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BUSM 2093 - Business Communication
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introductory course in essential business communication skills. Topics include creating effective business messages; preparing and delivering oral presentations; small group communication; uses of technology to facilitate communication; and essential career skills. The role of faith in the life of a business professional will also be discussed.
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BUSM 2553 - Survey of Economics
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course covers basic economic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and their application to real world problems. Topics may include consumer and firm behavior, economic growth, market structures, employment, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy.
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BUSM 3033 - Leadership in Business
3 credits
This course evaluates leadership philosophy and practices and their application to business from a Christian perspective. Students will be challenged to assess their leadership characteristics and competencies and embrace a biblical worldview of business that guides the development and purpose of their leadership calling.
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BUSM 3113 - Information Technology Program Management
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduces students to key business principles and practices to effectively engage with strategic partners to build and ensure onboarding, execution and documentation in a Technical and Business Services organization. This course introduces concepts on developing new programs, defining the strategic roadmaps and executing the initiatives in a fast paced business environment. (Course fee required) (Same as INTC 3113)
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BUSM 3123 - International Business
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This faculty-guided study tour course introduces students to the world of international business and management by studying cultural influences, government and business structures in our global economy. Students also learn about trade relations, international finance and how local markets are affected by globalization. Required course fees.
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BUSM 3163 - Business Leadership
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the theory and practice of organizational leadership, with a special emphasis on assessment, analysis and development of personal leadership skills in a business context.
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BUSM 3273 - Business and Professional Writing
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Through the study and preparation of various kinds of documents, students apply and strengthen the critical, thinking, writing, and reading skills developed in ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing and ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing. The course acquaints students with the types of writing required in a business environment, usually presenting information and addressing organizational communication needs. At the conclusion of the course, students have a portfolio of their own writing samples. (Same as ENGL 3273)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing; ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing.
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BUSM 3363 - Entrepreneurial Business Planning
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Students learn the process of identifying a business opportunity and turning it into a viable venture through the discipline of drafting a business plan.
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BUSM 3403 - Business Law
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to the legal aspects of business decision-making, including dispute resolution, torts, contracts, intellectual property and employment law. The course provides students with an understanding of the role of legal rules and their impact on business. (Same as LEGL 3403)
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BUSM 3493 - Introduction to Systems Analysis
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Principles of systems analysis, business process decomposition and analysis, process analysis, function point analysis, business process improvement, process re-engineering, principles of requirements gathering and specification, methods of mapping business process requirements to information systems requirements, data flow analysis, input-output and GUI analysis. (Course fee required) (Same as INTC 3493)
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BUSM 3523 - Group and Organizational Dynamics
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on decision-making and resolving conflict in groups. Students develop strategies for efficient and productive group management and determine which tasks are handled by groups or individuals.
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BUSM 3563 - Accounting for Managers
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An overview of the financial tools available to the manager in decision-making. This course includes a study of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow projections, budgets, changes in financial position, and ratio analysis. Emphasis is on reading and understanding accounting documents, rather than on the mechanical aspects of their preparation.
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BUSM 3593 - Intermediate Microeconomics
3 credits
A study of economic models used to explain the behavior of consumers, firms and markets. Topics include consumer behavior, market demand, and cost of production, profit maximization, game theory and competitive strategy.
Prerequisite: BUSM 2553 Survey of Economics.
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BUSM 3613 - Managerial Finance
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course in corporate finance first covers the organization-wide use of financial planning within the firm. The adult learner will explore the financial tools available for planning and analysis, as well as how those tools are utilized to manage cash flows and financial resources, and to evaluate future investment opportunities. Next, three primary topics in corporate finance will be developed. These topics include the importance of short-term finance for current operations, the use of capital budgeting tools for investment analysis, and the foundation of long-term finance for defining the organizations cost of capital and optimal capital structure.
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BUSM 3663 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3 credits
This non-technical, workshop style course presents the basics of writing and presenting a business plan. Students completing this course will submit their plan to the Annual Social Venture Plan Competition. Repeatable for credit Required course fee
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BUSM 4043 - Business Negotiations
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An examination of the negotiation competencies necessary for leaders in the business sector. Students examine persuasion, argumentation and directed conversation to create partnerships and agreements with internal/external customers, suppliers, project teams, external constituencies and superiors.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior class standing
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BUSM 4143 - International Business Management
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of business practices required to compete successfully in global markets. Topics include: cross-cultural issues, international trade, global financial markets, and managing international operations.
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BUSM 4183 - Information Systems Design
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduces business management concepts in information systems to solve distributed, large-scale and complex challenges in product design, development, and innovation. (Course fee required) (Same as INTC 4183)
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BUSM 4263 - Strategic Management
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a culminating experience where students integrate concepts learned in previous business courses and apply them to strategic business management. Concepts covered include: competitive advantage, strategy formation and execution, external environmental evaluation, resource analysis, and corporate strategy.
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BUSM 4293 - Business Data Analytics
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Provides and overview of the data analytics tools and techniques as applied in the business environment. It covers managerial statistical tools predictive analytics, including regression models, forecasting, risk analysis, simulation, and decision analysis.
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BUSM 4403 - Policy and Ethics
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Senior-level capstone course. Students will use theories and data from previous business courses to address organizational and societal issues. Students will describe and defend their choices of strategies in leadership, responsibility, control, change and management. Students will apply insights from biblical and theological studies to issues of faith and ethics through discussion and personal reflection.
Prerequisite: Senior class standing
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BUSM 4443 - Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to the theory and practice of conflict resolution and a related skill, negotiation. Students progress toward becoming effective negotiators through combining intellectual training and behavioral skill development. This course provides students with the tools to understand and develop appropriate conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
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BUSM 4563 - Business Ethics
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A review of several major ethical theories. Students examine personal values through readings and workplace analysis in order to formulate management and human rights accountability as well as a responsible lifestyle in the contemporary world.
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BUSM 4583 - Managerial Marketing
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to marketing concepts from a global perspective. Included is the influence of social, psychological and political factors.
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BUSM 4723 - Project Management
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Project management theory and case applications. Students will learn how to develop an end to end project using a proven Project Management Framework (PMF). Class will introduce real-world application of PMI’s five project management processes and nine knowledge areas. Case studies of project management will be shared.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUSM 4941 - Business Internship
1 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An opportunity for students to apply theoretical principles to practice in a functioning business setting. The internship experience includes professional skill development and career path exploration. Students arrange their own internship position in consultation with the internship instructor. An individual student may not receive more than three credits for the same internship experience. The course may be repeated with a different internship position or different employer. May be repeated for credit.
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BUSM 4942 - Business Internship
2 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An opportunity for students to apply theoretical principles to practice in a functioning business setting. The internship experience includes professional skill development and career path exploration. Students arrange their own internship position in consultation with the internship instructor. An individual student may not receive more than three credits for the same internship experience. The course may be repeated with a different internship position or different employer. May be repeated for credit
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BUSM 4943 - Business Internship
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An opportunity for students to apply theoretical principles to practice in a functioning business setting. The internship experience includes professional skill development and career path exploration. Students arrange their own internship position in consultation with the internship instructor. An individual student may not receive more than three credits for the same internship experience. The course may be repeated with a different internship position or different employer.
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BUSM 4993 - Business Capstone
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course provides students with an integrative learning experience which draws from their acquired knowledge and skills gained through prior business courses. Students will be expected to demonstrate understanding of business concepts and theories by completing a real-world service-project in their designated major. Students take this course during their senior year in one of their last two semesters.
Prerequisite: BACT 2253 - Managerial Accounting, BUSM 2093 - Business Communication, LDRS 3033 - Foundations of Leadership, BMGT 3103 - Organizational Behavior, BMGT 3123 - Information Systems Management, BMKT 3303 - Marketing Theory or by instructor permission.
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UNIV 1201 - Professional Readiness: Leadership
1 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course prepares students with marketable skills for the workplace. Skills include: Motivating Others, Giving/Receiving Feedback, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Leading an Organization. Fulfills one credit of the Career Readiness requirement in the Core Curriculum. Sponsored by the College of Business.
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LANG 0123 - Grammar I
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to systematically teach and practice foundational elements of beginning English grammar. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0133: Writing I: Sentences or LANG 0196: Comprehensive English I to demonstrate mastery using the targeted syntactic forms.
Concurrent: LANG 0133: Writing I: Sentences or LANG 0196: Comprehensive English I
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LANG 0133 - Writing I: Sentences
3 credits
This course offers the true beginner the building blocks of English written communication. Beginning with the alphabet, students will practice writing basic words and phrases in English. By the end of the course, students will be able to write a simple, grammatically correct sentence. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0123: Grammar I.
Concurrent: LANG 0123: Grammar I.
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LANG 0143 - Reading and Vocabulary I
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to develop the skills necessary to decode and comprehend simple English texts. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary acquisition (especially high frequency words), phonics, and reading comprehension strategies.
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LANG 0163 - Listening and Speaking I
3 credits
This beginning oral communication class focuses on teaching and practicing conversation and discussion strategies. Students will begin building skills and confidence to ask and answer questions and to perform a prepared dialogue. This course provides pronunciation training to help students to hear and produce American English phonemes and extensive listening comprehension practice.
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LANG 0196 - Comprehensive English I
6 credits
(Offered to Center for English Language Education students only) This course will support true beginner English language learners with general English language skills focused on functioning in the real world. Students will grow their English grammar and 4-skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking) in addition to greater vocabulary comprehension. Students will also learn how to use English in everyday situations.
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LANG 0223 - Grammar II
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to systematically teach and practice foundational elements of English Grammar at a high beginner level. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0233: Writing II: Paragraphs or LANG 0296: Comprehensive English II to demonstrate mastery using the targeted forms.
Concurrent: LANG 0233: Writing II: Paragraphs or LANG 0296: Comprehensive English II
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LANG 0233 - Writing II: Paragraphs
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to begin to develop and practice foundational academic writing skills. Students will demonstrate that they understand basic paragraph structure by writing several different types of paragraphs. Students will strengthen their overall sentence structure. This course will introduce process writing: pre-writing, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0223: Grammar II.
Concurrent: LANG 0223: Grammar II
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LANG 0243 - Reading and Vocabulary II
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to develop the skills to read simple texts quickly and with high comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on finding main ideas and supporting details, identifying cause and effect in reading passages, and continuing to build vocabulary.
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LANG 0263 - Listening and Speaking II
3 credits
This high-beginner oral communication class focuses on conversation and discussion strategies. It provides extensive listening comprehension practice and helps students to understand and pronounce spoken American English. Students will build skills and confidence to participate in class discussions and will give a prepared speech.
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LANG 0296 - Comprehensive English II
6 credits
[Offered to Center for English Language Education students only] This course will support high beginner English language learners with general English language skills focused on functioning in the real world. Students will grow their English grammar and 4-skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking) in addition to greater vocabulary comprehension. Students will also learn how to use English in everyday situations.
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LANG 0323 - Grammar III
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to systematically teach and practice foundational elements of English Grammar at the elementary level. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0333: Writing III: Introduction to Academic Writing or LANG 0396: Comprehensive English III to demonstrate mastery using the targeted forms.
Concurrent: LANG 0333: Writing III: Introduction to Academic Writing or LANG 0396: Comprehensive English III
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LANG 0333 - Writing III: Introduction to Academic Writing
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to begin developing the academic writing skills needed to participate in university courses. Students will begin to familiarize themselves with the Academic Word List to build academic vocabulary. Students are introduced to different types of academic writing, including the five-paragraph essay, and continue to practice process writing: pre-writing, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0323: Grammar III.
Concurrent: LANG 0323: Grammar III
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LANG 0343 - Reading and Vocabulary III
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to develop the skills needed to read elementary texts quickly and with high comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on finding main ideas and supporting details, identifying key elements of literature, building vocabulary, (including inferring unknown vocabulary from context), and reflecting on personal similarities and differences with characters in a story.
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LANG 0363 - Listening and Speaking III
3 credits
This elementary level oral communication class focuses on teaching and practicing conversation and discussion strategies. Students will continue building skills and confidence to participate in class discussions and will give several prepared speeches. This course provides pronunciation training to help students to hear and produce American English phonemes and extensive listening comprehension practice.
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LANG 0396 - Comprehensive English III
6 credits
(Offered to Center for English Language Education students only) This course will support elementary-level English language learners with general English language skills focused on functioning in the real world. Students will grow their English grammar and 4-skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking) in addition to greater vocabulary comprehension. Students will also learn how to use English in everyday situations.
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LANG 0423 - Grammar IV
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to systematically teach and practice more complex elements of English grammar at the low intermediate level. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0433: Writing IV: Essays or LANG 0496: Comprehensive English IV to demonstrate mastery using the targeted forms.
Concurrent: Concurrent: LANG 0433: Writing IV: Essays or LANG 0496: Comprehensive English IV
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LANG 0433 - Writing IV: Essays
3 credits
This course builds on the academic writing skills developed in Writing III and focuses specifically on the essay form. Students will continue to acquire vocabulary drawn from the Academic Word List. Students continue to practice process writing: pre-writing, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0423: Grammar IV.
Concurrent: LANG 0423: Grammar IV
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LANG 0443 - Reading and Vocabulary IV
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to develop the skills needed to read low-intermediate texts quickly and with high comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on finding main ideas and analyzing details in comparative written assignments, as well as building academic vocabulary.
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LANG 0463 - Listening and Speaking IV
3 credits
The purpose of this low intermediate class is to support students in furthering growth and achievement in speaking and listening in English. Students will express themselves verbally in English with greater fluency, accuracy, and confidence. Students will grow in listening skills by interacting with a variety of audio genres, including academic topics, narratives, and news. This class allows students to participate in and contribute to guided class discussions related to a variety of topics.
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LANG 0496 - Comprehensive English IV
6 credits
[Offered to Center for English Language Education students only] This course will support low intermediate English language learners with general English language skills focused on functioning in the real world. Students will grow their English grammar and 4-skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking) in addition to greater vocabulary comprehension. Students will also learn how to use English in everyday situations.
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LANG 0523 - Grammar V
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to systematically teach and practice complex elements of English grammar at the high intermediate level. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0533: Writing V: Academic Writing Elective or LANG 0596: Comprehensive English V to demonstrate mastery using the targeted forms.
Concurrent: LANG 0533: Writing V: Academic Writing Elective or LANG 0596: Comprehensive English V
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LANG 0533 - Writing V: Academic Writing Elective
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to continue strengthening academic essay writing. Emphasis is placed on writing longer and more diverse essay types, including comparison essays, summary essays, and argumentative essays. Students will learn to incorporate more advanced sentence structures into their writing. Paragraph organization and grammar will be reviewed, but foundational skills should already be mastered. Students should be concurrently enrolled in LANG 0523: Grammar V.
Concurrent: LANG 0523: Grammar V
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LANG 0543 - Reading and Vocabulary V
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to develop the skills needed to read high intermediate texts quickly and with high comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on students becoming critical readers, identifying points for further academic discussion, and leading in class discussions.
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LANG 0563 - Listening and Speaking V: Business English
3 credits
This high intermediate speech course focuses on discussions and formal presentations. Students will research and present data related to business/industry. Students will discuss common topics relating to their chosen company and deliver at least two formal presentations.
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LANG 0596 - Comprehensive English V
6 credits
(Offered to Center for English Language Education students only) This course will support high intermediate English language learners with general English language skills focused on functioning in the real world. Students will grow their English grammar and 4-skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking) in addition to greater vocabulary comprehension. Students will also learn how to use English in everyday situations.
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LANG 0623 - Grammar VI
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to systematically teach and practice complex elements of English grammar at the advanced level. LANG 0696: Comprehensive English VI to demonstrate mastery using the targeted forms.
Concurrent: LANG 0696: Comprehensive English VI
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LANG 0633 - Writing VI: Bridge Writing
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to continue to strengthen students’ academic writing and analysis of literature. This is a hybrid class in conjunction with ENGL 1013. Half of the class is devoted to supporting students enrolled in ENGL 1013. The other half of class is used to continue developing students’ writing and presentation skills. Students learn to research, incorporate outside sources into their essays, and properly cite them. Students will research and present on topics related to the authors, culture, and history of texts covered in ENGL 1013.
Prerequisite: LANG 0633: Academic Writing Elective or instructor permission
Concurrent: ENGL 1013: Expository Writing
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LANG 0643 - Reading and Vocabulary VI
3 credits
The purpose of this class is to develop the skills needed to read advanced texts quickly and with high comprehension. Emphasis will be placed on students becoming critical readers, participating and leading in class discussions, and leveraging advnaced reading strategies in everyday life.
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LANG 0663 - Speaking VI: Bridge
3 credits
This advanced level speech course focuses on teaching and practicing discussion and persuasion strategies. Students will build speaking skills to participate in class discussions, structured debates, and prepared speeches. Students will also practice pronunciation and intonation patterns that will make them more readily understood in conversations and presentations.
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LANG 0696 - Comprehensive English VI
6 credits
This course will support advanced English language learners with general English language skills focused on functioning in the real world. Students will grow their English grammar and 4-skills (writing, reading, listening, and speaking) in additionl to greater vocabulary comprehension. Students will also learn how to use English in everyday situations.
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LANG 0753 - English for Airport Management
3 credits
This course will give students first-hand English language experience with airport management in the Seattle area. Students will learn about key aspects of local airport management and analyze how they apply to their field of study in their home country. Emphasis is placed on content-specific vocabulary acquisition, as well as experiential learning through a series of field trips to airports, airlines, a factory, a supplier, a museum, and the Japanese consulate. Students will complete “before” and “after” field trip assignments to apply their knowledge, culminating in a Capstone Project. Open only to aviation management students from NU partner universities.
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LANG 0821-3 - Grammar for Camps
1-3 credits
This course teaches grammar with customizable outcomes per the camp requirements. Students will learn target grammatical elements, and apply them in creative, interactive activities appropriate to the camp age & audience. Experiential Camp Course.
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LANG 0831-3 - Creative Writing: Journaling the Study Abroad Experience
1-3 credits
This lab class uses personal writing to help students process the cultural observations of a short-term Study Abroad experience and coaches students to practice a broad range of writing assignments, including Personal Blogging, Narration, and Creative Writing. Experiential Camp Course.
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LANG 0871-3 - Listening: Discovering American Culture Through Media
1-3 credits
This course utilizes classic American movies and TV shows as the texts by which students discover and discuss elements of American Culture and the comparisons or differences with their home cultures. Experiential Camp Course.
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LANG 0891-3 - Culture Lab
1-3 credits
This course is a hands-on companion to the Customized Cultural Experiences for the short-term program. Possible topics include Written or Artistic Expression to preview and process fieldtrip content. Experiential Camp Course.
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CHIS 2103 - The Story of Christianity
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course provides and introduction and overview of the major eras in the history of the Church from the earliest centuries to the present day. Attention will be given to major developments and individuals in the history of Christianity, as well as the Church’s growth and diversity.
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CHIS 2413 - History of Christian Missions
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the history of Christian missions and the historical context of the expansion of Christianity. Special emphasis is given to Assemblies of God and other modern missions and the development of effective principles of missions. Biographies of famous missionaries are also studied. (Same as INCS 2413)
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CHIS 2523 - History of the Pentecostal Movement
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the modern Pentecostal movement from its roots in the nineteenth century to the present with emphasis on the development of leading Pentecostal denominations. Attention will also be given to the spread of Pentecostalism around the world and to the neo-Pentecostal or charismatic movement.
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CHIS 3523 - American Religious History
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An in-depth examination of American religious history from the colonial period through the twentieth century examining the relationship between culture, economics, politics, race, gender, theology, and religious experience. The course will highlight Puritanism, revivalism, evangelicalism, civil religion, fundamentalism, denominationalism, Catholicism, Pentecostalism, and church-state issues. (Same as HIST 3523)
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CHIS 3603 - Church History I
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A survey of the Christian church from the post-apostolic fathers to the late medieval church on the eve of the sixteenth century Reformation. Topics include the rise of orthodoxy, the many transformations that took place after the conversion of Constantine, the rise of the papacy, the many forms of medieval religious life, and the emergence of new forms of both lay and clerical piety. (Same as HIST 3603)
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CHIS 3613 - Church History II
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A survey of the Christian church, especially in the West, from the sixteenth century Reformation to the present day. Topics include the leaders and issues of the Reformation, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, the emergence of the many protestant traditions, the modern missions movement, the church in an increasingly secularized society, and the role of the church in U.S. history. (Same as HIST 3613)
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CHIS 4183 - Classics of Christian Devotion
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A reading survey of great Christian classics through the centuries, the course will examine the writings of Christian practitioners whose works have had an enduring and profound effect upon the church and the world. Efforts will be made to expose students to a cross-section of Christian devotional thought from different genres and theological perspectives, be they of different church eras, sectarian movements, or ethnicities/regional orientations of the writers. The goal of the class will be to familiarize students with these writers and their works, and to personally appreciate, experience, and practice them in the spirit in which they were written. (Same as RELG/THEO 4183)
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CHIS 4553 - Intertestamental History / Early Church Fathers
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A course designed to provide an introductory orientation to the periods that climax the Old Testament and frame the New Testament. Attention is given to the history and literature of both the Jews and the early church during these periods and to the significance of these bodies of literature in the history of biblical interpretation and the development of Christian thought. CHIS 3603 Church History I would be useful as preparation.
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CMIN 1123 - Spiritual Formation
3 credits
A course designed to assist in the development of biblical and theological foundations of an individuals spiritual formation. Such topics as prayer, Bible reading and memorization, worship, and community are considered.
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CMIN 2002 - The Church in Ministry
2 credits
An introductory study of what the church is and what it does. The study includes an overview of the biblical theology of the nature and mission of the church. The biblical teaching concerning ministry, including the giftedness of all believers for ministry and the concept of a divinely called clergy, is examined. The roles of various church leaders are explored and various functions and programs of the church are surveyed.
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CMIN 2003 - The Church in Ministry
3 credits
[CMIN 2003 Limited to Center for Online and Extended Education students.] An introductory study of what the church is and what it does. The study includes an overview of the biblical theology of the nature and mission of the church. The biblical teaching concerning ministry, including the giftedness of all believers for ministry and the concept of a divinely called clergy, is examined. The roles of various church leaders are explored and various functions and programs of the church are surveyed.
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CMIN 2012 - Spiritual Leadership
2 credits
A course emphasizing a biblical theology of spiritual formation including personal application. Spiritual formation links followers of Christ with the Spirits ministry of shaping lives for the glory of God as revealed in Scripture. Class sessions utilize a variety of learning methods and environments including lecture, dialogue, small groups, readings, and the practice of Christian disciplines such as fasting, prayer, reflection, spiritual gifts, and mentorship both in and out of the classroom. The class blends cognitive appreciation of what others say (essentially Scripture and wisdom from others) with personal discovery through experience and discussion producing greater effectiveness as Spirit-filled leaders.
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CMIN 2043 - Ministry Operations
3 credits
A study of the theory and functions of church and parachurch operations, including the call of God to vocational ministry, leadership styles, staff structure, employee recruitment, personnel supervision, institutional planning, board oversight, committee functions, and resource allocation.
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CMIN 2093 - Evangelism, Outreach, and Mission
3 credits
This course focuses on the biblical perspective of mission including the understanding of missio dei and holistic evangelism strategies for all ages: children, youth, and adult. In addition, students will gain insights on how the local church should be involved in local, regional and international missions. (Same as INCS 2093)
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CMIN 2101 - Life in Ministry
1 credits
Back to back course offerings beginning with a course emphasizing the personal aspects of the minister that are critical to a successful life-long ministry, including the necessity of a divine call and pastor’s personal, spiritual, and family life. This is followed by an internship during which students will learn to develop a professional attitude toward constructive criticism, supervision and assessment. Under direct faculty and pastoral mentorship, the students are involved in ministry leadership experience while applying principles gleaned from pastoral and faculty evaluations designed to affirm and enhance their leadership effectiveness
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CMIN 2203 - Discipleship and Spiritual Formation
3 credits
An introduction to the systematic training of the Bible to the congregation of the local church. Current models of discipleship; Sunday School, Mid-week service, preaching, seminars and retreats are examined. Special attention is given to small group development. Administration and leadership development are also stressed in the course.
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CMIN 3283 - Family Ministry Development
3 credits
This course equips the student with relevant vision for effective community building within the context of curriculum and training. It will also give attention to the planning and administration of retreats, camps, programming, and special events, emphasizing their importance in evangelism and outreach.
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CMIN 3663 - The Church in Contemporary Society
3 credits
This course examines, through a theological and biblical lens, a variety of cultural, moral, and ethical topics relevant to contemporary North American society. These include sexual ethics, gender roles, Christian parenting, divorce and remarriage, wealth and possessions, and the problems of evil, death, and dying.
Prerequisite: THEO 1093 Foundations of Christian Faith.
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CMIN 3941 - Ministry Internship I
1 credits
An introductory exposure to local churches and pastors together with related classroom discussions and training in the theology and practice of topics such as: infant dedication, baptism, communion, weddings, and funerals.
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CMIN 3951 - Ministry Internship II
1 credits
An initial internship in which students gain familiarity with ministry work in a specific context together with related classroom discussions and training in the theology and practice of topics such as: infant dedication, baptism, communion, weddings, and funerals.
Prerequisite: CMIN 3941 Ministry Internship I
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CMIN 4503 - Lay Leadership Development
3 credits
Christian educators helping persons with hearts oriented toward nurturing and developing the potentials of others. In this course, the theology and practices of people-building, of equipping believers for responsible participation in the body of Christ, are examined. The study includes learning to lead people to discover, develop, and use their God-given ministry gifts. Benefits to individual discipleship and to vibrant church community life are examined.
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CMIN 4623 - Management in Christian Organizations
3 credits
The principles of effective management as a learning organization in understanding the churchs internal processes as well as its relationship with the environment.
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CMIN 4962 - Ministry Internship III
2 credits
A robust internship experience in a ministry context, supplemented with classroom work related to case studies, personal ministry development, and professional preparation.
Prerequisite: CMIN 3941 Ministry Internship I & CMIN 3951 Ministry Internship II
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CMIN 4972 - Ministry Internship IV
2 credits
A continuing and culminating internship experience in a ministry context, supplemented with classroom work related to case studies, personal ministry development, and professional preparation.
Prerequisite: CMIN 3941 Ministry Internship I, CMIN 3951 Ministry Internship II, & CMIN 4962 Ministry Internship III
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COMM 38x3 - Topics in Communication
3 credits
Identified with a “TOP” (unless the title includes the type of course) and a code of x84x – x88x. TOP courses are periodically included in the semester schedule to enrich the curriculum and are not listed specifically in the catalog. A professor instructs a semester-length structured class regarding a specific topic. These may be repeated for credit on different subjects.
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COMM 48x3 - Topics in Communication
3 credits
Identified with a “TOP” (unless the title includes the type of course) and a code of x84x – x88x. TOP courses are periodically included in the semester schedule to enrich the curriculum and are not listed specifically in the catalog. A professor instructs a semester-length structured class regarding a specific topic. These may be repeated for credit on different subjects.
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COMM 1003 - Introduction to Human Communication
3 credits
A survey of the field of communication studies, focusing on concepts and principles expressed in each level of human interaction—ranging from intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organization, intercultural and mass communication. Practical application of theories is stressed to give insight into how communication studies improve the quality of life. Students are invited to investigate career and life planning from a communication perspective. The course is required for all communication majors.
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COMM 1213 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3 credits
A basic course in effective public speaking with special emphasis on critical thinking, careful research, and communication strategies that work best in front of an audience.
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COMM 1213H - Responsible Speech
3 credits
An honors course in effective public speaking with special emphasis on critical thinking, careful research, and communication strategies that work best in front of an audience.
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Program
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COMM 2053 - Technology and Culture
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to a broad range of current and cutting-edge communication network technologies,and how they impact our society and culture. This topic will be addressed through the lens of basic communication theory, and include discussions of the ethics involved and also how we are to engage these technologies as Christians.
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COMM 2243 - Interpersonal Communication
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A course designed as a selected overview of human communication focusing on the various contexts where communication between people takes place. Students will better understand interpersonal communication both as a concept and as something we experience in our everyday lives. Successful understanding of why we communicate (theory) and how we communicate; that is, the behaviors which increase our ability to understand or “make sense” of our environment (skills), will improve the quality of our private and professional relationships with others.
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COMM 2413 - Introduction to Media Writing
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Basic writing skills and techniques for a variety of media formats. Students learn to write leads, organize story content, and use stylistic guidelines. Students also learn how to craft questions and prepare for effective interviews. (Same as ENGL 2413)
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing or Instructor Permission.
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COMM 2453 - Mass Communication
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of various types of communication media that conveys a message to a large number of people. Students review mass communication theory, the role mass communication plays in daily life, and methods of becoming better receivers and interpreters of mass media messages. (Same as BMKT 2453)
Prerequisite or Concurrent: Prerequisites or concurrent enrollment in COMM 1003 Introduction to Human Communication.
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COMM 2683 - Family Communication
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Interactions with family members are complex - sometimes challenging, sometimes rewarding, and sometimes both challenging and rewarding. This course is designed to develop an understanding of, and ability to analyze, communication within families. The overall goal is for students to analyze how communication impacts the development, maintenance, and disruption of family relationships. The course material is presented from a social scientific perspective that relies on family communication theory and empirical data.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: COMM 1003 Introduction to Human Communication.
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COMM 3013 - Public Relations Principles
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course surveys the basic concepts and principles of public relations. The study of this field in American society encompasses research, persuasion, public opinion, communication and public relations theories, and ethics. Through class discussion and case studies focusing on both actual and simulated situations, students gain insight into the field through preparation of public relation campaigns, media-relations scenarios, and consumer relation problems.
Prerequisite or Concurrent: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: COMM 1003 Introduction to Human Communication.
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