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HEALTH SCIENCES (HE) |
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HE 409. Pre-Professional Clinical Experience (1-6)
Provides structured full-time field and observational experience (50 clock hours per credit hour) related to one or more health science professions. Prerequisites: nine semester hours of 300-400 level courses toward the Health Science degree.
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HISTORY (HY) |
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HY 101. History of Western Civilization I (3)
Survey of Western Civilization until 1500.
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HY 102. History of Western Civilization II (3)
Survey of Western Civilization from 1500 to present. Emphasis on the rise of modern society. Prerequisites: HY 101 .
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HY 103. Honors Western Civilization (3)
An in-depth survey of Western Civilization until 1500. Prerequisites: ACT composite score of 24 or higher and an ACT Reading score of 26 or higher.
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HY 104. Honors Western Civilization II (3)
An in-depth survey of Western Civilization from 1500 to present, with emphasis on the rise of modern society. Students meeting one of the three latter requirements and successfully completing HY 104 will also earn three hours in HY 103 . Prerequisites: HY 103 with a “C” or higher or ACT composite score of 28 or higher and an ACT Reading score of 28 or CLEP or AP score at the requisite level.
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HY 211. American History I (3)
Social, economic, and political aspects of American history from the discovery of the New World through the Civil War.
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HY 212. American History II (3)
The development of the United States since the Civil War.
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HY 300. Historical Methodologies and Practices (3)
A writing-intensive introduction to the theoretical and philosophical approaches to history. The class will prepare students for senior-level history courses and for their senior year seminar projects. Special attention will be paid to the conventions of historical writing and the historian's craft. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and at least nine hours of 100 and 200-level history courses. Grade of "C" or higher to pass.
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HY 305. Fundamentals of Public History (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to public history, examining local history, archival management, historical archaeology, and museum studies. Prerequisites: HY 211 , HY 212 , and HY 300 .
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HY 306. Film and History (3)
A survey of the history of film and the development of film within its cultural context. The course will include frequent discussions of the proper use of film in the classroom. Prerequisites: HY 102 , HY 104 , or HY 212 .
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HY 307. Fundamentals of Historic Preservation (3)
An introduction to the field of historic preservation, and an examination of the development of U.S. preservation movements. Prerequisites: HY 300 and HY 305 .
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HY 308. The Military History of the United States, 1755-1975 (3)
Analysis of the political, strategic, operation and tactical evolution of the United States Armed Forces from their employment during the French and Indian Wars through the Vietnam era.
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HY 310. Indians of North America (3)
A survey of the prehistory, history, and contemporary issues of native peoples in North America.
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HY 311. Colonial and Revolutionary America (3)
America from the Age of Discovery through the American Revolution and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair.
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HY 314. The Civil War Era (3)
United Stated politics and culture from the Mexican-American War through the end of Congressional Reconstruction. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair.
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HY 316. The Jazz Age and the Great Depression (3)
The United States from the 1920s through the conclusion of WWII. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair.
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HY 318. History of Women in the US (3)
This course will serve as a survey of the historical role and experiences of women in the US from pre-European contact to the present.
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HY 333. Europe in the 19th Century (3)
Political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments in Europe from 1805 to 1918. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair.
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HY 335. Contemporary Europe (3)
Political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments in Europe from 1945 to present. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair.
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HY 336. History of Women in Western Civilization (3)
This course examines the historical and cultural roles of women from the beginning of humanity in western cultures up to the beginning of the 20th century.
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HY 342. History of England and Britain, 1689 to the Present (3)
England and the British Empire from 1689 to the present. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair.
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HY 361. Latin America to 1810 (3)
Latin American history from the pre-contact Amerindian cultures to the wars of independence in the early nineteenth century. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair.
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HY 362. Latin America since 1810 (3)
The Latin American nations from their independence struggles with Portugal and Spain to the modern era. Prerequisites: HY 300 or permission of the Chair.
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HY 400. Seminar in Historical Studies (3)
The capstone course for history majors, designed to provide training in the principles of historical research and writing. Substantial research paper required. History majors should take HY 400 in the first semester of their senior year. Prerequisites: Senior standing.
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HY 403. The First World War (3)
A study of the origins of the First World War emphasizing the evolution of strategy, operations, and tactics. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 404. The Second World War (3)
A study of warfare from 1931 through 1945, emphasizing strategy, operations and tactics. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 405. War of the Modern Age (3)
The study of war and warfare from 1859 through September 11, 200 1, with an emphasis on the evolution of strategy, operations, and tactics. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 407. Independent Study in History (3)
Independent study for qualified undergraduate students. Research project required. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300 level history courses.
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HY 408. Cultural Resource Management (3)
This course will introduce students to the theory, strategies and processes associated with Cultural Resource Management. Topics include an understanding of heritage preservation and management and its impact on our interpretations of the past. The importance of anthropological theory in CRM, along with the production and evaluation of CRM reports, evaluating significance of findings, assessing effect, and managing archaeological projects. Prerequisites: HY 307 .
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HY 409. Internship (3)
Supervised internship with a departmentally-approved public history facility, archival institution, or historical journal. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: HY 300 , HY 307 , at least one class from the following: HY 408 , HY 415 , HY 424 , HY 425 , HY 426 , or HY 485 , letter of agreement from the host institution and approval of both the supervising faculty member and the department chair.
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HY 410. American Diplomatic History (3)
A study of the diplomatic events and foreign policy decisions in American history, with special emphasis on the United States as a world power. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 415. Fundamentals of Archival Theory and Practice (3)
This course will introduce students to the fundamental theories of archives, including provenance and original order, as well as introduce them to basics of archival processing, through both class lecture and hands-on processing. Prerequisites: HY 305 .
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HY 418. U.S. Constitutional History I (3)
An exploration of the cultural foundations of U.S. constitutional law and constitutionalism from the Glorious Revolution through 1868. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses
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HY 419. U.S. Constitutional History II (3)
An exploration of the evolution of U.S. constitutional law and constitutionalism from 1868 through the 1980s. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 420. History of Alabama (3)
A survey of the major developments and events in the history of Alabama from the colonial period until the twentieth century. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 421. History of the Old South (3)
A survey of the history of the South to 1865. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 422. History of the New South (3)
The development of the South since Reconstruction and the South’s place in the nation today. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 423. The Military History of the Civil War (3)
A survey of the military campaigns of the American Civil War from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 424. Museum Studies (3)
This course provides a broad overview of museums and their function. Topics covered will include the history, philosophy, purposes and administrative structure of various types of museums. Students will also be introduced to the variety of museum jobs including collections management, conservation, exhibition development, research, and educational programming. Prerequisites: HY 307 .
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HY 425. Oral History/Folklore (3)
This course will train students to conduct oral history interviews and folklore field work. The course will cover advanced preparation for a recording, interview techniques, processing transcripts, utilizing equipment, as well as instructing students on practices for using the information in research and writing. Prerequisites: HY 307 .
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HY 426. Introduction to Historical and Natural Interpretation (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of cultural resources and to learn how to effectively interpret these resources through interactive programs and experiences. Prerequisites: HY 307 .
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HY 427. Indians of the Southeast (3)
The prehistory and history of native cultures of Alabama and the Southeast, with an emphasis on archaeological, ethnographic, and ethnohistoric sources.
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HY 437. History of Nazism and Fascism (3)
History of the rise of fascist regimes throughout Europe following the First World War with emphasis on Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 451. History of Japan (3)
Philosophy, geography, and history of Japan. Prerequisites: and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 452. History of China (3)
Philosophy, geography, and history of China. Prerequisites: and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 457. Natural History of the Black Belt (3)
A survey of the natural, environmental, cultural, and social history of the Black Belt region. Prerequisites: and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 471. African-American History, 1400-1865 (3)
The history of African-Americans from their roots in West Africa to emancipation in the United States. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 472. African-American History, 1866-Present (3)
This history of African-Americans from emancipation to the present. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 473. Slavery in North America (3)
A readings seminar in North American slavery concentrating on the primary literature and the evolution of interpretation. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 475. The Modern Civil Rights Movement (3)
A study of the Civil Rights Movement from the New Deal to 1980. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 476. Comparative Slavery (3)
A readings seminar examining the primary literature using the comparative approach to the study of slavery. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HY 485. Fundamentals of Historical Archaeology (3)
Explores archaeologists' use of documentary evidence, oral history, and artifacts in interpreting social development in eastern North America from 1500 AD to 1900 AD. Prerequisites: AN 100 and permission of instructor.
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HY 498. Selected Topics in History (3)
Critical readings, lectures, and discussions of selected topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by students’ interests and instructor expertise. Prerequisites: HY 300 and at least six additional hours of 300-level history courses.
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HOMELAND SECURITY (HS) |
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HS 200. Homeland Security (3)
This course will examine homeland security from the historical, economic, financial, social, natural disaster, military, national policy, and governmental perspectives. Strategic and tactical issues of national interests are examined from the perspective of the U. S. as a global power.
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HS 240. Emergency and Disaster Management (3)
This course examines the history of emergency management; events of man-made and natural disasters; controlling, coordinating; leading, organizing, and planning activities during phases of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery; concepts of homeland security and civil defense; domestic and international incidents; technologies and resources of both the private and government sectors for managing emergencies and disasters.
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HS 250. Current Events in Homeland Security (3)
This course examines current domestic and international events in the homeland security domain. Topics vary per semester.
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HS 310. Terrorism (3)
This course will examine terrorism from the historical, economic, financial, organizational, political, governmental, military, social, religious, and ideological viewpoints that affect U. S. policy and security. Potential threats to American security are discussed from the perspectives of domestic and international terrorism. Also examined are local, regional, national, and international aspects of terrorism.
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HS 320. Intelligence Analysis (3)
Topics include the intelligence cycle and intelligence function; use of intelligence to support human decisions; types and forms of intelligence (e.g., SIGINT, HUMINT, etc.); national defense, policy, and security; business competitiveness and security; justice system issues; current events; and technological issues and resources to support intelligence activities.
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HS 330. Border Security (3)
This course examines U.S. policy and security regarding both tangible and intangible borders. Topics include transportation systems; logistics; security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; historical and modern border issues; maritime, land, and air boundaries; cyber-threats; border security technology; information processing and intelligence analysis; and both government and civilian issues.
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HONORS PROGRAM (HR) |
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HR 100. Honors Forum (1)
Required of all students entering the Honors Program. Combines classwork, cultural activities and attendance at special events. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or completion with a "C" or higher of one of the honors versions of basic curriculum courses or permission of the Dean of Liberal Arts.
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HR 200. Honors Special Topics: Interdisciplinary (2)
Interdisciplinary course, team taught by faculty from the four UWA colleges, focusing on a historical period or a fundamental issue or theme. Prerequisites: Sophomore status and Honors Forum with a "C" or higher or permission of the Dean of Liberal Arts.
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HR 307. Honors Mentored Studies (1)
An opportunity for the student to work on a senior thesis under the guidance of a faculty member within the student's major field. May be repeated for a maximum of two semester hours. Prerequisites: Junior status and HR 200 with a "C" or higher or permission of the Dean of Liberal Arts.
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HR 407. Honors Thesis (1-2)
Completion of the senior thesis begun in HR 307 . The student defends the completed work before a faculty committee. The thesis must be defended during or before the fifth week of the student’s graduating semester. (To earn two semester hours of credit, an honors student must complete additional research as required by the thesis mentor.) May be repeated for a maximum of two semester hours. Prerequisites: HR 307 with a “C” or higher.
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JAPANESE (JP) |
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JP 101. Introduction to Japanese I (3-4)
An introduction to college-level Japanese language and culture. Designed for students with no prior Japanese or only one year of high-school Japanese.
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JP 102. Introduction to Japanese II (3-4)
The course is the second semester of college-level study of Japanese. Continuation of written and oral skills in Japanese. Prerequisites: "C" or above in JP 101 or equivalent or permission of the Dean.
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JP 201. Intermediate Japanese I (3-4)
Review and development of grammar and syntax; development of speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: "C" or better in JP 102 or permission of the Dean.
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JP 202. Intermediate Japanese II (3-4)
Review and development of grammar and syntax; development of speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: "C" or better in JP 201 or permission of the Dean.
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JOURNALISM (JN) |
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JN 200. Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
An introduction to media, including communication theory, media history, legal considerations, and the influence of technology in the shaping of modern communication practices.
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JN 219. Journalism Practicum: Print (1)
Work on a University publication, either writing or a combination of writing with layout and/or photography. Maximum accumulated credit: eight semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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JN 240. Creative Photography (2)
An introduction to the technical and creative aspects of photography, including use and manipulation of the camera, composition techniques, and digital postprocessing.
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JN 249. Copywriting (1)
The exploration of the strategic delivery of written words across all media and professional formats, with emphasis on guest lectures from working professionals in each media mode.
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JN 250. Exploring Graphic Arts (2)
The study of basic graphic design skills, and the conceptualization of ideas that develop the designer's eye.
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JN 259. Journalism Practicum: Publishing (1)
Performance of specific duties in the Livingston Press, achieving skills in publishing. Maximum accumulated credit: eight semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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JN 260. Graphic Design I (3)
Theoretical and experiential instruction in creating professional, quality deliverables using Adobe Creative Cloud.
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JN 269. Journalism Practicum: Literary Magazine (1)
Work on a University literary publication, either writing, editing, or layout. Maximum accumulated credit: two semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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JN 279. Journalism Practicum: Broadcast (1)
Performance of specific duties in campus radio/television facilities. Maximum accumulated credit: eight semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
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JN 320. Writing for the Mass Media (3)
The study of the general principles of news writing for broadcast and print media. Students will learn about interviewing techniques, copy-editing, professional conduct, and news-gathering methods. Prerequisites: JN 200 .
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JN 325. Writing for Sports Media (3)
The study and application of professional writing skills and formats commonly used in sports journalism, sports information, sports broadcasting, and sports marketing. Prerequisites: JN 320 .
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JN 340. Commercial Photography (2)
The development and enhancement of advanced commercial photography for multi-media publication. Prerequisites: JN 240 .
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JN 355. Graphic Design II (3)
The advanced study and application of corporate identity through the development of portfolio-based publications and collateral materials. Prerequisites: JN 260 .
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JN 360. Mass Media Design (3)
Preparation of media messages for various formats including page layout, audio/visual formats, and computer design. Prerequisites: JN 200 .
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JN 370. Television Production (3)
Production of radio and/or television news and feature stories, script writing, equipment operation, and on-camera technique. Prerequisites: JN 200 or JN 320 .
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JN 380. Media Buying (2)
The study of media relations, client relations, and ad impressions in the implementation and measurement of media buying.
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JN 390. Sports Publications (3)
The study and application of sports photography, writing, design, and layout in sports publications. Maximum accumulated credit: six semester hours.
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JN 395. Sports Media and Society (3)
The study of current sociological, theoretical, legal, and ethical issues in the sports industry.
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JN 397. Independent Study in Journalism (1-3)
Independent investigation of some area or areas of mass communications. Specific content and nature of study determined by student needs and interests. Maximum accumulated credit: six semester hours. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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JN 420. Advanced Media Writing (3)
The study of professional writing skills and formats commonly used in public relations, advertising, marketing, and digital communications. An emphasis will be placed on creativity, audience analysis, research, and interviewing. Prerequisites: and .
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JN 430. Media Ethics and Law (3)
The study of the legal and ethical issues of media messages, with an emphasis on The First Amendment, privacy, and copyright infringement. Students will examine legal cases throughout history, legal ramifications of current technological advances, and the ethical situations that arise during the production of mass media messages. Prerequisites: .
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JN 450. Media Campaigns (3)
The practice of public relations and advertising through the development of commercial touchpoints.
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JN 480. Advising Student Publications (3)
Defines role of high school/college newspaper and yearbook advisors and explores advising techniques. Prerequisites: JN 200 or permission of the Dean.
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JN 491. Sports Communications Internship (3)
A minimum of 90 hours with a professional working in the sports communications field. Prerequisites: JN 320 and JN 355 .
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JN 495. Methods of Integrated Marketing Communications (3)
The capstone course for Integrated Marketing Communications majors, designed to provide hands-on experience in developing, researching, and editing mass media messages that are both targeted and unified across multiple platforms. Prerequisites: , , , and .
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JN 498. Selected Topics in Journalism (1-3)
Readings, lectures, and/or discussions of topics not generally included in course offerings. Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean.
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JN 499. Professional Media Internship (3)
Work a minimum of 135 hours with an appropriate media facility. Students must submit application for internship no later than the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Prerequisites: Six semester hours in a specified area of the mass media and permission of the Chairperson of the Department of Languages and Literature.
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