2006-2008 Catalog of Courses

Undergraduate Program Certificates

Undergradute program certificates are available from the following departments:

Department of Communication Studies

Department of Computer Science

Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies

Department of Economics

Department of English Language and Literature

Department of Finance

Department of Geography

Department of History

Department of Industrial Technology

Department of Management

Department of Marketing

Department of Mathematics

Department of Modern Languages

Department of Philosophy and Religion

Department of Psychology

Department of Social Work

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology

Interdisciplinary

School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

Department of Communication Studies

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

www.uni.edu/comstudy

Staff:

J. Fritch, Head. R. Bankston, M. Beall, M. Bozik, J. Burtis, P. Carlin, A. Chatham-Carpenter, S. Chen, Z. Chen, R. Davilla, V. DeFrancisco, A. Dimitrova, N. Epley, V. Greene, T. Hall, D. Kruckeberg, K. Mitchell, P. O'Connor, C. Ogbondah, C. Palczewski, G. Pohl, M. Shaw, P. Siddens, F. Soans, L. Terlip, J. Thompson, P. Turman, J. Witte.

The Department of Communication Studies offers the following undergraduate program certificates.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Communication Studies section in the following order:

Program Certificates

Certificate in Public Speaking

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 certificates, contact the Department of Communication Studies or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Public Speaking

This certificate is designed to prepare students to become effective speakers and presenters. The certificate is focused on skill development and allows the student to gain experience in message construction and delivery.

Department of Computer Science

College of Natural Sciences

www.cs.uni.edu/

Staff:

E. Wallingford, Head. J. Drake, P. East, M. Fienup, P. Gray, J. McCormick, K. O'Kane, A. Poleksic B. Schafer.

The Department of Computer Science offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Computer Science section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Computer Applications Certificate

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Computer Science or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Computer Applications

Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

http://www.uni.edu/dfcs

Staff:

H. Barnes, Head. B. Bass, G. Betrabet-Gulwadi, W. Fleming, G. Gute, A. Lynch, M. Story, M. Strauss, M. Widmer.

The Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies offers the following undergraduate program certificates.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies section in the following order:

Program Certificates

Certificate Program in Long Term Care

Gerontology Program Certificate

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 Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate Program in Long Term Care

The Certificate Program in Long Term Care prepares students for employment with the elderly in long term care facilities in a variety of professional positions. This interdisciplinary program is coordinated in the Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies.

*Prerequisites for these courses are as follows:

Prerequisite for 31F:150 (31F:020; 200:030 or 31F:055 or 400:120, 3 hours social science research methods)

Prerequisite for 400:173 (400:001 or equivalent).  400:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

Prerequisite for 980:125 (980:001 or equivalent).  980:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5A of the Liberal Arts Core.

Prerequisite for 31G:170 (6 hours Gerontology core/two of the following courses: 31F:150, 400:173, 410:125, 980:125)

Prerequisite for 450:172 and 450:173 (450:041).  450:041 may be used to satisfy Category 5C of the Liberal Arts Core.

Gerontology Certificate

*Prerequisites for these courses are as follows:

Prerequisite for 31F:150 (31F:020; 200:030 or 31F:055 or 400:120; 3 hours social science research methods)

Prerequisite for 400:120 and 400:173 (400:001 or equivalent).  400:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

Prerequisite for 980:125 (980:001).  980:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5A of the Liberal Arts Core.

Prerequisite for 31F:055 (400:001 or consent of instructor).  400:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

Prerequisite for 31F:162 (31F:020)

Prerequisite for 450:173 (450:041).   450:041 may be used to satisfy Category 5C of the Liberal Arts Core.

Prerequisite for 990:152 (990:010). 990:010 may be used to satisfy Category 4A of the Liberal Arts Core.

Prerequisite for 650:142 (one philosophy course)

Department of Economics

College of Business Administration

www.cba.uni.edu/dbweb/pages/about/dept-economics.cfm

Staff:

F. Abraham, Head. M. Alam, S. Amin, K. Brown, J. Fuhrman, D. Hakes, H. Isakson, L. Jepsen, B. Kanago, B. Mardis, K. McCormick, D. Surdam, B. Uyar.

The Department of Economics offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Economics section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Certificate in Community Economic Development

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Economics or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Community Economic Development

The certificate in Community Economic Development is available to declared majors in the College of Business Administration only. The purpose of this certificate is to educate and train students to fill the need for informed economic development practitioners. For more information and to enroll in this program, students must contact the Head of Department of Economics.

Prerequisites for above courses are as follows:

* 920:053; 920:054

** 920:053; 920:054; 920:125; 920:148

Department of English Language and Literature

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

www.uni.edu/english

Staff:

J. Copeland, Head. K. Baughman, G. Cawelti, J. Davis, R. Dunham, S. Gaies, S. Gladden, V. Gotera, T. Gregersen, J. Husband, M. Janopoulos, J. Klinkowitz, A. Lamberti, J. Lewty, C. MacGillivray, A. Meier, J. Milambiling, P. Mvuyekure, A. Myles, J. O'Loughlin, N. Price, C. Roberts, S. Rochette, J. Swan, J. Swope, G. Tracey, K. Tracey, R. Utz, J. Wang.

The Department of English Language and Literature offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of English Language and Literature section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Certificate in Post-Colonial and Multicultural Literary Studies

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of English Language and Literature or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Post-Colonial and Multicultural Literary Studies

This certificate offers explorations of post-colonial, multicultural, and ethnic literary studies that will help equip students to participate in an increasingly diverse society.

Department of Finance

College of Business Administration

www.cba.uni.edu/dbweb/pages/about/dept-finance.cfm

Staff:

R. Followill, Head. A. Cox, D. Giarusso, X. Jiang, S. Johnson, G. Mills, A. Rappaport, A. Thompson, R. Wyatt, M. Zaman.

The Department of Finance offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Finance section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Financial Analysis

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Finance or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Financial Analysis Certificate

*Course prerequisites will lengthen this certificate for non-business majors.

In order to receive the Financial Analysis Certificate, all candidates must participate in the department's Financial Analysis Study Seminar, and pass the CFA7 Level 1 exam administered by the Association of Investments Management Research (AIMR7). In addition, MBA students who are candidates for the Financial Analysis Certificate must participate in the department's Level 2 Examination Review sessions and register to take the CFA7 Level 2 examination administered by AIMR7.

Department of Geography

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

http://www.uni.edu/geography

Staff:

D. May, Interim Head. D. Dahms, T. Fogarty, J. Fryman, A. Oberle, J. Owusu, T. Strauss, R. Sugumaran, K. Weller.

The Department of Geography offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Geography section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Certificate in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Geography or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The Certificate in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed to give the student a substantial background in the fields of cartography and geographic information systems. Students completing the program will be familiar with the terminology, techniques and theory of cartography and GIS principles. Hands-on computer experience is a major feature of many of the courses. The program complements majors in disciplines other than geography while increasing the geography major's preparation for the job market.

The student must earn a grade point average of at least 3.00 in the courses taken for the certificate. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Head of the Department of Geography during or immediately after the semester in which the course requirements will be or have been completed.

Department of History

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

http://www.uni.edu/history

Staff:

R. Martin, Head. J. Baskerville, G. Bruess, T. Connors, B. Cutter, R. Dise, T. Eden, L. Fenech, J. Goldman, R. Hesselink, W. Hettle, C. Holcombe, J. Johnson, S. Kimble, E. Kuenzli, J. Lees, D. Maier, J. McGlade, T. O'Connor, B. Roberts, K. Sadkowski, D. Shepardson, D. Walker, C. Weisenberger, C. Wells.

The Department of History offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of History section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Certificate in Public History

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of History or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Public History

This certificate is available to history majors and non-history majors who have completed a prescribed course of study within public history. This program exposes students to the array of opportunities available in the fields of public history and an opportunity to add an experiential component to their academic education. Individual curricula will be defined in consultation with the program's director.

Department of Industrial Technology

College of Natural Sciences

www.uni.edu/indtech

Staff:

M. Fahmy, Head. S. Egger, J. Fecik, S. Giese, D. Hotek, C. Johnson, A. Kashef, Y. Lerner, R. O'Meara, R. Pecen, N. Pramanik, P. Rao, M. Salim, S. Varzavand, M. White, J. Zhang, J. Zhu.

The Department of Industrial Technology offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Industrial Technology section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Technology Management Certificate

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Industrial Technology or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Technology Management Certificate

*800:072 is a possible prerequisite for 330:142 and 330:143.

Department of Management

College of Business Administration

www.cba.uni.edu/dbweb/pages/about/dept-management.cfm

Staff:

D. Cyphert, Interim Head. C. Das, P. Goulet, S. Kaparthi, R. Karsten, J. Mattingly, T. McAdams, A. Mitra, F. Moussavi, H. Noonan-Day, D. Power, B. Ratchford, T. Rodriguez, R. Roth, G. F. Smith, S. Sorenson, M. Spencer, S. Wartick, L. Wilson, D. Wood, M. Wurtz.

The Department of Management offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Management section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Training and Development in Business Certificate

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Management or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Training and Development in Business Certificate

*Graduate students must take 150:262 instead of 150:119. 150:262 has prerequisites of consent of MBA Director and 150:153 or equivalent.

**150:169 or 150:179 must be taken only after taking 150:116 or 150:130. 150:187 may be used as a substitute for 150:169 or 150:179, with consent of instructor. 150:187 requires additional prerequisites.

***In addition to the required 15 hours, 150:113 has as a prerequisite 620:005 or 620:015, either of which will satisfy Category 1A of the Liberal Arts Core.

Department of Marketing

College of Business Administration

www.cba.uni.edu/dbweb/pages/about/dept-marketing.cfm

Staff:

M J. Sheffet, Head. M. Bunker, D. Clayson, S. Corbin, K. Iyer, M. Klassen, K. Rajendran, M. Rawwas.

The Department of Marketing offers the following undergraduate program certificates.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Marketing section in the following order:

Program Certificates

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Majors

Certificate in Marketing Research and Consulting

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 Department of Marketing or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship is open to declared business majors only.

The purpose of the program is to engage students in active participation in the development of entrepreneurial businesses. They will do this through a combination of traditional course work specifically directed to the entrepreneurial firm and participation in a significant live business experience, either through the development of a business plan for a new firm or through an internship in an ongoing entrepreneurial enterprise.

Students must have junior standing and be admitted to the College of Business Administration in order to complete this certificate.

Certificate in Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Majors

This Certificate in Entrepreneurship is open to non-business majors only.

The purpose of the program is to engage students in active participation in the development of entrepreneurial enterprises. They will do this through a combination of traditional course work specifically directed to the entrepreneurial ventures and participation in a significant live enterprise experience, either through the development of a business plan for a new venture or through an internship in an ongoing entrepreneurial enterprise.

Students must have sophomore standing to begin the program. Students who have taken business classes (120:030, 120:031, 130:101, 150:153, 920:024, 920:053, 920:054) may have those classes substituted, with the permission of the Chair in Entrepreneurship, for 920:024, 100:040 and/or 130:101.

Certificate in Marketing Research and Consulting

*130:108 has prerequisites of 920:024 or 920:053, 130:101, 150:080, 800:072 or 800:092, 920:020, and 920:070. Taking 800:072 or 800:092 will satisfy Category 1C of the Liberal Arts Core. Non-business majors who take 920:024 or both 920:053 and 920:054 will satisfy the requirements for Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

Students should contact the Director of Strategic Marketing Services, CBB 5, and the Marketing Department, CBB 338.

Department of Mathematics

College of Natural Sciences

www.math.uni.edu/

Staff:

J. Ridenhour, Head. R. Campbell, M. Ecker, J. Haack, S. Kirmani, M. Lee, L. Leutzinger, S. Luo, C. Miller, D. Mupasiri, G. Nelson, J. Noh, M. Prophet, E. Rathmell, V. Rayevskaya, J. Ribando, S. Riehl, D. Shaw, M. Somodi, A. Stanley, B. Stevens, D. Thiessen, B. Townsend, J. Wilkinson.

The Department of Mathematics offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Mathematics section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Continuous Quality Improvement Certificate

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Mathematics or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Continuous Quality Improvement

The Continuous Quality Improvement certificate provides academic course work that covers all of the Body of Knowledge (BOK) on which the American Society for Control (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt certification examination is based, as well as the overwhelming majority of the BOK on which the ASQ Quality Engineer certification examination is based.  The course work requirements are a subset of those required in the Continuous Quality Improvement Option of the Professional Science Master's Degree in Industrial Mathematics.  The certificate is awarded on successful completion of the following courses:

Department of Modern Languages

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

www.uni.edu/modlangs

Staff:

C. Roberts, Acting Head. J. Balong, M. Basom, R. Bubser, J. Castillo, J. Cooley, I. Cuadra, D. Heistad, J. Koppensteiner, R. Krueger, A. Lair, A. Planells, S. Rosell, J. Storm, F. Vernescu, S. Wildner, S. Yetter.

The Department of Modern Languages offers the following undergraduate program certificates.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Modern Languages section in the following order:

Program Certificates

Certificate in French Language Studies

Certificate in German Language Studies

Certificate in Hispanic and Portuguese Studies

Certificate in Portuguese Studies

Certificate in Russian Language Studies

Certificate in Spanish Language Studies

Certificate in Spanish for Special Purposes

International Commerce Certificate

Certificate in Translation (in French, German, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish)

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 Department of Modern Languages or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

The Department of Modern languages program certificates are not intended for native speakers of the respective languages.

Certificate in French Language Studies

A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.

Certificate in German Language Studies

A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.

Certificate in Hispanic and Portuguese Studies

Certificate in Portuguese Studies

A final essay and interview are required.

Certificate in Russian Language Studies

A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.

Certificate in Spanish Language Studies

A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.

Certificate in Spanish for Special Purposes

A minimum of 12 credit hours beyond 780:011 Intermediate Spanish is required.

*Area of concentration (must be same area of concentration)

Medical Spanish

Business Spanish

Spanish for Social Services

Spanish for Criminology and Law Enforcement

Spanish for Tourism

Spanish for Journalism and Broadcasting

International Commerce Certificate

Certificate in Translation (in French, German, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish)

An exam and/or portfolio may be required at the discretion of the certificate committee.

Department of Philosophy and Religion

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

www.uni.edu/philrel

B. DeBerg, Head. K. Atkinson, E. Boedeker, H. Brod, S. Clayton, W. Clohesy, F. Degnin,  S. Hill, M. Holland, M. Lahroodi, M. Reineke, J. Robinson, J. Soneson, D. Wood.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Philosophy and Religion section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Youth Development in Religious Settings Certificate

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Philosophy and Religion or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Youth Development in Religious Settings Certificate

The Youth Development in Religious Settings certificate prepares students for work with young people in a variety of religious organizations and contexts. This interdisciplinary program is offered by the Department of Philosophy and Religion.

Department of Psychology

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

www.uni.edu/psych

Staff:

F. Barrios, Head. S. Brown, A. Butler, M. DeSoto, L. Diemer, M. Gasser, A. Gilpin, M. Gonnerman, H. Harton, C. Hildebrandt, R. Hitlan, B. Kopper, M. Losch, M. MacLin, O. MacLin, A. Osman, J. Somervill, J. Susskind, R. Tan, J. Wallace, L. Walsh, J. Williams, J. Yates.

The Department of Psychology offers the following undergraduate program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Psychology section in the following order:

Program Certificate

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Certificate

Program Certificate

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 certificate, contact the Department of Psychology or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Certificate

This certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to be competitive in a professional human resources or consulting environment.

Choice of courses and subsequent course prerequisites may increase the length of this program.

*400:025, 400:134, and 400:157 have a prerequisite of 400:001, which may be used to satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

**400:106 has a prerequisite of 400:001 and 400:101. Course 400:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

***400:162 has prerequisites of 400:001, 400:101, and 400:160. Course 400:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

^150:165 has prerequisites of 150:153; 800:072 or 800:094 or equivalent; and 920:070. Course 800:072 may be used to satisfy Category 1C of the Liberal Arts Core.

^^150:166 has a prerequisite of 150:153.

~48C:134 has a prerequisite of 150:153 or 48C:132.

~~48C:135 has a prerequisite of 48C:132.

Department of Social Work

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

www.uni.edu/socialwork

Staff:

T. Keefe, Head. F. Besthorn, M. Boes, W. Burt, W. Downs, J. Hanson, C. Singleton Henkin, L. Kaplan, J. McCullagh, L. Praglin, R. Schneider, M. Sheridan, K. van Wormer.

The Department of Social Work offers the following undergraduate program certificates.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Social Work section in the following order:

Program Certificates

Social Work Certificate

Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate

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 Department of Social Work or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Social Work Certificate

Students who graduate with a major in Social Work from UNI receive a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Social Work Certificate. For information on this major see Social Work Major within this Department of Social Work section.

Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate

This UNI certificate program is designed to prepare Social Work majors for the field of substance abuse treatment. To receive a UNI certificate, a student must complete the requirements for the Social Work major (including graduation with the B.A.) and the specific course work and field instruction experiences as indicated.

Field Instruction: Students will spend a total of 440 hours in an inpatient or outpatient treatment program. To secure a field placement site the student may need to travel out of town. Experience with individuals, families, and groups will be required.

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

http://www.uni.edu/sac

Staff:

K. Sandstrom, Head. S. Allbee, P. Baker, C. Bartollas, K. Crew, C. Dunn, X. Escandell, R. Featherstone, R. Gorton, M. Grey, J. Li, J. Lowell, G. Lutz, K. Mack, C. Mullins, T. O'Brien, G. Rhineberger, M. Shott, M. Stalp, J. Stockdale, A. Woodrick, D. Wright.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology offers the following undergraduate program certificates.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology section in the following order:

Program Certificates

Certificate in Criminology

Skills in Social Research Certificate

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 Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Criminology

Skills in Social Research Certificate

Interdisciplinary

The university offers a variety of interdisciplinary curricula to meet the growing need and interest in work beyond collegiate division. The following undergraduate program certificates are under the supervision and jurisdiction of several committees, departments, or colleges as indicated. The programs include:

Program Certificates

Certificate in International Business

Certificate in Leadership Foundations

Conflict Resolution Certificate

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

The Certificate in International Business 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 the certificate is to provide students interested in international business with an education that will assist them in meeting their career goals. For more information and to enroll in this program, students must contact Atul Mitra, College of Business Administration.

*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.

***These courses require additional prerequisites in the foreign language.

Summary:

Students pursuing the International Business Certificate must declare their intent on a Declaration of Curriculum form. The form may be obtained in CBB 321B.

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.

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 certificate=s curriculum is designed for student 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.

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.

*450:142 has a prerequisite of 450:041. 450:041 may be used to satisfy Category 5C of the Liberal Arts Core.

450:163 and 980:130 have 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.

School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

College of Education

www.uni.edu/coe/hpels

Staff:

C. Edginton, Director. I. Ahrabi-Fard, D. Briggs, C. Cooper, D. Cryer, N. Davidson, T. Davis, D. Depken, R. Dieser, F. Dolgener, T. Dompier, T. Evans, K. Finn, J. Gassman, P. Geadelman, N. Goreham, J. Hall, N. Hamilton, L. Hensley, C. Herndon, N. Hudnutt, S. Hudson, J. Hurley, S. Joslyn, K. Kerr, S. Koch, C. Kowalski, S. Lankford, R. Lee, R. Lund, M. Mack, R. Marston, O. Matvienko,  M. Ozmun, C. Phillips, B. Ragan, S. Roberts-Dobie, K. Scholl, L. Shaddox, D. Thompson, M. Toerner, P. Waack, J. Waldron, W. Weiss, R. Williams, J. Wilson, M. Yehieli, C. Zeman.

The School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services offers the following undergraduate program certificates.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services section by division within the School, in the following order:

Division of Health Promotion and Education -

Program Certificates

Environmental Health Certificate

Certificate in Global Health and Health Disparities

Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services -

Program Certificates

Aquatics Specialization Certificate

Nonprofit Management and American Humanics Certificate

Outdoor Recreation Certificate

School-Age Care Leadership Certificate

Tourism Certificate

Division of Health Promotion and Education -

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 School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Environmental Health Certificate

Certificate in Global Health and Health Disparities

Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services -

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 School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Aquatics Specialization Certificate

The purpose of this certificate is to develop and produce quality graduates who have the appropriate skills and certifications to obtain employment in the aquatic profession. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to teach Lifeguarding, Water Safety, and certified as a pool operator through national certifications.

Nonprofit Management and American Humanics Certificate

This certificate provides knowledge, skill-building and professional experience for students interested in working in the nonprofit sector. Earning this certificate at UNI also enables students to earn a national certificate in Nonprofit Management from American Humanics, Inc.

Students interested in this certificate should contact the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services (273-2141).

These requirements are required for students who complete this certificate between Fall 2004 and Spring 2006.

Outdoor Recreation Certificate

The Outdoor Recreation Certificate program is designed to train students for professional employment in the varied and growing field of outdoor recreation and adventure education. This program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of outdoor recreation activities while studying the theories, trends and issues involved in working with groups, facilitating adventure education, and managing the impacts of recreation on our natural environment. The Certificate in Outdoor Recreation is available to students in all majors.

School-Age Care Leadership Certificate

This certificate is designed to provide students participating in the Camp Adventure Youth Services program an opportunity to receive credit for their application of youth development principles to school-age children (ages 5-12) in global settings.

Tourism Certificate

The Tourism Certificate is administered by the Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division within the School of HPELS, College of Education. For information on this program certificate, contact the Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Tourism Advisor, 203 WRC.

*If student has successfully completed 130:101, this course can be substituted for 430:075.