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NUR 438 - Community Health Nursing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2.50 Lab Hours: 3.75
The concepts of humankind, society, environment, health, and nursing are integrated throughout the course. Humankind is viewed as a community consisting of individuals, families, and groups. The impact of society on the community as viewed through culture is explored. The extent to which environment affects the health of the community is explored. Theories of communication, teaching/learning, change, and group process are discussed in relationship to society’s influence on the community. Health promotion and maintenance of all age groups and cultures are emphasized. Epidemiological concepts applied to communicable diseases are emphasized. The role of the community health nurse is explored from the perspective of the Christian viewpoint.
Prerequisite(s) NUR 313
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NUR 439 - Nursing Management of Client Care Credit Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 2.0
This course focuses on effective utilization of clinical reasoning necessary for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues and management concepts as well as development of the skills of delegation, conflict management, time management ,and leadership necessary to managing the care of multiple clients and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. This course focuses on advanced nursing care of clients across the lifespan with complex multi-system health problems. Concepts of clinical judgment, priority setting, decision making, legal and ethical practice are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe care to clients and selected groups in a variety of settings. This course will prepare the student for ACLS/PALS certification. Emphasis is placed on preparation and remediation for successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination.
Prerequisite(s) Successful completion of all previous nursing courses
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NUR 450 - Nursing Leadership and Management Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2.5
This course provides the student an opportunity to study basic theories of leadership, management, and change related to nursing practice. Political, socioeconomic, and professional issues in the workplace are examined. This course focuses on the synthesis of previous knowledge and places emphasis on student responsibility, accountability, and professionalism.
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NUR 451 - Nursing Forum Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2.5
This course provides the student an opportunity to expand upon and utilize previously acquired knowledge, critical thinking, and application skills. This course is based on the current NCSBN test plan and reviews the core content of the nursing curriculum.
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NUR 452 - Transition to Practice through Preceptorship Credit Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 200
This course provides the student an opportunity to synthesize and utilize previously acquired knowledge and clinical experience. The course assists the student in transition into the workplace as a professional nurse. This course has three components: Completion of BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association, completion of skills competencies, and completion of 168 hours of clinical experience with a preceptor.
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Organ |
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MUO 340 - Organ Pedagogy Credit Hours: 2
Methods and materials for teaching organ at the beginning and intermediate levels.
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MUO 420 - Organ Literature I Credit Hours: 2
A survey of organ repertoire from the sixteenth century to the present.
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MUO 421 - Organ Literature II Credit Hours: 2
A survey of organ repertoire from the sixteenth century to the present.
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MUO 432 - Organ Construction and Design. Credit Hours: 2
A study of the development of the construction and design of the European organ from the Renaissance to the present and of the American organ in the twentieth century. Special emphasis on the process of choosing a builder and design for a new church organ.
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MUO 435 - Service Playing. Credit Hours: 2
A study of the fundamentals of playing the organ for worship services, including basic hymn playing, creative hymn introductions, modulations, and improvisation. Other topics include service repertoire, choral and solo accompanying, and registrational procedures.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 201 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the problems, methodologies, and major areas of philosophy as exemplified in selected primary and secondary sources.
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PHI 250 - Logic Credit Hours: 3
A course in critical reasoning with an introductory study of language problems, deductive logic, inductive logic, and symbolic logic.
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PHI 350 - Epistemology Credit Hours: 3
A study of contemporary theory of knowledge, including the following issues: what knowledge is, perception, skepticism, propositions, truth theories, theories of justification, foundationalism, deduction, and induction.
Prerequisite(s) PHI 201
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PHI 401 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3
A study of the philosophical issues related to the logic of, challenges to, and problems for Christian theism. Offered concurrently with REL 404 .
Prerequisite(s) PHI 201
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PHI 403 - Moral Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
A study of the major theoretical paradigms of ethics from the ancient Greeks through the contemporary theorists; attention is given to contemporary moral issues and problems. Offered concurrently with REL 403 .
Prerequisite(s) PHI 201
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PHI 405 - World Religions Credit Hours: 3
A study of the nature of religion, a comparative treatment of the worlds major religions—Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other eastern religions—and an examination of the religions’ diverse philosophical foundations, theologies, and practices. Offered concurrently with REL 405 .
Prerequisite(s) PHI 201
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PHI 450 - History of Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
A study of the historical development of philosophy from the ancient Greek philosophers through the contemporary period. Offered concurrently with REL 420 .
Prerequisite(s) PHI 201
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Physical Education |
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PED 111 - Aerobics Credit Hours: 1
Three hours per week.
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PED 112 - Human Wellness Credit Hours: 1
Three hours a week.
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PED 113 - Soccer Credit Hours: 1
Two hours per week.
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PED 114 - Golf Credit Hours: 1
Three hours a week.
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PED 115 - Softball Credit Hours: 1
Three hours a week.
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PED 117 - Badminton Credit Hours: 1
Three hours a week.
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PED 118 - Tennis Credit Hours: 1
Three hours a week.
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PED 119 - Bowling Credit Hours: 1
Three hours a week.
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PED 120 - Isometric /Isometric Exercise Credit Hours: 1
Three hours a week.
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PED 160 - General Movement and Dance for Theatre Credit Hours: 1
Same As THE 160
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PED 162 - Movement and Dance for the Musical Theatre Jazz Credit Hours: 1
Same As THE 162
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PED 163 - Movement and Dance for the Musical Theatre Tap Credit Hours: 1
Same As THE 163
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PED 164 - Movement and Dance for the Musical Theatre Modern Credit Hours: 1
Same As THE 164
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PED 165 - Movement and Dance for the Musical Theatre Ballet Credit Hours: 1
Same As THE 165
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PED 166 - Stage Combat Credit Hours: 1
Same As THE 166
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PED 167 - Weight Training Credit Hours: 1
Two hours per week.
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PED 168 - Fitness and Stress Credit Hours: 1
Two hours per week.
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PED 222 - Organization of Practice and Scouting of Team Sports Credit Hours: 3
Principles for organizing and administering a practice session. Scouting techniques for football, basketball, and baseball.
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PED 231 - History and Introduction to Physical Education Credit Hours: 3
Physical education in America from the Colonial days to the present.
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PED 324 - Anatomy-Physiology Credit Hours: 3
A study of the physical structure of the body and how each system relates in its function.
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PED 325 - Motor Development and Creative Rhythms for Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
The study of human motor development.
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PED 329 - Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching Credit Hours: 3
An analysis of the purpose, values, nature, and scope of coaching.
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PED 330 - The Theory and Practice of Coaching Football Credit Hours: 3
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PED 331 - The Theory and Practice of Coaching Basketball Credit Hours: 3
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PED 333 - The Theory and Practice of Coaching Baseball Credit Hours: 3
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PED 334 - The Theory and Practice of Coaching Soccer Credit Hours: 3
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PED 336 - Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3
The scientific principles of movement, muscles and muscular actions, and mechanical principles, such as levers, laws of motion, stability, and momentum.
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PED 337 - Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education in Elementary Schools Credit Hours: 3
A study of principles of learning, principles of teaching, class organization, teaching techniques, and materials of elementary school.
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PED 338 - Health and Physical Education in Elementary Schools Credit Hours: 3
A study of how physical education, physical fitness, health and wellness, and movement can be effectively used in the elementary grades.
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PED 339 - Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education in Secondary Schools Credit Hours: 3
A study of principles of learning, principles of teaching, class organization, teaching techniques, and materials of secondary school.
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PED 432 - The Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries Credit Hours: 3
Basic fundamentals and techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of injuries.
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PED 433 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education Credit Hours: 3
General principles of administration and their effects upon the organization of a physical education program.
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PED 436 - Tests and Measurements in Physical Education Credit Hours: 3
Techniques of constructing, administering, and analyzing written and skill test in health and physical education.
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PED 437 - Physical Education for the Exceptional Child Credit Hours: 3
The nature of certain physical and mental handicaps and methods for working with handicapped students in a physical education program.
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PED 438 - Sport Law Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth look at the legal aspects of sport.
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Physical Science |
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PHS 151 - Physical Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
A basic study of chemistry and physics.
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PHS 201 - Earth and Space Science Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to astronomy, geology and meteorology.
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Physics |
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PHY 101 - General Physics Credit Hours: 4
A study of the fundamental principles of mechanics and sound the first trimester; of heat, light, magnetism, and electricity the second trimester. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory a week, both trimesters.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 131 , MAT 132
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PHY 102 - General Physics Credit Hours: 4
A study of the fundamental principles of mechanics and sound the first trimester; of heat, light, magnetism, and electricity the second trimester.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 131 , MAT 132 Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory a week, both trimesters
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PHY 103 - Introduction to Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3
An extension of, and addition to the material covered in PHY 101 and PHY 102 . It is to start with the fundamentals of optics leading to the wave-particle duality of quantum mechanics, lasers, relativity, atomic, nuclear and particle physics.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 131 , MAT 132 , and PHY 101 and PHY 102
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PHY 211 - Engineering Physics Credit Hours: 4
A study of the principles of physics with calculus designed especially for pre-engineering students.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 151 Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory a week, both trimesters Offered on demand
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PHY 212 - Engineering Physics Credit Hours: 4
A study of the principles of physics with calculus designed especially for pre-engineering students.
Prerequisite(s) MAT 151 Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory a week, both trimesters Offered on demand
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Political Science |
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PSC 201 - American Federal Government Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the structure and dynamic of the American polity.
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PSC 202 - State and Local Government Credit Hours: 3
A study of the organization and functions of state and local governments.
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PSC 301 - Comparative Government Credit Hours: 3
A comparative analysis of major European governments.
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PSC 311 - United States Foreign Policy Credit Hours: 3
The policies and problems of the foreign relations of the United States from the foundation of the Republic to the Gulf War.
Same As HIS 311
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PSC 410 - Political Communication Credit Hours: 3
Historical and critical study of leading political speakers, their speeches, and philosophies. Special attention is given to presidential communication.
Same As COM 410
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Psychology |
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PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
The fundamentals of psychology. Emphasis on learning, motivation, emotion, perception, psychological measurement, personality behavior disorders and physiological bases of behavior. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology.
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PSY 202 - Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Significant aspects of child growth and development from the standpoint of psychology and related disciplines. Emphasis on principles of growth, stages of physical growth, motor development, and behavior pertaining to social, intellectual, and personality development.
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PSY 203 - Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Significant aspects of adolescent behavior and development. Emphasis on physical, mental, social, emotional, and moral development of adolescents.
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PSY 204 - Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
The study of the process of learning and the behavior of children in school. Emphasis on teacher personality; the relationships of growth, learning and teaching; the nature of the learner; intelligence and individual differences; and the improvement of the teaching-learning situation.
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PSY 205 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
A life-span approach to the study of human development emphasizing the physical, social, and cultural influences on the cognitive and psychological processes of the individual.
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PSY 228 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling Credit Hours: 3
A study of relationship changes over the family life cycle with an emphasis on counseling.
Same As SOC 228
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PSY 306 - Dynamics of Personality Credit Hours: 3
A study of personality theories and human behavior for effective living.
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PSY 318 - Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
The role of psychology in the investigation and evaluation of interpersonal relationships.
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PSY 327 - Counseling Psychology Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with an orientation to counseling psychology. Emphasis on counseling theories and practices.
Prerequisite(s) 12 hours of psychology or consent of instructor
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PSY 333 - Introduction to Christian Counseling Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces and provides experiences in sound principles of psychology which are consistent with counseling in a Christian setting. Offered spring trimester of even-numbered years.
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PSY 334 - Psychology of Religion Credit Hours: 3
A study of religious beliefs, practices, and customs in light of historical and current psychological thought. Offered spring trimester of odd-numbered years.
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PSY 350 - Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
A practical and theoretical introductory course dealing with various work groups. Theories from organizational and social psychology provide a context for skill building related to training and development and basic research.
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PSY 351 - Introduction to Psychological Statistics Credit Hours: 3
A foundation for more advanced courses in statistics. Computation of measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation. Tests of significance and introduction to analysis of variance. No mathematical ability is assumed beyond the basic skills of arithmetic and algebraic manipulations.
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PSY 360 - Principles and Theories of Learning Credit Hours: 3
An empirical and theoretical analysis of learning theory, memory, and cognitive processes.
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PSY 366 - Psychology of Addiction Credit Hours: 3
Addictions are examined from psycho/social/spiritual perspectives with implications for therapeutic relationships. Particular attention is given to the dynamics of addiction and the psychological factors involved in recovery.
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PSY 370 - Introduction to Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
Same As GER 370
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PSY 374 - Introduction to Case Management Credit Hours: 3
Same As GER 374
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PSY 375 - Use and Interpretation of Tests Credit Hours: 3
Theory of individual and group tests of intelligence, personality, interests, and attitudes.
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PSY 389 - Introduction to Sign Language Credit Hours: 3
This course covers signing and deaf culture, as well as deaf history and the origins of American Sign Language.
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PSY 399 - Survey of Autism Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the autism spectrum disorders and their causes, diagnosis strategies, treatments, and interventions.
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PSY 410 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
The dynamics of normal and abnormal behavior, major psychiatric disorders, and a survey of modern therapy.
Writing Intensive Yes
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PSY 430 - History and Systems of Psychology Credit Hours: 3
A historical survey of psychology with special reference to schools of psychology.
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PSY 441 - Experimental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to psychological experimental techniques.
Prerequisite(s) PSY 201 and PSY 351
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PSY 475 - Psychology of Workforce Training Credit Hours: 3
The need for learning and creativity in organizations from a broad perspective and the development of skills in thinking and problem solving are emphasized. The course covers the topics of organizational learning, knowledge management, creativity, and adaptive systems.
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PSY 480 - Practicum in Psychology Credit Hours: 1-6
Directed work in the psychology laboratory or other suitable supervised practical work experience.
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PSY 497 - Internship in Psychology Credit Hours: 1-6
Actual work experience which is supervised by the employer and the academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s) PSY 327 and PSY 480
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Recreation |
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REC 301 - Outdoor Recreation Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to give students an overview of outdoor recreation. Emphasis will be given in camping, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.
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REC 302 - Intramural Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to give students the knowledge of how to organize an intramural program in a recreational setting.
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REC 303 - Recreation for Children Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to give students the knowledge of recreational games for children and young adults.
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REC 304 - Recreation for Adults Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to give the students the knowledge of recreational games for adults and how to administer a program for senior citizens.
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REC 305 - Practicum in Recreation Credit Hours: 3
Practical field experience (30 hours) under the supervision of a specialist.
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REC 306 - Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to inform the student of available services in public and private recreation.
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REC 307 - Recreation for Persons with Handicapping Conditions Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to give the student a knowledge of the organization and administration of a recreation program for persons with a handicap.
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