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2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies offers you a chance to focus on two or more disciplines while helping build communication and critical thinking skills. Academic discipline choices are focused on employment trends for students with an interdisciplinary background: business and management; natural and social sciences, communication and media; and social services. This degree allows you to build and focus upon unique areas of study with fewer constraints than a traditional major. Graduates of this program apply their skills and abilities in communication, business and management, and social service. The interdisciplinary foundation of the program helps to prepare you for diverse employment choices as well as for discipline focused graduate studies.
Note: This program does not qualify for Federal Student Aid
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for diverse, global cultures and societies.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively in personal and professional contexts.
- Apply an interdisciplinary perspective to solving problems.
- Explain how interdisciplinary knowledge supports success in diverse careers in service and leadership.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
39
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
48
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (39 semester hours)
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Communication/Media Technology
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Select 3 courses from the following:
9
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Communication Research Skills
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Communication Theory
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Journalism
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Strategic Communication
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Digital Communication and Media Design Principles
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Inclusive Communication
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Communication Analytics
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Situational Communication
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Web and Mobile Communication
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Communication of Listening
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Persuasive Communication
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Conflict and Communication
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Media Law
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Leadership Communication
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Building a Digital Presence
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Strategic Communication Career Management and Ethics
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Digital Communication and Media Design Career Management and Future Technologies
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Freelance Writing
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The Personal Essay
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WordPlay: A Biography of the English Language
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Advanced Creative Writing
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User Interface Design
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Internet Concepts
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Web eCommerce Development
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Search Engine Optimization
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Enterprise Data Exchange Using XML
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Natural and Social Sciences
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Select 3 courses from the following:
9
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Molecular Biology
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Viruses
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Analytical Methods II
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Intermediate Data Science
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Machine Learning I
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Machine Learning II
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Probabilistic Graphical Models
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Sentiment Analysis
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Fundamentals of Simulation
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Simulation Techniques
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Behind the Data, Our values and beliefs
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Analytical Methods III
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Advanced Data Science
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Machine Learning III
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Deep Learning
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Artificial Neural Networks using TensorFlow
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Optimization and Machine Learning
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Bayesian Methods (Bayesian Inference, Naïve Bays)
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Generalized Linear Equations Using R
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Risk Modeling and Assessment
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Introduction to Python
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Python and Data Science
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Geomorphology
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Ocean and Atmospheric Dynamics
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Natural Hazards and Society
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Water Science
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Soil Science
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Introduction to Sustainability
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U.S. Federal Environmental Organization
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Energy and Resource Sustainability
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Land Use and Planning
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Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Fish and Wildlife Policies, Programs, and Issues
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Public Lands Management
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Introduction to Wildlife Management
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Population Ecology
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Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
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Environmental and Ecosystems Management
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Air Quality Management
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General Ecology
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Conservation Biology
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Green Infrastructure and Renewable Technologies
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Water Resources Management
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Ethics in Politics
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Political Parties and Interest Groups
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State, Local, and Community Politics
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The Psychology of American Politics
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Public Policy
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Research Methods in Psychology
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Learning and Cognition
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Perception
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History and Systems of Psychology
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Psychology of Addiction & Substance Abuse
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Biopsychology
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Adult Development
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Psychology of Terrorism
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Psychopathology
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Psychology of Disaster
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Psychology of Combat
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Fishery Biology
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Botany
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Plant Identification, Taxonomy, and Systematics
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Research Methods in Natural Sciences
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Mammalogy
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Ornithology
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Classical Sociological Theory
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Contemporary Sociological Theory
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Race and Ethnicity
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Sociology of Aging
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Military Sociology
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Political Sociology
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Organizational Sociology
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Food and Culture
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Research Methods for Sociology
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Statistics for Social Science
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Social Change
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Gender and Society
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Sociology of Religion
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Sociology of the Family
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Sociology of the Law
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Sociology of Health and Illness
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Sociology of Death and Dying
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National Space Organization
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Introduction to Orbital Mechanics
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Human Space Flight
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Space Policy
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Rocket Propulsion
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Launch and Reentry Systems
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Tools of the Observatory
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Tools of the Planetarium
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Space Station Systems and Operations
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Satellite and Spacecraft Systems
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Planetary and Space Exploration
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Stars and Galaxies
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Space Transportation Systems
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Space Weather
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Space Wargaming
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Business/Management
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Select 3 courses from the following:
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Intermediate Accounting I
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Intermediate Accounting II
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Intermediate Accounting III
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Accounting Information Systems
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Auditing
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Cost Accounting
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Managerial/Cost Accounting
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Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
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Law for Accountants
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Individual Federal Taxes
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Applied Analytics I
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Applied Analytics II
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Applied Analytics III
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Residential Real Estate Portfolio Development
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Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Development
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Real Estate Communication and Negotiation
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The Legal Environment of Business
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Real Estate Marketing
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Business Theory
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Law and Ethics in the Business Environment
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Operations Research
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Principles of E Business
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Fundamentals of Business Analysis I
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Fundamentals of Business Analysis II
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Project Management for Business Analysts
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Strategic Policy Decision-Making
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Operational Crisis Management
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Operational Business Continuity
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Operational Sustainability and Crisis Management
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Operational Emergency Preparedness
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Analytics II
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Critical Thinking Strategies for Business Decisions
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International Business Management
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Real Estate Management
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Advanced Analytics
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Introduction to Business Project Management
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Project Schedule and Scope Management
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Project Integration, Quality, Resource, and Stakeholder Management
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Foundations of Entrepreneurship
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The Family Owned Business
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Business Plan Foundations
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Non-Profit Entrepreneurship
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Financing a New Venture
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Practical Law for the Entrepreneur
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Small Business Customer Service
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Money Management for Entrepreneurs
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Marketing the Successful Small Business
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Innovative Marketing
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Social Media to Grow Small Business
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The Value of Networking
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Operating a Small Business
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Strategic Growth
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Technological Innovation
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Virtual Small Business
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Foundations of Financial Management
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Principles of Financial Management
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Budget Development and Execution
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Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
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Hospitality Law
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Nutrition in the Food Service Industry
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Meeting and Convention Planning
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Convention Sales and Services
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Management of Lodging Operations
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History and Culture of Wine
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Business and Conference Hospitality Mgmt
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Marketing and the Hospitality Industry
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Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry
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Leadership and Management in Hospitality
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Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry
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Quality Service Management
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Advanced Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Meeting and Event Risk Management
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Destinations and Cultures
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Negotiation I
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Negotiation II
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Human Resource Management
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Dispute Resolution
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Compensation and Benefits
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Employment and Labor Relations
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Human Resource Management Information Systems
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Human Resource Development
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Recruitment and Staffing
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International Human Resource Management
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Performance Management
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Management Information Systems
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Computer Systems Organization: Advanced
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Computer Hardware Systems
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Biometrics
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Cloud Computing
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Legal Issues in Information Security
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Wireless Networks
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Open Source System Security
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Service Oriented Architecture
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Computer Forensics
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Information Assurance
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IT Security: Risk Management
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IT Security: Access Control and Authentication
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IT Security: Physical and Peripheral Defense
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Mobile Application Security
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Mobile Device Security
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Computer and Network Security
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Information Security
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Cloud Security and Privacy
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Wireless and Mobile Network Security
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Cybercrime
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Cybersecurity
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Digital Forensics: Investigation Procedures and Response
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Digital Forensics: Investigating Wireless Networks and Devices
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Digital Forensics: Investigating Network Intrusions and Cybercrime Security
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Digital Forensics: Investigating Data and Image Files
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Digital Forensics: Hard Disc and Operating Systems
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IT Security: Countermeasures
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IT Security: Auditing
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IT Security: Planning and Policy
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Privacy and Cyberethics in Mobile and Wireless Networks
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Contemporary Internet Topics
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Virtual Management
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Ethics in Information Technology
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Principles and Theory of Management
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Organizational Behavior
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Leadership & Motivation
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Organizational Change
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Management Ethics
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Management Communications
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Leading Yourself Foundations
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Strategic Management
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Strategic Planning
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Public Relations
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Advertising
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Consumer Behavior
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Social Media Marketing
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Digital Marketing
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Marketing Research
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Marketing Strategy
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Marketing Management
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International Marketing
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Branding
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Integrated Marketing Communications
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Introduction to Reverse Logistics Management
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Environmental Issues in Reverse Logistics
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Technology in Reverse Logistics
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Reverse Logistics Policies and Procedures
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Cost and Benefit Analysis of Reverse Logistics
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Green Logistics Programs and Issues
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Food and Beverage Reverse Logistics
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Reverse Logistics Management and Operations
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Recalls Best Practices and Issues
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Retail Strategy
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Retail Innovation
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Retail Operations
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Retail Merchandising Operations
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Digital Retail
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Digital Retail Technologies
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Digital Retail Analytics
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Digital Retail Strategies
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Digital Merchandising
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Retail Cybersecurity
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Sports and Recreation Facility Management
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Ethics in Sports
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Applied Concepts in Sports Finance
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Sports Event Management and Planning
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Sports Governance
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Ticket Sales Management
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Introduction to Transportation Management
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Transportation Economics
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Supply Chain Management
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Hazardous Materials Transportation
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Fundamentals of Intermodal Transportation
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Logistics Management
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International Logistics Management
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Packaging
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Distribution Systems
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Logistics Management and Operations
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Hazardous Materials Management
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Best Practices in Reverse Logistics
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Air Transportation
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Airport Operations
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Air Cargo Operations and Security
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Advanced Business Logistics
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International Trade and Regulations
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Public and Social Service
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Select 3 courses from the following:
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Child and Adolescent Development
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Infant-Toddler Development
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Guidance in Early Childhood
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Students with Special Needs
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Parenting
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Family Development
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Human Life Span Development
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Marriage and the Family
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Family Life Education
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Family Resource Management
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Child Psychopathology
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Children and Stress
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Family Communications
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Families and Social Action
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U.S. Law Enforcement
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Criminology
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Criminal Investigation
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Ethics in Criminal Justice
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Corrections and Incarceration
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Law Enforcement Intelligence Applications
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The History of Organized Crime
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Criminal Profiling
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Crime Analysis
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Criminalistics
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Human Trafficking
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The Pathology of Death Investigations
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Acquisition Business Management
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Program and Acquisition Management I
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Program and Acquisition Management II
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Defense Budget Development and Execution
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Transition and the Military Family
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Program Appraisal
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Acquisition Test & Evaluation
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Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques
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Joint Contingency Contracting
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Mission Support Contracting I
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Mission Support Contracting II
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Overhead Management of Defense Contracts
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Natural Disaster Management
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Social Media Application to Emergency and Disaster Management
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Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials
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Consequence Management
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Risk Communications
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Classroom Management
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Adult Learning Theory
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Curriculum Design
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Measurement and Evaluation
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Child Life Theory and Practice
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Benefits of Therapeutic Play
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Death, Dying, and Grief
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U.S. Intelligence Community
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Intelligence Collection
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Law and Ethics in Intelligence
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Critical Analysis
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Intelligence Analysis
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Counterintelligence Operations
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Counterintelligence Analysis
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Counterintelligence
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International Criminal Organizations
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Espionage/Counterespionage
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Denial and Deception
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Applied Geospatial Intelligence
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Signals Intelligence and Security
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Open Source Collection
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Human Intelligence
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Interrogation
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Criminal Intelligence Analysis
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Geographic Information Systems I
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Geographic Information Systems II
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Threat Analysis
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Cyber Warfare
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Tactical Intelligence
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Foreign Intelligence Organizations
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Intelligence and Narcotics
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Terrorism and Counterterrorism
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Terrorism and U.S. National Security
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Illicit Finance
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Forecasting Terrorism
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Comparative Political Systems
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International Organizations
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International Development
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Introduction to Human Security
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African Politics
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Asian Politics
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Government and Security of Russia
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European Politics
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Latin American Politics
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Global Politics of Islam
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Globalization and the Market Economy
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Human Rights
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International Law and Regimes
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National and Transnational Justice
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Environmental Security
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Comparative Foreign Policy
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International Conflict Resolution
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Principles of Peacekeeping
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Peacekeeping Logistics
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International Civil Order
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Government & Security in the Middle East
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Arab-Israeli Conflict: Contemp. Politics & Dipl.
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Politics and Security in the Persian Gulf
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Administrative Law and Policy
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Constitutional Law
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Criminal Law
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Family Law
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Military Law
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International Law
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Victim Advocacy
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Criminal Legal Process
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Maritime Law
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Immigration Law and Policy
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Evidence
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Exercise Physiology
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Training and Conditioning
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Sports Medicine
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Coaching Theory and Methodology
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Biomechanics
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Leadership Concepts in Coaching
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Exercise Programming and Testing
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Kinesiology
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Principles of Corrective Exercise
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Business Aspects of Fitness and Wellness
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Current Issues and Trends in Fitness and Wellness
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Total Semester Hours
39
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (48 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.
48
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Total Semester Hours
48
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.