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CONR 725 - Beyond Power: The Theory and Practice of Appropriate Decision Making Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores personal and organizational decision theory. It provides students with practical alternatives to hierarchical policy-making and enforcement. Using proven conflict management strategies and techniques, students will learn to create a culture of collaboration, resiliency, and inclusivity within an organization. Prerequisite: CONR 603, CONR 604, and CONR 606 or approval of the program director. |
Cornerstone |
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CORE 110 - Cornerstone Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Engage first semester students in thinking about the ideas which shape our current and future views of ourselves, our communities, and the cosmos. Special attention is given to a Christian perspective on liberal education as a foundation for life-long integration of faith, ideas, and action. Required to satisfy University Requirements. |
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CORE 115 - Critical Thinking, Identity and Community Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course engages students in thinking critically, missionally, and globally about the ideas that shape our current and future views of ourselves. Students will analyze various historical ideas about the self, consider the differences between human persons and the rest of creation, and begin to understand the factors that shape personal identity and faith. Through in-class presentations, mentored class discussion, and personal and collaborative writing and readings, students will reflect on how individually and as members of communities we can come to understand our communal responsibilities and ourselves. Special attention is given to a Christian perspective of identity and community. Includes a research project. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 . |
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CORE 210 - Human Identity and Community Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Focuses on the intersection of the human self and community. Exploring a range of philosophical, ethical, and theological theories of human nature and society, students will learn how to think critically, globally, and missionally about themselves and the communities of which they are a part. Prerequisite: CORE 110 and ENGL 112 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
American Studies Program |
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CPOL 4A0 - Topics in Leadership and Vocation Credit Hours: 3 The course introduces concepts for Christian responsibility and involvement in public issues. By focusing on a public topic relevant to the internship, basic techniques for issue analysis and the narrative pattern of the Bible as an analytical framework will be taught. |
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CPOL 4A1 - Topics in National Affairs Credit Hours: 3 The course exposes students to the Washington leadership networks that are engaged in the complex dynamic of national public policy formation and decision-making. Coursework includes policy analysis, political studies, sociology, ethics, theology, and biblical studies. |
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CPOL 4A2 - Topics in Leadership Management Credit Hours: 3 The course studies the strategic responsibilities of business in shaping the compliance environment of policy regulation and enforcement. Coursework involves concepts important for business, leadership development, business administration, management economics ethics, theology, and biblical studies. |
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CPOL 4A3 - Topics in International Affairs & Globalization Credit Hours: 3 Through field research and face-to-face meetings with experts in Washington’s international community, you are challenged to develop a biblical perspective, either on foreign affairs or on globalization. |
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CPOL 4A4 - Internship Credit Hours: 6 The internship links public-sector employment with classroom work. Students are placed in agencies and offices through the greater Washington metropolitan area. |
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CPOL 4A5 - Mentorship Course (optional) Credit Hours: 1 Students have the opportunity to meet with a professional mentor in their field four times during the semester. |
Computer Science |
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CS 115 - Introduction to Programming Using Scripting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer on demand
An introduction to computer programming using a scripting language such as Python or PHP, with an emphasis on problem solving and logic. Topics include: variables and constants, arithmetic operations, data input and output, Boolean logic, conditional and iterative program control structures, user-defined functions, simple algorithm design, and debugging strategies. |
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CS 116 - Applied Programming Using Scripting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer on demand
A deeper exploration of computer programming using a scripting language such as Python or PHP, with a greater emphasis on algorithm design. Topics include strings, arrays, and other advanced data types, reading and writing files, modules, exception handling, recursion, regular expressions, and complex algorithm design. Prerequisite: CS 115 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 120 - Programming I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Programming, debugging, and small program development in a statically typed procedural language. Topics include sequential, selective, and iterative control flow, modularity, simple data types, arrays, formatted input and output and text file processing. Prerequisite: Mathematics placement testing or concurrent enrollment in MATH 109 or MATH 124 or MATH 185 ; or CS 115 . |
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CS 130 - Programming II: Data Structures Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to programming emphasizing implementation details such as pointers, array and data structure physical memory layout, stack conventions for function calls, string manipulation, heaps, allocation, object construction including canonical object form for C++, and portability. The primary language is C++, with substantial reference to C, and assembly language. Prerequisite: CS 120 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 220 - Computer Organization Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An introduction to machine organization covering digital circuits, functional units, caches, virtual memory, devices, the interrupt mechanism, and bus arbitration in the context of a single-user system. Prerequisite: CS 130 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 230 - Object-Oriented Programming Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Principles and concepts of programming under the object-oriented paradigm using a language such as C++ or Java. Topics include: data abstraction and problem decomposition, information hiding, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, templates, exception/event handling, multi-threading, concurrency, debugging, graphical user interfaces, and documentation. Emphasis on satisfying user specifications in application development. Prerequisite: CS 130 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 301 - Language Lab Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: on demand
An introduction to the syntax, semantics and use of a currently popular programming language or paradigm with emphasis on the features unique to that topic. May be repeated if a different topic is offered. Prerequisite: CS 230 with a grade of” or better or approval of the instructor. |
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CS 311 - Contest Programming Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: on demand
A lab for programming practice, development of problem analysis skills, and general problem solving in the context of a formal programming contest environment. Prerequisite: CS 130 with a grade of “C” or better. Course may be repeated for two hours of credit. |
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CS 315 - Mobile Application Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduces the development of applications for mobile computing and technology. Students learn to develop applications for mobile computing devices such as the iPhone and iPod Touch. Includes theory, concepts, and hands-on programming. Assumes a strong programming background. Prerequisite: IT 220 and CS 116 or CS 120 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 316 - Advanced Mobile Application Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Continues Mobile Application DeveIopment, creating more complex applications for mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPod Touch. Includes theory, concepts, and hands-on programming. Assumes a strong programming background. Prerequisite: IT 220 ; CS 230 or CS 315 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 330 - Human-Computer Interaction Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to both the programmatic and psychological considerations surrounding shaping the computer tool to the user. The course will cover the details of implementing a graphical user interface, and how to make the interface as user-friendly as possible. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |
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CS 332 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Design and scientific and mathematical study of algorithms. Analytic and experimental performance determination. Includes searching and sorting, trees, graphs, asymptotic (e.g., big-O) performance bounds, and the halting problem. Prerequisite: CS 130 and MATH 227 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 341 - Numerical Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Survey of elementary numerical methods used in scientific computing applications. Topics include computer representation of integer and real numbers, sequences, series approximations, finite differences, interpolation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, and roots of a single non-linear equation. Selected algorithms to be solved using the computer. Prerequisite: MATH 186 and CS 120 . Same as MATH 341 . |
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CS 352 - Programming Languages Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Students will improve their understanding of languages, increase their vocabulary of useful programming constructs, and be able to learn or design a language more easily. Prerequisite: CS 230 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 356 - Operating Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Topics include dynamic procedure activation, system structure, evaluation, memory and process management, and recovery procedures. Prerequisite: CS 220 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 365 - Theory of Computation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Introduction to formal languages and automata, computability, and complexity. Topics include the DFAs, CFGs, pumping lemmas, Turing machines, the Church-Turing Thesis, non-determinism, and NP-completeness. Prerequisite: CS 220 and CS 332 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 374 - Software Engineering Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A study of the development of large-scale software systems. Includes an overview of the software development life cycle. Principles of software testing will be introduced. Projects will afford practical experience in the development of interpersonal communication skills needed for team software development. Prerequisite: CS 230 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 375 - Software Engineering II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A continuing study of the development of large-scale software systems. Includes an overview of currently used analysis and design methodologies, including both structured and object-oriented paradigms. UML and Design Patterns will be introduced. Students will be exposed to existing projects of moderate size. Prerequisite: CS 374 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 381 - Computer Graphics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
A study of 2D and 3D rendering algorithms and representations, including homogeneous coordinate systems and their attendant transformations. Includes study of light and color and a survey of photo-realistic 3D rendering techniques. Prerequisite: CS 220 , MATH 185 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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CS 442 - Numerical Analysis Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Solution of linear systems of equations by direct and iterative methods, matrix inversion, and evaluation of determinants. Matrix solution of least square problems. Approximation of eigenvalues. Selected algorithms to be solved using the computer. Prerequisite: CS 341 ; MATH 325 . Same as MATH 442 . |
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CS 467 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, on demand
Survey of the search, reasoning, control, learning, and knowledge representation principles underpinning intelligent systems such as games, theorem provers, expert systems, neural networks, planning, machine learning, and natural language. Prerequisite: CS 332 with a grade of “C” or better. |
Digital Entertainment Technology |
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DET 210 - Introduction to Digital Entertainment Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduces the concepts of film, animation and game design/development. Students will learn to develop and design for movies, animations, and games. Concepts covered include storyboarding, conflict development, the art of storytelling, and design elements. |
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DET 220 - Introduction to 3D Modeling Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to concepts of 3D modeling. Students will learn to use 3D software to produce models and scenes for use in animation, game engines, and additive manufacturing (3D printing). Students will also be introduced to basic texturing, shaders, lighting, and dynamics to enhance the detail and design of 3D models. |
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DET 230 - Introduction to Animation: Keyframes & Pixels Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introductory course focusing on the principles and history of animation. The class will cover foundational techniques and theories developed by leading studios utilizing industry standard animation software. This class will introduce the principles of animation, the history of animation, and the basics of acting and character animation. |
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DET 310 - Digital Entertainment Technology II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Develops the concepts of animation, film, and game design. Concepts covered include sound and music, e-portfolio design, basic software scripting, ludology, and design element consideration for digital entertainment. Prerequisite: DET 210 |
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DET 320 - Advanced 3D Modeling Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Advanced concepts of 3D art and visualization. Students will learn to use 3D computer graphics software to produce 3D character models and corresponding skeletal structures for use in animation, game engines, and film media. Prerequisite: DET 220 . |
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DET 350 - Digital Entertainment Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Digital cinematic, game, and level design. Students will learn to develop and design 2D and 3D games, cinematic, and levels using game engines or development tool sets. Course may be repeated once. Prerequisite: DET 210 . |
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DET 410 - Digital Entertainment Technology III Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
Capstone to the concepts of animation, movies and game design. Students will develop and design for movies, animations, and games. Concepts covered include: portfolio development, project management in DET environments, advanced DET scripting. Prerequisite: DET 310 . Majors only. |
Design |
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DSGN 102 - Introduction to Interior Design Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Exploration and application of interior design theory and design process techniques using problem solving methodology with emphasis on human needs, values, context, and resources. Creative application of design principles for planning and furnishing interior environments. |
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DSGN 111 - Design Drawing I Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Summer
Introduces the basic skills and techniques of monochromatic drawing with emphasis placed on gesture, line, value, texture, shape, form and delineation. Black and white media. |
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DSGN 201 - Fundamental Design I Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall only
Fundamentals of design concepts and processes utilizing transformation, abstraction and organization of form, space and light. Exploring connection between site, building, interior, human perception, historical and contemporary precedents. Prerequisite: DSGN 111 or equivalent. |
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DSGN 202 - Fundamental Design II Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring only
Fundamentals of design concepts and processes through place-making and universal design. Human factors, building envelope and spatial development applied to varied building typologies. Design responses informed by historical and contemporary precedents. Prerequisite: DSGN 201 . |
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DSGN 211 - Design Drawing II Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Development of design drawings and rendering skills to illustrate interior and architectural concepts. Emphasize color, value, tone and presentation. Prerequisite: DSGN 111 and ART 105 . |
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DSGN 221 - History of Architecture and Design I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Study of architecture, design, furniture, and environs from antiquity to the 18th century. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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DSGN 222 - History of Architecture and Design II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Study of architecture, design, furniture, and environs from the 18th century to the present. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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DSGN 232 - Digital Design Communication Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Processes and procedures for studying and communicating spatial design ideas utilizing digital media. |
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DSGN 251 - Construction I: Materials and Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Introduction to building construction materials, methods and structures, as well as building envelope performance and sustainability considerations. |
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DSGN 301 - Intermediate Interior Design I Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Creative and technical problem solving relative to various residential and commercial interior applications. Human dimension and its relationship to space planning. Emphasis on technical aspects such as working drawings, lighting design and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: DSGN 202 . |
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DSGN 302 - Intermediate Interior Design II Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Creative and technical problem solving relative to a variety of residential or commercial interiors. Application of codes and standards, programming, specifications, working drawings, space planning, and three-dimensional drawing. Prerequisite: DSGN 301 . Concurrent enrollment in DSGN 352 or professor approval. |
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DSGN 351 - Interior Components Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Selection and specification of interior materials and finishes based on performance, decision-making criteria, resources, and estimating processes. A writing-intensive course. |
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DSGN 352 - Building Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Investigation and application of building codes and standards that affect the functionality, comfort, and health, safety and welfare of building occupants. Exploration and integration of methodologies in heating/ cooling, plumbing, electricity, lighting, and communication systems within building structures through lecture and assignments. Service learning component when possible. Concurrent enrollment in DSGN 302 required. For interior design or architecture majors only. |
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DSGN 401 - Advanced Interior Design Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Students demonstrate competency skills in capstone course with solutions to a residential or commercial design project. Includes research, client interaction, and contract documentation presentation. Prerequisite: DSGN 302 and DSGN 351 . |
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DSGN 402 - Design, Construction and Details for Interiors Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Students demonstrate comprehensive understanding of interior design, responding to contemporary issues such as socio-economic, cultural and environmental factors. Team-based project for a residential or commercial typology. Emphasis on research, programming, regulatory criteria, contract documents and coordination with other disciplines. Prerequisite: DSGN 401 . |
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DSGN 461 - Professional Principles and Practices (for Design Practitioners) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Establishment of an interior design business. Legal and financial concerns, client relationships, written agreements, contracts, budgeting, business form use, fee/compensation methods, record keeping. Also includes legal and compensation concerns related to custom designs and product designs. |
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DSGN 463 - Field Experience Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 10 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Supervised work experience in an architecture or interior design business. Minimum of 160 clock hours experience in the field required, plus one-hour seminar per week. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Junior standing, advisor approval, and acceptance of the student by a business. A capstone course. |
Early Childhood |
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EACH 363 - Early Language and Literacy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Addresses developmental issues and teaching strategies related to oral language and early literacy development. Explores developmentally appropriate, research-based strategies for promoting children’s literacy learning from age 3 through early primary. Topics include oral language development, phonological awareness, early phonics and emergent literacy. Also included are strategies to provide communication and language supports for young children with developmental challenges and strategies for teaching children with limited English proficiency in the early childhood classroom. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 and EDUC 250 . Admission to Teacher Education program required. |
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EACH 451 - Guidance in Early Childhood Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Fundamental principles underlying behavior and methods of working with young children. Concurrent enrollment in EACH 466 required. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 , EDUC 323 , EACH 363 and admission to Teacher Education program. |
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EACH 466 - Education of Young Children Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A required course for students certifying in age 3 through grade 4. A study of theory and practice in the education of young children. Includes 30 hours of field experience in public schools. Concurrent enrollment in EACH 451 required. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 , EDUC 323 , EACH 363 and admission to Teacher Education program. |
Economics |
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ECON 260 - Principles of Macroeconomics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Supply and demand, the framework of the free enterprise system, national income accounting, unemployment and inflation, fiscal policy and public debt, monetary system and monetary policy, international trade, economic growth, and selected concepts of business ethics. Prerequisite: 24 earned hours. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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ECON 261 - Principles of Microeconomics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Economics of the firm and industry; supply and demand; revenue and costs; profits; consumer behavior; markets; the price system; the role of government; inequality; and comparative economic systems. Prerequisite: 24 earned hours. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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ECON 438 - International Poverty and Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Global poverty and development, including challenges facing economically poor countries and individuals, material and non-material views of poverty, relief and development paradigms and organizations, and assessment and intervention tools used by development agencies. Prerequisite: Junior standing. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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ECON 463 - Managerial Economics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Price determination in the free enterprise economy. Analysis of the price system in guiding and directing resources toward more efficient allocation under various market conditions. Practical applications of economic theory to contemporary and actual business problems. The case study method is emphasized. Prerequisite: ECON 260 , ECON 261 , both with a grade of “C” or better. |
Education |
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EDUC 211 - Educational Foundations and Multicultural Perspectives Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A foundation course in professional education, including an introduction to serving students in multi-cultural settings and an orientation to the teacher education program. Includes observation in Pre K-12 classroom. Required as the first course of the teacher education sequence, must be taken in residence. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and a declared major including teacher certification; other majors may enroll with Teacher Education department approval. Course fee. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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EDUC 221 - Educational Psychology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An introduction to theories of development, learning, motivation, memory and intelligence. May be used to satisfy University Requirements. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. |
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EDUC 250 - Literature for Children Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A content reading course covering traditional and contemporary children’s books and other materials. Studies of major authors, illustrators, and genres are emphasized, along with applications for teaching literacy skills to children. Limited to students seeking EC-6, 4-8, or EC-12 Special Education certification. |
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EDUC 287 - Integrating the Arts Across the Elementary School Curriculum Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Addresses teaching materials and strategies appropriate for supporting meaningful integration of the arts with content area concepts and skills for diverse learners in grades EC-6. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 and admission to Teacher Education. |
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EDUC 312 - Field Experience in Guidance and Development Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer only
Provides an opportunity for intentional reflection on personal beliefs about and skills in teaching through extended experiences with children in diverse education and/or ministry settings. During the summer, students admitted to the teacher education program provide children summer teaching services that are directly related to the teaching profession. Prerequisite: Department Chair approval; Admission to the Teacher Education Program; and summer employment, internship, or volunteer placement working directly with students or school aged children required. |
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EDUC 323 - Integrated Math and Science: PreK-2 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of the development and teaching of mathematics and science concepts in early childhood. Emphasis will be placed on integrating mathematics and science concepts in the curriculum and in aligning this curriculum with state and national standards. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. |
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EDUC 331 - Teaching Social Studies in Pre K - Grade 8 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Designed to prepare the pre-service teacher to teach the social studies curriculum for age 3 through grade 8. The focus will be on learning the content of the curriculum as outlined by the State of Texas. In part, students will make practical application teaching an appropriate segment of the social studies curriculum. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 and Admission to Teacher Education Program required. |
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EDUC 335 - Teaching in the Middle School Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 An overview of the historical development of the middle school and a thorough discussion of adolescent psychology. Analyzes middle grades content in language arts, math, social studies and science. Includes shadow study experiences at a middle school and is required for any 4-8 teaching certificate. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 and EDUC 221 . Admission to Teacher Education Program required. |
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EDUC 370 - Teaching Math in Elementary Grades 3-6 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of techniques of teaching mathematics with various teaching innovations. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 , EDUC 323 ; MATH 237 , MATH 238 . Admission to Teacher Education Program required. |
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EDUC 411 - Elementary Curriculum, Materials, and Media Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A field-based course designed to present basic elementary curriculum including lesson planning and the development, organization, and use of teaching materials. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 , EDUC 331 ; READ 363 . Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 431 in the semester before student teaching. Admission to Teacher Education Program required. Fee required. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 412 - Secondary Curriculum and Media Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A field-based course designed to present basic principles of curriculum development coordinated with textbook use and lesson planning. Presents the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and an introduction to supporting media. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 , EDUC 221 ; READ 322 . Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 432 . Should be taken semester before student teaching. Admission to Teacher Education Program required. Fee required. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 431 - Elementary Management and Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of classroom management and discipline, motivation, and a variety of teaching strategies. Requires 45 hours of field work in the classroom. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 , EDUC 331 ; READ 363 . Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 411 . Should be taken semester before student teaching. Admission to Teacher Education Program required. A writing-intensive course. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 432 - Secondary Management and Methods Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A concentrated study of classroom management, motivation, leadership, curriculum, and planning. Requires 45 hours of field work in the classroom. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 , EDUC 221 ; READ 322 . Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 412 . Should be taken semester before student teaching. Admission to Teacher Education Program required. A writing-intensive course. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 476 - Effective Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Develops skills for helping English Language Learners, including a review of underlying social and multicultural contexts, English language concepts, types of ESL programs, and instructional objectives and techniques. Prerequisite: EDUC 211 , and EACH 363 , READ 322 or READ 363 . May be used to satisfy University Requirements. |
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EDUC 490 - Clinical Teaching Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 6 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
The culmination of the pre-service teacher preparation program, student teaching includes teaching and related experiences in schools. Requires one semester of all-day student teaching (14 weeks). If taken outside the Abilene area, fee will be required. In order to complete the requirements of Teacher Education, a grade of “B” or better must be earned. Failure to earn a “B” or better will result in removal from Teacher Education. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: All other coursework must be completed prior to entering the Student Teaching experience. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 499 - Internship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
All-day, all-semester experience. Takes the place of student teaching. Intern is cooperatively supervised by university personnel and school personnel. NOTE: Must be taken two (2) consecutive semesters. Pass/Fail grade. Additional Fee required. Prerequisite: Completion of baccalaureate degree; successfully pass content TExES; approval of Director of Certification. |
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EDUC 620 - Instructional Strategies in the Teaching of Writing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer
A study of the related language arts taught in PK-12 classrooms. We will explore current philosophy and research in the area of writing instruction. Students will experience the writing process themselves through a Writer’s Workshop while learning to embed the teaching of spelling, grammar, and mechanics within the workshop format. |
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EDUC 621 - Overcoming Learning Barriers Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Prepares students to investigate institutional forces that inhibit constructive school improvement and explore alternatives including curricular approaches addressing literacy, learning communities, and emotional intelligence. |
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EDUC 622 - Theories and Strategies for Integrating Technology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Presents an overview of technology use and integration. Students examine ways to plan, organize and implement technology in diverse learning environments. |
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EDUC 651 - Leading Continuous Improvement of Digital Learning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Current leadership theory and practice of leading change in school systems brought on by the digital revolution and its accompanying social transformation. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate school and/or digital leadership of learning certificate program. |
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EDUC 652 - Leading Evolving Digital Learning Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Analysis and investigation of the theories of disruptive innovation in leading continuous school transformation. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate school and/or digital leadership of learning certificate program. |
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EDUC 653 - Educational Research Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The use of technology and research as tools to improve the educational process. Emphasis on practitioner research in which students are actively engaged in systematic, intentional inquiry. Must be taken in the first 12 hours of education graduate work. |
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EDUC 655 - Action Research for Classroom Teachers Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This workshop-style course requires students to conduct an action research study in a year-long clinical teaching residency. Students design an action research study, obtain necessary approvals to conduct the research, collect and analyze data, and write up their findings in a journal-length manuscript suitable for publication. Prerequisite: EDUC 653 . Corequisite: EDUC 653 , EDUC 691 |
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EDUC 656 - School Finance Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Problems relating to the adequate financing of schools. |
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EDUC 660 - Practicum/Capstone in the School Principalship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 21 Credit Hours: 3 The internship provides significant opportunities for candidates to synthesize and apply the skills identified in the national standards. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 661 - Capstone in Curriculum and Instruction Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Provides a culminating, student-centered, student-directed experience in which students analyze and synthesize knowledge, skills from across their program to demonstrate mastery of the learning outcomes in Curriculum and Instruction for the Department of Graduate Studies in Education. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 665 - Capstone in Special Education Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Provides a culminating, student-centered, student-directed experience in which students analyze and synthesize knowledge, skills from across their program to demonstrate mastery of the learning outcomes in special Education for the Department of Graduate Studies in Education. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 668 - Practicum/Capstone in the School Superintendent Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Internship experiences in the office of a superintendent of schools. This experience will cover a range of the duties and responsibilities encountered by a school superintendent. A capstone course. |
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EDUC 672 - Educational Facilities Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Provides advanced graduate students the opportunity to obtain practical experience related to the planning, financing, construction, renovation, and maintenance of educational facilities. Through presentations by practitioners with expertise in relevant areas as well as site visitations to educational facilities. |
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EDUC 674 - Policy and Politics in Education Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Develop an awareness of the responsibilities of a superintendent from the perspectives of political dynamics and their connections to the policy process. |
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EDUC 676 - District Instructional Leadership Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Application of knowledge, skills and dispositions of the superintendency to maximize learning for diverse populations. Prerequisite: Admission to program. |
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EDUC 677 - Adult Development and Learning through Technology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course advances the understanding of the basic principles behind motivating adults to learn through exploration of self-directed and transformative learning, experience and learning, body and spirit in learning, and learning in the digital age. Procedures for implementing these principles to bring about change in adult behavior will be explored. |
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EDUC 678 - Instructional Design and Technology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 This course will focus on the theory and structure of the instructional design process to support the teaching and learning process. Students will utilize a systems approach to design and develop a piece of instruction. The four phases of instructional design will be examined. |
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EDUC 680 - Allocating Resources and Structuring the School for Learning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Focuses on the research on effective schools to provide the most productive ways to organize resources. Develops strategies to define the most important priorities that best match the needs for improvement. |
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EDUC 681 - Nurturing School Culture to Create a Learning Community Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Addresses the critical functions of the school leader to develop consensus that promotes action and infuses leadership throughout the school while establishing ethical and moral leadership. Assists school leaders in addressing student differences and conflicts to learn social competencies. Recognizes the importance of safe, orderly school cultures based on mutual respect. |
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EDUC 682 - School Law, Ethics and the Learning Community Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 The legal basis for the organization and ethical administration of a learning community. |
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EDUC 683 - Implementing Continuous Improvement Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Applies a framework for continuous improvement that provides a quality teaching and learning environment. |
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EDUC 684 - Meeting the Learning Challenge Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Prepares the student to implement current theory, best practices, and brain research and to explore and investigate strategies that have a high probability of increasing learning for all students. |
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