School of Letters, Arts and Sciences

The mission of the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences is to provide a place of teaching and learning that honors both tradition and imagination, one that respects the past and prepares people to be successful participants and leaders in the present as they help to shape the future.

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 19 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, the school advances educational and social goals:

• The Family Center provides a wide range of education, training, and research on policies related to family issues.
• The Center for Mathematics, Science and Environmental Education leads the effort to reform science and mathematics education in Colorado. The center contributes to systemic change in education by building cooperative programs with other colleges and universities, public schools, and the Colorado Department of Education. The center is the focal point for the Colorado Alliance for Science, a statewide alliance. The Center also develops programs and services for students from underrepresented groups in the areas of mathematics, science and environmental education. Currently, the center is a site for the Colorado Alliance for Minority Participation (CO-AMP) and offers tutoring and mentoring services to these students. The Colorado Alliance for Science, a statewide alliance of universities, offers assistance and support to students and teachers to strengthen the community’s interest in science and mathematics.
• The Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership is a nonpartisan, educational project designed to foster greater public understanding of the role and meaning of leadership at all levels of civic life, from community affairs to international relations.
  

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.

The major in African American Studies, which leads to a bachelor of arts degree, and the minor program must be planned in consultation with the chair of the African American Studies Department. Before declaring African American Studies as a major, the student must consult with the African American Studies Department chair.


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 the Black Experience (SOC 2000) ..3
AAS 3300 The Black Community (SOC 3140) ........................3
AAS 3700 Psychology of Group Prejudice (CHS/PSY/WMS 3700) ......3
AAS 4850 Research Seminar in African American Studies ..........3
Subtotal.......................................................18

Select one from the following:
ART 3040 African Art............................................3
AAS 3240 African American Literature (ENG 3240).................3
Subtotal .......................................................3
Electives* ....................................................18
Total .........................................................39

*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
A minimum of 15 additional semester hours is required in African American courses, 3 hours of which must be an African course, selected in consultation with and approved by the African American Studies advisor assigned to the student. Total hours for the minor are 21.

Assessment Test
During the final semester, students majoring in African American Studies will be required to take a comprehensive assessment test.

Anthropology Program
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
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 and Anthropology Department for information.

Anthropology Major for Bachelor of Arts

Required Courses .....................................Semester Hours
ANT 1010 Physical Anthropology and Prehistory ..............3
ANT 1310 Introduction 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 Teacher 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:

• read the nonverbal language of art and design
• develop responses to visual phenomena and organize perceptions and conceptualizations both rationally and intuitively
• become familiar with and develop competence in a number of art and design techniques
• become familiar with major achievements in the history of art, including the works and intentions of leading artists in the past and present and demonstrate the way art reflects cultural values
• evaluate developments in the history of art
• understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about art and design
• make valid assessments of quality in design projects and works of art

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-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
& Thesis Exhibit...................................................3
Total .............................................................6

Students choose one of the four areas of concentration: fine arts, design, crafts, or art history.

Fine Arts Concentration
Area of Concentration (drawing, painting, sculpture,
printmaking, or photography).....................................15
Electives.........................................................6
Subtotal.........................................................21

Select a combination of 15 hours from the following two areas:
Design.......................................................6 or 9
Crafts.......................................................6 or 9
Subtotal.........................................................15

ART 2000 World Art Prior to 1880..................................3
Art History (upper-division)*.....................................3
Total for Fine Arts Concentration................................42
Total for Studio Art Majors......................................66

Design Concentration
Area of Concentration (advertising design or computer graphics)..15
Electives.........................................................6
Subtotal.........................................................21

Select a combination of 15 hours from the following two areas:
Crafts.......................................................6 or 9
Fine Arts....................................................6 or 9
Subtotal.........................................................15

ART 2000 World Art Prior to 1880..................................3
Art History (upper-division)*.....................................3
Total for Design Concentration...................................36
Total for Studio Art Majors......................................66

Crafts Concentration
Area of Concentration (ceramics, jewelry, or art furniture)......15
Electives.........................................................6
Subtotal.........................................................21

Select a combination of 15 hours from the following two areas:
Design.......................................................6 or 9
Fine Arts....................................................6 or 9
Subtotal.........................................................15

ART 2000 World Art Prior to 1880..................................3
Art History (upper-division)*.....................................3
Total for Crafts Concentration...................................36
Total for Studio Art Majors......................................66

*ART 3090 is not applicable as upper division Art History credit, but may be taken for the multicultural requirement.

(A minimum of 33 upper-division art hours required.)

A minor for art majors is optional.

Art History Concentration
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 3090 is not applicable as upper division Art History credit, but may be taken for the multicultural requirement.
**15 hours are required among these three categories.
(A minimum of 27 upper-division art hours required.)
Minor requirements for art majors are optional.

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
ART 4380 Art Methods K–12...............................................4
ART 4580 Student Teaching and Seminar: Elementary K–6*..................6
ART 4590 Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7–12*..................6
EDS 3110 Processes of Education in Multicultural Urban
Secondary Schools.......................................................3
EDS 3120 Field Experience in Multicultural Urban Secondary Schools......2
EDS 3200 Educational Psychology Applied to Teaching.....................3
RDG 3280 Teaching Literacy Skill Development in the Content Areas.......4
SED 3600 The Exceptional Learner in the Classroom.......................3
Total..................................................................35

*Student teaching is composed of daily full-time work during 16 weeks, split 8 and 8 weeks between elementary and secondary levels. ART 4580 is dual-listed with EDU 4190; ART 4590 is dual-listed with EDS 4290.

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 advisor.

Students who seek licensure must pass a public speaking course (SPE 1010) with a grade of "B" or better. Students with a degree in Art may 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-Abstract Expressionism....3
ART 2020 Survey of Contemporary Art: 1960 to the Present ............. 3
Subtotal .............................................................18
Electives .............................................................9
Minimum of three credit hours of upper-division studio course and
three credit hours of upper-division art history course
Total ................................................................27

Behavioral Science Program
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Major for Bachelor of Arts
This is a distributed major, offering students a structured overview of the social sciences. This program emphasizes breadth of coverage with a focus in an area selected by the student. This major is particularly applicable for students interested in teacher licensure at the elementary and secondary levels.

The student must have preliminary approval of the selected program by an advisor from the Sociology and Anthropology Department. A minimum of 12 upper-division hours in the major must be taken at MSCD.

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
In addition to the introductory course, each student must select 12 hours in one of the following social science disciplines: anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, or sociology. A minimum of 9 upper-division hours must be selected with the approval of an advisor.
Subtotal .................................................12

General Electives
An additional 12 hours must be selected from any of the disciplines outside of the elected focus. Courses may be selected from anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, or sociology. At least 9 of these hours must be upper-division. No more than 6 hours may be taken in any one discipline.

Subtotal .................................................12
Total ....................................................42

General Studies Requirements
The student is expected to complete all General Studies requirements as stated in this Catalog. The student may use up to 6 hours from the required courses for the behavioral science major to complete the social science component.

Senior Experience
Selection of a Senior Experience course will vary according to the student's needs. Students seeking teacher licensure must select student teaching. Other students may select the capstone course in their focus or the applied anthropology course currently being developed by the department.

Students desiring teacher licensure should see an advisor in the teacher education department.

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 a concentration 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 advisor in the teacher education program as well as the Biology Department.

Students interested in preparation for medical school or other health professions should contact the Biology Department for specialized advising. A senior exit exam, administered and required by the department, must be taken during the semester of anticipated graduation. The Biology Department main office is located in Science Building, room 213, 303-556-3213.

A biology minor is offered to students with related majors or a special interest in the field.

Guidelines for Field Experience/Internship/Practicum/Workshop/Cooperative Education Courses

No more than four semester credit hours with the following course numbers will be applied toward the 40 semester hours of biology courses required for graduation: BIO 2888, 2980, 2990, 3970, 3980, 4888, 4980, and 4990. However, the additional credits with the above course numbers may be applied toward general elective hours.

Senior Experience for Biology Majors

A student majoring in biology may fulfill the Senior Experience requirement with any course approved for the purpose. Any biology course approved for Senior Experience credit may be counted toward the Senior Experience requirement, or toward a biology major/biology minor, but not both.

Biology Major for Bachelor of Science
Required Courses .................................Semester Hours
BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology .................3
BIO 1090 General Introduction to Biology Laboratory ......1
BIO 3600 General Genetics ................................4

Select two of the following:
BIO 2100 General Botany ..................................5
BIO 2200 General Zoology .................................5
BIO 2400 General Microbiology ............................5

Select one of the following:
BIO 3550 Urban Ecology ...................................4
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology................................4
BIO 4540 Plant Ecology ...................................4
BIO 4550 Animal Ecology ..................................4
Subtotal ................................................22

Electives
Biology courses selected from the 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-level series, and approved by faculty advisors in the Biology Department, must be completed to bring the total of biology courses approved for the major to 40 semester hours.

Electives ...............................................18
At least 21 semester hours (including genetics, ecology and 14 credits of upper-division electives) must be from the 3000- and 4000-level courses of the Biology Department
Total ...................................................40

Required Non-Biology Courses
One year of college general chemistry with lab, one semester of upper-division organic chemistry, one semester of upper-division biochemistry, and one year of mathematics starting with MTH 1110 or above, are requisites for the bachelor of science major in biology.

Biology Major for Bachelor of Arts
Required Courses ....................................Semester Hours
BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology ..................3
BIO 1090 General Introduction to Biology Laboratory .......1
BIO 3600 General Genetics .................................4

Select two of the following:
BIO 2100 General Botany ...................................5
BIO 2200 General Zoology ..................................5
BIO 2400 General Microbiology .............................5

Select one of the following:
BIO 3550 Urban Ecology ....................................4
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology.................................4
BIO 4540 Plant Ecology ....................................4
BIO 4550 Animal Ecology ...................................4
Subtotal .................................................22

Electives
Biology courses selected from the 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-level series, and approved by faculty advisors in the Biology Department, must be completed to bring the total of biology courses approved for the major to 40 semester hours.

Electives ................................................18

At least 21 semester hours (including the genetics, ecology and 14 credits of upper-division electives) must be from the 3000- and 4000-level courses of the Biology Department.

Total ....................................................40

Required Non-biology Courses
One year of general chemistry (equivalent to the present courses CHE 1100 and CHE 2100).

Botany Concentration
Requirements for either a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in biology must be satisfied, and the 40 hours of biology courses must include BIO 2100 and BIO 4540, and 15 semester hours from the following botany electives:*

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

*BIO 3010 and BIO 3050 are both applicable to the fields of botany, microbiology, and zoology and are recommended as additional electives for all three areas of concentration.

Medical Technology Concentration
Students must satisfy the requirements listed for the bachelor of science major in biology, including BIO 2400. Students must also take BIO 3350, BIO 4440, and BIO 4450. Additional hours must be taken from the courses listed below to complete the 21 hours of upper-division courses and a total of 40 semester credit hours in biology.

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 Concentration
Students must satisfy the requirements listed for the bachelor of science major in biology, including BIO 2400. Students must also take BIO 3350, BIO 4400, BIO 4450, and BIO 4470. Additional hours from the courses listed below or appropriate omnibus courses as selected by the student and approved by the microbiology faculty must be taken to complete the 21 hours of upper-division courses and a total of 40 semester hours in biology.*

Elective Courses ....................Semester Hours
BIO 3270 Parasitology ..................4
BIO 4120 Algology ......................4
BIO 4160 Mycology ......................4
BIO 4440 Virology ......................3

*BIO 3010 and BIO 3050 are both applicable to the fields of botany, microbiology, and zoology and are recommended as additional electives for all three concentrations.

Required Non-Biology Courses
The student must satisfy the requirements listed for non-biology courses for the bachelor of science major in biology including one course in biostatistics or calculus and a computer science course to fulfill the required one year of college mathematics. In addition, the student must complete CHE 3000, CHE 3010, CHE 4320, and one year of college physics.

Zoology Concentration
Students must satisfy the requirements for the bachelor of science degree in biology and must include in the 40 semester hours of biology courses BIO 2200 and BIO 4550 and 15 semester hours from the following list of zoology electives:*

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

*BIO 3010 and BIO 3050 are both applicable to the fields of botany, microbiology, and zoology and are recommended as additional electives for all three concentrations.

Cell and Molecular Concentration
Students must satisfy the requirements for a bachelor of science major in biology and must include BIO 2400, BIO 3050, and BIO 4510. This concentration requires a total of 42 semester hours of biology courses including BIO 273–Methods in Cell Biology and Immunology and BIO 274–Nucleic Acid Techniques and Molecular Cloning, which must be successfully completed at the Community College of Aurora, and at least 10 semester hours from the following list of electives:

BIO 3010 Microtechnique...........................3
BIO 3210 Histology................................4
BIO 3270 Parasitology.............................4
BIO 3340 Endocrinology............................3
BIO 3350 Immunology...............................4
BIO 4050 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology......4
BIO 4400 Microbial Physiology.....................4
BIO 4440 Virology.................................3
BIO 4450 Pathogenic Microbiology..................5
BIO 4470 Microbial Genetics.......................4
BIO 3980/4980 Internship/Independent Study........2
Subtotal.........................................10

Required Nonbiology Courses
The student must satisfy the requirements listed for nonbiology courses for the bachelor of science major in biology and complete the requirements for a minor or second major in chemistry.

Human Biology Concentration
This is a concentration recommended for pre-health sciences careers such as pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician assistant and pre-physical therapy. Students must satisfy the requirements for the bachelor of science major in biology and must include BIO 2200, 2310, 2320, 2400, and either 3550 or 4510. This concentration requires a total of 43 semester hours of biology courses with 14 semester hours from the following list of electives:

BIO 3050 Cell and Molecular Biology.........4
BIO 3210 Histology..........................4
BIO 3270 Parasitology.......................4
BIO 3320 Advanced Human Physiology..........4
BIO 3330 Advanced Human Cadaver Anatomy.....4
BIO 3340 Endocrinology......................3
BIO 3350 Immunology.........................4
BIO 3471 Biology of Women...................3
BIO 4440 Virology...........................3
BIO 4450 Pathogenic Microbiology............5
BIO 4810 Vertebrate Embryology..............4
BIO 4850 Evolution..........................3

Required Nonbiology Courses
The student must satisfy the requirements listed for nonbiology courses for the bachelor of science major in biology.

Minor in Biology
Required Courses .....................................Semester Hours
BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology ....................3
BIO 1090 General Introduction to Biology Laboratory .........1

Select two of the following (BIO 2310 and 2320 are considered one selection):
BIO 2100 General Botany ......................................5
BIO 2200 General Zoology .....................................5
BIO 2400 General Microbiology ................................5
BIO 2310, 2320 Human Anatomy and Human Physiology I and II ...8

Select one of the following:
BIO 3550 Urban Ecology ........................................4
BIO 3600 General Genetics .....................................4
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology.....................................4
BIO 4540 Plant Ecology ........................................4
BIO 4550 Animal Ecology .......................................4
Subtotal ..................................................18-21

Electives
Biology courses from the 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-level series, approved by the Biology Department, must be completed to bring the total of biology courses approved for the minor to 24 semester hours.

Total .........................................................24

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 criminalistics concentration; 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.

For further information about the 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 upper division 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 Laboratory............2
CHE 4300 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry ...............3
Subtotal ...........................................12

Electives
An additional 6 credit hours of upper division level electives are required. Electives should be selected in consultation with the Chemistry Department. The following courses may be appropriate:
CHE 4010, CHE 4020, and CHE 4320 ....................6
Total ..............................................56

Criminalistics Concentration
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

Additional Required Chemistry Courses:
CHE 3190 Survey of Physical Chemistry .....................4
CHE 3200 Survey of Physical Chemistry Laboratory ..........1
CHE 4100 Instrumental Analysis ............................3
CHE 4110 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory .................2
CHE 4310 Biochemistry I ...................................4
CHE 4350 Biochemistry Laboratory ..........................1
Subtotal..................................................15

Required Criminalistics Courses:
CHE 3700 Criminalistics I .................................4
CHE 3710 Criminalistics II ................................4
CHE 4700 Criminalistics I Internship I.....................7
CHE 4710 Criminalistics II Internship II...................6
Subtotal..................................................21

Required Criminal Justice Courses:
CJC 1010 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System ......3
CJC 2100 Substantive Criminal Law .........................3
CJC 2120 Evidence and Courtroom Procedures
-or-
CJC 2140 Criminal Procedure................................3
Subtotal...................................................9

Required Ancillary Courses:
BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology ..................3
BIO 1090 General Introduction to Biology Laboratory .......1
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics .......................4
MTH 1410 Calculus I .......................................4
PHY 2010 College Physics I
and
PHY 2030 College Physics I Laboratory
-or-
PHY 2311 General Physics I
and
PHY 2321 General Physics I Laboratory .....................5
Subtotal..................................................17

Electives
A minimum of two courses:
BIO 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology I....................4
BIO 2400 General Microbiology..............................5
BIO 3050 Cell and Molecular Biology........................4
BIO 3210 Histology.........................................4
BIO 3600 General Genetics..................................4
Subtotal.................................................8-9
Total for Criminalistics Concentration.................96-97

 Chemistry Major for Bachelor of Arts
Required Courses .................................Semester Hours
Basic Chemistry Core ....................................26

Additional Required Chemistry Courses:
CHE 3190 Survey of Physical Chemistry ....................4
CHE 3200 Survey of Physical Chemistry Laboratory .........1

Electives
A minimum of 6 upper division semester hours in chemistry
courses selected in consultation with and approved by the
Chemistry Department is required.
Subtotal .................................................6

Required Ancillary Courses
MTH 1410 Calculus I ......................................4
PHY 2010 College Physics I ...............................4
Total Ancillary Courses Required .........................8
Total ...................................................45

Minor in Chemistry
Students completing the basic chemistry core (26 hours) qualify for a minor in chemistry. Students may elect to substitute 5 semester hours in other upper-division chemistry courses for CHE 3110 and CHE 3130.

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

Chicana and Chicano Studies Department
The Chicana and Chicano Studies Department offers a bachelor of arts degree in Chicano Studies plus a minor. The Chicana/o and other Latino historical experiences are used as points of departure toward expanding awareness of the multicultural world and the contributions of Chicanas/os. The program is designed to assist in the preparation of scholars, human service providers, and teachers.

Students have the following options for majoring in Chicano Studies: major for the bachelor of arts; and major for the bachelor of arts with teacher licensure in secondary social studies. Students can also earn a minor in Chicano Studies

During the final semester, students majoring in Chicano Studies will be required to take a comprehensive assessment test.

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 Chicana/o Studies .....................3
CHS 1010 History of Meso-America: Pre-Columbian
and Colonial Periods (HIS 1910) ................................3
CHS 1020 History of the Chicana/o in the Southwest:
1810 to Present (HIS 1920) .....................................3
CHS 2010 Survey of Chicana/o Literature (ENG 2410) .............3
CHS 3100 The Chicana/o Community (SOC 3130) ....................3
CHS 4850 Research Experience in Chicana/o 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

*Nine (9) semester hours of electives in Chicana/o Studies are required and must be selected in consultation with the department chair.

Students pursing secondary licensure must take the required General Studies courses and the secondary education sequence. See the Department of Teacher Education for further information.

Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure Concentration
The Chicana/o Studies Department offers this concentration which prepares students to become social studies teachers in secondary schools. The requirements include core courses in Chicana/o Studies, a sequence in history, additional courses in social studies, General Studies requirements, and an educational licensure sequence including student teaching. Students seeking teacher licensure should stay in regular contact with the department advisor and the education advisor to assure the proper course progression.

Required Courses.........................................Semester Hours
CHS 1000 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies.....................3
CHS 1010 History of Meso-America: Pre-Columbian and
Colonial Periods (HIS 1910)....................................3
CHS 1020 History of the Chicana/o in the Southwest:
1810 to Present (HIS 1920).....................................3
CHS 2010 Survey of Chicana/o Literature (ENG 2410).............3
CHS 2120 Mexico: Independence to Revolution 1810-1910..........3
CHS 3010 The Mexican Revolution (HIS 3830).....................3
CHS 3100 The Chicana/o Community (SOC 3130)....................3
CHS 3460 La Chicana............................................3
CHS 3600 Mexico and Chicana/o Politics.........................3
CHS 4850 Research Experience in Chicana/o Studies..............3
Subtotal for Chicano Studies Major Social Studies Concentration.30

In addition, Chicano Studies majors with Social Studies Concentration must take the following social science courses:

ANT 1310 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.....3
ECO 2010 Principles of Economics–Macro.............3
ECO 3200 Economic History of the U.S
-or-
ECO 2020 Principles of Economics–Micro.............3
GEG 1920 Concepts and Connections in Geography.....3
GEG 3000 Historical Geography of the U.S...........3
HIS 1010 Western Civilization to 1715
-or-
HIS 3041 World History to 1500.....................3
HIS 1210 American History to 1865..................3
HIS 1220 American History since 1865...............3
HIS 3051 World History since 1500..................3
PSC 1010 American National Government..............3
PSC 1020 Political Systems and Ideas...............3
Total of Additional Social Science Courses....33(24*)
* Six of these hours can be used to satisfy the General Studies Social Sciences requirement and three hours can be used to satisfy the General Studies Historical requirement.

Chicano Studies Major Social Studies Concentration............30
Additional Social Science Courses.............................24
General Studies (assuming the six hours of social science and three hours of history come from the
above and assuming a 4-credit mathematics course).............34
Licensure courses (see pages 237-251 of this Catalog).........37
Total for Chicano Studies Major Social Studies Concentration.125

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 advisor in Chicana/o 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 Chicana/o Studies ...................3
CHS 1010 History of Meso-America: Pre-Columbian
and Colonial Periods .........................................3
CHS 1020 History of the Chicana/o in the Southwest: 1810 to Present.......................................................3
CHS 2010 Survey of Chicana/o Literature ......................3
Electives*....................................................9
Total .......................................................21

*Electives
A minimum of 9 semester hours of electives is required to complete the minor. The courses are to be selected in consultation with a Chicana/o Studies faculty advisor.

Computer Science
Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
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
The department offers courses as Computer Science Studies (CSS) that do not count toward a major in computer science. Some of the courses count toward majors in other programs. The Computer Science Studies courses are on topics appropriate to computer science but focused toward current, particular expertise.

Major in Computer Science for Bachelor of Science
The department offers a complete degree program in computer science that adheres to the nationally recognized standards set by the Computer Sciences Accreditation Board. Students are encouraged to contact the department for further details (303-556-3208). The Senior Experience course in computer science is CSI 4260. The CSI program includes a required mathematics minor. A grade of "C" or better is required in all CSI courses included in the major as well as in all courses included in the required mathematics minor.

Required Core Courses ..........................Semester Hours
CSI 1300 Computer Science 1* ..............................4
CSI 2300 Computer Science 2 ...............................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

*CSI 1300 is a core course and part of the MTH minor.

Required Advanced Courses
CSI 4250 Software Engineering Principles ..................4
CSI 4260 Software Engineering Practices ...................4

Choose two courses from:
CSI 3060 Computer Architecture and Systems Programming ....4
CSI 3310 Fundamentals of Database Systems .................4
CSI 4300 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis ..4

A minimum of 8 additional credit hours selected from
upper-division CSI courses ................................8
Subtotal .................................................24

Required Ancillary Courses
COM 2610 Introduction to Technical Writing ................3
EET 2310 Digital Logic and Telecommunications .............4
PHI 3360 Business Ethics* .................................3
Subtotal .................................................10

*PHI 1030, Ethics, may be substituted for PHI 3360.

Mathematics Minor (required for the Computer Science Major)*
MTH 1410 Calculus I ........................................4
MTH 2140 Computational Matrix Algebra** ....................2
MTH 2410 Calculus II .......................................4
MTH 3210 Probability and Statistics (Calculus-based) .......4
Two courses chosen from:
MTH 3220 Design of Experiments .............................4
MTH 3250 Optimization Techniques I .........................4
MTH 4480 Numerical Analysis I ..............................4
Subtotal ..................................................22
*CSI 1300 is part of the mathematics minor.
**MTH 3140 may be substituted for MTH 2140.

Additional Course Requirements
ENG 1010 Freshman Composition: The Essay* ..................3
ENG 1020 Freshman Composition: Analysis,
Research and Documentation*.................................3
SPE 1010 Public Speaking* ..................................3
PHY 2311-2341 General Physics I, Lab I, General Physics II, Lab II*
-or-
CHE 1800,CHE 1810,CHE 1850* General Chemistry I, II, & Laboratory..10
XXX XXX Level II General Studies-Historical* ...............3
XXX XXX Level II General Studies-Arts and Letters* .........3
XXX XXX Level II General Studies-Social Sciences* ..........6
Six additional hours from the areas of communication,
historical, arts and letters, and/or social sciences .......6
Unrestricted Electives .....................................3
Subtotal ..................................................40

*These courses, along with MTH 1410 and PHI 3360, count as General Studies courses.
The Multicultural graduation requirement of 3 credit hours must also be satisfied.
Total ....................................................120

Minor in Computer Science
A grade of "C" or better is required in each course included in the minor.

Required Courses ............................Semester Hours
CSI 1300 Computer Science 1 ........................4
CSI 2300 Computer Science 2 ........................4

Electives
A minimum of 12 semester hours chosen from CSI 2400
and upper-division CSI courses ....................12
Total .............................................20

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department

The Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department (EAS) is composed of three separate disciplines: geography, geology, and meteorology. The department offers degrees in environmental science, land use and meteorology, providing students with a strong background in the physical and quantitative aspects of the environment. Students will receive a bachelor of science degree except when their focused area of interest in land use is urban land use planning (bachelor of arts degree). Each student must have an EAS faculty advisor. [Visit Quick Facts at the department website (http://www.mscd.edu/~eas/) for specific faculty.]

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 working toward secondary science teacher licensure in environmental science must consult an EAS environmental science faculty advisor.

Environmental Science
The environmental science major is an extended major (no minor required) designed as an entry-level major for MSCD students as well as for students transferring at the junior level from the community colleges with backgrounds in hazardous materials or water quality. Students may choose from six options (concentrations) depending on their areas of interest. The multidisciplinary concentration provides students with a broad-based environmental science background, whereas the concentrations in ecological restoration, environmental chemistry, hazardous materials, and water quality are more specialized. The environmental science option for secondary science teacher licensure is the remaining concentration available to students. All concentrations, except for environmental science for teacher licensure, require a unified core. (See Environmental Science on page 124 of this Catalog.)

Land Use
The land use major is an extended major that combines general planning courses with a focused area of study, including environment and resources, geographic information systems, geology, or urban land use planning, linked by the vital thread of land use management. It also equips students with a dynamic foundation for understanding issues and solving problems that confront the community and environment. The program is broad in scope and can be applied to a number of career objectives and graduate school programs. Opportunities exist in such areas as cartography, environment and resource management, environmental science, geographic information systems, geology, mining and mineral resources, planning, population analysis, recreational land use, remote sensing, residential and industrial development, transportation, and a variety of other interrelated fields. (See Land Use on page 139 of this Catalog.)
(See Land Use)

Meteorology
Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere. Meteorologists are employed in operational meteorology, meteorological research, applied meteorology, and the media. The Meteorology Computer Laboratory provides access to real-time weather data and analysis software supported by the UNIDATA Program. The bachelor of science degree conforms to the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Service recommendations for an undergraduate meteorology degree. A mathematics minor is a requirement of the meteorology major. Students should contact a meteorology faculty member to discuss degree programs, career opportunities, and graduate school options. (See Meteorology on page 149 of this Catalog.) (See Meteorology)

English Department
Role and Mission Statement:
Department of English faculty share a heritage in which language, writing, literature, and the art of teaching are valued as cornerstones of a liberal education. Representing distinct specializations, we form a community of readers and writers who pursue the study of humane letters for both aesthetic and practical reasons.

The English Department provides students from across the College with courses that fulfill the Level I General Studies requirement in English composition: English 1010 (Freshman Composition: The Essay) and English 1020 (Freshman Composition: Research, Analysis, and Documentation). The department also teaches literature and linguistics courses that meet the Level II General Studies requirement in Arts and Letters. Thus, in keeping with the liberal arts tradition of general education, the department promotes both the basic intellectual skills of critical reading and writing and the kind of understanding of the human condition that comes from the experience and appreciation of literature.

For students majoring or minoring in English, the program provides a foundation in literature, language, writing, and teaching. Thus students’ command of written language, their ability to analyze concepts, and their broad understanding of human nature and social realities will enable them to be competitive in a variety of fields, including education, business, and civil service or, with appropriate graduate work, in professions such as law and higher education.

English department faculty members develop professionally in a variety of ways appropriate to their disciplines, from maintaining currency in the curricula they teach and the instructional technology they employ to scholarly and creative work leading to various forms of publication and presentation. They serve the College and community by volunteering in schools or other organizations concerned with the written word and by sharing with their fellow citizens the insights of teacher-scholars educated in the tradition of the liberal arts.

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 a concentration in one of the following:

• literature
• writing
• elementary school teaching, leading to licensure
• secondary school teaching, leading to licensure

The English minor may choose a concentration in one of the following:

• language and linguistics
• literature
• writing

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 Concentration
The English major, literature concentration, encompasses a range of American, British, and world literature. The program provides a strong foundation of courses in literature and language, sequenced to cultivate a sense of literary development, and fosters an increasing familiarity with major works and writers, critical theory, literary terminology, and research materials. Because of their command of the written language, their ability to deal with ideas and concepts as well as facts, and their broader understanding of human nature and social realities, literature majors are valued in many fields, including academe, the law, and the world of business.

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

Three 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 2310 British Literature: Beginnings to 1785 ..............3
ENG 2330 British Literature: 1785 to Present .................3
Subtotal .....................................................9

One of these courses:
ENG 2010 The Nature of Language ..............................3
ENG 3020 History of the English Language .....................3
ENG 3030 Semantics ...........................................3
ENG 3040 Morphology and Syntax ...............................3
Subtotal .....................................................3

Six Electives (at least 5 courses must be upper division):
Development course ...........................................3
Period course ................................................3
Major author course ..........................................3
Writing course ...............................................3
Literature course ............................................3
Elective at the 2000 or above level ..........................3
Subtotal ....................................................18
Total .......................................................45

Elementary School Teaching Concentration
The elementary school teaching concentration in English, offered in conjunction with the Colorado State Department of Education licensure program, prepares future teachers of elementary education to understand and teach the diverse subject matter required for licensure. The program will provide students with a strong foundation in literature and literary genres; a solid perspective on the English language, including its history, structure, and constituents; and both theory and practice in composition, language arts, communication, and teaching methodology. It also addresses the need to prepare teachers to teach multicultural literature, accommodate cultural and ethnic diversity in language and writing, and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students.

Required Courses .....................................Semester Hours
Literature Core Courses
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: Theory and Practice............3
Subtotal .....................................................15

Language/Linguistics Core Courses
ENG 2010 The Nature of Language ...............................3
ENG 3020 History of the English Language ......................3
Subtotal ......................................................6

Writing/Composition Courses
ENG 2500 Art and Craft of Writing
-or-
ENG 2520 Introduction to Creative Writing......................3
ENG 3510 Advanced Composition .................................3
Subtotal ......................................................6

Language Arts Core Courses
ENG 4650 Teaching Composition in Elementary Schools K-6........3
ENG 4660 Teaching Literature and Language: K-6
(Senior Experience course) ....................................3
RDG 3110* Foundations of Literacy Instruction in Grades P-6....3
Subtotal ......................................................6

English Electives
Two upper-division English courses selected in consultation
with and approved by a designated English advisor. ............6
Total ........................................................39

*RDG 3110 meets part of the reading requirements for Colorado State licensure and is counted under the student's professional education requirements.

Secondary School Teaching Concentration
The secondary education concentration in English, offered in conjunction with the Colorado State Department of Education licensure program, prepares future secondary teachers of English to understand and teach the diverse subject matter required for licensure. This program equips students with a wide variety of language principles and skills; practical experience in developing and teaching the processes of writing; sound knowledge of approaches to literature and literary genres; periods and authors (including a special focus on young adult literature); and an understanding of communication and media as used in English studies. In addition to meeting specified state and departmental requirements, this program offers students the opportunity to develop further specialization in writing, language, or literature to complement the major.

Required Courses .......................................Semester Hours

I. Literature Core
ENG 2100 Introduction to Literary Studies ..........................3
ENG 2210 American Literature: Beginnings through the Civil War
-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

II. Language Core
ENG 2010 The Nature of Language ....................................3
ENG 3020 History of the English Language ...........................3
Total ..............................................................6

III. Composition Core
ENG 2500 The Art and Craft of Writing ..............................3
ENG 3510 Advanced Composition ......................................3
Total ..............................................................6

IV. Teaching English Core
ENG 4600 Teaching Literature and Communication, 7-12 ...............3
ENG 4620 Teaching Composition, 7-12.................................3
ENG 4640 Teaching English, 7-12 (Senior Experience course) .........3
Total ..............................................................9

V. Upper Level Electives
Three upper-division English courses, at least two of which must
be literature courses, selected in consultation with and approved
by a designated English advisor ....................................9
Total .............................................................45

Writing Concentration
The writing concentration major provides extensive study, practice, and opportunity for performance in various modes and genres of writing as well as a foundation in the appreciation of the literary heritage in English. The program immerses students in reading, writing, and language and helps prepare them for graduate school or vocation while clearly placing them in the tradition of the liberal arts.

Required Courses .......................................Semester Hours

I. Literature Courses
Lower-Division Literature Courses 2000-level, including ENG 2100 .....9
Three hours must emphasize modern literature.
Upper-Division Literature Courses: 3000-Level and/or 4000-Level ......9
Semester Hours of Literature Required ...............................18

II. Language and Linguistics Course
Select one, in consultation with a faculty advisor, from the
department's offerings.
Semester Hours of Language and Linguistics Required ..................3

III. Writing Courses
Entry Course:
ENG 2500 The Art & Craft of Writing ..................................3
Subtotal .............................................................3

Writing Electives (In consultation with an English advisor,
select four - three must be 3000-level)
COM 2610 Introduction to Technical Writing ...........................3
ENG 2520 Introduction to Creative Writing ............................3
ENG 3510 Advanced Composition ........................................3
ENG 352A Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry ...........................3
ENG 352B Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction ..........................3
ENG 352C Creative Writing Workshop: Drama ............................3
ENG 3530 Techniques of Critical Writing ..............................3
ENG 3980 English Cooperative Education ...............................3
JRN 1100 Beginning Reporting .........................................3
Subtotal ............................................................12

Specialized Writing Courses
ENG 3820 Writing Studio (must be repeated for credit under
two distinct titles) .................................................6
Subtotal .............................................................6
Senior Experience Course
ENG 4520 Advanced Writing ............................................3
Total Semester Hours of Writing Required ............................24
Total Semester Hours Required .......................................45

English Minor

Writing Concentration
The writing concentration minor provides study, practice, and opportunity for performance in various modes and genres of writing as well as a foundation in the appreciation of the literary heritage in English. The program involves students in reading, writing, and language, and helps prepare them for graduate school or vocation, while clearly placing them in the tradition of the liberal arts.

Students must meet with a writing faculty advisor in order to understand prerequisites and select proper courses.

I. Literature Course
Lower-Division Literature Courses:
2000-Level, Including ENG 2100 ..............................6

Upper-Division Literature Course:
3000-Level or 4000-Level ....................................3
Subtotal ....................................................9

II. Language and Linguistics Course:
Select one, in consultation with a faculty advisor, from
department's offerings.
Semester Hours of Language and Linguistics Required .........3

III. Writing Course:
Entry Course:
ENG 2500 Art & Craft of Writing..............................3
Subtotal ....................................................3

Writing Electives (select three - two must be 3000-level)
COM 2610 Introduction to Technical Writing ..................3
ENG 2520 Introduction to Creative Writing ...................3
ENG 3510 Advanced Composition ...............................3
ENG 352A Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry ..................3
ENG 352B Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction .................3
ENG 352C Creative Writing Workshop: Drama ...................3
ENG 3530 Techniques of Critical Writing .....................3
ENG 3820 Writing Studio .....................................3
JRN 1100 Beginning Reporting ................................3
Subtotal ....................................................9
Semester Hours of Writing Required .........................12
Total Semester Hours Required ..............................24

Literature Concentration
The English minor with concentration in literature serves students who seek to develop skills in reading, writing, and thinking about literary texts. The program is designed both for students interested in reading diverse texts from many ages, culture, and genres and for students who wish to focus on a single age, culture or genre, for example, dramatic literature.

Course should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor 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

III. Any period course (ENG 311A, ENG 311B,
ENG 311C, ENG 311D, ENG 311E, ENG 311F, ENG 311G)
-or-
Any development course
(Choose one course from ENG 3210, ENG 3230,
ENG 3240, ENG 3310, ENG 3330, ENG 3400 or ENG 3410)
Subtotal ....................................................3

IV. Departmental Electives
One course at the 2000-level or above .......................3
Two literature courses at the 3000-level or above ...........6
One 4000-level literature or literary criticism course ......3
Subtotal ...................................................12
Total Semester Hours Required ..............................24

Language and Linguistics Minor
The language and linguistics minor offers concepts about, theories of, and analytical techniques in natural language. It represents an intellectual discipline in itself and simultaneously serves the interests of future teachers, students of literature and writing, and others who have a continuing fascination with language as language. The minor is especially complementary for majors in anthropology, English, foreign language teaching, modern languages, philosophy, psychology, sociology,communication, and technical communication. The minor requires students to engage in vigorous, progressively more explicit and precise analysis and synthesis as they examine facts and fallacies about the miracle of language.

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 advisor.
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

Interdisciplinary elective courses. Any two courses chosen in
consultation with and approved by departmental advisor.
ANT 2330 Cross-Cultural Communication .............................3
COM 3310 International Technical Communication ....................3
ENG 4010 Studies in Linguistics: Variable Topics...................3
ENG 4990 Internship ...............................................3
PHI 1110 Language, Logic, and Persuasion ..........................3
PHI 3120 Philosophy of Language ...................................3
PSY 3570 Cognitive Psychology .....................................3
SED 4200 Language Development and Learning Disabilities ...........3
SPA 3150 Spanish Phonetics: Theory and Practice ...................3
SPA 4310 History of the Spanish Language ..........................3
SPE 2890 Language Acquisition .....................................3
SPE 3540 Phonetics and Language Sample Analysis ...................3
SPE 3740 Psychology of Communication ..............................3
SPE 3760 Cultural Influences on Communication .....................3
WMS 2770 Gender and Communication .................................3
(SPE 2770)
Subtotal ..........................................................6
Total Semester Hours Required ....................................21

Environmental Science
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
The environmental science major is an extended major (no minor required) 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. In addition, students may choose
from six options (concentrations) depending on their areas of interest. The multidisciplinary concentration provides students with a broad-based environmental science background, whereas the concentrations in hazardous materials, water quality, environmental chemistry, and ecological restoration are more specialized. The environmental science option for secondary science teacher licensure is the remaining concentration available to students. All concentrations, except for environmental science for teacher licensure, require a unified core. 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. Students interested in teacher licensure in secondary science should consult an advisor in environmental science and see the teacher education portion of this Catalog.

Environmental Science Major for Bachelor of Science
Core Requirements for Environmental Science Concentrations
(except for Secondary Science Teacher Licensure)
BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology ...........................3
BIO 1090 General Introduction to Biology Laboratory ................1
CET 3320 Environmental Impact Statements ...........................3
COM 3670 Writing for the Environmental Industry
(Prerequisite: COM 2610 or permission of instructor) ...............3
ENV 1200 Introduction to Environmental Science .....................3
ENV 4200 Environmental Policy and Planning .........................3
GEG 1220 Map Use ...................................................2
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics ................................4
MTH 3240 Environmental Statistics ..................................4
Subtotal ..........................................................26

Students must select one of the following Senior Experience courses:
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology .........................................3
BIO 4540 Plant Ecology .............................................4
CHE 4950 Senior Experience in Chemistry ............................3
GEG 4960 Global Environmental Challenges ...........................3
GEL 4960 Environmental Field Studies ...............................3
Subtotal ...........................................................3

Students must select one of the following Internships (minimum 3 credit hours):
BIO 4990 Internship in Biology .....................................3
CHE 4650 Chemistry Work Experience/Cooperative Education ...........4
GEG 4950 Internship in Land Use ....................................3
GEL 4950 Internship in Geology .....................................3
Subtotal ...........................................................3
Total Core Requirements ...........................................32

Required General Studies Courses
MTH 1110 College Algebra (General Studies-Level I-Mathematics) .....4
CHE 1800 General Chemistry I (General Studies-Level II
-Natural Science)...................................................4
GEL 1010 General Geology (General Studies-Level II-Natural Science).4
Total General Studies courses (see General Requirements Brochure)..36

(Students who have not had a computer course will be required to take CSS 1010/CMS 1010.)

Multidisciplinary Concentration
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
Biology (9 hours minimum)
BIO 1800 General Organismic Biology..................................4
BIO 2100 General Botany .............................................5
BIO 2200 General Zoology ............................................5
BIO 2400 General Microbiology .......................................5
BIO 3140 Plant Physiology ...........................................5
BIO 3180 Vascular Plant Taxonomy ....................................4
BIO 3360 Animal Physiology ..........................................4
BIO 3550 Urban Ecology ..............................................4
BIO 4120 Algology ...................................................4
BIO 4450 Pathogenic Microbiology ....................................5
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology ..........................................4
BIO 4540 Plant Ecology ..............................................4
BIO 4550 Animal Ecology .............................................4
Subtotal ............................................................9

Chemistry (9 hours minimum)
CHE 1810 General Chemistry II (required) ............................4
CHE 1850 General Chemistry Laboratory (recommended) .................2
CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry............5
CHE 3050 Environmental Chemistry ....................................3
CHE 3100 Organic Chemistry I ........................................4
CHE 3110 Organic Chemistry II .......................................3
CHE 3120 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I .............................2
CHE 3130 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II ............................2
CHE 3890 Science and Public Policy: Variable Topics ...............1-3
Subtotal ............................................................9

Geography (9 hours minimum)
ENV 1400 World Resources ............................................3
ENV 3400 Water Resources ............................................3
ENV 3620 Population, Resources, and Land Use ........................3
ENV 4410 Water Law...................................................3
ENV 4420 Wetlands....................................................3
ENV 4430 Habitat Planning............................................2
GEG 4888 Workshop on Environmental Issues (advisor approved).........3
GEG 4900 Environmental Seminar (advisor approved)....................3
GIS 2250 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems .............3
GIS 4840 Remote Sensing .............................................3
GIS 4850 Advanced Geographic Information Systems ....................3
GIS 4860 Applications of ARC/INFO to Natural Resources Management....3
Subtotal ............................................................9

Geology (9 hours minimum)
ENV 3540 Advanced Geologic and Environmental
Hazards-Denver and Vicinity .........................................2
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology (required) ...........................3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning .........................3
GEL 3120 Advanced Geomorphology .....................................4
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology ...............................................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources .............................................4
GEL 3440 Energy and Mineral Resources ...............................4
GEL 4150 Hydrology...................................................3
Subtotal ............................................................9

Mathematics (3 hours minimum)
MTH 1120 College Trigonometry .......................................3
MTH 1400 Precalculus Mathematics ....................................4
MTH 1410 Calculus I (highly recommended) ............................4
MTH 2410 Calculus II ................................................4
Subtotal ............................................................3

Meteorology (3 hours minimum)
MTR 1400 Introduction to Meteorology.................................3
MTR 2400 Introduction to Atmospheric Science (recommended)...........4
MTR 3100 Air Pollution...............................................3
MTR 3400 Synoptic Meteorology .......................................4
Subtotal ............................................................3
Total Multidisciplinary Courses ....................................42
General Studies ....................................................36
Additional Electives ...............................................10
Total for Multidisciplinary Concentration .........................120

Hazardous Materials Concentration
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
ENV 3540 Advanced Geologic and Environmental
Hazards-Denver and Vicinity* ........................................2
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology ......................................3 GEL 3420 Soil Resources .............................................4
OSHA Environmental Health and Safety (OSHA 40-hour course)...........3
(offered as continuing education course at Front Range (FRCC) and Red Rocks (RRCC)Community Colleges)
Subtotal ...........................................................27

Red Rocks Community College currently offers the following continuing education courses through its Rocky Mountain Education Center http://www.rrcc.cccoes.edu/RMEC/index.html). These courses are currently undergoing the curriculum approval process and will soon be offered for the following academic credit. These courses, along with the two regular courses (FST 107 and WQM 121), are required.

Red Rocks Community College–Continuing Education Courses
CETC 155 Introduction to Environmental Law....................1
CETC 156 Successful Environmental Management..................1
OSHA 201A Hazardous Material..................................2
RMEC 902 Industrial Emergency Response: Hazardous Materials Technician–Level 3............................................2
RMEC 903 Industrial Emergency Response: Hazardous Materials Incident Command–Level 5...............................................2

Red Rocks Community College–Regular Courses
FST 107 Hazardous Materials Operations........................3
WQM 121 Environmental Sampling and Volume Measurement.........4
Subtotal.....................................................15
Electives from MSCD..........................................10
General Studies..............................................36
Total for Hazardous Materials Concentration.................120

Water Quality Concentration
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
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology .....................................3
GEL 4150 Hydrology ........................................3
MTR 2400 Introduction to Atmospheric Science...............4
OSHA Environmental Health and Safety (OSHA 40-hour course).3
(offered as continuing education course at Front Range (FRCC) and Red Rocks (RRCC)Community Colleges)
Subtotal .................................................28

Red Rocks Community College Required Courses
WQM 100 Introduction to Water Quality Management ..............3
WQM 119 Basic Water Quality Analysis ..........................4
WQM 121 Environmental Sampling and Volume Management ..........3
WQM 216 Biological and Bacteriological Water Quality Analysis .4
Subtotal .....................................................14

Select 10 hours from the following courses:
BIO 2400 General Microbiology .................................5
BIO 3550 Urban Ecology ........................................4
BIO 4120 Algology .............................................4
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology ....................................4
CET 3330 Environmental Technology Processes ...................3
ENV 3400 Water Resources ......................................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources .......................................4
MTR 3100 Air Pollution.........................................3
WQM 105 Specific Calculations for Water Quality Management (RRCC)..4
WQM 200 Hydraulics for Water Quality Management (RRCC).........4
Subtotal .....................................................10
General Studies ............................................. 36
Total for Water Quality Concentration .......................120

Ecological Restoration Concentration
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
ENV 3540 Advanced Geologic and Environmental
Hazards-Denver and Vicinity..................................2
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology ..............................3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning .................3
ENV 49XX Environmental Seminar (advisor approved)............3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources .....................................4
PSC 3230 Environmental Politics .............................3
Subtotal ...................................................27

Electives (select 25 hours from the following list):
BIO 1180 General Organismic Biology..........................4
BIO 2100 General Botany......................................5
BIO 2200 General Zoology ....................................5
BIO 2400 General Microbiology ...............................5
BIO 3140 Plant Physiology ...................................5
BIO 3180 Vascular Plant Taxonomy ............................4
BIO 3360 Animal Physiology ..................................4
BIO 3550 Urban Ecology ......................................4
BIO 4120 Algology ...........................................4
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology ..................................4
BIO 4540 Plant Ecology ......................................4
GEG/GEL Topics courses (advisor approved)..................2-3
Subtotal of electives ......................................25
General Studies ............................................36
Total for Ecological Restoration Concentration ............120

Environmental Chemistry Concentration
Environmental Science Core ................................32

Additional Required Courses ........................Semester Hours
BIO 2400 General Microbiology ..............................5
BIO 4510 Microbial Ecology .................................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 3050 Environmental Chemistry ...........................3
CHE 3100 Organic Chemistry I................................4
CHE 3120 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ....................2
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology .............................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources.....................................4
MTR 3100 Air Pollution......................................3
OSHA Environmental Health and Safety (OSHA 40-hour course)..3
(offered as continuing education course at Front Range and Red Rocks Community Colleges)
Subtotal ..................................................42
General Studies ...........................................36
Electives .................................................10
Total for Environmental Chemistry Concentration ..........120

Environmental Science Major for Secondary Science Teacher Licensure
Core Requirements..............................Semester Hours
BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology....................3
BIO 1090 General Introduction to Biology Laboratory.........1
ENV 1200 Introduction to Environmental Science..............3
GEG 1220 Map Use............................................2
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics.........................4
Subtotal...................................................13

Senior Experience
ENV 4960 Global Environmental Challenges....................3

Internship
EDS 4290 Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7–12......12
Total Core Requirements....................................28

Additional Science Requirements:
BIO 1180 General Organismic Biology.........................4
CHE 1100 Principles of Chemistry............................5
CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry...5
ENV 3400 Water Resources....................................3
ENV 3540 Advanced Geologic and Environmental Hazards-Denver and Vicinity....................................................2
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology..............................3
GEL 1010 General Geology....................................4
GEL 1030 Historical Geology.................................4
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology.......................................3
GEL 4150 Hydrology..........................................3
GIS 2250 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.....3
MTR 2400 Introduction to Atmospheric Science................4
PHY 2010 College Physics I..................................4
PHY 2020 College Physics II.................................4
PHY 2030 College Physics I Laboratory.......................1
PHY 2040 College Physics II Laboratory......................1
Total Additional Science Requirements......................53

General Studies:
ENG 1010 Freshman Composition: The Essay....................3
ENG 1020 Freshman Composition: Analysis, Research, and
Documentation...............................................3
MTH 1400 Precalculus Mathematics............................4
SPE 1010 Public Speaking....................................3
History–General Studies (elective course)...................3
Arts and Letters–General Studies (elective courses).........6
Natural Science–General Studies requirement satisfied
under Additional Science Requirements
Social Science–General Studies requirement satisfied
under Secondary Education Requirements
Multicultural–Requirement satisfied under Secondary Education Requirements
Total General Studies......................................22

Secondary Education Requirements:
EDS 3110 Processes of Education in Multicultural
Urban Secondary Schools.....................................3
EDS 3120 Field Experiences in Multicultural Urban Secondary
Schools.....................................................2
EDS 3200 Educational Psychology Applied to Teaching.........3
EDS 3210 Standards-Based Curriculum, Assessment, and
Classroom Management in the Secondary School................3
EDS 3220 Field Experience in Standards-Based Teaching,
Assessment, and Management in the Secondary School..........2
EDT 3610 Applications of Educational Technology.............2
RDG 3280 Teaching Literacy Skill Development in the
Content Areas...............................................4
SCI 3950 Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools...3
SED 3600 The Exceptional Learner in the Classroom...........3
Total Secondary Education Requirements.....................25

Total for Secondary Science Teacher Licensure
Concentration in Environmental Science....................128

Environmental Studies Minor
Required Course .................................Semester Hours
ENV 49XX Environmental Seminar (advisor approved) ..........3

Select 6 hours from the following list:
BIO 1010 Ecology for Non-Majors .................................3
BIO 1080 General Introduction to Biology ........................3
BIO 1090 General Introduction to Biology Laboratory .............1
CHE 1010 Chemistry and Society ..................................3
CHE 1800 Chemistry I ............................................4
ENV 1200 Introduction to Environmental Science ..................3
Subtotal ........................................................6

Select 6 hours from the following list:
ECO 3450 Environmental Economics ................................3
HIS 3880 American Environmental History .........................3
PSC 316B Readings in Public Administration 1.....................3
PSC 3230 Environmental Politics .................................3
PSY 3550 Environmental Psychology ...............................3
Subtotal ........................................................6

Select 6 hours of electives (including any courses listed above or below):
BIO 3550 Urban Ecology ..........................................4
CET 3320 Environmental Impact Statements ........................3
CHE 3890 Science and Public Policy: Variable Topics ...........1-3
COM 3660 Variable Topics in Industrial and
Technical Communications ........................................3
ENV 1400 World Resources ........................................3
ENV 3400 Water Resources ........................................3
ENV 4200 Environmental Policy and Planning ......................3
MTR 3100 Air Pollution...........................................3
XXX XXXX Any environmental topics course (advisor approved) .....3
Subtotal ........................................................6
Total for Environmental Studies Minor ..........................21

Gerontology Minor-–Department of Health Professions

Educational Goals and Outcomes
Upon completion of the gerontology minor, the student will be able to:

Core Exit Behaviors

• examine sociological, psychological and biological/physiological theories of aging.
• describe the underlying biological/physiological processes associated with aging and the challenges these present.
• describe the effects of ethics, economics and policy decisions have on the biological/physiological, sociological, psychological and cultural aspects of aging and the resulting challenges.
• investigate the changes occurring in society resulting from our aging population.
• apply aging theories, ethics, economics conditions and aging related policy decisions to a practical experience involving the aged or services for the aged.

Orientation Exit Behavior (based on orientation area selected by the student)

Liberal Arts

• examine attitudes toward older culturally diverse people to discover ways that aging is portrayed.

Professional Practice

• provide direct services to older culturally diverse people and their families, administer and plan programs and services or work to modify social institutions and policies.

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
HES 3810
-or-
BIO 3530 Physiology of Aging for Non-Biology Majors......3
HES 4520 Internship in Gerontology ....................3-6
PSY 3270 Adulthood and Aging ............................3
SOC 1040 Introduction to Social Gerontology .............3
Subtotal ............................................12-15

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
PSY 2270 Death and Dying ......................................3
SOC 3040 Contemporary Issues in Gerontology ...................3
SOC 3100 Death and Dying ......................................3
SPE 4760 Communication and the Elderly ........................3

Professional Services Orientation
HCM 3020 Management Principles in Health Care .................3
HSL 1420 Activity and Fitness Programs for the Elderly ........2
LES 2330 Advocacy, Leisure and the Aging Adult ................3
LES 3070 Health and Movement Problems in the Aging Adult ......3
NUT 3100 Nutrition and Aging ..................................3
PSY 2270 Death and Dying ......................................3
SWK 3020 Case Management in Social Work Practice ..............4
SWK 3030 Social Work with the Aging ...........................4
Total hours for Gerontology Minor.............................21

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
Major for Bachelor of Arts

The History major requires a minimum of 42 semester hours including 15 hours in required courses and an additional 27 hours in courses primarily selected from three different categories.

History majors, with the exception of those seeking Secondary Education Licensure in Social Studies, must complete a minor in another discipline in order to graduate. History majors who are in the Secondary Education Social Studies Licensure Program are required to take other specific social science courses in lieu of a minor. Those specific courses are listed under Teacher Education in this Catalog.

All students should check with a departmental advisor in order to make a proper selection of courses.

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

In addition to the required courses (15 hours) students also need to take at least three courses (9 hours) from Category I: American History Chronological Sequence; at least two courses (6 hours) from Category II: European History Chronological Sequence; and at least two courses (6 hours) from Category III: Enrichment Courses. The remaining two courses (6 hours) may be taken from any of the I, II, or III categories or they may be selected from among any of the other courses offered by the History Department. All history majors must take at least one history course that treats the developing world.

When selecting the 9 courses (27 credits) as described above, secondary education social science licensure students must select at least six courses designated by an asterisk (*) from Categories I, II or III. Secondary Education students should include at least some world history, such as HIS 1250, 1940, 3041 or 3051, in their selection of asterisked courses. With departmental permission, Secondary Education students may substitute HIS 4010–Methods of Teaching Secondary School, for HIS 4820–Senior Seminar.

Category I: American History Chronological Sequence (select at least three courses)
HIS 3410 American Colonial History...................................3
HIS 3430 American Revolution and Early National Period, 1763-1848*...3
HIS 3520 Civil War and Reconstruction*...............................3
HIS 3540 Emergence of Modern U.S., 1877–1920.........................3
HIS 3640 U.S. World War I through World War II.......................3
HIS 3660 Recent U.S., 1945-1970's*...................................3
Subtotal.............................................................9

Category II: European History Chronological Sequence (select at least two courses)
HIS 3031 Ancient Greece*.............................................3
HIS 3060 Rome and the Caesars*.......................................3
HIS 3120 Medieval History*...........................................3
HIS 3140 Renaissance and Reformation*................................3
HIS 3200 Early Moodern Europe, 1648-1789*............................3
HIS 3210 French Revolution and Napoleon..............................3
HIS 3230 Nineteenth Century Europe*..................................3
HIS 3260 Twentieth Century Europe, 1914-2000*........................3
Subtotal.............................................................6

Category III: Enrichment Courses (select at least two courses)
HIS 1110 Colorado History I*.........................................3
HIS 1250 China, Japan, Korea since 1800*.............................3
HIS 1650 Women in U.S. History.......................................3
HIS 1920 History of the Chicana/o in the Southwest: 1810 to Present..3
HIS 1940 Survey of African History*..................................3
HIS 2770 World of Islam..............................................3
HIS 3041 World History to 1500*......................................3
HIS 3051 World History since 1500*...................................3
HIS 3090 Native Americans in American History........................3
HIS 3240 Russia: Peter the Great to the Present......................3
HIS 3290 Nazi Germany................................................3
HIS 3310 England to 1714.............................................3
HIS 3320 England since 1714..........................................3
HIS 3570 African American History I.........,,,,,,...................3
HIS 3580 African American History II.................................3
HIS 3590 American Immigration History................................3
HIS 3700 Modern China................................................3
HIS 3740 Modern Japan................................................3
HIS 3830 The Mexican Revolution......................................3
Subtotal.............................................................6

Required courses....................................................15
Category I...........................................................9
Category II..........................................................6
Category III.........................................................6
Electives............................................................6
Total...............................................................42

Grade Average
Students majoring in history must maintain at least a 2.0 average in their history courses.

Advising
History majors should consult with a departmental advisor to select the courses in other disciplines that complement their area of concentration in the major.

Minor in History
There are three different concentrations available to students seeking a history minor: regular history concentration, American West history concentration, 20th-century studies history concentration.

Regular History Concentration
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
A minimum of 9 additional semester hours in history is required. The hours must be upper-division and should be selected in consultation with a departmental advisor. No more than 2 semester hours in HIS 3890 readings courses may be counted toward the minor without prior written approval from the department.

American West History Concentration
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
A minimum of 9 additional history semester hours treating the American West is required, all of which must be upper-division.

Twentieth-Century Studies History Concentration
Required Courses ..............................Semester Hours
HIS 1220 American History since 1865 ..................3
HIS 2010 Contemporary World History ...................3
Total .................................................6

Electives: A minimum of 15 additional hours treating 20th-century history is required, 9 of which must be upper-division.

Grade Average
Students minoring in history must maintain a 2.0 average in their history courses.

Secondary School Education Licensure in Social Sciences
Students majoring in history may combine their major with other courses in the social sciences and in education to earn secondary education licensure. The requirements of this program are included under the Teacher Education Department section of this Catalog.

Prelaw Courses
Several history courses are of particular importance to legal studies. These include HIS 1210, HIS 1220, HIS 3460, and HIS 3680. Students interested in prelaw courses are urged to contact the department advisor.

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
CJC 2000 Introduction to Legal Studies ..................3
ENG 3700 Literature and the Law .........................3
HIS 3680 The Court in Crisis ............................3
PHI 3430 Philosophy of Law ..............................3
PSC 3120 American Constitutional Law ....................3
SOC 3550 Sociology of Law ...............................3
xxx xxx Seminar in Legal Topics
(interdisciplinary - team-taught course) ................3
Subtotal ...............................................21

Students will select one law-related course from the courses listed below
or approved by the interdisciplinary legal studies minor advisor:
CJC 2100 Substantive Criminal Law .......................3
HIS 3460 Foundations of the American Constitution........3
MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I ................3
MGT 3220 Legal Environment of Business II ...............3
SOC 3500 Criminology ....................................3
WMS 3310 Women and the Law ..............................3
Total ..................................................24

Holistic Health and Wellness Education Multi-Disciplinary Minor–Department of Health Professions

The holistic health and wellness education multi-disciplinary 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 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:
Required Courses ..................................Semester Hours
HES 1050 Dynamics of Health ...............................3
HES 2750 Introduction to Holistic Health ..................3
HPS 1640 Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs .........2
HSP 3750 Holistic Health and High-Level Wellness ..........4
NUT 2040 Introduction to Nutrition ........................3
Approved electives*........................................3
Approved ethics course.....................................3
Total ....................................................21

**Students in the minor who do not have a research course required in their major are required to use the elective hours to obtain research skills. Students in the minor who do not have an internship required in their major are encouraged to arrange a practical experience through HES 3980. Courses should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor.

To meet the General Studies multicultural requirement, ANT 3480–Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness, is highly recommended.

To meet the General Studies natural sciences requirement, a course in human biology is highly recommended.

Human Development-Department of Psychology
This interdisciplinary major in human development will provide students with a focus on the entire life span and in-depth knowledge about theory, research, and application in human development. Students will participate in field experience to make connections between theory, research, and practice. The major has three separate tracks, serving the needs of students seeking early childhood education teacher licensure, students interested in gerontology or planning other careers working with children and adults (applied track), and students who wish to pursue graduate study (graduate school track).

Human Development Major for Bachelor of Arts
Required Common Core.................Semester Hours
BIO 1000 Human Biology for Non-Majors........3
PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology.............3
PSY 3280 Developmental Research Methods......3
PSY 3340 Cognitive Development and Learning..3
PSY 4960 Senior Thesis in Human Development..3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology...........3
Subtotal....................................18

Required Distribution:
In addition, students must choose one course from each category. NOTE: Each student must also select a track, and in the early childhood education track specific courses from the following categories are required (see tracks below).

Developmental Foundations
PSY 1800 Developmental Educational Psychology...4
PSY 3250 Child Psychology.......................3
PSY 2270 or SOC 3100 Death and Dying............3

Developmental Breadth
PSY 3240 Infancy................................3
PSY 3260 Psychology of Adolescence..............3
PSY 3270 Adulthood and Aging....................3

Health Issues
HES 3070 Parental Health Care Issues............3
NUT 2040 Introduction to Nutrition..............3

Social Influences
SOC 3410 The Family in Transition...............3
SOC 1040 Introduction to Social Gerontology.....3
SWK 2100 Introduction to Family Social Work.....3

Cultural Context
ECE 4360 Cultural Influence on the Socialization of Children...3
LES 2330 Advocacy, Leisure, and the Aging Adult..3
SOC 3400 Childhood and Adolescent Socialization..3
Subtotal ....................................33-34
Additional Requirements (dependent upon the track)...9
Total for the Major..........................42-43

Students must choose one of the following four tracks. All students must have 15 upper-division hours in the major, and transfer students must complete at least 15 hours of the major at MSCD.

Graduate School Track
Required Courses.....................Semester Hours
Common Core....................................18
Required Distribution.......................15-16
PSY 2310 Introduction to Statistics for
Social and Behavioral Sciences(a)...............3
PSY 2320 Inferential Statistics.................3
PSY 3310 Psychological Research Methods I.......3
Total for Major with Graduate School Track..42-43

(a) Students who have taken MTH 1210 or its equivalent in transfer before deciding to major in human development may substitute it for PSY 2310. However, MTH 1210 cannot be used both in the major and to satisfy the Level I General Studies mathematics requirement.

Applied Track
Required Courses...................Semester Hours
Common Core....................................18
Required Distribution.......................15-16

In addition, students must take nine semester hours from the following list or from courses in the required distribution list not already used. Students may not use the same courses to count for the major and for the minor or General Studies.

AAS 3550 The Black Family........................................3
BIO3530/HES 3810 Physiology of Aging for Non-Biology Majors(b)...3
CHS 3210 The Chicano Family......................................3
ECE 3340 Administration of Early Childhood Programs..............4
EDU 4310 Parents as Partners in Education........................3
HPS 4500 Motor Learning and Development..........................3
HSP 1010 Introduction to Human Services and Community Resources..3
NUT 3100 Nutrition and Aging.....................................3
PAR 2050 Introduction to Parent Education........................3
PAR 3070 Working with the Contemporary Family....................3
PSY 2310 Introduction to Statistics for Social
and Behavioral Sciences(a,b).....................................3
PSY 3400 Psychology of Exceptional Children......................3
SOC 3040 Contemporary Issues in Gerontology......................3
SOC 3220 Race, Gender and Ethnic Groups..........................3
SOC 3420 Education in a Changing Society.........................3
SPE 2890 Language Acquisition....................................3
SWK 3030 Social Work with the Aging..............................4
SWK 3100 Child Welfare and the Law...............................3
SWK 3200 Social Work with Urban Families.........................3
SWK 3300 Social Work with Parents with Developmental Disabilities...1
Subtotal.........................................................9
Total for Major with Applied Track...........................42-43
(a)Students who have taken MTH 1210 or its equivalent in transfer before deciding to major in human development may substitute it for PSY 2310. However, MTH 1210 cannot be used both in the major and to satisfy the Level I General Studies mathematics requirement.
(b)Students focusing on gerontology in the applied track must take these two courses plus either NUT 3100 or SOC 3040 or SWK 3030.

Students who are interested in a particular concentration within the applied track (e.g., a particular age emphasis, cultural or family issues, problems of development) should see a human development advisor in the Department of Psychology for course selection. It is permissible to select all electives from the same department. Students interested in the Applied Track in Gerontology should consult an advisor in Health Professions or Nursing.

Early Childhood Education Track
Required Courses........................Semester Hours
Common Core......................................18

Required Distribution as follows:
Developmental Foundations
PSY 1800 Developmental Educational Psychology.....4

Developmental Breadth
PSY 3240 Infancy..................................3

Health Issues
HES 3070 Parental Health Care Issues
-or-
NUT 2040 Introduction to Nutrition................3

Social Influences
SOC 3410 The Family in Transition.................3

Cultural Context
ECE 4360 Cultural Influence on the
Socialization of Children.........................3
Subtotal.........................................34

In addition, students must take nine semester hours from the following list of courses. Students may not use the same courses to count for the major and for the minor or General Studies.

ECE 3340 Administration of Early Childhood Programs..4
EDU 4310 Parents as Partners in Education............3
HPS 4500 Motor Learning and Development..............3
PSY 2310 Introduction to Statistics for
Social and Behavioral Sciences(a)....................3
PSY 3400 Psychology of Exceptional Children..........3
SPE 2890 Language Acquisition........................3
Total for Major with Early Childhood Education Track..43
(a)Students who have taken MTH 1210 or its equivalent in transfer before deciding to major in human development may substitute it for PSY 2310. However, MTH 1210 cannot be used both in the major and to satisfy the Level I General Studies mathematics requirement.

Students pursuing teacher licensure should consult with an advisor in the Teacher Education Department for the current licensure requirements of the Colorado Department of Education.

Journalism Program
Department of Communication Arts and Sciences

The Journalism program 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 program 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.

Proficiency in standard written English is a prerequisite for all journalism courses. Students are required to complete ENG 1010 before taking any journalism courses beyond JRN 1010.

Students should select an advisor early in their course of study. Students may not select both a major and minor from the Journalism program. The Journalism program will provide students with a list of
suggested General Studies courses to help them gain a broad base of knowledge necessary for working in news and information media.

To make journalism graduates more marketable in our multicultural society, journalism majors are required to take four semesters of one foreign language or prove their proficiency in a language other than English.

The Journalism Department offers a major with three concentrations- news/editorial, photojournalism, and public relations - and minors in journalism, photojournalism 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 1200 Beginning Editing........................................3
JRN 2210 Beginning Layout and Design..............................3
JRN 4500 Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism ..................3
Subtotal ........................................................12

News/Editorial Concentration
Journalism Core .................................................12

Required Courses
JRN 1100 Beginning Reporting......................................3
JRN 2100 Intermediate Reporting...................................3
JRN 3200 Intermediate Editing.....................................3
JRN 3981 Cooperative Education: News/Editorial....................3
(JRN 3981 may be taken more than once with permission of the department chair.)
Subtotal ........................................................12

Select at least 12 hours:
JRN 1600 Survey of Photojournalism...................3
JRN 1700 Survey of Public Relations..................3
JRN 2980 Cooperative Education.......................3
JRN 3100 Publication Practicum.......................3
JRN 3150 Contemporary Issues.........................3
JRN 3400 Feature Article Writing for Newspapers......3
JRN 3500 Topics in Journalism........................1
JRN 3600 Photojournalism I...........................3
JRN 4100 Investigative Reporting.....................3
JRN 4210 Advanced Layout and Design..................3
JRN 4400 Feature Article Writing for Magazines.......3
JRN 4600 Photojournalism II..........................3
JRN 4890 Social Documentary..........................3
Subtotal ...........................................12
Total...............................................36

Photojournalism Concentration
Journalism Core ....................................12

Required Courses
ART 1030 Basic Photography Methods
(or equivalent beginning photography course).........3
JRN 1100 Beginning Reporting.........................3
JRN 2600 Introduction to Photojournalism.............3
JRN 3600 Photojournalism I...........................3
JRN 4600 Photojournalism II..........................3
JRN 3982 Cooperative Education: Photojournalism......3
(JRN 3982 may be taken more than once with permission of the department chair)
JRN 4890 Social Documentary..........................3
Subtotal............................................21

Select at least 3 hours:
ART 1200 Design Processes and Concepts I.............3
ART 2200 Beginning Photography.......................3
ART 3200 Intermediate Photography....................3
ART 3230 Color Photography...........................3
ART 3410 Intermediate Computer Imaging...............3
JRN 1700 Survey of Public Relations..................3
JRN 2100 Intermediate Reporting......................3
JRN 3100 Publication Practicum.......................3
JRN 3150 Contemporary Issues.........................3
JRN 3200 Intermediate Editing........................3
JRN 3400 Feature Article Writing for Newspapers......3
JRN 3500 Topics in Journalism........................1
JRN 4100 Investigative Reporting.....................3
JRN 4210 Advanced Layout and Design..................3
JRN 4400 Feature Article Writing for Magazines.......3
Subtotal ............................................3
Total ..............................................36

Public Relations Concentration
Journalism Core ....................................12

Required Courses
JRN 1110 Media Writing...............................3
JRN 2700 Fundamentals of Public Relations............3
JRN 3700 Public Relations Writing....................3
JRN 3983 Cooperative Education: Public Relations.....3
(JRN 3983 may be taken more than once with permission of the department chair)
JRN 4700 Public Relations Strategic Planning.........3
MKT 3000 Principles of Marketing.....................3
SPE 3100 Business and Professional Speaking..........3
SPE 3440 Television Production.......................3
SPE 4100 Techniques of Persuasion....................3
Subtotal............................................27

Select at least 3 hours:
COM 2420 Basic Corporate Videotape Production........3
COM 2430 Introduction to Technical Media.............3
COM 2460 Presentation Graphics.......................3
COM 3440 Corporate Scriptwriting for Film and Television..3
JRN 1600 Survey of Photojournalism...................3
JRN 2600 Introduction to Photojournalism.............3
JRN 3200 Intermediate Editing........................3
JRN 3400 Feature Article Writing for Newspapers......3
JRN 4210 Advanced Layout and Design..................3
JRN 4400 Feature Article Writing for Magazines.......3
MKT 3110 Advertising Management......................3
MKT 3120 Promotional Strategy........................3
SPE 1700 Communication Theory........................3
SPE 2400 Introduction to Radio and Television Broadcasting..3
SPE 3130 Conference Leadership.......................3
SPE 3430 Radio-Television Announcing.................3
SPE 3450 Broadcast Journalism: Radio.................3
SPE 3480 Workshop in Radio Production................3
SPE 3740 Psychology of Communication.................3
SPE 4450 Broadcast Journalism: Television............3
SPE 4480 Seminar Practicum in Broadcasting...........3
SPE 4490 Effects of Radio-Television on Contemporary Life..3
Subtotal ............................................3
Total ..............................................42

Journalism Minor .......................Semester Hours
JRN 1010 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Media...3
JRN 1100 Beginning Reporting.........................3
JRN 1200 Beginning Editing...........................3
JRN 2100 Intermediate Reporting......................3
JRN 3981 Cooperative Education: News/Editorial.......3
JRN 4500 Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism......3
Total...............................................18

Photojournalism Minor.....................Semester Hours
JRN 1010 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Media...3
JRN 1100 Beginning Reporting.........................3
JRN 1200 Beginning Editing...........................3
JRN 2600 Introduction to Photojournalism.............3
JRN 3600 Photojournalism I...........................3
JRN 3982 Cooperative Education: Photojournalism......3
JRN 4500 Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism......3
Total...............................................21

Public Relations Minor ................Semester Hours
JRN 1010 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Media...3
JRN 1110 Media Writing...............................3
JRN 1200 Beginning Editing...........................3
JRN 2700 Fundamentals of Public Relations............3
JRN 3700 Public Relations Writing....................3
JRN 3983 Cooperative Education: Public Relations.....3
(JRN 3983 may be taken more than once with permission of the department chair)
JRN 4500 Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism......3
JRN 4700 Public Relations Strategic Planning.........3
Total...............................................24

Land Use Program
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
The land use major is a 65 hour extended major that combines general planning courses with a focused area of study (concentration), including environment and resources, geographic information systems, geology, or urban land use planning, linked by the vital thread of land use management. Students will receive a bachelor of science degree except when their concentration is urban land use planning in which case the student will receive a bachelor of arts degree. The major equips students with a dynamic foundation for understanding issues and solving problems that confront the community and environment, making them highly competitive in the job market. The program is broad in scope and can be applied to a number of career objectives and graduate school programs. Opportunities exist in such areas as cartography, environment and resource management, environmental science, geographic information systems, geology, mining and mineral resources, planning, population analysis, recreational land use, remote sensing, residential and industrial development, transportation, and a variety of other interrelated fields. Because the land use degree is an extended major, it does not require a minor. Each student must have a department advisor and consult with his/her advisor regarding course work to avoid prerequisite problems.

Required Core
The four concentration areas have a common 16-hour required core:
Required Core .................................Semester Hours
GEG 1220 Map Use.........................................2
GEG 1610 Introduction to Planning........................1
GEL 1010 General Geology.................................4
GEG 4950 Internship in Land Use
-or-
GEL 4950 Internship in Geology...........................2
GIS 2250 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems..3
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics......................4
Required Core Total.....................................16

Land Use Major for Bachelor of Science
Environment and Resources Concentration
Required Courses..............................Semester Hours
Required Core...........................................16

CET 3320 Environmental Impact Statements.................3
ENV 1200 Introduction to Environmental Science...........3
ENV 1400 World Resources.................................3
ENV 3400 Water Resources.................................3
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology...........................3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning..............3
ENV 4200 Environmental Policy and Planning...............3
ENV 4430 Habitat Planning................................2
ENV 4960 Global Environmental Challenges (Senior Experience)
-or-
ENV 4970 Environmental Field Studies (Senior Experience).3
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology....................................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources..................................4
GEL 3440 Energy and Mineral Resources....................4
Subtotal................................................37

Electives (Select a minimum of 12 credit hours)
COM 3670 Writing for the Environmental Industry..........3
ECO 3450 Environmental Economics.........................3
ENV 4410 Water Law.......................................3
ENV 4420 Wetlands........................................3
GEG 3610 Principles of Land Use Planning.................3
GEL 3540 Advanced Geologic and Environmental
Hazards–Denver and Vicinity..............................2
GEL 4150 Hydrology.......................................3
GIS 4840 Remote Sensing (recommended)....................3
GIS 4850 Advanced Geographic Information Systems.........3
GIS 4860 Applications of ARC/INFO to Natural
Resources Management (recommended).......................3
Subtotal................................................12
Total for major.........................................65

Geology Concentration
Required Courses.............................Semester Hours
Required Core...........................................16
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology...........................3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning..............3
ENV 4970 Environmental Field Studies (Senior Experience).3
GEL 1030 Historical Geology..............................4
GEL 3050 Mineralogy and Petrology........................4
GEL 3060 Stratigraphy and Structure......................4
GEL 3120 Advanced Geomorphology..........................4
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology....................................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources..................................4
GEL 3440 Energy and Mineral Resources....................4
GEL 4150 Hydrology.......................................3
GIS 4860 Applications of ARC/INFO to
Natural Resources Management.............................3
Subtotal................................................42

Electives (Select a minimum of 7 credit hours)
ENV 1400 World Resources.................................3
ENV 3400 Water Resources.................................3
ENV 3540 Advanced Geologic and Environmental
Hazards–Denver and Vicinity..............................2
GEG 1240 Landforms of the U.S............................3
GEL 1020 Geology of Colorado.............................3
GEL 1150 Oceanography....................................3
GEL 3510 Advanced Geology of Red Rocks Park and Vicinity.1
GEL 3520 Advanced Garden of the Gods–Front Range Geology.2
GEL 3530 Advanced Geology of the Colorado Plateau........2
GEL 3550 Advanced Geology of the Great Sand
Dunes National Monument..................................2
GEL 3560 Advanced Canoeing the Canyon Country............2
GEL 3570 Advanced Geology of the Flattops
Volcanic Wilderness Area.................................2
GEL 3580 Advanced Geology of the Wheeler Geologic Area...2
GEL 390X Advanced Topics in Geology....................1-3
GIS 1710 Terrestrial Navigation..........................2
GIS 4850 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (recommended)..3
Subtotal.................................................7
Total for major.........................................65

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Concentration
Required Courses...............................Semester Hours
Required Core...........................................16

CMS 1010 Introduction to Computers
-or-
CSS 1010 Introduction to Computers.......................3
GEG 3610 Principles of Land Use Planning.................3
GIS 1710 Terrestrial Navigation..........................2
GIS 3210 Introduction to Cartography.....................4
GIS 3250 Computer Cartography............................3
GIS 4840 Remote Sensing..................................3
GIS 4850 Advanced Geographic Information Systems.........3
GIS 4860 Applications of ARC/INFO to Natural
Resources Management.....................................3
GIS 4870 Spatial Databases Design, Implementation,
and Management...........................................3
GIS 4890 Advanced GIS Laboratory (Senior Experience).....3
Total required concentration............................30

Because GIS is an application tool, students are required to specialize in an area of interest. One of the following interest areas must be selected or one may be designed and approved by a department advisor. Select a minimum of 19 credit hours from one of the following areas, resulting in a major total of 65 hours. Note: other suggestions include the courses comprising minors in Computer Science (School of Letters, Arts and Sciences); Computer Information Systems, General Business, International Business, Marketing (School of Business), and Criminal Justice and Criminology (School of Professional Studies).

Areas of Interest
Environment
Courses........................................Semester Hours
ENV 1200 Introduction to Environmental Science...........3
ENV 3540 Advanced Geologic and Environmental
Hazards–Denver and Vicinity..............................2
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology (required)................3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning..............3
ENV 4200 Environmental Policy and Planning...............3
ENV 4420 Wetlands........................................3
ENV 4430 Habitat Planning................................2
ENV 4960 Global Environmental Challenges.................3
ENV 4970 Environmental Field Studies.....................3
GEG 4XXX Advanced Seminars, Topics, or Workshops
in Geography...........................................1-3
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology....................................3
GEL 4150 Hydrology.......................................3
Subtotal................................................19

Meteorology
Courses........................................Semester Hours
MTR 2400 Introduction to Atmospheric Science (required)..4
MTR 2410 Weather Observing Systems.......................3
MTR 3100 Air Pollution...................................3
MTR 3400 Synoptic Meteorology (required).................4
MTR 3420 Radar and Satellite Meteorology.................3
MTR 3500 Hazardous Weather...............................3
MTR 4210 Forecasting Laboratory I........................2
MTR 4440 Climatology.....................................3
MTR 4500 Mesometeorology.................................3
Subtotal................................................19

Planning
Courses........................................Semester Hours
ENV 1200 Introduction to Environmental Science...........3
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology...........................3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning..............3
ENV 4200 Environmental Policy and Planning...............3
ENV 4430 Habitat Planning................................2
GEG 3610 Principles of Land Use Planning.................3
GEG 3630 Transportation Planning and Land Use............3
GEG 4610 Urban and Regional Planning.....................3
GEG 4620 Residential Land Use Patterns...................3
GEG 4640 Recreational Land Use Patterns..................3
GEG 4XXX Advanced Seminars, Topics or Workshops
in Geography...........................................1-3
Subtotal................................................19

Resources
Courses........................................Semester Hours
ENV 1400 World Resources.................................3
ENV 3400 Water Resources.................................3
ENV 3620 Population, Resources, and Land Use.............3
ENV 4960 Global Environmental Challenges.................3
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology....................................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources..................................4
GEL 3440 Energy and Mineral Resources....................4
GEL 4150 Hydrology.......................................3
Subtotal................................................19

Major Total.............................................65

Land Use Major for Bachelor of Arts
Urban Land Use Planning Concentration
Required Courses................................Semester Hours
Required Core............................................16

ENV 1200 Introduction to Environmental Science............3
ENV 3620 Population, Resources, and Land Use..............3
ENV 4200 Environmental Policy and Planning................3
ENV 4430 Habitat Planning.................................2
ENV 4960 Global Environmental Challenges
(Senior Experience).......................................3
GEG 1300 Introduction to Human Geography..................3
GEG 2300 Geographic Analysis of Social Issues.............3
GEG 3360 Geography of Economic Activity...................3
GEG 3600 Urban Geography..................................3
GEG 3610 Principles of Land Use Planning..................3
GEG 3630 Transportation Planning and Land Use.............3
GEG 4610 Urban and Regional Planning......................3
GEG 4620 Residential Land Use Patterns....................3
GEG 4640 Recreational Land Use Patterns...................3
GIS 4860 Applications of ARC/INFO to Natural
Resources Management......................................3
Subtotal.................................................44

Electives (Select a minimum of 5 credit hours)
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology............................3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning...............3
ENV 4420 Wetlands.........................................3
GEG 3300 Land Use, Culture and Conflict (Multicultural)...3
GEG 3920 Directed Study in Land Use.......................3
GEG 4710 Legal Aspects of Land Use........................3
GEG 488X Advanced Workshops in Geography................1-3
GEG 490X Advanced Topics or Seminars in Geography.......1-3
URS 3000 World Patterns of Urbanization...................3
URS 3510 Community Development and Planning...............3
URS 4500 Cities of the Future.............................3
Subtotal..................................................5
Total for major..........................................65

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 elective hours are required, including a minimum of six hours of upper-division credit that must be selected in consultation with a department advisor to avoid prerequisite problems. These electives must be selected from the following five groups, and at least one course must be selected from each group to satisfy this requirement.

Physical
GEG 1100 Introduction to Physical Geography ..............3
GEG 1240 Landforms of the U. S. ..........................3
GEL 1010 General Geology .................................4

Resources and Environment
ENV 1200 Introduction to Environmental Science............3
ENV 1400 World Resources..................................3
ENV 3400 Water Resources..................................3
ENV 4000 Environmental Geology............................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources...................................4
GEL 3440 Energy and Mineral Resources.....................4

Spatial Analysis and Planning
ENV 3620 Population, Resources, and Land Use..............3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning...............3
ENV 4200 Environmental Policy and Planning................3
ENV 4430 Habitat Planning.................................2
GEG 2300 Geographic Analysis of Social Issues.............3
GEG 3600 Urban Geography..................................3
GEG 3610 Principles of Land Use Planning..................3
GEG 3630 Transportation Planning and Land Use.............3
GEG 4610 Urban and Regional Planning......................3
GEG 4620 Residential Land Use Patterns....................3
GEG 4640 Recreational Land Use Patterns...................3
GEG 4710 Legal Aspects of Land Use........................3
GEG 4XXX Advanced Geography Seminars, Topics or Workshops.1-3
GIS 2250 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems...3
GIS 4850 Advanced Geographic Information Systems..........3
GIS 4860 Applications of ARC/INFO to Natural Resources Management.3

Regional Geography
GEG 1000 World Regional Geography ........................3
GEG 2020 Geography of Colorado............................3
GEG 3000 Historical Geography of the United States .......3
GEG 3520 Regional Geography: Variable Topics............2-3
GEL 1020 Geology of Colorado..............................3

Field-Lecture Course
Either a geography or geology field-lecture course......1-2

Elective subtotal.....................................13-16
Geography Minor Total.................................22-25

Minor in Geology
Required Core ....................................Semester Hours
GEL 1010 General Geology .................................4
GEL 1030 Historical Geology...............................4
GEL 3050 Mineralogy and Petrology ........................4
GEL 3060 Stratigraphy and Structure ......................4
Subtotal ................................................16

Electives
A minimum of six additional hours of upper-division credit must be selected from the following list in consultation with a department advisor to avoid prerequisite problems. A maximum of four credit hours of the minor may be selected from the upper-division field-lecture courses.

ENV 4000 Environmental Geology....................3
ENV 4010 Environmental Hazards and Planning.......3
ENV 4970 Environmental Field Studies..............3
GEL 3120 Advanced Geomorphology...................4
GEL 3150 Hydrogeology.............................3
GEL 3420 Soil Resources...........................4
GEL 3440 Energy and Mineral Resources.............4
GEL 35XX Various Advanced Geology Field-Lecture
courses (a limit of four hours of field-lecture
courses can be counted toward the minor)........1-2
GEL 390X Advanced Topics in Geology.............1-3
GEL 4150 Hydrology................................3
Subtotal..........................................8
Geology Minor total..............................24

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AVAILABLE:
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
The certificate of completion in Geographic Information Systems will provide students and working professionals with the theoretical knowledge and technical and application skills needed to successfully use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and cartography to determine solutions to problems in the management, conservation, and improvement of natural and man-made environments.

In any field related to natural resources, and for many fields related to the administration of man-made environments, education and training in GIS have gone from being specialized skills to being de facto requirements. This certificate is designed for professionals who work in those fields, for professionals who analyze human and socio-economic data, and for degree-seeking students interested in anthropology, archeology, biology, business, civil engineering technology, criminal justice, ecology, economics, environmental science, geography, geology, health sciences, land use planning, and social sciences, as well as other programs.

Admissions Requirements:
1. There are no special admission requirements for students seeking GIS certification.
2. All students must take the prerequisite courses or provide evidence of equivalent training and receive an official waiver. The courses that have prerequisites are GEG 2250 and GEG 4840. GEG 4850 and GEG 4890 require upper-division standing or senior standing. All courses can be taken by permission of instructor (the official waiver).

Completion Requirements:
All students seeking GIS certification must maintain a 3.0 or above in the courses required for the certificate because GIS technology and its applications require a high degree of discipline and commitment.

Required Courses............................................Semester Hours
GIS 1710 Terrestrial Navigation.....................................2
GIS 2250 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.............3
GIS 3250 Computer Cartography.......................................3
GIS 4840 Remote Sensing.............................................3
GIS 4850 Advanced Geographic Information Systems....................3
GIS 4860 Applications of ARC/INFO to Natural Resources Management...3
GIS 4870 Spatial Databases Design, Implementation, and Management...3
GIS 4890 Advanced GIS Laboratory....................................3
Total credits for certificate......................................23

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 117 of this Catalog. See Computer Science.

In addition to the general mathematics major, the department offers a mathematics major in five concentrations encompassing a variety of significant mathematical ideas. These concentrations 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 concentration in computer science.
All students who are considering a major or minor in mathematics 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 course work leading to the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree. The student may choose either degree.

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 options.

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 concentration take sections of calculus using Mathematica.

Basic Mathematics Core ........................Semester Hours
MTH 1410 Calculus I*...................................4
MTH 2410 Calculus II*..................................4
MTH 2420 Calculus 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 project-oriented course at the senior level 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, MTH 4480, and MTH 4640. The course MTH 3240 does not count toward a mathematics major or a mathematics minor.

The student may choose to complete a mathematics major in one of the following concentrations:

• General
• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Mathematics Education
  
• Probability and Statistics
• Theoretical Mathematics

The requirements for each are as follows.

General Concentration
The general concentration in mathematics is designed to meet the needs of students with diverse mathematical interests or background, since it allows considerable flexibility among upper-division course choices.

Required Courses ..................................Semester Hours
Basic Core ...............................................15

One of the following three courses:
CSI 1300 Computer Science 1 ...............................4
CSS 1247 Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic.........4
MTH 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN ....................4

MTH 4390 Mathematics Senior Seminar .......................1
Subtotal .................................................20

A minimum of 22 credit hours chosen from MTH 2140*, or any upper-division mathematics courses with the exception of MTH 3240. The 22 credit hours must include at least 20 upper-division hours, at least seven hours of 4000-level courses in mathematics, including at least one Senior Experience course in mathematics, and one of the following sequences:
MTH 3110 and MTH 3140* OR MTH 3110 and MTH 4110 OR MTH 3210 and MTH 3220 OR MTH 3420 and MTH 3440 OR MTH 4210 and MTH 4220 OR MTH 4410 and MTH 4420 OR MTH 4480 and MTH 4490

Subtotal ............................................22
Total ...............................................42

*No credit is allowed for MTH 2140 if MTH 3140 is also taken.

Applied Mathematics Concentration
The concentration in applied mathematics is designed to meet the needs of the scientific, technical, and computer-based economy and to prepare the student for graduate study. The department has made every effort to have state-of-the-art technologies and practices available for student use and strongly recommends that students interested in this concentration take sections of calculus using Mathematica. A grade of "C" or better is required in each course included in the major.

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

It is recommended that students take one or more of the following courses in addition to the requirements: MTH 3220, MTH 3250, MTH 3470, MTH 4210, MTH 4410, MTH 4420, and MTH 4450.

Computer Science Concentration
This concentration is designed for the student who wants to combine applied mathematics or statistics with computer science. The required computer science minor includes the core courses for the computer science major. A grade of "C" or better is required in each course included in the major and in the required computer science minor.

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
Subtotal ......................................16

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
Subtotal ......................................8

One of the following courses:
MTH 4290 Senior Statistics Project ............1
MTH 4390 Mathematics Senior Seminar ...........1
MTH 4590 Applied Mathematics Senior Seminar ...1
Subtotal ......................................1
Total ........................................40

Computer Science Minor (required for the Computer Science Concentration)
Required Courses ......................Semester Hours
CSI 1300 Computer Science 1 ...................4
CSI 2300 Computer Science 2 ...................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 Concentration
The concentration in mathematics education is for the preparation of classroom teachers of mathematics. Students seeking teacher licensure in mathematics must satisfy the professional education program requirements of the College for pre-service secondary mathematics teachers in addition to all of the mathematics major requirements. Content competency must be shown for mathematics course credit that is ten or more years old. A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses included in the major.

Required Courses ...............................Semester Hours
Basic Core ............................................15

One of the following three courses:
CSI 1300 Computer Science 1 ............................4
CSS 1247 Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic .....4
MTH 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN .................4
Subtotal ...............................................4

MTH 3110 Abstract Algebra I ............................3
MTH 3140 Linear Algebra ................................4
MTH 3210 Probability and Statistics ....................4
MTH 3470 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
and Modeling ...........................................3
MTH 3650 Foundations of Geometry .......................3
MTH 4600 Seminar in Problem Solving ....................1
MTH 4640 History of Mathematics ........................4
Total .................................................41

Professional Education Sequence in Secondary Mathematics (to complement the mathematics education concentration)
Students seeking teaching licensure must take the following sequence of courses and be admitted to the teacher education program (see pages 237-251). Students should pay particular attention to corequisites and prerequisites.

Required Courses ...................................Semester Hours
EDS 3110 Processes of Education in Multicultural
Urban Secondary Schools(a)................................3
EDS 3120 Field Experiences in Multicultural Urban
Secondary Schools(a)......................................2
EDS 3200 Educational Psychology Applied to Teaching ......3
EDS 3210 Standards-Based Curriculum, Assessment,
and Classroom Management in the Secondary School(b).......3
EDS 3222 Field Experience in Mathematics Teaching,
Materials Construction, and Classroom Management(b).......2
EDT 3610 Applications of Educational Technology(c)......2-3
MTL 3620 Mathematics of the Secondary Curriculum .........4
MTL 3630 Teaching Secondary Mathematics(d).................3
MTL 3638 Secondary Mathematics Field Experience(d)........2
MTL 4690 Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12....12
RDG 3280 Teaching Literacy Skill Development
in the Content Area ......................................4
SED 3600 The Exceptional Learner in the Classroom ........3
Total ................................................43-44

^a) These two courses must be taken concurrently.
^b) These two courses must be taken concurrently.
^c) Although EDT 3610 is required, it is expected that Mathematics Education majors will test out of thisclass by demonstrating the expected outcomes.
^d) These two courses must be taken concurrently.

Probability and Statistics Concentration
The concentration in probability and statistics stresses the application of the principles and methods of statistics and probability in the biological, physical, and social sciences and engineering. This concentration also prepares the student for graduate study. A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses included in the major.

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 I .......................4
MTH 4210 Probability Theory ..............................4
Subtotal ................................................22

One of the following two courses:
MTH 4220 Stochastic Processes ............................4
MTH 4230 Applied and Computational Statistics ............4
Subtotal .................................................4

MTH 4290 Senior Statistics Project .......................1
Total ...................................................42

*MTH 3140 may be substituted for MTH 2140.

Theoretical Mathematics Concentration
The concentration in theoretical mathematics prepares the student for further specialized study at the graduate level as well as being adaptable to positions in business, industry, and government. A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses included in the major.

Required Courses ..............................Semester Hours
Core .................................................15
MTH 2530 Introduction to Mathematica ..................2
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 ................................................39

Minor in Mathematics*
Required Core .................................Semester Hours
MTH 1410 Calculus I ...................................4
MTH 2410 Calculus II ..................................4

One of the following courses:
CSI 1300 Computer Science 1 ...........................4
CSS 1247 Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic ....4
MTH 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN ................4
Subtotal .............................................12

Electives
A minimum of 10 hours at least 7 of which must be upper-division.
These 10 hours may include MTH 2420, any upper-division mathematics
course, or any course approved by the Mathematical and
Computer Sciences Department.
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
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere. Meteorologists are employed in operational meteorology, meteorological research, applied meteorology, and the media. Meteorologists study global weather and climate, and investigate the influence that human beings exert on earth's climate. The Meteorology Computer Laboratory provides access to real-time weather data and analysis software supported by the UNIDATA Program. The bachelor of science degree conforms to the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Service recommendations for an undergraduate meteorology degree. A mathematics minor is a requirement of the meteorology major. 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 2400 Introduction of Atmospheric Science ............4
MTR 2410 Weather Observing Systems ......................3
MTR 3400 Synoptic Meteorology ...........................4
MTR 3410 Weather Analysis Techniques.....................2
MTR 3430 Atmospheric Thermodynamics .....................3
MTR 3440 Physical Meteorology ...........................3
MTR 3450 Dynamic Meteorology ............................3
MTR 4400 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology ..................3
MTR 4440 Climatology ....................................3
MTR 4500 Mesometeorology ................................3
MTR 4600 Senior Research Seminar ........................3
Elective Meteorology Courses ............................8
Subtotal ...............................................42

Required Mathematics Minor
MTH 1410 Calculus I .....................................4
MTH 1510 Computer Programming: FORTRAN
-or-
CSI 1300 Computer Science 1 .............................4
MTH 2410 Calculus II ....................................4
MTH 2420 Calculus III ...................................4
MTH 3210 Probability and Statistics .....................4
MTH 3420 Differential Equations .........................4
Subtotal ...............................................24

Additional Course Requirements*
ENG 1010 Freshman Composition: The Essay ................3
CHE 1800 General Chemistry I.............................4
ENG 1010 Freshman Composition: The Essay.................3
ENG 1020 Freshman Composition: Analysis, Research,
and Documentation........................................3
PHY 2311, 2321 General Physics I and Laboratory..........5
PHY 2331, 2341 General Physics II and Laboratory.........5
Level I Communications...................................3
Level II Arts and Letters................................6
Level II Historical......................................3
Level II Social Science..................................6
Subtotal................................................38
General Electives.......................................16
Total .................................................120

*Students must consult a faculty advisor regarding General Studies requirements.

Minor in Meteorology

Required Courses ...............................Semester Hours
MTR 2400 Introduction to Atmospheric Science ...........4
MTR 2410 Weather Observing Systems .....................3
MTR 3400 Synoptic Meteorology ..........................4
Approved Electives .....................................9
Total .................................................20

Modern Languages Department
The Modern Languages Department offers a major program in modern languages with concentrations in French, German, and Spanish; minor programs in French, German, and Spanish; and teacher education programs in a variety of combinations. 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 study abroad programs, as well as certificate programs in basic French, German, and Spanish studies.

Students are placed in courses at levels appropriate to their ability as indicated by the BYU placement exam.

The above may not be applicable if students have had no professional instruction in their chosen foreign language within the past two years. Students can also take a 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 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
The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages degree may be completed by selecting either Option I or Option II. Students are advised into intermediate and advanced classes in each language on the basis of individual background and need.

Option I
This Modern Languages major option requires a minimum of 42 hours in one of the following languages: French, German, or Spanish.
Students pursuing this option for the degree in Modern Language need a minor.

For the language emphasized, either French, German or Spanish, students must complete a minimum of 27 hours of course work and the three (3) credit hour Senior Experience after the core curriculum. No more than 12 hours may be taken at the 2000 level.

The core curriculum of 12 hours in the chosen language must be taken as follows:

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

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

The remaining 30 hours to complete the 42 hours required must be taken with departmental approval and include the following:
The remaining 30 hours to complete the 42 hours required must be taken with departmental approval and include the following:
Advanced Language courses (3000 level)(1)
French.............................................9
German.............................................9
Spanish............................................6

Advanced language courses (4000 level)(2)
French.............................................3
German.............................................3
Spanish............................................6

Literature/culture courses (3000/4000 level)(3)...15
Senior Experience(4)...............................3
Total.............................................42

1)Advanced Language Courses (3000 level):
French–FRE 3150, FRE 3310, FRE 3320
German–GER 3010, GER 3150, GER 3300
Spanish–SPA 3110, SPA 3140

2)Advanced language courses (4000 level)
French–FR 4010 taught by UCD
German–GER 4020, GER 4210
Spanish–SPA 4010, SPA 4020

3)Literature/Culture courses
French–FRE 3110, FRE 3120, FRE 3550, FRE 3560, FRE 4520, FRE 4530, FRE 4750
German–GER 3050, GER 3200, GER 3210, GER 3220, GER 3230, GER 4200
Spanish–SPA 3050, SPA 3200, SPA 3210, SPA 3220, SPA 3250, SPA 3400, SPA 3410, SPA 3510, SPA 3520, SPA 3600, SPA 4110, SPA 4120

4)Senior Experience course
French–FRE 4520, FRE 4530, student teaching
German–GER 4200, GER 4400, GER 4410, student teaching
Spanish–SPA 4200, SPA 4310, student teaching

Students preparing for teacher licensure should include the courses listed under Option II teacher licensure for their language. They must complete three credits of MDL 4960–Teaching Foreign Languages in the Secondary Schools.

Option II
This Modern Languages major option requires a minimum of 60 hours in a combination of two modern languages: French-German, German-Spanish, Spanish-French.

Students pursuing this option for the degree of Modern Languages do not need a minor.

For the language emphasized, either French, German or Spanish, students must complete a minimum of 42 hours of course work at the 2000-level or above. No more than 12 hours may be taken at the 2000 level. To complete the 60-hour requirement, students must take at least 18 hours at the 2000-level or above in a second language. Students are advised into intermediate and advanced classes in each language on the basis of individual background and need. The minimum 18 hours in each of the second languages must be taken as follows:

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
French electives (upper-division).....................6
Subtotal ............................................18

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
German electives (upper-division).....................6
Subtotal.............................................18

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
Spanish electives (upper-division)....................6
Subtotal.............................................18

The remaining hours to complete the 60 hours required must be taken with departmental approval.

Teacher Licensure

For students seeking teacher licensure in modern languages (French, German, Spanish), the courses in one of the following concentrations are required.

French Concentration for Teacher Licensure
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
FRE 3110 Survey of French Literature I ..............3
FRE 3120 Survey of French Literature II .............3
FRE 3150 French Phonetics: Theory and Practice ......3
FRE 3310 Advanced French Composition and Grammar ....3
FRE 3320 Advanced Conversation ......................3
FRE 3550 French Historical Perspectives .............3
FRE 3560 Contemporary Sociocultural Issues ..........3
MDL 4960 Teaching Foreign Languages in the
Secondary Schools ...................................3

Any 2 of the following:
FRE 4520 Modern French Theater ......................3
FRE 4530 The French Novel ...........................3
FRE 4750 Senior Seminar in French Studies ...........3
Total ..............................................42

German Concentration for Teacher Licensure
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

GER 3150 German Phonetics: Theory and Practice ......3

GER 3210 Survey of German Literature I ..............3

GER 3220 Survey of German Literature II .............3

GER 3230 Contemporary German Writers ................3

GER 3300 Advanced German Grammar ....................3

GER 4200 Major German Authors .......................3

GER 4210 Advanced Conversation: Present-day Germany .3

German Electives ....................................6

MDL 4960 Teaching Foreign Languages in the
Secondary Schools ...................................3
Total ..............................................42

Spanish Concentration for Teacher Licensure
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 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
Total ..............................................42

Minor in French
Required Courses ................................Semester Hours
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
FRE 3110 Survey of French Literature I
-or-
FRE 3120 Survey of French Literature II .................3
FRE 3550 French Historical Perspectives
-or-
FRE 3560 Contemporary Sociocultural Issues ..............3
French Electives* .......................................3
Total ..................................................21

*Must be a course at the 3000- or 4000-level.

Minor in German
Required Courses ................................Semester Hours
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

Select 1 of the following literature courses:
GER 3210 Survey of German Literature I**................3
GER 3220 Survey of German Literature II**...............3
GER 3230 Contemporary German Writers**..................3
Subtotal................................................3

Select 2 of the following skills courses:
GER 3010 Third-Year German Conversation .................3
GER 3300 Advanced German Grammar ........................3
GER 3400 German for Business I ..........................3
GER 3410 Translation Techniques for Scientific Materials.3
Subtotal ................................................6
Total ..................................................21

*Higher-level course may be substituted with departmental approval.
**Fourth-year course may be substituted with departmental approval.

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

Certificate Programs Available:
Students must complete each course in the certificate program with a grade of “C” or better. The courses cannot be taken pass/fail.

GERMAN TRANSLATION PROGRAM
GER 3300 Advanced German Grammar ............................3
GER 3400 German for Business I ..............................3
GER 3410 Translation Techniques for Scientific Materials ....3
GER 4020 Advanced German Composition ........................3
GER 4410 Advanced Translation Techniques ....................3

For prerequisites and more information call Dr. Gudrun Clay, 303-556-2909.

SPANISH TRANSLATION PROGRAM
SPA 3140 Advanced Composition ...............................3
SPA 3330 Spanish Social and Commercial Correspondence .......2
Three courses customized to fit the concentration
area of the student .........................................9

For prerequisites and more information call Dr. Conway Olmsted, 303-556-2908.

BASIC COMPETENCY IN FRENCH
FRE 1010 Elementary French I ................................5
FRE 1020 Elementary French II ...............................5
FRE 2010 Intermediate French I ..............................3
FRE 2020 Intermediate French II .............................3
FRE 2110 French Reading and Conversation ....................3

For more information call Dr. Ann Williams-Gascon or Alain D. Ranwez, 303-556-3011.

BASIC COMPETENCY IN GERMAN
GER 1010 Elementary German I ................................5
GER 1020 Elementary German II ...............................5
GER 2110 German Reading and Conversation ....................3
GER 2120 German Civilization ................................3
GER 2310 German Vocabulary Building and Grammar .............3

For more information call Dr. Gudrun Clay, 303-556-2909.

BASIC COMPETENCY IN SPANISH
SPA 1010 Elementary Spanish I ...............................5
SPA 1020 Elementary Spanish II ..............................5
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

For more information, call Dr. Elizabeth Ordonez, 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 a bachelor of music degree, a bachelor in music education degree, a bachelor of arts degree in music, and a minor in music. Music performance and music education are professional degree programs designed for students wishing to prepare themselves for careers as music performers or teachers, and students pursuing these degrees are not required to complete a minor for graduation. Students must attain a grade of “C” or above in all music courses required for any major or minor. Students pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in music are required to complete a minor.

The department also offers courses designed for students wishing to enhance their general understanding and enjoyment of music. In addition, 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, jazz ensembles, and chamber music.

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.

The music education degree program prepares students for careers teaching instrumental, choral, and general music at levels K–12. Students seeking this degree must satisfy all applicable requirements of the Department of Music and the School of Professional Studies teacher education program. In addition, students seeking teacher licensure should read the teacher licensure sections of this Catalog, pages 237-251, and stay in regular contact with both a music and teacher education advisor. By taking an additional 12 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 12 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.

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 Department of Music at least two weeks before the beginning of the semester.

Music Education Major for Bachelor of Arts
Core Requirements for all Music Education 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 2710 Private Instruction III (Primary Performance Area) ..........2
MUS 2720 Private Instruction IV (Primary Performance Area) ...........2
MUS 3710 Private Instruction V (Primary Performance Area) ............2
MUS 3720 Private Instruction VI (Primary Performance Area) ...........2
MUS 161A* Class Voice I ..............................................1
MUS 161B** Class Piano I .............................................1
MUS 162B** Class Piano II ............................................1
MUS 261B** Class Piano III ...........................................1
MUS 262B** Class Piano IV ............................................1
Subtotal..........................................................44-45

*Note: Students whose primary performance area is voice do not need to take Class Voice I.
**Note: Students whose primary performance area is piano may elect another area of study in place of class piano; however, they still must pass the Piano Proficiency Examination before enrolling in MUS 3520 or MUS 3530.

Ensemble Requirements
Select 8 hours from the following:*
MUS 2810 Ensemble ..................................................1
MUS 3810 Ensemble ..................................................1
Subtotal............................................................8

*Note: Students majoring in music education must enroll in the major ensemble in their concentration during each semester of studio instruction or full-time residence, except when student teaching. Additionally, students are encouraged to enroll in a variety of ensembles outside of their major area of study.

Music Education Courses
MUS 2340 Foundations of Music Education............................2
MUS 2650 Music Technology for Educators............................1
MUS 3150 Instrumental and Choral Scoring and Arranging.............3
MUS 3350 General Music Methods and Materials*......................2
MUS 3351 Supervised Field Experience for General Music Methods
and Materials*.....................................................1
MUS 3410 String Techniques and Materials...........................1
MUS 3420 Guitar Techniques and Materials...........................1
MUS 3440 Jazz Improvisation and Pedagogy...........................2
MUS 3450 Brass Techniques and Materials............................1
MUS 3460 Percussion Techniques and Materials.......................1
MUS 3510 Basic Conducting..........................................2
MUS 4360 Instrumental Music Methods and Materials*.................2
MUS 4361 Supervised Field Experience for Instrumental Music
Methods and Materials*.............................................1
MUS 4370 Vocal Music Methods and Materials*........................2
MUS 4371 Supervised Field Experience for Vocal Music Methods
and Materials*.....................................................1
Subtotal..........................................................23

*Note: The following classes are corequisites and must be taken concurrently: MUS 3350 and MUS 3351; MUS 4360 and MUS 4361; and MUS 4370 and MUS 4371.

Professional Education Courses
EDS 3110 Processes of Education in Multicultural Urban
Secondary Schools*................................................3
EDS 3120 Field Experiences in Multicultural Urban
Secondary Schools.................................................2
EDS 3200 Educational Psychology Applied to Teaching*..............3
RDG 3280 Teaching Literacy Skill Development in the
Content Areas.....................................................4
SED 3600 The Exceptional Learner in the Classroom.................3
Subtotal.........................................................15

Choral Concentration
MUS 3520 Choral Conducting and Literature ............................3
MUS 4420 Vocal Pedagogy ..............................................3
Subtotal .............................................................6

Instrumental Concentration
MUS 3430 Woodwind Techniques and Materials ...........................1
MUS 3480 Marching Band Techniques and Materials ......................1
MUS 3530 Instrumental Conducting and Literature ......................3
Subtotal .............................................................5

Total for the Music Education Major...............................89-91

General Studies
MTH 1610 Integrated Mathematics I
(General Studies–Level I, Mathematics)................................4
SPE 1010 Public Speaking..............................................3
Additional General Studies classes for the degree*...................20
Subtotal.............................................................27

#See the General Studies section of this Catalog for requirements. Six hours of the professional education sequence can be applied to General Studies, meeting the College requirement of 33 total.

Core.............................................................44-45
Ensemble.............................................................8
Music Education.....................................................23
Professional Education..............................................15
Choral or Instrumental concentration...............................5-6
General Studies.....................................................27
Total for the Bachelor of Music Education......................122-124

Student Teaching
To become licensed, recipients of the Bachelors of Music Education degree must complete EDU 4190, EDS 4290, and satisfy all applicable requirements of the teacher education and licensure programs in the School of Professional Studies.

EDU 4190 Student Teaching and Seminar: Elementary K-6................6
EDS 4290 Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12................6
Total...............................................................12

Music Performance Major for Bachelor of Music
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 1650 Basic Music Technology.......................................1
MUS 3440 Jazz Improvisation and Pedagogy..............................2
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
Subtotal.............................................................59

Secondary Performance Area
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 (Secondary Performance Area)* .................1
MUS 162B Class Piano II (Secondary Performance Area)*.................1
MUS 161K Class Guitar I (Secondary Performance Area)* ................1
MUS 162K Class Guitar II (Secondary Performance Area)* ...............1
MUS 1710 Private Instruction I (Secondary Performance Area)* .........2
Subtotal..............................................................2

*Must be Class Piano I and II unless student is able to pass the Private Instruction Audition in piano.

Exception: Students electing the organ concentration must take Class Voice I and II unless they are able to pass the Private Instruction Audition in voice.

Ensemble Requirements................................................12
Select 12 hours from the following:
MUS 2810 Ensemble** ..................................................1
MUS 3810 Ensemble** ..................................................1
Subtotal.............................................................12

**Ensembles must be chosen from those appropriate to the student's concentration. Students majoring in music performance must enroll in an ensemble during each semester of full-time residence. Additionally, students are encouraged to enroll in a variety of ensembles outside of their major area of study.

MUS 3510 Basic Conducting ............................................2
MUS 4790 Senior Recital ..............................................1
Subtotal..............................................................3

In addition to the above core requirement, all music performance majors must select one of the following concentrations:

Voice Concentration
MUS 1400 Vocal Diction ...............................................3
MUS 4420 Vocal Pedagogy ..............................................3
Subtotal .............................................................6

Piano Concentration
MUS 3100 Counterpoint ................................................3
MUS 4410 Piano Pedagogy ..............................................3
Subtotal .............................................................6

Organ Concentration
MUS 3100 Counterpoint.................................................3
MUS 3520 Choral Conducting and Literature ............................3
Subtotal .............................................................6

Guitar Concentration
MUS 3100 Counterpoint ................................................3
MUS 3150 Instrumental and Choral Scoring and Arranging ...............3
Subtotal .............................................................6

Woodwind, Brass, String or Percussion Concentration
MUS 3150 Instrumental and Choral Scoring and Arranging ...............3
MUS 3530 Instrumental Conducting and Literature ......................3
Subtotal .............................................................6

Total for Music Performance Major....................................82

General Studies for Music Performance Major
SPE 1010 Public Speaking..............................................3
Additional General Studies courses for the degree....................30
Subtotal.............................................................33

Core.................................................................59
Secondary Performance Area............................................2
Ensemble Requirements................................................12
Conducting/Recital....................................................3
Concentration.........................................................6
General Studies......................................................33
Electives.............................................................5
Total for B.M. in Music.............................................120

Bachelor of Arts in Music
Core Requirements for all Music Education 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 2710 Private Instruction III (Primary Performance Area)...........2
MUS 2720 Private Instruction IV (Primary Performance Area)............2
MUS 161B Class Piano I................................................1
MUS 162B Class Piano II...............................................1
Subtotal.............................................................38

Ensemble Requirements
Select six (6) hours from the following:*
MUS 2810 Ensemble*....................................................1
MUS 3810 Ensemble*....................................................1
*Note: These course numbers may be repeated for credit. All 6 hours may be earned in any one course number or in any combination of the above numbers. Additionally, students are encouraged to enroll in a variety of ensembles outside of their major area of study.

Upper-division elective in Music Theory, History, Literature
or Pedagogy...........................................................3
MUS 4950 Senior Project...............................................3
Subtotal..............................................................6
Total................................................................50

General Studies for Bachelor of Arts in Music
SPE 1010 Public Speaking..............................................3
Additional General Studies courses for the degree....................30
Subtotal.............................................................33

Core.................................................................38
Ensemble Requirements.................................................6
Upper-division Courses................................................6
General Studies......................................................33
Electives/Minor......................................................37
Total for B.A. in Music.............................................120

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 161B Class Piano I................................................1
MUS 162B Class Piano II...............................................1
MUS 1210 European Music Literature ...................................3
MUS 1220 World Music Literature ......................................3
MUS 1710 Private Instruction I (Primary Performance Area) ............2
MUS 1720 Private Instruction II (Primary Performance Area) ...........2
Upper-Division Elective in Music Theory,
History, Literature, or Pedagogy .....................................3
Subtotal.............................................................23

Ensemble Requirements
Select two hours from the following:*
MUS 2810 Ensemble*....................................................1
MUS 2810 Ensemble*....................................................1
Subtotal..............................................................2
*Note: These course numbers may be repeated for credit. Ensembles must be chosen from those appropriate to the student’s private instruction area.

Total for Music Minor................................................25

Native American Studies Minor
Department of Political Science
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 (see page 163).

Required Courses ...................................Semester Hours
NAS 1000 Introduction to Native American Studies ...........3
NAS 3200 Native American Politics ..........................3
(PSC 3200)
Subtotal ...................................................6

Choose three of the following courses:
ANT 3310 Ethnography of North American Indians .............3
ANT 3610 Archaeology of North America ......................3
ENG 2240 Native American Literatures .......................3
HIS 3090 Native Americans in American History ..............3
NAS 3300 Land Use, Culture and Conflict ....................3
(GEG/PSC 3300)
Subtotal ...................................................9
Choose two of the following courses:
ANT 3340 Native Americans in Historical Perspective ........3
ANT 3660 Ancient American Civilizations ....................3
ART 3090 Art and Cultural Heritage .........................3
NAS 1930 History of Indigenous/Hispanic Americans ..........3
(HIS 1930)
NAS 2100 Women of Color ....................................3
(AAS/CHS/ICS/WMS 2100)
Subtotal ...................................................6
Total for minor ...........................................21

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:

• A major for students seeking a solid, general training/background that can serve either as a basis for graduate studies in such varied areas as philosophy, the humanities, law, medicine, business, and urban planning and development, or as a basis for a career in which the specialized training required is provided by the employer, such as careers in corporate management, government, politics, banking, or education.
• A minor for students who have already chosen a career and seek to complement their specialized training/background with the opportunities afforded by philosophy to increase their career options and generally to increase the quality of their lives.

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
Subtotal..................................................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
Subtotal..................................................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

Electives
A minimum of 11 additional semester hours of which 7 are upper-division courses in philosophy selected in consultation with and approved by the Philosophy Department to make a total of 20 semester hours.

Physics Department
The Physics Department offers course work 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.

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 2321 General Physics I Laboratory ......................1
PHY 2331 General Physics II* ...............................4
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
Subtotal ..................................................23

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
Subtotal ..................................................5

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

*Check Mathematics (MTH) prerequisites for these courses.

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. These courses should be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor in the Physics Department.

Physics Major for Bachelor of Science
Required Courses ..............................Semester Hours
PHY 2311 General Physics I*............................4
PHY 2321 General Physics I Laboratory .................1
PHY 2331 General Physics II*...........................4
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*............................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

*Check Mathematics (MTH) prerequisites for these courses.

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. It is recommended that students take PHY 3110 and PHY 3120 as electives unless the student is also a mathematics major. These courses should be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor in the Physics Department.

Minor in Physics
Required Courses ..............................Semester Hours
PHY 2311 General Physics I*............................4
PHY 2321 General Physics I Laboratory .................1
PHY 2331 General Physics II*...........................4
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

*Check Mathematics (MTH) prerequisites for these courses.

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 a concentration 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, Native American studies minor, and urban studies minor programs.

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 advisor 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 for Social
and Behavioral Sciences ...............................3
PSC 3050 Political Theory .............................3
PSC 4020 Special Studies (Senior Experience) ..........3
Subtotal .............................................15

Electives
A minimum of 21 additional semester hours of political science must be completed. At least 18 of these 21 hours must be upper-division courses (3000- and 4000-level) and must be approved by the department. Generally, students may apply only 12 hours of credit in nonclassroom courses toward the major as approved electives.
Subtotal .............................................21
Total ................................................36

Course Distribution and Area Concentration
Of the 21 elective hours in political science, 12 must be in the student's primary area of study: American politics or international/comparative politics. A minimum of 3 hours must be drawn from the remaining area of concentration and 6 hours can be selected at the student's discretion.

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
Subtotal...............................................................6

Two of the following courses:
ACC 3200 Governmental Accounting ......................................3
PSC 3220 Public Policy ................................................3
PSC 3240 Intergovernmental Relations ..................................3
PSC 3260 Politics of Budgeting ........................................3
PSC 3280 Public Personnel Administration ..............................3
Subtotal...............................................................6

One of the following courses:
CMS 2010 Principles of Information Systems ............................3
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics ...................................4
Subtotal.............................................................3-4

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
In addition to scheduled classes, political science students are encouraged to enroll for at least one off-campus internship. Students may receive credit for practical work experience in various areas of government service. Placement in a governmental position may be initiated by the student, Cooperative Education, or the Political Science Department. Interested students should contact the Political Science Department for details.

Courses with Variable Topics
Not listed among the regular courses are a variety of topics courses and self-paced courses that are offered each semester and give the student a greater variety of choice. Please be sure to check the current Class Schedule for these classes, which can be repeated for credit under different titles.

Washington, D.C., Program
During the summer session, the department offers a special program in Washington, D.C., aimed at providing students with a unique perspective on the nation's political system. The program combines on-campus meetings and relevant readings with a module held in Washington. Please contact the department about this program. Also, the department works with students interested in an internship in Washington, D.C., during summer, fall, or spring semesters.

Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership
The Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership is connected to the historic Golda Meir House on the Auraria campus. The center is organized and operated through the Political Science Department. The center's purpose is to develop programs that examine the role of leaders and leadership at all levels of the political process; blend together theoretical and applied politics; and emphasize voices and perspectives that expand the boundaries of traditional leadership analysis.

Certificate Program Available

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
PSC 1010 American National Government ..............................3
PSC 3000 American State and Local Government .......................3
PSC 3020 Introduction to Public Administration .....................3
PSC 3260 Politics of Budgeting .....................................3
PSC 3280 Public Personnel Administration ...........................3

Elective Requirements (Choose two of the following)
PSC 3160 Readings in Political Science and Public Administration..1-3
PSC 3220 Public Policy .............................................3
PSC 3240 Intergovernmental Relations ...............................3

For additional requirements, call Dr. John Regnell, 303-556-3220 or Dr. Norman Provizer, 303-556-3157.

Urban Studies Minor

Psychology Department

Psychology Department student outcome goals:
Upon completion of a degree program in psychology students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the major historical contributions and themes, basic principles, current issues, and emerging developments in psychology.
• Communicate knowledge of the field of psychology both orally and in writing, the latter following the American Psychological Association guidelines.
• Relate psychological principles and methodology to the problems and issues in other disciplines.
• Conduct independently a basic literature search on a given problem in psychology and integrate this new information into a coherent understanding of the basic issues relating to this problem.
• Apply the fundamentals of research methodology and statistical analysis to the interpretation and evaluation of research reports.
• Express an appreciation for the value of psychological knowledge in improving our world and for individual differences and universal commonalties in human experience.

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.

Psychology 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 Behavioral Neuroscience....................................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 Biology Laboratory ................1
or equivalent

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 course work 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.

In meeting the requirements for the psychology major (described above), transfer students must take a minimum of 15 semester hours of psychology course work 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 course work 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.

Minor in Psychology
Required Courses .................................Semester Hours
PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology .........................3
PSY 2310 Introduction to Statistics for Social and
Behavioral Sciences.......................................3
Subtotal..................................................6

In addition to these two required courses, students must take at least one course each from any two of the four categories listed on the previous page under: Social, Experimental, Clinical/Personality, and Developmental.

Subtotal..................................................6

Elective Courses
In addition to the required courses, students must take 12 semester
hours of PSY courses chosen from those listed under the major or
other department offerings...............................12

Total Hours Required for the Minor.......................24

No more than 6 semester hours may be PSY 2950 variable topics courses, and no more than 3 semester hours may be PSY 3970 Practicum. At least 3 courses (9 semester hours) must be upper division, and 6 of those hours must be taken at MSCD. See also the NOTE in the preceding Psychology Department section.

The Social Work Department
Social work is a professional practice. The primary educational goal of the major is preparation for generalist social work practice in social agencies. Through professional foundation courses and electives, students acquire skills, knowledge, values, and ethics required for beginning social work practice. A minor is not required for this major.

Statement of the Rationale and Mission–The Social Work Major
The Social Work Department 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.

Goals of the Social Work Program
The goals of the Social Work Department reflect the urban mission of MSCD and the purposes of the social work profession:

1. To prepare students for generalist social work practice with diverse, urban populations at risk including individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and larger systems.

2. To prepare students for entry level, professional practice in social agencies that address the needs of diverse, urban populations.

3. To provide students with the knowledge and skills for understanding the dynamic nature of social problems, social policies, social agencies and social change in the context of the urban environment as an evolving ecological system.

4. To provide an ethical foundation to guide students in beginning and continued professional social work practice in keeping with social work values.

5. To prepare graduates to further develop their potential for life-long learning and continued professional growth and development.

Accreditation
The social work major is accredited with the Council on Social Work Education and received initial accreditation in February 1997.

Colorado State Licensure (R.S.W.)
Students who graduate with a B.S. in social work from an accredited undergraduate program are eligible to take the Registered Social Work examination in Colorado (R.S.W.). This establishes undergraduate social work graduates as professionals and differentiates social workers from other majors. Please see the Social Work Department’s web page for further information on the R.S.W.

Advanced Standing in Graduate School
Students who graduate with a B.S. in social work 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.

The Social Work Major for Bachelor of Science
Liberal Arts Perspective Courses
Social work majors are required to take the following courses outside the Social Work Department in preparation for the major. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Students must have completed or must indicate at the time of admission, the plan to complete these courses prior to the fall semester for which students have been accepted:

Required Courses...................................Semester Hours
ANT 1310 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology............3
BIO 1000 Human Biology for Non-Majors.....................3
-or-
BIO 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology.....................4
MTH 1210 Introduction to Statistics.......................4
PSC 1010 American National Government.....................3
PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology..........................3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology........................3
SPE 1010 Public Speaking
-or-
SPE 1710 Interpersonal Communication......................3

Many of the above courses will also fulfill General Studies requirements for graduation.

Core Curriculum
Required Courses............................................Semester Hours
Introductory Social Work Courses (required before applying for acceptance into the Social Work Major):
SWK 1010 Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work.............3
SWK 1020 Introduction to Agency Experience..........................1
Professional foundation courses (required after students have been accepted into the Social Work Major):
SWK 3050 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I................3
SWK 3060 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II...............3
SWK 3410 Generalist Practice I......................................4
SWK 3780 Social Welfare Policy......................................3
SWK 3790 Research in Social Work....................................4
SWK 4010 Generalist Practice II.....................................4
SWK 4250 Exploring Current Social Work Issues.......................3
SWK 4410 Advanced Cross-Cultural Social Work Issues.................4
SWK 4850 Integrative Seminar........................................3
Subtotal...........................................................35

Areas of Career Concentration for Social Work Majors–19 credits
Social work majors may select one area of concentration to further prepare them for their career goals. The areas of concentration relate to groups identified in the Social Work Department's mission statement: women and children, gays and lesbians, the aging and the developmentally disabled.

All social work majors must complete the required introductory and professional foundation courses for the major as previously listed. To complete a career concentration, students must complete the elective credits as listed for each concentration area and must complete their senior field experience in an agency serving the concentration population. The total credits for all career concentration areas are 19, nine social work elective credits and 10 professional field experience credits as listed below. Students may complete only one concentration area.

No Area of Concentration
Social work majors who do not wish to select a concentration to focus their career must select a minimum of nine credit hours from any of the social work major, 3000 or upper-division elective courses listed below for the concentrations. Students who do not select a concentration should register for all courses using the number 0 as the fourth digit of the course rather than a letter A-G.

Required Courses........................................Semester Hours
Social Work Core..............................................35
Social Work Electives..........................................9
SWK 4790 Professional Field Experience I.......................5
SWK 4810 Professional Field Experience II......................5
Total.........................................................54

Child Welfare Concentration
Social workers assume primary roles in providing intake and ongoing services in all areas of child welfare. The child welfare concentration is designed for students choosing a career as a caseworker and/or supervisor in child welfare services. (Non-majors must have permission of the Social Work Department Chair before enrolling in these courses.)

Required Courses..........................................Semester Hours
Social Work Core................................................35
SWK 3100 Child Welfare and the Law...............................3
SWK 3150 Social Work and Child Maltreatment......................3
SWK 3200 Social Work with Urban Families.........................3
SWK 479A Professional Field Experience I*........................5
SWK 481A Professional Field Experience II*.......................5
Total...........................................................54

*Must be in a public agency providing child welfare services.

Since 1995 over $1,000,000 in Child Welfare Caseworker stipends through the Colorado Department of Human Services have been awarded to MSCD seniors who are social work majors and who have completed the child welfare career concentration courses. Stipends in the amount of $14,000 are awarded to select recipients who are required to complete their professional field experience in a public child welfare agency. A required work pay-back of one year as a paid caseworker in public child welfare must be completed following graduation as a social work major.

Developmental Disabilities Concentration
Families with children and/or parents with developmental disabilities are often in need of ongoing family supports. Family support, family-centered service planning and coordination are needed as families negotiate a complex and fragmented service delivery system. This career concentration is designed for students choosing a career in the area of developmental disabilities services.

Required Courses..........................................Semester Hours
Social Work Core.................................................35
SWK 300B Applied Legal Issues in Social Work......................1
SWK 302B Case Management in Social Work Practice
-or-
SWK 345B Mutual Aid Groups in Social Work
-or-
SWK 340B Social Work Macro Practice...............................4
SWK 3250 Social Work and Developmental Disabilities...............3
SWK 3300 Parents with Developmental Disabilities..................1
SWK 479B Professional Field Experience I*.........................5
SWK 481B Professional Field Experience II*........................5
Total............................................................54

* Must be in an agency providing developmental disability services.

Early Intervention Concentration
This concentration recognizes the importance of providing, safe, nurturing and stimulating environments during the early, crucial phases of child development from birth through five years of age and the key role social workers have in assisting families in achieving these goals. This concentration is designed for students choosing a career in the area of infant stimulation, early intervention and early education services.

Required Courses..........................................Semester Hours
Social Work Core.................................................35
SWK 300C Applied Legal Issues in Social Work......................1
SWK 302C Case Management in Social Work Practice
-or-
SWK 345C Mutual Aid Groups in Social Work
-or-
SWK 340C Social Work Macro Practice...............................4
SWK 3700 Social Work and Early Intervention: Children Birth–Five..4
SWK 479C Professional Field Experience I*.........................5
SWK 481C Professional Field Experience II*........................5
Total............................................................54

*Must be completed in an agency providing early intervention services.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Concentration
Social workers often support families and provide services to children and adolescents with an array of emotional and behavioral problems. Mental health policies and practices including assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation of mental health services for children and their families will be presented from a social work perspective. This concentration is designed for students choosing a career in the area of mental health services for children and adolescents.

Required Courses..........................................Semester Hours
Social Work Core.................................................35
SWK 300D Applied Legal Issues in Social Work......................1
SWK 3010 Social Work Services for Children and Adolescents........4
SWK 302D Case Management in Social Work Practice
-or-
SWK 345D Mutual Aid Groups in Social Work
-or-
SWK 340D Social Work Macro Practice...............................4
SWK 479D Professional Field Experience I*.........................5
SWK 481D Professional Field Experience II*........................5
Total............................................................54

*Must be in an agency providing child and adolescent mental health services.