GEED Course Descriptions
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- GEED 275 Field Experience
- GEED 285 Selected Topics
- GEED 295 Individualized Study
- GEED 335 International Service Learning
- GEED 355 Cross-Cultural Experience - Domestic
- GEED 365 Cross-Cultural Experience - International
- GEED 375 Cultural Field Experience
- GEED 399 Cross-Cultural Experience
- GEED 455 Cross-Cultural Experience - Domestic
- GEED 465 Cross-Cultural Experience - International
- GEED 475 Field Experience
- GEED 485 Selected Topics
- GEED 495 Individualized study
GEED 275 Field Experience
1-3 credit hour
Supervised experience in the discipline including internships and practica required for professional programs. This introductory experience must have an on-site supervisor and/or a departmental instructor overseeing, designing, and evaluating the content of the course. Prerequisite: instructor's permission.
GEED 285 Selected Topics
1-3 credit hour
A variety of topics may be offered to meet the special needs and interests of students, faculty, or visiting professors.
GEED 295 Individualized Study
1-3 credit hour
Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major. Additional course fee (per credit) is required.
GEED 335 International Service Learning
3 credit hours
This course is attached to an International Service Learning experience of at least one week duration. During preparatory class meetings, the history background, cultural differences, and service skills of the service learning experience will be discussed. The concept of cultural humility will be reinforced through experiential learning, group debrief sessions, and continual reflection during and after the experience, although the travel itself is separate from this course.
Instructor permission required.
GEED 355 Cross-Cultural Experience - Domestic
2 credit hours
This course offers cross-cultural study designed to prepare and enhance the intercultural and international awareness of our campus community and to gain appreciation for various cultural perspectives different from the students' own. Each individual course includes in-depth study from a variety of perspectives, such as the fine arts, religion, language, natural or behavioral science or history. The course includes class meetings and is a requirement to participate in GEED 455, the actual travel to locations throughout the U.S.. Students must meet the Juniors Abroad eligibility requirements. Additional course fee is required.
GEED 365 Cross-Cultural Experience - International
2 credit hours
This course offers cross-cultural study designed to prepare and enhance the intercultural and international awareness of our campus community and to gain appreciation for various cultural perspectives different from the students' own. Each individual course includes in-depth study from a variety of perspectives, such as the fine arts, religion, language, natural or behavioral science or history. The course includes class meetings and is a requirement to participate in GEED 465, the actual travel to locations throughout the world. Students must meet the Juniors Abroad eligibility requirements. Additional course fee is required.
GEED 375 Cultural Field Experience
1-12 credit hou
Supervised experience in a cultural setting that contributes to the educational goals of the student. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisites: permission of advisor and the academic dean.
GEED 399 Cross-Cultural Experience
3 credit hours
This course offers in-depth discipline specific cross-cultural study designed to enhance the intercultural emphasis of various academic majors. The course includes class meetings followed by travel to various locations throughout the world. Students will use core disciplinary knowledge to serve, learn and interact with other cultures. (Offered in May Term. Students must meet eligibility requirements.) Additional course fee is required.
GEED 455 Cross-Cultural Experience - Domestic
1 credit hour
Students will travel on an approximately three week tours to various locations throughout the U.S.. This is an experiential course, which includes interaction with the local culture through informal and formal contacts. (Offered May Term through the Juniors Abroad program.). Prerequisite: GEED 355
GEED 465 Cross-Cultural Experience - International
1 credit hour
Students will travel on an approximately three week tours to various locations throughout the world. This is an experiential course, which includes interaction with the local culture through informal and formal contacts. (Offered May Term through the Juniors Abroad program.). Prerequisite: GEED 365
GEED 475 Field Experience
1-3 credit hour
Supervised experience in the discipline including internships and practica required for professional programs. This advanced experience must have an on-site supervisor and/or a departmental instructor overseeing, designing, and evaluating the content of the course. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite: instructor's permission.
GEED 485 Selected Topics
1-3 credit hour
A variety of topics may be offered to meet the special needs and interests of students, faculty, or visiting professors.
GEED 495 Individualized study
1-3 credit hour
Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major. Additional course fee (per credit) is required.