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JOUR 416 - Photograph Editing
Digital editing and layout of photographs. Selection of photographs from various electronic news sources and editing them for use as singles, spreads, and essays. History of newspaper and magazine design as well as the ethics of photographic selection, editing, and presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: JOUR 312 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 435 - Advanced Public Relations
Crosslisted as COMS 435X. Analysis of public relations problems and procedures through use of case studies and other materials. Positions public relations practice and process within context of integrated marketing communication.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: COMS 370 or COMS 380 or JOUR 335 with a grade of C or better and junior standing, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 436 - Public Relations Problems
Investigation in depth of problems in public relations in a number of specialized areas, based on new developments, primary sources, and cases. Emphasis on individual investigation and oral and written reports with discussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topics vary.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: JOUR 435 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 449 - Media Management
Management of mass communications organizations, with emphasis on general administration, advertising, promotion, production, research, and planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 454X - Transnational Communication and Media
Crosslisted as COMS 454. Study of the development, structure, functions and control of international communications media systems and activities as they affect world relations.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 459X - History of Broadcasting
Crosslisted as COMS 459. History of radio and television broadcasting in the United States from its inception to the present.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 460 - Specialized Press Writing
Writing for specialized publications: research for articles, writing in the style of specialized publications, and the marketing of articles. Includes study of the specialized press.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: JOUR 200A with a grade of C or better or JOUR 200B with a grade of C or better; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 461 - Specialized Press Editing
Practical work in managing, planning, editing, and producing specialized publications. Includes reporting, copywriting, and picture editing.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: JOUR 312 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 471 - Teaching Journalism: Supervision of School Publications
Methods and materials for teaching journalism and supervising publications in secondary schools and junior colleges; courses of study; organization; attention to exceptional students; planning for multicultural classes and staffs; and production of publications. Includes 15 clock hours of clinical experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 480 - Journalism Law and Regulation
Law and regulation affecting the concept of freedom of the press, access to information, free press-fair trial, libel, privacy, copyright, access to the media, and legal concepts and restrictions related to the press, publishing, electronic media, photojournalism, and public relations. Communication/Journalism double majors who take Jour 480 must take an additional Communication 400 level course not used to satisfy other major requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 481 - History of Journalism
Development of a free press from its origins in Europe through the emergence of modern journalism. Includes study of early newspapers, periodicals, and broadcast news programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 482 - International News Communications
Survey of the news media and international affairs; foreign correspondence and coverage; international news agencies; and country-by-country historical and societal study of foreign journalism.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 483 - Mass Media in Modern Society
Concept and role of mass communications; rights, restrictions and responsibilities of the mass media; and interactions of mass communications and society.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 485A - Topics in Journalism Writing
In-depth study and discussion of current topics of special importance and interest in the field of journalism writing, including the background of the topics and their relationship to other fields. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Written permission from the faculty member coordinating the work.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 485B - Topics in Journalism and Society
In-depth study and discussion of current topics of special importance and interest in the field of journalism and society, including the background of the topics and their relationship to other fields. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Written permission from the faculty member coordinating the work.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 486 - Journalism Ethics
Conceptual perspectives for ethical decision making in a journalistic setting. Survey of historical examples of media criticism from an ethical perspective. Consideration of contemporary controversies in journalism ethics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 487 - News and Entertainment
Intersection of news and entertainment and its implications for journalists and media practitioners through media analyses and criticism. Examination of the intersection as it relates to cultural citizenship, politics, and journalistic norms and practices.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 490 - Ethnic Minorities and the News Media
Development of the press of various European ethnic groups in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the needs it fulfilled, and its role in helping ethnic groups adjust to American society. The press of ethnic groups such as African Americans and Native Americans is also examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 492 - Internship in Journalism
Work experience for students planning to enter the field of mass communication. Students work for a semester or a summer as interns with appropriate organizations under the supervision and advisement of a department faculty coordinator. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
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JOUR 495 - Directed Individual Study
May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Written permission from the faculty member with whom students are doing the work and the course coordinator.
Credits: 1-4
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JOUR 496 - Journalism Honors Seminar
Seminar meetings and independent study for students pursuing the B.A. or B.S. degree with Honors in Journalism. Work culminates in honors paper or project.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing and minimum GPA of 3.25 in all work and in all journalism courses.
Credits: 3
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KNDN 152 - American Square and Round Dance I
Fundamental skills and a variety of square and round dances applicable for use in school and recreational programs.
Credits: 1
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KNDN 154 - Ballet I
Knowledge and beginning techniques of ballet.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 155 - Ballet II
Continuation of the development of performance, knowledge, and appreciation of classical ballet.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 156 - International Folk Dance I
Folk dances of many countries applicable to use in school and recreational programs.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 158 - Modern Dance I
Modern dance techniques and creative exploration of the elements of time, space, and force.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 159 - Modern Dance II
Continuation of KNDN 158, with emphasis on more advanced techniques, skills, and compositions.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 160 - Jazz Dance I
Basic techniques of jazz dance. Includes a variety of early jazz styles.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 161 - Jazz Dance II
Intermediate jazz technique with emphasis on current trends.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 162 - Social Dance I
Basic elements and creative routines for foxtrot, waltz, swing, discotheque, and various South American dances.
Credits: 1
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KNDN 164 - Tap Techniques I
Introduction to elementary sounds and steps.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 165 - Tap Techniques II
Study and development of buck and rhythm forms of tap dance. A student enrolling in this class should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the basic tap dance.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 166 - Aerobic Dance
Concepts and application of aerobic dance exercises to improve flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 167 - “Orchesis” Performance
Refinement of dance skill and practical application of production, choreography, and performance as related to dance.
Credits: 1
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KNDN 214 - Folk and Square Dance
Skills and knowledge in international and American folk dance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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KNDN 216 - Modern Dance
Skills and knowledge for creative exploration in modern dance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 0.5
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KNDN 220 - Recreational Dance Forms
Analysis of movement for folk, square, contra, and social/line dance. Promotes and develops the skill of the above dance forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Physical education major or minor.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 222 - Social Dance
Contemporary social dance forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 0.5
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KNDN 264 - Jazz Dance
Introduction to the basic concepts of jazz movement and history of jazz. Emphasis on the development of jazz movement patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Kinesiology or physical education major or minor, or consent of department.
Credits: 0.5
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KNDN 265 - Tap Dance
Introduction to the basic concepts of tap movement and history of tap. Emphasis on the development of tap movement patterns.
Credits: 0.5
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KNDN 351 - Multicultural Dance
Analysis of movements and teaching strategies for multicultural dance. Promotes skill development in the dance forms and understanding of our global society.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Physical education major or minor.
Credits: 3
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KNDN 353 - Analysis and Pedagogy of Dance
Crosslisted as TH-D 353X. Application of pedagogical knowledge and skills for teaching dance in a school and/or community setting. Analysis of movement utilizing principles of movement and applied kinesiology.
Credits: 3
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KNDN 369 - African Heritage Dance
Exploration of the history of African-American dance in the U.S. Survey of contributions to dance by African-Americans in social dance, modern dance, contemporary dance, and classical ballet. Study of dance techniques originating from African heritage.
Credits: 2
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KNDN 473 - Dance as Art in Education
Development of aesthetic and cultural theories of dance as an art form in education. Opportunity for practical application of the elements of dance and related art forms in education to the elementary, secondary, or higher education levels and/or to students of various intellectual and physical abilities.
Credits: 3
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KNDN 474 - History of Dance: Primitive through Renaissance
Historical development of dance from primitive to the renaissance period through the world focusing on cultural and religious trends.
Credits: 3
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KNDN 475 - History of Dance: 18th Century to Modern Times
Historical development of dance from the 18th century to modern times, considering cultural and artistic implications.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 100 - Scientific Basis of Human Activity
Aspects of physical activity–biological, mechanical, physiological, nutritional, and psychological–with laboratory experiences to further students’ understanding of these areas.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 101# - Practicum in Physical Education
Experimental courses designed to meet current needs of students. Activities may change each semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Courses marked with the symbol # involve risk or safety factors. The department reserves the right to deny admission to or continuation of enrollment in these courses to any student who is deemed a risk factor to others or to himself or herself.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 102 - Physical Fitness
Concepts and application of exercise and nutrition toward health-related fitness: body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 104 - Weight Training and Conditioning
Fundamental skills and techniques of weight training.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 106 - Yoga
Elementary and intermediate yoga postures and exercises.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 109 - Jogging
Techniques, principles, and practice in jogging.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 110 - Relaxation
Concepts and application of self-controlled muscular relaxation with emphasis on freedom from stress and anxiety.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 111 - Sport: Culture and Society
Examination of interaction between sport and culture; impact of sport on United States society; and social processes which influence sport.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 112 - Archery I
Fundamental skills and techniques of archery.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 113 - Badminton I
Introduction to basic badminton skills and game play.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 115 - Billiards
Fundamental skills and techniques of billiards.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 116 - Introduction to T’ai Chi
Elementary and intermediate t’ai chi postures with an emphasis on breathing technique and moving meditation.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 117 - Bowling I
Fundamental skills and techniques of bowling.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 118 - Bowling II
Continuation of KNPE 117 with emphasis on the refinement of skills and an introduction to league bowling. Students should be able to demonstrate a 110 minimum bowling average at the beginning of the class.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 119 - Golf I
Introduction to golf with emphasis on fundamental skills, techniques, and strategy.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 120 - Golf II
Continuation of golf knowledges and techniques. Emphasis on consistent performance based on application of relevant kinesiological factors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: KNPE 119.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 121 - Pickleball
Fundamental skills and techniques of pickleball.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 122 - Racquetball
Fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies of racquetball. Eye protection required while on court.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 123 - Tennis I
Introduction to techniques and strategy of beginning tennis.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 131 - Aikido
Skills, techniques, and strategy of aikido.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 132 - Judo
Skills, techniques, and strategy of judo.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 133 - Karate
Skills, techniques, and strategy of karate.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 138 - Basketball I
Introduction to basketball including fundamental rules, techniques, and strategy.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 141 - Flag Football
Fundamental skills, techniques, and strategy of flag football.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 142 - Soccer
Fundamental skills, techniques, and strategy of soccer.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 143 - Softball
Fundamental skills and strategy of softball.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 145 - Volleyball I
Introduction to volleyball skills, techniques, and strategy.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 168 - Learn to Swim
Water adjustment skills, basic strokes, and water entry techniques for the nonswimmer.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 169 - Swimming I
Basic water adjustment skills, strokes, and diving for the beginner.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 170 - Swimming II
Intermediate swimming. Includes strokes, dives, safety skills.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 174# - Skin and Scuba Diving
Development of skill and knowledge leading to PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) open-water diver certification.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: University medical clearance and consent of department. Courses marked with the symbol # involve risk or safety factors. The department reserves the right to deny admission to or continuation of enrollment in these courses to any student who is deemed a risk factor to others or to himself or herself.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 177 - Swimming Conditioning
Concepts of physical fitness and their application through aquatic exercise programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Ability to swim in deep water.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 182# - Canoeing I
Basic skills and knowledges of canoeing including safety procedures and recreational aspects.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Ability to swim in deep water. Courses marked with the symbol # involve risk or safety factors. The department reserves the right to deny admission to or continuation of enrollment in these courses to any student who is deemed a risk factor to others or to himself or herself.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 186 - Horseback Riding I
Fundamental equestrian skills, techniques, and knowledge.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 187 - Horseback Riding II
Continuation of basic horseback riding with emphasis on communicating with the horse more quietly and efficiently. Understanding of equine behavior as it applies to signs of discomfort or illness versus signs of feeling good.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: KNPE 186.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 196# - Basic Climbing and Rappelling
Introduction to basic skills and principles of rock climbing (free) and rappelling, including equipment selection and technique analysis and evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Courses marked with the symbol # involve risk or safety factors. The department reserves the right to deny admission to or continuation of enrollment in these courses to any student who is deemed a risk factor to others or to himself or herself.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 198 - Practicum in Physical Education: Military Training
Emphasis on participation in physical fitness activities, development of strength, endurance, and fitness; and development of leadership skills. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 200 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Survey of the profession of teaching physical education. To be taken within the first 30 semester hours of professional course work.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Declared physical education major.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 201 - Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport Professions
Professionals’ roles in and competencies to exercise science and sport industry careers.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Declared kinesiology major; to be taken within the first 30 semester hours of professional course work.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 202 - Introduction to Athletic Training
Introduction to the concepts and competencies of athletic training through supervised observations.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 203 - Early Clinical Experience in Physical Education
Introduction to teaching physical education for teacher candidates through structured observations in a partnership school district.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: KNPE 200.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 233 - Career Development and Academic Success in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Evaluation and professional development of student interests, abilities, skills, and expectations related to KNPE undergraduate programs and related professional opportunities. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 235 - Fundamental Sport Skills
Skill development, performance, and analysis of sport skills utilizing Best Practices in teaching K-12 physical education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Physical education major or minor.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 245 - Physical Education for Children
Bases for planning experiences in physical education for children, derived from study of human movement and developmental needs of children. For students seeking elementary and special education licensure only.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 262 - First Aid and CPR
Vital and practical applications and procedures in caring for an injured or ill person. Includes safety, emergency action principles, breathing and cardiac emergencies, wound care, sudden illness, and other emergency situations. First Aid and CPR certificates from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) are granted upon successful course completion and ARC or AHA requirements.
Credits: 2
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KNPE 264 - Principles of Injury Prevention and Care
An overview of athletic injuries and illnesses and the principles of injury prevention and care used by athletic trainers.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission into the athletic training major.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 265 - Practicum in Athletic Training
Practical application of selected athletic training procedures including equipment fitting, preventive taping, prophylactic braces, immobilization, crutch fitting, spineboard application, acute care and observation of traditional and clinical athletic training sites.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission into the major in athletic training.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 266 - Emergency Medical Response
Designed specifically for an individual in Athletic Training who has a duty to respond in an emergency situation, Covers professional rescuer skills and knowledge related to emergency assessment; airway and ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automatic external defibrillation (AED), medical trauma emergencies, sudden illness, and emergency medical service (EMS) operations. American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificates granted upon successful completion of course and ARC requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission into the athletic training major.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 300 - Field Experience in Kinesiology
Introduction to the field of kinesiology through supervised observations.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: KNPE 301.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 301 - Introduction to Kinesiology and Sport Professions
Introduction to concepts and competencies for careers in kinesiology.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: KNPE 300.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 302 - Assessment in Physical Education School Settings
Introduction and application of assessment approaches and techniques in school-based physical education programs. Emphasis on assessment within a standards-based model of instruction using performance-based assessment procedures.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: KNPE 340, successful completion of the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency, criminal background check, minimum 2.75 NIU cumulative GPA, and proof of TB clearance. CRQ: KNPE 303, KNPE 335.
Credits: 3
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KNPE 303 - Clinical Experience in Physical Education II
Clinical experience offering application of theory courses through direct interactions with students in K-12 physical education contexts in a partnership school district.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: KNPE 340, successful completion of the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency, criminal background check, minimum 2.75 NIU cumulative GPA, and proof of TB clearance.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 304 - Introduction to Community Education: Physical Activity across the Lifespan
Orientation to physical activity across the lifespan in community settings. Introduction to the history, theory, and practice of promoting physical activity out of school. Includes a field component. Criminal Background Check required.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: SESE 304 and SEEC 304.
Credits: 1
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KNPE 305 - Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Exercise and Physical Activity
Study of psychological and sociological aspects related to exercise and physical activity participation with a focus on the theoretical understanding of issues related to exercise initiation and adherence across the lifespan.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PSYC 102 or PSYC 219.
Credits: 3
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