2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Courses
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Key to Course Numbers
Courses numbered 001 - 099 represent remedial work and carry no credit toward a degree or credential. Generally these courses are developmental, remedial, or pre-college in content.
Courses numbered 100 to 299 are designed for freshmen and sophomores but are available to other students.
Courses numbered 301 to 499 are designed primarily for juniors and seniors but are available to qualified sophomores and freshmen if all prerequisites have been met.
Coursed numbered exactly 300EX designate CBASE experimental courses. Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times. The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains.
Courses numbered exactly 400EX designate CAPS experimental courses. Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times. The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BMGT, MGMT, etc).
Courses numbered exactly 600EX designate graduate experimental courses. Such courses are not listed in the Catalog since they arise out of special needs and are offered a limited number of times. The subject area will indicate the discipline to which this experimental course pertains (ACCT, BSAD, MIS, etc.).
Courses numbered 500 to 699 are designate graduate-level offerings. Such courses are open to undergraduates by special arrangements only.
CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies; CB denotes that the course was taken from the College of Business, Arts, Sciences, and Education.
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BSAD 500 - Foundations of Business, Technology, and Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for students needing additional knowledge in basic business topics. The course addresses foundational areas of business, including management, marketing, technology, ethics, and leadership. Students will complete the course with improved skills for success in future business studies. This course may not be used to satisfy any elective requirements toward a Master’s degree offered by the Business, Technology, and Leadership Division of the Graduate School. All BTL division students required to take the foundation course must do so within the first 12 hours of their program requirements.
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BSAD 501 - Foundations of Accounting and Finance
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for students needing additional knowledge in basic business topics. The course addresses foundational areas of business, including accounting and finance. Students will complete the course with improved skills for success in future business studies. This course may not be used to satisfy any elective requirements toward a Master’s degree offered by the Business, Technology, and Leadership Division of the Graduate School. All BTL division students required to take the foundation course must do so within the first 12 hours of their program requirements.
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BSAD 513 - Business Research Methods
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to business research methodologies. Emphasis is placed on the use of analytical tools, literature review, survey development, and the application of APA documentation style. Students will prepare a formal research proposal, which may serve as the basis for each student’s Research Project in Business Administration.
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BSAD 515 - Statistical Processes for Business Analytics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 200 or MATH 201 and MATH 270 or MATH 370 or BSAD 225
Students perform statistical analysis and critically evaluate the results in the field of business. This course includes examination of appropriate terminology and techniques as well as practical application of descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, and hypothesis testing. The use of statistical software, including regression analysis, is highlighted. Additionally, the course covers classes of stochastic processes which are widely used as modeling tools in diverse fields, including finance, economics, operations, and marketing.
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BSAD 516 - Marketing Management
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive introduction to the fundamental functions of marketing management and the combination of institutions that comprise the overall marketing system. Primarily focuses upon the creation and development of long-term customer relationships that satisfy customer needs and create profitable competitive advantage for the firm.
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BSAD 517 - Enterprise Data Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Special approval required, recommendation of faculty.
Students attain working knowledge of enterprise data systems, achieving familiarity with configuration, awareness of security, and proficiency in data-centric operations. Linux and UNIX, the computing environments which currently comprise 99.8% of the top enterprise data systems, are emphasized.
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BSAD 520 - Managerial Economics
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, students examine economic principles that are most relevant to the effective management of businesses or organizations. In addition to the traditional managerial economic problems of demand, costs, production and market structure, focus is placed on managerial application of economic principles to structure or design organizations.
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BSAD 526 - Managerial Accounting
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, the use of financial data to support effective decision-making is emphasized. Various accounting systems used by business to enhance operational performance are introduced. Topical areas include cost behavior, variance analysis, product pricing, and budgeting.
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BSAD 528 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to the basic principles of human behavior that are used by effective managers in the process of leading individuals and groups in organizations. Included are theories related to individual differences in abilities and attitudes, motivation, group dynamics, power and politics, leadership, conflict resolution, organizational culture, and organizational structure and design.
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BSAD 560 - Leadership as a Calling
Credit Hours: 3
In this course students examine leadership as a vocation. Vocation is one’s response to a call from beyond oneself to use one’s strengths and gifts to make the world a better place through service, creativity, and leadership. Purposeful self-awareness is central to this course. Listening and responding with empathy, seeking and discovering through collaboration, co-creation, and appreciative inquiry are fundamental components. Emotional intelligence is a cornerstone of personal development. In this context of servant leadership, the course focuses on reform through empowerment and positive systematic change. This course examines organizational structures and systems, leading change and innovation, and development of values based cultures.
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BSAD 565 - Marketing: A World View (Domestic & Global)
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive study of the functions of marketing management and the combination of institutions that comprise the overall marketing system. Students are exposed to the development of domestic and global marketing concepts and processes to gain a competitive advantage in the world-wide market. Several marketing strategies will be explored with an emphasis on analysis, planning, and implementation that not only creates sustainable profitability for the organization, but also builds and strengthens long-term customer and vendor relationships both nationally and globally.
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BSAD 570 - Business Diversity and Cross-Cultural Communication
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on important competencies of global leadership in a diverse workforce environment, including cross-cultural communication and management skills which help students to develop a global mindset and thus enhance business relationships with people from other cultures. This course develops understanding of how cultural difference and international settings affect business communication and negotiation while using a hands-on approach to business communication.
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BSAD 575 - Managerial Finance: Domestic and Global Perspectives
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, students develop their knowledge of domestic and global finance by developing a systemic approach to corporate financial analysis, employing techniques for planning, forecasting, budgeting, and management. Ethical and regulatory issues are studied, including national and international financial standards, ethics, currencies, and derivatives. Students will use problem solving and case study methodologies to evaluate and recommend improvements and make decisions in an organization’s financial performance.
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BSAD 580 - Capstone Portfolio
Credit Hours: 3
The GMBA/MBA/MHCL/MMIS portfolio course provides evidence of personal accomplishment and a tangible demonstration of skills and learning outcomes established for the graduate business programs. The student will submit a proposal for a Portfolio for approval, which will contain an accumulation of specified artifacts from each course module applied to a final Graduate Portfolio. This course must be completed as the last course in the program or simultaneously while taking the last 2 courses in the program. Additionally, for GMBA this course includes a mandatory short business residency abroad. Professional MBA, MHCL, and MMIS may opt to participate in the business residency abroad but it is not a graduation requirement.
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BSAD 601 - Managerial Finance
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, students gain a working knowledge of managerial finance by developing a systemic approach to financial analysis. Techniques for planning, forecasting, and managing are also included. Students will use problem solving and case study methodologies to evaluate and recommend improvements in an organization’s financial performance.
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BSAD 602 - Analysis of Business Data
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BSAD 515 and BSAD 517
Students become proficient in essential “Big Data” skills: accessing, analyzing, and executing. Students implement efficient extraction of large data sets, perform mathematical and statistical predictive modeling / analysis, and deliver results. Students learn to successfully execute data analysis projects via industry standard domain specific languages, such as regular expressions and R, and comprehensive tools, such SAS.
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BSAD 603 - Strategic Planning
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BSAD 516 , BSAD 520 , BSAD 526 , BSAD 601 and BSAD 604 .
Integrates the business functions into the strategic planning arena of the modern corporation. Issues include strategic leadership, stakeholder management, organizational development, international business, and utilization of business tools to enhance competitive advantage.
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BSAD 604 - Leader as Change Agent
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines developing the self as an “instrument of change”. Personal self-awareness is central to this course. The course provides a survey of theories of group and interpersonal dynamics including Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence. The course will address the key role leaders play in leading change efforts. Focuses on reform through empowerment and positive systematic change. Emphasis is on professional and personal development as a leader.
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BSAD 605 - Business Law
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses upon specific corporate law regarding affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, labor relations, contract law, implied employment contracts and confidentiality agreements. Takes a practical approach to understanding the legal environment for business.
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BSAD 606 - Data-Driven Optimization and Decision Making
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BSAD 602 and MIS 565
This course covers principles and techniques of applied mathematical modeling for business decision making as a function of the variables gathered by data analysis. Students develop mathematical models that can be used to improve decision making in diverse industries and functional areas, including finance, economics, accounting, operations, and marketing. Industry-standard analytical and computational optimization methods are included, including linear programming and calculus.
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BSAD 607 - International Business
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses upon emerging global business opportunities and covers the practical aspects of doing business internationally, such as letters of credit, joint ventures, international ethics, business protocol, international negotiations and assimilation of customs of host countries.
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BSAD 609 - Change Management
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BSAD 604
Examines the dynamics of sustainable strategic change. Understanding the environment of change is addressed with the use of Complexity and Chaos theory. Major change theories will be explored as a foundation for applying positive psychology and appreciative inquiry to leading change. The course focuses on the human element of organizational change.
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BSAD 618 - Dynamics of Effective Process Consulting and Coaching
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BSAD 604 and BSAD 609
Seminar course provides an overview of leadership coaching models and process consulting skills. Processes, tools and techniques will be covered to help direct organizational change efforts and positive problem solving. The course presents approaches to developing leadership capacity within the organization, using executive coaching in leadership development. The course is grounded in terms of the values and principles central to the field.
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BSAD 620 - Design Thinking and Innovation for Sustainability
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BSAD 604 and BSAD 609
The design thinking process will be covered as a holistic process for sustainable innovation, combining human desirability, technological feasibility, and business viability. The course will take students through the five key steps of design thinking: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.
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BSAD 630 - Systems Thinking
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: BSAD 604 , BSAD 609 and BSAD 618 or BSAD 620
This course focuses on understanding and applying systems thinking, Sustainability, complexity, and capacity building within organizations are covered. Systems thinking skills, such as whole system mapping, causal loop modeling, emergence, and engaging productive dialogues are introduced.
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BSAD 692 - Internship in Business Administration
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
This course is an opportunity for graduate business students to work as an intern with a company to gain more practical work experience in their chosen field.
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CAPS 200 - Principles and Skills of Adult Learning
Credit Hours: 3
The gateway course for students entering the College of Graduate and Professional Studies that provides tools for success in adult learning. Participants will explore issues such as: Integrating faith with learning, professional presence, including the use of online tools, writing skills for the professions, time management, and critical thinking skills.
Meets General Education Goal 1: Intellectual and Practical Skills.
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CAPS 201 - Prior Learning Assessment: Portfolio Foundations
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the concept of prior learning assessment (PLA), how learning gained from work and life experiences could potentially earn college credit. PLA options that can lead to college credit at Friends University, and provides step-by-step instruction for portfolio development. Students analyze their own background and experiences to determine whether pursing PLA fits their goals and knowledge. *Successful completion of this course is required for all initial portfolio submissions.
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CAPS 494 - CAPS Internship
Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
The CAPS Internship is a basic course in which a “value added” learning experience is achieved through the student’s participation in the development and/or implementation of a new process, project or procedure at the student’s work place or volunteer organization. Internships are available to students enrolled in any degree completion program. Students are required to meet with the Director of their degree program for enrollment finalization.
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CAPS 495 - CAPS Internship
Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
The CAPS Internship is a basic course in which a “value added” learning experience is achieved through the student’s participation in the development and/or implementation of a new process, project or procedure at the student’s work place or volunteer organization. This internship program is separate from the internship that might be included within a specific degree program. Internships are available to students enrolled in any degree completion program. Students are required to meet with the Director of their degree program for enrollment finalization.
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CHEM 101 - General Chemistry 1 & Lab
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: MATH 111 or concurrent enrollment.
The course covers fundamental concepts in chemistry, including the scientific method, matter and its measurement, both the physical and chemical properties of matter, bonding and intermolecular forces, and stoichiometric relationships. Topics such as stoichiometry develop the student’s ability to use mathematical concepts to solve problems. The course includes a laboratory component.
Meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (non-science majors only).
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CHEM 102 - General Chemistry 2 & Lab
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 with grade of ‘C’ or better.
The course is a continuation of CHEM101. The course includes the topics of properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry. The course includes a laboratory component.
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CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry 1 & Lab
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 with grade of ‘C’ or better.
The course is a study of the compounds of carbon and how their behavior, both physical and chemical, is related to functional groups and stereochemistry. The course covers alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, alkenes, and conjugation and resonance.
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CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry 2 & Lab
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: CHEM 201 with grade of C or better.
The course is a continuation of CHEM 201. It continues the study of carbon compounds based upon functional groups. The topics of aromaticity, spectroscopy, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, carbanions and amines are covered.
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CHEM 250 - Analytical Chemistry 1 & Lab
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 with grade of C or better.
This course is a study of quantitative methods of chemical analysis and ionic equilibria in solution. Laboratory includes gravimetric, titrimetric and electrochemical techniques as well as an introduction to instrumental methods.
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CHEM 251 - Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis & Lab
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEM 201 or consent of instructor.
This course emphasizes the use of chemical instrumentation. Topics covered will include mass spectrometry UV, visible and IR spectrophotometry as well as atomic absorption, chromatography and electroanalytical methods. The course includes a laboratory component.
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CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry 1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and PHYS 102 and MATH 202.
This course is a study of the theoretical foundations of chemistry with emphasis on gases, liquids, solids, solutions, chemical thermodynamics, atomic theory and quantum mechanics.
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CHEM 302 - Physical Chemistry 2 & Lab
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: CHEM 301
This course is a continuation of CHEM 301 with emphasis on kinetics, electrochemistry, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, bonding theory, crystals and spectroscopy. The course includes a required laboratory component.
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CHEM 460 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 102
This course is a study of the structure, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds. Emphasis is on bonding theory, spectroscopy, transition metal complexes and organometallic compounds.
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CHEM 470 - Biochemistry I & Lab
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and CHEM 202 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
A course designed to study the structures, functions and metabolic pathways of biologically important molecules, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Modern techniques in biochemical research also are introduced and explored in laboratory exercises.
This course is cross-listed with BIOL 470
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CHEM 472 - Biochemistry II & Lab
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIOL/CHEM 470
This course will expand on concepts covered in CHEM 470: Biochemistry I & Lab. This course will analyze and describe the structure of biologically relevant molecules. These molecules will be studied in the context of several metabolic processes including but not limited to synthesis and degradation of organic polymers, genetic mechanisms, protein synthesis, and energy utilization. Disease states will be analyzed in the context of altered metabolic pathway. Modern techniques in biochemical research also are introduced and explored in laboratory exercises.
This course is cross-listed with BIOL 472
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CIS 110 - Computer Information Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Information Systems are studied as vital tools for processing and storing data and for producing and utilizing the resulting information in both business and society. An introduction to these systems and the Microsoft Office suite will provide students with a baseline to use technology in their business environments.
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CIS 201 - Programming I
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces computer programing as a field of study. Topics include programming constructs, appropriate use of fundamental data types and libraries, exceptions and error handling, problem-solving, algorithms, data structures, iteration and recursion, and object-oriented design. Students will be encouraged to develop effective code development practices, with emphasis on sound design, documentation, encapsulation, abstraction, testing, and code use.
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CIS 301 - Programming II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 201
This course continues developing problem solving techniques by focusing imperative and object-oriented programming. Basic data structures will be covered (lists/queues, stacks, trees, etc.). Additional topics include recursion, event-driven programming, user interface design and implementation, fundamental computing algorithms, and algorithm performance analysis.
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CIS 305 - Programming Language Paradigms
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 301
This course is a survey of modern programing languages: attributes, uses, advantages, and disadvantages. Multiple languages will be utilized to demonstrate different language/programming philosophies (e.g., imperative, functional, object-oriented, scripting, and logic). A minimum of one programing project will occur for each paradigm.
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CIS 312 - Management of Computer Information Systems
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to computer information systems as applied to business organizations. The course covers those uses of business productivity applications which students are likely to encounter in their business careers. The course will also explore the usage of information resources and research tools available for investigating current and emerging trends in the field of study.
Must be competed with a final grade of C or better.
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CIS 325 - Virtual Machines
Credit Hours: 3
This course is intended to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of virtual machines and virtualization technology. Topics include virtualization principles, application and system level virtual machines, just-in-time issues, implementation issues, and virtual machine security. Covers current developments in virtual machines and virtualization technologies, to include “cloud” based services and applications.
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CIS 327 - Introduction to Operating Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces students to core principles of modern operating systems. Topics include; CPU use and management, memory (physical and virtual) use and management, resource allocation, threads and processes, file systems, operational modes, kernel/user space, system and function calls.
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CIS 332 - Computer Networking
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the design and implementation of data communication networks. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of network technologies (for example, the World-Wide Web, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, SSL, multimedia communication, voice over IP, optical networking, local area networks, wireless access) and the way these technologies can be integrated to support the strategic IT mission of businesses. Special attention is paid to network topology, internetworking, TCP/IP, switching, and routing. Topic also covered include, wired and wireless network technologies, quality-of-service, network security, and next generation networking technologies.
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CIS 342 - Systems Analysis and Design
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, the student will study the analysis and design of computer-based information systems. An overview of the system development life cycle will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing business requirements and designing information system solutions that meet the needs of businesses. Classical and modern-day methodologies/tools including expert and knowledge-based systems that students can utilize to create information systems that problem-solve will be explored.
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CIS 352 - Human Computer Interaction
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn why HCI is important to understanding computer information systems and how it can be utilized to design improved systems. This course explores the basic elements, procedures, tools, and environments contributing to the development of successful user interfaces. Emphasis will be placed on user interface and software design methodologies, web site usability, and collaborative systems.
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CIS 362 - Information Security
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisites: CIS 472
This course introduces students to the concept of security in information systems. Topics include risk and vulnerability analysis, cryptography, authentication technologies, program security, operating systems protection, database security, auditing, and secure network design and implementation issues. Internal and external security threats, privacy issues and security laws, and regulations will also be explored.
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CIS 412 - Database Management Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 402
The course covers those uses of database systems which students are likely to encounter in their business careers. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the usage of databases in the information system of an organization. The course also provides the student with a hands-on approach to plan, design, and implement a database solution. Topics include database architectures, logical and physical database design, SQL, disaster recovery, database security, and emerging trends in database systems.
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CIS 416 - Web Theories and Hosting
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide students the opportunity to explore the role that web servers fill in the current Information Technology environment. Among the concepts which will be covered are Domain registration, DNS, IP Addressing, Web Design, Website publishing, and Hosting. Among the tools that will be used in this class are Microsoft IIS, VMWare Player, and an Internet Browser.
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CIS 422 - Web Programming
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisites: CIS 472
Introduces the web development process and client-side programming tools. Provides the concepts and hands-on skills needed for developing interactive web sites. In addition, such concepts as the architecture of the web, e-commerce, and web security are addressed.
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CIS 430 - Server Administration
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide students the opportunity to explore server Operating Systems in the Windows and Linux families as well as concepts which are key to the successful administration of File and Application servers. Among these concepts are access controls, file shares, Virtual Servers, and shared applications. Among the tools which will be used in this class are Windows Server OS, Redhat Linux OS, Apache and VMWare player.
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CIS 440 - Network Architecture and Design
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 332
Advanced course on computer networking. Reinforces OSI layers, direct linked networks, switching, routing, protocols (TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, ICMP, BGP, OSPF, CIDR, etc.) and network applications. Applies hardware technologies , and implementation of network design principles.
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CIS 442 - Information Systems Project Management
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisites: CIS 472
This course provides the foundation for understanding the broad concepts of successful information system planning, implementation, and maintenance within a business environment. Topics covered include team building, conflict management, project scoping, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, tracking, and controlling. The course covers the uses of project management tools which students are likely to encounter in their business careers.
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CIS 453 - Information Systems Strategy
Credit Hours: 3
Approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function integrates / supports / enables various types of organizational capabilities are explored. Taking a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development and implementation of plans and policies to achieve efficient and effective information systems, the course addresses issues relating to defining the high-level IS infrastructure and the systems that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of the organization. A portion of the course is focused on developing an intellectual framework that will allow leaders of organizations to critically assess existing IS infrastructures and emerging technologies as well as how these enabling technologies might affect organizational strategy. The ideas developed and cultivated in this course are intended to provide an enduring perspective that help leaders make sense of an increasingly globalized and technology intensive business environment.
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CIS 462 - Applied Business Intelligence
Credit Hours: 3
This course will expand upon the concepts learned from the Decision Support Systems course. In the Applied Business Intelligence course, students will learn how business intelligence incorporates the ability to mine data, analyze, and report information. Topics covered include data mining and warehousing, forecasting, analysis, and business decision-making. The course covers the uses business intelligence software which students are likely to encounter in their business careers.
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CIS 472 - Capstone Project
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisites: CIS 362 or CIS 442
This project provides an opportunity for students to identify, research, evaluate, design, and implement solutions to a complex problem within their chosen area of emphasis. A written report using APA documentation style and an oral presentation are required.
Meets General Education Goal 7: Integration, Applied Learning and Creativity.
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COMM 240 - Mass Media in Society
Credit Hours: 3
A critical and historical examination of the origin, development and influence of major Mass Media. Current issues, social impact, ethical considerations, as well as operations, marketing and distribution within the mass communication field are presented and discussed.
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COMM 241 - American Film and Movie Making
Credit Hours: 3
An historical and critical examination of the motion-picture media in American society. Specific directors and their films will be examined and discussed and the process of film production from conception to creation, to marketing and distribution. Significant developments by decade will be emphasized, including current issues, trends and social impact. Students will compose film journals based upon selected films observed in lab sessions within class and write critiques of motion-pictures examined outside of class.
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COMM 250 - Mass Media in Society
Credit Hours: 3
A critical and historical examination of the origin, development and influence of Major Mass Media. Current issues, social impact, ethical considerations, as well as operations, marketing and distribution within the mass communication field, are presented and discussed.
Fall semester
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COMM 260 - American Film & Movie-making
Credit Hours: 3
A historical and critical examination of the motion-picture media in American society. Specific directors and their films will be examined and discussed and the process of film production from conception to creation, to marketing and distribution. Significant developments by decade will be emphasized, including current issues, trends and social impact. (Students will compose film journals based upon selected films observed in lab sessions within class and write critiques of motion-pictures examined outside of class.)
Spring Odd Numbered Years
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COMM 275 - Broadcast & Media Production
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMM 175 with a final grade of C or better
Students will survey contemporary television and video broadcasting theory and practice through the examination of television and video field production and application. Emphasis will be placed upon the development process, composition, production techniques, ethical considerations and program content. Students will develop original materials to videotape, produce and edit for potential broadcast airing (or simulation). Areas of study will include: media writing; media production; computer-aided post-production; graphics; media technology; and broadcast ethics.
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COMM 354 - Folio
Credit Hours: 1 - 2 variable
This course is designed to offer students a collaborative and innovative problem-solving experience regarding promotional, branding and communications issues within an organization. Students will be guided and mentored by faculty. Projects may include pro-bono work for on campus or nonprofit organizations that need assistance in promotions and branding. The course would be open to students seeking communication or marketing degrees.
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COMM 356 - Writing for the Media
Credit Hours: 3
Students will examine writing, composition, structure, format, content and style for social media, visual communication, advertising, radio, television/video and motion-picture production. Students will analyze and examine various written samples and will compose and complete writing projects for each media. Areas of study will include; visual storytelling, feature writing & editing (blogging, ad copy, news, entertainment, documentary, educational or inspirational) and basic dramatic scriptwriting. This course is restricted for juniors and above.
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COMM 357 - Digital Moviemaking
Credit Hours: 3
Students will examine the collaborative art form of contemporary digital filmmaking, techniques and practices, from concept creation to final product. Students will apply their learning through selected in-class and studio exercises, field production and application, and create shorter film project units, and a larger group project. Emphasis will be placed up the development process, film language and composition, production process and techniques, ethical considerations, and program content. Students will develop original materials to digital videotape, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM; produce and edit for potential exhibition, streaming video web casting (or simulation). Areas of study will include: Scriptwriting and story development; elements of visual storytelling; film production phases; camera composition and videography; camera operations and recording; computer-aided post-production and non-linear editing; computer graphics; media technology and ethical standards.
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COMM 405 - Intercultural Communications
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores ways in which culture, impacted by media, politics, economics, and society, interrelates with and affects communication processes.
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COMM 491 - Special Problems in Journalism/PR
Credit Hours: 1 - 3 variable
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COMM 493 - Internship
Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
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COMM 494 - Internship
Credit Hours: 1 - 6 variable
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COMP 100 - Fundamentals of English
Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes grammar instruction in the context of developing practical writing skills. Students complete a variety of writing assignments and learn to develop thesis statements with supporting details. This course does not meet the Writing 1 or 2 competency requirement for graduation but may be used to meet free elective requirements for graduation.
Students taking COMP 100 must enroll in COMP 110 and COMP 111 to fulfill their Writing 1 requirement.
Placement in this course is by English ACT score.
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COMP 201 - Writing 1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Placement in this course is by English ACT score
Designed to encourage development of practical writing skills. Emphasis is on drafting and revising. Students keep journals, write short essays on a variety of topical subjects and study models of good writing.
Meets General Education Goal 3: Communication Skills.
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COMP 202 - Writing 2
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: COMP 201 with grade of ‘C’ or better or COMP 110 and COMP 111 with grades of C or better
This course draws upon skills introduced in Writing 1. Students learn the techniques of argumentation and the skills for composing and documenting research papers. Students produce a final research paper in APA format. Coursework also includes an introduction to the elements of fiction and literary analysis.
Meets General Education Goal 3: Communication Skills.
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CRMJ 211 - The Criminal Justice System
Credit Hours: 3
The course provides an overview of the criminal justice system. Topics include crime, policing, criminal law including courts, trials, sentencing and probation, prison systems and jails as well as the juvenile justice system. A student who completes this course will have a broad understanding of the field of criminal justice.
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CRMJ 215 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of the law enforcement, judicial and correctional process in the United States. Various facets of the criminal justice system are examined: the police, offenders, victims, the courts and correctional agencies.
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CRMJ 225 - Criminal Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course reviews the origins and purposes of criminal law. Defenses to criminal liability, crimes against the person, property and habituation, and moral and public order are covered.
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CRMJ 235 - Criminal Procedure
Credit Hours: 3
This course acquaints the student with various aspects of criminal procedure. Based on the Constitution, federal and state statutes, and decisions by federal and state courts, the rights of individuals are examined along with the authority and liability of agents of the criminal justice system.
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CRMJ 255 - Juvenile Delinquency
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of the major theories of delinquency. The course will also address the social factors that are associated with juvenile criminal behavior as well as possible solutions to help address problems once identified. This course will also examine major issues confronted by the various components of the justice system when dealing with juveniles.
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CRMJ 350 - Corrections
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CRMJ 215.
This class will give an overview of correctional theory and practice. The course will trace the historical development of corrections with emphasis on changing social standards and philosophies. It examines the various types of correctional institutions, probation and parole, and major issues confronting the various participants.
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CRMJ 360 - Gangs and Groups
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview on the origins, and risk factors of street gangs. This course will provide an overview on the definitions, state statues, and identifying factors of street gangs. The social factors and influences that affect participation in street gangs will be addressed as will the growth and migration of street gangs. This course will also examine the influence that gangs have on schools, the military, businesses, and the criminal justice system. This course will finish with a look at the potential solutions cities have used in helping individuals exit gang life.
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CRMJ 370 - Criminology
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of the nature and incidence of adult crime, theoretical explanation of criminal behavior, and corrections.
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CRMJ 494 - Internship
Credit Hours: 3
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CSE 150 - Programming 1
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces computer science as a field of study. Topics include programming constructs, use of fundamental data types and libraries, exceptions and error handling, problem solving, algorithms, data structures, iteration and recursion, and object oriented design. Students will be encouraged to develop effective code development practices, with an emphasis on sound design, documentation, encapsulation, abstraction, testing, and code use.
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CSE 250 - Programming II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSE 150
This course continues developing problem-solving techniques by focusing on imperative and object-oriented programming. Basic data structures will be covered (lists/queues, stacks, trees, etc.). Additional topics include recursion, event-driven programming, user interface design and implementation, fundamental computing algorithms, and algorithm performance analysis.
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CSE 305 - Server Administration
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide students the opportunity to explore server Operating Systems in the Windows and Linux families as well as concepts which are key to the successful administration of File and Application servers. Among these concepts are access controls, file shares, Virtual Servers, and shared applications. Among the tools which will be used in this class are Windows Server OS, Redhat Linux OS, Apache and VMWare player.
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CSE 320 - Virtualization and Cloud Technologies
Credit Hours: 3
This course is intended to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of virtual machines and virtualization technology. Topics include virtualization principles, application, and system level virtual machines, just-in-time issues, implementation issues, and virtual machine security. Covers current developments in virtual machines and virtualization technologies, to include “cloud” based services and applications.
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CSE 350 - Programming Language Paradigms
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSE 250
This course is a survey of modern programming languages covering: attributes, uses, and comparisons of advantages and disadvantages. Multiple languages will be utilized to demonstrate different language/programming philosophies (e.g., imperative, functional, object-oriented, scripting, and logic). A minimum of one programming project will occur for each paradigm.
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CSE 440 - Network Architecture and Design
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSIS 260
Advanced course on computer networking. Reinforces OSI layers, direct linked networks, switching, routing, protocols (TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, ICMP, BGP, OSPF, CIDR, etc.) and network applications. Applies hardware technologies , and implementation of network design principles.
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CSE 460 - Introduction to Operating Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSE 250
Introduces students to the core principles of modern operating systems. Topics include; CPU use and management, memory (physical and virtual) use and management, resource allocation, threads and processes, file systems, operational modes, kernel/user space, system and function calls.
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CSE 490 - Capstone Project
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: CSE 305 , CSIS 241 , CSIS 260 and CSIS 420 , or the approval of the Program Director.
This project provides an opportunity for students to identify, research, evaluate, design, and implement solutions to a complex problem within their chosen area of emphasis. A written report using APA documentation style and an oral presentation are required.
This course meets General Education Goal 7: Integration, Applied Learning, Creativity.
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CSFL 505 - The Role of Narrative in Formation & Gospel of Jesus
Credit Hours: 4
This course will explore the role our minds play in spiritual formation. The focus will be on how narratives are formed, and how they form us, and how having the right Christian narratives leads to transformation. Emphasis will also be on the “gospel as narrative,” focusing on Jesus teaching about the Kingdom of God.
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CSFL 506 - Narrative & Gospel
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: Completion of the first residency through the Apprentice Experience.
This course will explore the role our minds play in spiritual formation. The focus will be on how narratives are formed, and how they form us, and how having the right Christian narratives leads to transformation. Emphasis will also be on the “gospel as narrative,” focusing on Jesus’ teaching about the Kingdom of God. This is a bridge course for students who previously attended the first residency through the Apprentice Experience.
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CSFL 511 - Spirituality in Leadership and Ministry
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the necessity of formation for those in leadership and ministry positions. It will examine the unique needs and challenges of those in leadership today, with particular attention given to the spiritual rhythms, emotional health, decision-making, and ongoing growth of Christ-formed leaders.
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CSFL 516 - Formational Theology
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an understanding of theology that is integrated with spirituality, and draws out the spiritual implications of particular aspects of systematic theology. Special attention is given to the nature and character of God, focusing on the role of the Trinity in Christian spiritual formation. Emphasis is also given to Christology, Pneumatology, Theological Anthropology, and Ecclesiology.
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