429 Managerial Economics (3)
The solution of business problems by use of economic theory, accounting, marketing methods, financial techniques, etc. On demand. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102; Management 212, and Mathematics 136.
430 Environmental Economics (3)
An economic study of environmental issues and alternative solutions to them. Topics include measurement of cost and benefits, property rights and externalities, pollution control, and past, present, and future environmental policy and regulations. On demand. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102.
437 Health Care Economics (3)
Supply and demand for health care; government programs affecting health care markets; health care providers as business firms, including hospitals, pharmaceutical firms, individual and group medical practices, health and malpractice insurance providers and HMOs. The role of government will be covered in all of these areas. Health care systems in other countries will be studied and compared to the system in the United States. Prerequisites: Economics 102.
444 Economics of Underdeveloped Areas (3)
Factors underlying economic progress of nations and geographic areas; analysis of resources, manufacturing and agricultural productivity, saving and investment, trade, monetary and banking system, and fiscal system. On demand. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102, or graduate standing.
450 Marxian Political Economy (3)
An introduction to Marxian thought in general and Marxian economic theory in particular. Marxian analysis of theories of value and distribution, including modern radical economics. On demand. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102.
452 European Economic History (3)
The economic history of Europe from the breakup of the ancient world through the 19th century. Exploration of the relationship between economic growth and social development. On demand. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
453 History of Economic Thought (3)
Development of theories of value and distribution, macroeconomics, money and banking, international trade, and business cycles; works of Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, Marx, Jevons, Marshall, Wicksell, Knight, Schumpeter, and Keynes. On demand. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102.
455 Urban Economics (3)
A study of the metropolitan economy with a problem orientation in areas of intra-metropolitan industry location, urban residential location and travel behavior, the urban ghetto, housing markets, urban transportation, and environmental quality. On demand. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102.
460 Introduction to Econometrics (3)
The study of issues in economics and statistical tests of economic models through regression analysis. Also recommended for non-economics majors with an interest in economics and mathematics. On demand. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102; Management 212 or Mathematics 407.
465 Economics of Regulated Industries (3)
Presentation and analysis of economic aspects of regulation of public service industries. On demand. Prerequisites: Economics 101, 102.
470 Seminar in Current Economic Topics (3)
The application of economic techniques and analytical methods to not less than five current topics, which may vary from semester to semester, selected by the instructor. Designed for senior economics majors. On demand. Prerequisites: 6 hours of economics courses at the 300 level or above.
495r Departmental Honors
(1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
On demand. See Departmental Honors. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
497r Research (1-3)
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-3)
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
499r Group Studies (1-3)
On demand.
English
Professor Verbie L. Prevost, Head
The English Department offers programs leading to the B.A. in English with concentrations in literary studies and writing, along with course work toward the B.S. in the teaching of English in the secondary school (see the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies). Regardless of focus, the major in English emphasizes the critical study of language, literature, and rhetoric, and the writing of a wide variety of texts for diverse situations and audiences. Through reading, interpreting, and criticizing texts, the student has multiple opportunities to explore and participate in the tradition of using language to embody human experience. The variety of writing experiences available within the department allows students to reach an advanced level of competence in the use of language and those intellectual skills which support a variety of career options and professional choices. The major in English provides an essential and versatile education for both life and work.
1260 - English and American Language and Literature (B.A.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and one approved Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations course OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language
Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Major and Related Courses
- A minimum of 39 hours English in addition to general education requirements with at least 12 hours at the 200 level, including English 201, 202, 205, 206;
- At least 27 hours at the 300-400 level including English 307, 361; and one course from 443r, 445r, 446r, 447r;
- Additional 300-400 level English courses to total at least 27 upper-level hours.
- 2.0 average in all English courses (excluding English 121 and 122)
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- See additional requirements.
For teacher certification see College of Health, Education and Professional Studies.
