AAST 2023 The African American Experience

Examines various facets of African American culture that collectively construct the African American experience including art, literature, drama, migration, film, and education. Covers issues facing African Americans through a cultural and socio-political context to understand and appreciate African American impacts on the United States.

ACCT 2013 Accounting Principles

Introduction of accounting as an information system with emphasis on processing and presenting information in the form of financial statements for use in decision making. The course emphasizes business processes and double entry accounting. Prerequisite: ISYS 1120 or ISYS 1123, and MATH 2053 or MATH 2554, and WCOB 1111 (for business majors) each with a grade of C or better.

ANTH 1023 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Introduction to the nature of culture and its influence on human behavior and personality; comparative study of custom, social organization, and processes of change and integration of culture. Corequisite: Drill component.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = ANTH 2013)

ANTH 3213 Indigenous Peoples of North America: Anthropological Perspectives

An exploration of indigenous societies and cultures of North America from an anthropological perspective. Using examples from diverse Native Nations from the time of European contact to the present, we will examine colonialism and resistance, indigenous cosmologies, memory culture and oral tradition, and the politics of representation.

CIED 3103 Children and Adolescent Literature

A survey of children's literary works, authors, and illustrators with emphasis on the preschool and primary grade literature.

CIED 3113 Emergent Literacy

An understanding of emergent literacy development through a study of science-based literacy pedagogy and practical field experiences. Prerequisite: ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, CIED 2943.

ECON 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics

Macroeconomic analysis, including aggregate employment, income, fiscal and monetary policy, growth and business cycles. Credit will be allowed for only one of ECON 2013 and AGEC 2103. Prerequisite: MATH 1203 or higher, or a score of 26 on the math component of the ACT exam, or 600 on the math component of the old SAT or 620 on the math component of the new SAT.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2103)

ECON 2023 Principles of Microeconomics

Microeconomic analysis, including market structures, supply and demand, production costs, price and output, and international economics. Credit will be allowed for only one of ECON 2023 and AGEC 1103. Prerequisite: MATH 1203 or higher, or a score of at least 26 on the math component of the ACT exam, or a score of at least 600 on the math component of the old SAT or 620 on the math component of the new SAT.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = ECON 2203)

ENGL 1013 Composition I

Required of all freshmen unless exempted by the Department of English. Prerequisite: ENGL 0002 or an acceptable score on the English section of the ACT or another approved test.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency=ENGL 1013)

EXSC 3393 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

Introduction to the prevention and care of athletic related injuries. Includes athletic injury recognition and management. Prerequisites: BIOL 2443 and BIOL 2441L.

FREN 1003 Elementary French I

Students are strongly encouraged to take a placement exam before enrolling in this course. Click here for details.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = FREN 1013)

FREN 1013 Elementary French II

Students are strongly encouraged to take a placement exam before enrolling in this course. Click here for details. Elementary courses stress correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = FREN 1023)

FREN 2003 Intermediate French I

Students are strongly encouraged to take a placement exam before enrolling in this course. Click here for details. Intermediate courses lead to greater facility in spoken language and to more advanced reading skills.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = FREN 2013)

FREN 2013 Intermediate French II

Students are strongly encouraged to take a placement exam before enrolling in this course. Click here for details. Continued development of basic speaking comprehension and writing skills and intensive development of reading skills.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = FREN 2023)

FREN 3063 Ph.D. Reading Requirement I

FREN 4213 French Civilization

Prerequisite: FREN 3113

GERM 3063 Ph.D. Reading Requirement I

HIST 1113 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations I

Introduces the major civilizations of the world in their historical context to 1500.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 1113)

HIST 1123 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilizations II

Introduces the major civilizations of the world in their historical context, since 1500.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 1123)

HIST 2003 History of the American People to 1877

A history of American life encompassing constitutional, political, social, intellectual and economic development from prior to European colonization to 1877.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)

HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present

A history of American life encompassing constitutional, political, social, intellectual and economic development from Reconstruction to the present.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)

HIST 3383 Arkansas and the Southwest

Political, economic, social, and cultural development of Arkansas from the coming of the Indian to the 20th century, with special emphasis on Arkansas as a national and regional component.

HIST 4563 The Old South, 1607-1865

Survey of the political, social, and economic development of the antebellum South.

JOUR 1023 Media and Society

A survey of mass media (newspaper, radio, TV, magazine, advertising, public relations, photography, etc.) which stresses their importance in today's society and introduces the student to the various areas in journalism. Recommended for students considering journalism as a major.

JOUR 3633 Media Law

Constitutional guarantees, statutory laws and court cases applicable to mass communications. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

JOUR 4333 Ethics in Journalism

Critical examination of specific ethical problems confronting professionals in all areas of mass communications. Reading and writing assignments are aimed at familiarizing students with the nature of the mass media and their social responsibilities. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

PBHL 1103 Personal Health and Safety

Health and safety problems with emphasis on the promotion of individual health and safety.

PBHL 3443 Introduction to Public Health

This course is intended for undergraduate students and will focus on the foundations of public health as a profession and its future outlook. Public health concepts and practice. Topics include philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results at national, state, and community levels.

SPAN 1003, SPAN 1013, SPAN 2003, and SPAN 2013 (Elementary and Intermediate Spanish courses)

These courses are offered in a semi-structured format. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for details.

THTR 1003 Basic Course in the Arts: Theatre Appreciation

Introduction to theatre arts; playwriting, directing, acting, and design. For the general student. May not be presented toward satisfaction of the B.A. in fine arts requirement by theatre majors.

Note: (ACTS Equivalency = DRAM 1003)