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INT 412 - Contemporary International Issues
2 Credits
SPRING
This course provides a forum for students from various disciplinary backgrounds to see the connections between their vocations and the contemporary international setting. Topics in the course reflect contemporary issues and trends and are considered through interdisciplinary lenses and cooperation.
Prerequisite: Recommend previous coursework in political science or international studies/international relations.
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INT 5013 - Leadership and Culture
3 Credits
This course is designed to equip the leader to understand, assess, and lead in a wide variety of cultural contexts including a wide variety of rural, suburban, and urban worlds, as well as complex cross-generational and ethnic settings. (Also GRD 5013 )
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INT 5050 - English Language Teaching
6 Credits
This course begins with the essential topics for teaching speakers of other languages to read, write, speak and listen in English, focusing on the knowledge and skill needed for effective classroom TEFL instruction. From there students learn to develop their own personal teaching philosophy while learning the language acquisition principles necessary for classroom leadership and decision making. Course offered in conjunction with a strategic partner.
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INT 5060 - English Language Teaching as Mission
3 Credits
This course addresses the key topics for English language teaching as faith-based service. Students will learn how to adapt teaching to other cultural contexts, focus on spiritual formation, and find appropriate ways to meet community needs. Course fee may apply.
Prerequisite: INT 5050 or INT 5524
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INT 5070 - Teaching English Practicum
3 Credits
This practicum is designed to provide students studying Teaching English as a Foreign Language with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired through course work to a specific occupational setting. Practicums, which must be approved in advance, can be completed through schools, non-profits or other organizations that offer English instruction to speakers of a foreign language. Students are required to work under an experience supervisor and must complete various assignments to help them process the experience. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: INT 5050 or INT 5524
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INT 5218 - Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry
3 Credits
This course will prepare students to analyze the social and cultural factors influencing people’s behavior and development in an era of globalization. Students will be equipped to analyze global contexts for the purpose of connecting with local people and meeting their needs. (Also MIN 5218 )
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INT 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 MIN 5312 )
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INT 5362 - Dialogue with World Religions
3 Credits
The primary texts, rituals, and practices of the world’s major religions will be studied to gain a respectful understanding of what their adherents believe and observe. Special attention will be given to develop meaningful dialogue with adherents of those religions by using their own literature to find connections with Christianity. A final paper and presentation on a specific aspect of one world religion should increase the group’s respect of that religion and ability to dialogue with its adherents.
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INT 5410 - Hmong Worldview Analysis
3 Credits
This course explores the history, beliefs, and culture of the Hmong people with special emphasis on animistic worldviews so that students can analyze cultural expressions to understand their worldview basis. Students will also be prepared to minister in a variety of Hmong ministry contexts and work with people groups from other animistic cultural backgrounds.
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INT 5412 - Hmong Religious Traditions
3 Credits
This course investigates the religious traditions of the Hmong people with special emphasis on the growth and development of Christianity in various Hmong ministry contexts. Students will analyze current ministry needs and trends in light of the influences of these Hmong religious traditions.
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INT 5414 - Hmong Language Acquisition
3 Credits
This introductory master’s level course is intended for students who are not familiar with the Hmong language and are learning Hmong as a foreign language. Students will learn the Romanized Popular Alphabet (RPA) version of the Hmong Language to prepare them to acquire reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
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INT 5416 - Hmong Ministry Project
3 Credits
This course addresses the need for biblically accurate and culturally-relevant literature for the Hmong Christian context. Students will assess a Hmong ministry setting and develop contextual discipleship and church growth materials which bridge the gap between first- and second-generation Hmong.
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INT 5510 - Contemporary Issues in Missions
3 Credits
This course examines mission issues such as cross-cultural leadership development, partnership with other agencies, dependency, and other themes pertinent to missions in the 21st Century. It partners with Perspectives on the World Christian Movement on an external site to earn the Perspectives graduate certificate of completion. Soteriology and missiology for C&MA ordination/consecration work is embedded. (Course Fee)
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INT 5516 - Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning
3 Credits
In this course students will develop an awareness of one’s own ideas, values, and expectations in education. Different countries and cultures approaches to learning will be discussed. Students will understand how different worldviews influence learning methods. This course will examine issues related to teaching bilingual students and discuss effective instructional approaches for linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms.
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INT 5518 - Intercultural Communication Theory and Practice
3 Credits
This course is designed for students who plan to communicate across cultural barriers within North America as well as those who plan a career in an intercultural setting. Verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication in every encounter between persons of different cultures.
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INT 5520 - Foundations in Principles of Holistic Ministry
3 Credits
This course lays the foundation for understanding the appropriate goals and strategies for churches and Christian ministries working in low-income communities. It is an orientation course that discusses the question of poverty, proposes a Biblical framework for understanding poverty and holistic development, and examines the role of the local church in the economic empowerment of poor people.
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INT 5521 - Methods of Community Organizing and Community Development
3 Credits
This course examines the process of building community relationships and helping communities analyze their context, identify priorities and develop a plan of action for addressing key issues. The use of participatory community surveys, focus group discussions, project proposal writing, monitoring, budgeting, and sustainability will be discussed. Learning how to apply principles of servant leadership and demonstrate a Christian witness throughout the process is emphasized in this course.
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INT 5523 - Current Trends in Community Development
3 Credits
This course examines current trends in community development. It will focus particularly on issues that are relevant to practitioners of Christian community development.
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INT 5524 - Teaching English to Second Language Learners
3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students with the language, culture, and teaching skills that are necessary for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). The training program embedded in this course includes practice with real language learners, classroom observation of experienced teachers, and written assignments. Students who complete this course will also receive a TESOL certificate from a reputable external partner who specializes in granting TESOL certification. (Course Fee)
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INT 5526 - Global Justice Principles and Practices
3 Credits
This course examines the principles and practice of global justice, reviewing both biblical principles and human rights standards of justice and their application to a range of international political, civil, economic, social, and cultural justice issues. The course also reviews key institutions - governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental - that address global injustices and international policies. In addition, students will consider the role of individuals and communities in the pursuit of biblical justice. Students will also develop a project related to a specific social justice issue.
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INT 5527 - Contextualization Theory & Practice
3 Credits
This course will enable students to apply the theory and practice of host culture adaptation by introducing them to the prominent theories and researchers within the field, as well provide an overview of the areas of non-profit and business applications where contextualization is needed.
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INT 5528 - Developing Intercultural Faith Communities
3 Credits
This course will equip students to develop culturally appropriate expressions of the Christian faith in community within a global context. Focus will be given on achieving balance between personal, family, intercultural, and strategic challenges of international bi-vocational living.
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INT 5529 - Intercultural Holistic Discipleship
3 Credits
This course emphasizes developing the cognitive (thinking), volitional (valuing) and behavioral (doing) aspects of Christian character in people’s lives in culturally appropriate ways. Emphasis is placed on relationally empowering disciples to merge the WORD and deed together in praxis.
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INT 5532 - Multicultural Team Dynamics
3 Credits
Students will understand various components of multicultural teams such as how to build trust and resolve cross-cultural conflict. Emphasis is placed on building collective unity around a common vision and the leader’s development of qualities and skills necessary to navigate a multicultural team.
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INT 5550 - Community Development Internship
1-4 Credits
This internship course is designed to allow graduate level community development students the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge of the discipline in an occupational setting. Internships are completed in community based non-profit organizations. Students are required to serve under qualified supervision and must complete various assignments to help them process the experience. Graduate students must also complete an internship project. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
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INT 5552 - Supervised Global Residency I
3 Credits
Students will be coached by a qualified supervisor and will be engaged in cross-cultural service learning for at least 112.5 hours. Focus will be given to developing the students’ cultural understanding and intercultural coping skills for the specific cultural context. Sites and supervisors must be preapproved for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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INT 5554 - Supervised Urban Residency I
3 Credits
Students will be coached by a qualified supervisor and will be engaged in metropolitan service learning for at least 112.5 hours. Focus will be given to developing the students’ multi-ethnic social awareness and multicultural skills for a specific urban context. Sites and supervisors must be pre-approved for these residencies. By permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
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INT 5890 - Independent Study
1-3 Credits
This course is an intensive, supervised investigation of a topic in International Studies by an individual student. Enrollment and topic selection are by permission of the instructor and department chair.
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INT 5992 - Envision Atlanta Immersion Experience
0 Credits
FALL and SPRING
This is an on-location cross-cultural residency experience with Envision Atlanta. Fee. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.
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INT 6221 - Refugee Trauma and Recovery
3 Credits
This course covers the way trauma affects refugee individuals and families emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. Key principles and strategies for working with refugees and trauma will be explored. (Also COU 6221 )
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INT 6552 - Supervised Global Residency II
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of INT 5552 - Supervised Global Residency I . Students will be coached by a qualified supervisor and will be engaged in cross-cultural service learning for at least 112.5 hours. Additional cultural understanding and intercultural coping skills will be developed for the specific cultural context. Sites and supervisors must be preapproved for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: INT 5552
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INT 6554 - Supervised Urban Residency II
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of INT 5554 - Supervised Urban Residency I . Students will be coached by a qualified supervisor and will be engaged in metropolitan service learning for at least 112.5 hours. Additional multi-ethnic social awareness and multicultural skills will be developed for a specific urban context. Sites and supervisors must be preapproved for these residencies. By permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Prerequisite: INT 5554
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IT 1060 - Introduction to Computer Applications for the Office
3 Credits
FALL
A practical introduction to common computer software applications for workplace settings including programs for word processing, spreadsheets and presentation. Students learn through hands on activities and applied projects.
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LAN 248 - Topics for Spanish Conversation
1 Credits
FALL and SPRING
In this repeatable, content-based course, students will develop conversational speaking and listening skills. Topics will vary based on current interests. Cultural concepts will be explored, and grammar and writing concepts will be discussed as needed for clear communication. Course work will include discussions, group activities, interviews and presentations.
Prerequisite: LAN 255 or three years of high school Spanish or other proof of intermediate level proficiency.
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LAN 255 - Spanish I
4 Credits
FALL
This course introduces the student to the sounds, basic vocabulary, and structures of the Spanish language through listening, speaking, reading and writing, and beginning awareness of the cultural context of the language. Communicative skills are reinforced through practice in integrated laboratory activities.
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LAN 256 - Spanish II
4 Credits
SPRING
This builds on the work of Spanish I as an introduction to the sounds, vocabulary, and structures of the Spanish language through listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as awareness of the cultural context of the language. Communicative skills are reinforced through practice in integrated laboratory activities.
Prerequisite: LAN 255 or consent of the instructor
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LAN 335 - Spanish III
3 Credits
FALL
The purpose of the second-year courses is to increase the student’s ability to speak, understand, read, and write the Spanish language. The courses will also increase the student’s awareness of Hispanic culture and will review aspects of Spanish grammar.
Prerequisite: LAN 256 or consent of the instructor
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LAN 336 - Spanish IV
3 Credits
ARR
The purpose of the second year courses is to increase the student’s ability to speak, understand, read, and write the Spanish language. The courses will also increase the student’s awareness of Hispanic culture and will review aspects of Spanish grammar.
Prerequisite: LAN 335 or consent of the instructor
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LAN 341 - Greek I
4 Credits
FALL
This course provides an introduction to New Testament Greek and includes a study in vocabulary, syntax, and grammar of the Greek New Testament. Translations of selected portions of the writings of John will be made.
Offered alternate years (even)
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LAN 351X - Greek II
4 Credits
SPRING
This course provides an introduction to New Testament Greek and includes a study in vocabulary, syntax, and grammar of the Greek New Testament. Translations of selected portions of the writings of New Testament texts will be made and an introduction to exegesis. (Also BIB 351X )
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: LAN 341
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LAN 355X - Hebrew Exegesis of Ruth
4 Credits
SPRING
This course combines an introduction to the Hebrew Language with a detailed exegetical study of the Old Testament book of Ruth. Students will explore the benefit of learning Hebrew for interpreting and understanding the message of the biblical text. Strategies for further study in Hebrew will be included. (Also BIB 355X )
Offered alternate years (even)
Prerequisite: BIB 135X
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LAN 411 - Spanish Language Short Stories and Novellas
3 Credits
ARR
A study of selected Spanish language short stories and novellas. Emphasis is given to discovering and discussing such topics as religion, politics, exercise of power, issues of gender, view of history, racial and ethnic relations, class, and national identity. The course provides the opportunity for development of reading and speaking skills in Spanish. The course is conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Two years of college Spanish or its equivalent
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LAN 430X - Greek for Ministry
4 Credits
ARR
This course includes a review of elementary Greek, work in extending basic vocabulary, translation of literature representative of various New Testament writers, and a study of grammar on an intermediate level. Special emphasis will be given to the use of Greek for teaching and preaching. Exegetical study of a selected scriptural passage based on the Greek text will be included. (Also BIB 430X )
Prerequisite: LAN 341 and LAN 351X , or consent of the instructor
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LWE 256 - Minnesota Statutes
4 Credits
FALL
Knowledge of criminal codes and traffic laws is central to the role of a Minnesota law enforcement officer. This course focuses on Minnesota Traffic and Criminal Codes and their application in a variety of situations.
Prerequisite: CRJ 252
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LWE 357 - Law Enforcement & Community
4 Credits
This course provides a practical overview of key issues, questions, and concepts related to peace officer interaction with the community members they serve. A heavy emphasis will be placed on police ethics, leadership, and officer influence within the individual decision-making processes. Other topics include diversity, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and community service.
Prerequisite: CRJ 252
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LWE 358 - Law Enforcement & Human Behavior
4 Credits
This course examines influences and requirements relating to police interaction involving victimization, hate/bias-motivated crimes, domestic abuse, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic diverse populations.
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LWE 365 - Law Enforcement Skills
12 Credits
Summer
This is completed through a consortium agreement with Alexandria Community and Technical College. This course meets the hands-on skills requirements for licensure with the Minnesota Peace Officers Standards & Training Board. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.
Prerequisite: CRJ 252 , CRJ 255 , LWE 256 , LWE 357 and completion of a MN Peace Officers Standards & Training Board (POST) approved Professional Peace Officers Education (PPOE) Academic Program or the approval of a POST approved PPOE Coordinator.
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Master of Business Administration |
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MBA 5208 - Strategic Planning for Leaders
3 Credits
This course studies the leader’s role in strategic planning. Attention is given to developing vision and values, program development, allocating resources, and assessing effectiveness for improvement through the use of case studies. (Also GRD 5208 )
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MBA 5210 - Managerial Accounting
3 Credits
This course presents a review of financial accounting techniques and an in-depth examination of the uses of accounting information from a management perspective. Students examine the preparation and analysis of financial reports for control, costing, methods, and systems of planning and control and capital budgeting techniques and methodologies. Emphasis is placed on the use of computerized tools in the preparation and analysis of accounting reports.
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MBA 5215 - Non-Profit Law
3 Credits
Course focuses on legal issues relating to non-profit (charitable) organizations. Topics include choice of legal entity formation and dissolution, governance and operations, tax-exemption, fundraising, human resource law and trademark law.
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MBA 5230 - Business Law and Ethics
3 Credits
This course provides an understanding of the legal framework of business. Topics include elements of legal contracts, proof, liability, negligence, discharge, breach, and termination; statutes of fraud and limitations, principal-agent relationships, intellectual property and cyber law, consumer protection and product liability, nature of partnerships and essentials of partnership agreements and formation and organization of corporations. The concept of ethics and proper business conduct will be emphasized throughout the course.
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MBA 5234 - Executive Communication
3 Credits
Effective communication skills are a critical workplace competency and a competitive advantage. Student will fine tune their business writing skills and explore topics including the art of negotiation, communicating across organizations, powerful presentations, and public relations.
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MBA 5235 - Managerial Finance
3 Credits
This finance course addresses issues that impact corporations locally as well as globally. The target audience is managers and the focus is on practical application with topics including financial statement analysis, risk and return, capital budgeting, and international business activities.
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MBA 5996 - Graduate Business Internship
3 Credits
The Graduate Business Internship provides the student with a professional work experience in an organizational environment. The internship is an extension of the curriculum and provides meaningful experience related to the student’s area of interest. The internship responsibilities must be approved in advance by a program director. The student is supervised within the work setting and also by a faculty member. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. (Also ORG 5996 )
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MBA 6210 - Marketing Management
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of marketing management as it applies to today’s global business leaders. Focus is on strategy, corporate branding, marketing ethics, and integrative marketing communications. Students have the opportunity to work as part of a marketing team to create a strategic marketing plan.
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MBA 6211 - Managerial Economics
3 Credits
This course is a detailed study of how economic principles affect the internal and external organizational environment. Market structure and alternative forms of organizational architecture are explored. The roles of bounded rationality and transaction costs in determining organizational effectiveness are examined.
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MBA 6212 - Operations Management
3 Credits
This course conveys to students both the fundamentals of operations and the understanding that the link between operations and firm performance is a crucial source of competitive advantage. Managing the underlying processes by which firms create and deliver value is at the heart of the operations function in every line of business, and this course focuses on how to do this well.
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MBA 6215 - Business Analytics
3 Credits
This course focuses on building smarter decision-making and problem-solving skills to influence key business decisions. By exploring the analytics process, students will learn how to harness the power of data to generate effective solutions. Topics include descriptive statistics, interpreting trends and root cause, data narratives, and stakeholder communication.
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MBA 6216 - Strategic Human Resource Management
3 Credits
This course explores the strategic management of human capital. Core concepts include talent acquisition, employee development, human capital analytics, employee motivation, workforce diversity, and globalization.
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MBA 6220 - Marketing for Nonprofits
3 Credits
Course develops framework for creating and managing aspects of marketing for the nonprofit organization. Topics covered include analysis of brand positioning, budget setting, relationship management, ethics and Christian values in advertising, Internet presence, direct marketing and marketing plans.
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MBA 6222 - Leadership and Management for Nonprofits
3 Credits
Course examines management principles and practice for nonprofit organizations. Primary focus is given to Christ-focused leadership in a nonprofit environment, the motivation of staff and volunteers, the role of the founder and the board, and types and structures of nonprofit organizations. Additional focus is placed on interpersonal skills such as managing stress, problem solving, coaching and motivation of others, organizational culture as well as conflict resolution utilizing foundational Christian principles.
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MBA 6224 - Financial Management for the Nonprofit
3 Credits
Course develops understanding of major financial accounting statements and knowledge to operate in a nonprofit environment while utilizing good financial stewardship principles for expanding God’s Kingdom. Topics covered include cash-flow analysis, budgeting, cost accounting, risk analysis and ratio analysis.
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MBA 6226 - Fundraising and Philanthropy
3 Credits
Course focuses on relationships between nonprofit organizations and supporters. Topics include basic terminology, fundraising methods and strategies, relationship building, solicitation, formatting for writing professional documentation including mission statements, acknowledgement correspondence, grant proposals and brief overview of laws and Christian principles regulating fundraising activities.
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MBA 6290 - Strategic Management
3 Credits
This capstone course is the culmination of the student’s MBA coursework and provides students with an experiential opportunity to examine strategic processes and collaborate with professionals in the field. Students will identify, analyze and develop a solution to a real-world business problem.
Prerequisite: All courses in the MBA sequence must be completed prior to taking this course.
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MAT 130 - Mathematics Survey
3 Credits
FALL and SPRING
A mathematics course designed for the liberal arts or general education purposes, including quantitative literacy and mathematical competency. The course consists of problem solving and mathematical modeling. Topics include set theory, operations, percent and decimals, linear equations and their applications, slopes, parallel and perpendicular lines, systems of equations, counting techniques, probability and descriptive statistics.
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MAT 131 - College Algebra
3 Credits
FALL and SPRING
This course provides a short review of Algebra II, followed by a concise study of algebraic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Linear, quadratic and systems of equations are included, along with their applications. This course provides a foundation for students wishing to take calculus.
Prerequisite: High School Algebra II
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MAT 135 - Consumer Math
1 Credits
ARR
This one-credit math course is an introduction to the area of consumer math. Topics include simple interest, compound interest, time value of money, annuities, amortizations, and equity.
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MAT 226 - Applied Statistics
3 Credits
FALL and SPRING
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of applied descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include frequency distributions; graphs; measures of central tendency, dispersion and position; probability; binomial and normal distributions; sampling distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; linear regression; correlation; goodness-of-fit; and analysis of variance.
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MAT 235 - Trigonometry
3 Credits
ARR
Trigonometry begins with a complete overview of the Trigonometric and Logarithmic functions. Applications are stressed using degree and radian measure, special angle formulas, Trigonometric identities and equations, solution of triangles, complex numbers, and graphing.
Prerequisite: MAT 131 or equivalent
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MAT 243 - Calculus I
4 Credits
SPRING
Following a review of limits, functions, and trigonometry, derivatives are studied in depth exploring linear, power, and implicit functions. Applications of the derivative include related rates, rates of change, curve sketching, and optimization. Basic integration is introduced including work with the definite integral and integral applications. Not to be taken in addition to MAT 2431 or MAT 2432 .
Offered alternate years (even)
Prerequisite: MAT 131 or high school Pre-Calculus
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MAT 244 - Calculus II
4 Credits
FALL
A continuation of MAT 243 , this course includes differentiation and integration operations as applied to trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential functions and their inverses. Also studied are the techniques of trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions, integration by parts, indeterminate, and improper integration. Application of integration is made to surface and volume problems in the areas of physics, engineering, economics and biology.
Offered alternate years (even)
Prerequisite: MAT 243
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MAT 330 - Modern Geometry
3 Credits
SPRING
Modern Geometry is a course that studies Geometry from a ‘hands-on’ perspective. Geometer’s Sketchpad® is a tool that enables the student to construct various geometric figures, play with them, and describe what is happening. The course includes both inductive and deductive reasoning, conjecture, articulation, and finally rigorous proof writing. Both Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries will be studied.
Offered alternate years (even)
Prerequisite: MAT 131 or MAT 243
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MAT 336 - Discrete Mathematics
3 Credits
FALL
Topics in Discrete Mathematics include an introduction to mathematical logic, predicates and quantifiers, sets, proof techniques, recursion and mathematical induction, analysis of algorithms, combinatorial counting techniques, relations, and graph theory.
Offered alternate years (even)
Prerequisite: MAT 243
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MAT 339 - Linear Algebra
3 Credits
SPRING
This course covers the basic concepts of linear algebra. Topics to be covered include matrices, systems of equations, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformations, orthogonality and optimization - including linear programming.
Offered alternate years (even)
Prerequisite: MAT 244
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MAT 355 - History and Topics in Mathematics
3 Credits
FALL
This course is designed to broaden your math background by exploring the concepts basic to mathematical knowledge. The course will provide students with a solid foundation in the history of mathematics, from its earliest days to the present. Ideas and topics that share common historical roots will be discussed. The second half of the course will focus on additional topics to enhance your math repertoire but are not specifically covered by another course.
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MAT 356 - Multivariable Calculus
4 Credits
FALL
A continuation of MAT 244 , this course studies calculus using functions of several variables. The course includes an exploration of vectors (in two and three dimensions), three-dimensional coordinate systems, partial derivatives, multivariable optimization problems, multiple integrations and the integral theorem for vector calculus. Multivariable Calculus provides the language and tools necessary to study naturally occurring functions of several variables in the disciplines of math, physics, chemistry, and engineering.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: MAT 244
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MAT 400 - Math Topics
1-4 Credits
ARR
Topics selected to meet the needs and interests of Secondary Education Math Majors. Others may also seek enrollment.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
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MAT 1029 - Applied Mathematical Reasoning
3 Credits
This course is designed to help students develop mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills that will serve them well throughout their life. Emphasis will be placed on business concepts and case studies that require mathematical solutions. The focus will be on giving students the ability to solve realistic practical problems.
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MAT 1410 - Pre-Calculus
3 Credits
This course covers concepts that are foundational for calculus. Topics include trigonometry, analytic geometry, probability, vectors, sequences and series. Students will also be introduced to the topic of limits.
Prerequisite: MAT 131
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MAT 2231 - Statistical Concepts: Introductory Forms of Hypothesis Testing
1 Credits
This course is a continuation of MAT 2230 - Statistical Concepts . Additional concepts include proportions, 1 & 2 sample t-tests; matched pair 2 sample t-tests, chi-square tests and ANOVA analysis. May not be taken in addition to MAT 226 - Applied Statistics .
Prerequisite: MAT 2230
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MAT 2431 - Calculus I (Part A)
2 Credits
This course is the first of a two-part series that covers the first semester of college calculus as defined by Crown College (MAT 243 - Calculus I ). Students must take both parts to get credit for Calculus I. Following a review of limits, functions, and trigonometry, derivatives are studied in depth exploring linear, power, and implicit functions. Applications of the derivative are explored including related rates, rates of change, curve sketching, and optimization. Not to be taken in addition to MAT 243 .
Prerequisite: MAT 131 or high school Pre-Calculus
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MAT 2432 - Calculus I (Part B)
2 Credits
This course is the second of a two-part series that covers the first semester of college Calculus as defined by Crown College (MAT 243 - Calculus I ). Students must take both parts to get credit for Calculus I. Integration is introduced including work with the definite integral and integral applications. Inverse functions and their derivatives, including exponential, logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions are also covered. Not to be taken in addition to MAT 243 .
Prerequisite: MAT 2431
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MAT 2441 - Calculus II (Part A)
2 Credits
This course is the first of a two-part series that covers the first semester of college Calculus II as defined by Crown College (MAT 244 - Calculus II ). Students must take both parts to get credit for Calculus II. A continuation of MAT 243 (or both MAT 2431 and MAT 2432 ), this course includes differentiation and integration operations as applied to trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential functions and their inverses. Topics studied include the techniques of trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions, integration by parts, indeterminate, and improper integration. Application of integration is made to surface and volume problems in the areas of physics, engineering, economics and biology. Not to be taken in addition to MAT 244 .
Prerequisite: MAT 243 or both MAT 2431 and MAT 2432
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MAT 2442 - Calculus II (Part B)
2 Credits
This course is the second of a two-part series that covers the first semester of college Calculus II as defined by Crown College (MAT 244 - Calculus II ). Students must take both parts to get credit for Calculus II. Students continue to explore different types of differential equations and their applications, while also deepening their understanding of sequences and series and tests of convergence. Not to be taken in addition to MAT 244 .
Prerequisite: MAT 2441
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Media Ministry |
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MDM 5010 - Narrative and Ministry
3 Credits
This class will examine the use of well-crafted storytelling in a wide variety of ministry contexts. Students will examine the dramatic structure of the narratives in Scripture and leverage these tools to communicate truth in the preproduction phase.
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MDM 5012 - Film and Video for Ministry
3 Credits
In this class, students will learn to write, shoot, and edit film and video ministry content in the context of church and non-profit ministry. Students will use film and video to communicate stories of God’s work in ways that influence others.
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MDM 6010 - Worship Technology
3 Credits
This class addresses the philosophical and practical aspects of using technological resources in a worshiping community. The course will focus on how to skillfully utilize audio, media, and lighting in a live event setting for a ministry context.
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MDM 6012 - Digital Imaging and Design
3 Credits
This course will enable students to apply principles of design and develop their own style in the context of ministry. Students will increase their visual storytelling skills in graphic design, photography, and web design for the ministry context.
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Middle School Education |
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MED 430 - Science Methods: Middle School
3 Credits
FALL
A study of the purposes, methods, planning, instruction, and evaluation techniques for teaching in middle school classrooms. The course provides new research, strategies, and philosophies to best meet the needs of young adolescents. A corresponding clinical field experience augments classroom readings, discussions, and activities. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, reading across the curriculum, diverse student needs, and multilingual learners. Clinical field experience in an approved site is required [MED 430C ].
This course provides teacher candidates with the educational theory, organizational structure, and instructional strategies central to middle school science education. Students write lesson plans and assessments using Minnesota Science standards. Instruction will focus on scientific knowledge to draw inferences or conclusions, explaining diagrams and graphs in terms of scientific content, and research in science education. Teacher candidates will demonstrate an understanding of inquiry based teaching/learning, the student as scientist, and hands-on science experimentation in the classroom.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
Corequisite: MED 430C
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MED 430C - Middle School Clinical Experience
0 Credits
FALL
This experience provides an opportunity for students to gain understanding and skills needed to teach middle school aged students. Students will observe and apply the theory and skills they have developed in the college classroom to practical situations in a middle-school learning environment. Students will complete assignments required by the course Cooperating teachers complete an evaluation of performance. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
Corequisite: MED 431 or MED 432 or MED 433 or MED 434 or MED 435 or MED 436
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MED 431 - Social Studies Methods: Middle School
3 Credits
FALL
A study of the purposes, methods, planning, instruction, and evaluation techniques for teaching in middle school classrooms. The course provides new research, strategies, and philosophies to best meet the needs of young adolescents. A corresponding clinical field experience augments classroom readings, discussions, and activities. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, reading across the curriculum, diverse student needs, and multilingual learners. Clinical field experience in an approved site is required [MED 430C ].
This course provides teacher candidates with the educational theory, organizational structure, and instructional strategies central to middle school social studies education. Students write lesson plans and assessments using Minnesota Social Studies standards. Instruction will focus on research-based social studies methods teaching practices for social studies content such as critical thinking, historical perspectives and viewpoints, citizenship and government, economics, geography, US and world history, ethnic studies, culturally relevant teaching, and current affairs.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
Corequisite: MED 430C
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MED 432 - Communication Arts and Literature Methods: Middle School
3 Credits
FALL
A study of the purposes, methods, planning, instruction, and evaluation techniques for teaching in middle school classrooms. The course provides new research, strategies, and philosophies to best meet the needs of young adolescents. A corresponding clinical field experience augments classroom readings, discussions, and activities. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, reading across the curriculum, diverse student needs, and multilingual learners. Clinical field experience in an approved site is required [MED 430C ].
This course provides teacher candidates with the educational theory, organizational structure, and instructional strategies central to middle school communication arts and literature education. Students write lesson plans and assessments using Minnesota Communication Arts and Literature standards. Instruction will focus on research-based teaching practices for communication arts and literature content including reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening and media literacy, and language strands. vocabulary acquisition, developing literacy skills, and the developmental, cultural, and linguistic differences in readers.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
Corequisite: MED 430C
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MED 433 - Math Methods: Middle School
3 Credits
FALL
A study of the purposes, methods, planning, instruction, and evaluation techniques for teaching in middle school classrooms. The course provides new research, strategies, and philosophies to best meet the needs of young adolescents. A corresponding clinical field experience augments classroom readings, discussions, and activities. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, reading across the curriculum, diverse student needs, and multilingual learners. Clinical field experience in an approved site is required [MED 430C ].
This course provides teacher candidates with the educational theory, organizational structure, and instructional strategies central to middle school mathematics education. Students write lesson plans and assessments using Minnesota Mathematics standards. Instruction will focus on NCTM Principles to Action including conceptual mathematical understanding and research-based essential Mathematics Teaching Practices.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
Corequisite: MED 430C
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MED 434 - Social Studies and General Science Methods: Middle School
4 Credits
FALL
Course content includes the philosophical and social aspects of teaching younger adolescents, as well as essential information about social studies and general science curriculum and methodology. Understanding of middle school practices such as interdisciplinary teams, advisor periods, and classroom management will be developed. Field experience (MED 430C ) in approved site is required.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
Corequisite: MED 430C
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MED 435 - Social Studies and Communication Arts and Literature Methods: Middle School
4 Credits
FALL
Course content includes the philosophical and social aspects of teaching younger adolescents, as well as essential information about social studies and communication arts and literature curriculum and methodology. Understanding of middle school practices such as interdisciplinary teams, advisor periods, and classroom management will be developed. Field experience (MED 430C ) in approved site is required.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
Corequisite: MED 430C
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MED 436 - General Science and Communication Arts & Literature Methods: Middle School
4 Credits
FALL
Course content includes the philosophical and social aspects of teaching younger adolescents, as well as essential information about general science and communication arts and literature curriculum and methodology. Understanding of middle school practices such as interdisciplinary teams, advisor periods, and classroom management will be developed. Field experience (MED 430C ) in approved site is required.
Offered alternate years (odd)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Department
Corequisite: MED 430C
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