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PMIN 2302 - STUDENT MINISTRY PRACTICUM I
The course is designed to stress involvement in the practical ministry of the local church through supervised ministry activities. The main emphases of this course are ministry leadership, observation, experience, and reflection. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Background check
Credits: 2
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PMIN 2303 - STUDENT MINISTRY PRACTICUM
The course is designed to stress involvement in the practical ministry of the local church through supervised ministry activities. The main emphases of this course are ministry leadership, observation, experience, and reflection. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 2402 - STUDENT MINISTRY PRACTICUM II
The course is designed to stress involvement in the practical ministry of the local church through supervised ministry activities. The main emphases of this course are ministry leadership, observation, experience, and reflection. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Background check
Credits: 2
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PMIN 2513 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM III
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum III provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on student’s vocational calling, God’s will, personal experience as it relates to calling, mentorship, reflective living, and how the individual is wired as a leader.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-II
Credits: 3
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PMIN 2523 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM IV
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum IV provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on developing a biblical worldview related to vocation, implementing personal giftings, understanding how rest relates to work, how to use a calendar, how to apply action steps, and how to live a life of servant leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-III
Credits: 3
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PMIN 2542 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM III
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum III provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on student’s vocational calling, God’s will, personal experience as it relates to calling, mentorship, reflective living, and how the individual is wired as a worship leader.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-II
Credits: 2
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PMIN 2552 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM IV
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum IV provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on developing a biblical worldview related to vocation, implementing personal giftings, understanding how rest relates to work, how to use a calendar, how to apply action steps, and how to live a life of servant leadership as a worship leader.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-III
Credits: 2
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PMIN 3133 - HOMILETICS I
This course is designed to prepare students with sermon construction, engaging the significance of preaching, the use of Scripture, intention, sermon structure, logical movement of main ideas, illustrations, introductions, conclusion, picturesque language, variety, and types of sermons. The overall approach uses expository methods for narrative passages and topics. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
COMM 1433 and BIBL 2623
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3163 - WORSHIP LEADING I
This course is an introduction to the study of worship leading in a small group and corporate setting. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the spiritual life of the worship leader, how to exhort during corporate worship, how to build worship teams, as well as the musical and leadership skills necessary to lead musicians during corporate worship.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3173 - CHURCH PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY I
A study of the production of music, audio, and multimedia content using computer technologies. Emphasis will be on the practical application of these technologies in a church setting. Basic areas covered include visual (still, video, streaming) and audio editing and production, related software applications (Powerpoint, Keynote, ProPresenter), related web-based resources, and basic recording technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3183 - CREATIVE DIRECTING FOR THE CHURCH
This course is a study of creative directing for the Church. Emphasis will be placed on how to create worship experiences for weekend services and conferences, service planning, storytelling, environment design, and how to manage a creative staff. This course will enable students to understand the creative process for designing, creating, and executing all creative elements in a weekend worship service.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3193 - SONGWRITING FOR THE CHURCH
This course is an introduction to songwriting for the Church. Emphasis will be on the building blocks of worship music, lyrical and theological content, making memorable melodies, and co-writing songs. Special attention will be given to the development of contemporary worship songs that come from a local church context.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3223 - CHILDRENS MINISTRY
The course is a comprehensive overview of the foundations of a ministry directed toward children and family. An emphasis is placed on developing, administering, and evaluating the various aspects of leading a Spirit-led children’s and family ministry. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3233 - HOMILETICS II
This course equips students to prepare and deliver of a variety of types of biblical sermons in a variety of settings. Students will learn techniques of biblical exegesis, reasoning and sermon structure, integration of effective illustrations and other creative elements. Students will observe and evaluate themselves, their peers, and a number of professional preachers to enhance their understanding of effective preaching.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMIN 3133
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3263 - EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP OF CHILDREN
This course is an in-depth focus on evangelism and discipleship for children and families. Attention will be given to the various programs and events in which evangelism and discipleship take place. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3273 - FAMILY MINISTRY
This course examines strategies for implementing a multi-generational approach in local church ministry. It focuses on connecting the generations through worship services that minister to all ages. Strategies that engage older generations in mentoring those younger and strategies to integrate families into an intergenerational setting will also be investigated. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3283 - CREATIVE COMMUNICATION IN MINISTRY
This course is an introduction to creative and effective communication techniques within children’s and youth ministries. It will examine basic principles of the teaching-learning process, the art of storytelling, and a variety of other illustrative methods. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3513 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM V
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum V provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on the variety of callings, how to use the Bible to help others identify God’s will, how to recognize the different elements related to calling, how to mentor others, the role of emotional intelligence, and how to lead in a variety of settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-IV
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3523 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM VI
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum VI provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on how a biblical worldview connects with practicum work, how to experiment with personal gifting, how to evaluate rest, how to distinguish healthy habits, how to reinforce measurable actions steps, and how to examine servant leadership in others.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-V
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3533 - PASTORAL THEOLOGY I
This course is a study of the biblical materials as they relate to pastoral ministry. The course includes an overview of the pastoral theology, principles of decision making, and pastoral functions including weddings, funerals, baptism, communion, baby dedication, pastoral visitation, and worship service leading. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3542 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM V
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum V provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on the variety of callings, how to use the Bible to help others identify God’s will, how to recognize the different elements related to calling, how to mentor other worship leaders, the role of emotional intelligence, and how to lead in a variety of settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-IV
Credits: 2
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PMIN 3552 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM VI
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum VI provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on how a biblical worldview connects with practicum work, how to experiment with personal gifting, how to evaluate rest, how to distinguish healthy habits, how to reinforce measurable actions steps, and how to examine servant leadership in others.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-V
Credits: 2
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PMIN 3623 - CHURCH PLANTING & REVITALIZATION
This course engages contemporary paradigms for missional church planting and revitalization. Practices are evaluated to determine the basic theological principles to be employed, including providing critiques for effectiveness of those principles and practices in various missional contexts. Resources for facilitating and assessing spiritual growth and in missional contexts are also presented and evaluated. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3633 - PRACTICAL THEOLOGY II
An in depth study of the church and its program by means of a simulated church model. The class is organized as a church with all offices and organizations. A thorough examination of all church-related experiences such as business meetings, committees, building programs, mission’s convention, and special meetings are simulated by the class. Class interactions concerning the nurture and name of the Church complement the practical functioning of the class. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMIN 3533
Credits: 3
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PMIN 3833 - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
This course develops theologies of leadership upon which current trends in church organization and leadership techniques are assessed. The history of organizational and management theory is developed, as well as organization, leadership, and group process theories. Planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluation are considered in relation to congregational programs. Other areas of management are presented on an introductory basis, such as planning and managing change in an organization, systems analysis, conflict management, and review of leadership traits. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4023 - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
A theological rationale based upon the doctrine of the priesthood of the believer and the gifts of the Holy Spirit is developed with practical application for the recruitment and development of lay persons for ministry within the congregation and to the community. The course focuses on the identification of individual gifts and talents that persons may possess and the training of those individuals for various ministries. Styles of leadership, administrative functions and multi-staff relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4043 - HOLISTIC DISCIPLEMAKING
This course explores biblical and practical methods of helping persons grow to spiritual maturity and integrate into the life of the local church. Topics covered include assimilation, small group leadership, teaching methods, principles of teaching, lay ministry recruitment, training, supervision, and spiritual direction. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMIN 2123
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4133 - PASTORAL COUNSELING I
This course is a study of the biblical basis for pastoral counseling, the basic techniques of pastoral care, a general introduction to the major areas of pastoral concern, counseling the sick, the grief-stricken, teenagers, the aged, and persons in crisis. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4143 - PASTORAL CARE OF FAMILIES
This course emphasizes pastoral care ministry to families in various life situations. Special emphasis will be placed on the many psychological needs of children and youth along with practical ways of ministering to them through pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance. This course will also focus on the unique issues concerning ministry to special needs children and youth. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4153 - SPIRITUAL FORMATION OF FAMILIES
This course examines the spiritual needs of the family and the role of the church as it relates to spiritual development. Particular attention will be given to the interdependency of physical, social, intellectual and emotional development with moral development and the stages of faith. An emphasis will be placed on the relationships between the teaching-learning process and spiritual formation. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4163 - PRACTICAL THEOLOGY OF THE LAITY
This course is designed to help prepare pastors to train lay people to do the work of ministry in their work places, neighborhoods, and extended families.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4173 - THEOLOGY OF SONGWRITING
This course is an introduction to the craft, development, theology, and history of songwriting. Special attention is given to the study and evaluation of song form and theology in both historic and contemporary contexts. General philosophies of songwriting and the specific approaches of historical and contemporary songwriters will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMIN 3193
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4183 - CHURCH PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY II
This course is a study of the application of audio and multimedia technologies in church, concert, conferences, and large event settings. Specific attention is paid to: preparing the multimedia component of a service, producing large scale worship environments, and how to work with a production team effectively.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMIN 3173
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4193 - WORSHIP LEADING II
This course is a study of worship leading and the worship leading team. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the spiritual life of the worship leader, developing the spiritual life of the worship team, worship organization, as well as the musical and leadership skills necessary to lead the worship team and congregation during times of corporate worship.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMIN 3163
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4201 - WORSHIP MINISTRIES CAPSTONE
This capstone course engages students in ascertaining the certainty and clarity of their call to be a worship leader. Students will develop strategies to withstand financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual pressures that will challenge that call throughout their careers. Students will move toward the clarification and assessment of their ministerial call through a series of interactions with faculty. Taken during the last semester, this course will include seminar presentations, personal interviews, and assessment procedures to provide insight and feedback. In addition, the course provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Practicum I-VII
Credits: 1
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PMIN 4223 - YOUTH MINISTRIES
A study of the needs and characteristics of young people relating to their place in the home, school, church, and society. An investigation of methods and techniques to win and hold teens through a sound Christian education program and youth worship service. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4233 - PASTORAL COUNSELING II
This course is a study of the roles and responsibilities of the pastoral counselor. It includes consideration of case studies, counseling resources, and clinical situations with special attention given to premarital, marital, and family counseling. It requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
PMIN 4133
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4323 - CHURCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
This course is a study of the various areas of pastoral responsibilities, including board administrations and organizations, committee organization, leadership training, budgeting, financing, planning, auxiliary organizations and their relationship to the total church program. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4423 - MULTIPLE-STAFF MINISTRY
The meaning and forms of a multiple staff ministry will be developed on biblical values with the objectives of creating effective multiple-staff ministries and staff collegiality. The course assists the participant in the development of concepts and values that leads to commitments of shared ministry. Ways of dealing with concerns and issues which created conflict and interfere with staff collegiality are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4503 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM VII
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum VII provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership. This course focuses on how to develop the calling of others, thinking broadly about the will of God, investigating the nature of calling, assemble a team of mentors, construct a plan for emotional intelligence growth, and develop a framework to lead in a variety of settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-VI
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4513 - EXTENSION SITE PRACTICUM VIII
This capstone course engages students in ascertaining the certainty and clarity of their call to the care of souls, recognizing such certainty and clarity for longevity in church or para-church related ministry. Students will develop strategies to withstand financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual pressures that will challenge that call throughout their careers. Students will move toward the clarification and assessment of their ministerial call through a series of interactions with faculty. Taken during the last semester, this course will include seminar presentations, personal interviews, and assessment procedures to provide insight and feedback. In addition, the course provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-VII
Credits: 3
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PMIN 4542 - WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM VII
This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites to create robust training. Practicum VII provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church worship leadership. This course focuses on how to develop the calling of others, thinking broadly about the will of God, investigating the nature of calling, assemble a team of mentors, construct a plan for emotional intelligence growth, and develop a framework to lead in a variety of worship settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-VI
Credits: 2
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PMIN 4552 - SENIOR WORSHIP MINISTERIAL PRACTICUM
This course engages students in ascertaining the certainty and clarity of their call to the care of souls, recognizing such certainty and clarity for longevity in church or para-church related ministry. Students will develop strategies to withstand financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual pressures that will challenge that call throughout their careers. Taken during the last semester, this course will include seminar presentations, personal interviews, and assessment procedures to provide insight and feedback. In addition the course provides students service opportunities and interaction with local church leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes
Practicum I-VII
Credits: 2
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PMIN 4923 - EVANGELIZING AND DISCIPLING YOUTH
This course offers a brief history of youth awakenings; strategies, including small group ministry, one on one, campus ministry, and church-based events; spiritual growth and development of youth; and resources, including biblical texts and theological contexts.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 5233 - MANAGING CHANGE AND CONFLICT
An examination of the dynamics of leading congregations through the various phases of church life, especially as difficult situations arise. The course will also examine methods of dealing with difficult people and situations of conflict arising from church life and church growth. Issues related to fairness, compromise, conciliation, and cooperation will be addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 5243 - GRADUATE PRACTICUM I
Graduate Practicum I
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 5353 - EMPOWERED SPIRITUALITY AND DISCIPLESHIP
This course surveys contemporary Pentecostal approaches and challenges to Christian spiritual formation. It offers a review of the biblical foundations and traditional Pentecostal practices or disciplines for a deeper spirituality. In addition it addresses various methodologies and challenges for spiritual formation within the student’s particular missional context.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 5373 - HOLISTIC PASTORAL COUNSELING
A study of the techniques and relationships which serve to promote healthy adult growth and functioning. The course begins with an exploration of motivations for working in the helping fields. The course previews basic counseling skills such as warmth, empathy, concreteness, confrontation, interviewing, and treatment planning. The emphasis is on training helping professionals to help others. Personal cognitive-emotional awareness and theological-psychological balance is promoted through a study of individual functioning in interpersonal relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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PMIN 5473 - FOUNDATIONS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY
This interdisciplinary course is designed to prepare the student for effective ministry in the complexities of cross-cultural and sub-cultural settings. Foundational issues related to applied missions anthropology, inter-cultural communication, and contextualization will be addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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THEO 1313 - SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
A survey of the main Christian doctrines and their relevance today. The Bible is used as the primary source to establish and defend our theological position. Areas to be addressed include the doctrines of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Human Creation, Sin and Salvation, the Church and the Last Things.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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THEO 1503 - CHRIST, CULTURE, AND THE UNIVERSITY
This course serves as an introduction to the Christian worldview and mission of the university and the academic tradition of liberal arts education. Students will engage in dialog, critical thinking, and critical reflection on issues concerning: (1) vocational calling, (2) academic preparedness, (3) social and cultural responsibility, (4) spiritual disciplines, and (5) personal effectiveness. The seminar is a collaborative effort of the university at large involving academic departments, support services from academic affairs, student development, enrollment, and the office of institutional effectiveness.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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THEO 2003 - THEOLOGICAL ETHICS
An examination of moral and social conduct and decision making in light of biblical and theological teaching. Contemporary ethical issues are addressed (abortion, euthanasia, human rights, etc.). This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts. This course is cross-referenced with PMIN 2003 and PHIL 2003.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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THEO 2133 - THEOLOGY OF GOD AND HUMANITY
An introduction to theology (its meaning and purpose), and an overview of the following theological areas: Scripture (revelation, inspiration, and canon), God (His existence, attributes, works and the Trinity), Christ (His person, nature, and works), and the Holy Spirit (His personality, deity, and work). Special attention is given to the statement of fundamental truths of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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THEO 3133 - WI: THEOLOGY OF SALVATION, THE CHURCH, & ESCHATOLOGY
This course examines sin (origin, nature, and implications) and salvation, the church (nature and mission), and the fulfillment of the purposes of God (physical death, resurrection, second coming, final destiny). Special attention is given to the doctrinal statements of the Assemblies of God.
Prerequisites & Notes
THEO 2133
Credits: 3
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ECED 2433 - THE CHILD: DEVELOPMENT - YOUNG CHILD 0-8
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the development aspects of the young child from conception to age eight. The course also examines implications for curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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ECED 2513 - LANGUAGE LITERACY-BASED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PRESCHOOL
This course studies the development of practices that integrate skills and content across the curriculum, and facilitates the development of effective language acquisition and oral expression. Special attention is placed on the identification and creation of developmentally appropriate curriculum materials which promote positive self-concept, self-esteem, and pro-social interaction in the four domains of development (cognitive, social/emotional, physical, and spiritual). Included are explorations of activities which develop thinking skills and which provide exploration, discovery, and cooperative learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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ECED 2523 - METHODS OF TEACHING THE PRESCHOOL CHILD
This course is an introductory overview of the methods of teaching all content areas in the preschool setting, including emergent mathematics, science, literacy, social sciences, and language arts skills. Included is an emphasis upon developmentally appropriate integrated practices, materials, and diagnostic and evaluation techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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ECED 2533 - PRACTICUM FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
This course makes provision for students to participate in all activities and duties generally expected of a pre-school education instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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ECED 3323 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FOR PREK/PRIMARY
This course is a study of developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum and practices for motivating students to interact with literature including the preparation of learning activities for the Pre-K/Primary classroom.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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ECED 4123 - EARLY CHILDHOOD GUIDANCE/CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
This course is designed to help in the identification of developmentally appropriate models and strategies for guiding, disciplining, and managing children’s behavior, development of intrinsic motivation in children and conflict resolution among children, and in identification of environmental influences on the behaviors of young children from all cultures and familial situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 3713
Credits: 3
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EDUC 2133 - INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
This course is a study of the nature and character of American education and how it has been influenced by our social structure, social values, and history. Contemporary issues in education are explored to help provide the student with an understanding of the social foundations of education. The course also includes an orientation to teacher and educational clinical programs, introduction to subject area competencies, professional skills and competencies, benchmarks for the pre-professional level of accomplished practices for teachers, and the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 2131
Credits: 3
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EDUC 2233 - EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course is a study of student diversity, the principles and philosophy of human growth and development, motivation and learning theory, and how these are applied to teaching. Included are introductions to intelligence theories, cultural issues, instructional approaches, learning taxonomies, motivation, and different assessment tools.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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EDUC 3243 - TEACHING SOCIAL SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
This course is a study of the objectives, organization of materials, teaching methods, development of content, and evaluation procedures for teaching social science in the secondary school (6-12). Emphasis is on effective teacher behaviors in areas of instructional organization and development, presentation of subject matter, and verbal/nonverbal communication as supported by the domain base of the Florida Performance Measurement System.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 3123
Credits: 3
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EDUC 3353 - EMPOWERING ESOL TEACHERS
This course is an overview of curriculum, instructional methods and materials, testing and evaluation, and cross-cultural communication processes and linguistic principles as related to instructing English Language Learners (ELLs) in the K-12 classroom
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 3123
Credits: 3
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EDUC 3503 - INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
This course is designed to develop skills and techniques needed for the selection, utilization, and production of classroom instructional materials and for application and integration of educational technology and media to all areas of the curriculum, appropriate to students’ developmental level.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 2133 and EDUC 3123
Credits: 3
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EDUC 4033 - ESOL CURRICULUM & MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT
Focus on designing and evaluating various models of ESOL curricula, and selecting and using appropriate content, instruction methods, and materials for PK-12 students according to levels of English proficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 3533
Credits: 3
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EDUC 4043 - APPLIED LINGUISTICS
This course is a practical approach to teaching English to speakers of other languages. The course includes topics such as general linguistics, language theory, principles of language acquisition, and techniques for teaching and assessing K-12 ELL students. Special attention is given to the linguistic components of English, namely phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, discourse, and pragmatics.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 3353
Credits: 3
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EDUC 4063 - METHODS OF TEACHING ESOL
The study of methods and techniques of teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) across the curriculum in PK-12, focusing on incorporation of language Arts content standards and linguistic development.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 3533
Credits: 3
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ELED 2443 - THE CHILD:DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILD 0-11
This course is the study of the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the child from conception to age eleven and the implications for curriculum development and methodology
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 3123
Credits: 3
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ELED 3003 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AND DEVELOPMENT
This course investigates children’s literature emphasizing developmentally appropriateinstructional practices. Attention is placed on understanding psychological, social, emotional,and cognitive development as they correlate to motivating students to interact with literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 2233
Credits: 3
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ELED 3333 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
This course is an investigation of genres in literature, with an emphasis on the use of developmentally appropriate curriculum practices and numerous award-winning childrens books and authors. Strategies for motivating students with diverse backgrounds to interact with literature are demonstrated. Culturally and instructionally diverse learning activities for the K-6 classroom are prepared.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 3123
Credits: 3
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ESED 3113 - SURVEY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER
This is a required course for certification in Exceptional Student Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education. This is an introductory course that examines the history, characteristics and issues in exceptional education. The course covers all areas of exceptionality and their manifestations from early childhood through adulthood. It is designed to provide students with a firm grounding in the foundations of special education and expose them to the reconstruction of the field, in order that they may better deal with new and ever-changing developments. In addition to classroom meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation/participation in a clinical setting is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
EDUC 2123
Credits: 3
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MUAI 1801 - GUITAR APPLIED LESSON I
Thirteen lessons (25 minutes per week) for one hour of credit. The Music Department will determine the appropriate level of instruction.
Prerequisites & Notes
By arrangement only
Credits: 1
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MUAI 1821 - GUITAR APPLIED LESSON II
Thirteen lessons (50 minutes per week) for two hours of credit. The Music Department will determine the appropriate level of instruction.
Prerequisites & Notes
By arrangement only
Credits: 1
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MUAK 1101 - PIANO APPLIED LESSON I
The Music Department will determine the student’s level of instruction. Thirteen lessons (25 minutes per week) plus individual practice are required.
Prerequisites & Notes
By arrangment only
Credits: 1
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MUAK 1111 - PIANO APPLIED LESSON II
The Music Department will determine the student’s level of instruction. Thirteen lessons (50 minutes per week) plus individual practice are required.
Prerequisites & Notes
By arrangement only
Credits: 1
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MUAV 1101 - VOICE APPLIED LESSON I
The Music Department will determine the student’s level of instruction. Thirteen lessons (25 minutes per week) plus individual practice are required.
Prerequisites & Notes
By arrangement only
Credits: 1
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MUAV 1111 - VOICE APPLIED LESSON II
The Music Department will determine the student’s level of instruction. Thirteen lessons (50 minutes per week) plus individual practice are required.
Prerequisites & Notes
By arrangement only
Credits: 1
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MUSC 1002 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY
This course is an orientation to music designed to help students acquire foundational knowledge of the fundamentals of music.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 2
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MUSC 1041 - AURAL THEORY I
This course provides training in the recognition of fundamental melodic, harmonic and rhythmic patterns. In addition, training is provided in sight-reading melodic and rhythmic excerpts with a moderate level of difficulty.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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MUSC 1061 - AURAL THEORY II
This course provides training in the recognition of fundamental to intermediate melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic patterns. In addition, training is provided in sight-reading of melodic and rhythmic excerpts with a moderate level of difficulty.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUSC 1041
Credits: 1
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MUSC 1132 - MUSIC THEORY I
This course is the study of fundamental musical concepts with emphasis on notation, rhythm, key signatures, intervals, scales, major/minor tonality, and chord construction found in Western music.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUSC 1002 or Theory Placement Exam
Credits: 2
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MUSC 1232 - MUSIC THEORY II
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of harmonic progression and harmonic rhythm, seventh chords, modulation, secondary dominants, leading-tone chords, and four-part composition. Included in this course is the study of small musical forms.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUSC 1133
Credits: 2
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MUSC 2412 - ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION
This course studies the aesthetics, history, and techniques of music composition using electronic resources including computers, hardware samplers, synthesizers and digital or analogue recording equipment. Class work includes hands-on work with recording, editing, and compositional software and hardware.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 2
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HUMS 2033 - THEATRE APPRECIATION
This course is an introductory overview of the elements of dramatic production and the history of theatre.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 3
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