Category Archives: Majors/Minors

MCB Information Meetings for Fall

Thinking about transferring to MCB?
Want to learn more about the Major or Minor?
 
Attend one of our informational meetings to learn about the program requirements and receive paperwork (if eligible) to officially declare MCB as your major or minor.
Seating is limited and 
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
call 217-333-6774 for more information.
 
 
During the meeting an academic advisor will provide an overview of the MCB program requirements, career opportunities and the criteria for declaring MCB as a major or minor. 
 
Interested students should attend only one session. 
 
All sessions are identical and typically last 1 hour. 
Meeting location is listed on the sign up form.
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Economics Courses

We have a couple of announcements and some information within the Department of Economics.  First, we would like to introduce (and welcome) Stefanie Flores-Freeman, who is joining me as an Academic Advisor in our department.  At this time we are not assigning students, so they may make appointments with either advisor by emailing our undergraduate office: econug@illinois.edu or calling 333-2682.
 
·         ECON 102 and ECON 103 first-time Freshman restriction will be taken off on August 23rd by 5pm, so all other students may register for these courses at that time.  There are many seats available, so we expect that students will not have a problem registering.  These courses will not be restricted in the Spring.
·         ECON 400 level course restrictions will be lifted on August 19th by 9am.
·         ECON 203 Thursday lab restrictions will be removed and any seats held for transfer students will be released in ECON 203 and ECON 302 on August 23rd by 9am.
 
We encourage students to always check the ‘Class Schedule’ as we provide details on restrictions (including dates and times of release) and other section specific information.  Please direct students to check the schedule information before they contact the department as they will most likely find the information in the section detail.
 
We would like to promoted three new and very interesting ECON 490 special topics courses which are not restricted to Economics majors.  Students are free to register at any time for these courses.  Please find the descriptions below:
 
Economics 490: Public/Charitable/NP Enterprises (Section U3J, CRN 61740)
Public, charitable, and nonprofit enterprises make up a large and growing share of the U.S. economy. This course uses economics to describe these organizations, examine the interplay between the public and private sectors, and consider how to structure the modern, mixed economy. Topics include theories of the nonprofit economy, determinants of charitable donations of time and money, competition between nonprofit and for-profit enterprises in product and labor markets, and effects of taxes, subsidies, and regulations. Students will explore mixed markets through the lens of economic theory and will learn about empirical and experimental evidence on questions related to public policy.
ECON 302 is recommended, but students may speak with the instructor if they do not have this course to ensure they are prepared for the class.
 
Economics 490: Economics of the Household (Section U3H, CRN 59655)
Instructor: Eduardo A. Malasquez- syllabus attached
The main objective of the course is to use economic tools to study the family as the unit of analysis. This approach help us to explain and understand the decisions related to household formation (models on marriage), household production (division of labor within the family), decisions on fertility, time devoted to domestic production, women on the economy (women labor supply), among others. In addition, we are going to discuss household behavior in developing countries and as well as best policy choices for different objectives.
ECON 302 is required.
 
Economics 490: Topics in Econometrics (Section U3D, CRN 59652)
The goal of this course is to develop basic tools to understand and use modern econometric methods. We focus on estimating and making inference for causal effects with a special attention to policy relevant problems. Topics include randomized experiments, natural experiments, matching methods, instrumental variables, and regression discontinuity. We discuss theoretical aspects of these methods with detailed applications.
ECON 302 is required.

LIS 490ST – Community Informatics Studio

Please share with students who might have an interest:

LIS 490ST – variable credit course (2 or 4 UG or GR hours)
Friday
9:00-12:30
Room 52 LISB
Instructor: Martin Wolske
Registration Info:  Email instructor mwolske@illinois.edu for permission and information


COURSE DESCRIPTION

LIS490ST, Community Informatics Studio (CI Studio), uses studio-based learning methods to bring together students, instructors, professionals from related fields, and community members in a collaborative environment to address a real world problem. For the fall semester, we will be collaborating with Kenwood elementary school in Champaign. (Students who have an alternate project in mind are encouraged to touch base with me — I am very willing to explore how it might also work for this fall.) This past year teachers took part in professional development offered through the University of Illinois Math, Science, and Technology Education community of practice. They are very interested in exploring ways to better incorporate technology into their curriculum, but within a broader vision of technology, literacy, and community that is integrated into the school’s core philosophy. This is an exciting time of visioning for teachers and administrators, since at the end of the 2013-2014 school calendar they will be temporarily relocating to a different school while Kenwood is remodeled.

This fall, the CI Studio students will work with Kenwood administrators, teachers, the school librarian, and students to consider how technology could better be incorporated into the space and curriculum of the school to support the philosophy of technology, literacy, and community. The goal is to both inform immediate programming within the school, and also near-term development of the new school space and longer term programming. We will be learning from the many existing conversations already happening at the school. At the same time, CI Studio students will be bringing their own expertise to bear in the conversation. Weekly readings and class discussion will be used to further inform the discussions.

While the project is certainly highly germane to those specializing in school/K-12 librarianship OR education, the projects will highlight principles that can be applied across a range of children and teen programming wherever they may occur. Throughout, we will also explore core concepts of effective community engagement, the impact of technology in society, and how each can propagate or be used to counter system injustice that transcends specific projects.

Spanish Minor and Class registration Information

Thank you for your interest in the Spanish minor. Please go to my advising webpage below. Then click on the links to minor requirements. Read about how and when to declare a Spanish minor. Also, scroll down to the bottom of the minor link (click on the word MINOR) and you will find a plan sheet that clearly lists the courses and the sequence. SINCE THE COURSES ARE RESTRICTED TO MAJORS EACH SEMESTER UNTIL AFTER PRIORITY REGISTRATION ENDS (EVEN FOR JAMES SCHOLARS). THE DATE AND TIME THESE COURSES WILL BE RELEASED TO NON-MAJORS WILL ALWAYS BE FOUND UNDER THE “EXPAND ALL” LINK ON MY.ILLINOIS OR IN THE COURSE INFORMATION ON THE CRN LINK NEXT TO THE OPEN SECTION CHECK BOX WHILE REGISTERING FOR COURSES EACH SEMESTER. You will want to investigate the study abroad link and look at programs that mirror UIUC courses if you want to access courses for the minor. Basically, after you have finished 200, 204 and 228, and one of the 25_ level courses, you can go abroad to finish it if you choose a program that offers the courses you will need. Attached to the following URL also is a summary sheet for the minor.This also discusses how you can find placement scores and/or take the proficiecy test in order to figure out your proper starting point.
http://www.sip.illinois.edu/spanish/advising/programs/documents/MinorRequirmentsHandout.pdf

The link to the schedule of MINOR INFORMATION MEETINGS  for the fall 13 semester will be posted on my webpage(below) when available. Come to find ask questions about study abroad, how and when to declare the minor or bring your INTENT TO DECLARE A CAMPUS MINOR  form to the minor information meetings along with a print out of your academic record proving completion of 200, 204 and 228. Finally, if you would like to speak to me in person, come in to my walk-in hours which are posted on the main advising page(below). Thank you for your interest and I look forward to meeting you should you decide to become a Spanish minor in SIP.

Regards,

Beth Chasco
Undergraduate Spanish Advisor
Walk-in hours posted weekly on:
http://www.sip.illinois.edu/spanish/advising/

Spanish Minor

Students Interested in a Spanish Minor:

Thank you for your interest in the Spanish minor. Please go to my advising webpage below. Then click on the links to minor requirements. Read about how and when to declare a Spanish minor. Also, scroll down to the bottom of the minor link (click on the word MINOR) and you will find a plan sheet that clearly lists the courses and the sequence. Since the courses are restricted to majors each semester until after priority registration ends (even for James Scholars). The date and time these courses will be released to non-majors will always be found under the “expand all” link on my.illinois or in the course information on the CRN link next to the open section check box while registering for courses each semester. You will want to investigate the study abroad link and look at programs that mirror UIUC courses if you want to access courses for the minor. Basically, after you have finished 200, 204 and 228, and one of the 25_ level courses, you can go abroad to finish it if you choose a program that offers the courses you will need. Attached to the following URL also is a summary sheet for the minor.This also discusses how you can find placement scores and/or take the proficiecy test in order to figure out your proper starting point.
http://www.sip.illinois.edu/spanish/advising/programs/documents/MinorRequirmentsHandout.pdf

The link to the schedule of MINOR INFORMATION MEETINGS  for this semester is posted on my webpage(below). Come to find ask questions about study abroad, how and when to declare the minor or bring your INTENT TO DECLARE A CAMPUS MINOR  form to the minor information meetings along with a print out of your academic record proving completion of 200, 204 and 228. Finally, if you would like to speak to me in person, come in to my walk-in hours which are posted on the main advising page(below). Thank you for your interest and I look forward to meeting you should you decide to become a Spanish minor in SIP.

http://www.sip.illinois.edu/spanish/advising/

Advertising Major

Starting the Fall of 2013, Advertising will be introducing a new curriculum.  For students who are interested in transferring into Advertising we strongly encourage them to completed ADV 150 (formerly ADV 300) and a statistic requirement.  These two classes are not required for transfer but recommended.  Students currently on campus and are working towards an Advertising major would be allowed the option for the new or old curriculum based on what is the best interest for the student.
 
For more information about the curriculum please visit:
 

Pre-Law Events

Law School in an Age of Anxiety, featuring Dean Lawrence Mitchell, on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building
Dean Lawrence Mitchell, from Case Western Reserve Law School, is a frequent contributor to national media who has met with some controversy recently through his New York Times piece (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/opinion/law-school-is-worth-the-money.html?_r=1&). Dean Mitchell invites students to join him for pizza as he speaks on ‘Law School in an Age of Anxiety.’ He will talk about why you should go to law school (at all) in today’s economic climate and how to pick a law school. Dean Mitchell will also introduce students to Case Western’s programs, including its focus on experiential learning, our global learning opportunities. Join us for this opportunity to meet Dean Mitchell, learn more about law school and Case Western, and enjoy a slice of pizza.
 
Does Law School Make Sense? Featuring Dean Michael Burns from DePaul University College of Law. Monday, Feb. 18 at 5:00 in Lincoln Hall 1027
Recent changes to the legal market have resulted in much media coverage about the availability of legal jobs, the investment of law school, and the future of legal practice. In this context, does law school make sense? Michael Burns, Dean of Admissions & Student Administration at DePaul University College of Law, will examine this complex topic. Dean Burns has a wealth of experience in law school admissions and is a popular and candid speaker. He will address the impact of some of the recent changes on legal education and help students decide whether law school is a good investment on an individual level. In addition, this is a great opportunity for students to ask an expert questions about law school admissions generally or about DePaul Law specifically! Learn more about Dean Burns at http://www.law.depaul.edu/faculty_staff/m_burns.asp
 
These events are also posted on our blog at http://publish.illinois.edu/prelawadvising/
 

College of AHS

Please find attached the SP 13 ICT informational flyer for the College of AHS programs of study (Community Health; Kinesiology; I-Health; Recreation, Sport, and Tourism; and Speech and Hearing Science). Please direct students to attend one of these meetings to gain an understanding of the application process and deadline. If students are interested in more than one program of study, s/he should plan on attending more than one informational meeting—they will not have enough time to attend more than one program of study’s break out session.

In addition, prospective students may obtain the ICT application on our ICT web page (
http://www.advising.ahs.illinois.edu/ICTInformation.aspx). Please make students aware that applying and meeting stated criteria does not guarantee transfer into the program of study. Admission to AHS programs is competitive and may be limited, due to enrollment restrictions.