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Interpreting
	INT 341L Theory and Process of Interpreting II Lab To be taken concurrently with INT 341 , offers students an opportunity to apply the theories and to practice the techniques introduced in the Interpreting II class. Students analyze texts, develop individual and group translations and practice consecutive interpretation. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 342 Theory & Process of Interpreting III Students will identify and analyze demands (environmental, interpersonal, paralinguistic and intrapersonal) that influence communication and develop controls for responding to communication events using the demand-control schema. Includes ways various interlocutors construct and receive messages and the co-construction of meaning and current theories in the process of interpreting. Students apply theories and practice controls by working with static and spontaneous texts to provide interpretations. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: INT 341 with a B or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 342L Theory and Process of Interpreting III Lab To be taken concurrently with INT 342 . Offers students an opportunity to apply theories and to practice the techniques introduced in the Interpreting III class. Students analyze texts for register, style and affect; practice consecutive interpretations of pre-analyzed monologues and dialogues and practice consecutive interpretations of unfamiliar material. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 360 Current Issues for Interpreters Investigates current issues facing the professional interpreter. Students discuss issues of bilingualism/biculturalism, legal statutes and liability, certification and quality assurance, confidentiality, accountability, minority status of American Sign Language and deaf culture, oppression and empowerment of the deaf community, the interpreter as a cross-cultural mediator and other contemporary issues. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ASL 456 , INT 330 and INT 340 with a grade of B or better Writing Intensive: May meet requirement, see class schedule Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 392 Language and Communication Systems: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students will develop knowledge of the linguistic principles of American Sign Language and English, the different modes of communication used by deaf and hard of hearing people, the various language and communication policies and signed systems used in the classroom. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: INT 330 , INT 340 and ASL 456 , all with a grade of B or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 406 Individual Studies in Interpreting Terms and hours to be arranged. Designed for individual or special studies in a limited area of interest under the guidance of a designated faculty member. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-3 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 407 Seminar: Interpreting Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-12 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 408 Workshop Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-12 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 409 Practicum: Interpreting Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-12 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 410 Internship Opportunity to work with a professional interpreter who serves as a mentor. Students observe professional interpreters, provide interpreting services while under supervision and perform independent interpreting assignments. Students apply the theory, knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom to the delivery of interpreting services, acquire new professional knowledge and skills and develop effective professional work habits and positive working relationships with co-workers and consumers. Credits: 3-12 Prerequisite: INT 442 and INT 468 with a grade of B or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 411 Interpreting in Theatrical Settings This course introduces students to the skills needed to interpret in a variety of performing arts settings. Students will study the principles and techniques of artistic interpreting including drama theories, acting for interpreters, choreography, movement, and rhythm. Emphasis will be placed on translation, the rehearsal process, theatre etiquette, ethics, and vocabulary development. Students will participate in individual and group translations of live and static texts in both ASL and English. Credits: 3-12 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 423 Technology in Interpreting/Interpreter Education Students will engage with technology common in the field of interpreting. Instruction in use of various technologies in their work as pre-professional and professional interpreters focusing on skill development, self-reflection, and actual service delivery via technology. Credits: 2 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 441 Theory and Process of Interpreting IV Students will identify and analyze demands (environmental, interpersonal, paralinguistic and intrapersonal) that influence communication and develop controls for responding to communication events using the demand-control schema. Content includes ways various interlocutors construct and receive messages, co-construction of meaning and current theories in the process of interpreting. Students apply theories and practice controls by working with static and spontaneous texts to provide interpretations. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: INT 342 with a B or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 441L Theory and Process of Interpreting IV Lab To be taken concurrently with INT 441 . Offers students an opportunity to apply the theories and to practice the techniques introduced in the Interpreting IV class. Students practice consecutive interpretations of spontaneous monologues, dialogues, interviews, group discussions and team interpreting techniques. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 442 Theory and Process of Interpreting Practicum Students engage in a practicum with consumers in no risk situations. Students will engage in regular demand-control schema supervision of their interpreting work throughout the term. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Completion of INT 441 with a grade of B or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 442L Theory and Process of Interpreting V Lab To be taken concurrently with INT 442 . Offers students an opportunity to apply the theories and to practice the techniques introduced in the Interpreting V class. Students practice simultaneous interpretations of increasingly difficult monologues, dialogues, interviews and group discussions. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 465 Interpreting In Community Settings Introduces students to a variety of settings in which interpreters work and the vocabulary and discourse patterns used by consumers in these settings. Through contact with interpreters and consumers, students become familiar with the specific vocabulary, professional issues, ethical considerations, knowledge bases and skills related to each community setting. Students will be introduced to several interpreting settings, including social service, government, legal, medical, mental health, business, religious, performing arts and sports activities. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Admitted into the ASL/English Interpreting program Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 466 Interpreting in Postsecondary Settings Introduces students to working in postsecondary settings in which interpreters work and the vocabulary and discourse patterns used by consumers in these settings. Students will become familiar with the specific vocabulary, professional issues, ethical considerations, knowledge base and skills related to the postsecondary setting. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: INT 342 , INT 465 and INT 467 with a grade of B or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 467 Interpreting in Educational Settings Designed to apply advanced interpreting and classroom support skills to educational settings. Strategies for interpreting frozen texts, negotiating situational-based signs and interpreting for presenters from various content areas who have a variety of instructional styles. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: INT 341 , INT 360 and INT 392 with a grade of B or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 468 Specialized Interpreting Techniques Introduction to specialized communication and interpreting techniques used with a variety of consumers and situations. Students are introduced to oral, deafblind and manually-coded English interpreting techniques. Credits: 2 Prerequisite: INT 441 and INT 466 with a grade of B or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 469 Cultural Intelligence in a Diverse World This course emphasizes the importance of developing cultural intelligence in the context of a diverse society. Students are introduced to the paradigms of difference beyond their insular boundaries and environments. Multiple perspectives are explored related to notions of difference, bias, and privilege and how they impact the way we see and interact with the world around us. Students will also develop skills to communicate effectively when faced with controversy that stems from topics such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, social class, and ability. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Acceptance into the ASL/English Interpreting Program Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 470 DeafBlind Culture, Communication & Guiding Students will explore a variety of communication strategies that can contribute to their skill set as ASL/English interpreters and support service providers working with the deafblind community. Students will incorporate these strategies and personalize them depending on the individuals with whom they are working. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: INT 254 and ASL 301 with a grade of B or better, or consent of the instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 471 Seabeck: Academic Service-Learning Project Students will practice using a variety of communication strategies in preparation to work as volunteer interpreters. Support service providers and sighted guides with deafblind people during an annual retreat the last week of August annually. Students are expected to raise funds and travel to Seattle, engaging with its sizable deafblind community. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: INT 470 and consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 523 Technology in Interpreting/ Interpreter Education Students will engage with technology common in the field of interpreting. Instruction in use of various technologies in their work as pre-professional and professional interpreters focusing on skill development, self-reflection, and actual service delivery via technology. Credits: 2 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 570 DeafBlind Culture, Communication & Guiding Students will explore a variety of communication strategies that can contribute to their skill set as ASL/English interpreters and support service providers working with the deafblind community. Students will incorporate these strategies and personalize them depending on the individuals with whom they are working. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: INT 254 and ASL 301 with a grade of B or better, or consent of the instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 603 Thesis or Professional Project Individual research or original writing with scheduled seminars in approved areas of research, culminating in a thesis or professional project presentation. Credits: 3-6 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 606 Special Projects Terms and hours to be arranged. Course is offered on individual student basis under guidance of a designated faculty member. Credits: 1-3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 607 Seminar Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit, if content is different. Credits: 1-3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 608 Workshop Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit, if content is different. Credits: 1-3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 609 Practicum Students will engage in practicum experiences. Credits: 1-4 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of INT 640 and INT 650 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 610 Internship & Portfolio Provide interpreting students the opportunity to demonstrate interpreting, teaching, and other professional competencies acquired during their training. Interns will have supervision by appropriately trained and credentialed professionals. May be repeated for up to 18 credits. Credits: 3-18 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 612 Proseminar Provides a foundation for inquiry about interpreting studies issues through critical reading, analytical writing and thoughtful, collegial discussion. Students will receive general training relevant to graduate work in interpreting studies, such as technical writing, sampling and experimenting with technology used during the program. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 615 Communication for Interpreters First in a series of two courses in which students examine interpersonal communication and the role of an interpreter. Students will practice and apply principles of invention, organization, language and delivery with focus on the development of skill and confidence in interpersonal communication in English and in ASL. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 618 Ethics and Professional Practice Students examine current professional and ethical decision-making practices and explore the application of Demand-Control Schema (DC-S) to professional and ethical practices. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 624 Teaching and Technology Students will explore new and emerging technologies used to enhance student engagement. Both synchronous and asynchronous methods will be discussed. Course will provide students with hands-on experience in designing individual and collaborative student-learning experiences. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 625 Becoming a Practice Profession: The History of Interpreting and Interpreter Education Students will explore the history of interpreting and interpreter education as developing professions. The culmination will be examining interpreting and interpreter education as practice professions. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 630 Communication in a Practice Profession Students examine interpersonal communication and discuss the role of an interpreter. Students will practice and apply principles of invention, organization, language and delivery with focus on the development of skill and confidence in interpersonal communication in English and ASL. Students will incorporate observations, supervision sessions and interpreting practice to enhance skills in decision making around meaning transfer, ethical dilemmas and interpersonal communication. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MA in Interpreting Studies program or consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 633 Research and Writing: Translation and Interpretation Students will examine the traditions and theories of both quantitative and qualitative research and evaluate methods, findings, and implication of research studies. Students will critique and produce scholarly writing. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Admission to the MAIS program or consent of the instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 635 Action Research: Translation and Interpretation This course introduces students to the principles and processes of action research, a form of self-reflective inquiry by practitioners on their own practice. The goals of action research are to better understand and to improve practice. Students develop skills in data collection, analysis, interpretation, as well as the oral, signed, and written presentation of research. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Admission to the MAIS program or consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 639 Student Teaching & Portfolio Students teach in a pre-service or in-service interpreter education setting that fits the students’ interests and skill sets. During this experience, students will develop a teaching or instructional work sample and complete a portfolio. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Successful completion of INT 655 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 640 Teaching Ethics and Professional Practice After observing teachers and mentors in action, students develop teaching methods that infuse Demand-Control Schema into the instruction of ethics and professionalism. They examine ways in which DC-S may be infused into theory and practice courses and design of curriculum. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 645 Research on Translation and Interpretation I Students research translation and interpretation theory. They examine and evaluate scholarship, research methods, findings and implications. Students begin conducting a research project that is qualitative, quantitative, and/or action based. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 646 Research on Translation and Interpretation II Examine translation and interpretation scholarship relevant to their own research interests and evaluate methods, findings and implications. Course designed to support research completion efforts in a structured, directive, and supportive environment. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 5 Prerequisite: INT 645 with a B- or better, INT 639 (may be taken concurrently), and completion of all other degree requirements with an average of B- or better Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 647 Advanced Research Writing Course reserved for students completing a final thesis, project or portfolio. All other coursework in master’s degree program must be completed. May be repeated four times for credit. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 650 Teaching Meaning Transfer After observing teachers and mentors in action, students prepare to teach translation, consecutive interpreting (CI) and simultaneous interpreting (SI). They use self-assessment, self-reflective and research-based practices in teaching design and implementation. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 655 Assessment for Interpreter Educators Theory in assessment construction, methodology and the use of data in formative and summative assessment design. Students research methods used for curricular and program assessment and evaluation. Will examine, develop, and/or administer assessments and interpret assessment results. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 665 Interpreter Education Curriculum Development Specific approaches and methods for classroom management and facilitation, as well as train-the trainer techniques. Topics include establishing an outline, assessing student performance, instructional technology, platform and presentation skills and addressing difficult issues. Introduces strategies for curriculum development ranging from lesson design to program design. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 670 Leadership Roles in the Field of Interpreting Students analyze current leadership potential and practice. Emphasis on local, national and global trends in leadership practices for translators and interpreters. Students gain skills and knowledge to act as mentors and resources for less-experienced and entry-level interpreters. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 675 Adult Education Explore realities of adults as learners, the value of co-constructing the learning environment with students. Adult learning theories will be discussed and analyzed as well as various models for approaching adults as learners in the college classroom. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INT 677 Intrapersonal Aspects of Interpreting This course will give students time to explore intrapersonal aspects of interpreters as people, as members of a community, as members of a profession and as interpreters. This will include an in-depth exploration of how the inner landscape of a professional impacts the consumers who are served and how to respond to that reality. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
International Students
	INTL 199 International Student Orientation Orientation course to prepare international students for academic success through the use and introduction to campus resources. This is a required course for international students in the ESL Bridge Program/Conditional Admission Program. Other non-native speakers are welcome. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INTL 199 Listening/Speaking for International Students English course for non-native English speakers focusing on academic note taking, lectures and interpersonal communication skills. This is a required course for international students in the ESL Bridge Program/Conditional Admission Program. Other non-native speakers are welcome. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	INTL 199 Reading/Writing/Research for International Students English course for non-native English speakers focusing on writing, reading and research paper writing skills for academic purposes. This is a required course for international students in the ESL Bridge Program/Conditional Admission Program. Other non-native speakers are welcome. Credits: 6 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
Information Systems
	IS 199 Information Systems Topics Course content will vary. Topics are selected relative to new subject areas in Information Systems appropriate to freshman level. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-6 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 211 Applied Programming: Python This is an intermediate programming course that introduces the Python language. Python is a general purpose, high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability, combining power with clear syntax. Its standard library is large and comprehensive. Python is widely used as a scripting language for web applications, system automation and application prototyping. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 240 Information Management I This course introduces data structures and how to apply data management algorithms to various types of data and information. Students gain experience with provisioning infrastructure, and increase their proficiency with the Unix operating system while creating realistic information management solutions. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS 133 or CS 134 or CS 161 (may be taken concurrently) Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 270 Operating Systems This course teaches students the responsibilities and functional components of operating systems. Students learn and practice skills necessary to select and configure operating systems to meet solution requirements for differing applications. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS 133 or CS 134 or CS 161 (may be taken concurrently) Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 278 Networks This course provides an understanding of local area networks using the OSI model. Topics include network hardware, software and protocols. Students will gain hands-on experience with network administration tasks for popular network environments. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS 133 or CS 134 or CS 161 (may be taken concurrently) Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 299 Information Systems Topics Course content will vary. Topics are selected relative to new subject areas in information systems appropriate to sophomore level. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-6 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 340 Information Management II This course introduces core concepts for managing large data sets for organizations. Students learn how to identify and model information requirements, convert data models into relational data models, and verify structural characteristics. Students implement and use a relational database created with an enterprise-class database management system. Students learn and perform basic database administration skills, including techniques to ensure data quality and data security. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: IS 240 , IS 270 , IS 278 and MTH 243 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 345 Systems Analysis This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to determine how they should operate, with a particular focus on how computer-based technologies can most effectively contribute to the way operations are organized. The course covers a systematic methodology for analyzing an organizational problem or opportunity, articulating operational requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the capabilities needed, and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: IS 340 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 350 Enterprise Architecture This course explores the design, selection, implementation and management of enterprise information systems, focusing on applications and infrastructure and their fit with the business. Students learn frameworks and strategies for infrastructure management, system administration, information architecture, content management, distributed computing, middleware, legacy system integration, system consolidation, software selection, total cost of ownership calculation, investment analysis, and emerging technologies. Students hone their ability to communicate technology architecture strategies concisely to a general business audience. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: IS 240 , IS 270 and IS 278 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 355 Strategy, Acquisition and Management This course explores the issues and approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function enables various types of organizational capabilities. It takes a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development and implementation of plans and policies to achieve efficient and effective information systems. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: IS 350 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 380 Information Networks This course introduces the use of tools based on information theory, graph theory and game theory to explain aggregate behaviors in social networks, markets and the internet. It will introduce students to common analysis techniques for network data sets and examine archetypical instances drawn from various disciplines. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: MTH 231 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 399 Information Systems Topics Course content will vary. Topics are selected relative to new subject areas in Information Systems appropriate to junior level. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-6 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 406 Special Topics Course is to be offered on an individual student basis. It is designed to support students in investigating the application of programming methods to problems related to their declared major. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 407 Seminar Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 409 Practicum Offers practical experience working in a computer science department for area businesses or industries. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Eligible for the RP grade option. Credits: 1-9 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 420 Introduction to Database Systems Studies the basic concepts of relational database covering, relational model, normalization and information maintenance and information retrieving through SQL. Other topics discussed include the history of data processing, database management systems and their vendors and trends in the area of data processing. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 421 Database Administration Fundamentals of database administration, including installation, configuration, physical storage allocation and management, security, auditing, backup and recovery and troubleshooting. Upon successful completion of course, students will know how to install and configure SQL servers; create and manage user logins and privileges; establish backup and recovery procedures; manage devices, databases and other disk storage; establish auditing procedures; and solve problems that arise during SQL server operations. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 425 Introduction to Project Management The origins of project management and its importance to improving the success of IT projects. Basic topics including scope, cost and time management will be covered. Students will work in groups to plan large scale project management. Students will also learn about software tools that aid in project management. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 440 Systems Administration This course introduces system administration using modern operating systems. This course covers the setup, customization, operation and maintenance of production-quality servers, suitable for deployment of modern server applications such as web hosting, file-sharing and database or network services. Topics include: system proficiency, user and process management, file systems, network configuration, standard security practices and various server applications. Prior operating systems knowledge required. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: IS 345 and IS 355 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 470 Project Management This course explores the origins of project management and its importance to improving the success of IT projects. Basic topics including scope, cost, time quality and risk management will be covered. Students will work in groups to propose and plan significant projects. Students will also learn about software tools that aid in project management. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: IS 345 , IS 355 and senior standing Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 475 Project Implementation This course continues and builds from the project management fundamentals of IS 470 Project Management. Student teams develop detailed project plans and implement a planned information system project. During project development, students learn more advanced topics in project management such as risk and quality management. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: IS 470 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 485 Introduction to Computer Security Introduction to basic computer security. Introduces cryptography, malware and viruses, operating system security and programming security. Students gain hands-on experiences via labs and projects. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CS 162 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 486 Network Security Focuses on fundamental computer networking security concepts, networking attacks and protection and other security problems in networking applications. Course introduces the attacks on each network layer, including the link layer, network layer and transport layer. Also addresses security problems related to DNS, web services and emails. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: IS 350 or CS 650 or IS 650 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 489 Security Principles and Practices Focuses on current issues in cyber security, including the architecture of cloud computing, its evolution, data center and security issues. Cloud computing will be used as an example to explain cyber attack and defense in real world. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: CS 260 or CS 600 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 520 Introduction to Database Systems Studies the basic concepts of relational database covering, relational model, normalization and information maintenance and information retrieving through SQL. Other topics discussed include the history of data processing, database management systems and their vendors and trends in the area of data processing. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 525 Introduction to Project Management The origins of project management and its importance to improving the success of IT projects. Basic topics including scope, cost and time management will be covered. Students will work in groups to plan large scale project management. Students will also learn about software tools that aid in project management. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 585 Introduction to Computer Security Introduction to basic computer security. Introduces cryptography, malware and viruses, operating system security and programming security. Students gain hands-on experiences via labs and projects. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 586 Network Security Focuses on fundamental computer networking security concepts, networking attacks and protection and other security problems in networking applications. Course introduces the attacks on each network layer, including the link layer, network layer and transport layer. Also addresses security problems related to DNS, web services and emails. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS 650 or IS 650 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 589 Security Principles and Practices Focuses on current issues in cyber security, including the architecture of cloud computing, its evolution, data center and security issues. Cloud computing will be used as an example to explain cyber attack and defense in real world. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CS 260 or CS 600 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 600 Foundations of Computer and Information Systems Introduction to concepts fundamental to modern computer and information systems. Provides overview of the field of computing relevant to professionals in a business IT setting. Provides a survey of topics not covered by other domain-specific courses. Topics may include: information systems hardware and software components, information representation storage and retrieval, development languages, algorithms and efficiency, operating systems, network communications, database, systems development, security and ethics. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 641 Project Planning/Design Will guide students through the first phase of completing the professional project. Students work with the course instructor and their graduate adviser to select, develop and plan a suitable project, including the initial concept; several rounds of research; writing, critique and refinement; a detailed proposed project plan to be submitted to the students’ graduate committee. Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 642 Project Implementation Student will complete the proposed project that was developed in the IS 641 . At least one program faculty member supervises project regarding the milestones, deliverables and content that are expected throughout the term. Students deliver a set of milestones, developed in conjunction with their project proposal, to the instructor that will be used to measure progress. Students report to the instructor each week regarding completion of milestones. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: IS 641 and approved professional project proposal Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 650 Networks and Communications Examination of how computers and computing infrastructure are linked together to enable effective communication and sharing of resources. Topics include the fundamental protocols and technologies of modern computer networks; conceptual abstract layered model for understanding the functionality of the network; local area networks; and the internet. Highly recommend IS 600 before taking this course Credits: 4 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	IS 675 Topics in Information Systems Topics may include: detailed study of a foundational field of Information Systems that is not covered by another course; in-depth study of particular current topics; survey of important technologies, software or systems; review of current research areas or popular trends. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. Credits: 1 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
Library Science
	LIB 225 Advanced Research for College, Work and Life arch expected in 300- and 400-level courses. Students will learn effective methods and techniques of information gathering, evaluation and presentation. They will develop advanced research techniques and build problem-solving and information-seeking skills they will use after college to make decisions regularly encountered in today’s information-driven workplace. Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Completed LACC writing requirement Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 360 Books, Reading, and Contemporary Culture An exploration of reading - its role inside and outside the classroom, its place in contemporary culture, the history of books and reading, the role of reading for pleasure in one’s own life, and the future of books and reading. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 406 Special Individual Studies Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-9 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 407 Seminar Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 1-6 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 409 Practicum Terms and hours to be arranged. May be repeated for up to 16 credits. Credits: 3-9 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 410 Library Management Analysis of library systems such as acquisitions, technical processes, cataloging and classification and circulation. An exploration of record-keeping, planning and forecasting techniques applied to library management needs. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 420 Organization of Library Collections Analysis of the organization and management of library collections and operations to accomplish their various functions effectively. A study of the concepts of multiple access, descriptive cataloging, L.C. Dewey and other classification systems and L.C. Sears and other subject-heading lists. Survey of commercial vendors cataloging services and online cataloging systems. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 430 Literature for Children and Young Adults Literacy theory appropriate to literature for children and young adults. Information about selection processes, authors, illustrators and books for pupils from pre-school through high school is included. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 436 Information Design and Production Librarians, media specialists, classroom teachers and trainers can create instructional graphic materials to meet specific local needs. Develop various skills in creation of graphics and lettering by a variety of methods, techniques of preservation and presentation of graphic audio and video materials and opportunity to demonstrate skills acquired in materials production and use. Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 440 Information Service and Sources Examination of the fundamental concepts of reference service in the school media center and of the use and evaluation of appropriate basic reference materials for school media center users. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 450 Collection Development Concepts of collection assessment and development. Examination and use of selection tools and criteria for all types of print and non-print materials and equipment. Development of selection policies for both materials and equipment as well as philosophical viewpoints and current issues in censorship and intellectual freedom. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 470 Teaching Information Skills Exploration of curriculum developments, currently available materials, programs and techniques used to teach information skills. Examination of state and national standards and guidelines for library media programs. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025
	LIB 510 Library Management Analysis of library systems such as acquisitions, technical processes, cataloging and classification and circulation. An exploration of record-keeping, planning and forecasting techniques applied to library management needs. Credits: 3 Check course availability in Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024 Check course availability in Winter 2025 Check course availability in Spring 2025

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INT 341L Theory and Process of Interpreting II Lab

INT 342 Theory & Process of Interpreting III

INT 342L Theory and Process of Interpreting III Lab

INT 360 Current Issues for Interpreters

INT 392 Language and Communication Systems: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

INT 406 Individual Studies in Interpreting

INT 407 Seminar: Interpreting

INT 408 Workshop

INT 409 Practicum: Interpreting

INT 410 Internship

INT 411 Interpreting in Theatrical Settings

INT 423 Technology in Interpreting/Interpreter Education

INT 441 Theory and Process of Interpreting IV

INT 441L Theory and Process of Interpreting IV Lab

INT 442 Theory and Process of Interpreting Practicum

INT 442L Theory and Process of Interpreting V Lab

INT 465 Interpreting In Community Settings

INT 466 Interpreting in Postsecondary Settings

INT 467 Interpreting in Educational Settings

INT 468 Specialized Interpreting Techniques

INT 469 Cultural Intelligence in a Diverse World

INT 470 DeafBlind Culture, Communication & Guiding

INT 471 Seabeck: Academic Service-Learning Project

INT 523 Technology in Interpreting/ Interpreter Education

INT 570 DeafBlind Culture, Communication & Guiding

INT 603 Thesis or Professional Project

INT 606 Special Projects

INT 607 Seminar

INT 608 Workshop

INT 609 Practicum

INT 610 Internship & Portfolio

INT 612 Proseminar

INT 615 Communication for Interpreters

INT 618 Ethics and Professional Practice

INT 624 Teaching and Technology

INT 625 Becoming a Practice Profession: The History of Interpreting and Interpreter Education

INT 630 Communication in a Practice Profession

INT 633 Research and Writing: Translation and Interpretation

INT 635 Action Research: Translation and Interpretation

INT 639 Student Teaching & Portfolio

INT 640 Teaching Ethics and Professional Practice

INT 645 Research on Translation and Interpretation I

INT 646 Research on Translation and Interpretation II

INT 647 Advanced Research Writing

INT 650 Teaching Meaning Transfer

INT 655 Assessment for Interpreter Educators

INT 665 Interpreter Education Curriculum Development

INT 670 Leadership Roles in the Field of Interpreting

INT 675 Adult Education

INT 677 Intrapersonal Aspects of Interpreting

INTL 199 International Student Orientation

INTL 199 Listening/Speaking for International Students

INTL 199 Reading/Writing/Research for International Students

IS 199 Information Systems Topics

IS 211 Applied Programming: Python

IS 240 Information Management I

IS 270 Operating Systems

IS 278 Networks

IS 299 Information Systems Topics

IS 340 Information Management II

IS 345 Systems Analysis

IS 350 Enterprise Architecture

IS 355 Strategy, Acquisition and Management

IS 380 Information Networks

IS 399 Information Systems Topics

IS 406 Special Topics

IS 407 Seminar

IS 409 Practicum

IS 420 Introduction to Database Systems

IS 421 Database Administration

IS 425 Introduction to Project Management

IS 440 Systems Administration

IS 470 Project Management

IS 475 Project Implementation

IS 485 Introduction to Computer Security

IS 486 Network Security

IS 489 Security Principles and Practices

IS 520 Introduction to Database Systems

IS 525 Introduction to Project Management