2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog

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Interdisciplinary Studies Minors and Courses

Western Illinois University offers a variety of minor programs using an interdisciplinary approach. These programs include individual courses, taught by instructors from one or more departments, that embrace the subject matter and class methods of several disciplines. All interdisciplinary studies minors include courses from at least two departments (not including the student's major). To enroll in an interdisciplinary minor, students should consult their major academic adviser and the minor adviser listed below.

Interdisciplinary Minor in American Humanics: Nonprofit Youth and Human Service Organizations: 19 s.h.

Academic Adviser: Dean Zoerink, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration

This interdisciplinary minor is designed to enable students from a variety of majors to seek meaningful careers in youth and human service nonprofit agencies. Those who enroll in the program work toward certification offered by American Humanics, a certification widely recognized by nonprofit organizations throughout the country. The following courses, or their equivalents, should be selected by consulting with the major adviser and the American Humanics adviser.

  1. Required Courses: 7 s.h.
    RPTA 199—Fieldwork in Leisure Services (1) or equivalent experience of 100 hours of direct involvement in a nonprofit organization
    RPTA 275—Introduction to Nonprofit Youth and Human Service Organizations (3)
    RPTA 475—Management Institute: Nonprofit Youth and Human Service Organizations (0)
    Required Internship to include a minimum of 300 hours of direct involvement in a nonprofit organization (3)
  2. One of the following: 3 s.h.
    EIS 201—Educational Psychology: Human Growth and Development (3)
    FCS 121—Introduction to Lifespan Development (3)
    Psy 221—Psychology of Child Development (3)
    Psy 422—Adolescent Development (3)
    Psy 423—Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3)
    Soc 360—Gender Roles (3)
    Soc 425—Juvenile Delinquency (3)
    SpEd 310—The Exceptional Individual (3)
    SW 212—Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3)
  3. One of the following: 3 s.h.
    Art 361—Introduction to Art Education (3)
    CH 413—Community Health Program Development and Evaluation (3)
    Educ 439—High School Art Methods (3)
    Educ 439—Music Teaching in the Secondary School(3)
    Educ 439—Methods and Materials in Physical Education (3)
    HE 433—School Health Curriculum (3)
    RPTA 330—Program Planning for People with Physical Disabilities: Community and Educational Services (3)
    RPTA 332—Programming Principles and Applications in Leisure Services (3)
    RPTA 428—Youth and Leisure Services (3)
    Soc 480—Deviance and Disruption in the American Family (3)
    SpEd 320 Learning Environment (3)
    SW 420—Services to Children and Their Families (3)
  4. One of the following: 3 s.h.
    CH 400—Grant Writing (3)
    C&I 476—Parent/Community Involvement (3)
    RPTA 424—Fundraising and Volunteerism in Leisure Services (3)
    RPTA 467—Special Event Planning and Management (3)
  5. One of the following: 3 s.h.
    Jour 329—Fundamentals of Public Relations (3)
    Jour 331—Advertising Principles and Practice (3)
    Mktg 327—Marketing Principles (3)
    Thea 323—Theatre Organization and Management (3)

Interdisciplinary Minor in Broadcast and Print Media: 18-19 s.h.

Academic Advisers: Sharon Evans, Department of Broadcasting; Mohammad Siddiqi, Department of English and Journalism

This minor is not open to students majoring in either journalism or broadcasting.

  1. Core Requirements: 12 s.h.
    Jour 121—Introduction to Mass Communications (3)
    BC 223—Principles of Radio & Television Production (3)
    One of the following combinations of two courses:
    Jour 231, plus Jour 232 or BC 224 or BC 324; OR
    BC 224, plus Jour 231 or Jour 232 or BC 324

    The above courses are as follows:
    Jour 231—Reporting for the Mass Media I (3)
    Jour 232—Reporting for the Mass Media II (3)
    BC 224—Newswriting I (3)
    BC 324—Newswriting II (3)
  2. Directed Electives: 6-7 s.h.
    One of the following:
    Jour 305—Reviewing and Criticism (3)
    Jour 306—Editorials (3)
    Jour 330—Magazine and Feature Writing (3)
    Jour 334—Public Affairs and Beat Reporting (3)
    One of the following:
    BC 322—Television Production (4)
    BC 421—Broadcast Writing (3)
    BC 427—Advanced Radio Production (3)

Interdisciplinary Minor in Environmental Studies: 23–27 s.h.

Academic Adviser: Dr. William Doe, Institute for Environmental Studies, College of Arts and Sciences

This minor consists of two tracks: Track A and Track B. Track A is intended for non-science majors who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of environmental issues. Track B is intended primarily for science majors who would like to strengthen their preparation in environmental studies.

  1. Core Requirements for both Tracks A and B: 6 s.h.
    Required of all minors:
    Envr 201—Introduction to Environmental Studies (3 s.h.)
    Envr 401—Colloquium on Environmental Studies (3 s.h.)
  2. Track A
    1. Two of the following courses, one of which must be a laboratory course, are required: 7–8 s.h.
      Biol 100—Biological Concepts (4 s.h.)
      Chem 150—Contemporary Chemistry (4 s.h.)
      Geog 110—World Regional Geography (3 s.h.)
      Geog 120—Introduction to Weather and Climate (4 s.h.)
      Geog 121—Introduction to Landforms (4 s.h.)
      Geol 112—History of the Earth (4 s.h.)
      Geol 113—Energy and Earth Resources (3 s.h.)
      Geol 115——Oceanography (3 s.h.)
      Phys 150CEnergy and the Environment (4 s.h.)
    2. Directed Electives: select four courses from at least two departments: 11–13 s.h.
      Cons 405—Soil and Water Conservation (4 s.h.)
      CH 310—Environmental Sciences (3 s.h.)
      CH 311—Occupational Health Problems (3 s.h.)
      CH 316—Waste Management (3 s.h.)
      CH 317—Health Effects of Environmental Hazards (3 s.h.)
      Econ 360—Economics and Urban Problems (3 s.h.)
      Econ 432—Public Finance (3 s.h.)
      Econ 460—Urban and Regional Economic Analysis (3 s.h.)
      Econ 465—Economics of Energy (3 s.h.)
      Eng 340—American Nature Writing (3 s.h.)
      Geog 426—Conservation and Management of Natural Resources (3 s.h.)
      Geog 428—Geography of Soils (3)
      Geol 380—Hydrogeology (3 s.h.)
      InAg 310—International Agriculture in Developing Countries (3 s.h.)
      Phil 333—Environmental Ethics (3 s.h.)
      PolS 393—Environmental Politics and Administration (3 s.h.)
      RPTA 376—Perspectives in Outdoor Recreation (3 s.h.)
      RPTA 448—Interpretation of Cultural and Environmental Resources (3 s.h.)
      ScEd 490—Environmental Science Education for Elementary Teachers (3 s.h.)
      Soc 414—Population (3 s.h.)

      Total Track A: 24–27 s.h.
  3. Track B
    1. One of the following methodology courses: 2–3 s.h.
      CS 211—Principles of Computer Science (2 s.h.) and CS 212—Basics of Java (1 s.h.)
      Geog 308—Introduction to GIS (3 s.h.)
      Geol 310—Geologic Field Methods (2 s.h.)
      Stat 171—General Elementary Statistics (3 s.h.)
    2. Directed Electives: select 15 s.h. from at least two departments: 15 s.h.
      1. Biology
        Biol 453—Streams Ecology (3 s.h.)
        Bot 210—Local Flora (3 s.h.)
        Bot 402—Field Mycology (3 s.h.)
        Bot 422—Bryology (3 s.h.)
        Bot 423—Phycology (3 s.h.)
        Bot 451—Plant Ecology (3 s.h.)
        Bot 452—Freshwater Biology (3 s.h.)
        Micr 401—Mycology (3 s.h.)
        Micr 402—Field Mycology (3 s.h.)
        Micr 423—Phycology (3 s.h.)
        Micr 451—Microbial Ecology (3 s.h.)
        Zool 411—Entomology (3 s.h.)
        Zool 412—Mammalogy (3 s.h.)
        Zool 413—Herpetology (3 s.h.)
        Zool 414—Ichthyology (3 s.h.)
        Zool 416—Marine Mammalogy (3 s.h.)
        Zool 451—Animal Ecology (3 s.h.)
        Zool 452—Freshwater Biology (3 s.h.)
      2. Chemistry
        Chem 341—Analytical Techniques (3 s.h.)
        Chem 342—Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry (3 s.h.)
      3. Geography
        Geog 327—Environmental Climatology (3 s.h.)
        Geog 426—Conservation and Management of Natural Resources (3 s.h.)
        Geog 428—Geography of Soils (3)
      4. Geology
        Geol 375—Environmental Geology (3 s.h.)
        Geol 380—Hydrogeology (3 s.h.)
        Geol 420—Geomorphology (3 s.h.)
        Geol 485—Elements of Engineering Geology (3 s.h.)
      5. Physics
        Phys 200—University Physics III (4 s.h.)
        Phys 201—University Physics IV (3 s.h.)
        Phys 354—Thermodynamics (3 s.h.)
        Phys 476—Special Topics in Physics (1–4 s.h.)

        Total Track B: 23–24 s.h.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology: 18 s.h.

Academic Adviser: Dr. Paige Goodwin, Department of Psychology

  1. Core Courses: 9 s.h.
    Gero 200—Introduction to Gerontology (3)
    Psy 423—Psychology of Adulthood and Aging(3)
    Soc 405—Sociology of Aging in Rural and Urban America (3)
  2. Practicum: 3 s.h.
    Psy 487—Field Experience (1)
    Psy 490—Seminar (2)
  3. Electives: 6 s.h.
    Select 6 s.h. from the following courses*:
    CH 301—Human Disease I (3)
    CH 412—Principles and Practices of Public Health Administration (2)
    Cn 433—Special Problems in Counselor Education (1–3)
    HE 125—Understanding Death and Dying (3)
    HSM 314—Health Care Management (3)
    Mus 151—Introduction to Music Therapy (2)
    Mus 251—Field Experience in Music Therapy (1)
    Kin 290—Anatomy & Physiology I (3)
    Kin 300—Fitness Activities for the Older Adult (3)
    RPTA 251—Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3)
    SW 442—National Social Work Policy and Services (3)
    Zool 420—Biology of Aging (3)

* Check the course prerequisites to determine eligibility to take the course.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Horticulture: 18 s.h.

Academic Adviser: Ms. Michelle Barclay, Department of Agriculture

  1. Required Courses: 7 s.h.
    Bot 329—Plant Structure and Function (3)
    Hort 180—Introductory Horticulture (3)
    Hort 493—Practicum in Horticultural Sciences (1)
  2. Choice of one of the following courses: 3 or 4 s.h.
    For 208—Dendrology (4)
    Hort 380—Landscape Plants I (3)
    Hort 381—Landscape Plants II (3)
  3. Electives to be selected from any of the following four areas: 7 or 9 s.h.
    1. Production
      Agrn 373—Integrated Pest Management (4)
      For 406—Arboriculture (4)
      Hort 384—Landscape Management (3)
      Hort 385—Landscape Design (3)
      Hort 393—Ornamental Crop Production (3)
      Hort 480—Plant Propagation (3)
      Hort 485—Turf Management (3)
    2. Design and Construction
      RPTA 483—Landscape Construction (3)
    3. Plant Science
      Agrn 278—Fundamentals of Soil Science (3)
      Bot 462—Diseases of Trees and Shrubs (3)
      Hort 389—Home Horticulture (3)
    4. Operations
      For 407—Urban Forestry Management (3)
      RPTA 489—Park Maintenance and Operations Management (3)

Interdisciplinary Minor in International Studies: 18 s.h.

Academic Adviser: Dr. Vincent A. Auger, Department of Political Science

  1. Core Requirements: 6 s.h.
    1. Required of all minors:
      PolS 228—Fundamentals of International Relations (3)
    2. Choose one of the following four courses:
      The chosen course must not be in the student's major department.
      Anth 110—Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
      Geog 110—World Regional Geography (3)
      Hist 126—Western Civilization Since 1648 (3)
      PolS 267—Comparative Politics (3)
  2. Language Component: 0–6 s.h.
    Some, but not all, of the area concentrations require a foreign language. Language study is encouraged but not required for the others. This requirement can be satisfied in whole or part by proficiency credit. The areas which involve language requirements are:
    Latin America (6 hours Spanish)
    Eastern Europe (6 hours German)
    Western Europe (6 hours French or 6 hours German or 6 hours Spanish)
  3. Area Studies Concentration: 6–12 s.h.
    This requirement is for 6 or 12 s.h. depending on whether a language is required for the student's area of concentration (see 2 above). If a language is required in 2, only 6 s.h. are required here. If no language is required in 2, 12 s.h. are required. Note that courses in a nonrequired but appropriate language (e.g., Japanese for a student in Asian studies) can satisfy part of this requirement. Courses must be in a minimum of two departments. The elective courses from which the student must elect 6 or 12 s.h., as appropriate, are listed below by area.
    1. African Studies
      AAS 381—Modern African Literature (3)
      Anth 301—World Culture Regions-Africa (3)
      Econ 420—Economic Development (3)
      Econ 470—International Trade (3)
      Geog 466—World Regions-Africa (3)
      Hist 349—Africa since 1800 (3)
      InAg 310—International Agriculture in Developing Countries (3)
    2. Asian Studies
      Anth 301—World Culture Regions-Asia (3)
      Econ 420—Economic Development (3)
      Econ 470—International Trade (3)
      F L 151/152—Self Instruction in an Asian Language (1-6)
      Geog 466 (G) —World Regions-Monsoon Asia (3)
      Hist 345—China (3)
      InAg 310—International Agriculture in Developing Countries (3)
      Rel 350—Hinduism (3)
      Rel 355—Buddhism (3)
    3. Latin American Studies
      Anth 301—World Culture Regions—Latin America (3)
      Econ 420—Economic Development (3)
      Econ 470—International Trade (3)
      Geog 466—World Regions-Latin America (3)
      Hist 341—Latin America since 1860 (3)
      InAg 310—International Agriculture in Developing Countries (3)
      PolS 329—Political Systems in Latin America (3)
      Span 456—Masterpieces of Spanish American Literature (3)
      Span 457—Contemporary Spanish American Prose (3)
    4. Middle Eastern Studies
      Anth 301—World Culture Regions—Middle East (3)
      Econ 420—Economic Development (3)
      Econ 470—International Trade (3)
      Hist 344—Middle East (3)
      InAg 310—International Agriculture in Developing Countries (3)
      Rel 365—Islam (3)
    5. Russian and East European Studies
      Art 489—Early Christian and Byzantine Art (3)
      Econ 470—International Trade (3)
      Geog 466—World Regions-USSR (3)
      Hist 399—Imperial Russia (3)
      Hist 431—Soviet Union since 1917 (3)
    6. Western European Studies
      Art 283—History of Art: Renaissance to 1900 (3)
      Eng 228—Introduction to British Literature II (3)
      Eng 360—European Drama (3)
      Fr 404—French Civilization and Culture I (3)
      Fr 405—French Civilization and Culture II (3)
      Ger 406—German Civilization and Culture (3)
      Hist 338—Germany (3)
      Hist 427—French Revolution and Napoleon (3)
      Hist 429—20th Century Europe (3)
      Hist 438—Germany under Hitler (3)
      Mktg 317—International Business (3)
      Phil 300—History of Ancient Philosophy (3)
      Phil 310—History of Modern Philosophy (3)
      PolS 322—Political Systems of Western Europe (3)
      Span 408—Spanish Civilization and Culture (3)
      Thea 390—World Theatre History I (4)
      Thea 391—World Theatre History II (4)

Interdisciplinary Minor in Law and Society: 18 s.h.

Academic Advisers: Dr. John K. Simmons, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

  1. Required Courses: 3 s.h.
    PolS 226—Introduction to Law and Society (3) or
    Phil 205—Philosophy, Law and Society (3)
  2. Electives: 15 s.h.
    Courses must be selected from the following list. They must be drawn from three different departments, not including the student’s major. Student may count Phil 205 as a directed elective only if student has taken PolS 226.
    A&S 230—Special Topics in Law and Society (1–3)
    AAS 270—Blacks and the Law (3)
    Hist 303—American Law (3)
    Jour 417—Law of Mass Communications (3)
    LEJA 212—Criminal Law (3)
    LEJA 312—Criminal Procedure (3)
    LEJA 441—Seminar on Current Issues in the Court System (3)
    Phil 205—Philosophy, Law and Society (3)
    Phil 330—Moral Philosophy (3)
    Phil 420—Philosophy of Law (3)
    PolS 319—The Judiciary (3)
    PolS 382—Modern Political Theory (3)
    PolS 410—Constitutional Law: Government Organization and Powers (3)
    PolS 411—Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights (3)
    Psy 453—Psychology and the Law (3)
    Soc 355—Criminology (3)

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses

The College of Arts and Sciences offers Interdisciplinary Studies Courses which involve the consideration of significant concepts and topics that cross the lines of a single department. Several of these courses, such as those dealing with themes in law and society, are primarily designed to serve the needs of students enrolled in interdisciplinary minors. Although not specifically designed for this purpose, Interdisciplinary Studies Courses can be useful for career preparation in some areas.

Course Descriptions

ARTS AND SCIENCES (A&S)

210 Group Diversity. (3) (General Education/Multicultural Studies) Study of cultural identities, values, and interaction of diverse groups. Among the concepts explored will be race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, ableism, and age.

298 Individual Studies. (1–3) Special projects in interdisciplinary studies carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.

490 Senior Colloquium on Law and Society. (1) Interdisciplinary seminar designed to summarize and integrate the various themes of law and society. Serves as the culmination of the Law and Society minor program. Prerequisites: completion of the other requirements for the Law and Society Minor, or permission of instructor.

498 Individual Studies. (1–3) Special projects in interdisciplinary studies carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (Envr)

Formerly University (Univ)

201 Introduction to Environmental Studies. (3) Dimensions and scope of environmental studies, includes relationship of humans to nature, ecosystems, earth resources, population, environmental economics, politics, health, and biodiversity.

401 Colloquium on Environmental Studies. (3) The capstone course in the Environmental Studies minor. Variable topics on such issues as population growth, terrestrial resources, environmental ethics, global warming, politics and economics of environment, environmental regulations, agriculture—world food resources will be examined. Students will complete a research project. Prerequisites: Envr 201 and completion of all elective requirements for one of the two tracks of the Environmental Studies minor.

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