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PSYC 420 - Research Internship (1-4)
Supervised research experience individually arranged. Designed to develop the skills necessary for psychological experimentation. Intended for students anticipating graduate work in psychology or related disciplines.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 272 Enrollment requires advance permission of the instructor.
Offered each semester.
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PSYC 430 - Field Placement/Internship (3)
A practicum in psychology provides supervised field experience on an individual basis. Placements are made in social service and other agencies that will allow students to gain exposure to the needs of the populations they serve. Students will be able to perform limited tasks appropriate to their level of training with supervision provided by the agency. Individual or group discussions about the experience will also be scheduled with the course instructor on a regular basis. Enrollment by department chair permission only.
Offered each semester.
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PSYC 440 - Neuroscience and Physiological Psychology (3)
An introduction to the physiological, biochemical and neuroanatomical foundations of behavior. Topics include foundations of neuroscience with emphasis on neural tracts and neurotransmitter function. Special attention to the central nervous system and its relation to behavior. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Offered each Fall.
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PSYC 441 - Sensation and Perception (3)
Influence of physiological, psychological, and environmental factors in reception, organization, and interpretation of sensory information. Topics include audition, vision and the “minor” senses.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 121.
Offered Fall 2021 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PSYC 442 - Child Psychology (3)
A practical and critical study of the variables underlying the development of infants and children. Focus is on the current theories and significant concepts of child development. Topics include perceptual, cognitive, intellectual, personality, and social development.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 121.
Offered each Fall.
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PSYC 443 - Adolescence and Juvenile Justice (3)
An exploration of the variables underlying the development of adolescents and early adulthood years. Special emphasis is placed on status and juvenile offenses (e.g., substance use/abuse, covert/overt antisocial behavior), and young law transgressors’ accountability and rehabilitation. Focus is on the interaction of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social processes as they impact the individual’s transition into adulthood.
Prerequisite(s): Understanding Persons in Society course (from General Education Program; i.e., ECON 202 or PSYC 121 or SOC 201).
Cross-listed with CRJ 443.
Offered each Spring.
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PSYC 444 - Treatment Methods in Chemical Dependency Counseling (3)
In this course, treatment models, evidence-based practices, and treatment planning procedures will be explored for substance use and related disorders. Methods of documentation of the treatment process will be examined. Students will gain knowledge about pharmacology related to addiction, including the drugs of abuse and those used in the detoxification process and treatment of addiction and mental and emotional disorders. Additional information about prevention strategies will be provided.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 232, 334.
Offered each Fall beginning Fall 2021.
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PSYC 445 - Addictions Counseling (3)
This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of chemical dependency and other related addictions through lectures, case histories, research findings, and discussion. Professional, ethical, and legal issues associated with addictions and chemical dependency counseling will be explored. Students will gain knowledge regarding theories and models of addiction. Assessment instruments and techniques will be presented. Recognition of other mental health concerns (e.g., depression, suicidal ideation) that may require consultation or referral will be discussed. Community resources, agencies, and services available for clients
with problematic substance use will be identified. The impact of addiction on clients and those associated with clients (e.g., friends, family, colleagues) also will be explored.
Offered each Fall (Term A).
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PSYC 446 - Psychological Measurement (3)
Analysis of standardized achievement, aptitude and attitude tests and other measurement procedures used in educational and personnel settings. The student is expected to acquire skill in selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting basic instruments.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 140.
Offered at department discretion.
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PSYC 447 - Death, Dying, and Bereavement (3)
Includes exploration of topics related to the process of dying, conceptualizations of death, and experiences of grief and loss. Biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects are considered.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 220.
Offered Spring 2022 and alternate Spring semesters or at department discretion.
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PSYC 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
Supervised library or experimental research for students who have completed the basic curriculum in psychology.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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PSYC 480 - Senior Seminar in Psychology (3)
A required course for all senior psychology majors. It involves a review of core areas of psychology and application of such knowledge to current issues and topics in the field of psychology. Open only to senior psychology majors or by permission of instructor.
Offered each Fall.
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Science |
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SCI 120 - Earth Science (4)
A course considering topics selected from physical geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and space science. The course promotes an awareness and understanding of our environment and the forces which impinge upon it. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 130 or proficiency.
Offered each Spring.
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SCI 360 - Current Issues in Science (3)
Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues related to the sciences with their ethical implications and our stewardship response. This course is part of the old general education requirements for most majors.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and completion of all natural science general education requirements (Not available for credit/proficiency by exam).
Offered each Spring.
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Social Science |
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SOSC 200 - Globalization and Cultural Geography (3)
A study of major world regions, exploring cultural diversity in a globalizing world.
Offered Fall 2022 and alternate Fall semesters.
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SOSC 212 - Cross-Cultural Experience Part I (1)
Designed to equip the student with the necessary skills and preparatory knowledge required to embark on an off-campus trip to a location culturally dissimilar to one’s own. Emphasis is placed on contact with people, and the aim is for the student to acquire a deeper understanding of cultural diversity. This course is required to be taken before service learning trips. If the student trip is delayed for more than one year the course must be repeated. Repeatable up to 2 credits. Exceptions by permission of the Department.
Offered each semester.
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SOSC 213 - Cross-Cultural Experience Part II (1)
Designed to aid the student in the process of re-entry into his/her own culture having returned from a service-learning trip or study-abroad program. Emphasis is placed on helping the student negotiate the often confusing experience of transition back to the home culture. The student is also encouraged to consider differences and similarities between the host culture and the home culture. Through discussion, reflection, activities, and presentations, this one-day post-trip workshop addresses issues of reverse culture shock, identity, cultural analysis, and future cross-cultural engagement.
Prerequisite(s): SOSC 212.
Offered each semester.
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Social Work |
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SWK 211 - Community-Based Cross-Cultural Experience (2)
This course requires both classroom experience and a 30-hour community experience throughout the semester. It provides an opportunity for students to engage with cultures or sub-cultures that are outside their cultural milieu. Class meetings present information on the historic, cultural, economic, and political realities faced by those served by the agencies in which the students are assigned. Prior to the experience, each student is required to meet with the faculty member in charge of the course to ascertain best times and placements for the student.
Offered Fall 2021 and alternate Fall semesters.
Fulfills the American Cultures and Institutions component of the General Education Program, but is not required within the major.
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SWK 222 - Introduction to the Profession and Practice of Social Work (4)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the fields of practice in which social workers are employed, social work values, the nature of generalist practice, social welfare history and policies, populations-at-risk which are served by social workers, and professional social work ethics. A required 40-hour field practicum within a social service setting provides students with an introduction to professional social work.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 121. Co-requisite(s): SWK 262.
Offered each Fall.
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SWK 242 - Human Behavior and Social Environment (4)
This course examines different social science theories about human growth and development. The intent is to look at these theories in relation to the generalist social work perspective and in relation to diverse ethnic, racial, gender, religious, and age-related groups. It provides an understanding of the interactions between and among human biological, social, psychological, and cultural systems as they affect and are in turn, affected by human behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites or co-requisites: PSYC 220; BIOL 172. Co-requisite(s): For social work majors, SWK 262 is a required co-requisite.
Offered each Spring.
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SWK 262 - Research and Writing for Social Work Professionals (2)
This course will cover the basics of professional research and professional writing. Content will include both the use of APA as the professional standard for writing within the social work program and assessment and note taking in an agency setting. This class will also teach students how to research appropriately for social work writing and evidenced-based professional practice.
Co-requisite(s): For social work majors, SWK 242 is a required co-requisite.
Offered each semester.
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SWK 311 - History of Social Welfare (3)
This course examines the historical development of the social welfare institutions, the development of the profession of social work, and the basic philosophies which have molded the structure and provision of service to vulnerable citizens throughout history.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 242 or permission of the Department Chair.
Cross-listed with HIST 311.
Offered each Fall.
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SWK 312 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis (3)
This course develops a framework for understanding and evaluating social welfare policy at the national, state, local and agency levels, for analyzing policies related to certain population groups, and for understanding methods of achieving change in social policy. Discussion of policy making from a generalist perspective is introduced. Techniques for advocacy, as well as NASW Policies as reflected in Social Work Speaks, are discussed and analyzed. Social justice for those who have faced historic oppression within the United States is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 311 or permission of the Department Chair.
Cross-listed with POL 312.
Offered each Spring.
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SWK 345 - Practice with Individuals (4)
This course introduces students to the stages of the social work helping process: assessment, goal planning, intervention, evaluation, and termination. This course also assists students to appreciate diversity, develop culturally competent practice skills, use theoretical models to guide social work practice, and practice according to professional social work ethics. The course combines experiential learning activities, such as role-playing and case study analysis, with lectures and class discussion.
Offered each Fall.
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SWK 347 - Practice with Families and Groups (2)
The focus of this course is on applying the social work helping process learned in SWK 345 (Practice with Individuals) to social work practice with families and small groups (i.e., mezzo-level practice). Diversity issues and culturally competent practice are explored in the context of mezzo-level practice. The course also emphasizes the use of theories from social work and related fields to guide practice. The course combines experiential learning activities with lectures and class discussions.
Offered each Spring.
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SWK 348 - Community and Organizational Development (4)
The focus of this course is on applying the social work helping process to social work practice with communities and organizations (i.e., macro-level practice). Diversity issues and culturally competent practice are explored in the context of macro-level practice. The course also emphasizes the use of theories from social work and related fields to guide practice. The course combines experiential learning activities with lectures and class discussions. The course also includes a 60-hour practicum focused on macro-practice.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in social work major.
Offered each Spring.
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SWK 372 - Methods of Social Research (3)
This course introduces the student to the logic and skills of social science research, especially as it applies to the practice of social work. Special emphasis will be placed on knowledge of research terms, developing a critical approach to research studies, application of research techniques to practical situations, and use of others’ research. Use of research and evaluation techniques to improve practice effectiveness will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 140 or permission of the Department Chair.
Offered each Fall.
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SWK 401 - Professional Issues in Social Work (2)
This course critically examines social work’s role in society and the basis for its knowledge, values, and skills. Students are sensitized to social work’s role in a culture rich with diversity, and are equipped with the necessary tools to develop reasoned responses to issues facing practice. The course focuses on application of professional social work ethics and the integration of these ethics with personal faith.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 347, 348; or permission of the Department Chair.
Offered each Fall.
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SWK 440 - Field Instruction in Social Work (5 or 10)
This course gives students an opportunity to observe and practice generalist social work in a professional setting. Field sites give students opportunities to practice micro, mezzo, and macro level social work in a variety of settings with diverse population groups. Students must apply generalist theory and practice that promote social work values.
Co-requisite(s): SWK 460.
Offered each Spring or by arrangement. This course may be taken for 5 credit hours each of two semesters or 10 credit hours during one semester.
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SWK 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
An opportunity for the student to pursue, under supervision, an area of special interest either on his/her own initiative or in a small group. Not required for the major. Open to juniors or seniors who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Permission of the Department Chair is necessary for enrollment.
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SWK 460 - Field Instruction Seminar (1 or 2)
This course is designed to complement the student’s internship. It functions to provide a forum to discuss field experiences and to make systematic connections between theory and practice. Intended Outcome: Entry-level social workers whose practice is systematically guided by theory.
Co-requisite(s): SWK 440.
Offered each Spring or by arrangement. This course may be taken for 1 credit hour each of two semesters or 2 credit hours during one semester.
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SWK 470 - Social Work Specialization Seminar (3)
Provides students with an opportunity to study special topics within the domain of social work, dependent upon faculty availability. Students must take one (1) specialization seminar to complete the program.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing in Social Work.
Offered each semester.
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SWK 476 - Global Practice (3)
The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, allowing for information, economic, and social issues to spread across borders rapidly. This Capstone Course for the Global and International Studies Program and social work elective will prepare students with a beginning understanding of global issues that impact both local and domestic practice with international populations. From an interdisciplinary practice perspective, students will learn about current international issues and their impact on society. Utilizing an anti-oppressive framework, students will develop ethical skills based on principles of social justice, reconciliation, peace, and truth in preparation for both international and domestic practice in global contexts.
Cross-listed with GISP 476.
Offered each Fall.
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SWK 477 - Global Practice Internship (1)
A 40-hour internship with a global population.
Cross-listed with GISP 477.
Offered each semester.
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Sociology |
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SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
Sociology is the systematic study of society and group interaction; this course provides an introduction to the major theories, tools of inquiry, and areas of study within the discipline. Key figures within the sociological tradition are identified and their contribution to understanding the social world and human interaction assessed.
Offered each semester.
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SOC 202 - Problems in Society (3)
The nature and treatment of social problems such as race, population, crime, mental illness.
Offered each Spring.
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SOC 256 - Sociological Research Methods (3)
Examines the methods sociologists use to study the social world. It compares the rationale behind the adopting of quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Special attention will be given to research design, sampling, data collection, and the ethnographic approach. The question of ethics within the research process will also be considered.
Offered Spring 2023 and alternate Spring semesters.
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SOC 310 - Prejudice, Discrimination, and Inequality (3)
A study in the strains experienced by various minorities in the United States, particularly the black population, within both historical and contemporary contexts. Emphasis is upon understanding the limitations in practice of the American democratic ideal. A further purpose is to promote an awareness of recent changes in the status and attitudes of minorities in light of that ideal.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or SWK 222.
Offered each Fall.
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SOC 340 - Sociology of Gender (3)
The course focuses on perceptions of gender and uses sociological analysis to examine issues related to male/female interaction and identity. Theoretical perspectives will be explored along with a focus on gender roles. A section on media representations of masculinity and femininity will also be included.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201.
Offered Spring 2023 and alternate Spring semesters.
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SOC 355 - Sociology of Religion (3)
Examines the major sociological theories of the nature and role of religion in society and charts a progression of sociological thought. This course considers the classical work of Durkheim, Weber and Marx, secularization theory, and rational choice theory. It also explores organizational/denominational typologies.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201.
Offered Fall 2022 and alternate Fall semesters.
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SOC 362 - The Sociology of Crime and Deviance (3)
This course examines the major themes and perspectives within the sociology of crime and deviance. Classical and contemporary literature and research will be examined with a view to understanding the personal and social structural dimensions of criminal and deviant behavior within society including the implications for social policy and control. Emphasis will be placed on sociological versus individualistic explanations of criminal behavior, crime data and research, and patterns of criminality and victimization.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201.
Offered Fall 2022 and alternate Fall semesters.
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SOC 373 - Urban and Local Studies (3)
This course examines the interdisciplinary field of urban studies, analyzes the growth and changing landscapes of American cities and urban spaces, and focuses in particular on political and social issues, with historical themes. The course explores the local urban experience in Canton, and Stark County, Ohio, and considers the interrelationship between the university and the city that serves as its home.
Cross-listed with HIST 373.
Offered Spring 2022 and alternate Spring semesters.
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SOC 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 who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Reviews elementary Spanish. Develops language skills for communication. Expands awareness of the Spanish-speaking world through readings, videos, and discussion of representative texts.
Prerequisite(s): Students must demonstrate successful completion of Third Level High School Spanish or equivalency through testing which may be arranged through the Center for Student Success.
Offered each Fall.
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Continued development of language skills for communication. Considers finer points of linguistic structure. Expands awareness of Spanish and Latino culture and current events through readings, videos, and class discussions.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201.
Offered each Spring.
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SPAN 301 - Advanced Conversation (3)
Development of practical Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills which includes a focus relating to service and careers in education, hospitality, criminal justice, social work, and health care.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202.
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SPAN 302 - Advanced Communication (3)
Development of advanced oral and written proficiency in Spanish through a variety of texts, film, and culture. Continued development of professional written and oral communication. Review and refinement of language structures and linguistic functions for more effective writing and oral proficiency. Focuses on activities and strategies to improve accuracy and fluency.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202.
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SPAN 431 - Practicum/Internship (3)
Practical experience in a bi-lingual setting or through study abroad. 120 clock hours required.
Prerequisite(s): Completion SPAN 201, 202, 301, 302 or approval of the Director of Intercultural Studies.
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SMGT 101 - Introduction to Sport Management (3)
This course will introduce students to a broad overview of the sport business industry including career opportunities for sport management personnel within various segments of the sports industry.
Offered each Spring.
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SMGT 272 - Indoor/Outdoor Practicum (2)
This course will allow students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application in a sport setting. Each sport management major must complete this 60-hour practicum experience working within the Malone University Athletics Department in the areas of indoor and outdoor game and facility management.
Offered each semester.
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SMGT 290 - Facility and Event Management (3)
The study of the processes in facility management and event planning as applied to sport and recreation areas. Topics include strategies for managing event logistics; steps for procuring and contracting for an event; all items necessary to administer a sport event; and planning, constructing, and equipping of sport and recreational facilities.
Offered each Fall.
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SMGT 301 - Application of Sport Management (3)
Students will evaluate issues, concerns, and challenges in sport management. Students will assess the personal and professional challenges of a career in the world of sports business. Students will appraise legal concerns of sport management. Students will develop critical thinking via case studies. Students will apply theoretical and practical principles of sport management in context.
Cross-listed with BUS 301.
Offered each Spring.
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SMGT 303 - Contemporary Sport Management (3)
Students will examine business management and leadership concepts specifically applicable to sport management. Students will evaluate current trends in the sports industry. Students will assess the vocational implications of a sport management career and examine how Christian faith influences the construction of a sport management philosophy. Students will apply ethical business practices to sport management and problem solving in sports business.
Offered each Spring.
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SMGT 334 - Media Relations in Sport (1)
This course examines the inner workings of a collegiate sports information office and its relationship with the media. Students will gain experience at writing the various kinds of releases that are essential in a sports communication position and will engage in best practices for social media and website content management.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Offered each semester.
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SMGT 345 - Sociology of Sport (3)
A study of sport, the sporting process and the social influences and structures that have affected and exist within, between and among societies, nations and cultures. The course examines traditional institutions and structures, such as religion, education, politics, economy, and their relationship to sport.
Offered each Fall.
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SMGT 442 - Sport Marketing (3)
This course will examine the historical development, current practices, and future trends of marketing sport. An analysis of key marketing strategies and concepts will be studied from a sport manager’s perspective. Topics include promotions and public relations, sport consumer behavior, strategic market planning, marketing information management, marketing communications, and sponsorship.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 311 or permission of the instructor.
Cross-listed with BUS 442.
Offered each Fall.
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SMGT 445 - Ethical and Legal Issues of Sport (3)
Examines legal concepts related to sport management, including athletic participation and eligibility; constitutional due process; anti-trust exemptions; facility, coaching, and employment contracts; tort law applications to participants and spectators; and concepts, models, and techniques to use in managing ethical dilemmas.
Offered Fall 2021 and alternate Fall semesters.
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SMGT 453 - Governance in Sport (3)
This course will examine the basics of both professional and amateur governance structures and policy development.
Offered Spring 2022 and alternate Spring semesters.
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Theology |
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THEO 201 - History of Christian Thought (3)
A survey of the history of the Christian church from its inception to the twentieth century, with special emphasis on the most significant events, movements, personalities, and teachings which have influenced the development of the church.
Offered each Fall.
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THEO 211 - Introduction to Theology (3)
This course introduces students to several areas of Christian theology flowing from the grand narrative of the biblical canon: (1) an introduction to the historical development and main contours of Christian doctrine, (2) a theology of prayer and worship, and (3) theological ethics. Emphasis is placed on a survey of Christian doctrine and its essential influence on prayer, worship, and morality. The Evangelical Friends heritage is also discussed in relation to these areas of concentration.
Prerequisite(s): BIBL 100.
Offered each semester.
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THEO 323 - The Quakers (3)
A study of the origins of Friends, the early evangelistic and missionary movements, quietism, schisms, revivals, and modernization. Attention will be given to the place of Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region in the history of Friends.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 111 or 112; 211 or 212.
Cross-listed with HIST 323.
Offered Fall 2023 and Fall 2026.
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THEO 325 - Biblical and Theological Foundations of Missions and Cross-Cultural Ministries (3)
This course will explore the biblical and theological underpinnings of missions and cross-cultural ministries. Biblical bases and models for cross-cultural ministries will be examined. The course will also investigate a wide variety of Christian theological perspectives on world missions and the destiny of the unevangelized.
Offered Spring 2022 and alternate Spring semesters.
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THEO 331 - Christian Theology I (3)
An introduction to the study of Christian theology and its major themes based on the Scriptures and in the context of historical Christian thought and philosophy. This course covers revelation, the nature of Scripture, the attributes of God, the Trinity, creation, providence, the spirit world, humanity, and sin.
Offered each Fall.
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THEO 332 - Christian Theology II (3)
A continuation of the study of Christian theology and its major themes based on the Scriptures and in the context of historical Christian thought and philosophy. This courses covers the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the elements of salvation, the Church, and eschatology.
Prerequisite(s): THEO 331.
Offered each Spring.
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THEO 340 - War, Peace, and Revolution in the Christian Tradition (3)
This course explores various historical and theoretical Christian positions in regards to issues of war and peace from pre-Constantinian pacifism to modern versions of just war theory. It examines both classical and contemporary issues relating to building, maintaining, and restoring peace in domestic and global contexts.
Cross-listed with POL 340.
Offered Fall 2021 and alternate Fall semesters.
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THEO 342 - Spiritual Formation (3)
This course will introduce the student to the nature of the spiritual life by examining the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for Christian spirituality. Assuming a holistic perspective of life, attention will be given to the expression and growth of our spirituality, and the role of the spiritual disciplines.
Offered each Spring 2022. Then offered Fall 2023 and alternate Fall semesters.
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THEO 362 - Apologetics (3)
This course examines (1) the role of apologetics in the historic Christian faith, (2) schools of apologetics that have emerged among Christians, and (3) particular apologetic arguments used to defend and advance the Christian worldview. Students will be empowered to think through personal questions of faith and will investigate how apologetics may be used with skeptics as well as those who are seeking the truth in the post-modern world.
Offered at department discretion.
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THEO 363 - Political Theology (3)
This course seeks to explore the biblical and non-biblical theological foundations of civil society, law, and international relations. The course contains both an historical element, focusing on the history of Christian thinking about the political realm, and a normative element, focusing on the current debates and issues concerning Christianity and politics.
Cross-listed with POL 363.
Offered Fall 2022 and alternate Fall semesters.
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THEO 366 - History of Christian Missions and World Christianity (w or nw) (3)
This course surveys the history of the Christian missionary movement and the emergence of new movements of world Christianity from the time of the early church to the present. Special attention will be given to issues of culture, authority and indigenous Christian movements that have emerged in the transmission of faith. It will also highlight the implications of the recent shift of the center of Christianity from the northern to the southern half of the globe.
Cross-listed with HIST 366.
Offered Spring 2023 and alternate Spring semesters.
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THEO 401 - Transformational Discipleship: Personal and Missional (3)
This course examines spiritual growth, multiplication, and mission within the local church community through discipleship. Discipleship is examined with a focus on Jesus’ teaching and methodologies in addition to that of the New Testament church. Special attention is given to historical church trends up to the present, missional engagement within modern culture, and leadership development.
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THEO 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
An opportunity for superior students to pursue a subject of special interest on their own initiative or in a seminar group. Open only to juniors or seniors who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
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THEO 461 - History of World Religions (3)
A study of the history of the main religions of the world, with particular emphasis on Indigenous Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shinto, Judaism, Islam, and Ba’hai. This course will focus on the most important beliefs and practices of each religious tradition. Students will learn about the founders and key individuals as well as examine portions of the sacred text(s) of several major religious traditions. Experiencing sacred music and places of worship of the world’s major religions will enable the development of a deepened understanding of other religions. Also emphasized will be cross-cultural engagement and a Christian response to interaction with adherents of other religions.
Cross-listed with HIST 461.
Offered Spring 2022 and alternate Spring semesters.
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Urban Studies |
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URBN 430 - Urban Studies Practicum (3)
Students will combine the knowledge, values, and skills of their areas of study to complete a 120-hour practice or research experience that focuses on service or research within an urban context.
Co-requisite(s): URBN 460.
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URBN 440 - Urban Leadership Capstone I (3)
This course is designed to engage, equip, and encourage current and aspiring leaders with relevant knowledge, values, and skills to be prepared to serve in urban environments within neighborhoods, the marketplace, and at the margins of society. This learning program is both academic and practical, but ultimately designed to develop strong leaders and practitioners who can engage in an ever-changing urban world with ever-present challenges. Students will learn principles of geo mapping in order to understand community assets. They will apply philosophies of Christian Community Development to a chosen community of practice in order to integrate their personal faith and worldviews as they develop a practical theology of service within the marketplace and margins of society. Through active learning, training, networking, and leadership support groups, the course will encourage all participants by connecting them to a larger community of practice, resources, coaching, consultation, and accountability.
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URBN 441 - Urban Leadership Capstone II (3)
Building upon the learning from Urban Leadership Capstone I, students will continue to be engaged, equipped, and encouraged through Christian Community Development principles as they develop as leaders with relevant knowledge, values, and skills to be prepared to serve in urban environments within neighborhoods, the marketplace, and at the margins of society. Through active learning, training, networking, and leadership support groups, the course will encourage all participants by connecting them to a larger community of practice, resources, coaching, consultation, and accountability. Students will complete a capstone project in which they will apply learned community development principles within their chosen community of practice to assess and address assets, concerns, issues, opportunities, and capacities of the neighborhoods, marketplace, and margins of their city.
Prerequisite(s): URBN 440.
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URBN 460 - Urban Studies Seminar (1)
This required course for all Urban Studies majors provides students the opportunity to make connections between their academic learning and their urban studies practicum experience.
Co-requisite(s): URBN 430 or an Urban Practicum in a related field of practice.
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