2024-2025 Course List

A concentrated pre-professional experience for those preparing for a career in alcohol and drug studies. Students must successfully complete all alcohol and drug studies core course work and the Alcohol and Drug Studies application and screening process to be eligible for the internship. Students must schedule a meeting with the Coordinator of Alcohol and Drug Studies one semester in advance to schedule their internship placement.

Credit for students working on their thesis. Permission of advisor and department chairperson required.

This course provides an orientation to the mission and core competencies of the Honors Program. Students will analyze and categorize the competency themes, identify appropriate learning goals, and develop an e-portfolio for their use in the Honors Program.

This course provides the opportunity to explore and engage in experiences, conversations, and reflections surrounding the selected colloquium topic(s). Students will learn about the topic(s) and relevant issues from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.

Students will engage in significant learning experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting. A practicum involves both experiential and reflection components. Practicums are supervised by a faculty or staff mentor.

This required portfolio course intended for students in the middle of their honors program experience allows students to develop their portfolio based on experiences they have had since completion of HONR 201. Throughout the course, students will critically examine their experiences in the competency areas and reflect on what they have learned from these experiences. This course helps students prepare for HONR 475: Honors Portfolio Capstone, which students are required to take in their final year.

Prerequisites:

HONR 201

Seminars are offered by University faculty from a wide variety of disciplines. In addition, interdisciplinary seminars can be offered.

Students will engage in significant learning experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting. A practicum involves both an experiential and reflection component. Practicums are supervised by a faculty or staff mentor.

This required course allows students to articulate where and how they have met the Honors Program Learning Outcomes.

Prerequisites:

HONR 201, HONR 375

To be arranged with Honors Program Director.

This course provides small group personal training sessions (e.g., 1 to 4) ideal for sedentary students looking to begin a physical activity program in a non-competitive supportive environment. With the assistance of exercise science students enrolled in HP 486, participants will enhance their physical fitness and overall wellness.

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Concepts and development of lifelong healthy exercise and nutritional habits.

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GE-11

Introduction to basic swimming skills; basic rescue and water safety skills and techniques; stroke instruction in front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke.

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Develop basic knowledge and appreciation through participation in the activity of disc golf.

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Develop basic knowledge and appreciation through participation in the sport of bowling.

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Develop basic knowledge and appreciation for the sport of billiards.

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Theory and practice of aerobic conditioning.

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Includes street fighting techniques and personal safety tips.

Goal Areas:

GE-11

This course will provide an overview of the academic and professional sport management industry. Students will be introduced to the vast array of fields within the sport management industry, different job opportunities that are available, and foundational theoretical concepts. Basic professional career paths, tasks, duties, knowledge, skill sets, and challenges specific to the industry will be examined with a focus on practical examples.

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Prerequisites:

Bowling experience/averages.

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Open for credit to those on the intercollegiate team. Prereq: selection for team

Prerequisites:

Selection for team

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Open for credit only for those students who make the Minnesota State University, Mankato, team and who complete the requirements. Prereq: selection for team

Prerequisites:

Selection for team

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Open for credit only for those students who make the Minnesota State University, Mankato, team and who complete the requirements. Prereq: selection for team

Prerequisites:

Selection for team

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Open for credit to those who make the wrestling team and complete the requirements. Prereq: selection for team

Prerequisites:

Selection for team

Goal Areas:

GE-11

Open for credit to those who make the team and complete the requirements. Prereq: selection for team

Prerequisites:

Selection for team

Goal Areas:

GE-11