2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Description of courses offered by the various departments

The symbols FA (fall), IN (interim), SP (spring), and SU (summer) indicate when each course is offered. The credit (semester hours) for each course is indicated in parentheses after the course name. Interim course descriptions are made available during the fall semester and are published online.

 

 

Speech Pathology and Audiology

  
  • SPAUD 505 - Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology

    (3)
    FA. A study of the speech-language pathologist’s role as clinical researcher. Students read and critically analyze existing research related to speech-language pathology, and learn common research designs and data analysis techniques. Students are required to design a research project. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 506 - Aphasia

    (3)
    FA. Students learn about the nature, prevention, assessment, and treatment of aphasia. Cognitive and social aspects of aphasia, such as the impact of aphasia on the family, as well as the psychological, neurological, linguistic, and cultural correlates of aphasia will be included. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 508 - Speech Sound Disorders

    (3)
    SP. Students learn about the nature, assessment and treatment of speech disorders in children. Students review normal aspects of articulation and phonological development, learn the causes for speech sound disorders, and discuss phonological assessment practices and treatment strategies, as related to evidence-based practice guidelines. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 510 - Fluency Disorders

    (3)
    SU. Study of the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of fluency disorders in children and adults. Fluency disorders and their impact on individuals across the lifespan will be examined. Students learn methods of formal and informal assessment techniques, different theories and practices for treatment, counseling issues, and preventative strategies for fluency disorders in adults and children. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 512 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

    (3)
    IN. Study of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment and treatment needs of individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities across the age continuum. Students are required to participate in technology labs to gain experience with various methods of AAC strategies and devices. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 514 - Autism Spectrum Disorder

    (3)
    SU. This graduate-level seminar focuses on serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) across the lifespan. The course examines evidenced-based assessment and intervention practices for clinical work in all setttings students are likely to work. The organization of the course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and skills for their future vocations working with individuals, families, communities, and other professionals. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 515 - Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology

    (3)
    SP. An advanced seminar on topics of current interest in speech-language pathology. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 520 - Motor Speech Disorders

    (3)
    FA. Study of motor speech disorders resulting from progressive and non-progressive neurological lesions of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Emphasis is placed on etiology and neuropathology of different dysarthric syndromes, as well as on corresponding diagnostic and management options. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 521 - Voice and Voice Disorders

    (3)
    FA. A theoretical and applied study of human voice anatomy and physiology and diagnosis and treatment of vocal disorders. This course covers the anatomy and physiology underlying normal voice production, the functional and organic disorders of voice, diagnostic procedures including clinical evaluation and standardized assessments, psychological interviewing principles and counseling of clients with voice disorders and the principles and techniques of voice therapy for children and adults. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 522 - Neurocognitive Communication Disorders

    (3)
    SU. Study of the characteristics, underlying pathology, evaluation, and treatment of communication disorders associated with acquired cognitive impairment including dementia and traumatic brain injury. Students learn the psychological, neurologic, linguistic, and cultural correlates of adult communication disorders, as well as the cognitive and social aspects associated with dementia, agnosia, non-dominant hemisphere injury, and traumatic brain injury. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 523 - Dysphagia

    (3)
    SP. Study of the nature, assessment, and treatment of swallowing disorders in adults and children. Topics include the anatomy and physiology of the normal and abnormal swallow, followed by descriptions of specific disorders that may affect each stage of the swallow. Information on normal and abnormal swallows will be integrated to provide the student with the basic entry level knowledge and skills needed to assess and implement a treatment plan for adult/pediatric patients with dysphagia. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 524 - Cleft and Craniofacial Disorders

    (3)
    SP. Study of the development, characteristics, evaluation, and treatment of children with cleft lip and/or palate as well as other craniofacial syndromes that affect speech, language, hearing, and swallowing. Ethical issues, including a discussion of medical and social models of disability as related to persons with craniofacial differences, will be addressed. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 530 - Clinical Practicum: On-Campus 1

    (3)
    FA. This course provides clinical experiences in which students work directly with individuals with various communicative disorders in the Calvin Speech and Hearing Clinic. It also includes a clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Students take this course in the fall, spring and summer semesters of their fourth year. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program. Course Fee: $900
  
  • SPAUD 531 - Clinical Practicum: On-Campus 2

    (3)
    SP. This course provides supervised clinical experiences in which students work directly with individuals with various communicative disorders in the Calvin Speech and Hearing Clinic. It also includes a clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program. Course Fee: $900
  
  • SPAUD 532 - Clinical Practicum: On-Campus 3

    (3)
    SU. This course provides the third of three supervised clinical experiences in which students work directly with individuals with various communicative disorders in the Calvin Speech and Hearing Clinic. It also includes a clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program. Course Fee: $900
  
  • SPAUD 540 - Clinical Practicum: Externship 1

    (6)
    FA. This course provides students with continued clinical learning through supervised experiences in selected off-campus sites. The course includes an advanced clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Current research and technological advances are considered for clinical application. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 541 - Clinical Practicum: Externship 2

    (6)
    SP. This course provides students with continued clinical learning through supervised experiences in selected off-campus sites. The course includes an advanced clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Current research and technological advances are considered for clinical application. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 542 - Clinical Practicum: Externship 3

    (6)
    SU. This course provides students with continued clinical learning through supervised experiences in selected off-campus sites. The course includes an advanced clinical seminar session to present cases and discuss Christian perspectives of practice. Current research and technological advances are considered for clinical application. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 595 - Thesis

    (1)
    FA, SP, SU. For this course, students must successfully complete a mentored research project that results in an oral presentation and a written research thesis on a selected topic in speech-language pathology. Students must register for this course four times to complete the thesis. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.
  
  • SPAUD 599 - Critical Reflections in Speech Pathology

    (3)
    SP. This capstone course examines the application of a Reformed worldview to understanding communication and the consequences of communicative disorders. It focuses on the ways in which speech pathologists define professional activity and on the responsibilities that Christians have to work in and through this profession. Students expand their knowledge of professional ethics through a case study approach and address issues such as evidence-based practice, reimbursement issues, and conflicts of professional interest. Prerequisite: acceptance into the SPAUD MA program.

Statistics

  
  • STAT 143 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    (4)
    FA, SP. An introduction to the concepts and methods of probability and statistics. The course is designed for students interested in the application of probability and statistics in business, economics, and the social and life sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and correlation and regression. This course fulfills core mathematics requirement.
  
  • STAT 145 - Biostatistics

    (4)
    FA, SP. An introduction to the concepts and methods of probability and statistics for students in life science programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, random variables and probability distributions, experimental design, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, analysis of variance, and correlation and regression. This course meets the mathematics requirement of the core curriculum. This course is an alternative to STAT 143  for students in certain life science programs. It is a required course for biology and public health majors and is open to others. No student may receive credit for both STAT 143  and 145.
  
  • STAT 241 - Engineering Statistics

    (2)
    IN, SP. A course in statistics with emphasis on the collection and analysis of data in engineering contexts. Topics include descriptive statistics, experimental design, and inferential statistics. The development of probabilistic models for describing engineering phenomena is emphasized. Statistical software will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: MATH 172 .
  
  • STAT 243 - Statistics

    (4)
    SP. Data analysis, data collection, random sampling, experimental design, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and standard distributions, Central Limit Theorem, statistical inference, hypothesis tests, point and interval estimates, simple linear regression. Examples will be chosen from a variety of disciplines. Computer software will be used to display, analyze and simulate data. Prerequisite: MATH 171  .
  
  • STAT 245 - Applied Data Analysis

    (4)
    FA. This course takes a practical approach to the fitting, assessment, and interpretation of statistical models. Specific topics include obtaining and transforming data, data visualization, the generalized linear model framework, and specific examples of frequently used generalized linear models (multiple regression, ANOVA, logistic regression, and Poisson regression). The approach focuses on specifying appropriate models, using software to obtain model fits and to assess the quality of models, interpreting models, and preparing statistical reports. Prerequisites: STAT 143 , STAT 145 , PSYC 255 , SOC 255  with a B- or better; STAT 241 , STAT 243 , STAT 343 , with a C- or better or a 5 on the AP Statistics Exam; or permission of instructor.
  
  • STAT 341 - Computational Bayesian Statistics

    (3)
    SP, odd years. An introduction to Bayesian statistical methods. Conjugate prior distributions are studied, but computational methods are emphasized and developed in the context of practical data analysis methods. Prerequisites: MATH 171 CS 106  or CS 108 , and one from STAT 241 , STAT 243 , STAT 245 , or STAT 343 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • STAT 343 - Probability and Statistics

    (4)
    FA. Probability, probability density functions, binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions, central limit theorem, limiting distributions, sample statistics, hypothesis tests, and estimators. Prerequisite: MATH 172  and either MATH 231  or MATH 255 .
  
  • STAT 344 - Mathematical Statistics

    (4)
    SP, even years. A continuation of STAT 343  including theory of estimation, hypothesis testing, non-parametric methods, regression analysis, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: STAT 343 . Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STAT 383 - External Practicum

    (1)


    FA, IN, SP, SU. Students work at least 60 hours in a position that must be related to their major. May be repeated multiple times for credit. No more than 12 credit hours of internship and/or practicum can be counted toward graduation requirements. International students enrolled in this course may apply for CPT authorization. Online.  

    Prerequisites: Not open to first-year students. Must be a major in Statistics department and have received approval from the department. Applications are initiated through the Career Center. Students find their own position, which must be approved by the Career Center and the Statistics department. 

  
  • STAT 390 - Independent Study

    (1-4)
    FA, IN, SP. Independent study of topics of interest to particular students under supervision of a member of the department staff. Open to qualified students with permission of the department chair.

Student Success

  
  • ASC 105 - Foundational Mathematics

    (3)
    FA, SP. This course presents concepts that emphasize the mastery of problemsolving skills and mathematical reasoning to prepare students for success in subsequent mathematics related courses. Topics include graphing of linear and quadratic equations, exponents and polynomials, quadratic and logarithmic functions, ratios and proportions, and statistical reasoning. The course also includes a mandatory weekly laboratory. Enrollment is limited to first or second year students by a mathematics placement process or permission of the instructor.
  
  • ASC 110 - Learning Practices: Special Topics

    (1)
    FA, SP. This course introduces students to learning theories and practices used to be successful as college learners. Students will regularly apply theories and practices to an identified paired course to aid student learning. Many of the strategies learned will have application across content areas. Concurrent registration in the paired course is required; scheduling must be arranged through the Center for Student Success.
  
  • ASC 111 - Academic Transitions

    (1)
    FA, SP. This course introduces students to select strategies, theories, and approaches to college learning. Students will apply these concepts and will understand the effects of motivation and behavior on learning. Course content is applicable across all academic disciplines. 
  
  • ASC 112 - Strategies for Academic Success

    (3)
    FA. This course introduces students to theories of learning and motivation. Students will apply these theories to a paired course and to their broader academic studies. This course is relevant for students across all academic disciplines. Open to first year students; others by permission of the office of academic services. Concurrent registration in a selected paired course is required; scheduling must be arranged through the Center for Student Success.

Study in Britain

  
  • STBR 200 - Disciplinary course of the director

    (3)
    SP. Check the off-campus website for details.
  
  • STBR 210 - Studies in British Culture

    (4)
    SP. A topical introduction to political, historical, religious, artistic, and popular aspects of the culture of Great Britain. The course engages the culture through a combination of classroom and experiential learning, including: speakers, excursions and tours. (Fulfills Global Historical and Cross-cultural engagement core).

Study in China

  
  • STCH 210 - Traditional Chinese Civilizations

    (3)
    FA. An introduction to Chinese civilization from its earliest times to the end of the Ming Dynasty, including its religious and philosophical underpinnings. This course satisfies both Global and Historical Studies Core and Cross Cultural Engagement (CCE) core. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STCH 211 - Modern China

    (3)
    FA. A study of the history of China from the 17th century through the Revolution, with emphasis on its collision with the West in the 19th century (Global and Historical Studies Core). Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STCH 290 - Exploring China

    (3)
    FA. An examination of the development of China from the end of the Cultural Revolution to the present day, including China’s place in the global economy, population growth, religion, and other social issues (Cross-Cultural Engagement Core). Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STCH 390 - Language Courses at Capital Normal University

    (6)
    FA. Chinese language instruction taught at Capital Normal University. No previous knowledge of Chinese is required. The language instructors are faculty members of CNU and Chinese students serve as language tutors. Placement level is determined by examination at time of entrance. Not offered 2020-2021.

Study in France

  
  • STFR 330 - Contemporary France

    (3)
    FA, alternate years. An introduction to contemporary French culture through readings, discussions with guest speakers, and excursions. Begins early September with an orientation in Grenoble. This course satisfies Cross-Cultural Engagement (CCE) core. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STFR 363 - Francophone Literature and Culture in North Africa

    (3)
    FA, alternate years. An introduction to representative writers and works of French expression from the Maghreb. Conducted mainly in French (Global and Historical Studies core). Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STFR 390 - Direct Enroll at the Centre universitaire d’etudes

    (6-9)
    FA, alternate years. Direct enrollment on topics such as language, stylistics, translation, literature and culture. When students successfully complete these courses you will receive credit for STFR 315, STFR 316, and STFR 318. Not offered 2020-2021.

Study in Ghana

  
  • STGH 200 - Disciplinary course of the director

    (3)
    SP. Check the off-campus website for details. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STGH 211 - Christianity in West Africa: A Ghanaian Perspective

    (3)
    IN. A multi-disciplinary course taught in partnership with Akrofi Christaller Institute during the month of January, this course will fulfill an interim requirement for students. This class will expose students to the richness of Ghanaian history, culture, and religion. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the history of various Christian groups (mainline, charismatic, or traditional) in Ghana, where a majority of citizens profess to be Christians. The first half of the interim will be spent at the Akrofi Christaller Institute located in Akropong, Ghana. The second half of the interim will involve trips to the Gold Coast, Kumasi and Tamale. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STGH 310 - Ghana Semester Practicum

    (3)
    SP. Students will be placed in a Ghanaian organization (e.g. NGO or social service organization, for a minimum of 80 hours of service-learning) to gain hands-on experience related to the work of the organization. Through the practicum experience, students will gain a better understanding of the day-to-day work of practitioners. In addition, students will develop and implement a research project related to the organization, utilizing such skills as participative investigation, proposal writing, program evaluation and report writing. (Cross-cultural engagement core). Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STGH 390 - University of Ghana Electives

    (3,6)
    SP. Students must enroll in 1 to 2 direct enroll classes at the University of Ghana. A list of possible courses can be found on the Ghana semester website. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • UGRC 220 - Introduction to African Studies

    (3)
    SP. This is a University of Ghana Course offered by the Institute of African Studies. This course introduces students to the field of African Studies including African histories, peoples, and cultures. It begins with a general introduction to the discipline, its history and values; continues with an introduction to Gender Studies in Africa; and thereafter students select from an extensive and diverse menu of electives. While all students take the general introduction and the introduction of gender, students are registered into the elective that they will take in the second half of the semester. (Global Historical Studies core)

Study in Hungary

  
  • STHU 100 - Introduction to the Hungarian Language

    (2)
    FA. An introduction to the Hungarian language (Pass/Fail). Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STHU 210 - Studies in Central European Culture

    (3)
    FA. A topical presentation of East Central Europe - politics, religion, art, music and science - through guest speakers, readings, and excursions. (Global Historical Studies Core). Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STHU 235 - Italian Renaissance Art

    (3)
    FA. Optional course, Arts core Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STHU 300 - Disciplinary course offered by the program director

    (3)
    FA. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STHU 310 - Hungary Semester Practicum

    (1-3)
    FA. Students will be placed in a Hungarian organization (e.g. NGO, social service organization, or school) to gain hands-on experience related to the work of the organization. Through the practicum experience, students will gain a better understanding of the day-to-day work of practitioners. Special attention will be placed on developing cross-cultural skills needed to function in a multi-cultural world. (Cross-cultural engagement core). Not offered 2020-2021.

Study in Peru

  
  • STPE 302 - Advanced Grammar, Conversation and Composition

    (3)
    FA. A continuation of Spanish 301. Designed to improve speaking and writing skills through vocabulary acquisition and the honing of grammatical accuracy. Extensive practice in oral and written communication. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STPE 308 - Introduction to the Hispanic World I

    4
    FA. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity to the independence of the Spanish American colonies in the early 19th century. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course, the first in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literaturecourses. (Global and Historical Studies core) Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STPE 309 - Introduction to the Hispanic World II

    4
    FA. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from the independence of the Spanish American colonies to the present day. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in Spain and Spanish America. In addition, students develop their skills in reading and evaluating literature in a second language through representative texts, and they sharpen their skills in critical writing and analysis. This course, the second in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level cultureand literature courses. (Literature core) Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STPE 315 - Engaging Peruvian Culture

    (3)
    FA. An on-site seminar that provides orientation to Peruvian, Arequipan and university culture and introduces students to cross-cultural issues. Student discuss and reflect on what they learn from readings, interviews, and daily experiences. Includes guest speakers and excursions. This course is required of all students. This course satisfied Cross-Cultural Engagement (CCE) core. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STPE 340 - Spanish Phonology and Dialectology

    3
    FA. An introduction to Spanish linguistics, concentrating on the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology), with appropriate pronunciation practice and contrasts with English pronunciation. Included are units on the history of the Spanish language and the major dialects spoken today. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STPE 390 - Direct Enroll at the Universidad Católica San Pablo

    (3)
    FA. Direct enrollment in at least one course at the university is required of all students in this program, except those enrolled in SPAN 302. This course counts as elective credits towards the Spanish major or minor. Not offered 2020-2021.
  
  • STPE 393 - Independent Ethnographic Study

    (2)
    FA. Placement in a local agency, school, or business to observe and/or participate in a work setting. Prerequisite: permission of the program director. Not offered 2020-2021.

Study in Spain

  
  • STSP 215 - Engaging Spanish Culture

    (3)
    SP. This course is designed to allow students to gain skills in cross-cultural communication: to understand how the world might look from the standpoint of Spanish experience, to learn how to discern and, where appropriate, adapt to Spanish cultural expectations of the other; to learn how to distinguish between the enduring principles of human morality and their Spanish-specific adaptations; to witness Spanish cultural embodiments of faith, and thus to reflect on the substance and definition of one’s own faith by comparison. This course is taught in English by the Calvin director and is required for all students. This course satisfies Cross-Cultural Engagement (CCE) core.
  
  • STSP 302 - Advanced Grammar, Conversation and Composition II

    (3)
    SP. A continuation of Spanish 301. Designed to improve speaking and writing skills through vocabulary acquisition and the honing of grammatical accuracy. Extensive practice in oral and written communication.
  
  • STSP 308 - Introduction to the Hispanic World I

    (4)
    SP. This course introduces students to the major developments of the Hispanic World from antiquity to the independence of the American colonies in the early 19th century. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in the Iberian Peninsula and the Castilian colonies in the Americas. This course, normally the first in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literature courses. (Global and Historical Studies core)
  
  • STSP 309 - Introduction to the Hispanic World II

    (4)
    SP. This course introduces students to major developments of the Hispanic World from the independence of the Spanish American colonies to the present day. Discussions center on the relationship of major literary and artistic works to economic, political, religious, and social developments in Spain and Spanish America. In addition, students develop their skills in reading and evaluating literature in a second language through representative texts, and they sharpen their skills in critical writing and analysis. This course, normally the second course in a sequence of two, prepares students for advanced-level culture and literature courses. (Literature core)
  
  • STSP 315 - Engaging Spanish Culture

    (3)
    SP. This course is designed to allow students to gain skills in cross-cultural communication: to understand how the world might look from the standpoint of Spanish experience, to learn how to discern and, where appropriate, adapt to Spanish cultural expectations of the other; to learn how to distinguish between the enduring principles of human morality and their Spanish-specific adaptations; to witness Spanish cultural embodiments of faith, and thus to reflect on the substance and definition of one’s own faith by comparison. This course is taught in Spanish by the Calvin director and is required of all students. This course satisfies Cross-Cultural Engagement (CCE) core.
  
  • STSP 340 - Spanish Phonology and Dialectology

    (3)
    SP. An introduction to Spanish linguistics, concentrating on the sounds of Spanish (phonetics and phonology), with appropriate pronunciation practice and contrasts with English pronunciation. Included are units on the history of the Spanish language and the major dialects spoken today.
  
  • STSP 390 - Direct Enroll at the Universidad de Oviedo

    (3)
    SP. Direct enrollment in at least one course at the university is required of all students in this program, except those enrolled in SPAN 302. This course counts as elective credits towards the Spanish major or minor.
  
  • STSP 393 - Independent Ethnographic Study

    (2)
    SP. Placement in a local agency, school, or business to observe and/or participate in a work setting. Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

Study in Washington, D.C.

  
  • STDC 241 - Study in Washington, DC

    (1)
    SP. This course prepares students for the semester study program in Washington, D.C.
  
  • STDC 300 - Disciplinary course offered by the program director

    (3)
    SP. Check the off-campus website for details.
  
  • STDC 342 - Special Topics in Public Life

    (3)
    SP. The specific content of this course varies from year to year, depending on the program director. While its substantive focus may vary, the course content is framed within the context of public life generally, and it draws upon the Washington environment by including speakers from and visits to relevant organizations, agencies, businesses, or government entities. 
  
  • STDC 343 - Integrating Faith and Public Life

    (3)
    SP. individuals and institutions of many faith traditions seek to affect the climate and content of policy making. The course will stress site visits to organizations that influence, study, and/or implement public policies in a variety of areas such as health, social services, security, economic development, and trade. Students will be challenged to compare and contrast the organizations where they work as interns with the institutions visited in this course, particularly in terms of organizational objectives and the role of religion in the organization’s mission. May be credited as an elective or as a departmental credit when accepted by individual departments.
  
  • STDC 344 - Internship in Washington, DC

    (8)
    SP. An internship experience, normally consisting of a four-day work week in a professional setting, in the students major field of concentration. Credit toward a department major is granted at the discretion of each department. Internships for social work students are available to students approved by the Sociology and Social Work Department.

Supply Chain Management

  
  • SCM 301 - Operations

    (3)
    FA. A study of the management of production and operations within a business, including planning, control, and evaluation of resources, inventory, schedules, and product or service quality. Techniques for making location decisions, implementing just-in-time purchasing and production, scheduling production, and using statistical process control (SPC) are studied. Computer applications are occasionally integrated for analysis and simulation purposes. Prerequisites: BUS 101  and STAT 143  or its equivalent, and junior level status.
  
  • SCM 302 - Supply Chain

    (3)
    SP. This course takes an integrative cross-functional approach to the study of supply chain management. Students will evaluate the challenges and opportunities involved in constructing a global network of organizations that cooperate synergistically to provide goods and services. Global business issues are discussed in the context of ethics and sustainability from a Reformed Christian perspective. Topical coverage includes cross-cultural considerations, strategy, supply chain network design, sourcing, logistics, supply chain relationship management, demand forecasting, and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: ACCT 203 , DATA 175 STAT 143 .
  
  • SCM 383 - External Practicum

    (1)


    FA, IN, SP, SU. Students work at least 60 hours in a position that must be related to their major. May be repeated multiple times for credit. No more than 12 credit hours of internship and/or practicum can be counted toward graduation requirements. International students enrolled in this course may apply for CPT authorization. Online.  

    Prerequisites: Not open to first-year students. Must be a major in Business department and have received approval from the department. Applications are initiated through the Career Center. Students find their own position, which must be approved by the Career Center and the Business department. 


Theatre

  
  • COMM 203 - Performance Studies

    (3)
    SP. An introduction to performance as a means of analyzing, appreciating, and celebrating life and literature. By providing training in the principles and techniques of performing before an audience, this course expands students’ understanding of the relationships between text and performance, literature and human action, and written and oral forms of discourse. Genres examined include poetry, prose, non-fiction, oral history, and Biblical literature.
  
  • THTR 120 - Calvin Theatre Company

    (1)
    FA, SP. Membership in this production practicum is determined annually by interview/audition. Members are actively encouraged to explore the intersection of their Christian faith and the production of high-quality pieces of theatre. In the process, they receive training in the various practical aspects of theatre through participation in one production each semester. Students may participate more than one year and are encouraged to experience as many different aspects of production as possible, both onstage and backstage. Theatre minors must complete two semester hours. No more than six semester hours may count toward the requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
 

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