INT - Interdisciplinary Studies

This course emphasizes the concepts and competencies of information literacy, the evaluation of information, the organization of libraries, the classification of knowledge, and the basic skills of research. This course will introduce the student to library research resources such as electronic journals, full-text databases, the online catalog of print and electronic books, the Internet, and other library materials. 1-2 quarter hours.

All incoming undergraduate NLU students are required to attend a Fast Forward orientation session prior to beginning their program. The session is loaded with information on how the academic program and all of NLU's support services can help students reach their goals. Each Fast Forward session includes an informational component and a writing assessment. The information session helps students: learn what to expect from their classes and instructors; understand how their transfer credit applies to their NLU degree; plan for the completion of their remaining academic requirements and learn about a variety of options available at NLU to earn academic credit; and discover options for financing their education. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the University 0 credit hours

Problem analysis, review and selection of appropriate data-gathering techniques, reporting system, and research design evaluation. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. (May be used for Psychology, Human Services, Social Science and Health Studies credit.) 3-5 quarter hours Counts in the Behavioral Science or Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.

This course is designed to study women in the past, present, and future. Students will analyze the impact of society on women and women on society by studying economic, political, psychological, anthropological, social, historical, and health issues as they directly relate to women. Prerequisite: 100-level Human Services or 100-level Psychology or 100-level Social Science course. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Behavioral Science or Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.

An analysis of learning experiences contributing to personal and career growth, preparation of a portfolio describing these experiences. Exercises in goal setting and time management. 2-5 quarter hours

This course is an interdisciplinary study of significant relationship in peoples' lives using concepts drawn from the social and behavioral sciences. Relationships studied include acquaintances, kinship ties, coworkers, same-gender friendships, male-female relationships, mentors, and cross- cultural friends. The dynamics of these relationships including the functions they serve, their development, and their importance will be studied. Recommended: Lower division Social Science or Human Services courses. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Behavioral Science or Social Science Area of General Education Requirements.

Students will be introduced to the basic concepts, methods and tools employed in the research process. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of these ideas, with the central goal being to provide students the opportunity to learn the methods of social science research by conducting small projects of their own. Prerequisite(s): Good standing in the Applied Behavioral Sciences program 4-5 quarter hours

Students will plan and conduct a self-directed inquiry into a research question of interest. This inquiry will be guided by concepts presented and developed in Methods of Inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences. Prerequisite(s): Good standing in the Applied Behavioral Sciences Program; Successful completion of INT430. 2 quarter hours

Introduces principles and methods for identifying, gathering, and utilizing data as information for decision making. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques are explored. Presents procedures for improving reliability and validity of data. 2-3 semester hours

Explores basic ways to analyze, summarize, and report data. Introduces student to principles and methods of quantification, measures of central tendency and dispersion, and basic parametric and nonparametric statistical tests. 2 semester hours

Develops sensitivity to group communication processes and helps identify leadership and interpersonal communication styles which are appropriate for differing tasks and contexts. 2-3 semester hours