Online Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 Archived Catalog
Course Numbers & Offerings
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Course offerings are numbered utilizing four digits, the first indicating college year and the last the number of semester hours credit.
Courses numbered 0001 to 0999 are considered remedial; hours do not count toward minimum requirements for graduation.
Courses numbered 3001 to 4999 fulfill requirements for upper-division credits. Most of these courses have specified prerequisites.
Courses numbered 0001 to 4999 are listed in the Undergraduate Catalog.
A prerequisite course must have been completed with an acceptable passing grade before enrollment in the given course is permitted.
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Visual Arts |
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ART 2233 Art History I Three hours
An introduction to the major people and works responsible for our visual heritage. Students will work toward the goal of developing visual literacy, in the areas of fine art, design, and architecture.
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Accounting |
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ATG 2173 Principles of Financial Accounting Three hours
A study of accounting vocabulary and skill building in the applications of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to areas such as the accounting cycle, financial statement preparation, cash and inventory control, receivables, fixed asset analysis, liabilities and payroll all viewed through the lens of a sole proprietor, partnership, and corporation.
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ATG 2183 Principles of Managerial Accounting Three hours
Study of basic concepts of management accounting, planning and control, management decision making, just-in-time operating, activity-based-costing, and financial statement analysis.
Prerequisite: ATG 2173
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ATG 3123 Intermediate Management Accounting Three hours
An intermediate accounting course with in-depth focus on asset, liability and owners’ equity measurement; revenue determination, timing, and recognition; financial statement preparation, presentation, and analysis.
Prerequisite: ATG 2183
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ATG 3193 Managerial Cost Accounting I Three hours
An intermediate course covering the managerial use of accounting data to assist managers in their plans and decisions regarding resource allocation, organizational control and performance evaluation. This course will study items such as the costs cycle, job order costing, process costing, budgeting, standard costs, direct costing, and non-manufacturing costs.
Prerequisite: ATG 2183
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ATG 3513 Accounting for Managers Three hours
This course covers the concepts and principles of corporate accounting and the preparation of financial reports used by managers. Topics covered include stockholder’s equity, long-term liabilities, the statement of cash flows, and financial ratio analysis. It will also include an introduction to cost accounting, which is the use of internal reporting of accounting data for planning and controlling operations and policy making.
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ATG 4143 Internal Auditing Three hours
Examines standards and procedures of auditing accounting information and statements, internal control, verification of balance sheets and operating accounts, and responsibilities of the auditor.
Prerequisite: ATG 3123 or both ATG 3103 and ATG 3113 (refer to TUG catalog for course information)
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ATG 4193 Managerial Cost Accounting II Three hours
An intermediate course covering the managerial use of accounting data to assist managers in their plans and decisions regarding resource allocation, organizational control and performance evaluation. This course will study items such as the costs cycle, job order costing, process costing, budgeting, standard costs, direct costing, and non-manufacturing costs.
Prerequisite: ATG 3173 (refer to TUG catalog for course information) or ATG 3193
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ATG 4983 MA Integration and Applied Learning Capstone Three hours
Synthesizes the knowledge and skills learned throughout this program. This experience may be, but is not limited to, a guided project (i.e., designing a new financial plan, analyzing an existing major financial organizational problem/opportunity and recommending solutions through a presentation and report.
Prerequisites: BUS 4993 and senior standing
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Bible |
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BBL 1013 Old Testament Survey Three hours
A brief introduction to the history and message of the Old Testament. A general survey of the overall content of each book and certain significant themes stressing relevance to Christian living.
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BBL 1023 New Testament Survey Three hours
An introduction to the history and message of the New Testament. The class provides an academic overview of each book, its context and significant themes, with challenges and applications to Christian faith and discipleship.
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BBL 3003 Evangelical Theology Three hours
Evangelical Theology is a study of the essential doctrines of the Christian faith, including Scripture, the triune God, salvation, the Church, creation, and the eternal Kingdom. The unity of divine revelation and the contemporary applicability of the Scriptures are emphasized. By studying the method of theological formation, students should be able to discern primary and secondary theological concepts and apply them properly to their personal lives as well as to their involvement in the Church and the world.
Prerequisites: BBL 1013 and BBL 1023 , or equivalents
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BBL 3913 Principles from the Life of Christ Three hours
A study of the life of Jesus Christ in general but with major emphases on selected portions of His life, ministry, sacrificial death, and resurrection. With a view to “Living Christianly in a World of Unchristian Ideas,” the course emphasizes the application of His life-changing principles to everyday living.
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Business |
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BUS 1123 Business Communication Three hours
Development of professional communication skills, both written and oral, in business. Includes mechanics, techniques, and psychological principles of effective business communications with emphasis on contemporary communication technologies.
Prerequisite: EGL 1013 (refer to TUG catalog for course information)
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BUS 2193 Business Statistics Three hours
A study of statistical theory as it applies in business settings. Topics include probability, distributions, descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, non-parametric methods, ANOVA, and statistical quality control.
Prerequisite: MTH 1113
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BUS 3013 Research and Statistical Concepts Three hours
Focus is primarily on qualitative methods. Includes the development of a research project utilizing the appropriate research methods and conceptual statistical analyses.
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BUS 3113 Spreadsheet Analytics Three hours
Practice in using Microsoft Excel for various business applications. Emphasis will be placed on creating schedules, producing reports using pivot tables and graphs, and generating and updating macros through basic Visual coding.
Prerequisite: BUS 2193 or BUS 3013
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BUS 4223 Production and Operations Three hours
Focuses on types of production systems, forecasting, allocating resources, designing products and services, and assuring quality. An understanding of the operational practices and functions used to obtain optimal utilization of production factors and business resources with emphasis on quantitative analysis in planning, controlling, and decision-making. The scope of this course includes applications for manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations.
Prerequisite: BUS 2193
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BUS 4253 Business Law and Ethics Three hours
Basic legal principles that govern modern business transactions. Topics include contracts, real and personal property, agencies, employment, business formation, and Uniform Commercial Code. Emphasis on organizational ethics and compliance.
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BUS 4433 Critical Analysis and Reasoning Three hours
Development of purposeful, unbiased analysis of evidence to arrive at logical and reasonable conclusions using various methods introduced and practiced in the course.
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BUS 4973 BA Integration and Applied Learning Capstone Three hours
Synthesizes the knowledge and skills learned throughout this program. This experience may be, but is not limited to, a guided project (i.e., designing a new organization, analyzing an existing major economic or operations problem/opportunity and recommending solutions through a presentation and report.
Prerequisites: BUS 4993 and senior standing
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BUS 4993 Strategic Management Three hours
An integrative study of business strategy and policy involving the creation and presentation of a formal business plan. This is a capstone course to be taken after student has completed 80 hours of course work.
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Communication |
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COM 2523 Public Speaking Three hours
Students gain theoretical and applied knowledge of public speaking techniques. Speeches may include extemporaneous, impromptu, informative, persuasive, or rhetorical analysis.
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COM 3453 Social Movements Three hours
A survey of social movements and the theoretical strategies used to further those causes, including analysis of abolition, suffrage, civil rights, and other significant events.
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COM 4363 Political Communication Three hours
A study of the role of communication in the American political process. Campaign strategies, political orator, grass roots activism, and other forms of political rhetoric will be explored.
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COM 4373 Online Advocacy Three hours
A survey of the Internet use and the tools it provides to promote an issue, candidate, or organizational brand. This advocacy is demonstrated through a number of different formats and strategies and commonly includes the use of dedicated social networking sites.
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Core |
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COR 1103 Orientation to Learning Three hours
Prepares students to locate and use resources available to online learners and introduces the Christian worldview unique to JBU. The distinctive characteristics of adult learners are explored and students identify their individual strengths through the StrengthsQuest Assessment instrument.
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COR 2101 Credit for Prior Learning One hour
This course explores techniques for the development of a credit for prior learning portfolio and preparation for completing a degree. Topics covered include graduation requirements, educational goals, testing for credit, Learning Theory, and methods of documenting experiential learning. Graded ‘S’ or ‘U’.
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Economics |
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ECN 2113 Principles of Microeconomics Three hours
A study of markets and how supply and demand interact to direct the allocation of resources. Topics include market structures, the role of competition, price theory, output determination, and income distribution. Market failure and policy responses to problems such as pollution and poverty are also considered.
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ECN 2123 Principles of Macroeconomics Three hours
A study of the determinants of national output and employment levels, the monetary system, and public policy for economic growth and stabilization. Inflation, unemployment, productivity, economic growth, balance of payments, and the public debt are considered from the perspectives of various schools of thought.
Prerequisite: ECN 2113
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ECN 4103 International Economics Three hours
A study of the global economy with emphasis on the role of the United States. Topics include trade theory, trade restrictions, monetary systems, exchange rates, and the effect of domestic economic policies on global trade. Trade issues such as trade deficits, job displacement, economic sanctions, emerging nations, environmental issues, immigration, and currency crises are covered.
Prerequisite: ECN 2123
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English |
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EGL 1023 English II: Literary Analysis and Research Three hours
An exploration of texts from ancient to modern world literature in drama, prose, and poetry. Authors may include Homer, Sophocles, Dante, Shakespeare, Voltaire, Dostoevsky, and Kafka. Reflective and analytical essays are required.
Prerequisite: EGL 1013 (refer to TUG catalog for course information)
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EGL 4003 Masterpieces of Literature Three hours
An exploration of texts from ancient to modern world literature in drama, prose, and poetry. Authors may include Homer, Sophocles, Dante, Shakespeare, Voltaire, Wordsworth, Ibsen, and Kafka. Several reflective and analytical essays are required.
Prerequisite: EGL 1023
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Finance |
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FIN 3003 Principles of Finance Three hours
This course presents the basic concepts and tools of contemporary finance, as it relates to business; including the role of managerial finance, the financial market environment, financial statements and ratio analysis, cash flow and financial planning, the time value of money, interest rates, bond and stock valuation, and risk and return. Emphasis is placed on practical financial problem solving using financial formulas, a calculator, and Excel.
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FIN 3063 Investments Three hours
A survey course that analyzes, measures, and values: debt, equity, other investments and their derivatives; while exploring the theories, strategies, accounting recognition, tax implications, and risk factors associated with investment activity.
Prerequisites: Either ATG 1163 (refer to TUG catalog for course information), ATG 2173 , or ATG 3513 , and either FIN 3003 or FIN 4023
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FIN 4023 Finance for Managers Three hours
Introductory managerial finance course focusing on basic financial concepts used by managers. The course introduces the scope of managerial finance, financial institutions and markets, financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, and statement of cash flows), the analysis of financial statements, the time value of money, risk and return, and valuation.
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FIN 4283 Intermediate Corporate Finance Three hours
Builds on finance theory, methods, and applications of corporate finance with emphasis on the development of problem solving skills for the business manager including risk management and analyzing the international financial environment.
Prerequisites: ATG 1163 (refer to TUG catalog for course information), ATG 2173 , or ATG 3513 , and either FIN 3003 or FIN 4023
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History |
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HST 1013 Western Civilization I Three hours
A survey of the origins and development of Western Civilization in its global context to the early Renaissance.
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HST 2153 Twentieth Century World History Three hours
A study of major political, economic, and military trends of the twentieth century.
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HST 3423 Leaders in History Three hours
A study of leaders, well-known and lesser known, in their historical contexts. The efforts of leaders in business, politics, social and cultural movements, and warfare are examined. Consideration is given to success and failure, personality strengths and flaws, and leadership characteristics and styles.
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Intercultural Studies |
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ICS 2113 Intercultural Communication Three hours
A study of the process of interpersonal communication in one’s own culture and the principles of effective communication within another cultural context. Attention is given to values, ethnocentricity, nonverbal communication, and change.
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IDS 1151 Strategies for Online Success One hour
This course explores the techniques for appropriate study skills, effective notetaking, and strategies to efficiently complete homework while improving long-term memory and content application. Prepares students to understand the importance of time management, hard work and persistence, and the roles they play in reaching educational and personal goals.
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Kinesiology |
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KIN 1002 Wellness for Life Two hours
A practical study of the fundamental health and wellness principles based upon the wellness model. Personal applications to the lifestyle of the individual that address Christian stewardship of their health and well-being are emphasized.
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Management |
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MGT 2173 Principles of Management Three hours
A study of basic principles of leadership and management from historical and contemporary perspectives. Topics include a discussion of the theories, concepts, interrelationships, moral dimensions, character, functions, and skills required to lead and manage in today’s organizations.
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MGT 3513 Human Resource Management Three hours
Introduction to human resource management principles, processes, and systems, including analysis of such elements as organizational assessment and human resource planning, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits administration, training and development, employee relations, human resource management information systems, and employment laws.
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Marketing |
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MKT 2143 Principles of Marketing Three hours
A study of the marketing process for identifying a need and selecting target markets; developing a product to satisfy the need; and the distribution, promotion, and pricing of the product.
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Mathematics |
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MTH 1003 Introduction to Statistics Three hours
A course to give students an understanding of the concepts of statistics and tools to become critical readers of current issues involving quantitative data. Applications of the use of data from a wide variety of professions, public policy, and everyday life are made. The course focuses on methods of producing data, organizing data, and drawing conclusions from data. Topics include descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, correlation, regression, inference, and significance. Selected topics in research design and the consumer price index are also taught. Meets the Mathematics requirement of the General Education requirements.
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MTH 1113 College Algebra Three hours
Topics include solving equations and systems of equations, functions and graphing, inequalities, logarithms, exponentials, sequences, and series. An emphasis is placed on applied problems in physical, life, and social sciences.
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Music |
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MUS 2083 Masterpieces of Music Three hours
An introduction to music, through the study of selected masterworks of concert and stage genres representative of a variety of historical periods. Emphases on style and form, understanding and appreciation, and application to other examples of the perception skills developed through the study of the selected works.
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Nursing |
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NUR 3013 Role Transition to Professional Nursing Three hours
Course is designed to provide the practicing registered nurse (RN) with an introduction to the roles and expectation of a baccalaureate prepared nurse (BSN) generalist. Concepts, theories and competencies fundamental to the professional nuring role will be examined.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: ICS 2113
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NUR 3123 Pathophysiology for the Practicing Nurse Three hours
Builds on previous knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. Physiologic alterations of disease processes, illnesses, and injury will be examined in terms of their effects on homeostasis and their impact on human functioning across the lifespan.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 3013
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NUR 3133 Health Assessment for the Practicing Nurse Three hours
Concepts and principles underlying assessment of the health status of individuals are presented with emphasis placed on interviewing skills, health histories, and the physical and psychosocial findings. Course addresses common health variations across the lifespan.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 3013
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NUR 3143 Pharmacology for the Practicing Nurse Three hours
Emphasizing safety, this course provides for a deeper understanding of select common pharmacotherapeutics, either man made or natural, currently used in the nursing care of patients.
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NUR 3523 Quality, Safety & Evidence-Based Practice Three hours
Promotes integration of healthcare informatics and the use of evidence-based practice to improve safety and quality in the delivery of patient care and outcomes. Focuses on the improvement of nursing practice and healthcare delivery. Provides a foundation and understanding of the importance of scholarly activity in the nursing field to promote evidence-based practice as well as advancement of the nursing profession to a level of excellence.
Prerequisite: a statistics course
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 3013
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NUR 4213 Community and Public Health Nursing Three hours
Illness prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion strategies are explored with an emphasis on teaching and health promotion. Includes concepts inherent in the delivery of nursing care for individuals, families, and populations in the global community. Principles of epidemiology, disease prevention, and population health are emphasized.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 3013
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NUR 4313 Nursing Leadership & Management Three hours
Introduction to the theories of leadership, management, group processes, planned change, and organization communication within a complex healthcare delivery system. Addresses evidence-based leadership/management competencies for the professional nurse as a member of interprofessional teams. Social issues, economic policy, and regulatory requirements are used to explore healthcare delivery systems and access, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives. Includes strategies for monitoring delivery of care, outcomes, and evaluating effectiveness of nursing care.
Prerequisite: NUR 3013
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NUR 4416 Nursing Capstone Six hours
Synthesis of theories and concepts for professional nursing practice. Focuses on evolution and transition of professional nursing practice in diverse settings within a context of emerging societal issues and trends. The student will pick one of three areas (management, clinical or education) of interest to create and customize a research-based project plan and develop strategies for achieving desired project outcomes.
Prerequisites: NUR 3123, NUR 3133, NUR 3143, NUR 3523 and senior standing.
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Organizational Leadership |
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OL 4113 Foundations of Leadership Three hours
The course will prepare students for leadership roles in business, the community, and in their professions. Students will gain knowledge about the components that make leadership successful. Theoretical and practical skills necessary for success in both personal and professional lives will be explored. It is intended for students who are interested in gaining a foundation in leadership studies and extended course work in applied aspects of leadership.
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OL 4123 Leading and Managing Organizational Change Three hours
This course explores leadership traits, styles, roles and responsibilities of successful leaders over time. This course seeks to determine the students’ individual leadership style and to promote the development of the servant leadership approach modeled by Christ. The course also deals with the practical issues of leading organizations through change and managing the day-to-day aspects of organizational change.
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OL 4323 Leading Teams and Coalition Building Three hours
This course will provide students the opportunity to further develop their leadership skills as they apply to a variety of business settings. Emphasis will be placed on synthesis, analysis, and application of leadership theories in a variety of simulations and cases as encountered by leaders in today’s organizations.
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OL 4993 OL Integration and Applied Learning Capstone Three hours
Synthesizes the knowledge and skills learned throughout this program. This experience may be, but is not limited to, a guided project, (i.e., designing a new organization, analyzing an existing major organizational problem, process improvement or opportunity and recommending solutions through a presentation and report.
Prerequisites: BUS 4993 and senior standing
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Political Science |
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POL 2013 American Government and Politics Three hours
A study of the origins, institutions, and policies of national, state, and local government in the United States. The course promotes better citizenship through understanding and appreciation of American self-government. A Biblical assessment of the various aspects of American government is offered.
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POL 3003 Political Philosophy Three hours
A study of ancient and modern political philosophies, utilizing primary texts. The course addresses the place of political philosophy in the broader field of philosophy, emphasizing a worldview approach as a means of understanding human existence. Topics include nature, reason, freedom, justice, political rights, property, law, religion, will, passions, power, customs, and community.
Prerequisite: EGL 1023
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POL 3213 Religion and Politics Three hours
An exploration of the intersection of religion and politics in the United States. Topics include distinctions between religious traditions as they pertain to political behavior, the role of religious interest groups in American politics, church-state disputes and controversies, and increasing secularization in the United States.
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Psychology |
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PSY 1013 Introductory Psychology Three hours
The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes including the brain and behavior, consciousness, learning and memory, development, sociocultural processes, emotions, stress and health responses, psychopathology, and treatment methods in psychological science. Students are introduced to the theory, research, and practice as the foundations of modern psychology.
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PSY 2233 Theories of Counseling Three hours
A study of major counseling theories. Includes dynamic, existential, humanistic, gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, reality, and family systems theories of counseling and the most useful strategies from each.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
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PSY 2383 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Three hours
A study of the essential statistics techniques needed to analyze experimental data and understand current research publications with applications in social and behavioral sciences. Topics include graphing, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and hypothesis testing (using correlation, regression, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi square). Extensive use of statistical software for both calculation and enhancing conceptual understanding and critical thinking.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
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PSY 2393 Research Methods Three hours
An introduction to research methods in psychology that stresses critical thinking about methodological issues. Research skills are developed in hypothesis construction, research design, interpretation of statistical results, scientific writing, library and internet research, and presentation of results to a professional audience.
Prerequisite: PSY 2383
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PSY 2413 Developmental Psychology Three hours
A study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the human from conception through adulthood.
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PSY 3203 Psychological Testing Three hours
An examination of the theory, interpretation, and appropriate use of individual and group tests of personality, mental ability, aptitude, achievement, and interest.
Prerequisite: PSY 2383
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PSY 3423 Social Psychology Three hours
An investigation of how the behavior, feelings and thoughts of an individual are influenced or determined by the behavior and characteristics of others. Topics for discussion include attraction, attitudes, aggression, persuasion, and group behavior.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
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PSY 3493 Research Seminar Three hours
An opportunity for students to develop research skills in a content area with the goal of completing and presenting an empirical research project. Members of the class also produce the departmental online undergraduate research journal.
Prerequisite: PSY 2393
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PSY 4213 Abnormal Psychology Three hours
The nature, causes, and treatment of maladaptive behavior including personality disorders, psychoses, reactions to stress, anxiety disorders, and other dysfunctions. Includes a review of diagnostic techniques, biological and psychological therapies, preventive programs and other strategies of intervention.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
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PSY 4333 Cognitive Psychology Three hours
A study of the major principles, research methods, and empirical findings of cognitive psychology, including attention, memory, imagery, categorization, language, and problem solving.
Prerequisite: PSY 2393
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PSY 4343 Theories of Learning Three hours
A study of the major theories, research methods, and empirical findings of animal and human learning. Classical and operant conditioning paradigms are emphasized.
Prerequisite: PSY 2393
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PSY 4493 Seminar in Psychology Three hours
An integrated capstone course emphasizing the application of Christian thought to the study and practice of contemporary psychology. Special emphasis is given to the selection of topics in psychological science which present unique challenges in the task of integration for students.
Prerequisites: PSY 2393 , six hours of BBL, and junior standing
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Religion and Philosophy |
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RPH 3003 Introduction to Philosophy Three hours
A survey of the main areas of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and philosophy of religion. Students should develop their critical reading skills, their ability to analyze difficult but rewarding philosophical texts, and their ability to advance a single, clear argument on philosophical issues. Additionally, students should become more comfortable speaking about philosophical problems and concerns and they should know more about the relationship between the Christian faith and contemporary philosophy.
Prerequisites: EGL 1023 , and HST 1013 or HST 1023 (refer to TUG catalog for course information)
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RPH 4423 Ethics Three hours
A comprehensive and critical study of morality. Topics include metaethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics.
Prerequisite: RPH 3003 or POL 3003
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Social Studies |
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SST 1113 Introduction to Sociology Three hours
Understanding sociological research and how to apply it to aid in developing a global perspective of today’s world. Topics of emphasis include the individual and society, structures of power, and social institutions common to all cultures and societies. The sociology of the body-health and illness, sexuality, and aging-is also discussed.
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