2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVE]
Course Descriptions
|
|
| 0100 |
Not offered for degree credit |
| 1000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate freshmen, these are basic introductory courses with no prerequisites except as designated. |
| 2000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate sophomores, these courses may require prerequisites or, if basic courses, may be taken after a year of college study. |
| 3000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate juniors, these courses anticipate the completion of lower-division studies and some have specific prerequisites. |
| 4000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate seniors, these are usually advanced courses for students completing undergraduate studies. Most 4000-level courses have prerequisites or anticipate the background of three years of college study. |
| 5000 |
Considered introductory in graduate-level programs and may include some of the information covered in a similarly-titled undergraduate course; also open to undergraduate seniors and undergraduate juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA |
| 6000 |
Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements; also open to undergraduate seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA |
| 7000 |
Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements |
| 9000 |
Doctoral-level courses open only to students accepted into a CIU doctoral degree program |
Note: Courses numbered XXX 3950, 6950, or 9950 indicate faculty directed studies. In these studies, a student participates in a seminar or pursues research in an area of special interest under the direct supervision of a faculty member in that area.
|
| |
Music |
| |
-
MUS 4523 - Vocal Ensemble Praise Team
Credits: 1
The Praise and Worship team is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that leads the CIU family in worship through a blend of traditional and contemporary worshp music. By audition.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4524 - Gospel Choir
Credits: 1
This choir prepares and performs contemporary gospel choral music and is open by audition to all students, staff, and faculty. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4531 - Private Stds: Contemp Voice
Credits: 2
These lessons emphasize developing skills and repertoire for use in church services and public ministry settings, emphasizing contemporary vocal styles. The course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Two years of college-level vocal study and permission of instructor.
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4611 - Private Studies In Piano
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4621 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4651 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4663 - Private Studies in Composition and Arranging
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee. Repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4671 - Private Studies in Piano
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4681 - Private Studies in Strings– Advanced
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4691 - Private Stud in Woodwinds–Advanced
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4693 - Concert Band
Credits: 1
Open by audition to all students, faculty, and staff. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4810 - Contemporary Christian Worship
Credits: 3
In this course you will begin to examine the many facets of music ministry in today’s church, including service planning, worship philosophy, sound reinforcement and recording, musical/drama production, team building, and contemporary worship styles. Segments may be taught by a variety of specialists.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4811 - Music Seminar
Credits: 1
This is a seminar in which you will explore a specific area of music in greater depth. Includes topics that address current developments and/or special-interest topics in Music. This course aims at developing both an in-depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your thinking and application skills.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4898 - Recital
Credits: 0
A requirement for music majors that involves a 25-35 minute, public recital in their primary performance area, consisting of music selected from their private studies.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4899 - Piano Proficiency Examination
Credits: 0
This is a requirement for music majors that involves a demonstration of competency in all the keyboard skills described in the Piano Proficiency handbook.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4930 - Internship in Music
Credits: 1
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. You will demonstrate skills in an on-site experience in a church, recording studio, camp, or other location appropriate to your area of interest and specialization. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit. Consult with your academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 4931 - Clinical Practice with Seminar
Credits: 12
This course requires observation, participation, and extended classroom teaching in two schools under the supervision of experienced teachers. Regular interaction includes assistance and evaluation by the university supervisor and the cooperating teacher using the South Carolina Teaching Standards (SCTS) 4.0 Rubric as part of the Expanded A.D.E.P.T. (Assisting, Developing and Evaluating Professional Teaching) Standards. Student teachers design whole class, group, and individual instruction to measure student growth through learning experiences and use technology to guide student learning. A clinical practice fee is required. Prerequisites: Completion of required Bible core, General Education, Leadership Development and Spiritual Formation courses, successful evaluations from music methods classes, and program director approval.
Prerequisite(s): Course authorization required
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
MUS 5506 - Vocal Ensemble Ambassador Singers
Credits: 1
Ambassador Singers is composed of members who are selected by audition for the academic year. Selections occur during the first week of the fall semester and a small number of slots may be filled during the first week of the spring semester. The singers minister regularly for local churches, organizations, and school events throughout the school year. Some out-of-town tours also may be scheduled. Members are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and sectionals.
Prerequisite(s): None
Graduate
|
| |
-
MUS 5950 - Faculty Directed Study: Music
Credits: 1
This is an independent study available by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
Graduate
|
Nursing |
| |
-
NUR 2000 - Nursing Candidacy
Credits: 0
This course serves as your application to enter the Nursing core courses. Meeting candidacy requirements does not guarantee a spot in the BSN program as space is limited. (0 semester hours; Pass/Fail)
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3010 - Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations
Credits: 3
This course generates the growth mindset needed in the baccalaureate prepared registered nurse to serve through nursing care in multifaceted situations and adaptive environments. Concepts and theories i.e. servant leadership, loss, ethics, advocacy, funding sources and resources, rural and inner city community, culture and ethnicity, family structure, disaster response, and mentoring, along with others are interwoven to reflect the complex nature of the nurse-patient (individual, family, community) relationship. The care needs of vulnerable populations i.e. those in long term care, the homeless, and those with substance disuse disorder are a special focus.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3020 - Health Evaluation
Credits: 3
Using diverse unfolding case studies, students will conduct and document the comprehensive, holistic history and assessment of patients across the lifespan and with various as an evaluation of care. Symptom severity serves as an indicator on the wellnessillness continuum across the lifespan, and an appropriate plan of care is created. Chronic and complex conditions are analyzed for the quality of outcome, and prevention and health promotion strategies are integrated into the nurses role.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3030 - Research & Evidence Based Practice
Credits: 3
An overview of scholarly research and ethics needed within the profession are presented. Beginning with the critical appraisal of research, the learner proposes a capstone project addressing a system issue in LTC or population health to promote quality and safety and enhance client outcomes through evidence based practice.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3040 - Leadership in Nursing
Credits: 3
Principles such authority, power, love, and money are the cornerstone of this course. Strategies for effective communication and the organization and safe interprofessional delivery of quality, ethical care needed by multiple patients with varying levels of acuity are presented. Systems thinking is used to analyze operations and budgetary constraints. Mentoring and precepting skills are developed.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3050 - Nursing and Pharmacologic Management of Pathologic Conditions
Credits: 3
The pathos of various diseases and pharmacologic classifications for treating patients across the lifespan are presented. Genomics as a therapeutic approach is studied. Appropriate monitoring of symptom severity and patient outcomes through the recognition and safe management of subtly changing symptom status is emphasized. A patient education project that incorporates deeper exploration of a selected body system and therapeutics is conducted. Evidence based practices and patient outcomes are analyzed through selected scenarios.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3110 - Pathophysiology
Credits: 3
The pathos of various diseases and pharmacologic classifications for treating patients across the lifespan are presented. Genomics as a therapeutic approach is studied. Appropriate monitoring of symptom severity and patient outcomes through the recognition and safe management of subtly changing symptom status is emphasized. A patient education project that incorporates deeper exploration of a selected body system and therapeutics is conducted. Evidence based practices and patient outcomes are analyzed through selected scenarios. Includes didactic instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000; Co-requisites: NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3410. (Letter grade; 3 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3120 - Health Assessment
Credits: 4
Using diverse unfolding case studies, students will conduct and document the comprehensive, holistic history and assessment of patients across the lifespan and with various physical presentations as an evaluation of care. Symptom severity serves as an indicator on the wellnessillness continuum across the lifespan, and an appropriate plan of care is created. Chronic and complex conditions are analyzed for the quality of outcome, and prevention and health promotion strategies are integrated into the nurses role. Includes didactic and skills lab instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000; Co-requisites: NUR 3110, NUR 3130, NUR 3410. (Letter grade; 4 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3130 - Nursing Fundamentals
Credits: 6
This course contains theory, simulation, and clinical components while focusing on nursing practice from a Biblical perspective. Students are introduced to the role of the professional nurse, the nursing process, quality, and safety as foundational to practice. Clinical reasoning and care of adults are emphasized. Fundamental skills, introduction to dosage calculation, and introduction to safe medication administration provide a foundation for more advanced study in professional practice. Includes didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000; Co-requisites: NUR 3110, NUR 3120, NUR 3410. (Letter grade; 6 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3315 - Pharmacology in Nursing
Credits: 4
This theory course includes simulation and provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics. Drug classifications, basic mechanisms of drug action and interactions, continuation of safe medication administration, continuation of dosage calculation, and patient teaching are addressed. Includes didactic and skills lab instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410; Co-requisites: NUR 3425, NUR 3415. (Letter grade; 4 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3410 - Adult Health Nursing I
Credits: 6
This course contains theory, simulation, and clinical components while focusing on the care of adult and geriatric patients and their families with common health conditions, both chronic and acute in nature. Explores growth and development from young adulthood through end of life as defined by the developmental stages of Erikson and Piaget. Providing compassionate and spiritual care from a Biblical worldview is emphasized while applying professional standards of practice. Students will focus on the use of the nursing process while caring for adults. Includes didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000. Co-Requisites: NUR 3110, NUR 3120, NUR 3130. (Letter grade; 6 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3415 - Mental Health Nursing
Credits: 5
This course contains theory, simulation, and clinical components while emphasizing the use of therapeutic communication by the nurse using a Biblical framework in caring for patients with acute and chronic mental illness. Students will focus on the compassionate care of patients with mental health conditions throughout the lifespan while applying the nursing process. Includes didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410; Co-requisites: NUR 3425, NUR 3315. (Letter grade; 5 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 3425 - Child Health Nursing
Credits: 6
This course contains theory, simulation, and clinical components while focusing on nursing care of children and their families. Family dynamics, developmental stages, health assessment, effective communication, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management specific to children are emphasized. Explores developmental stages from birth through adolescence as defined by the developmental stages of Erikson and Piaget. A Biblical worldview of traditional family values is a focus for students as they care for children and their families. Includes didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410. Co-Requisites: NUR 3315, NUR 3415. (Letter grade; 6 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4010 - Community/ Population Health
Credits: 3
Measures of community and population health and the nurses role in health promotion and disease prevention for families and diverse vulnerable populations across the lifespan in the community are explored. The determinants of health, surveillance of epidemiological data, interprofessional collaboration, sanctity of life, the dying process and salvation care, and the impact of faith on health are explored. Interviews of nurses and/or health leaders in various community settings are incorporated.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4020 - Capstone in Nursing & Systems Care
Credits: 3
Students reflect on the needs of the nursing profession as it relates to improving population health and their subsequent lifelong learning goals. Their professional development as a baccalaureate degreed registered nurse and the impact on the profession and an organizational system are explored. The achievement of university and program outcomes are evaluated. Students lead a capstone project which is guided by current research evidence and which incorporates interprofessional collaboration and change management process.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4410 - Maternal Newborn Nursing
Credits: 6
This course contains theory, simulation, and clinical while focusing on the professional nursing care of the childbearing family. Maternal newborn nursing, family dynamics, and womens health issues are discussed. A Biblical worldview of the sanctity of life is emphasized as students care for mothers, newborns, and their families. Includes didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410, NUR 3425, NUR 3315, NUR 3415; Co-requisites: NUR 4510, NUR 4430, NUR 4420. (Letter grade; 6 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410, NUR 3425, NUR 3315, NUR 3415; Co-requisites: NUR 4510, NUR 4430, NUR 4420. (Letter grade; 6 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4415 - Adult Health Nursing II
Credits: 6
This course contains theory, simulation, and clinical components while building on knowledge gained in Adult Health Nursing I to care for adults and geriatric patients with complex health conditions. Interprofessional communication/collaboration, healthcare informatics, patient technology, ethical and legal issues are covered in this course. Students will apply the nursing process to adult acute and critical care patients. Includes didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410, NUR 3425, NUR 3315, NUR 3415, NUR 4410, NUR 4510, NUR 4430, NUR 4420; Co-requisites: NUR 4425, NUR 4930. (Letter grade; 6 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4420 - Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations
Credits: 3
This course generates the growth mindset needed in the baccalaureate prepared registered nurse to minister through nursing care in multifaceted situations and adaptive environments as ministry. Concepts and theories i.e. servant leadership, loss, ethics, advocacy, funding sources and resources, rural and inner-city community, culture and ethnicity, family structure, disaster response, and mentoring, along with others are interwoven to reflect the complex nature of the nurse-patient (individual, family, community) relationship. The care needs of vulnerable populations i.e. those in long term care, the homeless, and those with substance disuse disorder are a special focus. The lens of a Biblical worldview is incorporated into the analysis. Includes didactic instruction.
Prerequisite: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410, NUR 3425, NUR 3315, NUR 3415; Co-requisites: NUR 4410, NUR 4510, NUR 4430. (Letter grade; 3 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4425 - Leadership in Nursing
Credits: 3
Biblical truths regarding authority, power, love, and money are the cornerstone of this course. Strategies for effective communication and the organization and safe interprofessional delivery of quality, ethical care needed by multiple patients with varying levels of acuity are presented. Systems thinking is used to analyze operations and budgetary constraints. Mentoring and precepting skills are developed. Includes didactic instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410, NUR 3425, NUR 3315, NUR 3415, NUR 4410, NUR 4510, NUR 4430, NUR 4420; Co-requisites: NUR 4415, NUR 4930. (Letter grade; 3 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4430 - Community/ Population Health
Credits: 4
Measures of community and population health and the nurses role in health promotion and disease prevention for families and diverse vulnerable populations across the lifespan in the community are explored. The determinants of health, surveillance of epidemiological data, interprofessional collaboration, sanctity of life, the dying process and salvation care, and the impact of faith on health are explored. Interviews of nurses and/or health leaders in various community settings are incorporated. Includes didactic, skills/simulation lab, and clinical instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410, NUR 3425, NUR 3315, NUR 3415; Co-requisites: NUR 4410, NUR 4510, NUR 4420. (Letter grade; 4 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4510 - Research/ Evidence-Based Practice
Credits: 3
An overview of scholarly research and ethics needed within the profession are presented. Students will learn to promote quality and safety and enhance client outcomes through evidence-based practice. Includes didactic instruction.
Prerequisite: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410, NUR 3425, NUR 3315, NUR 3415; Co-requisites: NUR 4410, NUR 4430, NUR 4420. (Letter grade; 3 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NUR 4930 - Capstone in Nursing & Systems Care
Credits: 4
Students reflect on the needs of the nursing profession as it relates to improving population health and their subsequent lifelong learning goals. Their professional development as a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse and the impact on the profession and an organizational system are explored though clinical experiences with a preceptor. The achievement of university and program outcomes are evaluated. Students lead a capstone project which is guided by current research evidence and which incorporates interprofessional collaboration and change management. Includes didactic and clinical instruction.
Prerequisites: NUR 2000, NUR 3120, NUR 3130, NUR 3110, NUR 3410, NUR 3425, NUR 3315, NUR 3415, NUR 4410, NUR 4510, NUR 4430, NUR 4420; Co-requisites: NUR 4415, NUR 4425. (Letter grade; 4 semester hours) A grade of C+ or better must be earned in this course to apply toward the Nursing Major.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
Nutrition |
| |
-
NTR 2110 - Introduction to Nutrition
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide a foundational knowledge about nutrition as health science that discusses the nutrients essential for human life. Students will begin to learn and better understand the biochemical composition, metabolic action, requirements, and food sources of the nutrients studied. Students will also learn scientific basis for promoting health and quality of life. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NTR 2115 - Food and Culture
Credits: 3
This course is designed to examine food as learned behavior through ideas, beliefs and rules through culture. Students will gain a better understanding of how food habits function beyond providing calories and sustenance. This course will explore connections between what we eat and who we are through cross-cultural study of how personal identities and social groups are formed though food production, preparation, and consumption. We will study six different ethnic food systems (Western [American], African, Middle Eastern, Latin, Asian, European) and analyze them based on nutritional recommendations for health in cross-cultural settings.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NTR 3110 - Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Credits: 3
This course is designed to address the nutritional needs as specific stages of human development: pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood including geriatrics. Students will be able to examine nutritional concerns, requirements, and metabolism through diet selection and promotion of health through the lifecycle. (3)
Prerequisite(s): NTR 2110
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NTR 3115 - Nutrition Education
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of behavioral nutrition beginning with an overview of theories of health behavior and concluding with nutrition education techniques to promote effective behavior change from the individual to the community. Students will learn concepts on how to effectively address the personal and environmental influences affecting individuals food choices and assist them in adopting healthy behavior while designing effective nutritional education programs. This course integrates research, theory, and practice to provide advice and direction on designing, implementing, and evaluating theory-based nutrition education. (Prereq: Intro to Nutrition)(3)
Prerequisite(s): NTR 2110
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NTR 3950 - FDS in Nutrition
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
NTR 4110 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise
Credits: 3
This course is designed to address nutritional parameters of sport and exercise performance with relation to energy production, nutrients for optimal performance, micro- and macronutrients, principles of balanced diets, timing and composition of intake, hydration, and nutritional needs for special situations. Students will be able to discuss the biochemical process of how nutrients are absorbed, metabolized and used within the body. This course will also prepare students who would like to sit for the International Society of Sports Nutrition certification to become a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN or ISSN-SNS). (Prereq: Intro to Nutrition) (3)
Prerequisite(s): NTR 2110
Undergraduate
|
Physical Education |
| |
-
PHE 2120 - Health Science & Personal Wellness
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to health science and personal wellness concepts. You will have the opportunity to build a foundation of knowledge that will help you actively pursue a healthy and well lifestyle. An introduction to and application of the foundations of physical, aerobic, and muscular fitness will be included. Strategies to maintain personal health and wellness, including weight control through nutrients and physical activity, will be covered. You will gain an understanding of the impact physical activity has on personal wellness as well as the broad spectrum of health science issues. This course provides information and experiences that will enable you to make informed decisions by incorporating healthy solutions as they relate to quality of life and longevity.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
Philosophy |
| |
-
PHI 1010 - Philosophy and Worldview
Credits: 3
This course acquaints you with key philosophies and worldviews today that come from various sources and that impact peoples understanding of reality and of the world. You will come to understand, recognize, and evaluate these various belief systems within the context of biblical Christianity. Such topics as the nature of God, the meaning of life, the nature of humanity, and morality will be covered. (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 2110 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore some of the fundamental issues that must be addressed by anyone attempting to formulate a comprehensive understanding of things (worldview), and will examine primary texts in order to observe some of the very best thinking regarding these fundamental issues.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 2140 - Introduction to Biblical Ethics
Credits: 0
This course introduces students to biblical ethics. Students will learn basic concepts relevant to ethical thinking and moral decision-making, and learn to identify, understand, and apply biblical ethical principles to real-world decisions.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 2610 - Introduction to Logic
Credits: 3
This is an introduction of the science of reasoning in both formal and informal logic, so that you can begin to accurately apply the logic/ mathematical properties of validity, satisfiability, consistency, logical truth, and logical equivalence.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3010 - Personal and Social Ethics
Credits: 3
In this course, you will study the history of ethics, ethical decision-making, personal character development, and build a framework of Christian personal and social ethics. You will learn to apply a biblical ethic to a range of contemporary issues. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3210 - History of Ideas I
Credits: 3
This course will cover the intellectual history (i.e., history of philosophy) of the western world from the classical period to the late of the medieval period (approximately AD 1300). The content will focus on influential philosophers/intellectual leaders and philosophical systems, though some attention will also be given to understanding the historical contexts (social, political, economic, etc.) of these philosophers and their ideas.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3220 - History of Ideas II
Credits: 3
This course will cover the intellectual history (i.e., history of philosophy) of the western world from the late of the medieval period (approximately AD 1300) to the late modern period (approximately the middle of the 20th century). The content will focus on influential philosophers/intellectual leaders and philosophical systems, though some attention will also be given to understanding the historical contexts (social, political, economic, etc.) of these philosophers and their ideas.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3310 - Classical Philosophy
Credits: 3
In this history of philosophy course you will explore the central ideas of classical philosophy by reading central works of the presocratic and Greek philosophers that are foundational to the development of Western thought, politics, ethics, and religion.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3320 - Medieval Philosophy
Credits: 3
In this history of philosophy course you will explore the central ideas of medieval philosophy by reading the central works of the medieval philosophers, which are characterized by the synthesis of classical Greek thought with Christian theology.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3330 - Modern Philosophy
Credits: 3
In this history of philosophy course you will explore the central ideas of modern philosophy by reading the central works of the modern philosophers that provide the basis for our present postmodern context.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 3310or PHI 3320
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3340 - Contemporary Philosophy
Credits: 3
You will focus on questions and issues in various contemporary philosophical discussion, such as the question of identity, use of narrative, views on truth, explaining values, and relativism.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3500 - Philosophy of Science
Credits: 3
You will explore the fundamental questions at the intersection of science and philosophy. Topics can include Newtonian and Einsteins models of the universe; scientific revolutions; the relationship between science and religion; global climate change, medicine, and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3510 - Philosophy of Human Nature
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the philosophical study of human nature and the ethical implications of different metaphysical theories of humanity. Students will study a variety of accounts of what makes humans distinct from mere animals, and a variety of accounts of the philosophical grounds of human dignity and human rights. Students will learn to discern implications of these views for some of the pressing ethical questions of our time. (3) Prerequisite: PHI 2110
Prerequisite(s): PHI 2110
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3515 - Theory of Knowledge
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the philosophical study of knowledge and related concepts, such as rational belief and epistemic justification, and the implications of various philosophical views for science, theology, politics, and everyday living. Content will include definitions of knowledge, skeptical challenges, accounts of epistemic justification and rationality, the epistemology of disagreement, and the epistemology of theology. (3) Prerequisite: PHI 2110
Prerequisite(s): PHI 2110
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3600 - Introduction to Political Science
Credits: 3
You will explore an introduction to political thought as it relates to the meaning of democracy, citizenship, justice, authority, and identity. Readings and discussions center on the themes and ideologies in the history of political thought as well as those dominant in Western political theory.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3610 - Introduction to Christian Apologetics
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to Christian apologetics: the task of giving a defense of the Gospel and Christian doctrine to contemporary intellectual and cultural challenges. Students will study specific challenges to Christian doctrines and responses to those challenges, as well as comparing and contrasting different approaches to the apologetic task (e.g., classical apologetics, presuppositionalist apologetics, etc.). (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3920 - Philosophy Practicum
Credits: 3
In this practical application course, you will engage various professional development tasks that may include the following; develop a philosophical writing sample, submit a paper to a philosophy conference, attend a philosophy or political science conference, visit various law schools and take preparation programs for law school and graduate entrance exams. There will also be opportunities to work as volunteers in law offices and in various government offices.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Philosophy
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 4140 - Seminar in Ethics
Credits: 3
In this capstone course you will integrate Scripture, theology, and philosophy as they relate to who we are, what we should do, and living well. You will develop a Christian framework for ethical thinking and decision-making based on the Christian understanding of human nature as bearing the Image of God. Course limited to students classified as seniors. Prerequisite: PHI 2110.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 2110
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 4700 - Philosophy of Law
Credits: 3
In this seminar-style course on philosophy of law, you will focus on the conceptual analysis of law, including Natural Law Theory, Legal Realism, and Harts Positivism. We will examine the following sorts of questions: What is the law? How is it different from other systems of norms, such as morality? In a second part of the course you will explore questions of normative jurisprudence.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 4810 - Philosophy Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore a specific area of philosophy in greater depth. The areas generally chosen as topics for seminars will be Philosophy of Religion, Augustine, Political Philosophy, Aesthetics, or Ethical Theory. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 4811 - Augustine Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Augustine’s thought in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 4812 - Political Theory Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Political Theory in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 4813 - Philosophy of Religion Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Philosophy of Religion in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 4814 - Moral Theory Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Moral Theory in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 5001 - Graduate Seminar in Philosophy
Credits: 3
This is a graduate-level seminar for higher-achieving students with the goal of introducing the student to graduate-level learning using a specific topic. Emphasis is placed on advanced reading and research within the topic, classroom seminar presentations with multiple presenters, and/or other learning activities that demonstrate appropriate critical thinking at the graduate level. Course admission is by permission of the instructor, and the course may be repeated once with different seminar content within the academic discipline.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 5610 - Introduction to Christian Apologetics
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to Christian apologetics: the task of giving a defense of the gospel and Christian doctrine to contemporary intellectual and cultural challenges. Students will study a variety of specific challenges to Christian doctrines and responses to those challenges. Students will also learn about different approaches to the apologetics, and will articulate their own philosophy and theology of apologetics.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHI 6950 - Faculty Directed Study in Philosophy –
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
Prerequisite(s): None
Graduate
|
Physics |
| |
-
PHY 2110 - General Physics I
Credits: 3
A study of the principles of physics with emphasis on mechanics, motion, and thermodynamics. Corequisite: PHY 2111.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHY 2111 - General Physics I Laboratory
Credits: 1
Hands on laboratory exercises to demonstrate principles of physics to accompany PHY 2110. Corequisite: PHY 2111.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHY 2120 - General Physics II
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of PHY 2110 with emphasis on electromagnetism and optics. Prerequisite: PHY 2110. Corequisite: PHY 2121.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PHY 2121 - General Physics II Laboratory
Credits: 1
Hands on laboratory exercises to demonstrate principles of physics to accompany PHY 2120. Corequisite: PHY 2120.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
Practical Theology |
| |
-
PTH 9000 - Comprehensive Knowledge Review
Credits: 0
You will demonstrate your familiarity with key foundational knowledge areas in the scholarship of your discipline. Your supervising professor will evaluate you in these areas on a tutorial basis during your second year of study.Prerequisites: PTH 9900.
Prerequisite(s): None
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9200 - Issues and Methods in Practical Theology
Credits: 3
You will survey significant contemporary issues in Practical Theology, including areas such as chaplaincy, homiletics, pastoral theology, moral theology, and the pastoral cycle. You will then identify an issue and a method related to the area of your proposed dissertation topic and will explore each in depth.
Prerequisite(s): None
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9400 - Priciples of Teaching, Learning, and Course Design
Credits: 3
You will review biblical perspectives on teaching and learning, survey principles of adult education, and explore best practices of course design and development. You will learn how to design lessons and courses that go beyond the communication of content to the facilitation of learning and will apply those skills to the creation of a course related to the area of your proposed dissertation topic.
Prerequisite(s): None
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9900 - Practical Theology Dissertation Proposal
Credits: 3
You will engage in guided practice of bibliographic (text-based) research that will prepare you to write a doctoral dissertation in Practical Theology. You will learn to craft a research problem, identify appropriate research methods, locate, evaluate, and document scholarly sources, structure argumentation, and write at the doctoral level. Building upon those skills, you will write a dissertation proposal that must be approved by the Dissertation Proposal Committee before you begin the dissertation research courses. Prerequisites: PTH 9200 and PTH 9400.
Prerequisite(s): PTH 9200and PTH 9400.
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9901 - Practical Theology Dissertation Research and Writing I
Credits: 3
Upon successful completion of the dissertation proposal course, your supervising professor will guide you as you engage in research for a 90,000110,000-word dissertation in a selected area of practical theology. (3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: PTH 9900 and RES 9690
Prerequisite(s): PTH 9900and RES 9690
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9902 - Practical Theology Dissertation Research and Writing II
Credits: 3
Upon successful completion of the dissertation proposal course, your supervising professor will guide you as you engage in research for a 90,000110,000-word dissertation in a selected area of practical theology. (3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: PTH 9901
Prerequisite(s): PTH 9901
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9903 - Practical Theology Dissertation Research and Writing III
Credits: 3
Upon successful completion of the dissertation proposal course, your supervising professor will guide you as you engage in research for a 90,000110,000-word dissertation in a selected area of practical theology. (3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: PTH 9902
Prerequisite(s): PTH 9902
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9904 - Practical Theology Dissertation Research and Writing IV
Credits: 3
Upon successful completion of the dissertation proposal course, your supervising professor will guide you as you engage in research and writing for a 90,000-110,000-word dissertation in a selected area of practical theology.(3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: PTH 9903 and RES 9691
Prerequisite(s): PTH 9903
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9905 - Practical Theology Dissertation Research and Writing V
Credits: 3
Upon successful completion of the dissertation proposal course, your supervising professor will guide you as you engage in research and writing for a 90,000-110,000-word dissertation in a selected area of practical theology. (3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisites: PTH 9000 and PTH 9904.
Prerequisite(s): PTH 9904
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9906 - Practical Theology Dissertation Review & Defense
Credits: 6
Upon successful completion of the dissertation research and writing courses and upon your supervising professors recommendation, you will submit the final draft of your 90,000110,000-word dissertation to the Dissertation Defense Committee comprised of your supervising professor and two additional faculty members. Once the committee has read the dissertation, you will appear before them and defend it orally. (6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: PTH 9905
Prerequisite(s): PTH 9905
Advanced
|
| |
-
PTH 9999 - Practical Theology Dissertation Continuation
Credits: 3
In the event that you are not ready for your dissertation defense after completing the dissertation research and writing courses, you may register for an additional semester of dissertation writing and pay a continuation fee. (3) Repeatable. Prerequisite: PTH 9905
Prerequisite(s): PTH 9905
Advanced
|
Psychology |
| |
-
PSY 2010 - Organizational and Industrial Psychology
Credits: 3
In this course, you will study and apply the science and theory behind how people predict and manage human behavior within an organization. Students will cover theories of motivation, cognitive psychology, leadership theories, ethics, performance management, team management, and organizational development. (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PSY 2020 - Developmental Psychology
Credits: 3
This course is designed to explore human development from conception through death, looking at human development using the bio-psycho-social model from a Christian worldview. You will explore how we as humans share developmental similarities, yet are unique due to various factors such as temperament, personality, etc. (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PSY 2110 - General Psychology
Credits: 3
In this survey of scientific psychology you will focus on historical roots, human development, and the physiological basis of behavior, learning, motivation, perception, emotions, personality, socialization, and pathology. You will learn how to filter psychological data through biblical principles to help produce a biblically-consistent model of human psychology which can then be used in both Christian and non-Christian environments.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PSY 2300 - History and Systems of Psychology
Credits: 3
This course provides you an in-depth analysis of the theoretical, philosophical, valuational underpinnings of the major models/systems of modern and post-modern psychology.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PSY 3310 - Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 3
In this course you will learn about the causes, symptoms, assessment/classification, and prognosis of mental and emotional disorders. You will also focus on treatment and prevention, as well as the influence of personal faith and the local church upon mental health and functioning. Prerequisite: PSY 2110.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PSY 3320 - Cognitive Neuroscience
Credits: 3
This course will provide you an overview of Cognitive Neuroscience and will explore our perception of the world around us. Cognitive theory and research will be examined and applied to our everyday experiences and mental processes. Topics include perception, attention, memory/forgetting, thinking, problem solving, intelligence, language development and information processing. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PSY 3325 - Sensation & Perception
Credits: 3
A survey of the current scientific models, concepts and integrative theories that encompass the field of human sensory and perceptual studies, with a special emphasis on the neurological and cognitive features of vision.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PSY 3330 - Psychology of Learning
Credits: 3
This is an in-depth study of learning, motivation, and change, and the implications this will have for teaching and counseling methods. You will focus on historical and modern cognitive research and testing, especially within the academic, relational, emotional, and spiritual arenas. You will also give particular attention to the development of biblical perspectives of learning theory.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
|
| |
-
PSY 3370 - Human Growth and Development
Credits: 3
In this lifespan course you will examine developmental psychology covering the stages of physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual growth of the individual from conception to adulthood. You will analyze significant terms, theories, methods of assessment, and the biblical nature of the developing person. Special attention will be given to the cultural diversity of developing persons in varied learning environments. Prerequisite: PSY 2110.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110
Undergraduate
|
| |
Page: 1 <- 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
| 12
| 13
|
|
|
|
Print this Page