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Interdisciplinary Minors
Minor in Multimedia
NCC and the College of Visual and Performing Arts coordinate the interdisciplinary minor in multimedia. In the multimedia minor, students learn how to create original work and communicate with others through the fusion of images, text, sound, and video. Students analyze and incorporate into their productions contemporary design principles and current software applications. As part of this process, students are encouraged to focus on how multimedia technologies, which offer new tools for investigating and disseminating ideas, can enhance undergraduate research and writing. These skills, now important in most academic disciplines, are also increasingly valuable not only in the specialized information technology industries, but also in business, education, and politics.
This minor is not available to students majoring in AVT with a concentration in digital arts.
Requirements
Students in this minor complete 18 to 20 credits distributed as follows:
8–10 Core Credits
- AVT 104 Studio Fundamentals I (4 credits)
- COMM 157/NCLC 195 Video Workshop (1 credit)
- One of the following:
- AVT 180 Computers in the Creative Arts (3 credits)
- NCLC 249 Internet Literacy (4 credits)
- CHSS 101 Presenting and Processing Information Using Technology (3 credits)
8-10 Elective Credits
Students may count
no more than 6 elective credits in any one college or department.
- AVT 280 Digital Arts I (4 credits)
- AVT 382 Digital Arts and Animation (4 credits)
- COMM 355 Video I: Principles and Practices (3 credits)
- COMM 360 Video II: Video Editing (3 credits)
- COMM 435 Computers and Communication (3 credits)
- NCLC 345 Introduction to Multimedia (5 credits)
- NCLC 348 Information in the Digital Age (6 credits)
- NCLC 349 Writing for Multimedia (4 credits)
- NCLC 445 Multimedia Design (5 credits)
- ENGL/NCLC 343 Textual Media (3 credits)
- ENGL 344 Introduction to Digital Writing in the Genres (3 credits)
- ENGL 497 Special Topics in Creative Writing: Hyper-text Poetry and Web Publishing (3 credits)
For more information or to declare the Multimedia minor, students should meet with a NCC academic advisor. Appointments are scheduled by calling 703-993-1436.
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Minor in Nonprofit Studies
NCC and the Department of Public and International Affairs coordinate the minor in nonprofit studies. The interdisciplinary minor in nonprofit studies provides basic skills and knowledge of nonprofit organization resource development, activities coordination, governance relations, and services that enable one to effectively perform the duties of an entry-level nonprofit organization administrator. Upon completion of the minor, students know the public-serving responsibilities, basic fund raising techniques, resource management tools, nonprofit financial accounting skills, and performance requirements of a private, nonprofit, charitable organization professional.
Requirements
Students must complete 15 credit, distributed as follows.
Required: three courses (12 credits)
- GOVT 358 Nonprofit Financial Planning and Accounting (4 credits)
- NCLC 331 The Nonprofit Sector (4 credits)
- NCLC 431 Principles of Fund Raising and Resource Development (4 credits)
Elective: one course (3 credits), chosen from
- GOVT 351 Administration in the Political System
- GOVT 359 Computers in Public Management
- MSOM 301 Managing People and Organizations
- MSOM 303 Marketing in a Digital World
- SOCI 492 Complex and Alternative Organizations
- SOCW 352 Social Policy and Social Justice II
Each of the required courses is writing intensive with a requirement of at least 3,500 words in logs, essays, and analyses. Writing assignments are aggregated with a cover document at the end of the program into a portfolio that documents the student's experience in studying the nonprofit world.
Experiential Learning
Students must complete 135 contact hours in research on, and service to, nonprofit organizations in operational procedures, financial accounting, and resource development. These hours are divided into three, 45-contact-hour experiential credit units that are included in the three required courses. Students sign an agreement with a nonprofit organization that describes the learning objectives, tasks to be undertaken, outcomes of the experience, and some of the specific benefits that will accrue from the work.
For more information or to declare the Nonprofit Studies minor, contact Leila Smith at lsmit5@gmu.edu or 703-993-3849.
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Minor in Leadership
The Minor in Leadership Studies prepares students for leadership in their communities, professional, and personal lives. Interdisciplinary classes examine leadership from multiple perspectives and disciplines, offering an understanding of leadership in a global society with an emphasis on civic engagement. Through the required coursework and experiential learning, students examine theories of leadership, complete self-assessments, analyze leadership methods and styles, and participate in experiences to develop their individual leadership skills. The Minor in Leadership Studies is open to students in all academic programs, schools and majors.
Benefits
- Complements any academic major and provides a competitive edge, strengthening your resume and transcript
- Provides opportunities for immediate application of concepts and skills through curricular experiential learning
- Offers relevant preparation for current and future leadership roles on campus, in employment, and in the community
- Develops an understanding of leadership relevant for future work in any field - government, business, education, non-profit, or community organizations as a few examples.
Requirements
See the university catalog for policies governing all minors. Students in the minor complete 15 credits of coursework distributed as follows:
3 required core courses (11 credits)
- NCLC 204 Leadership Theory & Practice (4 credits)
- NCLC 375 Special Topics: Ethics & Leadership (3 credits)
- NCLC 435 Leadership in a Changing Environment (4 credits)
1 course (1-3 credits) of experiential learning, which may be fulfilled through an approved internship, community service course, or other coursework that includes experiential learning. The following courses fill this requirement as do some offerings under the courses NCLC 195, 395, and UNIV 300. Students should seek prior approval of the director of the minor for courses to apply to this requirement.
- COMM 349 Student Leadership Seminar (1 credit)
- NCLC 202 Public Speaking & Critical Thinking Skills (4 credits)
1 or more elective courses (3-4 credits) chosen from the experiential learning options above or from the following. Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
- AVT 309/NCLC 346 Art as Social Action (4 credits)
- AVT 370 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (4 credits)
- CONF 300 Conflict Resolution Techniques & Practice
- CVPA 305 Seminar in Arts Management
- DESC 456 Quality Management
- EDUC 303 Politics of American Education
- EVPP 361 Environmental Politics
- FNAN 401 Advanced Financial Management
- GOVT 430 Comparative Political Leadership
- HEAL 323 Program Leadership & Evaluation
- HSCI/NURS 436 Leadership & Management in Healthcare
- IT 350 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- MGMT 413 Organizational Development & Management Consulting
- MIS 435 Knowledge Management
- MKTG 471 Marketing Management
- MLSC 300 Applied Leadership I (1 credit), MLSC 400 Leadership Management, MLSC 401 Leadership & Ethics
- MSOM 301 Managing People & Organizations, MSOM 302 Managing Information in a Global Environment, MSOM 305 Managing in a Global Economy, MSOM 306 Managing Projects & Operations (3 credits)
- PRLS 316 Outdoor Education & Leadership
- PSYC 231 Social Psychology
- SOCI 307 Social Movements & Political Protest
- TOUR 330 Resort Management
Other electives may be applied to the minor with prior approval of the director:
Kelly Dunne
Director of Academic Affairs
402 Enterprise Hall
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.993.1454
kdunne@gmu.edu
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