May 12, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Public Health

  
  • PH 495 Topics in Public Health



    Studies of specific topics, issues or themes in Public Health. Credit(s): 3

  
  • PH 499 Program Planning



    This course serves as a culminating experience for public health majors with an emphasis on experiential learning. Students will integrate concepts and skills from the core public health disciplines in the context of applied public health. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): PH 301  and ENG 302  with grades of “C-” or better

Reading Education

  
  • RDG 424 The Diagnostic Teaching of Reading



    Training in techniques for evaluation of reading progress, diagnosis of reading difficulties and correction of reading problems. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 324  Must submit evidence of Praxis I score that satisfies licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia
  
  • RDG 425 Literacy in the Content Areas



    This course consists of the teaching and learning strategies necessary for developing basic literacy skills in the content areas. Teacher candidates will focus on assessing and improving PreK-12 student achievement in content disciplines by implementing effective, research-based practices for teaching reading and writing. In practica, teacher candidates will tutor children struggling with literacy. Credit(s): 3


Religion

  
  • REL 101 Religion Outside of Religions



    This course introduces the study of religion by using methods commonly used to study religion in order to explore activities and institutions usually considered separate from organized religion. Case-studies may include professional sports, dieting, the free market, medical expertise or self-help culture. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 110 The Global Context of Christian Leadership



    This course explores the global context of 21st century Christian leadership. It examines the challenge of Christian mission and leadership in a post-modern and post-Christian world. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 112 Christian Discipleship



    This course will focus on the beliefs, attitudes and practices that define Christian discipleship. Drawing upon both film and a variety of types of literature (both fictional and non-fictional), it will consider various possible cross-denominational understandings of what it means to be a Christian, contrasting those that focus on “beliefs” with those that focus on “character” and “practices.” Of particular interest will be the distinctive spirituality and morality associated with Christian life. The course will introduce the spiritual or devotional practices (both corporate and personal) by which Christians cultivate their relationship to God and through which Christian identity and character are formed. Finally, the course will look at ways Christians make decisions in relation to significant contemporary moral challenges. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 202 Navigating Religious Diversity



    This course offers a survey of major religious
     traditions, exploring their histories,
    basic teachings and ritual practices as well as
     examining how we live together
    well in a religiously diverse world. Three
     credits. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 203 Religious Diversity & Civic Cooperation



    This course explores how we conceptualize and
     create civic life together in a religiously
     diverse society. We will examine how religion has
     shaped social and political life in the United
     States, compare different understandings of the
     role of the state in a religiously diverse
     society and analyze models for promoting civic
     cooperation with attention to religious
     diversity. This course prepares students to
     communicate about religion in professional and
     public contexts and to promote
    cooperation in professional and public contexts
     with attention to religious
    diversity. Three Credits. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 210 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible



    This course will survey the religious ideas and theological motifs of the Hebrew Bible. Students will be introduced to critical methods of scriptural study as these relate to the origins, development, canonization and meanings of the text. The role of the Hebrew Bible in shaping the devotional, liturgical and moral lives of both Jewish and Christian people today will be considered. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 211 Introduction to the New Testament



    This course will survey the religious ideas and theological motifs of New Testament. Students will be introduced to critical methods of scriptural study as these relate to the origins, development, canonization and meanings of the text as a document written in the Greco-Roman world of the first century. The role of the New Testament in shaping the devotional, liturgical, and moral lives of Christian people today will be considered. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 220 A Survey of Western Christianity



    This course will survey a selected number of the major ideas and events in the history of the western churches from the second to the 20th century. The course content will provide familiarity with the central concepts and practices of Christian traditions as well as setting forth the ideas and practices that ground the faith of ordinary Christians through the centuries. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 225 Christian Social Ethics



    This course explores possible Christian responses to contemporary social problems. Topics include just war and pacifism, poverty and economic justice, sexuality (including homosexuality, abortion and sexism), euthanasia, capital punishment and racism. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 251 Christian Spirituality



    This course studies the beliefs, attitudes and practices by which Christians seek to cultivate their relationship with God and grow in Christian discipleship. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 301 Christian Theology



    This course serves as an introduction to Christian Systematic Theology and considers the purposes and methods for engaging in systematic theological reflection, the nature of God as Trinity, the person and work of Christ (Christology and Soteriology), the work of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology), the nature and ministry of the Church (Ecclesiology) and Christian Hope (Eschatology). Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): REL 210  or REL 211 
  
  • REL 310 Judaism



    This course examines basic Jewish beliefs, sacred texts, customs/ceremonies, Holy Days (the Jewish year), as well as the most common issues facing modern day Jews and Judaism. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 311 Asian Religion and Philosophy

    (same as PHIL 311)

    This course examines the major philosophies and religions of Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shinto. Particular attention will be paid to conceptions of self, nature, divinity and ethics. The course examines the ways in which these religions have influenced each other. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 312 Islam



    This course provides a general introduction to the origins and development of Islam, the principle teachings of the religion’s faith, practice, the Islamic legal system (the Shari’a), and the evolution of Islamic sects and intellectual movements to the 21st century. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 320 Christian Education



    In this course, students examine the educational ministry of the church. Some of the key topics include the teaching style of Jesus, theories of Christian education, the formation of Christian identity and conscience, theories of faith development, leadership development and practical issues related to resources, curriculum and programming. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Any religion course focused on the Christian tradition
  
  • REL 321 Church Leadership



    This course provides students with a foundation for understanding the ministry of the local congregation and of the leadership issues related to ministry in that setting. It considers biblical and theological understandings of the ministry of the church and of the distinction between clerical and lay ministry. Different forms of church organization, styles of leadership and the decision-making structures in the local church considered. Each student has an opportunity to explore leadership issues of individual interest such as leadership in social or political ministry, the leadership of women, leadership in Black churches, worship leadership, etc. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 330 Christianity in the United States



    This course provides an introduction to the history of Christianity in the United States, considering the particular ways in which Christian faith and life have been manifest during the successive periods of U.S. history, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries. Extended attention is typically given to the historical origins of the First Amendment’s “religion clauses,” religious nationalism in the United States, and the role of Christianity in the Civil War. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 332 Christianity and the African-American Experience



    This course examines the interrelationship between Christianity and the unique experience of persons of African descent in the United States. The course focuses on the impact of the slave experience on African-American religion, the development of African-American churches with particular emphasis on the African-American church as a social and political institution and the role of African-American churches in the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 340 Religion and Ecology



    This course examines and evaluates the beliefs, attitudes and practices of the major religious traditions as they pertain to human interaction with the natural world. It will help students understand the relation of religion and ecology and to become acquainted with the thought of the best thinkers in this emerging field of study. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 341 Sex and Gender in Religion

    (same as GWST 341 )

    This course examines understandings of sex and gender in religious communities, including Christian and Muslim communities, and in religious texts, including biblical and qur’anic texts, exploring the intersection of religious and social understandings of sex and gender. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 342 Religion, Violence and Peace



    This course explores the relationship between religion and violence, especially political violence. It involves an examination of the major world religions and their teachings on war and peace. It will also address one or more relevant topics, such as the role of religion in promoting or opposing violence and war in the history of the United States, the place of religion in the contemporary reality of terrorism and a global war on terror, the relationship between religion and violence against women, and religion in revolutionary movements around the globe. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 349 Religion and Film

    (same as FILM 349 )

    The course explores how religious beliefs and practices are embedded in films. The ways in which film interacts with ideas of the sacred, ritual and myth will be discussed and analyzed in order to think critically and creatively about religious, ethical and cultural issues. Credit(s): 3

  
  • REL 391 Topics in Religion



    Selected topics in religion for intensive reading, discussion and writing. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Any 100- or 200-level religion course
  
  • REL 401 Seminar in Religion



    An intensive seminar on a current Biblical or theological topic. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Nine credits of religion beyond the 100 level
  
  • REL 421 Practicum in Ministry I



    In this course, a student serves as an apprentice in ministry at a local church or agency. The course offers students an opportunity to explore, in a practical way, a particular aspect of the ministry of the church while receiving onsite and faculty supervision. Credit(s): 2 or 3 credits.

  
  • REL 422 Practicum in Ministry II



    A continuation of REL 421 . Credit(s): 2 or 3 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): REL 421 
  
  • REL 451 Interdisciplinary Topics



    This course is designed to make available areas of study in religion and its relation to other disciplines that are not included in the regular course offerings. It may be taken as an Independent Study. Since the content will vary, this course may be repeated once for credit. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Nine credits in philosophy or religion above the 100 level
  
  • REL 497 Interreligious Internship



    The internship provide students with the
     opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills
     for navigating religious diversity by working
     with an organization in a capacity that promotes
     civic cooperation with attention to religious
     diversity.The student will acquire the internship
     position with approval from the instructor in
     advance of final registration.Prerequisite: REL
     202. One to six credits. This course may be
     repeated for a maximum of six credits. Credit(s): 1-6

    Prerequisite(s): REL
     202

Research

  
  • RSCH 110 Information Resources for ESL Students



    An introduction to the use of print and electronic information resources that are necessary for ESL student success at the college level. The course aims to acquaint those students with best practices for finding, evaluating and utilizing information in proprietary online databases, as well as utilizing Canvas, MS Office Suite and other online resources at SU. Note: This course is designed specifically for those students for whom English is a second language. Students may not take both RSCH 190  and this course for credit. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RSCH 190 Information Literacy



    This course introduces students to a variety of traditional print and electronic information resources including proprietary online databases and specially selected free Internet sites. Students will learn how to develop search strategies for electronic databases and how to critically evaluate the materials found. Additionally, students will learn to use computer mediated communication tools to disseminate information including word processing, presentation and Web page creation software. Please note - bibliographic research is the heart of this course; less than 15 percent of class time will be devoted to software training. Credit(s): 3


Respiratory Care

  
  • RC 305 Foundations of Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care



    An in-depth study of neonatal/pediatric anatomy, physiology, growth and development; physical, radiological, laboratory and risk assessment; general principles of management of the sick neonate and child; and special considerations in neonatal/pediatric pharmacology as each applies to respiratory care of the neonatal/pediatric patient. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 306 Introduction to Sleep Studies and Neurodiagnostics



    The practice of respiratory care is expanding to include the diagnosing and treatment of diseases affecting patients’ sleep as well monitoring neuromuscular diseases. This is an introductory course to sleep studies and neurodiagnostics. It provides the student the opportunity to learn how various diseases affect the act of sleep and how this impacts the patient condition. This course provides the student an understanding of how neuromuscular and neurological conditions and diseases are diagnosed and monitored. Credit(s): 2

  
  • RC 307 Research and Ethics



    This didactic course provides a general
    understanding of research and ethics, as they
    apply to healthcare. The foundation needed for
    students to apply research techniques throughout
    the respiratory care program and to critique
    research is placed.  Students are introduced to
    ethical theories and confidentiality as they
    relate to research and patient care. 
    Corequisite: RC 401. Two credits. Credit(s): 2

    Corequisite(s): RC 401
  
  • RC 314 Patient Assessment and Simulation



    This didactic course provides a general
    understanding of research and ethics, as they
    apply to healthcare. The foundation needed for
    students to apply research techniques throughout
    the respiratory care program and to critique
    research is placed.  Students are introduced to
    ethical theories and confidentiality as they
    relate to research and patient care. 
    Corequisite: RC 401. Two credits. Credit(s): 2

    Corequisite(s): RC 401
  
  • RC 318 Pulmonary Function Testing



    This course focuses on the tests used to diagnose and evaluate respiratory pathophysiology and treatment. A comprehensive study of pulmonary function testing is provided, including a description of common pulmonary function tests, techniques, pathophysiology, blood gas analysis, ventilation, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, equipment and quality assurance. Other topics include metabolic measurements, pediatric pulmonary function testing, disability determination and preoperative evaluation. The student is prepared for the certification examinations for Pulmonary Function Technologist upon successful completion of this course. Credit(s): 4

  
  • RC 319 Cardiac Function and Care



    EKG rhythm recognition, as well as recognition of factors that affect cardiac function, are integral to the practice of respiratory care. This course provides students the opportunity to learn how various conditions affect cardiac function, how to recognize the change in cardiac function and to treat these changes. In addition, this course prepares students to obtain their credential in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Credit(s): 4

  
  • RC 320 The Neonatal and Pediatric Provider



    This course focuses on the methods and modalities used to evaluate respiratory pathophysiology and the treatment of the neonate and pediatric patient. A comprehensive study of neonatal and pediatric care is provided, including a description of common pulmonary diseases, techniques, pathophysiology, blood gas analysis, ventilation and cardiopulmonary function. Other topics include family education for home care and emergency procedures. The student is prepared for the Perinatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credentialing exam upon successful completion of this course. Credit(s): 4

  
  • RC 399 Education Practicum I



    This course is designed as an introduction to clinical teaching in a respiratory care program. The course includes self-directed study in instructional and evaluation strategies and development of performance objectives. The student performs functions required of a clinical instructor in a respiratory care program. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 403 Specialties and Diagnostics



    This didactic course prepares the student for the
     role of respiratory therapist in the diagnostic
     and outpatient settings.  Mastery will be
     obtained through discussion of respiratory
     studies used in the diagnosis, monitoring, and
     treatment of respiratory conditions across the
     lifespan and across all settings. Corequisites:
     RC 424. Two credits. Credit(s): 2

    Corequisite(s):  RC 424
  
  • RC 404 Chronic Cardiopulmonary Disease & Pharmacology



    This course introduces the major chronic
    cardiopulmonary diseases and general care
    pharmacological interventions as they relate to
    those chronic cardiopulmonary diseases.
    Co-requisites: RC 401. Four credits. Credit(s): 4

    Corequisite(s): RC 401
  
  • RC 406 Acute Cardiopulmonary Disease & Pharmacology



    This course completes the student’s knowledge of
     pulmonary diseases by focusing on acute
     cardiopulmonary diseases and their
     pharmacological interventions. Co-requisites: RC
     414. Four credits. Credit(s): 4

    Corequisite(s): RC
     414.
  
  • RC 408 Mechanical Ventilation



    Upon completion of this course, the student will
     be able to describe the physical characteristics
     of ventilators, the basic components of breath
     delivery, as well as basic modes of mechanical
     ventilation. Corequisites: RC 414. Three credits. Credit(s): 3

    Corequisite(s): Corequisites: RC 414
  
  • RC 410 Cardiorespiratory Physiology



    This course is the foundation of anatomy and physiology of the heart and lungs. It begins with a comprehensive study of the respiratory system including structure and function, pulmonary mechanics, ventilation, oxygenation and acid-base balance. Other topics include cardiac cycle, hemodynamics, fetal circulation and effects of exercise. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 411 General Care Therapeutics



    This course serves as the basis for general
     respiratory care theory and equipment.
     Corequisite: RC 401. Three credits. Credit(s): 3

    Corequisite(s): RC 401
  
  • RC 413 Pulmonary Diseases and Treatment



    This course focuses on the current pharmacological treatments for diseases of the respiratory system. A comprehensive study of the diseases, etiology and treatment modalities are the focus of this course. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 414 Applied Respiratory Care I



    This course involves demonstrated competencies of
     respiratory care procedures and equipment from
     foundational learning experiences. The clinical
     aspect of this course focuses on the application
     of general respiratory care knowledge and skills
     acquired in previous courses.  In the laboratory
     aspect of this course, the emphasis is on
     acquiring new skills for the acutely ill patient
     to be applied in future clinical experiences. 
     Prerequisites: RC 401. Four credits. Credit(s): 4

    Prerequisite(s): RC 401
  
  • RC 415 Ethics in Practice



    This course introduces the health care practitioner to common ethical issues experienced in their practice. This course covers the various theories and principles that currently provide the foundation of ethics as they relate to health care and the practitioner. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 416 Emergency Preparedness



    Emergency preparedness has become the responsibility of all health care providers. This course introduces the student to the many aspects of emergency preparedness on a professional and personal level. It provides the students the opportunity to learn how various conditions and situations affect their practice and personal lives. Credit(s): 3

  
  • RC 418 Career Development



    This didactic course prepares the student for the
     professional role of a respiratory therapist by
     discussing the process of transitioning from
     student to novice respiratory therapist. An
     introduction to interviewing techniques is
     provided with opportunities for application in
     discussion and role-playing. The student will
     develop a personal professional
     portfolio.Co-requisites: RC 424.Two credits. Credit(s): 2

    Corequisite(s): RC 424
  
  • RC 419 Healthcare Management and Education



    This didactic course provides an administrative
     foundation for leadership, management and
     organizational structures as these concepts apply
     to the health care system.Adult learning theories
     are introduced to prepare students for future
     roles in education.  Two credits. Credit(s): 2

  
  • RC 420 Scholarship in Respiratory Care



    This course involves the application and
     demonstration of knowledge gained throughout the
     respiratory curriculum. Students are provided the
     opportunity to complete an approved scholarly
     activity, consistent with their personal career
     goals. This course is taken in the last semester
     of the respiratory care program. Two credits. Credit(s): 2

  
  • RC 421 Emergency/Critical Care Therapeutics I



    This course provides theories and principles on
     how to implement therapies with respiratory
     equipment for use with emergency and critically
     ill patients, reflecting contemporary
     practice.Prerequisite: RC 411. Corequisite: RC
     414. Three credits. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): RC 411
    Corequisite(s): RC
     414
  
  • RC 424 Applied Respiratory Care II



    This course involves the application of
     respiratory care procedures and equipment use
     covered in didactic courses into the clinical
     setting. The emphasis is on respiratory care for
     the critically ill patient. Clinical experience
     allows the student to critically think and
     independently apply knowledge and skills acquired
     in didactic, laboratory and clinical exposures. 
     Prerequisites: RC 414. Five credits. Credit(s): 5

    Prerequisite(s): RC 414
  
  • RC 431 Emergency/Critical Care Therapeutics II



    This course provides theories and principles on
     how to implement advanced therapies with
     respiratory equipment for use with emergency,
     trauma and critically ill patients. 
     Prerequisite: RC 421. Corequisite: RC 424. Three
     credits.. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): RC 421
    Corequisite(s): RC 424
  
  • RC 434 Applied Respiratory Care III



    This course involves the application of
     respiratory care procedures and equipment use in
     the clinical setting. The emphasis is on
     respiratory care for the critically ill patient.
     Specialty clinical rotations may include neonatal
     intensive care, pulmonary rehabilitation,
     pulmonary diagnostics, home care and sleep
     medicine. Clinical experiences allow the student
     to critically think and independently apply
     knowledge and skills acquired in didactic,
     laboratory and clinical exposures. 
     Prerequisites: RC 424. Five credits. Credit(s): 5

    Prerequisite(s): RC 424
  
  • RC 439 Education Practicum II



    This course is designed to introduce the student to preparation, teaching and evaluation in the classroom. The course includes self-directed study in course development, correlation of clinical and classroom instruction, evaluation and lesson planning. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): RC 399 
  
  • RC 485 Selected Topics in Respiratory Care



    This independent study allows students to investigate selected issues in respiratory care or health care in general under the direction of a respiratory care faculty member. Credit(s): 1 to 3


Service Learning

  
  • SRVL 401 Public Service and Not-for-profit Organizations



    This course utilizes service learning as a basis for learning. It is intended to foster a sense of community involvement by undergraduate students with an emphasis on working with populations and the non-profit sector with whom the student may have had little or no interaction. Analysis of the effectiveness of the non-profit with creation of an action plan presented to leaders of the non-profit is central to this course. For each credit hour, at least 15 hours in service in the community is required. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3

  
  • SVRL 101 Leadership and Community Engagement



    This course is designed to support students in their study, active engagement, and critical thinking of leadership in public service in their participation of the Summer High School Leadership by Design. Students will participate and provide service in a variety of non-profit organizations. Through discussions, exercises, interviews, debates, and readings, they will gain a greater understanding of the characteristic of outstanding leadership as well as examine their own developing leadership styles and abilities. Students will apply their findings to the community setting with the outcome of having a greater understanding of how those abilities and leadership traits can be utilized in community and public service. Students will maintain interactive reflective journals throughout the course in order to evaluate their own learning. As students engage in this interactive process, they will monitor the progression of their own growth. This course may be repeated for credit, for a total of six credits. Credit(s): 3


Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology



    Designed to acquaint the student with the general field of sociology, the course surveys sociological concepts, processes and mechanisms of group behavior, the community and its structure, social organization and interaction and culture and personality. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 210 Social Problems



    An analysis of the major social issues, such as healthcare, poverty, the environment, technology, family, confronting groups and individuals. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 251 Marriage and the Family



    A course designed to give the student a realistic and comprehensive view of marriage and parenthood. Topics covered include courtship, marriage systems, parent education and family crises. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 295 Topics in Society and Culture



    Investigation of specific topics or issues in society and culture. Topic focus is preceded by a short course on the basics of human behavior from the sociological perspective. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 310 Community Service



    Sociology student working in community service to put thoughts into action. Credit(s): 1

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing as a Sociology major
  
  • SOC 312 Social Class and Inequality



    An examination of the objective and subjective dimensions of inequality in America including class, race, ethnicity and gender. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 313 Social Interaction



    Theoretical and empirical analysis of the relationship between the individual and society with particular emphasis on the formation of self. Emphasis on symbolic interactionism. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 315 Gender Issues



    This research-based course examines a number of topics related to sex differences and sex equity. Emphasis placed on historical and contemporary American perspectives. Focus placed on the following topics: biological/ genetic theories, socialization, work, family/relationships, literature and media, religion, cognition, aggression, legal issues and sociological and psychological theories. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 332 Medical Sociology



    This course is a survey of the current issues in health and health care in the United States with an emphasis on the social construction of health and illness and on the structural provision of health care. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 334 Childhood and Society



    The sociology of childhood. A study of society’s commitment to children including the role of social institutions that affect childhood experiences. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 336 Political Sociology



    This course is a study of political organizations, leadership, participation and action in America. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 350 Research Methods for the Social Sciences



    Systematic survey of research strategies used in the social sciences with an emphasis on the practical applications of research techniques. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 207  or comparable course
  
  • SOC 360 Social Theory



    Review of classical and contemporary schools of sociological theory. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SOC 395 Topics



    Investigation of specific topics or issues in society and culture. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  and junior standing May be repeated for credit when the topic changes
  
  • SOC 401 Internship



    Internship in the field of sociology. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as a Sociology major, 25 GPA and permission of the instructor
  
  • SOC 415 Sociology of Religion



    A study, using social science methods, of religion as a social institution in America. The focus is the role of religion in society including established religions, tele-evangelism, new religious movements, as well as the process of secularization. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 431 Social Movements and Extremism



    Effectively organized social movements in America can lead to extensive social change. This course is a survey of the development and effect of non-institutional groups, with an emphasis on religions, cults and extremist political groups in America. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 441 Deviant Behavior



    Definitions, theories, analysis, and social responses to various forms of deviance in American society. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Six hours of Sociology including SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 451 Violence and Victims



    Examination of the role of violence in society. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Six hours in Sociology including SOC 101 
  
  • SOC 475 Sociology Senior Seminar



    An integration of the substantive areas of sociology using the sociological perspective. Emphasis on contemporary social issues, the applications of sociology and the critical analysis of our social world. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as a Sociology major

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I



    An introductory course for students with little or no previous Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with particular emphasis on conversation. Students learn to function in the language within a limited context of vocabulary and structure. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II



    For students with one semester of college Spanish or one to two years of high school Spanish. Students will develop basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with particular emphasis on conversation. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, learn to narrate past events, and use more complex structures. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 
  
  • SPAN 111 Beginning Spanish for Health Care Practitioners



    An introductory course for students with little or no previous Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing with particular emphasis on conversation in health care settings and medical vocabulary. Students learn to function in the language within a limited context of vocabulary and structure. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SPAN 112 Beginning Spanish II for Health Care Practitioners



    A basic skills course for students with one semester of college Spanish or one to two years of high school Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing with particular emphasis on conversation in health care settings and medical vocabulary. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101  or SPAN 111  or equivalent competency
  
  • SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I



    For students with two semesters of college Spanish or two to three years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and will be able to carry out all basic language functions. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II



    For students with three semesters of college Spanish or three to four years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary and improve comprehension and fluency. By the end of the course, students will have been exposed to essentially all of the structure of the language and will be able to follow a conversation between native speakers at normal speed. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 
  
  • SPAN 295 Topics



    Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of Spanish. Credit(s): 3

  
  • SPAN 300 Making Sense: Exploring the World Through Spanish



    Through the exploration of contemporary issues, students will reflect on the world around them as well as their own experiences while strengthening their understanding and mastery of the structure of the language. This course serves as preparation for upper-division Spanish classes. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent placement test score
  
  • SPAN 301 Spanish Conversation



    Development of oral expression and fluency with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and attention to grammatical correctness. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 302 Spanish Composition



    Development of written expression, with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and attention to grammatical correctness. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 311 Spanish Civilization and Culture



    Students study the history, civilization and culture of Spain through extensive readings, videos, writing and class discussion. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 312 Latin American Civilization and Culture



    This course focuses on the history and culture of Latin America from the Encounter to the present day. The course is taught in Spanish. Students seeking to fulfill their Spanish degree requirements must take SPAN 312. Students will not earn credit for both HIST 312  (English version) and SPAN 312. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 316 The Southern Cone



    Topics dealing with the geography, history, and culture of the countries of South America’s Southern Cone: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. There will be an overview of the art, literature (prose and poetry) and film. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or SPAN 302 
  
  • SPAN 317 Andean Literature and Culture



    This is a survey course that explores the diverse literary, artistic and cultural traditions of countries from the Andean region, specifically Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Texts include both primary and secondary sources: short stories, essays and novels from the 19th century to present, in addition to journalistic articles and full-length films. All readings, assignments and class discussion are conducted in Spanish. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or SPAN 302 
  
  • SPAN 320 Spanish Literature Through Popular Culture



    This course treats the major movements in the literature of Spain from the Spanish Middle Ages until the present. Students are exposed to the major genres (poetry, narrative, essay and theater) through extensive readings and will become familiar with the greatest writers of Spanish literature. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 325 Survey of Latin American Literature



    This course treats the major movements in Latin American literatures from Pre-Colombian times until the present. Students are exposed to the major genres (poetry, narrative, essay and theater) through extensive readings and will become familiar with the greatest writers of Hispanic literature. Students are expected to discuss, analyze and compare the works studied. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301  or equivalent
  
  • SPAN 330 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics



    Study of syntactical, morphological and phonological structure of Spanish and the evolution of the Spanish language from Latin. Credit(s): 3

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 302  or equivalent
 

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