INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS (COMS110) A broad based introduction to communication theory, this course surveys scientific and interpretive approaches to the study, analysis, and explanation of communication within a variety of contexts.

HUMANITIES IN WESTERN CULTURE (HUMN 101) A survey course which concentrates on the development of the Western Culture. It is an integrated study of the visual arts, drama, and music and the discipline of philosophy that permeates all the arts.

SPEECH COMMUNICATION (COMS 101) Study and practice in communicating ideas competently in public speaking. Students are also given a foundation for development of communication skills in other human communication contexts, including dyadic and small group communications.

COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE (ENGL 102) Continues the emphasis on writing. Two analytical papers based upon studies of the short story, poetry and drama and a research paper sequentially developed, are required.

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 210) An overview of the human lifespan from conception through senescence. Continuity of development as well as critical periods faced by the maturing human will be emphasized using contemporary theories and research as foundation materials.

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (SOCI 200) A study of social theories, their histories, social structures and conflict emphasizing human, institutional and group interactions. The course provides an overview of political, economic, and cultural phenomena and methodologies of the result of scientific social research. In addition it seeks to expand ides, concepts, theoretical and practical orientation by using a comparative perspective.

SOCIAL PROBLEMS (SOCI 201) A study of social dilemmas such as crime, pollution, war, poverty, drug addiction, and racial discrimination. Course content is both theoretical and practical.

RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION (ENGL 15) Instruction and practice in writing expository prose that shows sensitivity to audience and purpose.

PSYCHOLOGY (PSY 2) Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications.

NEW TESTAMENT (RL ST 120) Introduction to the history, literature, and religion of early Christianity in its Jewish-Hellenistic setting

HEBREW BIBLE: OLD TESTAMENT (RL ST 110) Introduction to the history, literature, and religion of ancient Israel.

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