Course Descriptions - H

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SCIENCE (HPS)

Section I: Physical Activity Program. (HPS 100 and an elective from HPS 103-175 are required of all students to meet the institutional physical education requirement. There is a departmental minimum attendance policy for courses in this program.)

HPS 100. Fitness for Living. 3-2-4. Prerequisite: None. Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the principles, assessment and development of total well-being through health related physical fitness and life-style management techniques. Major topics include cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, nutrition, stress management and postural efficiency.

HPS 103. Aerobic Conditioning/Weight Training. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in a variety of cardiovascular fitness related activities and weight training principles.

HPS 105. Archery/Badminton. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in target archery and badminton.

HPS 107. Basketball/Softball. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in five player basketball and slow pitch softball.

HPS 109. Dance: Ballet. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in classical ballet dance.

HPS 111. Dance: Folk and Square. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and appropriate for the successful participation in international folk dance; and circle, contra, and western style square dance.

HPS 113. Dance: Jazz. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in basic jazz dance.

HPS 115. Dance: Modern. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in basic modern dance.

HPS 117. Dance: Social. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in ballroom and popular dance. Dance steps and styles will include Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango, Fox-trot, Shag and current popular social dances.

HPS 119. Field Hockey/Soccer. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in field hockey and soccer.

HPS 121. Golf. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in golf. Additional fee required.

HPS 123. Martial Arts. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in the development of martial arts and self defense skills. Additional fee required.

HPS 125. Outdoor Recreational Pursuits. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: HPS 131 or instructor’s consent. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation and appreciation of outdoor recreation activities. Units represented may include backpacking, camping, orienteering and canoeing. Weekend trips, off campus field experiences and additional fee required.

HPS 127. Racquetball. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in four-wall racquetball . Course meets off campus and requires an additional fee. HPS 129. Stunts and Tumbling/Gymnastics. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in the development of stunts, tumbling and gymnastic skills. Additional fee required.

HPS 131. Swimming: Beginning. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: A novice or beginning swimmer, and instructor’s consent. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful completion of the American Red Cross Beginning through Intermediate swimming levels. Course is designed for the non-swimmer or individual with limited aquatic experience.

HPS 133. Swimming: Intermediate. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: HPS 131 or instructor’s consent. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for swimming and water safety. Successful completion of this course corresponds to standards for the American Red Cross Swimmer level.

HPS 135. Swimming: Lifeguarding. 3-1-2. Prerequisite: HPS 133 or instructor’s consent. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate to become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.

HPS 139. Tennis. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in tennis.

HPS 141. Track and Field. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful development and participation of activities related to track and field.

HPS 143. Volleyball/Team Handball. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in power volleyball and European handball.

HPS 145. SCUBA Diving. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: HPS 131 or permission of instructor. This course is designed to develop fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of sport SCUBA diving. Course covers selection and maintenance of gear, snorkeling skills, physiology of diving, use of dive tables, diving environment, and an emphasis on safe diving practices. PADI open water certification available but not required to fulfill HPS credit. Additional fee and mask, fins, and snorkel required.

HPS 147. Self Defense. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: None. This course develops self defense tactics and the knowledge of personal safety. Topics may include but are not limited to hand and leg strikes, various escapes and releases, safety in the car and home, sexual harassment, date rape, self defense and the law, and sexual abuse of children.

HPS 155. Elementary Movement Activities. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: EDUC major only. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the development and understanding of movement education, activities and rhythm relating to educational games, dance and gymnastics using Laban’s framework. Attention given to those activities that may be utilized in physical education programs for early and middle grade schools. Will count toward the physical education institutional requirement for EDUC teacher education majors only.

HPS 165. Creative Games and Leisure Activities. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: HPS majors only. Fundamental techniques and knowledge of cooperative, cross cultural and creative leisure activities/games Appropriate for use in school or recreation settings. May not be used to satisfy the physical education institutional requirement.

HPS 175. Physical Activity for Students with Disabilities. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: Instructor’s and department chair’s consent. This course is designed for the student who has a medical certificate and cannot meet the physical activity requirement provided through the regular activity course listings. The course involves individual exercise and activity prescription determined by the nature of the disability and the individual’s physician.

HPS 200. Contemporary and Historical Perspectives of Health and Physical Education. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: ENGL 099, READ 099, if required. An overview of contemporary and historical perspectives of health and physical education. Emphasis is on providing discussion of career options, major programs of study and professional opportunities in the areas of health and physical education as well as a survey and study of the historical and philosophical principles relative to physical education from a world and U.S. perspective. HPS majors should take this course prior to all 200-400 level major course.

HPS 205. Outdoor Recreation and Education. 2-2-2. Prerequisite: HPS majors only. Fundamental techniques and leadership skills necessary for safe participation in a variety of land and water outdoor recreational and educational activities without disturbance to the environment. Activities may include backpacking, camping, orienteering, canoeing, basic survival and problem solving adventure activities.

HPS 207. Swimming: Water Safety Instructor. 3-2-3. Prerequisite: HPS 133 or instructor’s consent. Fundamental techniques, knowledge and methods appropriate to become certified to teach all levels in the American Red Cross swimming programs. Does not count toward PE requirement.

Section II: Health, Physical Education and Sport Science Major Courses.

HPS 209. Aerobic Fitness Instruction. 2-1-2. Prerequisite: HPS majors only and HPS 100. Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the development and understanding of aerobic fitness instruction. Attention will be given to program design and instruction of appropriate rhythmical movements that develop aerobic fitness, including high impact, low impact, step, and hydro aerobics. This course will help prepare students for aerobic fitness certification.

HPS 230. Safety and Injury Prevention. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: EDUC 210 recommended. Theory, practice and applications of the principles for safety and injury prevention. Safety, in the home, school and community will be emphasized. Topics may include but are not limited to: personal, school, home, recreation, traffic and disaster safety.

HPS 237. Social Issues of Sport. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: All developmental study courses, if required. Study of sociological factors related to sport and physical activity. Emphasis on the role and impact of sport in society. Topics include ethnic cultures, technology, politics, economics and the social processes of sport and athletics.

HPS 290. Special Topics in Health, Physical Education and Sport Science. 1-3. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Selected physical activity units not regularly offered through the Department of HPS. Repeatable. (Counts toward institutional physical education requirement.)

HPS 305. Coaching Principles. 4-2-5. Prerequisite: HPS 315 recommended. Basic understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of the sport science areas of physical education related to coaching. Current issues and topics addressing the principles and problems of the prospective interscholastic coach including coaching philosophy, pedagogy, sport psychology, sport medicine and sport physiology. Students successfully completing the course may become certified as a Leader Level Coach by the American Coaches Effectiveness Program.

HPS 310. Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sport & Physical Education. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or SOCI 201. A survey of social psychological factors affecting performance in sports and physical activity. Emphasis on the impact on performance and the teaching/learning process. Topics will include leadership, motivation, group cohesion, social facilitation, arousal/anxiety, cognitive processes, and competition and cooperation.

HPS 315. First Aid and Emergency Care. 2-2-3. Prerequisite: None. The American Red Cross basic and instructor courses in standard first aid and emergency care. Standard and instructor certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be earned upon successful completion of requirements.

HPS 320. Motor Learning. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: PSY 201. Current theories and principles explaining motor behavior and the psychological factors related to and affecting motor skill acquisition and performance. Topics include learning theories, information processing, motor control, state of the learner, nature of skills and instructional considerations.

HPS 325. Family Health Issues. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: PSY 201. The study of various health issues as they relate to relationships and family life. Topics include but are not limited to: sexuality and sexual behavior, family planning, pregnancy and child birth, parenting, communication, violence, abuse, addictive behaviors and family stress.

HPS 330. Personal Health Behaviors. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: PSY 201. A study of the physical, mental and social health factors as they relate to the individual. The causes, prevalence and prevention of substance abuse, communicable, chronic and emotional/mental diseases and disorders will be emphasized. Topics include but are not limited to: alcohol, drug and tobacco use and abuse, mental health, sexually transmitted diseases, body defenses and immunization.

HPS 340. Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. This course is designed to assist each individual in developing a responsible and safe attitude toward sport programming by identifying procedures that will aid in reducing the probability of injuries/lawsuits surrounding sport and physical activity.

HPS 345. Curriculum, Instruction and Management for Early Childhood Physical Education. 3-5-5. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Knowledge, fundamental techniques and motor skill analysis appropriate for the development of children’s games, dance and gymnastics. Knowledge and skills of basic skill themes and movement concepts stressed. Curriculum development, methods and materials for planning and implementing a total developmental program for elementary grade physical education. Includes teaching experiences and appropriate computer software usage.

HPS 353. Practicum in Exercise and Health Science. 1-3-2. Prerequisite: Admission to Program. Through observational learning and hands-on opportunities, students will be exposed to practical experiences in the exercise and health science profession. Students will study under professionals in the club industry, a hospital/clinic, corporate fitness, wellness center/public health agency, and/or a geriatric facility. S/U grading only.

HPS 355. Curriculum, Instruction and Management for Middle Grade and Secondary Physical Education. 4-0-4. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Curriculum development, methods and materials for planning and implementing a total developmental program for middle and secondary grade physical education. Includes teaching experiences and appropriate computer software usage.

HPS 365. Curriculum, Methods and Materials in Health Education. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Curriculum development and instructional analysis for the planning and implementation of comprehensive health education programs for grades P-12. Includes experiences in school-community health services, teaching experiences, directed field observations and appropriate computer software usage.

HPS 367. Early Grade Health and Physical Education Methods for Classroom Teachers. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: HPS 155. The study of movement experiences and health education appropriate for early grade school children. Planning, teaching and evaluating a developmental program. Includes teaching and directed field experiences.

HPS 375. Adapted Physical Education. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: HPS 345 or 355. Characteristics and abilities of individuals with disabilities and effect on the performance of the individuals. Methods for assessing abilities, modifying and developing suitable physical education programs for schools and activity centers. Particular attention is given to the implications of current legislation affecting individuals with disabilities. Includes practical experience in an adapted program.

HPS 380. Biomechanics. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: BIOL 206 OR BIOL 221. The study of neuromuscular and mechanical principles of motion as related to the analysis of human movement.

HPS 385. Health Promotion and Program Planning. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HPS 330 or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of health promotion and program development, implementation and evaluation in community, work site, club and clinical settings. Includes economic impact of health programming, analysis of planning as well as tools for measurement of health status at the individual, community and national levels.

HPS 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. A supervised, credit-earning experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, sport organization, private agency or governmental agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas. S/U grading only.

HPS 400. Directed Study. 1-15 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration. Covers special topics and seminars of an advanced nature external to regular course offerings.

HPS 405. Care and Prevention of Sport Injuries. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: HPS 315 and BIOL 206. Theory and practice of the care, prevention and rehabilitation of sport related injuries. Emphasis on the recognition, classification and evaluation of specific athletic injuries related to articular surfaces.

HPS 410. Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education and Sport Science. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor’s consent. The study of concepts and theories relating to organizational tasks in health, physical education and recreation. Administrative theory and leadership skills are studied with special attention given to the broad areas of physical education, athletics and activity-related agencies.

HPS 415. Nutrition and Physical Activity. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HPS 100 and admission to the Program or instructor’s consent. Nutritional needs of individuals participating in physical activity and sport. Topics include the role of individual nutrients in metabolism, estimation of energy needs, fluid balance, food fads, meal planning and nutritional needs of the body during various stages of activity.

HPS 420. Contemporary Health Issues. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: PSY 201. The investigation and discussion of current and future issues that may affect the health and well-being of the individual and society. Topics include but are not limited to AIDS, environmental health hazards, health legislation, health care and consumer health issues.

HPS 425. Measurement and Evaluation. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: MATH 107, admission to Program and HPS 345 or 355. A survey of tests and the study of measurement and evaluation in health and physical education. Administration and critique of appropriate measures of content and skill performance. Use of research design, statistics and computer software.

HPS 427. Research Methodology. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HPS Major, senior standing and program admission. Overview of the research process applied in the study of health and physical education. Topics will include simple experimental design, data gathering techniques, statistical concepts and methods and report/research writing.

HPS 430. Physiology of Exercise. 4-3-5. Prerequisite: BIOL 207 or BIOL 222. Physiological functions of the body during muscular work. Physiological aspects of fatigue, training and physical fitness. Includes laboratory experiences.

HPS 435. Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HPS 430. A detailed examination of the health-related aspects of physical fitness. Emphasis on current test procedures used for determining body fat percentage, maximum oxygen uptake, cardiac stress testing and respiratory efficiency. Thoroughly familiarizes student with lab procedures, test protocol and construction of personalized exercise prescription.

HPS 437. Sport Facility Design and Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: BL 220, HPS 410 and admission to the Program or instructor’s consent. Study of the principles and theories involving the overall design and management principles of indoor and outdoor facilities for sport and physical activity. Topics will include facility development, personnel management, problem solving, time management, financial administration, policy making, scheduling and public relations.

HPS 439. Leadership and Management in Sport Organizations. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HPS 410 and MGT 360 or instructor consent. Designed to be a culminating course for Sport Management majors. Students explore theoretical frameworks of the body of knowledge of Sport Management, the practical applications of those frameworks, and ethical issues confronting today’s sport managers.

HPS 441. Practicum in Early Grade Health & Physical Education. 2-6-2. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Field-based practicum in the early grade public schools designed to provide students with practical experiences in planning and implementing health and physical education instruction. S/U grading only.

HPS 443. Practicum in Middle School Health & Physical Education. 2-6-2. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Field-based practicum in the middle grade public schools designed to provide students with practical experiences in planning and implementing health and physical education instruction. S/U grading only.

HPS 445. Practicum in Secondary School Health and Physical Education. 2-6-2. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Field-based practicum in the secondary public schools designed to provide student with practical experiences in planning and implementing health and physical education instruction. S/U grading only.

HPS 465. Coaching Practicum. 2-15-5. Prerequisite: Admission to Coaching Practicum. A senior-level coaching experience designed primarily for students in the coaching minor program of study. Students will be assigned as assistant head coaches working under the supervision of experienced head coaches on the collegiate, high school, middle school or elementary school level. Students in the teacher education program may do their coaching practicums concurrently with their student teaching. S/U grading only.

HPS 471. Senior Sport Management Seminar. 2-6-4. Prerequisite: HPS 439 or consent of instructor. This capstone course is designed for the sport management concentration by integrating the student’s prior academic experiences and analyzing them in the context of the required seminar field-based experiences. Contemporary issues, problems, research and theories are discussed. Additional course content includes: strategies for seeking internship and entry-level employment, long-term career planning and post graduate study options.

HPS 475. Health and Sport Science Internship. 1-27-10. Prerequisite: Admission to Health and Sport Science Internship. A senior-level credit-earning experience of one academic quarter at an approved health and sport science internship site. Students work under the direct supervision of health and sport science professionals and a university supervisor. Required of all Health and Sport Science students. S/U grading only.

HPS 485. Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education (P-12). 1-42-15. Prerequisite: Admission to HPS Student Teaching. Full-time teaching experience under the supervision of a public school supervising teacher and a university supervisor. S/U grading only.

HPS 490. Special Topics in Health, Physical Education and Sport Science. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair. Selected topics of interest to faculty and students not normally offered by the Department of HPS.

HISTORY (HIST)

HIST 151. United States History to 1865. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: READ 099 and ENGL 099, if required. From Colonization to the end of the Civil War. A study of the development of American society and institutions during this period and how this development affected those of deffering races, classes and genders. Some geographical topics are included.

HIST 152. United States History Since 1865. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: HIST 151. From the Reconstruction Period to the present. Topics include foreign and domestic affairs and how these affected Americans of differing classes, races and genders. Some geographical topics are included.

HIST 205. World History I. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: READ 099 and ENGL 099, if required. A brief discussion of the development of human history with an emphasis on major cultural, social and political institutions. Covers from the ancient period to 1650. Some geographical topics are included.

HIST 206. World History II. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: HIST 205. From 1650 to the present, emphasizing how the process commonly called “modernization” has influenced how humans in all nations think, feel and behave. Some geographical topics are included.

HIST 275. Introduction to Historical Methodology and Local History. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. Using the vehicle of local history, this course is designed to acquaint students with repositories of historical documents in the Atlanta area and to provide them with a working knowledge of historical research methods.

HIST 276. Problems and Philosophies of World History. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. This course will explore some of the major limits and problems inherent in historical understanding and introduce the student to philosophies of history that have sought to address those problems. Case studies of major historical controversies help students recognize the important ways those limits and problems influence even the greatest scholars’ efforts at historical analysis.

HIST 301. History of Science. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. Scientific ideas and methods from ancient times to present, with special emphasis on intellectual trends that contributed to the modern world’s scientific outlook.

HIST 305. The World Since 1945. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 152 and 206. A survey of major themes and events in world history since 1945. The course will emphasize social and cultural developments in addition to the traditional concerns with economic and political relations. Both western and non-western cultures will be considered and both great power relationships and the interaction of smaller nations at the regional level.

HIST 311. The New South. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. The South’s social, political and economic development from 1865. Emphasizes Reconstruction, the “New South Creed,” industrialization and the region’s national contemporary position.

HIST 315. The History of the American West. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and HIST 152. The history of the Trans-Mississippi West, emphasizing the social, political, and economic development in the region from the early 19th century to recent years. The role of the physical environment, the cultural interactions between incoming Anglo-Americans and the native peoples are key themes, as well as the use of western resources and the unique relationship of the region with the Federal government.

HIST 321. Diplomatic History of the United States. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151, 152 and 206. Major trends in U.S. diplomacy from 1898 to the present. Emphasizes U.S. rise to power, the resulting problems, World Wars I and II, the Cold War and relations with developing world areas.

HIST 331. United States Social and Cultural History I. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. The United States from 1492 to 1865. Concerns developments in philosophy, religion, literature, technology, folkways, mores, minority problems, education and environment.

HIST 332. United States Social and Cultural History II. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. The United States from 1865 until the present. Concerns developments in philosophy, religion, literature, technology, folkways, mores, minority problems, education and environment.

HIST 334. Africans in the New World to 1865. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and152. A history of black people in the Americas from African beginnings to 1865. The course will emphasize the forced migration of African peoples, their comparative experiences in various parts of the New World under plantation slavery, their resistance, and their emancipation.

HIST 335. African-American History, 1865 to Present. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. A history of black people in the United States since emancipation. The course will emphasize the forces and struggles that have helped to shape the African-American experience since Reconstruction and the social, cultural, political and economic achievements of African-Americans in the United States.

HIST 340. The U.S. Military Experience. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. A survey of the development and role of the military in U.S. history. The course will emphasize the political, economic and social importance of the military as well as the study of the evolution of strategy, operations and tactics and their use in warfare.

HIST 341. Women in U.S. History and Culture. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. Focuses on the social, economic, political, cultural and religious experiences of American women of various ethnic and religious backgrounds from the Colonial period to the present.

HIST 350. England to 1688. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: History 205 and 206. A survey of English history from the earliest times to 1688. The course will emphasize political, cultural and social developments between the Norman conquest and the transformation of England into a constitutional monarchy by the Glorious Revolution.

HIST 351. Modern England. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. English history from 1689. Emphasizes the rise of parliamentary government and social, cultural and economic ideas that have made England what it is today.

HIST 360. Tsarist Russia. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. A history of Russia from the Reign of Ivan the Terrible to the Revolution of 1905. The course emphasizes the social, cultural, political and revolutionary ideas that have created modern Russia.

HIST 361. Twentieth Century Russia. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. A study of Russia in the 20th century that examines in detail the birth, life, and death of the Soviet Union and relates it to Russian History.

HIST 366. Modern Latin America. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. Latin America’s political, social, intellectual, economic and diplomatic currents from independence in 1810 to present. Emphasizes the struggle between nationalist-socialist ideas and paternalist-capitalist theories.

HIST 373. Modern India and South Asia. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. Emphasizes how Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and other traditional cultures combined with British colonial rule and other modernizing influences to produce the India of today. Some attention will also be given to peripheral areas, particularly Pakistan and Bangladesh.

HIST 374. Modern China and Japan. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. Focuses chiefly upon China and Japan but with attention to Korea and Vietnam. Emphasizes how traditional culture, Western penetration and modernizing forces have combined to produce the East Asia of today.

HIST 382. The Middle East in Modern Times. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. Arab civilization from sixth century A.D. Consideration of 20th century includes the advent of military, international relations, economic development, social institutions and problems of minorities.

HIST 391. African History to 1800. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. This course is essentially a survey of African cultural history from the emergence of humans in Africa to the imposition of European colonialism. It introduces students to the major cultures and culture areas of the continent, emphasizing their unity and diversity as well as the continuity and change which have characterized them and which variously explain the achievements and problems of modern Africa.

HIST 392. History of Modern Africa. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. An examination of the cultural traditions of Africa as well as its economic and political systems during the modern era. The first portion of the course will consider the interaction between African traditions and colonial influences. The latter portion will consider regional studies and post-colonial ideological movements such as Pan-Africanism and apartheid.

HIST 396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internship (Career Services). A supervised work experience program for a minimum of three academic quarters at a site in business, industry or government. For sophomore, junior or senior level students who wish to obtain successive on-the-job experience in conjunction with their academic training. HIST 398. Internship. 1-15 credit hours. A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic quarter with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.

HIST 400 Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department chair prior to registration. Covers special topics and seminars external to regular course offerings. May require internship.

HIST 404. History of Georgia. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. A consideration of Georgia’s political, economic, social and cultural development from the colonial period to the present including the Spanish in Georgia, the founding of a British colony, the American Revolution, Indian removal, antebellum society, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the New South era, race relations and post-World War II prosperity and problems.

HIST 410. Colonial America from Pre-Columbus to 1765. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. Covers the colonial experience from first interaction between Native Americans and Europeans through establishment of flourishing settlements in Chesapeake Bay, New England, and Middle colonies. Course will explore issues such as development of class structure and family life, religious, political and intellectual movements and the impact of European wars in the colonies.

HIST 411. United States: Revolution—Early National. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. Examination of political, social and economic factors that shaped the United States from 1763 through 1837. Examines causes of the Revolution and the Ages of Jefferson and Jackson.

HIST 437. Classical Western Civilization. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. A history of Greece and Rome from the rise of the Greek city states to the collapse of the western Roman Empire, with emphasis on the political, cultural and intellectual contributions made to the development of Western society.

HIST 440. Medieval Europe. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. A historical survey of the origins of European culture. Focuses on the period between the fourth and the 14th centuries, during which time Europe achieved its own form of cultural unity.

HIST 444. European Renaissance and Reformation. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. A survey of the changing patterns of thought that radically altered European society between the 14th and 17th centuries. The renaissance of art, the triumph of individualism, the rise of the Protestant faith and the reformation of the Church will be studied in their social, political and intellectual contexts.

HIST 451. Civil War and Reconstruction. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. Causes and development of the U.S. Civil War from 1830. Includes an analysis of the political, social and economic aspects of the Reconstruction Era.

HIST 454. Twentieth-Century Europe. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. The major political, social, intellectual, economic and cultural developments in Europe since 1914. Emphasizes Europe’s problems in the modern world.

HIST 456. World War II. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 152 and HIST 206. A survey of the causes, events and results of World War II. The course emphasizes military history but also examines the economic, political and diplomatic aspects of the war.

HIST 461. United States: 1900 to World War II. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. Major domestic conditions and movements in the United States between 1900 and 1939. Specific attention to the Progressive Movement, the Depression, the New Deal and the effects of World War I.

HIST 467. History of Mexico. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 205 and 206. This course would begin with pre-Columbian Mexico and trace the history and culture, through the conquest; the colonial period (to 1810); the Independence (1810-1822); Early Republic and Reforms (1822-1860); French Empire, U.S. penetration, Revolution to the present.

HIST 471. Recent United States History. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 151 and 152. Growth of U.S. society from 1939 to the present. Emphasizes foreign and domestic topics.

HIST 475. War In Vietnam 1946 - 1975. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 152 and 206. A study of conflict in Vietnam from 1946 to 1975 with an emphasis on the three Indochina Wars and their impact on Vietnam, France and the United States.

HIST 490. Special Topics in History. 1-5 credit hours. Prerequisite: HIST 151, 152, 205 and 206. Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.

HIST 499. Senior Seminar. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HIST 275 and 276. A combined tutorial and seminar in which students research and write a senior thesis.

HONORS (HON)

HON 200/300. Honors Colloquium. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program. The Honors Colloquium explores different disciplinary perspectives on knowledge and its acquisition, fostering faculty-student interchange in a seminar setting. Students will also attend cultural and intellectual activities chosen from a selection provided by the Colloquium Coordinator. Typically, attendance at three-to-five of these activities will be required in a term.

HON 290. Special Topics Honors Seminar. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program. Special Topics Seminar for Honors Students.

HUMAN SERVICES (HS)

HS 233. Overview of Human Services. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: READ 099 if required. This course covers the broad spectrum of career options relating to meeting human needs existent in the mid-20th century. Attention to developing a philosophy of the helping relationship and direct exposure to field experiences in public and social services. The student will begin the development of a portfolio for completion during PSS 498 - Capstone Seminar. Students required to complete 20 hours of volunteer work.

HS 313. Interviewing Skills and Crisis Management. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HS 233 or PSY 201. This course combines fundamental interviewing skills for crisis and non-crisis settings. The course introduces basic methods used by Human Service Workers providing an applied approach to interviewing and intervention. The goal of this course is to expose the student to a variety of perspectives and techniques used by all human service workers. A model for crisis intervention and problem-solving are the central focus rather than any one specific theoretical approach.

HS 320. Working with Support Groups. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HS 313. This course will focus on introducing students to the basic theory, skills, methods and values necessary to lead support groups. These groups are not designed to be in-depth therapeutic experiences but to deal with individuals experiencing general problems of everyday life.

HS 322. Aging and the Family. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HS 233. This course will introduce students to family systems theory and practice in relation to working with older adults and their families. The impact on nursing home placement, alzheimers disease, death and dying and depression as it is related to family function will be stressed. Services and solutions to aging related problems will be included.

HS 324. Death & Dying. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HS 233. This course was designed to provide a clearer understanding of death and dying, bereavement and loss. This course will attempt to “take death out of the closet” and present many viewpoints and highlight the important areas that surround this topic. Skills needed to work with the dying and their families will be stressed.

HS 335. Working with Families. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HS 233 or PSY 201. This course will provide students with an overview of the basic theoretical models used for family interventions. Students will also learn beginning skills for family group work.

HS 410. Ethics in the Helping Profession. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HS 233. This course will provide students with an understanding of the importance of ethics and values in the Human Service Profession. Students will examine how their own personal and professional values affect their practice and will learn models for ethical decision making. Also students will learn how to become sensitive to different value systems.

HS 415. Principles of Child Welfare. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HS 233 or SOCI 105, or PSY 201. This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive overview of child welfare as a societal concern. Students will become aware of the historical development of children’s problems, services and the issues facing children today.

HS 420. Dynamics of Family Violence. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: HS 233 or PSY 201. This course will provide students with a working knowledge of family violence issues. Students will become familiar with different theories regarding causation and treatment as well as society’s response to family violence.