2024-2025 Academic Catalog

LAS - Liberal Arts Studies

LAS 101 Alpha Seminar

This course is to be taken during a student's first semester at Carroll College. Its purpose is to introduce students to the distinctive practices and values of a Catholic liberal arts education. The course revolves around an interdisciplinary project that incorporates instruction and practice in critical reading, writing and discussion. It also provides a forum for students to discuss co-curricular issues and opportunities at Carroll. class.

LAS 102 LAS Physical Activities

These courses will emphasize a variety of individual, dual, and group fitness activities for health and wellness. These courses are offered on a pass/ fail grading system. A maximum of two LAS 102 credits may be counted toward graduation credits.

LAS 105 College Success

This course is designed to give students practical tips and strategies to help them succeed in college. The focus of this class is on personal responsibility, learning styles, organization techniques, effective studying methods, time management and use of college resources.

LAS 185 Career Exploration for FR & SO Students

This course helps students who are unclear about their educational goals and future career plans to identify their career related interests and values and to develop their personal decision-making style. With a better understanding of self and a vision for one's personal future, students will learn how to pursue their career-related interests and apply them to the reality of the changing job market of the 21st century.

LAS 189 Special Topic

Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.

LAS 201 Outdoor Emergency Care

Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) is a HYBRID course and was developed under the guidance of the National Ski Patrol (NSP) to train individuals to provide initial care to skiers who became injured while skiing. The program has since expanded to include not only training for ski patrollers, but for those who wish to provide emergency care to injured persons in a variety of outdoor conditions and recreational activities.

LAS 202 Ski Patrol

Riders and skiers often become injured in the outdoors and need medical intervention, rescue, and transport for survival. In this course, students who already become certified as Outdoor Emergency Technicians through the National Ski Patrol will learn how to extricate, rescue, and transport injured persons in a winter snow sports environment. Students will learn to ski with a loaded and unloaded toboggan, evacuate chair lifts, and improve ski and boarding skills. This is part two(spring portion) of an annual two-part course with both a fall portion and a spring portion.

LAS 250 Service Learning Through Immersion

LAS 289 Special Topic

Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.

LAS 389 Special Topic

Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.

LAS 425 Liberal Arts Studies Internship

Internship Experiences recognize that learning can take place outside the classroom. Carroll College allows its students to participate in opportunities that relate to their area of study. This opportunity must relate directly a student's program of study in order to qualify for an internship. Close cooperation among Carroll and the participating organizations ensures an experience that contributes significantly to the student's overall growth and professional development. Juniors and seniors in any major area may participate with the approval of faculty internship advisor and/or department chair, Career Services, and a site supervisor. Students will receive academic credit and may or may not receive monetary compensation for an internship. A student may apply a maximum of 12 semester hours to degree requirements; academic departments will determine the number of credits that may count toward the major (most majors accept 6 hours total). Enrollment in the course must be during the same semester in which the experience takes place. Interested students should contact their academic advisor and Career Services prior to the start of an experience.

LAS 485 Independent Study

Independent study is open to junior and senior students only. At the time of application, a student must have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. A student may register for no more than three (3) semester hours of independent study in any one term. In all cases, registration for independent study must be approved by the appropriate department chairperson and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

LAS 489 Special Topic

Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.

LAS 490 Job Search Course

This course is designed for juniors who want to plan ahead and for seniors ready to launch their professional careers. Students will learn the necessary career management skills to effectively identify and compete for professional career opportunities. Activities covered in the course include principles, methods, and practice in achieving career goals with emphasis on: exploration of career opportunities in one's field, job market trends, identification of strengths, resume development, cover letter composition, mastering behavioral-style interviewing, salary and benefits negotiations, effective networking strategies, budgeting and personal finance issues, professional image, and the use of technology in achieving career goals. Students will also learn how to apply successful job search techniques to the reality of the changing job market of the 21st century.

LAS GD Global Diversity Course

Placeholder course used in Student Planning. In consultation with your academic advisor, select major/concentration courses based on major requirements and your personal goals.

LAS ND National Diversity Course

Placeholder course used in Student Planning. In consultation with your academic advisor, select major/concentration courses based on major requirements and your personal goals.

LAS WI Writing Intensive Course

Placeholder course used in Student Planning. In consultation with your academic advisor, select major/concentration courses based on major requirements and your personal goals.