May 18, 2024

Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog 2021-2022

Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Computer Science
	CSC 5053 - Principles of Information Security 3 Credit Hours This course provides an overview of techniques and consideration of conducting cyber security, including data and internet security, security measurement methodologies, data analytics and characterization of cyber-attacks and defenses. Topics cover threat models, attacks that compromise security, and techniques for achieving security. Applications of security include operating systems (OS) security, languages security, hardware security and security in web applications. The course will also emphasize how ethical, legal, and economic frameworks enable and constrain security technologies and policies. Prerequisite: CSC 2403 Algorithm Design and Analysis and CSC 4413 Computer Network Security Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	CSC 5063 - Advanced Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours Software engineering is a subfield of computer science, which is concerned with disciplined approach to produce cost-effective software systems. This course covers the fundamentals of software engineering, including capturing systems requirements, finding effective methods of design, implementation, and testing. The course combines a strong technical focus on producing a capstone project in which students work in teams to apply knowledge and skills learned in class in a realistic development environment for a real client. Prerequisite: CSC 2403 Algorithm Design and Analysis and CSC 4704 Senior Research , or CSC 4714 Senior Project, or CSC 4804 Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	CSC 5073 - Advanced Computer Networks 3 Credit Hours This course introduces conceptual and practical aspects of computer networks, communication protocols (IP protocol at the network layer, UDP, TCP and SCTP end-to-end transport protocols), supporting technologies, measurement of application performance, and TCP socket programming. Prerequisite: CSC 3413 Computer Networking Availability: Summer View textbook information.
	CSC 6003 - Theory of Automata & Formal Languages 3 Credit Hours An introductory course to the formal languages and automata. This course provides a challenging introduction to some of the central ideas of theoretical computer science. It presents a vision of “computer science beyond computers,” that is, computer science as a set of mathematical tools for understanding complex systems. The course introduces students to computational thinking. The course focuses on context-free and regular languages. Topics include regular grammars , detem1inistic and non-deterministic finite state machines, parsing algorithms, linear-bounded automata, properties of regular languages , the Pumping lemma, and the use of Turing machines to introduce the P=NP problem. Prerequisite: CSC 2253 Discrete Structures and CSC 2403 Algorithm Design and Analysis Availability: Spring View textbook information.
	CSC 6013 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit Hours Artificial Intelligence (Al) is a broad and fast- growing subfield of computer science, which is concerned with the construction of intelligent agents. The course introduces students to the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, including representation, problem solving and learning methods. The course provides an overview of the methods, history and impact of AI. Topics include heuristic search, planning, game playing, reasoning with propositional and predicate logic, reasoning under uncertainty, machine learning, and applications. Prerequisite: CSC 2253 Discrete Structures Availability: Fall and CSC 2403 Algorithm Design and Analysis Availability: Spring Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	CSC 6023 - Advanced Software Engineering 3 Credit Hours Software engineering is a subfield of computer science, which is concerned with disciplined approach to produce cost-effective software systems. This course covers the fundamentals of software engineering, including capturing systems requirements, finding effective methods of design, implementation, and testing. The course combines a strong technical focus on producing a capstone project in which students work in teams to apply knowledge and skills learned in class in a realistic development environment for a real client. Prerequisite: CSC 2403 Algorithm Design and Analysis and CSC 4704 Senior Research, or CSC 4714 Senior Project, or CSC 4804 Senior Internship Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
Philosophy
	PHL 5003 - Ontology 3 Credit Hours Students will study the nature and structure of reality and the philosophical methods for obtaining metaphysical understanding. Related topics include essentialism, nominalism, free-dom and fatalism, personal identity, space and time, and causation. This course offers a model for integrating metaphysics and the Christian worldview, as well as for assessing meta-physical positions that conflict with it. Availability: Odd Falls View textbook information.
	PHL 5013 - Theories of Knowledge 3 Credit Hours Students will study various definitions of knowledge and truth, and explore topics such as skepticism, justification and warrant, perception, belief, and epistemic disagreement. Special attention will be given to issues related to faith and knowledge, religious experience, and the burden of proof—and to defending the Christian faith as a knowledge tradition. Availability: Even Falls View textbook information.
	PHL 5023 - Ethical Theory 3 Credit Hours Students will survey and assess ethical systems and key ethical figures as understood from a Christian worldview. These include Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Kant, social contrarians, and utilitarians, noting both overlap with and divergence from a robust biblical ethical framework. This course will also explore metaethical and normative issues and offer insights for wise ethical decision-making. Availability: Odd Springs View textbook information.
	PHL 5033 - Symbolic Logic 3 Credit Hours Students will study the elements of correct reasoning and develop the skills necessary for thinking well, with a special focus on formal proofs, rules of inference and replacement, and first order predicate logic. Attention will be given to ways in which such reasoning contributes to accurate thinking in life and ministry. Availability: Even Falls View textbook information.
	PHL 5043 - Philosophical Theology 3 Credit Hours Students will study the use of philosophical methods and concepts in developing, defining, and defending theological doctrine within the Christian tradition, including Scripture, Tradition, Trinity, Incarnation, Atonement, Resurrection, Providence, and Life Everlasting. Includes a survey of historical development, along with an exploration of the contemporary discussion, with respect to key doctrines of Christian theology. Availability: Even Falls View textbook information.
	PHL 5053 - History of Philosophy 3 Credit Hours Students will study the general flow of history of Western philosophy with special attention to how key ideas within the tradition have shaped culture. May include a focus on a key figure within the history of philosophy (e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, etc.), a key time period in the history of philosophy (e.g., Ancient philosophy, Medieval philosophy, Enlightenment philosophy, etc.), or a focus on a philosophical movement within the history of philosophy (e.g., British Empiricism, Cambridge Platonism, Logical Positivism, Existentialism, etc.). Availability: Odd Falls View textbook information.
	PHL 5063 - Public Philosophy 3 Credit Hours Students will study the role and influence of Christian philosophy in the public sphere: the arts, media, business, sports, politics, healthcare, education, and so on. This course is a philosophical exploration of the key issues within these cultural arenas and how a Christian public intellectual could speak into and give shape to these important conversations within society. Availability: Even Springs View textbook information.
	PHL 6003 - Advanced Philosophy of Religion 3 Credit Hours Students will analyze key themes and texts in the philosophy of religion that continue the thrust of the undergraduate introductory Philosophy of Religion course. Themes may vary depending about professor’s selections. Availability: Even Falls View textbook information.
	PHL 6013 - Philosophy of Science 3 Credit Hours Students will examination the nature and philosophical presuppositions of science. This will include key themes in the history of modern science, metaphysical considerations, natural laws, inference and explanation, essentialism, and realism/antirealism. These themes will be critically examined from a biblical worldview, including a response to naturalism and scientism. Availability: Odd Falls View textbook information.
	PHL 6023 - Minds, Bodies, and Persons 3 Credit Hours Students will study of issues, positions, and models related to the “mind-body problem” and human nature (e.g., eliminative materialism, functionalism, behaviorism, and property vs. substance dualism). This course includes discussion of human agency, personal identity, the nature of the soul, and (dis)embodied existence. It explores some of the ethical implications of various views of human persons as well as biblical texts related to the body-soul question. It offers a defense of substance dualism. Availability: Even Springs View textbook information.
	PHL 6033 - Contemporary Issues in Philosophy 3 Credit Hours Students will participate in a seminar course dedicated to a select topic in philosophy or to an influential philosopher. The course will focus on the careful reading and rigorous discussion of pri-mary sources or other key texts, with a view to modeling critical philosophical thinking and the use of the Christian imagination. View textbook information.
	PHL 6043 - Philosophy, Technology, and Ethics 3 Credit Hours Students will study how advanced technology impacts and influences daily life in contemporary society. Special attention will be given to the ethical implications of advanced technology (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, Bioethics, etc.). A Christian approach to technology and culture will be developed in this course. View textbook information.
	PHL 6053 - Philosophy and Literature 3 Credit Hours Students will study the philosophy of literature and philosophy in literature, including a wide range of topics at the intersection of philosophy, theology of story, art, emotion, and self-understanding. Selected works of literature will be studied in order to introduce students to the conventions of written arguments through story. Special attention will be given to the human propensity for listen-ing, telling, and making stories as well as the connection between our story and the divine story. View textbook information.
Theology
	THL 5000 - Introduction to Theological Research 0 Credit Hours Students in this course will have the opportunity to develop in their understanding of graduate-level research, with specific attention to academic writing, theological research and citation methods, integrating sources, understanding and avoiding plagiarism. Along the way, students will be learning to “think theologically” about various topics and issues they encounter both in academic study and in the practice of ministry. Finally, students will be learning how to integrate the practices of spiritual formation into theological education and research. Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	THL 5233 - The Early Church 3 Credit Hours Building upon a foundational understanding of the first six centuries of the church, students will study the life and faith of the early church, with special emphasis on select writings from the first seven centuries of the church. Corequisite (MDIV): BIB 5003 Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	THL 5243 - The Reformation 3 Credit Hours Building upon a foundational understanding of the Reformation, students will study the historical and theological development during this period, with special reference to key figures in the European Reformation. Corequisite (MDIV): BIB 5713 Availability: Even Springs View textbook information.
	THL 5803 - Global Christianity 3 Credit Hours Building upon a foundational understanding of church history and Christian theology, students will study the different periods of global expansion of Christianity, with special emphasis on the tectonic shift of Christianity towards the Global South and its significance in contemporary Christianity. Corequisite (MDIV): BIB 5913 Availability: Odd Falls View textbook information.
	THL 6000 - Comprehensive Examination 0 Credit Hours Students will sit a comprehensive written examination at the end of their final semester at a set time during Finals Week. Each examination question shall be derived from the theological courses the student has undertaken. Students will answer one examination question from each broad category of their theological study. Prerequisite: Final semester of the Master of Arts, Christian Studies program Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 6001 - Thesis: Research Methods 1 Credit Hours Students will develop graduate research methodologies and proposal design in a specific theological discipline, culminating in a research project proposal. Prerequisite: 18 Credit Hours earned in the School of Ministry at the Masters Level. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 6003 - Special Theologians 3 Credit Hours Students will examine a selected historical figure at an advanced level. Availability: Summer (Triennially from 2024) View textbook information.
	THL 6102 - Thesis: Writing Project 2 Credit Hours As a continuation of the Thesis: Research Methods course, students will continue to develop graduate research methodologies proposal design in a specific theological discipline, culminating in a completed research thesis/project. Prerequisite: THL 6001 Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 6133 - Latin American Theology 3 Credit Hours Students will investigate Christianity in Latin America and the development of Latin American Theology. With special reference to Protestant developments, students will trace the church’s socio-cultural history, ecclesial practices, and theological developments. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 6163 - Theology Topics 3 Credit Hours Students will examine a selected theological topic at an advanced level. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8004 - Propaedeutic Doctoral Course in Christian Theology 4 Credit Hours Presents seminal works within Christian theology. This course provides theological background necessary for approaching doctoral work in practical theology. It will be made available for beginning doctoral students as faculty determines necessary. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8114 - Contemporary Practical Theology 4 Credit Hours Introduces major works within practical theology worldwide together with an exploration of practical theological method and methodology as they have emerged since the late twentieth century. Relates developments within practical theology to those within the entire theological enterprise and related disciplines. Students will develop a synthesis of contemporary practical theology suitable for work toward the dissertation. Availability: Even Falls View textbook information.
	THL 8214 - Hermeneutics and Methodology in Practical Theology 4 Credit Hours Presents hermeneutical philosophy and related interpretive fields central to contemporary practical theology, integrating methodological topics within a diversity of perspectives. Students will develop philosophical and methodological criticism necessary to advance contemporary theological scholarship in a direction that focuses on phronesis and emphasizes the primacy of praxis. Availability: Even Springs View textbook information.
	THL 8314 - Sources of Practical Theology 4 Credit Hours Explores practical theological sources starting with Scripture and the first Christian communities. Focuses on the practical theological conversation throughout Christian history in dialogue with the entire theological enterprise. Emphasis is placed on the formal development of practical theology in the early nineteenth century and subsequent advances through the mid-twentieth century in diverse contexts. Students will acquire an understanding of how scripture, practice, and theological reflection over the centuries provide the foundation on which contemporary practical theology rests within the theological enterprise. Availability: Odd Falls View textbook information.
	THL 8414 - Social Science for Practical Theology 4 Credit Hours Examines social research methods and theory as related to the work of practical theology. Includes strong emphasis on social scientific research method and the social scientific study of religion. Students will critically assess and appropriate resources for contemporary practical theology within social science research and theory as well as methods and methodologies suitable for their practical theological scholarship. Availability: Odd Springs View textbook information.
	THL 8514 - Advanced Practical Theology 4 Credit Hours Integrates major contemporary topics within practical theology, including method and methodology, related disciplines, and major fields of Christian practice. Serves as a capstone course that brings together previous study of the practical theological literature in a single advanced course. This course is designed for students preparing for the candidacy examination and is to be taken just before candidacy examinations. Availability: Summers, A Term View textbook information.
	THL 8613 - Special Topics in Practical Theology 3 Credit Hours Offered on an occasional basis for special topics within particular subfields and specializations of practical theology. May include such topics as pneumatology and practical theology, religious studies theory and method, advanced studies in Christian education, and a practical theological exploration of theological education. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8633 - Empirical Methods in Practical Theology 3 Credit Hours Presents advanced studies within the empirical approach in practical theology, including how it reshapes the epistemology of practical theological research. Explores theoretical foundations, methods, instruments, and outcomes of this approach to practical theology. Students will be trained to craft and analyze quantitative empirical theological research instruments, among others, and to critically assess the promise of such empirical methods in practical theology. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8673 - Apologetics and Practical Theology 3 Credit Hours Examines trends in contemporary apologetics as related to practical theology, including a diversity of philosophical approaches. Explores theoretical foundations and methods. Students will be trained to engage apologetics within practical theological work. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8713 - Scripture Studies for Practical Theology 3 Credit Hours Explores Scripture as a critical source and model for practical theology. Includes strong emphasis on the intersection of biblical study with critical issues in understanding culture and society. Students will be trained to bring a contextual understanding to the Scriptures as they analyze hermeneutical questions critical to biblical studies and practical theology. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8813 - World Christianity and Practical Theology 3 Credit Hours Explores how practical theology offers a foundation for the study of world Christianity. Includes in-depth examination of the roots of contemporary studies of world Christianity, particularly its origins within missiological and intercultural studies. Students will develop a strong background in the literature of the field as they are trained to enter into contemporary problems within the study of world Christianity through an analysis of emerging hermeneutical and methodological challenges within the field. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8911 - Supervised Teaching for Practical Theologians 1 Credit Hours Prepares doctoral students to teach within universities and seminaries. Students are introduced to the literature on teaching and learning within the theology and religion, with emphasis on undergraduate education, including pedagogical issues in theological education and university teaching in general. Designed to include teaching supervision and mentoring for first-time classroom experiences. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8922 - Supervised Teaching for Practical Theologians 2 Credit Hours Prepares doctoral students to teach within universities and seminaries. Students are introduced to the literature on teaching and learning within the theology and religion, with emphasis on undergraduate education, including pedagogical issues in theological education and university teaching in general. Designed to include teaching supervision and mentoring for first-time classroom experiences. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8931 - Directed Doctoral Reading in Practical Theology 1 Credit Hours Students will pursue readings in advanced topics of particular interest in practical theology on a tutorial basis. To be arranged between the professor and student or students in advance. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8942 - Directed Doctoral Reading in Practical Theology 2 Credit Hours Students will pursue readings in advanced topics of particular interest in practical theology on a tutorial basis. To be arranged between the professor and student or students in advance. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8953 - Directed Doctoral Reading in Practical Theology 3 Credit Hours Students will pursue readings in advanced topics of particular interest in practical theology on a tutorial basis. To be arranged between the professor and student or students in advance. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8971 - Directed Doctoral Research in Practical Theology 1 Credit Hours Students will pursue research in advanced topics of particular interest in practical theology on a tutorial basis. To be arranged between the professor and student or students in advance. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8982 - Directed Doctoral Research in Practical Theology 2 Credit Hours Students will pursue research in advanced topics of particular interest in practical theology on a tutorial basis. To be arranged between the professor and student or students in advance. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 8993 - Directed Doctoral Research in Practical Theology 3 Credit Hours Students will pursue research in advanced topics of particular interest in practical theology on a tutorial basis. To be arranged between the professor and student or students in advance. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 9004 - Propaedeutic Doctoral Course in Christian Practice 4 Credit Hours Presents seminal works in theological reflection on practice, including pastoral practice and public witness. This course provides background necessary for approaching doctoral work in practical theology. It will be made available for beginning doctoral students as faculty determines necessary. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	THL 9114 - Formation and Spirituality in Practical Theology 4 Credit Hours Examines critical areas of formational practice (marturia), including education and teaching (didache) as well as preaching and proclamation (kergyma), engaging theological reflection and spiritual direction as well as topics in spiritual theology and theological education. Students will be trained to undertake a practical theological research in these fields. Availability: Even Falls View textbook information.
	THL 9214 - Culture and Ritual in Practical Theology 4 Credit Hours Examines contextual theologies and the theology of culture, including intercultural and postcolonial studies, with particular attention to ritual studies in light of the praxis of worship (leiturgia) and the role of symbol in practical theology. Students will be trained to undertake a practical theological research in these fields. Availability: Even Springs View textbook information.
	THL 9314 - Public Theology as Practical Theology 4 Credit Hours Explores forms of public theological reflection, including contemporary political and liberation theologies as well as theologies of reconciliation, in the context of theological ethics and pastoral care (diakonia). Students will be trained to undertake practical theological research in these fields. Availability: Odd Falls View textbook information.
	THL 9414 - Community Life and Pastoral Practice Odd Springs Credit Hours Presents congregational studies and faith community life (koinonia) in light of a practical ecclesiology and theological reflection on pastoral practices in dialogue with organizational theory, leadership studies, and related scholarship. Students will be trained to undertake practical theological research in these fields. Availability: Odd Springs View textbook information.
	THL 9613 - Prospectus Seminar 3 Credit Hours Trains doctoral candidates to undertake and complete the writing of a dissertation prospectus in practical theology, including the creation of an appropriate literature review for their intended dissertation topic within a context of professional socialization. Supports the process of integrating theological, philosophical, social scientific, and other appropriate methods within a unified practical theological method suitable for dissertation work in practical theology. The goal of the course is a successfully defended prospectus. This course is designed to be the sole course taken during the first semester of candidacy. Credit can only be granted to candidates. Availability: Falls View textbook information.
	THL 9713 - Dissertation Seminar I 3 Credit Hours Trains dissertation writers in the art of practical theological writing and presentation while providing a collegial environment to facilitate and advance work on the dissertation within a context of professional socialization. This course is designed to be the sole course taken during the second semester of candidacy. Availability: Springs View textbook information.
	THL 9813 - Dissertation Seminar II 3 Credit Hours Trains dissertation writers in the art of practical theological writing and presentation while providing a collegial environment to facilitate and advance work on the dissertation within a context of professional socialization. This course is designed to be the sole course taken during the third semester of candidacy. Only those who have successfully defended their dissertation proposals may enroll. Prerequisite: THL 9713 Availability: Falls View textbook information.
	THL 9913 - Dissertation Seminar III 3 Credit Hours Trains dissertation writers in the art of practical theological writing and presentation while providing a collegial environment to facilitate and advance work on the dissertation within a context of professional socialization. This course is designed to be the sole course taken during the fourth semester of candidacy. Prerequisite: THL 9813 Availability: Springs View textbook information.
	THL 9951 - Dissertation Prospectus Writing 1 Credit Hours Ph.D. degree candidates will pursue dissertation prospectus writing in practical theology on a tutorial basis. Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	THL 9952 - Dissertation Prospectus Writing 2 Credit Hours Ph.D. degree candidates will pursue dissertation prospectus writing in practical theology on a tutorial basis. Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	THL 9953 - Dissertation Prospectus Writing 3 Credit Hours Ph.D. degree candidates will pursue dissertation prospectus writing in practical theology on a tutorial basis. Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	THL 9991 - Dissertation Writing 1 Credit Hours Ph.D. degree candidates will pursue dissertation writing in practical theology on a tutorial basis. Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	THL 9992 - Dissertation Writing 2 Credit Hours Ph.D. degree candidates will pursue dissertation writing in practical theology on a tutorial basis. Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	THL 9993 - Dissertation Writing 3 Credit Hours Ph.D. degree candidates will pursue dissertation writing in practical theology on a tutorial basis. Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
Health Science
	HSC 5003 - Basic Medical Immunology and Microbiology 3 Credit Hours Advanced examination of fundamental principles underlying the structure and function of the human immune system and microbiology with particular emphasis on human health and medical applications. Course material will include physiologic mechanisms of the normal vs aberrant immune response, overview of pathogenic microorganisms, and overlapping connections between immunological pathways and microbe/host interactions. Prerequisite: Acceptance into MS in Health Science Program Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 5013 - Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Credit Hours This course is designed to provide an advanced scientific basis of human pathophysiology as it relates to the detection of disease and physiological changes across the lifespan. Prerequisite: HSC 5073 - Basic Medical Pathology Availability: Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 5023 - Advanced Pharmacology 3 Credit Hours This course is designed to provide a foundation in theoretical and scientific knowledge for utilizing pharmacotherapeutics in advanced practice. Course focuses on the major drug classes for physiological systems with indications, therapeutic, and adverse effects in individuals across the life span. Clinical roles, privileges, and responsibilities of prescription practices are emphasized. Prerequisite: HSC 5013 - Advanced Pathophysiology Availability: Fall/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 5033 - Faith and Science 3 Credit Hours This course explores Christian faith and science underpinnings of healthcare practice. The underlying faith assumptions and implications of science are explored from a philosophical and historical perspective as well as the influence ofscience on Christian faith. The course examines how the relationship between science and Christian faith has developed to science’s present form and how it has impacted healthcare practice, with emphasis on the theoretical, practical, and ethical limits of science. Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 5043 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3 Credit Hours This course is designed to synthesize knowledge and leadership skills that will result in practice and/or policy change at the local, state, federal or national levels. Content will examine major health issues to determine relationship and impact upon health policy in the United States and around the world. Attention will be given to the unique private and public sector partnership and its relationship to access, quality and cost. Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 5053 - Biostatistics and Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours This course is designed to provide an understanding of the processes and methods of research and evaluation, as they relate to allied health fields. It is also designed to create a better understanding of the principles, concepts, terminology, and instruments used in measurement and analysis in the various sub-domains of the area. The course will focus on the scientific method, with both quantitative and qualitative research being discussed. Introductory topics include: strategies of discovery, ethical issues, observation (systematic and self-report observational methods) and measurement (reliability, validity, objectivity). The course will survey measurement methods, including: descriptive statistics, confidence intervals and bivariate hypothesis testing using t-tests, Chi-Square test analysis of variance and multiple comparisons, correlation and their non-parametric test equivalents. Finally, research reporting and the A.P.A. format will also be examined. Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 5073 - Basic Medical Pathology 3 Credit Hours This course investigates human pathologies with a focus on the mechanisms that contribute to diseases at multiple levels of the human body including cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and ultimately the organism. In general, the mechanisms cover molecular markers, genetics, causative agents, lifestyles, and environmental factors. Diagnostic techniques and procedures are explained as means to identify and evaluate human pathologies. Medical cases relating to the course material are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 6003 - Human Embryology 3 Credit Hours In-depth investigation of the developmental patterns exhibited by humans, from gametogenesis to fertilization to birth. The investigations will include gametogenesis, fertilization, early cleavage and morula, blastula formation, gastrulation and germ layers, and organogenesis. Prerequisite: Acceptance into MS in Health Science Program Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 6013 - Leadership in Organizations and Systems 3 Credit Hours This course will explore organizational systems and processes that emphasize leadership for clinical practice, ensure patient safety and improve health outcomes. Tools will be provided to identify organizational vision, mission and strategic plans while instituting innovative methodologies for system improvement. Course will enhance student’s leadership ability to achieve goals, build teams, and establish effective communication channels in a business environment. Prerequisite: Acceptance into MS in Health Science Program Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 6023 - Neuroscience 3 Credit Hours This course will provide a comprehensive view of the principles of neuroscience. The course will include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, and along with mechanisms moderated by the nervous system, including developmental, cognitive behavioral and clinical neuroscience. View textbook information.
	HSC 6033 - Capstone Course in Health Sciences 3 Credit Hours This course is a culmination of a student’s graduate program of study. Students will formulate and develop a research topic in a relevant area of the Health Sciences. Students will work with a faculty mentor to develop clear description of a clear description of a question or problem and a proposed method of addressing the issue. Students will utilize substantive knowledge required from previous coursework to assist in the research process, utilizing research methods and analytical skills obtained through their master’s curriculum provide the basis for the thesis project. Ascholarly work will result from the project in the form of thesis document, which will be formally presented to faculty and peers. Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 6043 - Healthcare Technology & Quality Improvement 3 Credit Hours This course will focus on developing knowledge to effectively evaluate information technology to promote quality-driven health care outcomes. Emphasis is directed toward exploring examples of standardized nomenclature while navigating and interpreting electronic resources. The course will also explore regulatory, legal, ethical, and cultural considerations as they relate to information management utilized in health care. Availability: Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 6053 - Global Aspects of Healthcare 3 Credit Hours This course covers health issues that transcend national boundaries. The focus of practice is health equity among nationsin both prevention and care delivery incorporating both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams. Availability: Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 6063 - Fundamental Healthcare Administration 3 Credit Hours This course is designed to provide a foundation to introduce future health care administrators to the scope of responsibilities of managing health care organizations. Throughout the course students will learn to prepare for an in depth study of the health care industry and begin to strengthen their critical thinking and analysis skills. Availability: Fall/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 6073 - Medical Genetics 3 Credit Hours This course will cover the pathophysiology, and diagnosis of genetic disorders. Concepts including gene mapping, inheritance of genetic information and genetic counseling will be discussed in regards to the impacts on the development and management of genetic disorders. The course will also cover concepts relatedto pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. A discussion on ethical issues related to medical genetics will be covered. Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	HSC 6083 - Medicinal Biochemistry 3 Credit Hours Advanced evaluation of structure, properties, function, equilibrium, and thermodynamic processes relevant to biologically important macromolecules including: proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Examination of metabolic processes leading to the generation of cellular function and dysfunction will include a focus on nucleic acids, proteins, nitrogen metabolism, cellular signaling, and recent advances in biochemistry. Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.

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Courses

CSC 5053 - Principles of Information Security

CSC 5063 - Advanced Operating Systems

CSC 5073 - Advanced Computer Networks

CSC 6003 - Theory of Automata & Formal Languages

CSC 6013 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence

CSC 6023 - Advanced Software Engineering

PHL 5003 - Ontology

PHL 5013 - Theories of Knowledge

PHL 5023 - Ethical Theory

PHL 5033 - Symbolic Logic

PHL 5043 - Philosophical Theology

PHL 5053 - History of Philosophy

PHL 5063 - Public Philosophy

PHL 6003 - Advanced Philosophy of Religion

PHL 6013 - Philosophy of Science

PHL 6023 - Minds, Bodies, and Persons

PHL 6033 - Contemporary Issues in Philosophy

PHL 6043 - Philosophy, Technology, and Ethics

PHL 6053 - Philosophy and Literature

THL 5000 - Introduction to Theological Research

THL 5233 - The Early Church

THL 5243 - The Reformation

THL 5803 - Global Christianity

THL 6000 - Comprehensive Examination

THL 6001 - Thesis: Research Methods

THL 6003 - Special Theologians

THL 6102 - Thesis: Writing Project

THL 6133 - Latin American Theology

THL 6163 - Theology Topics

THL 8004 - Propaedeutic Doctoral Course in Christian Theology

THL 8114 - Contemporary Practical Theology

THL 8214 - Hermeneutics and Methodology in Practical Theology

THL 8314 - Sources of Practical Theology

THL 8414 - Social Science for Practical Theology

THL 8514 - Advanced Practical Theology

THL 8613 - Special Topics in Practical Theology

THL 8633 - Empirical Methods in Practical Theology

THL 8673 - Apologetics and Practical Theology

THL 8713 - Scripture Studies for Practical Theology

THL 8813 - World Christianity and Practical Theology

THL 8911 - Supervised Teaching for Practical Theologians

THL 8922 - Supervised Teaching for Practical Theologians

THL 8931 - Directed Doctoral Reading in Practical Theology

THL 8942 - Directed Doctoral Reading in Practical Theology

THL 8953 - Directed Doctoral Reading in Practical Theology

THL 8971 - Directed Doctoral Research in Practical Theology

THL 8982 - Directed Doctoral Research in Practical Theology

THL 8993 - Directed Doctoral Research in Practical Theology

THL 9004 - Propaedeutic Doctoral Course in Christian Practice

THL 9114 - Formation and Spirituality in Practical Theology

THL 9214 - Culture and Ritual in Practical Theology

THL 9314 - Public Theology as Practical Theology

THL 9414 - Community Life and Pastoral Practice

THL 9613 - Prospectus Seminar

THL 9713 - Dissertation Seminar I

THL 9813 - Dissertation Seminar II

THL 9913 - Dissertation Seminar III

THL 9951 - Dissertation Prospectus Writing

THL 9952 - Dissertation Prospectus Writing

THL 9953 - Dissertation Prospectus Writing

THL 9991 - Dissertation Writing

THL 9992 - Dissertation Writing

THL 9993 - Dissertation Writing

HSC 5003 - Basic Medical Immunology and Microbiology

HSC 5013 - Advanced Pathophysiology

HSC 5023 - Advanced Pharmacology

HSC 5033 - Faith and Science

HSC 5043 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

HSC 5053 - Biostatistics and Research Methodology

HSC 5073 - Basic Medical Pathology

HSC 6003 - Human Embryology

HSC 6013 - Leadership in Organizations and Systems

HSC 6023 - Neuroscience

HSC 6033 - Capstone Course in Health Sciences

HSC 6043 - Healthcare Technology & Quality Improvement

HSC 6053 - Global Aspects of Healthcare

HSC 6063 - Fundamental Healthcare Administration

HSC 6073 - Medical Genetics

HSC 6083 - Medicinal Biochemistry