This course is designed for future teachers to cultivate skills necessary to create an environment which fosters spiritual development and academic learning. Students will examine philosophical foundations, research contemporary best practices, and learn how to implement practical procedures for effective management of a secondary classroom. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned

This course presents instruction and methodology for both technology used by the teacher to enhance the presentation and organization of teaching materials as well as technology used by the student to aid in the learning process. Students will learn how to create and present instructional visuals effectively and how to implement technology to assist student collaboration and evaluation. A hands-on component will provide the students with practical teaching experience using technology. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course is taken during the senior year as an alternative to ED 411 and allows the student to participate in student teaching at an approved Christian school. The course includes observation, participation, and teaching in the classroom under the direction and supervision of the regular classroom teacher and faculty supervisor. An External Student Teaching Application must be submitted and approved by the WCBC administration prior to the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: ED 337 or ED 338, 96 credits earned, and 50 hours of classroom observation

This block course is designed for seniors with a concentration in education. Emphasis will be placed on the systematic process of evaluation in the classroom. Through this course, the student will gain the knowledge and tools required for creating, administering, and utilizing learning assessments. The student will also ascertain how to apply the knowledge gained through assessment to future instruction, intervention, and parent communication. Prerequisite: 96 credits earned; Corequisite: ED 430, ED 450, and ED 451

This is a senior-level course designed for elementary and secondary education majors. This course meets for half a semester. Primary areas of emphasis are: 1) examining and testing modalities of students; 2) examining the various methods of teaching that may be utilized in the classroom; 3) studying the areas of the brain and how they relate to modes of learning and memory; and 4) developing lessons to make learning “stick,” meaning the knowledge and skills taught are more readily remembered by the student. Assignments include reading the course text, comparing certain pages to Scripture, researching learning modalities, and writing detailed lesson plans that exhibit a “sticky” learning paradigm. Prerequisite: 96 credits earned; Corequisite: ED 430, ED 441, and ED 450

This course teaches English grammar and foundational writing concepts on a college level. Because clear writing is developed through good English basics, this class aids the student in development of clear writing and grammar skills that will be further developed in EN 102. Prerequisite: EN 100 or test scoring requirement met

This course builds on the previous grammar and composition foundation students received in EN 101 and EN 102. Students will review essentials of grammar and analyze their use in the sentence. They will also analyze basic elements of paragraph construction and clear writing skills and implement these components in writing exercises. An overview of the development of the English language will also be given. Prerequisite: EN 101 and EN 102

This course will evaluate American literature for its style, content, and value, specifically for the Christian student and teacher. The class will give the student an appreciation for the content and literary style of American authors. Prerequisite: None

This course provides an overview of the various forms of creative writing. Students will study and practice a wide variety of creative writing forms, including poetry, short stories, drama, and ministry writing. Prerequisite: EN 102

Students will learn the skill of evaluating children’s literature by studying popular children’s nursery rhymes, fairytales, poetry, short stories, and novels. Students will also learn how to produce an original children’s book. A fee of $75 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course will provide the English education major with the necessary tools of researching and writing. The student will learn to write different genres for the many purposes that the ministry requires. A fee of $75 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: EN 102 and EN 370; 96 credits earned

This course will introduce young men to the field of evangelism. The role of the evangelist in the local church, his ministry, his relationship to the pastor, and his preaching will be studied. The scriptural basis for the ministry of evangelism will be studied along with some of the men in the past who have faithfully fulfilled that role. Men Only. Prerequisite: None

This course will look at youth work, how to effectively reach teenagers for Christ, and how to disciple them. Philosophy of youth work including preaching, activities, and training will be studied. Men Only. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course provides a physical-cultural study of the earth and mankind and is designed to review the world map. Basic to the perspective of this course is the conviction that God is the Creator of the earth and of man. Discussions of the topography and political divisions of the continents will help students discover the variety of cultures including vastly differing forms of government and economic systems around the world today and learn how physical features of the earth, climate, natural resources, human activities and customs affect the political, economic, and social character of nations and regions. More importantly, through the study of these varied cultures, the course will help students to understand the importance of man’s relationship to God and to develop a greater burden for this world’s lost souls. Students will also find incorporated in each lesson practical, biblical truths for daily living. Prerequisite: None

This course examines the American Revolution from its antecedents to its legacy: focusing on factors that prompted separation of the colonies from Great Britain. The course will also examine the role of Christianity in the resistance and independence movements. Additionally, a survey on the strategy and tactics of the war, emphasizing the land campaigns will also be explored. Finally, this course will highlight the aftermath of war on the new Nation and how Great Britain was affected. Prerequisite: None

This course is a continuation of HI 281 and is a study of world civilizations from the seventeenth century to the present. The course will be taught chronologically and will include a discussion of the major political, economic, intellectual, social, and religious forces which have influenced the development of civilization in this modern era. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of Christianity upon the world, and life lessons with scriptural applications from history will be incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite: None

This course is a continuation of HI 283, and it examines the development of the United States from the aftermath of the Civil War to modern America. It gives special emphasis to Christianity’s influence on the development of the United States. It will also look at how Christian men and women have made a significant impact on the development of our nation. Prerequisite: None

This course will enable students to develop an understanding of the political, economic, social, and military history of modern Europe, beginning with the French Revolution and culminating with events as recent as 2017. Students will also demonstrate an ability to critically analyze historical evidence and show an ability to communicate historical understanding in writing and visual media. A survey of principle themes such as national unification, imperialism, the development of modern totalitarianism, and the impact of two world wars on Western society will also be examined. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course provides students an opportunity to peruse fundamental American documents and address major issues and arguments from the Founding Era to the Civil War. Additionally, the course will point students to the timeless truths of Scripture and their relevance in American history and in her future. Prerequisite: EN 102

Students in this course will examine the origins, conduct and consequences of the Great War, the major strategic decisions, as well as the intertwining history on the Homefront of the combatant nations. This course will also examine the conduct of the war, considering how technology, propaganda, and mobilization of the civilian populace helped make this history’s first “total war.” Students will analyze changing war aims, the providence of God, the impact of the Russian revolution, and why all attempts to bring the combatants to the bargaining table failed prior to 1918. In the final section, this course will examine the peace-making process at Versailles, some of the myths surrounding the peace settlements, and how this conclusion to the “war to end all wars” helped set the stage for a second world war. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course examines the social, political, economic, and ideological forces that led to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics include regional conflicts and sectionalism, dissolution of the Union, military campaigns, and the War’s socioeconomic impact, aftermath, and consequences. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the United States during the era of the Civil War. Prerequisite: EN 102

A systematic approach to teaching history in the Christian secondary school will be implemented in this course. Students will learn how to prepare operative lesson plans, present effective history lessons, successfully communicate with their students, and incorporate biblical principles into their daily lessons. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned

This course will teach students both how to prepare menus with proper nutritional value and the basic preparation of those meals. Instruction will be given in the proper use of cooking appliances and utensils. Emphasis will be placed on making meal times in a Christian home an enjoyable experience. A fee of $70 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce the student to the sewing machine and equipment needed to make basic patterns and projects. Several class projects will be done in class by the student. Each student will learn how to operate and care for her sewing machine. A fee of $50 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None