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Undergraduate Day Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Communication
  

  • COM 3523 - Global Digital Media Ethics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Teaching students to recognize the moral underpinnings of digital technologies as these media are used in commerce, institutional, environmental, and social relations, the course provides principles and practice to prepare students to function ethically in the emergent global media environment.

    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 3573 - Communication Research Methods

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course implements different types of communication research. It covers both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the use of statistical models, the assumptions about humankind made by research approaches, and advanced communication methods such as discourse and intersectional analysis.

    Prerequisite: COM 2573  
    Availability: Spring


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  • COM 4103 - Selected Topics in Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic with an opportunity to study in an area other than those defined in the department offerings.

    Prerequisite: COM 1113  or permission of instructor (Recommended for senior level)


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  • COM 4133 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Using a close, in-context reading and discussion of classic literature of love, students taking this course will study the way friendships, family relationships, romance and other relationships are developed and maintained through language as symbolic action.

    Availability: Even Springs


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  • COM 4143 - Principles of Organizational Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Theoretical study of the structure, process and function of communication within and between organizations. An analysis of emerging issues is examined.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • COM 4153 - Political Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Theory, methods and ethics of political communication and messages designed to inform and influence internal and external publics for political and ideological purposes.

    Prerequisite:   and Sophomore standing or above.
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • COM 4403 - Negotiation & Mediation Strategies

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Engaging in civil discourse sometimes leads to serious differences of opinion. This course evaluates two alternatives to legal action, alternatives that can help resolve conflict. Using negotiation and mediation strategies can help society deal with hurt, racism, sexual harassment, and other claims that can result in legal proceedings or violence. 

    Prerequisite: COM 2403  
    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 4603 - Christian Popular Music Debates: A Seminar

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This seminar will focus on a critical analysis of sacred versus secular music in contemporary culture, the use of popular music in various settings, and an exploration of the principles, methods, and functions of music within the Christian Church.

    Prerequisite: Upper Division standing preferred.
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • COMV 4711 - Internship in Communication

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Open to communication majors/minors. On-the-job work experience in a communication capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed communication courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COMV 4712 - Internship in Communication

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Open to communication majors/minors. On-the-job work experience in a communication capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed communication courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COMV 4713 - Internship in Communication

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Open to communication majors/minors. On-the-job work experience in a communication capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed communication courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.
     

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COMV 4714 - Internship in Communication

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Open to communication majors/minors. On-the-job work experience in a communication capacity based on competencies achieved in previously completed communication courses. May take only a maximum of six credit hours in internships.

    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • COM 4743 - Church in the Age of Entertainment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A reading and case study seminar that will study the religious content of American entertainment along with ways in which the church has attempted to respond.

    Prerequisite: COM 1033  
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • COM 4783 - Digital Culture

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study and exploration of the relationship between media and culture. Includes discussion of media as related to identity, community, arts, business, politics, cognition and global issues.

    Availability: Fall


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  • COM 4813 - Independent Project

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated between the faculty member and student.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    Availability: On demand


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Computer Science
  

  • CSC 1103 - Introduction to Computer Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Offers a broad overview of computer science designed to provide students with an appreciation for and an understanding of the many different aspects of computer science. Topics include discrete mathematics, an introduction to programming languages, algorithmic problem solving, computability, basic concepts in hardware, operating systems, networks, graphics and a historical survey of computing and its social implications.

    Prerequisite: None
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 2133 - Introduction to Information Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to what computers are, how they are used, and how they are useful to individuals and firms. Students gain hands-on experience with practical exercise employing a word processor, spreadsheet, graphics, network applications, Internet access, and a database. A research paper is required.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Crosslisted as: BUS 2133  


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  • CSC 2203 - Programming I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to computer programming using Visual Basic.Net. through hands-on structured procedural programming. This course covers programming methods, algorithm development, and problem-solving using a structured programming language. Hands-on structured procedural programming is used throughout the course.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 2253 - Discrete Structures

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces elementary concepts of discrete mathematics that are necessary to understand the science of computing. Topics include functions and set theory, basic logic, proof techniques, counting principles, graph theory, and discrete probabilities.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853  College Algebra with a grade of at least C-, or four years of college preparatory mathematics with at least a B average.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Crosslisted as: MAT 2253  


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  • CSC 2303 - Programming II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Offers students the opportunity to extend their understanding of object-oriented programming by focusing on data structures, the interactions of algorithms and programming, and the principles of object-oriented design. Other object-oriented languages such as J++, C++ and C# are introduced.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2203  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 2333 - Website Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to Internet Web Page Design, HTML programming and publishing. The course provides an in-depth, hands-on look at the design and structuring of web pages, emphasizing effective presentation of information across the Internet. Web based projects and presentations are required.

    Prerequisite: CSC 1103   (C- or better) or CSC 2133  (B- or better)
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 2403 - Algorithm Design and Analysis

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces formal techniques to support the design and analysis of algorithms, focusing on both the underlying mathematical theory and practical considerations of efficiency. Topics include asymptotic complexity bounds, techniques of analysis, algorithmic strategies, and an introduction to automata theory and its application to language translation.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2253   (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 2603 - Database Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the concepts and techniques of database systems. These concepts and techniques include database design, entity-relationship and relational model, relational algebra, query language SQL, storage and file structures, query processing, and system architectures.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2203  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 3003 - Programming III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Programming III is an extension of Programming II. It focuses on the advanced concepts of algorithm development and data structures . It emphasizes computational approaches to problem solving. This course is aimed at helping students improve their mathematical and logical programming aptitudes. 

    Prerequisite: CSC 2303  
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3103 - Computer Organization

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces students to the organization and architecture of computer systems, beginning with the standard von Neumann model and then moving forward to more recent architectural concepts.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2203  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3213 - Software Engineering

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Combines a range of topics integral to the design, implementation, and testing of a medium-scale software system with the practical experience of implementing such a project as a member of a programmer team. In addition to material on software engineering, this course treats also includes material on professionalism and ethical responsibilities in software development and human-computer interaction.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3003   (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3223 - Information Systems Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces a structured methodology for systems development. Covers project management aspects for conceptual development, requirements analysis, logical and physical design, coding, testing, and implementation. Cases address actual business problems using Computer-Aided Systems Engineering tools.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2133  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 3323 - Web Programming

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Extend the object-oriented programming concepts to the Wide World Web environment. Pull and Push technologies are introduced to support client-server and N-tier applications. Active Server Pages and Secured Pages are created using ASP.Net and Script Languages.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3003   (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3403 - Operating Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces the fundamentals of operating systems design and implementation. Topics include an overview of the components of an operating system, mutual exclusion and synchronization, implementation of processes, scheduling algorithms, memory management, and file systems.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3103  (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3413 - Computer Networking

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces the structure, implementation, and theoretical underpinnings of computer networking and the applications that have been enabled by that technology. Wireless and mobile computing technologies are introduced.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3103  (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3503 - Graphics Programming

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Offers an introduction to computer graphics, which has become an increasingly important area within computer science. Computer graphics, particularly in association with the multimedia aspects of the World-Wide Web, have opened up exciting new possibilities for the design of human-computer interfaces. The purpose of this course is to investigate the principles, techniques, and tools that have enabled these advances.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3213 , (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 3703 - Artificial Intelligence

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence from a computer science perspective. Emphasis of the course will be on the selection of data representations and algorithms useful in the design and implementation of intelligent systems. This course will introduce an AI language and some discussion of important applications of artificial intelligence methodologies.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2403  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 4003 - Special Topics in Computer Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those covered by courses listed in this catalog.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3213  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CSC 4103 - Survey of Programming Languages

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A survey of the syntax, semantics and features of several programming languages. All major languages currently in use will be discussed to illustrate their functional applicability to problem solving.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3213  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CSC 4303 - Wireless Applications Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides an intensive, implementation-oriented introduction to the software-development techniques of wireless/mobile applications. Topics include specialized hardware and software facilities, event-driven programming, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, control and communications, and graphical user interfaces.

    Prerequisite: CSC 2403  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 4313 - Embedded Applications Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides an intensive, implementation-oriented introduction to the software-development techniques of embedded applications. Topics include specialized hardware and software facilities, event-driven programming, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, control and communications, and graphical user interfaces.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3323  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • CSC 4413 - Computer Network Security

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces computer and network security concepts and considerations. Discussion of internal and external processes required in secure systems including application and data reliability. Topics will include security policies, models and mechanisms for confidentiality, integrity and availability, access control, authorization, cryptography and applications, threats and vulnerabilities in computer networks, key management, firewalls and security services in computer networks.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3413  (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • CSC 4503 - Computer Simulation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces the modeling and simulation of discrete and continuous systems—those characterized by stochastic discrete events and those characterized by differential equations. Study and use of simulation languages.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3323  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • CSC 4704 - Senior Research

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Academically planned and supervised research work with a faculty member. This course will culminate in a presentation of the research results in a departmental seminar. Students may only take this course once.

    Prerequisite: A computer science major with senior status or a dual computer science and mathematics major with senior status.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4711 - Independent Project

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4712 - Independent Project

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4713 - Independent Project

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4714 - Senior Project

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.

    Prerequisite: Senior Standing
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4804 - Senior Internship

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Academically planned and supervised work experience with a business organization. This course that also includes a weekly seminar, is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice basic Computer Science skills while working in a corporate environment under the direction of a technical manager and a computer science professor. Students may only take this course once.

    Prerequisite: A computer science major with senior status or a dual computer science and mathematics major with senior status.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • CSC 4903 - Compiler Design

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Explores the principles, algorithms, and data structures involved in the design and construction of compilers. Topics include finite-state machines, lexical analysis, regular expressions, context-free grammars, push-down parsers, LR and LALR parsers, other parsing techniques, symbol tables, error recovery, and an introduction to intermediate code generation.

    Prerequisite: CSC 3323  (C- or better), senior standing
    Availability: On demand


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Intercultural Studies

*See Biblical and Theological Studies (BIB), Children’s Ministries (CDM), Christian Social Ministry (CSM), Ministry Leadership Studies (MLS), Student Ministries (STM), and Worship Ministries (WRM) for other School of Ministry course offerings.
  

  • ICS 3003 - Calling, Character, and Adjustment

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is an introduction to the character and competencies required in cross-cultural ministry. Attention is given to issues of calling, character qualities, and adjustment challenges that characterize ministry in cross-cultural settings.

    Availability: Fall/Springs


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  • ICS 3013 - Cultural Competence and Ethnography

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to issues of cultural understanding including worldview, value systems, ethnography, and cross-cultural communication. Emphasis is placed on guided cross-cultural interaction and involvement.

    Availability: Spring


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  • ICS 3043 - Inner-City Church

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of ministries of churches and church-related agencies in diverse cultural contexts.An examination of the uniqueness of pastoral care, preaching style, and hermeneutics within a cross-cultural, inner-city context. Attention is given to social and dynamic structures which challenge urban ministry, resources for theological reflection, and transformational practice.

    Availability: On Demand (usually Odd Springs)


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  • ICS 3053 - Interpreting Scripture in Multicultural Contexts

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides an introduction to intercultural communication and multicultural Christian education and the ways the Bible is read, heard, and interpreted in different cultures.

    Availability: Spring


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  • ICS 3063 - History and Theology of Missions

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to the study of the theology of missions, history of missions, and various philosophies and strategies of missions.

    Availability: Fall


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  • ICS 3073 - Cross-Cultural Studies Travel Experience

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides students an opportunity to examine a specific global context through on-site study. Students will examine historical background, religions and cultures prevalent in the area, pertinent demographics, and geo-political dynamics in order to gain an overall understanding of a specific destination and make appropriate application to cross cultural Christian ministry.

    Availability: On Demand (usually Odd Summers)


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  • ICS 3083 - Refugees, Migration and Global Displacement

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce students to concepts, terms and issues related to global refugees, internally displaced peoples and migration. Particular focus for this course will be placed on refugee situations. Attention will be given to the history and causation factors of displacement, migration movements, human rights and international frameworks for refugee-asylee protection, resettlement processes and repatriation. A specific aspect of the course will focus on programs and issues pertaining to the United States refugee resettlement program in particular.

    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • ICS 3313 - African American Religious Experience

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the historical, sociological and spiritual pilgrimage of African Americans from slavery into contemporary life and the suppositions of African American religious life which help shape the social and contextual hegemony of the African American community.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • ICS 3503 - World Religions

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the essential character of religion, its meaning and significance in human experience and a critical study of the major world religions along with an attempt to assess their social significance and comparison with Christianity.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • ICS 4003 - Strategic Analysis and Social Change

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduces students to the process of social change with a view to understanding and influencing the change process. Attention is given to the analytical process and to strategic planning and implementation related to change.

    Availability: Spring


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  • ICS 4023 - Urban Justice Issues

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An examination of contemporary interpretations of justice/injustice in relation to urban (domestic and international) life. An exploration of the implications of theories of justice for public policy with a focus on ministry.

    Availability: Fall


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  • ICS 4033 - Cross Cultural Understandings of Illness and Health

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    In this course attention will be given to the ways in which persons from different cultural contexts understand the issues of human nature, illness, and health. Students will move from an examination of the holistic view of human nature in biblical perspective to a consideration of human nature in Western cultural perspective, followed by investigation of selected non-Western cultural settings. The course culminates with consideration of implications for Christian healing ministries in non-Western contexts.

    Availability: Fall


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  • ICS 4041 - Experiential Learning Abroad

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Study abroad is a transformative experience that has the potential to broaden and deepen your understanding of the world. This course is designed to facilitate and reinforce the experiential learning gained through the participation in a study abroad program. In order to be eligible for this course, students must participate in a semester-long, university-approved study abroad program in a location outside of the United States during the term of enrollment in the course.
    NOTE: Select students may enroll in ICS 4041 (1 credit) with approval from their advisor and the Center for Experiential Learning. Students who wish to satisfy the General Education Global Studies Elective with this course must enroll in ICS 4043  (3 credits).

    Availability: Fall / Spring


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  • ICS 4043 - Experiential Learning Abroad

    3 Credit Hour(s)

    Study abroad is a transformative experience that has the potential to broaden and deepen your understanding of the world. This course is designed to facilitate and reinforce the experiential learning gained through the participation in a study abroad program. In order to be eligible for this course, students must participate in a semester-long, university-approved study abroad program in a location outside of the United States during the term of enrollment in the course.

    NOTE: Select students may enroll in ICS 4041   (1 credit) with approval from their advisor and the Center for Experiential Learning. Students who wish to satisfy the General Education Global Studies Elective with this course must enroll in ICS 4043 (3 credit).

    Availability: Fall / Spring


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  • ICS 4093 - Islam

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A thorough examination of the religion of Islam from the standpoint of its origins, historical development, sacred literature, beliefs, ethics, calendar, and practices. Attention will also be given to the variations of Islam related to sects and geography, the impact of Islam on world events, and avenues of effective Christian witness to Muslims.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • ICSV 4000 - Travel-Study Experience

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    This course facilitates experiential learning through a Travel-Study program, allowing students an opportunity to encounter a global context through on-site study. The Travel-Study experience may emphasize historical, religious, cultural, demographic, geopolitical, natural, biological, business, economic, or environmental characteristics in order to develop a general familiarity with and appreciation for a specific destination.
    This course is normally paired with a co-requisite course taught the previous or same term.

    Prerequisite: May have a corequisite course.
    Availability: On demand


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  • ICSV 4001 - Travel-Study Experience

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course facilitates experiential learning through a Travel-Study program, allowing students an opportunity to encounter a global context through on-site study. The Travel-Study experience may emphasize historical, religious, cultural, demographic, geopolitical, natural, biological, business, economic, or environmental characteristics in order to develop a general familiarity with and appreciation for a specific destination.
    This course is normally paired with a co-requisite course taught the previous or same term.

    Prerequisite: May have a corequisite course.
    Availability: On demand


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  • ICSV 4002 - Travel-Study Experience

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course facilitates experiential learning through a Travel-Study program, allowing students an opportunity to encounter a global context through on-site study. The Travel-Study experience may emphasize historical, religious, cultural, demographic, geopolitical, natural, biological, business, economic, or environmental characteristics in order to develop a general familiarity with and appreciation for a specific destination.
    This course is normally paired with a co-requisite course taught the previous or same term.

    Prerequisite: May have a corequisite course.
    Availability: On demand


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  • ICSV 4003 - Travel-Study Experience

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course facilitates experiential learning through a Travel-Study program, allowing students an opportunity to encounter a global context through on-site study. The Travel-Study experience may emphasize historical, religious, cultural, demographic, geopolitical, natural, biological, business, economic, or environmental characteristics in order to develop a general familiarity with and appreciation for a specific destination.
    This course is normally paired with a co-requisite course taught the previous or same term.

    Prerequisite: May have a corequisite course.
    Availability: On demand


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  • ICSV 4301 - Topics in Intercultural Studies

    A study of a selected special topic in Intercultural Studies. 

    NOTE: In a student’s educational plan, this course sequence is best taken during his/her third or fourth year.
     

    Availability: On demand


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  • ICSV 4302 - Topics in Intercultural Studies

    A study of a selected special topic in Intercultural Studies. 

    NOTE: In a student’s educational plan, this course sequence is best taken during his/her third or fourth year.
     

    Availability: On demand


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  • ICSV 4303 - Topics in Intercultural Studies

    A study of a selected special topic in Intercultural Studies. 

    NOTE: In a student’s educational plan, this course sequence is best taken during his/her third or fourth year.
     

    Availability: On demand


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  • ICSV 4304 - Topics in Intercultural Studies

    A study of a selected special topic in Cross-Cultural Studies. 

    NOTE: In a student’s educational plan, this course sequence is best taken during his/her third or fourth year.

    Availability: On demand


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Dance
  

  • DAN 0110 - Dancers’ Seminar

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides a weekly forum for student performances. Intended to give dance students audience experience and performance opportunities.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 1031 - Dance Somatics

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Discovery of kinesthetic awareness through various movement techniques to control the body’s motive powers. Introduces alternative release techniques and flexibility training for the student. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 1113 - Dance Production

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Practical experience in performance preparation, promotion, and production are studied.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 1401 - Conditioning for Dance

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to introduce and implement the basic elements of conditioning (increased speed, flexibility, strength, neuromuscular coordination, and cardiovascular endurance). To be used in the training of the dancer and interested student of dance.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 1501 - Dance Ensemble

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to give students interested in pursuing an advanced level of dance study an opportunity to learn choreography and gain performance experience in a concert dance format. (May be repeated four times) By Audition Only. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 1701 - Hip Hop I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge and skills of Hip Hop Dance terminology, history and techniques through a Christian theistic point of view.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2001 - Ballet I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Classical Ballet principles and technique; a juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2011 - Fundamentals of Pointe

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Pointe for students with limited classical ballet training.

    Availability: Fall
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  • DAN 2021 - Dance in Worship

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Presents ministry through dance by learning choreography to lead corporate worship. The development of fundamentals that seek to incorporate the skills of dance with the reflection of the mind of Christ.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 2101 - Modern I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course in Modern dance, including skills in alignment, strength, flexibility and rhythmic accuracy; a juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2201 - Jazz I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course in Jazz dance; a juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2301 - Tap I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course in Tap dancing; a juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 2363 - Introduction to Dance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to experiencing dance that includes a description of the artistic process to portray how dance has evolved in the global context.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 2701 - Hip Hop II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Hip Hop is one of the most popular mainstream styles dance styles. This course will serve to introduce students to its history, technical style and provide a comprehensive ministry application of the genre.

    Prerequisite:   or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3001 - Ballet II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate course in Classical Ballet technique. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor. DAN 2001 
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3011 - Ballroom Dance

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course giving students a working knowledge and fundamental skills of ballroom dance techniques and various current styles.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3021 - Pointe & Partnering

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Pointe for students with advanced classical ballet training. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 2001 ; Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 3031 - Dance Repertory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides students with an opportunity to participate in the creation or reconstruction of repertory for public performance ranging from solos to large ensemble work.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 3051 - Dance Improvisation

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Experiences in individual, contact, and group improvisational structures through movement. May be repeated for credit.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 3101 - Modern II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate course in Modern dance. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 2101 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3201 - Jazz II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate course in Jazz dancing. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 2201 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3301 - Tap II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intermediate course in Tap dancing. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 2301 , Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3363 - History of Dance I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The historical, cultural, and anthropological influence of dance and how dance has evolved from social customs to the end of the 19th century.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 3383 - Pedagogical Concepts of Dance I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to equip potential dance teachers with the basic knowledge of age-specific development and basic developmental needs as it relates to movement; various forms of dance genres; career possibilities in dance education.

    Availability: Spring


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  • DAN 3401 - Latin Dance

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Beginning course giving students a working knowledge and fundamental skills of Latin dance techniques.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 3473 - Creative Dance Practices I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student will develop choreographic techniques and principles in movement composition.

    Availability: Fall


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  • DAN 3501 - Dance Ensemble

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to give students interested in pursuing an advanced level of dance study an opportunity to learn choreography and gain performance experience in a concert dance format. (May be repeated four times.) By Audition Only. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 3701 - Alexander Technique

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to the use of this specialized technique for improving performance, calming stage fright, and preventing injury.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • DAN 3801 - Hip Hop III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will serve to build upon the historical and technical elements of the hip hop genre that were introduced in Hip Hop I. Students will explore a more in depth examination and execution of styles such as freezes, popping, locking, tutting, krumping and stepping. In addition, this course will focus on developing the student’s choreography through the creation of original hip hop movement using specified themes for ministry application.

    Prerequisite: Students enrolling in this course should have taken   Hip Hop II and successfully passed it with a grade no lower than a “C”.
    Availability: On Demand
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  • DAN 4001 - Ballet III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Advanced classical ballet technique exploring body placement, alignment, balance point, leg rotation, and coordination of body and arms. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 3001 ; Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 4101 - Modern III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of advanced modern dance techniques and styles. Concepts of correct body alignment, movement and rhythmic skills. Exploration of complex movement problems, movement combinations, and demands of performance. A juried final exam is required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: DAN 3101 ; Dance as a major field of study or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • DAN 4120 - Senior Graduation Project

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    The performance of a major role in a concert dance production or the successful completion of a faculty approved graduation project. A prospectus developed by the student and major professor is required before registration.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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