Sep 27, 2024

Undergraduate Day Catalog 2021-2022

Undergraduate Day Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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International Business
	BUI 3633 - Global Business 3 Credit Hour(s) Introductory course analyzing the global business environment. Emphasis is on the political, social, economic, and cultural operating environments of international business. The course sets the foundation for understanding international business terminology and trade in developed and developing countries. Prerequisite: BUS 1183 , BUS 2343 , or BUS 2353 Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	BUI 3813 - International Economics 3 Credit Hour(s) This course provides a study of the principles and practices of international economic relations. Topics include international trade, commercial policy, international regulation, the international flow of labor, capital, and intellectual property, exchange rates, and macroeconomic policy in an international context. Prerequisite: BUS 2343 , BUS 2353 , and MAT 1853 Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	BUI 4513 - International Management 3 Credit Hour(s) This course addresses and examines the role of management in multinational companies (MNCs). The challenge of fostering good working relationships between parent holding companies and the foreign subsidiary are explored. Successful strategies for the career development, the internalization process for expatriates and the repatriation process are examined. The identification of international management opportunities, structuring global compensation packages, negotiating, and handling of labor relations, international staffing plans and performance management issues are explored. Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , BUI 3633 , MAT 1853 Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
Journalism
	JRN 1613 - Foundations of Journalism 3 Credit Hour(s) Practice in gathering information, conducting interviews and using online database in reporting and writing news stories across platforms. Emphasis is on style, clarity, accuracy and ethics. Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	JRN 1653 - News Reporting 3 Credit Hour(s) This course teaches students how to find story ideas that are newsworthy, develop a beat, interview people and write effectively in a variety of story formats and styles on deadline for a broad public. Emphasis will be placed on how to gather and organize information, with particular stress on spelling and grammar, Associated Press style consistency and accuracy. Attention is also paid to bias, legal and ethical considerations. Prerequisite: JRN 1613 Availability: Spring View textbook information.
	JRN 2113 - History of Broadcasting 3 Credit Hour(s) Introduces the student to history of the broadcast industry both within the U.S. and globally, including an historical overview of the institutions, technology, and economics of the industry. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	JRN 2533 - Broadcast Journalism 3 Credit Hour(s) The course is designed to teach those interested in pursuing careers in broadcast/electronic news the writing, reporting, packaging and producing skills appropriate to the media platforms in wide use during this era of accelerated media evolution. This course highlights the growing importance of multimedia reporting by incorporating audio, visual and graphic content into your stories. The demand for multimedia content is growing rapidly, and this course covers the basic skills needed for the production of this content. Prerequisite: JRN 1613 Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	JRN 3061 - Journalism Lab 1 Credit Hour(s) Students will learn and engage in convergence media through production of the university’s student newspaper, The Beacon, and its online components. This lab offers experience in convergence media, allowing students to hone their skills in the areas of reporting, writing, photography, videography, video projects as applicable to print and online web production. Availability: Fall/Spring Lab Fee Applies View textbook information.
	JRN 3543 - History and Philosophy of American Media 3 Credit Hour(s) A comprehensive overview of the history of American mass communications from colonial days to the present. Includes print, newspaper, radio, television, video, recording, and computer-based media. Examines the philosophical, ideological, and religious underpinnings of the nation’s media development. Availability: Odd Falls View textbook information.
	JRN 3603 - News Editing 3 Credit Hour(s) Students will learn the fundamentals of editing news copy and content as well as the leadership and management roles editors face when working on publications. Prerequisite: JRN 2533 Availability: Even Falls View textbook information.
	JRN 3663 - Fundamentals of Photojournalism 3 Credit Hour(s) An advanced course in still photography with emphasis on a candid, documentary approach to storytelling. Assignments introduce students to the forms and challenges encountered at a professional news publication. Course introduces students to the purpose, ethics, equipment and career opportunities in editorial photography. Concurrent participation in The Beacon newspaper is highly recommended. Prerequisite: DMP 3653 , or permission of instructor. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	JRN 3693 - Christian as Media Professional 3 Credit Hour(s) A reading, writing, and case study class on the tense interaction between the worlds of digital media and religion. Special attention to research on media bias and competing definitions of what it means to be a Christian media professional. Prerequisite: Upper division standing Availability: Odd Springs View textbook information.
	JRN 4103 - Selected Topics 3 Credit Hour(s) Intensive study of a selected topic with an opportunity to study in an area other than those defined in the department offerings. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor upon review of student’s course history. View textbook information.
	JRN 4613 - Investigative Journalism 3 Credit Hour(s) An advanced reporting and writing course with an emphasis on long-form, in-depth stories. Students will delve beneath the surface and deeply research a data-driven topic of public interest by researching all publicly available information. Once you cultivate sources and find and analyze data, you will write and produce a multi-platform investigative report on how problems get solved. Prerequisite: JRN 3603 Availability: Even Springs View textbook information.
Management
	BUM 2183 - Principles of Management 3 Credit Hour(s) Study of generally accepted principles of management that have contributed to contemporary practices found in successful business planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Applies concepts to analysis and discussion of cases. Prerequisite: BUS 1183 Corequisite: MAT 1853 Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	BUM 3333 - Human Resources Management 3 Credit Hour(s) Survey of the principles and practices of personnel administration, including a study of modern techniques and procedures for the employment and management of personnel in business, industry, and government. Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , MAT 1853 Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	BUM 4013 - Production & Operations Management 3 Credit Hour(s) Provides an understanding of the management of activities related to the creation of goods and services. Includes the study of decision-making tools and techniques such as linear programming, statistics, queuing theory, probabilities, simulations, and computer programs. Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , MAT 1853 , and MAT 2003 Availability: Fall and Spring View textbook information.
	BUM 4053 - Leadership & Ethics 3 Credit Hour(s) This course examines leadership and ethical decision-making in the context of organizations. Discusses various ethical perspectives relative to strategic decision-making and the potential ramifications of these decisions. Exposes students to various leadership theories with a focus on leadership that can bring transformation to an organization. Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , MAT 1853 Availability: Fall and Spring View textbook information.
	BUM 4103 - Project Management 3 Credit Hour(s) Provides an introduction to the planning and performance of complex projects within organizations. Focuses on key elements associated with initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects. Addresses organizational, strategic, and cultural elements of successfully leading a project team to completion. Prerequisite: MAT 1853 Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	BUM 4313 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credit Hour(s) This course analyzes individual and group behavior within organizations. It provides an understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively in terms of organizational dynamics, performance, leadership, and motivation. Prerequisite: BUM 2183 , MAT 1853 Availability: Fall and Spring View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
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 Corequisite: MAT 1853 Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
	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: MAT 2003 , BUR 2153 , MAT 1853 Availability: Spring View textbook information.
	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: BUR 2153 , MAT 1853 Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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: MAT 2003 , BUR 2153 , MAT 1853 ; Senior standing Availability: Spring View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	BUS 5453 - Special Topics in Marketing 3 Credit Hour(s) In this course students will research and discuss current domestic and international topics in the marketing field including the integration of marketing, advertising and promotion in profit and non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: BUS 5053 Availability: Fall/Spring View textbook information.
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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 MAT 0993 with a passing grade (of at least “C-“). Students must be Education majors to enroll in this course. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	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 MAT 0993 with a passing grade (of at least “C”). Students must be Education majors to enroll in this course. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	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 suggested. Instruction will be given using the Texas Instrument, TI- 83/84 Plus or the TI Nspire models. 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 View textbook information.
	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. 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/Summer View textbook information.
	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 1803 or higher with a grade of C- or better or a grade of B or better in Algebra II or its equivalent in High School. Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
	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 three years of college preparatory mathematics with at least a “B” average. Availability: Spring Crosslisted as: CSC 2253 View textbook information.
	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 1853 - College Algebra 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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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: MAT 2804 with a grade of C- or better. Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	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: MAT 3654 with a grade of C- or better. Availability: Spring View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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. Availability: Consult the Department View textbook information.
	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. Availability: Consult the Department View textbook information.
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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
	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. View textbook information.
Ministry Leadership Studies *See Biblical and Theological Studies (BIB), Children’s Ministries (CDM), Christian Community Development (CCD), Intercultural Studies (ICS), and Student Ministries (STM) 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 View textbook information.
	MLS 2103 - Ministry Internship I 3 Credit Hour(s) This 90-hour internship enables the student to explore calling and ministry through hands-on experience in an area of ministry related to the major or minor the student is pursuing in the School of Ministry. Attention is given to leadership awareness and ministry orientation. Internship placement in arranged by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor. Areas of placement may be, among others, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, Christian education ministry, parachurch organization, and intercultural ministry. Availability: Online - Fall View textbook information.
	MLS 2123 - Ministry Internship II 3 Credit Hour(s) This 90-hour internship requires the student to engage ministry through hands-on experience in an area of ministry related to the major or minor the student is pursuing in the School of Ministry. Attention is given to personal leadership development and ministry engagement. Internship placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor. Areas of placement may be, among others, Pastoral ministry, Youth ministry, Christian education ministry, Parachurch organization, And cross-cultural ministry. In addition, students must participate in a ministry project beyond the responsibilities completed in MLS/EMIN/MIN 2103 Ministry Internship I. Prerequisite: MLS 2103 Availability: Online - Fall View textbook information.
	MLS 2133 - Ministry Internship III 3 Credit Hour(s) This 90-hour internship allows the student to focus on a specific ministry through hands-on experience in an area of ministry related to the major or minor the student is pursuing in the School of Ministry. Attention is given to further personal leadership development and ministry skill mastery. Internship placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor. Areas of placement may be, among others, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, Christian education ministry, parachurch organization, and cross-cultural ministry. Students must engage in ministry experiences and responsibilities that go beyond areas or experience and responsibility in either of the previous ministry courses. Prerequisite: MLS 2103 , EMIN 2103, or MIN 2103 and MLS 2123 , EMIN 2123, or MIN 2123 Availability: Online-Fall View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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: Odd Falls View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	MLS 3723 - Worship 3 Credit Hour(s) A study of the biblical, historical, theological, denominational, and contemporary issues related to worship within Christianity. Prerequisite: NOTE: In a student’s educational plan, this course is best taken during the junior or senior year. Availability: Even Springs; Odd Summers, Subterm A (Online Only) View textbook information.
	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: Odd Springs View textbook information.
	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: Springs 2022 View textbook information.
	MLS 4001 - Worship Ministry Practicum 1 Credit Hour(s) Enables the student in the B.Mus. In Worship Leadership to acquire a minimum of forty-five hours of practical filed experience in worship through approved churches and/or Christian organizations. This course requires participation in a worship ministry with opportunities given to leading and planning (under supervision) the medical worship portion or worship services with the attention to both the musical and theological components. This course integrates hand-on experience in worship ministry and in-class analysis of the worship ministry experience. Field placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the course instructor. Prerequisite: Major in B.Mus. in Worship Leadership; Senior standing Availability: Spring View textbook information.
	MLS 4063 - Church in Society 3 Credit Hour(s) This course explores sociological and theological roles of the Church in 21^st century contexts in which our students find themselves. It examines diverging ways Christian traditions throughout history have understood and lived out the intersection and interaction between Church and other social institutions (government, industry, family, schools and universities, etc.) and articulates how these traditions might inform the Church’s approach to critical contemporary social issues (pluralism, polarization, gender/sexuality, race/ethnicity, technology and social media, physical and mental health/disability, and other emerging issues). Availability: Fall View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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: Select Even Springs View textbook information.
	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. Availability: Select Even Springs View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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 Availability: Online Only: Fall/Spring/Summer View textbook information.
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 View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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/Spring View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	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/Spring View textbook information.
	MUS 1141 - Aural Skills II 1 Credit Hour(s) Continuation of MUS 1131 . Prerequisite: MUS 1131 ; Corequisite: MUS 1123 Availability: Spring/Fall View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.
	MUS 1233 - Musical Considerations for Dancers 3 Credit Hour(s) The study of the fundamentals of music theory, notation, literature, and technology as related to dance. Availability: On Demand View textbook information.
	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 Applied Music Class Fee View textbook information.
	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 Applied Music Class Fee View textbook information.
	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 Applied Music Class Fee View textbook information.
	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 Applied Music Class Fee View textbook information.
	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 Applied Music Class Fee View textbook information.
	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 View textbook information.

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Courses

BUI 3633 - Global Business

BUI 3813 - International Economics

BUI 4513 - International Management

JRN 1613 - Foundations of Journalism

JRN 1653 - News Reporting

JRN 2113 - History of Broadcasting

JRN 2533 - Broadcast Journalism

JRN 3061 - Journalism Lab

JRN 3543 - History and Philosophy of American Media

JRN 3603 - News Editing

JRN 3663 - Fundamentals of Photojournalism

JRN 3693 - Christian as Media Professional

JRN 4103 - Selected Topics

JRN 4613 - Investigative Journalism

BUM 2183 - Principles of Management

BUM 3333 - Human Resources Management

BUM 4013 - Production & Operations Management

BUM 4053 - Leadership & Ethics

BUM 4103 - Project Management

BUM 4313 - Organizational Behavior

BUS 5293 - Managerial Economics

BUR 2153 - Principles of Marketing

BUR 3023 - Consumer Behavior

BUR 3043 - Sales Management

BUR 3063 - Marketing Research & Decision Making

BUR 3143 - Digital Marketing

BUR 3163 - Integrated Marketing Communications

BUR 4443 - Marketing Management

BUR 4463 - International Marketing

BUS 5053 - Marketing Management

BUS 5213 - International Marketing

BUS 5453 - Special Topics in Marketing

MAT 0993 - College Prep Algebra

MAT 1153 - Intermediate Algebra

MAT 1803 - Survey of Finite Mathematics

MAT 1813 - Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I

MAT 1823 - Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II

MAT 1853 - College Algebra

MAT 1863 - Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry

MAT 2003 - Elementary Statistics

MAT 2253 - Discrete Mathematics

MAT 2804 - Calculus I

MAT 2904 - Calculus II

MAT 3403 - Linear Algebra

MAT 3453 - Foundations of Geometry

MAT 3553 - Number Theory

MAT 3654 - Calculus III

MAT 3663 - Differential Equations

MAT 3854 - Probability & Statistics

MAT 4053 - Abstract Algebra

MAT 4103 - Selected Topics in Mathematics

MAT 4203 - Introduction to Mathematical Analysis

MAT 4811 - Independent Project

MAT 4812 - Independent Project

MAT 4813 - Independent Project

MSL 1001 - Foundations of Officership

MSL 1020 - Basic Leadership Lab

MSL 1021 - Basic Leadership

MSL 2112 - Individual Leadership Studies

MSL 2122 - Leadership and Teamwork

MSL 3203 - Leadership and Problem Solving

MSL 3223 - Leadership and Ethics

MSL 4313 - Leadership and Management

MSL 4323 - Officership

MSL 4403 - U.S. Military History

MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation

MLS 2103 - Ministry Internship I

MLS 2123 - Ministry Internship II

MLS 2133 - Ministry Internship III

MLS 2413 - Principles of Christian Leadership

MLS 3003 - Conflict & Crisis in Ministry

MLS 3093 - Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness for Ministry

MLS 3201 - Selected Topics in Ministry

MLS 3202 - Selected Topics in Ministry

MLS 3203 - Selected Topics in Ministry

MLS 3204 - Selected Topics in Ministry

MLS 3723 - Worship

MLS 3743 - Homiletics

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