VTS 200. Intro to Veterans Studies. (3 Credits)

A. Multidisciplinary study of military/veteran issues and perceptions of veterans. Explores impact of training/service on reintegration into civilian life and relationships. First course in VTS minor. Designed for non-veterans and veterans. Gen. Ed. Element 6.

VTS 300. Veterans in Society. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: VTS 200 or equivalent proficiency. (Students entering VTS 300 by referral or placement receive three hours credit for VTS 200 if they make an A or B in 300.) Concentrated study of veteran subgroups, veterans’ contributions to society, and the ways societal perceptions of military service influence homecoming experiences. May include field trips or service learning. Gen. Ed. E-6 [GE].

VTS 349. Applied Learning for Veterans Studies. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite or corequisite: VTS 200 and junior standing. Work or volunteer in an area related to Veterans Studies. 0.50 to eight hours credit. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit. No more than 6 hours may count toward VTS program.

VTS 349A. Cooperative Study: Veterans Studies. (0.5-8 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: VTS 200 and junior standing. Work or volunteer in an area related to Veterans Studies. One to eight hours credit. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit. No more than 3 hours may count toward VTS program.

VTS 350. Special Topics:___. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: VTS 200. Exploration of topics not covered in the existing VTS curriculum. May be taken for a maximum of six hours provided the subject matter is different each time.

VTS 400. Veterans Studies Capstone Seminar. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: VTS 200 and 12 hours of VTS dimensional electives. Instructor mentored seminar incorporating previous gained knowledge concomitantly with course research to produce material presentable for publication and/or conference presentation. Class will organize a capstone symposium.

VTS 401. Veterans Studies Capstone Project. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisites: VTS 200 and departmental approval. Mentored research project exploring veterans’ identities, cultures, and experiences. Combines theories and perspectives learned in VTS with those found in the student’s major.

VTS 490. Independent Study. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: VTS 200 and junior standing. Independent research and study in an area related to veterans studies. Regular reports and final research paper required. Students must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and program director prior to enrollment.

VTS 500. Veteran Identity Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 102R, ENG 105(B), or HON 102, VTS 200, and Junior standing. Advanced study and application of interdisciplinary theories and perspectives to the topic of veteran identity.

VTS 700. Veteran Identity Theory. (3 Credits)

A. Designed for students in all areas. Advanced study and application of interdisciplinary theories and perspectives to the topic of veteran identity.