Course Descriptions

Course Listing Explanations  

Philosophy

“All men by nature desire to know” (Aristotle). Philosophy is the quest to satisfy this desire. It addresses issues that have and will always demand the attention of reflective men and women: personal and social conduct, the nature of our world and our knowledge of it, the nature of truth and the ultimate reality. The meaning, purposes and direction of our lives are grounded in our responses to these issues.

“The study of philosophy is fundamental and indispensable to the structure of theological studies.” - St. Pope John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, 62

While open to any student, this degree is designed to prepare Catholic seminarians for graduate work in theology.

Physical Education

Newman University offers the following sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s bowling, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s triathlon, and men’s wrestling. Athletes in these sports are required to enroll in the sport each semester unless the student’s enrollment in other courses is outside the flat tuition rate. Athletes who cannot enroll in the course are still charged the fee. Only athletes who are eligible to participate in their sport are allowed to enroll in PHED1001 Intercollegiate Athletics. Students are limited to one credit hour of Intercollegiate Athletics/Intercollegiate Sports Conditioning per semester. If students participate in more than one sport in a semester they are eligible for credit in only one of them.

Physical Science

Physical Science provides support courses for other fields of study such as biology and chemistry. It also acquaints the student with the liberal arts philosophy in science dealing with the scientific approach.

Before enrolling in a course which has a prerequisite course listed, the student must have earned a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite course.

Political Science

Every student should insist on having some grounded idea about the scope and nature of the American governmental system, the great works of political thought, and the political and economic problems of the international community.

Psychology

The curriculum in psychology is designed to provide the major with a broad understanding of the discipline of psychology. Psychology, as a hybrid science, bridges the gap between the biological sciences and the social disciplines. Due to this unique position, the study of psychology brings the student into contact with the facts and theories of one’s biological heritage, the history of Western thought regarding persons within their social and physical environment, and the development of scientific methods to study the many facets of human activity. Consequently, the psychology major receives a broad liberal arts/sciences background.

The B.S. program prepares students for positions in the fields of mental health, social service, substance abuse, and corrections. Students are prepared for further study in graduate programs in psychology, social work, law, business and other areas.

Radiologic Technology

The Newman University Program of Radiologic Technology through consistent classroom and clinical experience provides the student with state of the art knowledge in radiological sciences. The curriculum and supportive environment facilitate the student to achieve an essential role in the profession, service to the community and provides personal enrichment.

A Radiologic Technologist produces radiographic images for interpretation by the radiologist or physician. While producing and processing this diagnostic information, technologists are responsible for the physical and mental comfort of the patient.

Career opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, and industry for this rapidly growing and important field of medicine. Newman University prepares the student for this career with classroom experience and clinical training at local health care institutions. After completing radiology requirements and degree requirements, an Associate of Science in Health Science degree is conferred. Enrollment is limited and dependent on admission requirements.