Early College/Dual Enrollment

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon, basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics), and an outline of the history of Israel and the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts are explored.

This is a prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

Principles and application of interpersonal skills in the context of friendships and families. Includes personal and relational awareness, person perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development, and gender communication.

Liberal Arts.

Survey of causes and consequences of crime and the social responses in the legal system: policing, the courts, the varieties of sentencing options and outcomes, and routes to restoration.

Liberal Arts.

Circular flow of income and expenditure in a market economy with government, financial, and foreign sectors. Economic method, demand and supply, national income accounting, inflation, unemployment, business cycles, theories of aggregate price and output determination, fiscal and monetary policy, and the government budget.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

A chronological survey of literary, philosophical, and other texts in historical context from 1800 to the present. Emphasis on the development of western civilization with comparative attention to non-western sources and contexts.

Liberal Arts.

An examination of the history of the commercial music industry in America from the start of the commercial music industry to the commercial music industry of today, including the musical influence of the commercial song. Beginning with the birth of American popular music in the US, the course explores the development of ragtime, blues, jazz, the crooners, American musical theater, country, Latin, rock & roll, rock, rap and contemporary Christian music.

Fulfills General Education Art and Music requirement. Liberal Arts.

How do we do justice and avoid injustice through political activity? We explore the possibilities and pitfalls of the search for justice by considering classic theories of justice, studying citizen action and the policy process, and examining case studies of specific issues such as health care, same-sex marriage, human trafficking, or other issues of current concern.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

Scientific study of thinking, emotion, and behavior. Surveys theories, issues, and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

Workshop-oriented course giving students practice in writing the kind of documents one might write in a professional setting, such as fundraising letters, press releases, social media posts, and reports.

Fulfills General Education Writing-Enriched course requirement.

Comprehensive examination of terminology, concepts, and practices of the field of marketing used by businesses and other organizations to create value and promote long-term consumer relations. Topics include strategic planning, research, product development, price-setting, promotion, distribution, branding, digital and social media marketing, and search engine optimization and search engine marketing.

This course provides a foundation for subsequent communication courses by introducing the major theories that help to explain human communication behavior. The course encourages students to see theorizing both as a formal, systematic approach to learning and as an informal activity in which we all engage. Through practical application, the course emphasizes the understanding, evaluation and use of communication theories in daily life.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

Few authors over the past century have done more than C. S. Lewis to support countless Christian believers in coming to a deeper understanding of their faith. Combining philosophical acuity with creative imagination and literary skill, Lewis had a remarkable talent for explaining Christianity in clear and compelling arguments and for depicting it in story. This course provides an introduction to his thought through careful study of both his fiction (such as The Chronicles of Narnia or The Screwtape Letters) and non-fiction (Mere Christianity or The Weight of Glory). Topics to be addressed include reasons for belief, the Christian story, the Christian life, sin and temptation, and Christian love.

Liberal Arts.

History and aesthetics of music written for Hollywood films. Exploration of the sociology, philosophy, psychology, and technique of film music. Review of the elements of musical style with particular emphasis on their relation to the dramatic aspects of film. Written work emphasizing critical analysis of the use of music in various American film genres. Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement.

Liberal Arts.

The foundation course in American politics. Focuses on fundamental constitutional principles of the American political order, including constitutionalism, separation of powers and checks and balances, federalism, the rule of law, and judicial review. Special attention given to the history of the American Founding, debates over the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and Tocqueville’s later analysis of American democracy.

Liberal Arts.

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age.

Liberal Arts.

Social psychological theory and research on the social forces influencing individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Topics include social cognition, attribution theory, persuasion, conformity, prejudice, aggression, and helping.

Liberal Arts.

Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work, and marriage-family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities.

Social Science. Liberal Arts.

Introduces the basics of the field of Information Design from a visual communication perspective, by building skills to communicate complex information in graphic forms. Basic design concepts enable creating visualizations through the mode of infographics (charts, maps, explainers, info-sheets, etc.), whose purpose is to guide viewers toward meaning and understanding.

Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement.

A study of communication theory and principles as applied to business writing, oral communication, and data reporting. Students will learn to prepare professional business presentations utilizing and coordinating these three major areas of business communication.

Familiarizes students with the knowledge, roles, responsibilities, and skills required of new managers. Special attention is given to the management functions of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling.

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon; basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics); and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts will be explored.

This is a prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209.

Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

Principles, application of interpersonal skills in the context of friendships and families. Includes personal and relational awareness, person perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development, and gender communication. Community: Communication.

Liberal Arts.

Survey of causes and consequences of crime and the social responses in the legal system: policing, the courts, the varieties of sentencing options and outcomes, and routes to restoration.

Liberal Arts.

A survey of the philosophical and historical antecedents of American education and their relationships to current educational debates. The influence of culture, heritage, and language on experience and education are considered. Students analyze the role of education, consider the responsibilities of teachers, and develop an initial statement of their personal philosophy of education.

Liberal Arts.

Examines the teaching/learning processes of individuals. Focuses on learning theory, developmental theory, information processing, motivation and intelligence. Particular attention is given to child and adolescent development.

Liberal Arts.

Examines the historical and legal contexts for providing services to diverse learners with a range of special educational considerations. Explores the scope of exceptionalities and the processes used to identify and address special needs. Emphasis is placed on the evidence-based practices and collaborative role of the general educator in meeting the needs of exceptional learners in inclusive settings.

Liberal Arts.

Cultural and social aspects of human behavior; comparison of cultures.

Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement or half of Global Competence requirement.

Liberal Arts.

A chronological survey of literary, philosophical, and other texts in historical context from the earliest civilizations to 1450. Emphasis on the development of western civilization with comparative attention to non-western sources and contexts.

Fulfills in part General Education Humanities requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Together with MATH 171 Calculus I with Pre-Calculus B, this course covers all the material of MATH 181 Calculus I with integrated treatment of pre-calculus topics. Expected calculus topics include limits, continuity, and the Intermediate Value Theorem and the theory and computation of differentiation of algebraic and triconometric functions and applications of differentiation including tangent lines and related rates. Pre-calculus topics to support these topics will be addressed as needed.

Students who received and SAT Math score of 550 or lower or equivalent who need to take Calculus I must complete this course. Enrollment by permission only. Creation: Math.

Fulfills General Education Abstract and Quantitative Reasoning requirement.

Liberal Arts.

An examination of the history of the commercial music industry in America from the start of the commercial music industry to the commercial music industry of today, including the musical influence of the commercial song. Beginning with the birth of American popular music in the US, the course explores the development of ragtime, blues, jazz, the crooners, American musical theater, country, Latin, rock & roll, rock, rap and contemporary Christian music.

Fulfills General Education Art and Music requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Critical analysis of the contours of a world and life view coupled with more detailed critical analysis of perennial and foundational issues in epistemology (the nature of truth and knowledge), metaphysics (the nature of reality: persons, the world, and God), and ethics (the nature of goodness and the process of ethical decision making, with close attention to character–virtue and vice–and the foundations of morality).

Liberal Arts.

Scientific study of thinking, emotion and behavior. Surveys theories, issues and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements.

Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age.

Liberal Arts.

Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work, and marriage-family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities.

Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Theme-based seminar course in close reading, critical thinking and the process of engaged writing. Techniques of expression, analysis and response.

Fulfills General Education WRIT 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.