Non-Departmental and Integrated Studies (NDI)

The College has traditionally provided opportunities for courses which integrate topics from various disciplines. In addition, this category includes courses which bring greater innovation and flexibility to the curriculum. Some of these courses satisfy parts of the General Education Requirements or parts of the requirements for specific majors.
090. Turning Points (1 sem. hr.). Explores strategies for academic success and personal management and techniques for implementation of those strategies. The course focuses on skills and resources necessary to improve academic standing and achieve success in college. Topics include: academic probation policies, goal accomplishment, campus resources, time management, library skills, and academic improvement strategies. This course does not fulfill any degree requirements of any major, nor can it be applied toward hours required for graduation. Placement into this course will be determined by semester GPA. (Fall and Spring)

090. Turning Points (1 sem. hr.) Explores strategies for academic success and personal management and techniques for implementation of those strategies. The course focuses on skills and resources necessary to improve academic standing and achieve success in college. Topics include: academic probation policies, goal accomplishment, campus resources, time management, library skills, and academic improvement strategies. This course does not fulfill any degree requirements of any major, nor can it be applied toward hours required for graduation. Placement into this course will be determined by semester GPA. (Fall and Spring)
100. College Studies (1-3 sem. hrs.). Courses designed to complement departmental studies by examining problems which are interdisciplinary in nature or which lie outside the boundaries of the traditional departmental programs. Topics addressed reflect the needs, experience and interest of the faculty and student body.

101. Portfolio Preparation (1 sem. hr.). (Fee)

106. Introduction to India (3 sem. hrs.). A cultural investigation of the religions, arts and literature of India, concentrating on current social-historical trends.

107. Introduction to China (3 sem. hrs.). Brief survey of some of the important themes and ideas in Chinese culture.

108. Introduction to Japan (3 sem. hrs.). A social-historical introduction to Japanese culture, giving special attention to fine arts, crafts and social customs.

112. Women in Art (3 sem. hrs.). Examines the contributions of women to the history of Western art. The achievements of women in painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts are explored in light of historical, cultural and social conditions. Studio practice in techniques associated with the decorative arts (needlework, quilting, basketry, etc.) is included.

113-114. Principles and Methods of Yearbook Production (2 sem. hrs.). This course offers students the opportunity to develop practical skills in writing, photography, digital technology and electronic paste-up while learning the production and marketing methods necessary to create a successful scholastic yearbook. Students enrolled in the course will learn by working as part of the creative team for The Aurora, Heidelberg’s college yearbook. Fall semester will focus on planning, design and marketing practices associated with creating a yearbook, while spring semester will place more emphasis on production methods. (Fall and Spring)

115. Introduction to Islamic Civilization (3 sem. hrs.). A study of the religion, arts, sciences, literature and cultures of the Islamic world.

116. Career Exploration (1 sem. hr.). This course will provide an overview of the career development process through self-assessment, career exploration and the development of job search techniques. The course is designed to assist students with decision-making and goal setting skills through researching and analyzing career options, exploring the meaning of work as well as trends in the workplace so that they are able to make a successful transition from college to the working world. (Fall and Spring)

118. Building College Reading Skills (1 sem. hr.). This course is designed to help students build reading skills so that they can use vocabulary in context, recognize main ideas and supporting details, distinguish between facts and opinions, and understand purpose and tone.

120. Latin American Cultural History (1 or 2 sem. hrs.). One-to-two-week trip to Peru, Argentina, or other Latin American nation during vacation period. One credit hour if supplemented with classroom preparation in language, culture and history. Two credit hours if supplemented with a paper.

128. The Learning Process in an Academic Environment (2 sem. hrs.). In this course, the student will develop effective thinking skills so he or she can form a hypothesis, examine and process relevant information, organize research notes, identify main concepts, think logically, understand test and assignments directions, and other relevant skills necessary to develop full potential as a learner and participant in a learning environment.

199. Beginning Chinese I (3 sem. hrs.).

200. Beginning Chinese II (3 sem. hrs.). Prerequisite: NDI 199
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205. Exploring Leadership and Leadership Theory (3 sem. hrs.). Course will focus on theories, definitions and models of leadership, as well as addressing leading groups, team building, problem solving and negotiation, and leadership in crisis. Students will examine their own personal attitudes towards leadership as well as develop self awareness in areas relevant to leadership development.

206. Introduction to US/Mexico Border Issues (1-2 sem. hrs.). A study of the cultural, social and political realities affecting the US/Mexico border, with special emphasis on immigration, poverty and refugees. Each student must participate in a week-long trip to the Texas/Mexico border during spring break. This course may be repeated once for academic credit.

255. Integrated Arts in Early Childhood (3 sem. hrs.). Emphasis on materials and techniques to understand and support development of art, music, drama and movement abilities in young children ages 3-8. Integrating art, music, drama and movement education experiences throughout the curriculum in preschool and early elementary school settings will be the focus. Students will become familiar with the standard of the Consortium of Arts Education Association and appropriate Ohio Competency-Based Models to use in guiding instruction. Note: Due to the nature of this course, a one-hour lab has been built in to allow adequate time for studio experience. Co- or Prerequisite: GPA 2.5, EDU 200 or PSY 206. (Fall and Spring)

301. Literature and Fine Arts (3 sem. hrs.). An interpretive study of the arts and culture of the Western world from the prehistoric period through the Renaissance. The connections between music, dance, drama, literature and the visual arts will be explored through theories that address the origin, purpose and major themes of human aesthetic expression.

302. Literature and Fine Arts (3 sem. hrs.). An interpretive study of the arts and culture of the Western world from the Baroque period, with special emphasis placed on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Various theories concerning the advancement of the visual arts, music, film, drama, literature and dance will be studied.

310. Integrated Social Studies (3 sem. hrs.). Using the Ohio Social Studies Curriculum model as a guide, students will integrate content from the various social studies using a thematic approach. Prerequisites: Minimum GPA 2.60 to enroll. EDU 220, EIS 265. (Fall only)

322. Asian Literature and Fine Arts (3 sem. hrs.). Study of the main motifs of the literature and arts of India, China and Japan. In literature, belles-lettres rather than religious-philosophical works will be emphasized.

340. Women’s Voices in Latin America (3 sem. hrs.). An exploration of Latin American social issues through the study of testimonial literature, novels, short stories, poetry, and drama written by women. The course is conducted in English. (Fall of even-odd years)

345. Service Learning on the U.S./Mexico Border (2 sem. hrs.). After an intensive introduction to the socioeconomic and cultural realities of life along the U.S./Mexico border, students will prepare, implement and reflect on a week-long service learning project on the border. This course meets once a week during the Spring semester and requires one week of summer travel. (Spring only, students will be expected to pay their own expenses for this trip, and their fee will also cover the instructor’s expenses.