Mar 28, 2024  
Undergraduate Day Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Undergraduate Day Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Management

  
  • BUS 5293 - Managerial Economics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes several applications of material learned in microeconomics. These applications include theories related to pricing, resource allocation, consumer demand, profits, and production. The course will emphasize the use of economic analysis in managerial decision-making through the use of case studies and research projects.

    Prerequisite: BUS 2353  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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Marketing

  
  • BUR 2153 - Principles of Marketing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed to give the student an understanding of the forces and institutions of the market-oriented society in which we live. Examines the business activities that direct the distribution of goods and services from producer to user. Business competence is developed through the study of the strategic functions of the market in an environment of individual freedom.

    Prerequisite: BUS 1183 , MAT 1853 
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUR 3023 - Consumer Behavior

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides an analysis of the environmental, social, and psychological factors that influence an individual’s buying decisions. Areas studied include consumer motivation, personality, attitude formation and learning processes, social class, reference groups, marketing media, and institutions.

    Prerequisite: BUS 2013  or MAT 2003 ,  BUR 2153 , MAT 1853  
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUR 3043 - Sales Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course focuses on the primary responsibilities of sales managers. Topics covered include recruiting sales people, sales force training, building customer relationships, sales forecasting, establishing sales territories and quotas, analyzing expenses, and motivating and compensating sales people.

    Prerequisite: BUS 2013  or MAT 2003  , BUR 2153 , MAT 1853  
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUR 3063 - Marketing Research & Decision Making

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores research in the context of making marketing decisions. This course assists in developing the skills necessary to make marketing decisions by providing students with the ability to interpret market research, consumer research, opinion research, and survey research. The development and implementation of a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative marketing research project focused on a current marketing problem will be conducted.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853 , BUR 2153 , BUS 3053  
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUR 3143 - Digital Marketing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will explore current strategies and techniques in digital marketing and new media. Topics include an overview of internet marketing with a direct focus on social media marketing, website optimization and analytics, content marketing, email marketing, e-commerce strategies, mobile marketing, search engine optimization, pay per click, conversion optimization and other emerging web based marketing techniques. Furthermore, a directed case simulation will be used to formulate best practices in digital marketing strategy.

    Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , BUR 2153 , MAT 1853  
    Availability: Fall


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  • BUR 3163 - Integrated Marketing Communications

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of advertising and other promotional activities. Topics include the promotion mix in marketing goods, services, ideas, and persons.

    Prerequisite: BUS 2013   or MAT 2003  , BUR 2153 , MAT 1853 ; Senior standing
    Availability: Spring


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  • BUR 4443 - Marketing Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the strategic role marketing plays in assisting businesses reach their goals and objectives. The planning processes marketing managers use to develop each functional area of marketing are studied. Students prepare and present a comprehensive marketing plan using actual case studies to identify the central issue, recommend alternatives, and implement strategies.

    Prerequisite: BUR 2153, BUM 2183, MAT 1853
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUR 4463 - International Marketing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The course examines how to evaluate a country or region by developing a strategic global marketing plan for market expansion or new market entry. This is accomplished by identifying modes of entry, country and product selection, the scope of international marketing research, segmentation, channel distribution and global promotional strategies. The impact of service and product strategies (standardized versus localized strategies) and the relationship to culture and norms are discussed. Global pricing strategies are analyzed to identify transfer pricing, countertrade, piracy, exchange rate fluctuations, political and economic foreign risk in product selection.

    Prerequisite: BUI 3633, BUR 2153, MAT 1853
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUS 5053 - Marketing Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the planning processes marketing managers use to develop each functional area of marketing. Students prepare and present a comprehensive marketing plan using actual case studies to identify the central issue, recommend alternatives, and implement strategies.

    Availability: Spring


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  • BUS 5213 - International Marketing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to issues and practices in international marketing. Focus is placed on cultural, legal, social, economic, and behavioral differences that affect marketing in global environments and on how the marketing mix is adapted to different cultures, Importance of world trade and the global business environment is emphasized.

    Prerequisite: BUS 5053
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • BUS 5213 - International Marketing

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to issues and practices in international marketing. Focus is placed on cultural, legal, social, economic, and behavioral differences that affect marketing in global environments and on how the marketing mix is adapted to different cultures, Importance of world trade and the global business environment is emphasized.

    Prerequisite: BUS 5053  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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Mathematics

  
  • MAT 0993 - College Prep Algebra

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Instruction in pre-college mathematics. Required of any student who did not complete a year of high school Algebra I with a grade of at least “B” and earn a mathematics ACT score of at least 19 (or a comparable SAT score). Successful completion of the class required before the student can enroll in any higher mathematics course. A “C-” or better must be obtained before enrolling in MAT 1153 - Intermediate Algebra  or MAT 1803 - Survey of Finite Mathematics . (Developmental course for in-house credit only; does not count toward degree requirements.)

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MAT 1153 - Intermediate Algebra

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations, systems of equations, rectangular coordinate system, word problems. Suggested for any student who successfully completed high school Algebra I, but did not complete high school Algebra II with a grade of at least “B” and earn an ACT score of at least 19 (or a comparable SAT score.) Successful completion of the course, having earned a grade of C- or higher, will allow the student then to enroll in either MAT 1803  or MAT 1853 . Note: May be counted as elective credit toward a degree, but may not be used to satisfy the General Education mathematics requirement.

    Prerequisite: A year of high school Algebra I with a grade of at least “B” and a mathematics ACT score of at least 19 (or comparable SAT score) or MAT 0993  with a grade of C- or better.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MAT 1803 - Survey of Finite Mathematics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to topics selected from the following: logic and set theory, elementary linear algebra, introduction to linear programming, elementary probability and combinatorics, history of numbers, statistics and the consumer, geometry and art, and finance.

    Prerequisite: Completion of a year of high school Algebra I with a grade of at least “B,” or MAT 0993  with a passing grade (of at least “C-”).
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MAT 1813 - Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will include set theory, elementary probability and combinatorics, data analysis and statistics, geometry and measurement.

    Prerequisite: Completion of a year of high school Algebra I with a grade of at least “B”, or   with a passing grade (of at least “C-“). Students must be Education majors to enroll in this course.
    Availability: Spring


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  • MAT 1823 - Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will include number and operations including history of numbers and different bases, basic number theory concepts, and basic algebra concepts including solving and graphing linear equations.

    Prerequisite: Completion of a year of high school Algebra I with a grade of at least “B”, or   with a passing grade (of at least “C”). Students must be Education majors to enroll in this course.
    Availability: Fall


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  • MAT 1853 - College Algebra

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Linear functions, quadratic functions, rational functions, composition of functions, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. A graphing calculator is required. (Instruction on use of calculator will be demonstrated on the TI-83 Plus graphics calculator. However, students could also use a TI Nspire calculator) Successful completion of this course is having earned a grade of C- or higher.

    Prerequisite: Completion of a year of high school Algebra II with a grade of at least “B” or MAT 1153  with a grade of at least “C-.”
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • MAT 1863 - Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This pre-Calculus offering lays the foundation for advanced study in mathematics. The topics considered require a strong algebra background and basic knowledge of geometric concepts. Topics include: trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, trigonometric and parametric equations, polar coordinates, vector applications, conic sections (including rotation of axes). A graphing calculator is required. (Instruction will be given using the TI-83 Plus.)

    Prerequisite: Completion of three years of college preparatory mathematics to include Advanced Algebra with at least a “B” average or MAT 1853  with a grade of at least “C-“
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MAT 2003 - Elementary Statistics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Organization and description of data, central measures, variability, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, estimation, correlation. Note: Students may not receive credit for this course and PSY 2003, Behavioral Statistics.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853  or equivalent with a grade of C- or better, or four years of college preparatory mathematics with at least a “B” average.
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • MAT 2253 - Discrete Mathematics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Sets, formal logic, nature of proof, algorithms, functions, combinatorics, and graph theory.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853  with a grade of at least C-, or four years of college preparatory mathematics with at least a “B” average.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Crosslisted as: CSC 2253  


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  • MAT 2804 - Calculus I

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to analytic geometry, limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, differentials, introduction to integration and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Use of mathematical technologies in instruction and assignments.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1863 - Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry  with a grade of C- or better, or four years of college preparatory mathematics through Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry with at least a “B” average.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MAT 2904 - Calculus II

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Differentiation and integration of inverse trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, applications of integration, parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences and series.

    Prerequisite: MAT 2804  with a grade of C- or better
    Availability: Spring


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  • MAT 3403 - Linear Algebra

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Linear systems, matrix algebra, row reductions of matrices, invertible matrices, determinants, minors, cofactors, adjoints, Cramer’s rule, Euclidean spaces, vector spaces, bases, linear independence, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

    Prerequisite: MAT 2804  with a grade of C- or better
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • MAT 3453 - Foundations of Geometry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Incidence geometry, distance, congruence, separation in planes and space, similar triangles, parallel postulate, areas of polygons, circles and spheres, perpendicular lines and planes, neutral geometry, hyperbolic geometry, and consistency of Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853  or equivalent with a grade of C- or better, or four years of college preparatory mathematics with at least a “B” average
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • MAT 3553 - Number Theory

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Divisibility, prime numbers, Diophantine equations, congruencies, residues, and arithmetic functions.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853  or higher, with a grade of “C-” or better
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • MAT 3654 - Calculus III

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Solid geometry, vectors, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, and time permitting vector fields, Green’s Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.

    Prerequisite:   with a grade of C- or better.
    Availability: Fall


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  • MAT 3663 - Differential Equations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    First-order differential equations, theory of linear differential equations, solution of linear equations with constant coefficients, introduction to series solutions of differential equations, introduction to the Laplace transform and solutions of equations by the Laplace transform.

    Prerequisite:   with a grade of C- or better.
    Availability: Spring


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  • MAT 3854 - Probability & Statistics

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Probability spaces, conditional probability, independence, combinatorial probability, random variables, expectation, correlation, Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and applications.

    Prerequisite: MAT 2003  and MAT 2904  with a grade of C- or better (MAT 2253  Recommended)
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • MAT 4053 - Abstract Algebra

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Set theory, mappings, group theory, subgroups, monomorphisms, abelian and cyclic groups, permutation groups, ring theory, ideals, integral domains, polynomial rings, fields, and roots of polynomials.
     

    Prerequisite: MAT 2904  with a grade of C- or better (MAT 2253  is recommended)
    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • MAT 4103 - Selected Topics in Mathematics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in an area other than those regularly offered.

    Availability: Consult the Department


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  • MAT 4203 - Introduction to Mathematical Analysis

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Set theory, the axioms of the real number system, countable and uncountable sets, sequences, functions, rigorous treatment of limits and continuity, differentiation, Rolle’s Theorem, the Mean Value Theorem, series, power series, and, time permitting, Riemann Integration.

    Prerequisite: MAT 2904  with a grade of C- or better (MAT 2253  is recommended)
    Availability: Even Falls


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  • MAT 4811 - Independent Project

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of selected topics in advanced mathematics. The student may receive up to three hours of credit in one semester, depending on accomplishments.

    Availability: Consult the Department


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  • MAT 4812 - Independent Project

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of selected topics in advanced mathematics. The student may receive up to three hours of credit in one semester, depending on accomplishments.

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  • MAT 4813 - Independent Project

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of selected topics in advanced mathematics. The student may receive up to three hours of credit in one semester, depending on accomplishments.

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Military Science

  
  • MSL 1001 - Foundations of Officership

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Students examine the unique duties and responsibilities of officers, discuss the organization and role of the Army, review basic life skills pertaining to fitness and communication, and analyze Army values and expected ethical behavior. Required leadership laboratory included with class enrollment.


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  • MSL 1020 - Basic Leadership Lab

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Students are given the opportunity during lab to practice skills learned in the classroom. Each student is assigned to a specific cadet company within the cadet battalion and normally advances in leadership position in accordance with class level and experience. The laboratory location will vary from the classroom to a field training area. Lab training includes such activities as rappelling, rope bridging, poncho rafting, land navigation, and first aid training. Cadets learn and practice basic leadership and development skills. Cadets build self-confidence and team-building leadership skills that can be applied throughout life.


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  • MSL 1021 - Basic Leadership

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Course presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Students practice basic skills that underlie effective problem solving, apply active listening and feedback skills, examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness, and examine the officer experience. Required leadership laboratory included with class enrollment.


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  • MSL 2112 - Individual Leadership Studies

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Course develops problem solving and critical thinking skills and helps students apply communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Required leadership laboratory included with class enrollment.


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  • MSL 2122 - Leadership and Teamwork

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Focuses on self-development guided by knowledge of self and group processes; challenges current beliefs, knowledge, and skills; and provides equivalent preparation for the ROTC Advance Course as the Leader’s Training Course.


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  • MSL 3203 - Leadership and Problem Solving

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Course examines the basic skills the underlie effective problem solving, including analyzing the role officers played in the transition of the Army from Vietnam to the 21st century, reviewing the features and execution of the Leadership Development Program (LDP), analyzing military missions and planning military operations, executing squad battle drills. Required leadership laboratory included with class enrollment.


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  • MSL 3223 - Leadership and Ethics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Develops cadet leadership competencies, prepares cadets for success at the National Advanced Leadership Camp, recognizes leader responsibility to accommodate subordinate spiritual needs, and helps cadets apply principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication. Required leadership laboratory included with class enrollment.


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  • MSL 4313 - Leadership and Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Builds on National Advanced Leadership Camp experience to solve organizational and staff problems, including discussing staff organization, functions, and processes; analyzing counseling responsibilities and methods; examining principles of subordinate motivation and organizational change, and applying leadership and problem solving principles to a complex case study/simulation. Required leadership laboratory included with class enrollment.


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  • MSL 4323 - Officership

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is a capstone course designed to explore topics relevant to second lieutenants entering the Army. It describes the legal aspects of decision making and leadership, analyzes Army organization for operations from the tactical to strategic level, assesses administrative and logistics management functions, discusses reporting and permanent change of station (PCS) process, teaches students how to perform platoon leader actions, and examines leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Required leadership laboratory included with class enrollment.


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  • MSL 4403 - U.S. Military History

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Examines the military heritage of the United States from colonial wars to the present; focuses on the operational and strategic levels of warfare. Course includes writing requirements.


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Ministry Leadership Studies

*See Biblical and Theological Studies (BIB), Children’s Ministries (CDM), Christian Social Ministry (CSM), Intercultural Studies (ICS), Student Ministries (STM), and Worship Ministries (WRM) for other School of Ministry course offerings.

  
  • MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    As a foundational and practical approach to the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life, this course uses biblical and historical materials to help students grow in their spiritual formation. Topics include: Bible study, prayer, journaling, worship, and others.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MLS 2413 - Principles of Christian Leadership

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Designed with the emerging leader in mind and focuses on the important role of knowledge, skills, and character with respect to leadership effectiveness. Students will explore principles of self-leadership, examine and develop core leadership competencies, and discover how to function effectively as part of a larger leadership team.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MLS 3003 - Conflict & Crisis in Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective ministry in conflict and crisis situations. Attention will be given to biblical and theological foundations and to the needs of both individuals and communities. Models of conflict and crisis ministry will be examined. Note: Students are advised to take MLS 2413  before or concurrent with this course.

    Availability: Even Springs


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  • MLS 3093 - Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness for Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Explores the relationship of organizational effectiveness to Christian Leadership. Students will examine tools and principles used by leaders for ministry in a constantly changing environment, including approaches to organizational change, planning, budgetary control and finance, stewardship development, the use of informational technology as well as legal and ethical issues relating to church and government. Note: Students are advised to take MLS 2413  before or concurrent with this course.

    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • MLS 3201 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those  elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On demand


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  • MLS 3202 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On demand


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  • MLS 3203 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On demand


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  • MLS 3204 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On demand


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  • MLS 3743 - Homiletics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study of the basic principles of preaching as they relate to rationale, context, content, structure, style, and the delivery of sermons.

    Availability: Even Springs


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  • MLS 3783 - Life and Thought of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a study on the life and thought of Martin Luther King, Jr., focusing on his contribution to Christian theology and ethics through his leadership role in the Civil Rights Movement.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • MLS 4063 - Church in Society

    3 Credit Hour(s)


     

     

    A study of the social issues facing the church and society today. This course explores the ways in which urbanization, pluralism, gender issues, multi-ethnic, and multi-racial themes help to influence the social teachings of the church in postmodern society.

     

    Availability: Fall


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  • MLS 4073 - Teaching for Character Formation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An exploration of the formation of Christian character with implications for the practice of teaching and learning in local church, parachurch and other ministry settings. Students will be challenged to enhance their own personal teaching skills through observation, discussion, and practice.

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • MLS 4103 - Ministerial Care

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the general theory and practice of ministerial care as it relates to the local church and individuals performing the caring tasks of ministry.

    Availability: On demand


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  • MLS 4213 - Education in the Church

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the historical development of educational thought and expression focusing on emerging educational theories and practices that have influenced Christian education.

    Prerequisite: Senior Standing
    Availability: On demand


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  • MLS 4403 - Theology & Ethics of Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A capstone course, which explores the theology of the church (“ecclesiology”), its implications on ministry practice, and ethical standards for the minister’s personal life and ministerial practice.

    Corequisite: BIB 4033  
    Availability: Fall


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  • MLS 4713 - Practicum in Ministry

    3 Credit Hour(s)


    Enables the student to learn about and acquire practical experience in an area of ministry related to the major or minor the student is pursuing in the School of Ministry. This course integrates hands-on experience in ministry (“field service”), in-class analysis of ministry experience, discussion of the practice and ethics of ministry, and academic assignments (reading and written projects). Field placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor. Areas of field placement may be, among others, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, Christian education ministry, parachurch organization, and cross-cultural ministry. The course may be repeated if the practicum placement is different.

    Prerequisite: Senior Standing

    Note: CSM Students taking this course must concurrently enroll in CSM 4001 .
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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Music

Special Note on Fees: The Applied Music Fee is charged for every course registered.

APPLIED MUSIC
Instruction in applied areas of music performance is available to all PBA students either for credit or through the School’s Preparatory Division. Applied music courses may not be audited; all applied music courses must be taken for credit. Persons seeking credit must meet certain proficiency standards in the applied area sought for study; if such proficiencies are not met, students must enroll in class study until the required proficiency level for private study is attained. Students who are not music majors or minors must complete an application with the appropriate applied division coordinator each semester prior to receiving registration confirmation; registration in a particular course does not guarantee instruction. All areas of applied music are offered in fall and spring semesters. An audition is required before credit will be given for study in an applied major area or applied principal area. If a student withdraws from an applied music course after the second week of classes, the applied music fee cannot be refunded. Applied music course numbers consist of the MUS prefix followed by a letter that indicates the particular area of instruction, as follows:

MUSI Instrumental Applied Music
Brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, & guitar.

MUSK Keyboard Applied Music Piano and organ.

MUSV Vocal Applied Music
Course numbers are given for lower level and upper level study. Admission to upper level study is granted upon successful completion of the fourth semester jury and recommendation of the applied instructor. Each course number may be repeated for credit up to four times, for a total of eight semesters.

  
  • MUS 0110 - Recital Seminar

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides a weekly forum for student performances. Intended to give music students performance opportunities and experience as well as audience experience.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MUS 1041 - Introduction to Ear Training

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Skill development in basic sight singing, aural recognition, notation reading, and melodic and rhythmic dictation.

    Corequisite:  


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  • MUS 1043 - Introduction to Music Theory

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of the fundamentals and essentials of music theory, notation, terminology, and literature. Provides written drill in recognition of scales, intervals, and chords.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MUS 1113 - Music Theory I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of basic music theory, including scales, intervals, triads, and part-writing procedures. Principles of rhythm, melody, counterpoint, and harmonic progression.

    Prerequisite: Proficiency to level of MUS 1043 .
    Corequisite: MUS 1131  
    Availability: Fall


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  • MUS 1123 - Music Theory II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of MUS 1113 . Use of two-part modal counterpoint and four-part tonal chorale exercises to explore advanced diatonic and basic chromatic harmonic structures and voice leading.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1113  
    Corequisite: MUS 1141  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MUS 1131 - Aural Skills I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Oral recognition and writing of intervals. Drill in simple rhythms. Rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation. Practical sight singing in one or more parts.

    Prerequisite: Proficiency to level of MUS 1043  
    Corequisite: MUS 1113  
    Availability: Fall


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  • MUS 1213 - Computer Applications in Music

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to music technology and music-related computer applications, including digital audio work station (DAW) and music notation.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1113  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MUS 1301 - Guitar Class I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic instruction in guitar for the beginning student in a class setting. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • MUS 1311 - Guitar Class II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic instruction in guitar for the advancing student in a class setting. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1301  or permission of instructor.
     
    Availability: Spring
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  • MUS 1321 - Piano Class I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic instruction in piano for the beginning student in a class setting. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • MUS 1331 - Piano Class II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic Instruction in piano for the beginning student in a class setting. Particular attention is also given to students seeking to accomplish the following parts of the Piano Proficiency Examination: scales, solo, and accompaniment. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • MUS 1341 - Voice Class I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic instruction in voice for the beginning student in a class setting. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • MUS 1480 - Piano Proficiency Exam

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Registration required for music majors in the semester when the piano proficiency exam is completed.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MUS 1612 - Composition Seminar I

    2 Credit Hour(s)


    Study of the techniques of the composition of modern art music in a small group setting.

    Note:

    • Open to Non-composition majors.
    • May not be audited; must be taken for credit.


    Prerequisite: MUS 1123  or permission of instructor
    Availability: Fall
    Applied Music Class Fee


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  • MUS 1622 - Composition Seminar II

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of MUS 1612 . May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1612  or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Spring
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  • MUS 2023 - Music Literature

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introductory study of music literature intended for music majors and minors. Development of listening skills and familiarity with the elements of musical style in a genre-based approach.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1123 
    Availability: Odd Spring


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  • MUS 2113 - Music Theory III

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Continuation of MUS 1123 , including chromatic harmony and form. Emphasis is on the development of skill in harmonic and formal analysis through study of standard vocal, piano and instrumental literature of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1123  
    Corequisite: MUS 2131  
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • MUS 2133 - Music Theory IV

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of structural procedures of Western music through the twentieth century, and analysis of representative examples. Emphasis on the application of appropriate analysis strategies and techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUS 2113  
    Availability: Spring


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  • MUS 2143 - Jazz Pop Theory

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of harmony and its implementation in contemporary popular music and jazz using analysis, writing, and performance-based exercises.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1123 ;
    Corequisite: MUS 2131  
    Availability: Spring


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  • MUS 2151 - Service Playing

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Practical study of worship services; hymn, anthem and solo accompanying; modulation; improvisation.

    Availability: Odd Spring


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  • MUS 2162 - Music Appreciation

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Survey of the development of music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance to the present. Provides opportunity for listening to recordings illustrative of various periods, as well as video tapes of concerts and operas.

    Availability: Spring


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  • MUS 2331 - Piano Class III

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic Instruction in piano for the progressing student in a class setting. Particular attention is also given to students seeking to accomplish the following parts of the Piano Proficiency Examination: sight reading and improvisation. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Applied Music Class Fee


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  • MUS 2341 - Piano Class IV

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic Instruction in piano for the progressing student in a class setting. Particular attention is also given to students seeking to accomplish the following parts of the Piano Proficiency Examination: transposition and harmonization. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
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  • MUS 2480 - Studio Recital

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Course number for required studio recital.

    Music Recital Fee ($55.00)


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  • MUS 2521 - Accompanying I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to the art of musical collaboration. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Even Fall


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  • MUS 2531 - Accompanying II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic principles of accompanying and ensemble playing are studied. Students will gain practical experience in accompanying soloists, choral and chamber ensembles at the freshman and sophomore levels. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Availability: Odd Spring


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  • MUS 2611 - Jazz Pop Improvisation I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    The study and implementation of styles and techniques used by the masters of improvisation; includes Modal Pop, Jazz, tonal Hard Bop, and Fusion. The student will study the scales, chords, arpeggios, and patterns necessary to be a skilled soloist.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1123  
    Availability: Even Fall
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  • MUS 2621 - Jazz/Pop Improvisation II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of MUS 2611  with the addition of the use of the ii-V progression, altered dominant, passing chords, and reharmonization.

    Prerequisite: MUS 2611  
    Availability: Odd Spring
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  • MUS 2631 - Songwriting I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of song form, lyric content, and harmonic progression of popular American song.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1123  
    Availability: Odd Fall
    Applied Music Class Fee


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  • MUS 2641 - Songwriting II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    A continuation of MUS 2631 ; students will compose songs and jingles for commercial application.

    Prerequisite: MUS 2631  
    Availability: Even Spring
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  • MUS 3003 - World Music

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introduction to the diversity of musical expression among a representative selection of the world’s peoples. Discussion of musical elements, indigenous instrumental traditions, performance techniques, and social contexts for music making. Open to all students regardless of previous musical training.

    Availability: Spring


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  • MUS 3013 - Computers in Music (Advanced)

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Advanced study of music-related computer applications. Topics include digital audio, sound synthesis, signal processing, spatialization, computer-aided composition, and technology for live and interactive performance.

    Prerequisite: MUS 1213 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • MUS 3021 - Opera Workshop

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Workshop devoted to rehearsal and performance of scenes from selected works or a small opera. May not be audited; must be taken for credit.

    Prerequisite: permission of instructor
    Availability: Fall


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  • MUS 3033 - Piano Literature

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Introductory study of solo piano literature from the 16th century to the present. Development of listening and performance skills and stylistic concerns with technique and interpretation.

    Prerequisite: upper level standing in piano or permission of instructor
    Availability: Even Spring


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  • MUS 3043 - Instrumental Literature

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Survey of solo instrumental literature representing the style periods typically associated with the different instrument families. Illustrative recordings and in-class performances are included in this course.

    Prerequisite: upper level standing in instrumental applied music or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Odd Fall


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  • MUS 3063 - Teaching Music in the Elementary School

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides practice in the selection and use of methods and materials related to the teaching of music in the elementary school. Philosophies, lesson plan preparation, classroom observations, reports. Open to music education majors only. Field experience is included.

    Prerequisite: Pass first screening, or permission of instructor.
    Availability: Even Fall


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