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ENGL 4811 - CAPSTONE SEMINAR FOR B.A. ENGLISH
This capstone course offers graduating students in the B.A. in English program an opportunity to review and assess their cumulative learning in their major courses in terms of disciplinary knowledge, critical writing skills, and faith integration. Students will complete their degree portfolios and review content and skills for the exit exam.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 2503 and department-head approval
Credits: 1
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ENGL 4933 - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The principles and processes of communicating from one culture to another with a focus on the relevance of incarnation as the model for the communication of the Gospel. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Credits: 3
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ESED 3111 - ESE FIELD STUDY 1
In this course, students will be placed in a K-12 setting within Polk County Public Schools to complete tasks in the field that are directly tied to Florida teaching Accomplished Practices and Competencies and Skills. This course is designed to allow students multiple opportunities to observe the K-12 setting (approximately 30 hours) and participate in low-level classroom tasks in the K-12 setting. The College of Education will work cooperatively with Polk County Public Schools to place students in schools/classrooms according to the students’ major/grade level preference. As part of the course requirements, students must pass the General Knowledge Test (GKT) and provide documentation to the College of Education before the end of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
None
Credits: 1
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EDUC 2123
Credits: 3
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ESED 3121 - ESE FIELD STUDY 3
In this course, students will be placed in a K-12 setting within Polk County Public Schools to complete tasks in the field that are directly tied to Florida teaching Accomplished Practices and Competencies and Skills. This course is designed to allow students multiple opportunities to observe the K-12 setting (approximately 60 hours) and participate in classroom tasks in the K-12 setting. The College of Education will work cooperatively with Polk County Public Schools to place students in schools/classrooms with ESE and ESOL students in accordance with the students’ major. As part of the course requirements, students must pass the ESE Subject Area Exam (SAE), plus the Elementary SAE and (if secondary endorsement is desired) the Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum Subject Area Exam (SAE) and provide documentation to the College of Education before the end of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3131
Credits: 1
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ESED 3123 - BEHAVIORAL MGMT/EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT
This course focuses on the management of behavior in the exceptional student classroom. Overall classroom design and planning, group and individual behavior assessment, and individual behavior management are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3113
Credits: 3
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ESED 3131 - ESE FIELD STUDY 2
In this course, students will be placed in a K-12 setting within Polk County Public Schools to complete tasks in the field that are directly tied to Florida teaching Accomplished Practices and Competencies and Skills. This course is designed to allow students multiple opportunities to observe the K-12 setting (approximately 45 hours) and participate in classroom tasks in the K-12 setting. The College of Education will work cooperatively with Polk County Public Schools to place students in schools/classrooms with ESE and ESOL students in accordance with the students’ major. As part of the course requirements, students must pass the Professional Education Exam (PEd) and provide documentation to the College of Education before the end of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3111
Credits: 1
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ESED 3133 - ASSESSMENT OF ESE LEARNERS
The course is designed to provide knowledge regarding assessment procedures, the assessment process (including pre-referral and referral), and protocols utilized in making decisions and judgments regarding individualized educational plans, placements, and programs for students in exceptional education. This introductory course assists students in basic knowledge regarding formal and informal assessment and in the interpretation of test scores. Also, the course requires students, at the introductory level, to develop knowledge, engage in practice, and become familiar with cultural variability in administering formal and informal tests, writing reports on assessment, and interpreting test findings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3113
Credits: 3
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ESED 3143 - INT TO LANG DEV/COMMUNICA DISORDERS
This course addresses language development, including identification and remediation of communication and language disorders. There is an emphasis on the impact of speech and language disorders on academic success and achievement. Further, students will be presented with an overview of alternative/augmentative modes of communication and development of curriculum in these areas.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3113
Credits: 3
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ESED 3153 - EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH HIGH INCIDENCE DISABLITIES IN THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM
This course focuses on students identified as mildly handicapped through mental retardation, emotional handicap, and learning disability. Programming within the regular education setting is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3113
Credits: 3
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ESED 4113 - INST STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM
This course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the areas of mental retardation and autism. There is a particular emphasis on adaptations and modifications to the regular curricular materials, as well as techniques for teaching functional skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3113
Credits: 3
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ESED 4141 - ESE FIELD STUDY 4
This course will allow students to be placed in an ESE Center School within Polk County Public Schools to complete tasks in the field that are directly tied to Florida Teaching Accomplished Practices adn Competencies and Skills. This course is designed to allow students multiple opportunities to observe the Center School (60 hours) and participate in classroom tasks in the Center School with students who have low incidence disabilities including Severe and Multiple Disabilities adn Autism Spectrum Disorders. The College of Education will work cooperatively with Polk County Public Schools to place students in schools/classrooms with ESE and ESOL students in accordance with the student’s major. As part of the course requirements, students must pass the ESE Subject Area Exam (SAE) and provide documenation to the College of Education before the end of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3121
Credits: 1
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ESED 4143 - TRANSITION PRGM EXCP ADOL & Y ADULT
This course provides an overview of exceptionalities as manifested in the adolescent and young adult. Emphasis is placed on planning and programming for the transition of the exceptional adolescent from school to the adult community. Opportunities for the comprehensive study of characteristics, programs, assessment techniques, and strategies essential to meeting the needs of adolescents and adults with learning problems, will be provided. Special and unique problems of teenagers and young adults, curriculum models, materials, teaching strategies, and transition requirements for students with disabilities will be addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ESED 3113
Credits: 3
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ESED 4533 - BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ESE
This course is the study of models and strategies of behavior management appropriate for specific populations of students in accordance with human development milestones. The course covers student attributes of behavior, including response to interventions, age-appropriate discipline, intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, conflict resolution, culture, and demographics. The course includes methodology for managing a learning environment utilizing research-based best practices in education.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
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ESED 5613 - ASSESSMENT OF ESE LEARNERS
This course is designed to provide knowledge regarding assessment procedures, the assessment process (including pre-referral and referral), protocols utilized in making decisions and judgments regarding individualized educational plans, placements, and programs for students in exceptional education. This introductory course assists students in basic knowledge regarding formal and informal assessment, and in the interpretation of test scores. Also, the course requires students, at the introductory level, to develop knowledge, engage in practice, and become familiar with cultural variabilities in administering formal and informal tests, writing reports on assessment, and interpreting test findings. In addition to class meeting, a minimum of 45 hours observation/participation in a clinical setting is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Completion of the Undergraduate ESE 4+1 Courses
Credits: 3
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ESED 5623 - TRANSITION PROGRAMMING FOR ESE ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS
This course provides an overview of exceptionalities as manifested in the adolescent and young adult. Emphasis is placed on planning and programming for the transition of the exceptional adolescent from school to community. Opportunities for the comprehensive study of characteristics, programs, assessment techniques, and strategies essential to meeting the needs of adolescents and adults with learning problems, will be provided. Special and unique problems of teenagers and young adults, curriculum models, materials, teaching strategies, and transition requirements for students with disabilities will be addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Completion of the Undergraduate ESE 4+1 Courses
Credits: 3
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ESED 5633 - EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITIES IN THE GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM
This course focuses on students identified as mildly handicapped through learning disability, attention deficit, and related mild disabilities. Programming within the regular education setting is emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Completion of the Undergraduate ESE 4+1 Courses
Credits: 3
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ESED 5643 - INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
This course is designed to provide students with broad overview of the areas of intellectual disabilities, formerly referred to as mental retardation, and developmental disabilities. There is a particular emphasis on adaptations and modifications to the regular curricular materials, as well as techniques for teaching functional skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Completion of the Undergraduate ESE 4+1 Courses
Credits: 3
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ESED 5653 - INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of historical and theoretical perspectives on educating students with emotional and behavioral differences, to acquire knowledge regarding referral processes, assessments procedures and protocols utilized in making decisions and judgments regarding individualized educational plans, placement and programs, to develop specialized instructional strategies and curriculum to use with the student with emotional disabilities and behavioral disorders, to develop a critical understanding of current practices in service delivery systems, and to examine professional issues and trends that impact the future of the field.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: EDUC 2133, EDUC 2233, ESED 3133
Credits: 3
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ESED 5663 - INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
This course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders. There is a particular emphasis on adaptations and modifications to the regular curricular materials, as well as techniques for teaching functional skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Completion of the Undergraduate ESE 4+1 Courses
Credits: 3
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ESED 5712 - ESE STUDENT TEACHING
This course is designed to provide opportunities for student teachers to examine the experiences they are having in student internship. Seminars are designed to respond to the immediate needs of the student teachers adn offer support, encouragement and insights into the teaching process.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: completed course work and FTCE passing scores.
Credits: 12
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FINC 1903 - PERSONAL FINANCE
This study covers the principles of individual and family financial management, including coverage of budgeting, planning and goal-setting, personal banking, home ownership, insurance needs, and other personal finance subjects.
Credits: 3
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FINC 3133 - MANAGERIAL COST ACCOUNTING
This course examines cost-behavior patterns, cost accounting systems for different entities, relevant information for business decision-making, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgets, and standard costs for control planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 2233
Credits: 3
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FINC 3803 - INVESTMENTS
This course is comprised of an analysis of investment institutions, philosophies, and the principles of the individual and institutional investor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3103, MATH 2033
Credits: 3
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FINC 3813 - INVESTMENTS II
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Credits: 3
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FINC 4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE
Selected topics in finance will cover particular topics and areas of interest as determined by the department. Topic selection will be predicated on current events, new developments in finance, and general interest by finance students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3103
Credits: 3
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FINC 4113 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
This course studies the international financial markets by focusing on exchange rates, international parity conditions, and foreign currency risk. The student shall learn the conceptual framework as well as a working knowledge of the complex, multicurrency, multimarket, multicultural environment in which today’s multinational firms must operate.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 3103
Credits: 3
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FINC 4163 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS
This course provides a background for understanding methods used to analyze financial statements for lending, investing, and management purposes. In addition to text material, the course will utilize the financial statements of a publicly traded company for analytical skill development purposes.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 2233
Credits: 3
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FINC 4313 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MANAGEMENT
This finance subject covers an examination of financial institutions and theories emphasizing asset/liability management. In addition, there will be coverage from an international perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3103
Credits: 3
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FINC 4323 - RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE
This course is designed to educate students in the financial considerations related to insurance. The study of insurance will also include the financial perspectives of risk management.
Credits: 3
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FINC 4333 - ADVANCED CORPORATE FINANCE
This course provides a rigorous treatment of corporate finance concepts. The primary objective of the course is to further students’ understanding of corporate financial decisions. These decisions include choosing between investment opportunities, how much debt and equity to issue, measuring risk and return, and what level of dividend to pay out.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BUSI 3103
Credits: 3
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FINC 4903 - FINANCE INTERNSHIP
This class requires work experience, on and/or off campus, in an organization providing on-the-job training in finance. The intern will be supervised by a faculty coordinator and a supervisor in the organization and will report work experience through written and verbal reports to the faculty coordinator. This experience may be substituted for three hours of business electives. Internships are approved by the Chairperson of the Department of Business. Junior standing and at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA are required for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Department chair approval required
Credits: 3
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INTL 4113 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
This course studies the international financial markets by focusing on exchange rates, international parity conditions, and foreign currency risk. The student shall learn the conceptual framework as well as a working knowledge of the complex, multicurrency, multimarket, multicultural environment in which today’s multinational firms must operate.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BUSI 3103
Credits: 3
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HIST 4442 - AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY AND CULTURE SINCE 1945
More information coming soon:
Credits: 3
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HITH 2013 - AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877
This course is a survey of American history to 1877. Topics include the colonial period, the Revolutionary era, the Constitution, Jeffersonianism, economic and territorial expansion, sectional tensions, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None.
Credits: 3
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HITH 2123 - CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY
The course is designed to help students understand and engage in spiritual growth, and centers on one’s relationship with God. The course addresses such areas as prayer, Bible study, fellowship, trials, the grace of God and the need to be obedient to God.
Credits: 3
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HITH 2143 - THE REFORM THROUGH MODERN ERA
More information coming soon…
Credits: 3
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HITH 3133 - SURVEY OF CHURCH HISTORY
An overview of ancient, medieval, and modern Christian history. Items to be addressed include the background, establishment, and development of the Christian church and its role and influence in world history; the foundation and development of theological trends and ecclesiastical developments in European and American Christianity; the continual interrelationship between the church and society; and the rationale, significance, and consequences of major revival/renewal movements throughout the history of the Church. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.
Credits: 3
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HITH 3323 - HISTORY & THEO OF PENTECOSTAL MVMT
An examination of the Pentecostal revival of the twentieth-century and its related antecedents and inspection of the various Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements which have emerged. An overview of the major historical events will be presented and the theological contribution with regards to the work and gifts of the Holy Spirit will be investigated. Special attention will be given to the history, theological development, and polity of the Assemblies of God.
Credits: 3
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HITH 3403 - HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY & ARCHEOLOGY OF ISRAEL
This course offers an orientation of the archeology and history of Israel from the time of the conquest of Canaan through the return from the Babylonian exilic period. Special attention is given to the changing cartography of Israel in the various periods of dominion, the prominent religious and political leaders, the impact of foreign cultures and powers on the nation, and God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel. The course is taught on location in Israel.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Second Semester Freshmen
Credits: 3
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HITH 4303 - HISTORICAL ROOTS OF PENTECOSTALISM
This course examines the development of Pentecostalisms, with particularly attention to the North American context. Investigation will include: predecessors of Pentecostalisms, including African American spiritualties, the Wesleyan holiness movement, the Keswick movement, and American revivalists; the emergence of Pentecostal expressions; the institutionalization of Pentecostalism; and calls to renewal within Pentecostal and neo-Pentecostal expressions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prequisites: and
Credits: 3
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HITH 4393 - HISTORICAL ROOTS OF PENTECOSTALISM
More information coming soon…
Credits: 3
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HITH 4523 - AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY AND THOUGHT
This course examines the development and significance of religion from America’s colonial era through the present. Issues to be considered include: colonial influences; the emergence and development of revivalism and evangelicalism; missionary sending agencies and commitments; social engagement concerning poverty, slavery and civil rights, and women’s struggles and contributions; Social Gospel, Pentecostalism, and Fundamentalism; peace and war; and the nature of the church at the turn of the 21st century.
Credits: 3
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HITH 4523 - AMERICAN CHURCH HISTORY
This course examines the development and significance of religion from America’s colonial era through the present. Issues to be considered include: colonial influences; the emergence and development of revivalism and evangelicalism; missionary sending agencies and commitments; social engagement concerning poverty, slavery and civil rights, and women’s struggles and contributions; Social Gospel, Pentecostalism, and Fundamentalism; peace and war; and the nature of the church at the turn of the 21st century.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: and
Credits: 3
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HIST 1013 - WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO THE 16TH CENTURY
This course is a survey of the history of Western Civilization to the 16th century. Topics include ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, ancient Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation period and the Age of Exploration.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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HIST 1023 - WESTERN CIVILIZATION 17TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT
This course is a survey of the history of Western Civilization from the 17th century to the present. Topics include the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, Mass Society, World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and present issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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HIST 2013 - AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877
This course is a survey of American history to 1877. Topics include the colonial period, the Revolutionary era, the Constitution, Jeffersonianism, economic and territorial expansion, sectional tensions, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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HIST 2023 - AMERICAN HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT
This course is a study of American history from 1877 to the present. Topics include the New South, the New West, foreign affairs, industrialization, the Progressive Era, the World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and present issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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HIST 2913 - HISTORIOGRAPHY
This course is a study of the methods, philosophies, and literature underlying the practice of the discipline of history. Topics include the history of the discipline, the development of different schools of thought. research methods, and the issues currently being debated in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 1013, HIST 1023 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3123 - AMERICAN COLONIAL HISTORY
A study of the founding and development of Britain’s North American colonies. Topics include Jamestown, the Pilgrims and Puritans, Quaker Pennsylvania, relations with the Native Americans, the Great Awakening, and the French and Indian War.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 2013 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3223 - ANCIENT HISTORY
A study of the history of the ancient world from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire. Topics include the early civilizations of the Middle East, ancient Egypt, Greece and the spread of Hellenism, and the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 1013 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3283 - RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
A study of the Renaissance and the Reformation. Topics include the causes of the Renaissance and the Reformation, the Italian Renaissance, the Northern Renaissance, Luther, Calvin, the English Reformation, other reformation movements, and the effects of both the Renaissance and the Reformation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 1013 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3343 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY
A study of the history of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the eve of the Renaissance. Topics include the Dark Ages, Charlemagne, the Vikings, feudalism, the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, the Crusades, and the Hundred Years’ War.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 1013 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3353 - THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN AMERICA
A study of the period 1877-1917 in American history. Topics include the effects of industrialization, the politics of the period, westward expansion, urbanization, the Social Gospel movement, Populism, the Spanish-American War, and Progressivism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 2023 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3363 - THE HISTORY OF FLORIDA
A study of the history of Florida from the early sixteenth century to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL 1233, HIST 2013 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3373 - THE UNITED STATES, 1917-1945
A study of the period 1917-1945 in American history. Topics include the Wilson presidency, World War I, the decade of the 1920’s, the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency, the New Deal, and World War II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 2023 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3383 - THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC, 1789-1848
This course is a study of the era that begins immediately after ratification of the Constitution and continues through the Mexican War of 1846-1848. Topics include presidential administrations and their policies from Washington to Polk, the challenges of the War of 1812, the emergence of slavery as a political issue, and the religious movements of the era.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENGL 1233, HIST 2013
Credits: 3
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HIST 3433 - THE CIVIL WAR ERA
A study of the era of the American Civil War. Topics include sectional tensions, the debates over slavery and states’ rights, the coming of the war, the battles of the war, and Reconstruction.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 2013 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3453 - BRITAIN SINCE 1815
A study of the history of Great Britain from 1815 to the present. Topics include the Victorian Era, colonialism, World War I, the Depression, the rise of the welfare state, World War II, the Cold War, Thatcherism, and Britain in the twenty-first century.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 1023 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3573 - THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945
A study of the history of the United States since 1945. Topics include the Cold War, postwar cultural and intellectual trends, the turmoil of the 1960s, détente, the cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s, the conservative resurgence, and the U.S. in the twenty-first century.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 2023 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 3583 - THE VIETNAM WAR ERA
This course is a study of the period surrounding the Vietnam War in American history. Topics include the geopolitical dynamics of Vietnam and Southeast Asia, the emergence of conflict in the region during the Cold War, French and American diplomatic and military efforts in the region, and the concurrent impact of the war strategy and prosecution of the war on American domestic politics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: HIST 1013, 1023, 2013, or 2023
Credits: 3
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HIST 3643 - CHRISTIANITY AND POLITICS SINCE 1945
This course examines recent American church history, with particular attention on evangelicalism, Christianity, and political culture since World War II. The rise of Christian political action, civic religion, Christian media, and the role of Christian faith in political campaigns will be studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: HIST 1013, HIST 1023, HIST 2013, or HIST 2023
Credits: 3
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HIST 3663 - AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES
This course examines American culture through the actions of political parties in the history of the United States. The founding of various political groups, pivotal campaign years, and regional issues of interest will be studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: HIST 1013, HIST 1023, HIST 2013, or HIST 2023
Credits: 3
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HIST 4223 - BASEBALL AND AMERICA
This course will examine the story of baseball in America. The game which has been called the Nation’s pastime has been a steady influence in American culture for over 150 years. While the game is often lauded for not changing its boundaries or rules often, the organized sport of baseball has adapted to modernization, Western expansion, commercialization, media technology, racism, and corruption. Through the study of baseball, students will gain a lens for interpreting American cultural history.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: HIST 2013 and HIST 2023
Credits: 3
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HIST 4313 - THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
A study of the era of the American Revolution from 1763 to the ratification of the Constitution. Topics include the causes of the Revolution, the events leading to war, the Revolutionary War, and the writing and ratification of the constitution.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 2013 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 4433 - AMERICAN RELIGIOUS HISTORY
This course is an examination of the development and significance of religion in colonial America and in the United States. Particular attention is given to the influence of the church and society upon one another. Emphasis is also given to American revivalism, the Pentecostal movement, Evangelicalism, and the contribution of Christian to American culture.
Credits: 3
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HIST 4523 - CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
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Credits: 3
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HIST 4533 - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
A survey of the African American experience including history and culture from the early 17th century through the present day. Emphasis is placed on the slave experience, the debate over abolitionism, emancipation, post-Civil War segregation, the Civil Rights movement, and the contributions of African Americans to science, politics, music, and literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL 1233 HIST 2013 or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3
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HIST 4633 - THE WITNESS OF WHITAKER CHAMBERS
This course studies the life and writings of Whittaker Chambers, one of the key—yet largely unknown—figures of twentieth-century America. Knowledge of Chambers and his writings also will include analyses of Marxism, the creation of the Soviet Union and its early history, the underground Communist movement in America, and the drama of the Chambers-Alger Hiss case.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 2023
Credits: 3
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HIST 4733 - RONALD REAGAN & MODRN AMER CONSERV
This course examines the roots of modern American conservatism and how Ronald Reagan fit into that movement. Intellectual and political leaders of this movement and Reagan’s life and presidency will be analyzed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, HIST 2023
Credits: 3
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HIST 4823 - SELECTED TOPICS IN HISTORY
A study of a particular country, region, period, historical theme, or contemporary issue of historical interest. The specific topic of the course will be determined by faculty based on faculty and student interest and available resources.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL 1233
Credits: 3
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HIST 4833 - LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
A survey of the European impact upon the peoples of the Caribbean and Central and South America, and their development since the wars of liberation, together with the basic elements of present culture.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL 1233
Credits: 3
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HIST 4923 - HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINAR
This course is the senrior capstone course for all History majors. The heart of the course is the development of a major research paper utilizing all the skills of historical research and writing presented HIST 4913
Credits: 3
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SPECIALIZATION HISTORY - HISTORY SPECAILIZATION COURSE
History Specialization Course. See Degree Audit for more information.
Credits: 3
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SPECIALIZATION HISTORY - HISTORY SPECAILIZATION COURSE
History Specialization Course. See Degree Audit for more information.
Credits: 3
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HONR 3002 - INTRODUCTION TO THE HONORS THESIS
This course is the study and application of discipline-specific scholarly research techniques in preparation for the writing of the honors thesis.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: HONR 1433
Credits: 2
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HONR 4012 - HONORS THESIS WRITING I
This course is intended to guide undergraduate students from all disciplines through the stages of writing their undergraduate thesis. Topics include planning, research and documentation, prose style and editing, document design, ethics, abstracts, and oral presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Credits: 2
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GERN 5013 - SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
This course will examine the social and cultural nature of human aging in society. The course will also provide the student with understanding and insight regarding the nature of many of the social problems of aging.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
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GERN 5023 - AGING LONG TERM CARE AND THE FAMILY
This course will provide students with a theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of the various political, physical, social and economic issues associated with aging and long term care and family. This course will also examine long-term care services and programs designed to meet the needs of seniors to include home health care, nursing home, and assistant living facilities. The course will explore the various issues surrounding long term care and its effects on the family.
Prerequisites & Notes
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Credits: 3
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GERN 5033 - AGING AND DISABILITY
This course will focus on social policies and program that affect the health and wellbeing of aging adults with disabilities. The course will also examine the Americans with Disability Act.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
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GERN 5043 - SOCIAL SERVICES ISSUES ON CARE FOR THE AGING
This course will focus principally on the issues and problems associated with caregiving of the aging population and services provided. Specifically this course will address the aging population, social services agencies support system and programs that most directly affect older persons and their families.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3
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HUSV 2013 - INTRO TO HUMAN SERVICES
An examination of the fundamental knowledge, skill and attitudinal base of the human services profession. Included are philosophy, value base, ethical standards, early history, professional roles and functions, client systems, purposes served, fields of practice, professional organizations, and the current status of Human Services. An introductory exposure to generalist human service practice is provided.
Credits: 3
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HUSV 2043 - CASE MANAGEMENT & INTERVENTION
This course gives students a foundation in case management competencies and intervention strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: HUSV 2013
Credits: 3
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HUSV 2053 - HUMAN SERVICES DELIVERY
This course explores the different delivery systems and models used in human services. This course will examine how changes in public policy, administrative directives, and legal rulings impact service delivery. This course will also examine the impact that past political, social, and cultural changes have on the way services are delivered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: HUSV 2013
Credits: 3
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HUSV 2133 - THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
This course is an introduction to the study of personality formation. Major personality themes are critically examined. Students are introduced to the application of these theories in counseling and the treatment of mental illness.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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HUSV 2223 - WORKING WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS
None
Credits: 3
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HUSV 2433 - HUMN SRVCES & DVLPMT ACRS LIFE-SPAN
This course will examine human development across the life-span from a human services perspective. The focus of the course will center around the various services available as they relate to the individual’s life-span development from conception to death.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: HUSV 2013
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3003 - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
A study of the nature, causes, and treatment of abnormal behavior including personality disorders, neuroses, psychoses, stress reaction and other dysfunctions. Elements contributing to mental health and well-integrated personality are also considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233, PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3033 - GROUP DYNAMICS
This course is a study of group dynamics, with particular attention to therapeutic group- process. The role of the leader, issue-specific or problem-specific group facilitation, and strategies for dealing with particular group-process issues will be emphasized. Participation in group-process is required of every student.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3063 - PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION
This course will examine the theory, process, and procedures of program planning and evaluation. This course will also provide students with the basic set of skills necessary to design, develop, and evaluate various human service programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: HUSV 2013
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3073 - HUMAN SERVICES PRATICUM AND FIELD EXPERIENCE I
This course allows students the opportunity to put theory, skills, and professional behavior into practice by working with an agency within the human services profession. Students will gain key knowledge, skills, and abilities by working within a field setting.
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3083 - HUMAN SERVICES PRATICUM AND FIELD EXPERIENCE II
This course is a continuation of HUSV 3073. It provides students the opportunity to put theory, skills, and professional behavior into practice by working with an agency within the human services profession. Students will gain key knowledge, skills, and abilities by working within a field setting.
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3103 - MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY
The study of counseling approaches to family problems, including the family systems approach. Issue areas explored include communication, role expectations, and sexual dysfunction. Various counseling techniques related to marital maladjustment are explored. Principal approaches to conjoint marital therapy and family therapy are emphasized.
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3183 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
This course is a study of behavioral science theory and practice exploring management, leadership, motivation, group dynamics, relations, and organizational systems. Topics will concentrate on applying organizational resources for optimal efficiency.
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3333 - HUMAN DIVERSITY
This course examines the complex nature of culture and personal identity, explores populations at-risk, and encourages students to understand and appreciate diversity. Specific knowledge of individual cultures, awareness of the patterns of oppression experienced by those cultures, and skills relevant to developing a culturally competent approach to working with diverse people groups are addressed.
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3433 - HUMAN SERVICES & FAITH INTEGRATION
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to explore human services from a Christian world view that invovles intentionally integrating faith and human services with an emphasis on spiritual and professional growth.
Credits: 3
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HUSV 3533 - CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN HUMAN SRVCS
This course focuses on human interaction, conflict, and conflict resolution theories in the helping professions. This course also explores methods of conflict resolution associated with positive outcomes related to settling disputes and personal development
Credits: 3
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