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SWK 401 - Social Work Practice I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice, while exploring social work history, theory, ethics, problem solving, and diversity in social work practice with individual client systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 300 , Social Work major, and Senior status
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SWK 405 - Social Work Practice II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course provides the foundational knowledge and skills in generalist Social Work practice utilizing problem-solving models for work with Macro (organization and community) systems and considers implications for vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 300 , Social Work major, and Senior status
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SWK 410 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This foundation course explores the theories, themes, and issues concerning the interaction among individuals as they grow, change, and develop over the lifespan and the impact of their social context on their development.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Social Work major and Senior status
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SWK 415 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This foundation course presents and critiques theories of human behavior as they relate to mezzo and macro systems, such as family, groups, organizations, and communities. Students will apply knowledge of person-in-environment and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to macro client systems to address social injustice.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 410 and Social Work major
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SWK 420 - Social Work Policy
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This foundation course examines the history and philosophy of social work and social welfare policy in the United States as it relates to poverty, oppression, and marginalized groups. The course focuses on policy analysis and addresses the role of policy in effective service delivery for vulnerable/marginalized populations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee
Prerequisite(s): Social Work major and Senior status
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SWK 421 - Field Practicum I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course allows students to practice social work in agency settings under qualified educational supervision, serving vulnerable and oppressed populations while learning generalist skills.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee
Prerequisite(s): Social Work major and Senior status
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): SWK 401
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SWK 435 - Case Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This foundation course provides an overview of the history of case management and provides an in-depth analysis of case management from a strengths perspective. Client engagement, assessment, intervention, advocacy, evaluation, and termination are addressed in depth on micro through macro levels.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Social Work major and Senior status
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SWK 451 - Field Practicum II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course allows students to continue to practice social work in agency settings under qualified educational supervision, serving vulnerable and oppressed populations while learning generalist skills.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SWK 421 , Social Work major, and Senior status
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): SWK 405
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SWK 462 - Marginalized Populations
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course addresses what it means to be marginalized and presents information on the history and current status of various vulnerable populations domestically and globally. The course explores the importance of cultural competence in engaging, assessing, and intervening with client systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Social Work major and Senior status
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SOC 200 - Special Topics in Sociology
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within the Behavioral Sciences.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 100 or SOC 213
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SOC 213 - Introduction to Sociology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior in social settings. It includes major theories of human behavior in terms of culture, socialization, primary groups, stratification and social class, population, family, religion, and social change.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SOC 301 - Self and Society
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
Self and society seeks to answer the process questions concerning the ways and the reasons social forces affect social outcomes, often by affecting the thinking and action of individuals in society. Although the specific topics investigated by microsociologists range widely the focus on external social influences on individual attitudes and social interaction remains the constant perspective, which unifies the field. The will apply that perspective to a range of topics generally concerned with how we influence others and are, in turn, influenced by them.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SOC 323 - Marriage and the Family
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course addresses the social institutions of marriage and family using a theoretical and research-based approach to examine the social, behavioral, and psychological aspects as they are practiced in American culture. The course discusses dating, mate selection, the experience of marriage, marital challenges, and diversity in family forms. The course defines and evaluates marriage and the family from sociological, psychological, and biblical perspectives.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SOC 335 - Social Problems
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
A study of the nature and meaning of social problems and deviant behavior in American Society. The incidence and characteristics of selected social problems of major public interest will be explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 100 or SOC 213
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SOC 337 - Deviant Behavior
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall & OPS
This course primarily examines the definition and social construction of deviant behavior. Major sociological perspectives and theories will be applied. Specific topics of exploration include various forms of interpersonal violence, suicide, mental disorder, sexuality, substance use and abuse, and internet deviance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 100 or SOC 213
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SOC 338 - Group Dynamics and Social Movements
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
The course addresses the sociological and social psychology dimensions of group behavior, the influences on the socialization of the individual, social interaction and impacts on patterned roles and authority structures. Theories will be applied in group experiences, observations, writing, and problem solving.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SOC 213
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SOC 345 - Race and Ethnicity
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
This course will focus on the sociological approach to the ascribed statuses of race, class, and gender in American Society. Also explores how these social concepts are perceived, reinforced, and altered through social institutions, social interaction, media influence, and the dynamics of social change.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 100 or SOC 213
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SOC 347 - Sociology of Gender
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring & OPS
An examination of the way in which macro institutions and micro institutions structure gender relations in society, and how gender in turn structures and stratifies the social order. From the perspective of personal identity, we will ask how it is that we experience ourselves as male and female. The social consequences of gender stratification are considered including such substantive topic areas as the sexual division of labor, sexual politics, and sexual violence.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SOC 348 - Sociology of Aging
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will critically look at aging as a social process in addition to its biological and psychological components. Additionally, it will identify the aging population in our present society, the various social experiences associated with aging as well as the socioeconomic issues related to aging.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SOC 349 - Sociology of Religion
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course examines and applies social science theories and perspectives to understanding the human and social construction of religion, including the examination of how religious groups are organized, their cultural settings, political and economic correlates, and capabilities as agents of social change. In addition, the course explores the intersection between the secular social construct of religion, the cultural-Christian expression of religion, and the biblical model of kinship relations and community.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SOC 352 - Sociology of Health and Illness
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course applies sociological principles to medicine, health, illness, and healthcare. Topics include but are not limited to: medical and sociological models of illness, epidemiology, epidemics, an (abbreviated) history of medicine in the West, public health, the social stratification of illness, medicalization and de-medicalization of illness, disability, individuals’ experience of illness, the medical profession, healthcare systems in developing countries, healthcare provision, access and delivery, complementary and alternative healthcare, and, the contemporary U.S. health movement.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SOC 355 - Social Stratification
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course explores the development, patterns, structures, and consequences of social inequality, with emphasis on social progress, how American institutions are affected, and how social interactions react to institutionalized inequality. Dynamics of resistance and social change are also discussed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 100 or SOC 213
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SOC 381 - Social Theory
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall & OPS
This course introduces classical and contemporary sociological theories to examine the fundamental forces that influence human interactions in daily living. Specific emphasis is given to the relationships between social institutions, social and economic power, socially constructed reality, and cultural effects on individual identity, expression, and opportunities in society. Recognition of the differences between the secular patterns of norms and behaviors are paralleled with faith integration on constructs of beliefs and behaviors.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 100 or SOC 213
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SOC 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
Prerequisite(s): BEH 100 or SOC 213
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SOC 400 - Special Topics in Sociology
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within the Behavioral Sciences.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BEH 100 or SOC 213
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SOC 440 - Internship in Sociology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is practical application of basic sociological principles in community or campus responsibilities under professional supervision.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): SOC 213 and permission of the Dean
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Spanish |
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SPA 110 - Spanish for Health Care Professionals I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to introduce the non-native Spanish speaking student to basic vocabulary, phrases, and cultural considerations necessary to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in a healthcare setting. The course will prepare students to perform daily activities and tasks such as collecting and assessing a medical history, assessing health risks, and making appointments with Spanish speaking patients. There is no language prerequisite for the course, but students may find prior language learning experience useful. Students wishing to acquire general conversational skills or fluency in Spanish should enroll in traditional Spanish language classes.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SPA 115 - Elementary Spanish I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
A study of the fundamentals of the Spanish language. Emphasis is on the ability to write, read, speak, and understand simple Spanish through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Must pass with a C- or better to continue in SPA 125 .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SPA 120 - Spanish for Health Care Professionals II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed for students who have learned basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary relevant to healthcare professions. The course will afford students the opportunity to perform daily activities and tasks such as collecting and assessing a medical history, assessing health risks, making appointments, etc. with Spanish speaking patients in a public health setting. This course involves regular field experience in public healthcare setting.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 110 or 115
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SPA 125 - Elementary Spanish II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
Completion of the fundamentals of the Spanish language with emphasis upon correct pronunciation and mastery of a practical vocabulary. Practice on oral and written expression through a variety of activities, both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, and language lab participation. Simple study of Hispanic civilization.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 110 or 115
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SPA 213 - Intermediate Spanish I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A review of Spanish grammar with special emphasis upon idiomatic language and verb forms. Conversation, translation, composition, and collateral reading of modern Spanish prose.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 120 , 125 , 130 , or equivalent
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SPA 223 - Intermediate Spanish II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Continued grammar review and reading, translation, and interpretation of modern Spanish poetry and prose. Classroom activities are supplemented with a variety of homework assignments and language lab participation.
*Cannot receive credit for both SPA 223 and SPA 230 .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 120 , 125 , 130 , or equivalent
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SPA 230 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed specifically for heritage speakers of Spanish with oral proficiency, but little formal training in the language. It will emphasize activities which will acquaint students with Spanish in its written form and which will expand students’ overall knowledge of the language. This course will review the principles of Spanish grammar, emphasizing their application to composition.
*Cannot receive credit for both SPA 223 and SPA 230.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 115 , 125 , 130 , or assessment
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SPA 233 - Intermediate Conversational Spanish
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course takes a functional, integrated skills approach for intermediate students of Spanish. The course is a two-skills communicative based program (oral or aural).The course develops language proficiency and an awareness and appreciation of Latin American culture. The course will provide comprehensible input in a low anxiety environment in order to enhance second language acquisition. The course is designed to put into practice the thematic vocabulary that has been presented during the elementary and intermediate courses.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 120 , 125 , 130 , or equivalent
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SPA 305 - Conversational Spanish for the Professions
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course takes a functional, integrated skills approach for intermediate students of Spanish. The course will provide comprehensive input in a low anxiety environment in order to enhance second language acquisition. The course is designed to build Spanish conversational skills within diverse professional settings.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 120 , 125 , or 130
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SPA 315 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course explores different genres of Spanish and Hispanic literatures, focusing on critical reading and ways of writing about literature. Throughout this course, students will gain a basic understanding of current literary theory and literary strategies, while examining literary movements in the Spanish-speaking world and their socio-historical contexts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 233 , or 305
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SPA 324 - Iberian Civilization and Culture
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
A study of the civilization and culture of Spain from the formation of Iberian civilization to the present. This study covers history, geography, art, architecture, literature and other aspects of civilization and culture. This course is conducted in Spanish and provides the background for studies in Iberian Literature.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 325 - Spanish Grammar in Context and Composition
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course reviews elementary and intermediate level structures of Spanish and introduces advanced grammatical constructions. Emphasis is placed on developing correct writing skills in the Spanish language.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 330 - Hispanic Literature and Film
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course examines a selection of feature literary masterpieces and films from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru using film theory, cultural theory, and feminist approaches. This course evaluates the importance and correlation between literary and film studies with the present. The objective of this course is to rethink the relationship between visual cultural production and concepts of gender and social change.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 335 - Spanish in the Professions
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Study of the application of linguistic skills in a professional setting.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , 233 , or 305
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SPA 337 - Advanced Spanish for Healthcare Professions
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course is for students in medical fields who will often come into contact with Spanish speaking persons in medical situations both in their professions and during preparation for these professions. This course is designed to prepare students for such situations focusing on the correct use of medical terminology in Spanish. Students will be able to interview patients and record their medical histories accurately and completely, as well as explain correctly, and in a culturally appropriate way to this type of patient the medical tests and procedures needed. Emphasis will be placed on terms most commonly used in communication between a health care provider and a patient.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 339 - Modern Mexican Literature and Film
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course provides an introduction to the study of Mexican literature and film of the twentieth and twenty-first century. In this course, students will learn to analyze and interpret masterpieces in a variety of genres. Students will develop literacy and analytical skills in reading, interpreting, and writing Spanish. This course also provides an introduction to the study and application of film theory and literary criticism.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 345 - Survey of Iberian Literature I
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Covers multiple genres of literature produced in Spain from ancient times to the 16th century.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 365 - Survey of Iberian Literature II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course studies major works in Iberian literature written from the Golden Age to present times. Many literary movements come to life throughout the study of these works. This course brings forth the conflict between tradition and reform that characterized Spanish literature throughout the last centuries.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 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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SPA 400 - Special Topics
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
Focuses on a different topic each time offered.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SPA 411 - Spanish-English Comparative Structures
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An introductory linguistic description of the Spanish language with a special focus on its main differences with English. By means of comparing the two languages, students will discover the main problematic contrasts for an English-speaking student of Spanish. Topics to be covered include: morphology, syllabification, stress placement, grammar, word meaning, language usage and syntax.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 or 230
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SPA 414 - Latin American Literature I
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Explores Latin American literature from early periods to the 19th century. Emphasis will be placed on different genres arising from both indigenous traditions, ethnographical narratives of the conquest, and major works written during the colonial and emancipation periods.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 424 - Latin American Literature II
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course studies major works in Latin American literature written from the nineteenth century to present times. Emphasis is placed on literary movements and genres that came to life during these centuries, among them: Modernism, Postmodernism, Revolutionary Narratives, Indigenous Novels, and Vanguard Poetry.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 450 - Research in Literature
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course reviews and organizes the linguistic, literary, and cultural knowledge acquired by students throughout their course of studies in the Spanish program. Students will demonstrate this knowledge and their advanced proficiency levels in oral and written Spanish by developing and presenting research papers, essays, literary analysis and critical theories.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 315 and 325
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SPA 465 - Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course will serve as an introduction to translation theory and practice between Spanish and English. Emphasis is placed on practical simultaneous interpretation. The course will also provide an introduction to Spanish linguistics and will give a general overview of phonology, morphology, and comparative English/Spanish syntax.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 223 , 230 , or 233
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SPA 470 - Spanish for Education
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course serves as an introduction to Second Language Acquisition theory for students who plan to teach language in K-12. The course covers contemporary theory of the process of learning a second language, as well as pedagogical approaches to teaching language to non-native speakers in K-12.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): SPA 325
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SPA 499 - Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course reviews and organizes the linguistic, literary, and cultural knowledge acquired by senior students throughout their course of studies in the Spanish program. Students will demonstrate this knowledge and their advanced proficiency levels in oral and written Spanish by developing and presenting a capstone portfolio.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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Sport and Performance Psychology |
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SPP 410 - Psychology of Performance Recovery
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This focus of this course is on addressing the practice of psychological issues and cognitive variables that may hinder one’s performance recovery. The complex psychological nature of recovery, both physical and cognitive, whether from injury or psychological distress, will be discussed. This course will allow the student to explore performance recovery from multiple areas and approaches, as well as concentrating on theoretical foundations of behaviors, psychological intervention of performance problems, prevention, recovery, and strategies/mental health issues related to performance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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SPP 420 - Social Implications of Sport and Performance
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course explores the establishment of relationships among psychology, social relationships, and performance within various social environments and contexts. Key topics such as social support, diversity, impact of media, coaching relationships, and the wider social contexts of individual performance will be examined and discussed. The course will utilize both theoretical and research findings to suggest practical applications for assisting with human performance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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SPP 430 - Ethics and Leadership in Performance Psychology
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course is centered around the leadership and ethics needed to build and develop professional relationships within a sport and performance psychology setting. The course examines ethical principles, professional guidelines, organizational standards and ethical codes, and leadership practices designed to help students develop ethical decision-making and behavior skills necessary to meet the appropriate standards of care in providing psychological services to enhance human performance.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PSY 213
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SPP 499 - Sport and Performance Psychology Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course provides sport and performance psychology students the opportunity to integrate and demonstrate learning from their major, evaluate their own strengths/weaknesses and demonstrate an understanding of the integration of a Christian worldview and their major field of study. Students will evaluate their personal goals, calling and purpose as well as develop skills to move toward successful and fruitful participation in multiple levels of community, including graduate school and careers.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission by the Program Director
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SRF 201 - Introduction to Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
The purpose of this course is to present historical, philosophical, and social aspects in leisure service management. This course encompasses a variety of services, including recreational sport management, outdoor and adventure recreation, and health and fitness. Students will explore a variety of career options and concentrated interests to prepare for challenging careers in the growing field of sport, recreation and fitness.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SRF 250 - Financial Principles for Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course examines the financial tools that are essential to sport, recreation and fitness managers. Principles of financial management, financial business structure, and planning and forecasting processes that make organizations effective in sport, recreation, and fitness organizations will be explored. The practical application of financial principles for both business and personal life are incorporated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SRF 310 - Legal Aspects of Sport, Recreation and Fitness
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course provides an understanding of the American legal system and its response to sport, recreation and fitness related disputes. Material includes legal terminology, liability, risk management, personnel issues, Title IX, and various issues facing today’s teachers, coaches, athletic administrators, and fitness professionals.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SRF 320 - Ethical Considerations in Sport, Recreation and Fitness
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course focuses on value systems and their role in ethical leadership. Ethical issues in sport, recreation and fitness disciplines are examined, with the application of fundamental principles in guiding ethical discussion, assessment and evaluation. This course will include an examination of relevant ethical considerations and the development of leadership in the domains of sport, recreation and fitness.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SRF 410 - Special Populations in Sport, Recreation and Fitness
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course incorporates various dimensions of wellness (physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and vocational) as they pertain to special populations. Students will examine practical solutions to address physical inactivity and specific approaches that promote active lifestyles among youth, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Safe and effective health and fitness recommendations will be explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SRF 420 - Facility Planning and Design Management
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course introduces students to practical applications used in project analysis through design synthesis that sport, recreation and fitness professionals should be aware of during facility planning and design. Aspects of construction, managing equipment, safety and control, supervision, space utilization, project accounting and scheduling, and maintenance will be explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SRF 430 - Event Programming in Sport, Recreation and Fitness
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course will explore the competencies necessary for managing and operating sport, recreation and fitness events such as tournaments, 5K run events, banquets, fundraisers, stadium events, etc. Students will explore strategies and tactics to guide professionals through the event planning and implementation process, starting with the earliest stages of event design. Conceptualization, staffing, budgeting, financing, promoting, securing, managing, and post-event follow-up will be incorporated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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SRF 490 - Organization and Administration of Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management
Units: 3
When Offered: OPS
This course provides students with an understanding of management functions in organizations that deliver sport, recreation and fitness programs. Students will learn key elements in organizational development and planning, issues related to interagency collaboration, contracts, and successful marketing. In addition, financial management, human resources, facility maintenance, employee development, communication, and evaluation will be explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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Statistics |
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STA 101 - Statistical Foundations
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
A course emphasizing the empirical and scientific approaches to disciplines involved in statistical and data analytics sciences. Students learn the historical foundation of each departmental program area. Students will also familiarize themselves with the perspectives and specialties of our department faculty while systematically and critically reviewing the expanding roles of data-centric sciences. The course focuses on teaching, writing, developing a future internship, exploring potential graduate work, and engaging in professional associations from a Christian worldview. Note: This course is designed to introduce students in statistics-related majors (Applied Statistical Analysis, Statistics and Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Sports Analytics, etc.) to the discipline. It is not designed as a major or general education course in statistics and does not fulfill the ‘introduction to statistics’ requirement for any major.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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STA 144 - Introduction to Statistics
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
Mathematical theory and applications, development of formulae, principles of statistical decision theory, descriptive measurements, probability concepts, random variables, normal distribution, inferential statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-squared procedures, linear regression, and the use of computers in statistics.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background
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STA 205 - Applied Linear Regression
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course represents a basic concepts and methodology course in regression analysis using application of general linear regression models to real-life situations. Case studies are used to give practice in diagnosing practical problems, deciding on appropriate models, and knowing which inferential technique will answer the researcher’s questions for the purposes of description and prediction. Regression models and model building typical of problems used in the social and behavioral sciences, the natural and health sciences, and many other disciplines are covered.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 144
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STA 210 - Statistical Computing I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to data mining, management and statistical programming techniques using comprehensive and widely available tools like SAGE, SPSS, SAS and R. Students learn exploratory data analysis, coding and manipulation of variables, database management applying statistical concepts. Modeling and simulation experiments on a variety of applied data sets.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): STA 144
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STA 211 - Statistical Computing II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
A continuation of Statistical Computing I using comprehensive and widely available tools like SAGE, SPSS, SAS and R. Advanced techniques will be covered including (but not limited to) numerical linear algebra, optimization and nonlinear equations, the EM algorithm, Laplace approximations, quadrature methods, simulation methodology, sampling, Monte Carlo and bootstrap methods.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 210
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STA 303 - Research and Experimental Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course studies experimental designs with corresponding models and analyses critical for students in the empirical sciences. Course topics include estimation, test of hypothesis, analysis of variance and a variety of topics in experimental design. Decisions and practical considerations which minimize experimental error and avoid confounding results are dealt with in real life contexts.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 144
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STA 305 - Sampling and Survey Methodology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
Sampling theory and practice are presented in this course through a study of simple random samples, stratified random samples, cluster sampling, estimating sample size, ratio estimates, subsampling, two-state sampling and analysis of sampling error. This is a critical course for students in education and the social, medical, biological and management sciences where sampling is a fundamental step in virtually every statistical procedure and critical to meaningful survey research.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 144
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STA 310 - Mathematical Statistics I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
The first semester of a two-semester course providing a systematic development of the theories of probability and statistics. Students learn and use fundamental concepts of probability models, random variables and their distributions, reduction of data, estimation, testing of hypotheses, univariate normal inference, and statistical decision theory. The first semester is required for BA and BS statistics majors of all concentrations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MAT 245 and STA 144
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STA 311 - Mathematical Statistics II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
Second semester course in a systematic development of the theories of probability and statistics. Topics include analysis of categorical data, multivariate distributions, nonparametric inference, linear models and analysis of variance. As time permits, the theory underlying Markov chain, Monte Carlo, quasi-likelihood, empirical likelihood, statistical functionals, generalized estimating equations, the jackknife, and the bootstrap are addressed.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 310
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STA 320 - Financial Mathematics I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics including basic interest theory. These concepts will be applied in calculating present and accumulated values for various streams of cash flows as a basis for future use in: reserving, valuation, pricing, asset/liability management, investment income, capital budgeting, and valuing contingent cash flow.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MAT 245
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STA 321 - Financial Mathematics II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
A continuation of the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics including the basics of financial economics and an introduction to financial instruments, including derivatives, and the concept of no-arbitrage as it relates to financial mathematics.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 320
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STA 360 - Data Visualization
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course provides the tools to create and critically evaluate data visualizations. Focus will be on statistical graphics, graphics that display statistical data. Additionally, recent advances in the field of information visualization will be covered.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 144
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STA 362 - Advanced Statistical Computing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
A course to introduce statistical models of advanced least squares regression and standard ANOVA techniques and extensions to categorical data. Students will conceptually understand linear mixed effects models, log linear and generalized linear models for count data; and survival models for the analysis of lifetime data. In addition, students will apply these models to real data, to discern patterns and conclusions, and present their results.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 205 and 210
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STA 364 - Applied Statistical Methodology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
A course in application of parametric and nonparametric single and multivariable data analytic techniques to sports. Topics will include: linear regression, correlation, confounding and interactions, variable selection, categorical predictors and outcomes, logistic regression, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, and regression techniques with longitudinal data.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): STA 210
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STA 399 - Independent Study
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
This course of study is offered to afford the superior student an opportunity to explore independently subject matter not already offered in the catalog.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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STA 400 - Special Topics
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
A seminar course offered upon sufficient demand covering appropriate of different concentrations each time. Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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STA 460 - Sports Analytics Seminar
Units: 1
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course enables students to examine theory and applications of data science and analytics to the field of sports performance, administration, and player rehabilitation. Students will evaluate evidence based literature related to statistical analysis to determine whether a published study has reliable results which can be used in translating evidence to practice. Topics may include aspects of sports strategy, team and player performance, teach and franchise management, officiating and refereeing, coaching and training issues, fan support and marketing, fantasy competitions, and contemporary topics of metrics and technology use (limitations and extensions).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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STA 462 - Measurement and Evaluation
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course is designed to develop an understanding of measurement and evaluation concepts. Measurement and evaluation topics relevant to construction and use of assessment in the psychomotor, cognitive and affective domains will be covered. Class activities include collection, analysis of data, and evaluation of instruments for personal and program evaluation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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STA 470 - Seminar in Financial Mathematics
Units: 2
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
An overview of topics from financial mathematics including interest theory and financial economics.
Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for a maximum of four (4) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): STA 321
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STA 480 - Seminar in Probability and Statistics
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An overview of topics from probability and statistics including general probability, univariate distributions, and multivariate distributions, as well as, calculus and basic concepts of insurance and risk management.
Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MAT 343 and 353
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STA 490 - Research in Statistics
Units: 1-4
When Offered: As offered
The focus of this class is an independent research project that the student undertakes under the direction of a faculty member who acts as a research advisor. Content varies from year to year and is determined by both the instructor’s and student’s interests.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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STA 491 - Sports Analytics Internship
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course is aimed at developing “hands on” experience in data and visualization analytic skills in the context of involvement with a sport team, league, or corporation. Students will assist in the development of the analytical and data collection capabilities of the organization.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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STA 499 - Capstone
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Spring
The course is designed to be a culminating experience for senior students. The course gives students through writing, seminar and conference participation, an opportunity to demonstrate their skill and proficiency in the field of statistics. In some cases, this may be coupled with internships.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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THE 111 - Fundamentals of Stagecraft
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course offers an introduction to the basic construction methods, materials and techniques employed in the scene shop. Students will also develop skills in producing large-scale scenic painting and texturing effects through multiple in-class projects.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 113 - Makeup for Stage and Screen
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall
This course provides a foundation for the student actor and designer in the materials, tools, and application techniques of stage and film makeup. Students will develop skills in brush and sponge application techniques, the design of old age and character specific facial alterations, historical makeup effects and three-dimensional appliances. Students will develop an appreciation of relative viewing distance in the level of subtlety of makeup effects for theatre versus film. Each student will assemble a makeup kit that will be used to prepare projects in class and for productions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional lab fee
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THE 123 - Voice and Diction for the Stage
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will focus on the importance of a free and expressive voice in the actor’s work. It will develop the voice through a focus on awareness of inner space, alignment, breath, resonance, articulation, expressivity; awareness of General American Dialect, and a beginning look at Phonetics and the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), vocal anatomy and voice care.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 133 - Acting for Non-Majors
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is designed to help the amateur actor develop a beginning understanding and appreciation of the art and skill of acting through the study of acting principles, dramatic scenes, and basic stage techniques. Students will learn to use the tools of the actor (mind, body and voice) through exercise, improvisation, scene and character study and learn the basics of the rehearsal process. The student will also develop into a more informed observer of theatre.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 142 - Introduction to Theatre
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course provides a background, framework and vocabulary for the appreciation of six (6) major areas of production (director, actor, designer/technician, playwright, script, and audience) and the various historical, textual, and performative elements that inform theatrical practice. Students will read a variety of plays, attend productions by the Theatre Arts Program, and participate in a course module involving production creation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 163 - Production Practicum: Performance
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall
Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions through to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances. Students should enroll in the section assigned to their show.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 164 - Production Practicum: Technical
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall
Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 183 - Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary to acting and to explore the basic elements of the actor’s art. This course will explore the physical, vocal, intellectual, and technical aspects of acting in a format that encourages freedom of imagination and personal growth. Additionally, the course will explore the connections between faith and theatre and the ways in which God’s truth is embedded within the fabric of both the plays themselves and the actor’s work.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Theatre major or minor
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THE 200 - Special Topics in Theatre
Units: 1-3
When Offered: As offered
Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of Theatre. Topic varies for different semesters.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 211 - Introduction to Stage Design and Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course will serve as an introduction to the collaborative nature of design and stage management in theatrical productions. Each of the four major areas of design; scenic, costume, lighting, and audio will be explored through projects and the critical viewing of plays on film and live productions. Basic techniques of stage management and production protocols will be explored through exercises and the creation of a prompt script.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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THE 221 - Techniques in Pre-Visualization of Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
This course focuses on methods and techniques for pre-visualizing design concepts within the play production process with a focus on using digital modeling software. Traditional techniques in model building, rendering, costume plates and concept sketching will also be explored. Techniques of pitching a design through pre-visualization will be examined through mock design projects and production scenarios.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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