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GEO 351 - Environmental Geography Credits: 3
A study of the relationship between humans and their environment. Major topics include ecosystems, natural resources, the effects of human activities on the environment and how humans can affect their responses within the confines of natural laws and culture.
Note: Recommended for primary and secondary education social studies majors.
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GEO 399 - Special Topics in Geography Credits: 3
Prerequisite: GEO 101 recommended or permission of the Department Chair of History, Political Science, and Geography
This course will be used for upper level seminars. It will address contemporary issues in geography. The content will vary each time the course is offered.
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GS 400 - General Studies Seminar Credits: 2
Prerequisite: General Studies major and permission of the general studies coordinator.
This course is designed to help students begin preparation for their lives after graduation, whether they enter the workplace immediately or move on to graduate or professional schools. Topics will include letters of application, interviews, developing a placement file, legal aspects of being a working professional, and career options. Students are required to compile a portfolio of work (papers, projects, etc.) documenting knowledge and skills acquired through their General Studies academic program. This course is intended to be taken during the final regular term of attendance in the program of study.
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HED 101 - Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
Study of the basic health concepts relating to mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, nutrition, diet and weight control, sex education, quackery, environmental health, disease control.
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HED 240 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3
This course provides a survey of policies and programs in public/community health with an emphasis on the specific needs and problems of Mississippi.
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HED 241 - Biostatistics for Public Health Credits: 3
This introductory course is intended to provide students with a broad overview of biostatistics methods and concepts used in the public health sciences. The emphasis is on interpretation and concepts rather than calculations or mathematical details.
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HED 250 - Professional Foundations of Public Health Education Credits: 3
This course will introduce students to the practice of health education and will present selected historical, cultural, philosophical, professional, and ethical issues in the practice of education. Course emphasis will focus on: defining health education; describing the roles and competencies of health educators; introducing the theoretical bases for the profession; providing an overview of planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating health programs; describing the settings for health education; and discussing future issues.
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HED 307 - Emergency Health Care Credits: 3
Basic principles of handling medical emergencies. Recognition and treatment of common medical emergencies. Emphasis on safety in all situations. Standard Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification included.
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HED 310 - Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health Credits: 3
This course presents a review of the conceptual, empirical, and theoretical contributions of the Social and Behavioral Sciences as they contribute to an understanding of health and illness.
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HED 314 - Principles of Epidemiology Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
This course presents an overview of the basic principles and methods of epidemiological investigations for human health problems using a nontechnical approach that is geared to students from a variety of backgrounds. An overview of the nature of epidemiological research will be provided. In addition to covering basic epidemiologic concepts, the course will emphasize how these concepts can be applied when encountered in everyday life.
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HED 315 - Infectious Disease and Public Health Credits: 3
This course presents an overview of the impact of infectious disease on public health. In this course, students will explore how a biological and molecular understanding infectious disease can be incorporated into public health decision-making.
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HED 316 - Chronic Disease and Public Health Credits: 3
This course presents an overview of the impact of chronic disease on public health. In this course, students will explore how a biological and molecular understanding chronic disease can be incorporated into public health decision-making.
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HED 320 - Environmental Public Health Credits: 3
The course presents an overview of major environmental and occupational factors that contribute to the development of health problems.
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HED 325 - Global Health Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the global context of public health and its dimensions particular to international settings; examines major themes and policies in global health; and analyzes health problems and varying responses globally.
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HED 330 - Stress Management Credits: 3
This course is designed as an introduction to the relationship that exists between stress and health. Selected methods of relaxation and stress management will be discussed, demonstrated, practiced and analyzed.
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HED 350 - Public Health Interventions Credits: 3
Prerequisite: HED 240 , HED 241 , HED 250 , HED 310
This course helps students identify and use appropriate methods for health education program delivery. It is designed to assist students in effectively communicating messages and affecting norms and behaviors of individuals and communities.
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HED 380 - Methods of Teaching Health Education Credits: 3
Prerequisite: HED 101
An introduction to health programs for the school and community. Emphasis is placed on design, methodology and implementation of school/community health programs.
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HED 381 - Community Health Issues Credits: 3
Prerequisite: HED 101
To study health concerns, epidemiological studies, contemporary health issues, personal and community health. Critical thinking, problem solving, and values clarification skills will be utilized.
Note: Students must be admitted to Graduate Studies to enroll in courses numbered 500 or above.
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HED 382 - Women’s Health Issues Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
This course presents an overview of major health issues affecting women of all ages, races, and ethnicities. Emphasis will be placed on prevention, health promotion and becoming a critical health care consumer, while the impact of lifestyle issues and relationships throughout the lifespan on women’s health are explored.
Also Listed as: WS 382
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HED 450 - Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Public Health Credits: 3
Prerequisite: HED 350
This course covers the processes of successful public health education program planning, implementation and evaluation. The goal is to train public health professionals to be effective program planners, managers, and evaluators. Examples will be drawn from health promotion, community development, and disease prevention programs with emphasis on local public health efforts.
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HED 498 - Internship in Public Health Education Credits: 6
Prerequisite: HED 314 , HED 315 , HED 316 , HED 320 , HED 325 , HED 350 .
Completion of all coursework and pre-internship orientation. The student will work in an approved agency in which there is an opportunity to apply theoritical concepts learned and skills acquired throughout the program.
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HED 499 - Research in Public Health Education Credits: 6
Completion of all coursework and pre-research project orientation. Research-oriented, in-depth study of a selected issue in public health. A topic will be selected according to student’s needs and interests.
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HIS 101 - History of Civilization Credits: 3
Social, cultural, political, intellectual, and other developments to ca. 1600; emphasis on the West.
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HIS 102 - History of Civilization Credits: 3
Social, cultural, political, intellectual, and other developments ca. 1600 to the present; emphasis on the West.
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HIS 109 - History of the United States I Credits: 3
An introductory survey of American history from the colonial era to 1876. It explores the political, social, cultural, and economic development of American society from colonial times through the end of Reconstruction. Special emphasis is given to the Revolutionary period, the establishment of American political institutions, the causes of the Civil War, and the impact of Reconstruction.
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HIS 110 - History of the United States II Credits: 3
An introductory survey of American history since Reconstruction. It explores the political, social, cultural, and economic forces at work in creating modern America. Special attention is given to Americans’ experience in war, civil rights for African-Americans, and the changing status of women.
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HIS 211 - Introduction to Historical Thinking and Research Credits: 3
An introduction to the techniques of historical methodology, and to some of the major literature.
Fall semester
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HIS 299 - Special Topics in History Credits: 3-6
An intermediate seminar analyzing a specialized topic in History. Topic to be chosen by the instructor.
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HIS 312 - Mississippi History Credits: 3
An introductory survey of Mississippi history from native American society to the present. It examines the social, cultural, economic, and political factors that have gone into shaping modern Mississippi and considers how Mississippi reflects the influences of a distinctive southern regional culture and a broader American culture.
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HIS 314 - Introduction to Public History Credits: 3
An introduction to the field of public history, including the major forms in which public history is presented along with general principles and current issues in the field.
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HIS 320 - The Graeco-Roman World Credits: 3
A survey of Greek civilization through the Hellenistic Age, with emphasis on art, literature, philosophy, social aspects; Roman civilization is treated from its origins to the third century A.D., emphasizing political institutions, economics and social developments.
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HIS 324 - Women in European History: From Antiquity to the Age of the French Revolution Credits: 3
A study of the role of women and gender between the period of ancient Greece to c. 1800 C.E.. By the instructor’s choice, this course may be focused on a specific temporal period (e.g. Antiquity, Roman Empire, Middle Ages, Early Modern, etc.) or a specific theme (Women as Mothers, Women’s Work, Sexuality, etc.).
Also Listed as: WS 324
Note: Courses with a WS prefix cannot be used toward an area of concentration or a secondary certification area. Students wanting to use this course toward their certification area must enroll in the HIS section of this course.
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HIS 325 - The Byzantine Empire Credits: 3
This course offers a survey of the Byzantine world from its origins as the eastern Roman Empire (c. 200 CE) through its eventual fall in 1453, focusing on its political and cultural developments and its interactions with the medieval west and Islamic world.
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HIS 326 - Women in American History Credits: 3
Survey of the experiences of women in America from the seventeenth-century colonial settlements to the present, focusing on changes in the conceptions of womanhood and in the realities of women’s lives and work. Women’s participation in the social, economic, political, and cultural spheres will be studied in terms of the lives of ordinary women as well as of prominent individuals. Topics explored will include women’s domestic and wage work, marital patterns, the concept of sisterhood, the institutions of marriage and the family, legal rights, education, social and political movements.
Also Listed as: WS 326
Note: Courses with a WS prefix cannot be used toward an area of concentration or a secondary certification area. Students wanting to use this course toward their certification area must enroll in the HIS section of this course.
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HIS 327 - The Rise of Islam: The Medieval Middle East Credits: 3
This course offers a survey of Middle Eastern History from the rise of Islam until the emergence of the Mongol successor polities (c. 600-1500), focusing on political and cultural developments and their relationship with broader social changes during the formative centuries of Islamic civilization.
Also Listed as: REL 327
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HIS 328 - Rise of Christianity and the Fall of Rome 200-1000 Credits: 3
Survey of the period from the early third through the tenth century including the rise of Christianity. Emphasis on social, political, religious, and economic continuity and change between classical Graeco-Roman civilization and the Germanic and Byzantine successor states.
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HIS 329 - High and Late Medieval Europe Credits: 3
The role of economic and demographic expansion in creating or transforming medieval institutions and development (1000-1300). The response of high-medieval civilization to the economic and demographic collapse of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries (1300-1500).
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HIS 331 - Medieval Christianity Credits: 3
This course examines the western Christian church and its unique influence on society from the early Christian period to the High Middle Ages, ca. 200-1350. If focuses both on the changing intellectual and spiritual beliefs and on how those beliefs are manifest in institutional organizations and in the practices of everyday believers. It explores the impact that worldly power has on religious beliefs and how, at the same time, the church helped to shape secular society.
Also Listed as: REL 331
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HIS 335 - Early Modern Europe Credits: 3
A study of the political, social, intellectual, and religious history of Europe in the period 1500-1750; the decline of medieval institutions; the growth of Northern Humanism; Protestant and Catholic Reformations; religious wars; the centralization of government; the scientific revolution.
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HIS 345 - Europe 1750-1914 Credits: 3
A study of the major events and developments in Europe from 1750 through 1914, with particular emphasis on the French revolution, industrialization, the rise of nationalism, and the revolutions of 1848.
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HIS 350 - Europe Since 1914 Credits: 3
Major developments in Europe from World War I to the present day, with particular emphasis on the rise of Hitler and the Third Reich, the Cold War, and European Union.
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HIS 351 - Colonial America Credits: 3
The story of the formation of European colonies in North America. Emphasis is on development of British colonies in North America.
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HIS 352 - The American Revolution and Beyond, 1763-1815 Credits: 3
This course covers American history from the Proclamation of 1763 and other causes of the American Revolution through the War of 1812. Topics of the course can include the Revolution, the formation of political parties, the Market Revolution, slavery, internal improvements, Native American policies and politics, and the War of 1812.
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HIS 358 - The Latin America Republics Credits: 3
A survey of the political, economic, and cultural developments of the Latin American states since 1808, with special emphasis on Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. Special attention is also devoted to the contemporary problems of modern Latin America.
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HIS 360 - Capitalism and Democracy in the Jacksonian Era, 1815-1845 Credits: 3
This course covers American history leading up to, during, and immediately after the Age of Jackson (1815-1845). Topics of the course can include suffrage, party politics, war with Mexico, nullification, slavery, western expansion, Indian removal, and the growth of a free market economy.
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HIS 361 - The Civil War and its Causes, 1845-1865 Credits: 3
A study of the social, economic, and political development of American society from the antebellum era through the end of the Civil War, emphasizing those features that led to the Civil War, the impact of the war on northern and southern society, and the political and social impact of the Civil War.
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HIS 363 - Origins of Modern America, 1870-1920 Credits: 3
A study of U.S. history from approximately 1870 to 1920 that explores the political, economic, social, and cultural trends that have shaped modern America. Topics include immigration, industrialization, imperialism, woman suffrage, segregation, civil rights politics, WWI, and the creation of the modern state.
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HIS 365 - America Since 1940 Credits: 3
A study of the progress of America from 1940, focusing on the impact of World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War on American society. It emphasizes an understanding of various movements of social change, such as civil rights, women’s movement, student protests, and gay liberation.
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HIS 366 - Topics in Political History in 20th Century America Credits: 3
A study of American political history during the twentieth century. By the instructor’s choice, this course may be focused on a specific temporal period (e.g. Progressive Era, late Twentieth Century, etc.) or a specific theme (Sexual Politics, the Civil Rights Movement, Third Party Politics, etc.).
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HIS 371 - Movies and American Society Credits: 3
Popular movies are one of the most important forms of American mass culture in the twentieth century. In this course, we will explore the use of popular movies both as cultural artifacts (evidence) as well as a way of telling history. Thus we will learn to evaluate fictional movies for what they tell us about the era in which they were made and to appreciate the problems with the contributions of docudramas and documentaries to telling and interpreting the past.
Also Listed as: FLM 371
Note: Courses with a FLM prefix cannot be used toward an area of concentration or a secondary certification area. Students wanting to use this course toward their certification area must enroll in the HIS section of this course.
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HIS 372 - African-American Experience in US Society Credits: 3
A general survey of the experience of African-Americans from colonial times to the present, with special emphasis on the topics of slavery, racism, black identity, the civil rights movement, and the role of African-Americans in the development of American society.
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HIS 401 - Internship Credits: 3-6
Prerequisite: Advanced standing and the permission of the Department Chair of History, Political Science, and Geography
Qualified students may earn credit for participating in a program approved in advance by the faculty advisor and division.
Note: The nature of the internship and the number of hours to be worked will determine the number of credit hours. A minimum of 120 hours is required for 3 hours credit. Three hours may be applied toward the major. Remaining hours will count as elective credit toward graduation.
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HIS 405 - History of Religion in America Credits: 3
A study of the relationship between religion(s) and various communities over the course of American history. The goal will be to try to understand the role that religion has played in shaping a community’s identity and understanding its place in the world and how that role has changed over time. The course will also examine the way in which religion has been shaped by society.
Also Listed as: REL 405
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HIS 410 - Methods and Materials in Secondary History and Social Studies Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education
Required of students seeking teacher certification in social studies at the secondary level, with emphasis on the place of the social studies in secondary education; selection and analysis of aims and objectives; use of special techniques and methods; appraisal of techniques.
Note: This course does not fulfill the history requirement for the Social Sciences or History majors, but only the professional certification requirement.
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HIS 412 - The History of Industry and Technology Credits: 3
The origins of important scientific ideas from the ancient world to the modern age. Examines major issues in the global development of industry and technology. Emphasis is placed on analyzing technological and scientific change (including automation, the PC, biotechnology, and the internet) and its impact on societies.
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HIS 415 - History of England from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation Credits: 3
Political, social, and cultural aspects of English history from the Norman Conquest to the beginning of the English Reformation, 1066-1529.
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HIS 416 - Britain in the Modern Era Credits: 3
Prerequisite: HIS 102
This course focuses on the history of Great Britain from about 1870 to the present. The course examines the decline of Britain as a significant world power through a study of industry, economics, empire, and world strategic role.
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HIS 418 - Germany from Unification to Reunification Credits: 3
Major developments in German history from the unification of the country to the reunification of West and East Germany. Includes a focus on German participation in World War I, the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party, World War II, the Holocaust, and German post-war economic progress.
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HIS 422 - Socialism and Communism in the Modern Era Credits: 3
Provides a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of socialism and communism in the modern world. The course examines the roots of socialism in the industrial revolution, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, the Cold War, and communist movements in Vietnam and Latin America. The course concludes with a study of the rise of China as a world power, and contemporary communism in countries such as Cuba.
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HIS 428 - Modern Eastern Europe Credits: 3
Prerequisite: HIS 102
The course examines the countries of eastern Europe in the modern era with a focus on the 20th century. Emphasis will be on Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and the Baltic nations from World War I through the decline of communism and the Soviet Union.
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HIS 441 - Everyday Life in America Credits: 3
A survey of U.S. social history from the Early Republic to the mid-twentieth century, looking at issues and events from the perspective of common folk, with particular attention to themes of race, class, gender, and ethnicity. Topics include slavery, industrial labor, immigration, women’s work, grassroots politics, etc.
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HIS 454 - History of the South Credits: 3
The political, social, and economic factors involved in the change from a nationally oriented to a sectionally oriented South by 1860. The impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the post-bellum history of the South. Turmoil and change in the twentieth century.
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HIS 463 - Archives Management Credits: 3
A survey of the major criteria, functions, and techniques of archival management.
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HIS 464 - Internship in Archives Management Credits: 3
A laboratory situation, in which the student performs all the principal functions of the archivist, using actual historical documents.
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HIS 465 - The World Wars and the Holocaust Credits: 3
An in depth analysis of World War I and II. Includes an examination of Fascism in Italy under Mussolini and in Germany under Adolf Hitler, the Holocaust, WW II Japanese war aims and the Pacific theater, World War II in Africa, and the Nuremburg War Crimes Trials.
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HIS 499 - History Capstone Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of HIS 211 or POL 350
A study of the use and abuse of history and historical evidence in a broad perspective, using material which majors have produced in their past coursework, as represented by portfolios of the work. This course requires students to engage in primary and secondary source analysis, archival research, and the completion of an article-length paper.
Note: Cannot be taken concurrently with HIS 211 or POL 350 .
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HO 101 - Honors Forum Credits: 1
The course consists of selected readings, special lectures, films and group discussion of current issues and problems.
Note: Pass/Fail Open only to honors students
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HO 101G - Honors Forum/Governor’s School Credits: 3
The course’s focus is on academics, leadership, creativity, and community service. Students attend selected courses in arts, humanities, sciences, special lectures, forums, panel discussions, and other special events that address current issues and problems.
Note: This course is open only to academically talented high school students who have been selected to attend the Mississippi Governor’s School.
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HO 303 - Special Topics Seminar Credits: 2
This course offers students the opportunity to study selected topics that are more detailed and specific than what is offered in the general curriculum. The topics are often interdisciplinary, and the study is student motivated and directed.
Note: This course is taken by Honors students typically in their junior year.
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HO 401 - Independent Study I Credits: 3
A faculty-supervised reading course for junior or senior students who are participants in the university’s Honors Program. The readings are intended to prepare the student to undertake an independent research project in Independent Study II. To receive credit for HO 401, a research proposal written by the student must be approved by the Project Committee.
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HO 402 - Independent Study II Credits: 3
A faculty-supervised course that is taken after the completion of HO 401 . Credit for this course is given when the student completes an independent research project. No credit is given for this course until the student presents an acceptable oral report and submits an acceptable paper based on the guidelines approved by the Honors Committee and the Project Committee.
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IS 199 - Professional Development in the Humanities Credits: 1
This course is designed for the upper level humanities student and is organized to encourage job preparedness, professional etiquette, and the overall ability to communicate professionally in oral and written formats. Class assignments include finding appropriate professional positions, writing a cover letter, creating a CV or resume, applying for graduate school, salary negotiation, and mock interviews.
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IS 499 - Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of the Dean of Arts and Sciences
A faculty-supervised senior project designed to synthesize the disciplines the student has pursued in the Interdisciplinary Studies degree. The student’s project proposal must be approved in advance by the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee.
Note: No credit for this course will be awarded until the student submits an acceptable project and presents an acceptable oral report on the project.
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KIN 101 - Beginning Swimming Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Fundamental strokes which include elementary back stroke, front crawl and side stroke; additional skills as sculling, treading water, floating, diving and basic water safety measures. Course is designed for non-swimmers.
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KIN 110 - Water Aerobics Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
A non-impact aerobic activity. Both shallow and deep water exercise provided.
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KIN 115 - Dance Survey Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
The study and practice of three forms of dance. Included are the American forms of square, round and long-way dances, and folk dances of various countries; the influence of customs of the people on the dance. Current fad dances are also introduced.
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KIN 120 - Yoga Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Yoga is an ancient system of care for total health of body and mind. This class will emphasize the physical benefits of yoga which include muscle balance, skeletal alignment, muscle strength, muscle elasticity, increased range of motion, improved coordination and improved function of internal glands and organs.
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KIN 123 - Badminton-Archery Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
One-half of the semester is devoted to instruction in badminton, including fundamental strokes, rules, tactics for singles and doubles play. One-half of the semester is spent in instruction in archery, including fundamental techniques and target shooting.
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KIN 125 - Yogalates Credits: 1
This course combines the basic movements of Yoga and Pilates. Strength and flexibility are emphasized. the course develops core strength and improves range of motion.
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KIN 127 - Beginning Golf Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Instruction in fundamental use of the various clubs. Rules and etiquette are included.
Note: Course Fee Required.
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KIN 129 - Beginning Fencing Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Instruction in techniques, footwork and bouting; experience in officiating bouts.
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KIN 130 - Pilates Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
The Pilates Method is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk
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KIN 131 - Beginning Tennis Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Introduction to fundamental strokes, footwork, playing techniques, rules and etiquette.
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KIN 133 - Basketball/Softball Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Instruction and practice in fundamental skills, rules and team play.
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KIN 134 - Volleyball/Soccer Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Instruction and practice in fundamental skills, rules and team play.
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KIN 138 - Advanced Pilates Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Prerequisite: KIN 130
Advanced Pilates is similar to the beginner routine except that it utilizes advanced techniques of positioning and pacing for each exercise.
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KIN 140 - Aerobic Dance Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
A series of aerobic exercises set to music and designed to improve one’s health related fitness. Each component of fitness (cardiovascular and muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition) will be assessed, discussed, and enhanced during class.
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KIN 142 - Beginning Racquetball Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Instruction in fundamental strokes, tactics, and rules.
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KIN 144 - Conditioning Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Emphasis on developing a personal level of health-related fitness. The physiological basis for improving fitness is studied. Aerobic exercises are utilized to change body fat content, regulate body metabolism, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Exercises are conducted to improve muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.
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KIN 145 - Bowling Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Instruction and practice in fundamental skills with emphasis on spot bowling as recommended by National Bowling Congress.
Note: Fee required.
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KIN 147 - Weight Training Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Using weight training/conditioning activities to develop health-related physical fitness. Assessment and exercise prescription are used to improve components of fitness.
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KIN 148 - Fitness Walking Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
This course will emphasize the use of fitness walking to improve cardiovascular fitness. Classes will include periodic use of weights and resistance training to improve muscular fitness and flexibility training to improve flexibility. Students will learn to calculate target heart rate, evaluate personal fitness level and determine fitness goals.
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KIN 149 - Recreational Sports Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Instruction in fundamental skills, rules and strategy of recreational type of sports: pickleball, table tennis, billiards, shuffleboard, horseshoes, floor tennis, and paddle tennis.
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KIN 150 - Step Aerobics Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
A step approach is utilized for obtaining optimal health related physical fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and ideal body composition. The correct techniques of step aerobics will be emphasized and practiced. Step Aerobics is fitness training of high intensity.
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KIN 158 - Advanced Fitness Walking Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
This class is designed for those who walk on a regular basis and wish to improve both time and distance.
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KIN 171 - Personal Defense for Women Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Designed to teach the skills and knowledge essential to defending oneself against an aggressor, avoiding potentially dangerous situations and preventing physical attacks.
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KIN 180 - Fitness and Wellness I Credits: 1
This course is designed to increase knowledge of how lifestyle choices relate to wellness and to improve a student’s personal level of health-related physical fitness through an instructional program emphasizing cardiovascular endurance and body composition.
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KIN 181 - Fitness and Wellness II Credits: 1
This course is designed to increase knowledge of the basic principles of physical fitness and how to put together a complete fitness program, as well as to improve a student’s personal level of health-related fitness through an instructional program emphasizing muscular strenght, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
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KIN 201 - Intermediate Swimming Credits: 1
(2.5 contact hours per week for a semester.)
Prerequisite: KIN 101 or its equivalent
Strokes include front crawl, back crawl, side stroke, elementary back, and breast stroke; diving and surface diving. Emphasis is placed on skill in distance swimming.
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