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Other Academic Units
Other Catalog Change
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Minor in Black Studies (18)
↓
Requirements (12)
↓
African Option (6-9)
↓
African American option (6-9)
↓
Electives (0-3)
↓
POLS 326 - Nonprofit Management (3)
OR PSPA 326X - Nonprofit Management (3)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Course revision:
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UBUS BADM 395. CAREER PLANNING IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (1). Career planning and
job search skills relevant to business administration majors. Topics include preparation of resumes and
cover letters, business etiquette, business communication skills, business ethics, and interviewing
techniques. S/U grading. PRQ: Business administration major and UBUS 310.
Course revision:
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UBUS BADM 458. INTERNSHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (3-6).
Other catalog change:
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Major in Business Administration (B.S.)
↓
Other Requirements in the College of Business (30) (31)
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ACCY 306 – Financial Accounting Information for Business Decisions (3)
ACCY 307 – Managerial Accounting Information for Decisions and Control (3)
BADM 395 – Career Planning in Business Administration (1)
FINA 410 – Financial Markets and Investments (3)
MGMT 335 – Organizational Behavior (3)
MGMT 346 – Business Communication (3)
MGMT 355 – Human Resource Management (3)
MKTG 325 – Buyer Behavior (3)
MKTG 350 – Principles of Selling (3)
Two of the following (6)
OMIS 352 – Managing Projects in Business (3)
OMIS 442 – Process and Quality Improvement (3)
OMIS 450 – Service Operations (3)
OMIS 452 – Database Management for Business (3)
Total Hours for a Major in Business Administration: 75-80 76-81
Department of Accountancy
Course revision:
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206. INTRODUCTORY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3). … PRQ: Completion of 24 or more semester
hours of course work and a grade of C or better in OMIS 259 or equivalent.
APASC 2/3/10
Department of Finance
Course revision:
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430. TREASURY AND CREDIT MANAGEMENT (3) Application of major issues in working capital
and short-term financing management. Integration of financial concepts and financial models through
electronic spreadsheets and other relevant technology to provide expertise in the area of short-term
financial management while enhancing the student’s analytical skills. Topics include cash budgeting, pro
forma statements, and other techniques of analyzing current assets and liabilities. PRQ: Satisfactory
completion of the finance core (FINA 330, FINA 340, FINA 350, and FINA 395) and ACCY 306. This
course is designed to give students an understanding of the issues and problems that pertain to the treasury
and credit functions of a corporation. The focus of the course is to recognize and apply financial concepts
and quantitative techniques to solve short-term financial problems. Among the topics to be covered are
collection, cash concentration, disbursement management, forecasting cash flows, credit management, and
international cash management. A secondary objective of this course is to prepare students for the
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). PRQ: Satisfactory completion of the finance core1 and ACCY 306.
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Department of Management
New course:
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CIP code: 52.01
402X. RESOURCES STRATGIES FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3). Crosslisted as PSPA
402. Survey of resource strategies for nongovernmental public service organizations; including
fundraising, grant writing, volunteer management, and oversight roles.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Literacy Education
New Course
CIP Code:
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13. I 202
LTIC 445. APPLIED LINGUISTICS FOR TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (3).
Applications of linguistic principles in teaching and learning of English language learners.
New Course
CIP Code:
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13.1202
LTIC 447. ASSESSMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (3). Assessment of the language
needs of English language learners at levels K-12; identification of language needs for instructional
planning and placement.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders
Course Revision
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Course List
Allied Health and Communicative Disorders (AHCD)
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COMD AHCD 490. SENIOR SEMINAR (3). Introduction to research topics in allied health and
communicative disorders with discussion of research questions and methodologies. Participation in a
research project under faculty direction required. PRQ: Senior status, with a GPA of 3.30 or higher at the
completion of 90 hours, or consent of school.
COMD AHCD 494. WORKSHOP IN ALLIED HEALTH AND COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS (13). Application of principles of allied health and communicative disorders to problems of special interest
to the participant. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Available for concurrent
enrollment.
COMD AHCD 498. TUTORIAL IN ALLIED HEALTH AND COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS (1-3).
Directed individual study and research in special areas of allied health and communicative disorders. May
be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Available for concurrent enrollment.
Note: This should have been in the 11/12/09 CUC Section A and the revisions have been made to the 2010-11
catalog.
School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences
Course Revision
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416. NUTRITION IN CLINICAL CARE II (3). Discussion of current research of the role of nutrition
during clinical care with emphasis on acute conditions requiring special nutrition support and alternate
nutrient delivery routes. This course is required for the Didactic Program in Dietetics verification. See
Special Requirements. Offered spring semester only. PRQ: FCNS 415 with a grade of C or better. Offered
spring semester only.
Note: This should have been in the 10/8/09 CUC Section A and the revision has been made to the 2010-11
catalog.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
All University Section
Other Catalog Change
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Inter-College Interdisciplinary Certificates and Degrees
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Major in Applied Management (B.S.)
↓
Emphasis 2. Public Safety (27)
↓
Public Administration Courses (6)
At least tTwo of the following:
POLS 303 – State and Local Government Local Government and Politics (3)
POLS 395 – Contemporary Topics in Political Science: Public Sector Ethics (3)
POLS 395 – Contemporary Topics in Political Science: Public Sector Budgeting (3)
POLS 395 – Contemporary Topics in Political Science: Civic Engagement (3)
PSPA 410 – Supervision in the Public Sector (1)
PSPA 412 – Public Budgeting (3)
PSPA 413 – Community Engagement in Public Safety Agencies (1)
SOCI 375 – Sociology of Organizations (3)
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Inter-College and University-Wide Interdisciplinary Courses
↓
Black Studies
↓
Community Leadership and Civic Engagement
(see also Non-Governmental Organization Leadership and Development Center)
CLCE 100. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE (3). An introduction to the meaning of public service
and avenues for community engagement. Exposure to the role of volunteerism and philanthropy in public
service.
CLCE 400. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (3). An application of public service concepts through
service learning assignments in the local community. This capstone course requires 100 hours of public
service completed by the end of the semester in which the student enrolls in this course. PRQ: CLCE 100
and declaration of major in Community Engagement and Civic Leadership.
All College Section
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Interdisciplinary Minors
↓
Minor in Public Administration
↓
Requirements
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POLS 331 - Public Administration (3)
OR PSPA 331X - Public Administration (3)
↓
Two of the following chosen in consultation with an adviser (6)
↓
POLS 330 - Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process (3)
OR PSPA 330X - Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process (3)
↓
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Minor in Urban Studies
↓
Requirements
ECON 385 - Introduction to Urban and Regional Economics (3)
GEOG 463 - Urban Geography (3)
POLS 303 – State and Local Government and Politics (3)
OR PSPA 303X – State and Local Government (3)
Four courses chosen from at least two departments outside of the major department (12)
↓
POLS 302 - Government in Metropolitan Areas (3)
OR PSPA 302X - Government in Metropolitan Areas (3)
POLS 326 - Government and Welfare Nonprofit Management (3)
OR PSPA 326X - Nonprofit Management (3)
POLS 331 - Public Administration (3)
OR PSPA 331X - Public Administration (3)
↓
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Women’s Studies (WOMS)
↓
230. WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICA (3). Critical examination and multidisciplinary
analysis of gender norms, gender roles, and women’s experiences and status in contemporary U.S. society
with attention to race, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation. Multidisciplinary analysis of maturational
and social issues facing American females.
Other Catalog Change
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Minor in International Studies
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International Arts Studies
*ARTH 294 – Art History Survey IV: Arts of the East (3)
↓
ENGL 335 – Non-Western and Third-World Literature (3)
MUSC 324 – Introduction to World Music I (3)
MUSC 325 – Introduction to World Music II (3)
MUSC 326 – Survey of World Music (3)
MUSC 431 – Music of Southeast Asia (3)
MUSC 432 – Music of China (3)
(Note: The deletion of MUSC 324 and MUSC 325 are effective with the 2010-11 catalog since the deletion of
those courses was approved by CUC 11/12/09 and UCC 12/3/09.)
Other Catalog Change:
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Minor in Women’s Studies
↓
Requirements (18)
↓
Three of the following (9)
ANTH 361 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women Credits: 3
↓
ARTH 485D - Topics in Art History: Images of Women (3)
BIOS 324X – Women in Science (3)
BIOS 493 - Topics in Biology (1-3)
(May be counted toward the minor when topic is appropriate.)
↓
ENGL 383 - Gay and Lesbian Literature (3)
ENGL 434X – Language and Gender (3)
FCNS 384 - Asian American Families (3)
↓
FLST 481 - Special Topics in Literature I (3)
(May be counted toward the minor when topic is appropriate.)
GEOG 324X – Women in Science (3)
HIST 322 - Women in Modern Europe (3)
↓
HIST 402 - Gender and Sexuality in History (3)
HIST 407 – Medieval Women (3)
HIST 413 - Family, Sexuality, and Society Since 1400 (3)
↓
POLS 373 - Women and Politics (3)
POLS 411 – Constitutional Law II (3)
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PSYC 424 - Adolescent Development (3)
SOCI 354 - Families and Social Change (3)
SOCI 356 – Health, Aging, and Society (3)
SOCI 357 - The Sociology of Gender (3)
↓
Non-Governmental Organization Leadership and Development Center (NGOLD) (see Other Catalog Change
below, insert between Departments of Mathematical Science & Philosophy)
New Course
CIP:
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below)
TBD
CLCE 100. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE (3). Introduction to the meaning of public service
and avenues for community engagement. Exposure to the role of volunteerism and philanthropy in public
service.
New Course
CIP:
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Organization Leadership and Development Center—see Other Catalog Change
below)
TBD
CLCE 400. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (3). Application of public service concepts through service
learning assignments in the local community. Requires 100 hours of public service completed by the end
of the semester in which the student enrolls in this course. PRQ: CLCE 100 and declaration of major in
Community Engagement and Civic Leadership.
Other Catalog Change
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(Insert between Mathematics and Philosophy Depts.)
Non-Governmental Organization Leadership and Development Center (NGOLD, CLCE)
Director: TBA
The Non-Governmental Organization Leadership and Development (NGOLD) Center is an interdisciplinary,
faculty-governed center that engages in a range of activities that support leadership and development of
domestic and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), with a particular focus on regional and
global NGOs that are headquartered in northern Illinois. Faculty, staff, and students work with the NGO sector
in research, education and training, and engagement to promote the professionalization of NGO management
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and to increase their capacities to provide services to their clients. Faculty from throughout the university
participate in its activities.
The Non-Governmental Organization Leadership and Development Center offers both a B.A. and a B.S.
degree for a major in community leadership and civic engagement that is designed primarily for students
seeking a career in public affairs in government, voluntary social agencies, and public interest groups. Each
student must complete the required courses of the major along with an emphasis field. Several university
departments participate in the major in community leadership and civic engagement.
Department of Philosophy
Catalog Revisions
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331. ETHICS CLASSICAL ETHICAL THEORIES (3). Introduction to philosophical ethics focusing on
theories of morality and virtue and addressing such questions as the following: Are there objective moral
truths? If so, how can we know them? How can we evaluate competing moral theories? Why should we
be moral? Examination of the major theories of morality. Analysis of the ethical theories of such
philosophers as Plato, Hume, and Kant, and such ethical positions as hedonism, stoicism, and
utilitarianism.
431. CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL THEORY (3). Study of issues in normative ethics and metaethics.
Topics may include consequentialism and deontology, virtue ethics, moral epistemology, theories of moral
motivation, the reality of moral properties, and the meaning of moral statements. Readings may include
classical and contemporary sources. A study of some recent developments in normative theory and
metaethics. Topics may include consequentialism, deontology, moral relativism, moral epistemology, and
theories of moral motivation. Readings selected from recent work in the field and earlier work as relevant.
PRQ: 6 semester hours of philosophy at the 300 level or consent of department.
Department of Political Science (POLS, PSPA)
New Course
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Public Administration (PSPA)
CIP: 44.04
201. PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP (3). Introduction to the traits and standards associated with
leadership roles in public service, as distinguished from business and educational leadership. Exposure to
the leadership and management of volunteers.
New Courses
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CIP: 44.04
302X. GOVERNMENT IN METROPOLITAN AREAS (3). Crosslisted as POLS 302. Examination of the
political and structural elements of government in metropolitan areas. Emphasis on the impact of public
and private influences exercised through the network of government agencies upon urban regions. PRQ:
At least sophomore standing or consent of department. Recommended: POLS 303 OR PSPA 303X.
303X. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3). Crosslisted as POLS 303. Examines the structure,
functions, and governance dynamics of local and state governments. Includes relationships of local and
state government legislative, executive, and administrative actors; management processes; and
intergovernmental relations.
326X. NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (3). Crosslisted as POLS 326. Examines the role of nonprofit
organizations in the policy process from advocacy through service delivery. Emphasis on
management/administration and the delivery of public services. PRQ: At least sophomore standing.
Recommended: POLS 331 OR PSPA 331X.
327X. E-GOVERNANCE (3). Crosslisted as POLS 327. This course examines the policy issues and
management practices associated with the use of information and communication technologies in
governance. Governance includes the production and delivery of public information and services as well as
citizen and stakeholder participation in making those production and delivery decisions. Issues include
information access, digital divide, electronic privacy and security, and online citizen participation. Topics
on managing information technology in government include e-government web portals, information
resource management, knowledge management, strategic information technology management, and others.
330X. BUREAUCRACY AND THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS (3). Crosslisted as POLS 330. Role of
the bureaucracy in the formation and implementation of public policy. Includes the interaction of public
agencies with other agencies, chief executives, legislatures, courts, other levels of government, parties,
interest groups, and the media.
331X. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3). Crosslisted as POLS 331. Leadership, decision making,
organizational behavior, program effectiveness, and fiscal management in public administrative agencies.
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CIP: 44.04
401. PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERISM (3). Examination of the role of philanthropic activities
in a civil society, the process of philanthropy, and the contribution that volunteerism makes to civil society.
Survey of techniques, methods, and policies concerning volunteerism and philanthropy.
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CIP: 44.04
402. RESOURCE STRATEGIES FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (3). Crosslisted as MGMT
402X. Introductory survey of resource strategies for nongovernmental public service organizations;
including fundraising, grant writing, volunteer management, and oversight roles.
New Course
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CIP: 44.04
410. SUPERVISION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR (1). State and municipal involvement in employeemanagement relations with emphasis on legislative, judicial, political, and social considerations.
Comparisons with the private sector and the special bargaining problems of various units in the public
sector are considered.
New Course
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CIP: 44.04
412. PUBLIC BUDGETING (3). Introduction to the processes and politics of public budgeting, including
the legal, political, and economic factors affecting budgeting in federal, state, and local governments in the
United States.
New Course
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CIP: 44.04
413. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES (1). Exploration of how
community engagement can benefit public safety agencies, including a review of the various avenues to
engage citizens in departmental activities and proper roles for such engagement.
Course Revisions
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American Government and Politics
↓
302. GOVERNMENT IN METROPOLITAN AREAS (3). Crosslisted as PSPA 302X. Examination of …
… regions. PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of department. Recommended: POLS 303 or
PSPA 303X.
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303. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3). Crosslisted as PSPA 303X. Examines … … relations.
↓
Public Policy/Public Administration
↓
326. NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (3). Crosslisted as PSPA 326X. Examines the … … services. PRQ:
At least sophomore
standing. Recommended: POLS 331 or PSPA 331X.
327. E-GOVERNANCE (3). Crosslisted as PSPA 327X. This course examines … …, and others.
330. BUREAUCRACY AND THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS (3). Crosslisted as PSPA 330X. Role of
the … … media.
331. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (3). Crosslisted as PSPA 331X. Leadership, decision making,
organizational behavior, program effectiveness, and fiscal management in public administrative agencies.
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Department of Political Science (POLS, PSPA)
Other Catalog Change
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Major in Political Science
↓
Emphasis 3. Public Administration and Service
Requirements in Department (36)
POLS 100 - American Government and Politics (3),
POLS 331 - Public Administration (3)
OR PSPA 331X - Public Administration (3)
↓
Two of the following (6). Recommended that POLS 331 OR PSPA 331X be taken
before enrolling in the following courses.
POLS 302 - Government in Metropolitan Areas (3)
OR PSPA 302X - Government in Metropolitan Areas (3)
POLS 303 - State and Local Government and Politics (3)
OR PSPA 303X - State and Local Government (3)
POLS 308 - The American Presidency (3)
POLS 326 - Nonprofit Management (3)
OR PSPA 326X - Nonprofit Management (3)
POLS 327 – E-Governance (3)
OR PSPA 327X – E-Governance (3)
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OR PSPA 330X - Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process (3)
Electives in political science (15)
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Course List
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Political Science (POLS)
Other Catalog Change
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General
↓
499H. … … ….
Public Administration (PSPA)
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