May 04, 2024

Missouri Baptist University 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

Missouri Baptist University 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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	Course Prefix	Cross-listed Disciplines
BUMU	Business and Music	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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Nursing
	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
Philosophy
	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
	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
	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
	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.
Physical Education
	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: Fall, Odd Years Prerequisites: EDUC 201 , EDUC 203 , and EDUC 303 ; EXSC 343 and EXSC 363 ; and PHED 263
	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, Even Years Prerequisites: EDUC 201 , EDUC 203 , and EDUC 303 ; and EXSC 343 and EXSC 363
	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: Spring, Even Years Prerequisites: EDUC 201 , EDUC 203 , and EDUC 303 ; and EXSC 343 and EXSC 363
Physical Education/Health Education
	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 Note: A lab fee is charged for this course.
	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
	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
Physics
	PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory(MOTR PHYS 110L) 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 MATH 123, MATH 133, MATH 155, MATH 164, or consent of instructor.
	PHYS 103 - Introduction to Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110L) 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 123, MATH 133, MATH 155, MATH 164, or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory(MOTR PHYS 110L) Note: Books IncludED Fee applies.
	PHYS 122 - Geology and Earth Science Laboratory (MOTR GEOL 100L) 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
	PHYS 123 - Geology and Earth Science (MOTR GEOL 100L) 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 (MOTR GEOL 100L)
	PHYS 131 - College Physics I Laboratory (MOTR PHYS 150L) Semester Hours: One The laboratory’s 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 (MOTR MATH 130) or MATH 155 or MATH 164 Co-requisite: PHYS 133 - College Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L)
	PHYS 133 - College Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L) 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 (MOTR MATH 130) , MATH 155 , MATH 164 , or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: PHYS 131 - College Physics I Laboratory (MOTR PHYS 150L) .
	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: Spring
	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: Spring Prerequisites: PHYS 131 and PHYS 133 Co-requisite: PHYS 141 - College Physics II Laboratory
	PHYS 153 - Survey of Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110) 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 and Online Program pursuing the Bachelor of Professional Studies degree. Term Offered: On Demand
	PHYS 211 - General Physics I Laboratory (MOTR PHYS 200L) 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
	PHYS 213 - General Physics I (MOTR PHYS 200L) 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 (MOTR PHYS 200L)
	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
	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
	PHYS 363 - Astronomy (MOTR ASTR 100) 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 , MATH 123 , MATH 133 , MATH 155 or MATH 164 and PHYS 103 and PHYS 101 or PHYS 123 and PHYS 122 , or PHYS 133 and PHYS 131 or PHYS 153 or CHEM 113 and CHEM 111 , or CHEM 133 and CHEM 132 .
	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 , MATH 123 , MATH 133 , MATH 155 , or MATH 164 and PHYS 103 and PHYS 101 or PHYS 123 and PHYS 122, or PHYS 133 and PHYS 131 or PHYS 153 or CHEM 113 and CHEM 111, or CHEM 133 and CHEM 132.
	PHYS 463A - Oceanography Semester Hours: Three In this course students will study the vast body of oceanic knowledge from a variety of scientific disciplines—physics, geology, biology, chemistry and meteorology. The scientific principles and their links to oceanographic phenomena will be examined. The course emphasizes critical thinking, scientific processes, environmental issues, and interrelationships among disciplines. Term Offered: Spring Prerequisites: MATH 113, MATH 123, MATH 133, MATH 155, or MATH 164 and BIOL 103 and BIOL 101, and PHYS 103 and PHYS 101 or CHEM 113 and CHEM 111 or CHEM 133 and CHEM 132 or PHYS 123 and PHYS 122 or PHYS 133 and PHYS 131, or PHYS 153, or equivalent courses.
	PHYS 463B - Climatology Semester Hours: Three Climatology is focused on the scientific foundation of Earth’s climate system, basic understandings of climate behavior, contributions of human activities to climate change, and societal vulnerability and responses to climate variability and change. As an upper level course the impacts of climate change on the world as well as the US and North America will be studied. Changing climate will trigger droughts in some areas, increased precipitation and flooding in others, rising sea level, increased fires in some countries, changes in vegetation and animals, and the spread of disease. The course uses a dynamic and highly motivational educational environment investigating the Earth’s climate system using real-world environmental data through the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Various methods and techniques of classifying climates are presented. This course is required in the Geoscience minor. Term Offered: Fall Prerequisites: MATH 113, MATH 123, MATH 133, MATH 155, or MATH 164 and PHYS 103 and PHYS 101 or PHYS 123 and PHYS 122 or PHYS 133 and PHYS 131 or PHYS 153 or CHEM 113 and CHEM 111 or CHEM 133 and CHEM 132 or BIOL 103 and BIOL 101, or equivalent courses.
Political Science
	POLS 103 - U.S. and Missouri Government and Constitution (MOTR POSC 101) Semester Hours: Three This course is a comprehensive survey of the provisions and principles of the federal government of the United States, the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Missouri, in their interwoven historical and modern contexts. This course fulfills the requirements set forth in MO Rev Stat § 170.011. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
	POLS 113 - Federal Government Semester Hours: Three A basic course dealing with the organization, principles, and administration of our federal government. Term Offered: On Demand
	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
	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
Political Science/Philosophy
	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
Psychology
	PSYC 133 - General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) 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
	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
	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
	PSYC 313 - Human Growth and Development (MOTR PSYC 200) 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
	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.
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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.
Psychology/Christian Ministry
	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.
Psychology/Human Services
	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.
	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
	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
Psychology/Political Science
	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
Psychology/Sociology
	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.
	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
	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
	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
	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.
Public Relations
	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
	COMR 383 - Media Technologies Semester Hours: Three This hands-on course teaches students presentation software, graphic editing, and desktop publishing. Through a variety of projects, students will demonstrate practical ways to utilize technology in the world of convergent media. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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.
Radiologic Technology
	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
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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. Prerequisites: RNBS 313 Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice. Co-requisites: None.
	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
	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.
	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.
	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
	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.
Reading and Literacy Studies
	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.
	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. Teaching method competencies include language acquisition, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and the writing process. 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 Note: CPT form required for F-1 international students.
	EDRD 443/543 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities Semester Hours: Three This course examines modern methods used in treating reading disabilities, including an acquaintance with diagnostic procedures, remedial techniques, special materials, and evaluating devices. Students may concentrate on problems within their specific areas of concern. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning, including phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. A field experience is included in the scope of this course. This course cannot be taken as a Directed Study. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: EDUC 203 , EDUC 303 , and EDRD 433/533 EDUC 203 , EDUC 303 , ECTA 323 EDRD 433/533 Note: CPT form required for F-1 international students.
	EDRD 463/563 - Reading and Writing Strategies for Middle and Secondary Content Areas Semester Hours: Three This course explores current views and practices of teaching reading and writing in the middle and secondary school content areas, including strategies for vocabulary, comprehension, and the writing process. An emphasis will be placed on methods and materials for implementing instruction based on learning styles, strengths, needs, and prior learning experiences, including instructional interventions for students with reading and writing deficits, such as dyslexia. 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 ten (10) clock hour 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: Spring Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303 Note: CPT form required for F-1 international students.
Secondary Student Teaching
	ESCL 4703 - Student Teaching: Secondary Semester Hours: Three Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking certification in a single content area will complete one sixteen-week teaching experience. Students seeking certification at more than one level (K-12) or in more than one content area must student teach for twelve weeks at one level or content area and four weeks at the other level or content area as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching. Co-requisite: EDUC 471 - Student Teaching Seminar Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded. Note: *Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, either 4712 or 4709+4703.* A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
	ESCL 4709 - Student Teaching: Secondary Semester Hours: Nine Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking certification in a single content area will complete one sixteen-week teaching experience. Students seeking certification at more than one level (K-12) or in more than one content area must student teach for twelve weeks at one level or content area and four weeks at the other level or content area as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching. Co-requisite: EDUC 471 - Student Teaching Seminar Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded. Note: *Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, either 4712 or 4709+4703.* A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
	ESCL 4712 - Student Teaching: Secondary Semester Hours: Twelve Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking certification in a single content area will complete one sixteen-week teaching experience. Students seeking certification at more than one level (K-12) or in more than one content area must student teach for twelve weeks at one level or content area and four weeks at the other level or content area as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching. Co-requisite: EDUC 471 - Student Teaching Seminar Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded. Note: *Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, either 4712 or 4709+4703.* A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
	ESCL 4712 or 4709+4703 - Student Teaching: Secondary Semester Hours: Twelve Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking certification in a single content area will complete one sixteen-week teaching experience. Students seeking certification at more than one level (K-12) or in more than one content area must student teach for twelve weeks at one level or content area and four weeks at the other level or content area as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching. Co-requisite: EDUC 471 - Student Teaching Seminar Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded. Note: Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, either 4712 or 4709+4703. A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
Spanish
	SPAN 114 - Elementary Spanish I Semester Hours: Four A beginning course emphasizing pronunciation, grammar, simple reading, and conversation with the goal of knowledge of basic linguistic structures and vocabulary. Term Offered: Fall
	SPAN 124 - Elementary Spanish II Semester Hours: Four A continuing course emphasizing pronunciation, grammar, simple reading and conversation with the goal of knowledge of basic linguistic structures and vocabulary. Term Offered: Spring Prerequisite: SPAN 114 or test.
	SPAN 211-421 - Continuing Practice in Spanish Conversation Semester Hours: One This course works toward improving student fluency and vocabulary through conversation, while reviewing grammatical concepts. These classes must be taken in sequence and do not count toward the Spanish Minor. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisite: SPAN 124 or instructors consent.
	SPAN 213 - Intermediate Spanish I Semester Hours: Three A course strengthening and reinforcing grammar with the purpose of increasing vocabulary and fluency through composition, conversation, and literature. Term Offered: Fall, Even Years Prerequisite: SPAN 124 or test.
	SPAN 223 - Intermediate Spanish II Semester Hours: Three A continuing course strengthening and reinforcing grammar with the purpose of increasing vocabulary and fluency through composition, conversation, and literature. Term Offered: Spring, Odd Years Prerequisite: SPAN 213 or test.
	SPAN 313 - Advanced Spanish I Semester Hours: Three A study of the history, civilizations, cultures, and customs of the Hispanic world with regard to their impact on the present. The class follows the lecture format with opportunities for discussion, writing, and practice. Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years Prerequisite: SPAN 223
	SPAN 323 - Advanced Spanish II Semester Hours: Three A study of the spoken and written practices and customs of Spanish in business situations and community outreach. Term Offered: Spring, Even Years Prerequisites: SPAN 223 and SPAN 313
Special Education
	EDSP 403/503 - Introduction to Autism: Evident Practices in Teaching and Interventions Semester Hours: Three This course is designed to acquaint students with autism and the criteria involved in assessing appropriate practices in intervention and therapy. Based upon the knowledge and understanding of the spectrum of autism, the student will be able to develop a working base in which to better promote a child’s individual learning profile. The areas of cognition, communication, behavior, and social skill acquisition will be addressed so the student will be able to utilize these in developing a holistic approach in the treatment of autism. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisite: EDPS 453/553 Note: Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
	EDSP 413/513 - Language Development and Disorders of the Exceptional Child Semester Hours: Three This course is a study of language and communication issues, disorders, and problems in special education. Topics include: normal and atypical language development, language assessment, strategies for language development in various service delivery models, utilizing technology with language impaired students, techniques for modifying instructional methods and materials, language curriculum materials, cultural influences on language and communication skills, and instructional strategies for enhancing oral and written communication with language impaired students. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303 prerequisite/co-requisite:EDPS 453/553
	EDSP 433/533 - Introduction and Methods of Teaching and Inclusion for Students with Cross-Categorical Disabilities and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three This course is a detailed study of the characteristics of children and adolescents with cross-categorical disabilities and the issues impacting them intellectually, socially, academically, emotionally, and physically. This course will emphasize effective instructional and classroom management strategies with regard to students with cross-categorical disabilities. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. Other topics include: theories and approaches to learning and applied behavior analysis, oral language content and instructional strategies, reading strategies, written expression strategies, teaching in the content area and study skills, math strategies, classroom management and social skills development, educational technology for learning disabled and behavior disordered students, collaboration techniques for team teaching, working with IEP teams, and agencies, and communicating with parents. Students seeking Cross-Categorical Disabilities certification are required to participate in a 15-clock hour field experience in an appropriate setting working with students with cross-categorical disabilities outside of class time. For students in the MEA program pursuing Special Education Director certification, this course includes a 15-hour field experience designed to give students real-life experiences with their mentor in the specific areas of content listed in the course description. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites for those seeking initial certification to teach: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303 ; prerequisite/co-requisite: EDPS 453/553 Note: Some districts may also require current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students is a prerequisite for those completing the 15-clock hours field experience.
	EDSP 453/553 - Teaching Remedial Math K-12: Seminar and Field Experience Semester Hours: Three This course is designed to analyze the recurring error patterns of students as they process mathematical skills and demonstrate the relationships between and among mathematical ideas. The course will address mental computation, estimation, alternative algorithms, creating, inventing and constructing numerical methods which give meaning to operations with numbers and other techniques which will remediate the K-12 student in mathematical competencies. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. The course is directed to both the undergraduate and graduate level student. For graduate credit, an action research project pertinent to mathematical remediation must be designed, implemented and analyzed during the course. This course is required for those seeking certification in middle school and secondary mathematics, early childhood education, elementary education, early childhood special education, and special education: cross-categorical disabilities (K-12). Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. This course cannot be taken as a directed study. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303 prerequisite/co-requisite: EDPS 453/553 and either ELED 433/533 or EDMS 473/573 Note: CPT form required for F-1 international students.
	EDSP 463/563 - Individual Diagnostics and Classroom Assessment Semester Hours: Three This course is intended to provide teachers with basic measurement and evaluation principles and procedures and instruments used in the assessment and evaluation of non-disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities from birth through adult. Topics include: test selection, planning, and construction; item analysis for test improvement; basic terminology used in assessment, administration and interpretation of individual intelligence tests, group assessment/testing, administration, and interpretation of individual achievement tests, behavioral checklists and rating scales; functional classroom assessment; performance-based assessments; ethical concerns; legal provisions; regulations and guidelines regarding assessment of individuals with disabilities and non-disabled individuals; and other pertinent topics. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Prerequisites: EDUC 203 , EDUC 303 , EDPS 383 , and EDPS 453/553 prerequisite/co-requisite: Students must have completed 90 credit hours before being allowed to take this course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Note: This course cannot be taken as a directed study or credit for prior learning portfolio. Students seeking counselor licensure may not take this as a web-based course. SPECIAL COURSE FEE: $10.00
	EDSP 4703 - Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities Semester Hours: Three Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking add-on certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks in an approved regular education setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) and four weeks in a special education/cross-categorical setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. Students seeking stand-alone certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks and four weeks in two different, approved special education settings (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. *CPT form required for F-1 international students.* 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching. Co-requisite: EDUC 471 - Student Teaching Seminar Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded. Note: Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, E_CL 4709 Student Teaching (Elementary, Middle, or Secondary) + EDSP 4703 Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities OR EDSP 4709 + 4703 Student Teaching: Cross- Categorical Disabilities (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting for graduate students seeking special education stand-alone certification). A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
	EDSP 4709 - Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities Semester Hours: Nine Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking add-on certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks in an approved regular education setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) and four weeks in a special education/cross-categorical setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. Students seeking stand-alone certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks and four weeks in two different, approved special education settings (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. *CPT form required for F-1 international students.* 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching. Co-requisite: EDUC 471 - Student Teaching Seminar Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded. Note: Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, E_CL 4709 Student Teaching (Elementary, Middle, or Secondary) + EDSP 4703 Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities OR EDSP 4709 + 4703 Student Teaching: Cross- Categorical Disabilities (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting for graduate students seeking special education stand-alone certification). A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
	EDSP 4709+4703 - Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities Semester Hours: Twelve Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking add-on certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks in an approved regular education setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) and four weeks in a special education/cross-categorical setting (elementary, middle, or secondary) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. Students seeking stand-alone certification in special education: cross-categorical disabilities mild/moderate must student teach for twelve weeks and four weeks in two different, approved special education settings (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting) as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching. Co-requisite: EDUC 471 - Student Teaching Seminar Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching: Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded. Note: Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, E_CL 4709 Student Teaching (Elementary, Middle, or Secondary) + EDSP 4703 Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Disabilities OR EDSP 4709 + 4703 Student Teaching: Cross- Categorical Disabilities (one placement in an elementary special education setting and one placement in a middle/secondary special education setting for graduate students seeking special education stand-alone certification). A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
Sport Journalism
	COMS 473 - Internship in Sports Journalism Semester Hours: Three This course exposes students to the disciplines and skills of the media through firsthand experience in the field of broadcast, print or web-based Sports Journalism. Students must have completed the coursework for the minor to enroll in this class. Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and consent of the field supervisor.
Sport Management
	SMGT 111/311 - Practical Applications in Sport Sciences Semester Hours: One Practical Applications in Sport Sciences (PASS) provides an opportunity for students to earn course credit for community project related work experience sponsored by the Health and Sport Sciences Division. Students enrolled in PASS will practice and improve their communication, creative, team building, and leadership skills as they involve themselves in community projects that touch the lives of hundreds of people in Saint Louis and the surrounding area. Students from every discipline can take this class. Up to three hours may be applied toward major electives within the Health and Sport Sciences Division. A total of eight hours may be applied toward graduation. Term Offered: Fall, Spring
	SMGT 113 - Introduction to Sport Management Semester Hours: Three Introduction to the discipline of sport management and its vast array of career opportunities (the sport industry represents the eleventh largest industry in the U.S.). Term Offered: Fall, Spring
	SMGT 223 - Sport Management Practicum Semester Hours: Three Integrates coursework with planned and supervised professional experiences for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Term Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisite/co-requisite: SMGT 113 Note: A practicum lab fee is charged for this course.

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Course Descriptions

NRSG 483 - Senior Capstone

CPHI 203 - Introduction to Logic

CPHI 213 - Introduction to Philosophy

CPHI 413/513 - Christian Ethics

CPHI 433/533 - World Religions

EDPE 433/533 - Curriculum, Theory, And Methods of Physical Education in The Elementary School: Seminar and Field Experience

EDPE 453/553 - Curriculum, Theory, and Methods of Physical Education in the Middle School: Seminar and Field Experience

EDPE 463/563 - Curriculum, Theory, And Methods of Physical Education in The Secondary School: Seminar and Field Experience

PHED 133 - First Aid and Emergency Care

PHED 263 - Movement and Rhythms

PHED 413/513 - Sport Facility Management

PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory(MOTR PHYS 110L)

PHYS 103 - Introduction to Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110L)

PHYS 122 - Geology and Earth Science Laboratory (MOTR GEOL 100L)

PHYS 123 - Geology and Earth Science (MOTR GEOL 100L)

PHYS 131 - College Physics I Laboratory (MOTR PHYS 150L)

PHYS 133 - College Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L)

PHYS 141 - College Physics II Laboratory

PHYS 143 - College Physics II

PHYS 153 - Survey of Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110)

PHYS 211 - General Physics I Laboratory (MOTR PHYS 200L)

PHYS 213 - General Physics I (MOTR PHYS 200L)

PHYS 221 - General Physics II Laboratory

PHYS 223 - General Physics II

PHYS 363 - Astronomy (MOTR ASTR 100)

PHYS 383 - Meteorology

PHYS 463A - Oceanography

PHYS 463B - Climatology

POLS 103 - U.S. and Missouri Government and Constitution (MOTR POSC 101)

POLS 113 - Federal Government

POLS 123 - State And Local Government

POLS 363 - The African American Constitutional Experience

POPH 333 - Political Philosophy

PSYC 133 - General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100)

PSYC 213 - Personal Adjustment

PSYC 233 - Advanced General Psychology

PSYC 313 - Human Growth and Development (MOTR PSYC 200)

PSYC 323 - Abnormal Psychology

PSYC 333 - Child Psychology

PSYC 343 - Adolescent Psychology

PSYC 353 - Industrial Psychology

PSYC 363 - Cognitive Psychology

PSYC 413 - Sensation and Perception

PSYC 433 - Theories of Personality

PSYC 443 - Neuropsychology

PSYC 473 - Internship in Psychology

PSCM 433/533 - Psychology Of Moral/Spiritual Development

PSHU 403 - Chemical Dependency

PSHU 423 - Introduction to the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

PSHU 483 - Tests And Measurements

PSPO 323 - Psychology And The Law

PSSC 303 - Social Psychology

PSSC 371 - Advanced Techniques In Social Science Database Research And Presentation

PSSC 373 - Research Methods In Social And Behavioral Sciences

PSSC 423 - Psychosocial Aspects Of Aging

PSSC 443 - Death and Dying

COMR 373 - Principles of Public Relations

COMR 383 - Media Technologies

COMR 423 - Public Relations Writing

COMR 433 - Crisis Communications

COMR 443 - Strategic Communications

COMR 453 - Congregational Communications

COMR 473 - Public Relations Internship

RNBS 303 - Health Assessment (RN-BSN)

RNBS 313 - Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice

RNBS 323 - Evidence-Based Practice

RNBS 333 - Trends and Issues in Nursing

RNBS 403 - Leadership for Professional Nursing

RNBS 413 - Quality Improvement and Information Technology

RNBS 423 - Spirituality and Diversity in Healthcare

RNBS 433 - Ethics in Healthcare

RNBS 443 - Community Health and Population-Based Nursing Care

RNBS 483 - RN-BSN Senior Capstone

EDRD 423/523 - Integration of Literacy in Content Areas: Seminar and Field Experience

EDRD 433/533 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction for Early Childhood/Elementary: Seminar and Field Experience

EDRD 443/543 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities

EDRD 463/563 - Reading and Writing Strategies for Middle and Secondary Content Areas