Courses Approved for Pathways

Course Title............ Course

I. Cultural Diversity
Cultural Diversity challenges the student to articulate how her/his perception of reality is culturally embedded and how values, assumption and beliefs are reflected in behavior. This scrutiny fosters respect for the diversity of peoples and cultures. This respect requires more than just exposure to cultural differences; it requires intellectual discourse which examines such differences critically and is attentive to the challenges of understanding those whose lives are shaped by cultures other than one's own.

ART/INS 2204............ American Indian Art and Music
CTA 2205.................... Performing Culture
CTA 2240.................... Intercultural Communication
CTA 2525.................... The Media, Race, and Gender
CTA/LIS 3202............ Culture Through Film
CTA 3525.................... Feminist Criticism of Media Texts
ENG 1130.................... Introduction to Women's Literature
ENG 2210.................... Ethnic Literature
ENG/MER 2220......... Medieval and Renaissance Worlds in Literature
ENG/RUS 2280.......... Literature in Translation
HIS/INS 2201............. American Indian History I
HIS/INS 2202............. American Indian History II
HIS/WGS 2231........... Cultural Anthropology
HIS 3307..................... Modern Latin American History
HIS/INS 3308............. Ojibwe History
HIS/WGS 3324........... African American History I
HIS/WGS 3325........... African American History II
HIS 3340..................... Shaping of Modern China
HIS 3356..................... History of Modern India
HIS 3777..................... Turning Points in Irish History
HON 2125................... Global Sociology
HSC 3101.................... Health Care for All: A Global Perspective
HUM 2150.................. Ethnicity and the Performing Arts
INS 1101...................... Introduction to American Indian Studies
INS 2203...................... American Indian Literature
INS/PHL 3301............ American Indian Philosophy
INS 3320...................... American Indian Women: From Myth to Reality
INS/SWK 4401........... American Indian Law and Policy
INS/SWK 4410........... Counseling the American Indian
INS/SWK 4415........... American Indian Families
INS/SWK 4420........... Human Behavior and the American Indian Community
LIS 1101...................... Introduction to International Studies
LIS 2777...................... Racism & Discrimination in Cultural Contexts
LIS 3200...................... Popular Music & Political Movements
LIS 3302...................... Europe Today
LIS/SPN 3303............. The Other America
LIS 3401...................... Health Care Across Cultures
LIS 3777...................... Introduction to Deaf Culture
LIS/POL 4402............. Environmental Politics
LIS 4411...................... Strangers in Their Own Land
MUS 3309................... World Music
POL 2280..................... Rethinking Religion and Culture after 9/11
RUS 2209.................... Russian Language Camp
SOC 2265.................... Diversity/Marginality (Minority) in the U.S.
TRS 2777..................... Women in Hebrew Scripture
TRS 3101..................... Christianity & World Religions
WGS 1011................... Introduction to Women's Studies

II. Social Sciences
Social Science is the study of psychological, economic, social, cultural, and/or political thinking and behavior in individuals and societies. Students discover the interconnectedness and relationships among motivation, learning, and development, including the causes and implications of differences and similarities among people.

CTA 1114.................... Mass Communication
CTA/POL 3777........... Legal Controversies in Communication
ECN 2230.................... Principles of Microeconomics
ECN 3335.................... Contemporary Health Care Economic Systems
ECN 4430.................... Current Economic Issues
HIS/WGS 2231........... Cultural Anthropology
HON 2125................... Global Sociology
INS 1101...................... Introduction to American Indian Studies
INS 3320...................... American Indian Women: Myth/Reality
INS 4401...................... American Indian Law and Policy
INS/SWK 4410........... Counseling the American Indian
INS/SWK 4415........... American Indian Families
INS/SWK 4420........... Human Behavior and the American Indian Community
LIS 1101...................... Introduction to International Studies
LIS/POL 2001............. Introduction to Political Science
LIS 2201...................... Peaceful Resolution of International Conflicts
LIS/POL 3001............. Politics of Globalization
LIS 3301...................... Human Rights
LIS 3302...................... Europe Today
LIS/SPN 3303............. The Other America
POL 3331..................... American Government
PSY 1105..................... General Psychology
PSY 2208..................... Lifespan Developmental Psychology
PSY 3777..................... Understanding Contemporary Irish and Global Issues
SOC 1125.................... Basic Concepts and Principles of Sociology
SOC 2265.................... Diversity/Marginality (Minority) in the U.S.
SOC 2433.................... The Family and Society

III. World Language
Language guides our thinking, shapes our perceptions and is the foundational element of culture. The four skills of language study - listening, responding, reading and writing - provide the key that opens the door to a deepened understanding and appreciation of the world's cultures and peoples.

ASL 1101..................... American Sign Language I
ASL 1102..................... American Sign Language II
ASL 1103..................... American Sign Language III
ASL 1104..................... American Sign Language IV
FRN 1101.................... Conversational French I
FRN 1102.................... Conversational French II
FRN 1103.................... Conversational French III
FRN 1104.................... Conversational French IV
GMN 1101................... Beginning German I
GMN 1102................... Beginning German II
GMN 1103................... Beginning German III
GMN 1104................... Beginning German IV
LTN 1101.................... Latin I
LTN 1102.................... Latin II
LTN 1103.................... Latin III
LTN 1104.................... Latin IV
OJB 1101..................... Ojibwe Language and Culture I
OJB 1102..................... Ojibwe Language and Culture II
OJB 1103..................... Ojibwe Language and Culture III
OJB 1104..................... Ojibwe Language and Culture IV
RUS 1101.................... Beginning Russian I
RUS 1102.................... Beginning Russian II
RUS 1103.................... Beginning Russian III
RUS 1104.................... Beginning Russian IV
RUS 2209.................... Russian Language Camp
SPN 1101..................... Beginning Spanish I
SPN 1102..................... Beginning Spanish II
SPN 1103..................... Beginning Spanish III
SPN 1104 .................... Beginning Spanish IV

IV. Literature
Literary study emphasizes close reading of and thoughtful expression about texts from a variety of perspectives and issues, ranging from forms and genres to modes and historical-cultural contexts. Focused on language, literary study involves both individual work and communal ways of understanding texts through oral and written interpretation. Literary study fosters the imaginative and intellectual effort needed to engage in varying cultural experiences to understand human values.

CTA 2205.................... Performing Culture
CTA/ENG 3330 ......... Theatre: Greek-Elizabethan
CTA/ENG 3331.......... Theatre: Restoration-Twentieth Century
CTA/ENG 4420.......... Film and Literature
ENG 1115.................... Introduction to Literature
ENG 1120.................... Mythology
ENG 1130.................... Introduction to Women's Literature
ENG 2210.................... Ethnic Literature
ENG/MER 2220......... Medieval and Renaissance Worlds in Literature
ENG 2250.................... Introduction to Poetry
ENG 2251.................... Introduction to Fiction
ENG 2252.................... Introduction to Drama
ENG/RUS 2280.......... Literature in Translation
ENG 2777.................... Irish Poetry and Drama
ENG 3310.................... American Literature I: Beginnings to 1900
ENG 3311.................... American Literature II: 1900 to Present
ENG 3315.................... American Short Story
ENG 3320.................... British Literature I: Beowulf to Neoclassic
ENG 3321.................... British Literature II: Romantic to Modern
ENG 3340.................... American Novel
ENG 3350.................... British Novel
ENG 3370.................... Studies in Women's Literature
ENG 3390.................... Irish Literature
ENG 4400.................... Shakespeare I
ENG 4401.................... Shakespeare II
ENG 4410.................... Individual Author
INS 2203...................... American Indian Literature
LIS 3777...................... Comparative Health Care in Literature

V. Analytical Reasoning
Analytical reasoning is an approach to knowledge which includes the ability to break down a larger problem and theory into constituent elements, gain an organized, logical, and/or empirical understanding of the patterns and relationships among those elements, apply that understanding in a methodical fashion to similar situations, and communicate that understanding in language appropriate to the problem. The development of analytical abilities enables students to consider and respond more capably to the complexities of responsible living and the challenges of meaningful work.

CIS 2085...................... Programming I w/Java
CTA 3445.................... Argumentation
MTH 1110................... Liberal Arts Mathematics
MTH 1111................... Elementary Functions I
MTH 1113................... Mathematical Ideas I
MTH 1114................... Mathematical Ideas II
MTH 1116................... Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
MUS 1101................... Music Theory I
PHL 1105.................... Logic
PSY 3331..................... Statistics
SWK 3131................... Statistical Methods for Evidence-based Practice I
SWK 3132................... Statistical Methods for Evidence-based Practice II

VI. Natural Science
The natural sciences attempt to discover principles or laws which describe life and the physical universe through the cycle of observation, formulation of hypotheses, experimentation, and development of theory. The fruits of scientific discovery enable humans to appreciate the beauty and interconnectedness of the universe in its many parts and exercise stewardship over the resources nature provides. Students who take natural science courses are better able to understand the scope and limits of the scientific endeavor, how science has shaped the modern world, and the technical issues society now faces.

BIO 1102..................... Human Biology and Heredity
BIO 1103..................... Current Environmental Topics
BIO 1104..................... Life Science
BIO 1120..................... General Biology II
BIO 3101..................... Conversations with the Naturalists
CHM 1010.................. Everyday Chemistry
CHM 1021.................. Introductory Chemistry for Health Sciences
CHM 1025.................. General & Organic Chemistry
CHM 1110.................. General Chemistry I
HSC 2201.................... Nutrition
PSC 1201..................... Concepts of Physics
PSC 1501..................... A Short Course in Physics

VII. History
History is an interdisciplinary study that reflects upon and analyzes human experience. It focuses on the ways women and men are active agents in transforming the world and how the past illuminates the present. Students explore human societies in different times and places, encouraging cross-cultural comparisons. Courses in history contribute to creating better informed, more critically thinking citizens who understand themselves and the world around them in deeper, more diverse ways.

HIS 1101..................... World History I
HIS 1102..................... World History II
HIS 1110..................... History of the United States I
HIS 1111..................... History of the United States II
HIS 1112..................... History of Religion in the United States
HIS/INS 2201............. American Indian History I
HIS/INS 2202............. American Indian History II
HIS 2212..................... Medieval Europe
HIS 3206..................... Historiography and Historical Methods
HIS 3212..................... The Renaissance and Reformation in Global Perspective
HIS 3214..................... The World Since 1945
HIS 3301/LIS 3304... Russia Since 1900
HIS 3302..................... Russia: Kievan Beginnings to 1917
HIS 3303..................... History of Great Britain
HIS 3304..................... Modern European Intellectual History
HIS 3305..................... Issues in Modern European History
HIS/LIS 3307............. Modern Latin American History
HIS/INS 3308............. Ojibwe History
HIS 3310..................... United States Foreign Relations
HIS 3320..................... Women in United States History I
HIS 3321..................... Women in United States History II
HIS/WGS 3324........... African American History I
HIS/WGS 3325........... African American History II
HIS 3333..................... Issues in United States History
HIS 3340..................... Shaping of Modern China
HIS 3355..................... Islam and the Modern World
HIS 3356..................... History of Modern India
HIS 3777..................... Ancient Greece and Rome
HIS 3777..................... Modern African History
HIS 3777..................... Turning Points in Irish History
LIS 2050...................... Introduction to Mexico

VIII. Fine Arts
Art is created in all human cultures as a response to life. All forms of art can enable us to express depths of spirituality and emotion, rationally explore that which gives us pleasure, shape social values, reach out to others across time and culture, and create something more lasting than we are. Through the creation and study of art, students consider its definition, interpretation, and impact on humanity. Art merits both technical and reflective study as part of a liberal education.

ART 1105.................... Introduction to Art
ART/CTA 1107.......... Photography I
ART 1120.................... Drawing I
ART 1124.................... Basic Design
ART 1126.................... Modern Art History
ART/CTA/CIS 2041.. Computer Graphic Design
ART 2121.................... Painting I
ART 2122.................... Color Theory
ART 2125.................... Printmaking
ART/CTA 2201.......... The Moving Image
ART/INS 2204............ American Indian Art and Music
ART 2221.................... Painting II
ART 2777.................... Printmaking II
CTA 1150.................... Introduction to Theatre
CTA 2100.................... Theatre Practicum
CTA 2150.................... Acting for the Stage
CTA 2220.................... Film Genres
CTA 2250.................... Stagecraft
CTA/ENG 3330 ......... Theatre: Greek-Elizabethan
CTA/ENG 3331.......... Theatre: Restoration-Twentieth Century
CTA 3777.................... Irish Landscape Photography
CTA 4220.................... Film Auteurs
CTA/ENG 4420.......... Film and Literature
HUM 2150.................. Ethnicity and the Performing Arts
LIS 2220...................... Dance, Gender and Culture
LIS 3200...................... Popular Music & Political Movements
LIS 3202...................... Culture Through Film
MUS 1001................... Fundamentals of Music
MUS 1101................... Music Theory I
MUS 1211................... Collegiate Chorus
MUS 1301................... Music Appreciation
MUS 1410................... Class Piano I
MUS 1411................... Class Piano II
MUS 1421................... Class Voice
MUS 1431................... Beginning Recorder I
MUS 1713................... Music Lessons
MUS 1715................... Music Lessons
MUS 1723................... Music Lessons
MUS 1725................... Music Lessons
MUS 1745................... Music Lessons
MUS 2777................... Beethoven's Life and Works
MUS 3211................... Chamber Choir
MUS 3212................... Concert Band
MUS 3213................... Jazz Ensemble
MUS 3309................... World Music
MUS 4211................... Small Ensembles

IX. Philosophy
Philosophy, the love of wisdom, uses natural reason to guide the search for the good life. The study of philosophy challenges the student to think critically and make and evaluate arguments. The aim of philosophy courses is to contemplate those questions that will lead to responsible living.

CIS 1205...................... Technology Ethics
INS/PHL 3301............ American Indian Philosophy
LIS/PHL 3777............ Voices of the Earth: Ecology and Indigenous Philosophy
PHL 1114.................... The Philosophical Perspective
PHL 2205.................... Philosophy of Person
PHL 2214.................... Introductory Ethics
PHL 2220.................... Philosophy of Religion
PHL 2223.................... Political Philosophy
PHL/CTA 2777.......... Beauty & Death
PHL 3302.................... History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHL 3304.................... History of Renaissance and Modern Philosophy
PHL 3345.................... Contemporary Philosophy
PHL 3350.................... Contemporary Ethical Issues
PHL 3354.................... Management Ethics
PHL 3355.................... Development of Values in Children
PHL 3360.................... Philosophies of Feminism
PHL 3369.................... Metaphysics
PHL 4420.................... Philosophy of Science

X. Religious Studies
Religious studies invites students to explore religion as a central means of preparing themselves for responsible living and meaningful work by challenging them to work for justice and social change, and encouraging them to shape religious beliefs and spiritual values for their personal and professional lives. Special emphasis is placed on our Catholic and Benedictine heritage.

HUM/WGS 2243........ Women and Religion
HUM 3340.................. Spiritual Living in the 21st Century
HUM 3378.................. Spirituality and Prayer
HUM 4440.................. Women Mystics
INS/PHL 3301............ American Indian Philosophy
TRS 1101..................... Introduction to Christian Theology
TRS 1103..................... Introduction to the Bible
TRS 1104..................... Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures
TRS 1105..................... Introduction to the New Testament
TRS 1110..................... Introduction to Catholicism
TRS 1420..................... Introduction to Spirituality
TRS 1777..................... Male Spirituality
TRS 2101..................... Common Good, Uncommon Questions
TRS 2401..................... Benedictine Tradition
TRS 2777..................... Meanings & Models for God
TRS 2777..................... Women in Hebrew Scripture

WI. Writing Intensive
During junior or senior year, students must select a course designated Writing Intensive (WI) outside their major. The purpose of this requirement is twofold: 1) students will have the opportunity to apply liberal arts skills and values developed in their major field to a body of subject matter outside their major; and 2) students will have the opportunity to further develop and practice writing skills essential to personal and professional growth.
Courses designated WI build on skills developed in Dignitas. In WI courses students write about personal experience, narrate events, gather, summarize and evaluate information, rewrite and edit, incorporate feedback in drafts, develop arguments and produce texts which reflect research. WI courses challenge juniors and seniors to apply further those communication skills and principles they have learned in and out of the classroom.

BIO 3101..................... Conversations with the Naturalists
CTA 3525.................... Feminist Critique of Media Texts
CTA 3777.................... Made in the USA
CTA/POL 3777........... Legal Controversies in Communication
CTA 4220.................... Film Auteurs
CTA 4417.................... Mass Media Law and Ethics
ECN 3335.................... Contemporary Health Care Economic Systems
ECN 4430.................... Current Economic Issues
ENG 3300.................... Creative Writing: Fiction and Nonfiction
ENG 3301.................... Creative Writing: Poetry
ENG 3315.................... American Short Story
ENG 3340.................... American Novel
ENG 3350.................... British Novel
ENG 3360.................... Technical Writing
ENG 3362.................... Advanced Writing
ENG 3364/
MGT 3150................... Management Communication: Written
ENG 3370.................... Studies in Women's Literature
ENG 4400.................... Shakespeare I
ENG 4401.................... Shakespeare II
ENG 4410.................... Individual Author
ENG 4430.................... English Language and Linguistics
GER/TRS 3310........... Religious Perspectives on Living, Dying and Grieving
HIS 3212..................... The Renaissance and Reformation in Global Perspective
HSC 3101.................... Health Care for All: A Global Perspective
HSC/TRS 3311........... Religious Perspectives on Healthcare Ethics
HUM 3340.................. Spiritual Living in the 21st Century
HUM 3378.................. Spirituality and Prayer
HUM 4444.................. Seminar: Medieval and Renaissance Studies
LIS 3401...................... Health Care Across Cultures
LIS/POL 4402............. Environmental Politics
LIS 4411...................... Strangers in Their Own Land
MER 4444................... Seminar: Medieval and Renaissance Studies
PHL 3302.................... History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHL 3304.................... History of Renaissance and Modern Philosophy
PHL 3345.................... Contemporary Philosophy
PHL 3350.................... Contemporary Ethical Issues
PHL 3354.................... Management Ethics
PHL 3355.................... Development of Values in Children
PHL 3360.................... Philosophies of Feminism
PHL 3369.................... Metaphysics
PHL 4420.................... Philosophy of Science
PSC 4150..................... Science and Culture
PSY 3777..................... Personal Growth Through Travel
SOC 3433.................... Contemporary Social Issues
TRS 3101..................... Christianity and World Religions
TRS 3120..................... Letters of Paul
TRS 3320 .................... Religion and Politics
TRS 3325..................... Faith, Values and Film
TRS 3380..................... Women's Spirituality and Literature
TRS 4130..................... Biblical Studies Seminar
TRS 4220..................... Catholic Studies Seminar
WGS 4488................... Herstory
WGS 4555................... Women's Studies Practicum/Seminar