23 courses with the subject INDS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
INDS 1102Foundations of Faith and Learning2
This course is designed to facilitate student transition to college by introducing and examining the relationship between faith and learning in light of the College’s mission, strengthening skills associated with student academic success, and developing a sense of connection to the Montreat community through relationships with peers and faculty. Topics include the value of a Christian liberal arts education, the nature and purpose of an academic community, academic skills, strengths development, vocation and career readiness, and involvement in the campus community. This course is required of all students entering college as first-time freshman as well as transfer students with less than 12 hours of academic credit. (Offered every semester.)
This course is designed to facilitate student transition to college by introducing and examining the relationship between faith and learning in light of the College’s mission, and strengthening academic-related skills, behaviors, and engagement with resources associated with learning and student success. Topics will include the value and role of a Christian liberal arts education, study skills and techniques such as goal setting, test-taking, reading, note-taking, time management, and motivation. Other topics may include strengths development, vocation and career readiness, and academic resilience. (This course is required of students admitted conditionally.) Corequisite: INDS 1102
INDS 2080Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies (Lower Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower- level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
INDS 2100Seminar in Faith and Learning (Transfers)1
Literature Course ...........................................................................................................................3 Choose an ENGL Literature course numbered 2000 or higher Mathematics ..................................................................................................................................3 MATH 1220 or higher ................................................................................. 3 Oral Expression ..............................................................................................................................3
This course is designed to help students define their personal Christian philosophy of life by integrating faith and learning. Students are challenged to explore their Christian calling and to consider ways in which they can exert a Christian influence in the world today.
INDS 2203Strengthening Academic Habits and Skills1
This course is designed to strengthen academic-related skills, behaviors, and engagement with resources associated with learning and student success. Topics will include study skills and techniques such as goal setting, test-taking, reading, note-taking, time management, and motivation. Other topics may include learning modalities, self-efficacy, and academic resilience.
Selected academic topics—biblical, business, historical, linguistics, literary, mathematics, and science—with emphasis on their relationship to physical and cultural settings. Residence abroad. Normally offered during breaks and summer sessions. (Offered by department discretion.)
A supervised learning experience that provides one with initial exposure to relevant professional activities. Supervision of the practicum is a shared responsibility between the faculty advisor and on-site supervisor. This course may be repeated; a maximum of three hours may be used to satisfy degree requirements. Prerequisite: INDS 3610, consent of the student’s advisor and the BRIS department chair or designee. (Offered by department discretion.)
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INDS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated; a maximum of three hours may be used to satisfy degree requirements.
INDS 3610Communication Arts Career Readiness & Portfolio *1
ART * 3 TOTAL 43 *Equivalent Transferred in with Community College Articulation Agreement If students take a full-time load each term, they could complete this program in two years. 88
An intensive, quality, structured learning opportunity that immerses students in appropriate professional contexts. Supervision of the internship is a shared responsibility between the faculty advisor and on-site supervisor. This course may be repeated; a maximum of six hours may be used to satisfy degree requirements. Prerequisite: INDS 3610, junior status, consent of the student’s advisor and department chair or designee. (Offered by department discretion.)
Subject
INDS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated; a maximum of six hours may be used to satisfy degree requirements.
INDS 4080Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies (Upper Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at an upper- level of study (appropriate for junior or senior academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students may Choose to participate in a directed study of their own choice contingent on faculty availability. Credit varies from 1-3 hours although a student can repeat for up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. A career GPA of 2.5 and approval of the department chair is required. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students develop an extensive paper under the direction of a faculty member that demonstrates their ability to do senior-level research and writing on a specialized topic in theology, philosophy, or cross-cultural studies. A committee comprised of the course professor, another member of the division, and a member chosen by the student evaluates and grade the thesis. (Offered by department discretion.)
A course designed to help students define their personal Christian philosophy of life by integrating faith and learning. Students are challenged to explore their Christian calling and to consider ways in which they can exert Christian influence in the world today. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of professor. (Offered every semester.)
This course allows leadership minor students to apply the theories learned during specified leadership courses in an active leadership role. Students may serve in a variety of leadership positions in college-approved organizations (such as SGA, SCA, or FCA) as resident assistants, or as captains of varsity athletic teams. The position is for a minimum of one year. Each student must recruit a voluntary advisor within his or her discipline who will serve as counselor and evaluator of the student’s leadership performance. Students are required to keep a journal of activities during the term, including lessons learned. Each student prepares, with the approval of the advisor, an evaluation form to include a mission statement, objectives and goals, performance measures, corrective actions, and outcomes. Prerequisite: INDS 3610, twelve hours of coursework in the theoretical and applied leadership minor. (Offered by department discretion.)
INDS 4651Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Internships1-6
In cooperation with the council, students may participate in internships through approved CCCU study programs in the U.S. and abroad. Students will be placed in appropriate studies-related work situations. Prerequisite: INDS 3610
INDS 4660Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Seminars6-8
In cooperation with the council, students examine selected topics relevant to the approved CCCU study programs in the U.S. and abroad. discretion.) 262
