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Undergraduate Evening & Online Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Ministry
  

  • MIN 3503 - World Religions

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the essential character of religion, its meaning and significance in human experience, and a critical study of the major world religions along with an attempt to assess their social significance and comparison with Christianity. (This course meets the general education requirements for a global elective.)

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and   
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term.
    • Orlando: Odd Springs, B Term.


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  • MIN 3783 - Life & Thought of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A study of 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.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4023 - A History of Christianity in America

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    An examination of the relationship between Christianity and culture in American history, the impact Christianity has had on America as well as the way American culture has shaped Christian religious expressions in America.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4063 - Church in Society

    3 Credit Hours
    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.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term.


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  • MIN 4093 - Systematic Theology

    3 Credit Hours
    A survey of the major Christian doctrines. Students will be exposed to the biblical and contemporary issues concerning theology, anthropology, christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and others.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,   , and MIN 3083 ; Senior Standing
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.


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  • MIN 4103 - Ministerial Care

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    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.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability:
    • Main: On Demand.
    • Online: On Demand.
    • Orlando: On Demand


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  • MIN 4113 - Urban Justice Issues

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    An examination of contemporary interpretations of justice/injustice in relation to urban (domestic and international) life. An exploration of the implications of theories of justice for public policy with a focus on ministry.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4123 - Islam

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A thorough examination of the religion of Islam from the standpoint of its origins, historical development, sacred literature, beliefs, ethics, calendar, and practices. Attention will also be given to the variations of Islam related to sects and geography, the impact of Islam on world events, and avenues of effective Christian witness to Muslims.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4133 - New Testament Topics

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    An exegetical or theological study of the New Testament, a particular New Testament writing, author, literary tradition, or theme. The course may be repeated if content of course is different.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  , MIN 3053 , and MIN 3083  or Approval of Instructor
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4213 - Education in the Church

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

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability:
    • Main: On Demand.
    • Online: On Demand.


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  • MIN 4303 - Church Development

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    An examination of the theological rationale for discipleship, evangelism, and church growth. The course examines the nature of the church as the people of God, and its mission in the local and global community. The course seeks to ground contemporary evangelistic and church growth models within biblical and theological foundations.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4403 - Theology and Ethics of Ministry

    3 Credit Hours

    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.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  ; Senior Standing

    Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete  MIN 4093 - Systematic Theology  prior to or concurrent with this course.
    Availability:

    • Main: Fall, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • MIN 4713 - Practicum in Ministry

    3 Credit Hours

    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.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  ; Senior Standing

     
    Availability: Fall, full term; Spring, full term; Summer, full term.


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  • MINV 3101 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    1 Credit Hours (Elective)
    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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  • MINV 3102 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    2 Credit Hours (Elective)
    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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  • MINV 3103 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    3 Credit Hours (Elective)
    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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  • MINV 3104 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    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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Nursing
  

  • ENUR 3223 - Nursing Research

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an overview of knowledge development and a focus on the research process and critique. The importance of the integration of nursing research findings in professional nursing practice is emphasized.

    Prerequisite: ENUR 3803  
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • ENUR 3233 - Community Nursing

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides theories and concepts of community based nursing with an emphasis on health promotion for families and the community across the lifespan. Global and local health issues are critically examined and principles of compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic, spiritual nursing care are emphasized. The nursing process is used to integrate nursing actions promoting optimal wellness in the community.

    Prerequisite: ENUR 3803  
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • ENUR 3803 - Transition to BSN Role

    3 Credit Hours
    This course applies prior knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences, and humanities to basic nursing care and builds upon nursing concepts from previous nursing courses. This course will provide the student with a transition for professional nurses as they begin their studies to achieve a baccalaureate of science in nursing degree. The course presents qualities that professional  nurses need to be leaders in the complex and ever-changing global health care environment. Topics include role transition to baccalaureate nurse role, nursing history, legal and ethical principles, nursing theory, professional roles of the nurse, cultural considerations, violence in society, and advanced practice roles.

    Prerequisite: RN to BSN admission
    Availability: Starts Fall 2016 and every semester following.


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  • ENUR 3813 - Health Assessment for the Practicing RN

    3 Credit Hours
    This course applies the  nursing process to health assessment, based on General System Theory, to determine the health status of diverse individuals across the lifespan. Communication skills, interview techniques, health history, and physical exam skills are emphasized for the licensed registered nurse. Opportunities to apply health assessment skills, documentation, and critical thinking for nursing care planning are provided. Meets GHHP 1061 Requirements.

    Prerequisite: ENUR 3803  
    Availability: Begins Spring 2017 and every semester following


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  • ENUR 3824 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

    4 Credit Hours
    This course is a survey of human pathophysiology and pharmacology appropriate to the professional nurse role. The course uses General System Theory to analyze and apply pathophysiologic and pharmacologic processes to the care and promotion of wellness across the lifespan. Major drug classes and prototypical drugs are presented with specific application to nursing care within the nursing process.

    Prerequisite: ENUR 3803  
    Availability: Summer/Fall/Spring


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  • ENUR 4343 - Healthcare Policy: Economic and Ethical Analysis

    3 Credit Hours
    This course applies basic, free-market, economic and ethical principles and Christian Worldview to selected general healthcare policies and healthcare policies directly related to or affecting nursing. Policy implications are also examined from the perspective of their impact on freedom in American society.

    Prerequisite: ENUR 3803  
    Availability: Summer/Fall/Spring


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  • NUR 5013 - Faith and Science

    3 Credit Hours
    This course explores faith and science underpinnings of Healthcare Practice. The underlying faith assumptions and implications of science are explored from a philosophical and historical perspective as well as the influence of science on faith. The course examines how the relationship between science and faith has developed to science’s present form and how it has impacted Healthcare Practice, with emphasis on the theoretical, practical, and ethical limits of science.

    Availability: Spring, Fall


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  • NUR 5123 - Epidemiology and Genetics/Genomics

    3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces concepts and research applied to clinical and population-based health. Emphasis will focus on analyzing distribution and determinants of health, health promotion with goal of developing strategies to reduce incidence and prevalence of identified health problem. Course will enable student to identify risk factors for genetic disease and explore influences of genetics and genomics on human diseases as they relate to the legal, ethical and financial responsibility of advanced practice nurse.

    Availability: Summer, Spring


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Organizational Management
  

  • ORM 3014 - Group and Organizational Behavior

    4 Credit Hours
    This course will examine the interaction of individuals and groups in organizations and the ways in which they affect organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on group dynamics, decision-making, and conflict management, and students will develop strategies for efficient and productive group management.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework, and meet with your Advisor.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando:  Spring, B Term.


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  • ORM 3054 - Business English

    4 Credit Hours
    This course is an advanced treatment of technical writing wherein students will learn to hone their skills for the professional environment. While a review of usage practices and some discussion of grammar and diction will occur, primacy is given to ascertaining and employing the appropriate register, tone, and approach for a given situation. Development of credible, unbiased, first or third person authorship will be an ongoing objective. Moreover, students will be familiarized with the sequential steps in the planning, organizing, and formatting of traditional documents and will engage significantly with digital modes of business correspondence. Document types under review may include but are not limited to: emails, press releases, proposals, business plans, mission statements, and recommendation letters.

    Prerequisite:   &  .
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall,  A Term; Spring,  A Term; Summer,  A Term.
    • Online: Fall,  A Term; Spring,  A Term; Summer,  A Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, B Term.


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  • ORM 3064 - Positive Workplace Development

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Making a difference is a vital part of meaningful work. Positive psychology serves as the foundation for this practical, solution-focused course. Using the findings of positive psychology research, you will examine the potential of strength-based leadership, resilience, emotional intelligence, self-efficacy wisdom, courage altruism, gratitude, forgiveness, and appreciative inquiry as essential elements in creating a better workplace. Timeless biblical principles will serve as the anchor for exploring the effectiveness and application of the essential elements for positive workplace development.


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  • ORM 3144 - Organizational Management

    4 Credit Hours

    This course covers material comprising the theory, research and practice of management. This course also examines the functions of an organization and analyzes organizations based upon systems models. Learners will study basic principles of management, analyze, and solve organizational problems.

     

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework.
    Availability:

    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall,  A Term; Spring,  A Term; Summer,  A Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • ORM 3154 - Organizational Leadership

    4 Credit Hours
    Prepares the student to lead effectively in the modern organization. This course introduces the basic principles and theories of leadership, motivational theory, importance of communication, and current and future trends. The student will assess, discuss, and learn how to apply his or her own styles of leadership in the workplace and community.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework. 

     
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring,  B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.


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  • ORM 3204 - Exploring Consulting in HRD/OD

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Examines the skills required to get your expertise used in the practice of HRD/OD and how to maximize your effectiveness in bringing about the development of individuals, teams, organizations, and careers. The course explores how organizational goals, objectives, and strategies are met using the consulting skills required for successful HRD/OD interventions. It demonstrates the changes trainers go through to make the transition from classroom trainer/facilitator to internal or external consultant. It illustrates the shift from having known solutions to collaborating with the client to devise heretofore unknown solutions to unknown problems.


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  • ORM 3214 - Introduction to Adult Education and Human Resource Development

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course introduces students to the theories of learning and cognition, adult learning, instructional methods, and program design and evaluation as they apply to the corporate training environment.


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  • ORM 3224 - Career Assessment & Planning

    4 Credit Hours
    Adult career development: past, present and future. Career and personal patterns examined and reviewed, and goals assessed through exercises and activities. Future trends examined in relation to changing careers and life-styles.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall,  B Term; Spring,  B Term; Summer,  B Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term.


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  • ORM 3234 - Contemporary Issues in Business

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Provides students with an understanding of the issues affecting business today, why these issues create stress in people, and practical solutions for use on the job to help overcome the stress. Some of the issues studied are reduced supervision; team culture; quality focus; downsizing; mergers and acquisitions; globalization; and innovative pay strategies.


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  • ORM 3264 - Statistics

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Provides the learner with a basic understanding of the research concepts and statistical methods needed in management. Emphasizes understanding statistical concepts, relating those concepts to work situations, problem solving, and interpreting and communicating results in a professional manner.


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  • ORM 3274 - Strategies for Personal Success

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course explores specific components of personal and professional leadership success. Topics include: Contemporary leadership qualities, personal and professional goal setting, developing a personal/professional mission statement and exploring one’s personal character development.


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  • ORM 3284 - Mediating Organizational Conflict

    4 Credit Hours
    The course will examine the mediation process and how dynamics such as power, culture, communication and listening skills and gender can have a constructive or destructive affect on the resolution of conflict. Students will analyze some of the many conflict resolution processes for the purpose of resolving, regulating and managing conflict among individuals and groups within organizations. The course will also explore styles for handling conflict and emotional intelligence within conflict situations.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer A Term.
    • Online: Fall,  B Term; Spring,  B Term; Summer,  B Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.


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  • ORM 3294 - Basic Investment Skills

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course provides students with an understanding of key elements associated with equity and fixed-income decision-making. The relationship between investment selection and investors expected return/risk/time horizon is stressed. This course will discuss investment basics, practices, and the external environment. Specific attention in relation to individual and institutional investment is discussed in relation to mutual funds.


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  • ORM 3314 - Entrepreneurship

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course is the study of Entrepreneurship (organizing and managing a business, assuming the risk for the sake of the profit). Topics include the history of the entrepreneurial spirit, case studies of entrepreneurs (their successes and failures), and strategies for entrepreneurial success. Major components of a Business Plan will be discussed and practiced.


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  • ORM 3334 - The Organization of the Future

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course explores the design and leadership of contemporary and future organizations. The organization of the 21st century is examined with an emphasis on the awareness that people are the key factor in organizational effectiveness. Factors such as rapidly accelerating technology, global competition, changing demographics, and workplace attitudes are also examined for their roles in shaping organizations.


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  • ORM 3374 - Cultural Studies and the Workplace

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course is designed to address the significance and relevance of the cultures of peoples from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups on management practice in the workplace. The course will address the origins and scope of national and ethnic culture, its relevance to, and influence on the organization, as well as the challenges it poses to human resource management. Discussion and learning will include local multi-national, international, and same-site multiethnic perspectives.


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  • ORM 4001 - Cultural & International Management

    1 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course is centered on the challenges for international management practice; and the application of management models and human resource management policy in a global or cross-cultural environment. It will utilize an international interactive experiential perspective attained through travel to various countries. Learners will explore various organizations and cultural sites and develop a project, find imaginative alternatives for management strategies in an international environment. Personal reflection is required for the course. Students must register for the course in order to travel.

    Note: Students can repeat this course up to three (3) times for a total of three (3) credits throughout their ORM program. Travel will include a different international destination each year. Credits earned in this course can be applied as elective credit to the 120 required credit hours for graduation.


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  • ORM 4024 - Balancing Work and Life

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course will systematically examine the role of work/life programs within organizations and how they can be utilized to effectively support the achievement of an organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Evaluation, design, selection, and operation of various programs will be covered, and application of policies and procedures to real situations will be used.


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  • ORM 4034 - Faith and Culture

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course will help the student to understand the basic concepts of the Christian faith, how it may relate across cultures, and how its expression will vary while its message remains unchanged. Students will be challenged to understand and appreciate the differences in culture and how to relate and communicate effectively across those cultural differences. In addition, the Christian faith will be contrasted to other worldviews in order to equip students with the tools needed so that they may be able to interact with others in the world.

    • Gain an awareness and sensitivity for cultural issues that influence religious expression.
    • Synthesize and discuss current trends in faith and worldview expression.
    • Examine how faith expressions affect personal and professional experiences across cultures.
    • Realize the need to engage others through servanthood and faith discussions as a mission to the world.



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  • ORM 4044 - Global Management

    4 Credit Hours
    This course explores the management design and leadership of contemporary and future organizations. The organization of the 21st century is examined with an emphasis on awareness that human resources are a key factor in organizational effectiveness. Influential factors such as multiculturalism; national, ethnic, and organizational culture, global competition, changing demographics and workplace attitudes will also be examined for the impact they have in shaping organizational management practice.

    Prerequisite: Complete all Gerneral Education coursework.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall,  B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • ORM 4064 - Effective Interpersonal Relationships

    4 Credit Hours
    A study of communication and relationships in creating a productive work environment. Readings and exercises in nonverbal communication, constructive feedback, dealing with anger, and resolving conflict.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, B Term.


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  • ORM 4074 - Budget and Analysis

    4 Credit Hours
    This course introduces students to the organizational budgeting and analysis process. Students gain an understanding of budgeting and analysis terminology, and they develop basic budgeting and analysis skills. Students learn the foundations of budgetary need, budget planning, budget preparation, content of control documents, and budget management. In addition, students gain a fundamental understanding of financial statements, financial ratios, and their application to the budgetary process.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework. 
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, A Term.


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  • ORM 4084 - Dynamics of Change

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Focuses on the methods and techniques needed to make organizational change successful and identification of obstacles to organizational change. Provides leaders with the knowledge needed to plan and initiate change.


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  • ORM 4154 - Study in HR Law

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course addresses both historical and contemporary applications of law to employment issues in the workplace. Example issues include employment-at-will, unionization, discrimination and civil rights, sexual harassment, “reasonable accommodation”, health and safety, and affirmative action.


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  • ORM 4184 - Human Resource Management

    4 Credit Hours
    The policies and practices of recruitment, selection, training, development, and compensation of employees, as these affect social and economic life. Case studies are used.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • ORM 4274 - Portrayals of Leaders in Literature

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    The purpose of this course is to expose students to important works of literature and portrayals of leaders therein. The course reading list features selected readings from diverse genres and times, such as Machiavelli’s The Prince, Shakespeare’s Richard II, and Orwell’s Animal Farm. Through close reading and textual analysis, student will not only be able to navigate the literature but will be expected to evaluate the underlying assumptions about the characters as leaders, how the historical and social contexts colored these depictions, as well as the ethical and spiritual implications of the above. Moreover, through the selected readings, students will be prepared to model original critical thinking and support their ideas through a synthesis of their pre-existing knowledge and an emerging ability to engage with literature through acquaintance with literary theory. As an upper-level course, the grade is by midterm and final exams with continuous assessment via weekly in-class writing.

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  • ORM 4294 - Values: Personal and Social

    4 Credit Hours
    This capstone course focuses on ethical issues confronted by individuals carrying out their personal, social and professional responsibilities specifically in leadership roles. Students are engaged in ethical reflection on issues that arise in many aspects of the contemporary workplace. The application of moral concepts to practical ethical decision-making and values in leadership is stressed. This course has an interdisciplinary focus, drawing upon the insights of scholars from many different fields of study, including philosophy, psychology, communication, religion, public administration, political science, and organizational behavior. Students should find the information in this course useful regardless of their academic background or particular leadership position.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • ORM 4811 - Independent Study

    1 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4812 - Independent Study

    2 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4813 - Independent Study

    3 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4814 - Independent Study

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4815 - Independent Study

    5 Credit Hours (elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4816 - Independent Study

    6 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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Psychology
  

  • PSY 2113 - Christian Marriage & Family Dynamics

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of dating, courtship, engagement, marriage, roles, parenthood, dysfunctions, divorce, and changing definitions of family. Biblical, historical, and sociological and psychological perspectives are used, while emphasizing practical applications.

    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term;.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.


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  • PSY 2133 - General Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    Surveys the major sub-disciplines of psychology as a science and as a helping profession, including physiology of behavior, learning, motivation, and abnormal and social psychology. Provides a reasonable understanding of the field; enables the student to follow up in areas of interests. Includes Christian perspective of psychology.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term; Odd Summers, A Term (On Demand).

    Note: (Prerequisite for all other psychology courses.)


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  • PSY 2183 - Life Span Development

    3 Credit Hours
    Focuses on human growth and development throughout the life cycle. Examines normal developmental stages with emphasis on the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional processes.

    Prerequisite: PSY 2133  
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term,.
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term.


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  • PSY 3004 - Principles of Statistics & Research Design I

    4 Credit Hours
    The course is the first of a two-semester sequence that presents a thorough review of the methodologies common to the field of psychology and affiliated sciences. Course goals will include the development of a research question culminating in an empirical research project proposal. Topics include collection and analysis of data, with a focus on non-experimental methods and descriptive statistics. Students who enroll in this course must register for Principles of Statistics & Research Design - II (Psychology 3014) for the following semester. (3hrs. lecture, 1hr. laboratory)

    Prerequisite: GMAT 1803  and PSY 2133  
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • PSY 3013 - Procedures in Counseling

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is a general introduction to the field of Christian counseling. Secular and Christian presuppositions are contrasted, the process of counseling is explored, specific counseling techniques are examined and practiced for handling a wide array of common presenting problems.

    Prerequisite: PSY 2133  
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • PSY 3014 - Principles of Statistics & Research Design II

    4 Credit Hours
    The course is the second of a two-semester sequence that presents a thorough review of the methodologies common to the field of psychology and affiliated areas of science. Emphases will include conducting an empirical research project, collection and analysis of data, with a focus with a focus on experimental methods and the use of univariate and multivariate inferential statistics (3 hrs lecture, 1 hr laboratory).

    Prerequisite: GMAT 1803, PSY 2133 , and grade of C- or higher in PSY 3004  
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • PSY 3033 - Social Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines multiple psychological processes such as attitudes, motivation, emotions and perception and their influences on social behavior with an emphasis on implications for Christian living.

    Prerequisite: PSY 2133  
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term.


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  • PSY 3083 - Counseling Across Cultures

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines principles of counseling as it applies to diverse cultures that make up the client population. Various cultural values that inform the counseling process will be examined. Students will explore competency skills and practice related therapeutic interventions.

    Prerequisite:   
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, B Term.


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  • PSY 3123 - Personality Theories

    3 Credit Hours
    Surveys the major personality theories influencing contemporary psychology and evaluates them with a view toward developing one’s own personality theory. Each theory is analyzed from a biblical perspective as well as assessing the theory on the basis of current research.

    Prerequisite: PSY 2133  
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.


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  • PSY 4043 - Psychology of Religion

    3 Credit Hours
    This course explores the major issues, theories, and empirical approaches to the psychology of religion through critical analysis of classic and modern texts and current scientific research in the field. The course investigates religion’s role as a powerful metanarrative that influences beliefs, motivations, behaviors, relationships, and coping strategies at both interpersonal and intrapersonal levels.

    Prerequisite: PSY 2133  
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • PSY 4113 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    Surveys the nature, causes, outcomes, and therapy for psychopathological behaviors.

    Prerequisite: PSY 2133  
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, A Term.


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  • PSY 4513 - Research Practicum

    3 Credit Hours
    Provides research experience in a specified area of psychology on a research project with a faculty member in the department. Offers an intensive and extensive learning experience of a practical nature to supplement and complement academic studies. Requires 60 contact hours and a personal experience paper.

    Prerequisite: PSY 2133  ; PSY 3004  and PSY 3014  
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, A Term.


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  • PSY 4753 - Integration of Christianity & Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    This senior capstone course addresses various theoretical, theological, empirical, and clinical aspects of the relationship between Christianity and psychology. Principles and models are presented in a seminar/discussion format.

    Prerequisite: PSY 2113  , PSY 2183  , PSY 3004  , PSY 3013  , PSY 3014  , PSY 3033  , PSY 3083  , PSY 3123  , PSY 4043  , PSY 4113  , PSY 4513  
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, B Term.

    Note: This is a capstone course taken in the last semester of the major.


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