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The
College of Arts and Sciences offers a limited
number of non-departmental courses. Among these
are Arts and Sciences 294 (Directed Studies),
299 (Special Topics) and 499 (Special Topics).
They provide for on-demand courses in areas
of particular relevance when students or faculty
members wish to initiate them. They can provide
special-interest courses for particular groups
of students. They can serve as a curricular
laboratory for experimental courses which may
later be established as regular offerings within
departments or programs. Students and faculty
members wishing to initiate course offerings
under Arts and Sciences 294, 299, and 499 should
present their proposals in writing to the Dean
of the College. See the Arts and Sciences website
(http://www.und.edu/dept/artsci/) for the appropriate
A&S course request forms.
Courses
200.
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector. 2
credits. An introduction to management and leadership
in the nonprofit sector, investigating the history,
philosophy, ethics, and organization of nonprofit
agencies.
Coursework will include introductions on volunteerism,
board selection and development, fundraising,
the role of a foundation, management and administration,
and public relations. The course will combine
a review of texts, student research, expert guest
lecturers, workshops, and student presentations.
F, S
225. Introduction to the Study of Women.
3 credits. An introduction to the study of women
as subjects of scholarly inquiry, with emphasis
on assessments of women’s contributions
to Western culture. The course will provide an
interdisciplinary focus on the central issues
and questions posed by the new scholarship on
women, and introduce students to the perspectives
and methodologies of a variety of disciplines.
F, S
251. Study in Canada. 1-12 credits. One to twelve
credits in any one semester (repeatable with
permission of the student’s academic department);
a course load required to maintain full-time
status; at least Sophomore status required; GPA
of at least 2.50; must become familiar with Canadian
study procedures, application, credit transfer
and other matters as outlined in the Study Abroad
Handbook; courses to be taken during a study
in Canada must have pre-approval from student’s
academic department. F, S, SS
252. Introduction to Canadian Studies. 3 credits.
An interdisciplinary-team-taught course focusing
on the historical, geographical, socio-cultural,
literary, political, economic, and international
qualities that make Canada and its communities
both vibrant and unique. F
294. Directed Studies. 1-4 credits. Specially
arranged individual tutorials, projects, or reading
programs on a variety of subjects not covered
by regular departmental offerings. May be initiated
by students with approval of dean and departments
involved, provided appropriate faculty members
are willing. Repeatable as topics vary to 8 credits.
299. Special Topics. 1-4 credits. Specially
arranged seminars or courses on a variety of
subjects not covered by regular departmental
offerings. May be initiated by students with
approval of dean and departments involved, provided
appropriate faculty members are willing. On demand
351. Introduction to Law and Legal Studies. 3 credits. Segments on Contracts, Criminal Law,
Constitutional Law, and Torts, taught in customary
law school manner to acquaint undergraduates
and others interested in exploring a career in
the legal profession with law school methodology
and legal analysis.
450. Capstone Experience and Development. 1 credit.
Prerequisite: A&S 200. Students will be asked
to develop an integrative paper and complete
a competency portfolio conveying what they have
learned from the certificate program. Students
are required to attend the American Humanics
Management Institute. The American Humanics Management
Institute is a 3-4 day, intensive national management
institute, organized by students from across
the country affiliated with American Humanics,
Inc., featuring workshops, seminars, and simulations.
The institute is held in early January, between
the fall and spring semesters. Students are required
to raise funds to cover travel expenses and registration
fees (app. $600-800), or pay their own expenses.
Fund raising efforts provide a hands-on learning
experience prior to the Institute. S
480. Feminist Theory. 3 credits. Prerequisite:
A&S 225. Feminist theory examines the foundations
of American feminism from enlightenment liberal
to postmodern and standpoint theories. The course
first develops then critiques these fundamental
approaches. Opportunities are provided to integrate
mainstream and marginal experiences of feminist
theory and its practice.
492. Senior Study, Women Studies. 1-4 credits.
Prerequisite: A&S 225. Supervised independent
study involving a theory paper, practicum experience,
or a combination of the two.
497. Internship. 1-6 credits (repeatable to 6
credits). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
and dean. This internship is a short-term work
experience emphasizing hands-on learning that
is not covered by regular departmental offerings,
e.g., Nonprofit Leadership, Studio One. For Nonprofit
Leadership interns, work experience will incorporate
education and professional development in a nonprofit
agency. Studio One interns produce television
news, weather, sports and entertainment segments
and interviews. Prospective Studio One interns
must apply one semester in advance. Studio One
internships are closed to pre-communication and
communication majors. F, S, SS
499. Special Topics. 1-4 credits. Specially arranged
seminars or courses on a variety of subjects
not covered by regular departmental offerings.
May be initiated by students with approval of
dean and departments involved, provided appropriate
faculty members are willing. Repeatable as topics
vary.
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