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2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

All courses are offered yearly, upon sufficient demand, unless indicated otherwise. Those courses offered on an alternate-year basis have the next academic year of availability indicated by a date within parentheses immediately following the course description.

Courses may be offered in a variety of formats, including online.

Although the course generally will be offered on a regular basis, the university reserves the right to introduce or delete courses, depending on sufficient demand.

Those courses graded on a Pass/No Credit basis only are indicated by P/NC.

Institutional credit only (S/NC) does not give graduation credit but does count toward full loads.

The fourth digit in the course number indicates the number of semester credit hours.
 

Music
  

  • MUSC 4422 Secondary Choral Music Methods and Materials

    2 credits
    Principles, methods, and materials for teaching choral music in middle school and high school. Includes administrative and supervisory practices, rehearsal and vocal techniques, classroom discipline, and eclectic, inclusive choral literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 2044  
  

  • MUSC 4432 Secondary Instrumental Music Methods and Materials

    2 credits
    Includes administrative and supervisory practices, marching band and jazz-ensemble techniques, instrumental music software and computer-assisted instruction, and secondary-instrumental literature. Prerequisite: MUSC 2044 
  

  • MUSC 4610 Senior Woodwinds I

    Variable credit
    Involves preparation for senior recital. Subsequent work with advanced technical studies and solos. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3620 .
  

  • MUSC 4620 Senior Woodwinds II

    Variable credit
    Involves preparation for senior recital. Continued work with advanced technical studies and solos. A senior recital is the exit exam. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 4610 .
  

  • MUSC 4710 Senior Brass I

    Variable credit
    Involves preparation for senior recital. Subsequent work with advanced technical studies and solos. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3720 .
  

  • MUSC 4720 Senior Brass II

    Variable credit
    Involves preparation for senior recital. Continued work with advanced technical studies and solos. A senior recital is the exit exam. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 4710 .
  

  • MUSC 4810 Senior Percussion I

    Variable credit
    Involves preparation for senior recital. Subsequent work with advanced technical studies and solos. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3820 .
  

  • MUSC 4820 Senior Percussion II

    Variable credit
    Involves preparation for senior recital. Continued work with advanced technical studies and solos. A senior recital is the exit exam. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 4810 .
  

  • MUSC 4910 Senior Strings I

    Variable credit
    Involves preparation for senior recital. Subsequent work with advanced technical studies and solos. Prerequisite: Passed jury for MUSC 3920 .
  

  • MUSC 4920 Senior Strings II

    Variable credit
    Involves preparation for senior recital. Continued work with advanced technical studies and solos. A senior recital is the exit exam. Prerequisite: Passed jury of MUSC 4910 .
  

  • MUSC 4930 Independent Study

    Variable credit (1-6 hours)
    Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • MUSC 4993 Honors Research in Music

    3 credits
    Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.

New Testament Greek
  

  • NTGK 3223 New Testament Greek Exegesis I

    3 credits
    A study of selected passages from the Greek New Testament, to introduce intermediate-level Greek Grammar interpretive options, basic translation methods, and inductive-exegetical principles. High-frequency New Testament Greek vocabulary will also be emphasized.
  

  • NTGK 3233 New Testament Greek Exegesis II

    3 credits
    The application of New Testament Greek grammar, syntax, translation methods, and inductive-exegetical principles to selected New Testament passages. High-frequency New Testament Greek vocabulary will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: NTGK 3223.
  

  • NTGK 4900 Advanced Exegetical Study

    Variable credit (1-12 hours)
    A student registering for this independent study must meet these requirements: (1) basic language requirements in Greek, (2) at least a 2.75 average in the student’s last two semesters of Greek study; and (3) recommendation of both the Division Chair and the teacher supervising the study. Note:  Graded P/NC.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 3013 Ethics

    3 credits
    Study and analysis of common standards of ethics in such a way as to encourage students to formulate for themselves practical standards by which to judge conduct.
  

  • PHIL 4003 Philosophy Studies

    Variable credit
  

  • PHIL 4013 Studies in Philosophy/London Experience

    3 credits
    An introduction to worldview issues with applications to ethics. Religious and cultural influences will also be emphasized. Some comparison between religions will be made through visits to Christian and other worship sites in London. Meets the general education requirement for three hours of Philosophy or Ethics. Permission to register must be secured from the director of the London Experience prior to registration.

Physical Education
  

  • PHED 1031 Lifetime Fitness

    1 credit
    An overview of the most current and accurate information available on fitness. Emphasis on the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle as a lifetime commitment.
  

  • PHED 1101 Gymnastics

    1 credit
    Enrollment limited to 12, with P.E. majors given preference for positions. Notes: A course may be repeated once for elective credit; the repeated course does not satisfy the general education requirement, which requires two different activity courses.  Additional course fee of $250 is required.
  

  • PHED 1162 Rhythmic Activities

    2 credits
    Provides the basic knowledge and skills involved in teaching and leading social and rhythmic activities. Consideration will be given to the theory, value, characteristics, and ethnic sources of dance and rhythmic activities. Qualifies as a PE activities course (one-hour activities, with one hour as an elective).
  

  • PHED 2003 Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education

    3 credits
    Planning, organizing, and directing health and physical education programs in the secondary school. Includes the role of the teacher in regard to budgeting, planning the physical education program, and teacher-pupil relationship.
  

  • PHED 2022 Health Education

    2 credits
    The study and analysis of personal and community health problems that affect the human organism. Attention is given to the application of scientific facts and principles for the maintenance and improvement of health. Required of all physical education teacher candidates.
  

  • PHED 2043 Scientific, Historical, and Philosophical Foundation of Physical Education

    3 credits
    The scientific, historical, and philosophical development of physical education and its implications to the educational development of the individual.
  

  • PHED 3012 Principles, Ethics and Issues of Athletic Coaching

    2 credits
    Principles, strategies and methods used in teaching and coaching various sports. The nature of the coaching profession with attention on professional expectations and responsibilities, ethical considerations, applied principles of athletic coaching, problems and issues of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics, as well as legal issues regarding the coaching profession. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Lock 1, GPA 2.75.
  

  • PHED 3023 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries

    3 credits
    Science of prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the mechanisms of injury and on acquiring practical training room skills, including protective wrapping and taping techniques. CPR/First Aid Certificate required for course completion. May include a field component.
  

  • PHED 3033 Physical Education, Health, and Recreation for the Adapted School Program

    3 credits
    A foundational course designed to help Physical Education instructors to adapt lesson plan preparation, teaching strategies, and actual instruction of students who are identified with physical, mental, social and emotion difficulties in order to be able to work with special needs population. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Lock 1, GPA 2.75.
  

  • PHED 3133 Methods of Teaching Minor Sports

    3 credits
    Minor Sports I presents the correct methods of teaching the various skill involved in teaching individual sports that include archery, bowling, tennis, golf, ultimate Frisbee, etc. Rules, regulations, terminology, and pedagogical strategies will also be discussed as they relate to the concepts employed in the performance of these sports. The skills will be applied in written and oral lesson plan preparations. Students will work with sports for all ages.
  

  • PHED 3153 Methods of Teaching Physical Activities, Health, & Exercise for Middle & Secondary Schools

    3 credits
    The goals and objectives of physical education and health programs in middle and secondary schools are covered in this course. Student participation in the recreational activities for each grade level is required as well as the involvement in the health and safety practices necessary for the operation of a successful health and physical education program. The skills will be applied in written and oral lesson plan preparations.
  

  • PHED 3163 Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education in Middle and Secondary Schools

    3 credits
    The purpose of this course is for physical education students to develop the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate and effective physical education progressions. The course will consist of lectures, class participation in discussions, demonstrations of teaching movement, and teaching practice.
  

  • PHED 3173 Exercise for the Aging Population

    3 credits
    As the older adult population increases, so does the demand for fitness professionals who understand the capabilities and special needs of seniors with illnesses, disabilities, chronic disorders, and sedentary lifestyles. This course addresses specific precautions for resistance training and exercises for aging adults with specific needs or conditions.
  

  • PHED 3203 Methods of Teaching Major Sports II

    3 credits
    Major Sports II deals with the correct methods of teaching the various skill involved in teaching team sports that include football, baseball, track and filed. Rules, regulations, terminology, and pedagogical strategies will also be discussed as they relate to the concepts employed in the performance of these sports. The skills will be applied in written and oral lesson plan preparations.
  

  • PHED 3283 Methods of Teaching Major Sports I

    3 credits
    Major Sports I presents the correct methods of teaching the various skill involved in teaching team sports that include soccer, volleyball, and basketball. Rules, regulations, terminology, and pedagogical strategies will also be discussed as they relate to the concepts employed in the performance of these sports. The skills will be applied in written and oral lesson plan preparations. Students will work with sports for all ages.
  

  • PHED 4001 Athletic Coaching Internship

    1 credit
    All students pursuing the Minor in Physical Education/Athletic Coaching shall be required to complete a coaching internship with an approved athletic team. The team may be an interscholastic, intercollegiate, or Junior Olympic program, which will be approved by a faculty member from the School of Education/Coordinator of the Athletic Coaching Minor.
  

  • PHED 4003 Studies in Physical Education

    Variable credit
    Any topic in physical education meeting the approval of the Division Chair and the Academic Dean. Offered on sufficient demand.
  

  • PHED 4019 Physical Education Internship

    Variable (1-9 credits)
    Directed professional field experience in Physical Education in the area of concentration for nine (9) credits (360 hours). Designed to give the physical education major practical experience in the areas of Coaching or Fitness for the Aging. Prerequisites: Senior standing; students must apply one semester prior to the semester in which they wish to intern; approval by the department; a signed contract; and a current CPR certification for the duration of the experience. Note:  Students must have a current TB test and a background check.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • PHED 4033 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education

    3 credits
    The study of tests associated with a sound program in the area of health and physical education. Emphasis on the statistical procedures and the administration of tests in general-motor abilities, physical fitness, skills, and knowledge. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Lock 1, GPA 2.75.
  

  • PHED 4063 Physical Education and Health for the Elementary School

    3 credits
    The aims, objectives, and evaluation of physical education and health programs in the elementary school. Student participation in games and recreational activities for each grade level is required, as well as involvement in the health and safety practices necessary for the operations of an efficient health and physical-education program.
  

  • PHED 4903 Independent Study

    Variable credit
  

  • PHED 4993 Honors Research in Physical Education

    3 credits

Physical Science
  

  • PHSC 1544 Introduction to Physical Sciences

    4 credits
    A general study of chemistry, physics, astronomy, and earth science.  This course satisfies the general education laboratory course requirement for most majors and is required of all Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education majors. Note: An additional laboratory fee is required.
  

  • PHSC 2903 Physical Science Studies

    Variable credit
    Study of any topic in physical science meeting the approval of the chair of the division and the dean of the college. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and competency in mathematics.

Physics
  

  • PHYS 2044 Physics I

    4 credits
    An algebra-based physics course covering mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves including sound (first semester), and electricity and magnetism, optics, and “modern” physics (second semester). Prerequisite: 500 or better on SAT (comparable on ACT) or completion of Algebra and Trig course or higher-level college course. Lab included.
  

  • PHYS 2054 Physics II

    4 credits
    An algebra-based physics course covering mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves including sound (first semester), and electricity and magnetism, optics, and “modern” physics (second semester). Prerequisite: 500 or better on SAT (comparable on ACT) or completion of Algebra and Trig course or higher-level college course. Lab included.

Psychology
  

  • PSYC 200L Psychology Cornerstone

    1 credit
    Psychology Cornerstone is designed as a supplement to the instruction offered in PSYC 2003 . This course provides students with hands on learning opportunities to reinforce the concepts presented in lecture. Students will be introduced to basic lab protocols and research techniques. In addition, the course will serve as an introduction to the psychology major with emphasis on career planning. Prerequisite:  Previous completion or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 2003 . Note:  Course is reserved for psychology majors.
  

  • PSYC 312L Laboratory in Human Growth and Development

    1 credit
    An experiential course exploring the application of lifespan developmental principles to human experience and behavior.  This lab supplements PSYC 3123  Human Growth and Development. Note:  Required for all psychology majors.  Offered in fall semesters in traditional format.
  

  • PSYC 314L Laboratory in Human-Information Processing

    1 credit
    An experiential course exploring the application of principles and theories within the cognitive sciences to understand and enhance human experience/behavior.  This lab supplements PSYC 3143  Human Information Processing. Note:  Required for all psychology majors.  Offered in spring semesters in traditional format.
  

  • PSYC 340L Laboratory in Social Psychology

    1 credit
    An experiential course exploring the application of social psychological principles to human behavior and experience.  This lab supplements PSYC 3403  Social Psychology. Note:  Required for all psychology majors.  Offered in spring semesters in traditional format.
  

  • PSYC 380L Research Laboratory

    1 credit
    An experiential course exploring the application of basic empirical/data analytic principles and procedures to understand and enhance human experience and behavior. Prerequisites or Corequisites: SOSC 2233 Information Literacy , RSCH 3803 Research Methods , and STAT 3203 Statistics . Notes:  Required for all psychology majors.  Offered in fall semesters in traditional format.  Succesful completion of this writing intensive (WI) course can meet a Tier 2 QEP graduation requirement.
  

  • PSYC 2003 General Psychology

    3 credits
    A general survey of the science of human behavior, designed to acquaint the student with principles of human development, learning, behavior, and with the experimental methods of psychology. Corequisite for Psychology majors:  PSYC 200L .
  

  • PSYC 3013 Topics in Counseling

    3 credits
    Examines selected advanced or specialized topics in counseling. The topics vary from semester to semester. This course may be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 General Psychology .
  

  • PSYC 3103 Child Development

    3 credits
    A study of the child from conception to late childhood. Emphasis will be given to the physical, cognitive, moral, social, and personality development of the child. The interrelationship of biological and cultural factors will be considered. Offered every fall semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 .
  

  • PSYC 3113 Adolescent Development

    3 credits
    A study of development from childhood to adulthood. Physical, emotional, cognitive, and social-growth patterns will be considered. Practical applications of theory and research will be made, as this course seeks to prepare people to work with early to later adolescents. Prerequisite:  PSYC 2003 General Psychology .
  

  • PSYC 3123 Human Growth and Development

    3 credits
    An introductory course to human growth and development from conception through the different life stages. Will emphasize physical growth, cognitive development, personality development, and social interactions. Offered every spring semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 .
  

  • PSYC 3133 Adulthood Development and Aging

    3 credits
    A focus on human development from early to late adulthood. Topics include dynamics of mid-life crisis, death and dying, disorders in aging (Alzheimer’s, for example) and the process of aging. Prerequisite:  PSYC 2003 General Psychology  
  

  • PSYC 3143 Human-Information Processing

    3 credits
    An introductory course in human-information processing, focusing on two domains (and their interaction in human behavior): perception and cognition. Research methods in this domain will be considered, as well as several applied issues. Offered every fall semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 General Psychology .
  

  • PSYC 3253 Psychological Assessment

    3 credits
    A survey of major approaches to psychological assessment. Psychometric theory is introduced, and practice work is done in administration and interpretation of selected tests. EDUC 3523  is not identical.
  

  • PSYC 3353 Forensic Psychology

    3 credits
    A general survey of psychology, the legal system, and their interaction. Several special issues will be considered, including eyewitness memory and the insanity defense.
  

  • PSYC 3363 Applied Psychopathology

    3 hours
    This course addresses the principles of diagnosis of psychopathology and the use of current diagnostic tools, including the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Includes psychiatric terminology, treatment, current research, cross cultural impact, ethical implications, and goal planning related to mental health processes and case management.
  

  • PSYC 3403 Social Psychology

    3 credits
    The impact of social institutions and processes on behavior of the individual and of the individual upon groups. An analysis of the concepts and processes involved in the development of social goals and behaviors. Topics include attitude formation and change, public opinion, propaganda and group phenomena, leadership, tension aggression, conflict and methods of resolution. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 General Psychology . Note:  Offered every spring semester.
  

  • PSYC 3404 Physiology of Behavior

    4 credits
    Designed to investigate the anatomical and physiological basis of human behavior, including the physiological bases of disorders which affect human behavior. Prerequisites: BIOL 1004 General Biology I  or PSYC 2003 General Psychology . Note:  Includes laboratory.
  

  • PSYC 3413 Abnormal Psychology

    3 credits
    The major forms of behavioral pathology with an emphasis on understanding, treatment, and prevention of these disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 .
  

  • PSYC 3423 Applied Behavior Analysis

    3 Hours
    This course is designed to provide students with a basic overview of the concepts, principles, and practices of applied behavior analysis (ABA).  ABA focuses on the application of basic learning principles to human behavior.  This course covers basic learning principles, behavioral procedures, as well as the application of ABA across a wide range of populations and settings.
  

  • PSYC 3453 Developmental Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

    3 credits
    This course examines developmental disorders typically occurring in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.  Topics include:  Reactive Attachment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, among others.  The etiology, assessment, and treatment options of developmental disorders are also explored.
  

  • PSYC 3483 Conflict Resolution

    3 credits
    The development of the communication and management skills essential for successfully resolving conflict situations. Uses simulation, case studies, and field-work assignments. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 General Psychology .
  

  • PSYC 3553 Positive Psychology

    3 credits
    Positive psychology is the study of the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal functioning of people, and institutions. Students will explore this rapidly-growing field, and examine the many possible applications and issues involved with the psychological study of how to live well.
  

  • PSYC 3603 Personality

    3 credits
    This first half of this course focuses on surveying and evaluating secular theories of personality from scientific and Christian perspectives. The second half of the course emphasizes the development of a comprehensive, Christian theory of personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 .
  

  • PSYC 3713 Counseling Theory and Practice

    3 credits
    An introductory course on the theories and techniques of individual and group counseling, stages of other counseling processes, the use of background materials and tests in counseling, counseling settings, and the counselor as a person. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 General Psychology .
  

  • PSYC 3733 Group Dynamics

    3 credits
    This course examines and applies foundational principles of group development, dynamics, and theories in relation to group counseling and therapy.  Leadership styles and ethical and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed. Prerequisite:  PSYC 3713 Counseling Theory and Practice . Note:  Offered on a 2-year cycle.
  

  • PSYC 3743 Crisis Intervention

    3 credits
    This course examines foundational principles and practices in trauma and crisis intervention.  An emphasis is placed on application of basic principles and practices to a range of situations and interventions. Prerequisite:  PSYC 3713  Counseling Theory and Practice. Note:  Offered on a 2-year cycle.
  

  • PSYC 3753 Practical Interviewing Skills

    3 credits
    Interviewing skills and techniques involved in meeting client needs and goals.  Includes brief overview of counseling theories and opportunities to build and practice interviewing skills and techniques.
  

  • PSYC 3763 Multicultural Counseling

    3 credits
    This course will focus on counseling techniques used to serve multi-ethnic populations. Various counseling techniques will be used to help students explore the significance of culture, religion, counseling competencies and ethical practices among these diverse groups. A key component will be the standards outlined by the Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development. Prerequisite: PSYC 3713 Counseling Theory and Practice .  Note:  Offered on a 2-year cycle.
  

  • PSYC 3783 Addictions Counseling

    3 credits
    This course examines the etiology of various addictions and their impact on the user, the family, and wider social context.  It also examines the disease concept, various treatment options, determination of appropriate treatment diagnosis, and core functions of addictions counseling for certification. Prerequisite:  PSYC 3713 Counseling Theory and Practice .
  

  • PSYC 4003 Studies in Psychology

    Variable credit
    Study of any topics in psychology meeting the approval of the Division Chair and the Dean. Offered on sufficient demand. Prerequisite: PSYC 2003 .

Recreation
  

  • RECR 1001 Badminton and Tennis

    1 credit
    Designed to acquaint students with individual and team activities; all are graded P/NC. Note:  Courses may be repeated for elective credit.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 1011 Bowling

    1 credit
    Designed to acquaint students with individual and team activities; all are graded P/NC. Note:  Courses may be repeated for elective credit.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 1051 Golf

    1 credit
    Designed to acquaint students with individual and team activities; all are graded P/NC. Note:  Courses may be repeated for elective credit.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 1061 Essentials of Strength Training

    1 credit
    Designed to acquaint students with individual and team activities; all are graded P/NC. Note:  Courses may be repeated for elective credit.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 1081 Kayaking

    1 credit
    Designed to acquaint students with individual and team activities; all are graded P/NC. Note:  Course may be repeated for elective credit. Additional course fee of $40 is required.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 1091 Martial Arts

    1 credit
    Designed to acquaint students with individual and team activities; all are graded P/NC. Note:  Course may be repeated for elective credit.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 1122 Wilderness Leadership Skills

    2 credits
    A foundation course designed to develop wilderness-leadership skills of the participants thereby enhancing their personal enjoyment of the outdoors, the conservation of wild areas, and improving the safety of outdoor trips. Note:  Course may be repeated for elective credit.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 1131 Cooperative Recreational Games

    1 credit
    An introductory course for students who plan to work with children and youth. Enables the student to understand the nature and philosophy of cooperative recreation and to create and lead non-competitive, cooperative games and activities.
  

  • RECR 1171 Ballroom Dance

    1 credit
    This course is designed to introduce and instruct students in the art of ballroom dance on a social, casual basis. Students will be exposed to ballroom etiquette and instructed in the basics and a variety of patterns in the rumba, cha-cha and tango. Additional course fee of $225 is required.
  

  • RECR 1201 Scuba

    1 credit
    Designed to acquaint students with individual and team activities; all are graded P/NC. Note:  Course may be repeated for elective credit. Additional course fee of $300 is required.  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 2003 Introduction to Recreation and Sport Management

    3 credits
    A foundation course dealing with the role that recreation and sport have in our society. Introduces theories of social and economic factors concerning recreation and sport management. Involves the history of recreation and sport in the world and in particular the United States. Additionally, governance structures and organizations related to recreation and sport will be discussed, to include local parks and recreation departments, intercollegiate athletics, the business of recreation and sport, as well as professional organizations and sport finance. Note:  Succesful completion of this writing intensive (WI) course can meet a Tier 2 QEP graduation requirement.
  

  • RECR 3023 Management and Leadership in Recreation and Sport

    3 credits
    Recreation systems (public and private) analyzed from the standpoint of organization, administration, finances, training, legislation, public relations, and coordination of community resources. Principles and methods of program development. Supervisory skills indigenous to public and/or private agency sports programs. Additionally, detailed structures and functions of intercollegiate, professional, and international organizations will be investigated.
  

  • RECR 3043 Recreation and Sport Facilities Management

    3 credits
    A study of sport and recreation planning principles, processes, and trends in facility development. Also includes maintenance techniques, materials use, job planning, and scheduling of facility use. Prerequisite: RECR 2003  
  

  • RECR 3103 Sports Communication

    3 hours
    Students will learn the fundamentals of communicating in a sports environment.  Includes the basics of communicating for print and broadcast news, as well as communicating for sports information and public interviews.  Also covers spiritual and ethical considerations in sports communications. Prerequisite:  ENGL 2103 .
  

  • RECR 3113 Coaching the Mental Side of Sports

    3 credits
    Students will learn information that coaches need to help athletes build mental toughness and achieve excellence in sport and in life. Students will gain a big-picture perspective on the mental side of sport by examining how athletes act, think, and feel when they practice and compete.  Students will learn to use such mental tools as goal setting, imagery, relaxations, energization, and self-talk to help athletes build mental training programs. Other mental skills include motivation, focus, stress management, and self-confidence.
  

  • RECR 3173 Outdoor Recreation

    3 credits
    Examines the many factors specifically related to administration of outdoor recreation facilities, activities, programs, and education with an emphasis on risk management, safety, and planning. Prerequisite: RECR 2003 .
  

  • RECR 3203 Legal Issues in Physical Education, Recreation, and Sport

    3 credits
    A study of the law relative to physical education, recreation and sport, with attention to tort law, liability issues and contracts as they relate to the fields. Prerequisite: RECR 2003 .
  

  • RECR 3253 Professional and Ethical Issues in Recreation and Sport Management

    3 credits
    Global trends impacting recreation and sport management, including change drivers and their counter forces will be examined. Topics include diversity, environment, technology, transportation, values, demography, economy, health, work and free time, and governance. This course will also include recreation service delivery to special populations. It will also include analyzing problems confronting disadvantaged individuals and groups including the aging, economically disadvantaged, mentally challenged, physically disabled, and youth. Prerequisite: RECR 2003 .
  

  • RECR 3443 Marketing and Promotion for Recreation and Sport

    3 credits
    Provides students with basic knowledge and practical experience for developing strategic-marketing techniques specific to recreation and sport management. An integral part of this course will include the examination of regional agencies and organizations presently engaged in recreation and sport promotion, with special attention being given to the methods employed to attract participants as well as spectators.
  

  • RECR 3511 Internship Seminar for Recreation and Sport Management

    Variable (1-3 hours)
    Students who have chosen to work in recreation or a sport management setting may be eligible for placement in a internship setting, but will also have elements of a traditional course. Such students will receive supervised training in a setting appropriate to their interests. This experience is designed to take place ideally in the sophomore (second) year, but no later than the junior year. This course is designed to give students an experience beyond the snapshot from the introduction course, but not the length and depth of the 12-hour, semester long internship. Maximum credit: 3 semester hours. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 4003 Capstone for Recreation and Sport Management

    3 credits
    This course will serve as a capstone course type of experience whereby students will have a major research paper to complete, they will examine current issues and trends in the recreation and sports world, develop and hone resume and interviewing skills, as well as be required to give their testimony in a setting away from campus (Church setting, civic club, etc.). Additionally, students will have an opportunity to have a dialogue with guest speakers in a roundtable format who are experts in their fields from this region of the country. Note:  Succesful completion of this writing intensive (WI) course can meet a Tier 2 QEP graduation requirement.
  

  • RECR 4600 Internship in Recreation and Sport Management

    Variable credit (1-12 hours)
    Varied practical on-the-job experience in one of many recreation or sport management agencies (for example, public-recreation departments, YM/YWCA, Boys/Girls Clubs, church recreation programs, camps, intercollegiate athletic programs, professional sport organizations, facilities, gyms, etc.). Students are supervised in directing, supervising, and managing recreation and sport management activities. Credit up to twelve hours. Note:  Students who receive financial aid from any source including federal or state aid or veterans’ or military benefits may be personally responsible for the tuition/fees for this course when repeating it for credit.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid or the Veteran’s Services Representative in the Office of Academic Records for more information prior to registration.
  

  • RECR 4801 Special Topics

    Variable

Religion
  

  • RELG 1283 Launching Your Ministry

    3 credits
    An introduction to ministry that includes focus on God’s call to ministry; exploration of various options and dimensions of vocational ministry; exploration of personal faith, interests, personality, talents, and gifts for ministry; spiritual foundations and habits in ministry; and an introduction to a praxis approach to learning in ministry through practicum settings.
  

  • RELG 1993 Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Ministry

    3 credits
    A basic introduction to the teaching ministry of the local church by examination of Biblical, theological, and philosophical foundations of educational ministry. Areas addressed are procedures and the teaching and learning processes for persons at various stages of the life cycle.
  

  • RELG 2013 Introduction to Intercultural Ministry

    3 credits
    A study of goals, objectives, and strategies required for effective ministry across cultural and geographical boundaries. Attention to short-term missions, urban and cross-cultural ministries within North America, and intercultural communication.
 

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