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Course Descriptions

 
  

  • LANG 5013 - LATIN GRAMMAR I

    This course focuses on building fluency in the reading and translation of Latin.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 5023 - LATIN GRAMMAR II

    This course focuses on developing fluency in the reading and translation of Latin, with a focus on more advanced grammar and vocabulary.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 5013

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 5033 - LATIN TRANSLATION

    This course examines issues in the translation of Latin and gives students extensive opportunity to practice their translation skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 5023

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 5043 - LATIN LITERATURE: ORATORY

    Students will study Latin oratory in the original. Emphasis will be placed on classical methods of teaching Latin.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 5023

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 5053 - LATIN LITERATURE: POETRY AND THE EPIC

    Students will study Latin poetry in the original. Emphasis will be placed on classical methods of teaching Latin.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 5023

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 5063 - STRUCTURE OF LANGUAGE

    This course offers an exploration and analysis of the structure of language and its development over time.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 5013

    Credits: 3
  

  • LANG 5073 - LATIN THESIS / CAPSTONE TRANSLATION PROJECT

    This is a capstone course designed for students to pursue research in the field of Latin. Students propose, initiate, and defend the thesis or project under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: LANG 5033

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 1003 - LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM I

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites or local organizations to create experiential training. Practicum I provides students service-learning opportunities and interaction with a mentor. Special attention is given to the development of the student’s vocational interests and divine design. Practicum I provides the framework for practicums II through IV. Completion of this course is equivalent to 90 hours of service-learning engagement in addition to the completion of assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 1013 - SUCCESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT

    This course will focus on identifying self-defeating thoughts and experiences that can be repurposed into levers for success. Students will develop a strategic success plan that includes life-long strategies for personal, vocational, and professional growth. 
     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 1103 - LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM II

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites or local organizations to create experiential training. Practicum II provides students additional service-learning opportunities and interaction with a mentor. Special attention is given to the development of the student’s vocational interests and divine design. Completion of this course is equivalent to 90 hours of service-learning engagement in addition to the completion of assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 1003

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 2003 - LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM III

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites or local organizations to create experiential training. Practicum III provides students with more advanced service-learning opportunities and interaction with a mentor. Special attention is given to the development of the student’s vocational interests and divine design. Completion of this course is equivalent to 90 hours of service-learning engagement in addition to the completion of assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 1103

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 2023 - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR THE YOUNG ADULT

    Young adult leaders are often met with many different opportunities and challenges when entering into a new organizational context. The Organizational Leadership for the Young Adult course aims to assist young adults new to the workforce by understanding and engaging strategies that can contribute to the mission, vision, and values of their organization. Students will learn how to define what it means to lead, engage development of a leader’s personal life, personal ethics, decision-making, and understand proven leadership strategies in context.  Lastly, students will learn how to make an immediate impact in a new employment context.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 2103 - LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM IV

    This course is an integrative learning experience, where the university partners with extension sites or local organizations to create experiential training. Practicum IV provides students with advanced service-learning opportunities and interaction with a mentor. Special attention is given to the development of the student’s vocational interests and divine design. Completion of this course is equivalent to 90 hours of service-learning engagement in addition to the completion of assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 2003

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 2123 - PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP

    The student will examine 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 2133 - THE ART OF SELF LEADERSHIP

    This course provides students an opportunity to reflect on self leadership teachings from various authors and speakers. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding self-leadership. They will identify and develop the self-disciplines and behaviors that are essential for successful leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    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 leadership theories. This includes leader traits, skills, and behaviors; models; and other approaches to leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3003 - WI: CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

    This course introduces students to the challenges and impact of leadership within a cross-cultural framework. It examines cultural values, practices, and patterns of communication that exist within various cultures with an emphasis on cultural intelligence.

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

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3023 - CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND NEGOTIATIONS

    Conflict Resolution and Negotiations develops a biblical and practical understanding of conflict. Students examine the conflict cycle, styles of conflict management, and intervention strategies for resolving conflict. Special focus is given to the leader’s pivotal role in conflict and using conflict for positive change, and the cultural climate for conflict. Mediation, arbitration, and negotiation also are examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3033 - LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN DIVERSITY

    This course examines the complex nature of leadership, culture 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3113 - LEADING TEAM-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS

    This course is a study of team-leadership in the local church and other ministry contexts. The course examines leadership theories from a variety of perspectives that can be applied to teams composed of paid staff and/or volunteers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3133 - FRAMEWORKS FOR COLLABORATION

    This course provides students an opportunity to identify and reflect on teachings related to teamwork and collaborative leadership. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding collaborative leadership. They will identify frameworks for collaboration that lead successful leadership in their context.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3143 - LEADERSHIP, FOLLOWERSHIP, TEAMWORK

    This course investigates effective leadership. It explores the concept of followership. A psychodynamic approach is used to further consider effective teamwork and the leader-follower dynamic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 3183 - ORGANIZATIONAL 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Any 2000 level course or above. 

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4013 - LEADERSHIP FORUM

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4023 - LEADING COMPASSION PROJECTS

    Providing disaster and humanitarian relief is a complex process involving individuals from diverse backgrounds, locations, languages, preparation, involvement, and commitment. Leadership in these settings requires both skills in leading multifaceted projects, delegating responsibilities, inspiring volunteers, and managing funds. This course prepares students for leadership within the field of community relief and development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4033 - HUMANITARIAN COMPASSION PRACTICUM

    The Humanitarian Compassion Practicum allows students to apply the theory and course-based learning to real-life situations through actual operation organizations and agencies. Students are responsible for procuring their practicum site, with the assistance of their academic advisor. Hope Education Network partners are available along with the university’s own practicum partners.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 3183 or MNGT 3183

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4113 - WI: 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 4103, LDRS 4123, or LDRS 4143

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4123 - GREAT LEADERS THROUGH HISTORY

    This course examines the historical impact of some of the world’s greatest leaders from various backgrounds including, but not limited to those who represent religious, government, business, military, and community organizations as well as the arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LDRS 2123 or 2223

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4133 - LEADING FOR INNOVATION

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on leadership concepts that facilitate innovation. Students will communicate ideas regarding leading for innovation and will identify leadership concepts that complement the need for innovation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 4141 - SENIOR LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO

    This course is the capstone course for the major requirements and provides students the opportunity to synthesize and apply their learning in a workplace context. Insights are gained leadership profile as they relate to the workplace. A written reflection and portfolio of evidence are required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    All major courses or permission

    Credits: 1
  

  • LDRS 5003 - THE ART OF SELF LEADERSHIP

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on self-leadership research and teachings. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding self-leadership and will develop or strengthen the disciplines and behaviors that are essential for successful leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5003 - THE ART OF SELF LEADERSHIP

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on self-leadership research and teachings. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding self-leadership and will develop or strengthen the disciplines and behaviors that are essential for successful leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5013 - LEADERSHIP FORUM

    This course examines the body of work of contemporary authors, speakers, managers and professionals who are recognized as successful leaders across various disciplines. Students will synthesize the writings of these leaders, review seminal research in those fields, and reflect on their own leadership skills, traits and behaviors as they apply to their ability to lead in a global economy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5013 - LEADERSHIP FORUM

    This course examines the body of work of contemporary authors, speakers, managers and professionals who are recognized as successful leaders across various disciplines. Students will synthesize the writings of these leaders, review seminal research in those fields, and reflect on their own leadership skills, traits and behaviors as they apply to their ability to lead in a global economy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5043 - LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

    Innovations require inspired leadership, strategic management, and systems of governance that provide structure, accountability, and organizational flexibility. This course explores models for relationships between leaders, boards, and external governance bodies as well as case studies in leadership and governance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5063 - LEADER-MENTOR PRACTICUM

    This course provides instruction in the application of personal leadership development and mentoring skills as an occupation. Students will conduct simulated and practical applications in the areas of leadership development, vocational calling, and mentoring under faculty supervision. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5103 - THE ART AND PRACTICE OF SELF-LEADERSHIP

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on self-leadership by interacting with both classic and contemporary literature. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding self-leadership and will develop or strengthen the disciplines and behaviors that are essential for effective leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5113 - LEADERSHIP THEORY/FRAMEWORKS

    This course examines the distinction between leadership and management, in addition to the major theories and models of leadership from a variety of perspectives. Students are expected to understand the theoretical basis of each model, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to apply the concepts to practical situations in business and other settings. Students will explore their personal leadership style through a series of assignments. Students will also reflect on leadership experiences and then apply lessons learned to further develop their leadership capabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5123 - SERVANT LEADERSHIP

    This course explores academic, biblical, and practitioner concepts of servant leadership.  It is intended to encourage a philosophy and lifestyle of servant leadership in students’ professional and personal lives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  Admission to the MBA program.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5133 - FRAMEWORKS FOR COLLABORATION

    This course provides students an opportunity to identify and reflect on theories related to teamwork and collaborative leadership. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding a theory of collaborative leadership. They will identify frameworks for collaboration that lead to successful leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5143 - LEADING WITH SOCIAL INTELLEGENCE

    This course provides an in-depth exploration of leading with social intelligence. Areas of emphasis with focus on awareness of situations and the social dynamics involved, and the knowledge of interaction strategies with others. Additionally, self-introspection, consciousness of one’s own perceptions and reactions to situations, will be discussed. Interpersonal people skills will also be analyzed from both a toxic and nourishing effect.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5153 - LEADERSHIP IN CONTEXT

    This course provides a study of the contextual considerations of leadership. Context may include such things as culture, socio-economic status, institutional, political, etc. When leadership decisions are being made in any organization, the contextual aspects of the environment must also be taken into account. More specifically, interaction between the leader and the follower will be analyzed, as well as the applicability of leadership theories such as situational leadership, leader-member exchange, and adaptive leadership. Additionally, differentiation of an objective context versus subjective context will be discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5163 - LEADER AS STRATEGIST

    This course offers an opportunity for students to design and think strategically, in business and not-for-profit organizations. Students will evaluate case studies and understand how leaders leverage available people and resources to accomplish strategic objectives. The primary focus will be on determining the best way to influence through strategy, organizational design, organizational culture, and leading change efforts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5173 - LEADER AS STORYTELLER

    Leaders today must create vision, inspire action, and create communities—all of which are best accomplished using stories. Leader storytelling involves converting the experiences of life into a more powerful and meaningful form with a clear thesis to accomplish a set purpose. Often the right anecdote motivates followers more surely than hours of lectures. Students will learn why stories are persuasive, the common features of great stories, how to make stories more visual, and the importance of rewriting. They will also learn how stories can build brands, drive growth, and inspire action. Special topics include how the leader finds stories to change others and how to promote stories in a digital world.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5203 - LEADING FOR INNOVATION

    This course provides students an opportunity to review and reflect on leadership theory and innovation. Students will contribute to the body of public knowledge regarding leading for innovation and will identify leadership theories that complement the need for innovation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5213 - LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

    This course explores the concept of leadership from a holistic approach through anthropology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and great works of literature.  Students examine leader traits and skills, leadership styles in different situations, and leadership philosophies fulfilling higher-order needs, including authentic, transformational, servant, and spiritual.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  Admission to the MBA program.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5223 - LEADERSHIP IN HISTORY

    Perhaps the best way to learn leadership is to observe a great leader in action. Since that is often impossible to do in person, in this course students will study the lives of great leaders to broaden their understanding of what leadership is and how it is implemented. Readings will include many short biographies from multifarious types of leaders and contexts throughout time, and the course is designed to allow students some participation in choosing which leaders to study. The intent is to extract lessons and insights which can be applied to students’ own approaches to leadership, and to help students understand both commonalities and differences between great leaders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5233 - CURRENT TOPICS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

    This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of an approved topic related to organizational leadership within various occupations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  Admission to the MBA program.

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5243 - LEADERSHIP INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS

    This course introduces and discusses approaches, strategies, and data collection methods relating to research in leadership. Students will consider how to select the appropriate methodology for use in a study to be performed. Additionally, students will learn how to collect data based on different data collection methods, construct research tools, pilot test them, and employ them.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5253 - LEADERSHIP STATISTICS

    This course provides an overview of probability and statistical methods to include, data analysis in support of both quantitative and qualitative analysis as it relates to issues in leadership.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5263 - LEADERSHIP THESIS

    This course is the study and application of leadership-specific scholarly research techniques in preparation for the writing of the Masters in Leadership thesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5303 - COACHING, MENTORING AND CONSULTING

    This course provides a detailed review of three aspects of leadership; coaching, mentoring, and consulting. Each aspect will be discussed regarding the part it plays in developing aspirant leaders, followers, and organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Masters student.   

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5313 - NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

    Complex relationships and flat organizational hierarchies require leaders to master negotiation skills and be able to implement them to manage interpersonal and inter-organizational conflict. Nearly every transaction with another person involves some type of negotiation. This course equips students to develop their perception, persuasion, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills to build agreement and to manage relationship break-down. Students will learn negotiation and conflict management theory, processes, strategies, and related ethical considerations. Specific topics addressed include investigation, mediation, arbitration, multicultural contexts, personality conflicts, crisis planning, and developing enduring system-wide solutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5323 - LEADING BRAND CREATION

    Fundraising and marketing feed off one another and ideally fuel an organization’s growth and success. This course provides students an understanding of the interplay between these two forces, as well as addresses the role of leadership, audience analysis, message creation, strategies, and ethics. Students will create a marketing and fundraising plan for a real or fictitious organization and be able to identify, secure, and maintain a diverse portfolio of funding sources.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5333 - LEADING ACROSS CULTURES

    This course examines leadership through communication, motivation, and teamwork of people from another culture. Additionally it looks at this leader-follower dynamic from a Christian biblical perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the MBA program

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5343 - INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

    This course examines the basic constructs of how to organize successful technology-driven innovation in both entrepreneurial and established organizations. Students will explore how innovation-based strategies are used as a source of competitive advantage and how to build organizations that excel at identifying, building and marketing technological innovations. The course also examines how entrepreneurs can shape organizations so they can continuously build and market their innovations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5353 - BUSINESS START-UP PLAN (CAPSTONE)

    This course integrates all prior learning in the entrepreneurship concentration and helps students discover how an idea, a market, and price form the basis of a business start-up. The course introduces students to the entrepreneurial journey, from finding an idea, to accessing the marketplace, to raising capital for a business venture by developing a well thought out business plan. This process engages students to think through crucial issues in an organized way and help improve business acumen. The business plan will also help students prepare a roadmap for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5403 - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

    This course focuses on practical experience that blends theory and practice. Students reflect on prior leadership experiences and then apply lessons learned to further develop their leadership capabilities. Environmental factors, organizational objectives, company culture, and individual and group ethical standards will be examined to incorporate situational determinants of organizational leadership effectiveness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5413 - FOLLOWERSHIP DYNAMICS

    This course considers a critical review of followership, and how those that follow can impact an organization. Leadership studies have had prominence through much of the 20thcentury, however, studies involving followership have been severely underrepresented in scholarly literature. Societal thoughts on followership will be considered from ancient times until present day. Various types of followership models will be considered, and what impact followers can have on leaders and the organization.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5423 - LEADING TEAMS

    Leading teams involves managing different personalities, cultures, conflicting political agendas, and varying skill levels while simultaneously securing resources and managing expectations of senior stakeholders. This course focuses on group dynamics and the principles of building highly effective teams. Students will receive theoretical and practical knowledge about small group interactions, often learning through participation in hands-on group activities that demonstrate and reinforce the textual material. Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, subordinate participation, power dynamics, and team problem-solving.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5433 - COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

    This experiential-learning course provides students the opportunity to explore the key institutions and civic structures that contribute to a flourishing community, including local government, economic development, the environment, criminal justice, business, education, communication and the media, health and social services. Along with developing personal leadership skills, students will have the opportunity to increase their social capital and capacity to serve as leaders in their community. The course is taught concurrent with the student’s participation in an approved community leadership development program.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Approval of Instructor

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5443 - LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE

    The goal of this course is to assist students in the integration of their academic study of leadership and their leadership experiences in preparation for their roles as members of the contemporary workforce. Students will analyze and synthesize the concept of leadership using cultural, ethical, sociological, and historical perspectives. Exploration and reflection of personal values, decision-making, and in-depth analysis of various leadership themes take place in course activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Completion of all required courses

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5523 - APPLIED LEADERSHIP/DISNEY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

    This course provides insight into the strategies that drive the Disney organization, including its emphasis on creativity and innovation, leadership excellence, people management, quality service, and brand loyalty practices. Other comparable business experiences may be substituted with permission of advisor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5543 - LEADING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

    Leading organizational change is a significant challenge facing today’s organizations. This course will explore the nature of these changes, the basis for their adoption, and both the management and leadership of organizational change in the 21st century. It also presents a perspective of theories of organizations through a historical and developmental context as well as through current practices and their application to organizational transformation in one or more current settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • LDRS 5603 - PHILOSOPHY OF COACHING

    This courses stimulates philosophical thinking and fosters and spirit of confidence in developing research based methods of coaching in sport or other contexts. Coverage is given to the spiritual and faith-based aspects of motivation and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 1073 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

    This course covers the fundamental principles of algebra. Topics include signed numbers, graphs of linear equations, equations and inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, and factoring.

    Any major listing College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus as part of the Foundational Core requirement with a current (three years or less) mathematics sub score below 23 on the ACT or below 490 on the SAT must enroll in MATH 1073 Intermediate Algebra. Credit may be used for elective credit only. This course may NOT be applied towards a general education math credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 1213 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA

    This course is a study of the systematic development of fundamental algebraic operations. Included in this development are systems of linear equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions; absolute value equations; radicals; and conic sections.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Recommended SAT score 490 / ACT score 21 or greater.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 1223 - QUANTITATIVE REASONING

    This course emphasizes quantitative reasoning skills and is designed to prepare students to think critically about the world they live in. Applications in consumer education, civic engagement, and personal finance will be presented. Topics include logic, probability, statistics, exponential growth, and data analysis.  

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 1313 - TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS

    This course introduces students to non-algebraic principles including sets, logic, Euclidean geometry, probability, and statistics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 1323 - EXPLORATIONS IN MATHEMATICS

    This is a discrete mathematics course that demonstrates the beauty and utility of mathematics. Topics for this course are set theory, elementary number theory, history of mathematics, numbers and number systems, financial mathematics, and systems of linear equations and inequalities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 2023 - INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

    This course is an introduction to the concepts and methods of probability and statistics. The course is designed for students interested in the application of probability and statistics in business and other social sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimating population parameters, testing hypothesis about population parameters, correlation and regression, and analysis of variances.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Recommended minimum math score on ACT of 21 or SAT of 490.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 5013 - PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS

    This course explores central topics in the philosophy of mathematics and math’s relationship to our understanding of the natural world. Students will explore logic, structuralism, and epistemology in relation to the field of mathematics. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 5023 - CALCULUS

    This course provides an overview of multivariable calculus. Integral theorems, contour integration and line-surface integrals are covered. Students learn about ordinary and partial differential equations, convergence, axioms of the real number system and applications of vector differential calculus. Classical teaching methods are applied to calculus.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 5033 - NUMBER THEORY

    This course is an introduction to number theory, including primes, congruences, quadratic reciprocity, diophantine equations, irrational numbers, continued fractions, and partitions. The classical approach to mathematics and number theory will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 5043 - ADVANCED GEOMETRY

    This course explores concepts in geometry and how to employ classical approaches to teaching geometry in a Christian learning environment. Course content covers rationals through complex equations, including discrete and computational geometry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 5063 - CLASSICAL MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGY

    This course explores the classical approach to the teaching of mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 5073 - MATH THESIS / CAPSTONE PROJECT

    This is a capstone course designed for students to pursue research in the field of mathematics. Students propose, initiate, and defend the thesis or project under the supervision of a faculty mentor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MATH 5083 - ALGEBRA

    Introduction to basic algebraic structures. Groups, finite groups, abelian groups, rings, integral domains, fields, factorization, polynomial rings, field extensions, quotient fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MISS 2533 - MISSIONARY LIFE AND WORK

    A study of the missionary motive, objective, call, qualifications, and preparation of missionary candidates; spiritual and cultural life of the missionary on the field; the administration of missions at home and abroad; and methods used in planting indigenous churches. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MISS 2633 - HISTORY OF MISSIONS

    A historical survey of missions noting the problems and challenges of church expansion. Attention is given to the history, development, and spread of the gospel to every continent. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MISS 3303 - WORLD VIEWS AND MISSION STRATEGY

    An investigation of humanity and various worldviews from a missionary perspective. Various dimensions of people groups and sub-systems are examined as they relate to the world as a whole and as a tool for developing effective mission’s strategy. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MISS 3333 - THEOLOGY OF MISSIONS

    An introduction to the theology of the Christian Mission in the Old Testament and a study of the responsibility of the individual, the pastor and the church in its implementation.  This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MISS 3733 - WORLD RELIGIONS

    This course is an introduction to the historical development, major teachings, and current practices of selected world religions. In addition, Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic views of Jesus will be analyzed and contrasted with those of Christianity. Special attention is given to identifying opportunities to authentically communicate Christ while respecting the history, worldview, and cultural values of others.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENGL 1233

    Credits: 3
  

  • MISS 4933 - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

    The principles and processes of communicating from one culture to another with a focus on the relevance of incarnation as the model for the communication of the Gospel. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MNGT 5573 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    This course focuses on strategic issues and choices in acquiring, developing, motivating, managing, and retaining a workforce, from the perspective of a general manager or non-human resource (HR) manager.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUSI 5003

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUAI 1121 - WORSHIP GUITAR APPLIED LESSON

    Through one-on-one private instruction, students will develop and expand their ability to play piano/keyboards in contemporary worship style using proper technique while building a greater understanding of concepts of modern worship musicianship.

    13 lessons (25 minutes per lesson) per semester plus individual practice are required. Course is repeatable
    for credit up to 5 times.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUAI 1801 - GUITAR APPLIED LESSON I

    Thirteen lessons (25 minutes per week) for one hour of credit. The Music Department will determine the appropriate level of instruction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    By arrangement only

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUAI 1821 - GUITAR APPLIED LESSON II

    Thirteen lessons (50 minutes per week) for two hours of credit. The Music Department will determine the appropriate level of instruction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    By arrangement only

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUAK 1101 - PIANO APPLIED LESSON I

    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 arrangment only

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUAK 1111 - PIANO APPLIED LESSON II

    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: 1
  

  • MUAK 1131 - WORSHIP PIANO APPLIED LESSON

    Through one-on-one private instruction, students will develop and expand their ability to play piano/keyboards in contemporary worship style using proper technique while building a greater understanding of concepts of modern worship musicianship.

    13 lessons (25 minutes per lesson) per semester plus individual practice are required. Course is repeatable for credit up to 5 times.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUAV 1101 - VOICE APPLIED LESSON I

    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
  

  • MUAV 1111 - VOICE APPLIED LESSON II

    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: 1
  

  • MUAV 1141 - WORSHIP VOICE APPLIED LESSON

    Through one-on-one private instruction, students will develop and expand their ability to sing in a contemporary vocal style using proper vocal technique while building a greater understanding of concepts of modern worship musicianship. The understanding and use of the voice as an instrument and of vocal technique will be developed through the use of vocal training CDs, study of the textbook, and instructor designed exercises. The appropriate contemporary vocal style elements will be communicated through the
    study of modern worship songs, contemporary pop/rock music, jazz standards, and classical styles.

    13 lessons (25 minutes per lesson) per semester plus individual practice are required. Course is repeatable for credit up to 5 times.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUSC 1002 - INTRODUCTION TO THEORY

    An orientation to music designed to establish a foundation in the fundamentals of music. Required for music majors with little music background.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 2
  

  • MUSC 1013 - ELEMENTS OF MUSIC

    This course is designed to be an introduction to music: its sounds, forms, styles, elements, and place in human society, through the study of representative materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUSC 1023 - FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC THEORY

    This course is an orientation to music designed to help students acquire foundational knowledge of the fundamentals of music. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MUSC 1041 - AURAL THEORY I

    This course provides training in the recognition of fundamental melodic, harmonic and rhythmic patterns. In addition, training is provided in sight-reading melodic and rhythmic excerpts with a moderate level of difficulty.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 1
  

  • MUSC 1061 - AURAL THEORY II

    This course provides training in the recognition of fundamental to intermediate melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic patterns. In addition, training is provided in sight-reading of melodic and rhythmic excerpts with a moderate level of difficulty.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MUSC 1041

    Credits: 1
 

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