The undergraduate program of the University is structured into six academic divisions, including the divisions of (1) humane studies, (2) business and social science, (3) natural and mathematical sciences, (4) visual and performing arts, (5) education, physical education, exercise science, and recreation management, and (6) philosophy and religious studies. These alignments are primarily for administrative convenience but do reflect relationships among disciplines. Course listings are arranged alphabetically by departments without regard to divisions.

The graduate school is a separate structure, and the offerings of that program are listed following the undergraduate listings.

Division of Humane Studies

The Division of Humane Studies includes the Departments of Communication, English, History, and Modern Foreign Language.

The objectives of this division are (a) to develop in students a critical awareness and appreciation of the great cultural achievements of humankind as expressed in the masterpieces of literature; (b) to acquaint students with the ongoing contemplation and interpretation of the human condition by all individuals; (c) to prepare students for critical thinking and problem-solving; (d) to develop students’ abilities in communication and creative expression; (e) to develop in students a better understanding of the present through an acquaintance with the past; (f) to develop skill in the analysis of political and social problems; (g) to encourage critical judgments in regard to world situations; and (h) to provide training for positions of responsibility in the legal and social science professions.

Division of Business and Social Science

The Division of Business and Social Science includes the Departments of Business and Economics, Psychology, and Sociology.  The aims in this division are (a) to develop students' skills in the analysis of economic, psychological and social problems; (b) to provide training for positions of responsibility in the business, social science and teaching professions; and (c) to foster the ability to make critical judgments and decisions as responsible world citizens.

Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

The Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences includes the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Physics.

The purposes of programs offered in the division are to enable the students (a) to understand the common phenomena of their physical environment; (b) to understand the point of view with which a scientist or mathematician approaches problems; (c) to apply habits of scientific thought to both personal and societal problems; (d) to appreciate the implications of scientific discoveries for human welfare; and (e) to prepare for professional careers in science and mathematics.

Division of Visual and Performing Arts

The Division of Visual and Performing Arts includes the Departments of Visual Arts, Music, and Theatre.  The objectives of this division are (a) to help students develop a critical awareness and appreciation of the great artistic masterworks of Western culture and become acquainted with the products of creative innovation in non-Western cultures; (b) to prepare students for critical thinking and problem solving in the creative process; (c) to develop individual creative expression and communication skills in all artistic mediums; (d) to recognize and nurture talents as God-given gifts.

Division of Education, Physical Education, Exercise Science and Recreation Management

The Division of Education, Physical Education, Exercise Science and Recreation Management includes the Departments of Education, Physical Education and Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management.

The aims of instruction in this division are (a) to train teachers in cooperation with other departments for the elementary and secondary fields; (b) to provide training for positions of responsibility in the exercise leadership, recreational management, and teaching professions; and (c) to provide training in recreational activities and sports, and to help students acquire an appreciative understanding of the problems of personal and community health.

Division of Philosophy and Religious Studies

The Division of Philosophy and Religious Studies includes the Departments of Ancient Foreign Language, Bible and Religion, Ministry and Missions, and Philosophy.  The aims in this division are (a) to develop in students a critical awareness and appreciation of the foundational nature of biblical truth; (b) to acquaint students with man's contemplation and interpretation of the human condition and with the Bible as God's self-revelation to man; (c) to prepare students for critical thinking and problem-solving; (d) to develop in students the ability to investigate and integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines; and (e) to challenge students to greater faithfulness and effectiveness in life and ministry.

Interpreting Course Description Information

Each semester hour credit represents class attendance for one class period per week for a semester of fourteen weeks or its equivalent, plus a final examination week. A lecture period is fifty minutes. Laboratory and studio periods are two or three hours. A laboratory period is considered equivalent to one lecture period.

Students of average ability are expected to devote an average of two to three hours in study and class preparation for each lecture class session and one to two hours preparation and follow-up for each laboratory period.

Courses numbered from 100-199 are freshman level, 200-299 are sophomore level, 300-399 are junior level and 400-499 are senior level. Courses numbered 500 or above are in the graduate program. While this numbering system serves primarily as a guide to the expectations and demands of those courses, freshmen may not take junior or senior level courses unless required in their specific program or unless permission is granted. Where natural science courses are referred to by a course number followed by “/L”, both lecture and laboratory courses are implied.

Semester credit hours are shown in parentheses at the end of the same line as the course title.  Any prerequisites are indicated at the end of each description. Students wishing to register for courses who have not taken the stated prerequisites may appeal to the instructors for permission to enroll. Where permission is specified, that refers to permission of the instructor. At the beginning of the semester, each instructor establishes that students have the stated prerequisites assumed necessary to be capable of successfully completing the course.

Frequency of offerings is indicated at the end of each description. If odd or even year is designated with the semester of offering, then the course is normally available only in alternate years. Frequency of offerings is noted for purposes of schedule planning. Student enrollments and staffing considerations may make it necessary for the University to alter the planned sequence of course offerings.

Individualized coursework opportunities exist in most departments in the form of internships, practica, field experiences, directed studies and independent studies. Internships and practica place students in off-campus learning environments. Practica are more limited exploratory experiences, and internships are culminating apprenticeships. Field experiences are included as part of specific courses. Directed studies may be tutorial instruction or individualized. Independent studies are largely self-directed. Guidelines and application forms are available from the registrar.

The University reserves the right to withdraw a general education course which is enrolled by fewer than ten students, as well as any other course with fewer than seven students, and to make substitutions in the students’ programs to accommodate the withdrawn course.

Catalog Order of Departments and Programs

Course listings and program descriptions are arranged in the following order for this Catalog.

Bible and Religion

Biology

   Biology, Environmental Science

Business

   Accounting, Business, Economics and Finance,Office Administration, Organizational Management

University Capstone

Chemistry

Communication  

   Communication, Digital Media Arts

Education

   Education, Special Education, Master of Education  

English

Foreign Languages

   French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Spanish

History

History, Political Science

Honors Colloquia

International Cross-Cultural Experiences

Law Pre-Professional Program

Mathematics and Computer Science

   Computer Science, Mathematics

Medicine Pre-Professional Program

Ministry and Missions

Music

Philosophy

Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation

Exercise Science, Physical Education, Recreation

Physics and Space Science

Psychology

Science Teacher Licensing in Biology and Chemistry

Social Studies Teacher Licensing

Social Work

Sociology

Student Services Courses

Theatre Arts

Visual Arts