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MIN 5310 - Foundations of Church Planting
3 Credits
This course explores the biblical imperatives for church multiplication. It equips the student to investigate, analyze, and understand cultural settings in both contemporary and post modern America, as well as diverse overseas settings. This understanding is then applied to the construction of appropriate church planting strategies. Emphasis will be placed on devising strategy for church planting movements where churches continually plant churches.
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MIN 5312 - Gospel Ministry in Global Cities
3 Credits
This course examines systemic issues such as poverty, racism, and justice as they apply to Gospel Ministry in urban centers around the globe. Students will learn about relational discipleship and community engagement with the goal of transformative interaction with residents, multi-ethnic ministry and urban apologetics. Also INT 5312 . (Also INT 5312 )
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MIN 5414 - Contemporary Issues in Hmong Ministry
3 Credits
This course investigates historical and contemporary trends in Hmong ministry both in the United States and in other contexts. The practical implications of providing leadership, pastoral care, teaching, and discipleship in Hmong ministry contexts is explored in light of these historical and contemporary trends.
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MIN 5502 - Ministry Residency I
3 Credits
Students will be coached by a qualified mentor and will be engaged in ministry for at least 112.5 hours. Character and Ministry competencies will be established for the resident’s spiritual and career formation. Healthy churches are the principle sites for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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MIN 5504 - Ministry Residency II
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of MIN 5502 - Ministry Residency I . Additional Character and Ministry Competencies will be established in this residency. Healthy churches are the principle sites for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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MIN 5505 - Ministry Residency IA
1.5 Credits
Students will be coached by a qualified mentor and will be engaged in ministry for at least 57 hours. Character and Ministry competencies will be established for the resident’s spiritual and career formation. Healthy churches are the principle sites for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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MIN 5506 - Ministry Residency IB
1.5 Credits
Students will be coached by a qualified mentor and will be engaged in ministry for at least 57 hours. Character and Ministry competencies will be established for the resident’s spiritual and career formation. Healthy churches are the principle sites for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: MIN 5505
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MIN 5510 - The Biblical Communicator
3 Credits
Through this course students will develop their skills in interpreting Scripture and in communicating biblical truth one-on-one, in small groups/teams and in large groups. Attention will be given to the historical, grammatical and literary study of biblical passages in their contexts and to the unique communication skills required for connecting one-on-one, with a small group and in large groups.
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MIN 5512 - Facilitating Spiritual Formation
3 Credits
Through this course students will identify their place on the spiritual journey and develop skills to help people grow spiritually. Attention will be given to the divine dynamic of spiritual formation, to models of spiritual formation, to spiritual disciplines, and to tools for directing others in spiritual formation via one-on-one mentoring, small groups, and/or establishing a spiritual growth program.
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MIN 5513 - Outreach Oriented Leader
3 Credits
Through this course students will develop some of the necessary skills for establishing an outreach-oriented ministry, for transitioning a ministry to be outreach oriented and for perpetuating an outreach oriented ministry. Attention will be given to the biblical basis for personal, local and global outreach, entrepreneurial leadership, transformational leadership and contextualized outreach.
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MIN 5514 - Managing Change and Conflict
3 Credits
Through this course students will examine the role of the pastor as an agent of change. Emphasis will be upon change and its impact upon the church. Topics will include conflict management/resolution, criticism, etc. In addition, the cultural and religious changes occurring within society and the role of the church in addressing them will be discussed.
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MIN 5515 - Ministry in Small Group Context
3 Credits
This course investigates biblical and organizational principles of ministry in small group contexts, emphasizing ministry within a relational model of the group. Students will develop practical skills in developing and leading small group ministries.
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MIN 5821 - Philosophy of Christian Ministry
3 Credits
An advanced examination of contemporary philosophical issues in educational ministry with the goal of helping students develop a cohesive statement of one’s philosophy of ministry. Students will synthesize their thinking about what it means to help disciples know, learn, and live out the truth in their context.
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MIN 5881 - Chaplaincy in the Graduate Context I
3 Credits
Partnering with the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT) on their external site, students who complete the supervised mentoring process successfully will be eligible for a graduate certificate of completion from ICPT for CPE Unit 1. Students will become familiar with a variety of reflection tools through readings, research and other articles, case studies, and activities in which they reflect upon and apply the information learned. (Course Fee) By permission only.
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MIN 5882 - Chaplaincy in the Graduate Context II
3 Credits
Partnering with the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT) on their external site, students who complete the supervised mentoring process successfully will be eligible for a graduate certificate of completion from ICPT for CPE Unit 1. Students will become familiar with a variety of reflection tools through readings, research and other articles, case studies, and activities in which they reflect upon and apply the information learned. (Course Fee) By permission only.
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MIN 5890 - Independent Study
1-3 Credits
This course is an intensive, supervised investigation of a ministry topic by an individual student. Enrollment and topic selection are by permission of the instructor and department chair.
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MIN 6211 - Spiritual Formation for Leaders
3 Credits
A study of biblical principles and methods of spiritual growth, character formation, discipleship, and equipping Christian believers for leadership in business and non-profit organizations. The goal of this course is to equip students in spiritual formation practices to prepare others for care-giving and leadership.
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MIN 6214 - Advanced Homiletics
3 Credits
This course examines contemporary issues in preaching so that students can used advanced strategies to communicate Gospel-centered messages in contexts that are increasingly pluralistic and postmodern.
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MIN 6698 - Special Topics in Ministry Leadership
1-3 Credits
A graduate course that addresses an area of ministry leadership specialization on an elective basis.
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MIN 6909 - Calling and Vocational Assessment I
1 Credits
Students complete an initial assessment of their calling and vocational interests and then meet with a mentor to discuss their future plans as they relate to emphasis track selection, the supervised practicum, and vocational aspirations. (Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.)
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MIN 6911 - Calling and Vocational Assessment II
1 Credits
Students respond to their experience in this degree program, personal assessments, and mentor input to develop a personal statement of calling and vocational identity.
(Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.)
Prerequisite: MIN 6909
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MIN 6920 - Supervised Capstone Project I
3 Credits
Students engage in a supervised ministry experience or they may be approved to work with a mentor to complete a practical ministry project. A primary goal of the course is to develop a plan for equipping ministry leaders for a specific context. (Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.)
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MIN 6922 - Supervised Capstone Project II
3 Credits
Students engage in a supervised ministry experience or they may be approved to work with a mentor to complete a practical ministry project. A primary goal of the course is to develop a plan for life-long learning. (Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.)
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MRK 312 - Promotion—Reaching the Market
3 Credits
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Topics cover all key elements of the promotional quadrant of marketing, from advertising strategy, media selection, agency selection and role, measurement and assessment.
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MRK 314 - Marketing and Business Communication
3 Credits
ARR
Skill sets and approaches to both marketing and business communication functions are introduced. Business communication applications, promotional strategies, role and limitations of advertising, public relations and publicity, consumer listening posts and feedback, are included topics.
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MRK 316 - Marketing Analytics
3 Credits
FALL
In this course students will learn current marketing analytics methods and tools, the role of data analytics in marketing and apply predictive models to strategic decision making in marketing.
Prerequisite: BUS 214
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MRK 347X - Advertising Design
3 Credits
FALL
Students engage the use of varied media applied to an advertising campaign. Functional application coupled with thorough design principles will assist the student to understand what is required to solve problems at this creative level. (Also COM 347X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
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MRK 348X - Social Media
3 Credits
SPRING
In this course, students will learn how to create engagement in various social media platforms, create content for these platforms, as well as gauge success in them. In addition, students will learn how to manage content as well as study these platforms in the context of the internet. (Also COM 348X )
Offered alternate years (even)
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MRK 353 - Digital and Internet Marketing
3 Credits
FALL
This course is an introduction to digital marketing. The course will expose students to many of the current tools and platforms of the digital marketing arena including search engine optimization, SMS text, e-mail marketing, blogs, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. In class discussions, case studies, lecture and a hands-on digital marketing project will be used to engage students in course content.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: BUS 350
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MRK 411 - Marketing in a Global Arena
3 Credits
ARR
This course is an overview of international marketing and considers the powerful economic, technological, industrial, political, and demographic forces that are converging to build the foundation of a global marketplace in a dynamic and changing world. Projects involving international marketing are conducted.
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MRK 413 - Trends in Consumer Behavior
3 Credits
ARR
This course examines the changing process of selling and buying impacted by technology and competition. It offers an examination of markets and the factors influencing market development. A thorough study of individual consumer’s behavior and understanding the consumer in relation to the buying/selling process is a key component.
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MRK 414X - Emerging Media Technologies
3 Credits
SPRING
Students will develop the skillset to access new technologies and their function in the media. This hands-on experience with new technologies will drive a deeper understanding and innovative application for this creative field. (Also COM 414X )
Offered alternate years (even)
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MRK 3520 - Principles of Marketing Research
3 Credits
This course focuses on the role of research in marketing decision making. Topics include defining research objectives, syndicated and secondary data sources of marketing information, exploratory research methods, survey research design, observational research techniques, experimental design, sampling procedures, data collection and analysis, and communicating research findings.
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MRK 3522 - Consumer Behavior
3 Credits
This course describes and explains consumer behavior in retail markets. Topics include demographic, socioeconomic, psychographic, attitudinal, and group influences on consumer decision making. It will include applications to promotion, product design, distribution, pricing, and segmentation strategies.
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MRK 3524 - Marketing Communications
3 Credits
This course examines the factors impacting consumers receptivity to marketing messages and purchase behavior. Developing competitive marketing strategies, persuasive messages, and appropriate media vehicles for delivering them are covered.
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MRK 3526 - Introduction to e-Marketing
3 Credits
This course focuses on the application of marketing principles and techniques in an Internet world. Students will examine practical Web-based marketing communication strategies, including banner ads, search engine keyword campaigns, and online public relations.The course will also examine the use of social media such as networking, wikis, blogging, podcasting, etc. to create relationships, market products and services, create brand awareness, and drive customer loyalty.
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MRK 4526 - Retail Marketing Management
3 Credits
This course critically analyzes the marketing processes and strategic decisions made by major retail firms directly or indirectly associated with the retailing industry. The course examines business challenges related to driving shareholder value through merchandising practices, inventory management, advertising and promotional techniques, and multichannel opportunities.
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MRK 4528 - Marketing Data and Analysis
3 Credits
This course develops skills needed to manage, evaluate, analyze, and display marketing data. Topics include data coding, data analysis using statistical software, attitude measurement and scaling, graphic display of data, data-driven market segmentation, and competitor analysis.
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MUS 090 - Music Hour/ Master Class
0 Credits
ARR
The purpose of Music Hour is to provide a performing and listening experience and to facilitate musical understanding and growth in a variety of styles. It is the application of knowledge and ability learned through classes and lessons into a public performance setting. Required of all music majors and minors. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.
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MUS 152 - Class Voice
0-1 Credits
ARR
This course will help students learn about and begin to develop habits and skills that are appropriate for healthy vocal production. The course is designed to fit the needs of students with little or no vocal training but with a desire to develop their musicianship and vocal skills.
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MUS 155 - Guitar Class
1 Credits
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Applied guitar in a class situation.
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MUS 159 - Music Theory for Worship
4 Credits
SPRING
This course provides students with musical knowledge and applicable skills for a career in worship ministry. The fundamentals of music theory are covered as well as basic skills in arranging and transcribing music. An emphasis on incorporating music theory principles into contemporary music contexts is a main focus of the class.
Offered alternate years
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MUS 217 - Song Writing
3 Credits
ARR
A course to develop the skills of melody and lyric writing with emphasis on expressions of the Christian experience. Students will study classic and current songs in terms of language, structure, and marriage of text and tune. Resources will include guest songwriters from the area. Collaboration is encouraged among class members and selected songs will be performed in a public setting at the end of the course. Students will learn how to copyright their songs and to produce professional-looking lead sheets with words, lyrics and chord symbols using Finale®.
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MUS 221 - Conducting
2 Credits
ARR
This course focuses on conducting patterns, development of manual technique, and interpretation. Topics include conducting planes, pivot points, hand speed, style, preps, cues, cuts, fermatas, and other gestural basics. Emphasis is placed on the development of a conducting philosophy and leadership style with discussion around leadership traits, motivation, teamwork, and developing excellence in ensembles.
Prerequisite: MUS 157
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MUS 231 - Worship Ministry in the Church
3 Credits
SPRING
This course provides an overview of worship ministry in the corporate setting and in the life of the leader. Students will explore their own paradigms of worship ministry as well as gain an appreciation of other worship paradigms. Historical traditions and current trends of worship ministry will be studied, including music styles and the broader role of the arts in the local church. The interaction between worship and today’s culture will also be addressed.
Offered alternate years (odd)
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MUS 232 - Technology in Worship
3 Credits
FALL
The majority of this course will focus on basic and advanced sound reinforcement from both a theoretical and practical perspective. A general introduction of video will cover both live video used in services and video editing/production. Use of lighting in services will also be addressed.
Offered alternate years (even)
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MUS 233 - Worship Arts Practicum
1 Credits
ARR
This practicum provides students direct experience in local Worship Arts ministries. Students will observe, participate, plan and lead worship. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.
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MUS 235X - Music and the Arts
3 Credits
ARR
This course introduces the student to music and the arts in Western Civilization. Chronologically based, the course deals with stylistic features, philosophical thought, composers, and artists and their representative works. (Also FAR 235X )
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MUS 250 - Music Theory III
4 Credits
ARR
A continuation of Theory II and structural elements of music, placing emphasis on non-dominant seventh cords, secondary dominants and leading-tone chords, and modulation. Binary and ternary forms will be studied as well. Students will analyze and compose original music. Further training in aural skills is included in the lab classes. Lab requirement.
Prerequisite: MUS 157
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MUS 251 - Music Theory IV
4 Credits
ARR
A continuation of Music Theory III. This course examines chromatic chords, augmented sixth chords, chords of the ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth. Late 19th century harmonic development, impressionism and 20th century music will be studied. Advanced analysis and composition skills will be emphasized. Skills in sight singing and dictation will be further developed. Lab requirement.
Prerequisite: MUS 250
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MUS 255 - Music Practicum
0-3 Credits
ARR
This course allows students to receive credit for participation in approved professional or semi-professional ensembles or activities. In some cases this credit may be applied (with approval) to the degree requirements. Examples of possibilities include, but are not limited to working with opera or musical theatre groups, performing with community or professional ensembles, working with church or para-church ministry organizations in the area of music, etc.
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MUS 257 - Piano Lab
1 Credits
FALL and SPRING
This is a two-semester applied group keyboard lesson course in which students learn notation, scales, chords, rhythms and technique. They will also practice sight-reading, harmonize simple melodies and perform short solo selections. Fall is 257A and Spring is 257B.
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MUS 271 - Contemporary Theory and Arranging
4 Credits
ARR
An essential learning opportunity for anyone interested in writing and arranging music for the contemporary rhythm section. In this class, the student will analyze and write rhythms in various styles that have influenced western contemporary music. The student will establish musical expertise that will prepare them for any musical endeavor or opportunity. This advanced music theory course provides the student with a professional command of the mechanics of contemporary music.
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MUS 308 - Worship Planning and Administration
3 Credits
SPRING
Students study and implement strategies for successful planning in Worship Arts ministry. Emphasis will be given to both the business and relational aspects of administration and planning. Topics of study include budgeting, scheduling, vision development and long-term ministry growth plans, working with volunteers, and worship team dynamics.
Offered alternate years (even)
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MUS 342X - Biblical Perspectives of Worship
3 Credits
ARR
This course is a study of biblical, theological, historical, and philosophical aspects of Christian corporate worship. A wide spectrum of Christian traditions will be studied as well as the relationship of personal to corporate worship. The individual elements of the worship service, including music, will be studied in light of the above aspects. (Also BIB 342X )
Prerequisite: BIB 135X /HIS 135X or BIB 136X /HIS 136X
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MUS 400 - Independent Study
1-2 Credits
ARR
Students study an additional area of interest and are supervised by a music faculty member. Worship Ministry Major (B.S.) only.
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MUS 420 - Worship Arts Internship
12 Credits
ARR
A program structured to provide experience in a local Worship Arts position. The student will be given the opportunity to correlate theory with practice under the guidance of a professional Worship Arts Director. Consultation and supervision will be given by both faculty and field personnel.
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MUS 443 - Methods for Choir
2 Credits
ARR
This course focuses on the literature, methods, and materials necessary for the successful operation of a school choral program. Field experience in approved site is required.
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Department
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MUS 158 - Improvisation
3 Credits
ARR
The art of spontaneously created music is studied. Students learn to introduce improvised motifs and embellishments into written composition. A variety of styles will be featured Offered on demand.
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MUS 366 - Women’s Choir
0-1 Credits
ARR
This choir is chosen by audition during the first week of school. Their repertoire is chosen specifically for chapel services and other campus activities. Emphasis is on vocal training.
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MUS 368 - Men’s Choir
0-1 Credits
ARR
This choir is chosen by approval of the conductor. Repertoire covers a variety of historical periods and genres. Performance are scheduled for both on and off campus concerts and events. Emphasis is placed on vocal training and ensemble performance.
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MUS 371 - Crown Brass
0-1 Credits
ARR
This instrumental ensemble will prepare and perform pieces in various styles that are drawn from both sacred and secular brass literature.
Prerequisite: Audition or consent of the instructor
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MUS 372 - Woodwind Ensemble
0-1 Credits
ARR
The woodwind ensemble prepares various styles of music written specifically for woodwinds.
Prerequisite: Audition or consent of the instructor
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MUS 373A - Chamber Orchestra
0-1 Credits
ARR
This course provides chamber music experience. It is open to all students upon recommendation of the director.
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MUS 375C - Flute Ensemble
0-1 Credits
ARR
The flute ensemble prepares various styles of music written specifically for flutes.
Prerequisite: Audition or consent of the instructor
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MUS 375G - Guitar Ensemble
0-1 Credits
ARR
The guitar ensemble offers students an opportunity to participate in chamber music specifically composed for guitar. Music of a variety of styles will be examined.
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MUS 377 - Ministry Teams
0-1 Credits
FALL and SPRING
These traveling music ensembles are comprised of vocalists and instrumentalists who represent Crown College in a variety of venues including churches and schools.
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MUS 383 - Crown College Choir
0-1 Credits
FALL and SPRING
A choral ensemble of men and women, the Crown College Choir performs several major campus concerts during each academic year. The Choir also performs in chapel services, the annual Christmas at Crown, run-out concerts throughout the year and periodic tours. Repertoire is of high quality and is chosen to represent a wide range of historical periods and styles.
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NUR 301 - Foundations of Professional Nursing
5 Credits
FALL
This course will focus on the nursing process and introductory concepts crucial to professional nursing care, including nursing processes, interviewing, wellness, health promotion and illness prevention. Emphasis will be placed upon the theoretical basis for the science of nursing with a focus on the Neuman Model. In the clinical laboratory, students will learn and apply nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities reflective of minimum-competency for entry level nursing. Onsite clinical experiences will be included to strengthen student understanding of didactic content with an emphasis on patient safety. Kaplan integrated testing, background check and lab fees apply.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 312X
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NUR 309 - Physical Assessment
4 Credits
FALL
This course will focus on the student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities required to provide holistic care to a diverse patient population. History-taking and physical examination techniques presented in the course will be practiced and tested for competency in the laboratory setting. Attainment of student knowledge, skills and abilities will provide a basis for minimum-competency, entry-level nursing. Lab fee applies.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 312X
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NUR 311 - Health Care Informatics
3 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to the concepts and practices of informatics in the health care environment. Content will focus on various forms of electronic communication and ways to use it more effectively in health care delivery. Methods for multidisciplinary communication within the health care team and guidelines for effective documentation in a variety of health care settings will be covered, along with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Prerequisite: NUR 3510
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NUR 312X - Pathophysiology
3 Credits
SPRING
This course will introduce the altered health states and patterns of illness in the individual. Alterations in cell physiology, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems will be presented and related to clinical models, and principles of nursing care. Course content builds upon previous knowledge of the natural sciences. (Also SCI 312X )
Prerequisite: SCI 261 and either SCI 245 or SCI 249
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NUR 315 - Pharmacology
3 Credits
FALL
This course will focus upon the principles of pharmacology. Students will learn drug prototypes from major categories, their actions, therapeutic use, and adverse effects. Nursing implications will be integrated to reinforce the relationship between pharmacologic knowledge and nursing practice.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Department or consent of instructor, and NUR 312X
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NUR 320 - Medical - Surgical Nursing I
4 Credits
SPRING
Through classroom and clinical experiences, the student is provided with a knowledge base of appropriate nursing interventions employed when providing care for adults exhibiting a human response to actual or potential health problems. Nursing care is delivered through the application of the nursing process. The roles of the professional nurse are emphasized throughout the course. Included are common diagnostic, therapeutic and nursing care measures relevant to these medical-surgical entities. Curriculum threads of critical thinking, pharmacology, communication, cultural awareness, and client teaching are woven throughout the course. Kaplan integrated testing and clinical fees apply.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Department, NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 312X and NUR 315
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NUR 325 - Medical - Surgical Nursing II
4 Credits
FALL
Through classroom and clinical experiences, the student is provided with a knowledge base of appropriate nursing interventions employed when providing care for adults exhibiting a human response to actual or potential health problems. Nursing care is delivered through the application of the nursing process. The roles of the professional nurse are emphasized throughout the course. Included are common diagnostic, therapeutic and nursing care measures relevant to these medical-surgical entities. Curriculum threads of critical thinking, pharmacology, communication, cultural awareness, and client teaching are woven throughout the course. Continuation of NUR 320. Kaplan integrated testing and clinical fees apply.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 312X , NUR 315 and NUR 320
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NUR 336 - Nursing of Childbearing and Child-Rearing Families
5 Credits
FALL
This course will present the theoretical and clinical concepts of care for childbearing clients and children. A variety of theoretical models and nursing process will be used to develop culturally competent nursing actions to attain and maintain health in women, children, and families. Clinical experiences will include pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and child and adolescent care. Kaplan Integrated Testing & Clinical fees apply.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 312X , NUR 315 , NUR 320 and NUR 415 .
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NUR 346 - Transcultural Concepts and Practice
3 Credits
SPRING
This course will focus on the analysis of theories, principles, and research related to transcultural health care. Students will develop an awareness of the biological, psychological, spiritual, and sociological aspects of clients from multiple cultural groups and identify their specific health care values and practices. An off campus clinical experience will provide the student with an opportunity to participate in health care delivery and learning in a variety of cultures. Clinical fee applies.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 312X and NUR 315 .
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NUR 376 - Clinical Internship
1 Credits
ARR
This course will provide an opportunity for learning in a focused area of professional nursing practice. Students will provide care to clients using the nursing process and the Neuman Model to operate within the scope and standards of professional nursing practice. Faculty and preceptors will assist the student in developing an optimal learning experience. It is expected that the student in an unpaid internship will complete 8-16 hours per week on the assigned unit(s), or 80-160 hours. May repeat clinical internship experience one time. (Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading.)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 309 , NUR 312X , NUR 315 , NUR 320 , NUR 346 , NUR 415 and NUR 440X .
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NUR 382 - Clinical Internship
2 Credits
ARR
This course will provide an opportunity for learning in a focused area of professional nursing practice. Students will provide care to clients using the nursing process and the Neuman Model to operate within the scope and standards of professional nursing practice. Faculty and preceptors will assist the student in developing an optimal learning experience. It is expected that the student in a paid internship will complete 24-30 hours per week on the assigned unit(s), or 240-300 hours. (Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading.)
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 309 , NUR 312X , NUR 315 , NUR 320 , NUR 346 , NUR 415 and NUR 440X .
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NUR 415 - Community Health Nursing
4 Credits
SPRING
This course will focus on factors the affect the health and wellbeing of communities and populations. Theories and concepts of community health nursing related to health promotion and illness prevention of families and diverse populations will be presented. Using the Neuman Model (Public Health Nursing Intervention Wheel) and nursing process, students will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of individuals, populations, and families in a variety of community-based settings. Clinical fee applies.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 312X and NUR 315 .
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NUR 421 - Mental Health Nursing
3 Credits
FALL
This course will introduce students to the nursing care of individuals suffering from acute and chronic mental health disorders including the overview, risk actors, treatment options, and impact on society. Diagnoses to be discussed range from depression, anxiety, mania, psychosis, schizophrenia, dementia, and disorders of behavior, personality, mood, cognition and development, to issues related to addictions, eating disorders, gender identity, suicide and substance abuse. Spiritual concerns in mental health will also be addressed. Clinical experiences will emphasize the use of therapeutic communication, mental health assessment, and interpersonal relationship skills including pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical interventions in a variety of mental health clinical settings. Clinical fee applies.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 312X , NUR 315 , NUR 320 , NUR 415 and NUR 440X .
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NUR 425 - Nursing Research
3 Credits
SPRING
This course will introduce students to scientific inquiry in the discipline of nursing. Students will be provided with a basic foundation of the research process including an overview of nursing research, steps in the research process, research designs, research methodology, data collection and analysis, ethical issues related to human research, and utilization of research in nursing practice. Emphasis will be placed on developing students as effective consumers of research.
Prerequisite: NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 315 , NUR 320 , NUR 325 , NUR 336 , NUR 415 , NUR 421 and NUR 440X
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NUR 430 - Medical - Surgical Nursing III
4 Credits
SPRING
Through classroom and clinical experiences, the student is provided with a knowledge base of appropriate nursing interventions employed when providing care for adults exhibiting a human response to actual or potential health problems. Nursing care is delivered through the application of the nursing process. The roles of the professional nurse are emphasized throughout the course. Included are common diagnostic, therapeutic and nursing care measures relevant to these medical-surgical entities. Curriculum threads of critical thinking, pharmacology, communication, cultural awareness, and client teaching are woven throughout the course. Kaplan integrated testing and clinical fees apply.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Nursing Department, NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 312X , NUR 315 , NUR 320 , NUR 325 , NUR 336 , NUR 415 and NUR 421
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NUR 435 - Nursing Leadership and Management
4 Credits
SPRING
This course will explore theories of leadership and management, and the role of the nurse manager/leader in the health care system; concepts related to change, communication, conflict, organizational effectiveness, and professional nursing practice are presented. Special emphasis will be given to the biblical view of successful leadership/management. Clinical experiences will provide students the opportunity to assume professional nursing roles (leader and peer educator) under the supervision of faculty, RN preceptors, clinical specialists and/or various levels of RN nurse managers. Clinical fee applies.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and successful completion of all previous courses (may take concurrently with NUR 425 , NUR 430 and NUR 442 ).
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NUR 440X - Nursing Ethics
3 Credits
SPRING
Critical issues and ethical decisions facing nurses will be explored from the perspective of a Christian Worldview. Beginning with an overview of ethics philosophy and theory, biblical principles are applied to bio-ethical issues and dilemmas, using a process of ethical decision-making. Ethical principles will be incorporated to emphasize respect for human dignity in health care, including social justice. In addition, case studies and simulation involving patient issues, personal and professional integrity and accountability will be explored based on the Code of Ethics for Nurses and other professional standards of nursing practice. (Also HUM 440X )
Prerequisite: NUR 301 , NUR 309 , NUR 312X and NUR 315
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NUR 442 - Advanced Senior Simulations
3 Credits
SPRING
This course is designed to prepare students to assume the role of new graduate nurse. Through simulation, the student will utilize knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety in the healthcare setting. Focus will be placed on the six IOM/QSEN competencies of: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Patient-Centered Care, Safety, Teamwork and Collaboration, Quality Improvement, and Nursing Informatics.
Prerequisite: NUR 320 and NUR 325 . Must be taken concurrently with NUR 430 in the spring semester of the senior year.
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NUR 450 - NCLEX Preparation
1 Credits
SPRING
This course is meant to prepare students to take the NCLEX-RN examination after successfully completing all required courses for graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) from Crown College. Focus will be placed on further development of critical thinking and clinical judgment skills reflective of minimum-competency, entry-level nursing. Test-taking strategies will be discussed and practiced to prepare students for CAT (Computer Adaptive Test). Attendance is required for an on-site NCLEX-RN review course. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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NUR 3510 - Concepts of Professional Nursing
3 Credits
This course allows the students to critically evaluate the use of nursing-related theory in professional Christian nursing practice. Students will focus on classical nursing theories as a basis for providing care for individuals and aggregates. Students will apply nursing theory to develop effective biblically-based professional nursing characteristics.
Prerequisite: Unencumbered RN license.
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NUR 3520 - Concepts in Global Health Nursing
3 Credits
This course will focus on the analysis of theories, principles, and research related to transcultural health care. Students will develop an awareness of the biological, psychological, spiritual, and sociological aspects of clients from multiple cultural groups and identify their specific health care values and practices.
Prerequisite: NUR 3510
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NUR 4610 - Public Health Nursing
6 Credits
This course will focus on factors that affect the health and well-being of communities and populations. Theories and concepts of community health nursing related to health promotion and illness prevention of families and populations will be presented. Using Quad Council / Henry Street PH Nursing Competencies, the Public Health Nursing Intervention Wheel, and nursing process, students will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of clients and families in a variety of community-based settings. Clinical fee applies.
Prerequisite: NUR 3510
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NUR 4620 - Nursing Management and Leadership
6 Credits
This course will explore theories of leadership and management, and the role of the nurse manager/leader in the health care system. Concepts related to change; communication, conflict, organizational effectiveness, and professional nursing practice are presented. Special emphasis will be given to the biblical view of successful leadership/management. Clinical experiences will provide students the opportunity to assume professional nursing roles (leader and peer educator) under the supervision of faculty, RN preceptors, clinical specialists and/or various levels of nurse managers in their clinical area of choice. Clinical fee applies.
Prerequisite: NUR 3510
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ORG 5510 - Foundations of Organization Theory
3 Credits
Students will consider the foundational study of the major contemporary conceptual approaches to organizational structure, organizational culture, organizational change, and organizational processes. A case study approach will be used to demonstrate the application of abstract concepts of organizational theory to leadership practices.
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ORG 5512 - Organizational Behavior
3 Credits
Students will study the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. Major theoretical positions and research findings are examined with an emphasis on the implications for organizational design and management practice.
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