Fall Semester
ENG 1510: College Writing and Research (Crown College)
3 Credits
Michelle Whalen (Course Assistant)
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of effective writing in the context of the elements of rhetoric: writer, audience, and purpose. Students write narrative, informative, and persuasive compositions and a documented research paper.
3 Credits
Michelle Whalen (Course Assistant)
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of effective writing in the context of the elements of rhetoric: writer, audience, and purpose. Students write narrative, informative, and persuasive compositions and a documented research paper.
IT 106 P2: Introduction to Computer Applications (Crown College)
3 credits
Mr. Mueller (Course Assistant)
A “hands on” introduction to common computer software applications (including Microsoft Excel). The skills learned in this course are applicable in other business courses as well as being essential to employment opportunities.
3 credits
Mr. Mueller (Course Assistant)
A “hands on” introduction to common computer software applications (including Microsoft Excel). The skills learned in this course are applicable in other business courses as well as being essential to employment opportunities.
HIS 1007: Survey of American History (UNW)
4 Credits
Mary Mueller (Professor)
This course is designed to provide an introductory survey of significant themes in American history. It will consider how the United States formed and developed and will pay attention to important topics in American politics, society, economics, culture, and religious belief.
4 Credits
Mary Mueller (Professor)
This course is designed to provide an introductory survey of significant themes in American history. It will consider how the United States formed and developed and will pay attention to important topics in American politics, society, economics, culture, and religious belief.
SPE 1075: Public Speaking (UNW)
3 credits
Wendy Lokke (Professor)
Theory, composition, delivery, and criticism of public speeches. The course has five goals. First, students should learn to participate in public deliberation by analyzing and crafting speeches to persuade fellow citizens regarding matters of policy. Second, the course provides students with an opportunity to develop competencies in research, argumentation, and writing. Third, the course provides students the opportunity to gain confidence and delivery skills as public speakers. Fourth, the course teaches some elements of basic communication theory. Finally, the course incorporates civic engagement through its content and context in an effort to encourage community awareness. Together, these goals will help students to become more adept at public speaking and better prepared for civic participation and leadership .
Evaluation Method Students will each deliver a variety of speeches, with a minimum of three (3) major speeches during the quarter with additional minor speeches. Students will be assessed with written feedback for each major speech. There should also be a graded component of written work that may include: reflective writing, analysis of a speech, self-critique of a speech, or other appropriate assignments. Participation, feedback on speeches, homework, and other relevant assignments should also be part of the formal assessment and constitute 40% or less of the overall grade, with speeches constituting 60% or more of the overall grade. Speeches should increase in percentage value over the course of the class to encourage improvement and the addition of new skills as the course progresses.
3 credits
Wendy Lokke (Professor)
Theory, composition, delivery, and criticism of public speeches. The course has five goals. First, students should learn to participate in public deliberation by analyzing and crafting speeches to persuade fellow citizens regarding matters of policy. Second, the course provides students with an opportunity to develop competencies in research, argumentation, and writing. Third, the course provides students the opportunity to gain confidence and delivery skills as public speakers. Fourth, the course teaches some elements of basic communication theory. Finally, the course incorporates civic engagement through its content and context in an effort to encourage community awareness. Together, these goals will help students to become more adept at public speaking and better prepared for civic participation and leadership .
- Students will become confident, articulate communicators by gaining theoretical and practical knowledge of public speaking with a focus on civic persuasion.
- Students will learn to research and organize ideas to create a clear, concise, and engaging presentation.
- Students will learn to analyze and adapt speech content and delivery for different audiences.
- Students will improve their individual speaking style by studying public speaking skills as both a speaker and an observer.
- Students will develop their critical thinking skills through the exploration of issues of civic importance and the development compelling arguments.
Evaluation Method Students will each deliver a variety of speeches, with a minimum of three (3) major speeches during the quarter with additional minor speeches. Students will be assessed with written feedback for each major speech. There should also be a graded component of written work that may include: reflective writing, analysis of a speech, self-critique of a speech, or other appropriate assignments. Participation, feedback on speeches, homework, and other relevant assignments should also be part of the formal assessment and constitute 40% or less of the overall grade, with speeches constituting 60% or more of the overall grade. Speeches should increase in percentage value over the course of the class to encourage improvement and the addition of new skills as the course progresses.
Spring Semester
ENG 1512: Introduction to Literary Analysis (Crown College)
3 Credits
Michelle Whalen (Course Assistant)
Continued instruction and practice in writing and the writing process with emphasis on critical analysis of literary genres. Using Ryken's The Christian Imagination students will analyze and discuss the elements and worldviews present in literature, while also reading the novels The Chosen by Chaim Potok and Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. All books and sources are provided free of charge by Crown College.
3 Credits
Michelle Whalen (Course Assistant)
Continued instruction and practice in writing and the writing process with emphasis on critical analysis of literary genres. Using Ryken's The Christian Imagination students will analyze and discuss the elements and worldviews present in literature, while also reading the novels The Chosen by Chaim Potok and Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. All books and sources are provided free of charge by Crown College.
HIS 1005: History of Western Civilization (UNW)
4 Credits
Mary Mueller (Professor)
A study of world civilization with emphasis upon the development of Western cultural traditions from ancient to modern times. Special attention is given to the Bible as a historical document and to the concepts of institutional development and cultural diffusion. Emphasis is on the interaction of Western institutions and ideas with the forces of absolutism, enlightenment, revolution, industrialism, nationalism, liberalism, imperialism, Darwinism, and militarism.
4 Credits
Mary Mueller (Professor)
A study of world civilization with emphasis upon the development of Western cultural traditions from ancient to modern times. Special attention is given to the Bible as a historical document and to the concepts of institutional development and cultural diffusion. Emphasis is on the interaction of Western institutions and ideas with the forces of absolutism, enlightenment, revolution, industrialism, nationalism, liberalism, imperialism, Darwinism, and militarism.
MAT 130: Mathematics Survey (Crown College)
3 Credits
Mr. Mueller (Course Assistant)
A mathematics course designed for the liberal arts or general education purposes, including quantitative literacy and mathematical competency. The course consists of problem solving and mathematical modeling. Topics include set theory, operations, percent and decimals, linear equations and their applications, slopes, parallel and perpendicular lines, systems of equations, counting techniques, probability and descriptive statistics.
3 Credits
Mr. Mueller (Course Assistant)
A mathematics course designed for the liberal arts or general education purposes, including quantitative literacy and mathematical competency. The course consists of problem solving and mathematical modeling. Topics include set theory, operations, percent and decimals, linear equations and their applications, slopes, parallel and perpendicular lines, systems of equations, counting techniques, probability and descriptive statistics.
PED 1515: Health and Wellness for Life (Crown College)
3 Credits
This course focuses on health in various aspects of life including physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, social and financial health. Students will learn basic principles of health in each of these areas and be encouraged to apply these principles to their own lives.
3 Credits
This course focuses on health in various aspects of life including physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, social and financial health. Students will learn basic principles of health in each of these areas and be encouraged to apply these principles to their own lives.
PSY 2108: Lifespan Psychology (UNW)
3 credits
Jenita Pace (Professor)
Lifespan Psychology is a general psychology class in human psychological development, studying the nature and implications of development from conception through death. Emphasis is upon cognitive, moral, spiritual, emotional, interpersonal, and self-development. Topics to be addressed include:
Additionally, it should be acceptable for most school’s social science requirements in other states. (Be sure to check the university you plan to attend to complete your degree to make sure.)
Lifespan Psych is a requirement for a wide variety of majors such as education and nursing.
3 credits
Jenita Pace (Professor)
Lifespan Psychology is a general psychology class in human psychological development, studying the nature and implications of development from conception through death. Emphasis is upon cognitive, moral, spiritual, emotional, interpersonal, and self-development. Topics to be addressed include:
- Stages of development from birth through adolescence
- Maturation during the college years
- Critical periods of adulthood, marriage, and parenting
- Ageism and physiological processes of aging
- Death and dying
Additionally, it should be acceptable for most school’s social science requirements in other states. (Be sure to check the university you plan to attend to complete your degree to make sure.)
Lifespan Psych is a requirement for a wide variety of majors such as education and nursing.
