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NRN 425 - Nursing Research (3)
The primary mission of this course is to develop a student’s ability to synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences, humanities, Christian faith, and nursing as a source for making practice decisions in a variety of nursing contexts and settings. This is accomplished by providing the student with an overview of knowledge development, a focused study of the research process and quantitative methodology, as well as statistical applications.
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NRN 430 - Community and the Nursing Process (4)
This course applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to persons, families, groups, and communities with a focus on primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. Selected theories pertaining to families and community are applied in homes, schools, public health, and other community settings.
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NRN 431 - Management and Leadership in Complex Environments (4)
Management and leadership are addressed within the health care system. Total quality management and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) are discussed and related to the Neuman Systems Model. Evaluations of actual and hypothetical management and leadership situations are completed. Self-evaluations are completed relating to nurse manager roles and the continuation of professional nurse career plans. Clinical application of learned concepts occurs in selected health care settings.
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NRN 461 - Capstone: Liberal Arts and Nursing (3)
A capstone course that assists students in the integration of previous liberal arts, science, and nursing education in order to formulate and implement a personal philosophy of nursing. This course emphasizes a professional commitment in the areas of accountability in personal practice, ensuring the quality of health care practices, and the promotion of nursing as a profession. Nursing professionals facilitate the exploration of current issues and trends in nursing.
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ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
A study of macroeconomics taking a broad view of the American economy, exploring topics such as money, total output and spending, national income, inflation, unemployment, and economic stabilization methods. This course meets the American Cultures and Institutions requirement of the general education program.
Offered each semester.
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ECON 203 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)
A study of microeconomics dealing with individual and social choices, economic analysis, supply and demand, and price determination. Theories of specialization, trade, income distribution, and the optimization decisions of business are also studied.
Offered each Spring.
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ECON 347 - The Global Economy (3)
This course explores the current system of globalized consumption, production, trade, finance, and ecology that shapes our daily economic lives. Critical reflection on Christian participation in that economy is also a key part of the course.
Cross-listed with POL 347.
Offered Fall 2015 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ECON 353 - Public Finance (3)
A survey of the field of government finance; expenditures, revenues and debt management; and the effects of these governmental activities upon other segments of the economy.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202.
Offered Fall 2015 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ECON 380 - Entrepreneurship and the American Enterprise System (3)
This course will focus on the role of entrepreneurship in the American enterprise system. Entrepreneurship should be considered to be more than just starting a business. The perspective of this class will be to view entrepreneurship as a process that adds economic and social value to society. The economic and societal value of government involvement and regulation will also be considered. Students will participate in activities that illustrate the entrepreneurship process.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or higher.
Cross-listed with BUS 380.
Offered each Fall.
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ECON 401 - Money and Banking (3)
A study of the development and function of American monetary and banking practices.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202, 203.
Offered Fall 2015 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ECON 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
An opportunity for the superior student to pursue, under supervision, an area of special interest either on his/her own initiative or in a seminar group. Open to juniors or seniors in this area who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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EDUC 112 - Teaching in a Diverse Society (3)
An introduction to teaching emphasizing the opportunities and challenges of educating children in an increasingly diverse society. Social, historical, cultural, and economic factors are considered as teacher candidates develop a personal philosophy of education which includes the influence of a Christian worldview on professional practice. Course fee. Includes 20 field hours.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 121; COMM 110 recommended.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 232 - Psychology of Human Learning (3)
A course which focuses on the psychology of human development and learning important to the understanding of those influences which affect when an individual is ready to learn and how learning is maximized. Cognitive and linguistic development, personal and social development, and diversity of development is addressed along with various learning theories to provide the basis for principles of effective instruction across developmental stages and educational needs.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 121.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 245 - Teaching the Young Child (3)
An overview of appropriate practices which support physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of all children from birth through age eight. The impact of classroom physical environment (including technology), schedule, routines, transitions, and external aspects such as family and cultural backgrounds are presented. Includes 20 field hours.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 112, 232.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 252 - Phonics (3)
The introduction to and development of phonics skills including terminology, concepts, and an understanding of the essential role of phonics in the reading process. Emphasis is placed upon the application of phonemic awareness for effective reading instruction.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 112. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 232.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 262 - Instructional Technology (3)
Designed to develop a working knowledge of how technology, including various forms of media, can be used in the classroom to serve the diverse needs of students. Understanding and skill is developed in using a variety of computer hardware and software, and integrating instructional media techniques into adaptable, usable teaching strategies for the elementary, middle, and secondary school classroom. Consideration is given to social, ethical, and human issues related to technology. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 232.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 270 - Expressive Arts for Young Children (3)
The exploration and application of creative and aesthetic expression across the early childhood education curriculum with emphasis on art, music, drama, and movement. The focus is on designing environments and teaching methods which value play, small group projects, open-ended questions, group discussion, problem solving, cooperative learning, and inquiry experiences. Course fee.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite for Early Childhood Education majors: EDUC 245
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EDUC 293 - Emergent and Early Reading Instruction (3)
An overview of theories of language acquisition and development of reading. Emphasis is placed upon the development of a balanced literacy program including, but not limited to, teaching strategies for the sequential evolvement of spelling skills, grammar skills (oral and written), handwriting, and the use of various cueing systems to enhance reading comprehension. Attention is given to the reading and writing process and to the model/methods appropriate for reading instruction. Includes 20 field hours.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 252.
Cross-listed with SPED 293.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 300 - Children’s Literature (3)
This course is designed to provide a survey of literary genres, historical aspects, current trends, and critical stances related to children’s literature. Emphasis is placed on both the literary study of these bodies of work and their uses in educational settings. Assigned readings will relate to all major world cultures (African, European, Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, and American), various age and ability groups, and to both male and female student readers.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 232.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 305 - Adolescent Literature (3)
This course deals with the critical evaluation of adolescent and young adult books and their appropriateness to the needs and interests of students at the middle and secondary school levels. Students complete assigned readings of various genre that are reflective of all major world cultures including African, European, Asian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, and American. Students will read complete texts that appeal to both male and female adolescent and young adult readers.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 232.
Offered each Spring.
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EDUC 312 - Principles of Secondary School Instruction (3)
This course examines the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral development of the late adolescent and young adult and the corresponding implications for curriculum, instruction, and school organization. An analysis of secondary school curriculum development and procedures involving planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management are addressed with attention given to critical issues in secondary school education. Effective principles related to motivation and self-analysis of teaching competencies are also included. Field experience (40 hrs.) is included.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 232.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 325 - Nature and Needs of Adolescents (3)
Examines the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral development of early adolescents and the corresponding implications for curriculum, instruction, and school organization for middle childhood education.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 232.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 326 - Communication, Collaboration, and Advocacy (3)
Emphasizes essential knowledge and strategies concerning diverse family needs and how to address them through effective communication, decision making, and professional and community relationships. Avenues of advocacy for all students, regardless of individual differences and the various roles that support students and families across all levels of education are stressed. Includes ethical and professional practices for confidential and responsible communication.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 243.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 385 - Education and Issues in the Middle Grades (2)
A study of the middle school concept, its philosophy, issues, and distinctive components and characteristics. Principles of curriculum development, classroom management, differential instruction, and effective communication and collaboration in middle school education are covered. Includes 20 field hours.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 325.
Offered each Spring.
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EDUC 415 - Assessment in Education (3)
Principles and techniques of assessment in education, including descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency, variability, and relationship are studied in the context of assessment, including statistical indices for test validity and reliability. Focus is on contemporary measurement and evaluation techniques including the interpretation of standardized test scores and the development of authentic assessment activities and appropriate scoring procedures. Social, legal, and ethical implications of testing are included.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 232 and Junior standing.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 424 - Teaching Integrated Mathematics in the Secondary School (3)
A comprehensive methods course which integrates various branches of mathematics with applications for mathematics instruction at the secondary level. Attends to NCTM standards and Ohio academic content standards for mathematics. Includes 40 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 312. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 467.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 425 - Literacy Assessment and Instruction (3)
An overview of standard and alternative assessments designed for the identification of reading difficulties with attention given to specific intervention strategies, including the use of technology. Strategies for assisting and accommodating readers with speech, linguistics, and cultural differences. Case studies, the development of individualized education plans (IEPs), and the 504 plan in reading is a significant focus for 20 field hours.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 293.
Cross-listed with SPED 425.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 434 - Teaching Integrated Social Studies in the Secondary School (3)
A comprehensive social studies methods course which integrates the broad areas of history, economics, political science, and sociology, with applications for instruction at the secondary level. Attends to NCSS standards and Ohio academic content standards for social studies. Includes 40 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 312. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 467.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 436 - Methods and Materials in Health Education (3)
The identification of the fundamental processes, techniques, and instructional methods related to health education in the schools. Designed to prepare students to develop lesson plans, write measurable objectives and evaluate lessons for students PreK-12. Includes 40 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 312. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 467.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 437 - Teaching Integrated Language Arts in the Secondary School (3)
A comprehensive methods course which integrates the broad areas of language, writing/composition, reading and literature, and media, with applications for instruction at the secondary level. Attends to NCTE standards and Ohio academic content standards for English/language arts. Includes 40 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 312. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 467.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 439 - Methods and Materials in Spanish Education (3)
A comprehensive examination of effective strategies in Spanish Education (PreK-12) with specific practical classroom experience to identify the fundamental processes, techniques, instructional methods and materials for teaching Spanish in grades PreK through 12. Includes 40 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 312. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 467.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 443 - Teaching Integrated Science in the Secondary School (3)
A comprehensive methods course which integrates the different subject areas contained within the sciences, with applications for science instruction at the secondary level. Attends to NSTA standards and Ohio academic content standards for science. Includes 40 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 312. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 467.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 445 - Integrated Social Studies and Language Arts for Children (4)
Explores the principles, techniques, and resources for teaching language arts in the context of social studies to children pre-kindergarten through grade three, incorporating technology and other non-print media. Course work includes the examination of strategies for selecting, integrating, and translating knowledge and methods from history, geography, and social science disciplines appropriate for early childhood. Planning an integrated social studies curriculum and providing intervention for children with various educational needs, including the gifted, are emphasized. Attends to Ohio academic content standards for social studies and English/language arts. Includes 20 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 447 and 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 425. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 447, 467.
Cross-listed with SPED 445.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 447 - Integrated Math and Science for Children (4)
Presents the current developments and methods of teaching math and science to children pre-kindergarten through grade three, with content and learning activities reflecting national standards and the Ohio academic content standards for mathematics and science. Emphasis is placed upon materials, techniques, and research-based practice for effective instruction of content, process, and real-world applications. Intervention strategies for children who are at-risk, gifted, or those with mild/moderate educational needs, including the gifted, are practiced. Includes 20 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 445 and 467. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 215; general education science elective. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 445, 467.
Cross-listed with SPED 447.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 452 - Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades (2)
Examines effective strategies for instruction and evaluation in middle level mathematics and provides the opportunity to apply strategies to meet the diverse needs of students through middle school field experience. Attends to NCTM standards and Ohio academic content standards for mathematics. Includes 20 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 385.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 453 - Teaching Science in the Middle Grades (2)
Examines effective strategies for instruction and evaluation in middle level science and provides the opportunity to apply strategies to meet the diverse needs of students through middle school field experience. Attends to NSTA standards and Ohio academic content standards for science. Includes 20 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 385.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 454 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle Grades (2)
This course examines effective strategies for instruction and evaluation in middle level social studies and provides the opportunity to apply strategies to meet the diverse needs of students through middle school field experience. Attends to NCSS standards and Ohio academic content standards for social studies. Includes 20 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 385.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 455 - Teaching Language Arts in the Middle Grades (2)
This course examines effective strategies for instruction and evaluation in middle level language arts and provides the opportunity to apply strategies to meet the diverse needs of students through middle school field experience. Attends to NCTE standards and Ohio academic content standards for English/language arts. Includes 20 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 385.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 460 - Student Teaching Seminar (1)
The student teaching seminar meets once a week during the student teaching semester. The seminar encourages reflection and provides opportunities for students to interact regarding their student teaching experiences. Discussions on issues and trends affecting the profession and preparations for the professional role will occur. The professional portfolio and student teaching work sample capstones are developed and submitted.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 467 - Content Reading Strategies (3)
This course provides a multidisciplinary support of reading development with an emphasis on content area reading. Attention is given to the development of skills in comprehension, vocabulary, word identification, the reading and writing process, grammar skills, and effective strategies for reading instruction across the content areas. Various speech and language patterns, dialects, and other issues of language diversity are considered. Includes 20 field hours.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 243.
Cross-listed with SPED 467.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 472 - Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School (3)
The identification of the fundamental processes, techniques, and instructional methods related to physical education at the secondary level. Includes 40 hours of field experience. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 467.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 312. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 467.
Offered each Fall.
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EDUC 492 - Early Childhood Student Teaching (12)
For those seeking the Early Childhood Education license. A full-time clinical experience providing opportunities to observe, plan, conduct, and evaluate instruction in a school setting and receive professional feedback from university supervisors and experienced cooperating teachers in the appropriate licensure area for a minimum of 15 weeks (minimum - 450 clock hours). Attendance at additional duties associated with the teaching role is expected (i.e., parent-teacher conferences, professional meetings, etc.). Those registering for student teaching must also register for . Application for student teaching should be made in November preceding the academic year in which student teaching is to be completed.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance as a candidate for clinical experience and satisfactory completion of all professional education course work. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 460.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 493 - Middle Childhood Student Teaching (12)
For those seeking the Middle Childhood Education license. A full-time clinical experience providing opportunities to observe, plan, conduct, and evaluate instruction in a school setting and receive professional feedback from university supervisors and experienced cooperating teachers in the appropriate licensure area, equally divided between both concentration areas, for a minimum of 15 weeks (minimum - 450 clock hours). Attendance at additional duties associated with the teaching role is expected (i.e., parent-teacher conferences, professional meetings, etc.). Those registering for student teaching must also register for . Application for student teaching should be made in November preceding the academic year in which student teaching is to be completed.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance as a candidate for clinical experience and satisfactory completion of all professional education course work. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 460.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 495 - Multi-Age (PreK-12) Student Teaching (12)
For those choosing from among multi-age licensure areas such as Health Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Spanish Education, or Visual Arts Education. A full-time clinical experience providing opportunities to observe, plan, conduct, and evaluate instruction in a school setting and receive professional feedback from university supervisors and experienced cooperating teachers in the appropriate licensure area, equally divided between two placements across the licensure area, for a minimum of 15 weeks (minimum - 450 clock hours). Attendance at additional duties associated with the teaching role is expected (i.e., parent-teacher conferences, professional meetings, etc.). Those registering for student teaching must also register for . Application for student teaching should be made in November preceding the academic year in which student teaching is to be completed.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance as a candidate for clinical experience and satisfactory completion of all professional education course work. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 460.
Offered each semester.
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EDUC 497 - Adolescent to Young Adult Student Teaching (12)
For those choosing from among Adolescent and Young Adult licensure areas such as Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Social Studies, Integrated Science, Life Science/Chemistry Education, and Physical Science. A full-time clinical experience providing opportunities to observe, plan, conduct, and evaluate instruction in a school setting and receive professional feedback from university supervisors and experienced cooperating teachers in the appropriate licensure area, equally divided between two placements across the licensure area, for a minimum of 15 weeks (minimum - 450 clock hours). Attendance at additional duties associated with the teaching role is expected (i.e., parent-teacher conferences, professional meetings, etc.). Those registering for student teaching must also register for . Application for student teaching should be made in November preceding the academic year in which student teaching is to be completed.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance as a candidate for clinical experience and satisfactory completion of all professional education course work. Co-requisite(s): EDUC 460.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 120 - Elements of English (3)
Emphasizes writing as a recursive process and the interconnected nature of reading and writing. Offers practice with organizing and developing ideas, and provides opportunities to refine drafting, revising, and editing skills through in-class workshops and one-on-one tutoring sessions in the campus writing center. Grading is limited to A through C- and No Credit. Open to all students; required for those with below average score on English examination (ACT score or other test).
Offered each semester.
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ENG 200 - Literature in Society (3)
Examination of enduring issues through the evaluation and interpretation of a variety of literature from different critical approaches.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 145 (Not available for credit/proficiency by exam).
Offered each semester.
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ENG 206 - Language and Literature Seminar (1)
In this seminar students will examine how the disciplinary tools developed during a study of language and literature can be used to pursue an integrated understanding of their lives, faith, and world. In addition, students will explore ways to engage fully in their studies and how their discipline will prepare them for lifelong learning and growth, and of career and calling.
Offered each Fall.
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ENG 230 - Foundations of American Literature (4)
This course studies important works, movements, and contexts of American literature, and explores the purposes and methods of literary study.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered each Spring.
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ENG 231 - Introduction to Creative Writing (3)
An exploration of imaginative writing and the writing life: literary art and the creative process, techniques of poetry and narrative fiction, readings in modern and contemporary literature.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 240 - Foundations of British Literature (4)
This course studies important works, movements, and contexts of British literature, and explores the purposes and methods of literary study.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered each Fall.
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ENG 260 - Professional Writing (3)
Emphasizes the rhetorical principles and writing practices necessary for producing effective business letters, memos, reports, and collaborative projects in professional contexts.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 145, 200.
Offered each Summer.
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ENG 270 - World Cinema (3)
Students will view and analyze western and non-western movies, taking narrative cinema as the principal conduit into the lives, times, and cultures of other persons. As a foundation for film studies, we will explore the artistic and technical components of the cinema: narrative, mise en scène, cinematography, editing, and so on. Through this engagement with world cinema, the course will underline the connection between analyzing our experiences of film and a richer, more sophisticated enjoyment of it.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 145.
Cross-listed with COMM 270.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 306 - Teaching Grammar and Composition (3)
An overview of composition theories, with consideration given to major pedagogical approaches, research on English Language Learners (ELL), “basic” writers, constructivist and collaborative learning, and issues pertaining to the teaching of revision and the conventions of the English language.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered each Spring.
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ENG 311 - Essay Writing (3)
An advanced writing course designed to use essay writing as a means of inquiry, exploration, and dialogue with sources. Students will analyze and critique the rhetorical strategies and techniques used by both classical and contemporary essayists and then apply these in a variety of forms such as the narrative, analytical, and persuasive essay.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 315 - Style and Usage (3)
A writing-intensive course that focuses on assisting the writer in developing an effective style and gaining control over the conventions of the language.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered each Spring.
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ENG 322 - World Literature (3)
This course emphasizes a close reading of texts from diverse historical, cultural, and religious contexts. Through this literature we can explore the key institutions and social dynamics that link the nations and communities of our world so that we can understand our commonalities and come to terms with those with whom we share this world.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered each Fall.
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ENG 325 - Writers Series Seminar (1)
Read and study the works of writers visiting campus with the University Writers Series. Opportunities to meet with the writers for discussion and instruction will be arranged whenever possible. Repeatable to 6 hours. Creative Writing majors must repeat to 2 hours.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 331 - Poetry Writing (3)
A writing workshop focused on poetic craft and tradition. Readings in modern and contemporary poetry as well as criticism and theory combine with intensive work in the practice of writing poems.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 231.
Offered each Spring.
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ENG 332 - Fiction Writing (3)
A writing workshop devoted to the art of fiction. Diverse readings across the spectrum of narrative prose—classic stories, experimental forms, craft essays by writers—augment student writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 231.
Offered each Fall.
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ENG 350 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
Individual or small group study. Open only to junior or senior majors in this area who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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ENG 360 - Genre Studies (3)
Intensive study of a specific literary genre such as poetry, drama, short story, the novel, or autobiography. Subtitle will indicate course content. Repeatable, maximum 6 credits under different subtitles.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered Fall 2015 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ENG 365 - Author Studies (3)
Intensive study of an author or group of authors. Subtitle will indicate course content. Repeatable, maximum 6 credits under different subtitles.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
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ENG 381 - Introduction to Linguistics (3)
A study of the historical, social, and biological aspects of language to discover the commonalities among all languages of the world, including speech sounds, word formations and meanings, and grammar.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered each Spring.
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ENG 390 - African American Literature and Culture (3)
This course examines a selection of literature written by African Americans in an effort to gain greater understanding of various aesthetic, cultural, political, and social issues. Students will explore several central motifs: the African roots of African-American culture, the importance of literacy and “telling lives,” the journey toward freedom and equality, and the inter-relationship between African- American cultural traditions and the larger landscape of American culture.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 395 - Women Writers (3)
An examination of literature written by women with emphasis on cultural, aesthetic, and theoretical issues.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 200.
Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ENG 396 - Applied Writing: Literary Publishing (1)
Study and practice elements of small press publishing including editing, design, and work for the literary magazine. Grading is limited to credit or no credit. Repeatable to 6 hours. If repeated, a maximum of 2 hours may be counted toward the requirements for the Creative Writing major; a maximum of 3 hours may be counted toward the requirements for the English major. Creative Writing majors must repeat to 2 hours, but may substitute ENG 397 or 398 for 1 of the 2 hours. Creative Writing minors must take 1 hour.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 397 - Applied Writing: Writing Center (1)
Study current approaches to peer tutoring across the disciplines while working in the Writing Center. Grading is limited to credit or no credit. Repeatable to 6 hours. If repeated, a maximum of 1 hour may be counted toward the requirements for the Creative Writing major; a maximum of 3 hours may be counted toward the requirements for the English major.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 398 - Applied Writing: On-Campus Internship (1)
Professional, on-campus experience employing writing, editing, and other language arts skills. Grading is limited to credit or no credit. Repeatable to 6 hours. If repeated, a maximum of 1 hour may be counted toward the requirements for the Creative Writing major; a maximum of 3 hours may be counted toward the requirements for the English major.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is limited to students with job offers from on-campus entities whose assigned duties meet the stated criteria. See the Department Chair for details.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 399 - Internship (1-3)
Practical, off-campus experience using writing, editing, and other language arts skills. Grading is limited to credit or no credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing Enrollment is limited to students with a signed contract with a company or organization outside of Malone University. See Department Chair for details.
Offered each semester.
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ENG 431 - Advanced Creative Writing Workshop (3)
Advanced writing workshop that presents a single theme or craft issue with common readings while students write in a chosen genre. Repeatable to 6 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 231, 331, 332.
Offered each Fall.
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ENG 435 - Creative Writing Senior Portfolio (2)
Independent writing project and senior workshop: create new and revise work from earlier courses into a coherent collection, accompanied by a critical introduction. Explore professional and avocational issues such as publishing, graduate school, and writing after college. Culminates in a public reading.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 231, 331, 332, 431.
Offered each Spring.
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ENG 440 - Advanced Studies in a Literary Period (3)
An intensive study of a literary movement or period, with an emphasis on historical contexts and their significance for literary understanding.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 230, 240, and 6 credits of 300- level literature Repeatable, maximum 6 credits under different subtitles.
Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ENG 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
Individual or small group study. Open only to junior or senior majors in this area who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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ENG 460 - Advanced Studies in Literature (3)
An intensive study of a select literary topic or theme, drawing from a broad spectrum of literary movements or periods. Repeatable, maximum 6 credits under different subtitles.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 230, 240, and 6 credits of 300-level literature.
Offered Fall 2015 and alternate Fall semesters.
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ENG 472 - Applied Literary Theory (3)
An intensive study of contemporary literary theory and its application to diverse texts ranging in chronology and genre.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 230, 240, and 6 credits of 300-level literature.
Offered each Spring.
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EXSC 211 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3)
The care and prevention of athletic injuries and the physical conditioning of the athlete. Designed for the athletic trainer, the coach, the physical therapist, and the athlete.
Offered each Fall.
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EXSC 212 - Human Fitness Assessment (2)
Practical laboratory class teaching human fitness assessment in cardiovascular, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
Offered each Spring.
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EXSC 214 - Taping Skills Laboratory (2)
The course includes the teaching of specialty tapings for the upper and lower extremities. Emphasis is placed on common athletic injury situations.
Offered Spring 2016 and alternate Spring semesters.
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EXSC 310 - Advanced Athletic Training (3)
An advanced course designed to expand on the knowledge and evaluative skills of musculoskeletal injuries.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 131 or 273 or PE 215.
Offered on demand.
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EXSC 313 - Kinesiology (3)
An analysis of human motion based on anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles. Basic motor and sport skills, as well as resistance training, are studied in a hands-on laboratory setting.
Offered each Fall.
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EXSC 314 - Evaluation Skills Laboratory (2)
The course provides the student athletic trainer with hands-on skills in evaluating athletic injuries. Attention is also given to proper record keeping in the training room.
Co-requisite(s): PE 310
Offered on demand.
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EXSC 334 - HHP Practicum (1)
This course will allow students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application in an exercise or health. Each major must complete this 30-hour practicum experience working in the Malone University Wellness Center. This practicum must be completed before a student can participate in an internship.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Offered each semester.
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EXSC 386 - Teaching Group Exercise (2)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the educational concepts, performance techniques, program design, and leadership skills needed to teach group-led exercise programs and design personal training programs. The course will include basic analysis and application of safe and effective exercise procedures for all fitness levels.
Offered Fall 2015 and alternate Fall semesters.
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EXSC 413 - Physiology of Activity (3)
A critical analysis of the physiological basis of muscular activity and the general effects of exercise on body function. Special emphasis is given to topics of significance to the physical educator and coach, including the energy systems, the effects of altitude on training, resistance training, gender-specific concerns, and the effect of stressful exercise on youths, beginning at age three.
Offered each Spring.
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EXSC 433 - Rehabilitation and Modalities in Sports Medicine (3)
This course is recommended for those Exercise Science students pursuing concentrations in Pre-Physical Therapy or Exercise Physiology. The course focuses on the rehabilitative programs for major joint injuries and the modalities used in conjunction to treat such injuries.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 131 or 273 or PE 215.
Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
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EXSC 435 - Internship in Human Performance (1 or 3)
Designed to give the student hands-on experience within the discipline of exercise science.
Offered each semester. Enrollment by permission of the Exercise Science adviser.
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EXSC 461 - Fitness Programming and Prescription (3)
This course is designed, through lecture and laboratory sessions, to provide the student with a specific basis and practical application for exercise prescription for resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility programs, health risk appraisal, aspects of fitness leadership, and special populations. This course is designed to help prepare the student for the exercise prescription related knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Certification.
Offered each Spring.
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Greek |
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GRK 211 - Introductory New Testament Greek I (3)
The vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of koine Greek are studied with a predominantly deductive approach. Selected passages of the New Testament comprise the supporting exercises.
Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
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GRK 212 - Intermediate New Testament Greek II (3)
The continued study of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of koine Greek are studied with a predominantly deductive approach. The goal is facility in translation and beginning exegetical skills.
Prerequisite(s): GRK 211.
Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
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GRK 321 - Intermediate New Testament Greek I (3)
Review of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of koine Greek. Translation of the Gospel of John. Promotion of mature exegetical skills.
Prerequisite(s): GRK 212.
Offered Fall 2015 and alternate Fall semesters.
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GRK 322 - Intermediate New Testament Greek II (3)
Translation of the Gospel of Mark and the Epistle to the Philippians and a major exegetical project.
Prerequisite(s): GRK 321.
Offered Spring 2016 and alternate Spring semesters.
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GRK 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
Topics selected from textual criticism, readings from individual texts, etc. Open only to juniors and seniors who have completed one or both of the 300-level courses.
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Health Education |
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HED 200 - Health Promotion and Education (3)
An introductory course addressing the basic philosophies, theories, and practices in health education. This course will trace the development of health education, and will examine the roles of the health educator including clinical, occupational, community, and school settings. Health promotion, professional competencies of the health educator, role delineation, organizations, careers, ethics, and future trends will be discussed.
Offered each Fall.
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HED 220 - Core Concepts of Health (3)
Dimensions of health and factors that contribute to personal health, disease prevention, and well-being will be studied. An overview of health-related content will be presented including the major health content teaching areas such as cardiovascular health, cancer, family life and sexuality education, mental and emotional health. Ways to deliver health information as well as the role of individual responsibility, selfcare, and informed choice.
Offered each semester.
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HED 300 - Community and Public Health (3)
An overview of institutional health agencies and organizations, both official and non-official, at local, state, national, and international levels. Exploration of both purpose and function of agencies and institutions for promoting and maintaining health of the community, meeting needs of community members, and addressing community health problems. Community health choices will be explored. Legislative influences at the federal and state level, community health, advertising, and watchdog agencies will be discussed.
Offered each Fall.
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HED 322 - Global Health (3)
This course provides an overview of global health concentrating on both agencies that deal with world health concerns and an in-depth analysis of the health issues which affect the world. The purpose and function of the global health agencies will be explored. Contemporary research initiatives dealing with world health topics will also be explored. In addition, discussion of global health concerns such emerging diseases, potable water, and deteriorating air quality will be emphasized.
Offered each Spring.
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