Courses

Students take part in curatorial procedures of the anthropology section of the museum: conservation, cataloguing, collection management, and administration. Prereq., MUSM 5011 or equivalent. Enrollment is limited; students should make arrangements during previous semester. Same as MUSM 5912.

Introduces elementary or intermediate East Asian language, culture, and language pedagogy. Prereq., department approval.

Students take part in curatorial procedures of the botany section of the museum: specimen preparation, labeling, identification, cataloguing, conservation, and collection management. Prereq., MUSM 5011 or equivalent. Enrollment is limited; students should make arrangements during previous semester. Same as MUSM 5913.

Introduces elementary or intermediate East Asian language, culture, and language pedagogy. Prereq., department approval.

Students take part in curatorial procedures of the geology section of the museum: field collection, specimen preparation, cataloguing, collection management, and a survey of current laws as they apply to specimens. Prereq., MUSM 5011 or equivalent. Enrollment is limited; students should make arrangements during previous semester. Same as Musm 5914.

Students take part in basic curatorial procedures of the zoology section of the museum: relaxing, fixing, positioning, preserving, cataloguing, storing, and shipping. Also introduces students to the animal kingdom. Prereq., instructor consent. Same as MUSM 5915.

Students take part in curatorial procedures of the entomology section of the museum: field collection, specimen preparation, labeling, identification, rearing techniques, and exhibit preparation. Prereq., 5011, or equivalent. Enrollment is limited; students should make arrangements during previous semester. Same as MUSM 5916.

Students participate in museum public education functions that may include researching, planning, developing, and producing exhibits, traveling trunks, booklets, and other materials. May involve writing labels, molding and casting, conservation, and restoration. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as MUSM 5917.

Introduces students to the clinical processes and key components of assessment and interventions. Explores the applications of the theoretical and scientific information to clinical settings. Students complete supervised observation of individuals with communication challenges. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) majors only.

Seminar course dealing with selected areas or problems within the history of art. Consult current online Schedule Planner for seminar topic. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent. Restricted to Art History Majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Project in dance under supervision of senior faculty. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as DNCE 5919.

May be repeated up to 18 total credit hours when topic varies. Same as ARTH 5929.

Provides academically supervised opportunities for junior and senior anthropology majors and graduate students to work in public and private sectors on projects related to students' career goals. Relates classroom theory to practice. Requires at least 48 hours on the job per credit hour and evidence (paper, employer evaluation, work journal) of significant learning. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereqs., ANTH 2010, 2100, and 2200, junior standing, anthropology major with a minimum 3.25 GPA, and departmental consent. Same as ANTH 5930.

Matches students with supervised internships in which they share academic learning of topics in Asian culture, history, or language with, for example, teachers and students in the Boulder Valley School District. Students work with Center for Asian Studies research and teaching faculty to, for example, research and prepare lessons they will present in BVSD K-12 classes on world cultures, world geography, world history, and Asian languages. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., Asian language and culture courses.

Studies are pursued in communication-related work experience projects that generally require 40 hours on the job per credit hour and evidence (e.g., journal, paper, and employer evaluation) of significant learning. Prereqs., COMM major status, 72 hours of overall course work, 18 hours of communication course work completed, 2.50 overall GPA, and a faculty sponsor. The 14-hour limit in the major applies to any combination of independent study and internship credit. This course does not count toward the 33 hours required for the major. Course is offered only for pass/fail credit. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Communication (COMM) majors only.

Selected students are matched with supervised internships in business, public and private service organizations, and educational institutions. Internships focus on opportunities to apply language and cultural skills. Students meet regularly with instructor and supervisor, keep a journal, and submit a final paper. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., JPNS 2120 or CHIN 2120. Recommended prereq., JPNS 3120 or CHIN 3120.

Matches selected students with supervised internships in professional archives research libraries, historical associations, and special projects. Interns apply their academic area specialty to their work in the field. Internships have a work and academic (reading and writing) component. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., completion of lower-level HIST course work (HIST 1015/1025,etc.). May be taken pass/fail only. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) History (HIST) majors only.

Working individually under the guidance of a public or private organization, students are assigned to projects selected for their academic suitability. Written assignments occur throughout the semester. Prereq., departmental approval.

Provides an opportunity for field/laboratory work in a variety of different settings. Prereq., junior or senior status and completion of at least two of the major core classes. Consult with faculty for approval. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Offers opportunities to use Italian skills in service to various sectors of the community, including private industry, government, and education. Prereq., ITAL 2120 (min grade C-) or instructor consent.

Participants interested in public service or management-oriented careers in government or business are able to work as interns in public sector agencies or in private industry, on campus, or abroad. Prereqs., SPAN 3100 and 3200, an additional course above SPAN 3000, and departmental approval. Instructor consent required.

Develops students' expertise as community leaders. Under the supervision of an instructor and a community advisor, students design a community-based project. Prereqs., admission to INVST CLP, INVS 3931 and 3932. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

Offers valuable volunteer experience through a supervised field placement. Provides hands-on insight into the decisions and issues that confront professionals in psychology and related fields. Prereqs., completion of 15 or more hours of psychology course work. Restricted to psychology majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Psychology majors only.

Provides an academically supervised opportunity for junior and senior sociology majors to work in publicor private organizations. Focuses on opportunities in criminal justice system, education, non-profits, health care, etc. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., SOCY 1001 and 3001 or 3011. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Sociology (SOCY) majors only.

Develops students' expertise as community leaders working for a just and sustainable world. Under the supervision of an instructor and a community advisor, students learn organizational and leadership skills by designing, implementing and evaluating a community-based project. First-hand experience provides students with a deepened understanding of the complex issues facing humanity, and competence with solution-based strategies. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. INVS 4932 and LDSP 4932 are the same course.