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Crown College 2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Communication
  

  • COM 349X - Publishing and Copyright

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    This class introduces students to the publishing industry as well as classic and non-traditional publication processes. This class also exposes students to the complexity of copyright law, when it is applicable, the advantages of and alternatives to copyrighting works, and the risks of not understanding intellectual property basics. During this class, students will publish the college poetry journal, and/or other short work in print or e-version, for hands-on experience of the entire process. This class is ideal for English majors, business majors, communication majors, and all students who are interested in any aspect of publishing poetry, children’s books, novels, inspirational literature, music, business manuals, catalogs, or countless other creative works across many industries.  (Also ENG 349X )

    Offered alternate years (even)
  

  • COM 354 - Conflict Management

    3 Credits
    FALL

    This course examines the process of communication within conflict situations. The course analyzes conflict on intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and organizational levels. 

    Offered alternate years (even)
  

  • COM 355A - Communication Practicum V

    1 Credits
    FALL and SPRING

    Students will engage the professional, operational and creative aspects of sports broadcasting, radio broadcasting and television production. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • COM 355B - Communication Practicum VI

    1 Credits
    FALL and SPRING

    Students will engage the professional, operational and creative aspects of sports broadcasting, radio broadcasting and television production. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • COM 358 - Group and Organizational Communication

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    This course provides the student with both a theoretical and practical application of group and organizational communication. The effectiveness of group work and communicating in organizations is examined through the concepts of leadership emergence, norms and roles, cohesiveness, conflict, listening, and group structure.

  

  • COM 359 - Topics in Communication

    3 Credits
    ARR

    This seminar course considers various topics in communication. The focus will be determined by the instructor and students enrolled. The primary approaches are in-depth exploration of a topic, research, and presentation of results. Students may take the course more than once for credit.

  

  • COM 361X - Cinematography

    3 Credits
    FALL

    This class provides a capstone for the Video and Film Production program. Advanced study in the art of the moving image. Subjects will include composition, exposure, lighting, movement, and blocking through the use of a variety of camera gear. Hands-on projects in cinematography will accompany class materials. (Also FAR 361X )

    Offered alternate years (even)

    Prerequisite: COM 247X  
  

  • COM 362X - Video Editing

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    This class will combine the basics of film editing software procedures with aesthetic skills in order to explore the essential practices of post-production. (Also FAR 362X )

    Offered alternate years (odd)

    Prerequisite: COM 247X  
  

  • COM 400 - Independent Study in Communication

    1-3 Credits
    ARR

    This course in an intensive, supervised investigation of a topic in communication by an individual student. Enrollment and topic selection are by permission of the instructor and department chair.

    Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor and department chair.
  

  • COM 414X - Emerging Media Technologies

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    Students will develop the skillset to access new technologies and their function in the media. This hands-on experience with new technologies will drive a deeper understanding and innovative application for this creative field. (Also MRK 414X )

    Offered alternate years (even)
  

  • COM 448 - Advanced Media Production

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    A senior-level course emphasizing advanced research, writing, editing, and production techniques for the mass media. Beyond the employment of techniques and disciplines common to all media writing, students will then design an intensive project which builds off their unique media interests. The complete development of this project, from research through production, will be the practical requirement.

    Offered alternate years (odd)

    Prerequisite: COM 150 , COM 247X 
  

  • COM 450 - Communication Internship

    3 Credits
    FALL and SPRING

    Practical experience in real-world communication. Student interns are assigned to organizations, agencies, or communication industries to observe, assist, assume regular duties, or engage in special projects under the supervision of skilled professionals. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance to the department and instructor consent.
  

  • COM 451 - Communication Internship II

    1-3 Credits
    Practical experience in real-world communication. Student interns are assigned to organizations, agencies, or communication industries to observe, assist, assume regular duties, or engage in special projects under the supervision of skilled professionals. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

    Prerequisite: COM 450 , department acceptance and instructor consent.
  

  • COM 455A - Communication Practicum VII

    1 Credits
    FALL and SPRING

    Students will engage the professional, operational and creative aspects of sports broadcasting, radio broadcasting and television production. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • COM 455B - Communication Practicum VIII

    1 Credits
    FALL and SPRING

    Students will engage the professional, operational and creative aspects of sports broadcasting, radio broadcasting and television production. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • COM 458X - Video Short Form

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    Through a collaborative process, this course explores key aesthetic concepts of visual short form storytelling. Elements include screenplay breakdown, production management, casting, conceptto-visual, editing rhythm and pacing, and post color design. (Also FAR 458X )

    Offered alternate years (even)
  

  • COM 461 - Communication Portfolio

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    A research/portfolio course designed to mentor communication students through both research and portfolio preparation for entry into graduate school and/or their profession. The research and portfolio preparation will be track specific.

  

  • COM 1010 - Introduction to Communication

    3 Credits
    This course prepares students to be more effective communicators in their personal and professional lives by introducing basic human communication principles for interpersonal, small group, intercultural and public speaking contexts.

  

  • COM 1515 - Introduction to Public Communication

    3 Credits
    This course provides the student with an introduction to the theory of the communication process. Topics include analyzing a target audience, organizing material, preparing an effective method of delivery, and developing informative and persuasive speeches. Each student will deliver speeches that are videotaped and evaluated.

  

  • COM 2510 - Intro to Organizational Communication

    3 Credits
    This course analyzes organizations from a communication perspective. It introduces research and theories that account for the communication process in complex planned, deliberately structured, goal directed, and culturally unique social systems. Students will explore questions related to the role of communication in defining organizational structures and in achieving personal and organizational goals.

  

  • COM 3510 - Art of Persuasion

    3 Credits
    Focuses on the dual responsibilities of creation and reception in persuasive messages. Theoretical considerations include credibility, proofs and argumentation. Practical applications will highlight personal influence, public campaigns and media techniques.

  

  • COM 3512 - Crisis and Risk Communication

    3 Credits
    This course examines communications that seek to inform different audiences of particular hazards to which they are exposed and the source of their vulnerability, as well as the methods for identifying and communicating appropriate solutions to the target audience(s).  It will address the various interactions that may be required between emergency management officials and a full spectrum of relevant stakeholders, including the emergency services and other responding or responsible agencies, the general and disaster impacted public, the private and NGO sectors, mutual aid partners and other neighboring jurisdictions, the media, and many others. (Also DEM 3512 )

    Prerequisite: DEM 3508  
  

  • COM 3515 - Mass Media and Culture

    3 Credits
    An in-depth exploration of how the media of mass communication both reflect and influence our culture. The relationship between our environment, our social interaction and various communication channels will be examined. Students will be challenged with the task of using communication forms to transform popular culture rather than being uncritically transformed by it.

  

  • COM 4582 - Communication in Ministry

    3 Credits
    This course will explore the essential skills necessary for the communication of the Gospel and biblical truth through a variety of available mediums. Basic principles of exegesis and hermeneutics, strategies for effective communication, preaching, and current mediums for communication will be studied. Students will also be equipped to formulate an effective communication philosophy and strategy for ministry. (Also CM 4582 )

    Prerequisite: Christian Ministry Major (B.S.)  or Global and Cultural Studies Major (B.S.)  

Counseling
  

  • COU 5010 - Theories and Practices of Counseling

    3 Credits
    A comprehensive overview of the major theories of counseling with emphasis on the relationship between the theory and its practical application. Theories are critiqued for their relevance based on current research. Among the theories surveyed are Psychoanalytic, Phenomenological, Behavioral and Cognitive, Existential, Person-Centered, Family and other systems theories, and Feminist. 

  

  • COU 5012 - Orientation to Counseling & Integration of Christian Worldview

    3 Credits
    A history and overview of the profession of counseling which includes philosophical foundations, ethics, services, theories and diversity in the profession. A Christian worldview is articulated and various models of integration of that worldview with the profession of counseling are examined. Personal faith integration into the profession of counseling is emphasized.

  

  • COU 5014 - Theories of Personality

    3 Credits
    An examination of primary theories of personality as they relate to the development of normal and abnormal personalities. Included in the theories of personality will be humanistic, psychodynamic, behavioral and cognitive. A Christian perspective of personality development will be explored.

  

  • COU 5016 - Human Growth and Lifespan Development

    3 Credits
    A survey of the nature and needs of persons at all developmental levels from conception to old age. The course will focus on physical, cognitive, emotional, personality, family, vocational, and social development while emphasizing gender, culture, and class. Strategies for facilitating optimal development over the lifespan through counseling will all be explored.

  

  • COU 5210 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling

    3 Credits
    A broad overview of the ethical and legal issues facing counselors in current counseling practice. Topics covered include confidentiality, record keeping, reimbursement, boundary issues, informed consent, values conflicts, religious issues, and professional competence. Professional codes of ethics and legal standards will be reviewed. Professional ethics as applied to clinical practice will be emphasized.

  

  • COU 5212 - Counseling Skills, Methods and Techniques

    3 Credits
    A broad understanding of the processes of counseling, including establishing and maintaining the counseling relationship, facilitating appropriate interventions, successful termination, interviewing techniques, goal setting, and other core helping skills. An understanding of clinical intervention methods informed by research evidence and community standards of practice.

  

  • COU 5214 - Assessment, Testing and Measurement in Counseling

    3 Credits
    An introduction to basic testing and appraisal methods in the counseling profession. Principles of test construction, administration, scoring, and interpretation in areas such as achievement, aptitude, personality, and intelligence will be reviewed. Some statistical methods will be discussed as related to assessment in counseling.

  

  • COU 5216 - Addictions and Substance Abuse

    3 Credits
    An introduction to the treatment of addictive behavior and substance use. The 12-Core functions will be addressed, as well as a variety of theoretical approaches to the treatment of addiction. The stages of change and motivational interviewing will be explored. The following areas will be emphasized (i) an overview of the transdisciplinary foundations of alcohol and drug counseling, including theories of chemical dependency, the continuum of care, and the process of change; (ii) pharmacology of substance abuse disorders and the dynamics of addiction, including medication-assisted therapy; (iii) professional and ethical responsibilities; (iv) multicultural aspects of chemical dependency; (v) co-occurring disorders; and (vi) the core functions defined in section 148F.01, subdivision 10.

  

  • COU 5218 - Play Therapy

    3 Credits
    This course provides an overview of the essential elements and principles of play therapy, including history, theories, modalities, techniques, applications, and skills within the context of ethical and diversity-sensitive practice.

  

  • COU 5220 - Counseling Research and Evaluation

    3 Credits
    This course highlights the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession, including how to critique research to inform counseling practice. An understanding of types of research methods, basic statistics, and ethical/legal consideration in research is addressed.

  

  • COU 5222 - Psychology of Sport

    3 Credits
    Students will study the interdisciplinary science of sport psychology, including the fundamentals of the relationship of psychology to sport, coaching, and optimal performance enhancement. Psychological theories of motivation, intervention and social dynamics in sport, as they relate to athlete well-being, will be emphasized.

  

  • COU 5310 - CD Counseling Professional Readiness, Ethical and Advocacy Responsibilities, and Rules and Regulations

    1 Credits
    Students will comprehend SAMHSA professional readiness competencies 18-23, Professional and Ethical Competencies 115-123, and become familiar with the laws and regulations applying to Substance Abuse in the United States. Students will understand the obligations of an addiction counselor to adhere to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and continuing professional development.

  

  • COU 5312 - CD Counseling and Education for Families, Couples and Community

    1 Credits
    Students will comprehend SAMHSA Client, Family and Community Education competencies 99-107. Students will understand the process of providing clients, families, significant others and community groups with information on risks related to psychoactive substance use, as well as available prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.

  

  • COU 5314 - CD Relapse Prevention and HIV/AIDS Training

    1 Credits
    Students will learn models of relapse prevention and sources of referral/service coordination in their area. Students will understand SAMHSA Referral Competencies 49-55. Additionally, students will learn about the etiology, immunology, epidemiology and impact of HIV/AIDS on an individual client and society, to include SAMHSA Competency 106.

  

  • COU 5316 - Gambling, Gaming and Internet Addictions

    1 Credits
    Students will investigate a broad range of process addictions including gambling, gaming, and internet addictions. The nature of addictions and models of treatment for these addictions will be the focus of the course.

  

  • COU 5318 - CD Adolescent Assessment and Treatment

    1 Credits
    Students will understand theories of and approaches to chemical dependency counseling with adolescents, including epidemiology, treatment approaches, and common practices useful for working with adolescent alcohol and drug counseling clients.

  

  • COU 5320 - Domestic Violence and CD Counseling

    1 Credits
    Students will be exposed to a variety of theories of domestic violence and models of treatment. The relationship between chemical dependency and domestic violence will be explored.

  

  • COU 5322 - Multicultural CD Counseling

    1 Credits
    This course presents an introduction to current research supporting the need for individualized treatment that is sensitive to culture and addresses principles in the delivery of culturally competent treatment services for chemically dependent clients. Special populations, such as foreign-born clients, women from other cultures, religious groups, Hispanics/Latinos, African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; persons with HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations; persons with physical and cognitive disabilities; rural populations; homeless populations; and older adults will be addressed.

  

  • COU 5324 - Co-Occurring Disorders

    1 Credits
    Students will be exposed to an overview of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and understand the complexity of treatment for co-occurring disorders and the role of a CD counselor working with clients with co-occurring mental illness.

  

  • COU 5326 - Group Counseling for CD

    1 Credits
    Students will learn about the various types of groups used in CD counseling (e.g. self-help groups, psychoeducational groups, therapy groups, groups for significant others) and will learn basic skills and techniques for conducting successful groups with CD clients.

  

  • COU 5412 - Alcohol and Drug Case Management

    3 Credits
    Procedures and accepted practices for case management will be presented to demonstrate the wide variety of ways in which to provide case management as a service that is acceptable to private and public entities. Topics will include case management principles and techniques, treatment planning, record keeping, consultation and referral methods, and client education. Providing clients with quality professional and community resources to meet their individualized needs will be emphasized. Emphasis will be placed on professional and ethical practice that is holistic, culturally sensitive, and rooted in biblical principles.

    Prerequisite: COU 5216  
  

  • COU 6010 - Multicultural Counseling

    3 Credits
    A survey of multicultural trends that includes the cultural context of relationships and attitudes and behaviors that are affected by age, race, religious preferences, physical disability, social class, sexual orientation, ethnicity and culture, family patterns, and gender. Clinical intervention methods informed by research evidence and community standards of practice for a variety of multicultural groups will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: COU 5010  
  

  • COU 6012 - Group Process and Treatment

    3 Credits
    A broad understanding of group development and stages, group dynamics, and group counseling theories. Basic and advanced group counseling methods and skills will be reviewed. Group leadership style, selection criteria, group members’ roles and behaviors will also be explored.

    Prerequisite: COU 5010  and COU 5212  
  

  • COU 6014 - Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development

    3 Credits
    An introduction to career development models, occupational and educational information sources, assessment instruments, and counseling techniques relevant to career planning. Included will be techniques and processes of career counseling, career development theories, decision-making models, issues of diversity, interrelationships between work and family life, and lifestyle and leisure counseling.

  

  • COU 6212 - Marriage and Family Therapy

    3 Credits
    A broad overview of the structure and dynamics of marriage and family relationships. Assessment and counseling interventions with couples and families will be included. Multiple theories will be explored and evaluated. A Christian worldview of marriage and family relationships will be explored.

    Prerequisite: COU 5010  
  

  • COU 6214 - Psychopathology

    3 Credits
    An introduction to the scientific study of mental illness through a comprehensive look at the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). The focus will be on the description, etiology, and methods of treatment for disorders in the DSM. Students will develop an understanding of child and adult mental disorders and psychopathology, including developmental psychopathology.

  

  • COU 6216 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

    3 Credits
    A study of the conceptual framework and process of diagnosing mental disorders, as described by the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and the methods and tools of treatment planning for those disorders. Case studies will be used for students to experience diagnosing and treatment planning. Students will learn to write treatment plans with measurable goals and outcomes. Students will learn to evaluate the efficacy of treatment.

    Prerequisite: COU 6214  
  

  • COU 6220 - Trauma-Informed Counseling and Crisis Intervention

    3 Credits
    This course addresses the impact of crises, disasters, sexual assault and other trauma-causing events on individuals and communities, as well as, the treatment of trauma related disorders. Trauma is examined through the impact on the brain regions, impact on memory, variations of emotional regulation and somatic responses. Trauma informed counseling methods and skills will be addressed. The course will also introduce the student to emergency management systems and crisis intervention within clinical mental health agencies and in the community. Attention is also given to vicarious traumatization and caring for the caregiver.

  

  • COU 6221 - Refugee Trauma and Recovery

    3 Credits
    This course covers the way trauma affects refugee individuals and families emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. Key principles and strategies for working with refugees and trauma will be explored. (Also INT 6221 )
  

  • COU 6222 - Counseling Issues in Human Sexuality

    3 Credits
    This course is a study of the crucial problems involved in understanding human sexuality and assisting individuals and couples with sexual concerns.  It is designed to provide information in the following areas: research about sexuality, sexual development, aging and sexual functioning, sexual orientation, gender issues, sexual anatomy & physiology, sexual response cycles, psychological and social sexual dynamics, treatment of sexual disorders and sexual trauma/abuse, sexual behavior patterns, sexual communication, contraception, infertility, and sexually transmitted infections.

  

  • COU 6225 - Animal Assisted Therapy

    3 Credits
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) especially emphasizing work with horses and dogs. This will include an exploration of both historical and contemporary theories. Animal Assisted Therapy is an alternative, experiential type of therapy that utilizes the animal as a medium to help facilitate change. In this class, students will look at the theoretical basis of animal assisted therapy, its history, the advantages and limitations of AAT, the certification processes for both horses and dogs, using AAT in private practice and other agencies, how AAT helps special populations in therapy, and learning how to co-facilitate basic AAT sessions. Students will work experientially with animals and volunteers.

  

  • COU 6231 - Internship in Alcohol & Drug Counseling I

    3 Credits
    This course provides a practical clinical experience in an approved agency or other appropriate setting with an approved supervisor. Students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic coursework and transfer it into clinical settings. Students must complete 440 internship hours with the cooperating agency. Emphasis is placed on enabling the student intern to learn and experience the work of a chemical dependency professional while receiving graduate level college credit. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.

    Prerequisite: COU 5216 , COU 5412 , COU 6010 , COU 6312  and COU 6410  
  

  • COU 6232 - Internship in Alcohol & Drug Counseling II

    3 Credits
    This course provides a practical clinical experience in an approved agency or other appropriate setting with an approved supervisor. Students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic coursework and transfer it into clinical settings. Students must complete 440 internship hours with the cooperating agency. Emphasis is placed on enabling the student intern to learn and experience the work of a chemical dependency professional while receiving graduate level college credit. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.

    Prerequisite: COU 6231  
  

  • COU 6251 - Counseling Internship I

    8 Credits
    Internship I involves a practical clinical experience in an approved agency or other appropriate setting with an approved supervisor. This counseling internship provides a supervised, field-based, work experience wherein students integrate and synthesize counseling theories and techniques, develop the professional qualities, characteristics, and behaviors of a counselor, and develop more advanced clinical reasoning and conceptualization skills. Students must successfully complete 300 of the required hours of supervised counseling/clinical experience to pass Internship I. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

    Note: For those seeking ADC licensure, students will need to complete 880 hours of internship (within COU 6251 - Internship I and COU 6252 - Counseling Internship II , if needed), covering all 12 core functions, under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. All ADC emphasis courses must be completed PRIOR to internship.

    Prerequisite: COU 5010 , COU 5012 , COU 5016 , COU 5210 , COU 5212 , COU 5214 , COU 6010 , COU 6214 , and COU 6216 .
  

  • COU 6252 - Counseling Internship II

    1 Credits
    This counseling internship provides a supervised, field-based, work experience wherein students integrate and synthesize counseling theories and techniques, develop the professional qualities, characteristics, and behaviors of a counselor, and develop more advanced clinical reasoning and conceptualization skills. Building on the experience of COU 6251 - Counseling Internship I , Internship II involves a continued practical clinical experience in an approved agency or other appropriate setting with an approved supervisor. Any required hours not completed within COU 6251 - Counseling Internship I  will be completed in Internship II. Students in Internship II will complete their remaining hours from COU 6251 - Counseling Internship I  as well as the remaining hours for their required 700 hours in order to pass Internship II. Additionally, students must successfully complete the comprehensive exam in order to pass Internship II. Students who do not complete their hours while enrolled in Internship II will be required to enroll in Internship III until their hours are completed. A student may take Internship II a total of 3 times. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

    Note: For those seeking ADC licensure, students will need to complete 880 hours of internship (within COU 6251 - Counseling Internship I  and COU 6252 - Counseling Internship II, if needed), covering all 12 core functions, under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. All ADC emphasis courses and COU 6251 - Counseling Internship I  must be completed PRIOR to COU 6252 - Counseling Internship II.

    Prerequisite: COU 5010 , COU 5012 , COU 5016 , COU 5210 , COU 5212 , COU 5214 , COU 6010 , COU 6214 , COU 6216  and COU 6251 .
  

  • COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I

    3 Credits
    Internship I involves a practical clinical experience in an approved agency or other appropriate setting with an approved supervisor. This counseling internship provides a supervised, field-based, work experience wherein students integrate and synthesize counseling theories and techniques, develop the professional qualities, characteristics, and behaviors of a counselor, and develop more advanced clinical reasoning and conceptualization skills. Students must successfully complete 300 of the required hours of supervised counseling/clinical experience to pass Internship I. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading.

    Note: For those seeking ADC licensure, students will need to complete 880 hours of internship (within COU 6261 - Internship I, COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II  and COU 6263 - Counseling Internship III , if needed) covering all 12 core functions, under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. All ADC emphasis courses must be completed PRIOR to internship.

    Prerequisite: 45 completed master’s credits in the degree which must include: COU 5010 , COU 5012 , COU 5210 , COU 5212 , COU 5214 , COU 5220 , COU 6010 , COU 6012  and COU 6214 . If students have not taken COU 5016  or COU 6212  prior to beginning Internship I, it is recommended that the student take these courses concurrently with either COU 6261 - Internship 1 or COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II  because these areas will be tested in COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II  on the Comprehensive Exam.
  

  • COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II

    3 Credits
    This counseling internship provides a supervised, field-based, work experience wherein students integrate and synthesize counseling theories and techniques, develop the professional qualities, characteristics, and behaviors of a counselor, and develop more advanced clinical reasoning and conceptualization skills. Building on the experience of COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I , Internship II involves a continued practical clinical experience in an approved agency or other appropriate setting with an approved supervisor. Any required hours not completed within COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I  will be completed in Internship II. Students in Internship II will complete their remaining hours from COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I  as well as the remaining hours for their required 700 hours in order to pass Internship II. Additionally, students must successfully complete the comprehensive exam in order to pass Internship II. Students who do not complete their hours while enrolled in Internship II will be required to enroll in COU 6263 - Counseling Internship III  until their hours are completed. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading.

    Note: For those seeking ADC licensure, students will need to complete 880 hours of internship (within COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I , COU 6252 - Counseling Internship II and COU 6263 - Counseling Internship III , if needed) covering all 12 core functions, under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. All ADC emphasis courses and COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I  must be completed PRIOR to COU 6252 - Counseling Internship II.

    Prerequisite: COU 6261  
  

  • COU 6263 - Counseling Internship III

    1 Credits
    This counseling internship provides a supervised, field-based, work experience wherein students integrate and synthesize counseling theories and techniques, develop the professional qualities, characteristics, and behaviors of a counselor, and develop more advanced clinical reasoning and conceptualization skills. Building on the experience of COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I  and COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II , Internship III involves a continued practical clinical experience in an approved agency or other appropriate setting with an approved supervisor. Any required hours not completed within COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I  and COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II  will be completed in Internship III. Students in Internship III will complete the remaining hours for their required 700 hours in order to pass Internship III. Additionally, students must successfully complete the comprehensive exam in order to pass Internship III. A student may take Internship III a total of 3 times. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading.

    Note: For those seeking ADC licensure, students will need to complete 880 hours of internship (within COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I , COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II  and COU 6263 - Internship III, if needed) covering all 12 core functions, under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. All ADC emphasis courses and COU 6261 - Counseling Internship I  and COU 6262 - Counseling Internship II  must be completed PRIOR to COU 6263 - Counseling Internship III.

    Prerequisite: COU 6262  
  

  • COU 6299 - Topics in Counseling

    3 Credits
    This seminar course considers various topics in counseling. The focus will be determined by the instructor and the needs of students in the program. The primary approaches are in-depth exploration of a topic, research, and presentation of results. Examples of topics would include Play Therapy, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brain-based Counseling Strategies, etc. Students may take this course more than once for credit when a different topic is addressed.

  

  • COU 6312 - Psychopharmacology for Alcohol and Drug Counseling

    3 Credits
    This course examines the pharmacology of substance abuse disorders and the dynamics of addiction, including medication-assisted therapy.  Students will develop a practical understanding of substances with addictive or abusive potential with special focus on drug administration, absorption, movement, and drug-receptor interactions. Students will also examine clinical practice guidelines for treating psychological and substance use disorders. Counseling techniques and strategies will be emphasized. Professional and ethical responsibilities will be discussed in light of biblical truth to allow for a holistic approach to patient care.

    Prerequisite: COU 5216  
  

  • COU 6410 - Assessment and Treatment Planning for Alcohol and Drug Counseling

    3 Credits
    This course will review the counselor functions of screening, intake, orientation, assessment and evaluation of chemically dependent clients. The process of interviewing and administering assessment instruments will be explored with emphasis on competent legal and ethical standards of professional practice in culturally diverse settings. The importance of the connection between assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and methodology in counseling alcohol and drug clients will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: COU 5216  

Counseling Residency
  

  • COUZ 5212 - Counseling Skills, Methods and Techniques Residency

    0 Credits
    As a requirement of the COU 5212 - Counseling Skills, Methods and Techniques  course, students complete an on campus residency. Students work with licensed counselors in a classroom setting to demonstrate their competency in using basic skills, methods, and techniques of counseling. This experience allows for immediate corrective remediation of the students’ abilities in the field of counseling. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

      Note: Course Fee applies for those who complete the residency on the Minnesota campus.

    Prerequisite: COU 5212  
  

  • COUZ 6214 - Psychopathology Residency

    0 Credits
    As a requirement of the COU 6214 - Psychopathology  course, students complete an on-campus residency. Students work with licensed counselors in a classroom setting to demonstrate their competency in identifying abnormality in individuals and correctly diagnosing the individual using the current DSM. This is completed under the supervision of experienced diagnosticians and may include both diagnostic interviewing skills and clinical testing/assessment skills. This experience allows for immediate corrective remediation/feedback regarding the students’ abilities in the field of counseling. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. Note: Course fee applies for those who complete the residency on the Minnesota campus.

    Prerequisite: COU 6214  

Criminal Justice
  

  • CRJ 2520 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 Credits
    This course introduces students to the criminal justice system and its three main components: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. It reviews what constitutes a criminal offense, how crime is measured, and theories of crime causation. This course also looks at issues and challenges facing today’s criminal justice system and examines possible future directions.

  

  • CRJ 3532 - Criminal Law

    3 Credits
    This course provides students with an historical understanding of criminal law, an overview of general legal principles, including possible defenses to a criminal charge, and an awareness of the fundamental nature of law.

  

  • CRJ 3534 - Criminal Courts

    3 Credits
    This course provides students with an overview of the criminal justice system and its processes. It examines the courtroom work group, the trial process, and challenges to the process. It also provides an overview of the juvenile court system.

  

  • CRJ 3536 - Introduction to Corrections

    3 Credits
    This course provides an overview of the field of corrections. It reviews prisons and jails, correctional policies, agencies, prison life, and challenges facing corrections. This course examines the Devine and societal roles in correction.

  

  • CRJ 4535 - Juvenile Justice

    3 Credits
    This course gives students an overview of American juvenile justice in terms of both system and practice. It examines the juvenile offender, causes of juvenile crime, the juvenile court system, and juveniles in the adult court system. This course also looks at institutionalization, rehabilitation, the treatment of juveniles, and the future of juvenile justice in America.

  

  • CRJ 4537 - Criminal Justice Ethics

    3 Credits
    This course looks at the ethical dilemmas and professional problems faced by criminal justice personnel. Students review various ethical perspectives from a Christian perspective and discuss the practical applicability of domestic and international ethical ideals.

  

  • CRJ 4539 - Victimology

    3 Credits
    This course examines the causes of victimization and looks at theories associated with violent victimization. It analyzes the offender-victim relationship and presents ideas on preventing violence and responding to victimization from a Christian perspective.

  

  • CRJ 4555 - Criminal Justice Internship I

    1-3 Credits
    The Internship course is designed to allow senior level students majoring Criminal Justice the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge of the discipline in an occupational setting. Internships are completed in community based or governmental organizations. Students are required to work under qualified supervision and must complete various assignments to help them process the experience. Admission to the course requires instructor approval and the completion of at least 12 hours of CRJ classes. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • CRJ 4556 - Criminal Justice Internship II

    1-3 Credits
    The Internship course is designed to allow senior level students majoring in Criminal Justice the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge of the discipline in an occupational setting. Internships are completed in community based or governmental organizations. Students are required to work under qualified supervision and must complete various assignments to help them process the experience. Admission to the course requires instructor approval and the completion of CRJ 4555 - Criminal Justice Internship I . Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.

    Prerequisite: CRJ 4555  

Criminal/Social Justice
  

  • CSJ 252 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Concepts

    3 Credits
    FALL

    This course is intended to give an overview of the American criminal justice system, with specific review of the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, corrections institutions and the democratic foundations upon which the system is based. In addition, the course is appropriate for those who want to learn more about career options in the areas of criminal justice.

  

  • CSJ 330 - Juvenile Justice Concepts

    3 Credits
    FALL

    This course emphasizes the origin, development, organization, functions, and jurisdiction of the Juvenile Justice System in the United States. The emphasis is on the MN Juvenile Justice System. Topic areas covered include processes and detention of juveniles; constitutional protections extended to juveniles; case disposition, juvenile statutes and court procedures relative to juvenile offenders: and laws and procedures regarding child abuse, child neglect, juvenile records, and the juvenile court process

    Offered alternate years (even)

    Prerequisite: CSJ 252  or CRJ 2520  
  

  • CSJ 352 - Criminology

    3 Credits
    FALL

    This course examines the extent and nature of crime in the United States. Attention is given to theories of crime causation and an analysis of the social processes leading to criminal behavior.

    Offered alternate years (odd)

    Prerequisite: CSJ 252  or CRJ 2520  
  

  • CSJ 445 - Restorative Justice

    3 Credits
    FALL

    This course offers a critical review of Restorative Justice including a consideration of its definitions, historical roots, theoretical origins, key principles and substantive practices, global policies and programs, controversial issues, and future directions and possibilities.

    Offered alternate years (odd)

    Prerequisite: Departmental Acceptance.
  

  • CSJ 451 - Comparative Justice Systems

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    Reviews political, administrative, organizational and cultural differences in various national and world justice systems.

    Offered alternate years (even)

    Prerequisite: CSJ 252  or CRJ 2520  
  

  • CSJ 455 - Police and Community

    3 Credits
    ARR

    Historical and contemporary overview of the roles of policing and peacemaking in society, strategies for positive and sustainable community relations and career-related issues for police officers. 

  

  • CSJ 460 - Topics in Criminal and Social Justice

    3 Credits
    ARR

    This seminar course considers various topics in criminal/social justice. The focus will be determined by the instructor and students enrolled. The primary approaches are in-depth exploration of a topic, research, and presentation of results. Students may take this course more than once for credit.

  

  • CSJ 461 - Criminal/Social Justice Internship

    1-3 Credits
    ARR

    Supervised work experience in the field of criminal and/or social justice with an integration of restorative principles. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • CSJ 462 - Criminal/Social Justice Internship II

    1-3 Credits
    ARR

    Supervised work experience in the field of criminal and/or social justice with an integration of restorative principles. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • CSJ 463 - Criminal/Social Justice Internship III

    1-3 Credits
    ARR

    Supervised work experience in the field of criminal and/or social justice with an integration of restorative principles. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • LWE 349 - CSI: Criminal Investigations

    3 Credits
    This course examines the fundamentals of crime scene and post-crime scene investigation. Delivery of this instruction will be through lecture and include all phases of the criminal investigation procedure. Learners will be exposed to primary officer responsibilities to include the examination of a secured crime scene and exploring various methods involved in the collection and preservation of evidence. Learners will be introduced to secondary investigative techniques which include the interviewing and interrogation process, drafting and executing search warrants, and case preparation.


Criminology
  

  • CRM 316X - Criminal Minds

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    This class focuses on the most notorious criminals in history, including serial killers such as Ted Bundy and Charles Manson, mass murderers such as Hitler and Stalin, and terrorists such as Timothy McVeigh and Osama bin Laden. This advanced course will be a historical study, though it requires a basic understanding of criminal correlates such as psychology, biology, and sociology.  (Also HIS 316X )

    Offered alternate years (even)

    Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and CRJ 2520  or PSY 130  or SOC 230  
  

  • CRM 318X - Law & Literature

    3 Credits
    FALL

    The primary focus is to examine crime in literature, including but not limited to Steinbeck’s East of Eden, Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, as well as various works by Poe, Shakespeare, and Flannary O’ Connor. Subthemes of this class include the impact of literacy rates on deviance and criminality in society as well as how law is portrayed inaccurately in story. (Also ENG 318X )

    Offered alternate years (odd)

    Prerequisite: ENG 131 , ENG 132  and PSY 130  
  

  • CRM 322X - History of War Weapons: Knives to WMDs

    3 Credits
    SPRING

    This class focuses on weapons throughout history, capable of micro to macro damage and destruction. This takes a historical perspective of the history of weaponry from the earliest knives, to Biblical weaponry, to modern day biological and other weapons of mass destruction. This class may include classes of weapons and specific laws regarding each. (Also HIS 322X )

    Offered alternate years (odd)

    Prerequisite: CRJ 2520  

Disaster and Emergency Management
  

  • DEM 2010 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician

    4 Credits
    This course delivers the National EMS Educational Standards adopted by the state of Minnesota for Emergency Medical Technician education requirements. This course meets the needs of the entry-level Emergency Medical Technician. Completion of the EMT course prepares the student for the National Registry of EMT examination. Successful completion of the National Registry exam is recognized by the state of Minnesota to generate the state certification required to work and volunteer as an EMT in Minnesota. (The National Registry of EMT Examination testing requires a minimum age of 18.) Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading.

  

  • DEM 3040 - Downed Pilot Survival

    3 Credits
    Students will know and understand the key components of survival in a mock aircraft accident and then navigate their way back to safety and/or contact through emergency channels to receive assistance. (Also AVI 3040 )
  

  • DEM 3508 - Introduction to Emergency Management

    3 Credits
    This course focuses on the principles and practices of emergency management at the local, state, and national levels and will explore the concepts of preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Discussion will include a number of case studies of actual disasters, the challenges that emergency management at all levels of government faced, best practice analysis of what went well and lessons learned for the future.

    Prerequisite: HIS 2510 - American Government  recommended
  

  • DEM 3512 - Crisis and Risk Communication

    3 Credits
    This course examines communications that seek to inform different audiences of particular hazards to which they are exposed and the source of their vulnerability, as well as the methods for identifying and communicating appropriate solutions to the target audience(s).It will address the various interactions that may be required between emergency management officials and a full spectrum of relevant stakeholders, including the emergency services and other responding or responsible agencies, the general and disaster impacted public, the private and NGO sectors, mutual aid partners and other neighboring jurisdictions, the media, and many others. (Also COM 3512 )

    Prerequisite: DEM 3508  
  

  • DEM 3515 - Emergency Preparedness and Planning

    3 Credits
    This course explores the needs of public safety officials who have responsibility for emergency preparedness planning and response. It includes contexts for emergency planning, legal and jurisdictional; responsibility for planning and responding to emergencies; different types of emergencies, and an approach to planning that can be applied to emergency situations. It addresses specific issues associated with the planning process, including the role of the manager, the necessity for multi-agency involvement, various analytical techniques employed in planning, different levels of emergency planning, and different elements of the plan.

    Prerequisite: DEM 3508  
  

  • DEM 4510 - Disaster Response, Recovery and Operations Management

    3 Credits
    This course examines a theoretical and practical application of post-disaster management activities including human behavior in emergency situations, warning, evacuation, sheltering, triage, damage assessment, disaster declaration, debris removal, media relations, crisis counseling, individual and public assistance, fiscal responsibilities and other relevant functions. Decision making, incident command, EOC operations, coordination and service will be examined.

    Prerequisite: DEM 3508 
  

  • DEM 4511 - Political and Policy Basis of Emergency Management

    3 Credits
    This course introduces concepts and basic descriptive information about the political system within the context of disaster policy and explores how political factors play a role in all phases of emergency management, regardless of the type or nature of the disaster event.

    Prerequisite: DEM 3508  
  

  • DEM 4514 - Emergency Relief and Community Development

    3 Credits
    This course examines Christian perspectives on relief and development and the unique ways that Christian organizations are impacting societies around the globe. This is an interdisciplinary course examining theological perspectives on natural disasters, poverty, and justice as well as the sociological and cultural factors influencing sustainability and community transformation. (Also CM 4514  and SOC 4514 )
  

  • DEM 4518 - Principles and Practice of Hazards Mitigation

    3 Credits
    This course explores natural and man-made hazard mitigation and its role in disaster management; structural versus non-structural actions; the role of the natural environment in mitigating natural hazards; and the role of prevention/preparedness in reducing the impacts of future terrorism events.

    Prerequisite: DEM 3508  
  

  • DEM 4555 - Disaster & Emergency Management Internship I

    1-3 Credits
    The Internship course is designed to allow senior level students majoring in Disaster and Emergency Management the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge of the discipline in an occupational setting. Internships are completed in community based or governmental organizations. Students are required to work under qualified supervision and must complete various assignments to help them process the experience. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval and the completion of at least 12 hours of DEM classes. 
 

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