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  • GER 399 - Advanced German Texts in the Humanities


    Supplements English-language content of selected 300-level courses in the College of Liberal Arts with course-appropriate readings in German for language credit. Offered only in conjunction with specific instructors and course sections.

    Credits: 2
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.
  

  • GER 401* - Advanced German Composition and Conversation I


    Composition course designed to improve writing skills for students at the senior level. Taught entirely in the target language and emphasizes stylistics.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 402* - Advanced German Composition and Conversation II


    Advanced stylistics class with emphasis on writing, vocabulary building, rhetorical figures and analysis of texts.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 405 - German Translation and Interpretation


    Introduction to the theory and practice of written translation and oral interpretation from German into English. Includes practice with literary texts from diverse genres as well as business, legal and political texts. Strategies of oral interpretation and computer-based translation also introduced, critiqued and practiced.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Taught in German.
  

  • GER 406 - German Translation Project


    Professor-supervised creation of an English translation, suitable for publication, of an authentic German-language text.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 409 - Independent Study


    Independent study under the direction of a faculty member.

    Credits: 1-3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.
  

  • GER 416 - Business German


    Introduction to the vocabulary and cultural knowledge required to conduct business in German-speaking Europe. Students become familiar with personal finance, industrial relations, the stock market, taxation, banking and hospitality industries in Germany and also gain skills to successfully apply for jobs requiring German.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 420 - German Drama Production


    Examination of German-language theater traditions from G.E. Lessing to Thomas Bernhard. In-class performances of representative German-language scenes from playwrights spanning many literary epochs as well as production of a full-length play for the UNLV community.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Taught in German.
  

  • GER 425 - Topics in German Culture


    Topics of contemporary German culture from thematic as well as structural perspectives. Emphasizes current state of German literature, music, visual arts, and other media in relation to contemporary German politics, economics, and society.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 441 - Drama and Film of German Expressionism


    Same as  , FOL 441
    Examination of German film and literature of the 1910s and 1920s.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 443 - Modern German Culture Through Film


    Representative films reacting to key moments in modern German and Austrian cultural developments (Trümmerfilme, Heimatfilme, New German Cinema, road movies, DEFA, the post-Wende film, etc.) are screened. Primary attention paid to political contexts and societal developments informing their reception.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Taught in German.
  

  • GER 455 - German Literature of the Baroque


    Study of selected works of Gryphius, Lohenstein, Grimmelshausen.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 457 - German Literature of the Enlightenment


    Enlightenment as a turning point in European culture; examines selected works of Gottsched, Lessing, and Wieland as well as new literary forms such as the familiar essay and the bourgeois tragedy.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 461 - Storm and Stress and Classicism


    Study of selected works of Goethe and Schiller.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 471 - Romanticism


    Study of selected works of writers such as Tieck, Novalis, Arnim, Brentano, Eichendorff, and Hoffmann.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GER 472 - Nineteenth-Century Drama and Poetry


    Study of selected works of writers such as Kleist, Grillparzer, Hebbel, and Grabbe.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 473 - Nineteenth-Century Prose


    Study of selected works of writers such as Kleist, Stifter, Meyer, Keller, Storm, and Fontane.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 480 - Modern German Literature I


    Study of German literature from Naturalism to the Second World War.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 481 - Modern German Literature II


    Advanced study. Analysis of a wider range of works than in  .

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 482 - Contemporary German Literature


    Study of German literature from the Second World War to the present.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 487 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture IV


    Senior-level course work in German language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.

    Credits: 1-4
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of thirty credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 490 - Selected Topics of German Literature


    Concentrated study of themes, authors, periods, or topics related to German literature.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites:  .
  

  • GER 499 - Intensive Advanced German Texts in the Humanities


    Supplements English-language content of selected 400-level or above courses in the College of Liberal Arts with course-appropriate readings in German for language credit. Offered only in conjunction with specific instructors and course sections.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  

  • GRC 210 - Typography I


    Historical context of letterforms introducing the theories and technologies of typographic communication, design, and execution; copy acquisition, proofreading, and fundamentals of typographical layout and design.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ART 101  , ART 107  , ART 108   and ART 156  .
    Corequisites: GRC 250  
    Notes: Duplicate credits cannot be earned for GRC 210 and GRC 360.
  

  • GRC 250 - Design & Media Studio I


    Principles and language of graphic design and media. Lectures, studio work, and critiques demonstrating visual communication theories and methods within a given social and cultural context.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,  ,   ,   
    Corequisites: GRC 210  
    Notes: Formerly Art 256 Graphic Design I.  
  

  • GRC 310 - Typography II


    Advanced course for learning typographic theories and principles as well as the ability to experiment with type. Develop creativity, research, and preliminary work capabilities. Understand the importance of typography, typographic design, layout and imaging technologies for a variety of media. Utilize Adobe Creative Suite.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GRC 210  and GRC 280

    Must be admitted into the Graphic Design program
  

  • GRC 315 - Illustration I


    An introduction to the practice and field of illustration. Emphasis on the importance of messaging and symbolism as they relate to the intended audiences. A range of media will be explored: ink and watercolor progressing to collage/found media and digital applications including scanning and digital editing of illustrations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GRC 380  or ART 102  
  

  • GRC 316 - Digital Illustration I


    Initiates the transition from hand-drawn work to digitally rendered projects through the use of vector-based software and digital drawing tablets. Design skills, such as typography and layout, are also integrated into the course. The professional practices of the illustration field are also emphasized. 

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ART 102  and ART 156  , or GRC 380 .
  

  • GRC 320 - Design Methods & Research


    Lecture, readings, and studio projects exploring strategies to promote effective design thinking and analysis. Students will produce context appropriate design solutions and increase their technical fluency in industry-standard software applications.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C+ in  , and GRC 360  or GRC 210 .
  

  • GRC 350 - Design Ideation & Process


    Course investigates a range of approaches and strategies to enrich creative, conceptual and analytical aspects of the design process. Studio projects include digital process drawing and concept rendering.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C+ in  , and GRC 360  or GRC 210 .
  

  • GRC 356 - Animation I


    An introduction to animation, including planning, drafting, thinking with kinetics, and the basics of cinema and frames. The course focuses on 2D animation techniques and skills.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in GRC 280, GRC 365 , and admitted into the Graphic Design program.
  

  • GRC 360 - Typography & Letterforms


    The historical context of letterforms and visual languages in type as symbol and image. Exploring typographic form expressing visual concepts and narratives.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ART 101 , ART 107 , ART 108  and ART 156 . All prerequisites courses completed with a grade of C- or better.
  

  • GRC 364 - Publication Design


    Course covers topics central to the design of long format publications, including layout & design, typography, production technologies and standards, and instruction in industry-standard software applications.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  , must be admitted students in B.S. Graphic Design program.
  

  • GRC 365 - Web and User Interface Design


    Instruction in the methods and techniques of website design from concept to completion. Course covers site construction in HTML with cascading style sheets (css). Course emphasizes organizational design considerations such as information hierarchy, legibility, and accessibility, while maintaining a professional standard in graphic design treatment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   
  

  • GRC 366 - User Experience Design I


    Provides an introduction to basic design research learning for user experience design (UXD). Includes exercises and case studies to expand critical design thinking in user-centered design to develop fundamental knowledge and capability to conduct UX/UI design research.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in GRC 365  and GRC 380 .
  

  • GRC 374 - Digital Modeling


    An introduction to 3D modeling with Autodesk Maya and Mudbox. This course will cover important concepts used in 3D modeling. Lectures and class activities will develop foundational modeling practices and foster a good digital workflow. Course work will focus on key concepts that can be applied to design and interdisciplinary practice.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Graphic Design major and GRC 356  completed with a grade of C- or better.
  

  • GRC 375 - Modeling & Animation


    Projects in 3D modeling, animation, and motion graphics. Explores progression of digital experiences through virtual environments.
     

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  ,  .
  

  • GRC 380 - Design & Media Studio II


    Intensive problem solving utilizing diverse visual languages. Develop critical thinking with practical, theoretical and conceptual design problems.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:    and admitted into the Graphic Design & Media program.
  

  • GRC 385 - Package Design I


    Introduction to the theories and practices of visual communication through design and studio practices including issues of sustainability, aesthetics, impact, marketing disciplines, and production problems for real-world application.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Graphic Design Major, GRC 380  completed with a grade of C- or better.
  

  • GRC 410 - Typography III


    Critically analyze and synthesize typography in the context of systems: advertising, signage, and branding. Typeface creation will be explored using traditional, non-traditional, digital and analog approaches. Visual form and typographic fundamentals will be expanded.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GRC 380 .
  

  • GRC 420 - Design & Media Studio III


    Advanced visual communication problems within the context of professional graphic design and media. Projects reflect the context of specific audiences, businesses or organizations, and production requirements.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GRC 380  and admitted into the Graphic Design & Media program.
  

  • GRC 455 - Motion Graphics


    Explores the expressive potential of motion graphics as a contemporary communication and design medium. Projects and instruction utilizing time-based editing software and emphasizing kinetic composition methods with various visual media and graphic elements.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GRC 380 , must be admitted students in B.S. Graphic Design program.
  

  • GRC 466 - User Experience Design II


    Advanced user experience design to conduct full research procedure of the UX/UI profession and practicum. Provides advanced design knowledge and comprehensive tasks through deep learning of User Experience Design (UDX). Involves interdisciplinary scopes of user-centered design with interactive prototype design mockups. 

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in GRC 366 .
  

  • GRC 470 - Advanced Graphic Design


    Advanced visual communication problems in professional graphic design and media topics; preparation for professional BFA portfolio exhibit and review.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GRC 420    and admitted to the Graphic Design & Media program.
  

  • GRC 479 - Capstone Research Studio


    In preparation for the capstone project—to be executed in GRC 480 Capstone in the spring semester—students will conduct specialized research on a curated subject, culminating in a presentation of findings and intentions for the Spring Capstone course. Through analysis, discussion, interviewing, testing, and collaborative teamwork students will generate a concept and plan for executing their capstone project.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C+ in GRC 475 or GRC 470  and Department Consent. 

    Must have senior standing in the Graphic Design program.
  

  • GRC 480 - Capstone


    As a culminating class, it is designed to build upon current design skills and research methods by addressing real-world scenario design, as well as preparation for graduation. Self-driven pieces will be designed, as well as business card, resume, web presence (personal/portfolio website), and a finished printed portfolio.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: GRC 420  and admitted into the Graphic Design & Media program, and department consent.
  

  • GRC 490 - Graphic Design/Media Internship


    Supervised professional experience in the graphic design, media, or illustration field.

    Credits: 1-3
    Prerequisites:  , must be admitted students in B.S. Graphic Design program.
    Notes:  S/F grading. Certain internships may require additional prior coursework per faculty advisor recommendation.
  

  • GRC 492 - Individual Studies


    Student initiated in-depth design or media related work to enhance and focus the portfolio in target areas. Written project proposal, references, relevant student design samples, and proposed production schedule to be submitted in writing prior to enrollment. Enrollment requires written consent by instructor facilitating the study.

    Credits: 1-4
    Prerequisites:  , must be admitted students in B.S. Graphic Design program.
    Corequisites:  

     
    Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits.
  

  • GRE 113 - Classical Greek I


    First-year classical Greek grammar, reading, and vocabulary building.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
  

  • GRE 114 - Classical Greek II


    First-year classical Greek grammar, reading, and vocabulary building.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
  

  • GRE 115 - Modern Greek I


    First-year modern Greek grammar, reading, and vocabulary building.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
  

  • GRE 213 - Classical Greek III


    Second-year classical Greek grammar, reading, and vocabulary building.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
  

  • GRE 331 - Greek Literature in Translation


    Selected masterpieces of Greek literature in English translations.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement.
  

  • GSC 100 - First Year Experience Seminar


    Introduces students to the academic environment, develops skills and desire for life-long learning. Students receive instruction and practical application opportunities in research methods, inquiry and critical thinking, study skills, communication across multiple platforms, citizenship, ethics, and diversity. Instruction is intended to give students a strong basis for a successful academic life.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: For undergraduate degree-seeking students only.
    Notes: Fulfills the First Year Seminar requirement.
  

  • GSC 300 - Second-Year Seminar: Civic Engagement in Urban Communities


    This course introduces students to principles of citizenship in a democratic society. It will focus on civic engagement, with emphasis on the urban environment and urban issues in a multicultural/ global context. Ultimately, this course will explore societal issues and the roles citizens can play to positively impact their communities.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  , and one of the following:   , COM 101 , COM 102 , ENV 101 , JOUR 102 , CFT 225 ,  SW 101  or URST 241 . For undergraduate degree-seeking students only.
    Notes: Fulfills the Second Year Seminar requirement.
  

  • GSC 400 - Brookings: Analyzing National Governance Issues


    Course covers public policy issues relevant to governance in the U.S. Topics may include demographics, economics, elections, energy, immigration, social welfare, and other domestic policy areas.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated up to six credits, but can only be used one time for Brookings Minor. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Specific course topics may vary by semester.
  

  • GSC 410 - Brookings: National Economic Studies


    Course explores the development and implementation of national economic policy. Analysis of local, state, regional, and national policies and their impact on our economic and political system.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits, but can only be used one time for Brookings Minor.

    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Specific course topics may vary by semester.
  

  • GSC 420 - Brookings: U.S. Foreign Policy


    Course covers a variety of public policy issues relating to the development and implementation of U.S. foreign policy with a special emphasis on globalization and national security.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits, but can only be used one time for Brookings Minor.

    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Specific course topics may vary by semester.
  

  • GSC 430 - Brookings: Global Development


    Course focuses on global economic policy and development. Students study international macroeconomics, political economy, and international relations to examine today’s most pressing issues including poverty, individual freedom, and human rights.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits, but can only be used one time for Brookings Minor.

    Prerequisites:  .
    Notes: Specific course topics may vary by semester.
  

  • GWK 100 - Introduction to Great Works of Philosophy and Literature


    Comparison of one book of ancient philosophy or literature with one book of modern philosophy or literature. Introduction to university life and the University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes through exploring the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as an undergraduate.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies First Year Seminar Requirement.
  

  • GWK 300 - Great Works of Philosophy and Literature


    Close reading of selected core texts of philosophy and literature, including one or more works from late modern times.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 102  and consent of instructor.
  

  • GWK 350 - Theoretical Foundations of the United States Constitution


    Explores the intellectual foundations of the United States Constitution and the theoretical and practical innovations made by the founders. Examines original philosophic works (some in translation) on constitutionalism and modern republicanism before scrutinizing the Constitution itself, The Federalist Papers, and selected writings by founders and Anti-Federalists.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 and consent of instructor.
    Notes: Satisfies the U.S. Constitution requirement.
  

  • HCA 175 - U.S. Healthcare System


    Survey of the U.S. healthcare system. Provides introduction to the healthcare system and gain exposure to the local healthcare environment.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HCA 201 - Healthcare Law


    Examines the legal and ethical issues applicable to provision of healthcare. Analyzes concepts of criminal law, malpractice, tort law, negligence, and risk reduction. Explores employment, corporate structure, and contracting issues pertaining to healthcare. Probes ethical considerations regarding patient consent and treatment.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   .
  

  • HCA 202 - Epidemiological Concepts for Healthcare Administration


    Same as   
    Introduction to epidemiology, the study of distributions and determinants of disease, injury, and health-related outcomes in a population. Focus on appropriate terminology, calculating measures of disease burden and risk, analysis of study designs, and application of concepts in the healthcare setting.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HCA 203 - Multicultural Diversity and the US Healthcare System


    Examines role of race and ethnicity in need for, access to, and delivery of healthcare in US. Special emphasis on role discrimination may play in healthcare disparities. Also examines role of cultural diversity and competency in healthcare delivery.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural Requirement
  

  • HCA 205 - Introduction to Health Economics


    Introduces the application of microeconomic theory to the organization and delivery of health care services. Provides insights into standard models of competition, demand and supply of health care, and regulatory and organization structure of key healthcare markets.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HCA 216 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Accounting


    This course introduces students to fundamentals of accounting with the health care environment used as a setting to learn and apply these concepts. This course will: (1) introduce students to the jargon, tools, and concepts used by financial accounting professionals, (2) evaluate financial information, ask right questions.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HCA 299 - Leading in Today’s Healthcare Environment


    Through group discussions and guest lectures from community leaders, the student will deepen their knowledge of local and national healthcare systems. The course objectives emphasize understanding various roles for Healthcare Administrators, understanding leadership techniques, communication, ethics, cultural diversity, and system influences.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HCA 300 - Management of Health Services Organizations


    Theories for addressing management problems in health services organizations.  Review the analysis and evaluation of the management functions and roles, organizational theories, behavioral perspectives and healthcare policy issuses as they apply to health services management.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA Major 
  

  • HCA 302 - Healthcare Finance


    Introduce and apply principles of accounting, financial management, and decision making within healthcare organizations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: [HCA Major,  ,  ] OR [HCA Major, HCA 216 ].
  

  • HCA 308 - Management of Health Information Systems


    Introduces the fundamental knowledge and tools for managing information effectively in healthcare organizations. Examines different health information systems. Discusses principles, methods, and applications to provide access to timely and high quality health information. Explores how to effectively adapt information technology to improve organizational performance in healthcare settings.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA Major.
  

  • HCA 330 - Strategic Planning and Marketing for Healthcare Organizations


    Integrates all functional areas of healthcare organizations. Covers principles of accounting, marketing, operations management, human resource management, and finance.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:  [HCA Major,  ACC 201 , ACC 202 , and either ECON 102  or HCA 205 ] OR [HCA Major, HCA 216  , and either ECON 102  or HCA 205 ].
     
  

  • HCA 401 - Pre-Practicum in Healthcare Administration


    Provides pre-practicum experiences that explores healthcare administration career options, local healthcare organizations, and career skill development for internship and post-graduate career opportunities. Assignments and activities focus on enhancing long-term professional skills including interpersonal competencies, networking, career preparation, professional self-marketing, and workplace professionalism.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA Major and 2.75 GPA.
  

  • HCA 402 - Quantitative Management for Healthcare Organizations


    Introduces concepts of operations management for managers of healthcare organizations with an emphasis on service issues. Develops skills in quantitative and statistical analysis.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA Major,  HCA 300  and HCA 302 .
  

  • HCA 403 - Managed Care


    Overview of the coordinated care approach to healthcare. Includes risk/return theory applied to managed care rates, managed care in the public sector, stakeholders in managed care, and health management issues. Present managed care environment critically examined in the context of past and present health policy and health insurance options.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA Major, HCA 300  and HCA 302 .
  

  • HCA 404 - Human Resources Management for Healthcare Organizations


    Explores the technical and legal aspects of human resources management (HRM) from a strategic business perspective. Examines how HRM best practices can be applied to health services organizations. Examines how to manage human resources effectively in the dynamic legal, social, and economic environment currently constraining healthcare organizations.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA Major and HCA 300 .
  

  • HCA 431 - Quality Management in Healthcare Organizations


    Introduction to the quality of care in the U.S. healthcare system. Quality outcome measurement and the patient experience influences reporting and reimbursement. Focus on quality metric measurement as well as analyzing, managing, and improving population health outcomes. The course details conceptual bases of these approaches, their strengths, and their limitations. Crosslisted with HCA 631. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA 175 .
  

  • HCA 452 - Health Politics and Policy


    Role of politics and policy-making as an external environmental impact on healthcare. Describes political process in healthcare policy-making. Interest group politics introduced and roles they play in policy development and how these forces and healthcare organizations react to shape policy. Crosslisted with HCA 652. Credit at 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA 175  
  

  • HCA 480 - Organization and Management of Long-Term Care Services


    Examination of health and social services for the elderly. Emphasis on structure and function in long-term care. Focuses on management of nursing homes. Analysis of reimbursement, regulatory, social, economic, political and legal factors affecting health and social services for elderly. Crosslisted with HCA 680. Credit at 600-level requires additional work.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: HCA 175 
  

  • HCA 490 - Independent Study in Health Care Administration


    Supervised individual research on a topic related to health care administration selected by the student.

    Credits: (1-6)
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: HCA major status and consent of instructor.
  

  • HCA 491 - Special Topics in Health Care Administration


    Analysis of selected issues with special significance for health services administration.

    Credits: (1-6)
    Repeatable: May be repeated for maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Prerequisites: HCA major status and consent of instructor.
  

  • HCA 493 - Healthcare Administration Practicum


    Provides practical experience in local health services organizations. Students will be exposed to a variety of operational opportunities that will prepare them to work in the field of healthcare administration.

    Credits: 3 to 6
    Prerequisites: HCA Major, Minimum 2.75 GPA and HCA 302, HCA 330, and HCA 401 . Consent of instructor required.
     
  

  • HEB 113 - Elementary Hebrew I


    Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; structural analysis. Emphasis placed on speaking. .

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement. See department for placement
  

  • HEB 114 - Elementary Hebrew I and II


    Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; structural analysis. Emphasis placed on speaking.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement. See department for placement
  

  • HEB 213 - Intermediate Hebrew I


    Structural review, conversation, reading, and writing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent achievement on the placement test.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
  

  • HEB 214 - Intermediate Hebrew II


    Structural review, conversation, reading, and writing.

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites:   or equivalent achievement on the placement test.
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
  

  • HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society


    Designed to create, particularly for the non-major, an awareness of the ideas, individuals, and social forces that have shaped history. Sources include art, biography, drama, fiction, and film.

    Credits: 4
    Notes: Satisfies the United States and Nevada Constitutions Requirement.
  

  • HIST 101 - United States: Colonial Period to 1877


    Survey of United States political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural developments from colonial times to 1877. Includes examination of the United States Constitution.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the United States Constitution Requirement.
  

  • HIST 102 - United States Since 1877


    Survey of United States political, social, economic, diplomatic, and cultural developments from 1877 to the present. Includes examination of the Nevada Constitution.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: (Satisfies the Nevada Constitution Requirement.)
  

  • HIST 103 - Global Problems in Historical Perspective


    Introduction to selected contemporary issues in the world beyond North America, understood through their historical origins and causes. For majors or non-majors seeking a greater understanding of the wider world today. Topics vary.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Please verify that all credits will apply towards your degree.

    Notes: Satisfies the Humanities and International Requirements.
  

  • HIST 105 - European Civilization to 1648


    Survey of the development of Western civilization from the dawn of history to 1648.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 106 - European Civilization Since 1648


    Survey of the development of Western civilization from 1648.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 110 - History of Multiculturalism in America


    An introduction to the history of a variety of multicultural groups and interactions in American history. Specific topics vary with the instructor.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the Multicultural and Humanities Requirements. 
  

  • HIST 150 - Introduction to Chinese Civilization


    Introductory survey of the growth and development of Chinese civilization, with emphasis on philosophy, literature, the arts, and society from 2205 B.C. to the present.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the International and Humanities Requirement.
  

  • HIST 151 - Introduction to Japanese Civilization


    Same as AIS 151  
    Introductory survey of the growth and development of Japanese civilization, with emphasis on philosophy, literature, the arts, and society from 2205 B.C. to the present.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 208 - World History I


    A survey of the societies and cultures of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Oceania to 1600.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HIST 209 - World History II


    A review of the principal developments in world history since 1600, including scientific and technological revolutions, social revolutions, nationalism, immigration, colonialism, world wars, decolonization, modernization, democracy and dictatorships.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies the Humanities and International Requirements.
  

  • HIST 212 - History of East Asia II


    Same as AIS 212  
    An introduction to the political, economic, social and cultural history of China, Japan and Korea from 1600 to present. No familiarity with culture or language of China, Japan or Korea is required.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: Satisfies Humanities Requirement.

     
  

  • HIST 217 - Nevada History


    Nevada history from early exploration to the present. Primarily for those not majoring in history.

    Credits: 3
    Notes: (Satisfies the Nevada Constitution Requirement.)
 

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