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GLST 5932 - Project Management for Development
2 credits
This course provides an introduction to the paradigm of Project Management, with a specific focus on the community development environment. Students learn by designing projects for actual organizations, and acquire skills for the initiation, planning, and presentation of project designs. In this course students earn a Certificate in Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro).
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GLST 5942 - Funding and Grant Writing
2 credits
This course equips students with strategies for sustainable resource development for nonprofits and social businesses. Students explore spiritual foundations and practical strategies for resource development, and apply their skills to the needs of actual organizations.
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GLST 5952 - Program Evaluation
2 credits
In this course, students acquire foundational concepts of outcomes-based evaluation, and practice core skills to design and conduct program evaluations. This hands-on course challenges students to evaluate real programs in their local contexts, thus making them more impactful and efficient in achieving social transformation.
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GLST 5963 - Integrative Project I
3 credits
In this course students process lessons learned from the fieldwork research experience and draw conclusions from their field data as they begin their integrative project work. The course focuses on building a foundation for the project through self-directed literature research, as well as the holistic application and integration of ICD program content.In this course, students process lessons learned from fieldwork, and integrate that data as they begin their thesis work. Students may choose either a full academic thesis option, or a practical project option. The course focuses on building a foundation for the thesis through self-directed literature research and the holistic review and integration of ICD program content.
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GLST 5973 - Integrative Project II
3 credits
This course supports the student in completing the integrative project. It also provides opportunities for the comprehensive review of ICD principles and practices, and for the affirmation of individual vocational strengths and goals.
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GLST 5990 - Integrative Project Presentation
0 credits
In this course, students present and defend their integrative project work before an audience of peers, professors, and practitioners. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
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GLST 6343 - Social Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking
3 credits
In this course students consider and engage in collaborative, innovative approaches to addressing social need. This course assumes that anyone interested in challenging the status quo practices of development must learn to think like an entrepreneur, and must learn to cultivate collaborative creativity in the communities where they work.
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GLST 6383 - Peacemaking and Reconciliation
3 credits
This course assumes that peace-making is often a core aspect of community development, and will focus on strategies for bringing conflicting parties into agreement through nonviolent means. Students engage some of the underlying causes of hostility—such as racism, sexism, oppression, economic disparity, ethnic animosity, and ethnocentrism—and consider both faith-based and secular approaches to fostering individual healing, reconciliation, and social justice. Students are encouraged to explore their own personal, spiritual, and theological/philosophical foundations for service and social justice work.
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GLST 6423 - Social and Environmental Justice in Development
3 credits
This course considers issues of justice between people, and between people and the rest of creation. Students explore the politics of transformation, and grapple with core areas of injustice such as sexual slavery, economic inequality, globalization, political oppression, war and peace issues, indigenous rights, and gender inequality. The course also considers the historical roots of environmental problems, some contemporary approaches to ecological challenges, and the ways in which environmental justice values must influence the practices of community development. These issues are positioned in the larger context of global systems–economic, cultural, and geopolitical—and students are challenged to examine the ethical and spiritual foundations of their own roles as responsible global citizens.
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GLST 6573 - Children, Poverty, And Development
3 credits
Prevention and advocacy for children at risk and the creation of healthy environments and communities for children are the two main foci of this course. Students will explore a child-focused perspective on poverty and development, including a consideration of the cultural, social, political and spiritual determinants that impact children, and transformative, community-based approaches to improving child well-being.
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GLST 6593 - Disaster Relief, Development, and Resilience
3 credits
This course provides the critical concepts, principles, and tools for holistic humanitarian assistance, and explores the relationship between disaster relief and long-term community development. Special attention is paid to capacity development, disaster risk reduction (including climate change adaptation), and resilience (including the role of religious faith as an element of psycho-social resilience). In this course students may choose to earn the Certificate in Humanitarian Action under the Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) Credentialing Program.
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Intercultural Studies |
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INCS 7163 - Current Issues in Missiology
3 credits
In this course, students will explore the major issues involved in the theory and practice of contemporary Missiology. The goal of the course is to sensitize students to inter-cultural perspectives, positive leadership responses to diversity, and prepare them for advanced research and theory generation on this topic.
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Language |
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LANG 5013 - Survey of Linguistics
3 credits
Surveys the study of linguistics followed by in depth treatment of phonology, phonetics, morphology, and syntax. Students will interpret linguistic data in each area.
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LANG 5033 - SLA Theory
3 credits
Introduces core theories of how second and foreign languages are learned after a first language has already been acquired. Students will focus on cognitive theories and the historical framework of the field.
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LANG 5133 - Sociolinguistics
3 credits
Investigates the relationship between language and culture. Students will examine how societal factors impact linguistic choices.
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LANG 5233 - SLA Research Methods
3 credits
Introduces action research methodology as applied in English language education. Students will review basic statistical analysis. Introduces American Psychological Association (APA) format for professional writing.
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LANG 5323 - Methods of TESOL
3 credits
Examines approaches and methods for teaching English language. Students will focus on producing unit plans for specific demographics, and on developing appropriate activities for various skill areas.
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LANG 5373 - Literacy
3 credits
Explores the developmental stages in the process of reading and writing, as well as teaching literacy pedagogy.
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LANG 5443 - Syntax and Grammar Pedagogy
3 credits
Explores the theoretical treatment of syntax to understand modern theories of grammar, followed by pedagogical applications of the theory for teaching grammar in an ESL/EFL context.
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LANG 5603 - Assessment
3 credits
Practices constructing and administering tests in ESOL classes. Evaluation tools for assessing second language proficiency are studied.
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LANG 6263 - Language, Culture, And Power
3 credits
Examines critical connections between language and culture through the exploration of communities of practice, identity, heteroglossia, and power.
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LANG 6413 - Hebrew I
3 credits
A beginning study of biblical Hebrew that enables participants to read simple narrative passages and some poetry. Through a variety of learning activities participants learn to speak Hebrew as they progress together from simple vocabulary through fundamental grammatical forms and sentence structure to the point of reading several chapters of the Bible. Appeals to visual, aural, and kinesthetic learners who desire to read and translate Hebrew as well as to use their skills to better interpret the Bible and make use of commentaries and other tools of biblical study.
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LANG 6423 - Hebrew II
3 credits
Building on LANG 6413, Hebrew 2 develops further proficiency with the forms and uses of the Hebrew verbal system. Through continued use of spoken Hebrew, participants read many chapters of Hebrew narrative and a few psalms as they gain experience not only in translating Hebrew but also in understanding Hebrew style and idiomatic expressions. The pedagogical approach focuses on the functions of language in context, gradually building vocabulary and familiarity with the verbal system through repeated yet creative exposure to large passages of biblical text.
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LANG 6513 - Greek I
3 credits
An introduction to the basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of New Testament Greek combining both deductive and inductive approaches and emphasizing reading in the Greek New Testament.
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LANG 6523 - Greek II
3 credits
A continuation of Greek I that introduces basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary of New Testament Greek combining both deductive and inductive approaches and emphasizing reading in the Greek New Testament. Note: Greek I and Greek II must be taken sequentially.
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LANG 6943 - Internship
3 credits
This course melds theory with practice through onsite teaching, teaching observation, and applied research at a site selected in consultation with a program advisor. The research done in the internship directly supports the development of the thesis, an action research article suitable for conference presentation.
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LANG 6963 - Research Thesis
3 credits
Develops a research article for publication based on international internship teaching and researching.
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LANG 6973 - Research Thesis Continuation
3 credits
Continuation of research article for publication based on international internship teaching and researching.
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Leadership Studies |
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LDRS 5173 - Leadership Theory
3 credits
This course provides an overview of prominent leadership theories along with their respective implications and applications. Students will evaluate current leadership skills and develop a comprehensive philosophy of leadership and growth plan.
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LDRS 5283 - Group Dynamics and Personnel Development
3 credits
A study of various models and methods to foster healthy work environments, develop collaborative team capabilities, and promote professional development. Students will analyze group processes, communication, motivation, and strategies for creating organizational cultures of trust and high performance.
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LDRS 5383 - Organizational Leadership
3 credits
This course evaluates leadership within organizational environments. Students will analyze organizational theory and behavior, communication processes, and the design of organizational structures.
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LDRS 5493 - Leading Change
3 credits
This course focuses on forecasting and designing alternative futures for organizations. Topics include strategic planning, change theories, historical trends, and environmental factors. Students will learn to evaluate organizational change as it relates to mission, strategies, tactics, and structure. In addition, students will develop strategies and skills to successfully manage the challenges associated with leadership during change efforts.
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LDRS 5543 - Organizational Communication and Conflict Resolution
3 credits
This course examines organizational communication, including small group, formal and information communication. Students will develop skills in identifying, addressing, and resolving conflict within an organizational setting.
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LDRS 5673 - Leadership Ethics and Virtues
3 credits
This course evaluates the ethical frameworks and worldviews of leadership approaches, with an emphasis on how a Christian worldview promotes ethical and virtuous leadership. Topics will include strategies for confronting high-stakes dilemmas and exploring cultural, political, and personal pressures. Students will establish principles for ethical judgements and define habits for virtuous leadership.
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LDRS 7053 - Advanced Leadership Theory
3 credits
The course addresses the historical and philosophical development of leadership theory. Students will explore definitions of leadership and application of theory to organizational settings. Emphasis will be placed on the nature of leadership, analysis of personal capabilities, and areas of potential development.
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LDRS 7103 - Organizational Theory
3 credits
This course provides an overview of traditional and modern theories of organizations, organizational structure and design. Additional topics will include organizational learning along with philosophical approaches to evaluate organizations and leaders in organizational contexts.
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LDRS 7153 - Organizational Change
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to understand how change occurs in organizations. Students will focus on the process of diagnosing problems and implementing strategic planning to pursue desired transformation. Additional topics will include change theories and processes along with barriers to change.
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LDRS 7213 - Leadership and Diversity
3 credits
In this course, students will explore various issues related to leadership and diversity, particularly within the organizational context. An emphasis in the course will be understanding multicultural leadership theories and developing skills to provide leadership in cross-cultural settings.
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LDRS 7253 - Organizational Culture
3 credits
This course focuses on the topics of organizational culture, climate, and values. A particular emphasis will be placed on the role and impact of a leader on culture and climate within organizational settings.
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LDRS 7323 - Organizational Communication
3 credits
In this course, students will learn about organizational communication theories and related research. Topics will include the attributes and impact of communication within organizations. Students will develop skills related to enhancing communication skills for the organizational context.
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LDRS 7343 - Leadership and Ethics
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to examine individual ethics and their relation to the responsibilities of moral leadership in an organization. Students will study the philosophical foundations for personal and professional ethical practices with a goal of developing strategies to enhance the ethical culture within an organization. A particular emphasis of this course will be the relationship of Christian ethics to leading within organizations.
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LDRS 7373 - Doctoral Conference in Organizational Leadership
3 credits
The annual conference of the International Leadership Association (or its equivalent) is the vehicle for this field-based course. Ph.D. students are required to attend the conference under the supervision of a professor of record to process the content of the conference, to present their own research, and to be integrated into the community of practitioners who make up the discipline of Organizational Leadership.
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LDRS 7453 - Critical Inquiry
3 credits
In this course, students will develop the foundational skills that are necessary for conceptualizing and conduct research. Topics of the course will include epistemology and the impact of individual worldviews on critical inquiry. Additionally, the course provides an introduction to research design, including quantitative and qualitative methods, developing research questions, and evaluating ethical considerations
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LDRS 7473 - Quantitative Research and Statistics
3 credits
This course introduces the critical elements of quantitative research methods. Students will explore the topics of statistics, research design, and types of statistical analyses. The course will focus on the practice of statistics and applied research methods.
Prerequisite: LDRS 7453 Critical Inquiry.
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LDRS 7483 - Qualitative Research
3 credits
In this course students will be introduced to qualitative research. The focus will be on gaining understanding related to theories, issues, and problems in qualitative research. Additionally, students will develop critical skills of qualitative research, including conducting interviews, data analysis, and writing results.
Prerequisite: LDRS 7453 Critical Inquiry.
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LDRS 7573 - Ph.D. Dissertation Methodology
3 credits
This course connects the concepts of qualitative and quantitative research to the design of a research method. Students will explore their research method, research questions, and the tools they will use for data collection. The course will focus on the selection and design of research instruments and data coding, analysis, and interpretation. The deliverable for the course is a draft of dissertation chapter #3 on Methodology.
Prerequisite: LDRS 7473 Quantitative Research and Statistics.
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LDRS 7583 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
3 credits
This course focuses on theory and practice of advanced qualitative research with an emphasis on the application of advanced qualitative data analysis methods. Students will develop skills of sampling, conducting interviews, managing data, data analysis, and presentation of findings.
Prerequisite: LDRS 7473 Qualitative Research and Statistics.
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LDRS 7773 - Faith, Ethics and Leadership
3 credits
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LDRS 8021 - Dissertation Completion
1 credits
Continuing enrollment in the Dissertation phase of the program beyond LDRS 8963 Dissertation Writing. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
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LDRS 8731 - Research Seminars
1 credits
This course provides the opportunity for conducting research with an approved faculty manner. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
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LDRS 8732 - Research Seminars
2 credits
This course provides the opportunity for conducting research with an approved faculty manner.
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LDRS 8733 - Research Seminars
3 credits
This course provides the opportunity for conducting research with an approved faculty manner.
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LDRS 8741 - Research Seminars
1 credits
This course provides the opportunity for conducting research with an approved faculty manner.
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LDRS 8742 - Research Seminars
2 credits
This course provides the opportunity for conducting research with an approved faculty manner.
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LDRS 8743 - Research Seminars
3 credits
This course provides the opportunity for conducting research with an approved faculty manner.
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LDRS 8903 - Dissertation Literature Review
3 credits
This course introduces students to the analytical and organizational fundamentals of doctoral-level literature reviews. Based in part on each student’s particular disciplinary focus, the course prepares and equips students to identify, summarize, and evaluate seminal works in their field, categorize them by results and/or methodologies, describe trends/gaps in the field-related literature, and organize their findings according to the needs of both audience and research question. The course culminates with the “Literature Review Paper,” a draft of their dissertation chapter #2.
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LDRS 8923 - Dissertation Proposal
3 credits
Students will develop a research plan and design for their dissertation. Completion of this course will result in a finalized dissertation proposal. Students must have successfully completed comprehensive exams prior to enrolling
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LDRS 8943 - Dissertation Research
3 credits
Students will conduct dissertation research.
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LDRS 8963 - Dissertation Writing
3 credits
Students will write the presentation of research findings.
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Nursing |
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NURS 5043 - Leadership: Introduction to Advanced Nursing Roles
3 credits
Introduces the diverse roles of the advanced nurse as a leader and member of interprofessional healthcare teams. Provides an overview of leadership concepts, theories, and processes in healthcare organizations. Utilizes self-reflection to select an advanced nursing role, population or community focus, and scholarly project direction.
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NURS 5063 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Health Assessment
3 credits
Builds on concepts from nursing science and professional practice in a systematic approach to health assessment of clients across the lifespan with common pathophysiological conditions. Explores theoretical and clinical principles of common diseases and health disparities resulting from genetic, environmental, and stress related causes. Prepares advanced nurses to perform a systematic physical assessment considering a client’s diverse needs. Analyzes health assessment methods to identify best practices for developing a population-focused approach to health promotion and disease prevention.
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NURS 5083 - Advanced Pharmacology
3 credits
Builds on concepts from biological and nursing sciences to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the therapeutic use of pharmacologic agents, herbals, and supplements in common disorders across the lifespans. Utilizes a case-based approach to study major categories of pharmacologic agents. Integrates policy and research that impacts the use of pharmacologic agents across the lifespan.
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NURS 5133 - Scholarly Project I
3 credits
Builds on the scholarly project design and personalized plan for master’s level nursing education completed in NURS 5143 Leadership: Introduction to Advanced Nursing Roles. Provides an overview of research designs, human subjects and institutional review board policies and procedures.
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NURS 5213 - Leadership: Ethical, Spiritual, and Cultural Considerations
3 credits
Analyzes ethical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of health care leadership from historical, technological, theoretical, entrepreneurial, and nursing perspectives. Compares ethical, spiritual, and cultural values that impact health disparities, health care systems, and leadership styles. Establishes the groundwork for the development of creative designs and new patterns of leadership with diverse populations in a global community.
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NURS 5223 - Leadership: Health Policy Development and Implementation
3 credits
Examines historical and contemporary methods of successful health care policy implementation. Explores current challenges of nursing leadership and management in health policy. Considers the parameters and constraints of current health care policies and focuses on nursing perspectives that advocate for improved health care outcomes.
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NURS 5293 - Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation in Nursing
3 credits
Focuses on building the constructs and structure of a nursing curriculum that promotes situated learning for professional nursing practice. Covers educational philosophies and learning theories utilized in nursing education. Discusses nursing curriculum design based on content set by professional regulatory bodies and within the context of an organizational mission and philosophy of a parent institution. Examines program outcomes, cost feasibility, and curriculum evaluation methods in curricular design.
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NURS 5333 - Scholarly Project II
3 credits
Builds on the scholarly project design in NURS 5243 Scholarly Project I. Provides guidance on the application of ethical research, data collection, and data analysis methods.
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NURS 5383 - Entrepreneurship: Nursing in Health Care Future
3 credits
Introduces processes of generating new ideas and ways to address challenges in healthcare through independent nursing practice as a business model. Provides a beginning infrastructure on which to build, test, and complete a new health care venture. Includes components of legal, regulatory, financial, and ethical considerations of entrepreneurship.
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NURS 5403 - Healthcare Organizations and Outcomes
3 credits
Presents major types of healthcare organizations and their role in health care delivery. Explores current leadership and management challenges in the health care industry. Analyzes organizational behavior and interdisciplinary health care delivery from historical, cultural, ethical, technological, economical, theoretical, entrepreneurial, and nursing perspectives. Compares approaches to information sharing, resource allocation, collaboration, planning, and leadership.
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NURS 5423 - Advanced Concentration: Integrating Specialty Focus in Field Work
3 credits
Expands on theories of nursing interventions to affect improvement of health care outcomes by actively engaging the learner with their selected focus population and systems. Allows for leadership, policy, and research activities in collaborative partnerships and interprofessional care teams during field work. Provides synthesis of learning and achievement of competent master’s level nursing practice.
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NURS 5913 - Scholarly Project Dissemination
3 credits
Provides a framework for a dissemination plan and formal defense for completed scholarly project or thesis. Reflects on the impact of the program, curriculum, and scholarly project upon personal life-long learning goals.
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NURS 5991 - Scholarly Project Continuation
1 credits
Continuing enrollment in Scholarly Project past NURS 5913 Scholarly Project. Special Fee involved. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
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PCAR 6944 - Clinical Pastoral Education Internship I
4 credits
Course description pending
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PCAR 6954 - Clinical Pastoral Education Internship II
4 credits
Course description pending
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PCAR 6964 - Clinical Pastoral Education Internship III
4 credits
Course description pending
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PCAR 6974 - Clinical Pastoral Education Internship IV
4 credits
Course description pending
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Pastoral Ministries |
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CMIN 5253 - Christian Formation
3 credits
This course equips students to experience lifelong spiritual transformation through attention to classic spiritual disciplines and virtues as well as contributions from various streams of the Christian tradition. The goal of the course is that Christians from all walks of life will actively participate in their own formation, to the end of becoming exemplary disciples worth imitating.
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PMIN 5083 - Critical Components of Growing Churches
3 credits
This course will examine critical components of growing churches with an eye for missional, transformational, and practical application. It will focus on leader, culture, structure, and keystone systems of a growing church. Students will explore how the heart health of the leader impacts healthy and sustainable organizational growth, how culture is crafted intentionally within the organization and how to create structures and key systems that foster growth within the church. In addition, the students thinking will be challenged and leadership skill set expanded as they wrestle with the contextualization of these ministry components in their unique ministry environment. (Same as CMIN 5083)
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PMIN 5113 - Creating Healthy Churches
3 credits
This course will explore church health and growth in the early, middle, and mature years of a church’s existence. It will further address the areas of healthy leadership disciplines and how to mentor healthy leaders. This course will provide the student with the understanding of the nature of healthy, growing, multiplying churches. It will also provide the student with the needed mindset and skills to help a church realize health, growth, and multiplication. (Same as CMIN 5113)
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PMIN 5133 - Leadership and Character Development
3 credits
This course explores the holistic life of the leader with an emphasis on divine design, character, spirituality and personal ethics. Opportunity is given for spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and relational development within in one’s life, and how it can influence interpersonal relationships and the public roles of leadership in the missional workplace.
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PMIN 5153 - Recalibrating Churches
3 credits
This course equips pastors to help churches fulfill their mission by learning how to discern a local church’s distinctive mandate from God, to transform the culture of the church they lead, to identify and cultivate momentum, and to both learn and tell the story of that particular church. (Same as CMIN 5153)
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PMIN 5163 - Team Building and Managing Conflict
3 credits
This course will examine working with teams and successful ways to manage conflict within the church/ministry setting. The student will understand the foundations for team leadership and how to discern components of real teams. To help the student appreciate and embrace the multiple applications of team leadership in various ministry settings; to prevent the isolationist tendencies in ministers that lead to burnout or ego problems; to understand different types of conflict, causes of conflict and skills to address conflict issues within the church/ministry context. (Same as CMIN 5163)
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PMIN 5233 - Creative Preaching
3 credits
This course will provide an exploration of innovative ways to proclaim God’s Word, such as dramatic narrative, audience participation, interview format and video integration. Students will be equipped to creatively communicate the Bible with cultural relevance and scriptural fidelity.
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PMIN 5383 - Turnaround Churches
3 credits
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to the principles and procedures of turning around plateaued and declining churches in North American. At the end of the course the student should be able to: (1) explain why churches become plateaued or decline in attendance; (2) develop a basic plan to help revitalize churches; and (3) spell out the essential steps, principles, and procedures for turning around churches. (Same as PMIN 5383)
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PMIN 5413 - Ministry Essentials
3 credits
Participants will develop a practical, biblically based foundation for ministry that integrates theology and praxis including Missio Dei, the conducting of sacerdotal functions (communion, weddings, funerals, baby dedications) as well as establishing ethical parameters in pastoral counseling, time management, ministerial ethics, and leadership style. Special emphasis will be given to the divine call of vocational ministry, the attendant challenges of balancing ones spiritual, personal, and professional life as well as interfacing with those in ecclesiastical oversight roles.
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PMIN 5913 - Cultural Change Paradigm Travel Course
3 credits
This course will examine the new paradigm needed for refocusing a church to be outward-focused in a pluralistic society. It will focus on ministry analysis, values discovery, mission, vision and development of a cultural change process – creating change as well as determining the church’s readiness for change. In addition, students will travel together on a paradigm trip to one or more outward-focused churches for discovery, analysis along with execution of a ministry plan. (Same as CMIN 5913)
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PMIN 6193 - Pastoral Care and Human Development
3 credits
This course helps students to understand the nature and practice of pastoral care. A survey of development stages and tasks common to all persons throughout the life cycle is examined. One particular emphasis of the course is placed on the special needs for ministry to marriages and family life. The course aims to enable students to create real and vital communities that care.
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PMIN 6243 - Ministry Leadership and Administration
3 credits
The course serves to prepare students to lead a church or other ministry organization by teaching principles of leadership, financial management, governance, board leading, staff and volunteer recruiting and management, recording keeping, vision development, relevant legal issues, and strategic planning.
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PMIN 6313 - Christ-Centered Preaching
3 credits
This graduate-level homiletics course focuses on essential aspects of expository preaching in light of the gospel. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which biblical preaching contributes to the redemptive aims of God.
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PMIN 6323 - Biblical Preaching & Teaching
3 credits
The class provides a graduate level foundation to effectively communicating God’s Word to engage and empower listeners to live transformed lives. The course introduces the student to various forms of preaching and teaching (including communicating in cross-cultural contexts) and prepares students to effectively prepare and deliver sermons as well as didactic presentations. Students will also gain a fundamental understanding of how to incorporate technology into their communication.
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PMIN 7263 - Transforming Ministry Organizations
3 credits
This course focuses on principles and practices for strategically leading ecclesial organizations through change efforts. Students will explore the concept of innovation in the ministry context, in particular remaining faithful to the Christian mission. A primary goal of the course will be developing skills to lead transformation within ministry organizations.
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PMIN 7403 - Self-Leadership in Organizational Life
3 credits
This course explores the challenge of maintaining the health of leaders in an organizational context that places them under stress. The course draws from the classic Christian disciplines of spiritual formation such as vocation, worship, and service, placing them in relationship with organizational principles such as balance and boundaries. Additional topics will include identifying personal and organizational challenges, such as work responsibilities and mental health.
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PMIN 7433 - Performance Evaluation in Ministry Organizations
3 credits
This course focuses on the implementing data- driven approaches to evaluate the performance of ministry organizations. Topics will include the application of research methodologies relevant to ministry settings and current best practices in analyzing organizational performance with quantitative measures. Students will also study relevant policy and legal issues that impact organizations and leaders.
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PSAD 5203 - Public Safety Administration
3 credits
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for management and leadership in Public Safety Administration. This course includes the operational environment and the impact of local government, organized labor, and special interest groups. Financial and personnel management will be discussed along with strategic plan development. Personal management styles will be reviewed and assessed in light of working in a public sector environment.
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PSAD 5323 - Leadership Development for Public Safety Administrators
3 credits
Course Description Pending
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PSAD 5533 - Human Resource Management for Public Safety Administrators
3 credits
Course Description Pending
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PSYC 590X - Research Laboratory
[Offered for variable credit] An application course which provides students with hands-on experience in research methods. Emphasis is placed, depending on the semester, on different aspects of the research process including study design, methodology, literature review, data collection, data coding and analysis and writing. Students meet regularly with the instructor and spend most of their time participating in the various elements of the research process. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Instructors permission.
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PSYC 680X - Individualized Study
[Offered for variable credit] This is a supervised one, two, or three credit course that can be used by the student to research or gain experience in a specific area of interest in the field of psychology. It is recommended for second year students.
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PSYC 790X - Research Laboratory
[Offered for variable credit] An application course which provides students with hands-on experience in research methods. Emphasis is placed, depending on the semester, on different aspects of the research process including study design, methodology, literature review, data collection, data coding and analysis and writing. Students meet regularly with the instructor and spend most of their time participating in the various elements of the research process. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Instructors permission.
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PSYC 5053 - Introduction to Research and Statistics
3 credits
Provides an introduction to research methodologies and issues of validity and reliability. Students will explore SPSS and will learn to manage and organize SPSS data, conduct descriptive and frequency statistics, test requisites assumptions for parametric statistics, and learn basic difference testing.
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