LA 6013. Introduction to the Liberal Arts. A study of the ideas, methods, and resources appropriate to the disciplines in the liberal arts.

LA 6213. Liberal Arts Colloquium. Seminar in a topic relevant to the liberal arts. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit as LA 6213 if course content differs.

LA 6713. Liberal Arts Project. Completion of creative or research project. Grade received for successful completion of project is credit (CR).

LBMD 6003. Selection of Instructional Materials. A study of the selection, evaluation, organization, and purchasing of instructional materials for the school library media center. The course includes a review of selection tools for identifying materials, determining suitability for specific grade levels, and establishing purchasing and teacher review procedures.

LBMD 6013. Reference Materials in the School Library Media Center. Study of the techniques of reference work, reference interviews, types of reference questions, selection of reference materials (print and non-print), and practice in their use with special emphasis on school library media centers. Networking for the purpose of sharing resources will receive emphasis in the course. Students will be required to do hands-on machine reference searches in addition to a research project.

LBMD 6023. Classification and Cataloging. Prerequisite: Nine hours of graduate study or permission of instructor. A study of the principles and competencies of cataloging and classification. Attention centered on the actual classification and cataloging of school library media center materials. Students will be required to do hands-on machine cataloging.

LBMD (ELED) 6403. Literature for Children and Adolescents. An in-depth study of printed and other types of materials available for use in the elementary grades and middle school. Emphasizes the selection and use of materials to stimulate and improve learning.