Provides hands-on research experience to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills. An entry-level research experience that introduces students to research theories, tools, and ethical issues. Each student completes a contract with a faculty mentor identifying the research activities the student will undertake.

Advanced research, scholarly or creative projects developed and conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Provides students with the opportunity to apply advanced knowledge and techniques of their major to a specific problem or question. Prereq: INCO 590, significant preparatory course work for research, or other research experience approved by the INCO 790 faculty mentor. INCO 790 may be repeated alone or in combination with INCO 590 for a maximum of 8 credits. Graded.

This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the Eternal City and its role in Italian culture from the Middle Ages to the present. Together, the online and on-site components of the course allow students to compare their theoretical historical, social and artistic knowledge of Italian culture (acquired through readings, films and online lectures) with experiential knowledge gained through first-hand exposure to contemporary Rome. All readings in English. Fulfills the World Cultures Discovery requirement. Special fee.

This course explores the important and under-studied intersection between gender/girls and delinquency. Who is the typical female delinquent? What causes her to get into trouble? What happens to her if she is arrested? Topics include the extent and nature of adolescent girl's delinquency and theoretical explanations for delinquency. Focus on social contexts (family, peers, school), developmental and social psychological factors and adolescent girls' experiences with the juvenile system.