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Course Descriptions

 

Instrumental Studies - Lab
  

  • MUPL 1010 - PIANO LAB

    A setting for piano students to perform for one another on their instuments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    By arrangement only

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUVL 1010 - VOICE LAB

    None

    Prerequisites & Notes
    By arrangement only

    Credits: 0

Keyboard
  

  • MUAJ 1901 - JAZZ COMBO

    None

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUAK 1000 - PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM

    This is a pass/fail check item to fulfill the keyboard proficiency requirement of all non-piano music majors.

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUAK 1010 - KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY EXAM

    This course is for students to demonstrate the successful completion of the piano requirements for the Music Business major.

    Credits: 0
  

  • MUAK 1012 - CLASS PIANO I

    This class provides the necessary skills and techniques needed for private study, as well as a knowledge of appropriate repertoire. Lessons are taught in a group setting. Special emphasis is given to the piano proficiency requirements.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUAK 1013 - CLASS PIANO FOR THE NON-MAJOR I

    This course involves group instruction for non-music majors in a keyboard laboratory setting. The main objective is to be able to read music from a lead sheet by playing melody in the right hand and chord accompaniment in the left hand.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUAK 1022 - CLASS PIANO II

    This class provides the necessary skills and techniques needed for private study, as well as a knowledge of appropriate repertoire. Lessons are taught in a group setting. Special emphasis is given to the piano proficiency requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: MUAK 1012

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUAK 1023 - CLASS PIANO FOR THE NON-MAJOR II

    This course involves group instruction for non-music majors in a keyboard laboratory setting. The main objective is to be able to read and play two staves of music. Emphasis will be placed on playing different styles and rhythms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: MUAK 1013 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUAK 1032 - CLASS PIANO III

    This class provides the necessary skills and techniques needed for private study, as well as a knowledge of appropriate repertoire. Lessons are taught in a group setting. Special emphasis is given to the piano proficiency requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: MUAK 1022

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUAK 1042 - CLASS PIANO IV

    This class provides the necessary skills and techniques needed for private study, as well as a knowledge of appropriate repertoire. Lessons are taught in a group setting. Special emphasis is given to the piano proficiency requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: MUAK 1032

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUAK 1101 - PIANO APPLIED LESSON

    The Music Department will determine the student’s level of instruction. Thirteen lessons (25 minutes per week) plus individual practice are required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    By arrangement only

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUAK 1102 - PIANO APPLIED LESSON

    The Music Department will determine the student’s level of instruction. Thirteen lessons (50 minutes per week) plus individual practice are required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    By arrangement only

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUAK 1103 - PIANO APPLIED LESSON

    The Music Department will determine the student’s level of instruction. Thirteen lessons (50 minutes per week) plus individual practice are required

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Passing of the Rising Junior Exam. By arrangement only

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUAK 3000 - JUNIOR RECITAL

    This is a pass/fail check item showing the successful completion of the Junior level recital. Students should register for this course during the intended semester for the recital.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 0

Language
  

  • BIOL 2403 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY

    This course is an introduction to the biology of micro-organisms, including structure, physiology, and ecology of bacteria, algae, viruses, protozoa, and lower fungi. This course is primarily for students in the BSN program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Corequisite: 

     

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENGL 4633 - TOLKIEN: MYTHOPOEIA, LITERARY TRADITION, AND NARRATIVE DISCOURSE

    This course examines the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkein in terms of its place in literary tradition, engagement wtih its own historical moment, and expression of spiritual, philosophical, and aesthetic themes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2133

    Credits: 3
  

  • ENGL 4633 - WRITING IN REAL-TIME: CREATIVE WRITING IN NONFICTION GENRES

    This course is an advanced writing course providing study and practice in the writing of creative nonfiction, including but not limited to autobiography/biography, literary journalism, historical narrative, memoirs, and travel and nature writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 1053 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

    This course introduces students to the Arabic language and script and surveys Middle Eastern culture, the fundamentals of Islam, and the significance of Islam in the contemporary Middle East, identifying conventions and major historical events in the Middle East and Islamic world.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 1133 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I

    An introductory course that addresses the basics of sign communication, as well as socio-cultural dynamics of the language.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 1144 - ELEMENTARY SPANISH (A)

    This is an elementary course designed for students who wish to develop the basic skills of speaking, listening to, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will learn beginning grammatical concepts, gain a strong vocabulary base, practice nuances of pronunciation, and explore the Hispanic/Spanish culture as reflected in different Spanish-speaking countries.

    Credits: 4
  

  • LANG 1233 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II

    This course is a continuation of LANG 1133 (American Sign Language I). It will emphasize vocabulary expansion and conversational skills as well as continued awareness of the socio-culture dynamics of the language.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 1133

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 1244 - ELEMENTARY SPANISH (B)

    A continuation of LANG 1144.

    Credits: 4
  

  • LANG 1344 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH (A)

    An elementary course designed for students who wish to develop the basics of speaking, listening, reading, and writing French. Students will learn beginning grammar concepts, gain a strong vocabulary base, practice nuances of pronunciation, and explore the French culture as reflected in different French-speaking countries.

    Credits: 4
  

  • LANG 1444 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH (B)

    A continuation of LANG 1344.

    Credits: 4
  

  • LANG 1544 - GREEK I (A)

    Basic grammar and crucial vocabulary preparatory to advanced grammar and syntactical patterns in the Greek New Testament.

    Credits: 4
  

  • LANG 1644 - GREEK I (B)

    A continuation of Greek I (A).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2544

    Credits: 4
  

  • LANG 1704 - ELEMENTARY ARABIC A

    This course is an elementary course designed for students who wish to develop the basic skills of speaking, listening to, reading, and writing Arabic. Students will learn beginning grammatical concepts, gain a strong vocabulary base, practice nuances of pronunciation, and explore the Arabic culture as reflected in different Arabic-speaking countries.

    Credits: 4
  

  • LANG 1714 - ELEMENTARY ARABIC B

    This course, as a continuation of Elementary Arabic A, is an elementary course designed for students who wish to develop the basic skills of speaking, listening to, reading, and writing Arabic. Students will learn beginning grammar concepts, gain a strong vocabulary base, practice nuances of pronunciation, and explore the Arabic culture as reflected in different Arabic-speaking countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 1704

    Credits: 4
  

  • LANG 2033 - INTRO TO BIBLICAL LANGUAGES

    A basic course introducing students to rudiments of classical Hebrew and Koine Greek. Designed to help students in the use of various study tools and/or to prepare them for more advanced study of one or both of the biblical languages.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2123 - CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

    This course will provide students with authentic conversational experiences in spoken Spanish to foster student confidence in oral communication. Conversational themes will be taken from topics of most interest to students.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2133 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (A)

    A proficiency-oriented course designed to review and expand mastery of essential structures and to further develop the student’s abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing the Spanish language.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: LANG 1144 and LANG 1244 or satisfactory competence on a college-approved assessment

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2143 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III

    The purpose of this course is to expand receptive and expressive American Sign Language skills. Students will continue to evaluate and analyze the linguistics of American Sign Language, including non-manual behaviors, use of classifiers, and other grammatical features. Intermediate level.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 1233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2233 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (B)

    A continuation of LANG 2133

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2243 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV

    The purpose of this course is to expand expressive and receptive American Sign Language skills in a total immersion setting. Students will continue to increase vocabulary and use of complex grammatical features of ASL in order to process and express more abstract concepts. Intermediate Level.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2143

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2333 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (A)

    Proficiency-oriented course designed to review and expand mastery of essential structures and to further develop the student’s abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing the French language.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: LANG 1344 and LANG 1444 or satisfactory competence on a college assessment

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2433 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (B)

    A continuation of LANG 2333

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2743 - GREEK II (A)

    Beginning of elementary exegesis predicated on prior knowledge of crucial vocabulary and elementary syntax. Intermediate Level.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 2843 - GREEK II (B)

    A continuation of Greek II (A). Intermediate Level.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2644

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 3011 - TESOL FIELD EXPERIENCE: TEACHING GRAMMAR TO ESL/EFL LEARNERS

    This couse provides students with supervised experience in teaching English grammar to beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL/EFL students including best practices in providing corrective feedback, classroom management, and the administration and evaluation of appropriate placement and proficiency assessment. This course is not applicable to FLDOE ESOL training requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:   or Corequisite:  

    Credits: 1
  

  • LANG 3041 - TESOL FIELD EXPERIENCE: TEACHING READING ADN WRITING TO ESL/EFL LEARNERS

    This course provides students with supervised experience in teaching reading and writing to beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL/EFL students including best practices in providing corrective feedback, classroom management, and the administration and evaluation of appropriate placement and proficiency assessments. This course is not applicable to FLDOE ESOL training requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Corequisite: LANG 3142

    Credits: 1
  

  • LANG 3051 - TESOL FIELD EXPERIENCE: TEACHING SPEAKING AND LISTENING TO ESL/EFL LEARNERS

    This course provides students with supervised experience in teaching oral communication skills to beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL/EFL students including best practices in providing corrective feedback, classroom management, and the administration and evaluation of appropriate placement and proficiency assessments. This course is not applicable to FLDOE ESOL training requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Corerequisite:  

    Credits: 1
  

  • LANG 3122 - ADV SPANISH CONVERSATION/COMP

    An advanced course designed for practice and expansion of speaking and writing skills with a broad vocabulary and grammar skills review.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2233

    Credits: 2
  

  • LANG 3142 - TESOL METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING READING AND WRITING

    This course provides students with a professional repertoire of theory- and research-based methods, materials, and current best practices for teaching reading and writing to beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL/EFL students. This course is not applicable to FLDOE ESOL training requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Corerequisite:  

    Credits: 2
  

  • LANG 3152 - TESOL METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING SPEAKING AND LISTENING

    This course provides students with a professional repertoire of theory- and research-based methods, materials, and current best practices for teaching speaking and listening to beginner, intermediate, and advanced ESL/EFL students. This course is not applicable to FLDOE ESOL training requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Corequisite:  

    Credits: 2
  
  

  • LANG 3433 - LINGUISTICS APPLIED TO SPANISH

    This is an advanced level course for native and non-native Spanish speakers to improve pronunciation, spelling, placement of diacritical marks, and phonetic transcription among other applications of linguistics. Students will learn about the different dialects of Spanish and the development of Spanish from a historical linguistics perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 3522 - SURVEY OF LIT FROM THE FRANCOPHONE

    Introduction to Francophone literature from or about Canada, Africa, the Caribbean, and other French-influenced countries, concentrating on the cultural and historical aspects of each country especially as they relate, historically and culturally, to the French influence. Major authors from the end of the nineteenth century to the present are studied. Conducted primarily in French.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2433

    Credits: 2
  

  • LANG 3733 - SURVEY SPANISH LITERATURE (SPAIN)

    Introduction to selected major writers of Spain. Representative authors from beginnings to the present are studied.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 3833 - SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATU

    This course is an introduction to selected major writers of Spanish-America from historical beginnings to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 3933 - CENTRAL AMERICA

    This course is a survey of the history, culture, and politics of Central America from 1900 to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: LANG 2233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 4033 - LATIN AMERICAN FILM

    This course will analyze the aesthetic and cultural impact of selected films from Latin America representing a variety of genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: LANG 2233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 4133 - SPANISH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

    This course is a survey of the history and culture of Spanish people and an examination of their ideas and values. The class is conducted in Spanish and is complemented by the use of films and audio materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 4233 - SPANISH AMERICAN CULTURE/CIVILIZAT

    This course is a survey of the history and culture of Spanish people and an examination of their ideas and values. The class is conducted in Spanish and is complemented by the use of films and audio materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 2233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 4322 - READINGS IN THE GREEK NEW TESTAMENT

    This reading course is designed to develop the student’s ability to read the Greek New Testament. Observation of syntactical forms and basic exegetical principles is emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: LANG 2543, LANG 2643, LANG 3533, LANG 3633

    Credits: 2
  

  • LANG 4333 - LATIN AMERICAN ICONS

    This course focuses on a selected political icon from Latin America. Students will study the biography of the icon adn his or her impact on Latin American history and politics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: LANG 2233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 4522 - METHODS OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANG

    Designed to prepare the teacher through a study of principal instructional methods for foreign language coupled with practical experience.

    Credits: 2
  

  • LANG 4532 - PRINCIPLES OF EXEGESIS

    This course is designed to carry the student beyond basic reading of a Greek text into careful examination of a text, exploring the nuances of passages and rendering a close explanation of the truth intent in the passage.

    Credits: 2
  

  • LANG 4632 - GREEK III B

    A continuation of LANG 4532.

    Credits: 2
  

  • LANG 4633 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANGUAGE & LIT

    This is a study of selected aspects of language and/or literature clustered around literary or methodological structures, common origin, or linguistic or topical foci. Possible clusters include national or regional literatures, ethnic literatures, genres, movements or schools in literature or linguistics, historical epochs, rhetoric, or research methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3

Leadership
  

  • LDRS 2001 - LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO 1

    The course requires students to design, create, and maintain an online portfolio that contains evidence of curricular, co-curricular, and personal accomplishments.

    Credits: 1
  

  • LDRS 2011 - Career Planning

    This course requires students to understand and utilize the concepts and processes of career planning. This understanding will be acquired by taking career assessments and developing a career plan.

    Credits: 1
  

  • LDRS 2013 - CAREER PLANNING

    This course utilizes the concepts and processes of career planning. This understanding will be acquired by taking career assessments and developing a career plan.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 2112 - INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

    This experiential course is created for student leaders within Student Development to gain hands-on leadership training through a week-long intensive.

    Credits: 2
  

  • LDRS 2123 - PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP

    This course examines patterns and styles of leadership in a business environment from biblical and Christian perspectives. Special attention will be given to the development of a leader’s personal life, including spiritual formation, personal ethics, decision-making, and integrating faith, learning, and work.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 2223 - LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE

    This course focuses upon the theoretical development and challenges of effective leadership by reviewing the historical development of various early leadership theories including: Great Man, Trait, Contingency, Transformational, Transactional, Behavioral, Participative, and Servant Leadership.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 2402 - BACKPACKING AND ENVIRONMNETAL STEWARDSHIP

    This course is a 2-week wilderness backpacking immersion in experiential leadership. It serves as an introduction to fundamental outdoor skills, wilderness travel, risk management, and group dynamics. Additionally, the course environment provides an ideal opportunity for developing leadership skills through a progression where each student observes, learns, discusses, and applies wilderness skills and leadership techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in OLD School program

    Credits: 2
  

  • LDRS 2412 - CAVING, SOLO, AND PRIMITIVE SKILLS

    This course introduces students to caving, solo experience camping, and using primitive skills.

    It further develops fundamental outdoor skills, wilderness travel, risk management, and group dynamics. Additionally, the course environment provides an ideal opportunity for developing leadership skills through a progression where each student observes, learns, discusses, and applies wilderness skills and leadership techniques.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in OLD School program

    Credits: 2
  

  • LDRS 2422 - ROCK CLIMBING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING

    This course is a 2-week introduction to Rock Climbing skills and systems. It builds as a progression of skills from basic gear management, rock movement, knot tying, top rope site management and belaying, to complex skills of artificial and natural protection placement, and anchor building. The course culminates in a two-day, multi-pitch climbing experience where students integrate all they have learned in the course. The mountain biking element of the course is a 2-day immersion in single track trail riding, including basic bike care and maintenance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in OLD School program

    Credits: 2
  

  • LDRS 2433 - FAITH INTEGRATION AND OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP

    This course helps students develop and live out their Christian theology in practical ways through mentoring, discipleship, evangelism, and missions work. The discipleship aspect encompasses formal teaching, small group sessions, mentoring, student led teaching, book reviews, and daily time set aside for personal Bible study.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3001 - LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO 2

    This course requires students to design, create, and maintain an online portfolio that contains evidence of curricular, co-curricular, and personal accomplishments.

    Credits: 1
  

  • LDRS 3003 - CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

    This course introduces students to both the influence and impact of leadership within a global framework. The course examines cultural values, expectations, and patterns of communication that exist within various cultures with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LDRS 2123, LDRS 2223, or BUSI 3203

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3011 - Employment Planning

    This course requires students to understand and engage the employment process. This course will require students to complete a resume and job-search plan.

    Credits: 1
  

  • LDRS 3033 - LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN DIVERSITY

    This course examines the complex nature of leadership, cutlure and personal identity, explores populations at-risk, and encourages students to understand and appreciate diversity. Specific knowledge of leadership as it relates to individual cultures, awareness of the patterns of oppression experienced by those cultures, and skills relevant to developing a culturally competent approach to working with diverse people groups are addressed.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3183 - ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOR

    This course is a study of behavioral science theory and practice exploring management, leadership, motivation, group dynamics, relations and organizational system. Topics will concentrate on applying organizational resources for optimal efficiency.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3402 - SEA KAYAKING

    This course is a 12-day expedition in and around Everglades National Park. It serves as an immersion experience where students are challenged to implement all of their acquired skills in a sea kayaking context. They will each have the opportunity to lead the group incorporating outdoor living skills, leave no trace awareness, group dynamics, and leadership. They will add to their foundational skills by learning how to navigate on the water, read tide charts, pack, steer and paddle a sea kayak.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in OLD School program

    Credits: 2
  

  • LDRS 3412 - WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER

    This course, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the recognized industry standard medical course for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers. The WFR is a comprehensive look at the standards and skills of PR, response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, survival skills, soft tissue injuries, and medical emergencies. It is designed to include all training necessary to become certified in dealing with various aspects and levels of outdoor and wilderness crises in remote settings for forestry, recreation, or any outdoor professionals. It covers principles and management of medical environmental and critical care emergencies in wilderness settings. The

    WFR curriculum uses the principles of long-term care, improvised resources, and varying environmental conditions as the framework for learning. Practical simulations and labs provide practice in backcountry leadership and rescue skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in OLD School program

    Credits: 2
  

  • LDRS 3422 - WHITEWATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN AND RAFT GUIDE

    This course is a combination of whitewater guide training and a Swiftwater Rescue Technician level-4 certification through the American Canoe Association (ACA). It teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on commonly used skills. Techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as strainers, rescue vest applications, entrapments, and pins, also are practiced. Scenarios will provide an opportunity for students to practice their skills both individually and within a group context. Additionally, this course is a guide training for Class III whitewater rafting. Techniques for reading the water, steering the raft properly, hazard avoidance, and rapid navigation are practiced.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Enrolled in OLD School program

    Credits: 2
  

  • LDRS 4001 - LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO 3

    This course requires students to design, create, and maintain an online portfolio that contains evidence of curricular, co-curricular, and personal accomplishments.

    Credits: 1
  

  • LDRS 4013 - LEADERSHIP FORUM

    The course acquaints students to contemporary authors, speakers, managers and professionals recognized as successful leaders across various disciplines. Students will synthesize their writings and critically reflect on their own leadership skills, traits and behaviors as they apply to their ability to manage in a global economy.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4103 - LEADING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

    This course prepares learners to better comprehend the hyper-turbulent environment of the 21st century by introducing behavioral science techniques and methodologies to systematically bring about high-performing organizations.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4113 - APPLIED SERVANT LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS

    This capstone course synthesizes previous coursework by reviewing theories and definitions in an effort to apply theory to practice. This course emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, humility, servant leadership, and the art of being contemplative.

    Credits: 3
  
  

  • LDRS 4143 - LEADERSHIP, FOLLOWERSHIP, TEAMWORK

    This course surveys the basic theories, styles, and applications of leadership, including traits, skills, behavior, and relationships. It further considers effective teamwork and the leader-follower relationship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LDRS 2123, LDRS 2223, or BUSI 3203  

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4403 - OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP AS A PROFESSION

    This course is an introduction to the outdoor leadership profession. It provides a foundation for students desiring the following careers outdoor program and camp management, leading outdoor adventure treks, organizational team building and leadership consulting, eco-tourism, environmental stewardship, environmental therapy, outdoor experiential learning, Christian ministry in outdoor setting, and Christian youth ministry.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 8803 - ART OF INFLUENCE

    This course explores the intersection of influence, persuasion, and motivation between leaders, followers, and other organizational stakeholders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 8813 - ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AND STRATEGIES

    This course prepares learners to apply behavioral science to the hyper-turbulent environment of the 21st century. Students will be introduced to techniques and methodologies to systematically produce high-performing organizations. The course helps leaders contrast management versus leadership styles of stability in order to minimize management chaos and instability within organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 8823 - CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

    This course prepares students to conduct research and consultation in leadership across cultures by exploring the nuances of leadership through major cultural dimension models.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 8833 - FOLLOWERSHIP DYNAMICS

    This course explores current theories and concepts of the follower role in various contexts, including follower behaviors and expectations of leaders by followers. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing these traits and concepts into follower behavior at the individual, organizational, and societal levels.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 8843 - SERVANT LEADERSHIP PRAXIS

    This course critiques theories and definitions of servant leadership, transformational leadership, and authentic leadership. The course emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, humility, and the art of being contemplative as an effective leader.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 8853 - RESEARCH SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

    This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to conduct research based on their area of interest or expertise in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Students will conduct a formal inquiry related to organizational leadership focusing on critical thinking, analysis, and communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites:  

    Credits: 3

Management
  

  • INTL 3153 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

    This study offers a conceptual evaluation of the frameworks of international and multinational operations. Topics covered include global environments, import and export, international concerns, and changing parameters within which organizations must function.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: BUSI 3203

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 3173 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    This course is a survey of the practices of staffing, development, employee relations, compensation and documentation applied to achieve productivity and the quality of work life. Topics include equal opportunity and other regulations impacting human performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: BUSI 3203

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 3183 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

    This is a study of behavioral science theory and practice exploring management, leadership, motivation, group dynamics, relations and organizational systems. Topics will concentrate on applying organizational resources for optimal efficiency.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: BUSI 3203

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 4003 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT

    Selected topics in management will cover particular topics and areas of interest as determined by the department. These will be predicated on current events and general interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 4133 - PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

    This is an in-depth study of the tactical and strategic tools applied in developing and sustaining client driven production systems. Problems will be examined in areas including forecasting, systems design, service, quality, supply-chain and project management. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques will be explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: BUSI 3203, MATH 2033

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 4143 - LEADERSHIP, FOLLOWERSHIP & TEAMWORK

    This course surveys the basic theories, styles, and applications of leadership, including traits, skills, behavior, and relationships. It further considers effective teamwork and the leader-follower relationship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LDRS 2123, LDRS 2223, or BUSI 3203

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 4153 - PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING

    This course provides an in-depth study of the processes required to define and solve problems. It continues through the issues involved relating to decision-making and implementation. Topics covered include thinking styles, qualitative and quantitative tools, reasoning, group involvement, creativity and critical thinking.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: BUSI 3203

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 4163 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    Entrepreneurship is the science of designing and operating a new venture. In the context of this course, the roles of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship will be examined; factors that lead to higher levels of success will be reviewed; and the practical details and legal parameters of opening a small business will be studied. Creating a business plan for a viable enterprise is critical to this course.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 4903 - MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP

    This is a supervised, structured work experience designed to augment and develop practical experience in conjunction with regular coursework. Participants are strongly encouraged to utilize this option to explore potential career paths. Junior standing and at least 2.5 cumulative GPA are requirements of this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Approval of the Dean, College of Business and Legal Studies is required

    Credits: 3
 

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