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PYL 340 - Personality Theories Lab Credits: 0
This lab course applies concepts covered in PSY340 Personality Theories. Topics covered include personality questionnaire, observational methods, and a research project. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 257
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PYL 342 - Cognition Lab Credits: 0
Explores higher-level skills in designing, evaluating and executing research on cognition. Demonstrates various phenomena in perception, coordination, memory, and decision-making. Major research project required. Lab fee.
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PYL 347 - Animal Behavior Lab Credits: 0
Field observations of animals in various settings. Research project required. (Alternate years.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 257 or permission of instructor.
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PYL 349 - Physiological Psychology Lab Credits: 0
Neuroanatomy explored through brain dissection and electronic brain atlases. Hands-on experience with brain-imaging equipment to study psychophysiological relationships among brain waves (EEG) and other physiological measures for studying cognitive processing (e.g., memory, emotion, awareness). Lab fee.
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PYL 352 - Social Perception and Cognition Lab Credits: 0
Introduces methods of research on social interactions including field and laboratory experiments, observation (e.g., videotaping), interviewing and use of archival material. Independent research project required. (Alternate years.) Lab fee.
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Recreation, Sport and Wellness |
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RSW 115 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Credits: 4
Surveys psychological and sociological factors that influence the nature and scope of leisure, recreation, sport and wellness. Topics include the history of leisure, recreation, sport and wellness professions as well as the breadth of professional careers in recreation, sport and wellness.
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RSW 216 - Recreation and Sport Activity Analysis Credits: 4
Examines skills, methods and techniques of instruction in recreational sports, games, crafts movement and dance.
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RSW 218 - Programming and Evaluation Credits: 4
Examines principles, policies and process of recreation, sport and wellness programming and evaluation, i.e., needs assessment, program development, public relations, funding and evaluation. Class project required to provide experiential model for programming process.
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RSW 271 - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management Credits: 4
Introduces foundations of sport and recreation management. Topics include basic skills and competencies of planning, leading and organizing required of sport and recreation managers in various sport and recreation-related organizations.
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RSW 272 - Sport Sociology Credits: 4
Explores nature, position, functions and growing importance of sports in contemporary industrial society. Topics include relationships between sport and socialization, social mobility, racism, sexism, gender, deviance, youth sports, politics, economics and religion. Cross-listed as SOC 272 .
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RSW 294 - Philosophy and Theories of Coaching Credits: 4
Develops philosophy of coaching; organizational concepts; principles of coaching ethics; interrelational behavior of athletes and coaches; and integration of Christian faith in role of coach.
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RSW 318 - Recreation and Sport Leadership Credits: 4
Examines basic principles of recreational leadership process; theories of leadership styles; process and nature of group development; instructional strategies, methods and techniques of recreational service delivery. Includes field experience.
Prerequisite(s): Major or minor, or permission of instructor.
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RSW 323 - Recreation and Sport for Individuals with Special Needs Credits: 4
Explores recreational and sport programs and activities designed for persons with social, emotional, mental and physical challenges, as well as geriatric populations. Includes field experience.
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RSW 330 - Theories of Play, Games and Sport Credits: 4
Examines social psychological dimensions of play, anthropological understanding of games, and sociological issues of sport. Includes explorative research project.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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RSW 368 - Sport Psychology Credits: 4
Examines major psychological variables that influence sport participation and behavior in sport settings. Emphasis on application, description, explanation and prediction of sport participation and performance.
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RSW 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4
Upper-level course focusing on selected topics in recreation and leisure not included in regular department offerings. Designated as repeatable if topic is different.
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RSW 391 - History and Philosophy of Sport Credits: 4
Historical and philosophical underpinnings of sport from primitive cultures to contemporary societies and their interrelationship with cultural values.
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RSW 425 - Internship Credits: 0-8
Supervised field assignment in recreational service setting combined with related academic study. Prepares students for professional career choices. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
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RSW 471 - Research in Recreation, Sport and Wellness Credits: 4
Supervised research project includes preparation of literature reviews, data collection and analysis, presentations and discussion of papers.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, RSW 330 .
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RSW 492 - Leisure Theories and Cultural Values Credits: 4
Reviews major philosophical and sociological theories that shape cultural values toward leisure; Christian critique of role of leisure in contemporary society.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Open to nonmajors.
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Sociology |
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SOC 102 - Why We Want: A Sociology of Desire and Consumption Credits: 4
This course provides a general orientation to the discipline of sociology and surveys prominent theological, anthropological, psychological and sociological perspectives on the shaping of human wants, needs and tastes. In its focus on the institutional mechanisms of consumer society, it fosters awareness of the social and environmental consequences of our collective patterns of consumption and encourages moral and ethical reflection on the same.
Introductory sociology and social work course.
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SOC 106 - Sociologies of Death Credits: 4
Explores significant cultural responses to question of why we die, as well as how these responses shape various social practices and institutions. Introduces sociology as primary framework through which to understand social and cultural dynamics. Considers awareness of death as defining feature of humanness.
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SOC 200 - Leading for the Common Good Credits: 2
This course explores the rise, reign, and fall of leaders in human societies (the powerful, the influential, the celebrated, the stars) with emphasis on the contemporary United States. The focus is comparative, using sociological analysis but also drawing from contributions from other fields. The course explores leaders in various fields and reflects on the topic of leadership from the perspective of Christian theology as we seek to advance the common good. Every three years.
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SOC 221 - Power, Prestige and Poverty Credits: 4
Analyzes structured social inequality and poverty in human societies. Examines historical systems of stratification based on variety of distributed social resources. Surveys social scientific explanations of stratification, commentaries on its impact on individuals and society, and competing ideologies of inequality. Cross-listed as SWK 221
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course.
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SOC 232 - Diversity in U.S. Populations Credits: 4
Surveys social diversity in the spheres of race and ethnicity, gender, religion and class in the U.S. in order to understand social stratification. Explores various historical, social and economic forces which have contributed to the emergence and assignment of multiple identities among Americans. Cross-listed as SWK 232
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course.
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SOC 272 - Sport Sociology Credits: 4
See RSW 272 course description. Cross-listed as RSW 272 .
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SOC 285 - Foundations of Sociological Thought Credits: 4
Studies early development of social thought, social and philosophical roots of sociology, and nature of 19th-century sociological theory. Focuses on works of Marx, Durkheim, Weber and Simmel.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course.
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SOC 290 - Urban Sociology Credits: 4
Explores historical, economic and cultural factors that contributed to creation of modern urban environment. Examines how contemporary political, economic and social issues impact lives of urban residents. Special emphasis placed on narratives of postindustrial urban dwellers.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course.
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SOC 291 - International Seminars in Production and Place Credits: 2-4
Examines impact of global trade in a commodity on locales where the commodity is produced. Involves travel throughout locale; significant exposure to people, culture and history; hands-on experience with basic processes of production; examination of global commodity chain that moves goods into hands of consumers. Contact Global Education Office. Cross-listed as SWK 291
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SOC 308 - Sociology of Literature Credits: 4
Explores literary text as social context and the role of literary texts as cultural documents. Examines how writers reflect prevailing social realities, social institutions and structures through their portraits of human character and social phenomena. Uses literary criticism and cultural criticism to study the role of literature to initiate social description and transformation.
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SOC 310 - Statistics for Social Research Credits: 4
Discusses logic of statistical analysis in social research including matters of probability and sampling. Introduces univariate descriptive measures, multivariate statistics, and logic of inference and hypothesis testing. Weekly data analysis assignments employ Statistics Package for Social Sciences. Cross-listed as SWK 310 Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course for sociology majors, or permission of instructor.
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SOC 311 - Social Research Methods Credits: 4
Introduces logic of social scientific research. Explores different epistemological stances informing social-scientific inquiry and traces methodological implications. Specific methods covered include survey research, archival research, content analysis, comparative-historical analysis, field research, participant observation and others. Requires development of independent research proposal. Cross-listed as SWK 311
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SOC 322 - Social Policy and Institutions Credits: 4
Examines domestic social policy issues, problems and programs in light of conflicting values, limited resources and matters of political/economic power. Cross-listed as SWK 322
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SOC 325 - Sociology of Education Credits: 4
Explores ways in which institution of education supports and obstructs student’s transition into private and public spheres. Examines way structural factors such as class, race and gender operate to encourage and limit academic success throughout academic career. Special emphasis on students critically examining their own educational biography while working toward constructing innovative educational curricula based on their academic experiences and Christian mandates. (Alternate years.)
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SOC 328 - Sociology of Religion Credits: 4
Introduces and critiques assumptions, methods and theoretical insights of sociological study of religion. Emphasizes social context of religious behavior and beliefs, role of religion in social change, and development of new religious movements.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course.
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SOC 333 - Sociology of Gender Credits: 4
Explores way femininity and masculinity have been informed by cultural practices throughout American history. Utilizes research from journalism, social science, women’s studies, and psychoanalysis to explore how certain behaviors and attitudes assumed to be naturally feminine or masculine are actually result of socialization. Grapples with implications of Christian faith for gender identity in contemporary American society.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course.
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SOC 335 - Globalisation and Social Change Credits: 4
Examines social change and continuity, development and underdevelopment in non-Western societies. Addresses impact of colonialism, modernity and globalization on cultures of these societies. Evaluates theories and models for development and modernization from Christian perspective. Cross-listed as SWK 335
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course and junior standing.
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SOC 340 - Women and Globalisation Credits: 4
Explores various cross-cultural perspectives on gender in contemporary lives of women. Examines impact of traditional social systems on social and economic development of women, and addresses women’s critiques and suggestions for democratic social change. Incorporates current multidisciplinary research on gender.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course and junior standing.
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SOC 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4
Various topics covered on rotating basis. Designed for advanced students interested in topic presented.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Designated as repeatable if different topic.
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SOC 411 - Contemporary Social Theory Credits: 4
Surveys prominent schools of 20th-century social thought. Links developments in sociological theorizing to broader intellectual trends of period. Perspectives surveyed include phenomenology, symbolic interactionism, functionalism, neo-Marxian theory, structuralism and poststructuralism, feminist theory, and rational-choice theory.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 285 or permission of instructor.
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SOC 425 - Social Service Internship Credits: Variable
Supervised combined on-the-job work experience or research and related academic study in agency, business, government office or community organization.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in sociology, minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA and preapproval by instructor and Registrar’s Office.
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SOC 471 - Research I Credits: 2-4
Individual research for honors thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and departmental permission.
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SOC 472 - Research II Credits: 2-4
Individual research for honors thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and departmental permission.
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Spanish |
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SPN 101 - Beginning Spanish I Credits: 4
Introduction to Spanish language and Hispanic cultures with practice in four skills associated with language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. SPN101 conducted primarily in Spanish; Language placement score required.
Fulfills common core requirement.
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SPN 102 - Beginning Spanish II Credits: 4
Introduction to Spanish language and Hispanic cultures with practice in four skills associated with language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. SPN102 conducted in Spanish. Language placement score required
Prerequisite(s): SPN 101
Fulfills common core requirement.
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SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 4
Continued study and practice in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 102 , placement score or equivalent.
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SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 4
Continued study and practice in Spanish language and Hispanic cultures through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 201 , placement score or permission of instructor.
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SPN 311 - Advanced Spanish Syntax Credits: 4
Development of understanding of more complex points of syntax and idiomatic expressions through explanation, practice and application in both oral and written format. Conducted in Spanish. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 , placement score or equivalent.
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SPN 313 - Advanced Spanish Writing Credits: 4
Focus on idiomatic expressions and style needed for various kinds of writing. Conducted in Spanish. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 , placement score or equivalent.
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SPN 315 - Advanced Spanish Conversation Credits: 4
Development of facility in spoken Spanish through simulation of situations, oral reports and discussion of contemporary topics. Conducted in Spanish. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 313 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
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SPN 360 - Spanish History, Culture and Civilization Credits: 4
Survey of geography, history, fine arts, religious makeup, economics and demographics of Spain. Conducted in Spanish. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 , SPN 313 or equivalent.
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SPN 362 - Latin American History, Culture and Civilization Credits: 4
Survey of geography, history, fine arts, religious makeup, economics and demographics of Latin America. Conducted in Spanish. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 , SPN 313 or equivalent.
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SPN 370 - Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature Credits: 4
Study of representative literature of Spain in historical and cultural settings. Conducted in Spanish. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 , SPN 313 or equivalent.
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SPN 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4
Explores pertinent literary, linguistic or cultural topic not specifically covered elsewhere in curriculum. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic changes. Variable credit, although a set number of credits may be required in order to fulfill specific categories.
Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor.
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SPN 372 - Survey of Latin American Literature Credits: 4
Study of representative literature of Latin America in historical and cultural settings. Conducted in Spanish. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 , SPN 313 or equivalent.
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SPN 425 - Internship in Spanish Conversation and Culture Credits: 4
Supervised experience in Spanish-speaking environment; individualized syllabus for each student combining on-the-job work experience with related academic study.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 202 or equivalent, permission of instructor, minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA and approval by Registrar’s Office.
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SPN 491 - Seminar in Spanish Topics I Credits: 2
In-depth study of chosen area of literature or culture of Spain. Students make several presentations. Conducted in Spanish. Designated as repeatable for credit if topic differs. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 313 or equivalent.
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SPN 492 - Seminar in Spanish Topics II Credits: 2
In-depth study of chosen area of literature or culture of Spain. Students make several presentations. Conducted in Spanish. Designated as repeatable for credit if topic differs. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 or SPN 313 or equivalent.
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SPN 493 - Seminar in Latin American Topic I Credits: 2
In-depth study of chosen area of literature or culture of Latin America. Students make several presentations. Conducted in Spanish. Designated as repeatable for credit if topic differs. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 , SPN 313 or equivalent.
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SPN 494 - Seminar in Latin American Topic II Credits: 2
In-depth study of chosen area of literature or culture of Latin America. Students make several presentations. Conducted in Spanish. Designated as repeatable for credit if topic differs. (Every third year)
Prerequisite(s): SPN 311 , SPN 313 or equivalent.
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Social Work |
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SWK 201 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Credits: 4
Introduces social work as a helping profession; includes history, values, knowledge and skill bases; addresses people in their environment and interaction of spiritual, biological, psychological and social systems with them. Highlights social work methods, settings, problem areas, client populations, social policy and institutions, and service delivery systems. Includes 25-hour contextual learning in a human service setting.
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SWK 202 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment Credits: 4
Uses systems model for examining interaction of individuals, families, cultural and social systems as well as behaviors, attitudes, values and problems related to different cultural, ethnic, sex and age groups and other populations at risk. Takes life span approach using sociological, psychological and biological knowledge to describe human growth and development, tasks and milestones. Uses systems model to describe interactions between the bio-psycho-social influences on development for each age group.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 201 or permission of instructor.
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SWK 221 - Power, Prestige and Poverty Credits: 4
Analyzes structured social inequality and poverty in human societies. Examines historical systems of stratification based on variety of distributed social resources. Surveys social scientific explanations of stratification, commentaries on its impact on individuals and society, and competing ideologies of inequality. Cross-listed as SOC 221
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course.
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SWK 232 - Diversity in U.S. Populations Credits: 4
Surveys social diversity in the spheres of race and ethnicity, gender, religion and class in the U.S. in order to understand social stratification. Explores various historical, social and economic forces which have contributed to the emergence and assignment of multiple identities among Americans. Cross-listed as SOC 232
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course.
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SWK 291 - International Seminars in Production and Place Credits: 2-4
Examines impact of global trade in a commodity on locales where the commodity is produced. Involves travel throughout locale; significant exposure to people, culture and history; hands-on experience with basic processes of production; examination of global commodity chain that moves goods into hands of consumers. Contact Global Education Office. Cross-listed as SOC 291
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SWK 301 - Helping Theories and Practice with Individuals and Families Credits: 4
This course examines the generalist model of social work practice using problem-solving and ecological systems frameworks for working with individuals and families. It introduces theoretical principles, focuses on the development of self-awareness and basic interviewing skills, and formulates helping strategies for work in a wide variety of problem situations and client populations.
Prerequisite(s): Social Work major, junior standing, SWK 201 , SWK 202 ; or permission of instructor.
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SWK 302 - Theory and Practice with Groups and Organizations Credits: 4
Examines role of groups in organizations, and organizational systems in communities; introduces students to both group and organizational theory and dynamics. Students learn and practice facilitation skills for psychoeducational groups, mutual aid groups, task groups, interagency teams and community meetings. Students learn and practice skills in organizational analysis, strategic planning, program development and evaluation, conflict resolution, collaboration, and leadership development. Includes case studies of high-impact nonprofits, innovations in government, faith-based initiatives, cross-sector partnerships and global social change networks. Synthesizes systems framework with group and organizational theory and practice.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 201 , SWK 202 or permission of instructor.
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SWK 310 - Statistics for Social Research Credits: 4
Discusses logic of statistical analysis in social research including matters of probability and sampling. Introduces univariate descriptive measures, multivariate statistics, and logic of inference and hypothesis testing. Weekly data analysis assignments employ Statistics Package for Social Sciences. Cross-listed as SOC 310 Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course for sociology majors, or permission of instructor.
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SWK 311 - Social Research Methods Credits: 4
Introduces logic of social scientific research. Explores different epistemological stances informing social-scientific inquiry and traces methodological implications. Specific methods covered include survey research, experimental research, archival research, content analysis, evaluation research, comparative-historical analysis, field research, participant observation and others. Course concludes with a research project. Cross-listed as SOC 311
Prerequisite(s): Requires development of independent research proposal.
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SWK 322 - Social Policy and Institutions Credits: 4
Examines the history, current status, and future options of domestic social policies and programs in light of cultural values, economic resources, and power distribution. Cross-listed as SOC 322
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SWK 335 - Globalisation and Social Change Credits: 4
Examines social change and continuity, development and underdevelopment in non-Western societies. Addresses impact of colonialism, modernity and globalization on cultures of these societies. Evaluates theories and models for development and modernization from Christian perspective. Cross-listed as SOC 335
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level sociology course and junior standing.
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SWK 391 - Seminar Credits: 2 or 4
Topics rotate; designed for any social work major or other advanced student interested in topic. Offered periodically.
Prerequisite(s): Social work major, SWK 201 , SWK 202 , or permission of instructor. Designated as repeatable if different topic.
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SWK 401 - Community and Sustainability Credits: 4
Explores theoretical and practical aspects of community political economy with a view toward sustainability. Historical and contemporary efforts in community organizing and community development discussed. Explores role of community-based organizations.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 201 , SWK 202 , SWK 301 , SWK 302 ; Sustainable Development minors with junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor.
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SWK 420 - Practicum Seminar Credits: 2
Taken concurrently with SWK 425 and SWK 426 . Integrates theory and practice through instruction and discussion; information and experience from various settings; group supervision. Examines socialization into profession and handling of personal values and practice.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 201 , SWK 202 , SWK 301 , SWK 302 , SWK 310 , SWK 311 , SWK 322 , SWK 401 .
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SWK 425 - Practicum I Credits: 6
Major field practice internship in local human service agency. Students work 32 hours per week (400 hours total) in professional-level roles, providing social services to clients under instruction and supervision; challenging settings. Develops and practices professional skills; matches interests and goals.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 201 SWK 202 SWK 301 SWK 302 SWK 310 SWK 311 , SWK 322 SWK 401 .
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SWK 426 - Practicum II Credits: 6
Major field practice internship in local human service agency. Students work 32 hours per week (400 hours total) in professional-level roles, providing social services to clients under instruction and supervision; challenging settings. Develops and practices professional skills; matches interests and goals.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 201 , SWK 202 , SWK 301 , SWK 302 , SWK 310 , SWK 311 , SWK 322 , SWK 401 .
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Sustainable Development |
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SDV 425 - Sustainable Development Internship Credits: 2-6
Internship applicable to the Sustainable Development minor.
Prerequisite(s): Form required.
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Theatre Arts |
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THT 010 - Theatre Hour Credits: 0
Monthly time set aside for department and visiting guest artists, lectures, workshops and presentations. Except when studying abroad, theatre arts majors are required to attend each semester. Focus is upon developing skills and networks for professional theatre work.
Prerequisite(s): Major or minor.
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THT 150 - Technical Production I Credits: 4
Offers basic understanding of technical aspects of theatre production through direct involvement in mounting of Gordon’s theatrical productions. Analysis, problem solving and processes applied in areas of stage carpentry, scene painting, properties, lighting, costuming, stage management and theatrical materials. (Alternate years. Offered 2013–14.) Lab fee.
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THT 234 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 4
Introduces all major areas of theatre, including acting, design, directing and writing. Open to all students as option for fine arts requirement of general core and includes experience-oriented, hands-on lab time as well as reflective assignments in play analysis and performance criticism.
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THT 235 - Fundamentals of Acting Credits: 4
Explores actor’s role; emphasizes technique, characterization, movement and critical analysis.
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THT 240 - Voice Study Credits: 4
Voice technique for actor focusing on developing lifelong practice of freeing natural voice, becoming more conscious of entire self as an instrument of honest and truthful communication.
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THT 243 - Contemporary Theatre: British Credits: 2
This half-semester course is a study of significant plays and playwrights (both established and emerging) of the past decade of British Theatre and the styles, directions, themes, concerns and trends they represent.
Core Fine Arts
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THT 250 - Technical Production II Credits: 4
Continues study and application of principles of theatrical production begun in THT 150 , guided to greater depth of understanding and mastery of skills with emphasis on independent thinking and problem solving related to projects for specific productions. (Alternate years.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): THT 150 .
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THT 275 - Musical Theatre Credits: 4
Introduces basic skills of singer-actor through classroom exercises, games and rehearsal techniques. Students cultivate performance skills in workshop environment, enhance critical eye and constructive coaching abilities and expand appreciation of musical theatre genre. Designated as repeatable.
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THT 291 - International Seminar: Studies on British Stage Credits: 4
Students read essays which guide viewing of theatre performances in London, Edinburgh and a Shakespeare production.
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THT 310 - Theatre History I: Aeschylus to Zola Credits: 4
Examines in depth great periods, writers and representative plays of Ancient Greece through turn of 20th century, analyzing social and cultural context, thematic concerns and dramaturgical styles of major theatrical movements. While primarily focused on development of Western literature, some Eastern and African origins, literature and styles are also explored. (Alternate years. Offered 2013–14.)
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THT 320 - Theatre History II: 20th-Century Credits: 4
Examines in depth explosive theatrical changes provoked by realism and reactions to realism throughout 20th century. Major writers, works and styles read and analyzed in terms of social context, thematic concerns and cultural impact. (Alternate years. Offered 2013–14.)
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THT 371 - Selected Topics in Theatre Credits: 2 or 4
Group-intensive laboratory designed to explore special topics in theatre including but not limited to voice production, movement, stage combat, dialects, acting styles, theatre design, musical theatre, interpretive studies for historical enactor, and topics related to specific productions in annual season. Whenever possible national and local professionals participate as guest artists. Designated as repeatable if topic is different. (Offered periodically.)
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THT 375 - Professional Skills Credits: 2 or 4
Courses in specialized areas of theatre offered periodically in conjunction with productions. Taught by professionals with training and expertise in specific fields. Skills include movement, stage combat, dialects, etc.
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THT 381 - Independent Study Credits: 2 or 4
Independent semester-long course in topic not available in existing curriculum; provides curricular enrichment. Limited availability subject to faculty workload. May require lab fee.
Prerequisite(s):
Minimum cumulative average of 2.75, adequate background to support topic, permission of instructor, advisor, department chair and registrar.
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THT 410 - Directing Credits: 4
Studies fundamentals of directing including blocking, character analysis, script interpretation, securing rights, organizing and preparing budgets, exploring director/actor and director/designer relationships, articulating directorial concept and developing directorial perspective and process. (Alternate years.)
Prerequisite(s): THT 150 , THT 234 , THT 235 , THT 250 , THT 310 , THT 320 .
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THT 425 - Internship: Theatre Credits: 2 or 4
Supervised learning experience in appropriate setting combining on-the-job work experience with related academic study. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
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THT 490 - Senior Seminar Credits: 4
Senior capstone courses explore integration of theatre arts and Christian faith as well as central question “Why do theatre?” Focus given to preparation for graduate school admission, professional auditions, job search, networking and other postgraduate issues.
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Uganda Studies Program |
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USP 101 - Luganda I Credits: 3
Introductory language Level I and Level II may be taken in same semester.
Corequisite(s): Available only to students participating in the BestSemester Uganda Studies Program.
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USP 102 - Luganda II Credits: 3
Introductory language Level I and Level II may be taken in same semester.
Corequisite(s): Available only to students participating in the BestSemester Uganda Studies Program.
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USP 103 - Kiswahili I Credits: 3
Introductory language Level I and Level II may be taken in same semester.
Corequisite(s): Available only to students participating in the BestSemester Uganda Studies Program.
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USP 104 - Kiswahili II Credits: 3
Introductory language Level I and Level II may be taken in same semester.
Corequisite(s): Available only to students participating in the BestSemester Uganda Studies Program.
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USP 314 - Microbiology Credits: 3-4
Covers general aspects of microbiology with emphasis on endemic microorganisms and human interaction. Topics include introduction to microbiology, microbial taxonomy, methods of microbial identification, immunity and infection and epidemiology of tropical diseases.
Corequisite(s): Available only to students participating in the BestSemester Uganda Studies Program.
Equivalent to BIO 314 .
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