PACE Curriculum
Block I The Social Sciences
SocSc 101P The Social Environment
SocSc 102P Introduction to Social Sciences
SocSc 103P Dynamics of Western Civilization
For the B.L.A., 12 hours of social science.
For B.L.A./B.A./B.S., SocSc 102P meets constitution requirement.
Block II Rites of Passage: Individuals Through The Ages
Humn 104P Themes of Individuality
Humn 105P Literature, Composition & Critical Thinking
Humn 106P Individuals in Literature, Philosophy & Art
For the B.L.A., 12 hours of humanities.
For B.L.A./B.A./B.S., 105P meets English 110 requirement.
For B.A./B.S., 106P meets philosophy requirement.
Block III-B Changing Life on Earth
NatSci 101P Changing Life on Earth
NatSci 102P Fundamentals of Life Science
NatSci 103P Applications of Life Science
For the B.L.A., 12 hours of natural science; 103P meets laboratory requirement.
Block III-C Chemistry
Chem 180P Basic Chemistry
Chem 181P Experimental Basic Chemistry
Chem 182P Special Projects in Chemistry
For the B.L.A., 12 hours of natural science with 181P meets laboratory requirement.
180P is equivalent to Chemistry 115.
181P is equivalent to Chemistry 115L.
Block IV Myth & Meaning: The Deep Structure of Human Experience
Humn 201P The Many Lives of Dr. Faust
Humn 202P The Meaning of the American Experience
Humn 203P American Dreams: Four Major American Myths
For the B.L.A., 12 hours of humanities.
For B.L.A./B.A./B.S., 202P meets English 225 requirement.
For B.A./B.S., 203P meets literature requirement.
Block V Computer Science
CmpSc 105P Foundations of Computing and Problem Solving
CmpSc 106P Computers: Their Uses and Impact
For the B.L.A., 8 hours of natural sciences.
For B.A./B.S., 105P meets computer and information technology requirement.
Block VI Economic Principles
SocSc 397A Economics of Public Process & Private Choice I
Econ 201 Introduction to Economics I
Econ 202 Introduction to Economics II
SocSc 395C Economics of Energy
SocSc 395G Economics of Poverty
SocSc 364PW Contemporary Industrial Society
For the B.L.A., 12 hours of social sciences; courses numbered 300 and above give junior-senior credit. 364PW is a writing intensive course
Block VII Leaders, Representatives or Bureaucrats: Who Governs?
PolSc 406P Political Leadership
PolSc 407P Politics of Representation
PolSc 409P Bureaucratic Politics
For B.L.A./B.A./B.S., 409P meets constitution requirement.
12 hours of social science, junior-senior level.
Block VIII Interdisciplinary Studies: From Birth to Death
Intdis 401P The Natural Life Cycle
Intdis 402P Literature and the Life Sciences
Intdis 403P Stages of Growth
B.L.A. the courses in this block may be distributed across the three areas of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences with maximum of six hours in any one area; junior-senior level.
Block IX Commercial Economics
SocSc 403P Business & Professional Administration Applications
Acct 201 Principles of Accounting
SocSc 305P Computer Accounting Applications
Econ 353 Financial Analysis
SocSc 395B The Economics of the Law
Except for 201, junior-senior level; gives nine hours credit of social science and three hours non-arts and sciences elective.
Block X American Studies
AmSt 301P Themes in American Popular Art
AmSt 302P Survey of American Culture
AmSt 303PW Methods & Problems in American Culture
May be used as Humanities and Social Sciences, course by course, as needed by student; junior-senior level.
303PW is a writing intensive course.
Block XI The Ancient World
Hist 470P Social History of the Ancient World
Hist 471P Political Structure of the Ancient World
Hist 472P Cultural/Intellectual Dimension of Ancient Civilizations
Eight hours social science, four hours humanities; junior-senior level.
BLOCK XII Writer's Tools: Mind, Society, Language and Language Use
Humn 403P Search for Objectivity in Language
Eng 460PW Written Discourse: Speaking, Writing, Composing
Humn 402P Language in Society: Grammar and Rhetoric
12 hours humanities; junior-senior level.
460PW is a writing intensive course.
Block XIII Technology and Society
Hist 330PW The Works of Western Man
Hist 331P America in the Machine Age
Hist 332P The City: Past and Present
May be used as 12 hours of social science or 8 hours social science and 4 hours of humanities; junior-senior level.
330PW is a writing intensive course.
Block XIV Labor and Economics
Humn 401PW Culture of the Working Class
SocSc 438P Labor History and Economic Policy
Hist 400Z Special Topics: Kansas City Labor History
Econ 486 Labor Economics
SocSc 490C Readings in Labor Economics
Four hours of humanities and eight hours social sciences; junior-senior level.
401PW is a writing intensive course.
Block XV Images of Aging in America
Intdis 350P Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging: Readings & Film
Humn 408P Images of Aging in Literature
NatSc 430PC OR
Phil 401PC
Biological & Ethical Issues in Aging
SocSc 411P Aging in American Society: Past & Present
350P gives four hours of either humanities or social sciences credit; 408P gives one hour of humanities credit; 430PC gives three hours credit in natural sciences; 401PC three hours credit in philosophy; 411P gives four hours of social sciences credit.
For B.A./B.S., 430PC or 401PC meets "cluster course" requirement.
Block XVI Intercultural Studies in The New Millennium
Intdis 310P Global Political and Social Issues in the New Millennium
Humn 150P Intercultural Language in Society I
Humn 320P International Art and Culture
12 hours humanities or 8 hours humanities and 4 hours social sciences; 8 hours junior-senior level.
Block XVII Disabilities in American Life
Humn 490P Perceptions & Images of Disabilities in Literature & Film
Psych 406P Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
Psych 407P Developmental Disabilities & Community Life
4 hours humanities; 8 hours social sciences; junior-senior level.
BLOCK XVIII Macroeconomics
Econ 397C Current Macroeconomic Issues
Econ 331 Money and Banking
Econ 301 Macroeconomics
SocSc 326 Economic Statistics
12 hours social sciences; junior-senior level.
BLOCK XIX Art
A&S 400P Special Readings/Topics: Current Art Events
Art 110P Introduction to the Visual Arts
Art 100P Studies in Art History
Eight hours humanities; four hours junior-senior level.
For B.A./B.S., 110P meets fine arts requirement.
BLOCK XX Justice and Society
PolSc 347P Crime and Civil Liberties
Soc 421P Criminal Behavior in the United States
CJC 475P Upperworld Crime
CJC 355P Crime Control and Social Policy
12 hours social sciences; junior-senior level.
BLOCK XXI Juvenile Justice and the Family
CJC 350 Social Deviance
Psych 322P Child Psychology
CJC 265P Juvenile Justice System
Soc 310P The Family
12 hours social sciences; nine hours junior-senior level.
BLOCK XXII Family Studies
Humn 452P Images of the Family in Literature & Art
Psych 453P Family Life Cycle: A Developmental Approach to Understanding Family Dynamics
Hist 454P Historical Perspectives of the Family in Christian, Judaic and Islamic Cultures
Four hours humanities, eight hours social sciences; junior-senior level.
BLOCK XXIII Anthropology
Soc 307P Controversial Issues from an Anthropological Perspective
Intdis 308P Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Soc 309P Cultures of the Past and Present
Intdis 308P may be used as four hours natural science or social science as needed; junior-senior level
BLOCK XXIV Interdisciplinary Studies
Intdis 201P Energy, Technology and Society
Intdis 202P Energy Science
Intdis 203P Social Economic and Political Influences on Energy
Six hours natural science, six hours social science.
BLOCK XXV Hospitality Studies
A&S 490 Special Topics: Readings in Hospitality Administration
ComSt 345P Communication in Organizational Settings
Econ 323P Administration in the Service Industry
Econ 343P Resource Acquisition & Distribution in the Hospitality Industry
Econ 423P Legal and Social Issues of the Hospitality Industry
Econ 433P Commercial Economic Aspects of the Hospitality Industry
SocSc 359P Technology Policies in Hospitality
SocSc 375P Contemporary Issues in Service Industry
SocSc 465 Human Resources in the Service Industry
SocSc 489P Internship in Hospitality Studies
Junior-senior level.
BLOCK XXVI Integrated Studies
IntgStu 401P The Creative Source: Concepts and Actions
IntgStu 402P Turning Points in the History of Ideas
IntgStu 403P Major Intellectual Developments in Western History
12 hours junior-senior level.
BLOCK XXVII Latin American
SocSc 456P In-Depth Country Study
SocSc 457P First Nations and Survival in Latin America
SocSc 458P Women, Men and Development in Latin America
12 hours of social science, junior-senior level.
Block XXVIII English
Engl 352P Critical Approaches to the Short Story
Engl 353PW Critical Review & Evaluation of Fiction and Film
Engl 354P Masterpieces of Fiction
12 hours of humanities, junior-senior level.
353PW is a writing intensive course.
Block XXIX Religious Studies
Hist 497 Special Readings/Topics: History of Religion
A&S 400P Special Readings/Topics: Comparative Religion
A&S 400Q Special Readings/Topics: Religion and Violence
12 hours junior-senior level.
Block XXX Environmental Studies
PolSc 435 Politics of the Environment
A&S 400E Special Readings/Topics: Environmental Issues
EnvSc 110R Introduction to Environmental Science
Five hours natural science, lab science; three hours social sciences; seven hours junior-senior level.
Block XXXI Nations and Their Society
SocSci 301P Varieties of People and Society
Humn 160P Intercultural Language in Society II
SocSci 303P National Perspectives of Capitalism and Liberal Society
Four hours humanities lower level; eight hours social sciences upper level.
Block XXXII Women's Culture, Media and Theory in the Age of Feminism
Humn 375P Research in Women's Culture
Humn 376P Textural Representation of the Feminine
Humn 377P Growing Up Female with the Mass Media
12 hours humanities; junior-senior level.
Block XXXIII Physical Science
PhySci 301P Scientific Approaches to the Physical Worlds
PhySci 302P Concepts of Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Astronomy
PhySci 303P Applications of Physical Science
12 hours natural sciences; junior senior level.
Block XXXIV American Material Culture
AmStu 340P American Material Culture: The 1950s
AmStu 341P American Material Culture: Objects and Images
AmStu 342P American Material Culture: Museums
American Studies 340P, 341P, 342P may be distributed across the humanities and social sciences areas as needed.
Arts and Sciences
A&S 365P Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling
Humanities
ComS 254P Communication Competence: Theory and Practice
Equivalent:
  ComS 110
Fundamentals of Effective Speaking and Listening
Humn 340PW The World Of Advertising    -     Writing intensive course
Humn 404PW Professional communications    -     Writing intensive course
Humn 410PW Turning Life Into Stories    -     Writing intensive course
Natural Sciences
Math 116 Mathematics for Liberal Arts
For B.L.A./B.A., meets mathematics requirement
NatSc 308P Physical Measurements
NatSc 375P Nature of Science
For B.A., meets physical science requirement
Physics 280P Survey of Astronomy
Social Sciences
Anthro 425P Comparative Feminist Issues in International Development: Africa &Latin America
Econ 204P Principles of Economics
Five hours social science; equivalent to Econ 201 & 202
Econ 302P Microeconomics
SocSc 397B The Economics of Public Process II
Concurrent with Econ 302P
Econ 416P Law and Economics
Econ 487 Labor Organizations in the Changing Economy
Hist 102P American History Since 1877
For B.L.A./B.A./B.S., meets constitution requirement
Psych 270P Compulsive Gambling and Other Addictions
SocSc 210P Foundations in Social Science
For B.A./B.S., meets social science 210 requirement
Interdisciplinary
Intdis 420P Brain and Behavior
Two hours social science and two hours natural science
Non-Arts and Sciences
BusAd 403P Legal & Behavioral Aspects of Human Resources

 


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