An exploration of the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in the United States from contact to the present. Topics include two-spirit and intersex people, sexologists and the rise of a homosexual identity, movements for the rights of sexual minorities like Stonewall, and gender identity.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online) or Winter (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - HIST 415, HIST 513, WGST 415, HIST 519 Course History - New Course 1/2020, effective Fall 2020
This course surveys gender issues surrounding technology development, transfer and use. We will examine the gender implications of technologies used in everyday life, particularly those that apply to work, health, reproduction, education, and communication. Historical and cross-cultural/global perspectives will be integrated into course themes.
WGST 522 Globalization: Race/Ethnicity, Class and Gender
This course provides critical perspectives on the globalization process with race/ethnicity, class, and gender as the central themes. Topics may include: theoretical issues pertaining to the study of globalization; production and reproduction in the global economy; paid and unpaid labor and its relationship to globalization; development experience in East Asia and Russia; alternatives to corporate globalization; the reclaiming of the “commons”; global environmental issues raised by the consideration of race/ ethnicity, class, and gender.
WGST 525 Technology, Social Change and the Role of Women
This course examines the nature, origins and development of technology and its impact on women in the United States and Europe. We will explore problems stemming from current technological advances.
Applies philosophical and feminist perspectives on women to the study of special topics in philosophy. Topics may include: epistemology, science, ethics, law, history of philosophy, multicultural responses to philosophy of women and continental perspectives.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular Schedule (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites -WGST 550 Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Masters standing
Equivalent Course(s) - PHIL 526, WGST 626, WMST 626, WGST 426W, PHIL 426W Course History - Change to repeat for credit 12/2018, effective Winter 2019; Course Rotation added 11/2018; Change to cross-listed course 9/2012, effective Winter 2012
The application of pop cultural theory and practice provides in-depth understanding about the impact of technology on cultural definitions of masculine and feminine identity. Critical examination of film, literature and material culture, reflects ideas about whether technologies are themselves gendered and how gendered perceptions and stereotypes promoted by technological ideologies reveal individual and community values.
This course examines relations between women and film. Various techniques for critical analysis are used to study how film represents gender, race, class, sexuality and culture. Possible topics include women as filmmakers, representations of women and women as spectators.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular Schedule (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
WGST 536 Women, Gender, and Sexualities in U.S. History
Readings in Women, Gender, and Sexuality in U.S. History will be based in historiography. This class will introduce students to the development of the field of U.S. Women’s History and examine the subsequent creation of Gender History and the History of Sexuality.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Every other Fall (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online) or Winter (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - HIST 536 Course History - New Course 12/2016, effective Fall 2017
Students will explore feminist approaches to research through close examination of texts that explain and demonstrate a variety of methods used in the humanities and social sciences. They will also explore the process of creating interdisciplinary research projects that achieve feminist research goals.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online) or Winter (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 11/2014, effective Summer 2015
Focus on theory and research concerning women’s responses to life stresses, women as clients in psychotherapy and the role of the female mental health professional.
Feminist Thought provides a scholarly overview of the literature and methodology of feminist studies in such disciplines as history, psychology, literature, sociology, anthropology, economics, religion, health, law and politics.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online) or Winter (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
A seminar devoted to theorizing and articulating the relationships between literature and culture, focusing on the diverse and shifting forms of sexuality manifested in the cultural imagination across several literary periods.
WGST 556 Gendered Globalization: Economic, Political and Cultural Dimensions
This course approaches globalization as both a gendered and multidimensional process. It provides an overview of how the gendered economic, political and cultural dimensions of globalization impact gender inequalities across countries and cultures. The course examines the intersections of gender and class, race, ethnicity, location and sexualities from a transnational comparative approach.
A comprehensive study of the physical, sexual and emotional abuse that disproportionately affects women. Topics include theories of violence and intervention strategies.
This course examines various life, health, and mental health experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. It provides students with affirmative practice perspectives and skills, enabling them to engage and successfully interact with members of sexual minority communities in various professional practice settings.
This class will provide an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to women’s health. Methods include: lectures, discussion, cooperative group activity, self-awareness activities and use of the World Wide Web.
An interdisciplinary seminar examining queer theory, especially as it overlaps with other theoretical traditions including feminist, critical race, and disability theory.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Every other Fall (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online) or Winter (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
This course brings together three areas of inquiry - performance studies, studies of activism, and exploration of the everyday - to address the overlaps between intentional and unintentional gendered performances and explicit and implicit political behavior. Of particular concern are performance of gender, sexuality, and race as they occur on stages, screens, and streets, and everyday and spectacular performances of feminist activism.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular Schedule (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 11/2014, effective Summer 2015
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Every other Fall (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online) or Winter (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - SFCE 581, SOFD 581 Course History - Equivalent Course added 1/2018, effective Fall 2018
Course content consists of new topics in women’s and gender studies taught on an experimental basis, changing from one semester to the next.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular Schedule (see Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Intensive study of a problem or theory relevant to women and gender studies, supervised on an individual basis by a member of the women’s studies faculty.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Intensive study of a problem or theory relevant to women and gender studies, supervised on an individual basis by a member of the women’s studies faculty.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Intensive study of a problem or theory relevant to women and gender studies, supervised on an individual basis by a member of the women’s studies faculty.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
This course involves short-term travel and study outside the United States. Topics in women’s and gender studies will be explored in the context of transnational feminism, with examination of issues related closely to the place of study.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit, total credits not to exceed6 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Department Permission isrequired
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 11/2014, effective Summer 2015
An examination of various topics in women’s and gender studies. Possible topics include sexuality, transnational feminism, the politics of motherhood, gender and popular culture, social media and activism.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular Schedule (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - Change to repeat for credit 12/2018, effective Winter 2019; Course Rotation added 11/2018; New Course 12/2014, effective Summer 2015
WGST 660 Teaching for Social and Ecological Justice
An advanced course creating bridges between critical and social theories and pedagogical practices leading to democratic, socially and ecologically just communities. The theoretical foundations of multicultural education, critical and feminist pedagogies, eco-justice pedagogy and service learning are examined. Some preparation in critical social theory required.
This course will provide supervised field placement in places suitable to a candidate’s career goals, including women’s centers, women’s shelters, personnel and administrative units in large corporations, neighboring community colleges and governmental agencies. Paper required.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
This course will provide supervised field placement in places suitable to a candidate’s career goals, including women’s centers, women’s shelters, personnel and administrative units in large corporations, neighboring community colleges and governmental agencies. Paper required.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
This course will provide supervised field placement in places suitable to a candidate’s career goals, including women’s centers, women’s shelters, personnel and administrative units in large corporations, neighboring community colleges and governmental agencies. Paper required.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
This course will provide supervised field placement in places suitable to a candidate’s career goals, including women’s centers, women’s shelters, personnel and administrative units in large corporations, neighboring community colleges and governmental agencies. Paper required.
Credit 4 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
A substantial and original undertaking in scholarly research designed to deepen and focus the student’s interests. The preparation of the thesis will be consistent with the highest professional standards.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
A substantial and original undertaking in scholarly research designed to deepen and focus the student’s interests. The preparation of the thesis will be consistent with the highest professional standards.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
A substantial and original undertaking in scholarly research designed to deepen and focus the student’s interests. The preparation of the thesis will be consistent with the highest professional standards.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Intensive study of a problem or theory relevant to women’s and gender studies, supervised on an individual basis by a member of the women’s and gender studies faculty.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Intensive study of a problem or theory relevant to women’s and gender studies, supervised on an individual basis by a member of the women’s and gender studies faculty.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Intensive study of a problem or theory relevant to women’s and gender studies, supervised on an individual basis by a member of the women’s and gender studies faculty.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization areas of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization areas of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
An experimental course designed to investigate specific topics of concern in the specialization areas of study. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
WRTG 500 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Written Communication
A graduate seminar that introduces professional and scholarly practices in rhetoric, composition, and technical and professional communication with a focus on salient terms, figures, research methods, and contemporary debates in the field.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 11/2014, effective Fall 2015
The reading, study, and analysis of representative selections from rhetorical theorists. Emphasis on how to evaluate, explore, and apply theory to professional writing and teaching writing.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person, occasionally online)
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 501 Course History - Change to title and description 4/2020, effective Fall 2020; Change to prefix 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
The reading, study and analysis of representative selections from rhetorical theorists since the Renaissance. Emphasis on how to evaluate, explore and apply theory to writing and its teaching.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 502 Course History - Change to prefix 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
WRTG 503 Rhetorical Theory and the Teaching of Writing
A thematic course in which students read, study and analyze representative selections from classical, medieval, renaissance and modern theorists. Emphasis on applying rhetorical theories to writing and language instruction.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites -WRTG 500, May be taken concurrently. Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 503 Course History - Change to prerequisites 11/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
Through reading, research and analysis, students will study theoretical positions, discourse conventions and stylistic features of writing done by professionals in scientific and technological fields.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites -WRTG 500, May be taken concurrently. Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 505 Course History - Change to Prerequisites and Major Restriction 11/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
A review of the research and theory in teaching writing, with focus on the dynamics of writing and learning, and their relationship to evaluation and assessment of writing.
Prerequisites -WRTG 500, May be taken concurrently. Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 514 Course History - Change to Prerequisites and Major Restriction 11/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
WRTG 515 Literacy and Written Literacy Instruction
Graduate seminar on acquisition of written literacy. Emphasis on current theoretical approaches to written literacy, and applications for teaching writing at secondary and postsecondary levels.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 515 Course History - Change to prefix 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
WRTG 516 Computers and Writing: Theory and Practice
A review of current theory for constructing computerized composition and for applying computers in teaching writing at secondary and postsecondary levels.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 516 Course History - Change to prefix 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
An in-depth look at a specific topic in the teaching of writing. Topics vary from year to year, with offerings ranging from pedagogy topics to theory topics to specific theorists.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 517 Course History - Change to prefix 7/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
An advanced course introducing students to the concepts, principles, and approaches to classical and contemporary rhetoric and their relationship to today’s written media.
An advanced writing course that introduces students to the principles of designing, preparing and testing documents common in the computer industry, particularly software documentation for users.
This course continues WRTG 521 Technical Writing and is designed to prepare students to write professionally in business and industry. Students will research appropriate information and prepare oral and written reports, proposals, brochures and manuals.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (in-person, occasionally online)
Prerequisites -WRTG 500, May be taken concurrently. Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 524 Course History - Change to prerequisites and major restriction 11/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 525 Course History - Change to prefix 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
An in-depth look at a specific topic in technical communication. Topics vary from year to year, with offerings ranging from applied topics to specific theorists.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 526 Course History - Change to prefix 7/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
An in-depth look at a specific topic in professional communication. Topics vary from year to year, with offerings ranging from applied topics to specific theorists.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 527 Course History - Change to prefix 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
Provides an introduction to theories and practices for understanding and creating visual elements commonly used in written communication. Emphasizes the analysis and design of visual rhetoric for effective technical and professional communication.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 11/2013, effective Summer 2014
An advanced writing course focused on composing documents for publication on the World Wide Web and other electronic spaces, such as interactive CD-ROMs.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (online, occasionally in-person)
Prerequisites -WRTG 121 and (WRTG 225 or WRTG 300W or any 300-level WRTG class) Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Equivalent Course(s) - WRTG 444 Course History - New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015
An introduction to the practice and theory of incorporating audio, images, video, and other non-print media into writing projects. Emphasizes the pragmatics of authoring digital and multimedia texts for effective professional and technical communication.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 12/2014, effective Summer 2015
Graduate seminar on how public policy impacts writing instruction at the secondary and college level. Emphasis on genres and strategies teachers and citizens can use to write and speak publicly in order to add their voices to the conversation.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 11/2016, effective Fall 2017
WRTG 585 Teaching Basic Writing at the College Level
Designed to prepare future teachers of basic writing at the community college and/or college level. Course introduces theoretical and pedagogical issues related to defining basic writing and “basic writers” and provides opportunity for developing teaching strategies for work with students in basic writing courses.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Optional, practical on-the-job work experience for recommended students electing an opportunity provided by the department or finding an appropriate outside opportunity subsequently approved by the intern supervisor; paid or nonpaid. One hour credit for 10-15 hours per week; two hours for 16-25 hours; three hours for 26 and above.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Department Permission isrequired
Equivalent Course(s) - WRTG 488L4 Course History - New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016
Optional, practical on-the-job work experience for recommended students electing an opportunity provided by the department or finding an appropriate outside opportunity subsequently approved by the intern supervisor; paid or nonpaid. One hour credit for 10-15 hours per week; two hours for 16-25 hours; three hours for 26 and above.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Department Permission isrequired
Equivalent Course(s) - WRTG 489L4 Course History - New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016
Optional, practical on-the-job work experience for recommended students electing an opportunity provided by the department or finding an appropriate outside opportunity subsequently approved by the intern supervisor; paid or nonpaid. One hour credit for 10-15 hours per week; two hours for 16-25 hours; three hours for 26 and above.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Department Permission isRequired
Equivalent Course(s) - WRTG 490L4 Course History - New Course 12/2015, effective Fall 2016
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different), total credits not to exceed6 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different), total credits not to exceed6 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 4 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 5 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
WRTG 596 Teaching Composition on the College Level
A course in the methods of teaching first-year composition and rhetoric with particular attention to the first-year writing course taught at EMU. Required of all graduate assistants teaching in the First-Year Writing Program.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person)
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed.
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 596 Course History - Change to Course Description 07/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Intensive study of a problem under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Not more than six hours of independent study may be used on a degree program.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation as needed (See Dept.)
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
WRTG 621 Research in Theory and Practice of Writing
A course designed to prepare students in methods of research on writing, pedagogy, professional writing and written discourse. Frequent projects, requiring research and writing.
Prerequisites -WRTG 500, May be taken concurrently. Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 621 Course History - Change to Prerequisites and Major Restriction 11/2014, effective Fall 2015; Prefix Change, effective Summer 2014
Experimental courses designed to investigate current issues and specific topics of concern related to disabilities. Not more than six hours of special topic may be used on a degree program.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Experimental courses designed to investigate current issues and specific topics of concern related to disabilities. Not more than six hours of special topic may be used on a degree program.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Experimental courses designed to investigate current issues and specific topics of concern related to disabilities. Not more than six hours of special topic may be used on a degree program.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Prerequisites - Restriction by Major - Restriction by Degree Type -
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed. See Course Limitations
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014
Students will design and complete four documents, including a research article for a professional publication, under the guidance of a project director and a committee.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed. See Course Limitations
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 693 Course History - Change to prefix 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
WRTG 694 Teacher Research/ Professional Writing Internship
Designed to provide a cohort group and ongoing support for teachers engaged in classroom-based research and for technical and professional writers engaged in workplace research. One option for the culminating experience for the master’s degree in written communication.
Credit 3 hrs Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed. See Course Limitations
Equivalent Course(s) - ENGL 694 Course History - Change to prefix 10/2013, effective Summer 2014
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed. See Course Limitations
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed. See Course Limitations
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014
Additional Information - Students who can not satisfy enrollment restrictions may request department permission to enroll; enrollment is not guaranteed. See Course Limitations
Equivalent Course(s) - Course History - New Course 10/2013, effective Winter 2014