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3.00 Credits
This course examines key socio-cultural and faith-development characteristics of adolescent life today and the broad foundations for doing youth ministry with and for young people. Participants will be encouraged to reflect upon and articulate their own vision of and hopes for youth ministry in their local contexts. *Designated courses for the undergraduate certificate in Pastoral Studies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SCI 101 strongly recommended This course is designed to provide integrated knowledge and basic understanding of the major con-cepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings of the life sciences, including biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, environmental science, molecular biology, biochemistry, ecology, cytology, genetics, and embryology. Major integrated themes in-clude ecosystem dynamics, contemporary environmental issues, DNA and protein synthesis, cell anatomy and physiology, the processes of evolution and genetics, the diversity of life, the unified nature of life, the scientific world view, the scientific method, and the major differences between the scientific way of knowing and other ways of knowing. Emphasis is placed on oral and written scien-tific literacy through effective interpretation and communication of written, quantitative, graphic, and tabular scientific information.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: SCI 101: Integrated Physical Science is recommended. It is also suggested that this course be taken concurrently with SCI 102. This course is designed for non-science majors who wish to further their investigation into the life sciences. Saint Leo University stresses student development in mind, body, and spirit. This course will encourage students to gain more understanding and a better appreciation of their own bodies. This is a continuation of the Integrated Life Science course and is a requirement for all Education majors. This course meets for 1 hour of lecture per week.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a unique, collective, intellectual experience that helps to establish familiar and cooperative bonds among the student, the instructor, and the academic advisor. It provides a frame-work of effective academic and personal strategies to help the student succeed both in and out of the classroom. Students are engaged in reflective writing assignments, group and class discussions, indi-vidual and group presentations, and various Internet activities. The course is supplemented with convocations and guest speakers from many disciplines, including career development, majors, cam- pus support services, personal finance, Saint Leo history, and our Benedictine Values. The student also becomes an active member of a support group by examining problems and issues common to the freshman experience.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair and dean A variable-content course that is designed for a specific class level: freshman (100) through senior (400). Topic is announced in advance of registration. Offered as needed.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor The purpose of this course is to help students develop skills that relate to their personal development, interaction with individuals and groups, community development, and leadership issues. This course is primarily designed for students interested in being, or currently employed as, a resident assistant. It will focus on the development of the interpersonal and helping skills useful to any student.
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3.00 Credits
The Pride Leadership course enhances each student's personal development by fostering a higher level of integrity, excellence, and respect, as well as instilling students with a sense of community. Pride is the first course in the four-year PEAK leadership program, which integrates leadership de-velopment and institutional values. Upon the completion of the Pride Leadership course, students will have developed academic, personal, and life goals, and will have a heightened sense of respon-sibility, allowing these students to further develop their leadership skills.
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3.00 Credits
The Exemplary Leadership Program is the second course in the leadership development minor. It is designed for students who have completed the PRIDE course and want to further build or enhance their leadership skills and get involved on campus. The course will help refine students' leadership skills, leadership theories, decision-making techniques, and advanced communication skills. Stu-dents will participate in various leadership experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. These experiences will allow participants to use their classroom learning and integrate it with practi-cal experience.
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3.00 Credits
The Service Learning course is the fourth course in the leadership development minor. This course will use what service learning theorists call the PARE Model: preparation, action, reflection, and evaluation. The goals for this class include these: Students will be able to articulate an understanding of community service and service learning, understand ethical implications of leadership, apply theo-ries and models of service and leadership to an issue of their choosing, and be encouraged to be life-long learners and advocates for social change.
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3.00 Credits
This course incorporates the core values of the institution, helping students to focus on their personal development and integrity as they examine various principles, values, and ethics of leadership. Upon completion of this course, students will have developed an understanding of leadership principles that will allow them to positively effect change in their community. This class will look into the diversity issues including sexism, heterosexism, racism, ableism, etc.
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