ART 300: Art Fundamentals (3 units)

• This course is designed to introduce studio art, art history, art criticism and aesthetics to the future elementary school teacher. This class will provide a foundation for life-long learning within the art discipline. Competencies pertaining to art instruction will be developed through various art experiences based upon art education theory and practice.

BIOL 101L: Principles of Biology (4 units)

• An examination of the cell, inheritance, ecology, human biology, the diversity of life and evolutionary theory. Emphasis is given to understanding central concepts and to the process of science. Attention is also given to the relationships between biology and Christian faith and practice. It provides foundational understandings for general education and liberal studies.

DRA 355: Creative Drama (3 units)

• This course equips people to lead others in process-oriented creative drama activities, including theater games, group improvisation, storytelling and related performance forms.

ENV 150: Introduction to Environmental Studies (4 units)

• An interdisciplinary study of the relationships between people and their environment. The use of natural resources, environmental degradation and human population are examined from ecological, social and religious perspectives.

HIST 150: American Civilization (4 units)

• A study of the development of American culture and society from the colonial period to the present. Major themes and events are examined within the context of America's geography, religious and immigrant heritage and sociopolitical development. (This course meets the U.S. Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates.)

HIST 440: California History and Politics (4 units)

• California is often viewed as the "trendsetter" for the rest of the nation. This course seeks to explain why by acquainting students with the social, cultural, economic and political development of California from early settlement to the present. At the same time, it familiarizes them with the state's current political system and the politics that surround it. (Meets the California history and government requirement for teaching credential candidates.)

KIN 251: Foundations of Kinesiology (3 units)

• An introductory study of philosophical, historical, social and ethical foundations of certain key disciplines within kinesiology. Emphasis also placed on initial discussion of professionalism, including development of personal professional philosophy and service through one's profession. The division of kinesiology, including details of programs are introduced.

KIN 305: Nutrition (3 units)

• This is an introductory course that studies the fundamentals of proper nutrition for life-long health. The focus is on understanding the components of proper nutrition and their incorporation into daily life. Nutritional practices for certain populations, such as children and athletes, will be addressed. Applications, including analysis of one's own diet and developing a sound diet to meet personal goals, will also be addressed.

KIN 310: Sport First Aid (3 units)

• Prevention and care of injuries in athletic activities designed for prospective coaches, trainers, health and physical educators to aid in the recognition, evaluation and care of athletic injuries. Techniques in taping, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries will be studied. The textbook is from the American Sport Education Program and students will have the option of purchasing the ASEP certification course. 

KIN 316: Coaching Methods (3 units)

• This course is based on the American Sports Education Program and espouses the philosophy of "Athletes First, Winning Second." The course is based on knowledge from the sport sciences integrated with the wisdom of master coaches. Students will learn how to help young people become better athletes and, more importantly, better human beings. Students will have the option of completing the American Sports Education Program coaching certification, which is the certification desired by the state of California for all coaches.

KIN 330L: Fundamentals of Motor Behavior (3 units)

• An introductory study of motor learning and control theory, principles and concepts as they relate to the acquisition of motor skills. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of this information in effectively instructing and developing a variety of motor skills.

KIN 345: Analysis of Individual and Dual Sports (2 units)

• A study of individual and dual sports commonly taught in middle school and high school physical education curriculums. Emphasis placed on teaching progressions, application of motor learning principles and teaching cues which make it easier for learners to be successful. Creating team cohesion within the context of these kinds of sports is also covered. Elemental competencies will be required.

KIN 351: Analysis of Team Sports (2 units)

• Study of team sports commonly taught in middle school and high school physical education curriculums. Emphasis will be placed on teaching progressions, application of motor learning principles and teaching cues which make it easier for learners to be successful. Methods to teach strategies for offensive and defensive systems for each sport will be covered. Elemental competencies will be required.

KIN 366: Analysis of Fitness Activities (2 units)

• This course will focus on studying and experiencing a variety of fitness activities including aerobic conditioning, resistance, weight training and stretching that increase cardiovascular capacity, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Students will learn how to apply physiological principles of fitness such as overload, specificity, FITT and reversability. Students will also explore the technologies appropriate for fitness training.

KIN 380: Analysis of Aquatics (1 unit)

• Students develop knowledge and skills to both be able to demonstrate basic swim strokes and diving and also show ability to teach these skills to others. Methods to incorporate fitness activities and games in the water are also covered. Elemental competencies will be required.

KIN 385: Kinesiology Practicum (1 unit)

• A practicum course in which the student is required to teach in three different contexts. One unit will be in a teaching setting, one unit will be in a coaching setting and one unit will be in a community setting. Practica usually involve observing and providing assistance to a professional. Forty-five hours make up each unit and students are allowed to register for 1, 2 or 3 units in a semester.

KIN 395: Psychology of Sport (3 units)

• An overview of fundamental psychological theory and its application to physical activity and sport. Topics covered focus on the interrelationships between physical activity and psychological variables, including personality, motivation, competitiveness, arousal, stress, anxiety, competition, reinforcement, intrinsic motivation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, imagery, self-confidence, morality, goal-setting and concentration. In addition, the relationship between exercise and psychological well-being will be addressed.

KIN 460: Elementary Physical Education Methods (3 units)

LA 380: Learning Communities (1 unit)

• A seminar course with two hours per week of field experience that will focus on learning communities of elementary educational systems. The course will involve analysis and evaluation of classroom observations in relation to academic studies of the multiple subject programs.

LANG 310: First and Second Language Acquisition (3 units)

• An introduction to the ways human beings acquire a first and second language and the conditions that support acquisition.

LANG 340: Introduction to Linguistics (3 units)

• Language is studied as a system of systems including phonology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Students also discuss language universals and current usage standards. 

LIT 180: Introduction to Literature (3 units)

• A study of outstanding examples of the short story, novel, poetry and drama genres. Designed to introduce the student to the world of literature, to create an appreciation for it and to provide analytical tools for further study.

LIT 465: Literature for Children and Young Adults (3 units)

• This course is a survey course in the literature for children from preschool through junior high school. The course is particularly designed to assist teachers and teacher candidates in the selection and use of literature in the classroom.

MATH 132: Arithmetic and Data Analysis (3 units)

• This course is one of the two courses required for liberal studies majors intending to be elementary school teachers. The purpose of the course is to strengthen the students' conceptual understanding of the mathematics taught in the K-7 settings. Topics will include: numeration systems, a variety of algorithmic structures in arithmetic, simple set theory, probability, descriptive statistics, graphical interpretations of data, construction of appropriate graphical structures.

MATH 134: Algebraic Thinking and Geometry (3 units)

• This course is one of the two courses required for liberal studies majors intending to be elementary school teachers. The purpose of the course is to strengthen the students' conceptual understanding of mathematics taught in the K-7 settings. Topics will include: the interplay of algebra and arithmetic, generalization of algorithms from arithmetic to algebra, functions and equations, the hierarchical ordering of operations, basic analytic geometry, elementary geometric ideas of area, perimeter, classification and spatial relationships.

MUS 305: Music in the Classroom (3 units)PE 120: Dance Movement (1 unit)

• Music skills and effective means of teaching them are the subject of this class. A variety of approaches to teaching music, including the Kodaly method, will be explored. Students will learn the basics of reading and performing music. This course fulfills the requirement of the liberal studies major.

PE 120: Dance Movement (1 unit)

PHYS 105L: Physical Science (4 units)

• An integrative study of the physical sciences, including the history and methods of science, the relationship of scientific truth and biblical truth and the relationship of modern technology to science and its consequences for society.

PHYS 150: Earth Science (3 units)

• This course presents the concepts of the major geological processes affecting the physical earth and helps students appreciate the earth and understand environmental concerns. Exercises in mineral identification are also included.

PSY 120: Introduction to Psychology (3 units)

• The objectives of this course are to present the student with an overview of the facts and issues of the discipline, to examine the relationship of psychology to religion and to explore the implications of the subject matter for how we live. Such topics as perception, learning, biofeedback, stress, normality, therapy and community are discussed.

PSY 350: Child Development (3 units)

• A study of the development of the child from conception to adolescence. Topics of development, such as physical, intellectual, social, emotional and moral are studied.

SOC 310: Cultural Communities of California (3 units)

• An examination of the folklore and historical background of the major "parallel" cultural (minority) groups in California, including but not limited to Native American, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander and other Asian American populations. Though special attention is given to cultural groups students come into contact with, national and global, social and cultural issues are explored to enhance their understanding of the similarities and differences among the diverse groups in society. SOC 482 must be taken simultaneously if this is being used to meet a focus series requirement.

SOC 410: American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3 units)

• A study of the history of immigration, racism, discrimination and assimilation in American society. The experiences of various ethnic groups in America from the nation's founding to the present are examined and the rise of pluralism as the current model for structuring ethnic diversity in American institutional life is explored. SOC 482 must be taken simultaneously if this course is being used to meet a Focus Series requirement.