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Karen Pascual, SCS08Weekend College/Liberal Arts

DEGREE PROGRAMS FORADULT STUDENTS

CLASSES BEGINAUGUST 24

Make this aseason of change.

MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS Our new graduate program begins this fall.

FINISH YOUR BACHELORS DEGREE.EARN YOUR MASTERS DEGREE.LEARN NEW SKILLS. EXPLORE A NEW CAREER.

Who is the workforce of tomorrow? Mostly its the workforce of today.As jobs requiring bachelors and masters degrees have continued to increase, sending our children tocollege is only part of the answer. Only one in three working U.S. adults has a bachelors degree, makingthe investment in your education one of the best ways to enhance your career prospects as well as thecountrys economic strength. The University of Richmonds School of Continuing Studies offers workingadults a wide range of opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills to advance in current careers ortransition to new jobs and careers.

JOIN US THIS FALL Registration continues through August 23. Classes begin August 24.

This isa greattime togo backto school.

Learn more at an upcoming Information Session for Adult StudentsJuly 15 October 7 October 28 November 18

Visit scs.richmond.edu/degrees/info-sessions.htmlor call (804) 287-1204 (and press 2) to reserve a seat. RSVP required.

Carol Adams, SCS07Human ResourcesManagement

Contents

Getting Started4 About SCSQuick reminders for continuing stu-dents regarding registration.

General Information for new students.Learn more about our degrees, flexibleways to earn credit, admissions proce-dures and student resources.

34 Additional InformationA variety of other helpful informationon a variety of topics including finan-cial aid, adding and dropping classes,and making tuition payments.

Classes10 Class ScheduleClasses are listed alphabetically bysubject and provide a quick glance atall the course details including CRN,day, time and instructor. Detailedcourse descriptions and registrationnotes are listed following the coursedetails.

Registration7 Activate Your Net IDInstructions for activating your Net ID.Important for all students and espe-cially important for students enrollingin online or hybrid classes.

24 CalendarImportant dates to remember for thefall semester.

38 Online RegistrationInstructionsStep-by-step instructions on how toregister using BannerWeb, ouronline registration system.

39 ApplicationsReady to enroll? Heres where youllfind our undergraduate and graduateapplications.

SCS ContactsDeanJames L. Narduzzi, Ph.D.289-8135

Senior Associate DeanPatricia Johnson Brown, Ed.D.289-8136

Associate DeansNed Swartz, Ed.D.287-6338David Kitchen, Ph.D.289-8382

Director of Student ServicesSandra Kirkland289-8137

Student AdvisorsDiane Retzer287-6378Undergraduate students

Lois Willis287-6378Off campus and graduate students

From the CoverStaying competitive in tough economic times means making an investment ineducation. For many, thats a major life change, and wed like to make it as hassle-free aspossible. Education is a great way to keep yourself valuable to your organization. Completeyour bachelors degree or pursue an advanced degree. Learn new job skills by taking a classor two for professional development. Or prepare for a second career by enrolling in acertificate program. No matter which options you choose, you can feel confident knowingthat itll be affordable and convenient at SCS.

Ready to make a change? Attend an upcoming Information Session for Adult Studentsto learn more about our programs:

July 15 October 7 October 28 November 18

Reserve your space by calling our automated reservation line at (804) 287-1204 or bycompleting an online reservation form at:scs.richmond.edu/degrees/info-sessions.

Ready to apply? See pages 39 and 41 for our undergraduate and graduate applications.

New and Interesting18 NewGrad Programs in Educational Leader-

ship begin spring 2010.Were now taking appli-cations for two new graduate programs werestarting to help meet the growing need for highly-qualified public school administrators.

27 Entreprenuership Series. This new series in-cludes courses covering selected topics essentialto the marketing and management of entrepre-neurial enterprises in business, the arts, technol-ogy, and the non-profit sector.

28 New Student Orientation. Learn more about thegreat resources available to Richmond students atour New Student Orientation.

3O Master of Liberal Arts. Looking for a graduatedegree that will let build a focus that is applicableto your personal and professional goals? Take alook at our newMaster of Liberal Arts.

34 Payment Options.We now offer a 4-paymenttuition payment plan as well as electronic billingand online payment for tuition through Banner-Web.

Every effort has been made to ensure the ac-curacy of the information presented in thisSchedule of Classes. However, all classes, in-structor designations, locations and fees aresubject to change or deletion without notice.Therefore, the provisions of this publicationare not to be regarded as an irrevocable con-tract between the University of Richmond andthe student. Comments and course sugges-tions are welcome. Please call 804-289-8133or e-mail [email protected].

The security of all members of the campuscommunity is of vital concern to the Universityof Richmond. Information regarding crime pre-vention advice, the law enforcement authorityof the University Police, policies concerningthe reporting of any crimes which may occuron campus, and crime statistics for the mostrecent 3-year period may be requested fromthe University of Richmond Police Department,Box 296, University of Richmond, VA 23173 oraccessed athttp://oncampus.richmond.edu/administra-tion/police/ccra.html.

Faculty who inspire. Fellow studentswho want to be challenged.Flexible evening and weekend classes. Incredibleacademic resources. The latest technology. Andmore opportunities than you can imagine.

As part of one of Americas top-ranked privateuniversities, the School of Continuing Studiesoffers an intimate environment designed tomeet the needs of adults. Students gainboth academic knowledge andpractical real-world skills, manyof which immediately transferto the workplace.

If youre thinking aboutstarting or finishing adegree, youll findfaculty and staffdedicated to youracademic successand a school thatoffers a continuingeducationalexperienceunlike anyother.

Get yourcollegedegreeand somuch more.

scs.richmond.edu (804) 289-8133

Cliff Middlebrook, 07Liberal Arts

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND School of Continuing Studies www.richmond.edu/scs (804) 289-8133 3

FALL 2009

Welcome to the School of ContinuingStudies and the University of Richmond!The School of Continuing Studies is committed to

providing a world-class educational experience for

adult students. With flexible evening, weekend and

online classes, youll have access to the latest tech-

nology, stellar facilities and incomparable academic

resources. And with an average class size of 15,

youll experience the intimacy of a small college

with exceptional academic and cultural opportuni-

ties found only at larger institutions.

There are no graduate student instructors, no crowded lecture halls and

no students treated as numbers. Instead, our faculty are passionate about

teaching and our staff are committed to providing the support you need

to succeed as a student at the University of Richmond.

The SCS offers a variety of degree options including masters, bachelors

and associates degrees, as well as certificates and graduate certificates, in

areas ranging from the liberal arts, education, paralegal studies and infor-

mation systems to emergency services and human resource management.

Our goal is to serve students just like you, who expect more from their

education. Join us and see for yourself.

Sincerely,

James L. Narduzzi, Ph.D.Dean

Getting StartedUR Students Not AttendingDuring the Prior SemesterIn order to register for classes, you mustfirst be reactivated for the upcomingterm. Call the School of ContinuingStudies at 289-8133 to have your studentstatus reactivated. You should also pro-vide current address, phone and employ-ment information at this time. Once youhave been reactivated, youll be mailedyour University ID. Once you receiveyour University ID, you may register forclasses through BannerWeb.

If you already know your University ID,you may register after youve been reacti-vated.

Continuing University ofRichmond StudentsIf you attended the University of Rich-mond during the previous term, you donot need to contact the School of Con-tinuing Studies office prior to registeringfor the upcoming term, unless you havemoved or changed employment. Simplyaccess BannerWeb online at:https://bannerweb.richmond.edu/

Please note that you will need your Uni-versity ID and PIN. If you do not knowyour University ID, you can contact theSchool of Continuing Studies and re-quest that your ID be mailed to you.Please allow 3-4 business days.

Students Who Have NotAttended UR in the Last YearIf it has been one year since you last at-tended, you must reapply using the Un-dergraduate Application/New StudentInformation Form on page 39. As withnew students, youll receive your Univer-sity ID by mail: It will take about three working days

to process your New Student Infor-mation Form, activate your studentrecord and create your University ID.

Youll receive your University ID bymail 2-3 days after your studentrecord is activated.

Because of confidentiality, we cannotgive out your University ID over thephone. Please keep a copy of yourUniversity ID for your records.

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND School of Continuing Studies scs.richmond.edu (804) 289-81334

FALL 2009 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Payment OptionsCash or Check. Students may pay forclasses by cash or check in person at theBursars Office in Sarah Brunet Hall.Make checks payable to University ofRichmond.

Credit Card/E-Check. Students cannow pay their student account balanceon-line by visiting BannerWeb(https://bannerweb.richmond.edu) andclicking on Student Services/Payment ofTuition and Fees/Payment of Tuitionand Fees. Student can pay by credit cardusing MasterCard, American Express, orDiscover or by e-check. Unfortunately,Visa is not accepted. There is a fee forpaying by credit card. If you have a holdon your account, the hold will not be re-leased until the next business day. If youhave any questions, please call StudentAccounts at 804-289-8147 or toll free at866-241-8893.

Tuition payment is due by the end ofthe first week of term, whether a stu-dent receives a bill or not.

No credit is given for a terms work nor adegree conferred until all charges havebeen satisfactorily settled. Failure tomake satisfactory financial arrangementscan result in delay of graduation, denialof registration privileges, removal fromclasses, withholding of transcriptsand/or referral to a collection agency orattorney.

If the University deems it necessary toengage the services of a collectionagency or attorney to collect or to settleany dispute in connection with an unpaidbalance on a student account, the stu-dent will be liable for all collectionagency and/or attorney's fees, reasonableexpenses and costs incurred. Accountsreferred to a collection agency are re-ported to a credit bureau(s).

Advising and Program PlanningAn academic advisor will help you plan adegree suited to your needs. You areurged to use this service since informa-tion about programs and University reg-ulations is important to your academicsuccess. To make an appointment withan advisor, call 289-8133.

Registration InformationRegistration for the fall semester beginsTuesday, July 7, 2009, and ends Sunday,August 23, 2009. Late registration is ineffect August 24-August 29, 2009.BannerWeb, the Universitys online regis-tration system, is available 24 hours a day,7 days a week with the exception of5 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday.

Classes with insufficient enrollment maybe canceled starting August 3, so registerearly.

From time to time, the system may godown without prior notice because oftechnical problems. We apologize for anyinconvenience and appreciate your coop-eration.

Students must have a University ID toregister. New students should completean application. The UndergraduateApplication/Student Information Formcan be found on page 39. The GraduateApplication is on page 41.

Using This ScheduleThis schedule is arranged alphabeticallyby subject area. Class details are listedfirst. Course descriptions and special reg-istration notes follow the class details.

LocationsPlease review your schedule on Banner-Web before classes begin to verify classlocation.

Please review your schedule on BannerWeb before classes begin to verify class location. 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

The SchoolThe University of Richmond School ofContinuing Studies offers degree pro-grams designed specifically for adults withsmall classes, flexible scheduling, a sup-portive atmosphere with incredible facili-ties and academic resources, andtop-notch, unrivaled faculty.

Our average class size is just 15, givingstudents personal, one-on-one attentionboth inside the classroom and out. Ourtuition is affordable$365 per credithour for undergraduate classes and $438per credit hour for graduate classesdelivering one of the best educationalvalues anywhere.

Recognized as one of the nations leadingliberal arts universities, the University ofRichmond blends the intimacy of a smallcollege with exceptional academic andcultural opportunities usually found onlyat larger institutions that focus solely ontraditional-age students.

DegreesWe offer the following degree programs.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate inApplied Studies in TeacherLicensure Preparation

Master of Education in Curriculumand Instruction

Emergency Services Managementand Disaster Science

Master of Disaster Science

Master of Emergency Management

Graduate Certificate in DisasterScience

Bachelor of Applied Studies inEmergency Services Management

Human Resource Management

Master of Human ResourceManagement

Graduate Certificate in HumanResource Management

Bachelor of Applied Studies inHuman Resource Management

Information Systems

Bachelor of Applied Studies inInformation Systems

Bachelor of Applied Studies inIT Management

Certificate in Applied Studies inInformation Systems (for individualswho have already earned a bachelorsdegree)

Leadership

Certificate in Applied Studies inLeadership

Liberal Arts

Master of Liberal Arts (MLA)

Bachelor of Liberal Arts

Weekend CollegeAcceleratedBachelor of Liberal Arts

Associate in Liberal Arts

Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Applied Studies inParalegal Studies

Certificate in Applied Studies inParalegal Studies (for individualswho have already earned a bachelorsdegree)

Admission RequirementsUndergraduate students applying to theSchool of Continuing Studies shouldhave a cumulative 2.0 grade point aver-age on all previous college work.

We do not require an application fee.

We do not require SAT or ACT scores ora foreign language.

Interested applicants should submit aSchool of Continuing Studies under-graduate application, found on our Website.

In addition, applicants should request of-ficial transcripts from all college or uni-versities they have attended and havethem mailed directly to the School ofContinuing Studies.

Students seeking admission to theTeacher Licensure Program should call289-8427 for application and admissionsinformation.

Admission requirements for graduateprograms vary by program.

We do not have admissions deadlines;however, all transcripts must be receivedand evaluated before an applicant can beadmitted to a degree program. We adviserequesting transcripts a minimum offour weeks prior to the term in whichyoud like to start the program.



Undergradute Non-Degree-Seeking StudentsStudents desiring to take a class orclasses in the School of ContinuingStudies for college credit, but who arenot pursuing a degree must: Complete the New Student Informa-

tion Form (on page 39) and mail, fax,or bring to the School of ContinuingStudies. If you attended previously,but did not attend last semester, call289-8133 to be reinstated.

Select course(s) to be taken.

Graduate Students Submit a graduate application (page

41) and a non-refundable $50 applica-tion fee.

Submit transcripts from each collegeor university previously attended.

Admissions requirements vary byprogram. Log on to our Web site atscs.richmond.edu to see specific pro-gram admissions requirements.

Note: A student who is not eligible to return toanother college or university may not be admittedto any SCS program, even with unclassified sta-tus, until a minimum of one semester haselapsed. Official transcripts from all institutionspreviously attended by such a student must befiled in the Office of the Dean.

Your University IDStudents must have an official UniversityID to register. Heres how youll receiveyour ID: Submit your application. It will take about three working days

to process your application, activateyour student record and create yourUniversity ID.

Youll receive your University ID bymail 2-3 days after your studentrecord is activated.

Because of confidentiality, we cannotgive out your University ID over thephone. Please keep a copy of yourUniversity ID for your records.

Flexible Ways to EarnUndergraduate CreditCollege Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP)The School of Continuing Studiesawards credit based on acceptable per-formance on specified tests of the Col-lege Level Examination Program.Generally, a student may not attemptcredit by examination for a course inwhich a failing grade was received or fora basic course in those areas in which ac-ceptable college credit has been earned ata more advanced level. For informationabout general and subject examinations,contact the School of Continuing Stud-ies.

American Council on Education(ACE)ACEs College Credit RecommendationService (CREDIT) reviews and offerscollege-level credit recommendations formany training courses, apprenticeshipprograms and examination. An officialACE Credit Recommendations Tran-script must be submitted directly to theSchool of Continuing Studies for reviewof the equivalency and transfer. Formore information on ACE or to order atranscript contact the web site athttp://www.acenet.edu.

Advanced Placement Program(AP)The School of Continuing Studies par-ticipates in the Advance Placement pro-gram of the College Board. A studentthat successfully completed AP examina-tions prior to their entry in a college-levelprogram may have official scores submit-ted to the University for review. Scoressubmitted within ten years of comple-tion of the examination will be consid-ered for the quivalency and transfer ofcredit. To order test scores contactwww.ETS.org.

Admission ProceduresUndergraduate Degree-SeekingStudentsStudents seeking admission to a certifi-cate, associate, or bachelor degree pro-gram in the School of ContinuingStudies must: Complete the New Student Informa-

tion Form/Undergraduate Applica-tion (on page 39) and mail, fax orbring to the School of ContinuingStudies.

Submit transcripts from each collegeor university previously attended.

If youve never attended college,show evidence of high school gradu-ation by submission of transcripts orthe General Education Development(GED) equivalency.

If you attended University of Rich-mond previously, but did not attendthe last semester, call 289-8133 to bereinstated.

Once your application file is com-plete, you should receive an admis-sions decision within two weekswhich will include your University ID.

Teacher Licensure ProgramStudents seeking admission to theTeacher Licensure Program should call289-8427 for application and admissionsinformation.


Independent StudyAn independent study is a course takenwith faculty supervision for knowledgeenhancement beyond the courses offeredin a particular area of interest. In rarecases, when scheduling or other conflictsexist, a regular course may be taken as anindependent study. Independent studycourses may be used in the Areas ofStudy and General Distribution and maybe used to enhance courses in the major.Consult with your academic advisor be-fore applying to earn credit by independ-ent study.

Transfer CreditCourses offered in transfer will be evalu-ated for acceptance provided the workwas taken at an institution accredited asdegree-granting by a recognized regionalaccrediting body for higher education atthe time the course work is completed. Agrade of or equivalent to C (2.0) or bet-ter must have been earned in the particu-lar course. Course work accepted intransfer shall be applied to specific de-gree requirements subject to the discre-tion of the School of ContinuingStudies. Transfer work will be acceptedduring the final semester of a programonly with prior approval. CLEP examsare considered transfer credits. Addi-tional information on our transfer policyis located in the current edition of ourcatalog.

Portfolio Assessment of Prior LearningYet another way for students to earn aca-demic credit is by portfolio assessment ofprior learning. This involves developing alearning portfolio that demonstrates col-lege-level learning that occurred on thejob or during training, through volunteerwork or by other means. By preparingand submitting a learning portfolio, SCSstudents can earn up to 30 credits towarda bachelors degree and 15 credits towardan associates degree. Six hours of port-folio credit may be applied toward thecertificate or toward the major. Studentsbecome eligible to submit portfolios aftercompleting 12 semester hours at the Uni-versity of Richmond. Additional infor-mation on portfolio assessment of priorlearning is located in the current editionof our catalog.

Activating Your Net IDPrior to the first day of class, you will need to activate your University of Richmondcomputer account (net ID). If you are enrolling in a class which has an online compo-nent, we recommend that you activate your account as soon as possible after receivingyour University ID. To activate your account please go to:

https://wwws.richmond.edu/webpassThese instructions are repeated there along with a link to the account activation webpage.At the bottom of the first page is the link for Account ActivationAt the next page please click on the continue button.At the next page please fill in the requested informationyour University ID and yourbirth date (MMDDYY) and click the submit button. (At this time the system will verifyyou are an accepted student.)You will then be asked to pick a password. There is a description of what makes agood password at http://oncampus.richmond.edu/is/account/pickpw.html. Please readthis before deciding on your password. You must enter the same password in bothspaces for it to register. Then click on the continue button.Be sure to have a security question on file so that the Help Desk can assist you withoutyou having to come to campus.You will be returned to a page that will include your netid and your University of Rich-mond e-mail address. Please note: We use a secure server so your personal informationwill be encrypted before being sent over the Internet.If you have problems with any of these processes, please contact the Help Desk at 804-287-6400 or [email protected].

GENERAL INFORMATION

8Student ResourcesAt SCS, you will be challenged to exceland reach your full potential. To help yousucceed, the University offers a wealthof student resources to assist you inmaking the most of your experience.

Academic Skills CenterThe Academic Skills Center provides ac-ademic support to all students (i.e., un-dergraduate, graduate, etc.). Using aholistic approach, the Center incorpo-rates counseling and study skills tech-niques. The Center offers a unique PeerAcademic Skills Tutoring (PAST) pro-gram staffed with tutors who are trainedto simultaneously provide tutorial assis-tance in a variety of disciplines and studyskills. For information, call 804/289-8626 or come by the Center to schedulean appointment.

Ready MindsReady Minds is a distance career counsel-ing organization. Eligible students arethose who: are admitted to a pre or post-bac-

calaureate certificate, graduate certifi-cate, associate, bachelor or mastersdegree-seeking program,

have completed 12 semester hours atthe University of Richmond and

are in good academic standing.

More information about Ready Minds isavailable on the School of ContinuingStudies website scs.richmond.edu.

Career Development Center(CDC)SCS students within two semesters ofcompleting their degree program (associ-ate or bachelor degree), may establish aneRecruiting account through the CareerDevelopment Center. This provides ac-cess to job listings, employer contacts,and on-campus interviews. Account acti-vation forms are available on the CDCwebsite cdc.richmond.edu. Students en-rolled in the Teacher Licensure Programmay establish an eRecruiting account aspart of their teacher credential file.

The Career Development Center Re-sources Library, located in Room G-18,Richmond Hall contains a wide varietyof books on resume writing, career pathsin various fields, and interviewing skills.Hours of operation: Monday throughFriday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

SCS students also have access to valuableresources, sample resumes, cover letters,and job search advice available online.Information about annual Career Fairsand upcoming events is also available onthe website.

The Speech CenterThe Speech Center serves the entire Uni-versity community in the pursuit ofspeaking proficiency. Closely associatedwith the Department of Rhetoric andCommunication Studies, the Center isdesigned to support courses emphasizingspeech and oral presentations across thecurriculum.

For information, call 804/289-8814, visitthe Centers website http://speech.rich-mond.edu or visit the Speech Center onthe fourth floor of Weinstein Hall.

The Writing CenterThe Writing Center provides individualtutoring in writing for undergraduate andgraduate students in any course or aca-demic discipline. SCS students may alsoto use the Online Writing Lab for virtualtutorials with a Continuing Studies Spe-cialist. For information visit the CentersWeb site at writing.richmond.edu.

Computer LabsIn addition to a wireless campus net-work, more than 400 PC and Mac work-stations are conveniently located incomputer labs spread across campus of-fering students full access to the Univer-sitys high-speed network and extensiveonline resources.




GENERAL INFORMATION

Libraries Resources & ServicesThe University of Richmond Librariesprovide services that suit the needs of alllearnerswhether on campus or hun-dreds of miles away. These include: The librarys Connect from Home

Web page provides instruction on theuse of the proxy server for access tolicensed databases. It also provides alink to the IS page providing down-load and installation instructions forestablishing a VPN (Virtual PrivateNetwork) connection.

The Ask a Librarian Web page listsmultiple ways to use various commu-nication technologies to seek one-to-one assistance from a referencelibrarian.

The netLibrary collection of elec-tronic books available to the URcommunity now numbers more than44,000 titles. These are accessible

both through the UR libraries onlinecatalog and the netLibrary Web site athttp://www.netlibrary.com/. Visit thelist of Online Databases (see below)and select the netLibrary link to enterthrough the University's subscription.

The librarys list of online databasesprovides access to nearly 200 data-bases selected to support the univer-sitys curricula.

A guide to online reference sourceslinks students to helpful free re-sources.

The research guides by subject areavailable on the library Web site andprovide lists of resources, in printand online, organized by academicsubject

The online catalog and the JournalLocator provide access to print andelectronic resources in the librariescollections.

The Research Express page offerstips to students not sure of how toget started in their search for infor-mation.

Self-help tools are available throughthe Library and Information SkillsTutorials page.

And be sure to check out the Librarysdelivery service for distance learners! Asa service to SCS Distance Education stu-dents and faculty, UR Libraries will sup-ply library-owned materials via FedExground and email to eligible faculty andstudents in the following programs: Weekend College Emergency Services Management Master of Disaster Science Master of Emergency Mangement

Francine Reynolds, SCS 08Liberal Arts



AccountingACCT 301U Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

11658 01 3 W 6:309:10 PM Bickford $1,095Basic theory, concepts and procedures necessary to develop and interpret publicly reported finan-cial accounting data

Adult EducationADED 200U Experiential Learning and Portfolio Preparation

12470 01B 3 Online Banks $1,095Exploration of experiential learning, portfolio assessment and other alternative methods of earn-ing college credit. Helps students gain confidence in critical thinking, organizing and writing and aclearer sense of educational goals. In preparation for submitting a portfolio, demonstrates how toidentify and assess learning that has occurred outside of the classroom, develop a narrative anddocument their learning. This class is required for students planning to request credit by portfolioassessment

ADED 201U Portfolio Submission/Assessment11659 01 0 Online Banks $100For students who wish to seek credit for prior learning through the Portfolio program. Prerequisite:Adult Education 200U. Requires $100.00 nonrefundable portfolio review fee.

Note: Departmental approval required.

ADED 300U Knowledge Management11741 01H 6 F 6:309:10 PM Wittig $2,190

S 9 AM2:30 PMExploring techniques of learning and developing access skills and opportunities for critical think-ing. Required for accelerated Bachelor of Liberal Arts. Registration open to College Students only

Note: On-campus Weekend College students only. Special Dates: 8/2810/10. This course is a hy-brid format and has an online component. Departmental approval required.

AnthropologyANTH 398U ST: Race, Class & Ethnicity in Modern America

12539 01 3 M 79:40 PM Thompson $1,095Native peoples; immigration; racial, ethnic, and class groups; prejudice and discrimination; andrace relations in modern America.

ArtART 347U The Age of Jefferson

12472 01 3 T 79:40 PM Hanson/Wray $1,095Comprehensive study of life and times of Thomas Jefferson including historical perspective of himas statesman, politician and writer as well as study of him as architect and planner. Includes fieldtrips to Monticello, University of Virginia and Virginia State Capitol.

ART 398U ST: Digital Photography12471 01 3 S 9 AM2:30 PM Alley $1,095This course is designed as an introduction to creative digital photography as a fine art. Studentswill learn the basics of camera controls, exposure, lighting, and composition. The class will partic-ipate in discussions on the concept of a digital aesthetic. The software program Adobe Photoshopwill be used as a digital darkroom preparing images to print. Topics will include digital adjust-ments and output along with digital printing. The genres of portraiture, nature, action, and land-scape will be explored through hands-on assignments. Note: A digital camera with manualadjustments for exposure is required.

Note: Special Meeting Dates: 8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7& 11/21. Materials Fee:$35.00

Inspiring CampusThe University of Richmond is nestledamong 350 acres of hundred-year-oldpines, rolling hills and inspiring architec-ture surrounding a 10-acre lake. Nowonder its consistently cited by ThePrinceton Review as one of the mostbeautiful campuses in the nation.Located in the western suburbs of Rich-mond, the campus combines the safetyof a suburban environment with easyaccess so commuting is very manage-able for adult students.See for yourself by visiting campus andattending an upcoming Information Ses-sion for Adult Students. Check our Website for event details.

CRN Sec Hrs. Day Time Instructor Cost


CLASS SCHEDULE

Studio ArtsARTS 125U Art for Non-Majors: Introduction to Design

12473 01 3 R 79:40 PM Lane $1,095An introduction to the basic elements of design (line, shape, value, texture, and hue), the princi-ples of design (unity and variety, balance, repetition, rhythm, movement, and emphasis), the ele-ments of color (hue, value, and saturation), and the basics of drawing (proportion and tone)through lectures, demonstrations and assignments

BiologyBIOL 221U Environmental Ethics

12474 01 3 R 79:40 PM Maurakis $1,095Humankinds position in and influence on ecosystems of world, viewed biologically and physically

EconomicsECON 398U ST: Causes & Consequences of the Great Depression

12542 01B 3 Online Zinn $1,095An examination of the varied and complex causes of the Great Depression and of its many eco-nomic, social, and political consequences, both shortand long term. This course will not count to-ward the requirements for the Business Minor.

Note: This is an online course and requires you to activate your Net ID before the start of the se-mester. See page 11 for details.

ECON 507U Labor Economics12466 01H 3 T 6:3010:15 PM Chmura/Shuai $1,314Introduction to the essential economic principles which guide HRM strategy. Particular attentionwill be paid to the acquisition and compensation of employees in light of economic variables suchas unemployment statistics, supply and demand, money rates and other relevant variables.

Note: In-class/online hybrid course format.

Education-TLPEDUC 306U Integrated CurriculumMethods

12550 01 3 M 46:40 PM Stohr-Hunt $1,09512552 02 3 T 46:40 PM Stohr-Hunt $1,095Comprehensive examinator of curriculum, instruction, assessment and learning in pre K-6 scienceand social studies education. Requires 10 hours of field study in an elementary school

Note: TLP majors only.

EDUC 310U CurriculumMethods11663 01 3 T 79:40 PM Lanham $1,095Comprehensive introduction to pedagogy to include principles of learning; application of skills indiscipline and grade-specific methodology; selection and use of materials; Virginia SOLs and na-tional curriculum standards; and evaluation of student performance.


EDUC 317U Foundations of Teaching and Learning11665 01 3 M 79:40 PM Gilliam $1,09511666 02 3 T 4:307:10 PM Perry $1,095Series of forums for discussion and examination of critical issues related to teaching profession.Topics include Orientation to the Profession; History of Education in the United States, CurriculumDevelopment; Teaching Diverse Learners; and Legal Issues in Education.





EDUC 318U Diverse Learners11667 01 2 W 4:306:30 PM Parrott $73011668 02 2 R 4:306:30 PM Parrott $730Provides students with historical and contemporary perspectives on the critical issues, profes-sional practices and state and federal laws influencing the education of exceptional students; andan understanding of the characteristics and needs of children in the most prevalent disability cate-gories.


EDUC 324U The Teaching of Reading11669 01 3 M 4:156:45 PM Leahy $1,09511827 02 3 W 79:40 PM Leahy $1,095In-depth examination of developmental nature of language and reading ability and its link to liter-acy development. Study of methods and materials associated with reading instruction.


EDUC 327U The Teaching of Mathematics11670 01 3 T 79:40 PM Lapinski $1,09511671 02 3 R 4:307:10 PM Lapinski $1,095Examination of the strategies and methodologies of teaching elementary mathematics integratingstate and national standards, problem solving, manipulatives, current research and learning theo-ries


xEDUC338U Instructional Technology Integration11672 01 3 M 4:156:45 PM Bray $1,09511673 02 3 M 79:40 PM Bray $1,09511674 03 3 W 79:40 PM Woodward $1,095Theory and pedagogy of integrating common and practical instructional technologies within theteaching and learning environment and across the curriculum. Includes current practice, skill build-ing and exploration of resources to better prepare educators to fully understand the potential, theconsequences and future uses of instructional technology to address the needs of all learners.Pre- or co-requisite: EDUC 310U, Curriculum Methods


EDUC 350U Content Area Reading11675 01 3 R 7:3010:10 PM Alley $1,095Reading and critical thinking in secondary school content areas. Specific strategies are exploredthat enhance comprehension, concept development and vocabulary knowledge. Effects of text or-ganization and relationship between reading and writing are examined for all content areas.


EDUC 358U Classroom & Behavior Management11676 01 3 T 79:40 PM STAFF $1,09511677 2 3 W 4:307:10 PM Fisher $1,095Behavioral principles and procedures for reducing classroom problems, increasing motivation andstrengthening desired classroom behavior.


Professional Development forEducatorsWe are excited about the schedule ofclasses we offer to help educators meettheir continuing education requirementseach semester. In addition to offeringhigh-quality, graduate-level courses, out-standing faculty and reduced tuition, ed-ucators will find flexible options withcourses offered at convenient late after-noon and evening times and on-site atseveral Richmond-area schools. We arealso offering online courses to offer youadditional flexibility. Our complete sched-ule is listed beginning on page 37.

Our program supports beginning and ca-reer teachers and administrators by pro-viding high quality professional educationcourses to: address initial licensure requirements satisfy licensure renewal regulations satisfy special education conditional li-

cense prerequisites

Need additional information?Please contact Byrd Latham,Outreach Program Coordinator, [email protected] or(804) 484-1584.



CLASS SCHEDULE

EDUC 475U Student Teaching, Elementary (PreK-6)11678 01 12 TBA Wheeler $4,000Involves working directly with students in classroom on full-time basis under direction of cooper-ating teachers and University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibility for all in-structional periods and school activities. Encompasses an entire semester and consists of twoplacements, one in early elementary and one in upper elementary. Graded pass/fail, however, acomprehensive evaluation is completed for each student teacher. Prerequisite: Completion of allCore courses. Corequisite: EDUC 485U

Note: TLP majors only. Must also register for Student Teaching Seminar: EDUC 485U - Section 01,02 or 03.

EDUC 477U Student Teaching, Secondary (6-12)11679 01 12 TBA Wheeler $4,000Involves working directly with students in classroom on full-time basis under direction of cooper-ating teachers and University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibility for all in-structional periods and school activities. Encompasses an entire semester and consists of twoplacements, one in early elementary and one in upper elementary. Graded pass/fail, however, acomprehensive evaluation is completed for each student teacher. Prerequisite: Completion of allcore courses. Corequisite: EDUC 485U.

Note: TLP majors only. Must also register for Student Teaching Seminar: EDUC 485U - Section 01,02, or 03.

EDUC 478U Student Teaching, Comprehensive (PreK-12)11680 01 12 TBA Wheeler $4,000Involves working directly with students in classroom on full-time basis under direction of cooper-ating teachers and University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibility for all in-structional periods and school activities. Encompasses an entire semester and consists of twoplacements, one in early elementary and one in upper elementary. Graded pass/fail, however, acomprehensive evaluation is completed for each student teacher. Prerequisite: Completion of allcore courses. Corequisite: EDUC 485U.

Note: TLP majors only. Must also register for Student Teaching Seminar: EDUC 485 - Section 01,02, or 03.

EDUC 485U Student Teaching Seminar12559 01 2 M 4:306:30 PM Hall $73011682 02 2 T 4:306:30 PM Hall $73011683 03 2 R 4:306:30 PM Wheeler $730This weekly seminar for student teachers provides a forum for discussion and examination of criti-cal issues related to students teaching responsibilities and competence. Also provides guidancein the preparation of the Teacher Work Sample. Prerequisite: Completion of undergraduateteacher preparation coursework. Corequisite: EDUC 475U, 477U or 478U

Note: TLP majors only. Must also register for Student Teaching EDUC 475U, EDUC 477U, or EDUC478U.

EDUC 506U Integrated CurriculumMethods12551 01 3 M 46:40 PM Stohr-Hunt $1,31412553 02 3 T 46:40 PM Stohr-Hunt $1,314Comprehensive examination of curriculum, instruction, assessment and learning in pre K-6 scienceand social studies education. Requires 10 hours of field study in an elementary school


EDUC 510U CurriculumMethods11803 01 3 T 79:40 PM Lanham $1,314Comprehensive introduction to pedagogy to include principles of learning; application of skills indiscipline and grade-specific methodology; selection and use of materials; Virginia SOLs and na-tional curriculum standards; and evaluation of student performance.


Registering for anOnline or Hybrid Class?If youre planning to register foran online or hybrid class, youshould activate your Net ID

before the start of the semester.See page 11 for complete

instructions.




Employer-ProvidedTuition AssistanceMany companies and organizations offertuition assistance programs to help re-tain employees and develop their knowl-edge and skills. Dont overlook thisimportant resource, especially if youre astate or federal employee or an activeduty service member. Ask your supervi-sor, human resources or associate devel-opment office whether tuition benefitsare available to you.

EDUC 517U Foundations of Teaching and Learning11750 01 3 M 79:40 PM Gilliam $1,31411751 02 3 T 4:307:10 PM Perry $1,314Series of forums for discussion and examination of critical issues related to the teaching profes-sion. Topics include orientation to the profession; philosophical, political and social issues in edu-cation; child development; teaching diverse learners, and legal issues in education


EDUC 518U Diverse Learners11752 01 2 W 4:306:30 PM Parrott $87611753 02 2 R 4:306:30 PM Parrott $876Designed to provide students with historical and contemporary perspectives on the critical issues,professional practices, and state and federal laws influencing the education of exceptional stu-dents; and an understanding of the characteristics and needs of children placed in the most preva-lent disability categories.


EDUC 524U The Teaching of Reading11805 01 3 M 4:156:45 PM Leahy $1,31411828 02 3 W 79:40 PM Leahy $1,314In-depth examination of developmental nature of language and reading ability and its link to liter-acy development. Study of methods and materials associated with reading instruction. Prerequi-site: EDUC 510U recommended


EDUC 527U The Teaching of Mathematics11806 01 3 T 79:40 PM Lapinski $1,314In-depth examination of the strategies and methodologies of teaching elementary mathematicsintegrating state and national standards, problem solving, manipulatives, current research, andlearning theories. Prerequisite: EDUC 510U recommended


11807 02 3 R 4:307:10 PM Lapinski $1,314Note: TLP majors only.

EDUC 538U Instructional Technology Integration11808 01 3 M 4:156:45 PM Bray $1,31411809 02 3 M 79:40 PM Bray $1,31411810 03 3 W 79:40 PM Woodward $1,314Theory and pedagogy of integrating common and practical instructional technologies within theteaching and learning environment and across the curriculum. Includes current practice, skill build-ing and exploration of resources to better prepare educators to fully understand the potential, theconsequences, and future uses of instructional technology to address the needs of all learners.Prerequisite: EDUC 510U recommended.


EDUC 550U Content Area Reading11754 01 3 R 7:3010:10 PM Alley $1,314Reading and critical thinking in secondary content areas. Specific strategies are explored that en-hance comprehension, concept development, and vocabulary knowledge. Effects of text organiza-tion and relationship between reading and writing are examined for all content areas.Prerequisite: EDUC 510U recommended.




CLASS SCHEDULE

EDUC 558U Classroom and Behavior Management11755 01 3 T 79:40 PM STAFF $1,31411756 02 3 W 4:307:10 PM Fisher $1,314Behavioral principles and procedures for reducing classroom problems, increasing motivation, andstrengthening desired classroom behavior. Prerequisite: EDUC 510U recommended.


EDUC 575U Student Teaching, Elementary (PreK-6)12556 01 12 TBA Wheeler $4,700Direct contact with students in a classroom on a full-time basis for 15 weeks under the directionof a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibilityfor all instructional periods and school activities. Prerequisite: Completion of all professional stud-ies coursework. Note: Graded pass/fail; however a comprehensive evaluation is completed foreach student teacher. EDUC 585U is co-requisite.


EDUC 577U Student Teaching, Secondary (6-12)12557 01 12 TBA Wheeler $4,700Direct contact with students in a classroom on a full-time basis for 15 weeks under the directionof a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibilityfor all instructional periods and school activities. Prerequisite: Completion of all professional stud-ies coursework. Note: Graded pass/fail; however a comprehensive evaluation is completed foreach student teacher. EDUC 585U is co-requisite.


EDUC 578U Student Teaching, Comprehensive (PreK-12)12558 01 12 TBA Wheeler $4,700Direct contact with students in a classroom on a full-time basis for 15 weeks under the directionof a cooperating teacher and a University supervisor. Student assumes full teacher responsibilityfor all instructional periods and school activities. Prerequisite: Completion of all professional stud-ies coursework. Note: Graded pass/fail; however a comprehensive evaluation is completed foreach student teacher. EDUC 585U is co-requisite


EDUC 585U Student Teaching Seminar12560 01 2 M 4:306:30 PM Hall $87612561 02 2 TBD 4:306:30 PM Hall $87612562 03 2 R 4:306:30 PM Wheeler $876This weekly seminar for student teachers provides a forum for discussion and examination of criti-cal issues related to students teaching responsibilities and competence. Also provides guidancein the preparation of the Teacher Work Sample. Prerequisite: Completion of all professional stud-ies coursework. Note: Co-requisite: EDUC 475U, 477U or 478U

Note: TLP majors only. Must also register for Student Teaching EDUC 575U, EDUC 577U or EDUC578U.




Tuition and FeesUndergraduate Tuition$365 per credit hour3 credit hour courses: $1,095

ExceptionsADED 201U Portfolio AssessmentNon Refundable Application fee: $100Tuition per semester hour granted: $150

Graduate Tuition$438 per credit hour

Teacher Licensure Program StudentTeaching$4,700 (total cost)

Teacher Professional DevelopmentCourses$232 per Credit Hour3 Credit Hour Course: $696

Graduate Application Fee$50 (Non-Refundable)Due with your application whenapplying to a graduate program.

Late Registration Fee$15

Late Payment FeeA late payment fee will be assessed onunpaid balances. Students who fail tomake satisfactory arrangements for theirsemester fees by the close of businesson the Friday of the first week of theterm will be charged a late payment feeof up to $70.

Parking Permit$30 (thru Summer 10)

Auditing FeeCost to audit a course is the same astaking the course for credit.

EducationM.Ed. in Curriculum and InstructionEDUC 650U Advanced Educational Psychology

11799 01 3 W 68:40 PM Geary $1,314Advanced study of the basic principles of cognitive psychology and its position in education, to in-clude cognitive processes, knowledge acquisition and transfer, beliefs and motivation, and the ap-plication of these ideas to classroom instruction.

Note: M.Ed. students only.

EDUC 653U Issues, Ethics and Policy in Education12563 01 3 M 68:40 PM Lanham $1,314Examination and reflection on the critical issues in policy, ethics, and law that teachers need inorder to make informed decisions regarding a variety of issues facing schools today


EDUC 660U Curriculum Development12566 01 3 T 5:308:10 PM Mayo $1,314Identification and understanding of the underlying philosophical principles, societal expectations,and practical demands which must be reflected in the development, delivery and evaluation ofschool curricula.


EDUC 675U Reflective Teaching Experience11800 01 3 T 4:307:10 PM Wheeler $1,314This course emphasizes techniques of improving instruction through application of research on ef-fective schools and models of instruction. Topics covered include foundations of leadership, lead-ership for curriculum instruction and assessment, leadership for supervision and professionaldevelopment, leadership for communication and community partnerships, and leadership for orga-nizational management.


EDUC 676U Reflective Practitioner Seminar12564 01 3 R 57:40 PM Cowlbeck $1,314This course emphasizes techniques of improving instruction through application of research on ef-fective schools and models of instruction. Topics covered include foundations of leadership, lead-ership for curriculum instruction and assessment, leadership for supervision and professionaldevelopment, leadership for communication and community partnerships, and leadership for orga-nizational management.


EDUC 680U Content Specialization and Action Research I12565 01 3 T 57:40 PM $1,314Review of basic knowledge and skills required for reading, interpreting, and evaluating, followedby the examination of step-by-step procedures for planning, implementing, and evaluating class-room research. Prerequisite: Departmental approval required. Note: Requires field work with con-tent area specialist.




CLASS SCHEDULE

Education-Professional Development for EducatorsEDUC 344U Tools for Teaching

12569 R01 3 T 4:307:50 PM Burgess $60312570 R02 3 W 4:307:50 PM Burgess $603An integrated discipline, instruction and motivation system. Intended for the practicing teacher (K-12), participants will learn how to organize a classroom to reduce disruption and increase time ontask, increase learning and retention of material with the Say, See, Do instructional approach andVisual Instruction Plans (VIPs), eliminate backtalk and teacher nagging, and turn problem studentsaround with an incentive system that builds responsible behavior

Note: This class meets off campus. See SCS website scs.richmond.edu/education for location.

EDUC 500U Foundations of Education12613 R01 3 R TBD Dance $696Explores the social, legal, and philosophical foundations of education from historical and contem-porary perspectives. The roles and responsibilities of teachers and schools are examined. Empha-sis is placed on using research to understand the evolution of education throughout Americanhistory. Meets the criteria for a licensure class and is provided for current K-12 teachers andteachers who are seeking initial licensure

EDUC 510U CurriculumMethods12572 R01 3 W TBD Mayo $696Comprehensive introduction to pedagogy to include principles of learning; application of skills indiscipline and grade-specific methodology; selection and use of materials; Virginia SOLs and na-tional curriculum standards; and evaluation of student performance. Students will complete a 10-hour practicum that will include classroom observations in either an elementary or secondaryschool, lesson plan development, and reflective analysis of the practicum experience


EDUC 536U Human Growth and Development12573 R01 3 Online STAFF $696This course explores the theory and research related to education, human development and coun-seling. A strong emphasis is placed on the adolescent period of development and the psychologi-cal, emotional, physical and social changes that occur. Meets the criteria for a licensure class andis provided for current K-12 teachers and teachers who are seeking initial licensure.


EDUC 548U Emergent Reading Intruction12575 R01 3 M 4:307:30 PM Alley $696This course is designed for teachers to develop language acquisition skills and methodologies thatnurture emerging reading and writing abilities of young learners. Emphasis is placed on the criti-cal issue of early intervention for students at-risk for falling behind in the development of readingand comprehension skills and on current research of the developmental nature of reading andwriting. Sound educational practices for beginning readers and writers and intervention tech-niques for children who need support are explored. This course is recommended for professionaleducators seeking to expand their skills for working with young learners.

Note: This class meets off campus, except the first two class meetings, which will be held oncampus. See SCS website scs.richmond.edu/education for off-campus location.

EDUC 550U Content Area Reading12576 R01 3 T 4:307:50 PM Massie $696Reading and critical thinking in secondary content areas. Specific strategies are explored that en-hance comprehension, concept development, and vocabulary knowledge. Effects of text organiza-tion and relationship between reading and writing are examined for all content areas




instructions.



EDUC 558U Classroom and Behavior Management12577 R01 3 TBD STAFF $696Behavioral principles and procedures for reducing classroom problems, increasing motivation, andstrengthening desired classroom behavior.

EDUC 565U Foundations and Legal Aspects of Special Education12578 R01 3 Online Amann $696This is an introductory course that provides an overview of the nature and educational implica-tions of serving students with disabilities and emphasizes the legal aspects of special educationat national, state, and local levels. Relevant legislation associated with the identification, educa-tion and evaluation of students with disabilities will be included in this foundations course


EDUC 598U ST: Talented and Gifted: Working with High Achievers12579 R01 3 Online Edinger $696This course provides information on the history of exceptional students in relation to education,current law, and accepted methods for referral, assessment, and identification. It covers majorprogram models and methods of differentiating instruction to meet the rate and level of learningof those students identified. The course gives the learner an understanding of ways to meet theaffective needs of the gifted and talented student in the regular classroom and lists resources forteachers and parents who would like more information about the talented and gifted.

Note: Online course format. CD required - call 1-800-313-6744 to purchase.

EDUC 598U T: Methods of Teaching ESL12595 R02 3 M 4:307:50 PM Burnes $696A training class for those wishing to gain appropriate skills for teaching ESL students. This classwill focus on understanding the method of teaching conversational English; understanding the in-ternational Phonetic Alphabet; application of target language groups; essentials of English - knowwhat you teach; methods of instruction (includes drills, activities, lesson resources); and applica-tion of knowledge as students have guided practice in developing skills. Note: In addition to meet-ing renewal requirements, this course is also required for the ESL endorsement.


EDUC 598U ST: Applied Linguistics12596 R03 3 T 4:307:50 PM Burnes $696Students in this class will learn/adapt a variety of techniques from how a learner will acquire lan-guage to how to implement writing instruction with second language learners in subject contentclasses. Students will consider their own language development as well as the social factorswhich affect language learning. The contributions that technology use can contribute to languageteaching/learning will be addressed.


EDUC 598U ST: Talent Development and Student Engagement in the Classroom12597 R04 3 M 49:20 PM Wriston $696A comprehensive and highly practical review of cutting edge thinking, theory, research and in-class applications of the key drivers of talent development and related student engagement in theclassroom; with a focus not only on the concrete things that teachers can do but a review of com-mon mistakes that even the best-intentioned teachers often make. Includes optional methodol-ogy for assessing your current classroom.

EDUC 598U ST: Curriculum for Talented and Gifted Education12598 R05 3 Online Edinger $696This course focuses on curriculum adjustments, methods and techniques, as well as classroom or-ganization necessary for teaching gifted and talented students. Emphasis is on curriculum ingifted programs within the context of school reform and restructuring. Topics include developmentof learner outcomes, selection of resources, and classroom management.



New EducationalLeadership graduateprograms begin inspring 2010.In school environments where greateraccountability and higher demands areplaced on teachers, educational leadersface challenges as never before. In fact,the educational leaders of tomorrowwill require more innovative and non-traditional graduate programs to helpthem succeed. To meet this demand,weve developed two new graduate pro-grams in Educational Leadership andPolicy Studies, a Graduate Certificateand a Master of Education. Both com-bine coursework with a practicum com-ponent and an extended reflectiveleadership field experience.We offer a Graduate Certificate forthose seeking an administration/super-vision endorsement for leading a publicschool in Virginia and have alreadyearned a masters degree. For those whohave not earned a masters degree, weoffer the Master of Educationoption.

Attend an Info SessionLearn more at an upcoming InformationSession: July 15: 6:308 p.m. October 7: 6:308 p.m. October 28: 6:308 p.m. November 18: 6:308 p.m.Reserve your space by calling our auto-mated reservation line at (804) 287-1204or by completing an online reservationform at:scs.richmond.edu/degrees/info-sessions.


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EDUC 598U ST: Special Populations of Gifted Students12599 R06 3 Online Edinger $696This course provides a critical survey of the research, issues, policy, ethics, and practices relatedto culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged, limited English proficient, twice exceptional,highly gifted, or very young gifted and talented students. Includes examination of topics such aspersonal attitudes about diversity, identification of students from special populations, differenti-ated instruction for students from special populations.


EnglishENGL 112U Professional Communications

12475 01B 3 Online Hillgrove $1,095Learn how to use the art of persuasion to get what you want (and where you want to be) in thebusiness world. Emphasis on professional writing (memos, letters, e-mails, reports) and oral pre-sentations.


ENGL 201U Strategic Reading11688 01 3 M 79:40 PM STAFF $1,09512476 02B 3 Online Earle $1,095Note: This section is an online course and requires you to activate your Net ID before the start ofthe semester. See page 11 for details.

12477 03B 3 Online Earle $1,095Note: This section is an online course and requires you to activate your Net ID before the start ofthe semester. See page 11 for details.

Designed to support the development of critical reading skills across content areas. A transac-tional model of reading will be examined to enhance the importance of active, engaged readingfor comprehension. Specific strategies to develop reading skills using a highly interactive ap-proach. NOTE: Students must pass ENGL 201U with a grade of C or better in order to advanceto ENGL 203U. ENGL 201U is required and must be repeated if a grade of C or higher is notearned; grades of C- or lower will not meet the requirements of the course. Students who areassigned a grade of Y in ENGL 201U must successfully complete the course before progressingto ENGL 203U.

ENGL 202U Advanced AcademicWriting11689 01 3 W 79:40 PM Levy $1,09512478 02 3 R 79:40 PM Herbert $1,09512479 03B 3 Online Hocutt $1,095Note: This section is an online course and requires you to activate your Net ID before the start ofthe semester. See page 11 for details.

Course organized around academic writing including literary and critical essays. Practice of funda-mentals of process writing such as pre-writing, drafting, revising and peer response. Critical read-ings of essays on a variety of topics will be central to the course, as will attention to sentencestructure, grammar and mechanics and the integration of other writers ideas into students ownwork. No research paper will be required. NOTE: Students must pass ENGL 202U with a grade ofC or better in order to advance to ENGL 203U. ENGL 202U is required and must be repeated if agrade of C or higher is not earned; grades of C- or lower will not meet the requirements of thecourse. Students who are assigned a grade of Y in ENGL 202U must successfully complete thecourse before progressing to ENGL 203U.


Which EducationalLeadershipgraduate programis best for you?Graduate Certificate in Educa-tional Leadership and PolicyStudiesThe Graduate Certificate is designedfor educators who have a minimum ofthree years professional work experi-ence and want to obtain an endorse-ment for leading a public school inVirginia. Candidates must haveearned a bachelors and a mastersdegree. The Graduate Certificate re-quires 15 semester hours of course-work and six semester hours ofreflective leadership study, which in-cludes both theory and practice.

Master of Education in Educa-tional Leadership and PolicyStudiesThe M.Ed. is designed for educatorswho have a minimum of three yearsprofessional work experience andwant to obtain an endorsement forleading a public school in Virginia andearn a masters degree to meet therequirements for the endorsement.Candidates must have earned a bach-elors degree. The M.Ed. requires thesame 15 semester hours of coursework and six semester hours of re-flective leadership study, which in-cludes both theory and practice, asthe Graduate Certificate candidates.M.Ed. candidates must then take fiveadditional courses.



ENGL 203U The Research Process11759 01 3 M 79:40 PM Stevens/Schmitz $1,09512480 02 3 W 79:40 PM Stevens/Schmitz $1,095This course will cover the process of researching and writing a documented argument paper. Top-ics covered will include forming a strategy, learning the librarys resources, incorporating evi-dence, avoiding plagiarism and writing correct citations. NOTE: Students must pass ENGL 201Uand 202U with a grade of C or better in order to advance to ENGL 203U. ENGL 201U and 202Uare required and must be repeated if a grade of C or higher is not earned; grades of C- orlower will not meet the requirements of the course. Students who are assigned a grade of Y inENGL 201U must successfully complete the course before progressing to ENGL 203U Prerequisite:ENGL 201U and ENGL 202U.

ENGL 347U Edgar Allan Poe12481 01 3 W 79:40 PM Smith $1,095Examines the work of a writer who, although one of the remarkable rationalists of his time, hasbecome a popular symbol of the deranged and depraved. Focuses on Poes fiction, poetry and criti-cism and explores roots of Poes art, as well as the interplay between rational and irrational forcesin that art. Central questions: Within the world of a given Poe tale or poem, which things actuallyexist and which things are only illusions? Within Poes created worlds, what are the true sourcesof knowledge? What can be known with certainty? What must be doubted and why?

ENGL 398U ST: The Short Story12540 01B 3 Online Reilly $1,095The Short Story is a fully online course in which students read approximately 20 short stories fromaround the globe. Blackboard is used for document sharing, graded discussion, academic re-sources, e-journaling and testing.


Emergency Services ManagementESM 300U Integrated Emergency Services in the Community

12449 01B 3 Online Vaughan $1,095Basic overview of roles and functions of emergency services. Explores major issues in their man-agement.


ESM 302U Emergency Planning12450 01B 3 Online Barnhill $1,095Exposes students to basic emergency planning concepts at federal, state, local and business level.Also introduces students to design and use of exercises to test and refine plans.


ESM 303U Research Practicum12451 01B 3 Online Green $1,095Introduction to formal research in emergency services, including guided research project.



Want to transfer?Once a student decides they are seriousabout transferring, we suggest attend-ing an Information Session for AdultStudents, which are held periodicallythroughout the year.You can also schedule a meeting with astudent advisor for an unofficial audit oftransfer work or to discuss degree op-tions. You do not have to apply or be ad-mitted to SCS to meet with a studentadvisor.Are you thinking about transferring at alater date? Our student advisors are alsowilling to speak to you before your cur-rent schools registration begins to helpchoose courses that have a high likeli-hood of transferability and complete thegeneral education requirements or yourdesired degree program.Students can transfer a maximum of 60credit hours to an SCS undergraduatedegree program.


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ESM 306U Law and Ethics for the Emergency Services Manager12600 01B 3 Online Decker $1,095Current legal principles and ethical issues which impact emergency services, including both provi-sion of care and services and management of service.


ESM 310U Business Continuity Planning12452 01B 3 Online STAFF $1,095Explores the role, organization and management of business continuity planning in surviving theimpact of disaster, continuing to operate to serve clients or customers and rapidly recovering tofull operations


ESM 319U Writing for Decisions12453 01B 3 Online STAFF $1,095Scenario-based course encouraging students to develop skills in identifying information require-ments for decision making, analyzing the ways information can be presented, identifying outsidefactors that influence how communications are perceived and selecting the right format for themessage.


ESM 321U Crisis Communications12454 01B 3 Online STAFF $1,095Overview of the strategies, tactics and tools needed to identify audiences for crisis communica-tions, select the appropriate media, method and time table for communications and frame themessage for maximum positive impact. Identification of hostile agendas and methods for reducingthe effectiveness of media driven campaigns against the organization will also be addressed.


ESM 322U Emergency Operations Center Design, Management and Operations12455 01B 3 Online Hovis $1,095This course examines how emergency operation centers are designed, organized, managed andoperated to coordinate responses during a disaster.


ESM 323U Protecting the Responder: Managing Safety and Health DuringEmergency Response

12456 01B 3 Online Lowe $1,095This course explores occupational safety, health regulatory requirements and management as-pects necessary for the successful protection of first responders and disaster sister workers. Is-sues specific to private sector, non-governmental and volunteer organizations including allbranches of public emergency response will be addressed





instructions.



ESM 331U Homeland Defense Policy and Programs12601 01B 3 Online Brushwood $1,095Describes evolution of homeland defense as policy, programmatic and organizational issue. Identi-fies current policies and programs, suggests evaluation measures and assesses their effective-ness against potential threats. Examines role of governmental and voluntary citizen organizationsin creating an effective homeland defense


ESM 350U Externship12457 01B 3 Online Shumate $1,095Basis for students entry into the emergency management workforce as a recognized professional.Through development of a professional portfolio, certification, professional training series comple-tion, active participation in professional organizations and a professional reading program, thestudent develops and reflects on specific skills and knowledge required by working emergencymanagers. New students should enroll in this course immediately upon acceptance and declara-tion of the major, as it is designed to take one year to complete.


ESM 354U Management and Organization of Public Agencies12458 01B 3 Online STAFF $1,095Examines why and how public agencies operate the way they do. Studies the forces acting uponpublic safety agencies and how those forces shape agencies internal and external practices intheir political environment.


ESM 503U Research Practicum12459 01B 3 Online Green $1,314Introduction to formal research in emergency services, including guided research project.


ESM 509U Social Dimensions of Disasters12547 01B 3 Online Clements $1,314Examines how populations respond to disasters, including such areas as response to warnings,evacuation reactions, and looting. Suggests strategies for management of formal and emergentorganizations and disaster stressors on individuals, organizations, and groups. Discusses develop-ment of effective programs for management of community change to increased disaster resist-ance.


ESM 540U The History of Emergency Management Organizations and Theory12548 01B 3 Online Lowe $1,314Will examine how organizations have evolved to protect people, infrastructure and the environ-ment from war and disasters and how changes in organization and threat have related to changesin the theory of how to respond to such events


ESM 542U Economic Impacts of Disaster12460 01B 3 Online Loy $1,314Will examine impact of disasters on the economy of impacted areas and relative costs and bene-fits of various strategies for disaster mitigation, response and recovery



Can I afford it?The University of Richmond School ofContinuing Studies is committed tohelping adult students with their invest-ment in higher education. Financial as-sistance, in the form of scholarships,grants, and loans, is available to Schoolof Continuing Studies (SCS) studentswho need help with their educationalexpenses. Students must be enrolled ina degree or certificate program at Rich-mond and must be U.S. citizens or per-manent residents. Specific enrollmentrequirements and application processesvary depending on the aid program.Most applications are available on lineat: www.richmond.edu/financialaid/


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ESM 543U Religion in Disaster12549 01B 3 Online Roberts $1,314Examines the role of disasters in shaping religious beliefs, how modern religions transmit memo-ries of ancient disasters and the role of religion in preparing for, responding to and recoveringfrom disaster events


ESM 546U Concentration I12461 01B 3 Online Gordon $1,314Review of current literature, theory, management practices and evolving issues of a particulararea of professional application. Comparison with other disaster management disciplines. Areasof concentration may include governmental emergency management, business continuity, healthcare contingency planning and voluntary agency disaster response. Prerequisites: ESM 546U isprerequisite to ESM 547U.


ESM 548U Thesis12462 01B 6 Online Green $2,628Individual research and writing of a thesis representing original research in the field of disasterscience under the supervision of a director and two committee members from the SCS graduatestudies faculty


ESM 560U Sources of Knowledge: How to Understand and Apply Research andthe Sciences to Disaster Problems

12463 01B 3 Online Green $1,314Students will read, evaluate and apply research findings to identify shortfalls in knowledge thatmay produce areas for further study. Open to Master of Emergency Management students only.


ESM 563U Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Analysis12464 01B 3 Online Harris $1,314Examination of the interplay between hazards, threats, vulnerabilities, impacts and risk with anemphasis on the development of effective tools an emergency manager can use to address thesefactors in the context of the community. Note: Open to Master of Emergency Management stu-dents only.


FinanceFIN 360U Principles of Financial Management

11769 01 3 M 6:309:10 PM Gates $1,095This course will serve as the foundation and tools of finance, including examination of financialmarkets, investments and financial management in large corporations, small businesses, and per-sonal financial planning. Prerequisite: MATH 103U or higher and ACCT 301U or equivalent prepa-ration in financial accounting are required. Statistics course also recommended; may be takenconcurrently.




GeologyGEOL 320U The Geology of Disaster

12482 01B 3 Online PM Kitchen $1,095An overview of how basic geological principles may be applied to help predict the occurrence andimpact of natural disasters. Students will be encouraged to consider the application of basic sci-entific principles to earth science. Exploration of the impact of the earths varied internalprocesses is intended to give students a new perspective on environmental change and humanevolution.


General ScienceGSCI 301U The Role of Science and Technology in Shaping the Modern Era

11786 02H 6 F 6:309:10 PM Maurakis $2,190S 9 AM2:30 PM

The opportunities and perils of scientific inquiry.


HistoryHIST 337U Tudor England

12483 01 3 M 6:309:10 PM Roberts $1,095Political, institutional, social and cultural study emphasizing reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.

HIST 345U The History of Ideas11745 01H 6 F 6:309:10 PM Wray/Wieder $2,190

S 9 AM2:30 PMExploring the intellectual development within the western tradition. Required for acceleratedBachelor of Liberal Arts. Weekend College students only.


HIST 347U The Age of Jefferson12484 01 3 T 79:40 PM Wray/Hanson $1,095Comprehensive study of life and times of Thomas Jefferson including historical perspective of himas statesman, politician and writer as well as study of him as architect and planner. Includes fieldtrips to Monticello, University of Virginia and Virginia State Capitol.

Human Resource ManagementHRM 343U Human Resource Management

11692 01 3 M 5:508:35 PM Tennent $1,095Survey of traditional human resources functions and their relation to effective personnel and orga-nizational results. Examines recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, collective bargain-ing, labor relations, training, human resource and management development, salaryadministration, and promotions and their relationship to communication, motivation, and leader-ship in organization

HRM 345U Human Resource Development11693 01 3 W 5:508:35 PM Wriston $1,095Organizations purpose and effectiveness; identifies influencing variables, diagnostic techniques,strategies for planned change and development of supportive systems; explores large and smallgroup processes.


Fall 2009 CalendarRegistration Schedule Advance Registration Period: Tuesday,

July 7Sunday, August 23 Late Registration & Fee Period: Monday,

August 24Saturday, August 29 No-Fee Add/Drop Period: Monday,

August 24Saturday, August 29 Fee Drop Period: Sunday, August 30

Saturday, September 5 Last Day to Withdraw: Friday, October 9

Class Schedule Classes Begin: Monday, August 24 Mid-semester: Friday, Friday, October 9 Labor Day Hoiliday (no class): Monday,

September 7 Thanksgiving Break (no class): Tuesday,

November 24 - Sunday, November 29 Last Day of Class: Saturday, December 5

End of Term Semester Exam Period: Monday,

December 7 - Saturday, December 15 Grades Due by 9 AM: Tuesday,

December 15

Complete Academic Calendar is available onlinefrom the Registrars Office at:http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/registrar/cal/


CLASS SCHEDULE

HRM 388U Internship11772 01 3 TBA Meinhard $1,095Applied experience in Human Resource Management in an organizational setting for students en-rolled in the HRM of the BAS degree programs. Working closely with an assigned faculty memberand a site supervisor, student will be assigned projects or duties that are outside of his or her nor-mal job. Intent is to offer the student opportunities to gain new knowledge or skills in the field ofHRM. Students may receive credit for only one (1) internship while enrolled in the School of Con-tinuing Studies. At the discretion of the student, this course may be credited as a focus course oras an elective. Prerequisite: Student must have completed the HRM Core Courses (15 credits) priorto being considered for this course.

Note: Departmental approval required

HRM 452U Quality Management11773 01 3 R 6:3010:15 PM Witcher $1,095History and origin of quality movement explored along with basic tool and hands-on techniquesnecessary for successful quality and process improvement.

HRM 531U Human Resource Management11731 01 3 R 5:508:35 PM Leonard $1,314This course in human resources uses an HR development point of view in which employees areconsidered assets to be developed rather than costs to be minimized. Topics include recruiting,hiring, training, retaining, rewarding and promoting employees; employment planning, perform-ance management systems, succession planning and managing outsource relationships. Specialattention is given to quality of working life issues; the balance between work and non-work; tradi-tional and nontraditional incentives and generational, cultural and ethnic differences in employ-ees needs and values

HRM 534U Strategic Human Resource Development11853 01 3 T 5:508:35 PM Geary $1,314This course includes an overview of business strategy and emphasizes the role of human resourcemanagement and development for effective strategy implementation. Models of organizational di-agnosis and change, transformational leadership, reengineering, divesting, merging, acquiring anddownsizing are examined from a strategic and operational human resource perspective. Studentswill learn project management skills and integrate their course work by undertaking a major com-pany-based project.

HRM 638U HRM Leadership Theory and Application11732 01 3 W 6:3010:15 PM Kelley $1,314Course explores leadership theory as it pertains to the HRM environment. Focus will be placed onthe application of various leadership theories to address current challenges with the Human Re-source Management field.

HRM 657U HRM in the Global Environment11733 01H 3 T/W 6:3010:15 PM Gautam $1,314Introduction of the impact of the global environment on HRM efforts. Aspects of the course willinclude strategic positioning in the face of such issues as outsourcing, worker visas, multi-na-tional companies, cultural differences and immigration. Prerequisite: Students must complete aminimum of 18 hours in the HRM curriculum to include HRM 531, Human Resource Management,and HRM 507, Labor Economics.

Note: In-class/online hybrid course format.

HRM 697U Strategy and Policy11734 01 3 M 6:3010:15 PM Lee $1,314A case study approach to integrate the skills and kno

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