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STAT 460 - Undergraduate Off-Campus Statistics Practicum
This course is designed to give students a chance to apply their understanding of Statistics to a real project in an off-campus field setting. In addition to at least 40 hours of field experience per credit hour, students will engage in guided reflection about the experience and its connection to STAT coursework and broader issues of statistical reasoning. Practicum credit is graded Pass/Fail. With a campus presentation and approval of the Statistics Chair, 2 or more credits of STAT 460 may substitute for STAT 497 - Statistics Capstone Experience .
Off-campus sites should be approved by a faculty mentor and the STAT department chair before a student can enroll in STAT 460.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 12 credits in STAT. Permission of the STAT Department Chair.
Credit(s): 2-6
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STAT 471 - Internship: Statistics
On-the-job specialized training in statistics to complement the student’s academic training through an on-campus or off-campus opportunity. Pass/fail grading. A special application procedure is required and must be completed the semester prior to starting the internship. May be repeated for up to 99 credits.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in STAT 375, 376, or STAT 378. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or have written letter of recommendation from the faculty (on-campus) supervisor justifying a waiver of the GPA requirement.
Credit(s): 3-12
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STAT 472 - Internship: Evaluation and Analysis
Research, evaluation, and analytical analysis of internship experiences. Prearrange one semester before enrollment. May be repeated for up to 99 credits.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in STAT 375, 376, or STAT 378. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or have written letter of recommendation from the faculty (on-campus) supervisor justifying a waiver of the GPA requirement.
Credit(s): 1-3
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STAT 473 - Undergraduate Statistics Research
Individual research with a faculty mentor. May be repeated for credit up to six credits. With approval of the Statistics Chair, 2 or more credits of STAT 473 may substitute for STAT 497 - Statistics Capstone Experience .
Prerequisite: Junior Status.
Credit(s): 1-3
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STAT 480 - Actuarial Seminar II
Students will solve problems to develop skills that will aid them in their successful completion of Actuarial Exam P. May be repeated for up to three (3) credits.
Prerequisite: STAT 570 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I .
Credit(s): 1
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STAT 486 - Undergraduate Reading in Statistics
Advanced independent study in topics from undergraduate statistics courses. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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STAT 487 - Topics in Statistics
Selected topics in statistics. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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STAT 497 - Statistics Capstone Experience
A culminating experience in which the student demonstrates skills and knowledge garnered from his or her experience within the Statistics program. Students complete a major project that synthesizes new work with previous coursework in statistics and other courses.
Prerequisite: STAT 398 - Intermediate Seminar in Statistics and Senior Status.
Credit(s): 2
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
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STAT 498 - Senior Seminar in Statistics
This seminar provides students the opportunity to see how the major fits into a cohesive whole and be introduced to statistical themes not encountered in previous courses of study. Topics could include using statistical communication, statistical heroes, ethical versus unethical studies, and statistical software packages.
Prerequisites: STAT 398 - Intermediate Seminar in Statistics and status as a Senior Statistics major.
Credit(s): 1
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STAT 571 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics II
Large and small sampling theory, correction analysis, tests of hypotheses, and other aspects of statistical inference.
Prerequisite: STAT 570 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics I .
Credit(s): 3
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STEM 101 - Integrative Freshman Seminar
This seminar will introduce students to the ways of knowing that are employed in the sciences and mathematics. It will include discussion of current roles of science and mathematics in the modern world and help students appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of the study of science and mathematics. Students will be provided with an introduction to opportunities in science and mathematics at Truman and a chance to interact with faculty and students who are working at the intersections of the sciences and mathematics. This course is open to students of all majors.
Credit(s): 1
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STEM 102 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar 1
Students will develop an understanding of scientific research by attending interdisciplinary research presentations and summarizing the content. The seminar will highlight research at the intersections of mathematics, statistics, agriculture, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Credit(s): 1
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STEM 105 - Integrative Inquiry Seminar
The Inquiry Seminar will present science as a way of knowing and will serve as an early introduction to the scientific literature and professional development skills. Students who take this seminar will be prepared with the skills to engage in an independent research experience with faculty. Topics will include ethics and scientific misconduct, the importance of writing papers and grant proposals, searching the primary literature, interpreting data, writing a survey of literature, preparing scientific posters, and giving scientific presentations.
Credit(s): 2
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
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STEM 110 - Integrative Inquiry Seminar
The Inquiry Seminar will present science as a way of knowing and will serve as an early introduction to the scientific literature and professional development skills. Students who take this seminar will be prepared with the skills to engage in an independent research experience with faculty. Topics will include ethics and scientific misconduct, the importance of writing papers and grant proposals, searching the primary literature, interpreting data, writing a survey of literature, preparing scientific posters, and giving scientific presentations.
Credit(s): 1
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STEM 115 - Integrative Inquiry Laboratory
This laboratory will present science as a way of knowing and will serve as an early introduction to laboratory skills. Laboratory activities will be interdisciplinary and represent a range of STEM disciplines.
Credit(s): 1
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STEM 301 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 1
Students will plan a diverse seminar series for the following Spring semester as part of the Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar courses (STEM 102, 202, 302, and 402). This will develop skills in communication, analysis of primary literature, and an interdisciplinary understanding of scientific research.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of (AGSC 108 and AGSC 110 ) OR (BIOL 107 and BIOL 108 ) OR (CHEM 130 and CHEM 131 ) OR (PHYS 195 and PHYS 196 ). Must have junior status or higher.
Credit(s): 1
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STEM 302 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar 3
Students will develop an understanding of scientific research by analyzing scientific literature and attending interdisciplinary research presentations. The seminar will highlight research at the intersections of mathematics, statistics, agriculture, biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will lead and attend discussions related to each seminar speaker.
Prerequisite: STEM 301 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 1 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Credit(s): 2
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STEM 401 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 2
Students will plan a diverse seminar series for the following Spring semester as part of the Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar courses (STEM 102, 202, 302, and 402). This will develop skills in communication, analysis of primary literature, and an interdisciplinary understanding of scientific research. Students will serve as peer mentors for students enrolled in STEM 301 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 1 .
Prerequisites: Successful completion of STEM 301 and STEM 302 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Must have senior status.
Credit(s): 1
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STEM 402 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Seminar 4
Students will develop an understanding of scientific research by analyzing scientific literature and attending interdisciplinary research presentations. The seminar will highlight research at the intersections of mathematics, statistics, agriculture, biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will lead and attend discussions related to each seminar speaker and mentor students in STEM 102 , STEM 202 , and STEM 302 .
Prerequisite: STEM 401 - Interdisciplinary STEM Research Preparation 2 with grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Credit(s): 2
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THEA 175 - Freshman Theatre Seminar
Required introduction upon declaration of theatre major. Includes initial assessment and first portfolio project. One hour laboratory session each week.
Credit(s): 1
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THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts
A general introduction to the art of theatre, surveying basic categories and structures of dramatic literature and theatre history as met by principles and problems of theatre production.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number: MOTR THEA 100A - Theatre Appreciation  (For additional information: https://dhe.mo.gov/core42.php)
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THEA 276 - Stage Makeup
Theory and practice in literary and character analysis, design and makeup application techniques for the stage actor. Lecture, demonstration and lab experience.
Credit(s): 1
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THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting
Introduction to methods of characterization, including theory and practice of Stanislavski; physical and vocal awareness and development; and scene analysis and performance. Two to three hours of laboratory experience each week.
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 278 - Acting II: Advanced Scene Study
Intensive training in monologue and scene performance. Four to six hours of laboratory experience each week.
Prerequisites: THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting and permission of instructor (by audition) and Department Chair.
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 340 - Voice and Movement for the Actor
This course introduces the student to principles and practices for developing an optimal vocal and physical life for the stage. The course will be conducted in acting-laboratory style, with hands-on work in vocal production and physical exploration.
Prerequisites: THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 359 - Acting III: Lyric Performance
Advanced studies in heightened performance styles. May include poetic language, verse, transatlantic dialect, acting Shakespeare, acting a song, or other explorations of lyricism. Two hours of laboratory experience each week.
Prerequisites: THEA 278 - Acting II: Advanced Scene Study and/or permission of Department Chair.
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 360 - Acting for Musical Theatre
This course is an introduction to acting in musical theatre performance. The course focuses on the student’s ability to make strong physical and vocal choices while also maintaining honesty and depth in characterization. Students will learn how to uncover acting clues in the tonal and rhythmic structure of music and lyrics.
Prerequisite: THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting .
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 371 - History and Literature of the Theatre I
Integrated study of dramatic literature and theatre history from ancient Greece to the early Renaissance, examined in the context of important cultural trends of these periods.
Prerequisite: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts .
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 372 - History and Literature of the Theatre II
Integrated study of dramatic literature and theatre history from Renaissance to Romanticism, examined in the context of important cultural trends of these periods.
Prerequisite: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts .
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 373 - History and Literature of the Theatre III
Integrated study of dramatic literature and theatre history from Romanticism to Modernism, examined in the context of important cultural trends of these periods.
Prerequisite: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts .
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 374 - History and Literature of the Theatre IV
This course examines intercultural performances of the recent past, as well as the history and dramatic literature emerging from a variety of uniquely America perspectives: African American, Latino, Native Americans and Asian Americans. In addition, it explores issues relevant to creating, viewing and reading cross-cultural theatre.
Prerequisite: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts .
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
- Honors Scholar Course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives and Intercultural Interconnecting Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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THEA 391 - Stagecraft
Scenery construction, painting, and varied methods of stagecraft, with direct application to academic theatre. Students participate as technical workers in current University productions. Six hours of laboratory experience each week.
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 393 - Stage Lighting
Theory and practice of theatrical lighting including basic electricity, equipment use, and design.
Prerequisite: THEA 391 - Stagecraft .
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 395 - Basic Costuming
Introduction to the principles and practices of costuming; research in history of costume; translating and rendering into finished costume through pattern development; material selection and theatrical costume construction techniques. Lecture, demonstration and lab experience.
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 397 - Theatre Practice: Rehearsal
Practicum experience involving participation in rehearsals for current mainstage shows. May be repeated for up to 16 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of the production’s director.
Credit(s): 1-4
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THEA 398 - Theatre Practice: Musical Performance
Practicum experience in performance associated with current musical theatre productions. May be repeated for up to 16 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of Production Director.
Credit(s): 1-4
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THEA 399 - Theatre Practice: Technical/Production
Practicum experience in technical/production in association with current mainstage shows. May be repeated for up to 16 credits.
Prerequisites: Permission of Production Director.
Credit(s): 1-4
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THEA 420 - Playwriting
A writing workshop focused on the craft of the playwright. Students will present multiple writings in class which are based on playwriting principles as presented by the instructor and the course textbook. The course concludes with a larger play that has gone through a revision process.
Prerequisites: THEA 275 - Introduction to the Theatre Arts and THEA 277 - Acting I: Elements of Acting with a “C” or higher.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s): - This is a writing-enhanced course.
- Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
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THEA 478 - Costume Design
Historical trends and principles of theatrical costume design including rendering techniques.
Prerequisite: THEA 395 - Basic Costuming .
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 480 - Scene Design
Principles and practices of designing scenery for both commercial and educational theatre. Includes drawing, drafting and model work for production.
Prerequisite: THEA 391 - Stagecraft .
Credit(s): 3
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THEA 481 - Advanced Studies and Projects in Theatre
Independent research, design, or theatre practice conducted on an individual contract basis between students and instructor. Studies/Projects may include such areas as playwriting, stage management, and mainstage design. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
Course Attribute(s): - Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.
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THEA 485 - Internship in the Arts
Internship with professional performing arts organizations, arts councils, commercial art departments, theatre groups, or other organizations where professional experience can be related to the student’s academic program.
Credit(s): 4 to 12
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THEA 486 - Analysis and Evaluation of Internship
Evaluation of internship experience shared by supervisor of organization where internship takes place, campus director, and the student.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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THEA 495 - Senior Theatre Seminar - Capstone
Assessment and portfolio completion for graduating theatre majors, including research into graduate study, internships, and résumé preparation. Two hour laboratory session each week.
Prerequisite: Theatre major and senior status.
Credit(s): 2
Course Attribute(s):
- This is a writing-enhanced course.
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TRU 100 - Truman Symposium
A common lecture series combined with a small group discussion and related digital literacy assignments. This experience creates a campus-wide community as new students engage a variety of “Big Questions,” using a variety of disciplines and methodologies as illumination, including the broad meaning of the Liberal Arts.
Credit(s): 1
Course Attribute(s): - This course fulfills the Truman Symposium Interconnecting Perspectives of The Dialogues.
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TRU 110 - Self & Society Seminar: Topic
The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
- Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.
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TRU 111 - Classical Foundations of Self & Society
The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking. In this course, we will explore the foundations of Self and Society through the literature, culture, art, and society of Greco-Roman antiquity, and evaluate how they influence modern perspectives. By re-focalizing modern society through an ancient lens, we will examine the origins of our own political system, society, biases, traditions, education system, and constructions of identity.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
- Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.
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TRU 112 - Self & Society Seminar: On Being a Biologist
The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking. This course will also serve to introduce biology majors to the discipline. Students will explore the role of individual identity, culture, and society in the pursuit of biological research and what it means to be a responsible citizen of the natural world.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
- Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.
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TRU 113 - Self & Society Seminar: Nursing
The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking.
This course will examine self and society through the lens of nursing and its past, present, and future. Students will compare and contrast the impact of social structures upon health care of individuals and communities, as well as the health care professionals providing care. Topics for discussion will include the historical evolution of nursing (including education, licensure, scope, image, and uniqueness of the discipline), with a particular emphasis upon the ethics of caring and research in growing a body of disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge.
Prerequisite: Nursing major.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
- Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.
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TRU 114 - Self & Society Seminar in Leadership Communication
The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
- Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.
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TRU 115 - Self & Society Seminar: Introduction to Communication Disorders
The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
- Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.
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TRU 116 - Self & Society Seminar: Artificial Intelligence
The purpose of this course is to cultivate the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical considerations, and community engagement needed for students to grow as liberally educated lifelong learners. Students will explore the notion of the self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major or occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society. The course serves as an introduction to critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking. This course is designed for Computer Science majors and those interested in the field.
Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):
- Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.
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TRU 300 - Truman Symposium (upper-level)
A common lecture series combined with a small-group discussion and related digital literacy assignments. This experience creates a campus-wide community as new students engage a variety of “Big Questions,” using a variety of disciplines and methodologies as illumination, including the broad meaning of the Liberal Arts.
Prerequisite: At least 60 credits hours (junior status), or at least 42 hours who have completed at least 6 credits of Communication Perspective courses.
Credit(s): 1
Course Attribute(s): - This course fulfills the Truman Symposium Interconnecting Perspectives of The Dialogues.
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TRU 310 - Self & Society Seminar: Transfer Students
The purpose of this course is to develop the habits of curiosity, good scholarship, ethical consideration, and community engagement necessary for new transfer students to thrive as they complete Truman State University’s liberal arts and sciences curriculum. As they practice critical, multi-disciplinary, and intercultural thinking, transfer students will examine the place of their chosen major discipline in the context of the liberal arts and sciences. Students will explore the notion of self and how each individual’s role is influenced within the broader context of a major occupation, relevant groups, the local community, and society.
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to transfer students who have completed an Associate of Arts degree, university-approved Associate of Science, or Associate of Fine Arts degrees, or the Missouri statewide core transfer curriculum (CORE42).
Credit(s): 1
Course Attribute(s):
- Self & Society Seminar course for the Dialogues.
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TRU 350 - Truman Symposium Preceptor
This experience provides an opportunity for returning students (preceptors) to mentor new students who are participating in the Truman Symposium. Preceptors will be actively engaged in assisting faculty with the Symposium “Action Projects”, a theme-based experience which showcases the importance of multidisciplinary thought, project management skills, problem-solving, and collaborative discussion. Each preceptor will help lead a section of 15-25 students in a theme-based project, coaching them as they work to complete identified project goals. Preceptors will be supervised be and will meet regularly with faulty mentors to review their progress and the discuss challenges of their projects. This personalized mentoring will allow students to gain skills in leadership, collaboration, and communication, and is key component to the course. Students must complete an application to be considered for this role and this course.
Prerequisite: Enrollment by permission of instructor.
Credit(s): 0-1
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WGST 200 - Issues in Women’s and Gender Studies
An introduction to feminist and gender theory pioneers, and an overview of how traditional academic disciplines might be critiqued from feminist and gender theory perspectives.
Credit(s): 3
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WGST 220 - Survey of Women’s and Gender Studies
A goal of this course is for students to know philosophical thinking on issues of special concern to women such as feminist ethics, sexism, female nature and sex rules, sex, love, marriage, sexual harassment, pornography, rape, abortion and preferential treatment (reverse discrimination). Students learn to argue orally and in writing about these issues.
Credit(s): 3
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WGST 300 - Readings in Women’s and Gender Studies
Interdisciplinary independent study on a focused Women’s and Gender Studies topic supervised by a Women’s and Gender Studies faculty member.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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WGST 400 - Capstone in Women’s and Gender Studies
Interdisciplinary project supervised by Women’s and Gender Studies Committee. May be done individually as approved by Women’s and Gender Studies Committee or in conjunction with any other course if approved by course instructor and Women’s and Gender Studies Committee.
Prerequisite: at least nine credits completed in WGST minor.
Credit(s): 1 to 3
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