This course will teach students how to set up an independent publishing company, including administration of copyrights, the role of performance rights organizations (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC), and preparing a functioning system for song catalogs. The student will develop a publicity plan, submit songs to register with the copyright office, learn how to market and promote compositions and writers by developing effective pitch and promotion strategies, and discover how to turn demos and lyrics into a functioning independent publishing and marketing business.

Description, development, dynamics, determinants and assessment of the normal personality. Emphasis on contemporary theories and research. Liberal Arts.

Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work, and marriage-family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities. Satisfies IS - Community: Sociology. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

Designed to give students the knowledge and skills to develop programming and training techniques specific to advanced sport and athletic performance. Students will develop an understanding of concepts in sport metabolism, biomechanics, and nutrition. Students successfully completing this course are eligible to take the Strength and Conditioning Coach exam with the National Council of Strength and Fitness (NCSF). Students will work through content, practice quizzes, and practical exams using the NCSF online learning platform, with review sessions. Prior knowledge of human systems, anatomy and physiology is recommended. This course has a fee.

Opportunity for study of issues and problems of writing not covered elsewhere in the curriculum such as travel writing, writing for the younger audience, writing and the natural world, and humor writing. May fulfill General Education Writing-Enriched course requirement. Liberal Arts.