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Historical Perspectives
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HST-185   Foundations of Civilization to 16483 Hours
This course is an introduction to the foundations of civilization from the dawn of human history to the beginning of the Modern era, focusing on the religious, political, social, intellectual, and cultural attributes emphasizing the origins, rise and interactions of Western Civilization. (History majors take HST-185 and HST-190, The West and the World after 1648 in place of HST-180.) No Prerequisite. Not open to students with credit in HST-201.
HST-190   The West and the World after 16483 Hours
This course examines the development of Western Civilization from 1648 to the present, with an emphasis on the religious, political, social, intellectual, and cultural elements, as well as the encountering of non-Western peoples, cultures and civilizations. Not open to students with credit in HST-202.
HST-211   American Civilization to 18653 Hours
A survey of the intellectual, political, economic, social, aesthetic, legal, ecclesiastical, and international political patterns of American civilization from the expansion of Europe through the American Civil War. Not open to students with credit in HST-101.
HST-212   American Civilization after 18653 Hours
A survey of the intellectual, political, economic, social, aesthetic, legal, ecclesiastical, and international political patterns of American civilization from the Civil War to the present. Not open to students with credit in HST-102.
15 credit hours
Required 3 credit hours of a HST Elective (300- or 400-level) from the “Scholarship"

Government*
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POL-100 American Government3 Hours
A study of American federal government in all its important phases with an introduction to the major fields of political science, including political thought, domestic politics, political economy, and international politics.
POL-232 Comparative Politics3 Hours
This course surveys the most important concepts, approaches and methods in the comparative study of politics. Students are introduced to comparative politics as a method of research and a field of study examining the domestic politics of governments throughout the world. Course material discusses and applies the conceptual, theoretical and methodological tools of comparative political analysis, examines the characteristics and effects of various types of contemporary political systems, and surveys the politics of and recent trends in select countries and regions throughout the world.
12 credit hours
Requires 3 credit hours of a POL Elective and 3 credit hours of a POL Elective (300- or 400-level) from the “Scholarship" List

Psychology*
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EDU-240   Educational Psychology3 Hours
A study of the learning processes, methods of evaluation, and basic classroom management techniques. Special attention is devoted to students with special needs and multicultural perspectives. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: EDU-130 and PSY-150.
PSY-150   General Psychology3 Hours
Students will be introduced to the basic schools of thought within the field of psychology. Four major aspects of psychology will then be considered: (a) theories of personality and human development, (b) stress and adaptation, (c) interpersonal relationships and (d) psychopathology and therapy. These concepts will be explored in the light of research, personal experience, and a consideration of Biblical principles that apply to the study of human behavior. Throughout this introductory overview of the field, students will be assessed in, reflect upon, discuss, and write about the insights gained about themselves.
PSY-276   Psychology of the Exceptional Learner3 Hours
This course will explore the needs of children who differ in cognitive-academic, social-emotional, physical-sensory characteristics. (Required for all Education majors.)
12 credit hours
* EDU-240, PSY-150, and PSY-276 duplicate general education or professional education requirements. Requires 3 additional credit hours of a PSY Elective (300- or 400-level) from the “Scholarship" List

Sociology*
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SOC-150 Principles of Sociology3 Hours
An introductory analysis of the individual in culture and society, using a biblical framework.
SOC-210 Minority Group Relations3 Hours
An analysis of dominant-minority group interaction with special emphasis given to Native American, African-American, Hispanic-American, and Asian-American minorities in our society. Meets intercultural requirement.
9 credit hours
* Students choose either SOC-150 or SOC-210. Requires 3 credit hours of a SOC Elective (Upper or Lower level) and 3 credit hours of a SOC Elective (300- or 400-level) from the “Scholarship" List

Economics*
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ECO-212 Microeconomics3 Hours
Provides a background for advanced economics courses. A special emphasis is placed upon microeconomics topics including scarcity, division of labor, the economics of the firm, demand and price elasticity, and profits and competition.
ECO-213 Macroeconomics3 Hours
An introductory survey of macroeconomic theory emphasizing how the U.S. economy works as well as the role and influence of the U.S. economy in global markets. Topics include national income accounting, circular flow, short-run and long-run models of the economy, labor productivity and economic growth, inflation and unemployment, money, monetary and fiscal policy, and competing theories of the business cycle.
9 credit hours
* ECO-213 duplicates general education or professional education requirements. Requires 3 additional credit hours of a ECO Elective (300- or 400-level) from the “Scholarship" List

Geography
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GEO-202 Political and Cultural Geography3 Hours
An historical, cultural, and regional approach to the study of contemporary world geography. A consideration of individual countries and their problems as related to their physical and cultural environments. Meets General Education Intercultural Experience requirement but does not meet General Education Social Science requirement. Gives credit for geography or for majors in Political Science.
3 credit hours
Professional Education Courses
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EDU-130   American Education3 Hours
An orientation course for students who expect to enter the teaching profession. Considers the history, principles, problems, and philosophy of public education in American society. Study of the desired competencies in teaching, evaluation of one's own capacities, interests, and abilities, and planning of one's professional career.
EDU-200   Educational Technology1-2 Hours
This course provides an opportunity for the education major to develop skills in using word processing, database, Power Point, spreadsheet applications and webquest development. Application of the uses of the Internet will be included. Foundation to this course are the standards as set forth by the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) in their National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T): Also, the student will understand the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS) Basic operations and concepts, social, ethical, and human issues, Technology productivity tools, Technology communications tools, Technology research tools, Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools and how these standards will impact future teachers.
EDU-296   Secondary School Observation/ Participation1-2 Hours
Two weeks of full-time field experience within a public/private school classroom under direction of a classroom teacher and university supervisor. Course includes college seminars which provide overview and guidelines for classroom observation strategies. May Term. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: EDU-130 or permission of the School of Teacher Education. CR/NC
EDU-240   Educational Psychology3 Hours
A study of the learning processes, methods of evaluation, and basic classroom management techniques. Special attention is devoted to students with special needs and multicultural perspectives. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: EDU-130 and PSY-150.
EDU-250   Principles of Teaching3 Hours
The general methods course for senior high/junior high/middle school majors emphasizing lesson design, mastery teaching, motivation, effective instruction, classroom management, learning styles, and multicultural diversity. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses.
PSY-276   Psychology of the Exceptional Learner3 Hours
This course will explore the needs of children who differ in cognitive-academic, social-emotional, physical-sensory characteristics. (Required for all Education majors.)
EDU-324   Literacy in Diverse Classrooms3 Hours
This course serves to introduce pre-service teachers to the problems involved in learning from text. This course emphasizes practical strategies of reading and writing and methods of teaching from text that are particularly appropriate for use in middle schools and high schools. This course also addresses issues of student diversity and characteristics of texts for the less able reader to the gifted/talented. Emphasis is placed on the integration of various theories and strategies based on current standards, research and recommendations of IRA, NCTE, NCTM, NCSS, ASCD, etc. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, or permission of the School of Teacher Education.
EDU-382   Methods of Teaching Senior High/ Junior High/Middle School Subjects3 Hours
The separate divisions of this course are given by instructors in the various departments. General methods of teaching for secondary majors include planning, teaching techniques, models of teaching, learning theories, measurement and evaluation, motivation, classroom management and discipline, culturally different learners, and special-needs learners as applied to teaching. Variations of this class are offered for English, Mathematics, Music, Physical and Health Education, Science, Spanish, Social Studies, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and Visual Arts Education majors. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Co-requisite: EDU-382C.
EDU-382C   Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Practicum1 Hours
The separate divisions of this course are given by instructors in the various departments. General methods of teaching for secondary majors include planning, teaching techniques, models of teaching, learning theories, measurement and evaluation, motivation, classroom management and discipline, culturally different learners, and special-needs learners as applied to teaching. Field experiences will be offered in appropriate subject areas and grade levels. Variations of this class are offered for English, Mathematics, Music, Physical and Health Education, Science, Spanish, Social Studies, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and Visual Arts Education majors. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU-383P   Secondary Practicum P-12/5-121 Hours
Students gain field experience applying effective methods in a public/private school classroom under the direction of a classroom teacher and evaluated by a university supervisor. The field experience will be offered in appropriate subject areas and grade levels. A Criminal Background Check is required. The practicum includes college seminars to provide guidelines for the experience. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the School of Teacher Education.
EDU-490   Supervised Student Teaching in Senior/Junior High/Middle School (5-12)15 Hours
Full-time student teaching in accredited schools under the direction of a supervising teacher and a School of Teacher Education faculty supervisor. Students may, if selected, participate in the cross-cultural Student Teaching Experience in an approved overseas school. Each student will receive two 8-week placements. Placements will be diversified according to the student's program and licensing requirements. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching and successful completion of Stages A-C of the Teacher Education Program. CR/NC
EDU-495   Student Teaching Seminar1 Hours
A seminar stressing a professional examination of principles of classroom instruction and management, certification, job search procedures, interviewing strategies, mock interviews, accountability, and current issues in education. Activities relate theory to practical experience. An emphasis is placed upon the individual's refinement of reflective analysis skills regarding instructional/managerial strategies. CR/NC
39 credit hours

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