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School of Letters, Arts and Sciences
The School of Letters, Arts and Sciences offers programs of study in humanities and in social, natural, and mathematical sciences. The programs prepare students for careers, graduate work, and lifelong learning. The school offers more than 30 major and minor programs through 18 departments and the Institute for Women’s Studies and Services. The faculty teach the majority of the General Studies Program and help prepare students to be teachers. In addition, they arrange internships and other applied educational experiences in state and local agencies, business, industry, and the media. Through centers and a special program, the school advances educational and social goals:
African American Studies Department The African American Studies Department offers a range of courses in African American studies that present the dimension of the black experience in this country. These courses encompass and afford a comprehensive understanding of the African heritage. They present African links and potential; contributions of black people in the growth and development of the United States; black culture and lifestyles; the black community; political activity and potential; religious development and importance; community service and resource assistance; and prognosis and potential for social change. The courses may apply in the General Studies requirements and as electives for graduation. Students are urged to consult with the faculty in the African American Studies Department about new courses now being designed, as well as special offerings. The major in African American studies, which leads to a bachelor of arts degree, and the minor program must be planned in consultation with an adviser in the African American Studies Department. Students desiring secondary licensure in social studies should see the section on the teacher education program. African American Studies Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours AAS 1010 Introduction to African American Studies ...........3 AAS 1130 Survey of African History (HIS 1940) ...............3 AAS 2000 Social Movements and Black Experience (SOC 2000)....3 AAS 3300 The Black Community (SOC 3140) .....................3 AAS 3700 Psychology of Racism and Group Prejudice (PSY 3700).3 AAS 4850 Research Seminar in African American Studies .......3 Select one from the following: MUS 2010 Topics in Ethnic Music: Variable Title .............3 ART 3040 African Art ........................................3 AAS 3240 African American Literature (ENG 3240) .............3 Subtotal.....................................................3 *Elective hours in African American studies courses are selected in consultation with the advisor. Minor in African American Studies Required Courses Semester Hours AAS 1010 Introduction to African American Studies ...........3 AAS 2000 Social Movements and Black Experience (SOC 2000) ...3 Total .......................................................6 Electives Assessment Test Anthropology Program Anthropology is the exploration of human diversity. The combination of cultural, archaeological, and biological perspectives offer a viewpoint that is unique in studying the problems related to the survival and well-being of the human species. From the living and vanished cultures of Colorado to those of New Guinea or South America, anthropology can be applied to assist our understanding of human differences. Contact the Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department for information. Anthropology Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours ANT 1010 Physical Anthropology and Prehistory...3 ANT 1310 Introducation to Cultural Anthropology.3 ANT 2100 Human Evolution........................3 ANT 2330 Cross-Cultural Communication...........3 ANT 2640 Archaeology............................3 Subtotal.......................................15 Electives......................................21 Total..........................................36 At least 12 upper-division semester hours in anthropology must be completed at MSCD by students majoring in the field. Students desiring teacher licensure in social studies should see an advisor in the Secondary Education Department. Minor in Anthropology The minor provides an opportunity for students to bring a unique anthropological perspective to their already chosen area of interest. Anyone having to deal with human or cultural differences would benefit from selecting a focus in cross-cultural contact, archaeology, or human diversity. Required Courses Semester Hours ANT 1010 Physical Anthropology and Prehistory..3 ANT 1310 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.3 Subtotal.......................................6 Electives.....................................15 Total.........................................21 At least 6 upper-division semester hours must be completed at MSCD. Art Department The Art Department offers a full range of studio art courses in the areas of fine arts (drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, video, and sculpture); design (communication design and computer imaging); and crafts (ceramics, metalwork, jewelry making, and art furniture) leading to the bachelor of fine arts degree; art history (studies emphasize contemporary, modern, ancient, and non-Western art) leading to the bachelor of fine arts degree; and licensure in art education. Goals Undergraduate studies in art and design prepare students to function in a variety of artistic roles. In order to achieve these goals, instruction should prepare students to:
Art Major for Bachelor of Fine Arts Core Requirements for All Studio Art Majors Semester Hours
ART 1100 Basic Drawing I ...................................3
ART 1110 Basic Drawing II ..................................3
ART 1200 Design Processes and Concepts I ...................3
ART 1210 Design Processes and Concepts II ..................3
ART 2010 Survey of Modern Art: Impressionism
through Abstract Expressionism ..........................3
ART 2020 Survey of Contemporary Art: 1960 to the Present ...3
Total .....................................................18
Senior Experience Requirements for Studio Art Majors
ART 4010 Modern Art History: Theory and Criticism ..........3
ART 4750 Senior Experience Studio:
Portfolio Development and Thesis Show ...................3
Total ......................................................6
Students choose one of the four areas of emphasis: fine arts, design,
crafts, or art history.
*ART 3090 is not applicable as upper division Art History credit,
but may be taken for the multicultural requirement. Art History Major for Bachelor of Fine Arts Core Requirements for All Art History Majors Semester Hours
ART 1100 Basic Drawing I ....................................3
ART 1110 Basic Drawing II ...................................3
ART 1200 Design Processes and Concepts I ....................3
ART 1210 Design Processes and Concepts II ...................3
ART 2010 Survey of Modern Art: Impressionism
through Abstract Expressionism ...........................3
ART 2020 Survey of Contemporary Art: 1960 to the Present ....3
Total ......................................................18
Senior Experience Requirement for Art History Majors
ART 4010 Modern Art History: Theory and Criticism ...........3
Total .......................................................3
*Art History (required) ....................................15
ART 2000 World Art Prior to 1880 ............................3
Fine Arts** ............................................3 or 6
Design** ...............................................3 or 6
Crafts** ...............................................3 or 6
Art Electives ...............................................6
Total ......................................................60
Art Licensure: K - 12 Teacher licensure for art majors is available through the Art Department. An art major is required. Required Courses Semester Hours
ART 3380 Introduction to Art Education ......................4
EDS 3110 Processes of Education in Multicultural
Urban Secondary Schools ..................................3
EDS 3120 Field Experience in Multicultural Urban
Secondary Schools ........................................3
EDS 3200 The Adolescent as a Learner ........................3
EDS 3210 Secondary School Curriculum and Classroom
Management ...............................................3
EDS 3220 Field Experience in Teaching, Materials
Construction, and Classroom Management ...................3
SED 3600 The Exceptional Learner in the Classroom ...........3
RDG 3280 Teaching of Reading and Writing in the
Content Areas ............................................4
ART 4380 Art Methods/Materials: K - 12 ......................4
EDU 4190* Student Teaching and Seminar: Elementary (K - 6) ..8
EDS 4290* Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary (6 - 12) ..8
ART 4390 Integrating the Arts for Gifted and Talented .......3
Total ......................................................48
*Student teaching is composed of daily full-time work during 16 weeks, split 8 and 8weeks between elementary and secondary levels. In addition to field experiences included in required coursework, students must present evidence of having completed at least 200 hours of work with children. This may be accomplished through a variety of community organizations and institutional activities. Students should plan their volunteer work in consultation with the art education adviser. Students who seek licensure must pass a public speaking course (SPE 1010) with a grade of “B” or better, or obtain a waiver. Students must also achieve satisfactory scores on the state licensure examination. Minor in Art Required Courses Semester Hours
ART 1100 Basic Drawing I ....................................3
ART 1110 Basic Drawing II ...................................3
ART 1200 Design Processes and Concepts I ....................3
ART 1210 Design Processes and Concepts II ...................3
ART 2010 Survey of Modern Art: Impressionism
through Abstract Expressionism ...........................3
ART 2020 Survey of Contemporary Art: 1960 to the Present ....3
Subtotal ...................................................18
Electives ...................................................9
Minimum of one upper-division studio course and
one upper-division art history course
Total ......................................................27
Behavioral Science Program Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours
ANT 1310 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology..3
ECO 2010 Principles of Economics-Macro..........3
HIS 1220 American History since 1865............3
PSC 1010 American National Government...........3
PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology................3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology..............3
Subtotal ......................................18
Elected Focus Subtotal.......................................12 General Electives Subtotal.......................................12
Total..........................................42
General Studies Requirements Senior Experience Students desiring teacher licensure should see an advisor in the teacher education program. No minor is offered. Biology Department The Biology Department offers two majors, the bachelor of science in biology and the bachelor of arts in biology. While it is not necessary to declare an emphasis within these majors, a student may choose to emphasize botany, medical technology, microbiology, or zoology. Supportive courses associated with paramedical studies and criminalistics, as well as general courses for enrichment of the nonscience student’s background, are offered by the department. Students seeking secondary licensure in science should see an adviser in the teacher education program. Students interested in preparation for medical school or other health professions should contact the Biology Department for specialized advising (Science Building, room 213, 303-556-3213). A biology minor is offered to students with related majors or a special interest in the field. Biology Major for Bachelor of Science Required Courses Semester Hours BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology ....................3 Biology Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology ....................3 Botany Emphasis Elective Courses Semester Hours BIO 3140 Plant Physiology ...................................5 BIO 3150 Plant Hormones .....................................2 BIO 3160 Plant Anatomy and Morphology .......................4 BIO 3180 Vascular Plant Taxonomy ............................4 BIO 4120 Algology ...........................................4 BIO 4160 Mycology ...........................................4 BIO 4850 Evolution ..........................................3 Subtotal ...................................................15 Medical Technology Emphasis Elective Courses Semester Hours BIO 3210 Histology ..........................................4 BIO 3270 Parasitology .......................................4 BIO 3360 Animal Physiology ..................................4 BIO 4160 Mycology ...........................................4 Subtotal ...................................................16 Internship Completion of a medical technology internship at an approved school of medical technology. Required Non-biology Courses The student must satisfy the requirements listed for non-biology courses for the bachelor of science major and complete the requirements for a minor in chemistry. Microbiology Emphasis Elective Courses Semester Hours BIO 3270 Parasitology .......................................4 BIO 4120 Algology ...........................................4 BIO 4160 Mycology ...........................................4 BIO 4440 Virology ...........................................3 Zoology Emphasis Elective Courses Semester Hours BIO 3210 Histology ..........................................4 BIO 3220 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy .....................5 BIO 3250 Arthropod Zoology ..................................4 BIO 3270 Parasitology .......................................4 BIO 3340 Endocrinology ......................................3 BIO 3360 Animal Physiology ..................................4 BIO 4250 Entomology .........................................4 BIO 4270 Herpetology ........................................3 BIO 4280 Ornithology ........................................4 BIO 4290 Mammalogy ..........................................3 BIO 4810 Vertebrate Embryology ..............................4 Subtotal ...................................................15 Minor in Biology Required Courses Semester Hours BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology ....................3 Senior Experience for Biology Majors Chemistry Department The Chemistry Department is approved by the American Chemical Society and offers several degree programs: the bachelor of science in chemistry; bachelor of science in chemistry occupational health and safety area of emphasis; bachelor of science in chemistry criminalistics area of emphasis; and the bachelor of arts in chemistry. Minors in chemistry and criminalistics are also available. Students who plan to pursue a career in chemistry after graduation or plan to attend graduate school in chemistry should choose the bachelor of science in chemistry program. The bachelor of arts in chemistry program is designed for students who plan a career in a field related to chemistry, but who do not intend to attend graduate school in chemistry. The bachelor of arts option, which requires fewer hours, may be especially attractive to those wishing a second major or to those students desiring secondary education licensure. Criminalistics is the scientific investigation, identification, and comparison of physical evidence for criminal or civil court proceedings. Criminalists must be trained in many disciplines including chemistry, biology, law enforcement, physics, and mathematics. The four-year criminalistics curriculum leads to a bachelor of science degree and includes a half-time internship in a criminalistics laboratory during the senior year. Students in the criminalistics program are encouraged to complete all the requirements for a degree in chemistry approved by the American Chemical Society while completing the criminalistics degree program. Graduates of the program are prepared for employment in criminalistics and have completed the requirements for admission to graduate school in chemistry or criminalistics, medical school, dental school, or law school. Students electing the chemistry major with the occupational health and safety emphasis will be trained in the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards in the workplace. This area of emphasis includes courses equivalent to those required for the bachelor of arts major in chemistry, as well as supporting science and mathematics courses and courses in instrumental analysis, toxicology, safety, and occupational health and safety. A mandatory internship during the junior or senior year provides valuable practical experience. Graduates of this program are prepared for immediate employment in the field of occupational health and safety or the field of chemistry. Graduates in this emphasis area also meet the requirements for admissions to medical school, dental school, veterinary school, or graduate school in industrial hygiene or chemistry. For further information about the occupational health and safety or criminalistics programs, students should contact the Chemistry Department. Students seeking secondary education licensure in science should see an advisor in the teacher education program for requirements. The following courses constitute the basic core and are required in all chemistry degree programs except for the minor in chemistry. Basic Core Semester Hours CHE 1800 General Chemistry I ................................4 CHE 1810 General Chemistry II ...............................4 CHE 1850 General Chemistry Laboratory .......................2 CHE 3000 Analytical Chemistry ...............................3 CHE 3010 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory ....................2 CHE 3100 Organic Chemistry I ................................4 CHE 3110 Organic Chemistry II ...............................3 CHE 3120 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory .....................2 CHE 3130 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory ....................2 Total ......................................................26 Chemistry Major for Bachelor of Science Required Courses Semester Hours Basic Core .................................................26 Additional Required Chemistry Courses: CHE 3250 Physical Chemistry I ...............................4 CHE 3260 Physical Chemistry II ..............................4 CHE 3280 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory ....................2 CHE 3290 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory ...................2 Subtotal ...................................................12 Electives A minimum of 10 semester hours in chemistry courses selected in consultation with and approved by the Chemistry Department is required. ..................................................10 Total Hours Required .......................................48 Required Ancillary Courses for Bachelor of Science MTH 1410 Calculus I .........................................4 MTH 2410 Calculus II ........................................4 MTH 2420 Calculus III .......................................4 PHY 2311 General Physics I -and- PHY 2331 General Physics II -or- PHY 2010 College Physics I -and- PHY 2020 College Physics II .................................8 Subtotal ...................................................20 American Chemical Society Approval To meet American Chemical Society degree criteria the following courses must be completed: CHE 2300 Inorganic Chemistry ................................3 CHE 3400 Chemical Literature Search .........................1 CHE 4100 Instrumental Analysis ..............................3 CHE 4110 Instrumental Analysis Lab ..........................2 CHE 4300 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry .......................3 Subtotal ...................................................12 Occupational Health and Safety Emphasis Students electing this program of study must complete the basic chemistry core (26 hours) in addition to the following required courses. The requirement of a minor is waived for students in this program. Required Courses Semester Hours Basic Core .................................................26 Criminalistics Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours Basic Core..................................................26 Chemistry Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours Basic Chemistry Core .......................................26 Minor in Chemistry Core Semester Hours CHE 1800 General Chemistry I ................................4 CHE 1810 General Chemistry II ...............................4 CHE 1850 General Chemistry Laboratory .......................2 CHE 3000 Analytical Chemistry ...............................3 CHE 3010 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory ....................2 CHE 3100 Organic Chemistry I ................................4 CHE 3110 Organic Chemistry II ...............................3 CHE 3120 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory .....................2 CHE 3130 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory ....................2 Total ......................................................26 Minor in Criminalistics Required Courses Semester Hours CHE 1100 Principles of Chemistry ............................5 CHE 2700 Introduction to Criminalistics .....................4 CHE 2750 Arson and Explosives ...............................3 CHE 2760 Field Testing and Laboratory Analysis of Drugs .....1 CHE 3600 Crime Scene Investigation I ........................4 CHE 3610 Crime Scene Investigation II .......................4 CJC 2120 Evidence and Courtroom Procedures ..................3 Total ......................................................24 Chicano Studies Department The Chicano Studies Department offers a bachelor of arts degree in Chicano studies. The Chicano and other Hispanic historical experiences are used as points of departure toward expanding awareness of the multicultural world and the contributions of Chicanos. The program is designed to assist in the preparation of scholars as well as human service providers. Chicano Studies Major for Bachelor of Arts The requirements include core courses in the major, basic knowledge of the Spanish language, plus approved electives. Required Courses Semester Hours
CHS 1000 Introduction to Chicano Studies ....................3
CHS 1010 History of Meso-America: Pre-Columbian and
Colonial Periods (HIS 1910) ..............................3
CHS 1020 History of the Chicano in the Southwest:
1810 to Present (HIS 1920) ...............................3
CHS 2010 Survey of Chicano Literature (ENG 2410) ............3
CHS 3100 The Chicano Community (SOC 3130) ...................3
CHS 4850 Research Experience in Chicano Studies .............3
Subtotal ...................................................18
Language Requirements:
SPA 1010 Elementary Spanish I ...............................5
SPA 1020 Elementary Spanish II ..............................5
SPA 2110 Intermediate Spanish
-or-
SPA 2120 Spanish Reading and Conversation ...................3
Subtotal ...................................................13
Approved Electives ..........................................9
Total ......................................................40
A minimum of 9 semester hours of electives in Chicano studies
selected in consultation with the department chair is required.
Minor in Chicano Studies The minor can be designed to provide the student with course experiences that are relevant to occupational and educational goals. Students, in consultation with a faculty adviser in Chicano studies, will develop individual minors that reflect the best possible elective curricula and ensure that a relevant emphasis is maintained. Total hours for the minor are 21. Required Courses Semester Hours
CHS 1000 Introduction to Chicano Studies ....................3
CHS 1010 History of Meso-America: Pre-Columbian and
Colonial Periods .........................................3
CHS 1020 History of the Chicano in the Southwest:
Mexican and United States Periods ........................3
CHS 2010 Survey of Chicano Literature .......................3
Total ......................................................12
Electives Computer Science In The Mathematical And Computer Sciences Department The Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department offers a bachelor of science degree in computer science. The department offers a computer science minor, which complements such majors as mathematics, engineering technology, the other sciences, and economics. All students who are considering a major or minor in computer science are expected to consult with faculty for advising. The computer science major offers the theory and application of computer science which includes programming, data and file structures, database, networking, architecture, and software engineering. Non-Major Courses in Computer Science Major in Computer Science for Bachelor of Science Required Core Courses* Semester Hours
CSI 1300 Introduction to Structured Programming**...4
CSI 2300 Advanced Programming and Data Structures...4
CSI 2400 Computer Organization and
Assembly Language................................4
CSI 3100 Discrete Mathematics.......................4
CSI 3210 Principles of Programming Languages........4
CSI 3300 Foundations of File Structures.............4
Subtotal...........................................24
*A grade of "C" is required in each of the core courses.
**CSI 1300 is a core course and part of the MTH minor.
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department The Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department is composed of three separate disciplines: geography, geology, and meteorology. The department offers a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in land use and a bachelor of science degree in meteorology. The bachelor of science degree is recommended for those students desiring a stronger background in the physical and quantitative aspects of the environment. Minor programs are available in geography, geology, and meteorology. Students working toward teacher licensure in either science or social studies may take courses in geology, geography, or meteorology. Students interested in environmental science or earth space science may develop an Individualized Degree Program major through the Center for Individualized Learning, 303-556-8342, Central Classroom 106. Environmental Science Land Use Meteorology English Department The English Department offers instruction in literature, writing, language, and linguistics and in elementary and secondary English education. Courses in each area appeal to students in every school of the college who wish to read and understand representative literatures of the world; to examine the principles underlying how language works; and to cultivate their writing skills. The department invites students in other disciplines to select English courses to enhance their general education. Students may also choose an English major or minor from areas listed below. Students who are considering a major or minor in the English Department are expected to consult with faculty for advising. Students in elementary or secondary licensure programs should consult with advisors in the appropriate education department as well. The English major may choose an emphasis in one of the following:
The English minor may choose an emphasis in one of the following: The English Department assesses the major in designated Senior Experience courses. Portfolios of papers assigned through these courses will be read by members of the faculty. Senior Experience courses should not be taken until the student's final year of study. Because these courses may not be offered every semester, students should discuss scheduling with English Department advisors. Further information is available in the English Department office. English Major for Bachelor of Arts Literature Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours
ENG 2100 Introduction to Literary Studies..............3
ENG 2220 American Literature: Civil War to Present.....3
ENG 3100 Studies in Chaucer, Shakespeare and Milton....3
ENG 3440 Myth, Symbol and Allusion In Literature ......3
ENG 4610 Literary Criticism (Senior Experience course) 3
Subtotal .............................................15
Four of these courses:
ENG 2110 World Literature: Beginnings to 1600..........3
ENG 2120 World Literature: 17th Century to Present.....3
ENG 2210 American Literature: Beginnings
through Civil War...................................3
ENG 2220 American Literature: Civil War to Present.....3
ENG 2310 British Literature: Beginnings to 1785........3
ENG 2330 British Literature: 1785 to Present...........3
Subtotal .............................................12
One of these courses:
ENG 2010 The Nature of Language........................3
ENG 2020 Systems of English Grammar....................3
ENG 3020 History of the English Language...............3
ENG 3030 Semantics.....................................3
Subtotal...............................................3
Electives: In addition, six courses (18 hours) of English
courses, at least 5 of which must be upper-division: four
upper-division literature courses that include at least
one development, one period, and one major author; one
Elementary School Teaching Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours Literature Core Course ENG 2100 Introduction to Literary Studies ...................3 ENG 2220 American Literature: Civil War to Present ..........3 ENG 3100 Studies in Chaucer, Shakespeare and Milton .........3 ENG 3440 Myth, Symbol and Allusion in Literature ............3 ENG 3460 Children's Literature...............................3 Secondary School Teaching Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours
I. Literature Core
ENG 2100 Introduction to Literary Studies ...................3
ENG 2210 American Literature: Beginnings through
the Civil War ............................................3
-or-
ENG 2220 American Literature: Civil War to Present ..........3
ENG 3100 Studies in Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton ........3
ENG 3440 Myth, Symbol, and Allusion in Literature ...........3
ENG 3470 Young Adult Literature .............................3
Total ......................................................15
Writing Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours I. Literature Courses Lower-Division Literature Courses 2000-level, including ENG 2100 ..............................9 Three hours must emphasize modern literature. English Minor Writing Emphasis Students must meet with a writing faculty adviser in order to understand prerequisites and select proper courses. I. Literature Course Lower-Division Literature Courses: 2000-Level, Including ENG 2100 ..............................6 Literature Emphasis Course should be selected in consultation with a faculty adviser in the Department of English. I. Introductory Course: Semester Hours ENG 2100 Introduction to Literary Studies ...................3 II. Two courses from the following: ENG 2110 World Literature: Beginnings to 1600 ...............3 ENG 2120 World Literature: 17th Century to Present ..........3 ENG 2210 American Literature: Beginnings through Civil War ..3 ENG 2220 American Literature: Civil War to Present ..........3 ENG 2310 British Literature: Beginnings to 1785 .............3 ENG 2330 British Literature: 1785 to Present ................3 Subtotal ....................................................6 Language and Linguistics Minor Required Core Courses Semester Hours ENG 2010 The Nature of Language .............................3 Any four of the following six courses, chosen in consultation and with an approved departmental adviser. ENG 3020 History of the English Language ....................3 ENG 3030 Semantics ..........................................3 ENG 3040 Morphology and Syntax ..............................3 ENG 3050 Language and Society ...............................3 ENG 3060 Modern Language Theory .............................3 ENG 4010 Studies in Linguistics (Variable Topics) ...........3 Subtotal ...................................................12 Environmental Science The environmental science major is designed as an entry-level major for MSCD students as well as for students transferring as juniors from the community colleges with backgrounds in hazardous materials technology or water quality or a degree in Environmental and Safety Technology. All students are required to complete a unified core. In addition, students may choose from five options (emphases) depending on their areas of interest. The multidisciplinary emphasis provides students with a broad-based environmental science background, whereas the other emphases in hazardous materials, water quality, environmental chemistry, and ecological restoration are more specialized. No minor is required. Interested students should go to the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Science 231) to be assigned an advisor and to pick up advising and career option sheets. Environmental Science Major for Bachelor of Science (Students who have not had a computer course will be required to take
CSI 1010) Multidisciplinary Emphasis Students are required to select courses in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, and Meteorology, as well as elective courses in consultation with a discipline advisor totaling a minimum of 42 hours. Environmental Science Core.....................32 Hazardous Materials Emphasis Environmental Science Core.....................32 Water Quality Emphasis Environmental Science Core....................32
Additional Required Courses Semester Hours
CHE 1810 General Chemistry II..................4
CHE 1850 General Chemistry Laboratory..........2
CHE 3050 Environmental Chemistry...............3
CHE 3100 Organic Chemistry I...................4
CHE 3120 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I........2
GEG 1230 Weather and Climate
-or-
MTR 1400 Introduction to Meteorology...........3
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology..........................3
GEL 4150 Hydrology.............................3
EST 132 Environmental Health and Safety (OSHA).3
(offered at Arapahoe, Front Range and
Red Rocks Community Colleges)
Subtotal......................................27
Ecological Restoration Emphasis Environmental Science Core......................32
Additional Required Courses Semester Hours
CHE 1810 General Chemistry II....................4
CHE 1850 General Chemistry Laboratory............2
ECO 3450 Environmental Economics.................3
GEG 4900 Environmental Seminar(advisor approved).3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources..........................4
GEL 3540 Advanced Geologic and Environmental
Hazards-Denver and Vicinity*..................2
GEL 4000 Environmental Geology...................3
GEL 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning......3
PSC 3230 Environmental Politics..................3
Subtotal........................................27
*in approval process
Environmental Chemistry Emphasis Environmental Science Core....................32
Additional Required Courses Semester Hours
BIO 2400 General Microbiology..................4
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology.....................3
CHE 1810 General Chemistry II..................4
CHE 1850 General Chemistry Laboratory..........2
CHE 3000 Analytical Chemistry..................3
CHE 3010 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.......2
CHE 3050 Environmental Chemistry...............3
CHE 3100 Organic Chemistry I...................4
CHE 3120 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I........2
CHE 4150 Instrumentation and Analysis in the
Occupational Environment....................4
CHE 4200 Evaluation and Control of Air Quality.3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources........................4
GEL 4000 Environmental Geology.................3
EST 132 Environmental Health and Safety (OSHA).3
(offered at Arapahoe, Front Range and
Red Rocks Community Colleges)
Subtotal .....................................44
General Studies...............................36
Electives......................................8
Total for Environmental Chemistry Emphasis...120
Environmental Studies Minor Required Course Semester Hours GEG 4900 Environmental Seminar Gerontology Minor Upon completion of the gerontology minor, the student will be able to:
Orientation Exit Behavior (based on orientation area selected
by the student)
Students must complete all of the following core course requirements and at least nine (9) credit hours from either the liberal arts orientation or the professional services orientation. Required Core Courses Semester Hours The first three (3) required core courses must be taken prior to selecting courses from an area of orientation. HES 4520 (Internship in Gerontology) must be taken the last semester of minor course work. It may be taken with one other approved course from the orientation options. You must contact the gerontology advisor the semester before you plan to register for this course. Students must select a minimum of nine (9) credit hours from one of the following orientations. these courses must be approved by the gerontology advisor in the Department of Health Professions. Liberal Arts Orientation LES 2330 Advocacy, Leisure and the Aging Adult.........3 Students may select a gerontology topics course or an independent study course that deals with aging if it is appropriate for their selected orientation and approved by the gerontology advisor. History Department Required Courses Semester Hours HIS 1010 Western Civilization to 1715 .........3 HIS 1020 Western Civilization since 1715 ......3 HIS 1210 American History to 1865 .............3 HIS 1220 American History since 1865 ..........3 HIS 4820 Senior Seminar .......................3 Total ........................................15 Electives Course Distribution Grade Average Advising Minor in History There are three different areas of emphasis available to students seeking a history minor: regular history area of emphasis, American West history area of emphasis, 20th-century studies history area of emphasis. Regular History Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours HIS 1010 Western Civilization to 1715 ................3 HIS 1020 Western Civilization since 1715 .............3 HIS 1210 American History to 1865 ....................3 HIS 1220 American History since 1865 .................3 Total ...............................................12 Electives American West History Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours HIS 1100 American West .........................3 HIS 1110 Colorado History I ....................3 HIS 1210 American History to 1865 ..............3 HIS 1220 American History since 1865 ...........3 Total .........................................12 Electives Twentieth-Century Studies History Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours HIS 1220 American History since 1865............3 HIS 2010 Contemporary World History.............3 Total ..........................................6 Electives Grade Average Secondary School Education Licensure in Social Sciences Prelaw Courses Minor in Interdisciplinary Legal Studies The interdisciplinary legal studies minor is designed to show students how the various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences treat questions of law and justice. The interdisciplinary legal studies minor is not a prelaw preparatory program or paralegal training. Its goal is to cross disciplines so that students can understand how the humanities and social sciences illuminate the principles, practices, and policies of the law. Required Courses Semester Hours HIS 3680 The Court in Crisis ...............3 PHI 3430 Philosophy of Law .................3 SOC 3550 Sociology of Law ..................3 ENG 3700 Literature and the Law ............3 PSC 3120 American Constitutional Law .......3 CJC Introductory Course(see CriminalJustice Holistic Health and Wellness Education Multi-Minor The holistic health and wellness education multi-minor offers an area of concentration for students who recognize the increased emphasis on wellness in several professional fields and/or for health conscious individuals who wish to establish a self-enhancement program. The multi-minor is designed to complement a major chosen by a student that is relevant to the student's career goals. For additional information, please contact the Health Professions Department at 303-556-3130, South Classroom 226. The multi-minor comprises 21 hours of study: *Practical experience is an integral part of this minor and Individualized
Degree Program. Students are urged to enhance their education through
fieldwork. This can be achieved through practicums, internships, and cooperative
education offerings in one of the above listed departments or by using
these elective hours. Journalism Department Journalism Major for Bachelor of Arts The Journalism Department prepares students for careers in news and information media by providing them with a sound education in the basics of journalism and/or public relations. The department has one of the strongest journalism teaching staffs in the state. All full-time and part-time faculty have worked in the journalism and/or public relations fields. The Journalism Department is one of two journalism schools in the country to offer an internship program that allows students to get hands-on experience in political reporting. The Capitol Reporter is open to upper-division students, who spend an entire semester covering the Colorado legislature for credit. The editor is a full-time staff member, and the weekly newspaper is highly regarded by legislators, lobbyists, and the college community. Proficiency in standard written English is a prerequisite for all journalism courses. Students are required to complete ENG 1010 before taking any journalism course beyond JRN 1010. Proficiency in typing is required for all courses beyond JRN 1010. A list of suggested courses that should be taken for General Studies has been established by the department. Students should also select an advisor immediately to begin planning their course of study. Students may not select both a major and minor from the Journalism Department. Students may also take an assessment test toward the end of their studies to ensure they have reached the proficiency level necessary to pursue a career in journalism or public relations. The Journalism Department offers a journalism major with three emphases - news/editorial, photojournalism, and public relations - and minors in print journalism and public relations. Journalism Major for Bachelor of Arts Core Courses for Journalism
Major and Minors Semester Hours
JRN 1010 Introduction to Journalism
and Mass Media ............................3
JRN 1100 Beginning Reporting and
News Writing ..............................3
JRN 1200 Beginning News Editing ..............3
JRN 2100 Intermediate Reporting
and News Writing ..........................3
JRN 4500 Ethical and Legal Issues
in Journalism .............................3
Subtotal ....................................15
News/Editorial Emphasis
Journalism Core .............................15
Land Use Program The land use major is very broad in scope and can be used for a number of career objectives and graduate school programs. Opportunities exist in such areas as planning, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), air photo and satellite imagery interpretation, environmental and resource management, travel and transportation, mining and mineral resources, residential and industrial development, recreational land use, population analysis, and a variety of other interrelated fields. This program provides a solid foundation for continued study at the graduate level. Contact the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department for additional information. Land Use Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Core Semester Hours MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics...........4 GEG 1220 Map Use..............................2 Choose one from each of the following sets: GEG 1000 World Regional Geography GEG 1300 Introduction to Human Geography......3 GEG 1100 Introduction to Physical Geography GEG 1010 General Geology......................4 GEG 2250 Introduction to Geographic Required Areas of Emphasis for the Land Use Major Urban Land Use Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours GEG 3360 Geography of Economic Activity......3 GEG 3600 Urban Geography.....................3 GEG 4610 Urban and Regional Planning.........3 URS 4500 Cities of the Future................3 Urban Land Use Electives*....................7 Subtotal....................................19 *Choose a minimum of 7 semester hours of elective credit, in consultation with a departmental advisor. Geographic Information Systems Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours GEG 2250 Introduction to GIS -or- GEG 3210 Cartography.........................4 *Choose a minimum of 6 semester hours of elective credit, in consultation with a departmental advisor. Environment and Resources Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours
GEG 1200 Introduction to Environmental
Science...................................3
GEG 1400 World Resources.....................3
GEG 4840 Remote Sensing......................3
ECO 3450 Environmental Economics.............3
Environment and Resources Electives*.........7
Subtotal....................................19
*Choose a minimum of 7 hours of elective credit, in consultation with a departmental advisor. Geology Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours GEL 3120 Advanced Geomorphology..............4 GEL 3420 Soil Resources......................4 GEL 3440 Energy and Mineral Resources........4 GEL 4000 Environmental Geology...............3 Geology Electives*...........................5 Subtotal....................................20 Note: students selecting this area of emphasis will be required to
minor in geology. Required Minor Except for the geology area of emphasis, the field of study selected as a minor is at the option of the student. Land Use Major for Bachelor of Science To fulfill the requirements for the bachelor of science with a major in land use, a student must complete the requirements as listed above under the bachelor of arts; however, the student must minor in one of the sciences, or science-oriented fields as approved by the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department. Minor in Geology Required Core Semester Hours GEL 1010 General Geology................4 Any 1000-level GEL Course.............3-4 GEL 3050 Mineralogy and Petrology.......4 GEL 3060 Stratigraphy and Structure.....4 Additional 3000- or Minor in Geography Required Courses Semester Hours
GEG 1120 Orienteering...................1
GEG 1220 Map Use........................2
GEG 1300 Introduction to Human
Geography...........................3
GEG 1230 Weather and Climate
-or-
MTR 1400 Introduction to Meteorology....3
Subtotal................................9
Structured Electives
A minimum of 13 additional hours must be selected
in consultation with a department advisor. At least
one course must be selected from each of the following
groups to satisfy this requirement.
Physical
GEG 1100 Introduction to
Physical Geography..................3
GEG 1240 Landforms of the United States.3
GEL 1010 General Geology................4
Resources and Environment
GEG 1200 Introduction to Environmental
Science.............................3
GEG 1400 World Resources................3
GEG 3400 Water Resources................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources.................4
GEL 3440 Energy and Mineral Resources...4
Spatial Analysis and Planning
GEG 3600 Urban Geography................3
GEG 3610 Principles of Land Use.........3
GEG 3620 Population, Resources and
Land Use............................3
GEG 3630 Transportation Planning and
Land Use............................3
GEG 4620 Residential Land Use Patterns..3
Urban Studies
Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department The Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in mathematics and a bachelor of science degree in computer science. The department offers both a mathematics and computer science minor, both of which complement such majors as engineering technology, the other sciences, and economics. In addition, the minor program in computer science complements the mathematics major. See Computer Science on page 97 of this Catalog. In addition to the general mathematics major, the department offers a mathematics major in five areas of emphasis encompassing a variety of significant mathematical ideas. These areas of emphasis give the student background for graduate school in theoretical mathematics, as well as background for both graduate school and employment in mathematically related fields including applied mathematics, scientific computing, probability and statistics, and mathematics education. The degree program in computer science adheres to nationally recognized standards and provides students with a more technical alternative to the mathematics emphasis in computer science. All students who are considering a major or minor in mathematical sciences or computer science are expected to consult with faculty for advising. Major in Mathematics for Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science The Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences offers coursework leading to the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree. The student may choose either degree. The student may choose to complete a mathematics major in one of the following emphasis areas:
A degree in mathematics is useful in a variety of professional fields including, among many others, business, economics, computer science, government, education, technology, and science. Students are invited to consult with the department concerning career potentials. All majors in mathematics are required to complete the following basic core of courses (with a required minimum grade of "C" in each of these courses). The department strongly recommends that students interested in the applied mathematics emphasis take sections of calculus using Mathematica. Basic Mathematics Core Semester Hours
MTH 1410* Calculus I or MTH 1450 Calculus
and Mathematica I..........................4
MTH 2410* Calculus II or MTH 2400 Calculus
and Mathematica II.........................4
MTH 2420* Calculus III or MTH 2450 Calculus
and Mathematica III........................4
MTH 3100 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs...3
Total.........................................15
*Some sections of this course have a Mathematica component. For mathematics majors, except those in mathematics education, there is a one-hour course that synthesizes the material in the major. Each major is also required to take a Senior Experience course and to complete a minor. The following mathematics courses have been approved as Senior Experience courses: MTH 4210, MTH 4410, and MTH 4480. The requirements for each are as follows: General Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours Basic Core...................................15 MTH 4390 Mathematics Seminar..................1 Subtotal.....................................16 A minimum of 24 credit hours chosen from MTH 1510, MTH 2140*, or any upper-division mathematics courses. The 24 credit hours must include at least 20 upper-division hours, at least one Senior Experience course in mathematics, and one of the following sequences: MTH 3110 - MTH 3140; MTH 3210 - MTH 3220; MTH 3420 - MTH 3440; MTH 4210- MTH 4220; MTH 4410 - MTH 4420; and MTH 4480 - 4490 *No credit is allowed for MTH 2140 if MTH 3140 is also taken. Applied Mathematics Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours
Basic Core................................15
MTH 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN.....4
MTH 3140 Linear Algebra....................4
MTH 3210 Probability and Statistics........4
MTH 3420 Differential Equations............4
MTH 3440 Partial Differential Equations....4
MTH 4480 Numerical Analysis I..............4
MTH 4490 Numerical Analysis II.............4
MTH 4590 Applied Mathematics
Senior Seminar.........................1
Total.....................................44
Computer Science Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours
Core.....................................15
MTH 3140 Linear Algebra...................4
MTH 3210 Probability and Statistics.......4
MTH 3420 Differential Equations...........4
MTH 4480 Numerical Analysis I.............4
Two of the following courses:
MTH 3220 Design of Experiments............4
MTH 3440 Partial Differential Equations...4
MTH 4210 Probability Theory...............4
MTH 4220 Stochastic Processes.............4
MTH 4490 Numerical Analysis II............4
One of the following courses:
MTH 4290 Senior Statistics Project........1
MTH 4390 Mathematics Senior Seminar.......1
MTH 4590 Applied Mathematics
Senior Seminar........................1
Total....................................40
Computer Science Minor (required) Required Courses Semester Hours
CSI 1300 Introduction to
Structured Programming...................4
CSI 2300 Advanced Programming and
Data Structures..........................4
CSI 2400 Computer Organization and
Assembly Language........................4
CSI 3100 Discrete Mathematics................4
CSI 3300 Foundations of File Structures......4
One of the following courses:
CSI 4250 Software Engineering Principles.....4
CSI 4300 Advanced Data Structures and
Algorithm Analysis.......................4
Total Hours Required for Minor..............24
Mathematics Education Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours
Basic Core.................................15
CSI 2610 Computer Programming
for Educators...........................4
MTH 3110 Abstract Algebra I.................3
MTH 3140 Linear Algebra.....................4
MTH 3210 Probability and Statistics.........4
MTH 3600 History of Mathematics.............3
MTH 3610 Methods of Teaching Mathematics....3
MTH 3650 Foundations of Geometry............3
A Senior Experience course in mathematics*..4
Total......................................43
Probability and Statistics Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours Basic Core...............................15 MTH 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN....4 MTH 2140 Computational Matrix Algebra*....2 MTH 3210 Probability and Statistics.......4 MTH 3220 Design of Experiments............4 MTH 3250 Optimization Techniques..........4 MTH 4210 Probability Theory...............4 MTH 4220 Stochastic Processes.............4 MTH 4290 Senior Statistics Project........1 Total....................................42 *MTH 3140 may be substituted for MTH 2140. Theoretical Mathematics Emphasis Required Courses Semester Hours Core.....................................15 MTH 3110 Abstract Algebra I...............3 MTH 3140 Linear Algebra...................4 MTH 4390 Mathematics Senior Seminar.......1 MTH 4410 Advanced Calculus I..............4 MTH 4420 Advanced Calculus II.............3 A minimum of 7 credit hours chosen from any upper-division mathematics courses........7 Total....................................37 Minor in Mathematics Required Core Semester Hours
MTH 1410 Calculus I or MTH 1450 Calculus
and Mathematica I.....................4
MTH 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN
-or-
CSI 1300 Introduction to Structured
Programming...........................4
MTH 2410 Calculus II or MTH 2400 Calculus
and Mathematica II....................4
Subtotal.................................12
Electives Electives................................10 Total....................................22 *Note: A major that requires a minor in mathematics can specify the
courses for such a minor and the total hours required may exceed the 22
hour total listed above. Please consult the listings included with those
majors. Meteorology Program Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere. Modern meteorologists are involved in weather observing, forecasting, research, and dissemination of weather information to the public. Meteorologists also study global weather and climate, and investigate the influence that human beings exert on Earth's climate. The forecasting laboratory includes a computerized observing station, daily weather maps, satellite images, and access to the national weather database. The bachelor of science degree in meteorology follows American Meteorological Society recommendations for undergraduate programs. Students should contact a meteorology faculty member to discuss degree programs, career opportunities, and graduate school options. Contact the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department for additional information. Meteorology Major for Bachelor of Science Required Courses Semester Hours
MTR 1400 Introduction to Meteorology..........3
MTR 1420 Introduction to Meteorology Lab......1
MTR 2410 Meteorological Instrumentation.......3
MTR 3400 Synoptic Meteorology I...............4
MTR 3410 Synoptic Meteorology II..............4
MTR 3430 Dynamic Meteorology I................3
MTR 3440 Physical Meteorology.................3
MTR 3450 Dynamic Meteorology II...............3
MTR 4410 Numerical Weather Prediction.........3
MTR 4420 Industrial Meteorology...............3
MTR 4440 Climatology..........................3
Elective Meteorology Courses..................7
Subtotal.....................................40
Additional Course Requirements*
ENG 1010 Freshman Composition: The Essay......3
ENG 1020 Freshman Composition: Analysis,
Research, and Documentation...............3
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics...........4
MTH 1410 Calculus I...........................4
MTH 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN........4
MTH 2410 Calculus II..........................4
PHY 2311, 2321 General Physics I and Lab......5
PHY 2331, 2341 General Physics II and Lab.....5
CHE 1800 General Chemistry I..................4
Level I Communications........................3
Level II Arts and Letters.....................6
Level II Historical...........................3
Level II Social Science.......................6
Subtotal.....................................54
An Approved Minor............................20
Approved Electives...........................12
Total.......................................126
*Students must consult a faculty advisor regarding
General Studies requirements.
Minor in Meteorology Required Courses Semester Hours MTR 1400 Introduction to Meteorology..........3 MTR 1420 Introduction to Meteorology Lab......1 MTR 3400 Synoptic Meteorology I...............4 MTR 3410 Synoptic Meteorology II..............4 Approved Electives............................8 Total........................................20 Modern Languages Department The Modern Languages Department offers major programs in Spanish and modern languages; minor programs in French, German, and Spanish; and teacher education programs in Spanish and modern languages. Courses in other foreign languages and in occupational or professional fields are offered in order to meet student and community needs. In addition, the department administers several education programs abroad, as well as certificate programs in basic French, German, and Spanish studies and Spanish translation. (For a major in Spanish, see page 138 of this Catalog.) Registration for courses is in accordance with previous preparation. Consequently, students should register for foreign language courses as follows: No previous study, or less than one year in high school-1010; students with one year in high school who feel their background is weak-1010; one semester in college-1020; one year in college-2110 and/or 2310 for German and Spanish and 2010 for French; two years in high school-2110 and/or 2310 for German and Spanish and 2010 for French, or 1020, if needed; three years in high school or one and one-half years in college-2120 and/or 2320 for German and Spanish and 2020 for French; or 2110 and/or 2310 for German and Spanish and 2010 for French, if needed; four years in high school or two years in college-3000-level courses, or 2120 and/or 2320 for German and Spanish and 2020 for French, if needed. The above regulations may not be applicable if students have had no professional instruction in their chosen foreign language within the past two years. Students can also test if they feel that they have insufficient preparation for the required level or are not sure of that level. Elementary courses do not apply toward the major or minor requirements. Students seeking elementary and secondary credentials in French, German, or Spanish must satisfy the teacher education program of MSCD in addition to all of the major requirements. They must also demonstrate sufficient mastery of the target language or languages through an appropriate proficiency exam. Modern Languages Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Spanish
SPA 2110 Intermediate Spanish................3
SPA 2120 Spanish Reading and Conversation....3
SPA 2310 Spanish Grammar and Composition I...3
SPA 2320 Spanish Grammar and Composition II..3
Subtotal....................................12
French
FRE 2010 Intermediate French I...............3
FRE 2020 Intermediate French II..............3
FRE 2110 French Reading and Conversation.....3
FRE 3010 Introduction to Advanced
French Studies...........................3
Subtotal....................................12
German
GER 2110 German Reading and Conversation.....3
GER 2120 German Civilization.................3
GER 2310 German Vocabulary Building
and Grammar..............................3
GER 2320 German Composition and Free Writing.3
Subtotal....................................12
For prerequisites and more information call Dr. Gudrun Clay, 303-556-2909
For prerequisites and more information call Dr. Conway Olmsted, 303-556-2908
For more information call Dr. Ann Williams-Gascon or Alain D. Ranwez, 303-556-3011.
For more information call Dr. Gudrun Clay, 303-556-2909
For more information, call Dr. Conway Olmsted, 303-556-2908. Music Department The Metropolitan State College of Denver is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Department offers majors in music education and music performance, and a minor in music. The department also offers courses specifically designed for non-music students wishing to enhance their general understanding and enjoyment of music. Musically talented students from all areas of the college are encouraged to participate in the wide variety of large and small music ensembles, including band, orchestra, choir, and chamber music. The majors in music education and music performance are professional degree programs designed for students wishing to prepare themselves for careers as music teachers or performers. All students majoring in Music Performance or Music Education must have a "C" or above in all courses required for the major. Students pursuing these majors are not required to complete a minor for graduation. The music education degree program prepares students for careers teaching instrumental and/or choral music at levels K-12. To be admitted to this program, students must pass the Music Education Entrance Examination. By taking an additional 16 semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree (EDU 4190 and EDS 4290), the student becomes eligible for K-12 licensure in the State of Colorado. With these additional 16 hours, this degree program is approved by the Colorado State Department of Education and has full accreditation by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Students seeking teaching credentials in music must pass the Music Education Comprehensive Examination and must also satisfy all applicable requirements of the teacher education and licensure programs in the School of Professional Studies. The music performance degree program prepares students for further graduate study or for careers as performers or private studio teachers. To be admitted to this program, students must demonstrate the capability of developing a high level of musicianship in performance by passing the Music Performance Audition upon completion of MUS 1720, Private Instruction II. Further information, including examination policies, procedures, and requirements, is provided in the departmental publication titled Advising Information. All music majors and minors should familiarize themselves with this publication. New and transfer students wishing to major or minor in music should be prepared to take placement examinations in the areas of music theory and music history and to perform an audition in their primary performance area. For placement and audition appointments, contact the Music Department at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. Music Education Major for Bachelor of Arts
Music Performance Major for Bachelor of Arts Core Requirement for all
Music Performance Majors Semester Hours
MUS 1110 Music Theory I......................3
MUS 1120 Music Theory Lab I..................1
MUS 1130 Music Theory II.....................3
MUS 1140 Music Theory Lab II.................1
MUS 2110 Music Theory III....................3
MUS 2120 Music Theory Lab III................1
MUS 2130 Music Theory IV.....................3
MUS 2140 Music Theory Lab IV.................1
MUS 1210 European Music Literature...........3
MUS 1220 World Music Literature..............3
MUS 3210 Music History I.....................3
MUS 3220 Music History II....................3
MUS 1710 Private Instruction I
(Primary Performance Area)...............2
MUS 1720 Private Instruction II
(Primary Performance Area)...............2
MUS 2730 Performance III
(Primary Performance Area)...............4
MUS 2740 Performance IV
(Primary Performance Area)...............4
MUS 3730 Performance V
(Primary Performance Area)...............4
MUS 3740 Performance VI
(Primary Performance Area)...............4
MUS 4730 Performance VII
(Primary Performance Area)...............4
MUS 4740 Performance VIII
(Primary Performance Area)...............4
Select two hours from the following:
MUS 161A* Class Voice I
(Secondary Performance Area).............1
MUS 162A* Class Voice II
(Secondary Performance Area).............1
MUS 161B* Class Piano I
Minor in Music Required Courses Semester Hours MUS 1110 Music Theory I......................3 MUS 1120 Music Theory Lab I..................1 MUS 1130 Music Theory II.....................3 MUS 1140 Music Theory Lab II.................1 MUS 2110 Music Theory III....................3 MUS 2120 Music Theory Lab III................1 MUS 1210 European Music Literature...........3 MUS 1220 World Music Literature..............3 MUS 1710 Private Instruction I Native American Studies Minor This is a minor intended for those students interested in studying Native Americans with specific focus in history, culture, politics and current issues of indigenous peoples within the United States. The minor provides an opportunity for students to bring a unique multidisciplinary perspective to their already chosen area of interest. The minor is offered by the Political Science Department. Required Courses Semester Hours In addition to the courses listed, there may be other classes offered
under the variable topic, omnibus or internship heading that are appropriate
for this minor. Such classes may be substituted for courses listed above
in any of the categories by the faculty member coordinating the minor
within the Political Science Department. The same is true for classes
transferred from other institutions. Philosophy Department Philosophical questions are of the most enduring interest because they are fundamental to our intellectual and practical concerns. As a critical investigation into the assumptions and implications associated with all disciplines, philosophy is interdisciplinary in character. However, this type of inquiry requires technical concepts and methods, so it takes on the character of a specialized discipline. Philosophical inquiry is an interaction between speculative and critical thought, recognizing no pre-established limits in its interests or its critical examinations. Therefore, philosophy as a study program enlarges the student's horizons of ideas throughout the various disciplines in the college, while providing the critical skills necessary to analyze and synthesize these ideas. It encourages students to explore creatively the full range of philosophical options, to consider alternate points of view, and to delve into profound issues. Because of the subject matter, attitudes, and methods employed in philosophy, the student will be much better prepared for leadership in personal life, civic responsibilities, and pursuit of a career. In addition to offering a variety of courses for students who are planning to take only one or two courses in philosophy, the department offers two programs, both of which feature flexibility and individualized training:
Students who either major or minor in philosophy are encouraged to take University of Colorado at Denver courses that contribute to the requirements or the balance of their philosophy experience. These students should consult the chair of the Philosophy Department at MSCD when planning to take University of Colorado at Denver courses. Philosophy Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours PHI 1440 Logic...............................3 PHI 3000 History of Greek Philosophy.........3 PHI 3020 History of Modern Philosophy........3 PHI 4100 Senior Seminar......................3 Total.......................................12 Additional Course Subject Areas Required Lower-Division: Introductory Courses.........................6 Upper-Division: Metaphysics and/or Epistemology..............3 Ethics and/or Social Philosophy..............3 One philosophical problem, one philosopher, or one philosophical movement..............3 One course relating philosophy to another field, such as religion, art, science, or history...........3 Total.......................................18 Additional Electives at any Level (selected in consultation with and approved by the Philosophy Department).......................6 Total.......................................36 Minor in Philosophy Required Courses Semester Hours PHI 1010 Introduction to Philosophy..........3 PHI 1030 Ethics..............................3 PHI 1110 Language, Logic and Persuasion......3 Total........................................9 Physics Department The Physics Department offers coursework leading to a bachelor of science and to a bachelor of arts degree. Minors in physics and theoretical physics are also offered. Undergraduates preparing for work in industry or for graduate study should take the bachelor of science in physics. Students preparing to teach secondary school physics should take the bachelor of arts in physics in addition to satisfying the requirements for licensure in science. See the Secondary Education Department section for details. The Physics Department is taught jointly by the faculties of MSCD and the University of Colorado at Denver. MSCD students will receive instruction from the faculty of both institutions. The Physics Department also offers courses in astronomy, which are designed primarily as general interest courses. Physics Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours PHY 2311 General Physics I..................4 PHY 2331 General Physics II.................4 PHY 2321 General Physics I Laboratory.......1 PHY 2341 General Physics II Laboratory......1 PHY 2811 Modern Physics.....................3 PHY 2820 Classical Physics..................3 PHY 3211 Analytical Mechanics...............4 PHY 3810 Quantum Mechanics..................3 Required Option (Select A or B) Option A: PHY 3711 Physics Laboratory I...............2 PHY 4721 Advanced Physics II Laboratory.....2 PHY 4920 Physics Senior Seminar.............1 Option B: PHY 4610 Computational Physics I............2 PHY 4620 Computational Physics II...........2 PHY 4920 Physics Senior Seminar.............1 Electives A minimum of 10 additional semester hours of upper-division physics courses selected in consultation with and approved by the Physics Department..................10 Total......................................38 A one year sequence of PHY 2010 in consultation with A one-year sequence of PHY 2010 - PHY 2020 - PHY 2030 - PHY 2040 may be substituted for the PHY 2311 - PHY 2331 - PHY 2321 - PHY 2341 requirements with the consent of the Physics Department. The student is urged to take one year of general chemistry and one year of electronics. These courses should be chosen in consultation with the student's adviser in the Physics Department. Physics Major for Bachelor of Science Required Courses Semester Hours PHY 2311 General Physics I..................4 PHY 2331 General Physics II.................4 PHY 2321 General Physics I Laboratory.......1 PHY 2341 General Physics II Laboratory......1 PHY 2811 Modern Physics.....................3 PHY 2820 Classical Physics..................3 PHY 3211 Analytical Mechanics...............4 PHY 3331 Electricity and Magnetism..........4 PHY 3411 Thermal Physics....................3 PHY 3711 Physics Laboratory I...............2 PHY 3810 Quantum Mechanics I................3 PHY 4810 Atomic and Molecular Structure.....3 Required Option (Select A or B) Option A: PHY 4711 Advanced Physics I Laboratory......2 PHY 4721 Advanced Physics II Laboratory.....2 PHY 4920 Physics Senior Seminar.............1 Option B: PHY 4610 Computational Physics I............2 PHY 4620 Computational Physics II...........2 PHY 4920 Physics Senior Seminar.............1 Electives A minimum of 8 additional semester hours in upper-division physics courses must be selected in consultation with and approved by the Physics Department..........8 Total......................................48 A one-year sequence of PHY 2010 - PHY 2020 - PHY 2030 - PHY 2040 may be substituted for the PHY 2311 - PHY 2331 - PHY 2321 - PHY 2341 requirements with the consent of the Physics Department. Students are urged to take one year of general chemistry and one year of electronics. It is recommended that students take PHY 3110 and PHY 3120 as electives unless the student is also a math major. These courses should be chosen in consultation with the student's adviser in the Physics Department. Minor in Physics Required Courses Semester Hours PHY 2311 General Physics I...................4 PHY 2331 General Physics II..................4 PHY 2321 General Physics I Laboratory........1 PHY 2341 General Physics II Laboratory.......1 PHY 2811 Modern Physics......................3 PHY 2820 Classical Physics...................3 A minimum of 8 additional semester hours in upper-division physics courses must be selected in consultation and approved by the Physics Department....................8 Total.......................................24 A one-year sequence of PHY 2010 - PHY 2020 - PHY 2030 - PHY 2040 may be substituted for the PHY 2311 - PHY 2331 - PHY 2321 - PHY 2341 requirements with the consent of the Physics Department. Minor in Theoretical Physics Students entering this program are expected to have facility in using ordinary differential equations, vector calculus, and linear algebra. These skills are normally acquired in MTH 2420, MTH 3140, and MTH 3420 or in PHY 3110 and PHY 3120. With the consent of the Physics Department, students with strong backgrounds in physics may elect not to complete PHY 2311 and PHY 2331 and may substitute 8 semester credit hours of approved physics electives. Required Courses Semester Hours PHY 2311 General Physics I................4 PHY 2331 General Physics II...............4 PHY 3211 Analytical Mechanics.............4 PHY 3331 Electricity and Magnetism........4 PHY 3411 Thermal Physics..................3 PHY 4610 Computational Physics I..........2 PHY 4630 Continuum Physics................3 Total....................................24
Political Science Department The study of political science is mainly the study of governments: their social and economic environments, how they are organized, how and why they decide upon and carry out policies, and how nation states interact on the world scene. It also includes the study of political ideas and values, past and present, citizen behavior, and recent trends in methods of research and analysis aimed at enlarging our knowledge of political processes. In this sense, the Political Science Department provides students with the perspective and background necessary to understand the complex and often confusing reality of politics. To focus that search for understanding, each political science major will select and area of emphasis either in American politics or international / comparative politics. Course listings for each area are available in the department office. The department also houses the college's public administration program and urban studies minor program. Prelaw The Political Science Department also offers prelaw advising to all students at the college, regardless of a student’s major field of study. If you are thinking of applying to law school or would like more information on the LSAT or law schools, please contact the college’s prelaw adviser in the department. Political Science Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours PSC 1010 American National Government........3 PSC 1020 Political Systems and Ideas.........3 PSC 2020 Conducting Political Analysis -or- PSY 2310 Introduction to Statistics Political Science Minor Required Courses Semester Hours PSC 1010 American National Government......3 PSC 1020 Political Systems and Ideas.......3 PSC 3050 Political Theory..................3 Subtotal...................................9 Electives A minimum of 12 additional semester hours are required in political science courses. At least 9 of these 12 hours must be in upper-division courses (3000- and 4000-level) and must be approved by the department. Generally, students may apply only 6 hours of credit in nonclassroom courses toward the major as approved electives. Subtotal..................................12 Total.....................................21 Public Administration Minor Public administration is the study of governmental organizations, their management, and how government policies are formulated and carried out. The Political Science Department offers a minor in public administration available to students interested in a career in government service, to students presently employed in government who wish to increase their skills and job status, and to students planning to take postgraduate work in public administration. Required Courses Semester Hours
Basic courses required for all public
administration minors:
PSC 1010 American National Government.......3
PSC 3020 Introduction to
Public Administration...................3
Two of the following courses:
PSC 3220 Public Policy......................3
PSC 3240 Intergovernmental Relations........3
PSC 3260 Politics of Budgeting..............3
PSC 3280 Public Personnel Administration....3
ACC 3200 Governmental Accounting............3
One of the following courses:
CMS 2010 Principles of Information Systems..3
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics.........4
Internship PSC 4120 or Substitute
Course (minimum)........................3
Total...................................18-19
A governmental internship will be required of all students for a minimum of one semester and a minimum of three semester hours. This requirement may be waived for students with at least one calendar year of administrative work experience in a government agency. It is recommended that public administration minors also take a course in both public speaking and in technical writing. Also available to students is a program of courses leading to a recognition of completion award in public administration presented by the Political Science Department. Students may earn the award by successfully completing a selection of courses amounting to 21 semester hours. Contact the Political Science Department for details. Internships Courses with Variable Topics Washington, D.C., Program Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PSC 1010 American National Government.............3 For additional requirements, call Dr. John Regnell, 303-556-3220 or Dr.
Norman Provizer, 303-556-3157.
Psychology Department Psychology Department student outcome goals: Upon completion of a degree program in psychology students will be able to:
The major or minor program is to be planned in consultation with an advisor from the Psychology Department by the beginning of the junior year or upon transfer into the department. Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours
PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology...........3
PSY 2310 Introduction to Statistics for
Social and Behavioral Sciences.........3
PSY 2320 Inferential Statistics............3
PSY 3310 Psychological Research Methods I..3
PSY 3320 Psychological Research Methods II.3
PSY 4510 History and Systems of Psychology.3
Subtotal..................................18
In addition, students must choose one course from each category:
Social
PSY 2150 Cross-Cultural Psychology.........3
PSY 2410 Social Psychology.................3
PSY 3050 Psychology of Gender..............3
PSY 3470 Psychology of Violence
and Aggression.........................3
Experimental
PSY 3570 Cognitive Psychology..............3
PSY 3590 Theories of Motivation............3
PSY 4300 Sensation and Perception..........3
PSY 4310 Physiological Psychology..........3
PSY 4390 Psychology of Learning............3
Clinical/Personality
PSY 2160 Personality and Adjustment........3
PSY 3000 Theories of Personality...........3
PSY 3100 Psychology of Counseling..........3
PSY 3620 Abnormal Psychology...............3
Developmental
PSY 2210 Psychology of Human Development...3
PSY 3250 Child Psychology..................3
PSY 3260 Psychology of Adolescence.........3
PSY 3270 Adulthood and Aging...............3
Subtotal..................................12
Total.....................................30
Electives: A minimum of 15 additional semester hours in psychology courses selected in consultation with and approved by a Psychology Department advisor, making a total of 45 hours in psychology. No more than 9 of these hours may be PSY 2950 courses, and no more than 6 of these hours may be PSY 4980. The maximum number of hours in psychology a student may count toward a bachelor of arts degree is 60. Subtotal..................................15 Total Hours Required for the Major........45 Additional Requirement BIO 1000 Human Biology for Non-Majors......3 -or- BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology...3 BIO 1090 General Introduction to This additional requirement may be applied toward General Studies, the minor, or degree electives. Students considering advanced degrees should be aware that, in addition to coursework in the areas listed above, graduate programs often have specific undergraduate course prerequisites. Required or recommended courses, depending on the graduate program, include Theories of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Learning, Child Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Cooperative Education in Psychology, Teaching of Psychology, and Advanced Statistics. Therefore, students should consult with a Psychology Department advisor to choose appropriate psychology electives. Students interested in the gerontology area of emphasis must select a minimum of 30 hours (see list under Sociology Department, gerontology area of emphasis) in addition to the 30 hours of required courses for the psychology major. This must be done in consultation with and approved by a Psychology Department advisor. The gerontology emphasis may be applied in lieu of the 15 elective hours in the psychology major and the minor requirement. Students may not count the same course twice toward meeting requirements in both the major and the gerontology emphasis; different courses must be chosen to complete the major hours and the gerontology hours. Students desiring secondary licensure in social studies should contact an advisor in the Secondary Education Department. The psychology emphasis requires PSY 1001, PSY 3260, and six additional hours of electives (three upper-division); PSY 2210 or PSY 2410 is suggested. In meeting the requirements for the psychology major (described above), transfer students must take a minimum of 15 semester hours of psychology coursework at MSCD, of which at least 9 must be upper-division credits. Transfer students must have completed both semesters of a two-semester introductory psychology course for equivalence to exist. Three hours will count toward the major or minor; three, as electives to graduate. NOTE: The Psychology Department does not count CLEP credit toward the total number of semester hours required for the major or minor; extra coursework is necessary to make up the difference. The Psychology Department does not accept correspondence study courses toward the total number of semester hours required for a major or minor. However, both CLEP and correspondence study credit can count toward the degree. Students who wish to use psychology courses to fulfill General Studies, college degree requirements or an interdisciplinary major or minor must earn additional hours to fulfill the total hours for either the major or minor in psychology. The only exceptions are: PSY 4510, History and Systems of Psychology, which may be used as a Senior Experience without being replaced in the major or minor; and PSY 3170, Multicultural Service Learning, which may be used to meet the Multicultural requirement without being replaced in the major or minor. Please consult with an advisor.
The multi-minor may be arranged through the Psychology Department and includes the required courses listed under the holistic health and wellness education multi-minor. Click here to view requirements for the Holistic Health and Wellness Education Multi-Minor Minor in Psychology Required Courses Semester Hours PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology............3 PSY 4510 History and Systems of Psychology..3 Subtotal....................................6 The Social Work Program Major for Bachelor of Science Social work is a professional practice. The primary educational goal of the major is preparation for beginning level social work practice in social agencies. In addition, the social work major provides an appropriate foundation for graduates who plan to pursue the advanced degree in social work (M.S.W.). Contact the Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work Department for additional information. Statement of Program Rationale and Mission The social work program at MSCD is committed to educating and training social work professionals in generalist social work practice so that they may provide direct and indirect services to minority and majority clients. The focus of the program is on urban problems that often affect oppressed minorities representing people of color (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American) and other diverse populations (women and children, gays and lesbians, the developmentally delayed and the aging). The program is committed to helping those individuals in need and working toward changing the social, economic and political context that often fosters painful and socially unjust human conditions. The needs of metropolitan Denver and other urban areas warrant a generalist perspective in which students are able to identify the destructive impact of negative interactions between individuals and systems in their environment. Such interactions often have detrimental effects on the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and larger systems. Through professional foundation courses and electives, students acquire skills, knowledge, values and ethics required for beginning social work practice. Clients are seen as partners in the process of working toward mutually agreed upon goals rooted in generalist practice. Using problem-solving methods aimed at individual and group empowerment, the impact of historic and current negative valuations of diverse, populations at risk may slowly be mitigated. Goals of the Social Work Program The goals of the social work program reflect the urban mission of MSCD and the purposes of the social work profession:
Individualized Minor Individualized minors are available in social work that will complement a variety of health care, education and criminal justice majors. Contact the Center for Individualized Learning 303-556-8342, Central Classroom 106, for more information. Accreditation The social work program is accredited with the Council on Social Work Education. The social work program received initial accreditation in February 1997. Students who graduate from an accredited undergraduate social work program may apply for advanced standing (where available) in social work graduate programs (M.S.W.). This often means that students may complete their M.S.W. degree in one year instead of two years. Required Courses Semester Hours
Introductory social work courses
(required before applying to the social work program):
SWK 1010 Introduction to Social Welfare
and Social Work............................. 3
SWK 1020 Introduction to Agency Experience.... 1
Case Management: The Social Work Program and the Human Services Department have developed a joint program on topics in case management and developmental disabilities. The purpose of the program is to prepare students to perform the roles and functions of a case manager. An award of completion is granted to individuals who complete the required courses. For more information call (303) 556-4464. Liberal Arts Perspective Courses
Social work majors are required to take the following
courses outside the social work program in preparation
for the major:
SPE 1010 Public Speaking
-or-
SPE 1710 Interpersonal Communication
ANT 1310 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
PSC 1010 American National Government
PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology
BIO 1000 Human Biology for Non-Majors
-or-
BIO 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics
Multicultural Requirement Admission to the Social Work Program Life Experience Credit Sociology Sociology is the study of society in all of its forms, from individuals to large organizations. The sociology major emphasizes the applied aspects of the field of sociology. Applied sociology is the use of sociological theory and methods to analyze and solve practical problems and issues that exist in the everyday social world. This means a student majoring in sociology will be able to apply what they have learned in a variety of work-related settings or to go on to graduate school. Contact the Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work Department for additional information. A major in sociology requires that students take and pass 36 hours in sociology, with a minimum of a "C" in all sociology courses taken. The student majoring in sociology will take 15 required hours and 21 elective hours, for a total of 36 hours in the discipline. Sociology Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology...3
SOC 3320 Sociological Theory:
Past and Present..................3
SOC 3590 Social Statistics...........3
SOC 3600 Research in the
Social Sciences...................3
SOC 4600 Advanced Research in
the Social Sciences...............3
-or-
SOC 4710 Applied Sociology...........3
Total...............................15
Electives Electives: Applied Sociology SOC 3090 Urban Sociology SOC 3160 Industry, Work and Occupations SOC 3810 Population Issues SOC 4200 Social Stratification and Inequality SOC 4210 Structure and Dynamics of Modern Organizations SOC 4220 Society and the Environment SOC 4300 Social Change SOC 4600 Advanced Research in the Social Sciences SOC 4710 Applied Sociology Electives: General Sociology It is recommended that the student build an area of concentration with the help of a sociology advisor. Gerontology Emphasis To complete the gerontology area of emphasis, a student selects (in addition to the 15 hours of required courses in the sociology major) in consultation with and approved by the Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work Department, a minimum of 45 hours from the following list of courses. The gerontology area of emphasis may be applied in lieu of the 21 elective hours in the sociology major and the minor requirement. Required Courses Semester Hours
SOC 1040 Introduction to Gerontology.....3
SOC 3040 Contemporary Issues
in Gerontology........................3
SOC 3090 Urban Sociology.................3
SOC 3100 Death and Dying.................3
SOC 3240 Poverty in America..............3
SOC 3410 The Family in Transition........3
SOC 3800 Health and Healers..............3
SOC 3810 Population Issues...............3
SOC 3830 Mental Disorders................3
SOC 4700 Advanced Field Internship.......3
SWK 3030 Social Work with the Aging......4
PSY 2160 Personality and Adjustment......3
PSY 2210 Psychology of Human Development.3
PSY 2270 Death and Dying.................3
PSY 3270 Adulthood and Aging.............3
PSY 3980 Cooperative Education:
Psychology............................3
HES 1050 Dynamics of Health..............3
HES 2040 Introduction to Nutrition.......3
SPE 4760 Communication and the Elderly...3
A minimum of 45 hours from the courses
listed above is required.............45
Minor in Sociology Required Course SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology..........3 A minimum of 15 additional semester hours in sociology courses, selected in consultation with a department advisor, is required bringing the total to 18 semester hours. At least 6 upper-division hours of the minor must be completed at MSCD. Areas of concentration are offered as suggestions for students who wish to explore a particular subdiscipline of sociology in greater depth. The courses in each concentration focus on the issues, theories, and research in a specific area of sociology. Suggested Areas of Concentration for a Minor in Sociology The Urban Community Required Courses Semester Hours SOC 3090 Urban Sociology...................3 SOC 3130 The Chicano Community.............3 SOC 3140 The Black Community...............3 SOC 3220 Race, Gender, and Ethnic Groups...3 SOC 3810 Population Issues.................3 Social Deviance SOC 2010 Current Social Issues.............3 SOC 2500 Deviant Behavior in Society.......3 SOC 3500 Criminology.......................3 SOC 3510 Juvenile Delinquency..............3 SOC 3550 Sociology of Law..................3 SOC 3830 Mental Disorders..................3 The Family SOC 3400 Childhood and Adolescent Socialization................3 SOC 3410 The Family in Transition..........3 SOC 3440 The Black Family..................3 SOC 3460 Sociology of Sexuality............3 SOC 3470 The Chicano Family................3 Medicine and Health SOC 1040 Introduction to Gerontology.......3 SOC 3040 Contemporary Issues in Gerontology..........................3 SOC 3100 Death and Dying...................3 SOC 3800 Health and Healers................3 SOC 3830 Mental Disorders..................3 Social Stratification SOC 3220 Race, Gender and Ethnic Groups....3 SOC 3240 Poverty in America................3 SOC 3430 Sociology of Gender Roles.........3 SOC 4200 Social Stratification and Inequality..........................3 Spanish Program Spanish is part of the Modern Languages Department. For more information, on the Modern Language Department click here. Registration for courses is in accordance with previous preparation. Consequently, students should register for foreign language courses as follows: No previous study, or less than one year in high school-1010; students with one year in high school who feel their background is weak-1010; one semester in college-1020; one year in college-2110 and/or 2310 for German and Spanish and 2010 for French; two years in high school-2110 and/or 2310 for German and Spanish and 2010 for French, or 1020, if needed; three years in high school or one and one-half years in college-2120 and/or 2320 for German and Spanish and 2020 for French; or 2110 and/or 2310 for German and Spanish and 2010 for French, if needed; four years in high school or two years in college-3000-level courses, or 2120 and/or 2320 for German and Spanish and 2020 for French, if needed. The above regulations may not be applicable if students have had no professional instruction in their chosen foreign language within the past two years. Students can also test if they feel that they have insufficient preparation for the required level or are not sure of that level. Elementary courses do not apply toward the major or minor requirements. Students seeking elementary and secondary credentials in French, German, or Spanish must satisfy the teacher education program of MSCD in addition to all of the major requirements. They must also demonstrate sufficient mastery of the target language or languages through an appropriate proficiency exam. Spanish Major for Bachelor of Arts Required Courses Semester Hours
SPA 2110 Intermediate Spanish................3
SPA 2120 Spanish Reading and Conversation....3
SPA 2310 Spanish Grammar and Composition I...3
SPA 2320 Spanish Grammar and Composition II..3
SPA 3110 Advanced Conversation...............3
SPA 3140 Advanced Composition................3
SPA 3150* Spanish Phonetics:
Theory and Practice.......................3
SPA 3200 Culture and Civilization of Spain
-or-
SPA 3210 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization
-or-
SPA 3220 Folklore and Culture of the
Mexican Southwest.........................3
SPA 3250 Introduction to Literary
Studies in Spanish........................3
SPA 3400 Survey of Spanish Literature I
-or-
SPA 3410 Survey of Spanish Literature II.....3
SPA 3510 Masterpieces of Latin
American Literature.......................3
SPA 4010 Advanced Spanish Writing
and Grammar I.............................3
SPA 4020 Advanced Spanish Writing
and Grammar II............................3
SPA 4110 Contemporary Spanish Literature
-or-
SPA 4120 Contemporary Latin
American Literature.......................3
MDL 4960* Teaching Foreign Languages in
the Secondary Schools.....................3
Spanish Electives**..........................3
Total***....................................48
*Required only when seeking a teacher license.
**Must be advanced courses and taken with
department approval.
***Only 42 semester credit hours for those not
seeking teacher licensure.
Minor in Spanish Required Courses Semester Hours
SPA 2110 Intermediate Spanish................3
SPA 2120 Spanish Reading and Conversation....3
SPA 2310 Spanish Grammar and Composition I...3
SPA 2320 Spanish Grammar and Composition II..3
SPA 3110 Advanced Conversation...............3
SPA 3200 Culture and Civilization of Spain
-or-
SPA 3210 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization
-or-
SPA 3220 Folklore and Culture of the
Mexican Southwest.........................3
SPA 3250 Introduction to Literary
Studies in Spanish........................3
Total.......................................21
Speech Communication Department Communication is one of the most important human qualities and proficiency in any one of the areas of speech opens up many careers to the graduate. For instance, in Broadcasting/Telecommunications, a graduate might aspire to careers in radio, television, cable and film as talent, writer, producer, director, or a specialist in promotion, public affairs, sales and marketing, management, production engineering, advertising, public information in business, industry and government. An emphasis in Communication Disorders provides sound background for students pursuing careers in education, vocational rehabilitation and health care. Graduates have the prerequisite coursework to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology which opens doors to careers in schools, hospitals, community clinics, rehabilitation centers and private practice. Graduates in Rhetoric and Public Address have achieved success in law, industrial and organizational communication, educational administration, public relations, speech writing for political figures, teaching, public relations and theology. Professional and educational theatre occupations are open to graduates in Theatre with specialties in stagecraft, sound, engineering, scriptwriting, directing and acting. Communication Theory prepares students for work as human resource specialists, employee managers, public relations specialists, personal relationship consultants, and is an excellent preparation for graduate studies in social science research programs. Organizational Communication prepares students for work in consulting/training and conference planning. This emphasis presents lucrative and satisfying careers to speech graduates. Job opportunities are available in education, government, business, and industry as well as private practice as a consultant. An emphasis in Secondary Teacher Education is appropriate for students planning to teach speech/drama at the secondary level. An emphasis in Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher Education provides sound background for students seeking licensure in early childhood or elementary education. Speech Communication Major for Bachelor of Arts
Required Basic Core Courses Semester Hours
SPE 1010 Public Speaking.......................3
SPE 3200 Oral Interpretation...................3
SPE 3740 Psychology of Communication...........3
Total..........................................9
Broadcasting Emphasis
Required Courses Semester Hours
SPE 2400 Introduction to Radio and
Television Broadcasting.....................3
SPE 3430 Radio-Television Announcing...........3
SPE 3440 Television Production.................3
SPE 3450 Broadcast Journalism: Radio
-or-
SPE 4450 Broadcast Journalism: Television......3
SPE 3480 Workshop in Radio Production..........3
SPE 4480 Seminar Practicum in Broadcasting.....3
TLC 2490 Internship in Radio-Television-Film-Mass
Communications
-or-
SPE 2980 Cooperative Education for
Speech Communication......................1-6
TLC 3490 Advanced Internship in
Radio-Television-Film-Mass Communications
-or-
SPE 3980 Cooperative Education for
Speech Communication.....................1-15
Subtotal...................................29-42
Due to internship opportunities, some students may complete more than 42 hours.
Elective Courses Semester Hours
SPE 3300 Voice Science: Phonetics
and Voice and Diction.......................3
SPE 3470 Evolution of Cinematics as Art........3
SPE 4490 Effects of Radio-Television on
Contemporary Life...........................3
Total.........................................42
Communication Theory Emphasis
Required Courses Semester Hours
Basic Core.....................................9
SPE 1700 Communication Theory..................3
SPE 1710 Interpersonal Communication...........3
SPE 2110 Discussion Methods....................3
SPE 2720 Nonverbal Communication...............3
Subtotal......................................21
Elective Courses
SPE 1730 Listing and Interviewing
Communication Skills........................3
SPE 2710 Team and Group Communication..........3
SPE 2730 Communication and Conflict............3
SPE 3010 Advanced Public Speaking..............3
SPE 2770 Gender and Communication..............3
SPE 3170 Interpersonal Negotiation.............3
SPE 3760 Cultural Influences on Communication..3
SPE 3770 Family Communication..................3
SPE 4100 Techniques of Persuasion..............3
SPE 4700 Communication and the Trainer.........3
SPE 4760 Communication and the Elderly.........3
SPE 4790 Communication Theory Building and
Research Methodology........................3
Subtotal......................................21
Total required for major......................42
Organizational Communication Emphasis
Required Courses Semester Hours
Basic Core.....................................9
SPE 1700 Communication Theory..................3
SPE 3100 Business and Professional Speaking....3
SPE 3110 Organizational Leadership.............3
Subtotal......................................18
Elective Courses
SPE 1710 Interpersonal Communication...........3
SPE 1730 Listening and Interviewing
Communication Skills........................3
SPE 2110 Discussion Methods....................3
SPE 2160 Organizational Communication Theory...3
SPE 2710 Team and Group Communication..........3
SPE 2720 Nonverbal Communication...............3
SPE 2730 Communication and Conflict............3
SPE 3010 Advanced Public Speaking..............3
SPE 3130 Conference Leadership.................3
SPE 3170 Interpersonal Negotiation.............3
SPE 3760 Cultural Influences on Communication..3
SPE 4100 Techniques of Persuasion..............3
SPE 4160 Advanced Organizational Communication.3
SPE 4700 Communication and the Trainer.........3
SPE 4790 Communication Theory Building and
Research Methodology........................3
Subtotal......................................24
Total required for major......................42
Public Address and Rhetoric Emphasis
Required Courses Semester Hours
Basic Core.....................................9
SPE 3090 Argumentation and Advocacy............3
SPE 4080 Rhetorical Criticism of
Public Address..............................3
SPE 4090 Classical Rhetoric....................3
SPE 4100 Techniques of Persuasion..............3
Subtotal......................................21
Elective Courses
SPE 2110 Discussion Methods....................3
SPE 3010 Advanced Public Speaking..............3
SPE 3050 Intercollegiate Forensics.............1
SPE 3080 Great American Speakers...............3
SPE 3090 Argumentation and Advocacy............3
SPE 3100 Business and Professional Speaking....3
SPE 3160 Communication in Politics.............3
SPE 4050 Advanced Intercollegiate Forensics....2
SPE 4080 Rhetorical Criticism of
Public Address..............................3
SPE 4120 Freedom of Speech.....................3
Subtotal......................................21
Total required for major......................42
Communication Disorders Emphasis
Required Courses Semester Hours
Basic Core.....................................9
SPE 3500 Anatomy and Physiology of the
Speech and Hearing Mechanism................3
SPE 3520 Language Acquisition..................3
SPE 3530 Voice Science: Pathology
and Technology..............................3
SPE 3540 Phonetics and Language
Sample Analysis.............................3
SPE 3580 Speech Disorders: Articulation
and Stuttering..............................3
SPE 3600 Audiology I...........................3
SPE 3620 Aural Rehabilitation..................3
SPE 4510 Language Disorders....................3
Students seeking secondary licensure in speech education must satisfy the teacher education program requirements in addition to all of the major requirements. A minor in another academic area is recommended. Completion of credit hours in English to meet NCATE standards is advised. Consult a Speech Department advisor for information.
Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher Education Emphasis
Required Courses Semester Hours
Basic Core.....................................9
SPE 1710 Interpersonal Communication...........3
SPE 2200 Creative Dramatics for the
Classroom Teacher...........................3
SPE 3520 Language Acquisition..................3
SPE 3770 Family Communication
-or-
SPE 4490 Effects of Radio-Television on
Contemporary Life...........................3
SPE 3590 Classroom Intervention for
Communication Disorders
-or-
SPE 4200 Language Development and
Learning Disabilities.......................3
Subtotal......................................24
Recommended Elective Courses
ENG 2010 The Nature of Language................3
SPE 2220 Techniques of Acting I................3
SPE 2730 Communication and Conflict............3
SPE 2770 Gender and Communication..............3
SPE 3760 Cultural Influences on Communication..3
RDG 3140 Whole Language Integration
Across the Curriculum.......................2
SPE 4200 Reader’s Theatre......................3
Subtotal......................................12
Total required for major......................36
Students who do not obtain all required licensure coursework at MSCD must take an additional 6 credits (to include a senior experience course) for a 42 hour major. The student is responsible for obtaining advising regarding licensure coursework from the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Licensure coursework must be submitted and approved on the student’s graduation agreement. Speech Communication Minor All speech communication minors are required to take a minimum of 24 hours including the core (SPE 1010, SPE 3200, and SPE 3740). Hours taken beyond the core are to be determined in consultation with a speech communication advisor. Telecommunications Telecommunications is one of the most beneficial internship programs for communication students in broadcasting. Under the auspices of the Speech Communication Department, the student is afforded the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through current internships in radio, television, and film, provided by industry, government, business, public, and commercial telecommunications centers. The student may begin this program upon the completion of 6 hours in broadcasting-telecommunications courses at MSCD. Students should contact the advisor in broadcasting for details relative to eligibility and placement in the telecommunications internships. Telecommunications internships are offered every semester during each of the modules as well as on a full-semester basis.
Urban Studies Minor Students, in consultation with the department offering related courses and the student’s urban studies faculty advisor, will develop individual minors that will reflect the best possible elective curriculum, and will ensure that an urban emphasis is maintained. Required Courses Semester Hours URS 1000 Introduction to Urban Studies..........3 URS 2000 An Inside Look at Urban Institutions...3 COM 2610 Introduction to Technical Writing......3 Subtotal........................................9 12 additional semester hours are required to complete the minor. The elective courses are to be selected in consultation with a URS faculty advisor. Electives......................................12 Total..........................................21 Institute for Women’s Studies and Services The Institute for Women's Studies and Services offers a range of academic courses, both interdisciplinary and in the disciplines, that study the diversity of women's lives and experiences in the U.S. and elsewhere. Students may elect to minor in women's studies or may choose an individualized degree program major or minor. Several women's studies courses are offered for General Studies course credit or in fulfillment of the Multicultural graduation requirement. Students seeking licensure as secondary education teachers in the social sciences may select from a number of women's studies courses in fulfilling their requirements. Also offered are cooperative education internships in business, government, and community organizations. Women's studies, valuing a diverse curriculum, fosters the inclusion of material on all women, men of color, and ethnic minorities in courses throughout the college. It identifies and encourages faculty, administrative, and professional mentoring of women students and facilitates collaborative interdisciplinary research on women. The institute also provides support services for all female students whether or not they elect women's studies courses. These services include advising, information, and referral; workshops, conferences, and seminars; a newsletter; resources such as The Women's Action Guide and The Scholarship Search and a small multimedia library containing books, periodicals, manuscripts, videotapes and audio tapes, and newspaper files focusing on women's issues. Information and application materials for a number of scholarships are available through the institute, among them the Pamela McIntyre-Marcum Scholarship, scholarships from several local branches of the American Association of University Women, and the Executive Women International Scholarship. During the academic year, the institute convenes the interdisciplinary Front Range Feminist Scholars Colloquium, bringing together faculty, graduate students, and independent scholars from the metropolitan area to share research, curriculum development, and applications of feminist scholarship. The institute also engages in cooperative ventures with women's organizations in education, business, government, and the community, for example, the Colorado Women's Agenda, and the Colorado Coalition for Women's History. Finally, to encourage and recognize excellence, the institute sponsors Outstanding Women Awards annually in the spring. Women’s Studies Individualized Degree Program The objectives of both the individualized major and the minor include heightened awareness for women themselves; review of the cultural patterns that define women; study of the historical achievements of women in all disciplines; and exploration of emerging needs and opportunities for women. Emphasis is on both personal and professional growth. These objectives are met within the context of the new scholarship on women, including women of color, ethnic minority women, lesbians, women with disabilities, and international women. Through the Center for Individualized Learning, students may construct an individualized interdisciplinary major combining work in women's studies with work in other disciplines. Students should consult the director of the Institute of Women's Studies and Services and the director of the Center for Individualized Learning to initiate planning. The women's studies individualized degree program is appropriate for any student, particularly those who plan to work specifically with female populations. Faculty strongly recommend a cooperative education internship. A women's studies degree may be combined effectively with courses in management, organizational development, psychology, history, English, education, social work, nursing, human services, law enforcement, advertising, public relations, marketing, finance, and other fields appropriate to the student's interest. Students gain a sensitivity to women's issues and are thus prepared to work with both general and female populations in a variety of areas. Employment opportunities for women's studies students may be found in managing women's resource centers, rape crisis programs, and battered women's shelters. Students might also work in community counseling and consulting or develop workshops or special programming for women in business and industry. Graduates are also employed in banking and as executives in professional associations. Students who plan to work in higher education, law, or medicine may find a women's studies degree a useful base for graduate or professional study. Minor Also interdisciplinary, the women's studies minor uses faculty expertise from many different departments. Faculty strongly recommend a cooperative education internship. A women's studies minor is appropriate for students in education, guidance and counseling, law enforcement, human services, business management, advertising, public relations, communication, liberal arts, and the behavioral and social sciences. Men are welcome and encouraged to study the scholarship that focuses on women. They may find from such study a conceptual framework that will enable them to better understand, appreciate, work, and live with women. Required Courses Semester Hours WMS 1001 Introduction: Woman in Transition.....3 WMS 1650 Women in United States History........3 WMS 3310 Women and the Law.....................3 WMS 3510 Feminist Theory.......................3 WMS 4750 Senior Seminar........................3 Electives......................................9 Total.........................................24 In addition to the core courses, 9 semester hours of electives acceptable
to or taught through women's studies are required, bringing the total
number of semester hour credits for a women's studies minor to 24. These
courses, some of which are interdisciplinary, are selected in consultation
with the women's studies faculty and are approved by the institute. Core
courses are supplemented each semester by topics, current issues, and
cluster courses (WMS 3420, WMS 3440, WMS 3450, WMS 3460, WMS 3670, and
WMS 4250); in addition, students should check the current Class Schedule
for other relevant offerings. Appropriate electives are often listed in
other departments and cross-listed with women's studies. For example,
students may take WMS 1650 (HIS 1650) for either women's studies credit
or for credit in history. Similar offerings are available in humanities,
fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences. Students should check the
Class Schedule each semester for appropriate cross-listed courses. Students
are urged to get advising early in their course of study and to plan their
programs with care, as some courses are offered only once each year. CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT For more information, call Ms. Barb Omdahl, 303-741-6394 |
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