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Academics Undergraduate Programs Theology and Philosophy Joint Program with Sioux Falls Seminary
Academics Undergraduate Programs Theology and Philosophy Joint Program with Sioux Falls Seminary | Joint Program with Sioux Falls Seminary |
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The 3-3 Program:
The combined B.A./M.Div. degree program The combined B.A./M.Div. degree program offered by the University of Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls Seminary is known as the 3-3 Program, because it involves three years of study at the University of Sioux Falls and three years of study at Sioux Falls Seminary. The 3-3 Program is an accelerated program for the student of noteworthy ability. It reduces by one year the time required to complete university and seminary training. After three years (96 semester hours) in a carefully planned pretheological program that is broadly based in the liberal arts (see course requirements below), the student begins studies at the seminary in the regular Master of Divinity program. Upon completion of the student's first year of seminary studies (32 semester hours applicable toward the M.Div. degree), he or she receives the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theology & Philosophy from the University of Sioux Falls. At the end of the sixth year, that is, upon completion of the remaining 62 semester hours of theological studies, he or she receives the Master of Divinity degree from Sioux Falls Seminary. A student registering for the joint program must apply for preenrollment in the seminary and must achieve a 3.25 cumulative GPA in his or her undergraduate coursework by the end of the three years at USF to remain in the program.
The 3-2 Program:
The combined B.A./M.A. degree program The combined B.A./M.A. degree program offered by the University of Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls Seminary is known as the 3-2 Program, because it involves three years of study at the University of Sioux Falls and two years of study at Sioux Falls Seminary. The 3-2 Program is an accelerated program for the student of noteworthy ability. It reduces by one year the time required to complete university and seminary training. After three years (96 semester hours) in a carefully planned pre-theological program that is broadly based in the liberal arts (see course requirements below), the student begins studies at the seminary in the regular Master of Arts program. Upon completion of the student's first year of seminary studies (32 semester hours applicable toward the M.A. in Christian Leadership degree,Youth Ministries Specialization)), he or she receives the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theology & Youth Ministry from the University of Sioux Falls. At the end of the fifth year, that is upon completion of the remaining 30 semester hours of required studies, he or she receives the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership degree from Sioux Falls Seminary. A student registering for the joint program must apply for pre-enrollment in the seminary and must achieve a 3.25 cumulative GPA in his or her undergraduate coursework by the end of the three years at USF to remain in the program. Undergraduate Courses for the 3-2 Program English 11 s.h. LAR 111 Western Heritages I LAR 112 Western Heritages II ENG 200 Introduction to Literature Communication Studies 4-6 s.h. CST 100 Fundamentals of Communication One elective in Communication Studies Fine Arts (choose one) 3 s.h. ART 100 Introduction to Art 3 ART 209 Art History: Prehistoric-14th Century 3 ART 210 Art History: 14th Century-Present 3 CST 200 Introduction to Theatre 3 FA 200 Humanities Through the Arts 3 MUS 200 Introduction to Music 3 MUS 202 American Jazz Styles 3 Creative Arts (choose one) 1-3 s.h. Applied Music Lessons or Ensembles 1 ART 101 Drawing I 3 ART 120 Design I 3 ART 122 E-Design 3 ART 180 Photography I 3 ART 290 Art Education: Primary 3 CST 117 Participation in Theatre 1 CST 118 Theatre Lab: Technical 1 CST 209 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 CST 210 Theatre: Beginning Acting 3 CST 260 Applied Theatre-Design 3 CST 310 Directing 3 CST 409 Special Topics in Communication Studies 3 Mathematics 4 s.h. MAT 112 College Algebra and Trigonometry (or higher) Natural Science 4 s.h. Choose any lab course in Natural Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics Computer Science 3-4 s.h. COM 104 Computer Solutions or COM 201 Introduction to Computer Science I Social Science 9 s.h. Choose one course in each of three different disciplines among Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics, at least one of which must be from Political Science or Economics Business Administration 3 s.h. BUS 306 Management of Organizations or BUS 351 Organizational Theory & Behavior Human Development (choose 2) 6 s.h. Human Development (choose 2) 6 s.h. CRJ 305 Juvenile Justice PSY/SOC 306 Social Psychology PSY 412 Adolescent Psychology (recommended) SOC 301 Family Theology 12 s.h. THE 140 Introduction to the Bible THE 240 Introduction to Christian Thought THE 261 Introduction to Youth Ministry THE 313 Religions of the World or THE 413 Christianity & Culture 3 s.h. PHI 207 Introduction to Philosophy 6 s.h. History 3 s.h. Choose any course in History; HIS 101 or 102 recommended Exercise Science 2 s.h. EXS 200 Dimensions of Wellness Electives 22-25 s.h. Sufficient to complete 96 s.h. at USF; no more than 9 s.h. of the elective courses may be in Theology not including New Testament Greek At least one course during the three years at USF needs to be a qualified Critical Thinking course. |