Course Descriptions

ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH124 Alt (3)
Introduction to Anthropology
An introduction to the anthropological perspective. Topics include cognitive and social aspects of language, biology and the study of culture, origins of culture, archaeology and cultural beginnings, introduction to the study of cultural variation, and models of culture. Offered even years.

ANTH200 (3)
Cultural Anthropology
Comparative study of human diversity and of ways of being human. The concept of culture and ethnography as the primary tool of cultural anthropological research. Salient features of tribal communities, state level policies and modern network society. Globalization and its social, economic and environmental consequences. Understanding "ourselves" and those we call "others".

ANTH205 Alt (3)
Introduction to Archaeology
An introduction to some of the discoveries made by archaeologists and to some of the methods whereby their discoveries are made. Advances in archaeological method and theory over the past 100 years are explained and illustrated. Normally offered odd years.

ANTH415 (3)
Urban Anthropology
An introduction to ethnographic approaches to understanding urban populations and problems. Special emphasis placed on examining the uses of quantitative methods in the design of urban community initiatives.

ANTH417 (2-3)
Applied/Development Anthropology
An introduction to cultural anthropology with special emphasis on principles and techniques of research applicable to community and international development.

ANTH420 (3)
Food and Culture
An analysis of the role of food in human affairs with special emphasis on understanding who is well-fed and who is hungry among the world's peoples and why such huge differences exist in the level of food security among the world's people.

ANTH435 (3)
Museum and Lab Methods
Methods for preparation and preservation of archaeological finds. Conservation, cleaning, cataloguing, and classification. Analysis of lithics, ceramics, faunal and floral remains, metals, and glass.

ANTH440 (1-3)
Topics in Anthropology
Topics in cross-cultural anthropology. Repeatable as topics vary.

ANTH455 (3)
Ethnography
An introduction to ethnography as a method for gathering data about human social interactions and communities. Overview of various ways of doing ethnographic fieldwork within and beyond the discipline of anthropology. Examples of ethnography in international development, business, industry and government will also be discussed. Every other year.

ANTH478 (3)
Archaeological and Ethnographical Perspectives on the Middle East
History of exploration. Beginnings of sedentary food production and pastoralism. Rise of Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilization. Israel, Ammon, Moab, and Edom. Rome and Christianity. History of the Arabs and Islamic civilization. Ethnographical perspectives on women, families, tribes, and states. Islam and the modern world. Offered as credit on Summer Tours.

ANTH496 (1-8)
Supervised Fieldwork in Anthropology or Archaeology
Students may apply to participate as trainees on research projects sponsored either by the Behavioral Sciences Department or the Institute of Archaeology.

ANTH600 (2-3)
Seminar in Cultural Anthropology
The study of culture and cultural variation. The contemporary beliefs, values, institutions and material way of life of people in North America are contrasted with those of people living in other regions of the world today and in the past.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
BHSC100 $ (2)
Philosophy of Service
Provides a theoretical and practical basis for understanding and meeting needs of communities and individuals. Course materials include works from Christian and secular sources. Students develop an individualized practical plan to understand and meet needs. Does not apply to a major or minor.

BHSC220 (3)
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Social Issues
Issues may include drug abuse, the family, crime/violence and punishment, AIDS, poverty, and health care. Integrates foundational social science with a Christian perspective to help students understand the origins of current societal issues and strategies for addressing those issues.

BHSC220 V (3)
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Social Issues
AU/HSI course-see content above.

BHSC230 $ (3)
Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Probability concepts, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of variation, using frequency distributions, point-estimation and confidence intervals, sampling distribution, levels of significance in hypothesis testing, t and z tests, correlation, chi-square and ANOVA.

BHSC235 (3)
Culture, Place and Interdependence
Uses and integrates concepts from anthropology, geography and other sciences to help students understand how human culture and natural habitat create regional, ethnic, religious and other social groups. Examines origins of group conflict and considers avenues of responsible action for resolution.

BHSC235 V (3)
Culture, Place and Interdependence
AU/HSI course-see content above.

BHSC300 $ (2)
Philosophy of Service Fieldwork
Provides an opportunity for the practical application of the theories, principles, and concepts learned in BHSC100. Prerequisite: BHSC100 or permission of Service Learning Coordinator. Does not apply to a major or minor.

BHSC438 (1-3)
Workshop
Provides an opportunity to study in a focused area within the Behavioral Sciences. A paper is required for more than one credit and may be required for one credit.

BHSC440 (1-3)
Topics in _________________
Examines emerging issues in the behavioral sciences. Repeatable in different specialized areas.

BHSC450 (3)
Community Health and Human Disease
Examines in-depth emerging issues in the behavioral sciences. May be repeated in different specialized areas.

BHSC495 (1-3)
Independent Study/Readings/Research/Project in Behavioral Sciences
Individual assignments and/or reports and/or individualized research in behavioral sciences are set up on a contract basis with no more than 3 credits per semester. Students may repeat or take any combination of departmental independent study courses for up to 6 credits. Consult staff before registering.

BHSC590 (1-3)
Internship
To be arranged in cooperation with the student's advisor.

BHSC648 (1-2)
Workshop
Provides an opportunity to study in a focused area within the behavioral sciences.

BHSC690 (1-3)
Independent Study/Readings/Research Project in Behavioral Sciences

FAMILY STUDIES
FMST115 Alt (3)
Introduction to Family Studies
Study of the conceptual framework for the discipline and exploration of contemporary issues and trends in society as related to families. Normally offered odd years.

FMST310 Alt (3)
Parent-Child Relationships
Study of the concepts, challenges, and changes in the parent/child relationship including contemporary strategies, parenting in diverse family types, and changing parenting roles throughout the life cycle. Offered odd years.

FMST350 Alt (3)
Family Cultural Perspectives
Study of the family as a social institution, its biological and cultural foundations, and its historic development and changing structure and function. Cross-cultural uniqueness is examined. Offered even years.

FMST454 Alt (3)
Family Violence Across the Lifespan
Study of factors contributing to abuse in the family with emphasis on prevention of domestic violence. Offered odd years.

FMST456 Alt (3)
Marriage and the Family
Study of the family and the marriage relationship from a multicultural perspective, focusing on diversity and strengths of families, developing and maintaining satisfying intimate relationships, trends in family structure, family dynamics and the conceptual frameworks from which researchers, theoreticians and clinicians look at families. Offered even years.

FMST460 Alt (3)
Management and Decision Making in the Family
Principles of sound management of resources including time, money, and energy as they relate to individuals and groups throughout the life span, with emphasis on the family. Offered odd years.

FMST470 (1-8)
Field Experience
Supervised experience in observing, planning, directing, and/or assisting families in various home or organizational environments. Repeatable to 8 credits.

GEOGRAPHY
GEOG110 (3)
Survey of Geography
A survey of major geographic perspectives: physical, human, and regional. Applies toward General Education social science requirements.

GEOG240 $ (3)
Physical Geography
The physical environment in which human societies exist; the earth's crust, its water systems, land systems, and climatic features. Normally offered even years.

GEOG245 (3)
Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology
Emphasis on atmospheric processes and regional distribution and classification of the world's climate.

GEOG260 (3)
Cultural Geography
The geographic viewpoint of the human occupancy of the earth in relation to the environment; including aspects of population, settlement, language, religion, and economy; a generalized survey of major world cultural areas to integrate course elements.

GEOG260 V (3)
Cultural Geography
AU/HSI course-see content above.

GEOG335 (3)
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
The study of the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis on the foundations of these systems, their components and capabilities.

GEOG430 (3)
Urban Geography
Examination of spatial patterns and processes associated with urbanization within the framework of economy, culture and politics.

GEOG455 (3)
Environmental Disasters
An integrated study of the causes and geography of natural and man-made disasters. Understanding of extreme event prediction, early warning, and disaster mitigation. Organizations involved in disaster response.

GEOG460 (1-3)
Topics in _____________
Study of selected topics in geography. Topic and credit to be announced in advance. Repeatable with different topics to 9 credits (to 3 credits for graduate students).

GEOG475 (3)
Regional Geography: ____________
Regional study of physical, economic, and cultural characteristics of major regions of the world. Areas selected for analysis vary from semester to semester. Direct inquires to the department chair. Repeatable for different regions.

GEOG485 (1-6)
Geography Field Experience
Observation and evaluation of geographical phenomena in the U.S. or foreign countries. May be based upon individual research, organized tours, or expeditions. A formal report is expected.

GEOG495 (1-3)
Independent Study
Independent work on a specified topic under the guidance of department advisor. Repeatable to 9 credits with the consent of the department chair.

PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC101 (3)
Introduction to Psychology
Principles of psychology including the study of growth, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, and mental health.

PSYC101 V (3)
Introduction to Psychology
AU/HSI course-see content above.

PSYC180 (3)
Dealing with Your Mind
An introduction to the brain and how it works, with an emphasis on processes used in everyday life: perception of our surroundings, memory and other facets of general cognition, and links to addictive behavior. The labs will give hands-on experience with these topics. Students will be exposed to research opportunities.

PSYC204 (3)
Personal, Social and Career Development
Application of psychological principles of behavior as they influence optimal personal, social and career development, with an emphasis on effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement.

PSYC210 $ (3)
Introduction to Health Psychology
Study of causes for the rise of health psychology; interrelationships between psychology and health-related disciplines; models of disease and health care; interrelationships between stressful life events, social support, and wellness; illness behavior; psychology of addictive behavior; and behavioral health. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

PSYC220 (3)
Human Development-Lifespan
Lifespan is an integrative approach to psychological development which emphasizes the interdependency of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. The interrelatedness of theory, research, and application are seen throughout the entire sequence of human development from conception to death. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSYC101 or written permission of the teacher.

PSYC252 (3)
The Psychology of Adolescence, Youth, and Aging
Current psychological theories relating to psychological development, maturity, and decline as evidenced during the adolescent, youth, middle age, and retirement years. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

PSYC252 V (3)
The Psychology of Adolescence, Youth, and Aging
AU/HSI course-see content above.

PSYC269 (3)
History and Systems of Psychology
A study of significant schools, individuals and theories in the field of psychology, together with their contributions to present knowledge of behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

PSYC269 V (3)
History and Systems of Psychology
AU/HSI course-see content above.

PSYC315 V (3)
Organization and Work
AU/HSI course. A discussion of human beings at work and how work interfaces with the community. The meaning of work, formal organization, informal group activity, occupational status and mobility, the structure and function of labor unions, and industry-community relationships are examined.

PSYC319 (3)
Stress Management
An introduction to stress along with signs and symptoms of stress and identification of stressors in a person's life. Students learn how to increase stress tolerance and implement change.

PSYC364 (3)
Learning and Behavior
A study of theories of learning which evaluates connections between learning and behavioral processes within and between humans and animals. A lab fee may be required. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

PSYC364 (3)
Learning and Behavior
AU/HSI course-see content above.

PSYC410 (3)
Introduction to Counseling & Psychotherapy
An introduction to the major theoretical models and concepts for counseling and psychotherapy. Concepts such as the philosophical assumptions, the therapeutic process, and the client/therapist relationship are discussed. Prerequisites: PSYC101, and one of the following: PSYC454, 269 or 460.

PSYC420 (3)
Human Sexuality
A study of the multiple aspects of sexuality within a framework of Christian values.

PSYC432/SOCI432 $ (3)
Research Methods II: Introduction
Asking researchable questions. Reviewing the literature. Hypothesis formulation. Research methodology emphasizes qualitative approaches but includes discussion of instrumentation, subject selection, and data collection procedures. Andrews' human subject research review process. Informed consent. Writing assignments include theoretical essay, pilot study, second pilot study, research journal. Prerequisite or corequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285.

PSYC/SOCI433 $ (3)
Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design-Experimental and Survey
The principles of designing, administrating, interpreting, and writing experimental research, questionnaires and interview schedules. Survey also focuses on coding procedures and scale construction. Structured around a research project, and the interpretation of scientific reports and professional journals. Corequisite: PSYC434. Prerequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285 and PSYC432.

PSYC/SOCI434 $ (3)
Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS
A study on advanced parametric and non-parametric techniques such as two-way ANOVA, regression and power. The utilization of SPSS in the analysis and interpretation of statistical data. An analysis of professional journals and reports with an emphasis on the statistical reasoning. Corequisite: PSYC/SOCI433. Prerequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285 and PSYC/SOCI432.

PSYC434 (4)
Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS
AU/HSI course-see content above.

PSYC438 (1-3)
Workshop
Provides an opportunity to study in a focused area within the Behavioral Sciences. A paper is required for more than one credit and may be required for one credit.

PSYC445 (3)
Cognitive Psychology
A study of how people use and acquire knowledge with emphasis on how people perceive, think, remember, store information, solve problems, and acquire and use language. Prerequisite: PSYC101 or 180.

PSYC449 Alt (3)
Psychopharmacology
Examination of current psychotropic drugs, how they affect human perception and behavior, and how they are used in clinical evaluation. Prerequisites: PSYC101 or 180; BIOL111,112 or BIOL165, 166. Offered odd years.

PSYC450 $ (3)
Social Psychology
A study of human behavior within a group context. Included are attitudes, social roles, collective behavior, and the dynamic aspects of human interaction. Lab fee may be required. Prerequisites: PSYC101 and two other behavioral science courses.

PSYC454 (3)
Theories of Personality
Integrates subfields of psychology to enhance understanding of the individual personality. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

PSYC455 (2)
Treatment of Substance Abuse
An overview of treatment techniques and basic prevention strategies including specific training in assessment and therapeutic techniques, examining the relationship between etiology and treatment. Treatment evaluation discussed. At-risk, vulnerable populations receive special consideration. Prerequisite: PSYC101; Prerequisite or corequisite: SOCI415.

PSYC458 Alt (3)
Advanced Theories of Addiction and Treatment
Surveys, critiques and integrates the primary theories currently used to explain the process, outcome and treatment of addictions. Covers biological, psychological, social and anthropological addiction theories. Primary substance-abuse prevention theories are surveyed. Implications for at-risk, vulnerable populations considered. Prerequisite: PSYC101; Prerequisite or corequisite: SOCI415.

PSYC460 (3)
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
A study of deviant human behavior and theories of causation and remediation. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

PSYC465 (3)
Physiological Psychology
Introduces the biological bases of behavior. Examination of the neuroanatomical and physiological foundations of such topics as the mind/body problem, the development of language and learning, sexual behavior, recovery from brain damage, and psychopathology. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

PSYC466 (3)
Psychology of the Exceptional Child
A survey of assessment, remediation, and adjustment for exceptional children and youth who require special education and related services. Various types of exceptionality are explored such as mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, giftedness, disorders of communication, and impairment of hearing or sight. Prerequisite: PSYC101. Normally offered odd years.

PSYC471 Alt (3)
Behavior Modification
The theory and techniques of behavior change utilizing principles of conditioning. Applications relevant to health-centered and educational settings are emphasized. Prerequisite: PSYC101. Normally offered even years.

PSYC480 (1-8)
Field Experience
Supervised field placement in a human services setting is approved in advance by the department chair. A minimum of 45 hours of fieldwork activity is required for each credit. Consult staff before registering. Open only to departmental majors. Repeatable to 8 credits.

PSYC486 (3)
Psychological Assessment
Theory and practice in individual and group testing in the areas of intelligence, aptitude, achievement, personality, and interest. Evaluation of tests and other instruments for measurement with a focus on their worth and limitations. A lab fee may be required. Prerequisite: PSYC101, BHSC230 or STAT285.

PSYC495 (1-3)
Independent Study/Readings/Research/Project in Psychology
Individual assignments and/or reports and/or individualized research in psychology on a contract basis with no more than 3 credits per semester. Students may repeat or take any combination of departmental independent study courses up to 6 credits. Consult staff before registering.

PSYC495 (1-3)
Independent Study/Readings/Research/Project in Psychology
AU/HSI course. Provides an opportunity to work with an instructor on a research project and/or studies in psychology.

PSYC575 (1-3)
Topics in Psychology
Repeatable with different topics.

PSYC648 (1-3)
Workshop
Provides an opportunity to study in a focused area within the Behavioral Sciences. A paper is required for more than one credit.

SOCIOLOGY
SOCI119 (3)
Principles of Sociology
A study of the development of sociology as a social science, some concepts and ideas associated with the study of human behavior, and an overview of the principles, terms, and concepts in the discipline.

SOCI119 (3)
Principles of Sociology
AU/HSI course-see content above.

SOCI120 (3)
Marriage Dynamics and Growth
An introductory study of the factors leading to a stable marriage relationship and growth within that relationship in contemporary American society.

SOCI315 Alt (3)
Criminology
Theories and techniques associated with apprehension, conviction, and detention of individuals who infringe criminal law in this society. Normally offered even years.

SOCI345 Alt (3)
Juvenile Delinquency
Topics related to modern youth in trouble, sociological analysis of the problems of youth, legal and societal factors involved in delinquency, and some of the remedial measures now being used. Offered odd years.

SOCI350/550 (2)
Introduction to Social Policy
Develops basic knowledge and skills for policy analysis, formulation and critical challenge within local and international contexts. Examines the determining factors affecting public policy in the United States as compared with other systems. Provides framework for analysis of social problems and policies, as they impact development and practice in human services.

SOCI360 Alt (3)
Introduction to International Development
Focuses on the dilemmas facing industrialized nations and developing nations in coping with severe global inequalities and poverty. Analyzes the popular strategies and explanations used by governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to deal with these challenges. Normally offered odd years.

SOCI410 Alt (3)
Social Gerontology
A study of aging and ageism in the United States, including demographic trends, societal attitudes, problems of the elderly, and national policies relating to senior citizens in the cultural context of American society. Normally offered even years.

SOCI415 Alt (2)
Substance Abuse in American Society
An overview of substance-use terminology, historical issues, definitions, epidemiology, consequences and drugs of abuse within an American cultural and historical framework. Normally offered odd years.

SOCI420 Alt (3)
Medical Sociology
Analysis of the relationship between social characteristics and the incidence and prevalence of disease, as well as geographical determinants of health and medical systems. Normally offered even years.

SOCI425 (3)
Racial and Ethnic Relations
A study of the distinctive racial and cultural minorities in American society with an emphasis on problems and adjustments within the larger society.

SOCI425 (3)
Racial and Ethnic Relations
AU/HSI course-see content above.

SOCI430 (3)
Gender Roles in Contemporary Society
Significant issues related primarily to the concerns of women as members of American society, but also in cross-cultural perspective. Includes such topics as socialization in sex roles, women in the professions, women in minority groups, the feminization of poverty, and women and substance abuse and crime.

SOCI432/PSYC432 $ (2-3)
Research Methods II: Introduction
Asking researchable questions. Reviewing the literature. Hypothesis formulation. Research methodology emphasizes qualitative approaches but includes discussion of instrumentation, subject selection and data collection procedures. Andrews' human-subject research review process. Informed consent. Writing assignments include theoretical essay, pilot study, second pilot study, research journal. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285.

SOCI/PSYC433 $ (3)
Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design-Experimental and Survey
The principles of designing, administrating, interpreting, and writing experimental research, questionnaires and interview schedules. Survey also focuses on coding procedures and scale construction. Structured around a research project, and the interpretation of scientific reports and professional journals. Corequisite: PSYC434. Prerequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285 and PSYC432.

SOCI/PSYC434 $ (3)
Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS
A study on advanced parametric and non-parametric techniques such as two-way ANOVA, regression and power. The utilization of SPSS in the analysis and interpretation of statistical data. An analysis of professional journals and reports with an emphasis on the statistical reasoning. Corequisite: PSYC/SOCI433. Prerequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285 and PSYC/SOCI432.

SOCI460 (2)
Death and Grief in Contemporary Society
The study of cultural and societal perspectives on death and personal and interpersonal dynamics of death and dying.

SOCI470 (3)
Demography
Overview of the world's population; spatial dimensions of human populations; fertility concepts, measurements, trends, levels, and explanations; mortality and migration; population structures, life chances; population growth, economic development, and the environment.

SOCI474 Alt (3)
Social Thought and Theory
The roots of self-conscious social thought and the rise of sociology and anthropology as scientific disciplines in the 19th century. Major theoretical orientations in their fields, proponents, and impact on present-day sociology and anthropology are reviewed. Normally offered odd years.

SOCI480 (1-8)
Field Experience
Supervised field placement in a human services setting is approved in advance by the department chair. A minimum of 45 hours of fieldwork is required for each credit. Open only to departmental majors. Repeatable to 8 credits.

SOCI488 V (3)
The City in the Industrialized World
AU/HSI course. The structure and development of the modern urban community with emphasis on ecological and demographic features of urban life. Normally offered even years.

SOCI495 (1-3)
Independent Study/Readings/Research/Project in Sociology
Individual assignments and/or reports and/or individualized research in sociology are set up on a contract basis with no more than 3 credits per semester. Students may repeat or take any combination of departmental independent study courses for up to 6 credits. Consult staff before registering.

SOCI520 (2)
Concepts of Community Development
Community development refers to the practice of planning and implementing projects to improve the quality of life for people living in poverty, both locally and internationally. Development will be presented as the building of social capital in our communities that enables them to function at a higher and more efficient level. Building on the core Christian principles that emphasize development, this course will provide students with a better understanding of community, while applying basic development concepts to local and international realities.

SOCI530 (2)
Community Needs Assessment & Capacity Mapping
Introduction to various methods for assessing community needs and mapping community capacity to address those needs.

SOCI535 (2)
Program Planning, Budgeting & Grantsmanship
Building on assessment and capacity mapping, the related topics of program planning, budgeting and grant-writing are presented. Hands-on experience is sought, linking classroom instruction and real community situations.

SOCI545 (2)
Program Implementation and Evaluation
Strategies for implementation. Review of various methods of evaluation with emphasis on measuring outcomes and assessing quality in community program development.

SOCI550/350 (2)
Introduction to Social Policy
Develops basic knowledge and skills for policy analysis, formulation and critical challenge within local and international contexts. Examines the determining factors affecting public policy in the United States as compared with other systems. Provides framework for analysis of social problems and policies, as they impact development and practice in human services.

SOCI580 (1-2)
Seminar in Community Development Leadership
Topics include philosophical and spiritual foundations, profiles in leadership, strategic planning, grantsmanship, networking and interagency relations, managing volunteers, program evaluation.

SOCI698 (1-3)
Project
Open only to students in the MSA in Community Development.