Human Sciences courses provide integrative study and enriching experiences in areas that cut across the diverse curricula of the College of Human Sciences. These may include such areas as leadership, global understanding, social justice/responsibility, and ethics. Students in any college may take these courses.
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Orientation and adjustment to the university and college; review of policies and procedures; academic resources; and course selection and planning. Comprehensive approach to career development; intensive self-analysis; and in-depth examination of majors in Human Sciences. Required for all students declared as an Undecided major in the College of Human Sciences. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
An exploration of diversity within the context of the Iowa State University community through understanding human relations issues. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Introduction to global aspects of human sciences disciplines. Emphasis on the core conceptual dimensions of global citizenship and how they connect to becoming a human scientist. Development and application of critical skills for civic literacy in a global context. Examination of global issues; connections among global, national, and local issues; and collaborative actions to find solutions to global challenges. Meets International Perspectives Requirement. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: AESHM 4210; HSCI 3010
Capstone experience for the Global Human Sciences Minor. Continued focus on global aspects of human sciences disciplines, global citizenship, critical skills for civic literacy, and becoming a human scientist. Development and public presentation of a creative component that represents the culmination of international experiences gained through the minor. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: Required. Repeatable, maximum of 2 times.
Prereq: Permission of CHS Career Services
For use for cooperative education students seeking full-time status while on internship. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period. No more than three credits may be taken in addition to HSCI 3980 during any given semester. Course cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. Therefore, this cannot be used for a required, academic internship.This course cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-4.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)