Improving Nursing Practice with Tech
This course is designed to build on existing nursing practice by introducing nursing as a healing ministry based on the example of Jesus Christ. Theories and concepts of the nursing profession are explored with an emphasis on caring as the spiritual core of nursing practice. Using the nursing process, students begin the transition to professional […]
Ethics and Medicine (or BIO 454)
This course examines the theological and moral implications of the status of human persons as beings created in the image of God as implicated in ethical reflection related to the practice of medicine and related to the rise and proliferation of varied social applications of biotechnology. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and 60 hours)
A&P II
This course is a continuation of BIO 113. Topics of study include medical terminology, endocrinology, the nervous system, embryology, the cardiovascular system, immunity, respiration, and electrolyte and water balance. An emphasis will be placed on the interaction among all systems in maintaining homeostasis. Offered every spring (Prerequisite: BIO 113 with a grade of C or […]
Intro to Statistics
This course is not part of the math secondary teacher education major. An introduction to quantitative methods in social science research. Topics include probability, descriptive statistics, and parametric and non-parametric inferential statistics. (Prerequisite: MAT 213, 220, 231, or instructor consent. Same as HCP 222, BUS 292. Offered Every Semester)
Elective
Elective
Developmental Psychology
The study of life span human development, with special concern for the genetic and environmental factors which influence the mental, emotional, and moral development of a person. Each of the following stages of lifespan development are included in this study: prenatal development and birth, infancy, early childhood, middle and late childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle […]
Math Methods
A study of the various techniques for teaching mathematical concepts to elementary children. An emphasis is placed on practical approaches based on research and learning theory. The development of concepts is built around handson activities that allow children to go beyond specific information, to discover relationships and generalities, and to solve problems. Offered every fall. […]
Reading/Language Arts Methods II
A continuation of ELE 351, this course is an examination or reading difficulties and their diagnosis and remediation applicable to the elementary grades’ school curriculum. A continued focus on literacy strategies will be emphasized 131 with ties to integrated curriculum. Also, a practical approach to teaching language arts will be emphasized in the areas of […]
Reading/Language Arts Methods I
An examination and evaluation of materials and methods for teaching basic reading and language arts skills in the elementary grades. Focuses on the literacy skills of word recognition, vocabulary development, and comprehension within the framework of a balanced reading approach. These skills are integrated with listening, speaking, and creative drama areas of the language arts. […]