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Courses

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Course ID	Course
SAMC 351	SAMC 351 Arts, Media & Culture Field Placement Course Credits: 1 Designed for any student seeking arts leadership skills through experience-based learning. Students work with systems and strategies applying to self promotion and production, interdisciplinary and collaborative work, and arts organizations. Working under the direction of fine arts faculty, students focus on utilizing resources for development and implementation of special projects. Prerequisite(s): SAMC 110 or equivalent and upper-level standing NB: Pass/Fail course
SAMC 352	SAMC 352 Arts, Media & Culture Field Placement Course Credits: 2 Designed for any student seeking arts leadership skills through experience-based learning. Students work with systems and strategies applying to self promotion and production, interdisciplinary and collaborative work, and arts organizations. Working under the direction of fine arts faculty, students focus on utilizing resources for development and implementation of special projects. Prerequisite(s): SAMC 110 or equivalent and upper-level standing NB: Pass/Fail course
SAMC 353	SAMC 353 Arts, Media & Culture Field Placement Course Credits: 3 Designed for any student seeking arts leadership skills through experience-based learning. Students work with systems and strategies applying to self promotion and production, interdisciplinary and collaborative work, and arts organizations. Working under the direction of fine arts faculty, students focus on utilizing resources for development and implementation of special projects. Prerequisite(s): SAMC 110 or equivalent and upper-level standing NB: Pass/Fail course
SAMC 370	SAMC 370 Aesthetics Course Credits: 3 This course doesn't merely explore different questions about the nature, value, and meaning of beauty, artworks, and aesthetic experience; its primary goal is to assist students in developing lifestyles that embody the values, pleasures, and risks of moving through God's creation with deep aesthetic attention coupled to an expansive imagination Cross-listed: PHIL 370 Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing or 6 sem. hrs. of PHIL or instructor's consent NB: Not offered every year. See Department of Philosophy chair.
SAMC 420	SAMC 420 Arts, Media & Culture Travel Study Course Credits: 3 This multi-day study abroad trip gives students an immersive experience in culture and the fine arts. Students engage in experiential and embodied knowing by visiting galleries, performances, and cultural landmarks. Lectures and readings complement these experiences, helping students to deepen their biblically-informed understanding of the role of fine arts in society. Prerequisite(s): Completion NB: Summer travel study course. This course is limited to students wishing to take this course for credit. No prior courses in art, theatre, or music are necessary.
SAMC 470	SAMC 470 Applied Creative Studio Course Credits: 3 A professionally-oriented studio course where students work independently and/or collaboratively on creative projects for real clients. The work produced will vary broadly depending on the needs of the clients and skills of the students involved. Students will be responsible for managing project tasks and deadlines while cultivating positive client relationships under the guidance of the course instructor. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create work exploring the boundaries of contemporary professional and critical practices. Cross-listed: ART 470 Prerequisite(s): Minimum third-year standing
SAMC 480	SAMC 480 Christianity & the Arts Course Credits: 3 A senior seminar course designed for students in arts programs and anyone interested in the relationship between Christianity and the arts. The views of historical theoreticians and contemporary Christian thinkers about the topic will be examined. Students will develop their own perspectives on the role of the arts in faith and culture, and explore how their callings as Christians and artists can be transformative in contemporary culture. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing in a SAMC degree program; others by instructor's consent
SKLS 001	SKLS 001 Study Skills Course Credits: 0 A non-credit course in study skills to assist students in study habits, comprehension, and improved academic achievement. Topics addressed in the Study Skills class are: time management; note-taking; effective reading; memory techniques; test taking and stress; procrastination and goal setting; critical thinking; research & paper writing, and vocational direction. Study Skills 001 is open to all students and is offered in the fall and spring semesters in 10 one- hour sessions over 5 weeks starting Add/Drop week. This course is required for students on Academic Probation or Academic Accountability as per University policy.
SKLS 003	SKLS 003 Academic Coaching Course Credits: 0 A non-credit course that provides organizational assistance and educational coaching designed specifically to help students improve their academic performance based on their specific needs. General topics covered in the academic coaching program are academic planning, organization and time management, exam preparation, research & writing, and procrastination. Academic Coaching is open to any student and is offered in the fall and spring. The coaching sessions occur weekly in 30 minute, one-on-one coaching sessions. This course is required for students on Academic Accountability as per university policy.

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