Cross-disciplinary Courses
There are several courses which cut across academic areas, as well as incorporate co-curricular enrichment experiences. These courses are designed to enhance students’ academic, social, and personal development.
The Seminar Series Courses
AA 111 The College Experience I
(SERVICE-LEARNING DESIGNATED COURSE) credit 1 hr.
This course is designed for first year students at Benedict College to support new students’ adjustment to increased academic rigor and to campus life at Benedict College. As they transition, College Experience I guide students, helping them to navigate college processes, systems and resources to achieve their academic goals. Topics addressed in College Experience I include college policies and procedures, professor-student dynamics, professional etiquette, time management, study skills, introduction to service-learning and others relevant to the first semester college experience.
AA 112 The College Experience II
(SERVICE-LEARNING DESIGNATED COURSE) credit 1 hr.
This course is a continuation of College Experience I. It is designed to support first year students, including transfers, as they transition to Benedict College and work to achieve their academic, professional and personal goals. Primary topics and activities include self-assessment and review of academic performance, career exploration, African American heritage, campus life, financial literacy, alcohol and drug awareness, campus support services, service-learning and college policies and procedures.
AA 221 Professional Pathways Development credit 2 hrs.
This course is designed to help the student map career pathways, develop essential life skills and tools for gaining and sustaining employment. The course will also help the student develop strategies for promotion and techniques for exploring new career opportunities.
AA 230 The Republic of Plato and the Construction of Justice credit 3 hrs.
This course provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the construction of justice from Hesiod through the New Testament. Although the course is organized around the philosophical and political discourse on justice as presented in Plato’s Republic, the student will have an opportunity to investigate alternative constructions of justice as they appear within the Ancient Hellenic texts including Homer and Hesiod as well as within Old and New testaments traditions. Course requirements: class participation and a research paper or project. Papers (projects) should integrate class materials into an analysis of a concrete socio-economic problem within the black community of Columbia, SC. Prerequisite: None
AA 235 - INTERCULTURAL & CAREER COMPETENCE
This course is intended for students who study away and/or study abroad as it introduces intercultural communication and/or career competencies in diverse contexts. The course is grounded within key historical and contemporary political, cultural, and societal contexts and cutting-edge professional proficiencies that impact ethnic and racial identities with people from the U. S. and people from different cultures. Students may earn a maximum of 20 service-learning hours, as applicable and approved.
Credits: 3
AA 261 Cooperative Education credit 6 hrs.
Cooperative Education is a program of learning in which off-campus experience is made an integral part of the students’ educational program. It involves a formal sequence of employment correlated with studies being pursued, and a careful reporting of performance, attitude and ability of the student on the job with a view of helping the student grow and improve his/her capabilities. In essence, the cooperative education student receives (1) practical education, (2) a competitive salary, and (3) contributes to the employer’s productive work effort.
Honors Program Courses
The School of Honors has designated cross-disciplinary courses. These courses are distinctly designed to engage students in study, research, and academically challenging experiences, both domestic and international. Descriptions of departmental courses may be found under their respective departmental listings.
Departmental Honors Courses
ART 130H Foundations: Art Appreciation
BA 130H Introduction to Business
BIO 443H Cell and Molecular Biology
ENG 131H Analysis and Argumentation
ENG 132H Information Literacy and Research
ENG 231H Literature as Life
ENG 232H Masterpieces of World Literature
HE 230H Health Education
HIST 130H Intro. To African American History
HIST 131H World Civilization I
HIST 132H World Civilization II
HIST 231H U. S. History I
HIST 232H U. S. History II
HIST 430H The Civil Rights Movement
MATH 138H College Algebra
MATH 140H Precalculus
MATH 143H Calculus
MUS 130H Foundations: Music Appreciation
SOC 339H Cultural Anthropology
SW 436H Women’s Issues in Contemporary Society
THE 230H Theatre Appreciation
Departmental Honors Courses
Honors courses are writing intensified, technologically enhanced, and internationally focused. All Benedict College students may enroll in the honors courses with the permission of the instructor. Students may earn honors credits in designated General Education course or in regular classes. Students interested in more information should confer with the Director of the Honors Program.
HON 211 - ACADEMIC TOURNAMENT
This course is designed to introduce students to collegiate academic tournaments and other competitions. The course provides contextual skill-building for recruitment in academic scrimmaging and competitions.
Credits: 1
HON 230 Argumentation and Debate I
(DESIGNATED SERVICE-LEARNING COURSE) credit 3 hrs.
This course examines techniques for analyzing and constructing arguments, the elements of formal and informal debate, and the uses of proofs, evidence and logic. Furthermore, consideration will be given to major issues of argumentation such as the ethics of persuading audiences and the uses of style. The focus of this course is disciplined disagreement, rational rebuttal, and calm confrontation. Students may earn a maximum of 20 hours of service-learning credit. This course is an option for the General Education requirement of Global and Intercultural Learning.
HON 231 Argumentation and Debate II credit 3 hrs.
This course is a continuation of HON 230. This course further examines techniques for analyzing and constructing arguments, the elements of formal and informal debate, and the uses of proofs, evidence and logic. This is a core class for students interested in participating in the College’s Model United Nations, Model African Union, and/or Oratorical initiatives and competition.
HON 233 Introduction to Global Knowledge
(DESIGNATED SERVICE-LEARNING COURSE) credit 3 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a broad range of global issues. Students will explore interconnected global issues focused on areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports, and more. The course is designed for students seeking non-traditional global learning that combines traditional research, critical thinking, and reasoning development and academic competition methodologies. Students can earn a maximum of 20 hours of service-learning credit. This course is an option for the General Education requirement of Global and Intercultural Learning.
HON 330 Academic City credit 3 hrs.
Academic City is an active learning designed course for students participating in the College’s academic tournaments, including, Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and The HBCU Quiz Bowl. This class emphasizes knowledge building, technical skills development, and academic scrimmaging.
HON 331 - CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS AND ISSUES
This course provides opportunities for students to further enhance their research, critical thinking, and reasoning skills by exploring contemporary national and international topics of debate.
Credits: 3
HON 333 Independent Study credit 3 hrs.
This course is designed to further enhance reasoning, critical thinking, and research skills through reading and writing. Under the supervision of the thesis advisor and an instructor with expertise in the appropriate discipline, the students will engage in extensive research culminating in a scholarly research thesis which addresses a current issue.
HON 337 - RESEARCH STRATEGIES
This course provides a thorough understanding of scholarly research methods and strategies in research work in a contemporary academic environment. Additionally, students become familiar with current versions of citation styles and their use in online applications. This course is cross listed with research methods courses across the disciplines.
Credits: 3
HON 338 Research Technology credit 3 hrs.
Students will learn resources available to support research and technology for research and design. Emphasis is placed on library skills and technology. Students will also learn how to critically evaluate the validity, reliability, and limitations of research results. Emphasis will be placed on Students will be introduced to the importance for the adherence of research academic integrity. This course is cross listed with research capstone courses across the disciplines.
HON 340 - INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATION I
This course provides the opportunity for students engaging in international immersion and study to develop special topics that will further enhance their research and reasoning skills through the exploration of international issues under the supervision of an Honors research advisor.
Credits: 4
HON 341 International Exploration II credit 4 hrs.
This course provides the further development of special topics relative to international issues for students who continue international immersion and study under the supervision of and Honors research advisor.
HON 411 - HONORS RESEARCH SEMINAR
This seminar introduces Honors Program students to advanced study in both research and the formulation of ideas related to the student’s specific academic area. The student will select a thesis topic, conduct a literature search, and by the end of the semester, present a proposal for approval.
Credits: 1
HON 440 Honors Internship credit 4 hrs.
This course involves the placement of Honors students with agencies and organizations for student engagement in special projects to hone their practical and professional skills in specialized areas, under the supervision of an assigned Honors advisor and/or faculty. Students must complete the number of hours specified by the scholar’s discipline. This course is cross listed with Internship courses across the disciplines.
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