Students in this seminar will define, identify, and evaluate diverse notions of justice, equity, equality, oppression, discrimination, and prejudice specifically related to diversity. While thinking more broadly about what constitutes a fair and just society, students will build skills in cultural awareness and empathy. The course culminates in a group problem-solving project. Prerequisite: any 100-level VUSM course or transfer student placement. LDW

This seminar is designed to increase students awareness, understanding, and appreciation of diversity, broadly defined (e.g., diversity in race and ethnicity, social class, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion). Students will build skills for becoming responsible citizens and advocates for cultural competency. Students will complete course expectations through an intercultural travel experience. Prerequisite: any 100-level VUSM course or transfer student placement and completed study abroad application and approval. LDW

The content of this course focuses on novels written between 1983 and 2004 by women who identify as Caribbean even though they may not live or have been born in that part of the world. All but one of the novels used in the course were originally written in English. I, Tituba was written in French and translated into English. The novels to be read are set in several different countries (Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, Antiqua, Cuba); but as Caribbean womens fiction, they share common themes and ways of perceiving the world.

This writing and reading intensive course provides university transfer students an introduction to the academic and social elements of college. Students will explore what it means to be a critical thinker and a part of the college community. Students will gain an appreciation of the importance of general education within a liberal education. In the exploration of these concepts students will develop the skills to be a successful college student. Restricted to students in the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program.

Courses on topics of interdisciplinary or thematic nature offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Introductory internship experience. Internship sites are usually off campus, generally part-time, and often without pay. This introductory level experience provides the opportunity for freshmen and sophomores to gain internship experience in an area not directly related to their major, explore career options, and earn academic credit for the experience. See the office of Career Services three to six months prior to the time an internship is planned. Requires a 2.0 GPA. Students must register for credit prior to the start date of the internship.

Independent reading and/or research which does not fit appropriately within other departments. Must be under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

A historical review and analysis of the development of military strategy and weapons; a detailed study of the history of the United States military; an analysis of contemporary, post-World War II issues; and a study of selected battles. Prerequisite: consent of military science/history department chair.

An academically challenging course where you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities required of junior officers pertaining to the Army in Unified Land Operations and Company Grade Office roles and responsibilites. This course includes reading assignments, homework assignments, small group assignments, briefings, case studies, practical exercises, a mid-term exam, and an Oral Practicum as the final exam. The Oral Practicum explores your knowledge of how you will be prepared for the 20 Army Warfighting Challenges (AWFC) covered throughout the ROTC Advanced Course.

Students design individual plans of study in consultation with a MSCI faculty member. Designed for MSCI students who have excellent records in the department. Prerequisite: Department chair approval. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits.