Missouri Baptist University 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CROSS-LISTED COURSES
Courses cross-listed between disciplines are generally indicated by a common course prefix as listed below. Exceptions, such as and MUCS/THEP courses, are denoted in the course description.
Course Prefix |
Cross-listed Disciplines |
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Course Prefix |
Cross-listed Disciplines |
BUMU |
Business and Music |
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HIPO |
History and Political Science |
CMHS |
Christian Ministry and History |
HUED |
Human Services and Education |
CMPS |
Christian Ministry and Psychology |
MGPS |
Management and Psychology |
COEN |
Communications and English |
MUED |
Music and Education |
COST |
Communications and Theatre |
PHED |
Physical and Health Education |
CPHS |
Philosophy and History |
POPH |
Political Science and Philosophy |
CRPH |
Criminal Justice and Philosophy |
PSHU |
Psychology and Human Services |
CRPO |
Criminal Justice and Political Science |
PSPO |
Psychology and Political Science |
CRPS |
Criminal Justice/Psychology/Sociology |
PSCM |
Psychology and Christian Ministry |
EDEN |
Education and English |
PSSC |
Psychology and Sociology |
EDMU |
Education and Music |
CEWL |
Christian Education and Worship Leadership |
EDPS |
Education and Psychology |
SOHI |
Sociology and History |
EDST |
Education and Theatre |
THMU |
Theatre and Music |
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Music Theory |
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MUTH 462 - Counterpoint Semester Hours: Two Detailed study of tonal counterpoint through analysis of selected 18th century works and composition in the style of J.S. Bach. Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites/co-requisite(s): MUTH 211 and MUTH 213 or consent of instructor.
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MUTH 472 - Form and Analysis Semester Hours: Two A study of musical forms through analysis of representative works in various stylistic periods. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MUTH 223 or consent of instructor.
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Musical Theatre |
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THMU 323 - Singing Actor Semester Hours: Three Acting techniques, vocal exercises, movement, and song interpretation specifically related to musical theatre and opera are presented. Selection, preparation, and presentation of appropriate material (monologues and songs) with honesty, style, and a sense of professionalism, culminating in preparation of roles and scenes for laboratory presentation are included. Résumé preparation and presentation are also covered. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisite/co-requisite: THEA 113 and THEA 223 , or permission of instructor.
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THMU 353 - Musical Theatre History Semester Hours: Three This course surveys the history of theatre, from classical Greek to modern, with an emphasis on the development of musical theatre. The history of musical theatre is traced from its roots in opera, operetta, and vaudeville to the revues and musical comedies of the 1920s and 1930s to the emergence of the modern musical and up through present day. Students are introduced to shows and songs from each period through readings, and various audio and visual recordings. Term Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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Natural Science |
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NSCI 481-485 - Special Topics in Natural Science Semester Hours: One to Five This course is intended to provide an avenue for intensive study of current issues, trends, or problems in the natural sciences. The course will involve close collaboration between students and faculty on a topic or issue related to the individual’s interest and career choice. Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 , BIOL 113 , BIOL 121 and BIOL 123 , OR CHEM 111 , CHEM 113 , CHEM 121 and CHEM 124, OR MATH 164 , plus senior standing or consent of instructor. May be taken for variable credit and repeated up to a maximum of five semester hours.
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Nursing |
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NRSG 303 - Professional Nursing Concepts I Semester Hours: Three This course introduces professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the role of the professional nurse. Concepts include communication, leadership, patient education, patientcentered care, teamwork and collaboration, professional identity, grief, health promotion, clinical judgment, and safety. Term Offered: First Semester
Prerequisite: Admission into the BSN program. Corequisites: NRSG 314, NRSG 373, NRSG 304.
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NRSG 304 - Health Assessment w/ Lab Semester Hours: Four This course provides the framework for preparing students to perform comprehensive health assessments on patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on taking a thorough nursing history, performing physiological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual assessments, as well as identification of stressors and health risks. Laboratory experiences provide an opportunity to practice assessment skills on patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Term Offered: First Semester
Prerequisite: Admission into the BSN program. Corequisites: NRSG 303, NRSG 314, NRSG 373
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NRSG 314 - Health Care Concepts I Semester Hours: Four This course introduces foundational health care concepts through selected exemplars. Concepts introduced in this course include sensory-perception, infection, functional ability, elimination, gas exchange, perfusion, tissue integrity, thermoregulation, safety, development, nutrition, mobility, and cognition. This course provides opportunities for the development of clinical judgment using active learning opportunities and concept analyses. Term Offered: First Semester
Prerequisite: Admission into the BSN program. Corequisites: NRSG 303, NRSG 373, NRSG 304
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NRSG 323 - Evidence-Based Practice Semester Hours: Three This course provides an overview of evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making through the exploration and integration of current scientific evidence. Learners develop the skills to read, critique, analyze, and determine how to utilize research and existing knowledge bases in nursing practice. Focus is placed on the analysis and synthesis of evidence to answer a PICO question relevant to nursing practice and patient-centered care. Term Offered: Second Semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion NRSG 303, NRSG 314, NRSG 373, NRSG 304 Corequisites: NRSG 324, NRSG 334, NRSG 374
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NRSG 324 - Health Care Concepts II Semester Hours: Four This course builds on the concepts presented in Health Care Concepts I and introduces advanced concepts through selected exemplars that support the provision of care across the lifespan. Concepts addressed include addiction, psychosis, mood and affect, anxiety, stress and coping, interpersonal violence, pain, elimination, regulation and metabolism, sensory perception, gas exchange, infection, fluid and electrolytes, intracranial regulation, perfusion, clotting, cellular regulation, and inflammation. This course provides continuing opportunities for the development of clinical judgment using active learning opportunities and concept analyses. Term Offered: Second Semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion NRSG 303, NRSG 314, NRSG 373, NRSG 304 Corequisites: NRSG 323, NRSG 334, NRSG 374
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NRSG 334 - Pharmacology Semester Hours: Four This course introduces the principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication interactions and potential adverse medication reactions. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications and nursing care related to the safe administration of medication to patients across the life span. Term Offered: Second Semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion NRSG 303, NRSG 314, NRSG 373, NRSG 304 Corequisites: NRSG 324, NRSG 323, NRSG 374
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NRSG 373 - Health Care Concepts I Clinical Semester Hours: Three This course provides students the opportunity to practice skills related to concepts presented in Health Care Concepts I. Learners develop professional nursing competencies in the care of diverse patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on psychomotor skills and critical thinking in the performance of nursing procedures. Term Offered: First Semester
Prerequisite: Admission into the BSN program. Corequisites: NRSG 303 , NRSG 314 , NRSG 304
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NRSG 374 - Health Care Concepts II Clinical Semester Hours: Four This course provides the practical application of concepts addressed in Health Care Concepts II. Learners will have the opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning to the care of patients in acute and chronic adult health and mental health settings. Term Offered: Second Semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion NRSG 303, NRSG 314, NRSG 373, NRSG 304 Corequisites: NRSG 324 , NRSG 323 , NRSG 334
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NRSG 403 - Professional Nursing Concepts II Semester Hours: Three This course provides an assimilation of professional identity, leadership, and health care policy within the broader health care system. Learners build upon concepts and exemplars introduced in Professional Nursing Concepts I. Concepts addressed in this course include communication, health care organizations, health policy, leadership, patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, professional identity, clinical judgment. Term Offered: Fourth Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of all previous semesters of nursing courses. Corequisites: NRSG 444, NRSG 422, NRSG 483, NRSG 472
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NRSG 413 - Quality Improvement and Information Technology Semester Hours: Three This course provides an overview of nursing quality improvement and information technology as they relate to the provision of safe, quality, evidence-based patient care. Concepts related to regulatory agencies, magnet status, error mitigation and the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) will be explored. Learners will develop competencies related to the management of information science and technology as a communication and information management tool to direct care and support clinical decision-making. Term Offered: Third Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of first year BSN courses. Corequisites: NRSG 434, NRSG 423, NRSG 474, NRSG 433.
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NRSG 422 - NCLEX Prep Semester Hours: Two This hybrid course provides a comprehensive overview of concepts required for licensure examination and entry into professional nursing practice. The NCLEX-RN test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and development of individual study plans will be based on results of the ATI Capstone Content Review. Students will participate in a 12-week online Virtual ATI program and in an all-inclusive, live study session. Term Offered: Fourth Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of all previous semesters of nursing courses. Corequisites: NRSG 403, NRSG 444, NRSG 483, NRSG 472.
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NRSG 423 - Spirituality and Diversity in Healthcare Semester Hours: Three Spirituality and diversity will be examined from a Christ-centered perspective. Learners will examine the role of spirituality in patient care for clients of multicultural backgrounds across the lifespan. Students will integrate concepts from general education courses to foster critical and ethical thinking from a Christian perspective. Students will develop competencies related to varying attitudes, values, and beliefs based on culture, religion, spirituality, age, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation. Term Offered: Third Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of first year BSN courses. Corequisites: NRSG 434, NRSG 413, NRSG 474, NRSG 433.
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NRSG 433 - Ethics in Healthcare Semester Hours: Three This course introduces the students to the ethical dimensions of nursing practice. Concepts related to moral reasoning and theoretical theories, values, virtues and principles will be addressed. Learners will be exposed to professional and clinical ethical issues that influence nursing practice in healthcare settings. Various models of ethical decision-making are explored as well as the examination of the role of professional codes of ethics and the legal standards that influence the ethical practice of nurses. Term Offered: Third Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of first year BSN courses. Corequisites: NRSG 434, NRSG 413 , NRSG 423 , NRSG 474.
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NRSG 434 - Health Care Concepts III Semester Hours: Four This course builds on the concepts presented in Health Care Concepts I and II and introduces advanced concepts through selected exemplars that support the provision of care across the lifespan. Concepts addressed include development, clotting, functional ability, nutrition, thermoregulation, gas exchange, mood and affect, grief, family dynamics, reproduction, immunity, mobility, elimination, stress and coping, sensory perception, infection, perfusion, acid-base balance, regulation and metabolism, pain, and cellular regulation. This course provides continuing opportunities for the development of clinical judgment using active learning opportunities and concept analyses. Term Offered: Third Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of first year BSN courses. Corequisites: NRSG 413 , NRSG 423 , NRSG 474, NRSG 433 .
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NRSG 444 - Health Care Concepts IV Semester Hours: Four This course builds on the concepts presented in Health Care Concepts I, II, and III and reinforces advanced concepts through selected multisystem-focused exemplars that support the provision of complex care across the lifespan. Concepts addressed include intracranial regulation, immunity, palliative care, cognition, acid-base balance, fluid and electrolytes, infection, pain, mobility, inflammation, perfusion, reproduction, cellular regulation, and clotting. This course provides continuing opportunities for the development of clinical judgment using active learning opportunities and concept analyses. Term Offered: Fourth Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of all previous semesters of nursing courses. Corequisites: NRSG 403 , NRSG 422 , NRSG 483, NRSG 472.
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NRSG 472 - Health Care Concepts IV Clinical Semester Hours: Two This course provides the practical application of concepts addressed in Professional Nursing Concepts II and Health Care Concepts IV. Learners will have the opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment to the care of patients and populations in community settings. Learners will have the opportunity for the practical application of leadership skills in various clinical settings. Term Offered: Fourth Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of all previous semesters of nursing courses. Corequisites: NRSG 403 , NRSG 444 , NRSG 483, NRSG 422 .
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NRSG 474 - Health Care Concepts III Clinical Semester Hours: Four This course provides the practical application of concepts addressed in Health Care Concepts III. Learners will have the opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning to the care of patients in acute and chronic adult health and maternal child settings. Term Offered: Third Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of first year BSN courses. Corequisites: NRSG 434 , NRSG 413 , NRSG 423 , NRSG 433
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NRSG 483 - Senior Capstone Semester Hours: Three This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate clinical and theoretical learning from previous nursing courses and clinical experiences. Through a precepted clinical experience, students will function in a professional nursing role and transition from student nurse to professional nurse. Term Offered: Fourth Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of all previous semesters of nursing courses. Corequisites: NRSG 403 , NRSG 444 , NRSG 472 , NRSG 422
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Philosophy |
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CPHI 143 - Studies in the Christian Thoughtworld Semester Hours: Three An examination and analysis of foundational, centering, perspective-building axioms that provide a Biblical, Christian Worldview. The course will use the seminar style to discuss the integration of Christian thinking in modern academic studies. Term Offered: Summer
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CPHI 203 - Introduction to Logic Semester Hours: Three This course presents the modes of critically assessing common arguments and the elementary principles of deductive logic. The course includes topics such as language use, informal fallacies, the categorical syllogism, Venn diagrams, truth tables, and the logic of scientific inquiry. The aim of the course is to attain a proficiency in disciplined and reasonable thinking and communication. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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CPHI 213 - Introduction to Philosophy Semester Hours: Three A survey of basic philosophical questions concerning the nature of reality, of man, and of human knowledge. Major approaches to the solution of these problems will be considered. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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CPHI 413/513 - Christian Ethics Semester Hours: Three The normative study of the Word of God applied to Christians, individually and corporately, which considers what they ought to do concerning the moral issues of the day as they are motivated by their union with Christ and empowered by the Spirit of God. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
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CPHI 433/533 - World Religions Semester Hours: Three A study of the major religions of the world in relation to the setting from which each emerged, and the view of life which each developed. Particular attention is given to Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, and Judaism. Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
Undergraduate Prerequisites: CBIB 213 and CBIB 223 for ministry majors and minors; CBIB 113 and CBIB 123 for all other students. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
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CPHI 483/583 - Philosophy of Religion Semester Hours: Three This course introduces the salient issues in philosophy of religion: Reason and faith, atheism and theism, evil and suffering, religious language, Biblical authority, and conflicting religious claims. The student is expected to shape personal beliefs/approaches in these areas and apply them both inside and outside the Christian Community. Term Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Prerequisites: CBIB 213 and CBIB 223 for ministry majors and minors, or CBIB 113 and CBIB 123 for all other students, and CPHI 213 ; or consent of instructor. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
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Physical Education |
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EDPE 433/533 - Curriculum, Theory, And Methods of Physical Education in The Elementary School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three This course includes methods and theories of curriculum development at the elementary school level. Course content will include the study of skill analysis and techniques of teaching developmental games, educational gymnastics, and perceptual-motor activities. Emphasis will be given to biomechanical analysis of movement, application of motor learning concepts, and design and preparation of appropriate instructional experience and materials. On-site experiences in a local elementary school, which include a minimum of five (5) clock hours of observation, participation, and teaching, will be an integral part of the course. Attention to growth and development and understanding of the many diverse student needs found at the elementary level are included. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: EDUC 201 , EDUC 203 , and EDUC 303 ; EXSC 343 and EXSC 363 ; and PHED 263
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EDPE 453/553 - Curriculum, Theory, and Methods of Physical Education in the Middle School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three This course includes methods and theories of curriculum development at the middle school level. The study of skill analysis and techniques of teaching team sports, such as soccer, softball, volleyball, basketball, flag football, team handball, floor hockey, track and field, and orienteering. Emphasis will be given to motor learning concepts, and design and preparation of appropriate instructional experience and materials. Exploration of the middle school curriculum and the components associated with teaching grades five through nine will be addressed. Attention to growth and development and understanding of the many diverse student needs found at the middle school level are included. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. On-site experiences in a local middle school, which include a minimum of five (5) clock hours of observation, participation, and teaching, will be an integral part of the course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: EDUC 201 , EDUC 203 , and EDUC 303 ; and EXSC 343 and EXSC 363
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EDPE 463/563 - Curriculum, Theory, And Methods of Physical Education in The Secondary School: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three This course includes methods and theories of curriculum development at the high school level. The study of skills analysis and techniques of teaching racquet sports, aquatics, bowling, golf, and archery are included. Emphasis will be given to motor learning concepts, design, and preparation of appropriate instructional experience and materials. Investigation of activities in outdoor education and their development and application in the secondary school will be examined. Exploration of the secondary curriculum and the components associated with teaching grades nine to twelve will be examined. Attention to growth and development and understanding of the many diverse student needs found at the secondary level are included. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. An emphasis on wellness will be incorporated. On-site experiences in a local high school, which include a minimum of five (5) clock hours of observation, participation, and teaching, will be an integral part of the course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: EDUC 201 , EDUC 203 , and EDUC 303 ; and EXSC 343 and EXSC 363
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Physical Education/Health Education |
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PHED 133 - First Aid and Emergency Care Semester Hours: Three This course prepares the student to handle emergency situations in athletic training settings. The course is designed to complete the standard course of American Red Cross first aid and CPR, and will result in certification in these areas, as well as look at more sports-specific injury/illness situations and appropriate responses. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHED 263 - Movement and Rhythms Semester Hours: Three Basic movement and rhythm patterns; experiences in creating movement sequences for children using the elements of rhythm and a variety of manipulative equipment. Term Offered: Spring
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PHED 413/513 - Sport Facility Management Semester Hours: Three This course focuses on various aspects of facility management such as mission development, funding and budget, site selection, planning/design, floor surfaces, risk management, equipment purchase and maintenance, and personnel management. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Undergraduate prerequisites: SMGT 113 , SMGT 263 , SMGT 323 , SMGT 373 , SMGT 423/523 , SMGT 433/533 , and SMGT 463/563
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Physics |
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory Semester Hours: One This laboratory is co-requisite to PHYS 103 Introduction to Physical Science. This lab may be taken for credit apart from PHYS 103 only with the written consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Labs will meet for two hours per week for one credit hour. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHYS 103 - Introduction to Physical Science Semester Hours: Three A survey of selected topics in physics, including mechanics, heat, light, electricity, and nuclear physics, together with a brief overview of astronomy. This is the recommended physical science course for the general education of non-science majors, and it has the dual goals of providing information about the world around us and of developing and testing intellectual skills in conception, analysis, and logic. Laboratory work is included in this course. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: MATH 113 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory Note: Books IncludED Fee applies. |
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PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: One This laboratory is co-requisite to PHYS 113 Introduction to Physics. This lab may be taken for credit apart from PHYS 113 only with the written consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Labs will meet for two hours per week for one credit hour. Term Offered: On Demand
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PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics Semester Hours: Three Physics can be thought of as the ordering of the world around us, of the behavior and structure of matter, and of the laws that govern these processes. This course gives an overview of many topics that arise in a study of the ideas mentioned above. It covers topics such as motions, forces, energy, waves, electricity, and nuclear physics. It is suitable for students that desire a more detailed study of physics than is given in PHYS 101 and PHYS 103 , but are not ready to study PHYS 211 and PHYS 213 . Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: MATH 113 and high school trigonometry, or their equivalent. Co-requisite: PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics Laboratory
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PHYS 122 - Geology and Earth Science Laboratory Semester Hours: Two This laboratory is co-requisite to PHYS 123 Geology and Earth Science. This lab may be taken for credit apart from PHYS 123 only with the written consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Labs will meet for four hours per week for two credit hours. The laboratories may include field projects and trips. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHYS 123 - Geology and Earth Science Semester Hours: Three A study of the physical characteristics of the earth, including its structure, movements, weather, seasons, and its relationship to other bodies in the universe. This course also includes a study of rocks and minerals, as well as the presentation of topographic maps. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Co-requisite: PHYS 122 - Geology and Earth Science Laboratory
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PHYS 131 - College Physics I Laboratory Semester Hours: One The laboratory co-requisite for PHYS 133 , an algebra-based survey of physics, this course experimentally investigates kinematics, Newton’s laws, rotational motion, conservation of momentum and energy, and principles of thermodynamics. This laboratory may be taken for credit apart from PHYS 133 College Physics I only with the consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: MATH 133 - College Algebra . Co-requisite: PHYS 133 - College Physics I
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PHYS 133 - College Physics I Semester Hours: Three An algebra-based survey of physics, this course investigates kinematics, Newton’s laws, rotational motion, conservation of momentum and energy, and principles of thermodynamics. Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: MATH 133 - College Algebra . Co-requisite: PHYS 131 - College Physics I Laboratory .
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PHYS 141 - College Physics II Laboratory Semester Hours: One This laboratory is co-requisite to PHYS 143 College Physics II. This lab may be taken for credit apart from PHYS 143 only with the written consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Labs will meet for two hours per week for one credit hour. Term Offered: On Demand
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PHYS 143 - College Physics II Semester Hours: Three This second course in the algebra-based physics sequence covers electricity, magnetism, wave motion, acoustics, and light. Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: PHYS 131 and PHYS 133 Co-requisite: PHYS 141 - College Physics II Laboratory
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PHYS 153 - Survey of Physical Science Semester Hours: Three A survey of topics related to physical science, including physics, mechanics, heat, light, electricity, and nuclear physics, together with a brief overview of astronomy. This is the recommended general education course for students in the Adult Learning Program pursuing the Bachelor of Professional Studies degree. Term Offered: On Demand
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PHYS 211 - General Physics I Laboratory Semester Hours: One This laboratory is co-requisite to PHYS 213 General Physics I. This lab may be taken for credit apart from PHYS 213 only with the written consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Labs will meet for two hours per week for one credit hour. Term Offered: Fall
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PHYS 213 - General Physics I Semester Hours: Three A calculus-based survey of physics, this course investigates kinematics, Newton’s Laws, rotational motion, conservation of momentum and energy, and principles of thermodynamics. This course and PHYS 223 are suitable for science and mathematics students who need a rigorous study of physics. Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: MATH 164 or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: PHYS 211 - General Physics I Laboratory
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PHYS 221 - General Physics II Laboratory Semester Hours: One This laboratory is co-requisite to PHYS 223 General Physics II. This lab may be taken for credit apart from PHYS 223 only with the written consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Labs will meet for two hours per week for one credit hour. Term Offered: Spring
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PHYS 223 - General Physics II Semester Hours: Three This second course in the calculus-based physics sequence covers electricity, magnetism, wave motion, acoustics, and light. Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: PHYS 211 and PHYS 213 Co-requisite: PHYS 221 - General Physics II Laboratory
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PHYS 363 - Astronomy Semester Hours: Three An introduction to the study of stars, galaxies, comets, telescopes, the solar system, and the methods that are used to study them. Several nighttime observations will also be made by the students. This course will satisfy three of the six hours of additional math or science required for the Bachelor of Science degree. Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: MATH 113 and PHYS 103 and PHYS 101 or CHEM 113 and CHEM 111 , or equivalent courses.
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PHYS 383 - Meteorology Semester Hours: Three This is an introductory course in the study of the atmosphere. It will include topics on solar radiation, temperature, humidity, precipitation, winds, weather patterns, severe weather, and weather forecasting. The student will gain a basic understanding of what causes the various weather situations and an insight into how to forecast the weather. This course will satisfy three of the six hours of additional math or science required for the Bachelor of Science degree. Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: MATH 113 and PHYS 103 and PHYS 101 or CHEM 113 and CHEM 111 , or equivalent courses.
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Political Science |
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POLS 113 - Federal Government Semester Hours: Three A basic course dealing with the organization, principles, and administration of our federal government. Term Offered: Fall
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POLS 123 - State And Local Government Semester Hours: Three A basic course dealing with the organization and administration of state and local government. Term Offered: Spring
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POLS 363 - The African American Constitutional Experience Semester Hours: Three In this course the students will read and study primary source documents in order to explore the African-American constitutional experience, with particular emphasis given to the Equal Protection clause of the 14th amendment. Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
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POLS 471-476 - Internship In Local Government Semester Hours: One to Six This course will provide the student an opportunity to observe and participate in a variety of functions of local government. The student will work under the direction of the city administrator of a local municipality. Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: POLS 123 and consent of supervisor. Variable credit; may be taken twice in two different field settings, not to exceed a total of six hours.
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POLS 481-486 - American Political Campaigns: An Internship Semester Hours: One to Six This course will involve the student working on a local, state or national political campaign. It will involve the student arranging the internship (with the guidance of the instructor) and then implementing it. The student will also meet with the instructor in order to give progress reports as to how the internship is going. Thirty (30) clock-hours of service will be required for each course credit hour earned. There will be no reading for the course; however, there will be an exit paper to be accompanied by a formal letter from the campaign staff verifying the number of hours of work. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
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Political Science/Philosophy |
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POPH 333 - Political Philosophy Semester Hours: Three This course looks at the development of political theory in the Western tradition. Students will read and discuss the contributions of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and 20th century theorists. Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
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Psychology |
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PSYC 133 - General Psychology Semester Hours: Three This is the introductory course to the study of psychology, which is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. General Psychology provides a strong foundation in theory, research, and application of psychology. It is intended to introduce students from all majors to the breadth and depth of psychology by examining the major subdisciplines in the field including: research methods, physiology, human development, cognition, motivation, emotion, learning and intelligence, sensation and perception, sleep, health, stress and coping, social relationships, personality, psychological disorders, and therapy. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSYC 213 - Personal Adjustment Semester Hours: Three A practical and applied study of the psychology of personal adjustment, designed to assist the student in understanding the challenges of adjustment to oneself and others in a social world. Additional emphasis is on adjusting to major life events. Highlights include a discussion of personality differences, personal character and integrity, the concept of the self and issues of self-control, stress, coping, physical and mental health, and adjustment to careers and retirement, marriage and close relationships, communication, and social behavior. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSYC 233 - Advanced General Psychology Semester Hours: Three This course represents an enhancement of the topics highlighted in PSYC 133 General Psychology. Specifically designed for and required for psychology majors, Advanced General Psychology examines the history of the discipline, careers in psychology, and the various sub-disciplines, schools of thought, and controversies in current mainstream psychology. Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSYC 313 - Human Growth and Development Semester Hours: Three This course is a study of normal human development from infancy through childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, maturity, and old age, emphasizing significant physical, mental, emotional, social, and personality changes during these progressive phases of the development process. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSYC 323 - Abnormal Psychology Semester Hours: Three A study of the major mental disorders including anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, disorders of mood, psychosomatic disorders and personality disorders. Information pertaining to the etiology, symptomology, and therapeutic alternatives will be presented. Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: PSYC 133 and PSYC 213 , or consent of instructor.
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PSYC 333 - Child Psychology Semester Hours: Three This course is a study of the development of the child from conception to the beginning of adolescence. The areas of emphasis are the physical, intellectual, psychological, social, and religious stages of development. Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSYC 343 - Adolescent Psychology Semester Hours: Three This course is a study of the development of the adolescent, beginning at puberty and continuing through late adolescence. Special attention is focused on the contemporary problems of teenagers in regard to social, intellectual, physical, psychological, and religious development. Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSYC 353 - Industrial Psychology Semester Hours: Three This course explores topics related to understanding, predicting, and managing human behavior within organizations, examining the relationship between employees and managers, and employees and teams. It explores the factors which influence productivity and success within organizations, including motivation, diversity, work stress, conflict and negotiation, decision making, personality, and attitudes. Methodologies such job analysis and competency modeling, recruitment, selection and validation, performance management, and training and development will be covered. Term Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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PSYC 363 - Cognitive Psychology Semester Hours: Three Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes, including memory, attention, learning, language, processing, problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making. This course also emphasizes the major theories in cognitive psychology, along with current research findings in the field. Special emphasis is placed on the vast amount of research on Alzheimer’s Disease. Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSYC 413 - Sensation and Perception Semester Hours: Three This course will discuss the ways in which information in the surrounding environment is detected, processed and interpreted by humans. An overview of all sensory systems will be presented. Special attention will be provided regarding the role cognition assumes in the sensation/perception process. Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSYC 433 - Theories of Personality Semester Hours: Three A survey of contemporary personality theories with an emphasis on the nature of personality, factors in development, and methods of assessing personality. Term Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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PSYC 443 - Neuropsychology Semester Hours: Three This course includes an overview of the relationship between neurological processes and the study of human behavior. An explanation of the various parts and functions of the central nervous system will be presented. Additional topics of discussion will include etiology, symptomology and current treatment of diseases (i.e., Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease) associated with the central nervous system. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSYC 473 - Internship in Psychology Semester Hours: Three This capstone course and field experience is designed to equip psychology majors with hands-on knowledge of working in the field of psychology. It contains two components: an online course component and field work. The online course component will include discussion topics such focusing career interests in the vast field of psychology, and preparing for graduate school. Regarding the fieldwork component, students will select (with approval from professor) an internship site that is appropriate to their goals and interests in psychology. Students complete 150 clock hours of supervised field experience. A portfolio is required as a final project. Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing or consent of instructor.
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Psychology/Christian Ministry |
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PSCM 433/533 - Psychology Of Moral/Spiritual Development Semester Hours: Three This course is a study of the major theories of moral development from Piaget to Fowler and how those theories relate to a theological and ethical understanding of spiritual growth and development. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Undergraduate Prerequisite: PSYC 133 . This course cannot be taken as a directed study, credit for prior learning portfolio, or as a web-based course.
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Psychology/Human Services |
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PSHU 403 - Chemical Dependency Semester Hours: Three The purpose of this course is to heighten the student’s awareness of chemical dependency; to facilitate personal awareness of attitudes, skills, and expectations which are related to those who use and abuse drugs, and to dependency/addiction; and to acquaint the students with the skills of identification, intervention, referral, and treatment. Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
Prerequisites: PSYC 133 and HUSR 233 , or consent of the instructor.
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PSHU 423 - Introduction to the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Semester Hours: Three This course provides the student with an introduction to the concepts and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, the science of human behavior. ABA involves the principles of learning theory and is centered on improving social significant behaviors to a meaningful degree. Students will identify and use appropriate observational methods based on individual cases, assess human behavior using functional assessment procedures, emotional, social, and personality changes during these progressive phases of the development process. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSHU 483 - Tests And Measurements Semester Hours: Three A study of psychological testing principles and procedures, with emphasis on intelligence tests, aptitude and achievement tests, interest inventories, developmental scales, and group personality tests. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
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PSPO 323 - Psychology And The Law Semester Hours: Three This is a course that examines the application of psychological principles to the American legal system, including presentation of scientific evidence, analysis of the criminal and victim mind, jury selection and decision-making, malingering, various defense pleas, trials, persuasive tactics of lawyers, rights of the accused, expert witnesses, and eyewitness testimony. A mock trial may be presented to allow students to see psychological concepts in action. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisite: PSYC 133
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PSSC 303 - Social Psychology Semester Hours: Three A study of the relationship of the individual to society. Attention is given to the development of attitudes, leadership roles, group thinking, sources of conflict, analysis and evaluation of propaganda, and other collective behavior. Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: PSYC 133 , SOCO 113 , or consent of instructor.
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PSSC 371 - Advanced Techniques In Social Science Database Research And Presentation Semester Hours: One An in-depth examination of social science databases with emphasis on scope, content, structure, retrieval and presentation of results. The course exposes students to the skills required to use existing scripts or write personal scripts for crawling and parsing data from web sites and interfaces, collecting data, and then creating their own databases for purposes of stratification and presentation in research projects. Term Offered: On Demand
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PSSC 373 - Research Methods In Social And Behavioral Sciences Semester Hours: Three This course provides research methodology background for studying various psychological issues. Emphasis is on the advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies and the development of a research project. Research projects include design, data collection, analysis, and written report. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: MATH 243 and PSYC 133 OR CRJS 133
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PSSC 423 - Psychosocial Aspects Of Aging Semester Hours: Three This course examines the topic of aging from the biological, psychological, and social perspectives. Special emphasis will include physical changes in aging, cognitive and mental health changes and current information regarding memory, and social changes such as relationships, finances, and retirement. The course concludes with information regarding death, dying, and bereavement. Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
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PSSC 443 - Death and Dying Semester Hours: Three A study of the various aspects of death and dying that affect every individual in our society. This course includes readings in the areas of death of a parent, death of a child, death of a spouse, terminal illnesses, the stages of acceptance of death, handling grief, and funeral traditions. Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Prerequisite: PSYC 133 or consent of instructor.
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Public Relations |
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COMR 373 - Principles of Public Relations Semester Hours: Three The course is devoted to the study of the principles, the skills, and the techniques of public relations. Students will observe and evaluate real models of public relations in action. Then they will be challenged to devise models of their own in the fields that interest them most. Term Offered: Fall
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COMR 383 - Media Technologies Semester Hours: Three This hands-on course teaches students advanced word processing, presentation software, graphic editing, desktop publishing and basic Web design. Through a variety of projects, students will demonstrate practical ways to utilize technology in the world of convergence media. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: COMM 223 , BCIS 103 , ENGL 113 , ENGL 123
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COMR 423 - Public Relations Writing Semester Hours: Three This course will focus on the advanced applied writing techniques of public relations professionals. Students will also explore how segments of the public form opinions and how public relations influences stakeholders and key publics. Emphasis will be placed on traditional and digital writing tactics for all types of public relations. Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
Prerequisite: COMR 373
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COMR 433 - Crisis Communications Semester Hours: Three This course focuses on the issues relevant to planning, development, and execution of crisis communications programs for businesses and organizations. This course emphasizes practical application of theories, strategies and tactics, using public relations techniques for communication with stakeholders during a crisis. Students will have exposure to the issues facing public relations practitioners when a crisis (small or large) demands immediate public response. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisites: COMR 373
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COMR 443 - Strategic Communications Semester Hours: Three The course focuses on the tactical communications skills necessary for internal and corporate public relations. Combining online stakeholders analysis, issues management and branding techniques, students will understand all levels of the internal integrated management process. Students will analyze message development for an internal audience and understand how to measure the effectiveness of corporate functions, as well as utilize online tactics and specialized public relations software to evaluate the effectiveness of various public relations strategies. Term Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Prerequisites: COMR 373
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COMR 453 - Congregational Communications Semester Hours: Three This course focuses on public relations skills necessary for the practice of communications and public relations in local religious organizations. The two-way management process of public relations will focus on the effects application and management required to build and sustain short and long-term relationships with their congregations and the community. Topics covered include positive community perception, increasing community outreach and marketing efforts, reputation management, communications budgeting and fundraising, arranging promotional activities, communicating about legal matters and issues management. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisites: COMR 373
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COMR 473 - Public Relations Internship Semester Hours: Three This course exposes students to the disciplines and skills of the media through firsthand experience in the field of public communications. Students must have completed coursework in the Public Relations major to enroll in this course. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and consent of appropriate field supervisor.
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RNBS 303 - Health Assessment (RN-BSN) Semester Hours: Three This course provides the framework for preparing students to perform comprehensive health assessments on patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on taking a thorough nursing history, performing physiological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual assessments, as well as identification of stressors and health risks. Laboratory experiences provide an opportunity to practice assessment skills on patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice. Co-requisites: None
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RNBS 313 - Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice Semester Hours: Three This course facilitates the transition for professional nurses as they begin studies to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Through an understanding of nursing theories and the history of the role of the nurse in society, students develop knowledge of the evolving healthcare environment. Standards of practice and the significance of functioning according to state regulations and statutes are analyzed. Prerequisites: Admission into the RN-BSN program. Corequisites: None.
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RNBS 323 - Evidence-Based Practice Semester Hours: Three This course provides an overview of evidence-based practice and its relationship to clinical decision-making through the exploration and integration of current scientific evidence. Learners develop the skills to read, critique, analyze, and determine how to utilize research and existing knowledge bases in nursing practice. Focus is placed on the analysis and synthesis of evidence to answer a PICO question relevant to nursing practice and patient-centered care. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice. Co-requisites: None.
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RNBS 333 - Trends and Issues in Nursing Semester Hours: Three This course provides students with an overview of the current political, economic, and social trends affecting nursing and the healthcare system. Students will explore personal experiences in the context of contemporary nursing issues, such as the nursing shortage, workforce challenges, healthcare finance, and professional organizations. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice. Co-requisites: None.
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RNBS 403 - Leadership for Professional Nursing Semester Hours: Three This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to be a nursing leader who can function as a contributing member of the interprofessional team. The development of transformational leadership skills and management techniques needed to coordinate the provision of safe, quality patientcentered care are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on professional behaviors, communication that supports information exchange, collaboration and conflict mediation, ethical comportment and the establishment and provision of evidence based practice. Students will complete the Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Manager Certificate. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice. Co-requisites: None.
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RNBS 413 - Quality Improvement and Information Technology Semester Hours: Three This course provides an overview of nursing quality improvement and information technology as they relate to the provision of safe, quality, evidence-based patient care. Concepts related to regulatory agencies, magnet status, error mitigation and the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) will be explored. Learners will develop competencies related to the management of information science and technology as a communication and information management tool to direct care and support clinical decision-making. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice. Co-requisites: None
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RNBS 423 - Spirituality and Diversity in Healthcare Semester Hours: Three Spirituality and diversity will be examined from a Christ-centered perspective. Learners will examine the role of spirituality in patient care for clients of multicultural backgrounds across the lifespan. Students will integrate concepts from general education courses to foster critical and ethical thinking from a Christian perspective. Students will develop competencies related to varying attitudes, values, and beliefs based on culture, religion, spirituality, age, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice.
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RNBS 433 - Ethics in Healthcare Semester Hours: Three This course introduces the students to the ethical dimensions of nursing practice. Concepts related to moral reasoning and theoretical theories, values, virtues and principles will be addressed. Learners will be exposed to professional and clinical ethical issues that influence nursing practice in healthcare settings. Various models of ethical decision-making are explored as well as the examination of the role of professional codes of ethics and the legal standards that influence the ethical practice of nurses. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice.
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RNBS 443 - Community Health and Population-Based Nursing Care Semester Hours: Three This course provides an overview of nursing care of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations. Principles and practices of community health are discussed. Emphasis is placed on assessing factors that influence the health of populations and the use of evidence-based practices in the delivery of spiritually and culturally appropriate health promotion and disease prevention interventions. The role of the nurse as advocate for social justice is explored. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice. Co-requisites: None
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RNBS 483 - RN-BSN Senior Capstone Semester Hours: Three This course is designed for RN-BSN students at the end of their program of study. It provides students with an opportunity to synthesize their knowledge and skills learned through the program. The primary focus is on applying this knowledge through a quality improvement project related to an area of interest in nursing and health care. Prerequisites: Completion of all RN-BSN courses. Co-requisites: None.
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Reading and Literacy Studies |
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EDRD 423/523 - Integration of Literacy in Content Areas: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three Technology, methods, principles, practices, contents, and materials related to the development and assessment of effective literacy (reading) skills and behaviors are the focus of this course. Application will be made to state and national standards. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of mandated assessment and best practices for instruction of English Language Learners (ELL) will be included. A minimum of ten (10) hours of field experience working with ELL students is required for this course. This course must be taken before student teaching. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 , EDUC 303 , and all content area methods courses.
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EDRD 433/533 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction for Early Childhood/Elementary: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three This course explores current views and practices of teaching literacy, with an emphasis on methods and materials for implementing instruction based on learning styles, strengths, needs, and prior experiences. Application will be made to state and national standards. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. A field experience is included in the scope of this course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303 prerequisite/co-requisite: ECTA 323
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