Human Sciences
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:
H SCI 110. Orientation and Human Sciences Career Exploration.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
F.S.
Orientation and adjustment to the university and college; policies and procedures; academic resources; and development of a long-term curriculum plan. Comprehensive approach to career development; intensive self-analysis; and in-depth examination of majors in Human Sciences. Required for all students declared as Open Option in the College of Human Sciences.
H SCI 150. Dialogues on Diversity.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
An exploration of diversity within the context of the Iowa State University community through understanding human relations issues.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
H SCI 482. The Dean's International Leadership Seminar.
(Dual-listed with H SCI 582). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the seminar leader
Leadership strategies and effective use of leadership skills in an international setting. Compare leadership theories and practices in the U.S. and foreign countries. Construct individual leadership strategies to deal with complex issues in a global environment. Use discussion, personal assessment inventories, and simulated experiences to evaluate leadership strategies. Develop and improve skills in meeting the challenges of teamwork. Learn about the culture of a foreign country.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
H SCI 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-4.
H SCI 490E. Entrepreneurship.
Cr. 1-4.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
H SCI 582. The Dean's International Leadership Seminar.
(Dual-listed with H SCI 482). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of the seminar leader
Leadership strategies and effective use of leadership skills in an international setting. Compare leadership theories and practices in the U.S. and foreign countries. Construct individual leadership strategies to deal with complex issues in a global environment. Use discussion, personal assessment inventories, and simulated experiences to evaluate leadership strategies. Develop and improve skills in meeting the challenges of teamwork. Learn about the culture of a foreign country.
