352 – Managing Projects in Business (3)
Total Hours for Emphasis 1, Organizational Leadership and Management: 70-75
Pres. Peters 11/29/10
Department of Marketing
Course revision:
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499H 499. INDIVIDUAL STUDY (3).
Department of Operations Management and Information Systems
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Degree with Honors
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Graduation with honors … … complete at least 12 semester hours of business honors courses including
UBUS 499H 499, introduction to Business Research, with a minimum grade of B and OMIS 495H 495,
Independent Study in Operations and Information management, a a seion honors thesis.
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations
Course Deletion
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EPS 413. Creativity and Learning (3).
Department of Teaching and Learning
New Course
CIP CODE:
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13.1001
TLSE 465. CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION SKILLS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATORS (3).
Strategies for effectively consulting and collaborating with general education teachers, administrators,
paraprofessionals, families, teams, and community personnel. Emphasis on effective interpersonal skills,
conflict resolution, problem solving, facilitating meetings, co-teaching, and academic and behavioral
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methods for supporting inclusionary practices. Includes field-based assignments. PRQ: TLSE 375.
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Major in Special Education (B.S.Ed.)
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Requirements in Department (53)
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TLSE 455 – Social/Emotional Behavior Support and Management (3)
TLSE 456 – Collaboration for Inclusive Teaching and Learning (3)
TLSE 458 – Vocational Preparation and Transition Planning for Adolescents with Disabilities (3)
TLSE 465 Consultation and Collaboration Skills for Special Educators (3).
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Department of Electrical Engineering
Other Catalog Change
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Department of Electrical Engineering (ELE)
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Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives
As individuals and as members of a team, our graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to formulate,
analyze, and solve electrical engineering problems and ensure the ability to handle current as well as future
engineering issues by instilling a habit of lifelong learning; demonstrate the ability to use knowledge in
mathematics, science, engineering, economics, safety, and other related areas to design engineering systems;
to communicate effectively with those inside and outside of the electrical engineering profession; and to
exhibit social and professional ethics.
As individuals or as members of teams, our graduates will have:
A solid background in mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals that make it possible to
acquire and use contemporary knowledge and tools to practice electrical engineering, in a
professional and ethical way, as well as to succeed in graduate education.
The ability to develop problem-solving skills to design and build systems and to communicate, orally and
in writing, with others from inside and outside the profession.
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Major in Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
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Emphasis 2. Biomedical Engineering
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Track 2
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Electives (6)
Choose 6 credit hours from the following:
Choose 6 semester hours from the following, at least 3 semester hours of which must be from the College of
Engineering:
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Course Revisions
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UHHS 310. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES (3). Overview of health and
human sciences including individual, family, and community health and well-being; health and human
sciences organizations; and professional practice. PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or
admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
UHHS 410. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
PROFESSIONALS (3). Evaluation of complex legal and ethical issues in health and human sciences
service delivery. Application of professional codes of ethics to clarify appropriate
responses to contemporary dilemmas in the health and human sciences. Development of critical thinking
about ethical issues. PRQ: Consent of college. CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission to
the HHS B.G.S. major.
UHHS 430. WORKING WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
(3). Examination of relationships among culture, health, and well-being. Investigation of historical,
cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental factors that impact health behavior and health
status of diverse groups. Exploration of strategies for culturally and linguistically appropriate service
delivery addressing the needs of diverse populations. PRQ: Consent of college. CHHS major with at least
junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
UHHS 455. MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
ORGANIZATIONS (3). Survey of accounting and finance techniques used by department-level health and
human sciences managers. Emphasis on third-party reimbursement mechanisms, the regulatory
environment, interpreting financial accounting statements, and applying managerial accounting techniques.
Topics include cost behavior analysis, budgeting, planning, financial ratios, cost-volume-profit analysis,
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discounted cash-flow analysis and related applications of accounting and finance
in health and human sciences organizations. PRQ: CHHS major with at least junior standing or admission
to the HHS B.G.S. major.
UHHS 460. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES (3). An
introductory course in the research process for students in health and human sciences. General concepts of
research and evidence-based practice. PRQ: STAT 208 or STAT 301or UBUS 223; and CHHS major with
at least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
UHHS 470. WORKSHOP IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES (1-4). Study of interdisciplinary
topics in health and human sciences and application of principles to problems of special interest. Nature
and extent of workshop dependent upon topic and needs of students. May be repeated or taken
concurrently for a maximum of 6 semester hours. PRQ: At least junior standing. CHHS major with at
least junior standing or admission to the HHS B.G.S. major.
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Minor in Gerontology (15)
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Other Courses Related to gerontology (3-6)
ANTH 465 - Medical Anthropology (3)
*BIOS 109 - Human Biology (3)
*FCNS 280 - Human Development, the Family, and Society (3)
PSYC 225 - Lifespan Development: Childhood Through Adulthood (3)
FCNS 310 - Applied Nutrition (3)
IHHS 3012 - Independent Study in Health and Human Sciences (3)
KNPE 493 - Supervised Clinical Experience in Exercise
Gerontology (2)
PHHE 410 - Death Education (3)
PHHE 433 - Principles of Long-Term Care Administration (3)
POLS 326 - Government and Welfare Nonprofit Management(3)
or PSPA 326X – Nonprofit Management (3)
School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences
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Comprehensive Major in Family and Child Studies
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Emphasis 2: Family Social Services
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Special Requirements
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A grade of C or better in FCNS 180 is a prerequisite for enrollment in FCNS 382, a grade of C or better in
FCNS 382 is a prerequisite for enrollment in FCNS 383. Prerequisites for enrollment in the internship
FCNS 431B are an overall GPA of at least 2.20 in NIU course work at the time of application for the
internship, completion of FCNS 180, FCNS 382, and FCNS 383 with a grade of C or better, completion of
FCNS 481, senior standing……
Emphasis 3. Child Development
This emphasis provides preparation for professionals who serve … …. With this preparation, graduates
are qualified to apply for an Early Childhood Core Credential Level V, the Infant/Toddler Credential Level
V, the Illinois Director Credential Level II, and an Early Intervention Developmental Therapist credential.
Students can apply for any of these the first three credentials by contacting the Illinois Network of Child
Care Resources & Referral Association Agencies. Students can apply for the fourth credential by
contacting Provider Connections. Students interested in the Illinois Director Credential must take:
FCN434, FCNS 438, FCNS 445, and FCNS 489B. The Child Development Emphasis is recommended as
preparation for advanced degrees in child development, family and child studies, and related fields.
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Special Requirements
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Students doing an internship in a hospital must have liability insurance.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in FCNS 230 … … prior to admission to FCNS 490, completion
of 50 hours of approved community service in a child development agency; completion of FCNS 230 and
with a grade of C or better, FCNS 330 with a grade of C or better, and FCNS 331 with a grade of C or
better or FCNS 332 with a grade of C or better, and FCNS 432; meet DCFS licensing requirements for
personnel, including: physical and mental competencies that do not interfere with child care
responsibilities, verification of a nonreactive two step tuberculin skin test and physical exam within the last
6 months, fingerprint-based criminal background check, and 3 letters of reference; personnel requirements;
certification in first aid and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and consent of the school. Professional
liability insurance is provided through a course fee. Students must complete FCNS 490 with a grade of C
or better.
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B.S. Completion in Emphasis 3 2
This completion program is limited to students with an Applied Associate of Applied Science degree in
child care and child development human development and family studies from programs that have a
formally established agreement with the School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences. Up to 15
semester hours of proficiency credit may be applied to this area of study with the consent of the CHHS
academic advisor adviser or school chair. Students are encouraged to consult with the NIU adviser before
selecting a practicum/internship site, which must be approved in order to gain proficiency credit in FCNS
490. Students in this program are exempt from the 30 semester hour university residence requirement.
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Comprehensive Major in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Administration (B.S.)
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Special Requirements
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in FCNS prerequisite courses before they can enroll in any
successive FCNS course to meet the requirements for nutrition, dietetics, and hospitality administration
major.
For Emphasis 2, Nutrition and Dietetics, major GPA will be calculated using Requirements in and outside
of the School. Refer to all courses listed in Emphasis 2.
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Minor in Family and Child Studies (18 21)
*FCNS 230 - Child Development (3),
OR *FCNS 280 - Human Development, the Family, and Society (3)
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Two of the following, including at least one upper-division course (6)
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FCNS 439 - Infant Development in the Family: Typical and Atypical (3)
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Course Revision
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467. PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3). Study of the process and models used in
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research and evaluation in public health. PRQ: PHHE 295 and PHHE 325.
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