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MUSP 149 - Concert Choir*
No credit or 1 credit hour
Music Performance and Ensembles — private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
(*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
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MUSP 150 - Singing Quakers*
0 - 1 credit hour
Music Performance and Ensembles — private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
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MUSP 151 - Women’s Chorus*
0 - 1 credit hour
Music Performance and Ensembles — private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
*Courses taken for ‘no credit’ must be arranged with the Division Chair.
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MUSP 155 - Opera Workshop*
1 credit hour
Music Performance and Ensembles — private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
(*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
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MUSP 160 - Chamber Instrumental Ensemble*
No credit or .5 credit hours
Music Performance and Ensembles — private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
(*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.)
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MUSP 165 - Chamber Vocal Ensemble*
No credit or .5 credit hours
Music Performance and Ensembles — private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum.
*Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
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MUSP 167 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with the music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in a large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as a part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 245 - Music Composition
1-2 credit hours
Students learn a variety of techniques relating to composition ranging from development of original ideas to arranging original works and works of other composers. This course is offered as individual weekly lessons and a weekly master class for all students enrolled. Requires minimal amount of keyboard skill and completion of MUSC 202.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 315 - Brass Performance*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 319 - Percussion Performance*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 326 - String Performance*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 329 - Woodwind Performance*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 336 - Piano Performance*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 342 - Organ Performance*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 345 - Voice Performance*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Prerequisites: 4 semesters of study & consensus of faculty jury. Transfer students: 3 semesters of applied study, 1 semester @ Friends & consensus of faculty jury
Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degrees. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 346 - Jazz Performance*
1 - 6 variable credit hours
Upper division (300 level) applied music study is designed to meet performance requirements of the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance. Students majoring in music are eligible to register for 300 level study once they have pass their Sophomore Review jury. Courses for Music Performance and Ensembles include-private lessons in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, wind, brass and percussion instruments as well as class lessons in piano or voice are available each semester. Consult with music faculty regarding Music Performance. Credit may be earned through participation in operatic productions, vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music majors must enroll in large ensemble each semester of full-time enrollment. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam. Details outlined in the Music Department Handbook. All music education majors are required to take one hour of applied or class voice as part of their applied music curriculum. *Courses taken for “no credit” must be arranged with the Division Chair.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 351 - Applied Conducting I (Choral)
1 - 2 Variable Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MUSC 220 with C or better for choral and permission of the instructor
Students in Applied Conducting will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 352 - Applied Conducting I (Instrumental)
1-2 Variable Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MUSC 210 with C or better for instrumental and permission of the instructor
Students in Applied Conducting will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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MUSP 361 - Applied Conducting II: Choral
1 - 2 credit hours
Prerequisites: MUSC 220 with grade of C or better
Student in Applied Conducting II will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
Permission of the instructor is required. Course generally restricted to juniors and seniors only.
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MUSP 362 - Applied Conducting II: Instrumental
1 -2 credit hours
Prerequisites: MUSC 210 with grade of C or better & Instructor consent
Students in Applied Conducting II will analyze musical scores in preparation for conducting. Students will also determine and practice the conducting gestures and non-verbal communication used to conduct musical ensembles. Finally, students will develop the pedagogy necessary to teach music to ensembles.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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NATS 100 - Human Biology with Lab
4 credit hours
This introductory biology course is a laboratory class employing the scientific method for investigation in the area of Human Biology. Students will study the hierarchical organization of the human body and spend some time learning about the functioning of the different organ systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, skeletal, muscular, etc.). Students will also gain some insight into disease processes.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
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NATS 110 - Physical Science & Lab
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: MATH 101
Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, geology).
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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NATS 120 - Biological Science & Lab
4 credit hours
Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the biological sciences. Subjects covered include introductory anatomy and physiology and possibly selected topics in zoology, botany, microbiology, evolution, genetics or ecology.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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NATS 125 - Understanding the Environment with Lab
4 credit hours
Scientific issues including declining resources, energy policy, population growth and global warming will be studied. The course will integrate basic topics and current issues. Instruction includes class time, lab and field trips. Meets laboratory science requirement.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
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NATS 130 - Physical Science with Lab
4 credit hours
Laboratory/field class employing the scientific method for investigations in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology and geology).
Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD; ONL
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NATS 135 - Introduction to Chemistry & Lab
5 credit hours
Prerequisites: Math 100
This course is a lecture/laboratory class which employs the scientific method in the study of the chemistry of everyday life. Topics covered will include general overviews of inorganic, organic, medicinal and biochemistry, as well as a discussion of energy and the environment. This course includes a laboratory component and is intended for students wishing to fulfill their General Education science requirement, as well as being a required course for some majors. This course will not fulfill any of the requirements for a degree in chemistry.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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NATS 220 - Principles of Anatomy and Physiology & Lab
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: NATS 120 with final grade of C or better or consent of instructor
This course is designed specifically for non-biology majors and will survey the organ systems of the human body. Emphasis will be placed on the functions of the different organs and organ systems, how the different systems function to maintain homeostasis, and how all the systems function synergistically to create a healthy individual. Includes lab component.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
Enrollment not allowed if student has received a “C” or better in BIOL 390.
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NATS 488 - Research Methods in Natural Science
1-2 credit hours
Prerequisites: junior year.
Aids the student in the development of basic research and data analysis skills. Topics include literature search, abstract writing, experimental design, apparatus design, sampling and reporting techniques, computer use, and statistical testing.
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NATS 489 - Research Problems in Natural Science
1 or 2 credit hours
Prerequisites: NATS 488.
In consultation with a divisional faculty member, the student will pursue an individual research problem in his area of interest.
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NATS 494 - Internship 2
6 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing or by consent of instructor
More advanced, off- or on-campus practical work experience in a discipline. Junior or senior status required or by consent. May be volunteer or paid employment.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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OPMT 510 - Operations Management
3 credit hours
Focuses on management of production activities of goods and services. Also emphasizes the understanding of strategic issues underlying operations management and prepares students to perform analyses of decision problems as well as to recognize a problem requiring application of these methods. The course orients students in problem-solving skills encountered in managing the making of goods and services with emphasis on the ability to develop and approximate models for complex situations and to give an understanding of strategic issues involved in operations.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 520 - Research Tools and Methodology
3 credit hours
Introduces principle and procedure of designing and conducting research. Students will learn quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques in research methodology, problem identification, hypothesis testing, data collecting, data processing, data analyzing and research conclusion.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 530 - Supply Chain Management
3 credit hours
Explores the concepts of managing the flow of materials in a typical enterprise supply chain. Students will examine a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers, to and from the enterprise.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 540 - Logistics Systems
3 credit hours
This course focuses on the development of strategies, for business logistics and International Supply Chain Management, related to transferring goods and services across national boundaries. The coverage includes the impact of economic globalization on supply chain strategies, the design of global logistic networks, managerial processes and systems for international production and distribution, role of ports and airports in international product movement, transportation network sustainability, and security and risk management for international logistics.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, HYB, ONL
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OPMT 550 - Managing Operations Lean/Six Sigma
3 credit hours
Provides the foundation, tools and a practical guide to understanding, assessing, implementing and managing Lean and Six Sigma.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 560 - Project Management
3 credit hours
Provides an overview of the basic topics and tools of project management such as work breakdown structures, precedence network diagrams and the critical path method. In addition to the basics, the failure of many projects is explored and the latest tools and techniques for countering these failures are presented. Class exercises will reinforce and provide a practical understanding of project management.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 590 - International Operations Management
3 credit hours
Provides students with a specific focus on business practices and management challenges in the global arena. Students learn about the critical dimensions of the global business fundamentals, develop a global business mindset in helping challenges faced by businesses in their quest for competitive positioning in global markets.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 610 - Operations Strategy
3 credit hours
Covers advanced operations management principles. Designed to provide an understanding of how the operations function can provide a competitive advantage for business. Focus will be on what every manager should know about operation strategy-both domestic and global. Provides a framework for understanding both familiar and unfamiliar operations, their management, as well as the interrelationships between operations and other functional areas of the business enterprise.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 615 - Enterprise Systems and Supply Chain Management
3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of enterprise systems and supply chain business processes, and introduces students to how enterprise systems are used to effectively manage a supply chain business process from beginning to end in an integrated, consistent, and highly efficient manner. Students will use SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) software throughout the course, the same software used by many organizations in industry.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL
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OPMT 620 - Management of International Trade Operations
3 credit hours
This course focuses on the development of strategies for business logistics and supply chain management involving the transfer of goods across national boundaries. Topics include the impact of economic globalization on supply chain strategies; the design of global logistics networks; managerial processes and systems for international production and distribution; and risk management for international logistics.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB, BLD, ONL
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OPMT 630 - Organizational Theory and Behavior
3 credit hours
Presents key themes/concepts such as managerial assumptions about human nature, the psychological contract, and the organization as a dynamic, open, coping, developing system. The thrust of the course is to develop a more diagnostic point of view toward organizational phenomenon from the vantage point of understanding human behavior.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 650 - Facilities Design and Planning
3 credit hours
Presents to students how to match the performance of facilities (space, environment, information, support services and property assets) to organizational requirements.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 660 - Ethics in Industry
3 credit hours
Illustrates the business intersection of law, ethics and society. Provides a critical-thinking framework for students to integrate legal, ethics and social reasoning with business practice and analysis.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB
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OPMT 690 - Final Project
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: OPMT 510; OPMT 530; OPMT 540; OPMT 550; OPMT 610; OPMT 650; and MIS 625
Integrates the knowledge gained from the program by addressing a major issue in operations environment. Students will conduct necessary research, implementation and assessment in related area of their choosing. A formal written report and oral presentation will be required at the end of the course.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD
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PACE 299 - Capstone
1 credit hour
The General Education Capstone is designed to ensure that Friends University General Education Outcomes are met by students attaining an Associate Degree. Students utilize the expertise and skills they have acquired through their general education courses to complete a variety of skill exams and papers, a student satisfaction survey, and a reflection essay. (Pass/Fail)
Course Delivery Methods: WEB; ONL
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PHED 100 - Physical Education
1 credit hour
Instruction and practice in physical activities that develop physical fitness and are suitable for the student’s leisure time now and in the future.
(Repeatable with different activity.)
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PHED 107 - Varsity Sports
1 credit hour
Participation in varsity sports.
(Repeatable)
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PHED 110 - Cornerstone Course
1 credit hour
Orientation for all prospective health management and health and physical education (non-teaching) majors. Expectations, content, philosophy and vocational opportunities of the programs are among the topics considered.
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PHED 170 - Training Room Techniques
3 credit hours
Study and practice in the accepted procedures of prevention and care of athletic injuries from the trainer’s viewpoint.
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PHED 220 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education
2 credit hours
The purpose of this course is for the students to develop an understanding of the need to foster relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians and other professionals in the learning community. Additional topics include the study of the historical development of physical education and the contributions of individuals and organizations to health, physical education and its related fields. The curriculum also deals with philosophical questions and problems relating to sports, play and physical education.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 250 - Personal and Community Health
3 credit hours
Study of the individual’s physical and mental health and its effect on the community. Additional topics include achieving a healthy weight, drugs, tobacco, cancer, infectious disease, health care, environment and aging.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 310 - Teaching Individual and Dual Sports
3 credit hours
This course cultivates the understanding of the concepts of physical education content and applies these concepts for the development of a physically educated learner. Additionally, the class will provide the opportunity for students to learn the history and rules of individual and dual sports while practicing the skills and strategies for playing those sports. The course will also provide the students the opportunity to advance their instructional plan development and teaching skills relative to those sports.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 315 - Teaching Team Sports
3 credit hours
The course cultivates the understanding of the concepts of physical education content and applies these concepts for the development of a physically educated leader. Additionally, the class will provide the opportunity for students to learn the history and rules of team sports while practicing the skills and strategies for playing those sports. The course will also provide the students the opportunity to advance their instructional plan development and teaching skills relative to those sports.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 340 - Motor Learning and Development
3 credit hours
This class will provide the opportunity for students to understand how individuals learn and develop motor skills. Additional topics include planning and implementing safe learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, formal and informal assessment and how those issues affect the psychomotor (physical fitness and motor coordination), cognitive and affective (social and emotional) domains of learning.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 345 - Management of Health, Physical Education and Sport
3 credit hours
The course is designed to assist the student, as they grow professionally, develop a deeper understanding of the need for building positive relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians and other professionals. Other topics will include the use of formal assessment to develop safe learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, and active engagement.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 391 - Fall Sport Management Practicum
2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Health & PE Major, junior status and cumulative GPA 2.0
The purpose of this practicum is to allow the student to apply the theoretical foundations of the professional preparation program to an intramural or athletic setting. The student will have the opportunity to work with traditional fall sports. The course can be repeated for credit.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 392 - Spring Sport Management Practicum
2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Health & PE Major, junior status and cumulative GPA 2.0
The purpose of this practicum is to allow the student to apply the theoretical foundations of the professional preparation program to an intramural or athletic setting. The student will have the opportunity to work with traditional spring sports. The course can be repeated for credit.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 410 - Adapted Physical Education
3 credit hours
This class will provide the opportunity for students to understand how individuals, including students with special needs, learn and develop motor skills. Additional topics include planning and implementing safe learning environments, developmentally appropriate activities, formal and informal assessment and how those issues affect the psychomotor (physical fitness and motor coordination), cognitive and affective (social and emotional) domains of learning.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHED 435 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics for Physical Education and Recreation
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: NATS 220 and PHED 220
The course is designed to give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge related to the fields of kinesiology (muscles moving bones around joints) and biomechanics (physics applied to human movement, sports, and physical activity). Additionally, the student will be tasked to apply his/her kinesiology knowledge to the analysis of strength training programs. The biomechanics portion of the class is devoted to terminology and theories related to linear and rotary motion and how they apply to human movement in various activities and sport. The student will also analyze, diagnose, and correct problems with daily movements and sports activities.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA; WEB
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PHED 460 - Applied Exercise Physiology/Lab for Physical Education and Recreation
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: NATS 220 and PHED 220
The course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the physiology of the human body, including the nervous, muscular, respiratory, and circulatory systems, and nutrition. The student will also apply that information to answer questions related to the effects of training and or detraining on the human body and demonstrate the ability to develop age appropriate training protocols for specific goals such as anaerobic power, aerobic conditioning, muscle strength, and weight loss programs for PreK-12 students in the school setting and all ages including senior citizens at a recreational facility. The laboratory portion of the class provides the student the opportunity to develop skills, using various assessment tools, to apply data related to the human body.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA; WEB
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PHED 490 - Capstone Course
1 credit hour
A review of the student’s university educational experience, consideration of the student’s philosophy of the field and completing assessment instruments for the program are included.
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PHED 494 - Internship 2
1-6 credit hours
Prerequisites: Health & PE Major and senior status and cumulative GPA of 2.0
The purpose of the internship is to allow the student to apply the theoretical foundations of the professional preparation program to a real work situation.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 credit hours
This course provides a survey of philosophical ideas from pre-Socratic to contemporary time.
Successful completion of COMP 202 recommended.
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHIL 111 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 credit hours
This course will provide an overview of basic philosophical theories that seek to answer basic questions concerning human existence. Issues considered are: How free are human actions? How can we know what is right and what is wrong? What is the relation between mental and physical events? Is it reasonable to believe in God? How can we reason together with others? These questions will be explored through the study of philosophers and philosophical movements throughout Western history, in conversation with the perspectives of the Christian faith.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD, ONL
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PHIL 160 - Critical Thinking
3 credit hours
Principles of correct reasoning. Emphasis placed on the development of the ability to analyze and evaluate arguments as they occur in various types of discourse.
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PHIL 180 - Introduction to Ethics
3 credit hours
This course provides a survey of ethical theories-from classical to contemporary time with attention to a selection of contemporary ethical dilemmas.
Successful completion of COMP 102 recommended.
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHIL 185 - Introduction to Ethics
3 credit hours
This course will provide an overview of ethical theories that address the nature of good and bad human behavior and right and wrong actions, from the perspective of Christian faith. It will also introduce students to the practices of ethical analysis, understanding the sources of authority and contextual claims which shape ethical decision-making. Students will work from this grounding in theory and method to consider issues in applied ethics and contemporary concerns.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, BLD, ONL
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PHIL 210 - Ethics, Society and Service
3 credit hours
This course will present an introduction to ethics and various philosophical and religious approaches to analyzing ethical problems, with a particular emphasis on
studying social-ethical issues and determining approaches for meeting social needs.
Students will study ethical issues in historical and current context and will identify one area in which they would like to perform community service. This required community service experience, to be approved by the instructor, will be a basis for their ongoing reflection in the class throughout the course.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, BLD, ONL
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PHIL 310 - Applied Christian Ethics
3 credit hours
This course investigates major approaches to ethics through critical examination of the views of representative philosophers and their theories. The goal in this course will be to learn and to practice cogent reasoning about moral problems and to apply these various ethical theories to contemporary moral problems.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, ONL
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PHIL 320 - Great Philosophers
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
This course provides an in-depth study of the life, major ideas and continuing influence of one of the great thinkers in the history of philosophy.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHIL 340 - History of Great Ideas
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
This course provides a basic ideas in common life such as truth, goodness, beauty, justice, equality and liberty are discussed in dialogue with representatives from the history of thought.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHIL 370 - Faith and Reason
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
This course examines the reasonableness of religious belief. Issues considered include the existence of God, the problem of evil, miracles, life after death and religious language.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHIL 410 - Social and Political Philosophy
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 112
This course examines the main issues of social and political philosophy. Through comparison and critical analysis of the writings of major social and political philosophers from ancient to contemporary authors, students will consider various views regarding the relations between individuality and society. Issues such as the nature of political authority, justice, the rights and freedom of individuals, and community will also be discussed.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD, WEB, ONL
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PHIL 470 - Selected Topics in Philosophy
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
Course provides particular issues, thinkers or areas of philosophy. Topics will vary.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHIL 499 - Capstone
2 credit hours
A senior-level course designed to help students integrate the various components of the Religion and Philosophy program.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHYS 101 - General Physics 1 & Lab
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: MATH 112 or MATH 201
This course is a study of mechanics, including kinematics, dynamics, statics, energy, materials and fluids.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHYS 102 - General Physics 2 & Lab
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 101
This course is a study of waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics, and nuclear physics.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHYS 111 - General Physics 1 with Calculus & Lab
5 credit hours
Prerequisites: MATH 201
Explores the application of calculus in Physics 1 and requires extra class meetings.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHYS 112 - General Physics 2 with Calculus & Lab
5 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 111
Explores the application of calculus in Physics 2 and requires extra class meetings.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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PHYS 120 - Astronomy
4 credit hours
This is a study of the solar system, stars, galaxies, constellations and atmospheric science. History of space science and space flight is also included. Special emphasis is given to laboratory and field methods.
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PHYS 201 - Modern Physics & Lab
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 and PHYS 112
This course examines the foundation of Modern Physics. It includes quantum mechanics; the nature of light, atomic theory, and spectra; the uncertainty principle; and special relativity.
Course Delivery Method: TRA
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POLS 100 - American Government
3 credit hours
Survey of our national, state and local governments as well as the origin and growth of the Constitution. Aspects stressed are the function of government; the relations between the states and the national government; administrative and policy developments; and the work of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
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POLS 110 - Issues in American Politics
3 credit hours
This course provides an introductory look at the systems and major issues facing American government. Emphasis is placed on the application of general knowledge of American government to current events and discussion of governmental policies.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, BLD, ONL
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POLS 120 - Political Ideas and Ideologies
3 credit hours
This introductory course addresses the historical emergence of and the continuing role played by numerous different ideological perspectives in our political thinking. “Ideology” will be defined; and the ways in which our own ideological perspectives shape the way we interpret events, read the news, and prioritize political and social concerns will be considered. Important political ideas that will be discussed include liberalism, conservatism, socialism environmentalism and so forth.
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POLS 160 - International Relations
3 credit hours
A course designed to assist students in understanding the process, behavior and institutions that emerge as nation-states act, react and interact in the world political arena. After a survey of the historical background of the present state system, with special reference to political developments, nationalism, sovereignty and power, attention is turned to patterns of state action including nonalignment, alliances, collective security, war and diplomacy, and cooperation through international and regional organizations.
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POLS 211 - Current Events
3 credit hours
Current Events uses the events of the day to investigate American political policy, government, and politics. The course focuses on domestic and international issues from an American perspective. Special focus is placed on the role of the media and how point of view influences issue coverage and perception of coverage. No previous experience with American government is necessary as relevant policies, government structures and concepts are explained as they arise naturally from the events of the day.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD, ONL
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POLS 250 - Christianity and Social Justice
3 credit hours
This course deals with two topics: the notion of ‘justice’ in both social and political matters, and the contribution which the Christian tradition has historically made and continues to make in regards to the pursuit of justice in those same social and political matters. The focus will be on familiarizing students with the perspectives and tools (ranging from the economic to the philosophical) necessary for them to better formulate a definition of justice, consider whatever value Christian ideas may provide to assessing any number of social and political problems (including but not limited to poverty, education, the environment, and more), and thereby craft just responses to them. As such, the outcomes of this course are both theoretical and practical.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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POLS 260 - Comparative Politics
3 credit hours
This course deals with the political culture, institutions, processes and behavior of different modern political systems, including their respective governments, their civil society and their political parties. The focus will be on familiarizing students with the variety of approaches to sovereignty, constitutionalism, legitimacy, and so forth around the world. Historical background treated as part of the environment of the political system will also be in question. Students in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in the collegiate Model United Nations program through forming a mock U.N. delegation and attending a Model U.N. conference.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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POLS 270 - International Issues and Organizations
3 credit hours
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the processes and institutions that emerge as nation-states act, react, and interact in the world political arena. After a survey of the historical background of the present state system, attention is turned to examining theories and patterns of state action including alliances, collective security, war, and cooperation through international and regional organizations, especially that of the United Nations. the development of international law and the globalizing of certain ideas with international legal and political implications, such as human rights, immigration, environmentalism, will also be examined. Student in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in the collegiate Model United Nations program through forming a mock U.N. delegation and attending a Model U.N. conference.
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POLS 330 - Constitutional Law and Politics
3 credit hours
This course will examine the history and politics behind various different (and continuing) interpretations of the U.S. Constitution. This will include studying the origin and development of the Supreme Court and the judicial branch itself, as well as how important decisions by the Supreme Court, made in response to different political and social and legal crises, have profoundly changed our country’s approach to religion, morality, citizenship, crime, free speech, relations between state and national governments, and so forth.
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POLS 340 - Travel Seminar
3 credit hours
(see History)
This course is cross listed with HIST 340
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POLS 360 - Public Administration
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: POLS 100 or consent of instructor.
A course that deals with the process of formulating and implementing public policies. Special attention will be given to bureaucratic organizations, the democratic context of administering public organizations, personnel management, budgeting and intergovernmental relations.
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POLS 370 - Topics in Political Theory
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: POLS 120 or consent of instructor.
This course will examine particular themes or developments from the history of political thought with the purpose of giving students a deeper insight into the arguments for and against the basic ideas and ideologies that have been derived from our intellectual traditions (as well as from other traditions). Some of the topics that may be studied, to be determined by the instructor and varying each time the class is taught, will include Ancient and Medieval Political Thought, Revolutionary Political Thought, Human Rights and Nationalism, Political Theology, East Asian Political Thought and so forth.
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POLS 390 - American Parties and Politics
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: POLS 100 or consent of instructor.
American political parties and the process of politics. Attention given to the role, function, organization and techniques of parties as campaigns of candidates in current elections are studied in depth. Pressure groups, political polling and political behavior are considered along with an examination of the historical development of American political parties.
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POLS 480 - Political Science Senior Seminar
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: junior/senior standing or consent of instructor.
This is a research-focused capstone course for History and Political Science majors wherein students will pick a topic, develop a thesis statement, prepare a literature review, and then work through rough drafts with the aim of producing a high-level paper which demonstrates original thought, and integrates their study through the major with a specific research aim. Students will also be measured in their mastery of their major.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
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POLS 494 - Internship 2
3 credit hours
More advanced, off- or on-campus practical work experience in a discipline. Junior or senior status required or by consent. May be volunteer or paid employment. Unless a course plan specifies otherwise, a maximum of 12 credits in Internship enrollment may be applied to baccalaureate degrees, up to 6 hours to associate degrees and up to 3 hours in minors.
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PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology
3 credit hours
Designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of the subject, which includes philosophies, theories, developmental aspects and understandings of the psychological make-up of the human organism.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA; WEB
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement.
PSYC 100 is required for all students majoring or minoring in Marketing and suggested for all students majors in the Division of Business and Information Technology.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
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