Humanities and Social Sciences Departments

Although SDSM&T offers no degrees in the humanities and social sciences, our HU/SS courses will complement your technical study and enrich your academic and intellectual life.

Contact Information

Dr. Allison B. Gilmore
Departments of Humanities and Social Sciences
Classroom Building 317
(605) 394-2481
E-mail: Allison.Gilmore@sdsmt.edu

Humanities

Humanities Faculty

Professors Rice and Sneller; Associate Professors Adkins, Hudgens, and Mitchell; Assistant Professors Armstrong, Bumbach, Haugtvedt, Kremmel, and Tidwell; Professor Emerita Antonen, Palmer, and Shirley.

Humanities

The Department of Humanities provides study in the fields of art, communication, foreign languages, humanities, literature, music, philosophy, and western civilization. The curriculum uses a broad-based approach, often developing linkages between the humanities and the technological fields that our School of Mines students enter after graduation.

Humanities Courses

Art:

ART 111/111A Drawing I Credits: (3-0) 3
ART 112/112A Drawing II Credits: (3-0) 3
ARTH 211 History of World Art I Credits: (3-0) 3

Art Upper-level:

ARTH 321 Modern and Contemporary Art Credits: (3-0) 3
ARTH 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 9
ARTH 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 6

English:

¹ ENGL 033 Credits: 1 to 3
² ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3
³ ENGL 201 Composition II Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 212 World Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 221 British Literature I Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 222 British Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 241 American Literature I Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 242 American Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 250 Science Fiction Credits: (3-0) 3
² ENGL 279 Technical Communications I Credits: (3-0) 3
² ENGL 289 Technical Communications II Credits: (3-0) 3

Music:

⁶ MUAP 102 Class Instruction-Voice Credits: (1-0) 1
⁶ MUAP 120 Applied Music-Woodwinds Credits: 1 to 4
⁶ MUAP 121 Applied Music-Woodwinds Credits: 1 to 4
⁶ MUAP 130 Applied Music-Brass Credits: 1 to 4
⁶ MUAP 131 Applied Music-Brass Credits: 1 to 4
⁶ MUAP 200 Applied Music-Voice Credits: 1 to 4
⁶ MUAP 201 Applied Music-Voice Credits: 1 to 4
⁴ MUEN 100 Concert Choir Credits: 0 to 2
⁴ MUEN 101 Choral Ensembles Credits: 1 to 2
⁴ MUEN 121 Symphonic Band Credits: (1-0) 1
⁴ MUEN 122 Concert Band Credits: (1-0) 1
⁵ MUEN 260 Non-Credit Music Ensemble Credits: 0
MUS 100 Music Appreciation Credits: (3-0) 3
⁶ MUS 110 Basic Music Theory I Credits: 2 to 4
⁷ MUS 117 Music in Performance I Credits: (1-0) 1
⁶ MUS 317 Music in Performance II Credits: (1-0) 1

Humanities Upper-level:

HUM 350 American Social History Credits: (3-0) 3
HUM 375 Computers in Society Credits: (3-0) 3
HUM 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
HUM 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3

Philosophy:

PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: (3-0) 3
PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic Credits: (3-0) 3
PHIL 220 Introduction to Ethics Credits: (3-0) 3
PHIL 233 Philosophy and Literature Credits: (3-0) 3

Speech Communications:

³ SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Credits: (3-0) 3

Notes:

¹ Does not meet general requirements for graduation.

² Meets general requirements for graduation, but not for humanities credits.

³ May not be used as humanities credit, but may be used for free elective credit. Consult advisor for further details.

⁴ May not be used as humanities credit, but may be used for PE or free elective credit. Consult advisor for further details.

⁵ May not be used for credit.

⁶ May be used for humanities credit but does not count as general education credit.

⁷Students must complete three (3) semesters/ three (3) credits in MUS 117 to earn goal 4 general education credit in Humanities.

The Music Program and the Apex Gallery

The Music Program

Music Activities, a division of the Department of Humanities, is housed in the Music Center on the southeast corner of the main quadrangle. Cultural and educational enrichment opportunities provided by Music Activities include the following:

Academic offerings - see courses listed under MUS, MUEN, or MUAP in this catalog, on Web Advisor, or on the Music Activities website www.sdsmt.edu/music
Ensembles - Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Master Chorale, Brass Choir, University Band, University Orchestra, University Choir, and other instrumental and vocal ensembles.
Performance Opportunities through university concerts, participation in events such as the South Dakota Intercollegiate Band and the National Association of Teachers of Singing competitions, and campus events such as the Parents Day Talent Show.

Concerts and recitals are presented throughout the year both on campus in the Music Center and at venues around Rapid City and the Black Hills. Appearances are made throughout South Dakota and neighboring states at music association conventions, alumni gatherings, festivals, and competitions.

Music ensembles have traveled to major national and international music events resulting in critical acclaim and recognition through first-place awards such as the New Years Eve Mass in Vienna’s Karlskirche (1990), Lindenholzhausen Harmonie-Festival (1993), Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio (1996), Circolo Artistico in Venice (2001), the Association of Irish Musical Societies Choral Festival (2006), and the Konstanz (Germany) Münster (1993, 1996, 2003, 2010, 2016).

For current concert listings and more information, visit www.sdsmt.edu/music

The Apex Gallery

The Apex Gallery was established in 1989 and is housed in the Classroom Building. Open during the academic year, it offers educational and science exhibitions for the enjoyment and enrichment of people of all ages. The gallery features contemporary works of artists and scientists, many of whom are nationally and internationally recognized. These exhibits are designed to reflect a cross section of cultural expressions and perspectives.

In addition to providing on-campus students and staff with opportunities to view the exhibits, the Apex Gallery offers tours to local middle-schools, features lectures from visiting artists, provides campus and community workshops, and conducts collaborative programming and exhibitions with Rapid City’s Dahl Fine-Arts Center. For additional information, visit apexgallery.sdsmt.edu/

Social Sciences

Social Sciences Faculty

Professors Gilmore and Van Nuys; Associate Professor Dreyer; Assistant Professors Gibson and Pritchard; Devereaux Library Director Andersen; Associate Librarian Collection Development Davies; Professor Emeritus Goss; and Associate Professor Emeritus McReynolds.

Social Sciences

The Department of Social Sciences provides courses in the branch of study that focuses on the institutions and functioning of people in society. By utilizing empirical and quantitative methods in the study of human beings, the curriculum often reflects the technical and scientific nature and mission of the university.

Social Sciences Courses

Anthropology:

ANTH 210 Cultural Anthropology Credits: (3-0) 3

Geography:

GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography Credits: (3-0) 3
GEOG 200 Introduction to Human Geography Credits: (3-0) 3
GEOG 210 World Regional Geography Credits: (3-0) 3
GEOG 212 Geography of North America Credits: (3-0) 3

Geography Upper-level:

GEOG 400 Cultural Geography Credits: (3-0) 3
GEOG 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3

History:

HIST 151 United States History I Credits: (3-0) 3
HIST 152 United States History II Credits: (3-0) 3

History Upper-level:

HIST 465 Westward Expansion of US Credits: (3-0) 3
HIST 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 4

Political Science:

POLS 100 American Government Credits: (3-0) 3
POLS 165 Political Ideologies Credits: (3-0) 3
POLS 250 Introduction to International Relations Credits: (3-0) 3

Political Science Upper-level:

POLS 350 International Relations Credits: (3-0) 3
POLS 407 Environmental Law & Policy Credits: (3-0) 3
POLS 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3

Psychology:

PSYC 101 General Psychology Credits: (3-0) 3

Psychology Upper-level:

PSYC 319 Teams and Teaming Credits: (1-0) 1
PSYC 321 Human Development: Lifespan Credits: (3-0) 3
PSYC 331 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Credits: (3-0) 3
PSYC 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
PSYC 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
PSYC 451 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Credits: (3-0) 3
PSYC 461 Theories of Personality Credits: (3-0) 3

Sociology:

SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3-0) 3
SOC 150 Social Problems Credits: (3-0) 3
SOC 250 Courtship and Marriage Credits: (3-0) 3

Sociology Upper-level:

SOC 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
SOC 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3

Business and Economics Courses:

Business courses are available from Black Hills State University. ECON 201 or ECON 202 may be used toward fulfillment of the general education requirements in Social Sciences. BADM 350 and BADM 360 may be used as upper division Social Science courses. All other BADM and ACCT courses are counted toward graduation as electives only.

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Sciences

Faculty from humanities and social sciences administer and advise the bachelor of science in interdisciplinary sciences (IS) program - a science program that seeks to serve the needs of students whose goals cannot be met within the other science or engineering programs at SDSM&T. The IS degree program allows students to enroll in a wide variety of math and science courses, as well as carefully chosen electives in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences. Students choose from three specializations: atmospheric science; pre-professional health sciences; and science, technology, and society. For additional information, see

Associate of Arts in General Studies

Faculty from humanities and social sciences also administer and advise the associate of arts in general studies, a two-year degree program that offers students a broad and varied background in general education. Completion of the AA will fulfill the general education requirements for accociate degrees at the state universities of South Dakota. For additional information, see

General Studies, A.A.

Humanities and Social Sciences Departments

Contact Information

Humanities

Humanities Faculty

Humanities

Humanities Courses

Art:

Art Upper-level:

English:

English Upper-level:

Foreign Language:

History:

Humanities:

Music:

Humanities Upper-level:

Philosophy:

Speech Communications:

Notes:

The Music Program and the Apex Gallery

The Music Program

The Apex Gallery

Social Sciences

Social Sciences Faculty

Social Sciences

Social Sciences Courses

Anthropology:

Geography:

Geography Upper-level:

History:

History Upper-level:

Political Science:

Political Science Upper-level:

Psychology:

Psychology Upper-level:

Sociology:

Sociology Upper-level:

Business and Economics Courses:

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Sciences

Associate of Arts in General Studies