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Year Course ID Course
2026-2027 MUSI 446

Orchestra

SAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 447

Band

SAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 448

Band

SAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 450

Keyboard Pedagogy

This course is designed to enable careful consideration of the dynamics of teacher and pupil interaction in private teaching, develop basic instruction skills at the piano with supervision and constructive feedback, enrich personal awareness of the current methods and materials available, and provide comprehensive coaching in studio management.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in performance option or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 MUSI 453

Chamber Choir

The large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 454

Chamber Choir

The large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 460

Vocal Pedagogy

Students study the anatomy and physiology of the breathing and phonatory mechanisms of the larynx, and the acoustical laws required for optimum resonation of the singing voice, with practical applications for interaction of teacher and pupil in private studio teaching. Students in the course give basic instruction in voice under the supervision of the instructor.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in performance option or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 MUSI 461

Vocal Ensemble

Chamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E)

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 462

Vocal Ensemble

Chamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E)

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 465

Instrumental Ensemble

Brass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K)

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 466

Instrumental Ensemble

Brass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K)

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 470

Senior Recital

A one-hour recital, demonstrating ability in a wide range of musical styles, given by a student in the fourth year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the department chairfor approval.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 370 and, usually, two semesters of private study subsequent to the junior recital
2026-2027 MUSI 481

Concert Choir

The large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 482

Concert Choir

The large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 NATS 410

Scripture & Science

Examination of conceptions held by ancient cultures and the Bible of the origin, composition, and functioning of the cosmos, and the question of natural or supernatural causality. Students will critically evaluate current models of how Scripture relates to modern scientific knowledge. Using key biblical passages, students will construct a theological model that embraces not only the aspects of science and nature that support the idea of purpose (teleology) but also those aspects that do not readily align with teleology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, RELS 112, and 3 sem. hrs. of any course in BIOL, BIOT, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL, GENV
Cross-listed: RELS 410
2026-2027 NATS 481

Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Life Sciences

This is a liberal arts-oriented capstone course concerning the integration of Christianity with the Life Sciences and other disciplines taught within the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. Christian beliefs are applied to an understanding and evaluation of modern science and technology. The course integrates elements of theology, history and philosophy of science, and specific topics where Christian faith and science intersect. This course consists of three parts: general topics in science, further explorations of topics in the Life Sciences, and student-led seminars occurring in interdisciplinary groups.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of RELS 110, 111, 112, or 160; completion of at least 60 sem. hrs. of study by end of preceding semester; and at least 12 sem. hrs. of Biology, Biotechnology, or Environmental Sciences courses
2026-2027 NATS 482

Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Chemistry

This is a liberal arts-oriented capstone course concerning the integration of Christianity with chemistry and other disciplines taught within the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. Christian beliefs found in Scripture are applied to an understanding and evaluation of modern science and technology. The course integrates elements of theology, history and philosophy of science, and specific topics where Christian faith and science intersect. This course consists of three parts: general topics in science, further exploration of topics for students within chemistry, and student-led seminars in interdisciplinary groups.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of RELS 110, 111, 112, or 160; completion of at least 60 sem. hrs. of study by end of preceding semester and at least 12 sem. hrs. of Chemistry
2026-2027 NATS 483

Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Computing Science

This is a liberal arts-oriented capstone course concerning the integration of Christianity with computing science and other disciplines taught within the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. Christian beliefs are applied to an understanding and evaluation of modern science and technology. The course integrates elements of theology, history and philosophy of science, and specific topics where Christian faith and science intersect. This course consists of three parts: general topics in science, further exploration of topics for students within computing science, and student-led seminars in interdisciplinary groups.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of RELS 110, 111, 112, or 160; completion of at least 60 sem. hrs. of study by end of preceding semester and at least 12 sem. hrs. of Computing Science
2026-2027 NATS 484

Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Mathematics

This is a liberal arts-oriented capstone course concerning the integration of Christianity with mathematics and other disciplines taught within the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. Christian beliefs found in Scripture are applied to an understanding and evaluation of modern science and technology. The course integrates elements of theology, history and philosophy of science, and specific topics where Christian faith and science intersect. This course consists of three parts: general topics in science, further exploration of topics for students within Mathematics, and student-led seminars in interdisciplinary groups.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of RELS 110, 111, 112, or 160; completion of at least 60 sem. hrs. of study by end of preceding semester and at least 12 sem. hrs. of Mathematics
NB: Not offered every year.
2026-2027 NURS 113

Clinical Skills I

This course focuses on knowledge and laboratory practice of clinical skills related to the basic nursing care of individuals. Includes introduction to nursing process and basic nursing concepts.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
NURS 114
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 114

Introduction to the Profession of Nursing

This course introduces students to the foundational knowledge, skills, reasoning, and values required to embody the professional identity of a nurse in the provision of collaborative, safe, competent, ethical, compassionate and evidence-informed person-centered care.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
NURS 113
2026-2027 NURS 123

Clinical Skills II

This course builds on knowledge and laboratory practice of clinical skills related to the basic nursing care of individuals. It focuses on knowledge, clinical and health assessment skills, including biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of health. It emphasizes techniques to gather health related data, including taking a health history and performing a physical examination, with the purpose of identifying patient care needs and formulating a plan of care.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 1st semester of Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 124

Communication & Covenantal Caring

This course explores the concepts of communication and collaboration with an emphasis on the skills and competencies nurses require to build strong interpersonal relationships with patients, interprofessional teams, and colleagues. Covenantal caring as foundational to interpersonal relationships and the influence of Christian values and beliefs are explored.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): NURS 113, 114
2026-2027 NURS 137

Indigenous Health

This course provides an overview of traditional views of Indigenous health, and the health inequities that followed from colonization. Decolonization and reconciliation are framed through a health promotion lens, with nursing responses to the determinants of Indigenous health through respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities. Through experiential learning, students are introduced to Indigenous ways of knowing, learning, and teaching to promote integration of cultural safety, cultural humility and anti-racism when working with Indigenous population groups.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 113, 114
2026-2027 NURS 200

Nursing Therapeutics I

This course introduces nursing therapeutics interventions by the nurse in the care of well and ill persons. Emphasis is on nutritional and pharmacological interventions and related education in the context of care of adults and older adults.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100-level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
2026-2027 NURS 212

Nursing Care of Older Adults

This course focuses on nursing care of older adults from a positive aging perspective. Emphasis is on the nursing process considering physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health, well-being, and common chronic conditions.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100-level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 213
2026-2027 NURS 213

Clinical Practice: Adult Health I

This course focuses on experiential learning of nursing care for older adults and takes place in older adult care agencies and in the nursing SIM laboratory. Emphasis is on the development of clinical reasoning through the delivery of safe, client-centered and evidence-informed healthcare. Using the nursing process framework (assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating), students will engage with older adult residents and the health care team, assess older adult patients' care, comfort, and personal needs, identify the appropriate nursing response, choose applicable tools and resources to provide collaborative care, assess and report outcomes. Students will have the opportunity to develop self-insight through reflection-on-practice as they experientially process the role of the gerontological nurse in direct care and consider equity concerns.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100-level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 212
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 224

Evidence-Informed Practice

This course introduces concepts of evidence-informed nursing practice and its alignment with professional standards. Students develop research literacy skills to critically appraise research evidence across select methods. Related attitudes of inquiry, such as open-mindedness and curiosity, are emphasized.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100-level nursing courses and other non-Nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
Math 108
2026-2027 NURS 227

Planetary & Global Health

This course focuses on global health, planetary health, health equity, humanitarianism and Christian missions, with implications for nursing and intersectoral care. Emphasis is on exploring past and current global health topics, such as global burden of disease,health systems strengthening, public and health policy, human rights, indigenous health,infectious diseases and global disasters.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100-level courses and other non-Nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern. Permission to participate in this course may be granted on an individual basis for students from other disciplines or educational institutions.
2026-2027 NURS 230

History of Nursing

This course examines the development of Canadian nursing over the past four centuries, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Based on an understanding of nursing as rooted in a Christian ethos of caring for strangers, this course critically explores the ways in which religion, politics, gender, race, economics, technology, culture, war, and epidemics have influenced the development of nursing both nationally and globally.

Course Credits: 3
NB: This course is an elective and is not offered every year.
Cross-listed: HIST 230
2026-2027 NURS 232

Nursing Care of Adults

This course focuses on nursing care of adults experiencing acute, chronic, and palliative conditions in hospital and community-based settings. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process considering physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual responses to illness and health.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100-level nursing courses and other non-Nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 233
2026-2027 NURS 233

Clinical Practice: Adult Health II

This course focuses on experiential learning in the provision of nursing care for adults with acute and chronic illnesses. Emphasis is on the delivery of safe, person-centered and evidence informed health care to adult clients in diverse settings. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Course Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): 100-level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 232
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 300

Nursing Therapeutics II

This course evaluates, applies and integrates principles of nursing therapeutics as single or multiple interventions by the nurse in the care of well and ill persons. Emphasis is on nutritional and pharmacological interventions and related education in the context of care of mental health, childbearing families, and children.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
2026-2027 NURS 312

Nursing Care & Mental Health

This course focuses on nursing care as related to mental health throughout the life cycle in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process considering psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual responses to mental illness and the promotion and restoration of mental health.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 313
2026-2027 NURS 313

Clinical Practice: Mental Health

This course focuses on experiential learning in the provision of nursing care for clients with common acute and chronic mental health conditions. Emphasis is on the delivery of safe, person-centered and evidence-informed health care to clients in diverse settings. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 312
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 317

Community Health

This course focuses on principles of community health nursing to ameliorate structural vulnerabilities and health disparities through population health strategies, community assessment and development, communicable disease control, intersectional care, advocacy and health policy.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 318
2026-2027 NURS 318

Clinical Practice: Community Health

This course focuses on experiential learning in community. Emphasis is on collaborative assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health care within diverse community settings.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 317
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 322

Nursing Care of Childbearing Families

Concepts of nursing care are related to the health care of women, newborns, children, and families during the childbearing years.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 323
2026-2027 NURS 323

Clinical Practice: Family Health I

This course focuses on experiential learning in the provision of nursing care for childbearing families. Emphasis is on the delivery of safe, client-centred and evidence-informed healthcare to women, newborns, and their families during the childbearing years. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 322
2026-2027 NURS 342

Nursing Care of Children & Families

Concepts of nursing care are related to families managing acute and chronic conditions in home and hospital settings. Nursing process, family theory, child health, family health, and family-centred care principles are related to care to emphasize health promotion and health maintenance activities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 343
2026-2027 NURS 343

Clinical Practice: Family Health II

This course focuses on experiential learning in the provision of nursing care of children and their families. Emphasis is on the delivery of safe, client-centred and evidence-informed healthcare to children and their families in diverse settings. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 342
2026-2027 NURS 350

Spirituality & the Helping Professions

In response to Canada's diverse society, this course provides the student opportunities to explore how religious, spiritual, and theological perspectives shape experiences of health, illness, and human suffering, with applications to spiritual caregiving and self-care practices of the helping professional

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of religious studies courses; second-year standing in nursing
2026-2027 NURS 360

Person-Centred Palliative Approach

Focus is on how to provide a person-centered palliative approach to care for a growing population of individuals who have progressive life-limiting conditions, and their family caregivers.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100- and 200- level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
2026-2027 NURS 370

Nursing in Global Contexts

Focuses on the application of planetary and global health concepts such as sustainability, capacity building, global burden of disease and social/ecological/structural determinants of health in a global health context. Promotes self-reflection, cultural humility, leadership development, and intersectoral communication and collaboration. Explores the historical, economic, political, religious, and geographical contexts, and their influence on the host community’s local healthcare systems and health of individuals and populations. Collaboratively examines specific health challenges of the host community and existing community development projects.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 200, 232, 233.
NB: NURS 227 can be taken as co-requisite.
2026-2027 NURS 400

Directed Studies in Nursing

Admission to a directed studies course is at the sole discretion of the Dean. These courses may be used for remediation or to develop a specific area of student interest.

Course Credits: 1, 2, 3
2026-2027 NURS 401

Directed Studies in Nursing

Admission to a directed studies course is at the sole discretion of the Dean. These courses may be used for remediation or to develop a specific area of student interest.

Course Credits: 1, 2, 3
2026-2027 NURS 412

Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Illness

This course focuses on nursing care of adults experiencing complex conditions with a focus on surgical care in hospital and community-based settings. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process considering factors that influence wellness in the midst of illness, pathophysiology of selected conditions, and sociocultural influences in health care.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 413
2026-2027 NURS 413

Clinical Practice: Adult III

This course focuses on experiential learning in the provision of nursing care for adults with complex acute and chronic illnesses who are recovering from surgical procedures. Emphasis is on the delivery of safe, client-centered and evidence-informed health care to adult clients. Clinical reasoning is emphasized in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.

Course Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
NURS 412
NB: Pass/Fail course
2026-2027 NURS 424

Professional Ethics

Key elements of professional nursing practice are explored through reading and discussion and applied in the development of a personal professional practice model. These key elements include theoretical and theological foundations of nursing, application of relevant theory to practice, critical analysis of pertinent nursing issues, ethical thinking and decision making, therapeutic relational aspects of client care, and responsible communication with clients, colleagues, and the public.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100, 200, 300 level courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern
2026-2027 NURS 434

Leadership in Nursing

Key concepts and processes of leadership are explored as they apply to nursing and health care. Students have the opportunity to examine and develop leadership skills required in contemporary nursing practice. Exercises promote the development and application of values and philosophies of nursing leaders within a Christian worldview

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 100, 200, 300 level nursing courses and other non-nursing prerequisites designated on curricular pattern