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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
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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THEO 3183 - THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP
This course is a study of the theological foundations and practices of Christian worship, with particular attention given to Pentecostal and contemporary practices. The course further provides theological foundations for the writing, development, and administration of liturgical practices, providing a foundation for aesthetic expression, including songwriting and other creative Christian practices.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: THEO 2133, THEO 3133
Credits: 3
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PMIN 5523 - THE BUSINESS OF CHURCH PLANTING
This course addresses administrative issues involved in effective church planting including resource acquisition, support, budgeting, facilities, equipment, legal policies, and human resources.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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PLAW 3003 - LEGAL TERMINOLOGY AND THE LITIGATION PROCESS
This legal course introduces the student to legal terms in the legal profession. Students will use knowledge from this course foundationally as they progress through the Legal Studies major. It will provide a better understanding of the legal process and the profession.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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PLAW 3013 - INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL THEORY
This course introduces students to the profession of law with emphasis on the distinction and relationship of theory and practice. Advice is offered to students on preparing for and choosing a law school. The course also provides practical advice on how to succeed in law school. Students will also be exposed to basic legal research and writing techniques.
Credits: 3
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PLAW 3203 - LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT
This course presents the fundamentals, principles, and structure of management, administration, and substantive systems in the law office. The practice of law using comprehensive technology as applied to paralegals will be reviewed.
Credits: 3
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PLAW 3333 - LAW SCHOOL PREPARATORY COURSE
This course is designed to assist students in developing a proper skillset in preparation for the Law School Assessment Test (LSAT). Students will also be trained in the proper style for law school applications and personal statements.
Credits: 3
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PLAW 3433 - LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
This course is designed to teach students how to identify and analyze legal problems. Students will engage in legal research using primary and secondary sources. Upon completion of the legal analysis of a problem, students will prepare a written form that adheres to the conventions of the legal profession.
Credits: 3
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PLAW 4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRE-LAW
Special Topics in Pre-Law will cover particular topics of interest as determined by the College of Business and Legal Studies. These will be predicated on current events, new developments, and the interest of Pre-Law students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Consent of Instructor is required
Credits: 3
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PLAW 4143 - LEGAL DRAFTING
This course is an introduction to purposes and uses of various legal document drafting formats. The primary focus is on creation of basic legal documents that meet appropriate professional standards.
Credits: 3
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PLAW 4243 - MOOT COURT
This course will prepare students to work in a team setting. Students will be assigned to a team and will prepare appellate arguments based on hypothetical cases. Students will develop, prepare, and practice their arguments in class. The teams will participate in regional and national competitions that are judged by law school students, professors, and sitting jurists.
Credits: 3
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PLAW 4413 - ETHICS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
This course introduces students to the types of ethical situations and dilemmas they may encounter in the legal workforce. Students will learn applicable disciplinary rules for both the lawyer and the paralegal, in order to understand how to function responsibly as a legal professional.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Juinor status
Credits: 3
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PLAW 4443 - ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH AND THEORY
This course emphasizes the use of advanced electronic legal research techniques and critical analysis of legal issues. Using a variety of hypothetical and factual situations, students will prepare effective written persuasive presentations in an acceptable legal format.
Credits: 3
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PLAW 4903 - PRE-LAW INTERNSHIP
This course is designed to give students a practical introduction to the legal profession by spending time observing and working with a practicing local attorney or judge. This course is a supervised, structured work experience designed to augment and develop practical experience in conjunction with regular coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize this option to explore potential career paths.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PLAW 3013
Credits: 3
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PSYC 1133 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
This course is an introduction to the field of psychology. Topics addressed are neuroscience and behavior, nature and nurture, consciousness, sensation and perception, learning, memory, intelligence, personality, psychological disorders, and social behavior.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 1233 - PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
An introduction to human adjustments and the resulting forms of behavior. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles underlying normal behavior. This course helps students apply mental health principles to everyday living.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2013 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
This course is 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: none
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2033 - INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYC
This course includes an application of psychological principles to industry, business, and other organizations. Topics include organization of work, selection, training, motivation, job satisfaction, supervision, and decision-making.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 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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PSYC 2143 - CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides students with an introduction to cross-cultural psychology including the theories and research methods associated with the field. The course examines the effect of culture on psychological processes, social interactions, and understandings of abnormality and wellness. The course includes self-evaluation as well as examination of other cultures.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2233 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
The study of the major issues related to courtship, marriage, and family formation. Special attention is given to the social conditions influencing courtship, marriage, divorce, and family life. Topics include dating rituals, gender differences, expectations, parenting, family dysfunction, family violence, and strategies for sound relating. The role of family counselors and therapists is also discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2333 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
A study of human growth and development. Major theories are critically examined with special attention to their differential application in the understanding of human development and behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2343 - CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
This course studies human growth and development, focusing on the prenatal period, infancy, childhood and adolescence. Particular attention is given to the interdependency of physical, cognitive, personal, and social aspects of development. Major theories are critically examined with special attention to their differential application in the understanding of development and behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2353 - ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING
This course is a study of the different processes of development in early, middle, and late adulthood. Particular attention is given to the interdependency of physical, cognitive, personality, and social aspects of development. Topics will include theories of aging, normative and non-normative physical changes, intellectual changes, and role changes, as well as meaning in late life, death, and dying.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2343
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2433 - HISTORY & SYSTEMS PSYCHOLOGY
This course is a study of the philosophical and scientific antecedents of modern psychology and the history of psychology as an independent scientific discipline. The historical roots of modern psychological theories are explored, as are the various schools of psychology such as behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, and phenomenological psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2533 - CRISIS INTERVENTION
This course studies crisis intervention theories and strategies of intervention applied to various crises, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), lethality, sexual assault, addiction, partner violence, and loss. Emphasis is on a six-step model of crisis intervention that informs and empowers the layperson or the helping professional.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 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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PSYC 3013 - CHILD & ADOLESCENT ISSUES & INTRVTN
This course is a study of major issues affecting children, adolescents, and their families. Special attention is given to the issues of childhood trauma and abuse, child care, dissolution of the family, juvenile delinquency, effects of poverty on children, and issues of dependency, including foster care, kinship care, adoption, and residential child care. Child appropriate intervention strategies will be introduced to assist in working with children in effective ways.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 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 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3043 - COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
This course is an introduction to the study of cognitive psychology. Topics examined will be perception, attention, memory, language, problem sovling and reasoning. Traditional views as well as current trends will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3052 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides students with practical experience in a mental health, social service, educational psychology, or related setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor and a college supervisor. Placement must be approved by the course instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 2
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PSYC 3103 - MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233, PSYC 2133, PSYC 2233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3111 - INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP GROUP
This course consists of a one-hour weekly group experience in interpersonal relationships and growth led by an instructor and senior co-leader. Personal growth and development of the student is encouraged. Positive self-regard and positive regard and acceptance of others are fostered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233
Credits: 1
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PSYC 3121 - FIELD EXPERIENCE I
This course provides students with the practical training in assessment and counseling techniques through experience in a variety of settings under direct supervision. Placement must be approved by the Psychology Chair. Open to upper level Psychology majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133
Credits: 1
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PSYC 3131 - FIELD EXPERIENCE II
This course provides students with practical experience in a mental health, social service, educational psychology, or related setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor and a college supervisor. Placement must be approved by the course instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133, PSYC 3052
Credits: 1
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PSYC 3183 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR/LDRSHP STYL
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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3203 - HUMAN SEXUALITY
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of human sexuality, exploring the biological, psychological, sociological, and theological approaches to the study of human sexuality. Specifically, the course will address anatomy, physiology, and genetics in the development of gender identity and sexual function, the emotional factors affecting sexual experience, the nature and causes of sexual diseases and dysfunctions, the role of sexuality in relationships to others and to the self, and the moral and ethical themes related to the expression of sexuality.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133 and PSYC 2233
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3243 - DEATH, LOSS, AND BEREAVEMENT
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of death, dying, loss, and bereavement for students across disciplines. Placing an emphasis on social, cultural, religious, and historical factors, the course examines common attitudes, biases, behaviors, and emotions related to end-of-life issues. Common grief reactions and appropriate intervention strategies are explored. By gaining an awareness of personal mortality, students are challenged to foster a greater appreciation of life.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3253 - FAMILY VIOLENCE
This course studies family maltreatment. Major topics include child physical abuse, psychological abuse, neglect, child sexual abuse, investigation of child abuse cases, sexual offenders, domestic violence batterers and victims, and elder maltreatment. Each topic is approached by exploring interacting explanations at a variety of levels, including social and cultural, family and individual.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3333 - PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION
This course is a critical examination of the psychological research on the effects of religious experience on individual development and mental health. Historical developments, current trends, and major contemporary contributions to this area of study will be explored. There will be an emphasis on how the church can function to facilitate mental health.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133 and THEO 1313
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3433 - INTEGRATION SEMINAR PSYCH AND THEOL
This course is a study of the contemporary evangelical efforts to integrate psychology and theology, focusing on the value of an integrative approach to both disciplines. Topics include behavior, cognition, emotion, and motivation. Junior or senior level standing required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or 1233; PSYC 2133, BIOT 1133 or BINT 1233 and THEO 1313
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3533 - INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
This course is a study of various theoretical approaches to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy with normal and disturbed clients. Focus is on the psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, and phenomenological approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3553 - INTRODUCTION TO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING
In this course, students will explore issues, theories, and applications related to understand and helping children and adolescents with social or emotional problems. Students will learn to assess behavior and incorporate ethinically and legally appropriate strategies to meet the needs of counseling children and adolescents.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 3533
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3633 - PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL/LEGAL ISSUES
This course is an exploration of the development of professional self with emphasis on the changing ethical and legal context for practice. Approaches to counseling are explored with an emphasis on students’ development of professional style. Students explore issues of professional and personal values and ethics, personality, values, and interests.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 3533
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3733 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course is a survey of theories of interpersonal behavior and group dynamics emphasizing the influence of groups and group membership upon individual behavior. Topics include aggression, attitudes, attribution, conformity, altruism, communication, propaganda, morale, and other aspects of interpersonal relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 3833 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY
This course is a study of the nature and causes of substance abuse and addiction. The psychological and social dynamics of addiction are explored with an emphasis on models of treatment and patterns of recovery and recidivism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4003 - SELECTED TOPICS
A seminar for investigation of specialized topics in psychology not addressed by other courses. Content is determined by the department to address special needs or interest. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours. The same topic may not be repeated.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS: HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA
This course is designed to give an overview of human trafficking in America. Emphasis is placed on helping students become aware of the various types of human trafficking, current statistics concerning populations that are most affected, and hidden aspects of human trafficking. The course explores the origins of human trafficking in America and reasons it has become one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world. Students will be challenged to engage in ministries that are using various Biblical responses to advocate and fight for the social justice and freedom of those held captive.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4013 - THE PSYCH OF LDRSHP-ART OF COMMUNIC
This course is an investigation of leadership and communication styles as they relate to servant leadership in both the student’s personal and professional lives. This course will draw from the messages of Christian leaders presented at Southeastern University’s Leadership Forum.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4033 - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course is a study of the physiological components of behavior. Topics include structure and function of the nervous system; theory of brain functions; and current problems, theories, and techniques in physiological psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233, PSYC 2133, BIOL 1333, BIOL 133L
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4043 - DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT & CASE MGMT
This course is an introduction to the skills needed for client diagnosis, assessment, and case management that are currently used in the helping professions. The course will focus on identifying pertinent information for preliminary assessment of a presenting problem, goal setting and contracting, monitoring for progress, and documenting sensitive client data. Topics will include individual psycho-social assessments, and family assessments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSCY2133; PSYC 3003
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4073 - PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM
This course is a one-semester practical experience of 150 hours in a mental health, social service, educational psychology, or related setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor and a college supervisor. The course may be repeated once.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 2133 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4133 - STATISTICAL METHODS
This course studies the application of statistical methods to existing data. Topics include organizing and presenting data, descriptive and inferential measures, and interpreting statistical information. Emphasis will be on sampling, probability, hypothesis testing, and appropriate application of statistical tests.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MATH 1213
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4143 - HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA
This course is an upper level undergraduate and graduate level course designed to provide students with an overview of contemporary human trafficking in America. Students will learn about the various types of human trafficking and exploitation that exist and the systems that support it. From a person in environment perspective, the bio-psycho-spiritual impact of human trafficking will be explored. Potential strategies for social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro level are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4213 - PSYCHOLOGY COLLOQUIUM
This course is a review of the major core courses contained in the psychology major, including Theories of Personality, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychotherapy, Professional Ethics, Physiological Psychology, Research Methods, and Experimental Psychology. Additional topics emphasized are group counseling, marriage and family, testing and measurements, and other topics relevant to the discipline.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Senior status
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4233 - EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT
This course enables students to utilize the skills involved in conducting and reporting empirical research in psychology. These skills include defining variables, forming hypotheses, designing experiments with controls to test hypotheses, analyzing the data, and reporting findings following APA guidelines.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 4053
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4323 - INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES
In collaboration with faith-based organizations engaged in direct social service or healthcare provision, community development, and/or disaster relief activities, this experiential course explores social service delivery in an international context. The course is centered around a 5-7 day visit to another country where students will experience a contrasting social welfare system, engage in dialogue with service-providers and/or policy-makers, and provide direct-services to individuals, groups, families, communities, and/or organizations. The international on-site component will be preceded and followed by required seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4423 - EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I
This course is a study of the methods and problems in psychological experimentation. Emphasis is on developing general research skills that can be applied within any area of psychology. These skills include knowledge of experimental design and implementation, statistics, report writing, and ethical standards of research. Further emphases include developing the capacity for evaluating “scientific evidence” that is presented and communicated in journals, magazines, newspapers, news programs and other media outlets.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 3633
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4433 - EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II
This course enables students to utilize the skills involved in conducting and reporting empirical research in psychology. These skills include defining variables, forming hypotheses, designing experiments with controls to test hypotheses, analyzing the data, and reporting findings following APA guidlines.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 4133, PSYC 4423
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4533 - COUNSELING & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
This course examines contemporary issues including homosexuality, occultism, drug and alcohol addiction, and divorce and remarriage. Relevant Bible values and current psychological data are the basis for student study and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 1133 or PSYC 1233, PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4833 - TESTING AND MEASUREMENTS
This course is a study of the basic measurement theory and its practical application to problems of choosing, administering, and evaluating the results of tests. The more common aptitude, achievement, interest, intelligence, and personality tests will be considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 4133
Credits: 3
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PSYC 4906 - PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
This course is a one-semester practical experience of 300 hours in a mental health, social service, educational psychology, or related setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor and a college supervisor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY ; Course Instructor approval required
Credits: 6
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POLS 2013 - BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT AND POLICY
This course is an examination of the Biblical principles that should guide government officials and policymakers. The actions of both elected and appointed government officials will be scrutinized through the grid of these principles, and application will be made to current policies.
Credits: 3
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POLS 2031 - RESEARCH AND WRITING IN PUBLIC POL
This course is designed to introduce and instruct all public policy majors and minors in the specific research, reading, and writing expectations and tools used in public policy. In addition, it will enable public policy students to apply research and writing tools specific to public policy.
Credits: 1
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POLS 2423 - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
This course is a study of the state constitutions, political parties, legislatures, executives, court systems, administrative systems, services, and financial problems in relation to city, county, and federal governments.
Credits: 3
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POLS 3003 - FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY
This course is a study of the intentional courses of action followed by United States governmental institutions or officials for resolving issues of public concern.
Credits: 3
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POLS 3003 - INTRO TO PUBLIC POLICY
This course is a study of the intentional courses of action followed by United States governmental institutions or officials for resolving issues of public concern.
Credits: 3
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POLS 3023 - FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
This course provides an overview of the various elements of public bureaucracy, administration and management, federalism and intergovernmental relations, organization theory and behavior, decision-making, budgeting, human resource management, program planning, ethical issues, and more. It places a special emphasis on the non-technical side of public administration, particularly focusing on the relevance of normative principles to the issues and topics of public administration, such as the public interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ENGL 1233
Credits: 3
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POLS 3113 - ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICY
None
Credits: 3
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POLS 3143 - THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY
This course is an examination of the role and function of the president in the American system of government, beginning with the Constitutional powers and extending through the history of the presidency. Special attention is given to how the perception of the president’s role has changed over time and how that changed perception fits within the Constitution’s prescriptions for the office.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, 2013
Credits: 3
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POLS 3153 - THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
This course is an examination of the role and function of the Congress in the American system of government, beginning with the Constitutional powers and extending through the history of the institution. Special attention is given to how the perception of the Congress’s role has changed over time and how that changed perception fits with in the Constitution’s prescriptions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, PPOL 2013
Credits: 3
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POLS 3163 - JUDICIAL PROCESS AND POLITICS
This course is an examination of the constitutional, political, and policy role that the US judicial system, especially the YS Supreme Court, plays in the broader American political system. Special attention is given to how the US Supreme Court’s judicial and policy role nas changed over time and how these changes fit within the Constitution’s prescription.
Credits: 3
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POLS 4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN PUBLIC POLICY
Special Topics in Public Policy will cover particular topics of interest as determined by the College of Business and Legal Studies. These will be predicated on current events, new developments, and the interest of Public Policy students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Credits: 3
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POLS 4023 - POLITICS OF PUBLIC BUDGETING
This course is an overview of public budgeting with a concentration on developing general budgeting knowledge and skills essential for greater appreciation of the public budgeting process. General areas of coverage include public budgeting in various contexts; the basics and history of modern budgeting; differences between federal, state, and local government budgeting, processes, and documents; the politics of budgeting; budget behavior; theoretical and applied analysis to public budgeting; budget examination; and the basics of budgeting and financial management and debt administration.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, 2013, 2023
Credits: 3
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POLS 4803 - SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
This course is a discussion and reflection on the principles and skills learned in the public policy degree program. This course serves as the capstone for the public policy degree and will produce a major paper that integrates faith with a specific policy issue.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, PPOL 2013
Credits: 3
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POLS 4803 - SENIOR PAPER PROJECT
This course is a discussion and reflection on the principles and skills learned in the public policy degree program. This course serves as the capstone for the public policy degree and will produce a major paper that integrates faith with a specific policy issue.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, 2013
Credits: 3
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POLS 4903 - INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC POLICY
The internship provides supervised work experience in either an agency of the government or an organization devoted to influencing public policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 1233, PPOL 2003, 2013
Credits: 3
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CLAS 1003 - COLLEGE SUCCESS
Through this course, students develop and improve academic skills including active listening, college-level reading, note taking, test taking, and library use, as well as advance their memory and recall techniques and the use of college resources. Students discover their individual learning styles and determine how to adjust their methods of learning for greater success. Variables such as health, finances, relationships, and attitudes that may either interfere with or enhance academic success are also analyzed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3
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SEU 1061 - PR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS
This course utilizes concepts and processes designed to help students successfully identify and utilize techniques for personal and academic success; and apply physiological, social and psychological principles to succeed in college, career, and life. This knowledge will be acquired by exploring learning styles, research and writing, and time management skills in order to select and/or confirm an appropriate major, as well as develop academic skills. Collaborating with an academic success coach for academic mentoring and taking advantage of tutoring sessions is also a part of this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: None – This is a GPA recovery course for students on Academic Probation with a GPA of 1.59 and lower.
Credits: 1
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CRIM 2253 - INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES
In collaboration with faith-based organizations engaged in direct social service or healthcare provision, community development, and/or disaster relief activities, this experiential course explores social service delivery in an international context. The course is centered around a 5-7 day visit to another country where students will experience a contrasting social welfare system, engage in dialogue with service-providers and/or policy-makers, and provide direct-services to individuals, groups, families, communities, and/or organizations. The international on-site component will be preceded and followed by required seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required
Credits: 3
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PSYC 2253 - INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES
In collaboration with faith-based organizations engaged in direct social service or healthcare provision, community development, and/or disaster relief activities, this experiential course explores social service delivery in an international context. The course is centered around a 5-7 day visit to another country where students will experience a contrasting social welfare system, engage in dialogue with service-providers and/or policy-makers, and provide direct-services to individuals, groups, families, communities, and/or organizations. The international on-site component will be preceded and followed by required seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required
Credits: 3
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SOWK 2253 - INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES
In collaboration with faith-based organizations engaged in direct social service or healthcare provision, community development, and/or disaster relief activities, this experiential course explores social service delivery in an international context. The course is centered around a 5-7 day visit to another country where students will experience a contrasting social welfare system, engage in dialogue with service-providers and/or policy-makers, and provide direct-services to individuals, groups, families, communities, and/or organizations. The international on-site component will be preceded and followed by required seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required
Credits: 3
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SOWK 4323 - INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES
In collaboration with faith-based organizations engaged in direct social service or healthcare provision, community development, and/or disaster relief activities, this experiential course explores social service delivery in an international context. The course is centered around a 5-7 day visit to another country where students will experience a contrasting social welfare system, engage in dialogue with service-providers and/or policy-makers, and provide direct-services to individuals, groups, families, communities, and/or organizations. The international on-site component will be preceded and followed by required seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required
Credits: 3
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SSCI 2133 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
This course is a study of social organization with a focus on organizations, institutions, and social forces that contribute to the formation and self-definition of a society. The development of social norms, culture, belief systems, and stratification are considered. Emphasis is placed on exploring the existence and perpetuation of social problems.
Credits: 3
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SSCI 2203 - MICROECONOMICS
This survey course develops the concepts of individual economics units, such as households, firms, and industries. In this study, topics will include economic behaviors relating to spending, saving, investment, labor economics, and prices.
Credits: 3
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SSCI 2233 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
The study of the major issues related to courtship, marriage and family formation. Special attention is given to the social conditions influencing courtship, marriage, divorce and family life. Topics include dating rituals, gender differences, expectations, parenting, family dysfunction, family violence and strategies for sound relating. The role of family counselors and therapists is also discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 1133 or 1233
Credits: 3
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SSCI 3103 - MACROECONOMICS
A study of the organization, operation and goals of the U.S. economic system with emphasis on basic principles and concepts, the measurement of national income and GNP and the management of money in the economy.
Credits: 3
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SSCI 3203 - MICROECONOMICS
A study of the organization, operation and goals of the U.S. economic system with emphasis on basic principles and concepts, the measurement of national income and GNP and the management of money in the economy.
Credits: 3
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SSCI 3433 - GEOGRAPHY & RESOURCE USE
A survey of the nature and use capabilities of the world’s natural and human resources. An emphasis is placed on the wise utilization of these resources.
Credits: 3
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SSCI 3533 - CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
A survey of man and his culture. Special study is made of primitive groups in the world today.
Credits: 3
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SSCI 3833 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE & RECOVERY
This course is a study of the nature and causes of substance abuse and addiction. The psychological and social dynamics of addiction are explored with an emphasis on models of treatment and patterns of recovery and recidivism.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: PSYC 2133
Credits: 3
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SSCI 4333 - GLOBAL AREA STUDIES
An integrative course specifically designed to allow students to select a continent and discover the geography, historical development, religious and cultural development, and the spread of the Gospel and development of the Church.
Credits: 3
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SOWK 2013 - INTRO TO SOCIAL WORK
This course is an examination of the fundamental knowledge, skill and attitudinal base of the social work 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 Social Work. An introductory exposure to generalist social work practice is provided.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: SOWK 2021
Credits: 3
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SOWK 2021 - FIELD OBSERVATION IN HUMAN SERVICES
This course is a course designed to provide students with exposure to various social service agencies and the populations they serve. Through observation, job shadowing, and supervised learning experiences, the student acquires knowledge about how social service agencies function, populations served, the roles and functions of social workers in the delivery of social services and how social problems are addressed at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Students are required to serve a minimum of 40 hours for a one hour credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: SOWK 2013
Credits: 1
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SOWK 2053 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL ENVIRON I
This course focuses on skill development in assessing “person-in-environment” throughout the life cycle, utilizing ecological systems thinking. It is a foundation social work course that is aimed at helping students acquire basic knowledge of human functioning from a broad perspective. It is a study of the interaction of biological, psychological, sociological, cultural, spiritual, and systemic influences on human functioning.
Credits: 3
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SOWK 2063 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL ENVIRON II
This course is an examination of human behavior in the macro social environment. This course focuses on the interfacing of individuals and families with communities, organizations, and groups. Issues related to cultural diversity, social and economic justice, and populations at risk are examined, as well as values and ethics in social work practice in the macro social environment.
Credits: 3
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SOWK 3033 - UNDERSTANDING 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
SSCI 2133 - Intro to Sociology
Credits: 3
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