INTEGRATIVE EXERCISE SCIENCE and ATHLETICS
Michael Rebold (2016), Integrative Exercise Science Program Director, Assistant Professor
B.S., Baldwin Wallace University;
M.S., University of Akron;
Ph.D., Kent State University
Ellen Dempsey (2001), Director of Athletics, Adjunct Faculty in Integrative Exercise Science
B.S., Michigan State University;
M.S., Northern Michigan University
Erica Dodge (2015), Assistant Athletic Trainer, Adjunct Faculty in Integrative Exercise Science
B.S., University of Toledo;
M.S., Ohio University
James Johnston (1989), Assistant Director of Athletics, Head Athletic Training, Integrative Exercise Science
Program Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty in Integrative Exercise Science
B.A., Muskingum College;
M.S., Ohio University
Renee Myers (2012), Assistant Athletic Trainer, Adjunct Faculty in Integrative Exercise Science
B.S., Mount Union;
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
Athletic personnel may also teach Integrative Exercise Science courses on an adjunct basis. See the Athletics Staff Directory for a listing.
Introduction
The Integrative Exercise Science Department emphasizes a combination of a strong science education, hands on experiential learning in laboratory and clinical settings, and a foundation in biomedical humanities designed to develop ethically grounded, humanistic healthcare, fitness and wellness providers.
Students majoring in Integrative Exercise Science complete a strong core of exercise science coursework integrated with biology and biomedical humanities courses. The major is accompanied by a requirement that students concurrently complete a minor in a second discipline aligned to their individual learning or professional goals and/or a sports health concentration to further prepare those wanting to pursue graduate opportunities in the medical and allied health professions. An internship or research project as a culminating experience provides the opportunity for the student to apply the theoretical knowledge of coursework and laboratory experiences into a practical or research environment.
Students electing the Integrative Exercise Science Major will complete tracks in Sports Health, Human Performance, or Sport & Fitness Management, accomplished through elective coursework and their chosen minor and/or a sports health concentration. Students will work closely with the Integrative Exercise Science faculty to determine the best academic minor and/or sports health concentration to meet their individual goals and objectives.
- The sports health track prepares students for various graduate opportunities in the medical and allied health professions including but not limited to physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, and clinical exercise physiology. Recommended complementary minors include Biology, Biomedical Humanities, Chemistry, or Neuroscience. Recommended Integrative Exercise Science electives include IES 24400 and IES 40100.
Students interested in the sports health track may elect to complete a sports health concentration instead of one of the minors listed above, which can facilitate completion of prerequisite courses required by medical and allied health graduate programs. Students seeking this option must obtain permission from the IES program director.
Prerequisite courses include but are not limited to:
- BIOL 15100/15200 Introduction to Biology I and II w/Lab (8)
- CHEM 12000/12100 General Chemistry I and II w/Lab (8)
- MATH 10800 Statistics (4)
- PHYS 11300/11400 Principles of Physics I and II w/Lab (8)
- PSYC 25000 Development Across the Life Span (3) [Prerequisite: PSYC 10100 General Psychology]
- PSYC 25500 Abnormal Psychology (4) [Prerequisite: PSYC 21400 Descriptive Methods and Statistics in Psychology]
- The human performance track prepares students with an interest in sport, fitness, and wellness for professions including but not limited to interscholastic, intercollegiate or professional sport strength and conditioning, wellness & health promotion or corporate fitness, coaching, and personal training. Recommended complementary minors include Management, Educational Studies, Psychology, Sociology or Biomedical Humanities. Recommended Integrative Exercise Science elective include IES 20000 or 23300 and IES 30900.
- The sports & fitness management track prepares students with an interest in sports management, administration, and marketing for professions including but not limited to athletic administration, sports information, sport facilities management, sport entrepreneurship, and fitness center management. It is highly recommended that students interested in this area major in Management or a related field and MINOR in Integrative Exercise Science. Recommended complementary minors include Management, Communication, Educational Studies or Entrepreneurship. Recommended Integrative Exercise Science electives include IES 20000 and IES 39700.
Integrative Exercise Science Pathway
I. Requirements for Integrative Exercise Science Major
1. Required Core Courses for the Major (35 hours):
- BIOL 13100/13300 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II
(Recommended co-requisite CHEM 10600) (8) - IES 10100 Foundations of Exercise Science (3)
- IES 31200 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise (4)
Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100 Human A&P I or permission] - IES 32000 Kinesiology and Applied Biomechanics (4)
Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100 Human A&P I or permission] - IES 34600 Essentials of Strength Training and
Conditioning (4) Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100 Human A&P I or permission] - IES 40000 Exercise Testing and Prescription (4) Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100/13300 Human A&P I/II and IES 31200 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise, or permission]
- 2 BIMD Electives: Choose 2 Biomedical Humanities courses (8), either BIMD or INTD offerings approved by advisor.
2. Electives - choose two (6-7 hours): 1 200-level, 1 300/400-level
CHOOSE 1:
- IES 23300 Personal and Community Health (3)
- IES 24400 Athletic Training (3)
CHOOSE 1:
- IES 30900 Sports Psychology (3)
- IES 31100 Nutrition and Fitness (3)
- IES 39700 Fitness Administration & Organization (3)
- IES 40100 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations (4) Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100/13300 Human A&P I/II and IES 31200 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise, or permission]
3. Completion of correlative minor or sports health concentration per Sport's Health, Human Performance, or Fitness Management Tracks (16-30 hours).
4. Capstone Experience (1-4 hours):
Students are required to complete a capstone experience. Students will work closely with the faculty of the program in the application of this experience. After or in conjunction with the specialty coursework, students will complete an internship or research project to enhance their experience:
- Enroll in Senior Seminar/Capstone (IES 48000).
- Complete an Internship (IES 49800). This can be an off-campus or on-campus experience that is based upon the student’s specialty interest. Students will use the internship experience to complete writing and presentation components. The internship experience incorporates 30 hours of didactic contact time per credit hour.
OR - Independent Research (IES 48100). Students will design, implement and complete a research project under the supervision of a faculty member.
TOTAL HOURS: 42 – 46 and a correlative minor or concentration (16-30 hours)
II. Requirements for Integrative Exercise Science Minor
Students interested in the Integrative Exercise Science minor are required to complete a minimum of 3 core courses within the Integrative Exercise Science Department and Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II through the Biology Department (19 credit hours), 1 elective (3-4 credit hours), and a culminating experience through an internship or research experience (1-4 credit hours).
1. Required Core Courses for Minor (19 hours):
- BIOL 13100/13300 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II (Recommend co-requisite CHEM 10600) (8)
- IES 10100 Foundations of Exercise Science (3)
- IES 31200 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise (4) Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100 Human A&P I or permission]
- IES 40000 Exercise Testing and Prescription (4) Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100/13300 Human A&P I/II and IES 31200 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise, or permission]
2. Electives – choose one (3-4 hours):
- IES 23300 Personal and Community Health (3)
- IES 24400 Athletic Training (3)
- IES 30900 Sports Psychology (3)
- IES 31100 Nutrition and Fitness (3)
- IES 32000 Kinesiology and Applied Biomechanics (4)
Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100 Human A&P I or permission] - IES 34600 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (4) Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100 Human A&P I or permission]
- IES 39700 Fitness Administration and Organization (3)
- IES 40100 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations (4) Lab experience [Prerequisite: BIOL 13100/13300 Human A&P I/II and IES 31200 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise, or permission]
3. Capstone experience (1-4 hours):
Students are required to complete a culminating experience. Students will work closely with the faculty of the program in the application of this experience. During the junior or senior year, students will complete an internship or a research project to enhance their experience:
- Enroll in the Senior Seminar/Capstone course (IES 480000).
- Complete an internship (IES 49800). This can be an off-campus or on-campus experience that is based upon the student’s specialty interest. Students will use the internship experience to complete writing and research components. The internship experience incorporates 30 hours of didactic contact time per credit hour.
OR
IES 48100 Independent Research (IES 48100) Students will design, implement and complete a research project under the supervision of a faculty member.
TOTAL HOURS: 23 – 27
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
INTEGRATIVE EXERCISE SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
A variety of 1-2 credit hour courses are offered to students with an interest in exercise science and/or athletics. These courses are elective courses which count toward graduation but do not meet core curricular requirements. These courses are 100- and 200-level courses designed for the student to understand the principles and learn the practical application of the specific activities.
IES 10100: FOUNDATIONS EXERCISE SCIENCE 3 hour(s)
This course will provide an overview of Exercise Science professions including: exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, athletic training, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and biomechanics. Major concepts and principles associated with each area of study will be introduced which include, but are not limited to, hemodynamic responses to exercise, adaptations to acute and chronic bouts of exercise, rehabilitation and treatment protocols for sports injuries, the cross-over effect, methods of energy expenditure, the inverted U hypothesis, the social cognitive theory, and physics-related principles such as buoyancy, acceleration, force, and Newton’s three laws of motion. This course will also cover the professional activities (i.e., professional organizations and certifications) that are related to these professional applications with a specific focus on the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association.
IES 21000: FITNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION & MANAGEMENT 3 hour(s)
This course is designed to equip students with a series of promotion, management, and other administrative tools necessary to operate fitness and/or health related programs. Students will become familiar with the assessment of certifications, proper group exercise instruction, and exercise leadership skills. In addition, students will also become familiar with current standards to organize fitness facilities and exercise programs in a variety of settings such as public and private sport facilities, recreation complexes, corporate fitness centers, and hospital wellness programs.
IES 22000: FIRST AID AND CPR 1 hour(s)
IES 23300: PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH 3 hour(s)
A scientific analysis of contemporary health needs, problems, and issues; and the influence of psycho-social attitudes as determinants of present and future health behavior and well-being. Includes an examination of the way in which factors such as nutrition and dietary habits, stress perception and response, personal and social relationships, and physical activity interact with the physiological processes of health, disease and aging.
IES 24400: ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 hour(s)
Prevention and care of injuries; skills in bandaging, taping and first aid methods; instruction in the application and use of therapeutic equipment. Successful completion of this course also constitutes completion of both the Red Cross Standard Course in First Aid and the Red Cross CPR course.
IES 28100: 4 hour(s)
INDEPENDENT STUDY
IES 30900: SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY 3 hour(s)
A systematic analysis of the psychological and social-psychological phenomena influencing human performance behavior in the sporting situation. Major emphasis includes an assessment of psychological concepts such as social motivation, personality development and behavior modification in sport; the social-psychological basis influencing the interrelationships between athletes, coaches and spectators in the highly competitive sport context; and the development of the somata-psychic theory of human performance behavior.
IES 31000: CARDIAC REHABILITATION 4 hour(s)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the diagnostic and rehabilitation tools to assist individuals with cardiovascular disease towards optimal health. More specifically, students will become familiar with the practices of phase I-IV cardiac rehabilitation programs, ECG interpretation, and the importance of ECG monitoring. Students will be required to recognize normal ECGs as well as abnormal dysrhythmias such as atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, primary, secondary, and tertiary atrioventricular blocks, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, asystole, and right and left bundle branch blocks.
Prerequisites: BIOL (131 or 13100) and BIOL (133 or 13300)
IES 31100: NUTRITION AND FITNESS 3 hour(s)
This course studies how the body utilizes food and nutrients and how nutrition affects performance. Major areas to be explored include: proper nutritional habits, aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, food exchange system, body composition assessment, ergogenic aids and myths, sound and effective weight control, and nutritional counseling. The course is designed for students pursuing sports medicine or athletic training as a career.
IES 31200: PHYSIOLOGY OF MUSCULAR ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE 4 hour(s)
This course presents an analysis of the physiological effects of muscular activity and exercise upon the human body during various levels of stress. The primary focus assesses changes in the physiological system of the body relative to neuromuscular, cardiorespiratory, metabolic control and adaptation, and heat and fluid regulation during physical activity.
Prerequisite: Biology 131 or 13100 or permission
IES 31300: PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING 4 hour(s)
This course examines the physiological changes associated with aging and how it affects physical activity. Emphasis will be given to biological theories of aging, maintenance of homeostasis, age-related changes in each body system, interactions among these systems, diseases that commonly affect older adults, and exercise prescription and programming.
Prerequisites: BIOL (131 or 13100) and BIOL (133 or 13300)
IES 32000: KINESIOLOGY AND APPLIED BIO-MECHANICS 4 hour(s)
A systematic approach to the analysis of human movements and experience in applying that knowledge to the evaluation of both the performer and the performance. Includes an analysis of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and their roles in determining movement efficiency; and an application of kinesiological principles relative to anatomical structures of the body as functional determinants of movement.
Prerequisite: Biology 131 or 13100 or permission.
IES 34600: ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING 4 hour(s)
This course is designed for the student who has a serious interest in studying the physiological, psychological and practical aspects of strength training and conditioning. Students will be exposed to the concepts and applications, testing and evaluation, and exercise techniques of strength training and cardiovascular conditioning, and speed and agility training. Students will gain experience in program design, exercise prescription and organization and administration of the fitness facility.
Prerequisite: BIOL 131 or 13100 or permission.
IES 36000: HEALTH, FITNESS, AND MOVEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD:ES 3 hour(s)
This course will present knowledge and skills for Early Childhood teacher-candidates to promote young children’s physical health and safety. Children’s physical development with regard to individual variation will be studied. Candidates will understand the value of play to develop a wide range of skills and learn activities that promote healthy lifestyles in both young children and their families. Equal emphasis will be given to health issues of young children including nutrition, communicable diseases, immunizations, child abuse and the professional and ethical issues involved.
IES 39700: FITNESS ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION 4 hour(s)
Discussion and analysis of administrative theory and management processes in the conduct of modern athletic, health, and sport programs in educational, commercial, and municipal environments. The course includes discussion of personnel policies; administration and supervision; program development; financial and business procedures; legal liability; and publicity and public relations.
Prerequisites: Physical Education 210 or 21000, junior or senior standing, or instructor permission.
IES 40000: EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION 4 hour(s)
This course is designed to provide students with fundamentals and practice in formulating exercise testing and prescription for healthy populations. Classroom and laboratory techniques for risk stratification, exercise testing, interpretation, and exercise program prescription are major topics. Test protocols for exercise assessment screening, counseling skills, cardiorespiratory fitness, musculoskeletal endurance and strength, body composition, and flexibility are emphasized.
Prerequisites: BIO 13100/13300 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II, IES 31200: Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise.
IES 40100: EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS 4 hour(s)
This course is designed to provide students with fundamentals and practice in formulating modified exercise testing and prescription for special populations. Special populations include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and pulmonary diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, overweight and obesity, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. Classroom and laboratory techniques for modified exercise testing, interpretation, and exercise program prescription, as well as disease condition, medications, and limitations to exercise are all major topics. Modified test protocols for exercise assessment screening, counseling skills, cardiorespiratory fitness, musculoskeletal endurance and strength, body composition, flexibility, and how the disease condition affects the exercise prescription and exercise response are emphasized.
Prerequisites: BIO 13100/13300 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II, IES 31200: Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise
IES 40900: SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY 4 hour(s)
A systematic analysis of the psychological and social-psychological phenomena influencing human performance behavior in the sporting situation. Major emphasis includes an assessment of psychological concepts such as social motivation, personality development and behavior modification in sport; the social-psychological basis influencing the interrelationships between athletes, coaches and spectators in the highly competitive sport context; and the development of the somata-psychic theory of human performance behavior. Prerequisites: Physical Education 210, Psychology , Jr./Sr. level, or permission.
IES 48000: SENIOR SEMINAR/CAPSTONE 1 - 4 hour(s)
This course is the capstone experience for the Integrative Exercise Science major, and will provide students with the necessary information to integrate their specific area of concentration and internship or research experience into a portfolio and oral presentation as the culmination of the Integrative Exercise Science program. Successful completion of the portfolio and presentation are required in order to complete the program. Prerequisite: IES 40000; Co-requisite IES 48100 or IES 49800
IES 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)
Scholarly research and independent investigation in any phase of the discipline of Physical Education Exercise and Sport Science or related sub-disciplines. For students minoring in the discipline who excel in self-direction and intellectual curiosity. A student must submit an outline of the area of research for departmental faculty approval prior to registration.
Prerequisites: Five upper division courses or permission. Acceptance into the Exercise and Sport Science minor curriculum.
IES 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)
Developed in consultation with the student’s major faculty advisor(s), the internship will be tailored to the interests and needs of the student and can be served in a wide variety of private and public organizations. Hiram College’s internship program permits students to bridge the distance between the theory they learn in the classroom and the application of their knowledge. The academic department establishes prerequisites for the application procedure. Students should check with individual departments for specific requirements and guidelines for the experience as they may vary by discipline. Prospective interns work with the faculty advisor who will monitor the experience and grade the academic component of the internship.
PHED 11100: SCUBA DIVING 1 hour(s)
There is an additional cost with this course.
PHED 11200: ADVANCED SCUBA DIVING 1 hour(s)
There is an additional cost with this course.
Prerequisite: PHED 11100
PHED 13200: RACQUETBALL 1 hour(s)
PHED 13500: SELF DEFENSE 1 hour(s)
PHED 14200: GOLF 1 hour(s)
PHED 15400: HORSEMANSHIP I 1 hour(s)
Additional Fee for this course.
PHED 15500: HORSEMANSHIP II: 1 hour(s)
Additional Fee for this course.
Prerequisite: Physical Education 154 or 15400.
PHED 15600: HORSEMANSHIP III: 1 hour(s)
Additional Fee for this course.
Prerequisite: Physical Education 155 or 15500.
PHED 15700: HORSEMANSHIP IV 1 hour(s)
Additional Fee for this course.
Prerequisite: PHED 15600
PHED 16400: SWIM/STAY FIT 1 hour(s)
PHED 16500: WEIGHT TRAINING I 1 hour(s)
PHED 16700: WEIGHT TRAINING II 1 hour(s)
Prerequisite: PHED 165 or 16500
PHED 18000: WORKSHOP 1 hour(s)
This workshop will provide the opportunity for students to examine a special topic in Physical Education.Through readings, discussions and written assignments there will be opportunities to evaluate the topic at issue. Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.
(For PGS students only.)
PHED 20000: WELLNESS AND FITNESS FOR LIFE 2 hour(s)
The study and application of the various contributions of physical activity and wellness concepts in achieving a state of total well-being, which encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of the whole person.
Students enrolling in PHED 20000 should also enroll in either 20300 or 20700 in order
to have 3 credit hours in the 3-week session.
Cross listed with IES 20000.
PHED 20100: AQUATIC STUDIES 1 hour(s)
An exploration of essential skills, knowledge, and social behavior associated with various aquatic sports activities. An emphasis on personal water safety practices and unique benefits of aquatic activities to enhance a wellness state of being.
PHED 20300: FITNESS MANAGEMENT 1 hour(s)
An exposure to proper conditioning principles and the means to achieve lifetime fitness through practical application of these principles. Students will have the opportunity to utilize various pieces of equipment and techniques to actively pursue a healthy fitness environment. They will develop physical, emotional, and social well-being through the advantages of a healthy lifestyle, mind, and body.
This course should be taken con-currently with PHED 20000.
PHED 20400: MARTIAL ART FORMS 1 hour(s)
An exploration of essential skills, knowledge, and social behavior associated with various martial art forms. An emphasis on developing an awarenss of the "embodiment'' principle of mind, body, and spirit for self-realization, enlightenment, and an inner state of total
well-being.
PHED 20500: OUTDOOR PURSUITS 1 hour(s)
An exposure to and practical experiences involving physical activities generally performed in the outdoors. An emphasis will be on teaching specific skills necessary to undertake outdoor experiences. The course will be designed around the weather so that appropriate outdoor activities are experienced.
PHED 20700: RECREATIONAL SPORTS 1 hour(s)
Students will explore a wide variety of lifetime sports and skills that will develop the emotional, social, and physical aspects of wellness. Students will have an opportunity to cognitively develop an understanding of rules and basic skills of recreational sports.
PHED 21000: KINANTHROPOLOGY KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4 hour(s)
An introduction. An interdisciplinary inquiry into the study of human performance behavior in contemporary American culture and society. In this context, the course examines physical education, dance and sport performance behavior, its meanings, social contexts, and personal and social resources; employs concepts, principles, theories, and methods of inquiry from various disciplines in the study of kinanthropology and physical education; explores the relationship of physical education, dance, sport and contemporary social issues; and examines research studies dealing with the various perspectives of kinanthropology, kinesiology, and physical education.
PHED 24400: ATHLETIC TRAINING 4 hour(s)
Prevention and care of injuries; skills in bandaging, taping and first aid methods; instruction in the application and use of therapeutic equipment. Successful completion of this course also constitutes completion of both the Red Cross Standard Course in First Aid and the Red Cross CPR course.
PHED 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)
PHED 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)
Open to all Exercise and Sport Science minors with the consent of the instructor. It affords minor students the opportunity to design their own area of study. A significant research paper is normally required.
Prerequisite: permission.
PHED 29800: FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 - 4 hour(s)
PHED 32000: KINESIOLOGY APPLIED BIO-MECHANICS 4 hour(s)
A systematic approach to the analysis of human movements and experience in applying that knowledge to the evaluation of both the performer and the performance. Includes an analysis of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and their roles in determining movement efficiency; and an application of kinesiological principles relative to anatomical structures of the body as functional determinants of movement.
Prerequisite: Biology 131 or 13100 or permission.
PHED 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)
PHED 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS 1 - 4 hour(s)
PHED 41200: PHYSIOLOGY OF MUSCULAR ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE 4 hour(s)
This course presents an analysis of the physiological effects of muscular activity and exercise upon the human body during various levels of stress. The primary focus assesses changes in the physiological system of the body relative to neuromuscular, cardiorespiratory, metabolic control and adaptation, and heat and fluid regulation during physical activity.
Prerequisite: Biology 131 or 13100 or permission. (Laboratory Required.)
PHED 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)
Scholarly research and independent investigation in any phase of the discipline of Physical Education Exercise and Sport Science or related sub-disciplines. For students minoring in the discipline who excel in self-direction and intellectual curiosity. A student must submit an outline of the area of research for departmental faculty approval prior to registration.
Prerequisites: Five upper division courses or permission. Acceptance into the Exercise and Sport Science minor curriculum.
PHED 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)
Developed in consultation with the student’s major faculty advisor(s), the internship will be tailored to the interests and needs of the student and can be served in a wide variety of private and public organizations. Hiram College’s internship program permits students to bridge the distance between the theory they learn in the classroom and the application of their knowledge. The academic department establishes prerequisites for the application procedure. Students should check with individual departments for specific requirements and guidelines for the experience as they may vary by discipline. Prospective interns work with the faculty advisor who will monitor the experience and grade the academic component of the internship.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MINOR
Jugdep Chima (2012), Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of California at Berkeley;
Ph.D., University of Missouri at Columbia
Academic Interests: methodology, comparative politics, international relations, ethnonationalism, South Asia.
Department Web Site: http://www.hiram.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/international-studies-minor
Introduction
The international studies minor provides an interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary global issues, dynamics, societies, and cultures. It is meant to complement a student’s primary major either by adding an international component to that major or by strengthening an existing international emphasis within the major. This can be achieved regionally and/or thematically. The international studies minor is designed to help prepare students for graduate study and/or professional careers in a variety of fields in which an awareness of the growing economic, political, social, and cultural interdependence of the world is important. This is accomplished by giving students flexibility and an opportunity to design their own course of study, within the structural parameters of the minor.
The international studies minor consists of six courses with a minimum total of 20 semester hours, in addition to language competency. Students must take one of the following required gateway courses for the minor—COMM 25000: Communication Between Cultures, ECON 22700: Globalization in Economic Perspective, HIST 13800: World History 1800 to Present, or POLS 22300: Comparative Politics. Of the remaining five courses, one must be interdisciplinary and all of the other four must be chosen from at least two different disciplines outside of the student’s major(s). Proficiency in a language at the 202 level is required. A study-abroad course is strongly recommended, but not required. A student interested in the international studies minor must produce a clear statement of purpose and a list of relevant courses, and must explain how the proposed course of study contributes to the stated purpose. This statement of purpose and corresponding list of courses must be submitted and approved by the international studies minor coordinator before a student can declare the minor no later than the end of a student’s junior year.