Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012
Geography
Director
Peter Hoffman
Objectives
Geography is one of the fundamental disciplines in the social sciences and an essential component in a liberal arts education. The critical importance of geography and the topics addressed by the discipline are recognized by its inclusion in the core curricula of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, and the School of Film and Television.
Geography examines the relationships between people and their environment—its focus is sometimes simply referred to as "human ecology." With a distinctly spatial perspective, geography examines the wide range of places that humans have come to occupy on the Earth. Critical to that examination are an analysis of the ways in which people have modified the environment, for both better and worse, and the long term consequences of such modifications. Geography has also traditionally been the discipline that engages in the systematic study of the world’s diverse countries and regions. With the dramatic political and economic transformations occurring throughout the world as a result of contemporary globalization, regional geographic analysis represents a continuing challenge to the discipline and gains greater importance every day.
Geography Student Learning Outcomes
By virtue of their Geography courses, students should know:
- The general global patterns of major geographic elements and processes
- The regional structures and expressions of human environmental relationships associated with the modern and postmodern realm
- The structures and expressions of human settlement associated with the developed realms/core and those associated with the less developed realm/periphery
- The basic research questions and agendas associated with human and regional geography
- The common theories, practices, and methodologies employed in contemporary human geography
- The global patterns of contemporary societies differentiated by their social and economic structures, values, and practices;
By virtue of their Geography courses, students should be able to:
- Effectively employ contemporary social science methodology in the analysis of environmental and geographic issues
- Demonstrate written and oral competencies in the analysis of environmental and geographic issues and policy
- Identify and utilize appropriate primary data for the analysis of environmental and geographic issues
- Apply their understanding of environmental and geographic issues to the development and critical analysis of programs and policies appropriate to addressing contemporary social and economic problems;
By virtue of their Geography courses, students should value:
- Diverse perspectives in the analysis and assessment of human environmental issues and global policies
- Thoughtful analysis of the implications of human population growth and evolving technologies in the context of social justice and sound environmental practices
- Rigorous, scientific research that enlightens human ecology and contributes to the resolution of social and environmental problems
- Community-based participation in the development of programs and policies that contribute to social, economic, political, and environmental improvement.
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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012
Campus Business Services—OneCard Office
Center for Ignatian Spirituality
Conference, Event, and Classroom Management
Marymount Institute for Faith, Culture, and the Arts
Information Technology Services
Ethnic & Intercultural Services
Office for International Students and Scholars
Student Psychological Services
Student Housing and Residence Life
Maintaining Eligibility for Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Goals and Objectives of the Core Curriculum
Communication or Critical Thinking
Academic Degree Requirements and Policies
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
Classification of Matriculated Undergraduates
Completion of Graduate Programs
Credit by Challenge Examination
Graduate Degree Requirements and Policies
Incomplete Course Work for Graduate Work in Progress
Academic Programs and Services
Academic Awards and Commencement Honors
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Mission of the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (BCLA)
BCLA Student Learning Outcomes
Application of General University Requirements
Degree Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Core Curriculum for the Baccalaureate Degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Students Interested in Teaching in California Public Schools
Secondary Teacher Preparation Programs
Asian Pacific American Studies
Classical Civilizations Major: Requirements
Classical Civilizations Minor: Requirements
Archaeology Minor: Requirements
College of Business Administration
The Vision and Mission of the College of Business Administration
University Core Curriculum for the Baccalaureate Degree in the College of Business Administration
College of Business Administration Curriculum
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science (AIMS Major) Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Curriculum
Finance, Computer Information Systems and Operations Management
Model 4-Year Plan—Bachelor of Business Administration—Finance Major Curriculum
Applied Information Management Systems
Applied Information Management Systems Major Tracks
Model 4-Year Plan—Bachelor of Science—Applied Information Management Systems Major Curriculum
Management Department and Entrepreneurship Program
Model 4-Year Plan—Bachelor of Business Administration—Management Major Curriculum
Model 4-Year Plan—Bachelor of Business Administration—Entrepreneurship Major Curriculum
College of Communication and Fine Arts
College of Communication and Fine Arts Student Learning Outcomes
Application of General University Requirements
Art History Model Four-Year Plan
Secondary Teacher Preparation in Art
Art Education Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Fine Arts Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Graphic Design Emphasis (GRPH)
Graphic Design Emphasis Model Four-Year Plan
Dance—Department of Theatre Arts and Dance
Interdisciplinary Applied Programs
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Civil Engineering and Environmental Science
Civil Engineering and Environmental Science Graduate Program
Civil Engineering and Environmental Science Undergraduate Program
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Computer Science Curriculum (Undergraduate)
Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program
Electrical Engineering Curriculum
Computer Engineering Emphasis within the Electrical Engineering Major
Mathematics Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science
B.S. Degree in Natural Science
Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy Emphasis
B.S. Degree in Natural Science
Secondary Science Education Emphases
Candidate Outcomes and Proficiencies
School of Education Academic Regulations
Support for Candidates’ Development of Academic and Professional Standards
Credential Application Process
Statement of Professional Dispositions
Educational Support Services Graduate Program
Master of Arts in Special Education
Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Program Elementary or Secondary Emphasis
Professional Level II Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential
Master of Arts in Special Education with a Cross-Cultural Emphasis
Elementary and Secondary Education
Elementary and Secondary Education Graduate Program
Professional 2042 Clear Teaching Credential
Master of Arts in Reading Instruction (online option also available)
Language and Culture in Education
Specialized Programs in Urban Education
LMU|LA CAST: Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocesan School Teachers
LMU|Teach for America Partnership
PLACE Corps—Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education
Elementary Education Intern/Teacher Practitioner Program
Master of Arts in Elementary Education with a Preliminary 2042 Multiple Subjects Credential
Practitioner: Master of Arts without credential
2042 Professional Clear Multiple Subjects Credential
Master of Arts in Secondary Education with a Preliminary 2042 Single Subject Credential
Practitioner: Master of Arts without credential
2042 Single Subject Credential Only
LMU|LA CAST: Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocesan School Teachers
PLACE Corps—Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education
Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English
Explanation of Coursework Required
Undergraduate-Level Coursework Plan for the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for English
Teacher Preparation Programs in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics
University Honors Program Courses
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts Courses
Asian Pacific American Studies
Foreign Literature in English Translation
Modern Languages and Literatures
I. Deviance and Social Control
III. Urban, Population, and Demographic Processes
Area A: Sacred Scriptures, Religious Sources, and Traditions
Area B: Theology, Ethics, and Spirituality
Area C: Faith, Culture, and Ministry
College of Business Administration Courses
Applied Information Management Systems
International Business Studies
Master of Business Administration
Advanced Curriculum Courses: Areas of Emphasis
MBAB: Management and Organizational Behavior
MBAD: Information and Decision Sciences
MBAE: Human Resource Management
MBAF: Financial Decision Systems
MBAG: International Business Systems
MBAH: Entrepreneurial Organizations
College of Communication and Fine Arts Courses
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering Courses
Elementary and Secondary Education
Language and Culture in Education
Specialized Programs in Urban Education
School of Film and Television Courses
Department of Aerospace Studies Courses
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