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BIB 601 - Introduction and Interpretation of the Bible
An introduction to the Bible: canonization, transmission, and translation; an overview of the Old and New Testaments; and basic principles and the practice of interpreting the Bible.
Credits: 3
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BIB 611 - Biblical Wisdom
A study of biblical wisdom based on the Old and New Testament wisdom texts.
Credits: 3
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BIB 612 - Exposition of Romans
An exposition of the English text of Romans and development of its theological themes.
Credits: 3
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BIB 700 - The Context of the Bible
A study of the historical, literary, and cultural contexts as background to interpreting the Old and New Testaments.
Credits: 3
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BIB 701 - Theology of the Pentateuch
A study of theological themes of the Pentateuch.
Credits: 3
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BIB 702 - Theology of Old Testament Narrative Literature
A study of the theological themes of OT narrative literature (Joshua-Esther) as related to the rest of Scripture.
Credits: 3
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BIB 703 - Theology of Old Testament Prophets
A study of the theological themes of the Old Testament prophets in relation to the rest of Scripture.
Credits: 3
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BIB 704 - Theology of Psalms and Wisdom Literature
A study of the theological themes of the Psalms and Wisdom literature.
Credits: 3
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BIB 711 - Theology of Synoptic Gospels and Acts
A study of the theological themes of New Testament narrative literature.
Credits: 3
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BIB 712 - Pauline Theology
A study of theological themes from Paul’s epistles.
Credits: 3
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BIB 713 - Johannine Theology and General Epistles
A study of theological themes from John’s writings and the General Epistles.
Credits: 3
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BIB 731 - Bible Geography
A survey of the geographical features of the Bible lands. Special attention is given to the topography of the Promised Land and Jerusalem.
Credits: 3
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BIB 732 - Use of Scripture in Scripture
A study of the use of the Old Testament Scriptures within the Old Testament and the New Testament to develop biblical theology and hermenuetics.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAN 642 & LAN 731
Credits: 3
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BIB 741 - Exposition of the Corinthian Epistles
A study of Paul’s epistles to the Corinthians and their significance for the ministry of the local church today.
Credits: 3
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BIB 742 - Exposition of the Pastoral Epistles
A study of Paul’s exhortations to Timothy and Titus in relation to the pastoral ministry.
Credits: 3
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BIB 761 - Apocalyptic Literature
A study of both Old and New Testament apocalyptic literature focusing on its theological themes and its issues in interpretation.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIB 703 & BIB 713
Credits: 3
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BIB 791 - Biblical Research and Thesis
A course designed to enhance learning and research skills through the writing of a thesis paper in a chosen area of study related to biblical theology, exegesis, or history with the aim of contributing to the advancement of the knowledge and understanding of the Bible. Special attention is given to the use of PBU’s Learning Resource Center, along with an introduction to emerging technologies in the information world. Prior approval by the chair of the Graduate Programs in the School of Biblical Studies is required.
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 Leadership and Management
A course that examines the leadership, administration, and business elements of local church ministry. Topics include leadership, change, power, conflict, staffing, meetings, and legal and financial issues.
Credits: 3
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CHM 721 - Ministry in a Cultural Context
A course that provides understanding of a Christian worldview, cultural context, and implications for local church ministry.
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 732 - Effective Bible Teaching
A course designed to analyze the current educational ministry in the local church and Christian school. It also provides students with instruction and experiences that will assist them in preparing effective Bible lessons. The course also assists students in the development of their Bible teaching skills.
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 - Seminar in Gender and Cultural Issues in 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, legal, and ethical issues that effect 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 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 - Group Leadership Practicum
A practicum experience that provides students with 100 hours of field experience and supervision toward mastering the group leadership skills and strategies taught in CSG 711. 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 and Communicating with Contemporary Youth
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 833 - Family Life Education and Enrichment Programs
A course that equips students with the principles and strategies for designing and implementing psychoeducational programs that strengthen and assist families. Special emphasis is given to designing education and enrichment programs in parenting effectiveness, marriage enrichment,
divorce-recovery, pre-marriage preparation, and family problem-solving and conflict-resolution.
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 839 - Marriage and Family Counseling Internship
A course that provides students with a minimum of 300 hours of supervised field experience in settings in which marriage and family counseling services are being provided. Field experience may involve assisting in providing counseling services to couples or families, serving in support roles to marriage and family counselors, and/or observing the delivery of marriage or family counseling services by counselors. Students meet with faculty supervisors for evaluation of their field experiences.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 711 & CSG 712 & Permission of Counseling Faculty
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 data bases, 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 859 - Professional Counseling Internship
A course that meets over two semesters and provides students with a minimum of 600 hours of supervised field experience in settings in which professional counseling or psychological services are provided. Field experience may involve directly assisting in providing psychological services and/or 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSG 711 & CSG 712 & Permission of Counseling Faculty
Credits: 4
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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, Health, and Physical Education Methods
A course to prepare candidates to develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons in science, scientific inquiry, health, and physical education at the PK-4th elementary level as identified by the National Science Education Standards, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, 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 623 - Integrated Language Arts Primary
A course designed to build conceptual understanding of the interrelated components of reading and writing, to prepare candidates to assess, develop, modify, and integrate instruction in the language arts within the context of literature and across content areas. Based on knowledge of Pennsylvania standards and anchors for PK-4th grade, candidates review literacy programs and research-based instructional strategies to develop integrated language arts units. First 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 the Creative Arts
A survey of the principles and elements of the creative arts–music, visual arts, theatre, movement–to prepare candidates with the knowledge, materials, and strategies to effectively integrate the creative arts within the content areas to enhance learning, to promote creative expression, and to encourage appreciation of the arts. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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ECH 722 - Developmental and Diagnostic Reading Primary
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 723 - PK-4 Assessment and Adaptations
A course designed to explore the philosophy, design, and use of a balanced assessment system to plan and facilitate instruction, determine student proficiency, and improve student learning. Candidates examine, interpret, and use traditional and alternative, formative and summative, formal and informal assessments to determine and report levels of performance and monitor student progress. Candidates demonstrate understanding of the IEP process and the legally acceptable assessment modifications and accommodations for students with disabilities. Second 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. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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ECH 791 - Applied Learning Strategies I
A two-week field experience designed to provide insight into the nature of PK-K or 1st-4th grade teaching through daily classroom lesson planning and teaching, classroom management, personal journaling, interaction with teachers, and seminar discussions. J Term.
Credits: 1
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ECH 791 - Applied Learning Strategies II
A three-week field experience designed to provide insight into the nature of PK-K or 1st-4th grade teaching through daily classroom lesson planning and teaching, classroom management, personal journaling, interaction with teachers, and seminar discussions. Summer.
Credits: 2
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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 701 - Foundations of Teaching
A course for students without a prior undergraduate degree in education. The course covers the foundational knowledge and skills needed in the teaching/learning process. The nature of the teaching profession; special characteristics of learners; theories and research associated with instruction, management, and evaluation; and issues associated with the social and historical foundations of the profession are addressed. Micro-teaching and unit preparation are integral parts of the course.
Credits: 3
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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 that result from current and past research. Broad family models derived from modern theories of learning are examined. Instructional strategies that are used within the various models are developed and practiced.
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 721 - Evaluation of Learning
A course to introduce the classroom teacher and school administrator to those elements of measurement and assessment that are essential to good teaching. The main focus is the assessment of learning and its role as an integral part of instruction.
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 - Integration of Worldview and Learning
An examination of worldview as a framework for learning and living, including a review of various worldviews held by people groups around the world. The course includes the development of a curriculum model to use in Christian schools to infuse biblical integration into the curriculum.
Credits: 3
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EDU 742 - Advanced Curriculum Design: Website Integration
A course designed to develop skills for pre- and in-service teachers to utilize the World Wide Web as a central resource to facilitate learning. The course describes the process of building curriculum web pages designed to support curriculum from the early planning stages through the actual design. Knowledge of the design model of curriculum development, Understanding By Design, is required. EDU 753 may be substituted for EDU 742.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 712
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 (TCK’s), 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 winterim 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course may be a substitute course for EDU 742 Advanced Curriculum Design: Website Integration in the Curriculum and Instruction Specialization.
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 - The Diverse Learner: Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences, Children at Risk
A course that examines the variety of learning styles that influence the way students and teachers interpret their world, the multiple intelligences as identified by Howard Gardner, and the variety of at-risk student populations presented in the classroom (e.g., at risk due to divorce, learning difficulties, cyberspace, bullying). Differentiated instruction, curriculum applications, teaching strategies, classroom management, and assessment specific to the diverse learner are examined.
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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EDU 601 - Educational Technology
A course in which students examine and prepare to apply the integration of educational technology into the experiences of the regular classroom to enhance learning, engage students in inquiry and problem solving, and enable clear communication between home and school. Integrative demonstrations, interdisciplinary unit planning, and web page design projects facilitate student application of course content. Either semester.
Credits: 2
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EDU 602 - Educational Assessment
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. Prerequisite: at least one pedagogy course. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one pedagogy course.
Credits: 2
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EDU 621 - Early Childhood Mathematics, K-3
A course designed to prepare students to foster the development of the basic concepts and skills of mathematics in early elementary students through the use of manipulatives in both concept development and discovery-based lessons. Emphasis is placed on the use of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the PA Academic Standards in lesson planning. Curriculum evaluation and micro-teaching are required. This lab course meets three times a week for two credits. First semester.
Credits: 2
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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 631 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
A course in which students develop a philosophy, methodology, and instructional strategies for teaching and integrating the various disciplines of the social sciences in the elementary classroom: geography, history, sociology, economics, psychology, anthropology, and political science. Curriculum evaluation, lesson and learning center design, map studies, and micro-teaching facilitate student learning. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 633 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School
A course in which students examine and use models and methodologies for teaching science derived from the nature of science and the nature of the pupil. Emphasis is placed on developing the concepts and process skills of science through inquiry and concept development lesson models, based on the National Science Education and PA Academic Standards. Demonstrations, unit planning, and micro-teaching facilitate student learning. First semester.
Credits: 3
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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 642 - Mathematics in the Middle School
A course that examines the teaching of mathematics based on curricula that reflect The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and PA Academic Standards, current best practices, and the characteristics of middle school students. The emphasis is on conceptual development and problem solving. This lab course meets three times a week for two credits. Second semester.
Credits: 2
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EDU 643 - Instructional Design and Assessment: 4-8
An overview of applications of learning theory and teaching methodology for the humanities and arts, the social sciences, the natural sciences, and mathematics at the middle grade level. In this course, the development of the adolescent and the resulting impact on student learning is carefully examined. A model for teaching is developed and used. Students are introduced to the concepts of differentiated instruction and application as well as the practice of interdisciplinary teaming. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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EDU 651 - Teaching Methods in the Secondary School
An overview of applications of learning theory and teaching methodology for the humanities and arts, the social sciences, and the natural sciences and mathematics, at the secondary level. The underlying structure of each subject area is examined, and models for teaching are developed and used. Micro-teaching and unit preparation focusing on national and PA Academic Standards are integral parts of this course. This lab course meets three times a week for two credits. First semester.
Credits: 2
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EDU 652 - Teaching English in the Secondary School
A course 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. Students participate in a tutoring experience that enables them to practice the integration of all the language arts components. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 651
Credits: 3
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EDU 653 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School
A course 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 PA 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. Second semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 651
Credits: 3
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EDU 654 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School
A course designed to help social studies education majors develop approaches and methodology for teaching the social sciences at the secondary level. Overall course and unit plans, methodology specific to the social sciences and to the adolescent learner, and assessment strategies are examined and developed. Either semester. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 651
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.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDU 651
Credits: 3
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EDU 661 - Educational Technology to Support Instruction for Diverse Learners
A course that studies a variety of instructional technology supports for special needs students that can also be used effectively with the general education population in basic content areas such as reading, math, and language. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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