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PST 300 - Career and Professional Development
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course examines and prepares students for a successful transition from undergraduate studies to graduate level coursework. This course provides students with an opportunity for assessment of career interests and capabilities, initiation and implementation of a personal development plan (PDP) or career portfolio, and feedback on personal and career development. Strategies, practical skills and resources for addressing graduate admission requirements, and grad school expectations are addressed. Advanced computer skills in excel, PowerPoint, Word, LiveText capstone portfolio, and e-bray will be included.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PST 317 - Ethical and Biblical Principles for Leadership
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course evaluates the principles for practicing ethical judgments and behavior that confront those in leadership positions. Students will evaluate various ethical frameworks and survey the Bible to explore and develop principles and habits for Biblically-based leadership practices. The course will also compare Biblical principles of leadership with the contemporary literature on leadership and ethics.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PST 320 - Leadership Theory and Practice
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
The purpose of this course is to equip students with the skills necessary for successful leadership in public and private organizations. Emphasis is on assessment of personal growth needs and enhancement of administrative skills including communication, decision-making, motivation, leadership styles, and team building. Experiential class work will be utilized in conjunction with classic and current organizational literature so that students can appreciate the bridge linking theory and practice.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PST 405 - Cross-Cultural Leadership
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course examines the impact of culture on concepts of leadership, values, expectations, and patterns of communication to demonstrate the importance of leading with cultural sensitivity and to assist students in developing their own strategies for effectively communicating and negotiating with individuals from varied cultures. Study is also devoted to the development and current conditions of minority/majority relations through the study of sociopolitical and economic causes; consequences of prejudice and discrimination; stereotypes and realities.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PST 410 - Organizational Development
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course is an in-depth study of organization-wide strategies and tactics to improve organizational life and effectiveness. This course evaluates the principles and techniques for developing and improving organizations from a holistic management approach. The course will help students develop the knowledge and skills to work with the internal and external factors that impact organizational development and change in a global environment.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PST 420 - Decision-Making
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
The course examines and critiques several prominent decision-making models, such as Groupthink, Rational Actor, Governmental Politics, and Organizational Process. The course will also explore steps that leaders in the public and private sector can take in order to avoid flawed decision making.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PST 430 - Conflict Resolution and Negotiations
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course equips students with a framework to systematically evaluate the sources and stages of conflict in organizations. Students will develop the requisite frameworks and skills in principled negotiations to use conflict constructively to promote organizational and personal development.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PSY 120 - Lifespan Development for the Health Professions
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is an introduction to lifespan development which incorporates the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual growth of individuals from conception through older adulthood with application to health care.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Declared Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Education, Nursing, or Pre-Nursing major
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PSY 201 - Special Topics in Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Psychology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 213 - General Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This introductory course is a survey of the processes of adjustment, growth, learning, remembering, perception, sensation, socialization, and emotions. It is meant to better equip students to understand and articulate their own life experiences, as well as improve their understanding of the behavior of others. This course is a prerequisite to all other courses in Psychology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PSY 301 - History and Systems of Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course is an overview of the major schools of thought in psychology presented in historical, philosophical and scientific context. The methods of inquiry, terminology and theoretical systems of historical and contemporary psychology will be surveyed. The primary goal is to understand the connections and progressions of psychology throughout its development.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 305 - Developmental Psychology: Child
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course examines the principles of psychological, cognitive, physical, spiritual and social development from conception to adolescence. A Biblical view of growth and change throughout these developmental periods will be addressed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 315 - Developmental Psychology: Adolescence and Adulthood
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course examines the principles of psychological, cognitive, physical, spiritual and social development from late childhood to late adulthood. A Biblical view of growth and change throughout these developmental periods will be addressed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 320 - Life-Span Development
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
The course addresses principles of psychological development across time and culture. Students will understand universal stages of human development, influences on individual differences and the impact of nature and nurture. The course views human development as a unit of interrelated parts, concentrating on the relationships between the mind, body, and the socio-cultural context. Specific consideration is given to issues of integration, culture, and Biblical worldview.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 322 - Theories of Personality
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course is a survey of theories of personality emphasizing various viewpoints, unique theoretical perspectives, functions, and development of basic attitudes and belief systems that influence behavior throughout the life span. The course equips students to actively integrate faith (i.e., biblical principles) with the theories discussed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 325 - Tests and Measurements
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course is a survey of the construction, application, interpretation and evaluation of psychological tests. Theory and principles related to psychological assessment and testing will be examined. Tests used to measure general mental abilities, specific abilities and aptitudes, personality, interests and attitudes are surveyed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 and BEH 350 or 383
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PSY 328 - Cognitive Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course provides an introduction into the structure and processes of the mind, focusing on topics including perception, attention, memory, decision-making, and consciousness. Students will engage with research examining cognition from a behavioral, information-processing, and a physiological perspective. Additionally, students will engage with the philosophical/epistemological assumptions in the study of cognition, with relevant applications in domains such as artificial intelligence, criminal justice, and theology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 335 - Group Dynamics
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
A study in which personal experience in a group is used to aid individuals in becoming more aware of themselves and the manner in which they affect others and in turn are affected by others. There is some consideration of the various types of groups and group processes.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 338 - Sensation and Perception
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course is a general introduction to the scientific study of sensory processes and perceptual phenomena. The course explores how brain processes facilitate representation for psychological experiences, as well as the impact of multi-modal perceptual processes.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 345 - Abnormal Psychology for Nurses
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of the dynamics, cultural implications, diagnostic symptoms of abnormal behavior including neuroses, psychoses, personality disorders, psychosomatic reactions and other abnormal behavioral patterns. Textual and lecture attention will be given to the relationship of etiology and treatment from psycho-physiology and psycho- pharmacology perspectives. School of Behavioral Science majors may not take this course for credit toward their major.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Nursing major
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PSY 346 - Abnormal Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
Study of the dynamics, cultural implications and prevention of abnormal behavior including neuroses, psychoses, character disorders, psychosomatic reactions and other abnormal personality patterns. Textual and lecture attention will be given to the impact of the environment and oppressed populations in relation to abnormal behavior.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 350 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to introduce students to the areas and issues that define forensic psychology to instill a broad understanding of the field. This broad understanding will include the areas of psychology, law, criminal justice, and forensic mental health. Students will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the role of psychologists and application of psychological principles within the criminal justice system.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 360 - Sports Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course describes the application of psychological concepts to sports and exercise. Emphasis is placed on issues of motivation, emotion, associative learning, imagery, and arousal regulation in regards to their influence on athletic performance and goal achievement. Included in this will be a discussion of the methodologies used to examine sports psychology. This is a hands on course; students should expect to be involved in activities that require light to medium physical activity.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 376 - Art Therapy
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course is an introduction to the field of art therapy. The modern theories, methods and systems of art therapy will be surveyed. Emphasis is placed on practical application of art therapy concepts as well as the development of specific art therapy skills.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 388 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Building upon introductory psychology and business principles, special emphasis is placed on understanding people and systems within the context of work. Employee motivation, leadership development, and change management are key areas explored in this course. Attention is also given to a critical examination, from a Christian worldview, of systemic justice issues in the workplace.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PSY 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
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
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 401 - Special Topics in Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Psychology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 404 - Psychopathic Mind
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The professional seminar introduces students to the process and techniques of investigation and psychological profiling of serial murderers, serial rapists, and terrorists.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ANT 225 , PSY 213 , or SOC 213 ; Senior status and permission of the Dean
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PSY 422 - Theories of Counseling
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
A survey of modern theories of therapeutic counseling with emphasis on gaining an understanding of the psychological principles underlying these methods.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 440 - Internship in Human Services
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A practical application of basic psychological principles in community or campus responsibilities under professional supervision.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional testing fee
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 and permission of the Dean
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PSY 443 - Social Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course is an examination of the psychological impact of the customs, norms, institutions, and groups upon individual behavior as influenced by social interaction.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 448 - Human Memory
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An introduction to the theories, research techniques, and empirical evidence regarding human memory. Topics to be included are short-term and long-term memory, theoretical models for remembering and forgetting, amnesia, autobiographical memory, repression, storing knowledge, eyewitness testimony, childhood memory, memory and aging. Emphasis on how these aspects of memory influence human behavior.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 453 - Psychology of Learning
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
A study of learning processes in light of the various systems of learning theory and major research evidence. Through examination of psychological perspectives, theoretical constructs, and various noteworthy behavioral scientists, students gain a further understanding of the principles of how humans, and other species, learn.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 458 - Motivation and Emotion
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course is an introduction to the theoretical, behavioral, and physiological aspects of emotion and motivation in humans. The role of motivation and emotion across domains such as health, education and well-being will be considered, with attention to biological, psychological, and social influences.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 459 - Dynamics of Religious Experience
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course is an examination of the social psychological significance of religious experiences and practices viewed from their personal, cultural, and institutional aspects.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 473 - Psychophysiology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course is an introduction to the capacity, limitations, and complexities of the human brain and its relationship to the neural and endocrine processes underlying brain function and behavior.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PSY 495 - Research Project
Units: 1-4
When Offered: As offered
Undergraduate students will participate in an independent research project in psychology, including the development of a research procedure, gaining IRB approval for the research, data collection, data analysis, and/or research write-up.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 and permission of the Dean
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PSY 498 - Grief and Loss Counseling
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
A seminar presentation of approaches to grief and loss and its effect on individuals and families.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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PAD 451 - Executive Leadership and Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course introduces students to the executive and management skills necessary for successful leadership in public organizations. Emphasis is on assessment of personal growth needs and enhancement of administrative skills, including communication, decision-making, motivation, leadership styles, and team building. (This course does not meet requirements for general education).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PAD 452 - Organizational Theory and Design
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
Students will use classic and current literature to examine the fundamental questions guiding organization theory in public administration with an emphasis on reconciling democracy with bureaucratic principles and behavior.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PAD 453 - Administrative Law and Bureaucracy
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course examines the place and impact of executive agencies on the formation and implementation of administrative law and regulation in the United States. This includes an overview of the administrative process, a discussion of administrative power, and bureaucratic organization. The course then examines the steps, stages, and participants of the administrative process, such as delegation of authority, administrative rule making, agency adjudication, and judicial review. The course concludes with a discussion of tort liability and sovereign immunity, the relationship between the bureaucracy and the other branches, and administrative reform.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PAD 465 - Policy Process and Analysis
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years) & OPS
This class examines policy-making theory and practice in the United States. Theoretical models studied include rational, incremental, and institutional, group, elite, public choice, and game theory. Policy areas covered include civil rights, criminal justice, health, and welfare, education, environmental protection, economic policy, and national defense.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PAD 490 - Contemporary Issues in Public Administration
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course uses case studies to examine the history and scope of public administration in the United States. An emphasis is placed on both practice and theory, financial administration, problems of management, administration organization and behavior, decision-making, and intergovernmental relations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PAD 491 - Public Personnel Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years) & OPS
The course includes theory and current practices in personnel management at the local, state, and national levels of government. Topics covered include the history and development of public personnel management, the constitutional dimensions of employment law, employee training and development, and current human resource issues such as affirmative action, sexual harassment, and cultural diversity. (This course does not meet the POL general education requirement).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PAD 493 - Principles of Public Administration
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course examines the scope of public administration. Emphasis on practice as well as theory in personnel administration, financial administration, problems of management, administrative organization, merit systems, and intergovernmental relations by the use of case studies.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PRL 202 - Introduction to Public Relations
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course will provide an introduction to the historical, theoretical and practical aspects of public relations with focus on the role of public relations in society, as well as an examination of the communication planning process.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PRL 205 - Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Public Relations
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course will examine the historical foundations of the field of public relations including communication and public relations theories that guide the practice. Students will learn practical application of various theories and practices including APR (Accreditation In Public Relations) standards.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PRL 300 - Public Relations
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
Principles, history and professional practice of public relations and the writing and production of materials for special events, newsletters, and brochures.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PRL 302 - Public Relations Writing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will provide students with practical application of public relations writing process for various media with focus on targeting public using research, audience analysis, and message design.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PRL 310 - Public Relations Issues and Crisis Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will examine case studies and best practices in issues and crisis management in the field of public relations. Reputation management, effective management of issues and crisis will be taught based on practical application of various proven strategies and tactics including APR (Accreditation In Public Relations) standards for issues and crisis management.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PRL 320 - Business Literacy for Public Relations Professionals
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will examine business and finance terms and basic businesses practices as they relate to the field of public relations. Students will learn practical application of budgets, finance principles and best practices as they relate to public relations work and in line with APR (Accreditation In Public Relations) standards.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PRL 402 - Public Relations Research and Campaigns
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
This course will provide students with the basic skills and practical experience to plan, develop, execute and evaluate public relations campaigns through case study analysis and actual campaign development. This will be achieved through case study analysis and team-based campaign development.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PRL 430 - Principles of International Public Relations
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course examines principles of practicing public relations in a global setting. Students will learn practical application of various theories regarding cultural identity, research and planning campaigns for global audiences. APR, Accreditation In Public Relations standards, will be emphasized as they relate to the practice of international public relations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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RAD 210 - Introduction to Radiologic Science Practice
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course is an introduction to the role of the Radiologic Technologist. Students will learn about the profession, including professional roles, ethics, standards, professional development, regulation, accreditation, quality management, and legal issues.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BIO 146 , 153 , 153L , 163 , 163L , 173 , KIN 212 , PHY 214 , PHY 214L , and STA 144
Concurrent Requisite(s): RAD 220
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RAD 220 - Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course introduces the concepts of optimal patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Concurrent Requisite(s): RAD 210
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RAD 320 - Principles of Imaging
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
In this course students will establish a defined knowledge base of factors that govern the radiographic image production process.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Radiologic Science major
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RAD 325 - Radiographic Procedures with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
In this course, students will develop the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures and special studies. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic imaging.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Radiologic Science major
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RAD 335 - Radiologic Procedures II with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
In this class students will develop the knowledge necessary to perform head, chest, torso, abdominal images, and fluoroscopy procedures. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic imaging.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Radiologic Science major and RAD 325
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RAD 345 - Radiologic Procedures III with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
In this class students will obtain the knowledge necessary to perform advanced imaging of the head, abdomen, chest, fluoroscopy, trauma exams, operating room exams, and have a special procedures rotation. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic imaging.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Radiologic Science major and RAD 335
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RAD 350 - Clinical Practice I
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Radiologic Science Major
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RAD 355 - Clinical Practice II
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RAD 350
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RAD 410 - Image Analysis
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course provides a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of optimal imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image evaluation and the factors that can affect image quality. Actual images will be included for analysis.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RAD 355
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RAD 415 - Introduction to Computed Tomography
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to provide entry-level radiography students with an introduction to and basic understanding of the operation of a computed tomography (CT) device. Content is not intended to result in clinical competency.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RAD 355
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RAD 420 - Radiographic Medicine with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
This course provides basic concepts of pharmacology, venipuncture and administration of diagnostic contrast agents and intravenous medications. The appropriate delivery of patient care during these procedures is emphasized.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RAD 410 and 450
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RAD 440 - Radiologic Biology and Physics
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course provides an overview of the principles of the interaction of radiation with living systems. Radiation effects on molecules, cells, tissues and the body as a whole are presented. Factors affecting biological response are presented, including acute and chronic effects of radiation. In addition, this course establishes a basic knowledge of atomic structure and terminology. Also presented are the nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray production and the fundamentals of photon interactions with matter.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Radiologic Science major
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RAD 450 - Clinical Practice III
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RAD 355
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RAD 455 - Clinical Practice IV
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RAD 450
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RAD 460 - Clinical Practice V
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
Content and clinical practice experiences are designed to sequentially develop, apply, critically analyze, integrate, synthesize, and evaluate concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Through structured, sequential, competency-based clinical assignments, concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice and professional development are discussed, examined, and evaluated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RAD 455
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RAD 494 - Radiologic Fluoroscopy
Units: 3
When Offered: Summer
This course provides an introduction to the fluoroscopic imaging system and methods of reducing public and occupational doses of radiation. The course prepares students for the California Fluoroscopy Permit Exam.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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RAD 495 - Radiologic Sciences Capstone
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring
In this course, students will reflect on their classroom, lab, and clinical experiences, culminating in a portfolio of their academic experience. In addition, students will begin preparing to take licensure and certification examinations that will qualify them to practice as professional radiographers.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RAD 450
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RAD 496 - Comprehensive Review
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to prepare students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Radiography. This course will provide a comprehensive review that will prepare students to successfully pass their ARRT board exam. This course will include a mock board review exam.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Radiologic Science major
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REM 301 - Real Estate Principles
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This introductory course will review real estate terminology, real estate law, real estate finance, mortgages, taxes, escrow, acquisition and transfer of real property, liens and encumbrances, leases, contracts, unlawful discrimination, agency, business principles, and ethics.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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REM 306 - Real Estate Development
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course is designed to provide an overview of the real estate development process with an emphasis on analysis, risk management, and decision-making relative to changing economic, environmental, institutional, regulatory, and social contexts. Topics discussed include but are not limited to market analysis, feasibility analysis, site acquisition, due diligence, zoning, entitlements, approvals, site planning, building design, construction, financing, leasing, and ongoing management and disposition.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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REM 336 - Real Estate Practice
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Subjects discussed in this course are the major topics of Law, Agency Issues, Contracts and Closings, Financing, Taxation, Leasing and other practical topics geared toward the successful practice of real estate. This course focuses on what it takes to succeed in the real estate business. Field work required.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): REM 301
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REM 406 - Real Estate Law
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
An examination of the fundamentals of real estate from a legal perspective. Topics include: contracts, real property rights and ownership, agency law, landlord and tenant rights, liens, encumbrances, land use, title, and real estate licensure laws.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): REM 301
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REM 436 - Real Estate Finance
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
An intermediate finance course reviewing the role of finance in the real estate marketplace. Course topics include: residential and commercial mortgages, interest rates, appraisal, underwriting, income property and investment analysis, risk, valuation, taxation, the secondary mortgage market, and REITS.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): REM 301
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RUS 115 - Russian I
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
The course concentrates on developing basic skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on acquisition of vocabulary, structures and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of native spoken and written Russian at the beginning level. This course includes discussion of Russian culture and daily life. It is presumed that the student’s vocabulary will grow as the new rules of grammar are studied during this course.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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RUS 125 - Russian II
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
The course concentrates on continuation of developing basic skills in all four areas of language studies: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on conversation, acquisition of vocabulary, structures and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of native spoken and written Russian at the beginning intermediate level. Continued discussion of Russian culture and daily life. It is presumed the student’s vocabulary will grow as the new rules of grammar are studied during the course. Since the ability to read and the phonology of language are already acquired in the beginning course, the class will create an advanced ability to comprehend and communicate in Russian.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): RUS 115
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SCI 120 - Marine Science with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A consideration of the sea as a biological environment, of the biota, and of the interrelationships existing between marine organisms and the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of their environments. The course provides a field and laboratory course emphasizing identification and life histories of marine organisms. Does not meet the science/lab requirement for Liberal Studies waiver.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional catalina lab fee
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SCI 200 - Special Topics
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of Science. Topic varies for different semesters.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SCI 200L - Special Topics Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
This laboratory course will be offered in conjunction with the special topics course to provide instruction with hands on experience. Topic varies for different semesters.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
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SCI 205 - Introduction to Forensic Science with Lab
Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
In this course students will integrate and apply concepts from a variety of disciplines such as chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, etc., to the study of forensic science. The theoretical foundations of common forensic science techniques will be covered along with applications to specific forensic scenarios.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
Fee: Additional lab fee
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SCI 303 - Science and Faith
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
A study of the various different models of integrating science and religion. A study of the history and recent developments, philosophies, and concepts in both science and theology. Focus is placed in particular on Christian worldviews.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Previous coursework in Science and Christian Studies
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SCI 303L - Science and Faith Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
A laboratory experience designed to enhance the specific scientific discoveries discussed in lecture.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): SCI 303
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SCI 311 - Genetic Engineering and Society
Units: 4
When Offered: As offered
This is an interdisciplinary course involving studies from a variety of disciplines including but not limited to: science, philosophy, religion, law, and behavioral science. We will study the science behind the human genome and stay abreast of the continuing developments within the Human Genome Project. In addition, we will study the scientific, ethical, legal and social implication of the Human Genome Project and genetic engineering in general. Previous coursework in some of the following disciplines is recommended: science, religion, philosophy, ethics, and behavioral science.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 units lecture and 1 unit of seminar
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status
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SCI 323 - History and Philosophy of Science
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
A study of the developments, philosophy, and concepts of science and the contributions of great scientists. Focus is based on issues related to the Bible and religious worldviews. Emphasis is placed on the mathematical and physical sciences.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SCI 401 - Science and Technology: Its Impact Upon Society
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Discusses the interaction between science and its products on our changing society. Emphasis is on the scientific method; modern topics in the physical sciences such as nuclear power, government involvement, restoration/management, genetic engineering, ethics, and future challenges.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SCI 412 - Topics Marine Science
Units: 1-4
When Offered: As offered
This class deals with research projects and topics of current or historical interest which are not normally covered in other established courses. Content variable from year to year.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional catalina lab fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 148
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SSC 394 - Social Science in the Classroom
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
The course introduces classroom pedagogical issues specific to teaching social science at the secondary level as an orientation to a teaching career. Emphasis will be given to fieldwork, teaching methods, administrative expectations, and professional exposure in the content area.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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Social Work |
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SWK 300 - Introduction to Social Work
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to the knowledge, values, ethics, skills, systems, and settings of generalist social work practice. A historic overview of political, economical, and cultural factors that influence the profession. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in Social Work.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SWK 315 - Congregational Social Work
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course explores the critical role of the Christian church in the history and development of the social work profession, social work values and ethics, and techniques employed in social work practice. Students will see church congregations as vital contexts for social work practice.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 250 , SWK 300 , and Social Work major
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SWK 335 - Substance Use Disorders, Treatment, and Recovery
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is a survey of substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery models, including a historical and contemporary understanding of addiction, and its impact on individuals, families, and society.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 300
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SWK 340 - Mental Health First Aid
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Mental Health First Aid is a national program, operated by the National Council for Behavioral Health in partnership with the Missouri Department of Behavioral Health. The Mental Health First Aid course is generally taught as an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This class is designed to provide social work students with a more in-depth look into mental health issues, treatment, and public responses, while assisting all students in becoming certified “First Responders” upon completion of the course. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SWK 345 - Trauma in Children
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will introduce students to the definition of trauma, the prevalence of children experiencing trauma locally, nationally and globally, as well as the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual impact trauma can have on children and adolescents. The concepts of trauma informed practice, resilience, and evidence based practices with children experiencing trauma are key components of the course. The role of social workers in working with children experiencing trauma locally, nationally and globally is also a key feature of the course. Although trauma is broadly defined, the course will focus mainly on abuse and neglect, violence, natural disasters, war, and medical trauma.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SWK 361 - Global Social Work Policy
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will expose students to a variety of global social issues related to social welfare and social development. Engaging in critical thinking and analysis of global social welfare issues, students will explore how political, economic and cultural, faith-based, historical, and environmental factors impact social welfare policies and the global delivery of human services.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 300 and Social Work major
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SWK 371 - Spirituality and the Helping Professionals
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course is an introduction to the role of spirituality, religion, and secularism in micro, mezzo, and macro social work practice. Students will examine their own personal values, morals, spirituality, religious, and secular traditions and reconcile any differences between these personal values and professional, ethical practice with diverse clients.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 300 and Social Work major
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SWK 380 - Introduction to Medical Social Work
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Students learn about the critical role of social workers in health care settings using bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments and interventions to assist health practitioners, patients, and their families in addressing medical concerns, social determinants of health, and the social-cultural meanings ascribed to illness.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 250 , SWK 300 , and Social Work major
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SWK 381 - Introduction to Child and Family Welfare
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course examines the social welfare policies, programs, and services to families and children, historically known as “child welfare services”. It explores major issues facing children, youth and families, critically examining the assumptions, values, and philosophical perspectives underlying the social policies that shape child welfare.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 300 and Social Work major
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SWK 399 - Independent Study
Units: 1-3
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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SWK 400 - Special Topics in Social Work
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course is designed to be an in-depth seminar on a selected topic within the field of social work.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 300
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