Apr 25, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Education

  
  • EDUC 3223 - Faith and Culture


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduces an overview of diverse worldviews, world religions and cultures, specifically focusing on how belief systems play out in the K-12 classroom.

  
  • EDUC 3243 - The Moral Classroom


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduces spirituality, moral development, ethics, and personal faith, specifically on how they play out in the K-12 classroom.

  
  • EDUC 3263 - The Reflective Teacher


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduces issues surrounding who the teacher is in the classroom, including a focus on teaching and identity, calling, and teacher/para-educator/student roles as they are negotiated in the K-12 classroom.

  
  • EDUC 3302 - Technology in Education


    2 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduction to technology as a tool for enhancing teaching and learning in the classroom.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence.
  
  • EDUC 3890 - International Experience I


    0 credits

    This course provides the initial trip preparation for the College of Education International Experience. Class sessions will help candidates consider and prepare for trip documentation and initial planning. (Course fee required)

    Prerequisite: Admission to professional sequence.
  
  • EDUC 3901 - Content Assessment Seminar


    1 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This seminar is a practical guide to prepare students to take the WEST-E/NES content assessment required for Washington State teacher certification. During this course, students will study the assessment structure, will set goals, and gain general and content-specific test-taking strategies.

  
  • EDUC 4012 - Special Needs in Education


    2 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An experientially-based course enabling students to recognize the needs of special students and to become comfortable with students who have special needs. Attention is also given to public laws and policies as they relate to classroom expectations. The course includes a minimum of ten hours of field experience.

    Prerequisite: Admission to professional sequence or instructor permission.
  
  • EDUC 4053 - Educational Linguistics


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will explore the relationship between language and culture in educational settings. Topics will include issues of first and second language acquisition, language diversity within the US, and language education.

  
  • EDUC 4104 - Reading Theories and Strategies


    4 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] The first course in a two semester reading methods sequence: EDUC 4104 and EDUC 4112. This course develops knowledge about the reading process. It introduces the theoretical foundations of reading and presents instructional strategies for the effective teaching of reading in the elementary school. Course topics emphasize phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary building, spelling, and utilization of word attack skills in teaching comprehension. Students will use lesson planning skills acquired in their instructional design class to design effective reading lessons, which link specific skills development with appropriate learning activities. Differing approaches, including basal readers, will be addressed. Students will consider strategies and materials focusing on special needs children, cultural diversity, instructional organization, and analysis of available resources.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3013, 3302, 4012, 4132, and MUSI 4712.
  
  • EDUC 4123 - Literacy Language Arts Methods


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will provide the student with the current methods and resources to teach elementary literacy and language arts. Included in the study of language arts will be the topics of reading (including study of childhood literature), writing, speaking, viewing, and listening. Knowledge of current theories of language arts methodology will help students construct their own philosophies on how to teach the language arts.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
  
  • EDUC 4142 - Science Methods


    2 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Surveys methods and resources for the teaching of science. Examines curriculum materials and discusses recent developments. Discusses science attitudes, processes, and use of hands-on methodology and curriculum.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
  
  • EDUC 4153 - Social Studies and Arts Integration Methods


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of current methods and resources for teaching elementary social studies. Included in the study of social studies will be the topics of history, sociology and geography for the elementary learner. Study of arts integration is designed to prepare the student to incorporate the basic art disciplines into the elementary curriculum at each grade level.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
  
  • EDUC 4173 - Technology in Society


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course explores the role of technology in society, especially focused in problem-solving across fields. Touching on the history of technology in social problem-solving (e.g., manufacturing, transportation, etc.), this course will also consider current problems and technological solutions (e.g., electronic security, energy, etc.). In addition, the course will explore the ethics of technology, considering not only question of can we, but of should we as well.

  
  • EDUC 4183 - Assessment in English Language Learning


    3 credits

    Construct and administer tests within ELL classes. Study and evaluate tools for assessing second language proficiency.

  
  • EDUC 4232 - Middle School Culture and Instruction


    2 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Overview of middle school philosophy, organization, and methods. Includes information about current learning strategies, teaching processes, lesson planning, and curriculum organization appropriate for contemporary middle school environments.

  
  • EDUC 4233 - Middle School Culture and Instruction


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Overview of middle school philosophy, organization, and methods. Includes information about current learning strategies, teaching processes, lesson planning, and curriculum organization appropriate for contemporary middle school environments.

  
  • EDUC 4300 - Technology in Education Seminar


    0 credits

    Candidates will learn to integrate current technology into teaching in their content areas. This course provides an overview of technology (software and hardware) available to teachers across content areas, helping pre-service teachers build a portfolio of options which will serve them in the field. This seminar is directly linked to the candidates teaching methods courses and field work. (Grade Pass/No Credit)

  
  • EDUC 4313 - Elementary Literacy Methods


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Presents theoretical foundations and instructional skills to teach reading and language arts in kindergarten through eighth grade, taking an eclectic approach to programs and practices found in schools. Covers theories, curricular design, lesson planning, and instructional strategies for phonetics, vocabulary acquisition, spelling, listening, oral communication, writing, childrens literature, and whole language. Focuses on special needs, cultural diversity, and Common Core State Standards learning goals.

  
  • EDUC 4323 - Elementary Social Studies and Arts Methods


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Presents methods for teaching the social sciences and the arts. Visual, musical and dramatic, and suggests ways to integrate them with other subjects in the elementary curriculum. Emphasizes American history, citizenship education, Native American culture, sociology, economics, and geography. Focuses on lesson and unit planning, special needs, cultural diversity, and Common Core State Standards learning goals.

  
  • EDUC 4333 - Elementary Science and Movement Methods


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Explores elementary science and movement teaching, including research and curricular trends, resources and materials, instructional techniques, the scientific method, and integration with other elementary subjects. Focuses on special needs, cultural diversity, and Common Core State Standards and Washington State learning goals

  
  • EDUC 4421 - Safety and Legal Seminar


    1 credits

    Teacher candidates receive training in Washington State child abuse reporting procedures, HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens, and CPR/First Aid certification. (Grade Pass/No Credit) Lab fee required. (Same as PEDU 4421)

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence; course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education. Fee required.
  
  • EDUC 4660 - edTPA Seminar I


    0 credits

    This course focuses on preparing candidates for the state required Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA), measuring pedagogic skill. Candidates will learn the basic structure of the assessment, including scoring rubrics, as well as become familiar with the electronic upload process. (Grade Pass/No Credit)

    Prerequisite: To be taken concurrently with EDUC 4961: Student Teaching: Methods Experience.
  
  • EDUC 4663 - Professional/edTPA Support Seminar


    3 credits

    A seminar focused on preparing candidates for entry into the profession. Utilizing field personnel, the course touches on issues of employment, professional practice, and certification. Additionally, candidates will become familiar with the edTPA logistics, evidence requirements, submission process, and benchmark examples, working with a cohort to gain clarity throughout.

  
  • EDUC 4670 - edTPA Seminar II


    0 credits

    This course focuses on preparing candidates for the state required Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA), measuring pedagogical skill. Candidate will be supported in the writing and data-collection process, allowing time for the candidate to construct their own edTPA portfolio for evaluation. (Grade Pass/No Credit)

    Prerequisite: To be taken concurrently with EDUC 4987: Student Teaching: Full-Time.
  
  • EDUC 4713 - Secondary Humanties Methods


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Exploration of current methodology, research, curriculum trends, and classroom applications will be directed for middle, junior, and senior high school educators. The course will focus on methodologies pertinent to teaching English Language Arts, English Language Learning, and Social Studies curricula at the secondary level. The course is taken concurrently with EDUC 4961 Part-time Student Teaching in an effort to connect the practical with the theoretical and required for candidates endorsing in English Language Arts, Social Studies and English Language Learning.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
  
  • EDUC 4772 - Literacy Across the Curriculum


    2 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Literacy acquisition skills will be presented to the secondary pre-service teacher. Basic reading/writing skill diagnosis, remediation, and assessment methods for content specific instruction will be introduced.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
  
  • EDUC 4773 - Literacy Across the Curriculum


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Literacy acquisition skills will be presented to the secondary pre-service teacher. Basic reading/writing skill diagnosis, remediation, and assessment methods for content specific instruction will be introduced.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
  
  • EDUC 4783 - Education Capstone


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] As a culminating course, EDUC 4783 provides an overview of contemporary issues in education, exploring them from a Christian worldview. The course engages issues related to Christian faith integration within the discipline of education, specifically as applied to current educational theories and P-12 school practices within diverse contexts.

  
  • EDUC 4913 - Student Teaching I


    3 credits

    Full-time field experience, where the candidate observes, assists, and teaches along-side a practicing teacher, applies specific subject area methods, tutors and teaches lessons, and developments classroom management skills.

  
  • EDUC 4923 - Student Teaching II


    3 credits

    Full-time field experience, where the candidate plans and teaches the classroom curriculum, taking complete charge for at least three consecutive weeks. Manages classroom routines. Assessment of the students ability to implement what has been learned in the professional education sequence. Demonstration of subject knowledge, positive impact on student learning, and instructional skills.

  
  • EDUC 4951 - September and Methods Experience


    1 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Includes a required September experience prior to the opening of P-12 schools at an assigned location and observations in partner schools. Addresses the application of specific subject area methods at the classroom level of operations through scheduled observations and participation in local schools. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education. (Grade Pass/No Credit)

  
  • EDUC 4961 - Part-Time Student Teaching


    1 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement.] Addresses the application of specific subject area methods at the classroom level of operations. Requires a half-day Monday to Friday for six weeks.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
  
  • EDUC 4971 - Professional Seminar


    1 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A seminar focused on preparing candidates for entry into the profession to be taken concurrently with EDUC 4961. Utilizing field personnel, the course touches on issues of employment, professional practice, and certification.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
  
  • EDUC 4987 - Full-Time Student Teaching


    7 credits

    A field experience designed to assess the students ability to implement what has been learned in the professional education sequence.

    Prerequisite: Completion of Phase I and Phase II requirements. Course taken in sequence as required by the College of Education.
  
  • EDUC 4991 - International Experience II


    1 credits

    This course provides advanced trip preparation for the College of Education International Experience. Class sessions will help candidates consider and prepare for the cultural and experiential aspects of the trip. In addition, candidates will take part in the COE international experience in May, consisting of classroom observations, educational interaction, readings and reflections, and cultural experiences.

    Prerequisite: EDUC 3890 International Experience I (Course fee required)

English and Literature

  
  • ENGL 486X - English Internship


    Offered for Variable Credit credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] English Internships offer students the opportunity to acquire professional experience in writing and editing and may provide material for students to include in a writing portfolio. Students are responsible for setting up an internship that meets their needs and interests and for selecting a professor to supervise the internship. An Internship Fee may be required.

    Prerequisite: instructor permission.
  
  • ENGL 494X - English Internship


    Offered for Variable Credit credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] English Internships offer students the opportunity to acquire professional experience in writing and editing and may provide material for students to include in a writing portfolio. Students are responsible for setting up an internship that meets their needs and interests and for selecting a professor to supervise the internship. An Internship Fee may be required.

    Prerequisite: instructor permission.
  
  • ENGL 495X - English Internship


    Offered for Variable Credit credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] English Internships offer students the opportunity to acquire professional experience in writing and editing and may provide material for students to include in a writing portfolio. Students are responsible for setting up an internship that meets their needs and interests and for selecting a professor to supervise the internship. An Internship Fee may be required.

    Prerequisite: instructor permission.
  
  • ENGL 0990 - Foundations of Writing


    0 credits

    This course provides students with an ACT score of 13 or less, or an SAT Critical Reading score of less than 369 with a basic level of English instruction by focusing on the most basic elements of standard written English. Through practice exercises, class activities, and individual study, student-writers who successfully complete ENGL 0099 will demonstrate the ability to understand and demonstrate facility with the foundational elements of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, to construct simple and compound sentences with clarity and logical organization, to develop strong paragraphs, and to produce a minimum of five pages of polished writing.

  
  • ENGL 1003 - Foundations of College Writing


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Students with ACT scores between 14-17 or SAT Critical Reading scores of 370-449 will be placed in ENGL 1003. To be successful in this course, students must have a firm grasp of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and a clear command of sentence and paragraph-level writing. This course builds on these skills preparing students to participate in written academic discourse through the development of essay writing strategies and skills.

    Prerequisite: ACT 14-17 or SAT 370-449 or successful completion (C or higher) of ENGL 0990.
  
  • ENGL 1013 - Composition I: Expository Writing


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course develops the written skills and cognitive processes necessary for the production of effective discourse across the academy. Through the study of short stories and poetry, students will develop critical close reading skills and write formal and informal essays in response to their readings using the MLA style guide. This course will also expand the writing process to include meta-writing, multiple drafts, and revision and editing techniques. In addition to possessing a clear command of the outcomes necessary for successful completion of ENGL 1003, students will participate in in-class activities, reading responses, process drafts, multiple revisions, and other writing-intensive activities.

    Prerequisite: ACT 18 or higher, SAT 450 or higher, or successful completion of ENGL 1003 with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • ENGL 1023 - Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; General Education Writing option for all majors, including Science majors] A course that enables students to sharpen critical and analytical thinking skills through reading and writing. The course enables students to develop research skills using the Northwest University and other libraries and to develop the ability to analyze and present arguments. Although students compare Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA) formats, the writing standard is the APA.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing.
  
  • ENGL 2043 - Creative Writing


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduction to the craft of imaginative writing: fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing.
  
  • ENGL 2133 - Survey of British Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] British Literature provides students with a broad survey of the British canon from the Middle Ages through the Twenty-First Century. By semester’s end, students will have a working knowledge of the history, aesthetic, and philosophy that inspired the literature of the British Isles.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing.
  
  • ENGL 2203 - Survey of American Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] American Literature examines works of major American authors from the Colonial period to the Present. Including writers diverse in background, ethnicity, and gender, the course relates historic, religious, philosophic, and artistic movements to the literature studied.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing.
  
  • ENGL 2403 - Survey of World Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; A Non-Western/Diverse Literature requirement] World Literature examines literary works written in languages other than English. Selections span from Antiquity through the Twenty-First Century and have either influenced Western civilization or offered divergent perspectives. By semester’s end students will have a working knowledge of the history, aesthetic, and philosophy that informs this diverse canon.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing.
  
  • ENGL 2413 - Introduction to Media Writing


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Basic writing skills and techniques for a variety of media formats. Students learn to write leads, organize story content, and use stylistic guidelines. Students also learn how to craft questions and prepare for effective interviews. (Same as COMM 2413)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing or Instructor Permission.
  
  • ENGL 2711-3 - Student Media: Visual Journalism


    1-3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Instruction and skills development for students participating in all visual aspects of producing student media online. Organization, management, layout, photography, multimedia, and web design are included. Students will contribute to an annual online visual record of the people and events at Northwest University. Maximum credit allowed toward a degree program is six combined credits of Visual (COMM/ENGL 2711, 2712, or 2713) and Interpretive Journalism (COMM/ENGL 2721, 2722, and 2723). (Graded on a Pass/ No Credit basis) (Same as COMM 2711, 2712, 2713)

    Prerequisite: requires instructor permission.
  
  • ENGL 2721-3 - Student Media: Interpretive Journalism


    1-3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Instruction and skills development for students participating in all written aspects of producing student media online. Students learn through practice how to allocate news space, edict copy, and write headlines. Maximum credit allowed toward a degree program is six combined credits of Visual (COMM/ENGL 2711, 2712, or 2713) and Interpretive Journalism (COMM/ENGL 2721, 2722, and 2723). (Graded on a Pass/ No Credit basis) (Same as COMM 2721, 2722, 2723)

    Prerequisite: requires instructor permission.
  
  • ENGL 3033 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Advanced Creative Nonfiction is a workshop where students can refine their writing skills. Various styles/modes of writing will be explored, including Memoir, Cultural Critique, Literary Survey, New Journalism, and Devotional.

  
  • ENGL 3103 - Rhetoric and Persuasion


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Survey of major rhetorical theories from ancient Greece through the present. (Same as COMM/PHIL 3103)

    Prerequisite: Required prerequisite COMM 2503 Introduction to Rhetoric.
    Prerequisite or Concurrent: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: COMM 2003 Introduction to Human Communication.
  
  • ENGL 3143 - Children’s and Adolescent Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A critical examination of classic and contemporary books for children and adolescents in a variety of genres.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing or Instructor Permission
  
  • ENGL 3213 - Shakespeare


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] The study of selections from Shakespeares comedies, romances, tragedies, histories, and sonnets in relation to the Elizabethan/Early Modern Age. (Same as DRAM 3213)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing, ENGL 2133 Survey of British Literature or instructors permission.
  
  • ENGL 3233 - The Epic


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This junior-level seminar surveys epic literature from many world cultures. Students will be asked to make thoughtful contributions to each discussion on texts such as The Odyssey & The Iliad, The Ramayana, The Divine Comedy, and Paradise Lost.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing,
  
  • ENGL 3253 - African American Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; A Non-Western/Diverse Literature requirement] Survey course in African American Literature.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3273 - Business and Professional Writing


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Through the study and preparation of various kinds of documents, students apply and strengthen the critical, thinking, writing, and reading skills developed in ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing and ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing. The course acquaints students with the types of writing required in a business environmentusually presenting information and addressing organizational communication needs. At the conclusion of the course, students have a portfolio of their own writing samples. (Same as BUSM 3273)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing; ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3293 - English Grammar


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An intensive and practical study of English grammar, including forms and functions of the parts of sentences, editing, and methods of teaching grammar to ESOL students. (Same as LANG 3293)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3323 - Postcolonial Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; A Non-Western/Diverse Literature requirement] Postcolonial Literature helps diversify the perspectives students need as global citizens in the Twenty-First Century. By semesters end, students will have a working knowledge of the history, aesthetic, and philosophy that has shaped Postcolonial theory and literature. Postcolonial Literature is designed as a lecture/discussion based course.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3363 - Contemporary Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; A Non-Western/Diverse Literature requirement] This course is a focused survey of literature from 1950 to the present. Students explore the advent of Postmodernity, the preoccupations of modern literary criticism, and the broad diversity of voices this era represents. By semesters end, student should be well versed in the literary, theological, and philosophical modes that define contemporary literature.

  
  • ENGL 3383 - Women Writers


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; A Non-Western/Diverse Literature requirement] The study of literature written by women and of related issues such as the literary canon, gender representation, and feminist literary theory. Readings will include classic and contemporary womens literature by writers from a variety of cultures.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing or instructor permission.
  
  • ENGL 3453 - Professional Editing


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course prepares students to work in the publishing industry at various entry points, including book publication, academic journal publication, and business publication. The students learn skills in copy editing, writer feedback, and editing process. They will work with real unedited documents and provide substantive edits and feedback. Recommended: ENGL 2043 Creative Writing and/or ENGL 3033 Advanced Creative Nonfiction

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3473 - Writing for Publication


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course equips students to publish pieces of literary writing for the childrens or adults market. Students will learn about publishing processes and protocols. They will research and evaluate markets for their work, write ancillary marketing pieces, such as query letters, and create publishing plans. Prerequisites: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing. Recommended: ENGL 2043 Creative Writing and/or ENGL 3033 Advanced Creative Nonfiction

  
  • ENGL 3553 - The Legacy of C.S. Lewis


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course examines the legacy and influence of C.S. Lewis by situating his thought within the larger context of Christian expression in Modernity. In addition to Lewis writings, students explore the work of Madeleine LEngle, Marilynne Robinson, G.K. Chesterton, J.R.R. Tolkien, and others.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing or instructor permission.
  
  • ENGL 3603 - Genres in Creative Writing


    3 credits

    Workshops for students with previous creative writing experience. Students may register for one of the Genres writing classes per semester.

  
  • ENGL 3603 - Memoir


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Creating well-crafted, personal stories. Includes study of the process of publication and of potential markets.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 2043 Creative Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3613 - Genres in Creative Writing


    3 credits

    Workshops for students with previous creative writing experience. Students may register for one of the Genres writing classes per semester.

  
  • ENGL 3613 - Short Story


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Writing short fictional narratives. Includes study of the process of publication and of potential markets.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 2043 Creative Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3623 - Genres in Creative Writing


    3 credits

    Workshops for students with previous creative writing experience. Students may register for one of the Genres writing classes per semester.

  
  • ENGL 3623 - Novel


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Development of long fictional narratives. Includes study of the process of publication and of potential markets.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 2043 Creative Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3633 - Genres in Creative Writing


    3 credits

    Workshops for students with previous creative writing experience. Students may register for one of the Genres writing classes per semester.

  
  • ENGL 3633 - Poetry


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Extensive practice in the writing of various kinds of poetry. Includes study of the process of publication and of potential markets.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 2043 Creative Writing.
  
  • ENGL 3663 - Playscript Analysis


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] (Same as DRAM 3663)

  
  • ENGL 3863 - Topics in Film


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A topics course, this course focuses on films by director, genre, area of origin or period. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors who have completed some foundation work in the study of communication or literature. For example: for a course on science fiction film, student should have completed at least one literature survey course; communication students should have completed a course in digital media or mass communication. Students will be asked to view each film and to make thoughtful contributions to each discussion. Students may repeat this course so long as the topic of the course differs for each taking. (Same as DRAM 3863-3883)

  
  • ENGL 3873 - Topics in Film


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A topics course, this course focuses on films by director, genre, area of origin or period. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors who have completed some foundation work in the study of communication or literature. For example: for a course on science fiction film, student should have completed at least one literature survey course; communication students should have completed a course in digital media or mass communication. Students will be asked to view each film and to make thoughtful contributions to each discussion. Students may repeat this course so long as the topic of the course differs for each taking. (Same as DRAM 3863-3883)

  
  • ENGL 3883 - Topics in Film


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A topics course, this course focuses on films by director, genre, area of origin or period. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors who have completed some foundation work in the study of communication or literature. For example: for a course on science fiction film, student should have completed at least one literature survey course; communication students should have completed a course in digital media or mass communication. Students will be asked to view each film and to make thoughtful contributions to each discussion. Students may repeat this course so long as the topic of the course differs for each taking. (Same as DRAM 3863-3883)

  
  • ENGL 4013 - Linguistics


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introductory course in the study of language. Language origins, phonetics, phonology, syntax, language acquisition, and a survey of language universals will be studied. (Same as LANG 4013)

  
  • ENGL 4273 - Technical Writing


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Through the study and preparation of various kinds of documents, students apply and strengthen the critical, thinking, writing, and reading skills developed in ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing and ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing. The course acquaints students with the types of writing required in a technical settingusually helping the audience to understand and to complete a particular task(s). At the conclusion of the course, students have a portfolio of their own writing samples. (Same as BUSM 4273).

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing; ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing.
  
  • ENGL 4401 - English Teaching Assistantship


    1 credits

    Junior and Senior students serving as teaching assistants. Assistants may be asked to attend class sessions, tutor students, facilitate student study groups, and assist the instructor in class-related projects and assignments. (Grade Pass/No Credit)

    Prerequisite: instructors permission.
  
  • ENGL 4402 - English Teaching Assistantship


    2 credits

    Junior and Senior students serving as teaching assistants. Assistants may be asked to attend class sessions, tutor students, facilitate student study groups, and assist the instructor in class-related projects and assignments. (Grade Pass/No Credit)

    Prerequisite: instructors permission.
  
  • ENGL 4403 - English Teaching Assistantship


    3 credits

    Junior and Senior students serving as teaching assistants. Assistants may be asked to attend class sessions, tutor students, facilitate student study groups, and assist the instructor in class-related projects and assignments. (Grade Pass/No Credit)

    Prerequisite: instructors permission.
  
  • ENGL 4413 - Literary Theory


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Exploration of the principles and theories of literary criticism from traditional through contemporary practices. Understanding of these principles and theories as well as skills for evaluating information, finding the theoretical approach for a topic, and strategies for scholarly research and writing are emphasized. (Same as PHIL 4413).

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing and at least one course from the following group: Survey of British Literature, Survey of American Literature, Survey of World Literature, or instructor permission.
  
  • ENGL 4441 - Writing Center Tutorial


    1 credits

    A course in which students further develop their writing skills by tutoring other students in the Writing Center. Under the supervision of the instructor, tutors help various students with their writing problems and concerns on a one-on-one basis for an agreed-upon number of hours per semester. Tutors develop skills that help them discuss effective writing techniques such as development of a main idea, organization, and writing conventions. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 course credits (Grade Pass/No Credit)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 3293 English Grammar and instructors permission.
  
  • ENGL 4442 - Writing Center Tutorial


    2 credits

    A course in which students further develop their writing skills by tutoring other students in the Writing Center. Under the supervision of the instructor, tutors help various students with their writing problems and concerns on a one-on-one basis for an agreed-upon number of hours per semester. Tutors develop skills that help them discuss effective writing techniques such as development of a main idea, organization, and writing conventions. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 course credits (Grade Pass/No Credit)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 3293 English Grammar and instructors permission.
  
  • ENGL 4443 - Writing Center Tutorial


    3 credits

    A course in which students further develop their writing skills by tutoring other students in the Writing Center. Under the supervision of the instructor, tutors help various students with their writing problems and concerns on a one-on-one basis for an agreed-upon number of hours per semester. Tutors develop skills that help them discuss effective writing techniques such as development of a main idea, organization, and writing conventions. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 course credits (Grade Pass/No Credit)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 3293 English Grammar and instructors permission.
  
  • ENGL 4843 - Special Topics: in Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] In-depth studies of a narrowly-focused selection of literature for juniors and seniors. Students may repeat as many times as they

  
  • ENGL 4853 - Special Topics: in Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] In-depth studies of a narrowly-focused selection of literature for juniors and seniors. Students may repeat as many times as they

  
  • ENGL 4863 - Special Topics: in Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] In-depth studies of a narrowly-focused selection of literature for juniors and seniors. Students may repeat as many times as they

  
  • ENGL 4873 - Special Topics: in Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] In-depth studies of a narrowly-focused selection of literature for juniors and seniors. Students may repeat as many times as they

  
  • ENGL 4883 - Special Topics: in Literature


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] In-depth studies of a narrowly-focused selection of literature for juniors and seniors. Students may repeat as many times as they

  
  • ENGL 4913 - Senior Thesis Seminar


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A culminating synthetic learning experiences in which students integrate the learning gained in English classes with their faith and apply that learning to a thesis project. Students will analyze and respond to a major faith-related text, create a proposal for a thesis project that may be critical, creative, or technical in nature, research and write their thesis, and provide peer review of classmates projects. Recommended: ENGL 4413 Literary Theory

    Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor permissions.

Exercise Science

  
  • EXCS 3353 - Biomechanics and Motor Learning


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A quantitative approach to movement analysis. The mechanical principles and laws that govern motion will be reviewed, studies and applied to the human body as it engages in exercise, sport performance and daily living tasks.

    Prerequisite: EXSC 1183 Principles of Lifespan Fitness and Health or EXSC 2003 Fundamentals of Kinesiology.
  
  • EXSC 1183 - Principles of Lifespan Fitness and Health


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course introduces the basic principles needed to develop an understanding of human health, fitness, and wellbeing and the role of physical activity in these areas. This course focuses on the essential principles for maintaining health and wellbeing across the lifespan, which include the role that nutrition, exercise, psychological and emotional health, and development of a healthy lifestyle play in promoting health and wellbeing throughout ones life. This course requires light to moderate physical activity.

  
  • EXSC 2003 - Fundamentals of Kinesiology


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course introduces the discipline of kinesiology and the study of physical activity from the perspectives of experience, research, and professional practice. It focuses on the fundamentals of the study of human movement, including curricular disciplines, basic terminology, career opportunities, and professional associations. Students will learn about the professional areas that constitute the disciplines of kinesiology, physical education and other allied health fields. This course requires light to moderate physical activity.

  
  • EXSC 2093 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course focuses on the role of nutrition in response to acute and chronic exercise. Practice areas will include detailed study of nutrition for fitness and sport, human energy metabolism during exercise, carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and exercise, vitamin and mineral balance and exercise, fluid and electrolyte balance during exercise, and ergogenic substances. This course sorts fact from fiction and helps students and practitioners obtain the knowledge needed to advise athletes and active individuals for optimal health and performance.

    Prerequisite: SCIE 1213/1 Survey of Chemistry II w/lab, or SCIE 1343/1 General Chemistry II w/lab, instructor permission.
  
  • EXSC 2193 - Kinetic Anatomy


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of human movement. After a survey of the musculoskeletal systems, students will engage in a detailed analysis of the primary articulations and learn the fundamentals of biomechanics to provide an appreciation of movement. Students will be introduces to the integrated study of kinetic anatomy, physiology, and mechanics with emphasis on understanding the anatomical and functional aspects of human movement in the area of health and exercises science, which includes clinical, daily living, and sport applications.

    Prerequisite: EXSC 1183 Principles of Lifespan Fitness and Health, or EXSC 2003 Fundamentals of Kinesiology.
  
  • EXSC 3231 - Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory


    1 credits

    An Exercise Physiology laboratory supporting Applied Exercise Physiology.

    Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment with EXSC 3233 Applied Exercise Physiology.
  
  • EXSC 3233 - Applied Exercise Physiology


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] In this course students will deepen their understanding of body responses and adaptations to exercise by examining four major topics; energy metabolism and bioenergetics, cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, neuromuscular physiology, and body composition. Course content will cover the bodys function from the cellular to systematic level during exercise with a focus on training principles and techniques as well as assessment of health and performance. Students will learn about the influence of exercise on long-term health and fitness as well as appropriate adaptations for children, adolescents, and adults, males and females, and people with chronic diseases or disabilities.

    Prerequisite: EXSC 1183 Principles of Lifespan Fitness and Health; and SCIE 1153/1 Human Biology w/lab or SCIE 2213/1 Human Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab; and SCIE 1213/1 Survey of Chemistry II w/lab or SCIE 1343/1 General Chemistry II w/lab; or instructor permission.
    Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment with EXSC 3231 Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
  
  • EXSC 3273 - Exercise and Sport Injuries


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course cover the theory and principles of athletic injury as associated with human performance. Students will apply scientific principles of human growth and development, physical conditioning, injury prevention, emergency care, and rehabilitative procedures. Students will learn the signs and symptoms of injury and the process of first response as well as how to support athletes through rehab. Successful students learn how to incorporate injury reduction techniques into the training programs they will develop for their clients.

    Prerequisite: EXSC 3233/1 Applied Exercise Physiology w/lab (may be taken concurrently); or instructor permission.
  
  • EXSC 3323 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will introduce the student to the essential principles of developing strength, aerobic, and anaerobic fitness for general fitness and health as well as participation in sport. It will integrate kinetic anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, sport nutrition, assessment and program design with a focus on the principles of developing period-based, progressive strength and conditioning programs. Course experiences will emphasize practical application and reinforce training principles for skilled teaching/coaching and personal fitness, health, and sport participation. The course will also help students prepare for certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). This certification is useful for sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and fitness instructors.

    Prerequisite: EXSC 3233/1 Applied Exercise Physiology w/lab; and SCIE 1153/1 Human Biology w/lab or SCIE 2213/1 Human Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab; or instructor permission.
  
  • EXSC 3583 - Psychology in Sport and Exercise: Coaching Healthy Behaviors in Fitness and Sport


    3 credits

    [Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will cover psychological components of human performance related to sport and exercise as well as provide students with the foundations of applied sport and exercise psychology (e.g., motivation, communication, anxiety, leadership, and applied psychological skills). Students will learn and practice coaching skills, which are incorporated into intervention techniques that lead people to choose and adhere to a wellness lifestyle based on their own resolutions and visions of their own best self. Discussion will include sport participation and psychological assessment, intervention techniques, and a brief introduction to the predominant research methods used in sport psychology. This course will also cover the psychology of the injured athlete/exerciser, and focus on major theories, research, and application in the field of sport and exercise psychology. This course has particular value to coaches, teachers, psychologists, exercise specialists, and other sport-affiliated professions. (Same as PSYC 3583)

    Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology; and EXSC 1183 Principles of Lifespan Fitness and Health or EXSC 2003 Fundamentals of Kinesiology.
 

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