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HMS 340 - Case Management and Assessment in Human Services
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course will emphasize community organizational theory and practice in human services, and community needs and assessment. In addition, students will be asked to develop change strategies and planning techniques to address deficits. Focuses on case management as a method of human service delivery. Students will develop skills in managing multiple aspects of human service interventions in dual roles of coordinator and provider of direct services. Case presentations, skill development assignments, and community projects are required.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): HMS 100
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HMS 415 - Family Violence and Mandated Reporting
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
An introduction to and overview of the phenomena of child abuse, as it relates to the helping professional. This class will examine the definition and cause of child abuse from sociological, cultural and psychological perspectives. The legal and child welfare systems will be studied in addition to treatment and prevention aspects of the child abuse issue.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): HMS 100
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HMS 420 - Crisis Intervention
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
Introduction to the theory and practice of crisis intervention including triage assessment, skill-building, cultural implications, and practical applications. Approaches that assist individuals, groups, organizations and communities to manage crises will be explored and practiced. Understanding of the short-term nature of crisis intervention, and how counselors work with first responders and others will be explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): HMS 100
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HMS 495 - Human Services Capstone Project
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
The course is an in-depth, student-centered experience that requires the integration of theory and practical experience. Students will apply the skills and techniques they have learned as well as their knowledge of agencies and culturally diverse client populations to a specific project. The project will identify an issue, problem, information gap or creative endeavor in which the student will explore, research, evaluate and theorize in a final paper. On successful completion of the course, students will have met the learning outcomes of the Human Services degree program.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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Humanities |
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HUM 213 - Humanities I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
The course consists of interrelations of history, art, literature, music, and philosophy. It covers the culture-epochs from the Ancient River-Valley Civilizations through the Medieval period.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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HUM 223 - Humanities II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
The course consists of interrelations of history, art, literature, music, and philosophy. It covers the culture-epochs from the Renaissance to contemporary times.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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HUM 325 - Culture and the Museum
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
The purpose of this course is to explore critically the ways in which at least two of the five areas of the Humanities (Philosophy; Literature; Art; Music; General Historical Culture) are related to the experience of the museum, with specific attention given to the historical importance of the museum as an educational institution. The particular cultural emphases and museum(s) to visit are left to the discretion of the course professor.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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HUM 335 - The Holocaust and the Humanities
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The purpose of this course is to explore critically the ways in which at least two of the five areas of the Humanities (Philosophy; Literature; Art; Music; General Historical Culture) are impacted and interact with the historical experience of the Holocaust. The focus of this course will be on the Philosophy, Literature, Art, and History.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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HUM 400 - Special Topics in Humanities
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course examines special topics in humanities. Topics are announced each time the course is offered.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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HUM 401 - Special Studies in Humanities
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
This course examines special topics in humanities. Topics are announced each time the course is offered.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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Illustration |
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ILL 200 - Special Topics in Illustration
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course will explore and present selected topics in illustration.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ILL 210 - Illustration I
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course builds a working knowledge of the historical and contemporary illustrators and various styles and approaches to the craft. Projects will build important skills in drawing, painting, color theory, storytelling, and typography.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee (TRAD only)
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ILL 250 - Digital Painting I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will introduce digital painting methods including conceptualizing, composing, refining and evaluating digital illustration. Additionally, the course will introduce digital illustration workflows and software applications for composition, color, contrast and value as a means to broaden skill sets in storytelling.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): DES 101
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ILL 310 - Illustration II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will build a working knowledge of ideation, story building, technique and experimentation with media. Projects will build important art execution skills, as well as technical knowledge in the publishing industry.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee (TRAD only)
Prerequisite(s): ILL 210
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ILL 350 - Digital Painting II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is an advanced digital painting methods course that moves beyond basic digital workflows and software into advanced digital illustration techniques for composition, color, contrast, and value as a means to effective storytelling.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ILL 250
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): GDM 235
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ILL 400 - Special Topics in Illustration
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course will explore and present selected topics in illustration.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ILL 410 - Illustration Studio
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This studio-based course is expected to be the culmination and synthesis of skills acquired in prior courses leading to the development of an refined illustration style development through the completion of multiple advanced illustration portfolio projects.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee (TRAD only)
Prerequisite(s): ILL 310
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ILL 499 - Senior Project
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed as a capstone showcase of the student’s accumulated body of work while in the program. The Illustration Senior Show will consist of pieces from the student’s portfolio.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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Intercollegiate Athletics Students must obtain consent of the team coach to register for intercollegiate athletics. Courses are graded as pass/fail.
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KIN 201M - Men’s Varsity Basketball
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 201W - Women’s Varsity Basketball
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 202M - Men’s Varsity Baseball
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 203M - Men’s Varsity Swimming
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 203W - Women’s Varsity Swimming
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 204M - Men’s Varsity Waterpolo
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 204W - Women’s Varsity Waterpolo
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 205M - Men’s Varsity Wrestling
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 206M - Men’s Varsity Soccer
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 206W - Women’s Varsity Soccer
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 207W - Women’s Varsity Softball
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 208W - Women’s Varsity Volleyball
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 209W - Women’s Varsity Cheerleading
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 212W - Women’s Varsity Dance
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 213M - Men’s Varsity Cross Country
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 213W - Women’s Varsity Cross Country
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 215M - Men’s Varsity Golf
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 215W - Women’s Varsity Golf
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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KIN 216W - Women’s Varsity Stunt
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): Students must obtain consent of the team coach to register for intercollegiate athletics.
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Intercultural Studies |
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ICS 105 - Introduction to Global Studies
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course addresses the basic elements of the Christian faith in the context of participating in God’s global agenda. Topics include Christian worldview, the Kingdom of God, the gospel of Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, the mission of the Church, and the role of prayer.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ICS 130 - Intercultural Communications for International Students
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course is designed to assist international students in understanding and implementing successful intercultural communications theory, integrating successfully into American academic culture, and developing necessary communication skills in order to relate cross-culturally in their academic, professional, and personal lives. The course will also aid the student in interacting with Christian faith.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): International Student or Permission of the Dean
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ICS 205 - Models of Discipleship
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on learning how to follow Jesus and grow as a Christian with the dual aim of pleasing God and teaching others how to do the same. Various biblical models of Christian growth and training will be explored and implemented within the context of class discussion and small group participation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): 3 units of Biblical Studies or ICS 105 or 305
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ICS 305 - Global Christianity
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
A general survey of the redemptive activity of God in the world – past, present, and future. Topics include the biblical basis of God’s global activity, historical perspectives, mission strategies, and cultural implications, as well as contemporary missiological issues.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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ICS 325 - Spiritual Formations for Global Engagement
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An exploration of biblical principles that are foundational to intimacy with Christ and effective engagement in the mission of Christ. Students will learn to implement these principles in their own lives as they participate in the kingdom of God through global engagement.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Previous Biblical Studies coursework
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ICS 375 - Current Events and Movements
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course will examine current political, social, economic and human events in select areas of the world. Students will explore the global impact of these events and will address ways in which the Church can provide positive change.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee
Prerequisite(s): 3 units of Biblical Studies or ICS 105 or 305
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ICS 410 - Global and Urban Ministries
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on theories and practical strategies for local and global development. Students will examine a theology of community, institutions such as the “marketplace”, and the biblical and historical role of the church in community development.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): 3 units of Biblical Studies, or ICS 105 , or 305
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ICS 415 - Special Topics in Intercultural Studies
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An examination of specific area(s) of Intercultural Studies.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Previous Intercultural Studies coursework
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ICS 430 - Intercultural Communication and Practice
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will address principles and processes of communication from one culture to another. Attention will be given to different perceptions, ways of thinking, values, verbal and non-verbal expression, and sub-groups within a given culture.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): 3 units of Biblical Studies or Intercultural Studies coursework
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ICS 431 - Cross-cultural Immersion
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring, Summer
This course provides students with the opportunity for supervised cross-cultural immersion and study abroad in order to experience the challenges of serving in an international setting. The immersion experience is designed to create a context for extended and applied learning as the course concepts are integrated into life experiences. Course material will be presented through lectures, small group discussions, reading assignments, and cultural immersion with an emphasis on relational development and service.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Associate Dean
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ICS 435 - Evangelism and Church Planting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course examines the biblical principles of evangelism and church planting. Students will learn to combine the biblical content of the gospel with appropriate skills for sharing the gospel, with the aim of training disciples for the local church. Attention will also be given to strategies of church planting for local and global contexts. Student involvement in evangelistic ministry is expected.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Previous Biblical Studies coursework
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ICS 495 - Field Practicum
Units: 3-15
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course provides Global Studies majors with extended cross-cultural experience through an approved study abroad or domestic program. Students will spend a semester working with resident field personnel. The field practicum provides an opportunity to develop cross-cultural experience while exploring specific geographical, cultural and career areas of interest.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of fifteen (15) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Global Studies major, ANT 225 , ICS 105 , 205 , 305 , and permission of the Associate Dean
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IDS 498 - Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
Students will review their personal and professional development based upon their baccalaureate experiences at California Baptist University. Students will evaluate their growth and development through the program, identify their relative strengths and areas for growth, and develop a personal development plan. Students will demonstrate critical self-reflection and ability to make judicious, relevant and insightful applicants and professional judgment from their cumulative undergraduate experience.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department Chair
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IDS 499 - Capstone Portfolio
Units: 1
When Offered: OPS
Students will review their personal and professional development based upon their baccalaureate experiences at California Baptist University. Students will evaluate their growth and development through the program, identify their relative strengths and areas for growth, and develop a personal development plan. Students will demonstrate critical self-reflection and the ability to make judicious, relevant and insightful applicants and professional judgement from their cumulative undergraduate experience.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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Interior Design |
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IND 200 - Special Topics in Interior Design
Units: 1-6
When Offered: As offered
This course explores and presents selected topics in interior design.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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IND 310 - Interior Design Studio I
Units: 6
When Offered: Fall
This course explores the concepts and practices within interior design related to space, planning, and culture.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 122
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IND 312 - Interior Design Studio II
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
This course explores the concepts and practices within interior design relating to residential construction including kitchen, bath design, and universal design.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 122
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IND 350 - Space Planning and Code
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course focuses on space planning with an emphasis on programming and behavior aspects of space. Additionally, the course introduces and applies federal and state code and specifications concerning life-safety issues, barrier free access and universal design requirements relative to interior design. Skill and knowledge are applied to the design of spaces.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 120
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IND 380 - Materials, Finishes, and Sourcing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course explores the process of material research and its use in the design of interior space.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 122
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IND 400 - Special Topics in Interior Design
Units: 1-6
When Offered: As offered
This course explores and presents non-studio based selected topics in interior design.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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IND 401 - Special Topics in Interior Design Studio
Units: 1-6
When Offered: As offered
This course explores and presents studio based selected topics in interior design.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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IND 410 - Interior Design Studio III
Units: 6
When Offered: Fall
This course explores the concepts and practices within interior design related to Commercial and or Health Service interiors including consideration of building codes.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 122
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IND 412 - Interior Design Studio IV
Units: 6
When Offered: Spring
This course explores the concepts and practices within interior design related to with advanced design solutions in a variety of settings.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 122
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IND 464 - International Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
The course offers students an opportunity to experience and discuss the development of non-American built environments. Focused on studying interior design in concert with, and through the lens of an allied field of study, the course examines contemporary phenomena in the built environment and its relationship with its inhabitants.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): IND 310
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IND 464G - International Seminar
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
The course offers students an opportunity to experience and discuss the development of non-American built environments. Focused on studying interior design in concert with, and through the lens of an allied field of study, the course examines contemporary phenomena in the built environment and its relationship with its inhabitants. Offered only abroad.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional trip fee(s)
Prerequisite(s): IND 310
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Interprofessional Education |
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IPE 410 - Interprofessional Education: Exposure
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
This IPE introductory course provides exposure to learners early in their educational programs to engage in activities that offer knowledge based information, focused on describing roles and responsibilities and demonstrating awareness of interprofessional (IP) communication and teamwork in the context of shared curricular topics required across health professions. An introductory level hybrid course of Inter-Professional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competencies and an end of course seminar for all students will be required.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): Social Work major
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IPE 420 - Interprofessional Education: Immersion
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
This course will engage intermediate learners in their educational program together through their own programs activities that provide opportunities to continue to build upon IPE competencies and develop collaborative skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Programs will integrate multifaceted active teaching methods such as simulation, problem-based learning, clinical practicum, community-based projects, service-learning, and other IPE activities.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): IPE 410
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IPE 430 - Interprofessional Education: Competence
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
This course prepares advanced learners to work collaboratively, as appropriate, to assess, plan, provide care/intervention, and make decisions to optimize client/patient, family, and community health outcomes, and improve quality of care through a university-wide IPE simulation. Students will draw upon previously learned knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to the four domains of IPE education to effectively apply leadership qualities that support collaborative practice and team effectiveness through reflection and application.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): IPE 420
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International Health |
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INH 101 - Introduction to International Health
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course will orient students to the socio-cultural and economic influence on population-level variation in health and illness. Students will learn about key players in international health, Ministries of Health, UN agencies, foundations, and NGOs. They will be introduced to the major health problems currently affecting the developing world, and will also learn about the CBU mission, objectives, and initiatives, its local and international partners, and about opportunities to gain experience in international health.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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INH 300 - Outbreak and Emergency Preparation and Response
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course is an intensive introduction to public health emergency preparedness and response and covers a number of topics, including: the role of public health in disasters; intentional mass threats; emergency operations planning and exercises; and infectious disease emergency readiness.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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INH 305 - Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course provides an overview of the critical health problems of women, adolescents, and children in resource limited settings and examines programmatic interventions and practical strategies that respond to those problems. The course covers MCH proposal development, community involvement and program implementation and management. Students will acquire skills in assessing and understanding health issues among women, adolescents and children in a community, setting measurable MCH objectives, planning and evaluating appropriate and culturally-relevant interventions, and involving communities in these processes.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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INH 320 - Population Health and Family Planning
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This class provides an introduction to the wide range of global health challenges facing countries today such as the measurement of health status, infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, nutrition, reproductive health, global environmental health and complex emergencies. This class will also include discussion of family planning methods and implications both in the United States and globally; focusing on topics such as the declining population, gender and health, contraception, health policy and implications regarding family planning as well as the discussion of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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Journalism |
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JRN 150 - Media and Society
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
Functions, responsibilities, and influence of various mass media and emerging forms of niche media in society. Students review the theories, structures, functions, practices, economics, critical analyses, and historical aspects of mass media and its social responsibility in society.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 170 - Writing for Mass Media
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
An introduction to mass media writing. Students will utilize journalistic reporting, editing and writing for mass audiences intended for distribution across electronic and print media outlets.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ENG 113 or 113E
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JRN 200 - Special Topics in Journalism
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of Journalism. Topic varies for different semesters.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 210 - Photojournalism
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The desire to understand the world through images and text has never been in higher demand, thus the need for photojournalists with a commitment to truth is just as high. The emphasis is on how to use the camera to communicate a message of awareness and lasting impact. Weekly exercises, both written and photographic, will be the foundation of this experience. Recent trends in the industry, as well as philosophical and historical roots of the profession, will be examined.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 215 - News Production for Broadcast and Print Journalism
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The purpose of this production course is to prepare students to be future journalists by creating a high-quality publication, The Banner. Students will learn to work within the guidelines of the university, the publisher of the newspaper. Students will learn to perform all tasks involved with the production of a bi-weekly publication, which includes meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 253 - News Editing and Design
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
Principles and practice of newspaper editing, copy improvement, headline writing, news photos and cutlines, wire services, typography, copy schedules and control, page design and layout.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ENG 113 or 113E
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JRN 254 - Publication Layout and Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Principles and practical experiences in layout and design, including copy, typography, photos and cutlines, and developing pre-press documents to provide practical knowledge of state-of-the-art publishing technology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 310 - Advanced Photojournalism
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
Principle concerns will be advanced problem solving and messaging for photography as a key element in journalism, as well as exploring the photojournalist’s role in the news and editorial process. Visual perception, the role of words, picture editing, taste and judgement will also play a part in class discussion and presentations. Each week, both visual and written assignments will move the class to a better understanding of the potential and power of a journalistic package.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): JRN 210
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JRN 312 - Magazine and Feature Writing
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Planning, gathering material, writing and preparation of articles for specialized and general media publications, with emphasis on the magazine article and newspaper feature; includes overview of the magazine market. Laboratory and field work. Students may only earn credit for either JRN 312 or JRN 350 .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): JRN 170
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JRN 315 - News Reporting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practice in gathering information, conducting interviews and using online databases in writing and reporting news stories. Emphasis on style, clarity, accuracy, responsibility in handling the reporting of news. Laboratory and fieldwork.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): JRN 170
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JRN 320 - Media Law, Ethics, and Copyright
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
An introduction to the ethical and legal aspects of public relations and journalism, including print, online and broadcasting. Students will gain practical insight into the field through review of real-world case studies and materials on ethics, policies and law.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 325 - Principles of Podcasting and Broadcasting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will provide students with an introduction to electronic and traditional broadcasting principles. Students will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate online and traditional broadcasting principles in the form of podcasts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 340 - Sports Writing
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Students learn how to write a sports story, examining issues from race and gender to hero worship and sportsmanship, as well as trends and philosophies and the ethics of what sports journalists do and why they do it. Students will gain experience in covering games; writing for major and minor sports; interviewing; finding feature stories; columns; legal aspects of sports reporting; and covering breaking news in sports.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 349 - Editing for Print and Online Media
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
A course involving students in an in-depth study of procedures of copy editing for newspapers, magazines and online media. Through assignments and exercises, students will develop superior skills in grammar and word usage, punctuation, spelling, style, fact-checking, use of reference books, and writing headlines and captions. Students will practice substantive editing, and proofreading for print and online media. The special conditions of the increasingly important Internet to copy editors will be demonstrated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ENG 113 , 113E , or JRN 170
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JRN 350 - Magazine Writing
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
Development of versatile writing and research skills for selected print media, with emphasis on magazine article and newspaper feature, includes overview of magazine market. Students may only earn credit for either JRN 312 or JRN 350.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 360 - Audio and Video Newsgathering
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course provides students opportunities to participate in the production of audio and video news stories and newscasts, using professional principles, aesthetics, ethics, and practices of journalistic audio and video reporting, producing in-field and project assignments.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 370 - Social Media Strategies
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course provides students opportunities to analyze, use and produce content for current and emerging social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumbler, YouTube, Reddit, and other professional business platforms.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 371 - Applied Journalism Production
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be a skilled journalist. The type of journalism covered will be newspaper and magazine writing, business writing, website-style writing and freelance writing. Students will learn to analyze published material.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 400 - Special Topics in Journalism
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of journalism. Topic varies for different semesters.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 410 - Editing for Photojournalism
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
A deeper understanding of the relationship of words and images will be explored, as well as ethical persuasion and strategic communication within the context of today’s media landscape. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the issues and challenges involved in assembling optimum media strategies, and the selection of appropriate media. Serving the public through engaging, carefully selected visual strategies will be studied. Weekly visual, as well as written assignments will strengthen the classroom experience.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): JRN 210
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JRN 412 - Advanced Magazine and Yearbook Production
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be proficient in writing, yearbook design, and publication. This experience will be invaluable to media-related professions as well as business, education, and management positions.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 414 - Visual Documentary Reporting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
A single, primary, in-depth project, involving a social issue with the intent to educate, inform, and implement change, will be at the heart of the class. Weekly visual and written goals will provide consistent retooling along the way. The collection of images and other related content in the field, as well as research, message construction, writing and editing, will play vital roles. Real world investigation will be vital in this advanced journalistic endeavor. Students will show and discuss their work weekly, hare progress and respond to questions and fine tune the direction of their projects together. The style, length, direction, point of view, and primary message will grow out of decisions made in these small groups. Depending on the decisions of the small groups, the project may become a collaborative effort. The final project will be both visual and written.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): JRN 210
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JRN 415 - Advanced News Production for Broadcast and Print Journalism
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be future journalists by creating a high quality publication, The Banner. Students will learn to work within the guidelines of the university, the publisher of the newspaper. Students will learn to perform all tasks involved with the production of a bi-weekly publication, which includes meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks. Students will maintain a positive and cooperative attitude toward student editors, advisor, and California Baptist University administration. A Christian team spirit and goal of excellence will be emulated and protected by all students in the class.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 420 - Public Relations Writing, Campaigns, and Strategies
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course will prepare students with skills and an understanding of writing, campaigns and research to meet public relations goals for a variety of audiences through various forms of media.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 430 - Multimedia Reporting, Editing, and Producing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course prepares the student to work as a journalist in today’s newsrooms, where the online and digital platforms are at least as important as the traditional print or broadcast platforms. The emphasis is on gathering assets in the field (text, photographs, video, audio) and then using those assets to tell a comprehensive story.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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JRN 440 - Writing Columns and Blogs
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Principles and practices of writing in the shorter forms of journalism, including editorials and opinion essays for print, electronic and online media outlets. Includes writing columns, blogs, opinion-page articles, and reviews of theater, music, books, and film.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): JRN 170
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JRN 450 - Internship in Journalism
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Under faculty supervision, students will be assigned to a position, utilizing principles of journalism acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade, giving depth and breadth to their understanding of journalism as a whole.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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JRN 451 - Internship in Journalism
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Under faculty supervision, students will be assigned to a position, utilizing principles of journalism acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade, giving depth and breadth to their understanding of journalism as a whole.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): JRN 450 and permission of the Department Chair
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JRN 460 - Investigative Reporting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
The tradition of investigative reporters, who uncover facts and write articles that expose waste, wrongdoing, mismanagement, fraud, conflict of interest and abuse of authority, and promote change and reform, has a long and proud history that stands alongside more conventional journalistic practices. Students are provided with reportorial skills and techniques required by journalists who develop articles of substance and depth in specialized areas, with emphasis given to research, analysis, and interpretation of complex issues in writing for publication.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): JRN 170
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JRN 470 - Reporting and Producing for Broadcast Media
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course is designed to improve and expand the news gathering and writing skills of the media student, further developing understanding of broadcast news writing, news judgment and construction of broadcast news stories, as well as social responsibility and an ethical framework for broadcast journalists.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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