Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors
The university offers a variety of interdisciplinary curricula to meet the growing need and interest in work beyond collegiate division. The following undergraduate and graduate programs and program certificates are under the supervision and jurisdiction of several committees, departments, or colleges as indicated. The programs include:
Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)/Minors
International Business Minor (Non-Business Majors)
Russian and East European Studies Minor
Women's and Gender Studies Minor
Graduate Majors (M.A.)
Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development
Graduate Major (M.B.A.)
Master of Business Administration
Graduate Majors (M.P.P)
Accelerated Master of Public Policy
Graduate Majors (M.S.)
Environmental Science/Technology and Health
Environmental Science Emphasis
Environmental Technology Emphasis
Combined B.A/M.S. or B.S./M.S. Environmental Science/Technology and Health
Program Certificates
Certificate in International Business, Culture, and Language
Certificate in Leadership Foundations
Conflict Resolution Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
American Ethnics Studies Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
This interdisciplinary minor is offered under the jurisdiction and general supervision of the Deans of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
Required: |
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3 hours |
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Social Science: 900:256 (this Capstone course to be taken last) |
3 hours |
Electives from the following list of courses, chosen in consultation with the Director of the American Ethnic Studies Program for a minimum of 15 hours |
15 hours |
Total |
21 hours |
List of electives:
Area 1 - American Historical Foundations
One of the following courses:
History: 961:122
Anthropology: 990:132
Area 2 - Ethnographic Background Perspectives
One of the following courses:
Social Work: 450:142
Area 3 - Arts and Humanities
One of the following courses:
Music: 520:030
Music History and Musicology: 590:160
Area 4 - Politics and Society
One of the following courses:
Social Work: 450:163*
Humanities: 680:131*
*Additional prerequisites are required.
In courses with multiple sections, the section which indicates an American Ethnic Studies emphasis will count for the minor.
These electives may also include individual department's readings, topics, and experimental courses, and other courses, as well as courses sponsored by the Individual Studies Program that directly relate to American Ethnic Studies. The electives selected must have the written approval of the director to be filed in the Office of the Registrar before the final completion and approval of the minor.
American Studies Major
The American Studies major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
This is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and is under the jurisdiction of the heads of the departments of History and English Language and Literature and the general supervision of the Committee on American Studies.
The American Studies major consists of a minimum of 9 semester hours in each of the following four areas:
1) American history
2) American literature
3) Economics, geography, political science, sociology
and anthropology
4) Religion, philosophy, theatre, art, and music
Required: |
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American literature elective |
3 hours |
Political Science: 942:014 |
3 hours |
9 hours |
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Electives: from the four areas above |
21 hours |
Required: a senior colloquium* |
3 hours |
Total |
39 hours |
*Colloquium to be an exploration of the total culture of an era or region in historical perspective by applying the disciplines of history, literature, art, philosophy, and the social sciences.
The courses from the four specified areas must be chosen in consultation with an advisor from the Committee on American Studies.
Courses used to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements may not be counted on this major.
Asian Studies Major
The Asian Studies major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Humanities: two of the following - 680:122; 680:124; 680:125 |
6 hours |
680:198 (Independent Study/Supervised Research Project to be supervised by Asian Studies Committee) |
3 hours |
Anthropology: 990:011 |
3 hours |
Electives: a minimum of 24 hours of credit from at least three different disciplines must be completed from the following courses (a maximum of 6 semester hours credit in language courses may be applied toward satisfying the 24-hours elective credit requirement) Art. 600:141 (sections on Japan or China); 600:147 World Religions: 640:130; 640:132 Humanities: one of the following - 680:122; 680:124; 680:125 Languages: Chinese: 710:001; 710:002; 710:011 Political Science: 944:162 History: 964:127; 964:128; 964:181; 964:182; 964:183; 964:187 Geography: 970:141 Anthropology: 990:143 |
24 hours |
12 hours |
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Total |
36 hours |
*920:053 and 920:054 are required as prerequisites for all 100-level economics courses. Both 920:053 and 920:054 will substitute for 920:024 which will satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.
Students are encouraged to study abroad for a minimum of one semester.
Asian Studies Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
The programs and general courses in the non-Western foreign area studies are offered under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Asian Studies and the general supervision of the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Required: |
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Humanities: two of the following - 680:122; 680:124; 680:125 |
6 hours |
680:198 (to be supervised by the Asian Studies Committee and combining the student's major discipline) |
3 hours |
Two additional courses to be chosen from the list of Asian Studies major electives |
6 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Environmental Studies Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
This is an interdisciplinary minor offered under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Programs Office and the general supervision of the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences.
Required: |
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Biology: 840:051 |
4 hours |
9 hours |
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Geography: 970:100** |
3 hours |
Sociology: 980:148** |
3 hours |
Electives: a minimum of 9 semester hours of credit (of which at least 6 hours must be from 100-level courses) from disciplines other than the major and with no more than 6 hours from any single department must be completed from courses approved by the Environmental Programs Office |
9 hours |
Total |
28 hours |
*Taking prerequisite courses 920:053 and 920:054 will satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.
**These courses have prerequisites which may satisfy requirements in the Liberal Arts Core.
This minor allows students a specific program to complement their major. Because the Environmental Studies minor is designed to broaden students' awareness of environmental issues as they relate to their major discipline, students interested in this minor should have a clear grasp of the major field before applying for such a minor.
Applications and approval of particular programs will be administered under the College of Natural Sciences, with the interdisciplinary Environmental Programs Office serving as the program coordinating body. Upon application by the student, the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences will appoint a faculty advisor to work closely with the student in planning her/his minor.
General Studies Major
The General Studies major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
This is a diversified liberal arts major supervised by the Coordinator of the Individual Studies Program.
Required: |
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a minimum of 15 semester hours of 100-level courses from each of three of the five colleges* for a minimum total of |
45 hours |
Total |
45 hours |
A General Studies major enables students to take a wide variety of courses from many different departments. This can lead to a well-rounded liberal arts education. The major is not directed toward any particular vocation or certification. The emphasis of this major is on distribution rather than concentration. Each General Studies major is encouraged to develop a program of study according to her/his own needs, interests, and career goals. The selection of courses is largely left to the student. Students may not declare a second major and be registered for the General Studies major.
*The five colleges are: 1) College of Business Administration; 2) College of Education; 3) College of Humanities and Fine Arts; 4) College of Natural Sciences; and 5) College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Humanities Major
The Humanities major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
This is an interdisciplinary major offered by the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and is under the jurisdiction of the dean of that college.
Required: |
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12 hours |
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Interdisciplinary courses in, or including, the humanities* |
9 hours |
Courses in history, from any department |
6 hours |
Critical and analytical course |
3 hours |
Participatory course in creative or performing arts |
3 hours |
Electives in any of the above or other humanities areas |
9 hours |
Total |
42 hours |
*These courses may include seminars in the interpretation of texts, in philosophy of history, in aesthetics, in a theme or period, in a topic relating the humanities to the natural or social sciences, or other appropriate courses as available.
The student, with the consent of the Humanities Advisor, will outline a cohesive program of cross-disciplinary study around a chronological period, theme, culture, or other focus of the student's choice.
All reasonable variations on this program should be approved.
Humanities Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required:A minimum of 21 hours with at least on course* to be chosen form each of the following areas: |
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English: English Language and Literature: 620:034 |
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Arts (participatory) Communication: 48C:011 Applied Music: 540:Nxx (instrument or voice) English Language and Literature: 620:070 |
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Philosophy and WorldReligions: 640:024; andy one of 650:100, 650:101; 650:103 or 650:104 |
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Social Science: Psycholgoy: 400:118 Sociology: 980:060 Anthropology: 990:011 |
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Interdisciplinary Studies: Individual Studeis: 000:196** (Interdisciplinary Readings) Humanities: 680:192 |
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Total |
21 hours |
Science and Social Science majors may be excused from the requirement in their areas, and may substitute a course in any of the other specified areas or in history.
*If any of these courses are taken by the student to meet the requirements of any other program (e.g., liberal arts core, major field, etc.), the student must elect another course in any of the above specified areas or in history, except that either 680:021 or 680:022 may be counted for the liberal arts core.
**This course should be elected only if 680:192 is not relevant to the emphasis of the minor. Readings proposed by the student should act to integrate the work done in the minor.
Individual Studies Major
The Individual Studies major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements (under the discretion of the Individual Studies Program Coordinator), plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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A coherent, interdisciplinary area of study |
30-44 hours |
Undergraduate thesis |
6 hours |
Total |
36-50 hours |
(Plus 25-39 hours of university electives or other major or minor credit.)
If it is found the university does not offer the major desired, it may be possible, through the Individual Studies Program, for a student to create her/his own program of study. The purpose of the Individual Studies major is twofold: 1) to enable a student to design an individualized major by selecting courses from several academic departments, and 2) to explore interdisciplinary areas of study before those areas are formally adopted as departmental or interdepartmental majors.
Students interested in this major should have at least one semester's experience in university study before applying. A student shall consult first with the Individual Studies Coordinator concerning the feasibility of designing an Individual Studies major in a particular area. If the university does not have faculty or curricular resources for the area requested, the student will be so advised. Also, if the student does not appear to be academically prepared, or if her/his plans are not sufficiently clear, specific steps to correct these problems will be recommended.
Once an advisor is appointed, the student and the advisor will develop a list of courses to comprise the proposed major, and an interdisciplinary faculty committee will be selected to take action on the specific program. In some cases, with the approval of the faculty advisor and the program coordinator, an extraordinary amount of independent study may be counted toward the major. In most cases, an undergraduate thesis will be required of this major.
International Business MInor
The interdepartmental minor in International Business is available to College of Business Administration students majoring in Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics - Business Analysis emphasis, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Real Estate. The purpose of the minor is to provide a plan of study that builds upon the knowledge gained through business core and business major courses with respect to issues associated with operating within the global economy.
Required: |
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World Affairs Geography: 970:040 or Political Science: 943:024 |
3 hours |
International Business core Management: 150:189 |
12 hours |
International Experience Business, Interdepartmental: 100:169** |
0 hours |
Electives (choose one of the following) Business, Interdepartmental: 100:155/CAP:155* Management: 150:161 Political Science: 943:119; 943:143; 943:145 Sociology: 980:167 Criminology: 982:162 or any additional course listed with the international business core above. |
2-3 hours |
Total |
17-18 hours |
* Either of these courses fulfill the Liberal Arts Core Capstone requirement. Other global perspective Capstone courses may be approved, by student request, to fulfill the requirements of this elective.
** This 100:169 course requires the successful completion of an approved study abroad experience, or a departmental internship or cooperative education experience that includes a significant international component. Department internships or cooperative education credits that meet the requirements of the international experience can, by student request, be used to fulfill the elective requirement.
International Business Minor (Non-Business Majors)
The interdepartmental minor in International Business (Non-Business Majors) is available to any non-business major. The purpose of this minor is to allow non-business majors to build a basic body of knowledge concerning business and business operations and expand this knowledge with respect to international business, trade, and commerce.
Required: |
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World Affairs Geography: 970:040 or Political Science: 943:024 |
3 hours |
Business Core Accounting: 120:030 Marketing: 130:101 Economics: 920:024 |
15 hours |
International Business Core Management: 150:189 International electives (choose two from the following): -Business, Interdepartmental: 100:155/CAP:155* |
8-9 hours |
International Experience Business, Interdepartmental: 100:169** |
0 hours |
Total |
26-27 hours |
* Either of these courses fulfill the Liberal Arts Core Capstone requirement. Other global perspective Capstone courses may be approved, by student request, to fulfill the requirements of this elective.
** This 100:169 course requires the successful completion of an approved study abroad experience, or a departmental internship or cooperative education experience that includes a significant international component. Department internships or cooperative education credits that meet the requirements of the international experience can, by student request, be used to fulfill the elective requirement.
NOT available to majors in: Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics-Business Analysis Emphasis, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Real Estate.
NOT available to General Business Concepts minors.
Leadership Studies MInor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
The Leadership Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program that educates students about and for leadership in a democratic society. The minor provides an overview of diverse leadership theories, concepts, and issues; assessment of leadership styles and abilities; and practical experiences tailored to the students' abilities. It is open to any student; prior experience in leadership activities is not required.
Admission requires a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (or permission of director) and completion of one semester of college work (UNI or transfer).
Students who are pursuing the Leadership Studies minor or the Certificate in Leadership Foundations must have an overall GPA in the core courses, including the internship, of 2.50 with no lower than a C in any one course.
Required: |
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7 hours |
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Leadership internship: 680:169 |
2-3 hours |
Electives A. Diversity - one course from approved list of courses on diversity. Psychology: 400:600 Social Work: 450:045 Communication: 48C:151; 48C:153 Social Science: 900:020 B. Ethics - one course from approved list of courses on ethics. Communication: 48C:128/CAP:128 World Religions: 640:171 Philiosophy: 650:142; 650:172; 650:173/CAP:173; 650:174; 650:175 C. General Elective - one course from approved list. Social Work: 450:102 Communication: 48C:071; 48C:121; 48C:141; 48C:144; 48C:151; 48C:153; 48C:173 English Language and Literature: 620:104 Humanities: 680:130 Political Science: 940:189; 940:188; 942:150; 942:151 Sociology: 980:176 Note: 48C:151, 48C:153 and 680:130 may count as either diversity elective or general elective for the minor. Students may petition Director for Leadership Studies for a course no on the elective lists. |
9 hours |
Total |
18-19 hours |
Russian and East European Studies Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
This minor is offered by the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Required: |
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Language: Four semesters. Must include fourth semester Russian (770:012) or an equivalent fourth-semester course in another Slavic/East European language satisfied through, for example, transfer credit. Also see * below |
12-20 hours* |
3 hours |
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Two of the following Humanities/Literature: 680:121 or 770:031 Political Science: 944:123 or 944:164 An additional literature or language class, with the approval of a REES advisor. A Russian/East European topics course of seminar, with the approval of a REES advisor.** |
6 hours |
Total |
18-29 hours*** |
Study Abroad: Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad for at least one summer, preferably one semester. Study abroad may be used to satisfy program requirements for language or non-language course work, with the approval of a REES advisor.
Transfer credit: Students seeking to use transfer credit to satisfy any program requirement may be required to produce past course syllabi for credit approval.
*Students may also satisfy the language requirement through native or heritage (home-based) knowledge of a Slavic/East European language. Students wishing to satisfy the language requirement in this manner may have to complete a language placement exam. Finally, students who do satisfy the language requirement through native/heritage knowledge will be required to complete 9 hours of course work in lieu of the 12-20 hours of language study. This will be arranged with the students REES advisor.
**Several UNI departments (e.g., History) occasionally offer topics courses or junior-senior seminars on Central and Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Consult a REES advisor each semester on these offerings.
***The low range of 18 credit hours will apply only to students satisfying the language requirement through native or heritage (home-based) knowledge of a Slavic/East European language. (See * note.) The low range for students satisfying the language requirement through normal class language study will be 21 credit hours.
Women's and Gender Studies Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary and multicultural program that engages in research and exploration concerning all areas of womens and mens experiences. Its unique perspective strengthens the abilities of students within any major to critically analyze theory and research emphasizing the importance of gender while including other essential categories of analysis such as race, class, sexuality, ethnicity, and nationality. This program is offered under the jurisdiction and general supervision of the Deans of the Colleges of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Humanities and Fine Arts. For more information, contact the Women's and Gender Studies office, Baker 170, 319-273-7102, or www.uni.edu/womenstudies.
Required: |
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Humanities: 680:040 |
3 hours |
Social Science: 900:150 |
1 hour |
three of the following core electives: Psychology: 400:0660 Health Promotion and Education: 410:162 Communication Studies: 48C:153 English Language and Literature: 620:128 World Religions: 640:162 Humanities: 680:160 |
9 hours |
minimum of 6 hours from the elective lists with at least one course to be chosen from at least two of the three areas Social Sciences: Educational Psychology: 200:140; 200:188 Design, Textiles, Gerontology and Family Studies: 31F:010; 31F:020; 31F:057; 31F:150; 31F:153; 31F:157; 31T:114 Psychology: 400:173 Health Promotion and Education: 410:020; 410:128; 410:162 Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:030 Social Work: 450:041; 450:163; 450:173; 450:194 Science and Science Education: 820:140/CAP:140 Social Sciences: 900:020; 900:023; 900:195 Political Science: 942:142 History: 961:120; 961:131; 961:142; 961:143; 961:146; 961:150; 963:156; 963:161; 964:176; 964:180 Sociology: 980:100; 980:105;980:135; 980:135; 980:138; 980:156; 980:171; 980:177 Anthropology: 990:011; 990:157; 990:161; 990:167 Humanities: Communication: 48C:142; 48C:146; 48C:151; 48C:153; 48C:160; 48C:189 Theatre: 490:160 English: 620:121; 620:123*; 620:128 World Religions: 640:024; 640:162; 640:168 Philosophy: 650:151/CAP:151; 650:152 Humanities: 680:010; 680:110; 680:123; 680:128; 680:130; 680:156; 680:160 French: 720:031 Experiential: Social Science: 900:195 |
6 hours |
Total |
19 hours |
*Additional prerequisites may be required.
In courses with multiple sections, the section which indicates a Women's and Gender Studies Emphasis will count for the minor with written approval of the Director.
These electives may also include individual department's readings, topics, experimental courses, internships, and other courses, as well as courses sponsored by the Individual Studies Program that directly relate to Women's and Gender Studies. The electives selected must have the written approval of the director to be filed in the Office of the Registrar before the final completion and approval of the minor. Sections approved for Womens and Gender Studies classes are listed in the front of the Schedule of Classes.
Master of Arts Degree Programs
Major in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development
The M.A. program in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development is designed for individuals who have experience in the philanthropy and/or nonprofit areas. The degree will be solely offered through the Division of Continuing Education with extensive use of the Iowa Communication Network (ICN). The program is designed to offer professionals the opportunity to continue their study, advancing their knowledge while earning graduate credit in course work targeted toward the following objectives: (a) to develop and enhance professionals skills and knowledge in the fundraising and nonprofit sectors; (b) to further students understanding of ethical policy and legal issues as they relate to philanthropy and nonprofit development; (c) to advance students knowledge of scholarly research, theories and models in the area of nonprofit organizational development, donor relations, grant writing, corporate/foundation relations, advocacy, public funding, and evaluation/accountability; and (d) to enhance students mastery of skills in the aforementioned areas.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts of undergraduate and graduate credits to the program director. It is expected that students will have experience in the field prior to admission. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
This major is available on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate course work is required, of which a minimum of 21 hours of 200-level course work, including 3 hours of 430:299 is required. Of these hours, 26 semester hours are prescribed below. The remaining 4 hours require research project/readings work, arranged through the program director.
Required: |
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4 hours |
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Psychology: 400:254 |
2 hours |
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:220; 430:248; 430:249; 430:251 |
12 hours |
Communication Studies: 48P:182 |
3 hours |
English Language and Literature: 620:104 |
3 hours |
Public Policy: 950:220 |
2 hours |
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:285 (Readings in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development) |
1 hour |
430:299 (Research) |
3 hours |
Total |
30 hours |
Major in Women's and Gender Studies
The M.A. in Women's and Gender Studies is a thesis-only program requiring a minimum of 34 semester hours of study; 15 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of xxx:299, is required. Additional non-program hours may be required, if courses on a students program of study have prerequisites which instructors choose not to waive.
Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
The Womens and Gender Studies curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who strive for analytic clarity and rigor in gender-focused research. Students may employ the skills in reflective and critical analysis as well as the broad base of knowledge that they obtain in the program to 1) prepare for a Ph.D. program with a disciplinary or interdisciplinary focus on gender or, 2) enhance leadership skills for a career in the public or private sector or, 3) satisfy strong intellectual interests and curiosity while pursuing advanced education in the liberal arts.
Through core courses and selected electives, students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies will accomplish several objectives: examine theories concerning the social and historical constructions of gender; explore how gender defines relationships among women, among men, and between men and women; recognize that women's lives have been under-represented in traditional disciplines and investigate previously neglected materials in order to identify women's as well as men's roles in cultural or social endeavors; study, compare, and evaluate an array of disciplinary perspectives on gender, including, but not limited to, cross-cultural, economic, sociological, historical, and literary perspectives; identify intersections of gender with race, class, age, sexual identity, and ethnicity, both locally and globally, both in the present and in the past; and employ new methodological and critical approaches to materials customarily treated in other ways, revising the content and assumptions of particular disciplines to address gender more effectively.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Admission to the program is competitive. Detailed information on admissions requirements and procedures may be obtained from the Director of the Graduate Program in Women's and Gender Studies.
Required: |
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Humanities: 680:289 |
3 hours |
Humanities: 680:290 |
1 hour |
Sociology: 980:171 |
3 hours |
3 hours |
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English:620:206 or Philosophy: 650:250 |
3 hours |
Research: xxx:299 |
6 hours |
Research Methodology: With approval of thesis advisor, one course from the following: Education, Interdepartmental: 190:305 Measurement and Research: 250:301 Psychology: 400:239 Communication: 48C:113; 48C:180; 48C:183; 48C:189; 48C:222 English Language and Literature: 620:161; 620:201 History: 960:290 |
3 hours |
Electives |
12 hours |
Total |
34 hours |
With the approval of the thesis advisor, the student individually designs an elective sequence, selecting courses from the humanities, fine arts, social and natural sciences that best contribute to the students thesis project.
A Graduate Certificate in Womens and Gender Studies is also available.
For more information contact the Women's and Gender Studies Office, Baker 168, 319-273-7102, or www.uni.edu/womenstudies.
Master of Business Aministration Degree Program
Master of Business Administration Degree Program
Graduate study in business at UNI provides a broad-based, integrated program which emphasizes the functional areas of business in order to provide the graduate with a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical business operations. The M.B.A. curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students with undergraduate backgrounds in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, as well as those with degrees in business. The M.B.A. program is accredited by AACSB International, the primary accrediting organization on management education.
The plan of study prescribed for the degree is structured to develop graduates who will have acquired: 1) an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the process of policy formulation and implementation; 2) a comprehension of environmental factors-economic, legal, social, and political-which affect the individual in the performance of managerial responsibilities; 3) an understanding of analytical techniques and the use of quantitative data in the administration of business controls; 4) the ability to communicate ideas effectively in oral and written form; and 5) a basic knowledge of selected functional areas of business administration.
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program is dependent upon the quality of the applicant's undergraduate record, the score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and writing skills demonstrated on the addendum to the application. The GMAT must be taken prior to acceptance into the program.
This program is designed to qualify men and women for creative leadership in business. This program is available on the non-thesis option only. Students who enter the program with the undergraduate requirements of a baccalaureate degree in one of the areas of business will normally require 31 semester hours to complete the program; those who enter the program with an undergraduate degree in an area other than business will be required to complete some pre-MBA courses in business or show that they have completed equivalent courses in previous academic work. A minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work is required. Candidates for the degree are also required to successfully complete and pass a business capstone experience at the end of their program of study. The result of this experience is reported in a paper and filed in the M.B.A. office.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Detailed information for the M.B.A. may be obtained from the College of Business Administration, UNI or on the M.B.A. Web site www.cba.uni.edu/mba.
Required: |
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Accounting: 120:262 |
3 hours |
Marketing: 130:263 |
3 hours |
Management: 150:249; 150:250; 150:262; 150:272; 150:274; 150:276 |
16 hours |
Finance: 160:266 |
3 hours |
Economics: 920:260 |
3 hours |
Topics: 3 hours from the following Accounting: 120:280 Marketing: 130:280 Management: 150:280 Finance: 160:280 Economics: 920:280 |
3 hours |
Total |
31 hours |
Master of Public Policy Program
The Master of Public Policy is a professional interdisciplinary degree program providing specialized and advanced training for students wishing to assume roles as policy analysts, principally in the governmental and nonprofit sectors of society.
Core courses in the program provide thorough coverage of the contributions of political science, economics, and history to the analysis of public policy. The core also includes methods courses that provide training in the rigorous methods of policy analysis required of professionals in the field.
Focus courses allow a student to develop an understanding of a particular substantive or methodological area of policy analysis. Continuing participation in seminars allows discussion of current practice and development, provides a forum for on-going discussion, and includes philosophical orientation to the ethical questions which arise in policy contexts. An internship with a public policy organization introduces the student to the professional environment and allows application of theory and methods to actual policy problems.
Admission to the M.P.P. program is competitive. Entering students are expected to have acquired introductory level knowledge, from their undergraduate training, of statistical methods, micro-economics, and American governmental process. Courses are available outside the degree program, for students who lack such background (e.g., 920:054, 942:014, and 980:080). The M.P.P. is available on the non-thesis option, and requires 41-45 semester hours. A minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work is required.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Required: |
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Philosophy: 650:245 |
2 hours |
6 hours |
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| Public Policy: 950:205 (3 hours); 950:208; 950:260; 950:275 | 12 hours |
6 hours |
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History: 960:225 |
3 hours |
| Focus area courses: as approved by advisor | 9 hours |
Internship: 950:281 Prerequisites: 950:275 and 942:173 or an approved substiture. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the program director. |
4 hours |
| Electives: as approved by advisor | 3 hours |
Total |
41-45 hours |
M.P.P. students, in consultation with their faculty advisors, select a focus area and the course work needed to complete their study of public policy. They may choose either a substantive area of public policy (for example, urban policy, environmental policy, human services policy, criminal justice policy) or courses that provide them with additional training in public policy or methods of policy analysis.
In 950:208, with the support of the instructor and benefitting from interaction with other students, each student prepares a research paper within the focus area.
If focus courses have prerequisites which instructors choose not to waive, these courses will be in addition to the above degree requirements.
The internship may be undertaken during the summer following the first or second year of classes or during any other approved period.
Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required.
Accelerated Master of Public Policy Program
1. Upon declaration of an undergraduate major, any UNI student may apply to the director of the program for entry into the preparatory phase of the Accelerated M.P.P. program. A student must have at least a 3.40 GPA in order to be considered for this program.
2. The following four courses are eligible to be included in the preparatory phase of the program: 920:117, 920:125, 942:153, and 942:173. All of these courses have prerequisites which must be completed before the student may enroll in them. Other courses may be included with the approval of the director, and with the approval of the department in which the course is taught.
3. In order to count one of these courses toward accelerated completion of the M.P.P., the student must sign a contract with the instructor to do the same extra work that is required by that instructor for students to receive graduate credit for the course. No graduate credit will be awarded, but the student will be allowed to waive the course upon entering the M.P.P. program.
4. In order to count one of these courses toward the accelerated M.P.P., the student must receive a minimum grade of B in the class. In addition, to be considered for admission into the graduate portion of the accelerated M.P.P., students must maintain a minimum of 3.00 GPA in all of their undergraduate work.
5. After completion of the preparatory phase, the student will be considered for admission to the graduate portion of the accelerated M.P.P. program. Enrollment in the graduate program requires the completion of the B.A. degree.
6. In order to complete the M.P.P. in one additional year after the B.A., students will also need to enroll in 7 hours of graduate work in the final semester of their senior year, as currently provided for in this catalog.
7. All other degree requirements for the regular M.P.P. program also apply to the Accelerated Program.
Master of Science Degree Programs
Major in Environmental Science/Technology and Health
The curriculum in the Environmental Science/Technology and Health program provides academic and research opportunities for students seeking terminal master's degrees. The curriculum emphasizes environmental related course work in the various disciplines (biology, chemistry and biochemistry, geology, industrial technology, physics, and environmental health) as well as additional courses selected from university offerings at large to assure a high level of competence in the student's area of major interest. Working in cooperation with the sciences, industrial technology, and health departments, graduate students are afforded excellent opportunities for field, laboratory, and industrial research through association with a large staff of scientists studying environmental issues.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed an Application for Admission to Graduate Study and be admitted to the program. Applications should include three letters of recommendation and transcripts of undergraduate and graduate credits. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Students wishing to pursue the Environmental Technology Emphasis must hold or be eligible to obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial technology. UNI students may enter this program at the end of the junior year under the B.A./M.S. or B.S./M.S. programs offered in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics (see below).
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
This program is available on the thesis option only. A minimum of 30 semester hours is required. A minimum of 18 hours of 200-level course work is required. Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required. Beyond the required courses, the graduate advisory committee for each student will select additional course work tailored to the interests and research of the student.
Environmental Science Emphasis:
Required courses: |
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9 hours |
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Environmental Science seminar: 830:289 |
3 hours |
Research: 830:299 |
6-9 hours |
Electives |
9-12 hours |
Total |
30 hours |
Environmental Technology Emphasis:
Required courses: |
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3 hours |
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Environmental Science seminar: 830:289 |
3 hours |
Research: 830:299 |
6-9 hours |
Electives |
15-18 hours |
Total |
30 hours |
Environmental Health Emphasis:
Required courses: |
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9 hours |
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Environmental Science seminar: 830:289 |
3 hours |
Health Promotion and Education: 410:293 |
3 hours |
Research: 830:299 |
6-9 hours |
Electives |
6-9 hours |
Total |
30 hours |
Combined B.A./M.S. or B.S./M.S. Environmental Science/Technology and Health
Students interested in the B.A./M.S. or B.S./M.S. in Environmental Science/Technology and Health program should declare their intent by the middle of the junior year. An Application for Admission to Graduate Study should be completed and the student's interest in this program indicated on the form itself.
Once admitted to the program, undergraduate students (who are classified as seniors), may register for graduate credit as a senior, with the approval of the department head. The student presents a signed Student Request (with appropriate signatures), when registering for graduate credit as a senior. Students earning this type of credit are classified as seniors but will pay graduate tuition for the semester hours for which they will receive graduate credit. The maximum tuition will be the fulltime graduate rate for the student's residence classification. The combined total of course credits, both undergraduate and graduate, may not exceed 15 hours in a semester or 8 hours in a summer session. Graduate work completed on the early admission basis will be counted as graduate credit only if the student actually earns the bachelor's degree at the end of the semester or summer session in which the course work is taken. Actual admission to graduate study and classification as a graduate student commences the semester after the student has completed the baccalaureate.
Program Certificates
The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following program certificates, contact the college indicated or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.
College of Business Administration
Certificate in International Business, Culture, and Language
The Certificate in International Business, Culture, and Language is available to College of Business Administration students majoring in Accounting, Economics-Business Analysis Emphasis, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Real Estate and to students completing the General Business Concepts minor. The purpose of this certificate is to encourage students to seek language and cultural knowledge in order to build a foundation for understanding the global environment in which business operates. For more information students should contact CBA Student Advising and Career Services, CBB 321B. To enroll in this program students must declare their intent on a Declaration of Curriculum form. The form may be obtained in CBB 321B.
1. International Business Management: 150:189 |
3 hours |
2. Cultural and Political Perspectives One of the following: Political Science: 943:024* Geography: 970:040* Sociology: 980:001* Anthropology: 990:011* |
3 hours |
3. Foreign Language and History Select one of the language options below. Note: A student=s native language cannot be used to meet the language requirement for the certificate. Chinese: 710:001**; 710:002**; 710:011 One of the following: 640:130; 640:132; 680:124*; 944:162; 964:183; 964:187; 980:168; 990:157 French: 720:001**; 720:002**; 720:003**; 720:004** 720:011; 720:012 One of the following: 720:031*; 720:051; 720:061; 963:174 German: 740:001**; 740:002**; 740:003**; 740:004**; 740:011; 740:012 One of the following: 740:013; 740:014; 740:031*; 740:111; 740:132; 740:148/CAP:148; 962:171; 963:172 Russian: 770:001**; 770:002**; 770:003**; 770:004**; 770:011; 770:013 One of the following: 680:121*; 770:012; 770:014; 770:031*; 944:164; 963:169; 963:170 Spanish:
780:001**; 780:002**; 780:011 One of the following: 680:123*; 780:053; 780:055; 780:152; 790:031*; 944:167; 964:180 Portuguese:
790:001**; 790:002**; 790:010**; 790:020**; 790:060 One of the following: 680:123*; 790:031*; 790:101; 944:167; 964:180 English: One of the following: 900:023*; 942:014* Two of the following: 620:040; 620:043; 620:053; 620:121; 620:124; 620:151; 961:120; 961:134; 961:142; 961:144; 961:145; 961:150 |
8-18 hours
7-24 hours
7-18 hours
8-20 hours
7-20 hours
5-17 hours
9 hours |
*Credit hours in these Liberal Arts Core courses may be applied toward the completion of the Liberal Arts Core requirement and the completion of this certificate program.
**Students who received credit toward the foreign language competency requirement for UNI graduation from satisfactory performance in high school language courses or students who can pass an equivalency examination do not need to take these courses.
Summary: |
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1. International Business |
3 hours |
2. Cultural and Political Perspectives |
3 hours |
3. Foreign Language and History Chinese: 8-18 hours French: 7-24 hours German: 7-18 hours Russian: 8-20 hours Spanish: 7-20 hours Portuguese: 5-17 hours English: 9 hours Note: A student=s native language cannot be used to meet the requirements of this certificate. |
5-24 hours |
Total |
11-30 hours |
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Certificate in Leadership Foundations
The Certificate in Leadership Foundations is an interdisciplinary program that educates students about and for leadership in a democratic society. This certificate provides an overview of diverse leadership theories, concepts, and issues, and assessment of one's leadership styles and abilities. It is open to any student; prior experience in leadership activities is not required. A minor in leadership studies is also available and carries a leadership internship.
Prerequisite for admission: 2.50 GPA or permission of director.
Students who are pursuing the Leadership Studies minor or the Certificate in Leadership Foundations must have an overall GPA in the core courses, including the internship, of 2.50 with no lower than a C in any one course.
Required: |
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8 hours |
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Electives: two courses from the list approved for the Leadership Studies minor for a total of 6 hours |
6 hours |
Total |
14 hours |
Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Womens and Gender Studies is offered by the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
The Graduate Certificate in Womens and Gender Studies (WGS) provides students the opportunity to be exposed to the rapidly expanding interdisciplinary scholarship on womens and gender studies. This program is designed for students currently enrolled in a graduate program at UNI who are seeking a graduate degree in any discipline.
The WGS graduate certificate requires 12 credit hours, which must be successfully completed during a five year period to earn the certificate. At least nine hours have to be completed at UNI and at least six of the 12 hours have to be at the 200 level. Courses fulfilling the certificate program may be used to meet the requirements in a degree program in accordance with the policies of the Graduate College.
Curriculum requirements consist of one core course and a minimum of nine credit hours of electives. Students must take at least six credit hours of elective course work outside the degree-granting program. Students may petition the Director of WGS to add a relevant course.
For more information, contact the Women's and Gender Studies office, Baker 170, 319-273-7102, or www.uni.edu/womenstudies.
Required: |
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English Language and Literature: 620:206 or Philosophy: 650:250 or Humanities: 680:289 or Sociology: 980:171 |
3 hours |
Electives: Must choose one course from the Social Sciences Category A, one course from the Humanities Category B, and one course from either A, B, or the Experimental Category C. Category A: Social Sciences Educational Psychology: 200:188 Design, Textiles, Gerontology, and Family Studies: 31F:145; 31T:114 Health Promotion: 410:128; 410:162 Political Science: 942:142 Sociology: 980:131; 980:135; 980:171 Category B: Humanities Communication Studies: 48C:108; 48C:113; 48C:153 English Language and Literature: 620:128; 620:206 World Religions: 640:162; 640:168 Humanities: 680:156; 680:160; 680:289 Category C: Experimental Social Science: 900:195 (3 hours) Practicum that has a gender-focus and is advised by a WGS faculty member. |
9 hours |
Total |
12 hours |
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Conflict Resolution Certificate
Conflict and dispute can be viewed on both the macro and micro system levels. It can be intrapersonal or interpersonal, as in the area of marriage or family, or organizational, as in relations, racial and ethnic or interpersonal concerns. The Certificate in Conflict Resolution provides knowledge and understanding of conflict, as well as conflict management or resolution. The certificates curriculum is designed for students who are working toward or who have already completed a baccalaureate degree, and whose anticipated careers may provide opportunities for understanding and conducting conflict resolution. Examples of related majors would include (but not necessarily be limited to) Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Criminology, Communication, Business Management, Public Administration, Education, Public Policy, and Political Science.
Required: |
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Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology: 450:102 or 980:102 or 990:102 or Communication Studies: 48C:148 or Social Science: 900:080 |
3 hours |
Electives: select four courses from the lists below. (Courses are listed under separate tracks to guide you preference of micro or macro preparation. At least one course must be selected from each track): Micro systems track courses: Teaching: 280:170 Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:020; 31F:153 Psychology: 400:060 Social Work: 450:143; 450:163* Communication Studies: 48C:136*; 48C:153 Macro Systems track courses: Social Work/Social Science: 450:041 or 900:041 Social Science: 900:020 Political Science: 943:125; 943:126; 944:123 History: 963:157 |
12 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Choice of courses and subsequent course prerequisites may increase the length of this program. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses taken for the certificate.
*450:163 has a prerequisite of 980:001. 980:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5A of the Liberal Arts Core.
48C:136 has a prerequisite of 48C:004.