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2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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NUR 215 - Spanish for the Healthcare Professional
3 credits
Application of basic Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and expressions to situational dialogues in healthcare situations. Opportunities to participate in healthcare-related speaking, listening, and conversing on a basic level in Spanish and develop an awareness of variances regarding dialect and culture. This course does not count toward the GenEd foreign language requirement.
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NUR 305 - Health Assessment
3 credits
Classroom and laboratory experiences intended to develop students’ abilities in assessing the physical, spiritual, and educational needs of diverse patient populations within the context of current evidencebased practice standards. Emphasis on patient-centered care, safety, and interdisciplinary teamwork/collaboration and communication. Utilization of informatics and technology in the laboratory and clinical setting. 2 lec, 3 hrs. lab.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 240 , BIO 342 , NUR 200 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 315
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 315 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
2 credits
Fundamental instruction in the nursing process, critical thinking, and nursing care skills. Nursing principles such as medication administration and documentation are incorporated. Utilization of informatics and technology for assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patient care. Professional communication and teamwork/collaboration emphasized. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated. 2 lec
Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 240 , BIO 342 , NUR 200 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 305 and NUR 317 .
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 317 - Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab
1 credits
Three-hour laboratory including fundamental instruction in the nursing process, critical thinking, and nursing care skills. Nursing laboratory scenarios and discussion of patient care experiences for the realization of basic and safe patient-centered nursing care. Nursing principles such as medication administration and documentation are incorporated. Utilization of informatics and technology for assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patient care. Professional communication and teamwork/collaboration emphasized. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 342 , NUR 200 , BIO 225 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 305 and NUR 315 .
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 320 - Pharmacology
3 credits
Pharmacologic principles including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and toxicology. Discussion of the mechanism of action of prescribed drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal drugs, and dietary supplements. Exploration of patient-centered considerations and medication safety principles. Interdisciplinary teamwork/collaboration and communication emphasized. Delineation and evaluation of the nursing process in relation to drug therapy.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 255 , NUR 305 , NUR 315 ; For non-nursing majors: BIO 225 , BIO 255 and consent of the instructor
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 330 - Gerontological Health
2 credits
Gerontological Health Nursing theory focusing on the health care needs of older adults across the health-Illness continuum. Analysis of current evidence-based practice standards and systems-based practice for the aging adult. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction for the aging adult. Exploration of common diseases in the aging adult including dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, arthritis, and other chronic illnesses.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 255 , NUR 305 and NUR 315
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 335 - Mental Health
2 credits
Introduction to the role of the professional nurse in the care of individuals, families, and communities with a variety of mental health disorders. Exploration of the impact of mental health issues in healthcare systems and the community. Focus on safe, patient-centered care through the use of therapeutic communication and collaboration within the nurse-client relationship. Exploration of the role of the professional nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary care team using evidence-based interventions for mental health issues.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 320 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 337
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 337 - Mental Health Practicum
1 credits
Clinical practicum experience focusing on the mental health care needs of patients throughout the lifespan in inpatient and community based environments. Application of the scientific nursing process and nformatics/technology in simple care situations for the development of patient-centered and evidence-based care plans and the implementation of nursing interventions based upon assessment. Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork/collaboration as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated throughout. 6 hr clinical, 8 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 320 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 335
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 338 - Gerontological Health Practicum
2 credits
Clinical practicum experience focusing on the health care needs of aging adults in long-term care and community-based environments. Application of the scientific nursing process and informatics/technology in simple care situations for the development of patient-centered and evidence-based care plans and the implementation of nursing interventions based upon assessment. Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork/collaboration as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated throughout. 6 hr clinical.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 255 , NUR 305 , NUR 315 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 330 .
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NUR 340 - Community Health
2 credits
Nursing theory focused on community and population-based health care. Exploration of health education, disaster preparedness, environmental health, epidemiology and health care policy within a systems-based practice approach. Application of the scientific nursing process on communities and populations, emphasizing health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention across the lifespan. Emphasis on interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration, communication, and quality improvement measures.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 345 - Cultural Health
2 credits
Examination of cultural influences on the health, wellness, and disease states of individuals, populations, and communities and the nurse’s role at the microsystem and macrosystem levels. Development of awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs and perceptions. Exploration of the application of evidence-based transcultural nursing principles to patient care and healthcare interactions.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 255 , NUR 305 and NUR 315
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 347 - Cultural Health Immersion
1 credits
Examination of cultural influences on the health, wellness, and disease states of individuals, populations, and communities and the nurse’s role at the microsystem and macrosystem levels. Development of awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs and perceptions. Exploration of the application of evidence-based transcultural nursing principles to patient care and healthcare interactions.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 255 , NUR 305 , NUR 315 and NUR 345
Term Offered: J-term only
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NUR 348 - Cultural Health Practicum
1 credits
Observational clinical experience in a local setting with the purpose of in-depth learning about a specific culture or ethnicity. An exploration of the current health issues specific to the population and culture utilizing a patient-centered care approach. Examination of the professional nurse’s role at a microsystem and macrosystem level when working with this specific population.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 255 , NUR 305 , NUR 315 and NUR 345
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 355 - Adult Health 1
2 credits
Nursing theory focusing on the health care needs of the adult patient in simple care situations. Analysis of current evidence-based practice standards for the care of adults with an integration of health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and the development of safe, patient-centered nursing interventions for acute and chronic health disorders. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction for adults.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 305 , NUR 315 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 357
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 357 - Adult Health 1 Practicum
2 credits
Clinical practicum experience focusing on the health care needs of adults in simple acute care and community-based environments. Application of the scientific nursing process and informatics/technology in simple care situations for the development of patient-centered and evidence-based care plans and the implementation of nursing interventions based upon assessment. Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork/collaboration as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated throughout. 6 hr clinical, 8 weeks.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 355 , NUR 315 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 320 and NUR 355
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 365 - Women and Neonatal Health
2 credits
Nursing theory focusing on the health care needs of women throughout the lifespan as well as the needs of neonates throughout the neonatal period. Analysis of current evidence-based practice standards for the care of women during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction for women and neonates with the application of health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 335 , NUR 337 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 367
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 367 - Women and Neonatal Health Practicum
2 credits
Clinical practicum experience focusing on the health care needs of women throughout the lifespan and children in the neonatal period in a cute care and community-based environments. Application of the scientific nursing process and informatics/technology in simple care situations for the development of patient-centered and evidence-based care plans and the implementation of nursing interventions based upon assessment. Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork/collaboration as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated throughout. 6 hr clinical.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 335 , NUR 337 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 365
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 400 - Evidence-Based Pract and Quality Improvement
3 credits
Exploration of the principles of evidence-based practice as the foundation of high quality, patient-centered care. Application of evidence-based principles and basic scientific research methods within the context of a team to address a specific issue in nursing practice. Examination of quality data and identification of quality improvement opportunities in healthcare. Discussion of statistical analysis and principles of ethics while critiquing various types of research for application to practice.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 320 and NUR 330
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 405 - Issues and Ethics in Healthcare
3 credits
Exploration of the major issues and trends facing the healthcare professions and synthesis of legal and ethical principles that guide professional practice within the context of the Christian perspective. Inclusion of an examination of political forces that influence change in contemporary healthcare using a systems-based practice approach. Historical, philosophical, and social development of professional strategies within healthcare will be analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 355 , NUR 357 , NUR 400 or enrollment in DMS or RTL majors, or consent of the instructor.
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 410 - Adult Health 2
2 credits
Nursing theory focusing on the health care needs of the adult patient in complex care situations. Analysis of current evidence-based practice standards for the care of adults with an integration of health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and the development of safe, patient-centered nursing interventions for acute and chronic health disorders. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction for adults.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 345 , NUR 355 , NUR 357 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 418
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 415 - Systems-Based Practice and Leadership
3 credits
Exploration of the theories and principles of leadership and management, conflict and change management, and the professional nurse’s role in influencing the behavior of individuals and groups that will facilitate safe, high quality, patient-centered care. Examination of the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse as advocate in assisting patients navigating through the healthcare system. Discussion regarding the legal, political, regulatory, and economic factors at the microsystem and macrosystem levels that influence the delivery of patient care.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 355 , NUR 357 and NUR 400
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 418 - Adult Health 2 Practicum
2 credits
Clinical practicum experience focusing on the health care needs of adults in complex acute care and community-based environments. Application of the scientific nursing process and informatics/technology in simple care situations for the development of patientcentered and evidence-based care plans and the implementation of nursing interventions based upon assessment. Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork/ collaboration as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated throughout. 6 hr clinical.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 355 , NUR 357 and NUR 345 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 410
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 420 - Child and Adolescent Health
2 credits
Nursing theory focusing on the health care needs of children from birth through adolescence and analysis of current evidence-based practice standards or the care of the population. Application of Erikson’s Stages of Development. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction for children and adolescents with the application of health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 410 , NUR 418 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 428
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 428 - Child & Adolescent Health Practicum
2 credits
Clinical practicum experience focusing on the health care needs of children and adolescents at various developmental stages in acute care and community-based environments. Application of the scientific nursing process and informatics/technology in complex care situations for the development of patient-centered and evidence-based care plans and the implementation of nursing interventions based upon assessment. Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork/collaboration as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated throughout. 6 hr clinical.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 410 , NUR 418 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 420
Term Offered: Fall semester
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NUR 485 - Senior Synthesis
3 credits
Synthesis of program activities highlighting collaboration and teamwork in comprehensive patient-centered care situations. Integration of clinical judgment and reasoning skills for acute and chronic health care concerns of the patient in simulated care scenarios. Application of safety, evidence-based practice, technology, professionalism, communication and patient centered care. Professional leadership emphasized throughout peer observation and evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 400 , NUR 410 , NUR 418 , and NUR 420
Term Offered: Spring semester
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NUR 490 - Nursing Internship
Variable credits
By arrangement with department
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NUR 497 - Transition to Professional Practice Practicum
4 credits
Culmination of the program clinical experiences and facilitation of the transition from student to graduate nurse in the clinical setting. Precepting hours targeted at working individually with a registered nurse in practice, providing safe, high quality, patient-centered care. Opportunities for participation in leadership activities as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team within the healthcare system. Evaluation of students within the spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains. Minimum 120 hours of clinical.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 400 , NUR 410 , NUR 418 , NUR 420 and a minimum of 120 hours of clinical.
Term Offered: Spring semester
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PHI x91 - Special Topics
Variable credits
Term Offered: See department chair
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PHI x99 - Independent Study
Variable credits
By arrangement with the discipline.
Term Offered: See department chair
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PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 credits
Students survey some of the most significant questions, ideas, and arguments that have defined Western philosophical thought with a particular focus upon the ancient Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Topics include reality, order, knowledge, ethics, values, law, government, society, liberty, equality, art, and beauty among others. Emphasis is placed on reading from the original texts, learning how to analyze the logical structure of arguments, developing one’s own logical positions, and observing the connections among various thinkers with the goal of applying their ideas toward understanding the world today. All of this is accomplished within a Christian worldview.
Term Offered: Fall semester
General Education: This course meets the general education Social Science requirement.
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PHI 102 - Logical Reasoning and Argumentation
3 credits
An introductory level course designed to develop student’s argumentation, critical thinking, and logical reasoning skills. Students will learn to identify, analyze, and critique many types of deductive and inductive logical arguments. These include categorical syllogisms, propositional logic, analogies, causal inferences, and inductive generalizations. Identifying many examples of logical fallacies in reasoning is also strongly emphasized. Students are also introduced to the Socratic method via reading Plato’s Apology and Crito.
Term Offered: Fall semester
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PHI 201 - Ethics
3 credits
Ethics examines the why behind what we value, do, and hold as rules or standards. From Plato and Aristotle to Nietzsche and Sartre, this course first investigates how ethical thought has developed throughout history. Careful attention is then also given to biblical ethics and the ethics of Martin Luther. Finally, the course engages contemporary ethical issues in areas such as medicine, business, economics, religion, sexuality, and politics, among others.
Prerequisite(s): THE 100 , THE 105 , or THE 110 ; PHI 101 also recommended.
Term Offered: Every semester
General Education: Meets the Applied Theology general education requirement.
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PHI 202 - Apologetics
3 credits
An introduction to the task of Christian apologetics as laid out in 1 Peter 3:15: “Always be prepared to give an answer (apologian) to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” PHI 202 examines both the classical and contemporary arguments for and against the truth claims of Christianity. Through readings and dialogue the class will not only familiarize itself with the content of these debates but also learn how to navigate such dialogue with skeptics in truth and love.
Term Offered: Spring semester
General Education: Meets the Applied Theology general education requirement.
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PHI 203 - Philosophy of Human Nature
3 credits
“What then is Man?” One aspect of the course is the contemplation of ten theories of human nature - from Confucianism and Upanishadic Hinduism to Scripture, from Plato and Kant to Marx, Freud and Sartre, behavioral psychology and evolutionary psychology. These theories are critically considered both in terms of philosophy of mind (consciousness and self) and moral philosophy (self and others). A consideration of one or two texts such as Taylor’s Sources of the Self comprises a second aspect of this class.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 101 or discipline approval
Term Offered: See department chair
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PHI 321 - Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
3 credits
A detailed exploration of the ideas put forth by Medieval and Renaissance philosophers and theologians from late Antiquity through the Reformation period (200’s AD - 1500’s AD). Students will read primarily from the original texts focusing on the epistemological, metaphysical, ethical, theological, political, and economic debates that linked the philosophers and their schools of thought - noting how these individuals and their views still shape our world. Philosophers examined include: Justin Martyr, Origen, Augustine, Boethius, Anselm, Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure, William of Ockham, John Duns Scotus, Peter Abelard, Catherine of Sienna, Machiavelli, Erasmus, Thomas More, Martin Luther, and John Calvin. Emphasis is placed on reading from the original texts, analyzing the logical structure of arguments, developing one’s own logical positions, and observing the connections among these various thinkers with the goal of applying their ideas toward understanding the world today. All of this is accomplished within a Christian worldview.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 101 , PHI 102 or discipline approval
Term Offered: Even spring semesters
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PHI 322 - Western Philosophy Since the Enlightment
3 credits
A detailed exploration of the ideas put forth by Western philosophers and theologians from 1600’s through today. This includes René Descartes, David Hume, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, George Berkley, Immanuel Kant, Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Johann Gottlieb Fichte, G.W.F. Hegel, Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx, Soren Kierkegaard, Jean-Paul Sartre, John Dewey, Ludwig Wittgenstien, C.S. Lewis, William James, and W.V.O. Quine. Emphasis is placed on reading from the original texts, analyzing the logical structure of the arguments, developing one’s own logical positions, and observing the connections among various thinkers with the goal of applying their ideas toward understanding the world today. All of this is accomplished within a Christian worldview.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 101 , PHI 102 or discipline approval
Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
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Physical Education General Education Requirement
As part of the Christian Vocation and Service General Education curriculum, physical education courses will be offered to support WLC’s mission and academic goals. Physical activity/exercise has been shown to improve academic success, improve stress management, decrease obesity, and improve overall health (reducing other health risk factors).
Specifically, the Health & Wellness course will assist students in meeting learning outcomes pertaining to creative thinking and inquiry and analysis. The general education Health & Wellness course will incorporate 8 weeks of a lecture component and 8 weeks of an activity. Students will have the opportunity to select an activity from a range of robust offerings. The PED 100 one-credit course and accompanying activity will satisfy the General Education requirement. (Note: Students admitted prior to academic year 2019-20 fall under the PED requirements of the catalog of the year of their admittance.)
Electives
In addition, students wishing to add a physical education course will be able to select from some applied physical fitness courses. These courses are numbered from PED 150-190 and will be offered on a rotational basis. These courses do not fulfill the General Education requirement.
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PED x91 - Special Topics
Variable credits
Term Offered: See department chair
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PED x99 - Independent Study
Variable credits
Term Offered: See department chair
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PED 100 - Health & Wellness and Activity
1 credits
This course is designed to provide students with general background knowledge of a comprehensive health and wellness program with the intent of incorporating these components into a personal wellness plan. Students will spend half of the course in the classroom focusing on the latest trends in personal health, nutrition, physical activity and wellness. The other half of the course will expose students to physical fitness activity options. These offerings may include but aren’t limited to: Badminton, Cardio Fitness, Handball, Pickle Ball, Sand Volleyball, Strength Training, HIIT, Ultimate Frisbee.
Term Offered: Every semester
General Education: Required.
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PED 101 - Golf
1 credits
An introduction to the history and fundamentals of golf with a focus on golf in America and key fundamentals of playing the sport; including, grip, club selection, posture, etc. Lecture time will be devoted to the history and growth of the game of golf in America, rules, and cultural significance. Students will have the opportunity to practice applied skills with time spent at a driving range and golf course.
Term Offered: Spring semester
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PED 104 - Advanced Bowling
1 credits
This course will focus on advanced skills of bowling and is designed for students with previous bowling instruction. The instructor will apply advanced biomechanical, technical and tactical principles to increase student skills. This class will be held at an off campus bowling alley.
Term Offered: Fall semester
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PED 105 - Taekwondo
1 credits
A basic instruction in the Olympic-style (Jidokwon) Korean martial art. Training involves but is not limited to: foot and hand techniques, patterns of techniques (forms), self-defense training, and controlled fighting (sparring). Terminology and history of the official martial art of Korea will be taught. Training will consist of moderate regulated impact, medium to high aerobic exercise, stretching. Students with prior concussions are discouraged from attending. Class will be held for two hours per week.
Term Offered: Every semester
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PED 152 - Cardio Pump
1 credits
Course designed to apply principles of complete personal fitness using cardiorespiratory condition in an active setting. Students will utilize a variety of cardio activities: aerobic step, circuit training, interval training, boot camp, kickboxing and other cardio techniques. Methods for effective strength training and muscle toning through a variety of equipment, fitness planning and goal setting will be introduced for complete understanding of lifelong fitness.
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PED 200 - First Aid, CPR & AED
1 credits
American Heart Association two year certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED. Blood borne pathogen training included. Safety and accident prevention stressed. (Does not fulfill Physical Education GENED or Nursing program requirements)
Term Offered: Every semester
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PED 205 - Foundation of Physical Education
2 credits
This course will provide students with an introduction to physical educational and athletics while considering history, philosophy and theories, which have shaped principles and attitudes within the field. Students will investigate social aspects of athletics and best practices for physical education and athletics. Current and future challenges and opportunities in the field will be addressed.
Term Offered: Fall semester
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PED 315 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
2 credits
This course includes: common injuries occurring as a result of participating in athletics and physical education activities; procedures and techniques in the prevention and care of injuries; and the understanding of the coaches’ and teachers’ roles in the care of injuries.
Term Offered: Fall semester
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PED 330 - Theory and Methods of Coaching
1 credits
Covers the theory of coaching specific competitive sports including interscholastics, club, youth and/or intercollegiate sports programs.
Term Offered: Spring semester
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PED 331 - Coaching Baseball
1 credits
Provides the student with theoretical information necessary for the successful coaching of baseball as well as skill analysis, drill development, tactics, strategies, and other coaching techniques.
Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
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PED 332 - Coaching Basketball
1 credits
Provides the student with theoretical information necessary for the successful coaching of basketball as well as skill analysis, drill development, tactics, strategies, and other coaching techniques.
Term Offered: Even fall semesters
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PED 333 - Coaching Football
1 credits
Provides the student with theoretical information necessary for the successful coaching of football as well as skill analysis, drill development, tactics, strategies, and other coaching techniques.
Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
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PED 335 - Coaching Soccer
1 credits
Provides the student with theoretical information necessary for the successful coaching of soccer as well as skill analysis, drill development, tactics, strategies, and other coaching techniques.
Term Offered: Even Spring semesters
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PED 336 - Coaching Softball
1 credits
Provides the student with theoretical information necessary for the successful coaching of softball as well as skill analysis, drill development, tactics, strategies, and other coaching techniques.
Term Offered: Even fall semesters
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PED 337 - Coaching Track and Field
1 credits
Provides the student with theoretical information necessary for the successful coaching of track and field as well as skill analysis, drill development, tactics, strategies, and other coaching techniques.
Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
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PED 338 - Coaching Volleyball
1 credits
Provides the student with theoretical information necessary for the successful coaching of volleyball as well as skill analysis, drill development, tactics, strategies, and other coaching techniques.
Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
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PED 425 - Administrative Leadership in Athletics
3 credits
Discussion of topics related to leadership and administration throughout various athletic settings. Focus on budget, schedule, risk management and facilities management. Incorporate leadership theory, personality trait and philosophy in positive work environment. Comprehensive knowledge gained to lead an athletic team, department or organization.
Term Offered: Rotational basis
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PED 490 - Coaching Internship
Variable credits
Includes assisting head coach with organizing, planning, and attending practice and game involvement. Amount of credit earned will be based on the amount of the indvidual’s responsibility.
Term Offered: Every semester
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PHY x91 - Special Topics
Variable credits
Term Offered: See department chair
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PHY x99 - Independent Study
Variable credits
An independent study project coordinated by the department and arranged with a sponsoring faculty member.
Term Offered: See department chair
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PHY 101 - Introduction to Astronomy
3 credits
What is our place in the universe? This course provides a chronological introduction to the sciences of astronomy and cosmology. Topics include: ancient and medieval astronomy, celestial coordinate systems, astronomical instrumentation, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, gravitation, stellar parallax, galactic redshifts, Hubble’s law, and aspects of modern
cosmology.
Term Offered: Fall semester
General Education: This course meets the general education Lab Science requirement.
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PHY 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
1 credits
This laboratory course complements PHY 101, the Introduction to Astronomy. Stargazing observations will be supplemented by laboratory exercises involving geometric optics, spectroscopy, and astronomical instrumentation. 1cr. lab.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in PHY 101 or PHY 102 is required.
Term Offered: Fall semester
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PHY 151 - General Physics 1
4 credits
What is the cause of motion, and what does it mean for an object to be rest? In this course, we will study the sciences of statics and dynamics, focusing on the work of Galileo, Pascal, Newton and Einstein. Topics include falling bodies and projectile motion, the strength of materials, acoustics, hydrostatic pressure, Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of momentum, universal gravitation, and special relativity. PHY 151 and PHY 201 cannot both be taken for credit. 3 cr. lec. + 1 cr. lab.
Term Offered: Spring semester
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PHY 152 - General Physics 2
4 credits
What is the nature of light? In this course, we will study how early experimental work by scientists such as Franklin, Ampere, Young and Faraday led to the classical electromagnetic theory of light. Topics include magnetism, electric charge and electric circuits, geometric and wave optics, heat and energy, electric and magnetic fields, and radiation. PHY 152 and PHY 202 cannot both be taken for credit. 3 cr. lec. + 1 cr. lab.
Term Offered: Fall semester
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PHY 201 - General Physics 1: Space, Time and Motion
5 credits
What is the cause of motion, and what does it mean for an object to be rest? In this course, we will study the sciences of statics and dynamics, focusing on the work of Galileo, Pascal, Newton and Einstein. Topics include falling bodies and projectile motion, the strength of materials, acoustics, hydrostatic pressure, Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of momentum, universal gravitation, and special relativity. 4 cr. lec. + 1 cr. lab.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in MAT 221 is required.
Term Offered: Spring semester
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PHY 202 - General Physics 2: Electricity, Magnetism and Light
5 credits
What is the nature of light? In this course, we will study how early experimental work by scientists such as Franklin, Ampere, Young and Faraday led to the classical electromagnetic theory of light. Topics include magnetism, electric charge and electric circuits, geometric and wave optics, heat and energy, electric and magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, and radiation. 4 cr. lec. + 1 cr. lab.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in MAT 222 is required.
Term Offered: Fall semester
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PHY 203 - Introduction to Modern Physics: Heat, Atoms and Quanta
3 credits
What are the laws that govern the smallest constituents of matter? In this course we will explore the development of the modern quantum theory of the atom. Topics include: heat diffusion and radiation, the kinetic theory of gases, Bohr’s model of the atom, the periodic table of the elements, radioactivity, elementary nuclear physics, wave mechanics and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. 3 cr. lec.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in MAT 221 is required.
Term Offered: Even spring semesters
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PHY 215 - Computerized Instrumentation
3 credits
This is a laboratory course which combines analog and digital electronics, computer science, and experimental physics. The goal is to design, build and perform a computer-controlled scientific experiment. Topics include register-level programming, i/o ports, circuit design, sensors and actuators, thermometry, heat diffusion, and scientific writing. 1 cr. lec. + 2 cr. lab.
Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
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PHY 301 - Classical Mechanics
3 credits
This is an advanced course in the mechanics of particles and systems of particles. Topics include Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of energy and momentum, oscillations, rotational motion, non-inertial coordinate systems, chaos theory, variational calculus, Hamilton’s principle, gravitation, and many-particle systems. 3 cr. lec.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in MAT 224 is required.
Term Offered: Even spring semesters
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PHY 302 - Classical Electrodynamics
3 credits
This is an advanced course in the electromagnetic theory of light. Topics include electrostatics, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves and radiation, antennae, waveguides, lasers, and the electrical and magnetic properties of materials. 3 cr. lec.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in MAT 224 is required.
Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
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PHY 315 - Electronics Laboratory
3 credits
This is a laboratory course in analog and digital electronics. Topics include: circuit analysis, operational amplifiers, filters, feedback circuits, diodes, transistors, logic gates, flip-flops, timing circuits, and microcomputers. 1 cr. lec. +2 cr. lab.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in PHY 202 is required.
Term Offered: Rotational basis
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PHY 341 - Thermodynamics
3 credits
This is an advanced course in the science of heat. Topics include thermometry, heat capacity, conservation of energy, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics, gas laws, thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell relations, phase transitions and critical phenomena.
This course is cross-listed with CHE 341 , only PHY 341 or CHE 341 may be taken for credit, not both. 3 lec.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in MAT 223 is required.
Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
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PHY 342 - Quantum Mechanics
3 credits
Is light a particle or a wave? What about electrons? In this course we will study the puzzling, yet highly successful, quantum theory of light and matter. We will focus on Schrödinger’s equation and its solutions for atoms, molecules, and solids.
This course is cross-listed with CHE 342 , only PHY 342 or CHE 342 may be taken for credit, not both. 3 lec.
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent (or previous) enrollment in MAT 223 is required.
Term Offered: Even fall semesters
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PHY 490 - Physics Internship
Variable credits
By arrangement with department and college internship coordinator. See college internship guidelines.
Term Offered: See department chair
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PHY 498 - Undergraduate Research
Variable credits
This course allows students of any level to engage in experimental research. It may be repeated for continuing research.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval
Term Offered: See department chair
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POL x91 - Special Topics
Variable credits
Term Offered: See department chair
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POL x99 - Independent Study
Variable credits
Term Offered: See department chair
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POL 110 - Introduction to American Government and Politics
3 credits
A survey of the underlying principles, structure, and major institutions of American national government. The course will examine the exercise of political power at the national level by examining such topics as political behavior, federalism, separation of power, the Bill of Rights, and tribal government.
Term Offered: Spring semester
General Education: This course meets the general education Social Science requirement.
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POL 230 - Global Politics, Institutions, Ethics, and Law
3 credits
This course is designed to engage students in examining contemporary global issues. Four themes are focused upon: (1) global conflict and cooperation, (2) international institutions and law, (3) global political economy, and (4) global environmental and natural resource politics. The course itself will be taught primarily via a unique learning approach: simulations. Students will spend significant time during the semester engaged in a series of fictional simulation exercises that reflect the theories, issues, and foreign policy debates covered in class readings and presentations.
Term Offered: Even spring semesters
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POL 275 - Mock Trial
3 credits
A hands-on introduction to the American legal system. Using the American Mock Trial Association’s case file for the current academic year, as a factual foundation, this course will explore the relevant procedural and evidentiary rules governing the American legal system, and discuss both how to craft a persuasive argument that fits within those rules and how to use the mechanics of the legal system to present that argument. It will also explore the role of ethics in the American legal system. Throughout the course, students will prepare opening statements, direct examinations, cross- examinations, and closing arguments, and act as attorneys and witnesses.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the program.
Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
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POL 290 - Politics and Governments of Developed and Developing Nations
3 credits
This seminar examines the political histories, governmental models, economic approaches, and contemporary policy debates within European, Asian, African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American countries and regions of the world. Countries examined include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the European Union, Russia, China, Iran, Mexico, and Nigeria.
Term Offered: Even fall semesters
General Education: This course meets the general education Social Science requirement and the Intercultural Knowledge and Competence requirement.
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POL 323 - Jurisprudence: What is Law
3 credits
What is law? What is the relationship between law and morality? What ends should the law serve? How are judges and justices to interpret the meaning of the law to particular cases? When, if ever, is it justified to disobey the law? These questions will be explored from various philosophical perspectives. These include natural law theory (Stoics, Thomas Aquinas, John Locke), command theory (John Austin), legal positivist theories (J.S. Mill, H.L.A. Hart, Oliver Wendell Holmes), and legal interpretivist theory (Ronald Dworkin). Emphasis is placed on reading from the original texts, applying the theories toward analyzing actual legal cases and public policies, as well as developing one’s own logical positions on these questions. All of this is accomplished within a Christian worldview.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
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POL 330 - Political Ideologies
3 credits
Students examine the core ideas that define various political ideologies and political movements in the world today. Emphasis is placed on reading from the original texts and related political figures who shaped the historical development of the ideological perspectives. All of this is accomplished within a Christian worldview.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
Term Offered: Even fall semesters
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POL 355 - Congress and the Presidency
3 credits
A detailed examination of the legislative and executive branches of U.S. federal government. Students will also be introduced to the various stages of public policy-making analysis, as well as contemporary public policy issues at the national level.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
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POL 370 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
3 credits
Students will examine major historical and contemporary Supreme Court cases with an emphasis on legal issues related to American’s civil liberties and civil rights. Students will develop legal reasoning skills and prepare written legal opinion “case briefs”.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
Term Offered: Even spring semesters
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POL 385 - Administrative Law and the Federal Regulatory Process
3 credits
This course focuses on constitutional issues as it pertains to the federal government’s executive departments and agencies authority to regulate various aspects of American citizens’ lives. This includes such areas as business, healthcare, education, transportation, energy, and the environment among others. Students will examine major historical and contemporary Supreme Court cases on administrative law themes, develop legal reasoning skills, and prepare written legal opinion “case briefs”.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
Term Offered: Odd fall semesters
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POL 390 - Central Europe: International Travel Course
3 credits
This is an interdisciplinary designed course that brings together culture, history, politics, and law. The central theme of the course focuses upon the concept of “collective remembrance”, or how contemporary societies such as these reflect upon their pasts through various physical and abstract ways. Students will meet in eight two-hour pre-travel classes on the WLC campus during the Spring semester, and then continue the course as part of a two week immersion experience to Central Europe during late May and early June. Possible cities on the travel itinerary include Berlin, Budapest, Munich, Nuremberg, Pilsen, Prague, Potsdam, and Vienna.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
General Education: This course meets the general education Social Science requirement and the Intercultural Knowledge and Competence requirement.
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POL 400 - Politics and Law Senior Thesis
3 credits
Under the supervision of program faculty, Politics and Law majors will defend a major thesis project that focuses on a contemporary domestic or global political issue or public policy concern. The formal design and application of social scientific research methods will be incorporated toward this end. Public presentation of the research thesis is required at the end of the semester. Required of all Politics and Law majors.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
Term Offered: Spring semester
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POL 490 - Political Science Internship
Variable credits
By arrangement with department and college internship coordinator. See college internship guidelines.
Term Offered: See department chair
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PSY x91 - Special Topics
Variable credits
Term Offered: See department chair
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PSY x99 - Independent Study
Variable credits
By arrangement with the instructor.
Term Offered: See department chair
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PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology
3 credits
This course introduces the science of psychology by surveying key fields such as human development, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation and emotions, personality, abnormality, social interactions, and ethics. Students explore foundations of psychology seen in philosophy, theory, biology, and culture. They also investigate the many ways psychological research can be applied to every day life. Additionally, class discussion focuses on the relationship between psychology and Christian beliefs. Students are also introduced to the scientific writing style of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Term Offered: Fall and Spring semesters
General Education: This course meets the general education Social Science requirement.
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PSY 120 - Human Growth and Development
3 credits
This course provides an introduction to the study of the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of the individual from conception to old age. The course surveys the theory, concepts, and research in the field of human development. Additionally, class discussion focuses on the relationship between psychology and Christian beliefs. Students are also introduced to the scientific writing style of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Term Offered: Fall and Spring semesters
General Education: This course meets the general education Social Science requirement.
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PSY 130 - Psychology of Health and Adjustment
3 credits
The course provides a Christ-centered study of the concepts, theories, principles, and applications that contribute to the intersection of health psychology and human adjustment within the context of the biopsychosocial model. Emphasis is placed on Christian application of these principles to situations that might occur during college life, during personal and social experiences, and at work or in one’s career.
Term Offered: J-term only
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PSY 230 - Child Abnormal
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the nature and origin of cognitive, affective, and behavioral problems in children. It traces philosophical, biological, psychological, and cultural views of abnormalities which have contributed to science-based descriptions of current disorders. Influences on abnormalities, including biology, development, social factors, attachment, parenting, and temperament are investigated along with therapy, medication, and other ethical, science-based techniques methodologies that alleviate abnormalities. Critical thinking skills using Christian doctrine and scientific methodology are integrated to evaluate information. The course also focuses on applying scientific research and writing skills to develop special topics in this field.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
Term Offered: Fall semester
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PSY 250 - Introduction to Learning and Memory
3 credits
This course provides a historical survey of the psychological theories of learning and memory. This course reviews philisophical views of learning and applies those perspectives to more contemporary approaches to learning. Special emphasis is placed on behaviorism. Cognitivism and constructivism are also addressed. Contemporary learning theory is discussed along with information processing theories and memory systems.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 120
Term Offered: Spring semester
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PSY 255 - Applied Behavior Analysis
2 credits
This course focuses on the basic principles, procedures and the underlying philosophy of Applied Behavior Analysis; on identification of factors that contribute to behavioral problems and improved performance; and on procedures that minimize behavioral problems, improve performance, teach new behaviors, and increase probability of behaviors occurring under appropriate circumstances.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250
Term Offered: Spring semester
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PSY 260 - Personality Theories
3 credits
This course is an introduction to personality theory. Eight major schools of thought are considered, including 1) psychoanalytic, 2) neo-analytic and ego, 3) biological, 4) behaviorist and learning, 5) cognitive and social-cognitive, 6) trait and skill, 7) humanistic and existential, and 8) person-situation interactioinist. Ther course includes particular emphasis on the purpose, problems, and application of personality theory to human behavior, and considers each theory from a Christian perspective.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
Term Offered: Fall and Spring semesters
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