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NEW UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Ancient and Medieval Studies Minor
International Studies Major
Music (general) Major
Romance Languages Major
Special Education Major

ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL STUDIES (Minor) (CLASSICS DEPARTMENT)
The minor in Ancient and Medieval Studies is intended to provide the student with a means of creating a program of studies that will add a historical dimension to his/her major, of discovering the way that the past relates to the present. The broad selection of courses will engage the student in an extensive variety of subject matter and consequently contact with numerous specialists in many areas. Principally, the object of the minor is to invite students to explore the past, the places we come from, the sources of our culture, for the purpose of better understanding the present.
Requirements for the minor are met by taking a total of 20 credit hours as indicated below. These hours must include History 101, which is regarded as the foundation and common experience for all participants. History 101 should be completed as early as possible by all interested in this minor.

HIST 101 Western Civilization I: Sumerians through the 13th Century (4 hours)
16 hours from the following courses, including at least one from each category:

History
ANSO 110 Introduction to Archaeology 4 hours
HIST/CLAS 313 History of Ancient Greece 4 hours
HIST/CLAS 314 History of Ancient Rome 4 hours
HIST/POLS 321 Classical Political Philosophy 4 hours

Arts
ART 245 Survey of World Art & Architecture I 3 hours
ART/CLAS 210 Archaeology of the Ancient World 3 hours
ART 346 Medieval Art & Architecture 3 hours
ART 347 Renaissance Art & Architecture 3 hours
MUSC 211 Music History I 3 hours
THEA 384 Theatre History I 3 hours

Religion/Philosophy
PHIL 310 Classical Philosophy 3 hours
PHIL 311 Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy:Augustine
to 1500 3 hours
RELG 107 Hebrew Scriptures 3 hours
RELG 108 New Testament 3 hours

Literature
CLAS 123 Greek Civilization 3 hours
CLAS 124 Roman Civilization 3 hours
CLAS 322 Greek and Roman Literature in Translation 3 hours
ENGL 280 Survey I: Medieval 3 hours

Other special topics and readings courses may also be appropriate. Examples include:
HPLA 201 The Ancient World 4 hours
HPLA 202 The Middle Ages 4 hours
SPAN 379 Semitic Spain: Don Quixote 3 hours
LATN 379 Readings 3 hours
GRK 379 Readings 3 hours
ENGL 381 Seminars in Literature:
"In King Arthur's Court" 3 hours

Course Descriptions: www.rockford.edu/CourseDescriptions.

International Studies Major

Dr. David Jervis, Director

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The International Studies major aims to educate students for careers and as engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world where understanding other peoples and cultures, communicating and collaborating with them, are becoming indispensable aspects of effective public and private decision making. Emphasizing an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to learning, the International Studies major is designed to prepare students with the critical and analytical skills which are necessary to be engaged citizens in a changing world.
The objective of the International Studies major is to prepare students – through the study of foreign languages, cultures and international events – to understand and interact with foreign cultures and be conversant with global affairs. In turn, students should be able to understand international issues from an interdisciplinary perspective and apply this to global and local problems.
The major is intended for those who want an international emphasis in their chosen area of study or to create their own vision of a multidisciplinary liberal arts major. International Studies is well-suited to serve as one component in a dual-major combination, and a major in International Studies also serves as suitable preparation for taking the Foreign Service exam, a career in government work, the National Security Education Program (NSEP), employment with non-governmental organizations, as well as advanced study in doctoral programs and graduate professional programs such as law and business.

Elements
THE PROGRAM OF STUDY
The International Studies major draws its courses from numerous departments throughout Rockford College. Students can choose courses from disciplines including political science, history, economics, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, art, business, theater, religion, classics, modern foreign languages, and others.
The International Studies major is composed of four elements:
• Courses providing a common ‘core’ introduction and overview of international relations, global issues, social patterns, political affairs, economic forces, and contemporary problems.
• Additional foreign language study: Total of 16 Credits (BA +4), or 8 Credits (BS +8)
• Elective courses from the liberal arts, social sciences, and related fields, allowing personalized study and concentration within a desired focus area. These may overlap with a student’s coursework for a double major.
• Participation in at least one study abroad program, of a minimum duration of 4 weeks in a non-English language country, or 2 weeks in an International Service Learning Program.

Core
Major Requirements: International Studies
INST 101 Intro to International Studies 3 hours
ANSO 100 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 4 hours
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics 4 hours
POLS 241 Comparative Politics 3 hours
HIST 334 US Diplomatic History, 1950-2000 4 hours
INST 495 Senior Seminar 3 hours
STYA X01 Study Abroad Program I* --------
Total 21 hours

* Additional courses taken while studying abroad and approved by the advisor may satisfy the electives or certain required courses.

Foreign Language
Additional foreign language experience and/or supporting requirements:
SUPPORTING REQUIREMENT (B.A.)
Foreign Language, 4 credits beyond 203 (i.e., beyond the beginning Intermediate level) 16 hours
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Total (beyond College Req.) 4 hours

SUPPORTING REQUIREMENT (B.S.)
Foreign Language 8 hours
Math 223-224 3-4 hours
Computer Science, OR 4 hours
Chem 102 or Bio 210
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Total (beyond College Req.) 8 hours

Major Electives
See Course Listings
Category A: Social/Behavioral (two courses from two different depts) 6-8 hours
Category B: Arts/Humanities (two courses from two different depts) 6-8 hours
Electives: Two additional 300 or 400 level courses 6-8 hours
Total 18-24 hours

Total Credits (including extra Language) 43-53 credits

Study Abroad
International Studies majors must participate in at least one study abroad program, for a minimum duration of 4 weeks in a non-English language country or 2 weeks in an International Service Learning Program. Ideally, majors will partake of a short course early in their college career, then a more substantive semester or year-long experience during their junior or senior year. Financial aid may be available, and several program options are offered. Further, students may wish to coordinate their study abroad with research for their Senior Seminar or work in a Concentration Area. Consultation with an academic advisor, Financial Aid Director, and the Director of the Kobe-Regent’s Center for Global Education is required.

Concentration Areas
While meeting the core requirements for the International Studies major, students may specialize their studies in a given area or around a theme of interest. The following Concentrations are offered:

SECURITY & PEACE STUDIES (e.g., ANSO 228, 340 353; POLS 180, 282, 386; PSYC 323; HIST 212, 333, 384)

ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT (e.g., ANSO 115; BIOL 210, 321; CHEM 102; POLS 375, 386; HIST 215)

POLITICS & ECONOMY (e.g., POLS 180, 347, 352, 386; BSAD 315, 357; ECON 320, 321, 330)

AREA STUDIES (Courses totaling 12 credit hours on one region, linguistic group, culture or country, TBD with advisor)

ARTS & PEOPLES (e.g., ANSO 115, 318; ART 210, 246, 247, 346; CLAS 123, 124; COMM 252; DANC 211; MUSC 113; PHIL 349)

IDEAS & RELIGIONS (e.g., ANSO 313, 357, 358; HIST 310; PHIL 329, 330, 349; RELG 111, 211, 212)

Note: A concentration must total at least 12 credit hours, and course listings above are to serve as examples of courses that coordinate with a concentration. Therefore, it is imperative that a student work closely with the major (International Studies) advisor to ensure that courses taken accurately reflect the focus of a student’s desired concentration.

Course Listing

CATEGORY A: SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL & SCIENCES **
ANSO 100 Intro to Cultural Anthropology
ANSO 110 Intro to Archaeology.
ANSO 115 World Regional Geography.
ANSO 228 Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies
ANSO 309 Race and Ethnic Relations.
ANSO 313 Sociology of Law
ANSO 318 Social Change
ANSO 340 Sociology of War and Peace.
ANSO 352 Political Anthropology.
ANSO 353 Suicide Homicide Genocide Cross Cultural
ANSO 355 Communication and Culture.
ANSO 361 People and Cultures of Africa.
ANSO 362 People and Cultures of Caribbean.
BIOL 210 Environmental Biology
BIOL 321 Ecology
CHEM 102 Chemistry in our Environment
ECON 320 International Economics.
ECON 326 Alternative Economic Systems.
ECON 327 Economic Growth and Development
ECON 321 International Economics
ECON 321 History of Economic Thought.
BSAD 315 International Marketing
BSAD 357 International Management
HIST 101 Western Civilization I
HIST 102 Western Civilization II
HIST 103 Western Civilization III
HIST 212 Modern Asia
HIST 215 Latin America in the 19th and 20th Century
HIST 300 Civilization of London
HIST 310 History of Ideas
HIST 333 US Diplomatic History 1898-1950
HIST 334 US Diplomatic History 1950-2000
HIST 356 Modern Russia.
HIST 360 Modern Japan.
HIST 361 Modern Germany.
HIST 363 Middle East History
HIST 384 Statesmanship
POLS 145 Introduction to British Politics
POLS 180 Current Issues in Global Affairs
POLS 241 Comparative Politics.
POLS 282 International Relations.
POLS 342 Politics of Russia/ The Soviet Union & the CIS
POLS 333 US Diplomatic History 1898-1950
POLS 334 US Diplomatic History 1950-2000
POLS 345 Topics in European Politics.
POLS 347 Regional Politics.
POLS 352 Political Anthropology
POLS 375 Environmental Politics
POLS 384 Statesmanship
POLS 386 International Organizations
PSYC 280 Cross-Cultural Interaction
PSYC 323 Conflict Analysis and Resolution.
PSYC 346 History and Systems of Psychology

CATEGORY B: ARTS AND HUMANITIES **
ART 210 Archaeology of the Ancient World
ART 245 Survey of World Art and Architecture I
ART 246 Survey of World Art and Architecture Art II
ART 247 Introduction to Visual Culture
ART 346 Medieval Art and Architecture
ART 347 Renaissance Art and Architecture
ART 351 19th Century European Art and Architecture
ART 352 Early 20th Century Art and Architecture
CLAS 123 Greek Civilization.
CLAS 124 Roman Civilization.
CLAS 210 Archaeology of the Ancient World.
CLAS 313 History of Ancient Greece.
CLAS 314 History of Ancient Rome.
COMM 252 Introduction to Film
COMM 301 Contemporary British Media
ENGL 205 Literary London
ENGL 280 Survey of Literatures in English I
ENGL 281 Survey of Literatures in English II
ENGL 282 Survey of Literatures in English III
ENGL 283 Survey of Literatures in English IV
FREN 279 Topics in French-Speaking Cultures
FREN 301 Survey of French Literature I.
FREN 302 Survey of French Literature II
FREN 308 French Culture and Civilization
FREN 310 Survey of French Literature
FREN 321 Theater and Poetry
FREN 334 Narrative Fiction
GER 301 Survey of German Literature I.
GER 302 Survey of German Literature II
GER 310 German Poetry
GER 312 German Novel
GER 314 German Drama
SPAN 279 Hispanic Cultural Topics
SPAN 310 Survey of Spanish Literature
SPAN 319 Theatre of Spain and Spanish America
SPAN 330 Survey of Spanish-American Literature
SPAN 379 Peninsular Topics
MUSIC 113 Introduction to World Music
MUSIC 313 World Music
THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre
THEA 252 Introduction to Film
THEA 378 Costume History
THEA 384 Theatre History I.
THEA 385 Theatre History II.
DANCE 211 Dance History
PHIL 318 Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Nietzsche
PHIL 325 Business and Economic Ethics
PHIL 330 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 349 Philosophy of Art.
RELG 211 History of Judaism
RELG 212 History of Christianity
RELG 330 Religious Classics

** Topics courses, independent study, study abroad, or special offerings not regularly listed in the course catalog may be used to satisfy requirements of the major and concentration area credit requirements, dependent upon prior approval of the advisor.

Course Descriptions
Refer to the website www.rockford.edu/CourseDescriptions.

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MUSIC (General Music)
Students may pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Music, which will give them an opportunity to concentrate work in the disciplines of music and be assured a broad exposure to other disciplines at Rockford College. This program is especially useful if students would like to develop an interdivisional major and concentrate work in more than one department. Likely combinations would be Music and Business, Music and Religion or Music and International Studies.

Major Requirements — 38 hours
MUSC 102 Music Theory I 3 hours
MUSC 103 Music Theory II 3 hours
MUSC 202 Music Theory III 3 hours
MUSC 203 Music Theory IV 3 hours
MUSC 211 Music History I 3 hours
MUSC 212 Music History II 3 hours
Private instruction in applied area 6 hours
Participation in an ensemble 5 hours
PFMA 495 Senior Seminar 3 hours

Choose a minimum of 6 hours from the following music electives:
(Note: topic headings are intended to guide students in areas of interest, not to suggest an official emphasis or track in these areas.)

Musicology
MUSC 311 Special topics in Western Music 3 hours
MUSC 313 World Music 3 hours
MUSC 314 American Music 3 hours

Performance
MUSC 252 Basic Conducting 2 hours
MUSC 256 Musical Theatre Workshop 3 hours
MUSC 351 Vocal Diction and Literature 3 hours

Theory and Composition
MUSC 302 Forms and Analysis 2 hours
MUSC 308 Composition 3 hours

Church Music
MUSC 361 Seminar in Church Music 3 hours

Music Business
PFMA 365 Seminar in Arts Administration 3 hours

SUPPORTING REQUIREMENTS — 17 HOURS
PFMA 100 Field Experience 0 hours
PFMA 301 Performing Arts Seminar 3 hours
ART 245 Survey of World Art and Architecture I or
ART 246 Survey of World Art and Architecture II 4 hours
HIST 102 Western Civilization II or
HIST 103 Western Civilization III 4 hours

Two courses from the following:
ENGL 364-369 Seminars in Writing 3 hours
ENGL 381-389 Seminars in Literature 3 hours
A Religious Studies class 3 hours
A Theatre Arts class (Intro, History, Acting) 3 hours
DANC 211 Dance History 3 hours
BSAD 334 Principles of Management 4 hours

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MUSIC MAJORS
• Prospective music majors must audition and demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency or aptitude in the major applied area of study (voice, piano, strings, etc.).
• All entering freshman music majors must take a music theory placement examination administered by the music faculty.
• All music majors must demonstrate a basic proficiency in piano by successful completion of the piano proficiency examination no later than the end of their junior years.
• All music majors must attend a specified number of recitals and concerts each semester.
• All music majors must participate in an ensemble for a minimum of 5 semesters.
• Special requirements for the applied area of study:
- A minimum of 4 credit hours of private instruction must be in the same applied area.
- A minimum of 4 credit hours of private instruction in the major applied area must be at the 300 level.
- All music majors will be evaluated in performance before the music faculty at the end of each semester of private instruction in the major applied area.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS — 22 HOURS
MUSC 102 Music Theory I 3 hours
MUSC 103 Music Theory II 3 hours
MUSC 211 Music History I 3 hours
MUSC 212 Music History II 3 hours
A minimum of 6 hours of music history courses at the 300 level. A minimum of 4 hours of applied music (private instruction); at least 2 hours must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Romance Languages Major
The Romance Languages Major consists of combining language classes with a cross-language perspective and allowing for greater linguistic diversity than the traditional Modern Language major. An entering student will typically have at least an intermediate level in one of the three languages and therefore at least 12 credits of advanced placement or transfer credit. These 12 hours correspond to the three semester beginning sequence in French and Spanish, and to the four semester sequence in Latin.

MAJ0R REQUIREMENTS:

Core Requirements:
French 101, 102, and 203 or equivalent 12 credits
Spanish 101, 102, and 203 or equivalent 12 credits
Latin 101, 102, 201, and 202 or equivalent 12 credits
French or Spanish 495 4 credits

(Please note that most students entering the program will have placement and/or transfer credit to fulfill at least 12 of the above core requirements.)

Major Elective Requirements:
10 credits in the primary language above French or Spanish 203,
6 of which must be at the 300 level 10 credits
6 credits in the secondary language
above French or Spanish 203 6 credits

Supporting Requirements:

Students are required to either choose a minor to be approved by the Chair of Modern Languages or complete a supporting program of 20 credits in courses that have an international or cross-cultural emphasis, such as:

ANSO 115 – World Regional Geography
ANSO 309 – Race and Ethnic Relations
Art 245, 246 – Survey of World Art and Architecture I & II
Classics 111 – Mythology of Greece and Rome
Classics 124 – Roman Civilization
Classics 314 – History of Ancient Rome
Advanced Literature courses in Classics
Economics 320 – International Economics
History 215 – Latin America in the 19th and 20th Centuries
History 321 – Classical Political Philosophy
History 262 – Revolutionary France
Political Science 241 – Comparative Politics
Political Science 347 – Latin American Politics
Please note that the above courses are only suggestions, based on the last catalog in print.

Study abroad is highly recommended.

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Special Education Major
The Department of Education offers both an undergraduate and graduate program in Special Education. The undergraduate program is a five-year Bachelor of Arts program whose foundation is based upon the strength of the elementary education and liberal arts curriculum. Candidates have a base in reading, mathematics, and foreign language that affords them the training to address diverse learners not only in the regular inclusion or pull-in classroom, but also in a consultative, co-teaching, resource, and separate-setting environment. Candidates demonstrate performance standards in field experience and student teaching in both regular and special education settings, K-21, with a cross-categorical and multi-programmatic setting approach.
Students are expected to meet all liberal arts, general education, and Education Department requirements leading to a Bachelors of Arts degree. They must meet the standards set forth in the Council for Exceptional Children Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice for Special Educators.
Candidates completing the program will have completed all Illinois State Board of Education standards for teaching certification and may earn a Learning Behavior Specialist I certificate. Candidates may also be eligible for an elementary certificate with additional student teaching experience required by state standards. Additional endorsements would be based on course selection and planning according to state regulations.

Major Requirements
SPED 200 Field Experience in LD Elementary 1 hour
SPED 201 Field Experience in LD Elementary II 1 hour
SPED 202 Field Experience in LD Secondary 1 hour
SPED 203 Field Experience in LD Secondary II 1 hour
SPED 342 Survey of Exceptional Children 3 hours
SPED 343 Characteristics of Students
with Disabilities: Part I 3 hours
SPED 344 Characteristics of Students
with Disabilities Part II 3 hours
SPED 353 Methods of Teaching
Students with Disabilities: Part I 3 hours
SPED 354 Methods of Teaching
Students with Disabilities: Part II 3 hours
SPED 347 Adapting Instruction for Diverse Learners 3 hours
SPED 348 Transition Planning & Functional Curriculum 3 hours
SPED 349 Communication and Language Disorders 3 hours
SPED 350 Diagnostic Assessment of
Students with Disabilities 3 hours
SPED 352 Positive Behavioral Supports
to Address Chronic Behaviors 3 hours
SPED 355 Assistive and Instructional Technologies 3 hours
SPED 490 Professional Practices for
the Special Educator 3 hours
SPED 495 Special Education Senior Seminar 3 hours

Plus a Teaching Semester consisting of:
First half of semester
SPED 405 Student Teaching Seminar in Special Education: Elementary 1.5 hours
SPED 407 Student Teaching in Special Education: Elementary Part I 3 hours
SPED 408 Student Teaching in Special Education: Elementary Part II 3 hours

Second half of semester
SPED 406 Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary 1.5 hours
SPED 409 Student Teaching in Special Education: Secondary Part I 3 hours
SPED 410 Student Teaching in Special Education: Secondary Part II 3 hours

Supporting courses
EDUC 200 Field Experience: Elementary I 1 hour
EDUC 201 Field Experience: Elementary II 1 hour
EDUC 303 Foundations of Language Arts 3 hours
EDUC 312 Philosophy of Education or
EDUC 317 History of Education 3 hours
EDUC 336 Educational Psychology 3 hours
EDUC 351 Math Methods (K-9) 3 hours
EDUC 365 Classroom Management 3 hours
EDUC 411 Reading Methods 3 hours
EDUC 401 Teaching Methods (K-6) or
EDUC 402 Teaching Methods (6-12) 3 hours

Note: The Bachelor of Arts degree requires 12 hours of a foreign language and 80 hours outside the major.

For Illinois Certification Course Requirements, see those for Elementary Certification K-9 or Secondary Certification Minor.

Students may also earn an elementary or secondary teaching certificate by meeting the respective program requirements and an additional student teaching semester at the appropriate level.

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