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BIB 621 - Bible Study for Educators
A course designed to help develop the ability of educators to incorporate the Bible into their own lives and the lives of their students. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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BIB 700 - Canon and Context of the Bible
A study of the historical, literary, and cultural contexts as background to interpreting the Old and New Testaments along with a study of the questions of canonicity.
Credits: 3
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BIB 701 - The Pentateuch
A study of the Pentateuch, with attention given to both the content of the first five books of the Old Testament as well as the hermeneutical skills needed to interpret these books today.
Credits: 3
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BIB 702 - Old Testament Narrative Literature
A study of OT narrative literature (Joshua-Esther) with attention given to the hermenuetical skills needed to interpret these books today.
Credits: 3
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BIB 703 - Old Testament Prophets
A study of the Old Testament prophets in relation to the rest of Scripture with attention given to the hermeneutical skills needed to interpret these books today.
Credits: 3
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BIB 704 - Psalms and Wisdom Literature
A study of the Psalms and Wisdom literature with attention given to the hermeneutical skills needed to interpret these books today.
Credits: 3
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BIB 711 - Gospels and Acts
A study of the Gospels and Acts with attention given to the hermeneutical skills needed to interpret these books today.
Credits: 3
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BIB 712 - Pauline Epistles
A study of the Pauline Epistles with attention given to the hermeneutical skills needed to interpret these books today.
Credits: 3
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BIB 713 - General Epistles and Revelation
A study of General Epistles and the book of Revelation with attention given to the hermeneutical skills needed to interpret these books today.
Credits: 3
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BIB 745 - Exegetical Book Study:
An exegetical study of a particular book of the OT or NT with attention given to the details of the text.
Credits: 3
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Business |
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BUS 601 - Managerial Economics
A course that focuses on the application of economic principles and quantitative methodologies to the decision making process of the business. This course establishes a foundation in theories of consumer behavior, demand analysis and forecasting, production and cost analysis, and cost concepts for decision making. Students apply economic principles and quantitative techniques in a variety of decision situations, including market analysis, product pricing, and bargaining and negotiation. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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BUS 602 - Accounting for Management Decisions
A course that presents cost management with a strategic emphasis. This course provides an in-depth study of management techniques that are utilized by managers in a contemporary business environment. The balanced scorecard, critical success factors, and strategic analytics are emphasized and integrated with other decision-making techniques. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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BUS 603 - Financial Management
A course that explores the theory and practice of financial decision making in the firm, with emphasis on the practical application of financial decisions. This course is based on the principle that a firm should be managed to increase the wealth of the shareholders. Topics presented are financial management, capital investment decisions, financing decisions, and managing for value creation. This course teaches the concept that the value of the firm must be evaluated in terms of the sequencing and amount of cash flow generated. First semester.
Credits: 3
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BUS 604 - Strategic Marketing
A course designed to explore the main aspects of strategic marketing theories and concepts and their applications. This course assists students in developing strategic marketing thinking in an international setting and leadership and management skills for planning and conducting activities in the global marketplace. Summer session.
Credits: 3
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BUS 605 - Global Business
A course that examines key strategic issues that managers in enterprises face when considering global expansion. Course discussions include trade issues; the role of the WTO; and the relationships between multinational firms, governments, and local partner firms. Decisions that influence global strategy and the coordination of subsidiaries are also explored. The influence of national cultural differences on working relationships and the social responsibility of multinational firms are studied. First semester.
Credits: 3
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BUS 606 - The Legal Environment of Business
A course that explores and examines effective strategies and management approaches designed to avoid negative implications, minimize liability, and control exposure to legal risk. Discussions include contracts, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, intellectual property, and the ethical dilemmas facing organizations. Summer session.
Credits: 3
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BUS 607 - Operations Management
A course that examines how manufacturing and service operations contribute to organizational effectiveness. Concepts such as productivity, project management, quality concepts, statistical concept control, supply chain management, inventory management, forecasting, and material requirements planning are studied. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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BUS 691 - Strategic Management
A course that provides an overview of the strategic-visioning process as it applies to organizations. Included are working definitions of mission, vision, core values, philosophy, objectives, and planning. Also included is discussion of the integration of faith, planning, and implementation in order for students to develop critical thinking and planning skills. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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BUS 771 - Global Business Experience
A course that seeks to broaden awareness and understanding of a country’s role in globalization through a tour of the major economic areas of that country. Students perform a critical analysis of issues facing firms in a dynamic global environment. The external factors, such as country institutional differences, and internal factors, including strategic and managerial issues, faced by international businesses are examined and discussed. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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BUS 772 - Social Entrepreneurship
A course designed to introduce the concept of social entrepreneurship–the identifying and solving of social problems on a large scale by using innovative solutions. The student combines the disciplines of both business and social work and learns to identify problems, analyze the environment, develop strategies, and implement solutions to create and sustain high-performing nonprofit organizations. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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Church Ministries |
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CHM 621 - The Spiritual Life
A course that investigates the theology and principles of personal and corporate growth. The course includes a survey of the history of Christian spirituality and approaches to spiritual growth.
Credits: 3
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CHM 631 - Church and Pastoral Leadership and Management
A course that examines the leadership, administration, and business elements of local church ministry and pastoral leadership. Topics include leadership, change, power, conflict, staffing, meetings, and legal and financial issues.
Credits: 3
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CHM 731 - Issues in Christian Education
A course that enables a student to develop a theological, philosophical, and practical approach to Christian education in the local church. The course includes theological and philosophical foundations, teaching methods, curriculum development, processes, and programming.
Credits: 3
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CHM 791 - Guided Field Experience
An integrative, discussion-oriented course in which students interact with a professor and peers in processing current issues in their personal ministry. The course is designed to strengthen the student’s theological foundation, spiritual formation, and practical application.
Credits: 3
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Counseling |
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CSG 601 - Counseling Theory and Helping Relationships
A course that lays the theoretical foundation and biblical framework for counseling and therapeutic relationships. It equips students with a comprehensive integrated model for understanding people and their problems, and for initiating solutions and change. It teaches students an intersystems approach that promotes psychological and spiritual health through individual, family, and community interventions. It also orients students to the helping skills needed for effective counseling interventions.
Credits: 3
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CSG 602 - Helping Relationships Lab
A laboratory experience designed to help students acquire the interpersonal skills, personal insight, and relational aptitudes needed for effective counseling interventions. It must be taken concurrently with CSG 601 because it helps students apply counseling theory to real-to-life interactions in a small group context.
Credits: 3
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CSG 611 - Psychopathology: Individual Assessment and Counseling
A course that introduces students to the theoretical principles, therapeutic procedures, and clinical skills utilized in assessing and treating individual psychopathology from an intersystems perspective. It introduces students to the clinical categories of psychological problems described in the DSM-IV and the Christian counseling strategies for treating them.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 601 and CSG 602
Credits: 3
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CSG 612 - Individual Assessment and Counseling Lab
A laboratory experience designed to give students opportunity to practice and perfect their skills at using the assessment procedures and treatment model for counseling individuals taught in CSG 611. It must be taken concurrently with CSG 611.
Credits: 3
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CSG 621 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling
A course that explores the impact cultural and gender issues have on the development and expression of personal identity and psychological problems. It is designed to help counseling students develop strategies for understanding and addressing both the cultural and social differences and the gender issues of counselees when making assessments and conducting interventions.
Credits: 2
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CSG 622 - Orientation to Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling
A course designed to orient students to the laws and the legal and ethical issues that affect and regulate the practice of counseling. In addition, the course familiarizes students with the community practices of professional counseling, particularly the social context in which professional counseling occurs. Students are also encouraged to develop practices that promote professional development and ensure personal growth.
Credits: 2
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CSG 631 - Theological Foundations of Counseling I
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of various theological concepts that support Christian psychology and biblical-theological approaches to counseling. Topics include models of persons, counseling, and hermenuetics; and an understanding of a theology of suffering and evil.
Credits: 3
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CSG 632 - Theological Foundations of Counseling II
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of various theological concepts that support Christian psychology and biblical-theological approaches to counseling. Topics include the role of spiritual formation in counseling; biblical-theological models of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral change; and a theology of interpersonal relationships.
Credits: 3
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CSG 701 - Marriage and Family Counseling
A course designed to provide students with an orientation to the issues, procedures, and approaches involved in assessing and counseling whole families and couples. It orients the students to the common models used in conceptualizing and treating couple and family problems and equips them with a biblical model for conducting effective systemic interventions. It also acquaints students with the ethical guidelines for counseling couples and families.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 611 and CSG 612
Credits: 3
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CSG 702 - Marriage and Family Counseling Lab
A laboratory experience designed to give students real-to-life opportunities to practice and perfect their skills at conceptualizing and treating couple and family problems with the model for systemic interventions taught in CSG 701. It must be taken concurrently with CSG 701.
Credits: 3
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CSG 711 - Small Group Dynamics, Development, and Leadership
A course that equips students with a broad understanding of small group dynamics, processes, and leadership strategies and instructs in the use of them to develop supportive and healing communities. It acquaints students with basic strategies for developing three essential types of small groups (counseling, psychoeducational, and service-focused) and guidelines for implementing them in a variety of clinical and ministry settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 701 and CSG 702
Credits: 3
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CSG 712 - Small Groups Lab
A lab that provides students with the opportunity to practice and use the skills necessary to lead small groups or provide therapeutic services through group work. It must be taken concurrently with CSG 711.
Credits: 3
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CSG 721 - Seminar on Forgiveness and Conflict Management Counseling
A course that offers students an in-depth investigation of the therapeutic and spiritual benefits of helping people initiate and complete forgiveness-work in their personal relationships. Biblical, theoretical, and empirical literature is used to build a comprehensive and practical strategy for guiding people through the forgiveness process with the help available through Christian counseling and community. Consideration is also given to developing practical strategies for helping people in Christian community resolve conflicts and reconcile broken relationships.
Credits: 2
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CSG 722 - Seminar on Trauma and Grief Counseling
A course that explores the psychological process of dealing with and recovering from losses that are common to normal human experience, as well as the psychological impact of traumatic experiences that are outside the range of normal human experience. Therapeutic strategies are explored for assisting people through the process of grieving and recovery from loss, along with strategies for preventing, assessing, and treating post-traumatic stress reactions to various kinds of trauma and catastrophe.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 611
Credits: 2
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CSG 821 - Psychological Development and Intervention Across the Lifespan
A course that surveys from a lifespan perspective the theories and principles of developmental psychology that are relevant to counselors. Special attention is given to understanding psychopathology in the context of the current developmental stages and tasks that occupy a client and his or her family. Students explore developmentally appropriate interventions for each stage in the lifespan.
Credits: 2
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CSG 822 - Substance Abuse Disorders
A course designed to familiarize students with various forms of substance abuse addiction and addiction to gambling and provide them with a conceptual overview of the etiology of addictions and various treatment options. Theories and models of addiction are reviewed. The course further acquaints students with the spiritual aspects of the treatment of addictions from a Christian perspective and familiarizes them with the core competencies necessary for effective interventions in both ministry and inpatient treatment settings.
Credits: 2
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CSG 831 - Counseling Adolescents
A course designed to introduce students to effective procedures for understanding and addressing the unique developmental crises and tasks adolescents face. It explores strategies for assessing the psychological needs and problems of adolescents, as well as the skills needed for addressing these through counseling, group, skill-building, social, and instructional interventions. Special emphasis is given to understanding today’s youth culture and developing a “street-smart” approach to building relationships with youth.
Credits: 2
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CSG 832 - Domestic Violence and Abuse in Family Counseling
A course that explores the problem of domestic violence and abuse and its effects on families. Therapeutic approaches from a biblical perspective for victims, perpetrators, and their families are explored, as well as the dynamics of abusive relationships and strategies for treating them. It also emphasizes strategies for developing and providing personal, spiritual, family, church, and community resources and support to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse.
Credits: 2
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CSG 834 - Parent/Child Problems in Family Counseling
A course that provides advanced training for students in assessing and treating parent-child problems encountered in marriage and family counseling. Special attention is given to understanding the psychology of parenthood and counseling strategies for helping parents deal with childhood problems like defiance, attention-deficits, anxiety, and compulsions, and with the special problems associated with single and step-parenting. Consideration is also given to counseling strategies with children using play therapy, as well as the ethical and practical issues that must be addressed when counseling minors.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 701
Credits: 2
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CSG 835 - Advanced Marriage and Family Counseling: Special Problems in Counseling Couples
A course that provides advanced training for students in addressing special problems encountered when counseling couples. Students explore counseling strategies for assessing and treating separating or divorcing couples, extra-marital affairs, couples with chronic illnesses, and couples with sexual problems or problems related to infertility.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 701
Credits: 2
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CSG 851 - Career Development Counseling
A course that introduces students to the common theories and practices for assisting individuals with planning careers and/or solving career problems. It equips students with a structural-interactive model for career development counseling that takes into account personality type, work environment, and developmental stages.
Credits: 2
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CSG 852 - Assessing and Treating Sexual Problems
A course that gives students an overview of the theory and procedures for assessing and counseling individuals with sexual problems. Special attention is given to counseling individuals with sexual identity and impulse problems.
Credits: 2
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CSG 853 - Advanced Psychopathology: Treating Depression, Anxiety, and Impulse Control Disorders
A course that provides advanced training for counseling students in methods of assessment, case formulation, and management of treatment for individuals with any of three categories of DSM-IV disorders: depression, anxiety, or impulse control problems. Special attention is given to the assessment and treatment of substance abuse disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 611
Credits: 2
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CSG 854 - Comparative Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy
A course that explores and evaluates the philosophical tenets and clinical applications of the major psychotherapeutic approaches commonly used today by counselors and therapists. Each theory is reviewed from both a biblical and research perspective and explored for practical applications to Christian counseling settings.
Credits: 2
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CSG 855 - Counseling, Physiology, and Psychopharmacology
An overview course designed for biblical counseling practitioners who are presumed to have little background knowledge in the theoretical models and controversies that underscore approaches to the relationship between body and mind, and little experience in the application of an understanding of various body systems to problems of living that counselors often encounter in their ministry or profession.
Credits: 2
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CSG 856 - Psychological Research and Evaluation
A course that orients students to the methods, tools, and procedures used in designing, conducting, and reporting psychological research. It teaches students how to access databases, critically review psychological literature, and evaluate studies in treatment efficacy.
Credits: 2
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CSG 857 - Psychological Measurement and Diagnosis
A course that provides an orientation to the clinical use of psychological tests and measurements in assessing individuals and the use of the DSM-IV in diagnosing psychological disorders. It is designed to acquaint counseling students with current and effective psychometric and diagnostic tools and procedures.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 611
Credits: 2
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CSG 860 - Professional Development Practicum
A course designed to give the student the opportunity to explore and develop various aspects of his/her professional life as a Christian counselor. Students review and discuss the application of professional ethical standards for counselors in a variety of Christian ministry contexts; develop their professional portfolio and strategies for personal career development; explore various aspects of psychological, spiritual, and emotional stress related to the counseling ministry; and develop a personal self-care plan. Second semester and summer.
Credits: 2
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CSG 891 - Professional Internship I
A course that provides students with a minimum of 300 hours of supervised field experience in settings in which professional counseling or psychological services are being provided. Field experience may involve directly assisting in providing psychological services, serving in support roles to professional counselors or therapists. Students meet with faculty supervisors for orientation to professional procedures and evaluation of their field experience. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 860
Credits: 2
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CSG 892 - Professional Internship II
A course that provides students with a minimum of 300 hours of supervised field experience in settings in which professional counseling or psychological services are being provided. Field experience may involve directly assisting in providing psychological services, serving in support roles to professional counselors or therapists. Students meet with faculty supervisors for orientation to professional procedures and evaluation of their field experience. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 891
Credits: 2
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECH 621 - PK-4 Social Studies Methods
A course to prepare candidates to develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons in the main themes of social studies in the PK-4th elementary level as identified by the National Council for the Social Studies and Pennsylvania’s learning standards. The social studies curriculum, including history, geography, economics, civics, and government, is integrated with the central theme of promoting civic competence. First semester.
Credits: 3
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ECH 622 - PK-4 Science Methods
A course to prepare candidates to develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons in science and scientific inquiry at the PK-4th elementary level as identified by the National Science Education Standards and the Pennsylvania learning standards. Instruction is based on conceptual themes and strategies that involve first-hand exploration and investigation. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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ECH 624 - Early Childhood Mathematics
A course to prepare candidates to actively engage PK-4th grade students in learning mathematical concepts, methods, and language through developmentally appropriate, research-based learning experiences and instructional strategies that strengthen children’s problem-solving and reasoning processes. Candidates apply the content and process standards of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics and the State of Pennsylvania in analyzing curriculum and designing differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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ECH 625 - Integrating Music, Art, and Health/Physical Education
An experiential overview of the elements of the creative arts and health/physical education to prepare candidates with the knowledge, resources, and strategies to effectively integrate music, art, drama, health, and physical development within the content areas to enhance learning while encouraging an appreciation for creative expression and a healthy lifestyle. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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ECH 722 - PK-4 Developmental and Diagnostic Reading
A course to prepare candidates in the administration and interpretation of diagnostic and formative assessments to inform and monitor literacy instruction. Candidates demonstrate their ability to match research-based literacy interventions and instructional strategies to identified student needs by assessing and interpreting a 1st-4th grade child’s progress and learning in a semester-long tutoring project. First semester.
Credits: 3
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ECH 724 - Family and Community Partnerships
A course to prepare candidates with the understanding and skills to create and sustain respectful, reciprocal relationships with families, school professionals, related service providers, and community resources to support a child’s development and learning and enhance the school program. Candidates examine and apply Pennsylvania and National Association for the Education of Young Children regulations and standards that serve programs from birth to fourth grade. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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ECH 725 - Assessing and Managing Behavior
A course designed to build understanding of the value of and the strategies for creating a positive, inclusive community of learners. Candidates apply knowledge of child development and positive management techniques to design instruction and manage an environment that encourages student autonomy in making responsible decisions, in using problem solving strategies, and in learning and playing cooperatively. First semester.
Credits: 3
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Education |
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EDU 700 - Educational Seminar
A course designed to address current topics in the field of education.
Credits: 1
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EDU 702 - Human Development and Learning
A course that provides a study of human growth and development throughout the life span and their impact on human learning. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, affective, social, and moral domains as they interact dynamically in instructional events.
Credits: 3
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EDU 703 - Teaching Models and Instructional Strategies
A pedagogy course designed to explore various models of teaching. The nature of the teaching profession, special characteristics of learners, instruction, management, and evaluation are addressed in relation to current research.
Credits: 3
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EDU 711 - Philosophy of Education
A course designed to help the student develop a personal philosophy of education based upon Christian Theism. The primary objective of this course is to analyze, draw together, and systematize presuppositions related to education, the pupil, the teacher, the curriculum, and the teaching/learning process. Traditional and progressive philosophical thought and modern theories of education are examined. A written educational philosophy is the unique product of the course. One’s philosophical roots are compared to competing worldview “root systems” and a teaching model for worldview integration is developed.
Credits: 3
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EDU 712 - Curriculum Theory, Design, and Assessment
An introductory course in curriculum theory and development that reviews the theoretical and practical basis for curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on design and assessment of an effective curriculum. Understanding by Design serves as an exemplar for developing curricular design and assessment based upon learning outcomes.
Credits: 3
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EDU 713 - Educational Research
A course that includes the study and application of methods used to design, execute, report, and evaluate educational research using current technology. This course is an integral part of the writing and research process for the Instructional Design Project (EDU 791) and Action Research Project (EDL 791). Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 715 - Theories of Learning and Applications
A course that surveys the major psychological theories of learning. Theories are considered in historical perspective and interpreted within a philosophical framework that focuses on the nature of the human and learning and the nature of knowledge. Current issues and research in the field are addressed. Applications to teaching and learning from the various theories are examined.
Credits: 3
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EDU 716 - Global Trends in Education
A course designed to explore the political, economic, educational, and social issues in society that are affecting schools in America and around the world. Current issues are studied in light of their historical context. An overview of the history of American education serves to acquaint the students with the dynamics of “trends.”
Credits: 3
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EDU 717 - Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations
A course that surveys major theoretical and philosophical frameworks for teaching and learning. Theories are considered in historical perspective and interpreted within a philosophical framework that focuses on the nature of knowledge, learning, and humanity. The course is designed to help the student develop a personal philosophy of education informed by learning theory through analyzing and systematizing presuppositions and beliefs related to education, the pupil, the teacher, the curriculum, and the teaching/learning process. First semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 731 - Integrated Language Arts
A course that examines the inter-relationship between thinking and learning in any subject area using the language arts. Methodology for integrating language activities across the curriculum will be developed and used. The language arts, including listening, reading, speaking, and writing, are examined from an instructional perspective. Appropriate instructional strategies, materials, classroom management and atmosphere strategies, and assessments conducive to integrated learning are developed.
Credits: 3
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EDU 732 - Integrating Children’s Literature K-12
A course that presents a broad introduction to children’s literature—its historical development; major genres; current trends; and its vital role in a child’s emotional, moral, and intellectual development. Various literary genres are evaluated and discussed. Attention is focused on integrating children’s literature across the curriculum.
Credits: 3
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EDU 733 - Seminar in Elementary Reading
A course designed to present an overview of current issues in elementary reading instruction. Reading theory and applications based upon sound research are examined.
Credits: 3
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EDU 741 - Curricular Integration: A Worldview Approach
A course designed to guide students in the identification and examination of the elements of their own worldview in light of biblically-based Christian Theism; to examine their worldview as it contrasts and compares to other worldviews; and to develop an overall model for delivering the formal curriculum of the school, the informal curriculum of the home, or the curriculum of the local church through a worldview approach. The unique product of the course is a set of lesson or unit plans in which the student demonstrates an effective pedagogy that can promote worldview integration. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 751 - Intercultural Communication and Multi-National Teaming
A course that aids in the development of intercultural communication skills and attitudes for adaptation to the cross-cultural context of the multi-national school community. Multi-national teaming and community building are a focus of the course.
Credits: 3
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EDU 752 - Growth and Development of Third Culture Kids in International Context
A course designed to prepare teachers, administrators, and dorm parents for working in multicultural schools in the international context. Topics covered include understanding third culture kids (TCKs), the school and community environment, and the educational and interpersonal skills necessary for effectiveness in an international setting. (Offered only at pre-field orientation [PFO], international sites, or J Term on main campus.)
Credits: 3
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EDU 753 - Global Issues and Curriculum Design for Culturally Diverse Settings
A course that addresses multicultural and global issues and defines the key parameters for curriculum development in culturally diverse settings. The course describes and critiques contemporary educational thought related to multi-national education and critiques various approaches, including the International Baccalaureate curriculum and other current attempts to meet multi-national curricular requirements.
Credits: 3
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EDU 754 - Introduction to Educational Consulting in Cross-Cultural Settings
A course designed for education consultants who serve missionary families and are new to the field or desire a review of issues in the field as a whole. Topics covered are those regarding issues faced most often by missionary families in the education of their children.
Credits: 3
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EDU 762 - Teaching the Diverse Learner
A course that examines the learning styles, multiple intelligences, and at-risk characteristics of student populations presented in the classroom. Differentiated instruction for curriculum applications—teaching strategies, classroom management, and assessment specific to diverse learners—is examined. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 781 - Teaching Practicum
A course in which students observe demonstrations by master teachers of selected models and methods, and develop units, lessons, and teaching materials to use in a teaching venue. Students also present a portfolio of their unit and lesson plans taught on site. Students apply theory related to the implementation of models of teaching and instructional strategies in the classroom as they develop and implement their own plans.
Credits: 3-6
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EDU 791 - Instructional Design Project
A course that prepares students to complete the instructional design project by presenting the process of instructional design and facilitating all stages of project design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Students write chapters 1-5 of their culminating project and prepare the instructional and participant materials for three hours of presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 712 and EDU 713
Credits: 3
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EDU 799 - Continuing Services
A course designed for students who need more than one semester to complete EDU 791 Instructional Design Project.
Credits: 0
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Education - Certification |
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EDU 602 - Educational Assessment and Adaptations
A course designed to explore the design, methods, and use of a balanced assessment system to determine student proficiency in meeting learning targets and to improve student learning. Methods include traditional test construction, simple statistics, standardized testing, as well as alternative assessments, including portfolio and performance task design. Topics include current trends in assessment, preparation and reporting of grades, differentiated learning, and accommodations for special needs. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one pedagogy course.
Credits: 3
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EDU 622 - Emergent Literacy N-3
A course in diagnostic reading instruction with an emphasis on philosophy; methods; and materials for developing and reinforcing language, emergent literacy, and reading skills in preschool through third grade. Demonstrations of the administration of diagnostic measures, instructional strategies, lesson planning, and tutoring experiences facilitate student application of class experience. Second semester.
Credits: 2
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EDU 641 - Developmental and Diagnostic Reading in the Middle School
A course in diagnostic reading instruction with an emphasis on philosophy, methods, and materials for developing reading skills and strategies in the content areas in grades four through eight. Demonstrations and tutoring experiences supplement class experience. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 644 - Mathematics 4-8
A course designed to prepare students to teach mathematics in the middle level setting. Explicit attention is given to the use of Pennsylvania Academic Standards and Assessment Anchors, the evaluation of appropriate curricula and technology for middle level mathematics, and the selection of multiple appropriate formative and summative assessments. First semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 645 - Science 4-8
A course designed to prepare students to teach science in the middle level setting. Explicit attention is given to the use of Pennsylvania Academic Standards and Assessment Anchors, the evaluation of appropriate curricula and technology for middle level science, and the selection of multiple appropriate formative and summative assessments. First semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 646 - Social Studies 4-8
A course designed to prepare students to teach social studies in the middle level setting. Explicit attention is given to the use of Pennsylvania Academic Standards and Assessment Anchors, the evaluation of appropriate curricula and technology for middle level studies, and the selection of multiple appropriate formative and summative assessments. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 656 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum for Diverse Learners
A course designed to prepare prospective secondary education teachers and K-12 teachers to develop students’ reading, writing, and processing skills across the content areas. Special attention is given to developing reading and writing proficiency for diverse learners and struggling readers. Students write and teach lessons, create activities, and develop resource files related to their particular content area. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 657 - Teaching Bible in the Secondary School
An analysis of curriculum materials, lesson preparation, and methodologies unique to the Christian high school. Students examine and develop a biblical philosophy and model for Bible teaching. Practice in lesson and unit preparation is included. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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EDU 681 - Teaching Secondary English 1
The first course in a six-credit sequence designed to help prospective English teachers develop appropriate understandings and techniques for the instruction and evaluation of the three major language arts components in the secondary school: reading and literature, composition and grammar, and communication. Specific attention is given to the integration of technology in the secondary English classroom. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 682 - Teaching Secondary English 2
The second course in a six-credit sequence designed to help prospective English teachers develop appropriate understandings and techniques for the instruction and evaluation of the three major language arts components in the secondary school: reading and literature, composition and grammar, and communication. Specific attention is given to classroom management procedures in the secondary English classroom. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 681
Credits: 3
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EDU 683 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics 1
The first course in a six-credit sequence designed to expose the prospective mathematics teacher to the curriculum principles and standards for mathematics as published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards 7-12. The course includes a study of the structure of mathematics, the nature of learning mathematics, and instructional models and methodology used to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Specific attention is given to the integration of technology in the secondary mathematics classroom. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Credits: 3
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EDU 684 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics 2
The second course in a six-credit sequence designed to expose the prospective mathematics teacher to the curriculum principles and standards for mathematics as published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards 7-12. The course includes a study of the structure of mathematics, the nature of learning mathematics, and instructional models and methodology used to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Specific attention is given to classroom management procedures in the secondary mathematics classroom. First semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 683
Credits: 3
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EDU 685 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies 1
The first course in a six-credit sequence designed to develop approaches and methodology for teaching social studies at the secondary level. Exploration of the different content areas related to the social studies is emphasized. Unit plans, methodology specific to the social studies and to the adolescent learner, and assessment strategies are examined and developed. Specific attention is given to the integration of technology in the secondary social studies classroom. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 686 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies 2
The second course in a six-credit sequence designed to develop approaches and methodology for teaching social studies at the secondary level. Exploration of the different content areas related to the social studies is emphasized. Unit plans, methodology specific to the social studies and to the adolescent learner, and assessment strategies are examined and developed. Specific attention is given to classroom management procedures in the secondary social studies classroom. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 685
Credits: 3
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EDL 741 - Principalship K-12
A course designed to examine the theory, practice, and dimensions of educational leadership. Students examine administrative practices, complete a thorough investigation and reflective analysis of their own leadership qualities, and demonstrate the ability to solve organizational issues based on best practices. Current leadership theories are evaluated in light of Christian principles.
Credits: 3
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EDL 742 - Data Management and Technology Integration for School Leaders K-12
A course designed to provide educational leaders with essential technological skills needed to promote the management and organization of resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. Students learn how to efficiently analyze and integrate educational data through technological methodology and build organizational capacity through professional development linked to school improvement. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDL 743 - Financial and Business Management
A course designed to investigate school-based and centralized decision making related to personnel, facility utilization, and budgeting. Revenue at both the state and local levels is examined to determine how to plan for and assess procedures to acquire and allocate funds. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDL 744 - School Law
A course that addresses the legal trends and implications of court decisions and federal and state laws that affect the educational programs and policies in K-12 schools. Actual case studies and law implementations are explored.
Credits: 3
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