Abnormal Psychology

This module is designed to introduce students to the study of abnormal psychology. In addition to becoming familiar with the definitions and the common classification system of abnormal behavior, students will have the opportunity to explore many complex issues associated with human behavior. Such issues include the contemporary theories of causes of behavior disorders and the benefits and dangers of defining abnormal behavior and applying diagnostic "labels".

Writing in College

This course will teach learners how to successfully compose essays and essay answers in an academic setting. Almost every module requires the completion of at least one collegiate paper. Though the requirements for the topics of the papers will vary, the structure will often remain the same. The intent of this module is to teach the learner both structure of the essay and basic grammar and punctuation skills in order to allow the learner to focus on the content.

Accounting

This course covers the fundamentals of financial accounting as well as the identification, measurement, and reporting of economic events on enterprises. Accounting information is examined from the perspective of effective management decision making with special emphasis on the planning and control responsibilities of practicing managers. In addition, there is an overview of financial statement analysis.

American Cinema and Culture

Throughout this module, we will apply the tools of formal narrative analysis and of historical and cultural analysis to the American film industry. We will explore how Hollywood films work technically, aesthetically and culturally to reinforce and challenge America’s cultural history and national self-image. We will analyze the relationship between American film and American social and historical reality.

America in Vietnam

In this course, learners will trace the evolution of America’s Cold War foreign policy as it developed in response to events in French Indochina (what is today Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam). The course will examine how the United States became involved, especially in Vietnam, and the importance of America’s containment policy. Learners will assess the ramifications of this policy on the people of Southeast Asia, the American presidency, and American soldiers and civilians.

Earth’s Natural Disasters

Natural disasters occur worldwide causing tens, even hundreds, of thousands of deaths and tens of billions of dollars of damage per year. Such events include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami, floods, landslides, hurricanes, and tornadoes. While fatalities tend to be greatest in densely populated areas, financial and insurance losses from natural disasters are greatest in wealthy countries with more infrastructure to be damaged and where insurance coverage is greater. Knowledge of the size and frequency (or the inverse, return period) of past events helps in assessing the likelihood of future disasters and is essential in the development of mitigation strategies to minimize death and damage. Another part of the puzzle is accurate analysis of both benefits and costs of possible mitigation strategies.

Geomorphology

Geomorphology is the study of the processes that shape the planet. These include earth building processes such as plate tectonics and volcanism as well as erosive processes such as weathering, streams and rivers, wind, and glaciation.

History of Art 

This course surveys specific historical periods of visual art. It deals with the appreciation, interpretation, individual perception and language of art.

Intercultural Communication

This module provides an introduction to the communication which takes place when people of different cultures interact. This course surveys differences in cultures that can create obstacles to understanding and communication and offers suggestions for dealing with these obstacles and thus achieving intercultural communication competence.

Integrated Software Applications

This is an introductory course providing computer experience in a wide variety of application software. Applications include word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation software and desktop publishing.

Interview Techniques

Interview Techniques will teach learners how to successfully conduct an interview. Almost every profession requires both formal and informal interviewing skills. Whether the learner plans to use the skills learned in counseling, Christian service, journalism, social work, health and medicine, education, law, management, law enforcement, etc., the practice and theory will prove to be valuable and useful.

Oklahoma History

This course examines the social, economic, political, and philosophical/theological history of Oklahoma from the time of its earliest known pre-historica human inhabitants to the present.

Social Problems

This course examines the major social problems in the United States and compares/contrasts these with social concerns in a global perspective.

Astronomy

This course provides an introductory overview of the principal topics and methods of modern astronomy. You will learn about astronomical structures such as stars, planets, and galaxies. You will be asked to envision astronomical distances and time scales. The life cycles of stars and element production will be examined. Cosmology, the large-scale structure and history of the universe, will be explored. You will see how conditions necessary for life are constrained by astronomical habitat: Life requires the right astronomical niche.

Introduction to Christian Thought

This course explores what it means to be a Christian in beliefs and in life. We will ask such questions as: What does the Bible say? What has the Church said? Why does it make sense to believe certain things and act in certain ways? We will begin with biblical foundations. We will explore to what has been said by the church. Then, we will ask whether these things can be supported by philosophical considerations. Finally, we will explore practical implications.

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

This module is an upper-division survey of the cultures of our world with a special look at non-western societies. The course will provide tools for more effective intercultural communication as well as giving us a mirror in which to see our own cultural groups more clearly.

Introduction to Fine Arts

This module is a survey course of Western visual art (painting, sculpture, photography), architecture, and music; the development of the arts in historical periods; and the interrelationships of the arts and their reflection of socio-cultural values.

Introduction to the Holocaust

This course seeks to engage learners in a critical consideration of the moral, religious & theological implications of Nazi Germany’s “war against the Jews,” the intentional and calculated destruction of some six million European Jews (accompanied by the enormous suffering and losses experienced by other “undesirable” groups) which is referred to as the Shoah, or Holocaust.

Introduction to World Religions

Introduction to World Religion gives learners an introduction to some of the major world religions like Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism, and briefly covers the tenets of faith of Zoroastrianism and Jainism. This course surveys the basic beliefs and practices of these religions. It is designed to help the learner be aware of other religious traditions in our community and so be better informed of the religious melting pot around us.

Literature in Life

This course will explore the concept that artistic expression reflects real life situations, problems, concerns, and emotions common to all people throughout the ages. The tendency is to think artists receive their writing inspiration from suffering or situations unique to the artist. The glimpse into the artistic world through their work shows us a world that is exceptionally commonplace rather than unique. We will explore these worlds, which—by themselves—seem unique and strange, but both the typical and atypical actions and emotions of the characters living in those worlds represent some of our innermost fears, joys, concerns, and hopes. This class is not designed to scan poetry or otherwise look at the artistic construct in the artistic process. It is designed to help the learner achieve an appreciation and an understanding of literature as an extension of the human psyche.

Math Concepts

A general education course designed to enhance the learner's abilities to analyze and solve problems mathematically and to communicate results in writing.

Social Class in America

Americans are created equally—or are they? This module examines the different levels of social class in America and the consequences for class members in each social class. From a sociological perspective, learn how social class can affect one’s life chances and life course.

Sociology of the Family

A study of the origin, development, functions, and problems of a basic social institution of our culture, the family. The effects of modern social and economic conditions on contemporary family life are reviewed.

History of Popular American Music

A study of the history and roots of American music that led and influenced the development of today's American music.

Astronomy

This course provides an introductory overview of the principal topics and methods of modern astronomy. You will learn about astronomical structures such as stars, planets, and galaxies. You will be asked to envision astronomical distances and time scales. The life cycles of stars and element production will be examined. Cosmology, the large-scale structure and history of the universe, will be explored. You will see how conditions necessary for life are constrained by astronomical habitat: Life requires the right astronomical niche.

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