Spring Online Courses

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon; basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics); and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts will be explored.

This is a prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Examination of the historic and current relationship between science and Scripture with a challenge of the "warfare" model that developed in the aftermath of the Darwinian controversy. A careful analysis of both science and Scripture will be made. Attention will be given to four possible ways of relating: Conflict, Contract, Contact, or Confirmation.

Prerequisite: BIBL 101

Liberal Arts

This course comprehensively examines the general principles of financial planning, professional conduct and regulation, and education planning. Students are introduced to the financial planning process and working with clients to set goals and assess risk tolerance. Students will also learn to process and analyze information, construct personal financial statements, develop debt management plans, recommend financing strategies, and understand the basic components of a comprehensive financial plan.

Prerequisites: Sophomore status

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the general principles of risk management and insurance planning for individuals and families. Students will learn how to work with clients to analyze and evaluate risk exposures. Core insurance lines of coverage are explored in detail, including health, disability, long-term care, life, and personal property and casualty. Students will also learn to analyze insurance needs, select the most appropriate policy, and understand a business owner's use of insurance.

Prerequisites: Sophomore status

This course explores the securities market, sources of information, risk/return, stocks, bonds, options, futures, and security analysis, and culminates in portfolio construction and analysis. Students will learn how to evaluate different asset classes for different investment objectives and determine their suitability for investors considering investment goals, time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax situations.

Prerequisites: Sophomore status

This course provides students with the foundation to conduct a retirement needs analysis for individuals, understand different types of retirement plans, and recognize key factors affecting retirement plan selection for business owners. Students will address client suitability and provide plan recommendations. The course covers tax-deferred retirement plans, IRAs, nonqualified plans, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, distribution strategies, taxation of distributions, and regulatory considerations.

Prerequisites: Sophomore status

Covers introductory topics in cybersecurity, including identification of cybersecurity risks (threats and vulnerabilities) to online privacy and security, methods of attack (social-engineering, phishing, etc.), proper use of encryption, analysis of multi-faceted cyber-attacks, and risk assessment and mitigation. Provides students experience with open-source cybersecurity tools for attack detection and prevention.

Prerequisite: Sophomore Status

Examines issues related to cybercrime, cyberwarfare, cyberterrorism and hacktivism. Topics include cybercrime trends, preventative measures and corrective action, the role of cryptocurrency in cybercrime, laws and regulatory policies surrounding cybercrime and privacy.

Prerequisite: CSCI 105 Introduction to Cybersecurity. Sophomore status.

Introduction to the discipline of data science including necessary skills, concepts, and data science processes used in practice. Moral and ethical issues in data science from a Christian perspective.

Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Scarcity, economic method, demand and supply, elasticity, consumer and producer theory, models of product market structure, economic institutions, and selected topics on faith integration, economics and ethics, economic systems and perspectives, and public economics.

Liberal Arts.

A survey of the philosophical and historical antecedents of American education and their relationships to current educational debates. The influence of culture, heritage, and language on experience and education are considered. Students analyze the role of education, consider the responsibilities of teachers, and develop an initial statement of their personal philosophy of education.

Liberal Arts.

Examines the teaching/learning processes of individuals. Focuses on learning theory, developmental theory, information processing, motivation and intelligence. Particular attention is given to child and adolescent development.

Liberal Arts

Examines the historical and legal contexts for providing services to diverse learners with a range of special educational considerations. Explores the scope of exceptionalities and the processes used to identify and address special needs. Emphasis is placed on the evidence based practices and collaborative role of the general educator in meeting the needs of exceptional learners in inclusive settings.

Liberal Arts.

Description: A chronological survey of literary, philosophical, and other texts in historical context from 1450 to 1800. Emphasis on the development of western civilization with comparative attention to non-western sources and contexts.

Fulfills in part General Education Humanities requirement.

Liberal Arts.

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. Beginning with the birth of American popular music in the US, the course explores the development of ragtime, blues, jazz, the crooners, American musical theater, country, Latin, rock & roll, rock, rap and contemporary Christian music. Culture: Music.

Liberal Arts.

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 character--virtue and vice--and the foundations of morality).

Liberal Arts.

Scientific study of thinking, emotion and behavior. Surveys theories, issues and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements.

Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from early adolescence to young adulthood.

Liberal Arts.

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.

Liberal Arts.

An introductory survey of the main beliefs and practices that constitute the Christian tradition. Christianity will be approached in a way that overcomes the traditional division between doctrine and practice. The Biblical, theological, historical, ethical, and spiritually formative aspects of Christian faith will be explored. The course aims to enable the student to develop a personal theology and life perspective that is informed by Christian faith and Christian spirituality.

Prerequisite: BIBL 101

Liberal Arts

Description: Theme-based seminar course in close reading, critical thinking and the process of engaged writing. Techniques of expression, analysis and response.

Fulfills General Education WRIT 101 requirement

Liberal Arts

Basic theory and practices of financial accounting. Emphasis on proper recording of business transactions and understanding the effect of transactions on the financial statements of proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Includes analysis of key financial statement data.

A study of communication theory and principles as applied to business writing, oral communication, and data reporting. Students will learn to prepare professional business presentations utilizing and coordinating these three major areas of business communication.

Familiarizes students with the knowledge, roles, responsibilities, and skills required of managers. Special attention is given to the management functions of planning, organizing, influencing and controlling.

Aims to understand consumers’ social interactions, examine the various social media channels available to marketers, and learn how to build social marketing strategies and track their effectiveness. Topics include social marketing campaigns, influencers marketing, crisis responses, social media analytics, and ROI.

Prerequisite: BADM/COMM 218

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

This course is designed as an interdisciplinary course that provides a study of leadership responsibilities, abilities, judgement, and decision-making from a Christian worldview. Historical to present day leadership principles and practices within non- and for-profit organizations are considered.

Liberal Arts

Focus on dynamic processes affecting task-oriented work groups, including formation, development, maturity and effectiveness. Addresses goals, interactions, problem recognition, interventions and team meetings.

A conceptual and functional analysis of the legal framework and principles of industrial and employment relations with special emphasis on discrimination in the workplace and in the domestic and global environment. Topics include discrimination based on race, sex, age, and disability; testing and performance appraisal; wrongful discharge; labor/ management issues; and employee benefits.

Scarcity, economic method, demand and supply, elasticity, consumer and producer theory, models of product market structure, economic institutions, and selected topics on faith integration, economics and ethics, economic systems and perspectives, and public economics.

Liberal Arts

Scientific study of thinking, emotion and behavior. Surveys theories, issues and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements.

Fulfills half of General Education Social Science requirement.

Liberal Arts

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from early adolescence to young adulthood.

Liberal Arts

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

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.

Informed discussion of significant and contemporary concepts and issues. Includes development of an individual research or group project on some aspect of the discipline.

Required of all senior majors.

Prerequisites: PSY/BADM 309, PSY 310, and 21 hours of psychology.