General Education Course Descriptions

EC 320 Macroeconomics 3 credit hours
This macroeconomics class will promote an understanding of the nature and organization of capitalism and the arguments underlying many of the economic issues of the day. Special emphasis is given to the twin dilemmas of inflation and recession. The class will explore the various economic approaches to solving these problems.

EC 321 Microeconomics 3 credit hours
This course in microeconomics promotes an understanding of the variations in the operation of business firms according to size and market control. An analysis of consumer behavior and the national government’s impact on the economy are important to that understanding. There also will be an emphasis on American’s role in international trade.

GG 306 Introduction to Geography 3 credit hours
This course deals with the general areas of geographical studies including physical, economic, political, cultural, and urban concepts and man’s interrelationships with the earth.

GG 307 World Regional Geography 3 credit hours
Realms, regions, and concepts are covered in his study of the world’s environment, societies, resources, traditions, demographics, and cultures.

HI 100 Early World History 3 credit hours
The study of World Civilizations with special emphasis on Western Civilization from prehistory to the seventeenth century concentrating on the economic, political, social, and cultural development of societies. Attention is given to Near Eastern, Indian, Chinese, African, European, and American civilizations.

HI 101 Modern World History 3 credit hours
The study of World Civilizations with special emphasis on Western Civilization from the seventeenth century to the present. Attention is given to African, Asian, European, and Americans nations as they interact and relate to global history.

HI 210 Early U.S. History 3 credit hours
A survey of United States history through reconstruction with emphasis on the economic, political, social and cultural background of the nation. The historical role of the nation in the context of world history is a major purpose of the course.

HI 211 Modern U.S. History 3 credit hours
A survey of United States history from Reconstruction to the present with emphasis on the economic, political, social and cultural background of the nation. The historical role of the nation in the context of world history is a major purpose of the course.

PY 100 General Psychology 3 credit hours
Study of the application of scientific psychological principles to life-span development. Heredity and growth, perception, intelligence, motivation, emotions, attitudes, and social influences will be examined.

RL 100 Old Testament 3 credit hours
A survey of the Old Testament portion of the Christian canon and its history, literature, background, and introductory issues, with careful attention given to Hebrew truths with abiding significance for the life of Christian believers.

RL 101 Old Testament 3 credit hours
A survey of the Old Testament portion of the Christian canon and its history, literature, background, and introductory issues, with careful attention given to Hebrew truths with abiding significance for the life of Christian believers.

RL 200 New Testament 3 credit hours
A study of the person and work of Jesus and his life as reconstructed from the four Gospels. Then a study of the remainder of the New Testament documents in their historical, literary, and canonical contexts as those reflect early church history, thought, and practice, with a focus on teachings for the life of the Christian believer and the Christian church.

RL 201 New Testament 3 credit hours
A study of the person and work of Jesus and his life as reconstructed from the four Gospels. Then a study of the remainder of the New Testament documents in their historical, literary, and canonical contexts as those reflect early church history, thought, and practice, with a focus on teachings for the life of he Christian believer and the Christian church.

SO 220 Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
A survey of the nature of society, human relationships, and social changes in our modern world. Attention is given to minority groups, religious groups, employment/unemployment, crime, delinquency, relationships among and between various groups, and sociological concepts and terms. Various factors which influence groups of people, individuals, and institutions are examined.

SO 424 Problems of Today’s Society 3 credit hours
This course will entail an investigation of the social problems of a changing society. The problems, their origin and effects, will be analyzed and an evaluation made of the conflicting values in our society which tend to intensify or abate the social tension caused by each problem.