Courses

This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of financial and managerial accounting. Emphasis is placed on learning and applying the basic accounting framework through the full accounting cycle with common business transactions, preparing financial statements, understanding fixed and...

Work experience in, or student observation of, a business enterprise or problem. Each student’s project is individually arranged with the instructor and must be approved prior to enrolling in this course. The course is designed to integrate and apply theoretical...

Develop an understanding of an accounting system using historic manual accounting system structures and a current popular business accounting software. Concentrates on the transaction cycles of cash receipts, cash disbursements, purchasing, sales, inventory control, and management reporting. Prerequisite: ACC 200

A study of how accounting information is used and communicated by managers to plan, control and evaluate decisions. Primary topics include costing systems, profitability analysis, variance analysis, cost-allocation issues, budgeting, and pricing decisions. Case studies are used extensively in this...

Develop an understanding of an accounting system using historic manual accounting system structures and a current popular business accounting software. Concentrates on the transaction cycles of cash receipts, cash disbursements, purchasing, sales, inventory control, and management reporting. Prerequisite: ACC 200

Development of accounting theory and practice by critically analyzing each element of the financial statement with a focus on the liabilities and equity section of the balance sheet and complex cash flow statements. Heavy emphasis on the flow of complex...

A comprehensive study of the current income tax laws as they apply to individuals and sole-proprietorships. Emphasis is placed on applying the tax laws for tax return preparation. Students are also introduced to tax research and tax planning.

Depth study on a selected topic in accounting. Intended to accommodate student interest and/or faculty expertise in specific accounting issues. Issues may vary from year to year.

Special topics for majors and minors.

Study of the attest function and the responsibility of a Certified Public Accountant as an independent auditor of financial information. Utilizes nationally recognized CPA review materials with an emphasis on external Audit Processes of planning, risk assessment, substantive testing, completion...

This internship is a full-time position in a public accounting firm. Each student’s internship is individually arranged and approved by the instructor prior to enrolling in the course. The experience is designed to integrate and apply theoretical learning with experience....

Study of current tax laws applicable to C corporations, S corporations, Partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies. Includes an introduction to basic tax preparation elements of business entities including completion of book to tax reconciliations and selected tax forms. The course...

Introductory course designed to provide students with a basic competency in reading, writing and speaking modern Arabic. Special emphasis will be placed on learning the Arabic writing system, basic elements of grammar, vocabulary building, listening comprehension and pronunciation practice. Essential...

A continuation of Elementary Arabic I, designed to strengthen facility in reading, writing and speaking modern Arabic. Particular attention will be devoted to vocabulary building, functional knowledge of grammatical principles and conversation practice. Elements of colloquial Arabic language will be...

Emphasis on basic communication skills in the language and culture. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Arab 102 or equivalent.

Fundamentals of drawing and visual composition as applied to pictorial organization. Emphasis placed on rendering skills — the use of line, value and perspective — balanced by expressive approaches using a variety of media. Encouraged as a first course in...

A beginning course focusing on art elements and principles. Through experimentation, exercises, specific problems and using basic media and techniques, the student becomes familiar with fundamental visual concepts. Studio experience, critique and some research/writing are included. Encouraged as a first...

This course in visual expression and communication will introduce students to the elements and principles of graphic design. It also introduces relevant computer programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Through exercises, projects and critiques, students will learn both...

How does visual art reinforce, expand or contradict our ideas of what is sacred? In this course, students will strengthen their skills in interpreting visual art. They will look for parallel and divergent structures and understandings in theology, literature, theater,...

An introductory course in acrylic paint and watercolor emphasizing technique, color theory, and composition. Skill and control are developed through numerous studio activities. ART 101 or ART 107 preferred but not required.

An introductory course in watercolor painting emphasizing technique, color theory, and composition. Skill and control of the medium are developed through numerous studio activities.

An introductory ceramic course in which students learn and develop skills in ceramic sculpture and functional pottery using a variety of handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. Students will also learn about the historical relevance of ceramics in society and how...

Focus on the human body using a variety of drawing media. Course emphasizes a visual understanding of anatomy through both rendering and expressive approaches. Prerequisite: Art 101.

Exploration of sculpture media and techniques. Includes verbal interpretation and research of sculptors.

An introductory course in relief, monoprint, and intaglio-type printing techniques. Skill and control of the media are developed through numerous studio activities. ART 101 or ART 107 preferred but not required.

Students are introduced to the elements and principles of graphic design/visual communication. Emphasis will be placed on the aesthetic use of typography and image in the development of projects in publication, poster and advertising design. This course will also provide...

What does religious art and architecture tell us about the theology and worldview of its creators? This class is a comparison study of world religions and how believers express what is spiritual and sacred through what they make. Examining religious...

Three-dimensional design in metals including basic fabrication techniques, silver soldering, cold connections, working with found materials, surface treatments, and finishing. Includes study of historical and contemporary jewelry and metalwork.

Historical survey of global art perspectives from prehistory through the 14th century. Lecture. Offered alternate years with Art 242.

Historical survey of global art perspectives from the 15th to the mid-20th century. Lecture. Offered alternate years with Art 241.

(Cross-listed from Comm 255) A beginning course in the art and communication of digital photography. Students will explore photography through manual settings, post production, and print. The course will also touch on the history of photography, work by contemporary artists,...

Course emphasizes individual investigation of subject matter, style, and techniques leading to personal and unique expressions using acrylic and watercolor paint. Prerequisite: Art 202.

Second-term students continue skill and concept development. More advanced work in glazes and firing is also required. Prerequisite: Art 204.

Course emphasizes individual investigation of subject matter, style, and techniques leading to personal and unique expressions using drawing media. Prerequisite: Art 101.

Exploration of sculpture media and techniques. Includes verbal interpretation and research of sculptors. Prerequisite: Art 206.

Course emphasizes individual investigation of subject matter, style, and techniques leading to personal and unique expressions using printmaking. Projects may include reduction relief, woodcuts, letterpress, book forms, and screenprinting. Prerequisite: Art 207.

This course focuses on building a practical foundation of the graphic design process and methodologies. Instruction includes theoretical basis and practical approach to concept and creation. Production standards for layouts, inks and paper, printing processes, and color theory will also...

A methods course introducing the issues, concepts, philosophy and content of teaching art for art education students (K-12) or others with an interest in teaching art in other settings. Emphasis on curriculum and lesson planning, reading in art education, art...

The study of photography as an expressive art form. Includes further study in artistic, technical, and/or commercial areas of photo imaging. Prerequisite: Comm/Art 255.

Three-dimensional design in metals that builds on techniques learned in Art 217, with a focus on continued development of design and construction skills and further technical instruction in advanced jewelry forms. Includes study of historical and contemporary jewelry and metalwork....

A course that explores in depth a single medium or process such as enameling, metal casting, raku, bookmaking, papermaking, weaving, kiln building, silk screen and airbrush. Prerequisite: Art 202 or 204.

A survey of major art movements, architecture and artists since the mid-20th century with a primary focus on 21st century art. Course includes an exploration of aesthetics. Lecture. Offered every other year.

(Cross-listed from Thea 355) A May term class that encompasses theater, art and music study and experiences in London, England. Class activities include morning lectures, visits to art galleries, attending music and theater performances, and day trips to Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon,...

(Cross-listed from Comm 375) This course focuses on motion design through the exploration of animation techniques and design principles to communicate ideas and information. Students will apply conceptual abilities to learn foundational skills using industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects...

Course emphasizes individual investigation of subject matter, style, and techniques to develop a personal body of artwork using acrylic or watercolor paint. Prerequisite: Art 101 and 302.

Emphasizes independent investigation leading to personal expressions. Prerequisite: Art 303 and Art 101.

Advanced students develop personal styles. Prerequisite: Art 304 and Art 101.

Course emphasizes individual investigation of subject matter, style, and techniques to develop a personal body of artwork using drawing media. Prerequisite: Art 305.

Exploration of sculpture media and techniques. Includes verbal interpretation and research of sculptors. Prerequisite: Art 306 and Art 101.

Course emphasizes individual investigation of subject matter, style, and techniques to develop a personal body of artwork using printmaking. Prerequisite: Art 307 and Art 101.

Emphasis will be placed on corporate design. Students will explore logo design and carry the visual through to stationery, graphic standards manual, and various other marketing projects. This course expands on previous graphic design knowledge and skills. It emphasizes research...

Supervised placement in an arts business or other organization that is relevant to the student’s career interest. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. For art and graphic design majors only.

Students will discuss practical, professional, and ethical dimensions of their Goshen College education. They will engage in a common reading experience, conduct a final project, interview professionals in their aspirational fields, and prepare a capstone portfolio that reflects designated learning...

A senior exhibition emphasizing studio work in an area in which the student has specialized and developed a personal style. Course includes gallery installation, publicity and education relating to the exhibit. Prerequisite: Six hours in medium chosen for exhibit and...

Independent self-directed work or apprenticeship at an advanced level beyond that which is offered in regular courses or an internship related to an art concentration area. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Students follow individualized plans of study to prepare work for exhibition, or web use, and to develop skills needed prior to a field assignment in commercial or journalistic photography. Prerequisite: Art 315 and Art 101.

Three-dimensional design in metals that builds on techniques learned in Art 217 and 317, with a focus on development of design skills, independent problem solving skills, and further technical instruction in advanced jewelry forms or enameling. Includes study of historical...

This course introduces novice level vocabulary as well as basic conversational competence and grammatical knowledge. The course introduces basic grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Culture and literature aspects are covered. Interaction with the Deaf community is required to...

This course emphasizes further development of comprehension and production skills using basic vocabulary, conversational competence and grammatical knowledge. Culture and literature aspects are covered. Interaction with the Deaf community is required to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Prerequisite: ASL 101...

Emphasis on basic communication skills in the target language and culture. Only offered on SST. Prerequisite ASL 102 or equivalent.

This course introduces cultural identity, core values, group norms, communication, and language. Designed for students who may or may not have had any previous experience or exposure, this course will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the...

This course continues development of comprehension and production skills using intermediate vocabulary, conversational competence and grammatical knowledge. Culture and literature aspects are covered. Interaction with the Deaf community is required to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Prerequisite: ASL 102 or...

This course continues development of comprehension and production skills using intermediate to advanced vocabulary, conversational competence and grammatical knowledge. Culture and literature aspects are covered. Interaction with the Deaf community is required to enhance linguistic and culture knowledge. Prerequisite: ASL...

Continuation of grammar practice with emphasis on ASL practice. Only offered on SST. Prerequisite:ASL 201 or equivalent.

A semester spent as a visiting student at Gallaudet University for Deaf Studies majors.

This course emphasizes further development of comprehension and production skills using advanced vocabulary, discourse competence and grammatical knowledge. ASL 5 focuses on conversation: turn taking, joining and leaving a conversation, interrupting, and following a signed conversation among multiple people. Culture...

The history and culture of the Signed Language communities and Deaf people are very rich and diverse. This course provides an overview of the education of the Deaf from prehistoric times to the present. Significant contributions made by Deaf people...

Deaf Studies majors in the non-licensure Education concentration will participate in a 3 credit internship. The internship integrates the knowledge, values and skills students have acquired over their years of study. Through the internship students are given the opportunity to...

Students reflect on their work within the Deaf community. Discussion will focus on the implications of language and cultural differences when the Deaf and hearing worlds overlap and the quality of services available for members of the Deaf community. A...

Brethren Colleges Year Abroad

Basic vocabulary, verb structure and grammar of New Testament Greek; reading and translation in first chapters of the Gospel of John. Prerequisite: CORE 120.

Students will work through a standard grammar of biblical Hebrew, building a working vocabulary of 600-800 words. Representative selections from the major genres of biblical Hebrew literature will be introduced. Attention will also be devoted to the cultural settings reflected...

Study of the life and teachings of Jesus, focusing on the proclamation of the reign of God and Jesus’ messianic identity as the Son of God. Examination of Jesus in his historical setting will be balanced with discussions of Jesus’...

Content of this course will alternate every other year with one of the following topics. Prophets. A study of the important corpus of prophetic literature from the Hebrew Bible. Attention is given to historical, social, literary and theological features of...

A study of a major biblical book as announced. Possible offerings include: Genesis, Gospel of John, Revelation of John. The course will examine the theology, major themes, literary structure and social world of the book being studied. It will introduce...

A study of the themes and concepts that provide a biblical basis for nonretaliation and peace making. Particular attention is given to the nature of God’s sovereignty, forgiveness versus vengeance and love of enemies. Prerequisite: CORE 120.

An examination of the characterization of women in Old and New Testament narratives, their role in biblical societies and the early church and their representation in Judeo-Christian culture, particularly our contemporary culture. The course draws upon current research and exegetical...

An introductory course that examines fundamental principles related to the evolution of life on earth and the ecological relationships between living things and their environment. The course integrates ecological and evolutionary principles within field investigations that teach skills in research...

An introductory course that explores the cell as a complex and dynamic system shaped by its environment and genetic legacy. Gene regulation and expression, cell signaling, and cell division will be discussed, as well as the ethics of manipulating the...

An introductory course that integrates study of plant and animal forms to provide a broader understanding of the unity and diversity of life on earth. Students will gain insight into the basic principles of structure and function evident in complex...

Basic terminology required of the allied health professional regarding anatomy and physiology, pathology, special procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology. Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms for a medical vocabulary foundation. Medical symbols and abbreviations also included....

A survey of representative animal groups from Protozoa through the Chordata. Includes anatomy, morphology, systematics, life histories and ecology. Three lectures, one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: Biol 130 or permission of instructor. Offered spring of even years.

An introduction to the fundamental principles of plant biology, including structure, function, systematics, reproduction, and diversity. The equivalent of three lecture hours and one lab per day during the short timeline of May Term. Prerequisite: Biol 130 or permission of...

A study of the organ systems of the human body, their gross and microscopic structure and their functions. Laboratory demonstrations and dissections. Three lectures, one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: one semester of college chemistry. Offered every spring.

A study of the organ systems of the human body, their gross and microscopic structure and their functions. Laboratory demonstrations and dissections. Three lectures, one three-hour lab. With permission of the instructor, biology majors may take Biol 204 for two...

What is causing a rapid decline in global pollinator populations? The answer is of immediate concern because many human crops are pollinated by bee, butterfly, bird, or bat species. Recent bee declines will be used as a model to understand...

A general study of microorganisms and their relations to health and disease, with practical applications valuable to the nurse. Includes the characteristics and activities of microorganisms, procedures for sterilization and disinfection; methods of growing and studying organisms; and techniques of...

What are the roots of the current climate crisis? Can religious, economic, cultural, political, and/or biological worldviews help us understand the challenges? The course will introduce concepts in systems thinking, which emphasize an interdisciplinary approach to addressing climate change. The...

An earth science introductory course that examines the earth’s geological processes (earth’s interior, tectonic activity, and surface geology including soil formation and erosion processes), meteorological patterns (atmospheric formation, weather dynamics, and seasons), and climate dynamics (paleoclimate, anthropogenic influences, and future...

Practical experience in biology, typically in a relevant off-campus experience. Off-campus positions may include various types of work (employed or volunteer) in university, hospital or other medical, veterinary, agricultural and industrial facilities or nature centers and camps. Students are encouraged...

An introductory course that immerses students in exploring the ecology of the Florida Keys ecosystem. Suitable for non-majors. Biology majors should sign up for Biol 304. An off-campus course taught at the J.N. Roth Marine Biology station in Florida every...

Explores conflict, violence and peace in human interaction with animal life. Perspectives from animal behavior, sociology, ethics, religion, agriculture, and conservation will illumine the precarious balance humanity faces in sustaining or exploiting lives that share this planet with us. A...

An introduction to the importance of soils in agricultural, ecological, and social systems. Topics include soil formation; physical, chemical, and biological properties; soil classification and mapping; soil productivity; and relationship between soil health and climate. Weekly labs will emphasize practical...

An introduction to the physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes that structure ocean systems. Topics include biogeochemical cycling, ocean currents, global tectonics, waves, tides, coastal processes, primary productivity, and climate-ocean feedback systems. Attention will be given to understanding how human...

An applied introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, which allows analysis of complex data in spatial formats. During weekly labs, the course will emphasize hands-on projects that combine map-making with data analysis, to address questions in...

Study of the anatomy, physiology and ecology of microorganisms, particularly bacteria, protists, and viruses. Lab instruction will include techniques involved in isolating, culturing and quantifying microbial organisms found in soil, water, food, and the human body. Three lectures, one three-hour...

Principles of developmental biology with the study of developing systems in both vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms as a focus. Material covers a range of topics including classic embryology, developmental genetics, cancer and aging. Three lectures and one lab per...

A concentrated study of the principles of vertebrate physiology. Material covered includes various topics of significance in the biomedical field, such as cellular, nervous, muscular and cardiovascular physiology. Laboratory activities will cover the same topics. Three lectures and one laboratory...

An intensive field-based class that explores the marine ecology of the Florida Keys. Includes a comprehensive collaborative field research project. An off-campus course taught at the J. N. Roth Marine Biology station in Florida every May term. Prerequisites: Biol 115,...

A general study of insect structure, development, classification, and behavior. Laboratory sessions particularly directed at how to catch, identify, and care for insects. Creation of a personal insect collection and insect farming included. Lectures and labs at Merry Lea Environmental...

The study of modern biotechnology, genes, and genomes. Gene expression and cell physiology will be explored. Genetic tools that diagnose human disease and determine levels of gene flow in populations will be utilized. Topics of interest include linkage analysis, cancer...

An introductory study of the biology of human diseases. Examines causes of disease and bodily response processes. A survey of both disorders that affect the body as a whole and disease of individual organs will be conducted. Intended for students...

This course applies ecological paradigms toward restoration of degraded and damaged systems. Field components at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center will allow students to gain experience in a variety of restoration techniques relevant to prairie, wetland, and forest habitats. Taught...

A weekly seminar focusing on scientific inquiry skills such as reviewing the literature, forming research questions, designing experiments, analyzing data, and writing scientific papers. Students will gain approval for a research project to be completed by the end of the...

A field course taught as part of the Marine Biology Semester designed to introduce students to important ecological processes operating in coastal marine environments. The course covers synthetic topics as well as the ecology of specific marine habitats. The laboratory...

A broad survey course that investigates policies regulating natural resources. The class covers the rationale, content, process and origins of contemporary state, tribal, federal and international resource policies. Offered spring of odd years.

Explores eukaryotic cell physiology at the molecular level. Intracellular transport, cell communication, the cell cycle, cytoskeleton function, and tissue formation will be addressed. Laboratory experiences will include microscopy, chromatography, protein purification, and cell culture techniques. Prerequisite: Biol 120. Offered spring...

A field course taught as part of the Marine Biology Semester designed to explore the applied science behind maintaining marine biodiversity and the management of marine resources. The course introduces students to the interdisciplinary science of conservation, a mission-driven field...

Study of the function, value and use of forest resources, including management of forests for harvest, water quality, biodiversity, aesthetics and recreation. Significant time spent in the field at forestland sites. Prerequisite: Biol 115. Offered fall of even years.

Natural history, taxonomy, and conservation of birds. Includes much work on visual and aural identification of birds in the field. Taught during the fall semester with labs at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center and elsewhere. Prerequisite: Biol 115. Offered fall...

Classroom and/or laboratory study in a major area of biology not covered by regular courses. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

On-campus participation in a research project. Prerequisite: consent of faculty supervisor. Offered every semester.

Practical experience in biology including professional levels of responsibility. Activities may be similar to those described for Biol 209, but with a higher degree of independent responsibility in the experience, as would be appropriate for a traditional apprenticeship. Students are...

A weekly seminar focused on completing the capstone senior research project. Topics will include data analysis, research writing, communicating project results to the wider community, and the interdisciplinary nature of biological science. Led by all department faculty members. Prerequisite: Biol...

A study of the plants and animals of this region – and the ecosystems in which they are found. Emphasis is on the 1) the interrelationship which exists in ecosystems, 2) the function of ecosystems, both how they operate and...

The best way to learn about entrepreneurship is to do entrepreneurship. This course combines stories of success and failure in entrepreneurship, exploration of each student’s aptitude for entrepreneurship, cultivation of new ideas, and practice with starting new ventures. Design thinking,...

Introduces students to the key functional areas of business including management, finance, accounting, marketing, production, information technology, and human capital. Students will understand how these functions exist in a changing society and impact organizational decision-making. This course will also introduce...

Designed to introduce students to the basics of personal finance. A survey course of personal and family financial planning with an emphasis on financial recordkeeping, planning your spending, tax planning, consumer credit, making buying decisions, purchasing insurance, selecting investments and...

The focus of this course is to examine leadership characteristics, qualities, skills & styles, and to explore leadership responses to various types of challenges. Students will create a personal action plan to develop their own leadership potential. The course utilizes...

Designed to provide students with an initial framework and context for understanding how businesses operate and compete in their respective industries. This course is an overview of business, how it is organized, and how the various components of an organization...

Students enrolling in this course must be an accounting, business,information technology, marketing, or sustainability major or minor or an entrepreneurship minor and must have completed at least 6 hours of program requirements.

This course provides students with the basic and intermediate spreadsheet skills expected by employers. Students will learn basic functions, chart creation, data analysis and representation, and tools commonly used organizations.

This course explores consumer behavior, from determining consumer needs and wants, the process by which they are satisfied, and the environment in which the behavior occurs. Concepts and theories developed in psychology, economics, and sociology will be applied to the...

In this course students will develop the skills necessaryto transform data to information that is easily communicated and drives decision-making in organizations. This course will combine a student’s knowledge of business with data and statistics, learning to use a variety...

The course will provide a framework within which to appraise career options, set goals and implement a plan to reach goals. Topics include self-appraisal, resumes, developing a job-search strategy, interviewing for jobs, choosing the first job and graduate-school opportunities. This...

This course is a combination of an employment experience during the semester with content learned in academic courses. The integration of content knowledge with a concurrent employment experience acknowledges that students are developing knowledge and skills in a workplace that...

Survey of legal principles. Topics include liability, contracts, sales and negotiable instruments; also, secured transactions, agency, partnerships, corporations and antitrust.

This course focuses on the role of the supply chain in creating customer value and competitive advantage. It examines the core operations that make up the supply chain and explores some of the strategies and challenges in managing todays global...

Human capital management is a central function of any organization. Managers and employees play an integral role in carrying out human resource policies and practices in their organization. In this course students will think systematically and strategically about aspects of...

The nature of marketing in our society; how organizations develop marketing strategies that enable them to meet their objectives and the needs of their customers through adequate marketing mixes; the relationship of marketing to other management functions; marketing activities at...

Introduces students to the primary elements of corporate finance such as time value of money, stock and bond valuation, financial analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting and dividend policy. Prerequisite: Acc 200 and BUS 220.

Decision-making and analysis of production and service delivery challenges in areas of plant location, facilities design, process strategy, production planning and control, supply chain, inventory management, performance measurement, and quality control. Special attention is also given to the study of...

A comprehensive overview of the nature and scope of marketing research and its role in decision support systems. Course focuses on the practical aspects of marketing research and provides a framework for conducting quantitative and qualitative research. Prerequisites: Bus 282...

(Cross-listed from Comm 322) An exploration of communication within organizations, as well as communication between organizations and the larger society. Topics include theories of communication and organizational structure; examination of power, culture, and conflict in organizations; and analysis of verbal...

Students will examine how businesses develop a competitive advantage through the integration of sustainability and strategy, insulating themselves from risks in an ever changing global environment. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours of ACC, BUS, ECON and/or SUST courses.

In this course students will learn how to research, formulate and implement investment plans through portfolios constructed and monitored by students. Analytical frameworks and investment strategies that target chosen objectives will be established and then implemented using a simulation program...

This course focuses on an environmental, social, and governance reporting framework for organizations. Students will learn to identify, measure, evaluate, and communicate sustainability issues that are likely to affect the financial condition and operating performance of an organization. Prerequisite: Acc...

An introduction to the dynamic world of selling. A pragmatic approach to the techniques and skills used by professional sales persons. Includes role playing and the development of a sales presentation. Prerequisite: Bus 155.

Brands are a central organizing principle of successful organizations, guiding decisions and actions. Students will understand the value of a brand in a marketing and business environment, and how to build, manage, and protect a brand. Prerequisite: BUS 244 or...

This course will introduce students to the importance of social media marketing, electronic commerce, digital advertising, and digital media. Students will understand the fundamentals, strategic roles, practices, and ethical issues. Students will develop skillsets that are required in using web...

International business is the field of study that focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries. It includes exports and imports – the subject of traditional international trade discussions – as well as foreign direct investment, international banking, the international...

Gives students the opportunity to operate and manage a real business. Java Junction, a coffee shop located in the KMY Connector, is completely student-run and student-managed. Students, under the supervision of a business faculty member, have full responsibility for all...

In this course students will learn about core processes, support processes, and management processes. With each of these processes students will also learn where humans add value and where technology adds value for the customer. The majority of class time...

Depth study on a selected topic in business. Intended to accommodate student interest and/or faculty expertise in specific business issues. Issues may vary from year to year and includes international trips during May term.

This course utilizes an online stock trading simulation to help demonstrate the basic concepts and techniques of personal investing. Students will create their own personal portfolios of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds and make investing decisions that will impact the...

Special topics for majors and minors.

This course will examine the process by which integrated marketing communications (IMC) programs are planned, developed, executed, and measured. Emphasis is placed on building strategies for effective marketing campaigns. IMC requires an understanding of the marketing process, communications theory and...

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for experiential learning in entrepreneurship. Students must propose an activity to a business department faculty member for approval prior to enrolling in this course. Requirements for receiving academic credit may include a...

This internship is an employment experience in a business enterprise. Each student’s internship is individually arranged and approved by the instructor prior to enrolling in the course. The experience is designed to integrate and apply theoretical learning with experience. Students...

A study and evaluation of management strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives and create value for all stakeholders. This course utilizes management principles, financial analysis and control, personnel decisions and marketing strategies with an emphasis on case studies and...

Designed for non-chemistry majors. Chem 101 gives students a condensed foundation of chemistry principles. Students who have taken at least two semesters of high school chemistry with grades of B- or higher may enroll in Chem 103 without taking 101....

A survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry designed for nursing and other allied health majors. A laboratory component will involve chemical experimentation, research skills, and experimental design. Prerequisite: two semesters of high school chemistry with grades of B- or higher...

An introduction to the basic particles of matter, the modern concept of the atom, chemical bonding and the structure of chemical compounds. The physical and chemical properties of some elements and compounds are examined. Reaction equilibrium and kinetics, acid-base theory,...

An introduction to the basic particles of matter, the modern concept of the atom, chemical bonding and the structure of chemical compounds. The physical and chemical properties of some elements and compounds are examined. Reaction equilibrium and kinetics, acid-base theory,...

Quantitative analysis using traditional and instrumental methods. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisite: General Chemistry, Chem 111-112 (C or better) or consent of instructor. Offered every other year.

A study of the nutritive needs of the body in normal stages of growth and development, food sources of nutrients, nutrient functions and factors affecting nutrient utilization. Current U.S. and global nutritional problems are explored. Prerequisite: Chem 101, 103 or...

Covering structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, and principal reactions for the major functional groups of organic chemistry, this is a one-semester survey course that gives an overview of the field. Laboratory exercises introduce basic purification techniques. This can be a stand-alone course...

Using Chem 303 as a foundation, this course presents additional reactions (with an increased emphasis on mechanisms) and material on stereochemistry, as well as introducing spectroscopy (IR, NMR, GC-MS and UV-Vis). Together, the Chem 303-304 sequence covers all topics traditionally...

A study of classical thermodynamics in the formulation of Gibbs. Thermodynamic potentials, characteristic variables, stability, homogeneous and heterogeneous systems, chemical kinetics are treated. An introduction to statistical mechanics is presented. Applications include studies of material properties and engineering systems. Lectures...

Principles of quantum mechanics are discussed beginning with a hydrogen atom and concluding with many atom molecules. The material is examined using the physical evidences that support the theory of quantum mechanics, particularly spectroscopy. The course also discusses symmetry of...

A laboratory intensive course with two lectures and two three-hour labs each week. Will include sampling, statistics and techniques involved in determining the level of contaminants in the environment. Although some instrumental theory will be discussed, the course will emphasize...

Projects involving advanced laboratory techniques.

Designed to give the student practical experience in chemistry. May involve work in a chemical industrial laboratory or production facility or an academic research activity. Students may also propose their own projects. 120 hours of work experience is required. Prerequisite:...

(Cross-listed from Phys 410) An exploration of the relations between the natural sciences and other broad areas with special emphasis on ethical and theological concerns. Discussion, lectures, preparation and presentation of papers. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Emphasis on models of structure and bonding as related to chemical and physical properties. Discussions will include descriptive chemistry of the elements, coordination and organometallic compounds and solid state materials. The laboratory component emphasizes synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds....

Introduction to the chemical processes of living organisms. This course (which complements Biol 311 or 341) focuses primarily on proteins (including enzymes) and metabolism, with introductions to carbohydrates, lipids, and cell membranes. Students planning to continue on to graduate programs...

Laboratory and conference. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Chicago Center semester is typically SoWk 410 (2 cr), SoWk 409 (10 cr) and Soc 302 (3 cr).

CIEE semester abroad

This course provides an introduction to the criminal justice system in the United States. Students will develop a general understanding of the criminal justice system’s response to crime in society and be introduced to the components of the system: police,...

This course introduces students to criminology and criminological theories. Crime and reactions to crime will be examined as they relate to social and institutional life in contemporary U.S. society. Students will gain theoretical lenses for understanding the situational and systemic...

Students are introduced to the basic concepts and substance of criminal law in the United States including the elements of an offense and criminal defenses. Special emphasis is placed on case studies involving particular crimes such as homicide, white-collar crime,...

This course explores current issues impacting the practice of policing including legal issues; race, ethnicity, and gender within law enforcement; the use and abuse of force by police; police accreditation and training; and public opinion surrounding crime and policing. Offered...

An approved internship or work experience related to Criminal Justice and Restorative Justice. Open to senior majors or minors in CJRJ. Prerequisite: CJRJ 411 or permission from instructor. Offered every spring.

After researching the various professional sub-fields within criminal justice and restorative justice as well as the particular challenges facing each of these, students will complete an inventory of their own particular skillsets and convictions leading to an extended self- reflective...

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of communication, exploring its fundamental concepts, theories, and practices. Students will engage in self-assessment and career exploration, gaining insight into both traditional and emerging professional opportunities in the communication disciplines. Topics...

(Cross-listed from Art 108) This course in visual expression and communication will introduce students to relevant computer programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Through exercises, projects and critiques, students will learn both creative visual design and technical aspects...

Applied work in communication with The Record, Globe Media, FiveCore Media, the Public Relations Student Society of America, or other on-campus communication activity. A maximum of two hours applicable toward a communication major or minor. Consent of instructor required.

Students will polish their skills in public speaking, facilitation and active listening. Focusing on content creation and message delivery, this course is designed to provide practical experience in impromptu speaking, formulating and delivering persuasive arguments and effectively utilizing images and...

(Cross-listed from Engl 204) Theory and practice of written communication. Assignments in a variety of prose forms aim at developing the student’s control of logic, organization, rhetoric, usage, and audience accommodation. Prerequisite: CORE 110 or equivalent.

A study of cultures, comparative message systems and principles of cross-cultural communication. A focus on current issues having to do with cultural interactions. Students analyze cultural dynamics through ethnographic projects, films and simulations. This course is designed as preparation for...

Experiential learning, usually in an off-campus professional setting, for communication majors and minors. The student contracts with a faculty member in regard to goals, performance expectations, supervision, evaluation and course subtitle. The 209 level is intended for first year and...

An introduction to digital media with an emphasis on field video production. The primary goal of the course is the development of the necessary video and audio skills and understandings needed to create effective digital media messages. Secondary goals include...

This course examines documentary as an art form and powerful storytelling tool. As distribution outlets like Netflix, hulu and YouTube become more popular, the access to documentaries is at a record high. The number of households without a paid cable...

This course will examine the effects of race and class on the working-class poor of the Southern United States and their attempt to use music as a vehicle to build community, improve social standing and create awareness of systemic injustices...

This course builds students’ skills in storytelling, focusing both on narrative craft and on the psychological benefits of personal narrative. Half of the students in each class are inmates in a correctional facility and half are college students. The class...

This course will critically engage various issues concerning gender, analyzing the impact of gender on communication. How is gender created and maintained through social practices (e.g. interpersonal interaction, media representations, social media, etc.)? How do these gendered social practices intersect...

An introduction to theory building and research methodology of mass communication. Course focuses on the practical aspects of communication research, providing a framework for conducting quantitative and qualitative research..

Students will learn how to produce journalism – how to tell stories – in different forms and across various platforms. They will learn the techniques of interviewing and practice professional research methods. The course will provide a grounding in Associated...

(Cross-listed from Art 255) A beginning course in the art and communication of digital photography. Students will explore photography through manual settings, post production, and print. The course will also touch on the history of photography, work by contemporary artists,...

Students will study the principles, forms and techniques of writing for broadcast media. Assignments will focus on the writing and editing of broadcast news and commercial messages.

This foundational screenwriting course introduces students to the core principles of storytelling for the screen. Students will explore screenplay structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling, while learning to craft compelling narratives for short films and feature-length projects. Through writing...

The course provides an introduction to the U.S. legal system and the major principles of media law. The course will cover issues like access to information, accuracy, conflicts of interest, deception, fairness, libel, obscenity, plagiarism and privacy. Students will devote...

An applied course providing advanced instruction and experience in radio station operations, emphasizing four areas: announcing, systems operations (computer-based operations, satellite downlinking, basic productions, etc.) programming and management. Course work includes assisting WGCS managers in such areas as programming, production,...

This advanced video production course is designed for experienced film and video production students, with a focus on professional client projects. Students will apply advanced skills in writing, producing, directing, cinematography, sound design, and editing to create professional-level video content....

Covers the advanced skills involved in the planning, conceptualizing and writing of complex productions. Emphasis will be on proper storytelling techniques for effective communication through the visual medium. Course may provide opportunities to work for and with FiveCore Media clients...

Applied learning, involving leadership of GC Journal. Focuses on television news producing, directing and newscast studio operations. Prerequisite:Comm 101.

Covers the advanced production skills in filming, framing, audio recording, lighting and directing. Emphasis will be on proper storytelling techniques for effective communication through the visual medium. Course may provide opportunities to work for and with FiveCore Media clients on...

Covers advanced post-production editing, motion graphics, audio mastering, color correction and producing skills. Emphasis will be on proper storytelling techniques for effective communication through the visual medium. Course may provide opportunities to work for and with FiveCore Media clients on...

Students will study nonfiction writing forms, including narrative journalism, and learn the process of publishing articles in newspaper, magazine and online markets. Students will prepare articles for submission. Prerequisite: Comm 204 or 250 or equivalent.

Advanced study of digital media production with an emphasis on “storytelling” through field video production. The primary goal of the course is the development of advanced skills and understandings needed to create effective and professional digital media messages. Secondary goals...

The course focuses on advanced integration of video and audio elements in program-length productions. Students will work as members of a production team to create professional digital media projects. The primary goal of this course is immersion in a “real...

An exploration of communication within organizations, as well as communication between organizations and the larger society. Topics include theories of communication and organizational structure; examination of power, culture, and conflict in organizations; and analysis of verbal and nonverbal messages in...

Introduction to public relations contexts, issues and practices – research, planning, communicating and evaluating. Emphasis on skills in analyzing public opinion and in communication with internal and external publics, with special attention to not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: Comm 240 or Bus...

This course examines the necessary tools for building successful web pages. Students utilize design elements and principles to emphasize the importance of the web as an effective form of communication. They also learn languages of page development (HTML/CSS) and responsive...

A survey of the field of social media, including theory, methods, operations, and ethics. Practical study will include a critical review of the social media process in varied digital settings.

This course will focus on key writing forms for the workplace, including memoranda, letters, email, and research reports. Attention will be paid to style, usage, organization, rhetoric, and audience. Students will prepare writing for submission in the workplace.

Journalism’s role in serving the public good will be in the forefront as students discuss civic journalism, the watchdog function of the news media, tensions between profits and public service, and the advocacy of peace and justice. Students will focus...

This course examines the philosophical, historical, technological and social aspects of broadcast and new global electronic media industries. Students will study aspects of broadcasting and new media economics, management, audience analysis, programming, media effects, government policy and FCC regulations for...

This course focuses on motion design through the exploration of animation techniques and design principles to communicate ideas and information. Students will apply conceptual abilities to learn foundational skills using industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects and Fusion. Skill development...

A study of communication issues in modern society with attention to the persons, institutions, media and systems that facilitate social interaction. An overview of communication philosophy as a basis for ethical and aesthetic perspectives.

Investigations into particular communication issues: social, scientific, philosophic, historical, aesthetic, political or institutional. Focus on an institution or topic of current interest.

Survey of film as art, literature and mass medium. Historical development; authors and genres; philosophical, economic and political issues. A selection of 12 films for detailed study. Emphasis on “reading” film, understanding the medium’s function and exploring contemporary cinematic issues.

This May Term intensive course will expose students to the entertainment industry in Los Angeles and Hollywood as well as give them hands on film production training. Students will visit studios, film offices and professionals in the industry to make...

Experiential learning, usually in an off-campus professional setting, for communication majors. The student contracts with a faculty member in regard to goals, performance expectations, supervision, and evaluation. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Experiential learning, usually in an off-campus professional setting, for communication majors and minors. The student contracts with a faculty member in regard to goals, performance expectations, supervision, evaluation and course subtitle. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Senior Seminar offers a consideration of ethical and professional issues in the fields of art, communication, English, and theater. Assignments include information interviews with practitioners in the respective fields, oral presentations, and the preparation of a capstone portfolio and polished...

This course prepares students for their senior capstone project of an original short film project by creating a structure that will guide production. At the end of this course a student will have a finished script and pre-production plan. Students...

Students may conduct research of particular interest or pursue specialized applied projects in communication under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Senior film production majors produce an original short film that must be ten-twenty minutes in length, demonstrate a high production value, and show clear and creative storytelling. Students must also organize a formal and public screening as part of their...

How do people with diverse identities live together in a vibrant community? Students will acquire perspectives and skills to prepare them to thrive in their intercultural experience whether in the college community, the local community or the global community. Students...

Career and Calling is a continuation of the first semester Core 100 experience with a focus on vocation, leadership, and career development. The course explores how to shape a life of meaningful work and vibrant purpose now and in the...

This course for transfer students and spring semester first-time students combines course content from the CORE 100 and CORE 104 courses. Students will explore identity and culture, specifically the question: How do people with diverse identities live together in a...

In this course, students practice crafting and presenting speeches and essays using the tools of critical reading, analysis, active listening, rhetoric and research, with the purpose of developing their voices to participate in academic conversations. Taken in the fall or...

Explores the influence of physical activity and dietary choices on risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and mental/emotional disorders. Examines personal, genetic, attitudinal and behavioral components of wellness. Taken in fall or spring semester of first year.

An exploration of biblical themes and narratives alongside the modern application of the Bible in religion, culture, and politics. Students will develop diverse socio-historical, literary, and contextual interpretive skills. This course should be taken by the end of the second...

Humankind has built an amazing civilization on planet Earth by exploiting fossil fuels. Now we confront the challenges of climate change and our impact on other species. The concept of energy is key to identifying and prioritizing solutions. Youll research...

This course will investigate the economic, envrionmentall, cultural and biological reasons for infectious disease patterns throughout history and around the globe. Students will consider research-based, culturally relevant solutions for preventing future outbreaks of infectious disease. A Natural World course in...

How does religion function as a force for transformation and change in society, or a source of stability? And how does the political world feed back into the world of faith? This course examines the impact of religious beliefs, religious...

Why is Christianity growing so rapidly in most parts of the world while it appears to be declining in Europe and North America? This course will investigate assumptions about secularization and globalization. It will look especially at Catholicism, African Indigenous...

This course asks the question what does it mean to be an American? through the lens of diverse stories from Mennonite and Amish groups from the first days of European presence in North America to today. White or black, buggy-riding...

How do we think about “home” and represent “home” to one another? Is it where we are from, or where we are, or both? How does it relate to where we are going? We will explore these issues at the...

How has the definition of being human changed over time–along with societal developments in biology, technology and spirituality? And how is that changing definition of humanity reflected and explored in literature, film and other arts? A Research & Writing and...

In this course we’ll study rap as the poetry it is, paying attention to features such as rhythm, rhyme, allusion, and wordplay. We’ll also think about how rap’s seemingly extra-poetic features-its musicality, its performativity, its close reliance on sound technology-invite...

How have artists addressed environmental issues in the past and also today? What role does visual art play in grappling with our impact on the environment? In this course, students will learn about a variety of artistic movements and how...

Can or should Christians participate in war? What form should the responsibility to pursue peace take? From early in the tradition, Christians have struggled to answer these questions. In this course we examine how concepts of pacifism, just war, and...

A course for adult students that responds to the challenges of professional communication expectations. The focus is on critique and the development of individual written and oral communication skills for content, style and effectiveness. Access and management of information will...

The modern workforce is rapidly becoming a mosaic of colors, languages, cultural traditions and values. This demographic reality poses an immense challenge for both workforce and leaders. The goal of this course is to better understand different cultural values and...

Introduction to the concepts of information technology in business and problem solving using different aspects of information technology. Explores the future possibilities of information technology. Explores the code of ethics and issues of privacy. Introduces students to the field of...

Introduction to the concepts of robotics in information technology. Explores the future possibilities and needs of robotics in today’s industries and medical fields. Explores the code of ethics and issues of privacy. Introduces students to the automation of information technology....

Special Studies course

An introduction to computers and programming for students with no prior programming experience and little mathematics preparation. A programming language is used to explore conditional expressions and recursion and to perform computational problem solving. Students will gain an understanding about...

This course provides fundamental programming expertise in a higher-level computational language, focusing on such constructs as user defined functions, recursion versus iteration and files usage. The student also will engage in computational thinking and techniques of general problem solving, with...

This course provides an overview of small and large business enterprises and the environments in which they operate. It introduces basic concepts of project management in an organization and explores both technical and human aspects of projects. The roles and...

This course covers database design and the use of database management systems for applications. Students will create a database instance using MS-SQL and will learn some of the basic SQL statements. Students will also write and practice basic SQL hands-on...

An introduction to the process of game design and play experiences. Concepts, methods, techniques and tools used in the design of a variety of computer games in a 2D environment. Includes rapid prototyping, play testing and design iteration. C# is...

This course focuses on using object-oriented problem solving techniques. Topics covered include object-oriented design, classes, encapsulation, inheritance, algorithmic analysis, and data structures. In particular, the course covers programming efficiently, and applying appropriate industry recognized tecniques to programming problems. This course...

This course covers principles for designing, implementing, and evaluating user interfaces. The course will introduce user-centered design, accessibility, rapid prototyping, experimentation, direct manipulation, and cognitive principles. Students will apply these principles in creating web sites and other interfaces. Prerequisite: COSC...

Structure and components of computer networks, packet switching, layered architectures, and congestion management. Also covers principles of computer and network security. By the end of this course, a student will have either passed or be prepared to take an industry...

This course explores the fundamentals of information security attacks and defense mechanisms. Security issues related to people, data, networks, and devices are surveyed to provide insight into designing security solutions and policies. Technologies and practices that support the security principles...

A study of operating system concepts and structures with a major focus on process control, memory management, I/O management and concurrent processes. Students will investigate the impact of different operating systems in both a LAN and a WAN environment. Prerequisite:...

Course covers the design and analysis of efficient algorithms. Topics covered include sorting, search trees, heaps, hashing, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, randomized algorithms, stochastic algorithms, approximation algorithms, amortized analysis, probabilistic analysis, competitive analysis. Prerequisite: COSC 316 and MATH 205.

The proper design of databases and their construction through diagramming tools and SQL. Attention is also given to form and report development, data warehouse and data mining issues, and administrative issues such as user security. Students gain experience in robust...

Advanced work in designing games and playful experiences, building on skills developed in COSC 270. Work in a 3D environment, program in C#, and learn how to develop in Unity. This course includes students from both art and computer science....

Topics will be selected based on student interest. Possible topics include: Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Health Information Systems, Computer Architecture, Compiler Design, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Theory of Computation, and Computational Linguistics. Other topics will be considered. Course...

A structured approach to solving organizational problems. The focus of the course is on determining the needs of a real organization and meeting those needs through the design of an information system. Topics such as feasibility analysis, determining requirements, documenting...

Work experience in or student observation of the computer field. Each student’s project is individually arranged with the instructor. The course is designed to integrate and apply theoretical learning with experience. Students desiring a computer internship must be a Computer...

Summative course for the Computer Science major. This course discusses the enormous impact that computing has had on society at large. It will also examine issues concerning a sustainable future and how that places added responsibilities on computing professionals. Course...

This course emphasizes best practices in the implementation phase of the software development life cycle (SDLC). Application software engineering techniques are reinforced by an application-oriented team project based on a business scenario. The project provides real-world examples by integrating software...

Working with the organization from COSC 406, students gain practice in managing the system life cycle; requirements determination for logical design, physical design, testing and implementation of a system for a local organization. Topics include system and database integration issues;...

This course provides students with a toolbox of learning strategies, based on learning science, and orients them to campus services and resources. Students practice strategies to organize themselves and their materials, manage their time, read and study effectively, and to...

In this concurrent learning lab, students will engage with highly effective learning strategies and apply these research-based approaches to the coursework in their current classes.

An interactive exploration of career decision making. Introduces students to the concepts of career, life planning and vocation through identifying strengths, clarifying values and self-evaluation. Provides information about educational and career options. Meets Tuesday and Thursdays for twelve 75-minute sessions,...

An approved internship, work experience or service hours on campus or in the community as defined in conjunction with the interdisciplinary major advisor. The practicum should relate to a field or activity related to at least two of the three...

An online course for interdisciplinary majors to integrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions developed in their different disciplines. Through reading, short assignments, and career services activities, interdisciplinary studies majors reflect on the relationship between their academic preparation and career and...

This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of micro and macro economics, including economic relationships and processes, analysis of markets and price behavior, economic activities of governments, aggregate income determination, banking, and trade.

Factors in international economic relations; international trade theory; balance of international payments; foreign exchange; commercial policy of the United States and other countries; foreign investment and economic development; international economic cooperation. Prerequisite: Econ 200

Provides a general overview of the development field and surveys major issues from a range of viewpoints. Topics include trade and financial problems faced by developing countries, evaluation of various models of development and application of economic techniques to development...

In this course we consider how economic activity affects the environment and how environmental destruction can, in turn, harm the economy. We apply the concepts of externalities, public goods and open-access resources to topics such as air pollution, climate change...

National defense spending is the largest category in the discretionary portion of the federal budget, larger than all the other categories combined. This course examines the benefits and costs of this commitment of public funds. Topics include the armament industry,...

Micro and macro economic concepts using mathematical analysis will be included in this course. Prerequisite: Econ 200 and Quantitative Literacy requirement.

Behavioral Economics applies psychological insights into economic judgements and decision making with a focus on how scarce decision resources are allocated. In this course students will be introduced to the history of the field of behavioral economics and will apply...

This course explores the transformation necessary to create a sustainable economy using a triple-bottom-line perspective: planet, people, and profit. Students will learn about the organizational and structural changes required to promote a sustainable economy, focusing on the objectives of sustainable...

Depth study on a selected topic in economics. Intended to accommodate student interest and/or faculty expertise in specific business issues. Issues may vary from year to year and may include off campus trips during May term.

Depth study on a selected topic in economics. Intended to accommodate student interest and/or faculty expertise in specific business issues. Issues may vary from year to year and may include off campus trips during May term.

Special topics for majors and minors.

Includes both campus and field study of learning environments, classroom management and instructional methods that meet the needs of diverse student populations. The course emphasizes race, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, family structures, language and exceptionalities from a social justice, critical...

A study of students with exceptionalities within an academic setting offers practical information on meeting students’ exceptional needs within mainstream classrooms. The course provides basic information on identification procedures, characteristics of different categories of special education, instructional methods, materials, adaptations,...

A study of mathematics pedagogy with an emphasis on conceptually sound and developmentally appropriate lessons. Includes selecting and evaluating topics of study, multiple representations of information and instructional strategies, interdisciplinary teaching, and using school and community resources. Also includes differentiation...

A study in the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Focus on research-based, standards-based, student-centered instructional methods, assessment and developing authentic engagement that leads to a life-long enjoyment of reading and writing in many modes and styles. Based on...

A study of social studies curriculum and pedagogy with special emphasis on instruction, planning, and assessment, including connecting curriculum to student’s prior learning, abilities and needs. Field experiences in diverse settings. Enrollment limited to those who have been admitted to...

A survey of children’s and young adolescent literature studying genre, authors, illustrators, the art of writing and illustration; extensive reading in the field as well as writing a book for children.

A study of science pedagogy with an emphasis on conceptually sound and developmentally appropriate lessons. Includes selecting and evaluating topics of study; multiple representations of information and instructional strategies; and interdisciplinary teaching. Also includes study of ways to adapt curriculum...

A study of human developmental theories, including cognitive, social, and emotional. Offers theoretical frames to better understand student development and diversity. Application to instruction, student motivation, and classroom environment are emphasized. A community placement gives students a chance to apply...

Includes both campus and field study of learning environments, instructional methods, and assessment, particularly as it pertains to 5th – 8th grades. Class sessions emphasize lesson planning, curricular theory, instructional strategies, and literacy across the curriculum. A minimum of 36...

(Cross-listed with Engl 320) Primary topics addressed are theories of language learning, general TESOL approaches, methods for the teaching of specific langauge skills, materials preparation and assessment issues in ELL. A 20 hour ESL tutoring assignment (teaching English to a...

Includes both campus and field study of learning environments, instructional methods, and assessment, particularly as it pertains to 9th-12th grades. Class sessions emphasize long-range planning, classroom management, and professional and ethical issues. A minimum of 36 hours in a high...

Subject-specific class sessions concentrate on curriculum and instruction in those subject areas. To be taken concurrently with EDUC 324 the year prior to student teaching. Not required for ENL, music, art or physical education content areas. Enrollment limited to those...

A study of drama, art and music as it pertains to the elementary classroom; participatory experiences, integration across the arts and integration of the arts into the classroom.

The study of assessment, identification, characteristics and instruction of elementary students with learning disabilities and mild cognitive disabilities provides a foundation for accommodating all students with learning challenges through thorough development of Individual Educational Plans (IEP). Traditional and contemporary measures...

The study of assessment, identification, characteristics and instruction of elementary students with emotional disabilities and autism provides a foundation for accommodating students with difficult behaviors regardless of eligibility for special education. Special Education law and legal procedures/legislative mandates (Functional Behavior...

This general methods course will prepare candidates to effectively teach in the K-6 classroom by understanding the extensive role of data-based differentiation for diverse student populations, designing and implementing effective classroom management plans, and using technology within the classroom to...

Issues and debriefing within special education student teaching placements are addressed. To be completed concurrently with EDUC 415. Prerequisites: Educ 300, Educ 341, 343, and 344.

The study of assessment, identification, characteristics, and instruction of adolescents with disabilities. Focuses on methods that accommodate the academic, social, cognitive, and physical needs of the adolescent with disabilities. Explores components of Individual Educational Plans specific to adolescents with disabilities....

A study of child development. Focuses on learning theory and the importance of play for young children. Will include a field experience based on the application of developmentally appropriate practice. Required for elementary K-6, K-12 art, ENL, music and physical...

At least 13 weeks of full-day student teaching in elementary schools under the supervision of a licensed elementary teacher and a faculty member from the GC education department. Includes several workshops on campus to reflect on important teaching issues.

An intensive three-week seminar immediately following Educ 405 that focuses on educational philosophy, collaboration with families, integration of faith and teaching, different school models, use of student learning data, and interview preparation. Includes student projects and presentations, group work, individual...

At least 13 weeks of full-day student teaching in a secondary school under the supervision of a teacher licensed in the student teacher’s major teaching area and a GC faculty member. Includes several workshops on campus to reflect on important...

A second course in literacy focusing on intervention and instructional support for struggling readers and writers with the goal of preventing further difficulties in developmentally appropriate ways. The course is based on closely observing and recording children’s literacy behaviors and...

Individualized field work to supplement required education field placements.

Individual study or research to supplement required education coursework.

An intensive three-week seminar immediately following Educ 402 that focuses on use of student learning data, educational philosophy, collaboration with families, integration of faith and teaching, different school models, and interview preparation. Includes student projects and presentations, group work, individual...

Student teaching for those enrolled in the Accelerated Licensure program. Requires at least 13 weeks of full-day student teaching under a supervising teacher. Also includes preparation for licensure and the completion of several capstone projects.

(Cross-listed with Engl 325) Supervised teaching in a K-6, 5-12, or adult community ESL setting depending on student’s focus. Teacher Education students complete 120 hours of teaching and a seminar. Teacher Education students’ requirements depend on certification level. K-6 certification:...

Student teaching encompasses 200 hours in a mild disability context under the close supervision of a supervising teacher licensed for mild disabilities and a Goshen College faculty member. This experience focuses on assessment, lesson planning, instruction, and intervention. To be...

Essentials of Teaching is the first course in the Master of Arts in Teaching graduate program. Topics include instructional planning and delivery models, assessment techniques, and classroom and teaching pedagogies. By understanding research-based methodologies and approaches, students will be equipped...

This course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the psychological theories and research that underpin learning, teaching, and educational interventions. Particular emphasis is given to learner development, memory, motivation, neuroscience and neuromyths, and trauma-informed practices. Students make...

This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the field of special education, providing participants with foundational knowledge of key concepts, practices, and issues related to inclusive education. Participants will explore the diverse needs of K-12 students with exceptionalities and...

This course provides an overview of research and language acquisition theories relevant to teaching English language learners, with an emphasis on methodology. Participants will learn and apply research-based strategies to meet the needs of EL students in the areas of...

Serves as a foundational exploration of the field of linguistics as related to teaching. Assigned readings and projects will introduce students to central concepts of language including grammar, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, language variance and language acquisition. Students will use...

This course emphasizes instructional design principles for content-area teachers in grades 5-12. Students utilize the backward design framework to develop a three-to four-week unit plan. In the context of this project, they articulate learning goals, design valid formative and summative...

Designed for students to develop essential skills for teaching social studies and science through research-based instructional practices. Students will learn how to effectively organize and implement inquiry-based learning experiences to foster curiosity and critical thinking in their students. Key topics...

This course is the second in a two-course series that addresses Indiana Educator Standards for grades 5-12. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, skills, and strategies for creating culturally responsive, inclusive classroom environments and curriculum. Students further develop classroom management using...

A study of the concepts, processes, instructional techniques and key themes in teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Focus on research-based, standards-based, developmentally appropriate instruction, assessment and authentic engagement that leads to understanding mathematical concepts. This course will help teachers...

Offered in collaboration with Goshen and Concord Community Schools. This course provides training for mentors of new teachers who are involved in the Indiana Mentoring and Assessment Program. Available only to licensed teachers who are currently serving as mentors.

This course explores current research, theories, and evidence-based practices in literacy development through the Science of Reading (SoR), emphasizing the translation of theory into classroom practice. Topics include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension, all examined through...

The second course in the elementary literacy sequence further explores the Science of Reading (SoR) framework through a study of the administration and interpretation of literacy assessments and their impact on classroom instruction. This class centralizes the research and theory...

This course examines issues encountered when crossing cultures, tools and methods for professional collaboration, and strategies to advocate for the rights of English language learners in K-12 school systems. Participants will apply theoretical readings by planning concrete ways to collaborate...

Fourteen weeks of full-time teaching in the participant’s area of licensure, carried out either in their own classroom or in the traditional apprenticeship model. Capstone projects include an action research project and professional portfolio. Online seminar meetings provide support for...

The final course in the M.A.T. program. Students pursue a master’s thesis under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The project explores a specific aspect of teaching multilingual learners in the candidate’s primary content area/developmental level. Project includes an oral...

A study of the plants and animals of this region – and the ecosystems in which they are found. Emphasis on the 1) the interrelationships in ecosystems 2) the function of ecosystems, both how they operate and how they impact...

This course investigates a wide range of research strategies that an environmental educator may use and/or encounter in the course of their career. The applied approach is primarily as a leader or director who is either evaluating an existing program,...

A study of distinctive concepts and skills needed for delivering quality environmental education programs. The following themes-within the context of natural history-will be part of the course: field-based and experiential education, inquiry, questioning, interpretation, physical settings, responsive instruction, program design,...

A study of current environmental issues facing society. Topics include ethics, citizenry, environmental justice, theological implications, and organizations addressing issues, with a strong focus on climate change (its mechanics, consequences, and strategies for adapting to and mitigating its effects). Students...

This is a survey course on the essential skills and practices in leadership and administration of non-profit organizations. Topics include personnel management, strategic planning, personality styles, financial and resource management, budget preparation, board utilization, fundraising and capital campaign, day-to-day functioning...

This is a study of both the theory and practice of managing the “place” for various ecological functions and human values that enhance an environmental education experience. Includes how land management practices need to reflect the economic/social/spiritual values of humans,...

Part two of this class. This is a study of both the theory and practice of managing the “place” for various ecological functions and human values that enhance an environmental education experience. Includes how land management practices need to reflect...

Environmental quality and care for creation are emerging as important components to faith, peace and justice across the globe. Creation care builds on spiritual and theological foundations that inspire us to care for God’s creation. Environmental justice is the equitable...

Your project is intended to be driven by your passion and interest in a topic within one of following themes: a) an environmental issue b) an ecological problem, or c) pedagogical challenges. The Creative Project is just that: a look...

Part two of your project is intended to be driven by your passion and interest in a topic within one of following themes: a) an environmental issue b) an ecological problem, or c) pedagogical challenges and possible solutions. The Creative...

Part three of your project is intended to be driven by your passion and interest in a topic within one of following themes: a) an environmental issue b) an ecological problem, or c) pedagogical challenges and possible solutions. The Creative...

Through a variety of professional field visits across the year, both on Merry Lea and in the broader region, students will gain professional experience with environmental education in many contexts. Emphasis of the course will include developing professional connections, and...

Recent iterations have been on the Big Island of Hawai’i, Andros Island (Bahamas), and on tribal lands in Arizona. This three-week, immersion style, cross-cultural experience is designed to learn about a new ecosystem and work with local professionals to design...

Being part of the delivery of Merry Lea’s K-12 onsite and outreach programs in environmental education will fulfill the practicum in three major programming time blocks, giving students experience in multiple programs. Student will also have opportunities in specialty programs,...

Being part of the delivery of Merry Lea’s K-12 onsite and outreach programs in environmental education will fulfill the practicum in three major programming time blocks, giving students experience in multiple programs. Student will also have opportunities in specialty programs,...

Registration for this course gives students access to library and computer resources while finishing research and writing for the final project. Should be taken only after all other requirements have been satisfied. Can be repeated.

Introduction to college-level reading and writing skills (organization, focus, clarity, and development). Successful completion of this course fulfills the pre-requisite for Core 110 Academic Voice when a student’s SAT/ACT score does not meet the SAT Critical Reading or Writing score...

Study of literature written in English outside of the United Kingdom and the United States that deals in a significant way with the intersection of cultures, particularly postcolonial literature from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Prerequisites: CORE 110.

An introduction to the writing of poems, short stories and creative nonfiction, with emphasis on writing, reading, discussion, and developing a unique voice.

Theory and practice of written communication. Assignments in a variety of prose forms aim at developing the student’s control of logic, organization, rhetoric, usage, and audience accommodation. Prerequisite: CORE 110 or equivalent.

Study of literature shaped distinctively by cultural and theoretical concerns related to ethnicity, gender, and race. Repeatable if different topics. Prerequisites: CORE 110. Specific topics announced in advance, such as Native American literature, African-American literature, Latino literature, Mennonite literature, or...

This course explores the relationship between literary art and visual media. Recent versions of the course have focused on a single major author (e.g. Emily Dickinson) as represented via text, image, and popular media such as television and film. An...

Why is Shakespeare still relevant today across a diverse range of cultures and contexts? This course investigates the relationship between selected plays and their adaptations in film and popular culture. Students will develop skills in reading and interpreting texts of...

Study of literature in relation to film, television, or other media of popular culture. Specific topics will be announced in advance. Repeatable.

Students will focus mostly on relatively recent texts defined and marketed as graphic novels or graphic narratives. They will work to determine the cultural meaning and significance of the two genres’ unique qualities. While the reading list focuses on character-based...

Guided instruction on portfolio development, including editing and revising skills needed for advanced writing courses. Students should meet with the writing program adviser in the fall of their sophomore year to determine the best semester to complete this project. Prerequisite:...

Applied work in publication (Pinchpenny Press, Broadside, Red Cents, the department newsletter or blog). Students choosing to publish with Pinchpenny Press must register for this course, select a faculty adviser, and fulfill stated requirements. Repeatable. Prerequisite: Engl 204, two additional...

This course examines critical interpretive strategies and theories as applied to several literary and cultural genres. In addition, the course introduces students to important research skills involved in the production of literary and cultural criticism. Prerequisite: CORE 110 and any...

Study of a single genre, sometimes with focus on writings of a specific period or place. Typical offerings include history of the novel or contemporary poetry. Repeatable. Prerequisite: CORE 110.

A study of a major author or of two authors in comparison. Courses have included Shakespeare, Chaucer, Faulkner, and Morrison. Repeatable. Prerequisite: CORE 110.

Similar to Engl 207, with reading and research assignments that broaden and deepen the student’s engagement with the topic. Students may take Engl 307 more than once if different topics. Prerequisite: CORE 110.

Explores different ways of looking at how languages function as systems of sounds, word structures, grammatical patterns, and systems of meaning. Useful for language learning, teaching, and appreciation of English and language in general. Also counts as a language pre-requisite...

Intensive one-week workshop in writing, usually conducted by a visiting author during Spring semester. Repeatable. Prerequisite: Any college-level creative writing course or permission of department chair. Course grade will be Credit/No Credit.

The study of the sound system, history, and varieties of the English language, followed by exploration of current developments in sociolinguistics, dictionaries, and word formation. The course cultivates an informed attitude toward English usage. Prerequisite: Core 110 or equivalent.

A detailed study of the grammar of English. Designed especially for future teachers of ELL or high school English. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in Engl 310 or foreign language competence through the 102 level.

(Cross-listed with Educ 322) Primary topics addressed are theories of language learning, general TESOL approaches, methods for the teaching of specific language skills, materials preparation, and assessment issues in ELL. An ESL tutoring assignment (teaching English to a nonnative speaker)...

(Cross-listed with Educ 414) Supervised teaching in a K-6, 5-12, or adult community ESL setting depending on student’s focus. Teacher Education students complete 120 hours of teaching and a seminar. Teacher Education students’ requirements depend on their certification: K-6 certification:...

Development of English-language literature from Beowulf through the medieval period, English Renaissance, American colonial period, and 18th century, with special attention to questions of canon, language, and genre. Prerequisite: CORE 110

Development of English-language literature from the Romantic era through the Victorian, modern, and post-modern periods, with special attention to issues of identity, modernity, and globalization. Prerequisite: CORE 110

A workshop course in writing short fiction, with special attention to issues of setting, character, plot, dialogue, and point of view. Readings by contemporary writers. Prerequisite: CORE 110, Engl 203, or consent of instructor.

A workshop course in writing poetry in a variety of forms, with special attention to imagery, sound, line, meter, and revision. Readings in classic and contemporary poetry. Prerequisite: CORE 110, Engl 203, or consent of instructor.

A workshop course in writing the personal essay and nonfiction prose, with special attention to creating a personal voice and applying creative writing techniques to nonfictional subjects. Students will read and discuss examples of creative nonfiction and prepare two longer...

A workshop course in special writing topics such as Memoir or Editing and Publishing. Prerequisite: CORE 110, Engl 203, or consent of instructor.

An off-campus May term course studying British and Global Anglophone literature in the context of contemporary multicultural London. Activities include museum visits, performances, guest speakers, and cultural events. Offered during May term in alternate years. Extra Cost. Pre-requisite: Core 110...

English Writing majors develop a final writing portfolio under supervision of faculty adviser. Recommended for fall semester of the senior year. Prerequisite: Engl 204, 280, three English writing courses, and permission of instructor. Course grade will be Credit/No Credit. Can...

English majors propose independent projects in research, off-campus field experience, or internship. Prerequisite: Engl 204, 300, three upper-level literature courses, and permission of instructor. Course grade will be Credit/No Credit.

Students will discuss practical, professional, and ethical dimensions of their Goshen College education. They will engage in a common reading experience, conduct a final project, interview professionals in their aspirational fields, and prepare a capstone portfolio that reflects designated learning...

Basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing French for beginners.

Basic skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing French for beginners. Prerequisite: Fren 101 or equivalent on placement test.

Emphasis on basic communication skills in the target language and culture. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Fren 102 or equivalent.

Grammar review with reading and discussion in French. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Fren 102 or equivalent.

Reading and discussion of prose, poetry and drama. Grammar review, oral and written practice. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Fren 201 or equivalent.

Emphasis on conversational French. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Fren 201 or equivalent.

In the sequential SST format: This is the introductory course that is taken on campus and orients the students for their immersive courses and to the theme for the sequence of courses. It may introduce the students to an aspect...

In the semester-long SST format: Students learn from a variety of perspectives as they relate to a new culture in an immersive context and, in the process, learn about themselves. This course develops understanding and skills for communicating and working...

In the sequential SST format: Students learn from a variety of perspectives as they relate to a new culture in an immersive context and, in the process, learn about themselves. This course develops understanding and skills for communicating and working...

In the semester-long SST format: This is the course for the interdisciplinary academic content in the study portion of SST, including lectures, field trips and reading/writing . It will focus on one local theme or issue shaped by global forces....

In the semester-long SST format: The course includes a volunteer placement in an immersive community setting with an organization that serves the community in the service portion of the semester, plus reflection on learnings and an immersive community research project....

In the sequential SST format: This course includes a volunteer placement in an immersive community setting with an organization that serves the community, plus reflection on learnings and an immersive community reasech project. This real world mode of learning will...

In the sequential SST format: This is the capstone course for sequential SST and includes a final capstone project. It will focus on one local theme or issue shaped by global forces. Students will explore a topical question historically, politically,...

In the semester-long SST format: This is the capstone course that begins in orientation, continues through the retreat on SST and finishes on campus after SST with a time for reflection, synthesis and preparing a capstone project that is publicly...

History of the world from European expansion to the present, with an emphasis on understanding the foundations of a global society. Also introduces the study of history as an academic discipline through the analysis of approaches to historical causation.

An exploration of the origins of humanity’s basic social institutions as they developed from earliest times up to 1300, in different ways in different areas of the world. The course also introduces the analysis of primary sources in reaching conclusions...

History of the American colonies and the United States through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Also introduces the study of history as an academic discipline.

Why do humans long for utopia, yet consistently fail to produce it? To what extent do we assert our individual freedom in creating the communities we live in, and to what extent do we recognize our lives as resting on...

Once I thought to write a history of the immigrants in America. Then I discovered that the immigrants were American history,” historian Oscar Handlin quipped in 1951. This class follows this premise outside of the classroom, from Chicago to Notre...

How does radical social, political and economic change occur and what are its consequences? Examines the major political “revolutions” in world history from the French Revolution to Cuba and beyond, as well as addressing the larger revolutionary changes since 1500,...

Why do we remember the past? How do we talk about those that have died and can’t talk back anymore? How do we judge their good and terrible choices that still affect us? This course explores how wrestling with these...

Aren’t the United States as divided as never before? Aren’t those on the other political and cultural team not just wrong, but actually evil? And is there any way left to live a happy and authentic life and still care...

Survey of the world’s geographic regions with emphasis on 1) the impact humans have had on the physical environment and 2) the origins of cultural variation in the world’s regions. Includes regular discussion of current issues in world affairs and...

The Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition has undergone a profound transformation during the past 50 years moving from a largely white, Euro-American denomination into a truly multi-cultural, global church. Drawing on the research projects of the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism...

Topical survey of European civilization in the period from about 1300 to 1550. Intellectual, cultural and religious changes will receive most attention.

Situating the American Midwest in a larger context, this class introduces students to the language, terminology, key questions and central themes of the study of global migration through local communities. As a case study, it takes a transpacific, transnational, and...

Exploration of Chinese history with a view to understanding contemporary political, social, and economic developments. About one-third of the course looks at traditional Chinese society and culture, and the remainder examines developments since 1911 and especially since the establishment of...

Exploration of major European political, cultural, intellectual and economic developments since the 1890s. Major themes include: modernism, the onset of totalitarianism and totalitarian regimes in Europe and the Soviet Union, war as an agent of social change, the Cold War,...

Introduction to Mennonite history and thought. About one-third of the course is devoted to Anabaptism. Special attention given to distinctive Anabaptist religious ideas, changes in Mennonite religious ideas and practice in Europe, migrations, contrasts in social-communal practices among Mennonites and...

Emphasis on Mennonites as a people developing and interacting with the larger American society, using themes such as migration, community formation, beliefs, acculturation and pacifist citizenship in war and peace.

Focus on cultural encounters and conflicts. Colonialism begs the question, how are cultures transported, replicated, and transformed? A look at contact between Europeans and Native Americans, between Europeans and Africans, between different European colonial projects, and finally between Anglo-American colonists...

Exploration of the central role of slavery in American society and politics, including its role in the Civil War and in Reconstruction. Other themes include the relationship of religion and war, postwar constructions of race and racism, and the memory...

A look at events that shaped the most recent generations of Americans. From grand expectations of the Civil Rights movement, faith in science, and the possibilities of affluence and social reform, society confronted the realities of Vietnam, Watergate and environmental...

An examination of the development of ethnic and racial identities in the United States, from the colonial period(s) to the present. Immigration patterns, forced migration, assimilation, ethnicization, nativism, family and gender dynamics, immigration and naturalization law and multicultural debates were...

Historical study of the experience of African-Americans as a group, especially their political and economic situations, their community life, some of their outstanding organizations and leaders, their forms of adjustment and resistance and their participation and contributions in U.S. life.

A comparative studies in world history course. Looking at history from the perspective of gender and gender relations provides a new way of seeing historical change. This course takes case studies from the non-Western world and looks at the agency...

A study of the history of Latin America, with special emphasis on different regions and time periods according to the expertise of the professor.

A comparative studies in world history course. Exploration of human interaction with the environment over time particularly in the non-Western world. Examination of the material and ideological conditions which have led to preservation or destruction of the environment through a...

This is the second course in the Public History concentration. In studying a particular group of people, like Native Americans of the Southwest or Amish of Northern Indiana, the course investigates a critical issue in public history: how a community...

An introduction to the field of public history as a career and an approach to communicating and preserving historical knowledge. Students will complete applied local history projects to engage the history of this community and both the public history professionals...

Study on a selected topic in American or world history. Examples: History of the Southwest; Model United Nations. Students may be invited to help shape the topic.

Special topics for majors and minors.

Using research, writing and organizational skills in a setting outside the classroom; deliberate reflection on the process of historical or legal inquiry.

Philosophy and purposes of history; principles and methods of historical research; history and Christian faith; choice of a topic and bibliographical work and initial research on that topic. Course to be taken in the fall semester of the junior year....

Continued research on topic chosen and presentation in forms of oral report and written thesis paper. Course to be taken in the spring semester of the senior year. Required of all majors. Prerequisite: Hist 410.

In this course, students address a complex problem through a disciplinary lens. They practice academic research by gathering and evaluating information, synthesizing multiple sources, and composing a final written and oral project. Course topics rotate, but the course always addresses...

Special Studies course

Perspectives courses take a disciplinary approach to a complex problem or current issue. Each course is grounded in the professor’s academic discipline and uses disciplinary tools as a lens to address the complex problem or current issue. As part of...

A discussion-based seminar in which honors students engage readings or experiences around a topic determined by the seminar leader. Offerings include leadership development, book studies, service learning, travel, and other interdisciplinary topics. Enrollment limited to students in the honors program.

(See Hum 220)

A field assignment in an intercultural setting through an approved voluntary service agency. Arranged by the student with the international education director and faculty adviser. An alternative short-term course at Urban Life Center, Chicago, can be arranged with the associate...

A field assignment in an intercultural setting through an approved voluntary service agency. Arranged by the student with the international education director and faculty adviser. An alternative short-term course at Urban Life Center, Chicago, can be arranged with the associate...

This course provides a basic orientation to the program and training on the multiple technological environments of the program including the Course Management System, Web Videoconferencing, use of online library resources and other important aspects. Co-requisites: IIE 505 and IIE...

Leadership development, in general, begins with self-awareness and the ability to articulate an answer to the question: “Who am I and how do others perceive me?” Students should be considering that question as a primary concern in empowering others. This...

This course blends an intellectual exploration of organizational development, organizational behavior and intercultural communication theories with a focus on acquiring and developing skills in project management. Students will learn how to develop networks both within and between organizations that support...

This course provides an overview of action research theory and methods and describes how action research can be used for assessing community needs and program effectiveness. The steps for conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and analyzing an action research project will be...

This course will focus on assisting students in developing an appropriate research design for each student’s capstone project. Building on the knowledge acquired in the research and program evaluation methods course, students will develop the initial design for their capstone...

Introduces students to the theories, principles and techniques of sustainable social change, positive change theory and positive organizational scholarship. Students will build practical competencies necessary to carry out various positive change interventions based on theories and techniques of organization development...

This course provides a framework for students to explore philosophical, theoretical, spiritual, and personal foundations of Social Justice. Students will engage with diverse texts and perspectives from a variety of cultural and spiritual traditions in order to develop a critical...

In the increasingly diverse environment of the 21st century, human resources are key resources for change and innovation. Unfortunately, few organizations successfully include HR in strategic planning. This course will introduce HR’s role in strategy development and implementation. Topics include...

This course provides basic knowledge and skills in community outreach, education, and social mobilization for self-help and advocacy in community based organizations. This course focuses on the professional roles of leaders in community based groups including the role of founder,...

Building on the foundation established in the Core Courses, this course will provide an overview of the processes of literature review and data collection. Students will complete an extensive written review of pertinent literature, articulate their theoretical framework, and collect...

This course provides an overview of the process, layout, and content of the final written version of the Capstone Project. Students will gather during the third residency of their program and engage in intensive writing and peer review sessions during...

This course will serve as the culmination of the Capstone Project and will provide students with an overview of the process of converting project documents into a presentation for a community audience. The course will take place during the final...

Registration for this course gives students access to library and computer resources while finishing research and writing for the final project. Should be taken only after all other requirements have been satisfied. Can be repeated.

This course will allow students to explore the basic theories, principles and practices of the interpreting profession. Areas of study will include the history and ethics of the profession, national and local organizations as well as the role and responsibilities...

This course will be devoted to developing a comprehensive electronic portfolio where students will integrate multiple academic projects and assignments completed during the program into a professional website to generate a significant presence in the field. Technology tools, such as...

This course is designed to develop interpreting skills through the use of interactive video and out-of-class interpreting opportunities. The course also introduces the skills necessary to achieve message equivalency in interpreting. Students will differentiate contextual factors affecting language usage in...

This course continues the development of simultaneous ASL/English interpreting skills and provides extensive practice utilizing video and out-of-class interpreting opportunities. Students will use the skills previously learned such as: discourse mapping, demand control theory, techniques for language error analysis.Students will...

This course provides students with an experiential learning opportunity to interpret plays on campus and in collaboration with area theaters. Students will work with the instructor and peers to analyze scripts, assign roles, translate the dialogue, and interpret the plays....

The course introduces theory and skills of interpreting from sign to spoken English. Topics include ways to increase both ASL and English vocabulary, text analysis, voice tone and register, word choices, and the process of sign to voice interpreting. The...

This course will introduce students to subcultures and cultural groups within the broader Deaf community such as Black Deaf culture, Latino Deaf culture, LGBTQ Deaf, DeafBlind. The course will also discuss working with people within the Deaf community who are...

This course provides extensive hands-on practice using skills, strategies, and techniques learned in previous interpreting courses. The course will focus on Voice to Sign, Sign to Voice, and interactive interpreting using a wide variety of topics. Students will continue to...

This course is for those working on the Healthcare Interpreting Certificate. It continues working on interpreting in more advanced medical settings and increasing medical terminology and interpreting in areas such as cardiology, oncology, surgery, emergency, and mental health appointments. Complex...

This course focuses on transferring information from spoken or written English into Conceptually Accurate signed English (CASE) and from signed English into spoken English. Students will practice transliterating skills through various planned and unplanned situations. Issues related to educational interpreting...

This course will deal with practical and ethical issues in interpreting, decision-making, assignment assessment, environment management, politics and procedures within agencies and organizations. Students will be expected to integrate what they have learned about culture, cross cultural communication, ethics and...

The semester-long interpreting internship is the capstone of the Goshen College SLI curriculum. The internship integrates the knowledge, values and skills students have acquired over their years of study. Through the internship students are given the opportunity to experience the...

Students reflect on ethical dilemmas, problems or conflicts encountered during their semester-long internship (INT 409), with the goal of learning and growing from the collective discussion and experiences. In addition, students will set goals for themselves related to career and...

Students will begin working with an interpreting mentor in a local school or in the community. This begins the process of integrating the knowledge and skills they are learning in their interpreting classes. During Practicum 1 students will observe their...

For Transition to Interpreting students. Working with a mentor in the community or area school, students will have the opportunity to experience various tasks, situations, and responsibilities professional interpreters encounter. In these hands-on settings, supervised by an interpreting mentor, students...

A field assignment in an intercultural setting through an approved agency or placement site. Arranged by the student with the international education director.

The course provides an introduction to first aid, practical experience in basic first aid skills, and first aid for specific sport injuries. Successful completion of the course and passing the ARC certification exam will result in certification for one year....

This course is valuable to anyone who plans to coach or pursue future certification in athletic training. Topics covered include: emergency procedures, evaluation and management of injuries to the foot, ankle, knee, shoulder, elbow and hand. Students learn taping techniques.

This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge in a variety of modes of aerobic conditioning including running, cycling, using aerobic machines and aerobic classes in preparation for upper level classes in exercise science. Students learn basic information about determining...

Badminton

Canoeing/Backpacking. Offered infrequently.

Minimum 20 hours of ski time required for credit, in addition to class time and homework assignments. Students must provide own cross country skis and poles. Students will ski during class and outside of class when snow is present. Offered...

Students must provide a working bicycle for this class as they will build from 5 miles rides to 15-20 mile rides.

Golf

Gymnastics: Tumbling. Offered infrequently.

International Folk Dance

Life Guard Training. Offered infrequently.

Racquetball

Beginning Swimming

Advanced Swimming. Offered infrequently.

Tennis instruction.

Volleyball instruction. Offered infrequently.

Water Safety Instruction. Offered infrequently.

Weight Training. (Women’s weight training or COED)

This course provides an introduction to kinesiology and sub-disciplinary areas of study in the field. An overview and history of kinesiology, physical education, sport and exercise science is included as is a review of various careers in the majors offered.

In this course, students will learn about and practice skills for sport officiating, refereeing and umpiring. Some class activities will focus on volleyball, basketball, soccer or baseball/softball, however, each student will complete focused assignments on their particular sport of interest....

Students will have hands-on experience in an outdoor recreational setting. They will learn a variety of skills including: trip planning, map and compass reading, environmental care and study, spiritual growth and leadership skills. Other skills will be related specifically to...

For varsity athletes competing in Intercollegiate Softball. A CR/NC course.

For varsity athletes competing in Intercollegiate Baseball. A CR/NC course.

For varsity athletes competing in Intercollegiate Basketball. A CR/NC course.

For varsity athletes competing in Intercollegiate Cross Country. A CR/NC course.

For varsity athletes competing in Intercollegiate Bowling. A CR/NC course.

A varsity athlete competing in Intercollegiate Soccer. A CR/NC course.

A varsity athlete competing in Intercollegiate Tennis. A CR/NC course.

A varsity athlete competing in Intercollegiate Track. A CR/NC course.

A varsity athlete competing in Intercollegiate Volleyball. A CR/NC course.

For this practicum, the student will work with the Head Athletic Trainer, expanding first aid and CPR proficiencies and completing basic duties in the training room with sports teams. The level of responsibility assigned will be individualized based on certifications,...

This is an applied course focusing on teaching skill techniques and strategies in a variety of sports. Content includes theory, best practice in secondary level pedagogy and skill content. There is a special focus on organization and management for teaching,...

This class focuses on philosophy, methods and materials for teaching physical education to children. Some field experience with children included. While this course is open to any student, there is a clear focus on preparing students to teach elementary physical...

This course provides an introduction to sport management and administration focusing on areas of legal responsibility, personnel, finance, public relations, equipment, facilities, intramurals and athletics.

This course is designed to give additional opportunities for field experience for students who want or need it prior to student teaching. Prerequisite: Kin 308 or 309.

This course focuses on the description and analysis of human movement from anatomical and mechanical perspectives. Laws and principles from anatomy and physics that govern the use of the human body, objects and implements are applied to the analysis of...

In this course, students study how the human body responds during various kinds of exercise and how it adapts as a result of a regular exercise program. The course includes an analysis of neuromuscular activity, circulation, respiration and metabolism as...

This course, required for all physical education teacher licensure and general physical education majors, will examine attitudes, methods, techniques, and special considerations important in addressing physical activity needs and interests of children and adolescents with disabilities. Critical aspects of motor...

This course addresses concepts in the sub-discipline of motor behavior, primarily focusing on motor learning theory and psychological variables in the acquisition of motor skills. In completing this course, students will examine the nature of the learner, the learning process,...

The course will present an overview of basic theories and coaching applications, including topics such as philosophy, psychology, ethics, practice and game preparation. This course includes preparation for and an opportunity to take the American Sport Education Program certification exam...

Sport has been and continues to be an integral part of culture and tradition in every country in the world. In this course we examine the role sport plays in society, the culture of sport and team as well as...

Student works closely with the director of athletics and event managers in event management. Most events will be athletic or intramural events, but others occurring in physical activity and sport may be included. As much as possible, student outcomes are...

Students will work with a certified personal trainer to conduct basic fitness screenings and assessments, and then to develop programs with clients based on their goals and interests. The student will phase into full responsibility for conducting personal training sessions...

In this practicum experience students will work with a group fitness instructor in leading exercise classes such as aerobic dance, step aerobics, spinning, conditioning, strength and flexibility classes. Student will study techniques for directing classes and will phase into full...

Students work with a supervisor or director of the Roman-Gingerich Recreation and Fitness Center in management aspects of this facility. Content is based in sport management (Kin 310) areas of facility design, maintenance and administration. Responsibilities include scheduling of rooms,...

The majority of the class will focus on content knowledge development on identified health concepts and the pedagogical aspects of teaching health. Students will be required to develop lesson plans linked to K-12 health standards and will practice specific methods...

In this course, students learn exercise testing protocols, procedures and techniques. Content includes knowledge development and practice of a wide variety of tests for different populations. Ideally, this course should be taken prior to KIN 400: Exercise Prescription since the...

Students will learn how to to practice personal training with individual clients. Content includes how to conduct basic health screenings and practical fitness appraisals for the purpose of developing appropriate fitness programs for individuals. The emphasis will be on professional...

This course focuses on management theory, principles and practices in the context of sport facility and event management. Students will acquire knowledge, skills and dispositions important for professional management in various types of sport facilities and for directing sport events....

A practical experience related to the student’s interest and ability. This professional experience ccurs in an off-campus setting as establishing community and career connections is valued. For non-teaching majors only.

A capstone kinesiology class focused on career or graduate school preparation and completion of a major project. The course includes an introduction to research methods and descriptive and inferential statistics in kinesiology. Course includes the consideration of professional and ethical...

An overview of community health issues and agencies. Also, components of a Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) including comprehensive school health education, physical education, school health services, nutrition services, counseling and social services, healthy school environment, school-site health promotion for...

Students will work with the supervisor to set up experiences of interest in a health related setting. If the student is in teacher licensure, this practicum must be completed in a K-12 school setting teaching health and connecting with several...

Students will interpret, create, and value quantitative information in personal, professional, and societal contexts to solve problems, understand phenomena, draw conclusions, and make decisions. The types of quantitative information students will be able to interpret and create include computations, measurements...

An introduction to mathematical modeling using graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal techniques to describe and explore real-world data and phenomena. Emphasis is on the use of linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithm, and polynomial functions to investigate and analyze applied problems and...

This course provides an in-depth look at arithmetic topics in order to prepare future educators for teaching mathematics in an elementary school setting. Topics include number theory, alternative base and number systems, arithmetic properties, traditional and alternative computational algorithms, and...

This course provides an in-depth look at geometric topics in order to prepare future educators for teaching mathematics in an elementary school setting. Topics include Euclidean geometry, geometric figures in two and three dimensions, symmetry, similarity, transformations in the plane,...

Symbolic, graphical, numerical, and verbal representations of linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, power, polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions to model real-world phenomena and the use of data to fit and verify models. Recommended background: three years of high school algebra and...

An introduction to mathematical thinking and reasoning. Topics include number systems and arithmetic, logic and Boolean algebra, functions and relations, set theory, algorithms, combinatorics and probability, matrices, and elementary graph theory. An emphasis is placed on problem solving and proof...

Concepts of calculus emphasizing applications in the natural and social sciences. Topics include differential calculus of one and two variables and integration. Prerequisites: three and one-half units of high school mathematics including trigonometry, Math 170, or a minimum ALEKS score...

Theory and applications of single variable calculus with an emphasis on writing clear explanations and proofs. Topics include real numbers, limits, derivatives, integrals, antidifferentiation techniques, function approximation, sequences, and series. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Math 211...

Differentiation and integration of functions of two and three variables and an introduction to vector calculus. Topics include optimization, vector fields, line and surface integrals, and Green’s Theorem. Prerequisite: Math 211.

An introduction to the practice and theory of multivariate statistical modeling. Topics include descriptive statistics, experiment and study design, probability, hypothesis testing, multivariate regression, single and multi-way analysis of variance, logistic regression, and data mining. The R statistical software environment...

Mathematical models of interactions among players: people, companies, nations, or genes. Concepts include strategy, preferences, equilibrium, efficiency, solutions, and fairness properties. Applications to biology, business, economics, politics, psychology, and theology are explored. Math 250 and Math 350 are taught simultaneously....

Linear systems of equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inner products, computational aspects, and applications. Prerequisite: Math 211 and either Math 205 or 212.

An introduction to algebraic structures such as groups, rings and fields. Prerequisite: Math 211 and either Math 205 or 212.

A survey of geometrics. Comparison of Euclidean, hyperbolic, elliptical, and projective geometries. Integral and fractional dimension; transformation groups; implications for computer graphics. Prerequisite: Math 211 and either Math 205 or 212.

A rigorous study of the real numbers, functions involving real numbers, limits, sums, differentiation, integration, sequences, series, and function convergence. Prerequisite: Math 211 and either Math 205 or 212.

The solution and application of ordinary differential equations; analytic solutions for linear systems; qualitative behavior of nonlinear systems; approximation and computer methods. Prerequisite: Math 211.

An introduction to the theory, practice and computer simulation of probability and statistics. Data exploration, sample spaces, random variables, probability distributions and their derivations, probability simulations and statistical inference. Prerequisite: Math 211 and either Math 205 or 212.

Math 250 and 350 are taught simultaneously. Math 350 emphasizes derivation and justification for game theory techniques. Prerequisite: Math 211 and either Math 205 or 212.

The modeling process, built around a study of applications from a variety of both social as well as natural sciences. A variety of mathematical and computing techniques will be employed including discrete structures, probability, calculus, differential equations and algorithms. Completion...

An introduction to the concepts and techniques of graph theory with application to diverse areas such as management, computers, circuitry, communications, and social networks. Topics covered include graphs and digraphs, paths and circuits, graph and digraph algorithms, trees, cliques, planarity,...

Classroom study of selected topics in mathematics. Topics may include: theory of computation, cryptography, complex analysis, numerical analysis, number theory, combinatorics. May be repeated. Offered according to demand. Prerequisite: Upper-level status and consent of instructor.

The problem-solving process in the context of nonroutine problems, including a wide variety of general heuristics for approaching such problems. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Math 205 or 212.

Project designed to give the student practical experience in mathematics. Each student’s project is individually arranged with the instructor. Arrangements must be made at least one semester in advance.

A brief survey of the history of mathematics. Prerequisite: Junior of Senior standing.

A study of the interconnections among mathematics, other disciplines, ethics, careers, and society. Prerequisite: Math 205, 212, and two upper level Math courses.

An examination of an open mathematical question and presentation of results in written and oral form. Prerequisites: Math 205, 212, and two upper level Math courses.

A study of how accounting information is used and communicated by managers to plan, control and evaluate decisions. Primary topics include costing systems, profitability analysis, variance analysis, cost-allocation issues, budgeting, and pricing decisions. Case studies are used extensively in this...

This course focuses on the role of the supply chain in creating customer value and competitive advantage. It examines the core operations that make up the supply chain and explores some of the strategies and challenges in managing today’s global...

A comprehensive overview of the nature and scope of marketing research and its role in decision support systems. The course focuses on the practical aspects of marketing research and provides a framework for conducing quantitative and qualitative research.

Complexity, globalization, and competing demands characterize the realities of leading and managing organizations in today’s environment. The focus of the course is on developing systemic wisdom and long-term perspective. The course combines times for self-reflection, conversation, questioning, and integration of...

Developing human capital means creating and nurturing organizational environments in which human beings can develop and apply new ideas, competencies, skills, attitudes, and behaviors. This course will enhance knowledge and understanding of the value created by an engaged workforce and...

Students will examine how businesses develop a competitive advantage through the integration of sustainability and strategy, insulating themselves from risks in an ever changing global environment.

In this course students will learn how to research, formulate and implement investment plans through portfolios constructed and monitored by students. Analytical frameworks and investment strategies that target chosen objectives will be established and then implemented using a simulation program...

This course focuses on an environmental, social, and governance reporting framework for organizations. Students will learn to identify, measure, evaluate, and communicate sustainability issues that are likely to affect the financial condition and operating performance of an organization.

The global economic system produces goods and services on a massive scale. Consumers benefit from access to necessities as well as increased comfort, convenience and choice. Producers benefit from opportunities to innovate and invest, while also providing employment and generating...

Brands are a central organizing principle of successful organizations, guiding decisions and actions. Students will understand the value of a brand in a marketing and business environment, and how to build, manage, and protect a brand.

This course explores the transformation necessary to create a sustainable economy using a triple-bottom-line perspective: planet, people, and profit. Students will learn about the organizational and structural changes required to promote a sustainable economy, focusing on the objectives of sustainable...

This course explores the transformation necessary to create a sustainable economy using a triple-bottom-line perspective: planet, people, and profit. Students will learn about the organizational and structural changes required to promote a sustainable economy, focusing on the objectives of sustainable...

International business is the field of study that focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries. It includes exports and imports – the subject of traditional international trade discussions – as well as foreign direct investment, international banking, the international...

Utilizing an experiential case study method, this course surveys the evolution of theory, practice, and research in the areas of organizational behavior. Learning topics include motivation theory, group dynamics, leadership, decision-making, conflict transformation, change theory, organization structure, emotional intelligence and...

This course will examine the process by which integrated marketing communications (IMC) programs are planned, developed, executed, and measured. Emphasis is placed on building strategies for effective marketing campaigns. IMC requires an understanding of the marketing process, communications theory and...

Micro and macro economic concepts using mathematical analysis will be included in this course.

Managers and executives carry fiduciary responsibility for their organizations; it is therefore imperative that they know how to read financial statements, analyze financial health, assess financial risks, and communicate this knowledge effectively to others. The course emphasizes the role of...

Effective leaders communicate to inspire talent to excel; to partner with investors and communities; to engage with customers and clients and to grow their impact in the world as part of a global community. These communications are understood and acted...

The second course of this sequence examines more of the quantitative tools managers use in decision making. Topics include an in-depth analysis of value chains, including supply chain and distribution channels, activity-based management, analysis of external funds needed, in-depth analysis...

This course focuses on the tasks of creating and communicating value and gaining loyal customers for an organization in today’s dynamic global marketplace. Topics include marketing strategy and planning, marketing research, the impact of technology on strategic marketing decisions, consumer...

This course applies insights from economic theory to the functions of managerial planning and decision making within a market-oriented business context. Specific content includes an overview of the market system, consumer demand theory, cost analysis, profit analysis, pricing strategies, the...

Historically the field of strategy has focused on strategies as mechanisms for winning and thus causing others to lose. Instead, we are learning that strategic partnerships and creation of manufacturing/service processes that develop human capabilities and use material resources wisely...

The quality of decision making in organizations is greatly influenced by the quality of data gathered and by information derived from that data. This course focuses on the use of tools and processes to enhance corporate decision-making strategies. Microsoft Excel...

This course integrates the three pillars of The Collaborative MBA program of management, leadership and stewardship for organizational effectiveness and serving the common good. This course will be integrated with an international residency, most likely in a low-income country, and...

Provides a thorough introduction to the Latin prose of the classical period of Roman civilization. Primary attention to building a working knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary, basic Latin idioms and expressions. Students will cultivate an appreciation of the eloquence...

Offered the term prior to Indonesia Study Service Term.

Offered in the term prior to Cambodia Study Service Term.

Offered in the term prior to Tanzania Study Service Term.

Offered in the term prior to China Study Service Term.

Study on a selected topic in Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. Intended to accommodate student interest and/or faculty expertise. Topics may vary from year to year and may include international May term courses.

Special Projects:

Required of all departmental majors. Requirement usually fulfilled in extensive residence or study abroad in the language of the major, internship abroad or student teaching. Majors may also propose projects.

Majors and faculty meet regularly for an exchange of views on such topics as vocations in foreign language and other issues related to a life-long study of language, culture, and literature in a diverse and multi-lingual global community. Involves the...

An introduction to the reading and interpretation of musical notation for those with limited experience. The development of basic aural and keyboard skills, along with exposure to musical forms and styles will also be included. Intended as preparation for Mus...

This course develops skills in analysis and composition to learn melodic, contrapuntal, harmonic, motivic, and formal principles of music towards a stronger theoretical understanding of how music is constructed. Although a variety of styles will be explored and used as...

A continuation of Mus 201, this course continues the study of Western music theory via analysis and composition activities. Concepts studied include phrase structure, linear dominant chords, predominant and linear harmonic functions, melodic figuration and dissonance, deeper exploration of diatonic...

Designed to follow a year of music theory and precede the study of music history, this course presents an introduction to the basic style periods in Western music literature and acquaints the student with the main forms, composers and masterworks...

This course examines the varied stories, and their musical dramatic portrayals, in selected examples from music theater, from Monteverdi’s Orfeo to the more recent musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables and beyond. The complex problem that acts as a...

This introductory course in the piano pedagogy sequence focuses on the beginning student and on the materials and teaching techniques most effective for this level of instruction. The course includes weekly lecture-discussion sessions, observation of class and private instruction, and...

On-campus internships supervised by a professor. May include arts administration, audio recording technology, church music, private teaching or other fields.

This course is designed for teaching general music at the elementary level for elementary and music education majors. The course will introduce students to traditional and current methodologies of classroom music instruction. Emphasis on lesson planning, scope and sequence of...

This class will examine principles of social change and the role music plays in social movements with a particular focus on social movements working toward racial justice. The course will address questions such as these: How has our understanding of...

In this course, students will will explore ways in which music education can serve as a tool for building community, learning about community-based music teaching through the lens of the El Sistema music education philosophy. Students will learn about the...

This course is a diction survey course that gives the student an understanding of the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) and its application to sung diction. After becoming proficient with IPA symbols through the study of English diction, students will learn...

Breathing, diction and other beginning techniques of voice production learned through exercise and song. Musical and dramatic interpretation studied within a singing performance setting. This course serves as a prerequisite for private applied voice study for students without previous vocal...

This course is intended as a continuation of the Piano Lab sequence associated with Music Theory to continue to prepare students for the piano proficiency exam. Skill development in ear playing, reading, transposition, harmonization, improvisation, technique and repertoire.

Instrumental performing ensemble. Previous steel pan experience not required, but encouraged. Available to students of all musical skills and backgrounds, however the ability to read standard notation in treble and/or bass clef is required. Rehearses once a week and performs...

Designed as an avenue to explore the intricacies of small ensemble playing. A pre-approved chamber group receives chamber coaching and general supervision with a music professor. The class is open to vocalists and instrumentalists.

Lavender Jazz is Goshen College’s jazz ensemble. The group plays classic jazz standards and styles, such as swing, blues, waltz, mambo, cha cha and funk. Lavender Jazz performs one concert per semester in Sauder Concert Hall and performs occasionally off-campus...

Staged Music Scenes is open to music majors and nonmajors by audition, and may be taken with or without credit. Fully staged, complete productions of operas and musicals alternate with productions of programs presenting opera, operetta, or musical theater scenes....

Wind and brass students must register for both Wind Ensemble and Orchestra.

Composition

Percussion

Cello

Organ

Piano

Viola

Violin

Voice.

Flute

Bassoon

Oboe

French Horn

Trumpet

Clarinet

String Bass

Guitar

Saxophone

Harpsichord

The Goshen College Symphony Orchestra presents concerts of major orchestral works from the Baroque to contemporary periods of music each semester. In addition, it collaborates with the choirs for various performances and student winners of the annual Concerto-Aria competition. The...

Vox Profundi is an auditioned group of tenors and basses representing a wide variety of academic majors. Vox Profundi performs music from all genres and time periods with special emphasis on sacred a cappella literature. The group performs in numerous...

Voices of the Earth is an auditioned group of 55-70 treble-voiced singers representing a wide variety of academic majors. Its focus is the authentic performance of music from many cultures and countries. The choir performs in numerous on-campus and off-campus...

Harp

Trombone

Tuba/Euphonium

This survey of Western Music from antiquity through the death of J.S. Bach will focus on the following desired outcomes: 1) Develop a deeper understanding for the musical styles, genres, and composers from antiquity through the Baroque in Western music...

This survey of Western Music from early classicism through the 21th century will focus on the following desired outcomes: 1) To develop a deeper understanding for the musical styles, genres, and composers from the beginnings of classicism through the present,...

Introduction to chromatic harmony through the study of hierarchy of chords and modulation procedures of the Classical period. Analysis of complex forms of the Baroque and the Classical periods. Formal and harmonic studies of works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and...

Study of chromatic harmony through altered chords and modulation procedures of the late 18th and 19th centuries. Formal and harmonic analysis of works from the Romantic period. Introduction of the atonal theory. Studies of 20th century works and compositional techniques...

Designed for music education majors and students who are interested in learning how to play and teach stringed instruments. Students will develop proficient playing techniques in violin, viola, cello, and double bass that will allow them to adequately provide instruction...

Designed for music education majors and students who are interested in learning how to play and teach woodwind instruments. Students will develop proficient playing techniques in flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone that will allow them to adequately provide instruction...

Designed for music education majors and students who are interested in learning how to play and teach brass instruments. Students will develop proficient playing techniques in trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba that will allow them to adequately provide instruction...

Required of all music-education majors and strongly recommended for all students with a voice concentration. Study of basic concepts of singing in both the private voice studio and class setting with the goal of assisting students in becoming effective teachers...

Designed for music education majors and students who are interested in learning how to play and teach instruments in the percussion family. Students will learn fundamentals of percussion technique with attention to preparing to provide instruction to students in grades...

This course will survey literature appropriate for intermediate and more advanced students. In addition emphasis will also be placed on essential elements of technical development, setting up a private teaching studio, pedagogical research, and important past teachers.

The study of a major composer, genre or style. Prerequisites: Mus 201-202 and Mus 204 or consent permission of the instructor.

Principles of conducting theory and practice. Course begins with basic technique and progresses to score preparation and rehearsal planning for choral ensembles. (Offered in even years)

Continued study in the theory and practice of conducting, with an emphasis on score preparation and rehearsal planning for instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: Mus 312 or consent of instructor. (Offered in even years)

This course deals with the practical strategies needed to build a successful music program at the secondary level (grades 6-12). Topics studied will include: developing high quality repertoire including multicultural elements, understanding the male changing voice, program structure, student rapport...

(Cross-listed from Thea 355) A May term class that encompasses theater, art and music study and experiences in London, England. Class activities include morning lectures, visits to art galleries, attending music and theater performances, and day trips to Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon,...

Designed as an avenue to explore the intricacies of small ensemble playing. Approved chamber groups of two to eight students work with the instructor on rehearsal techniques and music decision making in a master-class setting. The class meets weekly and...

Staged Music Scenes is open to music majors, minors, and nonmajors by audition, and may be taken with or without credit. Fully staged, complete productions of operas and musicals alternate with productions of programs presenting opera, operetta, or musical theater...

Prerequisite: Mus 265

Prerequisite: Mus 269

Prerequisite: Mus 270

Prerequisite: Mus 271

Prerequisite: Mus 272

Prerequisite: Mus 273

Prerequisite: Mus 274

Prerequisite: Mus 275

Prerequisite: Mus 277

Prerequisite: Mus 278

Prerequisite: Mus 279

Prerequisite: Mus 281

Prerequisite: Mus 282

Prerequisite: Mus 283

Prerequisite: Mus 284

Prerequisite: Mus 286

Prerequisite: Mus 287

Prerequisite: Mus 288

The Goshen College Chamber Choir is the elite mixed choir on campus, drawing its members from both the Men’s Chorus and the Women’s World Music Choir. An auditioned group of 25-45 first-years through seniors, the Chamber Choir performs the best...

Prerequisite: Mus 295

Prerequisite: Mus 296

Prerequisite: Mus 297

May be elected for additional individual work in music theory, analysis, music history, conducting, music recording or music technology. May be repeated.

Designed to give students practical experience in music-related fields such as arts administration, music business, audio recording technology, church music and music therapy. Internships are individually arranged with the work supervisor and faculty adviser.

Weekly meetings of music majors and faculty to discuss vocational, curricular and ethical/spiritual topics.

Designed to provide students with an initial framework and context for understanding the role of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse within the healthcare system and exploring the domain of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse outside of a healthcare system. This course is an overview...

This course provides activities on ways to improve the student’s overall academic and test performance. ATI and additional resources will be utilized for improvement in critical thinking and analyzing test questions. Students will develop strategies for managing test anxiety.

Selected nursing theories, nursing process and research will be studied as foundations for nursing practice. Emphasis will be on the nurse as a person and the importance of self-understanding, accountability, communication and helping relationships. The role of the professional nurse...

Students learn integral components of nursing care universal to all patients including asepsis, safety, hygiene, diagnostics, medication administration, wound care and perioperative care. Strategies for promoting physiological and psychosocial health are studied. Prerequisite: Nurs 210.

Holistic client assessment focuses on collection of a database within the context of the nursing process. Content includes the health history and assessment of functional health patterns, body systems, growth and development, and cultural and spiritual dimensions. Clinical and laboratory...

This course includes activities and strategies in preparation for the NCLEX exam. The student will be completing several tutorials and practice exams from the ATI assessment series. A careful analysis of issues related to test taking abilities will be completed,...

The focus of this elective will be on health, illness, and wellness in Nepal. Possible activities include interaction with organizations helping with nutrition, prevention of human trafficking, acute healthcare, education of health workers, chronic and rehabilitation care, and empowerment of...

This course is designed to allow senior level nursing students the opportunity to practice their nursing leadership skills by using the role of a teaching assistant to help develop knowledge translational skills. The student will engage in a variety of...

Focus is on examining the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug classifications in the treatment of diseases. The nurse’s role in administering, monitoring for adverse and therapeutic effects, and patient education are discussed. Calculation of medication dosages will be required.

The nursing process is used with adults and families experiencing illness. Content areas include nursing care of adults with fluid and electrolyte and acid/base imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, musculoskeletal problems, chronic neurological problems, urinary/genital conditions, and autoimmune disorders. Clinical experiences consist...

The nursing process is used with adults and families experiencing illness. Content areas include nursing care of adults with fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances, cancer, lower respiratory problems, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems. Clinical experiences consist of providing holistic nursing care...

Examines health issues encountered during the final four decades of the life span, from active older adult through the end of life. Some specific pathophysiology as it relates to older adults is included. Students work with a well elder and...

Students will actively reflect on ethical issues which are present in health care for practitioners and consumers. The focus will be on the process of ethical inquiry rather than decision outcomes. In the process of analyzing bioethical issues, student will...

The nursing process and knowledge of normal and selected abnormal conditions experienced during the childbearing cycle are addressed. Selected normal, and deviations to, general women’s health issues are also discussed. Clinical experiences occur with the family in the community and...

The focus is on common conditions and illnesses of children. The clinical focuses of the nursing care of the ill child. Developmental concepts, health promotion and prevention are emphasized in clinical and theory. Prerequisite: Nurs 212, Biol 319. Concurrent: Nurs...

Bridge course that prepares adult learners for upper-level college study. The metaparadigm of nursing is utilized as the organizing framework for exploration of self and nursing. The evolution of nursing science, theory, research and practice are studied. Caring is discussed...

Builds on prior learning, expanding history taking and physical assessment of functional health patterns, body systems, growth and development, and cultural and spiritual dimensions.

Basic concepts of nursing research are examined. Focuses on critical analysis and summary of published nursing research as a basis for using research in clinical practice. Understands the linkages between nursing practice, research evidence and patient outcomes. A major project...

A study of psychiatric/mental-health nursing practice. The clinical component provides opportunities in a psychiatric hospital and community mental-health settings. The role of the nurse as a member of the mental-health team is emphasized. Prerequisites: All 300-level clinical nursing courses.

Focuses on the application of the nursing process to the care of acutely ill adults. Content areas concentrate on acute conditions involving the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and renal systems, trauma, and burns. Application of nursing care occurs in a variety...

Applies a synthesis of nursing, social, and public health theories to the assessment and care of aggregates in the community. Practice is collaborative with a focus on promoting and protecting the health of populations. Community health planning for aggregates or...

Content includes management and leadership theories, as well as knowledge of complex organizational systems. An emphasis is placed on the role of the nursing leader as creator and manager of a culture of caring, safety, and quality. The clinical experience...

The main focus is on integration of current professional practice issues in professional practice and the role of the BSN prepared nurse to impact change in the profession and health care arena. Portfolio and resume preparation are included. Prerequistie: Nurs...

Content includes application and review of nursing concepts in preparation for the licensure examination (NCLEX). Transition to practice issues are also discussed. A strategy for securing a nursing practice position is developed. Prerequisite: Nurs 403.

A survey of nursing research practice and method. Critical analysis of published nursing research as a basis for implementing research in clinical practice.

Applies a synthesis of nursing, social, and public health theories to the assessment and care of aggregates in the community. Practice is collaborative with a focus on promoting and protecting the health of populations. Community health planning for aggregates or...

Leadership and management principles are applied to clinical practice. An emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse leader as creator and manager of a culture of caring, safety and quality. Includes content and discussion on current nursing issues....

Examines the theoretical principles and norms for practice for advanced practice nursing and advanced nursing practice. Content includes scope of practice, taking on the role of leader within the identified role, standards & competencies, public policy, legal issues, therapeutic use...

Understanding of normal system-focused advanced physiology is applied to pathologic disease process to form a firm foundation for clinical assessment, decision making and clinical management. Includes in-depth study of cell structure and function as a foundation to understanding physiologic as...

Advanced pharmacology for nurses is the focus of this course. Therapeutic agents are compared and contrasted for therapeutic effects, adverse effects, indications for use, and drug interactions. This course provides students with a pharmacological basis for advanced practice as a...

Builds on basic assessment skills. Attention is placed on the development of advanced assessment skills, collection of the data and documentation of the findings. The in-depth assessment is performed within the context of the family.

The focus of this course is on the primary care of infants, children and adolescents for the advanced practice nurse. For each developmental stage, the course examines health promotion, disease prevention, psychosocial issues, sexuality and treatment of select common diseases...

The focus of this course is primary care of women throughout the lifespan (adolescence through aging adult). For each developmental stage, the course examines health promotion and disease prevention, psychosocial issues, sexuality, and treatment of select diseases. The student applies,...

The focus of this course is primary care for adults from early adulthood to the aging adult. Students build on their skills in interviewing and assessment while developing decision making skills in the diagnosis of common adult health conditions, including...

Using evidence-based practice guidelines, students integrate screening, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions for patients across the lifespan. Management approaches are examined including pharmacologic treatment, collaboration, and referral. There are no clinical hours connected with this course.

Theories from nursing, family studies, and related disciplines are examined, critiqued, evaluated, and applied to practice. Attention will be given to the transformational potential of theoretical frameworks within the context of a comprehensive, holistic approach to health care. In addition,...

The focus of this course is public health promotion and disease prevention among vulnerable populations in the community. Core content includes: community assessment, health program planning, and evaluation for a select aggregate at risk with a focus on population-based interventions...

Prepares practitioners for utilization of knowledge to provide high quality health care, initiate change, and improve nursing practice. The focus is the understanding of scientific inquiry, knowledge generation, utilization and dissemination in nursing and healthcare. Scholarly literature review, ethical considerations...

Focus is on transition to practice. Issues include the professional role, legal issues, practice regulation, preparation for certification exam, negotiating practice agreements, financing healthcare, and fiscal stewardship and management. The student applies, synthesizes and evaluates content from nursing theory and...

DNP Practicum (1 – 9 credits). Students enroll in this course when they transfer in less than 600 practicum hours from their Masters program. Registration for this course must be approved by the DNP Program Director. Tuition for this course...

Registration for this course gives students access to library and computer resources while finishing research and writing for the final project. Should be taken only after all other requirements have been satisfied. Can be repeated.

This course assists the student transition from practice into doctoral education from a sacred covenant philosophical framework. Additional topics to be considered are practice approaches based on theoretical, philosophical and historical underpinnings, scholarly writing, and introduction to grant writing. A...

This course covers key topics in changes in technology, policies and innovations that have occurred, historically and recently. Topics also include health informatics (HI) overview, electronic health records, healthcare data analytics, health information exchange, architecture of information systems, evidence-based practice,...

Provides an overview of principles, practices and influences of biostatistics. Topics include ability to critique relevance of statistical methods, basic data management skills, and application of research to the clinical setting. Students will use quantitative measures to determine risk and...

Provides an overview of principles, practices and influences of epidemiology on health and health care delivery. Content includes identifying and evaluating key public health issues; exploring the roles of local, state, and federal governments in relationship to the core functions...

The course focuses on critically appraising existing quantitative and qualitative evidence from the literature. The overarching theme is for students to critically appraise existing evidence to develop methods to affect change in practice. Students will develop a literature review matrix...

This course examines political, ethical, and social factors impacting health policy as they intersect with the elements of cost, quality, and access. Students develop acumen in advocating for health policies consistent with the values of the profession. .

A variety of topics are explored in this course: leadership theory; risk management in organizations; leading Interprofessional teams; relationship management; shared decision-making; working within a diverse workforce; change management; and developing restorative organizations. Practicum hours: 20.

This is the first of three courses leading to the completion of the DNP project. Included in this course are 120 practicum hours working on the DNP project. Topics to be addressed include: ethics in project development and implementation; completion...

This is the second of the three DNP project courses. The DNP project is implemented in clinical practice; 300 practicum hours are required. Formal peer critique is included in this course. Students will synthesize knowledge from previous coursework and apply...

This is the final course in the program. The focus on this course is for the student to analyze and disseminate their project. This course requires 120 practicum hours. Division of the 3 credit hours: 1 hour is theory/didactic; 2...

Registration for this course gives students access to library and computer resources while finishing the requirements for the DNP project. It can only be taken after all other requirements have been satisfied. Can be taken as many times as needed...

A consideration of the anatomical and mechanical factors contributing to skilled performance in sport. Laws and principles from anatomy and physics that govern the use of the human body, objects and implements in a sport context are applied to the...

Living Ethically will focus on ethical decision-making as well as ethical being, drawing on historical and contemporary forms and structures in ethics as well as contemporary applications of ethical frameworks. Students will be encouraged to identify the bases for their...

This course will focus on ethical decision-making as well as ethical being, drawing on both ancient and contemporary applications of ethical frameworks. Students will bring their own ethical issues into the course and help shape its basic trajectories. The course...

A study of the nature of moral claims and the bases for ethical principles.The course draws on both moral philosophy and on Christian ethical reflection, addressing the development of character as well as the patterns and methods for both individual...

Study in specific areas of philosophic thought such as ancient/medieval, logic, modern philosophy, theory of knowledge, theory and problems of reality.

An introduction to the department and to physics and engineering as careers. Presentations by faculty and students of research, introduction to the scientific literature and scientific writing, group lab and design projects. Offered every fall.

An introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on basic sky patterns and their historical explanations. Considers the Copernican revolution, simple Newtonian physics, and contemporary understandings of stars, galaxies and cosmology. Includes a field trip to a Planetarium and (weather permitting) an...

An algebra-based introduction to basic physics designed for non-majors. Topics include forces, torques, work, energy, Newton’s laws, the mechanics of motion, collisions and conservation laws. Offered in spring of even years. Prerequisite: Quantitative Literacy and high-school level trigonometry.

A calculus and vector treatment of basic physics. This is the first semester, which includes mechanics of motion, vibration and sound. Required of physics majors. Offered every fall. Prerequisite or Concurrent: Math 211.

A calculus and vector treatment of basic physics. This is the second semester, which includes electric and magnetic fields, light and optics. Required of physics majors. Offered every spring. Prerequisites: Math 211, Phys 203.

An introduction to the techniques and practice of experimental research. Students participate in laboratory work in the Turner Laboratory. Course is considered training for future research in the physics department. Prerequisites: Phys 203-204 or consent of instructor.

An introduction to the basis of modern physics. Special relativity, experimental origins of the quantum theory, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, and cosmology. Offered in fall of even years. Prerequisites: Phys 203-204 or consent of instructor.

How can and should humans relate to nature? This question raises vigorous, passionate, and political discussion. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students explore (a) how information is generated, refined, and debated in scientific disciplines, (b) how science, archaeology and other disciplines...

A basic engineering course studying static equilibrium. Vector algebra, free-body diagrams and static equilibrium of moments and forces are used to solve problems in two and three dimensions. Topics include methods of solving frames, trusses and machines, distributed forces, determination...

A study of stress and strain analysis in engineering materials. Topics will include axial, torsional, bending and shear loads, stress and strain transformations, design and deflection of beams and shafts, buckling and energy methods. Prerequisite: PHYS 220 or consent of...

A study of the physics of a variety of musical instruments including the voice, the physical origins of musical scales and temperaments, perception effects in the ear and brain and room acoustics. Many class sessions will be laboratory experiences and...

Newtonian mechanics based on the formulation of Lagrange and Hamilton. Conservation of mechanical energy and energy methods to find trajectories. Applications to oscillations, orbital motion, scattering, rigid body motion. Special topics include chaos theory and relativity. Offered in fall of...

Study of electric and magnetic fields using the formulation of Maxwell. Maxwell’s equations are developed with reference to experiments followed by selected applications including wave propagation in dispersive media, and magnetic and dielectric phenomena. Offered in spring of even years....

Introduction to analog and digital electronics and robotics. The focus is on design and construction of practical circuitry which can be used to build useful devices. After the analog and digital groundwork is laid, students learn to program microcontrollers to...

Electromagnetic theory, geometrical optics, interference and diffraction, and other principles provide the framework for understanding a variety of optical instruments and experiments. Laboratories include various types of interferometry, laser beam filtering and profiling, several types of holography and culminate in...

A study of classical thermodynamics including thermodynamic and chemical potentials, kinetic theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. An introduction to statistical mechanics is presented. Applications include studies of material properties and engineering systems. Includes a laboratory. Engineering Physics majors may...

Principles of quantum mechanics are discussed beginning with a hydrogen atom and concluding with many atom molecules. The material is examined using the physical evidences that support the theory of quantum mechanics, particularly spectroscopy. The course also discusses symmetry of...

A study of the quantum theory in the vector formalism of Dirac. Solutions of the Schrödinger equation and matrix mechanics are used to analyze potential wells, harmonic oscillators, free particles, spin systems and angular momentum and the Bell inequality. Applications...

A study of the statistical treatment of particles including molecules, atoms and electrons. The ensemble theory of Gibbs is developed as the basis. Applications include gases, crystalline solids, magnetic materials and phase transitions. Prerequisite: Math 213 or consent of instructor.

An exploration of the relations between science and religion using the “self” as an organizing lens to focus on what it means to be human. Discussion, preparation, presentation of papers and written reflections in a student-led seminar. Offered every spring....

Special topics selected by the student in consultation with professor. These may include topics of special interest to the student or research. Academic credit for research or thesis is covered by enrolling in this subject.

This course addresses the questions, when and why are people violent, and when and why are they peaceful? How does nonviolence address the destructive force of violence and stand as an alternative? A Peacemaking course in the Goshen Core.

How do peacemakers sustain their work for peace and justice over a lifetime without burning out? This course examines spiritual paths of peacemakers: theories, teachings and practices for sustaining active nonviolence and peacemaking. A Peacemaking course in the Goshen Core.

While fully recognizing both abuses committed in the history of Christian mission and the ongoing challenges of working well across cultures, this course will tease out what it means to translate the Christian gospel into different cultural settings in an...

An approved, supervised internship related to peace, justice and conflict studies work.

Explores the potentially constructive nature of conflict, the destructive nature of violence and the relationship between the two. Examines various patterns of communication, conflict and violence and what is needed for transformation. Students will reflect on their own conflict styles,...

An interactive course which addresses justice from the viewpoints of those both inside and outside the criminal justice system. Half of students in each class are inmates in a correctional facility and half are college students. The course is flexible...

Advocacy Field Work includes the application of policy and advocacy skills outside the classroom and thus must be taken in conjunction with one of the following Topics courses: SoWk 315, SoWk 320, SoWk 345 or SoWk 350. The requirements include:...

Contemporary issues, e.g., militarism, organizational power relationships and conflict transformation, nuclear weaponry, economic sanctions, domestic violence.

Junior Seminar has three main purposes: to explore classic and contemporary issues in conflict and peace through faculty- and student-led seminars to develop research and writing skills appropriate for PJCS; and to begin work toward a major research project to...

Focuses on the third party role of the mediator. Explores the theoretical basis for mediation, its various applications in North America, and critiques of the appropriateness of mediation for certain types of conflicts. Emphasis will be on experiential learning to...

Examines the role of religion in causing and nurturing violence and in promoting peace themes which have emerged as central to the pursuit of peace in the 21st century.

Begins with an account of some of the classic and mainstream understandings of justice and then moves on to an overview of the foundational principles of restorative justice and its various practical applications. The course will examine and address the...

An interdisciplinary examination of the work of reconciliation in interpersonal and small group relationships, but especially in large-scale social and political contexts.

Analyzes different strategies for achieving change in contexts characterized by high levels of complexity and conflict, with particular attention to the role and significance of the relatively new field of dialogue, deliberation, and civic engagement. Students will draw from their...

A seminar course in which advanced students examine encounters with violence and how healing can be sought. Integrating religious and ethical studies with the social sciences, the course focuses on the socio-cultural matrix of an individual’s encounters with violence.

An approved internship or work experience related to peace, justice, and conflict studies. Examples include supervised activities in shelters for the homeless, work with local, regional, national or international peace, justice and conflict transformation agencies and organizations or work with...

A written project in which seniors with a Peace and Justice minor or a Conflict Transformation minor reflect on the relationship between their academic major and what they learned in their PJCS courses.

Students will complete a major research project on a topic of their choosing, leading to a 25-35 page thesis.

Working primarily from an international relations perspective, this course wlll examine changing patterns of fighting wars and seeking peace.

Using a systems approach, students will explore conflicts in organizations and communities, locating and examining models for assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation. Working with case studies and real life situations of structural injustice and conflict, students will learn practical strategies...

This course examines disparities in health care along lines of race, culture and gender. Social justice is identified as a core nursing value and a foundation of public health nursing. Health, illness and various health care issues are explored in...

General comparative survey of political institutions and behavior in various types of regimes, with special emphasis on the American political system. The most appropriate course for students required to take one course in political science. Collateral reading may be adjusted...

Explores the nature of the policy-making process in the United States and, to a lesser extent, other pluralist polities. Topics will include constitutional and structural framework in which policies are shaped, interest articulation, policy formulation and the feedback process.

A basic introduction to the federal system of government in the United States based on the US Constitution. Focus on the constitutional arrangements established at the nation’s founding, critical points in the constitution’s evolution and the contemporary setting. Topics may...

Examination of the structure, development and operation of the present international political system and its possible alternatives.

Contemporary (and often controversial) political issues in the U.S. and Latin America, e.g. African-Americans and the U.S. judicial system; educating legal professionals; the church and Latin American politics. Analysis through class discussions, some lectures by the instructor, student papers and...

(Cross-listed from PJCS 425) Working primarily from an international relations perspective, this course willl examine changing patterns of fighting wars and seeking peace.

An introduction to the methods, concepts and principles used in the study of behavior. Includes a survey of topics in psychological development, individual differences, memory, personality structure, mental health, learning and social psychology.

A study of the influence of society on the individual and of the individual on society. Involves the study of person-to-person transactions, with emphasis on attitudes and small group structure and process. Course is offered every two or three years.

A study of developmental processes across the life span. Physical, social and cognitive changes provide the basic organization for this course. A variety of developmental theories will be examined including Piaget, Vygotsky, Erickson, social learning and psychodynamic. Current research and...

A study of both the influences of culture on human behavior as well as universal characteristics all individuals share regardless of culture. This course seeks to examine how an individual’s cultural background influences behavior and thoughts and relationships. Biological, sociocultural,...

A study of the primary theories of counseling/psychotherapy and the contemporary issues that have changed the field. Significant emphasis will be placed on understanding the research on efficacy/effectiveness and exploring the current realities of delivering psychotherapy. Specific techniques will also...

A study of the methods and techniques used in psychological research. Course will include the examination of methods such as description, survey, correlation, quasi-experiments, and true experiments. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. Course is offered every two or three years.

An introduction to the physiology and anatomy of the brain and central nervous system and their effects on psychological functioning (behavior, thinking, and feeling) processes. Three lectures, one 1.5-hour lab. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. Course is offered every two or three...

A study of the variety of psychological disorders as classified by the DSM system. Issues related to classification will be discussed. A biopsychosocial model will be assumed when discussing etiology and treatment. Since this is primarily a descriptive course, considerable...

A study of theory development with particular focus on major personality theories. The central concepts of each theory, the unique place in contemporary psychological thought and relationship of theory to psychological experimentation and research will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Psyc 100....

(Cross-listed from Educ 309) A study of physical, cognitive, psychosocial, emotional, linguistic, moral and identity development birth through adolescence. Includes developmental theories, influence of cultural and social factors on development and school influences on children and adolescents.

A study of the major issues facing someone entering the professional world of delivering psychological services to others. Critical thinking about the most recent diagnosis and treatment modalities will be emphasized. Other topics include ethics, psychopharmacology, counseling, health psychology, psychobiology...

A study of how people understand and interpret the world. Primary topics include learning, memory, decision-making, sensation/perception, and intelligence. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. Offered every other year.

A study of psychological testing theory, test administration and test interpretation. The course will survey intellectual, aptitude, achievement, interest, personality and neurological assessment. Students will be given direct experience with tests from each of these categories. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. Course...

Study in a major area of psychology not covered by regular courses.

A study of data analysis and its relationship to research methods in a variety of settings. Collection, presentation and analysis of numerical data, including descriptive, parametric, and nonparametric statistics. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Quantitative Literacy requirement in...

Independent reading or research for psychology majors. Requires extensive reading or research on a topic of the student’s choice. Consultation with instructor required.

In a small group collaboration, students design, propose, and prepare to conduct a research study. Special attention is given to Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (HSIRB) Requirements. Prerequisite/corequisite: Psyc 380.

Further data collection and analysis of the problem studied in Psyc 401, culminating in a written thesis and oral presentation. Prerequisite: Psyc 380, 401.

Internship offers opportunity to observe and participate in a supervised field learning experience in which psychological theories and concepts are employed and issues pertaining to psychology as a career can be addressed. Prerequisites: minimum of 12 hours of upper-level psychology...

A focus on integrative issues concerning psychology, science and faith, primarily Christianity. Attention will also be given to philosophical reasoning. This student-led seminar is structured around student-selected topics such as free will, prayer, religion and mental health/illness, therapy and faith,...

This course provides an overview of the field of Public Health and emphasizes basic principles, practices and policies. Related to this, students will learn the infrastructure and organization of public health in the U.S. at the local, state and federal...

This course focuses on how an individuals social, cultural, and economic background influences both their health status as well as the health care they receive. The emphasis in this course is in culturally responsive health promotion programs, which is one...

This course provides an overview of the Public Health policy-making process in the U.S. and the issues related to the provision of health-related services. It examines the political and institutional settings and constraints on the formulation of policy, including the...

Junior seminar has two main purposes: review core public health skills in health promotion, research, and writing and to begin work towards a major research project which will be completed in PUBH410: Senior Seminar.

In this virtual course, students are introduced to current and emerging issues in global health, and to the critical links between public health and social and economic development. Key concerns are the disparities in the global burden of communicable and...

This course covers the basic principles and methods for examining the patterns and distribution of disease morbidity and mortality in human populations, and how this knowledge is used to address public health problems through research and prevention. Topics include natural...

This course introduces students to the statistical methods and research designs necessary for application in interpreting health science research. This course includes a study of data analysis and its relationship to research methods. Collection, presentation and analysis of numerical data,...

This course is intended for students interested in completing research related to public health. Projects can be independent or through a research program. On or off campus research projects are eligible for this course.

This 80-hour internship provides students the opportunity to build upon their public health coursework and apply their knowledge outside of the classroom. Students will be placed in a public health agency or related site for supervised practice experience and work...

In this capstone course students design, complete and communicate a project that allows them to demonstrate their mastery of the learning outcomes for the Public Health major. The topic of the project will be the choice of the student but...

Given competing truth claims, how do we learn to appreciate religious diversity, open ourselves to new learning, and yet remain relatively grounded in faith? This course examines historical and contemporary religious life in the USA, with attention to conflicts that...

This course explores the profound and ubiquitous interweaving of religion and sports in Western civilization. From its roots in classical Olympian festivals to its emergence as a multi-billion dollar modern industry, the active presence of religious themes in sports, from...

A field placement in applied ministry or discipleship at a camp, retreat center, congregation or religious organization. Appropriate for credit by experience registration.

This course explores how diverse cultures understand nature and how religions engage environmental problems in an era of rapid environmental change. We examine how religious and philosophical systems interpret humanity’s relationship to the nonhuman world, consider how ideas of the...

This survey will focus on a particular theme or area of religious experience as a window into the world’s major religious traditions. Possible themes include: death, the human condition, or worship and ritual. This course is designed to provide students...

Various topical courses based on student and faculty interest aimed to foster spiritual growth among students for general life application or ministry skill development. Course examples include Prayer Disciplines, Wrestling with the Biblical Text, Leading Small Groups, Preaching, and Preparation...

This course uses a case study methodology in which complex problems are addressed and discussed in an interdisciplinary framework on a weekly basis. Various approaches to creation theology are explored, and avenues of productive engagement are sought between religion and...

Examines the biblical heritage and major doctrines of Christian faith. Explores basic issues such as individualism and community, personal decision-making, social justice, and relating to other religious traditions. Class members will be challenged to think through their own responses to...

Lectures, research and discussion of specific topics in religion such as politics and religion, spirituality, religion and the media.

(Cross-listed from Soc 315) An analysis of the social, cultural and political contexts that profoundly affect religious institutions and expressions, and upon which religion has an influence. Course includes such topics as meaning and belonging, modern individualism, dynamics of religious...

Focuses on three contemporary theologies of liberation (Latin American Liberation Theology, Black Theologies and Feminist Theologies) as they are developing in the Americas. The course examines similarities and differences among these three theologies – in conversation with Womanist and Latina...

An introduction to Islamic religion, culture and civilization. An historical survey will introduce the origins and early development of Islam, its rapid spread and flourishing and its interactions with the Western world. A thorough understanding of the core religious beliefs...

(Cross-listed from Hist 318) Introduction to Mennonite history and thought. About one-third of the course is devoted to Anabaptism. Special attention given to distinctive Anabaptist religious ideas, changes in Mennonite religious ideas and practice in Europe, migrations, contrasts in social-communal...

A thorough introduction to theology, examining Christianity’s basic theological features and themes (e.g. human nature, Christology, atonement, the nature of the church, eschatology). An excellent course for those committed to Christian faith as well as skeptics and those along faith’s...

(Cross-listed from Hist 321) Emphasis on Mennonites as a people developing and interacting with the larger American society, using themes such as migration, community formation, beliefs, acculturation and pacifist citizenship in war and peace.

An introduction to the forms, styles, and history of Christian worship. Content includes a survey of the liturgical year and the major traditions of Christian spirituality. In addition, students will reflect on themes ranging from public and private forms of...

An introduction to the essential beliefs, texts and religious practices of Judaism. The course will survey biblical and talmudic foundations, sketch historical development in Jewish life, thought and religion, and explore Jewish identity. Central concepts such as God, Law and...

A survey of women’s writings about the spiritual journey. Includes a range of medieval through 20th-century women. Examines women’s use of their experiences as one source of theologizing.

This pre-seminary course will introduce students to the basic contours of Christian congregational ministries: public ministry (preaching, worship leading, etc.), pastoral care, church administration, and service in the broader community. Attention also will be paid to leaders’ own spiritual development,...

This pre-seminary course will introduce students to the basic contours of Christian congregational ministries: public ministry (preaching, worship leading, etc.), pastoral care, church administration, and service in the broader community. Attention also will be paid to leaders’ own spiritual development,...

This course draws on the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, church history, Christian theology and ethics to explore issues of basic importance to today’s working professionals. These issues will be considered through the lenses of the arts in...

(Cross-listed from Rel 410) A seminar examining and assessing narrative theology and ethics. An attempt to state faith in meaningful terms by understanding the principles and structures of narrative and habitually using them. This course also serves as the senior...

Especially oriented towards the professional caregiver, this course emphasizes the interaction of spiritual factors with physical and emotional ones in the lives of helpers and their clients. Course enrollment includes a commitment to regularly practice one of the classical spiritual...

Approved practical experience related to studies in religion, including a 40-hour internship or work experience and a directed career preparation component. This can include internships with local religious agencies, non-profits, spiritual care offices, or related organizations. Further options in ministry...

Advanced work in the principles and challenges of religious identities, studies, and applications. The senior seminar includes an individual research thesis project and collaborative readings/discussions on a particular theme in theology or ethics.

This course will meet as a regularly scheduled course. Students will develop a research project based upon material with which they have worked in an earlier Bible or Religion course. One professor will supervise all the students registered in the...

This course introduces students to the critical thinking skills they need to understand statistical topics that they may encounter in the popular media or their future careers. Students will learn to critically evaluate the statistical information they encounter during everyday...

An introduction to the principles and methods used in the study of human society. Includes a survey of topics in social problems, social inequalities, social identity, human ecology and social change.

(Cross-listed from WGS 200) Introduction to major areas of feminist thought (historical and contemporary) that shaped the field of Women’s Studies. Course objectives focus on increasing students’ understandings of the social systemic factors (i.e., sociological factors) that influence women’s lived...

Offers first and second-year students opportunity to gain first-hand experience in settings where sociological or anthropological perspectives and skills are put to work. Arrangements for field experience are made at initiative of the student in consultation with a faculty adviser...

A study of the role of family in society and culture. Includes a comparative history of the family institution as well as an examination of social trends affecting mate selection, marriage, family roles and family relationships in contemporary society and...

This course will examine how public perceptions and constructions of youth have evolved over time by asking (and answering) the following questions. How are contemporary youth more or less similar than preceding generations? Where does “youth culture” come from and...

An introduction to ethnographic methods and cultural analysis. The course will operate on two interrelated dimensions, one focused on the history of ethnography and cultural analysis in anthropology and sociology, the other focused on practical techniques of qualitative research, including...

Current developments are examined within the context of a general survey of Latin-American societies and cultures. The course aims to provide: 1) a basic knowledge of Central and South-American geography and social structure, 2) an acquaintance with alternative ways of...

A study of the current development and modernization of the nations and peoples of Sub-Sahara Africa. After brief attention to the geographic, historical and anthropological factors underlying Africa’s development, the major focus will be on the current social and political...

A survey of the diversity and shared patterns of Native American societies and their development from the first settlements of North America until the present day. The course aims to foster a broad and sensitive understanding of the history, lifeways...

(Cross-listed with SoWk 245) This course covers a wide range of issues that are part of contemporary North American women’s lives. The place of women in society is approached from the position of social and economic justice. The course: (a)...

Biological, psychological and sociological factors determining sex-role identification and role performance; human reproduction, fertility control and sexual disorders; social and spiritual values in human sexuality; sex discrimination and movements toward sex equality.

Student is exposed to issues affecting the lives of an ethnically and religiously diverse urban populace – racism, sexism, classism – and helped to develop new ways of conceptualizing and interpreting the contemporary urban scene. Reading, research and writing are...

A comparative study of prominent social theorists of the past 200 years with specific attention to their interpretations of social changes related to modernity, globalization, and identity. Includes an examination of the purpose of social theory particularly as it relates...

An analysis of the social, cultural and political contexts that profoundly affect religious institutions and expressions, and upon which religion has an influence. Course includes such topics as meaning and belonging, modern individualism, dynamics of religious collectives and the impact...

A survey of environmental sociology including theories of human-environment interaction, a history of various environmental movements and other developments with significant ecological implications, cross cultural comparisons of human-environment relations, and questions of justice with relation to who decides about resource...

(Cross-listed from SoWk 322) Economic and social justice is used as an organizing framework to study the relationship between major social problems and social welfare policy, programs and services. Included are poverty, health and mental-health care, family problems, racism, sexism...

This course begins with a history of social justice and social change as concepts in the field of sociology and then sees how this foundation influenced contemporary social justice practitioners and theorists. Particular attention is given to social movements, the...

A study of race/ethnic group interaction, gender and class dynamics focusing on marginalized groups in the U.S. Attention is given to social class, power and majority-group dominance as factors in assimilation and culture-loss or collective self-determination and maintenance of cultural...

Study on a current social topic, problem, or issue. Examples include food and society, male identity, Latino families. Topics vary and may be requested by students.

(Cross-listed from Psyc 380) A study of data analysis and its relationship to research methods in a variety of settings. Collection, presentation and analysis of numerical data, including descriptive, parametric, and nonparametric statistics. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the...

(Cross-listed from SoWk 391) An introduction to the principles and methods of social research. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to develop and evaluate research designs, interpret both qualitative and quantitative research, and be effective consumers of research...

Philosophy of science in sociology; synthesis of theory and method; choice of a topic and initial literature review, research design and piloting of any instruments in preparation for Soc 409 Field Experience and Soc 410 Senior Seminar. To be taken...

This independent study provides the opportunity for Sociology majors and minors to pursue more individualized, self-guided study and research in a topic of interest, and strengthen their skills and knowledge in an area of sociology or anthropology where they have...

(Cross-listed with CJRJ 409) An approved internship or work experience related to Sociology. Open to senior majors or minors of Sociology. Prerequisite: Soc 392.

(Cross-listed with CJRJ 411) After researching the various professional subfields in sociology as well as the particular challenges facing each of these, students will complete an inventory of their own particular skill sets and convictions leading to an extended self-...

This course provides an examination of structural patterns of injustice around environmental harms and benefits. We examine the history and construction of environmental problems and paradigms and the development of an environmental justice discourse brought about through social movements. Through...

This course provides an analysis of the knowledge base, value structure, purpose, nature, history and function of social work practice in various social welfare activities and social workers through observation and guided participation in programs for meeting human need. Students...

This course focuses on an integrated understanding of the organizational and community context for social work practice while offering students an opportunity to observe and interact with social work practitioners and offer specific services to clients in a 40-hour agency...

This course is a study of the individual through the life cycle within the social environment. Foci include physical, psychological, social, cultural and religious factors in the development of the self. Dimensions of diversity (including but not limited to gender,...

Through a careful analysis of US policies and practices related to the protection and empowerment of children, this Social Work elective addresses the socio-historical roots, inequalities, professional roles and responsibilities, and contemporary realities of what it means to care for...

This Social Work elective explores the normal aging process, the unique challenges experienced by older adults, and the US societal context related to aging. Course content engages a range of issues present in our current context of the rapid growth...

This course critically examines the social and economic justice issues related to how gender and sexuality impact the roles, statuses and social locations of women and nonbinary individuals. Course content explores the impact of the women’s movement, along with other...

An in-depth seminar on a selected field of service, program or policy issue. Particular emphasis is given to concepts of exploitation and social/economic justice. Check the course offering list to see current options. As a Social Work elective, this course...

Social, environmental, and economic justice all serve as organizing principles in this course for the study of social problems and the critique of existing and proposed social welfare policy. Students will develop an understanding of policy-making processes and the connection...

This course assists students in acquiring a critical understanding of social welfare policies and programs, and in developing beginning skills in policy and advocacy practice. The content of the course is integrated with that of Social Work Practice Theory I...

This course facilitates student development of social work skills and knowledge base to prepare them for entry into Field Instruction in their senior year of study. The content of the course is integrated with that of Social Welfare Policy and...

(Cross-listed from Soc 391) An introduction to the principles and methods of social research. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to develop and evaluate research designs, interpret both qualitative and quantitative research, and be effective consumers of research...

Integration and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes in the practice setting under a qualified field instructor in a social service agency. Upon successful completion of Field Instruction, the student is prepared for beginning professional practice....

This course facilitates the Integration of social work knowledge, theory, and values, with field instruction practice. Integration occurs through class discussions and field trips on relevant topics, and the written and oral examination process. Students actively participate in developing the...

This course requires students to build on and expand their knowledge and skills from Social Work Practice Theory I and Social Welfare Policy and Program II, as they apply them to social work practice with individuals, families and social systems...

This course explores social work ethics and values and how they affect practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Utilizing anti-racist and anti-oppressive lenses, students learn social work’s history, mission, roles, and the intersection with spirituality and religion. Foci...

This foundational course in social work practice invites students to build their knowledge and skills in the engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of individuals and families. Students learn an ethical, strengths-based approach to social work practice that embraces diversity and...

This foundational course in social work practice invites students to build their knowledge and skills in the engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation of groups, organizations, and communities. Students learn the purposes and characteristics of support, psychoeducation, and task groups as...

This course acknowledges the many dimensions of diversity, including intersectionality. Systemic racism shapes human experieinces, including oppression, poverty, marginalization, and alienation. Through this course, students understand the societal and historical roots of social and racial injustices and mechanisms of oppression...

This course presents theories of human development and functioning across the life span, including systems, ecological, and person-in-environment. This course also discusses models and frameworks by Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg, and their critics; and spiritual development. Students gain knowledge of...

This course covers social policy at the local, state, federal, and global levels that affects well-being, human rights and justice, service delivery, and access to social services. Learn the historical, social, racial, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that...

This course provides students with a framework for research-informed practice through the lens of social work values and ethics. Students learn how to access, critique, and synthesize empirically sound research using anti-racist and anti-oppressive perspectives to inform decisions pertaining to...

As the “signature pedagogy” for social work education, field education provides students the opportunity to apply ethics, values, knowledge, and skills in a practice setting, with supervision and support. In consultation with students, the MSW field education directior places each...

As the “signature pedagogy” for social work education, field education provides students the opportunity to apply ethics, values, knowledge, and skills in a practice setting, with supervision and support. In consultation with students, the MSW field education director places each...

This course teaches engagement and assessment strategies for social work practice with individual clients. Engagement reflects the importance of human relationships, is trauma-informed, and respects client identities. Assessment in mental health practice is a collaborative process of defining presenting challenges,...

This course engages students in learning intervention theories and to practice intervention and evaluation strategies for social work practice with individual clients. Social workers understand and apply evidence-informed interventions to achieve client goals utilizing theories of human behavior and person-in-environment....

This course teaches engagement, assessment, and intervention strategies for social work practice with families and therapeutic groups. Students are invited to understand and apply evidence-informed theories and interventions for social work practice with families and groups. Practice with families acknowledges...

This course teaches engagement, assessment, and intervention strategies for social work practice with organizations and communities. Students are invited to understand and apply evidence-informed, interprofessional interventions and collaborations for mental health practice with organizations and communities. Students learn leadership and...

This course teaches engagement, assessment, and intervention strategies for social work practice with individuals with addictions including substance misuse, eating disorders, and gambling. Students are invited to understand and ethically apply evidence-informed, clinical and interprofessional interventions and collaborations for individuals...

This course examines mental health policies at the federal, state, and local levels as they relate to mental health treatment, service delivery, and intervention models and also settings such as community mental health, criminal justice, health care (VAs), housing, and...

This course prepares students to conduct evaluation as an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of mental health practice with and on behalf of diverse individuals and communities. Students gain the knowledge and skills to evaluate processes and...

As the “signature pedagogy” for social work education, field education provides students the opportunity to apply ethics, values, knowledge, and skills in a practice setting, with supervision and support. In consultation with students, the MSW field education director places each...

As the “signature pedagogy” for social work education, field education provides students the opportunity to apply ethics, values, knowledge, and skills in a practice setting, with supervision and support. In consultation with students, the MSW field education director places each...

As evidenced through a capstone project, this course facilitates students’ integration of social work knowledge, skills, ethics, and values. This course prepares students for professional social work practice through preparation for social work licensure, supervision, and lifelong learning. Students re-examine...

Requires students to acquire basic skills in listening for comprehension, speaking, reading and writing Spanish for beginners. It exposes students to cultural practices of Spanish speaking communities; class work includes collaborative learning.

Continues building and developing skills in listening for comprehension, understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish for beginners; class work includes collaborative learning. Prerequisite: Span 101 or equivalent on placement test.

Emphasis on basic communication skills in the target language and culture. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Span 102 or equivalent.

Requires students to review grammar and conduct intensive oral practice. Prerequisite: Span 102 or equivalent.

Leads students to read and discuss short stories, drama, poetry and topics in Spanish culture. Emphasizes improving reading, writing and conversational skills. Prerequisite: Span 103, 201 or equivalent.

Continues building grammar skills and the daily practice of spoken Spanish. Normally offered only on SST. Prerequisite: Span 201 or equivalent.

Offers extensive practice in spoken Spanish and discussion of cultural practices, life experiences and points of view of communities in Spanish-speaking countries. Course especially designed to meet interests of returned SST students. Prerequisite: Span 103, 201 or equivalent.

Requires students to identify, review, practice, and use Spanish grammar structures in context. It helps students develop strategies to improve writing and speaking in Spanish. Prerequisite: Span 201 or equivalent.

Offers an overview of the literary canon in Spanish, provides critical tools for reading, and requires that students discuss, analyze, and write about literature, its context, genres, styles, and meaning. Required for Spanish majors; appropriate for returning SST students, CITL...

Surveys various genres and styles in Peninsular literature. Focuses on close readings, critical analysis of works produced from the Middle Ages through Golden-Age. Prerequisite: Span 300 or equivalent.

Continues a survey of various genres and styles in Peninsular literature. Focuses on close readings, critical analysis of works produced from late-18th to the 21st-century writers. Prerequisite: Span 300 or equivalent.

Requires students to develop and improve writing skills for communication through a review of Spanish grammar and composition strategiessnar. Prerequisite: Span 300 or equivalent.

Continues developing and improving student’s writing skills for communication through a review of Spanish grammar and composition strategies. Prerequisite: Span 303 or equivalent.

Focuses on culture, history, literature and music of the Hispanic world, with particular emphasis on Spanish-speaking SST locations. Comprehensive experience in written and spoken Spanish. Prerequisite: Span 300 or equivalent.

Focuses on selected 20th-century Spanish-American novels representing various styles from Latin-American writers. Prerequisite: Span 300 or equivalent.

Focuses on studying selected 20th and 21st centuries Spanish-American novels representing various styles, genres, regions, eras, and movements. Prerequisite: Span 300 or equivalent.

Presents Hispanic literature through Latin American, Spanish and U.S. Latina/o short stories. Students read, analyze and discuss stories; study the lives and historical contexts of authors and engage in critical reading and writing about short form narrative. Prerequisite: Span 300...

Presents Hispanic culture, conversation and grammar using films in Spanish. Shows representative films, followed by activities which include written assignments, small-group presentations and discussions. Draws comparisons between written and visual narratives and offers critical tools to understand and analyze films....

Topics course for Spanish language and culture.

Requires students to develop independent projects varying from studies in literature to advanced practice of language skills. Reserved for Spanish majors and minors

Guides and supervises students through the experience of serving a Spanish speaking community. Required of all departmental majors. Requirement usually fulfilled in extensive residence or study abroad in the language of the major, internship abroad or student teaching. Majors may...

Students study and analyze the history of the language, its variations, cultural relevance, politics, and place in the world. Students conduct self-reflection and future planning through writing and presentations, including a capstone project that can be a portfolio, professional presentation,...

This course is designed to provide space for discussion and synthesis among interested students, whether their majors are sustainability or another field altogether. This will allow students to integrate learning in their various courses, and gain perspective from their peers...

Introduction to basic skills and decision-making for more sustainable living. Scheduled for an intensive weekend at Merry Lea, but also includes online assignments at other points in the semester. Addresses how matter, energy and information flow through a human activity...

Students will explore the nature of complex socio-ecological systems and patterns of problems and dynamics within those systems. The “triple bottom line” (people – planet – profit) will be a primary framework through which sustainability solutions will be explored. An...

This course focuses on the intense connection between ecological context and human society by studying across the steep elevation gradient between the North Indian Plains and the Himalaya Mountains. Students will examine the ways that social structures and practices contribute...

In this course, we immerse ourselves in the stories and ideas of people who have made a positive contribution to the sustainability of the planet. What kind of faith or worldview contributed to action? How does our understanding of right...

This course examines the physical, chemical and biological variables of freshwater lakes, streams and wetlands, as well as groundwaters, all of which influence living organisms in these aquatic ecosystems. Emphasis on how their interactions contribute to the environmental, economic and...

In this time of climate crisis and environmental degradation agriculture stands out as a major global force that can work towards further harm or usher in a regenerative future. This course focuses on the ecological approach to producing food and the...

This course develops an understanding of the potential for human management of ecosystems to rebuild rather than degrade health, through a focus on agroecosystems. Students practice skills and learn theory within organic, permaculture, biodynamic, and systems-based frameworks while participating in...

This course explores ways in which communities work together to achieve common sustainability goals. Working from an applied perspective, students will learn about many factors that can drive positive change, from political organizing and policy-making, to grassroots organizing and community...

Situates climate change responses as both a political and a complex moral challenge. The course will critically examine multiple climate policy proposals from various ethical perspectives. What forms of justice are at stake in climate change? What would climate justice...

Participants will develop and conduct interpretive programs in nature study for visiting school groups; observe practices related to managing a natural area and participate in discussions of environmental issues. Instruction takes place at the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center during...

This course introduces key debates in the field of environmental ethics by exploring how competing ideas about sustainability developed historically within movements to conserve, preserve, protect, and restore threatened environments. Students engage a series of cases centered around specific ecological...

This course will introduce students to the ways in which human design decisions – of landscapes, cities, and buildings – can promote a wide variety of sustainability goals. Through explorations of landscape architecture, urban design, and building certification standards, among...

Work experience in, or student observation of, a sustainability enterprise or problem. Each student’s project is individually arranged with the instructor and must be approved prior to enrolling in this course. The course is designed to integrate and apply theoretical...

A seminar course intended for a student’s final year of study. Will combine culminating reflection on the nature and role of sustainability in socio-ecological systems, as well as individual thesis project work (either topical analysis or applied community project). As...

The focus of this course is on understanding landscapes, ecological systems, social systems and their interconnection. Emphasis will be on how these interdependent systems contribute to the ecological, economic, and social health of a region, and models of systems thinking...

This course considers the ethical, political, spiritual and structural frameworks that have led to our current unsustainable models of social systems and explores potential changes that could lead to more regenerative and sustainable communities for the future. There is an...

This course works to help students develop and understand the role of individual agency in motivating and implementing societal and behavioral change. A large portion of this course is an applied learning experience where students engage with a group or...

Introductory course: dance techniques; improvisation; some focus on jazz, ethnic, and other theatrical dance forms.

Applied on-campus work in a theater production or other theater activity. All students involved in a semester production register for at least 0 credits. A repeatable course with a maximum of two hours applicable toward a theater major or minor....

History, elements, and methods of theater performance. Includes script analysis, developing a performance vocabulary, idea generation/research, theater games/exercises, production work and performance critique. Class members will create and present a public performance that explores a current campus or regional social...

Experiential learning in an off-campus professional setting, for theater majors and minors. The student contracts with a faculty member in regard to goals, performance expectations, supervision, evaluation and course subtitle. The 209 level is intended for first year and sophomore...

This course examines the elements of theater and the production process. It will include script analysis of selected plays, acting exercises, and design and production work. A theater lab will be required.

Fundamental acting skills: movement, voice and character development. An emphasis on Stanislavski’s theory of acting and realistic scene work. Scene studies from selected scripts.

An introduction to performance studies as a mode of inquiry. Concentration on the methods of communicating narrative texts for various audiences. Course activities/assignments will explore the power and role of story in contemporary culture by analyzing and participating in various...

Introduction to the techniques of theater production including carpentry, scene painting, props, lighting and sound equipment. Lab work on current productions.

The study of aesthetics focuses on the philosophy of art, the nature of creativity, the work created, the problem of form and style, expression in art, society and ethics and arts and religion. The course includes lectures, primary reading materials...

Introductory course: dance techniques offered on a rotating basis or based on the needs of an upcoming mainstage production. Styles may include ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, and tap dance technique. May be repeated for credit when styles and techniques are...

An introduction to the landmark musicals and key trends in musical styles with a primary focus on 20th and 21st century American and British musicals, artists, and their historical antecedents. The social and cultural contexts giving rise to the creation...

Training in the structure and practice of theatrical stage management for the academic and professional branches of the discipline.

Principles, methods and aesthetics of theater production: design, stagecraft, lighting, costume, sound and make-up. Lab work on current productions.

A study of acting techniques that apply to period styles such as Ancient Greece, Elizabethan, the Restoration, etc. Scene study from selected scripts will be used to explore and develop effective vocal and physical skills to communicate expressive meaning. Laboratory...

Prepare audition material and develop audition etiquette. Experience mock audition scenarios.

Reading, discussion and analysis of dramatic literature of the latter half of the 20th century to today. The course focuses on plays written in or translated into English, but the list of playwrights studied is not limited to England and...

Principles of interpretation, analysis, design, composition and stage movement. The director’s craft: play selection, auditions, rehearsals, and production. Laboratory work under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: Thea 225, Thea 234 or consent of instructor.

Students will examine the theory and practice of playwriting. Typically, students write a one-act play as the course requirement. Class will meet regularly as a seminar. Prerequisite: Any college writing course.

A May term class that encompasses theater, art and music study and experiences in London, England. Class activities include morning lectures, visits to art galleries, attending music and theater performances, and day trips to Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, and other locations. Daily...

Advanced dance techniques offered on a rotating basis or based on the needs of an upcoming mainstage production. May be repeated for credit when styles and techniques are different. Pre-requisite: THEA 260 or consent of instructor.

A study of the forms and conventions of all phases of theater (writing, performance, design, architecture) from classical Greece through the Renaissance. Emphasis on trends in performance. Includes the reading of selected plays. May be taken in either order with...

A study of the forms and conventions of all phases of theater (writing, performance, design, architecture) from the English Restoration through the 20th century. Emphasis on trends in performance. Includes the reading of selected plays. May be taken in either...

A concentrated study of selected themes in drama. Themes might include a major playwright, movement for the stage, creative drama, improvisational or ensemble acting, religious drama or theater and multiculturalism. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

An off-campus internship in a professional or non-profit setting for theater majors and minors. The student contracts with a faculty member in regard to goals, performance expectations, supervision, evaluation and course subtitle. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Students will discuss practical, professional, and ethical dimensions of their Goshen College education. They will engage in a common reading experience, conduct a final project, interview professionals in their aspirational fields, and prepare a capstone portfolio that reflects designated learning...

Students may conduct research of particular interest or pursue specialized applied projects in theater under faculty supervision, such as stage managing, dramaturgy, designing or directing. Repeatable course. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Students in the design/technical theater concentration are required to design or stage manage at least one mainstage production as a major requirement. Students taking on a performance role in a mainstage production can also receive credit with faculty approval. Repeatable...

All theater majors are required to complete a senior theater recital (or comparable project) for credit during the senior year. The student prepares a written proposal in advance that requires theater faculty approval. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Washington Community Scholars Center

(Cross-listed with Soc 205) Introduction to major areas of feminist thought (historical and contemporary) and gender analysis that have shaped the field of Women’s and Gender Studies. Course objectives focus on increasing students’ understandings of the social systemic factors (i.e.,...

How do economic development policies impact the basic rights and qualities of life for men and women in different cultural contexts? This course will examine ways that different cultures construct gender roles and how these diverse constructs affect economic development...

This class engages the individual and social conflicts that emerge around gender identity. Through the work of activists, scholars, philosophers, and writers–historical and contemporary–students will better understand gendered experience and identity in a patriarchal context. Within the framework of feminist/gender...

(Cross-listed from Engl 207/307) Offered in conjunction with WGS 307 with parallel assignments for those with more limited experience with literary analysis. See description below.

An approved internship, work experience, or service hours related to gender issues on campus or in the community. Requires 40 clock hours per credit hour. Weekly meeting with supervisor and final presentation. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

(Cross-listed from Soc 210) The course combines institutional and functional approaches in the study of courtship, mate selection, marriage, family roles and relationships, family disorganization and social trends affecting the family in contemporary society and culture.

(Cross-listed from SOWK 221). This course is a study of the individual through the life cycle within the social environment. Foci include physical, psychological, social, cultural and religious factors in the development of the self. Dimensions of diversity (including but...

(Cross-listed from Soc 230) An introduction to ethnographic methods and cultural analysis. The course will operate on two interrelated dimensions, one focused on the history of ethnography and cultural analysis in anthropology and sociology, the other focused on practical techniques...

(Cross-listed from SOWk 245) This course critically examines the social and economic justice issues related to how gender and sexuality impact the roles, statuses and social locations of women and nonbinary individuals. Course content explores the impact of the women’s...

(Cross-listed from Soc 260) Biographical, psychological and sociological factors determining sex-role identification and role performance; human reproduction, fertility control and sexual disorders; social and spiritual values in human sexuality; sex discrimination and movements toward sex equality.

(Cross-listed from WGS 375) Offered in conjunction with WGS 375 with parallel assignments for those with more limited experience with Women’s and Gender Studies. See description below.

(Cross-listed from Engl 207/307) The study of literature written by women, particularly the cultural and theoretical concerns related to gender, ethnicity, and race. Topics addressed relate to the literary canon, gender representation and feminist literary theory. Offered in conjunction with...

(Cross-listed from Rel 316) Liberation Theologies focuses on three contemporary theologies of liberation (Latin American Liberation Theology, North American Black Theology and North American Feminist Theology) as they are developing in the Americas. The course examines similarities and differences among...

(Cross-listed from SOWk 322) Social, environmental, and economic justice all serve as organizing principles in this course for the study of social problems and the critique of existing and proposed social welfare policy. Students will develop an understanding of policy-making...

(Cross-listed from Bibl 324) An examination of the characterization of women in Old and New Testament narratives, their role in biblical societies and the early church and their representation in Judeo-Christian culture, particularly our contemporary culture. The course draws upon...

Special topics courses in different disciplines that focus on specific issues related to women and/or gender.

(Cross-listed from Rel 328) A survey of women’s writings about the spiritual journey. Includes a range of medieval through 20th-century women. Examines women’s use of their experiences as one source of theologizing.

(Cross-listed from Hist 330) A comparative studies in world history course. Women have been left out of the world’s history, particularly women in the non-Western world who are stereotyped as oppressed and passive. Putting women back into the center of...

(Cross-listed from Soc 334) A study of race/ethnic group interaction, gender and class dynamics focusing on marginalized groups in the U.S. Attention is given to social class, power and majority-group dominance as factors in assimilation and culture-loss or collective self-determination...

(Cross-listed from Rel 330) An exploration of the meaning and purpose of human sexuality in the context of Christian (and other) religious faith(s) and in relation to culturally based attitudes. Topics addressed will include body phenomenology, body theology, gender issues,...

An upper-level topics course that explores selected issues in the lives of individuals across the gender spectrum, such as bodies, sexuality and health; family relationships; gender and war; gender and sexual violence; gender and economic status in globalizing economies. Professors...

(Cross-listed from PJCS 370) A seminar course in which advanced students examine selected problems in violence. The course focuses upon the socio-cultural matrix of an individual’s encounters with violence and integrates religious and ethical studies with the social sciences.

(Cross-listed with Comm 385) A critical analysis of gender representation in social institutions, popular culture, literature, and film. Readings and projects will address definitions of femininity and masculinity, as well as gender, power, and sexuality, with the objective of helping...

This seminar-style course addresses key issues in gender theory and practice with an emphasis on intersectionality (race, class, gender, etc.) in local and global contexts. Two hours of course credit will integrate feminist and gender theory with each student’s disciplinary...

Individualized, self-guided study and research in areas not covered by current curriculum. Requirements include 1000 pages of reading and 5 pages of writing per credit hour, four meetings with supervisor, and final presentation. Prerequisite of two WGS courses and permission...

An approved internship, work experience or service hours related to gender issues on campus or in the community. Requires 40 clock hours per credit hour. Weekly meeting with supervisor and final presentation. Prerequisite: two WGS courses and permission of instructor.

Offered the term prior to Indonesia Study Service Term.

Emphasis on basic communication skills in the target language and culture. Normally offered only on SST.

Offered in the term prior to Tanzania Study Service Term.

Emphasis on basic communication skills in the target language and culture. Normally offered only on SST.

Offered in the term prior to China Study Service Term.

Emphasis on basic communication skills in the target language and culture. Normally offered only on SST.

Introduction to major areas of feminist thought (historical and contemporary) that shaped the field of Women’s Studies. Course objectives focus on increasing students’ understandings of the social systemic factors (i.e., sociological factors) that influence women’s lived experience. Readings, small group...

How do economic development policies impact the basic rights and qualities of life for men and women in different cultural contexts? This course will examine ways that different cultures construct gender roles and how these diverse constructs affect economic development...

(Cross-listed from Engl 207/307) Topics and issues in women’s literature. Recent courses include Women and Nature, Feminist Literacy Theory, and Gender and the Literary Canon.

(Cross-listed from Soc 210) The course combines institutional and functional approaches in the study of courtship, mate selection, marriage, family roles and relationships, family disorganization and social trends affecting the family in contemporary society and culture.

(Cross-listed from SoWk 221) A study of the individual through the life cycle within the social environment. Focus on physical, psychological, social, cultural and religious factors in the development of the self.

(Cross-listed from Soc 230) Course teaches an anthropological approach to cultural studies at a time when global cultural homogenization is producing increasing conflict around cultural differences. Students gain knowledge and skills for making sense of all culturally conditioned experience –...

(Cross-listed from Soc 260) Biographical, psychological and sociological factors determining sex-role identification and role performance; human reproduction, fertility control and sexual disorders; social and spiritual values in human sexuality; sex discrimination and movements toward sex equality.

(Cross-listed from Wost 375) A critical analysis of gender representation in social institutions, popular culture, literature, and film. Readings and projects will address definitions of femininity, masculinity, as well as gender, power and sexuality, with the objective of helping students...

(Cross-listed from Engl 207/307) Topics and issues in women’s literature. Recent courses include Women and Nature, Feminist Literacy Theory, and Gender and the Literary Canon.

(Cross-listed from Rel 316) Liberation Theologies focuses on three contemporary theologies of liberation (Latin Merican Liberation Theology, North American Black Theology and North American Feminist Theology) as they are developing in the Americas. The course examines similarities and differences among...

(Cross-listed from SoWk 322) Economic and social justice is used as an organizing framework to study the relationship between major social problems and social welfare policy, programs and services. Included are poverty, health and mental-health care, family problems, racism, sexism...

(Cross-listed from Bibl 324) An examination of the characterization of women in Old and New Testament narratives, their role in biblical societies and the early church and their representation in Judeo-Christian culture, particularly our contemporary culture. The course draws upon...

Special topics courses in different disciplines that focus on specific issues related to women and/or gender.

(Cross-listed from Rel 328) A survey of women’s writings about the spiritual journey. Includes a range of medieval through 20th-century women. Examines women’s use of their experiences as one source of theologizing.

(Cross-listed from Hist 330) A comparative studies in world history course. Women have been left out of the world’s history, particularly women in the non-Western world who are stereotyped as oppressed and passive. Putting women back into the center of...

(Cross-listed from Rel 330) An exploration of the meaning and purpose of human sexuality in the context of Christian (and other) religious faith(s) and in relation to culturally based attitudes. Topics addressed will include body phenomenology, body theology, gender issues,...

(Cross-listed with SoWk 345) This course covers a wide range of issues that are part of contemporary North American women’s lives. The place of women in society is approached from the position of social and economic justice. The course: (a)...

An upper-level topics course that explores selected issues in the lives of contemporary women, such as women’s bodies, sexuality and health; mother-daughter relationships; women and war; women and sexual violence; women and economic status in globalizing economies. Professors bring an...

A seminar course in which advanced students examine selected problems in violence. The course focuses upon the socio-cultural matrix of an individual’s encounters with violence and integrates religious and ethical studies with the social sciences.

A critical analysis of gender representation in social institutions, popular culture, literature, and film. Readings and projects will address definitions of femininity, masculinity, as well as gender, power and sexuality, with the objective of helping students critique cultural representations and...

This independent study provides opportunity for women’s studies minors to 1) pursue more individualized, self-guided study and research in a topic of interest, 2) enhance student curriculum in areas where courses are not or cannot be offered due to curriculum...