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Pastoral Ministries |
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PMN 432 - Homiletics II
A course designed to deepen the student’s understanding of the meaning and nature of expository preaching. Different types of expository sermons are examined, constructed, and delivered by the student. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMN 431
Credits: 3
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Philosophy |
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PHI 301 - Philosophy
A survey of the history of philosophy and philosophical problems associated with metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of religion. Special attention is given to topics relevant to the Christian thinker. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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PHI 331 - Logic
A study of critical thinking, argument, and reasoning. Specific topics include inductive and deductive reasoning, strength of argument, and logical fallacies. Various kinds of persuasive communications, such as political speeches, advertisements, and sermons, are analyzed logically. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHI 301
Credits: 3
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PHI 332 - Aesthetics
A study of the nature and importance of beauty from a philosophical, theological, and cultural perspective. Special attention is given to making applications in art and technology, as well as developing the student’s ability to render aesthetic judgments. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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PHI 431 - Contemporary Christian Philosophy
A seminar course on the revival of Christian philosophical thinking in the contemporary setting. The major focus is on reading and critiquing the recent scholarship by Christian philosophers. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHI 301
Credits: 3
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PHI 432 - Ethics
A study of philosophical ethics, systems of ethics, and various problems in applied ethics. A major goal of the course is to develop and practice applying a Christian perspective for resolving moral dilemmas. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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PHI 441 - The Philosophy of C.S. Lewis
A study of the philosophical elements in the writings of C.S. Lewis. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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Physical Education and Recreation |
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PER 141 - Foundations of Outdoor Action
An introduction to the history, philosophy, and theoretical concepts of outdoor action across the U.S. The focus of this course is the exploration of leisure and adventure programming with specific emphasis on studying the theories, trends, issues, models, key organizations, influential individuals, and participation patterns in the field of outdoor recreation. First semester.
Credits: 3
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PER 151 - Outdoor Skills 1
A field intensive course that introduces students to culture, history, terminology, and fundamentals of rock climbing, flat water and white water paddling, backpacking, and outdoor living. Emphasis is on developing the knowledge, techniques, and skills essential to leadership, safety, and making sound judgments regarding personal and group participation in each of these respective outdoor activities. First semester.
Credits: 3
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PER 152 - Outdoor Skills 2
A field intensive course that introduces students to culture, history, terminology, and fundamental outdoor skills of wilderness first aid, winter sports, mountain biking, advanced backpacking, and backcountry living. Emphasis is on developing the knowledge, techniques, wilderness ethic, and low impact skills essential to leadership, safety, and making sound judgments regarding personal and group participation in each of these respective outdoor activities. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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Psychology |
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PSY 101 - General Psychology
A course designed to provide students with the fundamental principles of psychology emphasizing basic research and applications in psychology’s major theoretical areas of study. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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PSY 221 - Social Psychology
A course designed to introduce students to the study of human social influence and interaction through an overview of the principal theories in social psychology. First semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 231 - Research Methods
An introduction to psychological research techniques and methodology. Students develop skills in conducting, analyzing, and evaluating adequate psychological research. Special attention is given to accurately reading and interpreting popular media and academic research in psychology. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 222
Credits: 4
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PSY 321 - Human Development
A study of human growth and development in the biological, cognitive, affective, and social domains. Emphasis is placed on the impact culture and socioeconomic status have on human growth and development. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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PSY 322 - Educational Psychology
A study of psychological models, research, and principles applied to the process of education. This course emphasizes developmental models, theories of learning, and human diversity. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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PSY 323 - Adolescent Development
An examination of the individual, interpersonal, and contextual changes and behaviors that are part of typical adolescent development. Emphasis is given to the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual changes that are associated with adolescence. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 324 - Cognitive Psychology
A course designed to introduce students to basic theoretical models and current issues in the field of cognitive psychology. This course explores the research methodologies and the theoretical frameworks used to study cognitive abilities. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 341 - Theories of Personality, Social, and Emotional Development
A review of major theories and models of personality development, social development, and emotional development including their applications, research methods, and assessment instruments. This course examines the impact of empirical research on these theories within an historical framework. First semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 342 - History and Systems of Psychology
An overview of the history of ideas about the mind and the development of psychology as a science and an academic discipline. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 351 - Biological Foundations of Behavior
An introduction to research and perspectives on the interrelations of the brain, the mind, and behavior. A study of the brain and its anatomical and functional organization provides context for studying the origins of behavioral neuroscience. First semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 421 - Abnormal Psychology
An examination of historical perspectives, principles of clinical diagnosis, possible causes of behavior, and classical schools of therapy. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 101
Credits: 3
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PSY 491 - Senior Seminar
A culminating course for Psychology majors that leads to a general synthesis of and specific research in the field of study. Seniors only. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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Recreation and Tourism |
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RCT 141 - Foundations of Recreation and Tourism
An introduction to the history, philosophy, and theoretical concepts of leisure, recreation, and tourism in Western cultures. The focus of this course is the exploration of theories, trends, issues, models, key organizations, principal journals, and professional literature in the field of recreation and tourism. Preparation for advanced courses in recreation and tourism is a primary goal for this course. First semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 142 - Programming and Leadership in Recreation
A study of the development and leadership of recreation and tourism programs and services. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the overall recreation programming process. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles and techniques necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate leisure and recreation programs and events. Topics include biblical and theological perspectives on leadership, assessing needs, developing goals and objectives, designing program services, marketing programs, implementing and delivering program services, facilitating leisure experiences, program evaluation, group dynamics, and leadership styles and methods. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 241 - Leisure Behavior and Diverse Populations in Recreation and Tourism
An examination of the leisure patterns and needs of diverse populations as they specifically relate to the delivery of recreation and tourism services. Students are introduced to professional, legal, and ethical issues as they explore the impact of stereotypes, societal attitudes, personal biases, and organizational perspectives on diversity. First semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 242 - Travel and Tourism
A course designed to provide students with an overview of the travel and tourism industry as an important global phenomenon.The course examines cultural, ethical, historical, behavioral, political, and economic aspects of tourism as well as the impacts of travel and tourism on a local and global scale. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 251 - Outdoor Recreation Skills I
A field intensive course that introduces students to a variety of outdoor adventure skills such as rock climbing, flat water and white water paddling, mountain biking, and outdoor living. Emphasis is on developing the knowledge, techniques, and skills essential to leadership, safety and making sound judgments regarding personal and group participation in each of these respective outdoor activities. Field trips required. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course contains significant backcountry components and requires appropriate equipment. Course material is taught indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions. Students should be appropriately prepared for long spans of time spent outdoors in varying conditions.
Credits: 3
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RCT 252 - Outdoor Recreation Skills II
A field intensive course that introduces students to a variety of outdoor adventure skills such as wilderness first aid, winter sports, backpacking, and backcountry living. Emphasis is on developing the knowledge, techniques, wilderness ethic, and low impact skills essential to leadership, safety and making sound judgments regarding personal and group participation in each of these respective outdoor activities. Field trips required. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course contains significant backcountry components and requires appropriate equipment. Course material is taught indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions. Students should be appropriately prepared for long spans of time spent outdoors in varying conditions.
Credits: 3
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RCT 253 - Leave No Trace Master Educator
A study of ethical behavior in the outdoors. This course provides comprehensive training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics. Student learn how to train others in the Leave No Trace principles and explore biblical principles of stewardship. First semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 254 - Wilderness First Responder
A course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills essential to both treating ill and injured persons and making critical medical decisions in a wilderness setting. Topics include basic anatomy and physiology, patient assessment and treatment, patient care, evacuation considerations, and legal responsibilities. The course meets requirements for WFR certfication. Field trips required. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course material is taught indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions. Students should be appropriately prepared for long spans of time spent outdoors in varying conditions.
Credits: 3
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RCT 261 - Adventure and Experiential Education
An introduction to the philosophies and foundations of adventure programming. This course explores the process of developing interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group development outcomes through adventure education. Students study adventure education in the US and develop methods for teaching and leading adventurous activities. Topics include terminology, influential individuals, key organizations, history, models, theories, benefits, transference, trends, issues, and public and private resources. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 262 - Outdoor Leadership
A study of the theories and principles of outdoor leadership. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead effectively. It explores the topics of expedition behavior, group dynamics, effective teaching, leadership styles, risk management, responsibility, decision making, environmental stewardship, biblical examples of leadership, judgment, and effective communication. Focus is on the development of both the competencies required of an outdoor leader and a personal leadership style founded on biblical practices and perspectives. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 291 - Practicum
A 45-hour field experience designed to provide insight into the recreation and tourism industry through practical application of classroom principles to the workplace. The practicum is supervised by both the cooperating organization and a University faculty member and must be completed prior to the required internship. The practicum should be arranged with the cooperating organization and approved by the student’s faculty advisor prior to enrollment in the course. Both semesters.
Credits: 1
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RCT 369 - Special Topics in Recreation and Tourism
A study in leadership on a topic selected by the student and/or professor that develops the student in an area or set of related areas not fully addressed in the available recreation and tourism course offerings. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 441 - Assessment and Evaluation in Recreation and Tourism
A study of the principal processes and methods of evaluation and research in recreation and tourism. Topics include problem identification, research design, use of surveys, and data analysis. First semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 442 - Safety and Risk Management
A course that examines issues of law, safety, liability, and risks as they relate to the provision of recreation and tourism services. The course emphasizes a safety-focused and proactive approach to risk management and explores the concepts of public policy, tort liability, contract law, constitutional law, negligence, legal precendents, standard of care, perceptions of risk, human rights, and risk management resources and methods. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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RCT 491 - Strategic Decision Making
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of strategic management processes as they apply to recreation and tourism organizations. Students examine the strategies, processes, tools, data, and organizational climate necessary for effective decision-making as they apply their knowledge of recreation and tourism to analyze actual industry issues. The focus of this course is to develop the analytical abilities and strategic decsion-making essential to solving practical industry problems and optimizing both system effectiveness and organizational success. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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Russian |
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RUS 231 - Elementary Russian I
A study of foundational vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Russian. Attention is given to the relationship between the Russian language and Russian-speaking cultures. First semester.
Credits: 3
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RUS 232 - Elementary Russian II
A continuing study of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Russian. Attention is given to the relationship between the Russian language and Russian-speaking cultures. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
RUS 231
Credits: 3
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Social Science |
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SOC 131 - Introduction to Judaism
A study of the beliefs, ideas, and practices of Judaism and major individuals and movements in Judaism’s development since the biblical era. Emphasis is placed on Jewish identity and the social institutions of family and religion. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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SOC 141 - Systems of the City
A study of the complex systems of a city, including local government, health care, education, welfare, policing, housing, prisons, immigration, and recreation. The systems are viewed both from the position of those enacting the power and the recipients of the systems in order to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the urban environment and the potential and challenges associated with urban ministry. First semester.
Credits: 3
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SOC 142 - Urban Community Analysis
The theory and practice of critically interpreting and explaining an urban community. Emphasis is placed on defining a community, determining community boundaries, and understanding how people function within those boundaries. Specific skill development includes conducting applied and demographic research, developing surveys, data mining, statistics analysis, and the use of Geographic Information Systems. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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SOC 202 - Sociocultural Studies
A study of human culture, social structure, anthropology, and human interaction in society and the world. Special attention is given to anthropological thought and theory, and the social institutions of society: the family, school, church, business, and government. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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SOC 331 - Cultural Anthropology
An exploration of human culture including the study of anthropological thought and theory. Emphasis is placed on cultural dynamics, change processes, social structures, globalization, and urbanization. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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SOC 332 - Economics
A study of economic systems. Emphasis is placed on historical and contemporary relationships between consumers and producers, price determination and market interaction, and income and employment determination. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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SOC 333 - Political Science
An examination of the theories, concepts, approaches, and enduring questions of political theory. Contemporary systems are analyzed in relation to the philosophical foundations of western political development. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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SOC 431 - Group Dynamics
An experiential analysis of group processes and the behavior of individuals within group structures. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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SOC 432 - The Family
A study of the life cycle of the family, the basic unit of society. Variations in the family and family functioning are examined through biblical, social, and cultural perspectives. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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SOC 433 - Geography
A study of the relationships between physical and human geography incorporating the Five Themes: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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Social Work |
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SWK 101 - Social Work Basics
A study of the profession of social work and social work education at the University. Focus is on the biblical doctrine of social responsibility, social welfare history, policy, and the unfolding of Social Work to help the present day. Emphasis is placed on the foundational development of the knowledge, the understanding and application of social work values, and the beginning development of generalist social work practice skills. First semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 102 - Human and Cultural Diversity
A course that explores attitudes toward differences and the effect of human diversity on social interaction and service delivery. Attention is given to differences based on race, ethnicity, and nationality; gender and sexual orientation; culture and lifestyle; and socioeconomic status. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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SWK 201 - Social Work Experience
A pre-professional course for students in the social work profession. This course includes field practicum orientation and training, and social work field experience in order to develop a better understanding of the vocation of social work, the populations needing social services, and the environments where the social work profession exists. First semester.
Credits: 2
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SWK 202 - Social Work Organizations
A course that focuses on the understanding of managerial and leadership functions in human service organizations from the perspective of beginning generalist social work practice. It provides an overview of how supervisors and managers think, their concerns, priorities, and worldviews. It also explores the daily activities of direct service workers in various social service organizations. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 321 - Social Policy: Formation and Analysis
A course that focuses on five facets of social policy: 1. The significance of societal values and the historical context in the creation of policy; 2. The process of policy formulation; 3. Two established frameworks of analyzing policy on national and local levels; 4. Policy activism in creating/shaping new and modifying existing policy; and 5. Three criterion for social and economic justice–equity, equality, and fairness. First semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 322 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment
A course that has a person-in-environment focus, and examines the relationship among human biological, psychological, spiritual and sociocultural systems and their effect on human behavior and development. Knowledge and theory about the range of social systems in which individuals live such as families, groups, organizations, institutions, and communities are also examined. The course also examines ways in which systems promote or deter people in maintaining optimal health and well-being. Focus is given to the flow between the micro, mezzo, and macro dimensions of intervention. Attention is given to determinants of behavior such as age, ethnicity, race, social class, sexual orientation, and physical disabilities. Second semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 361 - Child Welfare Policy and Services
An introductory course to child welfare policy and practice that focuses on the history of child welfare in the United States, the three major laws governing child welfare in Pennsylvania (ASFA, the Juvenile Act, and the CPS law), an overview of the major components of the child welfare system, and current child welfare reform efforts. First semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 362 - Working with Children and their Families
A course that prepares students for generalist practice with children, strongly emphasizing work in the context of family and community. Skill development is a significant focus, with intervention modalities appropriate for a bachelor’s level worker. A developmental and systemic perspective serves as a framework for assessment and intervention. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 363 - Addictions and Interventions
A course that prepares students for generalist practice with those struggling with addictions, focusing on alcohol and drugs, but also addressing behavioral addictions such as gambling, food addictions, sexual addictions, and pornography. Skill development is emphasized, including screening, assessment, and treatment modalities appropriate for bachelor’s level practice. Systems perspective informs intervention with children and families impacted by addictions, and issues related to culture, diversity, and community. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 364 - Social Work and Criminal Justice
An introduction, overview, and survey of the American criminal justice system and the integral role the social work profession plays in its subsystems–police, courts, juvenile justice, corrections, and victim witness assistance. The class examines the role, development, policies, and management of the different public agencies and organizations that constitute the criminal justice system. Special emphasis is placed on integrating a biblical world view with criminal justice and studying biblical and restorative justice models. Either semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 371 - Strategic Grant Writing
A course that examines how to write proposals for special projects and general support, define program objectives, select approaches and plan a program evaluation, prepare a proposal budget, and package the proposal. Other topics include identifying appropriate funders; researching and establishing relationships with government, foundations, and corporations; reading foundation tax returns; and using resources available on the internet and at local libraries. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
SWK 202
Credits: 3
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SWK 431 - Social Work Practice I
Course content prepares students for beginning generalist practice with systems at the micro level of intervention, particularly with individuals. Some attention is given to working with families. Focus is on the professional use of self and developing knowledge and skills at a beginning professional level. Approaches and skills for practice with clients from differing backgrounds is also studied. Coordinated with Seminar and Field I. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to B.S.W. candidates.
Credits: 3
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SWK 432 - Seminar and Field I
One seminar session each week in which the field instruction (minimum of one day each week in a professional social work setting) is coordinated with the classroom instruction of Social Work Practice I. The class provides a structured learning experience that provides students with opportunities to compare their field placement experiences, and integrate faith, theory, and practice. The course also examines the use of professional supervision to enhance learning and the development of professional use of self. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to B.S.W. candidates. Application procedure is required for field practicum. Must be taken concurrently with SWK 431.
Credits: 2
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SWK 441 - Social Work Practice II
A study of knowledge, values and skills to social work practice from a beginning generalist perspective. Course content includes approaches and skills in client intervention at the micro (individual) and mezzo (family) level of social work practice. The course examines the integration of theory and practice. Coordinated with Seminar and Field II. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to B.S.W. candidates.
Credits: 3
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SWK 442 - Seminar and Field II
One seminar session each week in which the field instruction (minimum of one day each week in a professional social work setting) is coordinated with the classroom instruction of Social Work Practice II. The class provides a structured learning experience that provides students with opportunities to compare their field placement experiences, and integrate faith, theory, and practice. The course also examines the use of professional supervision to enhance learning and the development of professional use of self. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to B.S.W. candidates. Must be taken concurrently with SWK 441.
Credits: 2
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SWK 451 - Social Science Statistics
Introduction to social science statistics in the context of its use in empirical research. The course teaches an understanding of descriptive statistics, including graphs, central tendencies, variability, and correlation/regression. The course also teaches inferential statistics, including the concepts of sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, cross tabulation and commonly used statistical tests (t, F, Chi Square tests) as well as a brief discussion of multivariate analysis. Students use SPSS Statistical Software. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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SWK 452 - Social Research
Orientation to the basic principles of social research. Emphasis is on developing research mindedness and critical thinking, leading to use of research methods for problem solving in beginning generalist social work practice, and the evaluation of existing research. This course focuses on the completion of a research project that models the research process, stressing the importance of ethics in research. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to B.S.W. candidates; other students may elect this course with approval of the Department chair.
Credits: 3
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SWK 461 - Aging Issues and Services
An overview course designed to familiarize students to issues connected to aging while exploring their own attitudes about aging in order to prepare them to engage older people with their professional disciplines. Topics include aging demographics; physiological, social, and psychological changes; services and interventions; social policies; legal issues; models of successful aging; and biblical perspectives. First semester.
Credits: 3
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SWK 472 - 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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SWK 491 - Internship
Experience once a week in a Christian setting that focuses on service to persons with many human needs under the supervision of faculty. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to students in the Social Service Interdisciplinary Program.
Credits: 3
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SWK 591 - Social Work Practice III
A capstone course with a focus on beginning generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. This course includes social planning, social policy, and social action with a social change focus. Projects and presentations demonstrating competence in social work practice are required. Coordinated with Seminar and Field III. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to B.S.W. candidates.
Credits: 5
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SWK 592 - Seminar and Field III
One seminar session each week in which the block placement field instruction (four days each week in a professional/social work setting) is coordinated with the classroom instruction of Social Work Practice III. The seminar provides the student opportunities to share and discuss their practice experiences of actual client services. The class provides a structured learning experience that provides students with opportunities to compare their field placement experiences, and integrate faith, theory, and practice. The course also examines the use of professional supervision to enhance learning and the development of professional use of self. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to B.S.W. candidates. Must be taken concurrently with SWK 591.
Credits: 1
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SWK 593 - Field Practicum
A four-day-a week block placement in a professional social work setting. Students are supervised for the 14 week duration of the placement by an experienced Social Work field instructor. This practicum is coordinated with the classroom instruction of Social Work Practice III. First Semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to B.S.W. candidates. Application procedure is required for field practicum.
Credits: 8
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SPA 231 - Elementary Spanish I
A study of foundational vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Spanish. Attention is given to the relationship between the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. First semester.
Credits: 3
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SPA 232 - Elementary Spanish II
A continuing study of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Spanish. Attention is given to the relationship between the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 231
Credits: 3
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SPA 331 - Intermediate Spanish I
A course to build oral proficiency in Spanish, expand knowledge of vocabulary and grammatical structures, and improve reading and writing skills. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 232
Credits: 3
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SPA 332 - Intermediate Spanish II
A course to build oral proficiency in Spanish, expand knowledge of vocabulary and grammatical structures, and improve reading and writing skills. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 331
Credits: 3
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SPA 431 - Spanish Literature and Culture
A study of the historical, geographical, artistic, psychological, and social aspects of contemporary Spanish-speaking cultures. Special emphasis is given to the contribution of major Spanish authors. Either semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPA 331
Credits: 3
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SPE 211 - Foundations of Special Education
A course designed to introduce the regular classroom teacher to the philosophical, historical, legal, and ethical foundations of special education. Students engage in a study of the categories of disabilities, educational adaptations, and family and life span issues. Includes a field experience practicum in a more restrictive setting to observe and develop competency in working with exceptionalities. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Current clearances required.
Credits: 3
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SPE 262 - Typical and Atypical Development and Learning
A course designed to examine typical and atypical developmental milestones and how individuals acquire and process information. Students examine and apply the implications of child development and learning for adapting living and learning environments to accommodate ability differences. First semester. Offered alternate years. Alternate summers.
Credits: 3
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SPE 311 - Inclusionary Practices
A course designed to study the methodology for teaching exceptional children in inclusive education settings. Multi-disciplinary teaming, collaboration, management, instructional strategies, and home/school partnerships are examined. Cultural and learning diversity are addressed in the context of an inclusive education setting. Includes a field experience practicum in an inclusive setting to observe and develop competencies in working with exceptionalities in the regular classroom. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 211. Current clearances required.
Credits: 3
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SPE 363 - Collaboration and Communication
A course designed to develop and facilitate knowledge of the stages and phases of the consultation process and to appraise the influence of situational and cultural variables that affect positive interaction with school and community professionals, paraprofessionals, parents, and students. First semester. Offered alternate years. Alternate summers.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 211 & SPE 311. Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program.
Credits: 3
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SPE 461 - Diagnosis and Evaluation of the Exceptional Learner
A course designed to acquaint students with the procedures used in a comprehensive appraisal and assessment system based upon federal and state guidelines for students with disabilities. Application of diagnostic results to classroom instruction is a focus. Issues in the evaluation of special-needs students are addressed. Second semester. Offered alternate years. Alternate summers.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 211 & SPE 311. Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 3
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SPE 462 - Developmental and Diagnostic Reading Interventions
A course designed to examine and practice using research-validated literacy programs which incorporate evaluating and monitoring systems and instructional strategies to target deficiencies and increase language and literacy proficiency. Second semester. Offered alternate years. Alternate summers.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 211 & SPE 311. Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 3
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SPE 463 - Teaching Children with Higher Incidence Disabilities
A course designed to develop instructional strategies, modifications, and accommodations required to meet the needs of students with high incidence disabilities in a regular classroom setting. Included in this classification are learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disturbances, speech and language impairments, intellectual disabilities, and ADHD. Transdisciplinary teaming, social service agencies, professional organizations, and family and lifespan issues are examined. Includes a field experience to observe and develop competency in working with exceptionalities. First semester. Offered alternate years. Alternate summers.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 211 & SPE 311. Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 3
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SPE 464 - Teaching Children with Lower Incidence Disabilities
A course designed to develop instructional strategies, modifications, and accommodations required to meet the needs of students with low incidence disabilities in regular education and alternative settings. Included in this classification are hearing impairment, visual impairment, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, autism spectrum disorder, deafness, deaf-blindness, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairment. Transdisciplinary teaming, social service and professional agencies, and family and lifespan issues are examined. Includes a field experience to observe and develop competency in working with exceptionalities. Second semester. Offered alternate years. Alternate summers.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 211 & SPE 311. Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 3
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SPE 465 - Assessing and Managing Students with Behavioral Disabilities
A course designed to study the factors related to challenging social and emotional behaviors and to determine behavior supports and instructional methodologies that will lead to self-determined learning. Includes a field experience to observe and develop competency in working with exceptionalities. First semester. Offered alternate years. Alternate summers.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 211 & SPE 311. Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 3
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SPE 491 - Delivery Systems in Least Restrictive Environments
A two-week field experience designed to practice effective instructional delivery systems for reading, writing, and math for students with high incidence disabilities in the regular classroom, including the use of assistive technology, support services intervention, and collaborative professional and family partnerships. Summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes
SPE 461, SPE 462, SPE 463, SPE 464, or SPE 465. Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 1
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SPE 492 - Delivery Systems in More Restrictive Environments
A three-week field experience designed to practice effective instructional delivery systems for small group reading, writing, and math for students with low incidence disabilities in the special education setting, including the use of assistive technology, support services intervention, and collaborative professional and family partnerships. Summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes
Two of the following: SPE 461, SPE 462, SPE 463, SPE 464, & SPE 465. Must be fully accepted into a PA certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 2
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
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TSL 401 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom
A course which examines issues related to the teaching of English Language Learners in the PK-12 classroom. Topics covered include crosscultural awareness, ELL-sensitive content teaching, government policies, ESL/bilingual program models, TESOL and Pennsylvania PK-12 English Language Proficiency Standards, collaboration of mainstream and ESL teachers, standardized testing, special needs assessment, student and family advocacy, and school and community services. Both semesters and summer.
Credits: 3
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TSL 421 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
A course which examines first and second language acquisition theories, including research on the influence of personality, individual learning, and cognitive styles on success in language learning. The course focuses on the practical application of research findings to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Current and past methods of language teaching are evaluated as to their effectiveness in the ESL classroom. The course includes two ESL classroom observation experiences. First semester.
Credits: 3
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TSL 431 - Language Fundamentals for TESOL
A course to acquaint students with the principles of language in general and English in particular which are useful for analyzing, understanding, and teaching the form, meaning, function, and pronunciation of English structures. Emphasis is on developing the language awareness and teaching techniques necessary for effective teaching of English grammar and pronunciation within a communicative framework. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Education majors must be fully accepted into a certification program.
Credits: 3
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TSL 432 - TESOL Methods and Materials
A practical course focusing on techniques and activities designed to teach English as a second or foreign language for all proficiency levels. Students learn to evaluate learners’ needs, plan both focused and integrated-skill lessons, assess learner progress, use and adapt published textbooks, and prepare their own materials. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
TSL 421. Education majors must be fully accepted into a certification program.
Credits: 3
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TSL 591 - TESOL Practicum
A field experience providing observation and teaching practice in an ESL classroom. Candidates for PK-12 teacher certification spend the majority of the practicum experience (2 weeks) in a PK-12 ESL classroom, while students preparing to teach adult immigrants or in an EFL adult setting are placed in an adult classroom. In both PK-12 and adult venues, the practicum includes observation of an experienced ESL teacher, interaction with ESL students, and teaching practice. Note: Overseas practicum experiences may be arranged on an individual basis. Both semesters and summer.
Prerequisites & Notes
TSL 421 & TSL 432 (TSL 432 may be taken concurrently). Education majors must be fully accepted into a certification program. Current clearances required.
Credits: 1
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Theology |
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THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology
An introduction to major doctrines of Christianity and to theological method: biblical, systematic, and historical theology. The relevance of the truths of these doctrines to life is explored. Both semesters.
Credits: 3
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THE 131 - Theology of Urban Ministry
An introduction to a theology of urban ministry and missions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the city from a Christ-centered framework. Includes historical study of urban ministry and missions as well as current trends in the United States. First semester.
Credits: 3
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THE 221 - History and Theology of Missions
An introduction to the theology of mission from both Old and New Testaments. Emphasis is given to the theology and mission activity in Acts and the Epistles. An overview of the history of missions provides the student with a perspective for understanding contemporary world missions. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
THE 100
Credits: 3
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THE 311 - The Triune God
A study of the nature and work of the God of the Bible in His triunity, including an exploration of the implications for the Christian life. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
THE 100
Credits: 3
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THE 312 - The Narrative of Redemption
A study of God’s work in bringing salvation to the world from the original creation to the new creation through Jesus Christ, tracing the development of the doctrine through church history. Both semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
THE 100
Credits: 3
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THE 321 - The Gospel and Society
A study of the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts with emphasis on the relationship of God’s people to each other and the world. First semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
THE 100
Credits: 3
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THE 331 - History of Doctrine
A study of the major Christian doctrines and their development through church history from the 2nd century to the present. Second semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
THE 100
Credits: 3
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