2020-2021 Catalog with Addendum 
    
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2020-2021 Catalog with Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The information following course titles indicate (1) hours per week of lecture, (2) hours per week of laboratory and (3) credit hours. A small number of courses are offered for a variable number of credit hours, and the credit hours listed represent the maximum number of hours possible for credit. This will be noted in the course description.

The frequency of offering follows the meeting and credit hour information. Courses offered every year are designated by semester(s) only. Courses offered every other year are designated by semester and odd/even year.

Note: Since most courses are not offered every semester, students should be aware that failure to take a required course when it is offered may delay graduation.

Any course may be offered on demand should sufficient interest be demonstrated and should a qualified instructor be available. “Demand” courses with a defined content will be offered as regularly as practical for the host department.

At the end of the course description, the following information will be given when applicable: laboratory information, corequisites (“simultaneous enrollment”) and prerequisites, cross listed courses (“same as”), special fees, and pertinent information about the use of the course.

Courses and Numbering

All courses are listed alphabetically by course prefix and numerically within each prefix. The department and college assignments are also noted. ACU uses a three-digit course numbering system. Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower-level courses (primarily for freshmen and sophomores). Courses numbered from 300 to 499 are upper-level, or advanced, courses (primarily for juniors and seniors). Courses numbered 500 to 799 are graduate courses. All courses numbered 000 to 099 do not count toward graduation or GPA.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Some courses have prerequisites, which must be met before a student may register for that course, or corequisites, which must be completed simultaneously. In some cases, a student may have special knowledge, skills or background that will enable him or her to perform well in a given class without meeting its prerequisites or corequisites. Such a student should seek special permission from the department offering the course.

A course may not use the same requirement as both prerequisite and corequisite. Courses listed as corequisite must be taken together. Students may not drop or withdraw from a course with corequisite requirements without dropping or withdrawing from both courses. Students may repeat a course with corequisite requirements alone in subsequent attempts if they fail or do not receive degree credit for the course on the first attempt. However, in courses with a subject code of EACH, EDUC, NURS, or SPAN, students must repeat both corequisite courses if they fail or do not receive credit for one or both courses on the first attempt.

Students should refer to the most recent catalog for course corequisites, prerequisites, and restrictions.

Course Sequencing

Some courses have recommendations of a previous course(s) for appropriate sequencing. Such recommendations are not prerequisites; the system will allow any student meeting a course’s prerequisites to enroll for a course regardless of whether the student meets the sequencing recommendations. Students are cautioned, however, to follow sequencing recommendations when all of the courses in the sequence are on their degree plans.

Independent Study and Special Topics Courses

Neither an independent study nor a special topics course should be a version or instance of a course that already has been approved for inclusion in the catalog.

Independent Study

An independent study course is a unique, student-initiated and student-driven course. An independent study course should be used to enhance a degree. It should be used as a substitution for degree requirements only in rare circumstances; it should not be used to correct poor planning. All other catalog policies apply.

Independent study courses are usually designed to be worth 3 credit hours. Ideally, independent study courses should make up no more than 6 hours (5 percent) of any student’s undergraduate degree. They should make up no more than 20 percent of any student’s graduate degree. Independent study courses should use the even hundred course number appropriate to the level of study (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, etc.)

Student proposals for independent studies may be approved or denied based on faculty interest or availability and departmental priorities. Students in the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program will incur a separate fee for an independent study course and should contact the Director of the DMin Program for details.

When proposing an independent study, the student should complete the Independent Study Request form and discuss it – including the outcomes and artifacts of the study – with the proposed faculty member. Artifacts should support the student’s and the faculty member’s intended outcomes for the course through research, written work, creative projects, and/or professional projects. If the course is approved by the faculty member, the faculty member is responsible for creating the syllabus for the independent study. The syllabus must include the learning outcomes and how they will be measured.

The syllabus and Independent Study Request form should be submitted to the chair and dean on a timeline that would allow for the proposal to be approved or denied prior to the beginning of the term or part of term in which the course is being proposed. Study Abroad courses should be approved prior to departure from the United States.

Special topics

A special topics course is faculty/department-initiated and faculty-driven. A special topics course will be included in the course schedule for registration in a given term and could be used as a pilot for addition to the curriculum. A substitution form must be submitted for a special topics course to satisfy degree requirement. All other catalog policies apply.

The special topics syllabus must be submitted to the dean before March 1 for a fall course or October 1 for a spring or summer course, so that it will be available for student registration. Special topics courses should choose the course number appropriate to the level of study from the following: 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740, etc.

The Texas Common Course Numbering System

The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) has been designed for the purpose of aiding students in the transfer of general academic courses between colleges and universities throughout Texas. Common courses are freshman and sophomore academic credit courses that have been identified as common by institutions that are members of the common course numbering system. The system ensures that if the student takes the courses the receiving institution designates as common, then the courses will be accepted in transfer.

For further information contact the transfer course coordinator in the Registrar’s Office.
 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 187 - Calculus Computer Laboratory

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Introduces students to a computer algebra system and its use in studying calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 131  or MATH 185 .
  

  • MATH 227 - Discrete Mathematics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Elementary set theory, logic, combinatorics, relations, and applications. Prerequisite: CS 120  or MATH 185 .
  

  • MATH 237 - Number and Operations

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    An advanced perspective and study of concepts related to numbers and their operation; algebraic reasoning with connections to proportionality, expressions, equations and relationships; and mathematical processes to demonstrate mathematical understanding as specified by national and state standards for teaching EC-6 mathematics. Prerequisite: EDUC 270  and meet one of the the following: MATH SAT score of 530; MATH ACT score of 20; mathematics placement testing into MATH 237; or successful completion of MATW 019 . For IDSC, MSMT, and SPEL majors only. This course does not satisfy University Requirements.
  

  • MATH 238 - Geometry and Measurement

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    An advanced perspective of measurement of geometric structures through the study of concepts and principles; number concepts related and applied to measurement of 1- and 2-dimensional attributes of figures; area and special relationships; and algebraic reasoning as specified by national and state standards for teaching EC-6 mathematics. Prerequisite: Grade of “C” of better in MATH 237 . For IDSC, MSLA, MSMA, MSSS, and SPEL majors only.
  

  • MATH 286 - Calculus III

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Calculus of several variables and elements of vector analysis, including partial derivatives and applications, multiple integrals and applications, gradient, line integrals, surface integrals, divergence and curl of vector functions, and vector integral theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 186 .
  

  • MATH 287 - Projects in Calculus

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Project laboratory consisting of calculus projects most of which will be done using a computer algebra system or other applicable software. Prerequisite: Credit in, or simultaneous enrollment in, MATH 286 .
  

  • MATH 309 - Algebraic Concepts for Teachers I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    An in-depth study of algebraic concepts related to linearity in grades 7-12 mathematics, extending to non-linear relationships taught in high school algebra with an emphasis on mathematical practices and processes as specified by national and state standards for teaching grades 7-12 mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 185  and MATH 227 . For CSMT, MATT, MSMA and PHMT majors only. Admission to Teacher Education Program required.
  

  • MATH 311 - Geometric Concepts for Teachers I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    Euclidean geometry as an axiomatic system, its properties, geometric relationships, results, uses, and applications. Exploration and application of formal, synthetic, and transformational geometry as specified by national and state standards for teaching grades 7-12 mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 185  and MATH 227 . For CSMT, MATT, MSMA, and PHMT majors only. Admission to Teacher Education Program required.
  

  • MATH 325 - Linear Algebra

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Vectors, linear geometry of three dimensional space, vector spaces, linear systems of equations, linear transformations, matrix algebra, determinants, diagonal matrices, and eigenvalue problems, change of bases in a vector space. Gram-Schmidt process, and unitary matrices. Prerequisite: MATH 186 .
  

  • MATH 334 - Linear Programming

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    Linear programming models, simplex algorithm, duality theory, and sensitivity analysis. Applications to graphical networks, scheduling problems, dynamic programming, and game theory. Prerequisite: MATH 130  or MATH 227 .
  

  • MATH 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 CS 341 .
  

  • MATH 351 - Abstract Algebra I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, even years

    Introduction to the abstract fundamentals of algebra. Topics include number theory, fields, polynomials over a field, and field extensions. Introduction to integral domains, rings, and groups. Prerequisite: MATH 186 , MATH 227 .
  

  • MATH 361 - Ordinary Differential Equations

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 4
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Population and predator-prey models; first order equations; systems of first order equations and equilibrium points; oscillations and second order equations; Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: MATH 186 .
  

  • MATH 377 - Statistical Methods I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Measurement concepts and scales, populations versus samples, descriptive statistics, random variables and their properties, sampling processes and distributions, special probability distributions, confidence intervals on means and variances from samples, hypothesis tests, one-way analysis of variance, linear correlation and regression, estimation of proportions, and introduction to contingency tables. Prerequisite: MATH 131  or MATH 185 . Same as MATO 377 .
  

  • MATH 381 - Analysis I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    A study of the fundamental concepts of calculus including real numbers, convergence, continuity, differentiation, and the integral. Prerequisite: MATH 227 , MATH 325 .
  

  • MATH 397 - Mathematics Seminar

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Students use mathematical literature, software and technology to improve their problem-solving, writing, and presentation skills. Results are presented in both written and oral form. Prerequisite: MATH 227  and completion of university communication requirement.
  

  • MATH 410 - Algebraic Concepts for Teachers II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, even years

    Algebraic concepts linked to geometry, algebraic habits of mind as seen in non-linear relationships (exponential and logarithmic), recursive thinking, applications of sequences and series with an emphasis on mathematical practices and processes as specified by national and state standards as specified by national and state standards for teaching grades 7-12 mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 309 . For MATT majors only. Admission to Teacher Education Program required.
  

  • MATH 412 - Geometric Concepts for Teachers II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    Major geometric ideas, their historical development, their connections to grades 7-12, in-depth work with secondary topics of Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, conic sections, taxicab geometry, and modeling. Heavy use of dynamic geometry software. Topics are as specified by national and state standards for teaching grades 7-12 mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 311 . For MATT majors only. Admission to Teacher Education Program required.
  

  • MATH 418 - Professional Development Experience in Mathematics

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall, even years

    Development of teacher knowledge in the areas of knowledge of specialized mathematical content, mathematical curriculum, teaching mathematics, and student thinking about mathematics through a collaborative professional development experience. Topics will correspond to mathematical practices as specified by national and state standards for teaching grades 7-12 mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 309  or MATH 311 , and valid admission status in ACU’s Teacher Education Program. For MATT majors only.
  

  • MATH 432 - Introduction to Operations Research

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    Mathematics applies to decision-making in business and other large scale operations, probability, queuing theory, inventory theory, Markov theory, and decision analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 334  or linear programming experience.
  

  • MATH 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 eigenvalues. Selected algorithms to be solved using the computer. Prerequisite: CS 341 ; MATH 325 . Same as CS 442 .
  

  • MATH 445 - Theory of Interest

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    Annuity functions including present value and accumulated nominal and effective interest and discount rates and the force of interest; applications of interest theory. Prerequisite: MATH 186 .
  

  • MATH 453 - Abstract Algebra II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    Topics include polynomials, vector spaces and modules, linear groups, field theory, the structure of the real and complex numbers. Prerequisite: MATH 325 , MATH 351 .
  

  • MATH 463 - Partial Differential Equations

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    Features analytical and computational tools of partial differential equations (PDE’s) that arise as basic models of flows, diffusions, and vibrations. Analytic techniques include separation of variables, eigenfunction expansions, Fourier transform methods, and Greens functions. Prerequisite: MATH 286  and MATH 361 . Same as PHYS 463 .
  

  • MATH 477 - Statistical Methods II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    Experimental design and analysis of variance, multiple regression analysis, analysis of covariance, time-series analysis, nonparametric methods, and extended concepts of categorical data analysis, including logistic regression and log-linear models. Includes an introduction to contemporary statistical software. Laboratory graded and credited with course and contains lecture with software instruction. Prerequisite: MATH 377 .
  

  • MATH 478 - Mathematical Statistics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    Distributions of random variables and functions of random variables, conditional probability, stochastic independence, some special probability distributions, limiting distributions and estimation. Prerequisite: MATH 286 , MATH 377 .
  

  • MATH 483 - Analysis II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    A theoretical discussion of the topology of the real numbers and of metric spaces with applications. Prerequisite: MATH 325 , MATH 381 .
  

  • MATH 490 - Topics in Mathematics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Studies in topics of current interest. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
  

  • MATH 497 - Mathematics Capstone

    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 2
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Students explore the historical development of some of the basic concepts of modern mathematics; examine cultural, political, and religious issues; and explore important problems on which mathematicians have focused throughout history. Includes research and presentation of findings in both written and oral form. Prerequisite: MATH 397 . A capstone and writing-intensive course.

Mathematics Workshop
  

  • MATW 019 - Basic Mathematics

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Preparation for MATW 120  or MATW 130 . It will make use of technology-based instruction in a classroom/computer laboratory environment. Students will have instruction on topics of importance to them. The course may also be used to enable students wishing to enroll in MATH 109 , MATH 123  or MATH 237  to prepare to meet the prerequisites for those courses. Does not satisfy the University Requirements mathematics requirement and is non-graduation credit, graded credit/no-credit. Same as MAWO 019 .
  

  • MATW 109 - Precalculus I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Properties, graphs, and applications of linear functions, quadratic functions, logarithmic functions, exponential functions. Prerequisite: Meet one of the following - MATH SAT score of 440-520; MATH ACT score of 17-19; MATW 019; or math placement into MATW 109. May be taken only by students whose majors require precalculus mathematics or higher (animal science, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, mathematics, physics, or engineering majors, pre-occupational therapy, or pre-physical therapy). A student may not receive credit for this course after receiving credit for MATH 124 , MATH 131 , MATH 185 , or MATH 186 . Same as MATH 109 .
  

  • MATW 120 - Quantitative Reasoning

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Statistics and data analysis, mathematics of finance, probability, and function models. Problem solving and technology intensive. Prerequisite: Meet one of the following - MATH SAT score of 440-520; MATH ACT score of 17-19; mathematics placement into MATW 120; or a passing grade in MATW 019 . For non-science, non-business majors. Will satisfy University Requirements. Same as MATH 120 .
  

  • MATW 123 - Elementary Statistics

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. Includes an embedded workshop. Prerequisite: Meet one of the following - MATH SAT score of 440-520; MATH ACT score of 17-19; MATW 019 ; or mathematics placement testing into MATW 123. Will satisfy University Requirements. Same as MATH 123 .
  

  • MATW 130 - Finite Math for Applications

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Fundamental concepts of mathematics applications for business, economics, and the social and behavioral sciences. Math of finance, sets, introduction to probability, functions and mathematical modeling. Includes an embedded workshop. Prerequisite: MATH SAT score of 440-520; MATH ACT score of 17-19; mathematics placement into MATW 130; or a passing grade in MATW 019 . For COBA, information technology, and agribusiness majors only. Will satisfy University Requirements. Same as MATH 130 , MAWO 130 , and MATO 130 .

Marriage and Family Therapy
  

  • BMFT 601 - Pre-Internship

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Combined practicum and lecture format. Students gain counseling experience through role-playing with each other. Emphasis is placed on basic counseling skills as well as awareness of students’ own family of origin. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFT program.
  

  • BMFT 602 - MFT Internship I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Supervised practice in marriage and family therapy. Emphasis on a wide variety of experience. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFT program. Same as BMFT 603 , BMFT 604 , BMFT 605 .
  

  • BMFT 603 - MFT Internship II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall
  

  • BMFT 604 - MFT Internship III

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring
  

  • BMFT 605 - MFT Internship IV

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Summer
  

  • BMFT 610 - Couples Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    An introduction to the theories and techniques of marriage and family therapy as applied to the work of those persons who deal primarily with couples.
  

  • BMFT 615 - Research Methods & Family Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This course will introduce students to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies utilized in marriage and family therapy research. Students will critique the use of these methodologies and engage in making research decisions as they design their own research proposal. Students will understand ethical issues in conducting research with human subjects and be introduced to data analysis procedures.
  

  • BMFT 634 - Addictive Disorders

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Designed to address the spectrum of addictive disorders (chemicals, relationships, food and sex) with the focus on the biological, social and psychological aspects of the addictive process. Emphasis will include diagnosis and treatment strategies from a systemic perspective.
  

  • BMFT 639 - Family Theory/General Systems Theory

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    A comprehensive exploration of theory in family studies and therapy. The role of theory in empirical investigation, conceptual framework, and strategies of theory building useful in the interdisciplinary study of marriage and family behavior will be examined.
  

  • BMFT 641 - Family Therapy I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    A study of supportive counseling principles and methodology in the area of functional family problems and needs. A systems approach will be utilized.
  

  • BMFT 643 - Professional Ethics and Law

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Summer

    A survey of the professional ethics and laws relative to the practice of marriage and family therapy.
  

  • BMFT 645 - Systemic Diagnosis & Assessment

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This course is a study of psychopathology, diagnosis, and assessment in a biopsychosocial-spiritual context. Students will learn how to use the DSM and assessment instruments in diagnosing and assessing psychopathology, as well as learning systemic ways of assessment in individual, couple, and family contexts. Course fee.
  

  • BMFT 651 - Sexual Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    The Christian-oriented implementation of contemporary sexual therapy in formal and informal settings.
  

  • BMFT 661 - Family Therapy II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Intense exposure to at least three currently-practiced modalities of Family Therapy. Prerequisite: BMFT 639  and BMFT 641 .
  

  • BMFT 662 - Family Life Cycle

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Equipping the marriage and family student with an understanding of how to integrate the individual, marital and family developmental cycles into clinical case conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment.
  

  • BMFT 663 - Cultural Diversity in Marriage and Family Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This experiential course will explore areas of cultural diversity relevant to gender, ethnicity, and class in psychotherapy practice, with an emphasis on developing cultural competence, sensitivity, and awareness. Other dimensions of diversity may be covered to a lesser extent.
  

  • BMFT 665 - Assessment and Treatment Across the Life Cycle

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Summer

    This course is designed to develop therapeutic skills for individuals and families at traditional transitional points across the life cycle: childhood, adolescence, and older adulthood. Additionally, problems occurring as a result of discontinuous change such as medical disability, death, and divorce as well as therapeutic interventions for these challenges will also be explored. Testing and non-testing approaches will be studied to grow skills needed to develop systemic appraisal of individual attitude, aptitudes, achievements, interests and personal characteristics that effect functioning in a family unit.
  

  • BMFT 670 - Introduction to Medical Family Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    This course consists of an introduction to the field of medical family therapy including a review of its history of development, current practice and research, an overview of medical terminology, and social trends and public policy that impact the practice of medical family therapy.
  

  • BMFT 671 - Medical Family Therapy Theory, Practice, and Research

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    This course builds on the foundation of MFT theories and explores the theoretical foundations of Medical Family Therapy and collaborative healthcare. Models of Medical Family Therapy are presented, and students are expected to demonstrate conceptual understanding of each. Emphasis is on an understanding of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model.
  

  • BMFT 673 - Illness, Disability, Death, and Dying Across the Lifespan

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    This course examines the impact of illness, disability, death, and dying across the lifespan and includes consideration of human development and family life cycle transitions. Psychosocial typologies of illness will be given special consideration with a special focus on onset, course, and outcome and the impact of incapacitation and uncertainty on family functioning.
  

  • BMFT 675 - Interventions in Medical Family Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    This course will focus on specific interventions utilized in the practice of medical family therapy including those that emphasize the mind-body-spirit connection. Emphasis will be given to establishing successful collaborative working relationships with others in the treatment system, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists.
  

  • BMFT 696 - Theological Perspectives on Human Behavior

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Summer

    A study of the interrelationship between theological and systematic explanations of human behavior and how they may be integrated in psychotherapeutic practice and/or ministry settings while maintaining the integrity of both. Same as BIBM 696 .
  

  • BMFT 699 - Thesis

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 6
    Prerequisites: BMFT 615  and approval by faculty. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.

Marriage and Family Therapy-Online
  

  • MFTO 601 - Pre-Internship

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Combined practicum and lecture format. Students gain counseling experience through role-playing with each other. Emphasis is placed on basic counseling skills as well as awareness of students’ own family of origin. Prerequisite: Admission to the MFT program. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 602 - MFT Internship I

    Lecture Hours: 1.5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    This is the introductory internship course during which students become clinically active. The emphasis of the course is the practice of marriage and family therapy with regard to understanding and applying systems theory.
  

  • MFTO 603 - MFT Internship II

    Lecture Hours: 1.5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    This course emphasizes the development of perceptual skills in systemic therapy. Prerequisite: MFTO 602  with a grade of B or higher.
  

  • MFTO 604 - MFT Internship III

    Lecture Hours: 1.5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    This course emphasizes the ongoing development of perceptual and executive skills in systemic therapy. Prerequisite: MFTO 603  with a grade of B or higher.
  

  • MFTO 605 - MFT Internship IV

    Lecture Hours: 1.5
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    This course emphasizes the ongoing development of executive skills in systemic therapy. Prerequisite: MFTO 604  with a grade of B or higher.
  

  • MFTO 606 - MFT Internship V

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    This course emphasizes the ongoing development of perceptual, evaluative, and professional skills in systemic therapy. Prerequisite: MFTO 605  with a grade of B or higher.
  

  • MFTO 607 - MFT Internship VI

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    This course emphasizes the ongoing development of evaluative and theoretical skills in systemic therapy. Students are expected to select their theory of therapy in preparation for the Capstone paper and presentation. Prerequisite: MFTO 606  with a grade of B.
  

  • MFTO 608 - MFT Internship VII

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    This course emphasizes the ongoing development of perceptual and professional skills in systemic therapy as well as the culmination of the student’s Capstone efforts. Prerequisite: MFTO 607  with a grade of B or higher.
  

  • MFTO 609 - MFT Internship VIII

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    This course emphasizes the termination of the therapeutic relationship, separation from the internship site(s), and preparation for the national licensing exam. Prerequisite: MFTO 608  with a grade of B or higher.
  

  • MFTO 610 - Couples Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to the theories and techniques of marriage and family therapy as applied to the work of those persons who deal primarily with couples. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 615 - Research Methods & Family Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will introduce students to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies utilized in marriage and family therapy research. Students will critique the use of these methodologies and engage in making research decisions as they design their own research proposal. Students will understand ethical issues in conducting research with human subjects and be introduced to data analysis procedures. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 616 - Life Planning and Career Development

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Students will learn and critically evaluate major career counseling theories. The social contexts of career development will be examined, and students will learn to integrate career counseling with psychotherapy. Students will learn to design, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive guidance programs.
  

  • MFTO 622 - Systemic Play Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to systemic play therapy. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 624 - Family Therapy with Children and Adolescents

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Survey of systemic approaches and techniques for child and adolescent problems with an emphasis on empirically supported theories. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 628 - Systemic Assessment and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Disorders

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will provide students with systemic approaches to assessment and treatment of disorders common among child and adolescent populations. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 630 - Trauma Intervention Models

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the common interventions used in treating trauma. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 634 - Addictive Disorders

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Designed to address the spectrum of addictive disorders (chemicals, relationships, food and sex) with the focus on the biological, social and psychological aspects of the addictive process. Emphasis will include diagnosis and treatment strategies from a systemic perspective. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 635 - Group Psychotherapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course serves as an introduction to group psychotherapy as an effective therapeutic tool. The focus of the course is comprised of two main areas: (1) group formation, group dynamics, and group psychotherapy theories and principles, and (2) the development and role of the group psychotherapist him/herself. Topics such as spirituality, ethics, diversity, self-of-therapist issues, leadership, and theoretical frameworks for facilitating group psychotherapy will be presented. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 639 - Family Theory/General Systems Theory

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    A comprehensive exploration of theory in family studies and therapy. The role of theory in empirical investigation, conceptual framework, and strategies of theory building useful in the interdisciplinary study of marriage and family behavior will be examined. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 641 - Family Therapy I

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of supportive counseling principles and methodology in the area of functional family problems and needs. A systems approach will be utilized. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 643 - Professional Ethics and Law

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of the professional ethics and laws relative to the practice of marriage and family therapy. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 644 - Professional Ethics and California Law

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of the professional ethics and California laws relative to the practice of marriage and family therapy. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 645 - Systemic Diagnosis & Assessment

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is a study of psychopathology, diagnosis, and assessment in a biopsychosocial-spiritual context. Students will learn how to use the DSM and assessment instruments in diagnosing and assessing psychopathology, as well as learning systemic ways of assessment in individual, couple, and family contexts. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 651 - Sexual Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    The Christian-oriented implementation of contemporary sexual therapy in formal and informal settings. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 655 - Systemic Trauma and Violence

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will provide students with a systemic approach to the presence of trauma and violence in relationships. Emphasis will be placed on intimate partner violence and abuse across the life cycle. Issues of spirituality and resiliency will also be explored. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 657 - Assessment and Treatment of Family Violence

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will provide students with a systemic approach to the assessment and treatment of violence in family relationships. Issues of spirituality and resiliency will also be explored.
  

  • MFTO 661 - Family Therapy II

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Intense exposure to at least three currently-practiced modalities of Family Therapy. Prerequisite: MFTO 639  and MFTO 641 . Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 662 - Family Life Cycle

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Equipping the marriage and family student with an understanding of how to integrate the individual, marital and family developmental cycles into clinical case conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 663 - Cultural Diversity in Marriage and Family Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This experiential course will explore areas of cultural diversity relevant to gender, ethnicity, and class in psychotherapy practice, with an emphasis on developing cultural competence, sensitivity, and awareness. Other dimensions of diversity may be covered to a lesser extent. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 665 - Therapy Across the Life-Cycle

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Individual and family developmental stages with therapy skills emphasis for families, children, youth, and older adults.
  

  • MFTO 670 - Introduction to Medical Family Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course consists of an introduction to the field of medical family therapy including a review of its history of development, current practice and research, an overview of medical terminology, and social trends and public policy that impact the practice of medical family therapy.
  

  • MFTO 671 - Medical Family Therapy Theory, Practice, and Research

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course builds on the foundation of MFT theories and explores the theoretical foundations of Medical Family Therapy and collaborative healthcare. Models of Medical Family Therapy are presented, and students are expected to demonstrate conceptual understanding of each. Emphasis is on an understanding of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model. Prerequisite: MFTO 670 . Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 673 - Illness, Disability, Death, and Dying Across the Lifespan

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course examines the impact of illness, disability, death, and dying across the lifespan and includes consideration of human development and family life cycle transitions. Psychosocial typologies of illness will be given special consideration with a special focus on onset, course, and outcome and the impact of incapacitation and uncertainity on family functioning. Prerequisite: MFTO 670 .
  

  • MFTO 675 - Interventions in Medical Family Therapy

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will focus on specific interventions utilized in the practice of medical family therapy including those that emphasize the mind-body-spirit connection. Emphasis will be given to establishing successful collaborative working relationships with others in the treatment system, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists. Prerequisite: MFTO 670 . Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 682 - Dynamics of Military Families

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of the life cycle and other nodal events common to military families.
  

  • MFTO 684 - Family Therapy with Military Families

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course examines the systemic theories and models used in treatment with military families with an emphasis given to evidence-based practices. Only available to students in the Therapy with Military Families track.
  

  • MFTO 692 - MFT Internship Continuation II

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    The supervision of all marriage and family therapy provided during the student’s clinical experience is covered by the general term internship. The emphasis of the course is a continuation of the internship experience. Prerequisite: MFTO 698 .
  

  • MFTO 693 - MFT Internship Continuation III

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    The supervision of all marriage and family therapy provided during the student’s clinical experience is covered by the general term internship. The emphasis of the course is a continuation of the internship experience. Prerequisite: MFTO 692 .
  

  • MFTO 696 - Theological Perspectives on Human Behavior

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the interrelationship between theological and systematic explanations of human behavior and how they may be integrated in psychotherapeutic practice and/or ministry settings while maintaining the integrity of both. Same as BIBM 696 .
  

  • MFTO 697 - Ecology of Crisis and Trauma for the Therapist

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to explore crisis theory and trauma. Emphasis will be placed upon the influence of crisis and trauma to the family system. The therapist’s spiritual praxis and vocation will be examined. Course fee.
  

  • MFTO 698 - MFT Internship Continuation I

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    The emphasis of this course is a continuation of the internship experience. Prerequisite: MFTO 607 .

Music Performance Ensemble Instrumental
  

  • MPEI 210 - Marching Band

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 1
    Terms Offered: Fall

    This course number may be used to substitute for 1 hour of PEAC activity credit for one semester. May not be repeated.
  

  • MPEI 301 - Marching Band

    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 0
    Terms Offered: Fall

    May be repeated. Same as MPEI 311 . Participation fee.
 

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