Courses listed in this catalog are subject to change through normal academic channels. New courses and changes in existing coursework are initiated by respective departments or programs. Courses numbered 100–199 are primarily for freshmen; 200–299 for sophomores; 300–399 for juniors; 400–499 for seniors. Courses with numbers preceded by zeros represent courses that will appear on the transcript but are not applicable toward graduation requirements.
Success Strategies
This course will ask students to consider their personal definition of success and consider how they can achieve academic success. Topics include mindset, resillience, change, deliberate practice, time management,…
College Rdging Strtgies
The purpose of this course is to teach strategies that improve college-level reading and study skills. Students learn how to improve reading rate, textbook comprehension, and concentration. The class format is a…
Major Exploration
This course is designed to facilitate life and career decision making. Students will be involved in activities that encourage examination of personality characteristics and interest, personal and occupational values,…
Orientation to University Life
This course familiarizes international students with expectations and conventions typical of the American college classroom and the resources and supports available at Viterbo including the library, tutoring and other…
Intrdn to Campus Ldrshp and Invlvmnt
This course is designed to prepare new and future student leaders. Students will learn about their own leadership styles and basic leadership theories and concepts. Students will also complete a course project. The…
First Year Seminar
This writing and reading intensive course provides university transfer students an introduction to the academic and social elements of college. Students will explore what it means to be a critical thinker and a part of…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interdisciplinary or thematic nature offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing…
Internship
Introductory internship experience. Internship sites are usually off campus, generally part-time, and often without pay. This introductory level experience provides the opportunity for freshmen and sophomores to gain…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research which does not fit appropriately within other departments. Must be under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy.…
This course is designed for upper division students who wish to further refine their career goals and begin preparation for activities to pursue those goals. Students will investigate possible career paths and research…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interdisciplinary or thematic nature offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing…
Internship
Advanced level internship experience. Internship sites are usually off campus, generally part-time, and often without pay. This advanced level experience provides the opportunity for juniors and seniors to gain valuable…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research which does not fit appropriately within other departments. Must be under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy.…
Work with a team to explore a realistic, open-ended and multifaceted project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Tasks may include research, design exploration, design refinement, prototyping, documentation,…
Franciscan Values and Traditions
Viterbo University was founded in 1890 by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. This entry-level course examines that heritage and what it means to be and behave like a Franciscan. These courses will use the…
Living in a Diverse World
Students in this seminar will define, identify, and evaluate diverse notions of justice, equity, equality, oppression, discrimination, and prejudice specifically related to diversity. While thinking more broadly about…
Living in a Diverse World Away
This seminar is designed to increase students awareness, understanding, and appreciation of diversity, broadly defined (e.g., diversity in race and ethnicity, social class, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability,…
Caribbean Women Writers
The content of this course focuses on novels written between 1983 and 2004 by women who identify as Caribbean even though they may not live or have been born in that part of the world. All but one of the novels used in…
Global Music in a Diverse World
Global Music in a Diverse World raises critical consciousness of diverse populations through the exploration of various musical and cultural traditions from around the world. Examples include Indonesia, Puerto Rico,…
Gender in Theatre
At its best, theatre helps us understand who we are; it can explain, examine, ridicule, or celebrate the human condition. Gender is a fundamental aspect of personal and social identity. It is a biological, psychological…
Multicultural American Literature
Multicultural America Literature addresses questions of cultural difference through analysis of contemporary hyphenated-American narratives by authors such as Toni Morrison and Jhumpa Lahiri. Students will examine how…
Special Topics LDW
Viterbo University mission related topics offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a mission seminar faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for…
Introduction to Womens Studies
This course familiarizes students with the social, economic, psychological, and political issues that challenge contemporary women locally and internationally. It also encourages students to further their personal…
This course will give students theoretical tools to understand Latin America from an interdisciplinary perspective. Using a wide range of cultural products, students will examine the region beyond a descriptive approach…