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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
4 hours An introduction to the nature of philosophical thinking and to the history of Western thought. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal philosophies of life. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
3-4 hours A systematic summary of basic themes of the Christian faith and a brief survey of the history of the church, the development of theology, ethics, and sectarian movements. (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
4 hours A critical survey of the major religions of the world such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and others in an attempt to understand the distinctive character of each and their possible contributions to our own thought. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An Introduction to the history of political Ideas, and the ways in which politics and government have changed, yet in many ways remained the same, from ancient Greece to the present. Topics include the questions of when to disobey the law, the conflict between church and state, and how we balance our security needs with our desire to be free. (Fall, even years)
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3.00 Credits
3 hours A critical study of the organization and operation of the federal government, with some attention to state and local government relations. This course explores key issues in American politics such as the debate over gun control and the right to bear arms, prayer In public schools, abortion, and gay rights, by examining the actors and outcomes in the political process. For example, how do interest groups, mass media, and political parties shape U.S. politics? How does congress, the president, and the Supreme Court act, or fail to act, to meet the needs of society? (Spring )
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An introduction to the study of international relations focusing on current problems and contemporary theories. Central topics include understanding how nations use both military action and cooperative agreements to provide for their security and well being: understanding the causes, consequences, and proposed solutions for the massive gap that has grown between the wealthy and the chronically impoverished and starving of the world; and the emerging challenge posed to humanity by the environmental degradation of the earth. (Interterm)
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An introduction to the fascinating study of world, regional, and physical geography. This course explores the physical, social, historical, and cultural landscapes of the earth from a geographic perspective, to demonstrate how location in space fundamentally shapes human life. Required for students seeking certification as secondary teachers In Social Studies. (Fall odd years)
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3.00 Credits
3 hours (Language Intensive) An analysis of the problem of international conflict. This course studies the economic, political, and ideological causes of international violence, and the mechanisms used to mediate and resolve modern conflicts. Prerequisite: G-EN 110 and G-EN 111 or recommendation of the instructor. (Spring, odd years)
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3.00 Credits
3 hours A survey of psychology emphasizing applications to the life of the student. Assumptions of psychological scientists are examined and scientific methods of investigating and reasoning about human behavior are introduced. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An introduction to the general field of sociology and its principle subdivisions; the nature of culture; the socialization of the individual; the character and behavior of social groups; social organization and institutions; social interaction, deviant behavior and social change. (Fall)
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