44 Courses
Master Courses
MBA 616LEC Entrepreneurship and the Lean Startup - MC
In this course students learn the ‘thinking and doing’ of successful entrepreneurs. This multi-dimensional course is intended for those inclined toward becoming an entrepreneur; those needing to implement entrepreneurial and lean startup principles in their organization; or those who desire to learn how to effectively work with an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship will be explored from the biblical perspective of creativity and the productive process of innovation. Topics include: deframing, metaphors, dialectical inquiry, path creation, and bisociation. Students will learn how to turn an innovative idea into a plan of action using lean startup strategy. Additionally, students will consider the entrepreneur\'s role in managing and mitigating the uncertainty of risk. Prerequisite(s): MBA 501, MBA 630.
MBA 624ONL Ethics, Morality and Social Responsibility - MC
Provides a biblical perspective on ethics, morality, and social responsibility in relationship to individual leaders, organizations, the community, and global society. The interrelated nature of ethics, morality, and social issues is reviewed along with how societal views and actions influence and impact organizational performance. Emphasis on the decision-making responsibility of Christian leaders related to these topics that influence and shape organizational culture, policy, practice, and people. Prerequisites: MBA 501, 630
MBA 651ONL Integrated Project - MC
Final course in the MBA program including a four-day residency. Students finalize a detailed personal plan focused on an existing company project, new business venture, creation of a new product or service, organizational process improvement, cultural change, or restructure of their current workplace department/organization. Students present their integrated project and observe and interact with peer presentations during the residency. The project focus must meet established guidelines and be preapproved by the MBA Director. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 37 or more credits of approved MBA required and elective courses
MHS 222ONL1 Introduction to Film Music - MC
History and aesthetics of music written for Hollywood films. Exploration of the sociology, philosophy, psychology and technique of film music. Review of the elements of musical style with particular emphasis on their relation to the dramatic aspects of film. Written work emphasizing critical analysis of the use of music in various American film genres. Satisfies IS - Culture: Music. Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement. Liberal Arts.
Master Courses
MHS 223 - History of Rock and Roll - MC
An examination of the history of the commercial music industry in America from the start of the commercial music industry to the commercial music industry of today, including the musical influence of the commercial song.
Master Courses
PHIL 202 - Introduction to Philosophy - MC
Critical analysis of the contours of a world- and life-view coupled with more detailed critical analysis of perennial and foundational issues in epistemology (the nature of truth and knowledge), metaphysics (the nature of reality: persons, the world and God) and ethics (the nature of goodness and the process of ethical decision-making with close attention to belief. Also examined are major theistic arguments, the problem of evil, divine attributes, and providence.
Master Courses
POLS 205LEC In Search of Justice - MC
How do we do justice and avoid injustice through political activity? We explore the possibilities and pitfalls of the search for justice by considering classic theories of justice, studying citizen action and the policy process, and examining case studies of specific issues such as health care, same-sex marriage, human trafficking or other issues of current concern. Satisfies IS - Community: Political Science. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.
POLS 220ONL1 The American Political System - MC
The foundation course in American politics. Focuses on fundamental constitutional principles of the American political order, including constitutionalism, separation of powers and checks and balances, federalism, the rule of law, and judicial review. Special attention given to the history of the American Founding, debates over the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and Tocqueville\'s later analysis of American democracy. Liberal Arts.
POLS 230ONL1 Introduction to International Relations - MC
Development of the international system of nation-states; effects of system structure and intrastate elements on international relations; concepts such as power, balance of power, sovereignty, interdependence, and issues such as foreign policy decision making, causes of war, and nuclear arms control. Liberal Arts.
Master Courses
POLS 260LEC Introduction to Political Thought - MC
Introduces students to the tradition of Western political thought from the ancient to the modern world through a close reading of important thinkers. By considering problems of community, obligation, order, justice, liberty, and freedom, the course equips students for careful normative reflection on public life. Liberal Arts.
Master Courses
PSY 111LEC Introduction to Psychology - MC
Scientific study of thinking, emotion and behavior. Surveys theories, issues and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements. Satisfies IS - Community: Psychology. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.
PSY 213ONL1 Developmental Psychology - MC
Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age. Liberal Arts.
PSY 218ONL1 Social Psychology - MC
Social behavior from a sociological and psychological perspective, examining the interaction of behaviors of individuals in groups. Topics: prejudice, group processes, leadership, conformity, attitudes and change. Liberal Arts
PSY 309ONL Statistics (Part 2) - MC
Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures
of central tendency and variability, discrete
and continuous probability functions,
sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing,
correlation, regression, chi-squared, and
ANOVA. Liberal Arts.
of central tendency and variability, discrete
and continuous probability functions,
sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing,
correlation, regression, chi-squared, and
ANOVA. Liberal Arts.
Master Courses
PSY 309ONL1 Statistics (Part 1) (SU21 Module 1 ONLN)
Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, discrete and continuous probability functions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-squared and ANOVA. Liberal Arts
PSY 310 ONL Experimental Methods (Part 2) - MC
Experimental and other quantitative methods
used in the study of thinking and behavior.
Applied statistical analysis, laboratory
experiences, and research writing. Liberal
Arts. Prerequisite: PSY 309
used in the study of thinking and behavior.
Applied statistical analysis, laboratory
experiences, and research writing. Liberal
Arts. Prerequisite: PSY 309
Master Courses
PSY 310LEC Experimental Methods (Part 1) - MC
Experimental and other quantitative methods used in the study of thinking and behavior. Applied statistical analysis, laboratory experiences, and research writing. Prerequisite: PSY 309. Liberal Arts.
Master Courses
PSY 318LEC Psychology of Race and Racism - MC
Drawing from a social psychological perspective, this course will explore racial identity development; the ways racism, racial prejudice, and racial biases have led to suffering; and the impact of racialized social institutions on cognition, emotion, and behavior. Ultimately, students will be asked to think critically about their own racial development, participation in racialized systems, and potential to impact a racialized society. Liberal Arts.
Master Courses
PSY 480SEM Senior Capstone Seminar - MC
Informed discussion of significant and contemporary concepts and issues. Includes development of an indi-vidual research or group project on some aspect of the discipline. Required of all senior majors. Prerequisites: PSY 309, PSY 310, and 21 hours of psychology. Liberal Arts.
SOC 101ONL1 Intro to Sociology:Sociologicl Imaginatn - MC
Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work, and marriage-family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities. Satisfies IS - Community: Sociology. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.