Courses
MVS 2100 Introduction to Veterans Studies (3) Prerequisite: ENGL 1100, ENGL 1110 or HONORS 1100. With a focus on the American veteran experience, this survey course will explore basic concepts, ideas and research into veterans and veteran institutions. In a multidisciplinary manner, we will examine military culture, the unique status of veterans in our society, and veteran institutions. We will study the successes, challenges and obligations our society faces related to its veteran community.
MVS 3900 Current Issues in Military and Veterans Studies (1-4) Prerequisite: MVS 2100 and consent of instructor. Selected topics in military or veterans affairs with emphasis on current issues and trends. May be repeated.
MVS 4100 Veterans Studies Capstone Seminar (3) Prerequisite: MVS 2100, senior standing and consent of the instructor. Mentored by a faculty member, students in this course will apply insights gained from previous coursework into a substantial Veterans Studies project. This course offers students the opportunity to build upon strong research, analytic and writing skills. Students will work with the instructor and the class to develop a research topic, establish a research plan, then prepare a project or paper suitable for presentation to the public. Students should expect that their work will be published or presented at an end-of-the-year symposium.
MVS 4200 Independent Study in Military and Veterans Issues (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent study through readings, reports, or field research. No student may take more than a cumulative total of 6 hours of Independent Study.
*COURSE NUMBERS MAY CHANGE
*ALL COURSES ARE PENDING APPROVAL OF THE FACULTY SENATE