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FIN 3103 Personal Financial Planning Three hours
This course is an introduction to the fundamental issues of personal financial planning from a professional perspective. The class is designed to provide students with an understanding of the financial planning process, money management and investments, the economic environment, risk management, the legal environment, and institutional concepts to advise individuals, families, and small businesses in achieving their financial goals.
Prerequisite: FIN 3003
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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FIN 4243 Portfolio Management Three hours
This course studies the concepts and evidence relevant to the management of investment portfolios. Lecture topics include diversification, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, factor models, the relation between risk and return, trading, passive (e.g., index-fund) and active (e.g., hedge-fund, long-short) strategies, mutual funds, performance evaluation, long-horizon investing and simulation. The course deals very little with individual security valuation and discretionary investing (i.e., “equity research” or “stock picking”). Students take an active role in the class through presentations, discussions, and group projects that simulate the real world decision making of professional portfolio managers.
Prerequisite: FIN 3003
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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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. Only offered through JBU Online Program.
Prerequisites: either ATG 1163 , ATG 2173 or ATG 3153 , and FIN 3003
Offered upon sufficient request
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General Science |
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GSC 1023 Physical Science Three hours
Selected and coherent topics in the sciences of physics, chemistry, and earth science. An evaluation of the scientific method and the contributions of the theories and facts of science to society are emphasized so that students have sufficient information to evaluate arguments using scientific justification. Three hours lecture-discussion-demonstration per week. Meets the non-lab Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: minimum ACT math score of 19, or SAT math score of at least 480, or MTH 0153
Offered each semester
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GSC 1033 Astronomy Three hours
A general education course consisting of the study of the basic concepts in astronomy and space science including a study of Newtonian mechanics, Kepler’s laws, solar phenomenon, the near-earth space environment, stellar evolution, classification and spectra, types of galaxies, and cosmology. Meets the non-lab Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: minimum ACT math score of 19, or SAT math score of at least 480, or MTH 0153
Offered fall semester
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GSC 1043 Elementary Science Content I Three hours
Introduction to the nature of science and technology with an emphasis on concepts in biology and engineering. Designed to meet the competency requirements for teacher licensure in elementary education. Topics include the structure and organization of life (from molecules to organisms), ecosystems, heredity, evolution, engineering design, and links among engineering, technology, science, and society. Integration of the Christian faith and the life sciences and technology will also be emphasized. Lab and lecture are combined into two 2-hour class sessions per week. Elementary Education majors only. Meets the Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum. An additional fee associated with this course.
Offered fall semester
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GSC 1053 Elementary Science Content II Three hours
Introduction to physical, earth, and space sciences to meet the competency requirements for teacher licensure in elementary education. Topics include matter and its interactions, motion and stability, energy, waves and their technological applications, the Earth’s place in the universe, Earth’s systems, and the Earth and human activity. Integration of the Christian faith and the physical sciences will also be emphasized. Three hours lecture-discussion-demonstration per week. Elementary Education majors only. Meets the non-lab Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester
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GSC 2003 Environmental Science Three hours
This course focuses on the physical aspects of the environment in which living organisms must reside and, hopefully, thrive. Meets the non-lab Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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GSC 4133 Faith and Science Three hours
A capstone course designed to assist students in developing an integrated view of faith and science. Topics are selected from fundamentals of the Christian faith, history of science, nature of science, discovering God in the physical universe, creation of life, evolution of life, science in philosophy and theology, science and culture, and images of man.
Prerequisite: junior standing
Offered spring semester
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Honors |
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HON 2591 Honors: Colloquium One hour
A course offering honor students opportunities to study subjects of special interest.
Offered upon sufficient request
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HON 3111 Honors: Introduction to the Honors Capstone Project One hour
Designed to prepare students for the Honors Capstone Project. This course will guide students in selecting a topic, conducting a literature review, finding a faculty mentor and completing the capstone proposal. May be offered on a group basis in a classroom setting or as independent study under faculty supervision. This course will normally be taken during a student’s junior year.
Offered fall semester
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HON 3591 Honors: Colloquium One hour
A course offering honor students opportunities to study subjects of special interest.
Offered upon sufficient request
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HON 3691 Honors: Practicum One hour
Experiences in Honors Scholars Program Leadership such as serving on the Honors Executive Council or as an editor of a literary or research journal.
Offered each semester
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HON 3692 Honors: Practicum Two hours
Experiences in Honors Scholars Program Leadership such as serving on the Honors Executive Council or as an editor of a literary or research journal.
Offered each semester
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HON 3693 Honors: Practicum Three hours
Experiences in Honors Scholars Program Leadership such as serving on the Honors Executive Council or as an editor of a literary or research journal.
Offered each semester
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HON 4193 Honors Capstone Project Three hours
A substantial scholarly or creative project/paper representing significant research, normally in the student’s major field. The project must be approved by the college dean or division chair (and in some cases the department head), a faculty mentor, and the Honors Committee. Guidelines may be obtained from the Honors Scholars Office.
Prerequisite: HON 3111
Offered each semester
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HON 4693 Honors Class Contract Three hours
A substantial scholarly project/paper, including significant research and/or other appropriate activities that warrant honors credit, in a non-honors upper-division class in addition to the work normally required for the course. Must be approved by the college dean or division chair, the faculty mentor, and the Honors Committee. Guidelines may be obtained from the Honors Scholars Program Blackboard site.
Prerequisite: junior standing
Offered each semester
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HON 4913 Honors Co-Teaching: Readings Three hours
A six-hour teaching practicum with a master teacher as mentor. During the first semester (HON 4913), the student is assigned readings in pedagogy and the content area, resulting in a lengthy scholarly paper that articulates a theory of teaching and presents sample lesson plans. During the second semester (HON 4923 ), the upper-division student co-teaches a limited number of class sessions (up to one-third) in an introductory level class. Must be approved by the undergraduate dean, the college dean or division chair, the faculty mentor, and the Honors Committee. Guidelines may be obtained from the Honors Scholars Office.
Prerequisite: senior standing
Offered each semester
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HON 4923 Honors Co-Teaching: Classroom Practicum Three hours
A six-hour teaching practicum with a master teacher as mentor. During the first semester (HON 4913 ), the student is assigned readings in pedagogy and the content area, resulting in a lengthy scholarly paper that articulates a theory of teaching and presents sample lesson plans. During the second semester (HON 4923), the upper-division student co-teaches a limited number of class sessions (up to one-third) in an introductory level class. Must be approved by the undergraduate dean, the college dean or division chair, the faculty mentor, and the Honors Committee. Guidelines may be obtained from the Honors Scholars Office.
Prerequisite: senior standing
Offered each semester
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History |
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HST 2013 Integrated Humanities I Three hours
This interdisciplinary course explores how the humanities, through many varied types of Great Texts, examine human experiences and raise questions of enduring value and meaning. The first semester focuses on the history and literature of civilizations from the beginning of recorded history to the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: EGL 1013
Offered each semester
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HST 2023 Integrated Humanities II Three hours
This interdisciplinary course explores how the humanities, through many varied types of Great Texts, examine human experiences and raise questions of enduring value and meaning. The second semester focuses on the history and literature of civilizations from the Renaissance to the modern period.
Prerequisite: EGL 1013
Offered each semester
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HST 2083 Honors: Integrated Humanities I Three hours
This interdisciplinary course explores how the humanities, through many varied types of Great Texts, examine human experiences and raise questions of enduring value and meaning. The first semester focuses on the history and literature of civilizations from the beginning of recorded history to the Renaissance.
Prerequisite: EGL 1013 or EGL 1083
Offered fall semester
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HST 2093 Honors: Integrated Humanities II Three hours
This interdisciplinary course explores how the humanities, through many varied types of Great Texts, examine human experiences and raise questions of enduring value and meaning. The second semester focuses on the history and literature of civilizations from the Renaissance to the modern period.
Prerequisite: EGL 1013 or EGL 1083
Offered spring semester
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HST 2113 United States History to 1865 Three hours
A survey of American political, social, and economic history from the colonial era through the Civil War. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 2123 United States History since 1865 Three hours
A survey of American political, social, and economic history from the reconstruction era to the present. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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HST 2133 Great Books in Context Three hours
A course devoted to the study of one or more great books. The course examines the books themselves and also considers them as expressions of historical contexts. The enduring historical influence of texts may also be considered. At the professor’s discretion, the course may additionally devote time to a rudimentary study of the original language in which a great work was written. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester
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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. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 2213 Study of History Three hours
A course that introduces students to the skills needed for historical study, as well as to historiographical topics and challenges.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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HST 2243 Middle Ages Three hours
A study of medieval Europe with an emphasis on the role of the Celts, Germanic tribes, and the Church in shaping medieval society, culture, and intellectual life. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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HST 2323 Poverty and Welfare in American History Three hours
A study of poverty and welfare in American history from the colonial period to the present. Particular attention is paid to the theology of poverty in the American context. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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HST 2413 Arkansas History Three hours
A study of the political, social, and economic development of Arkansas from the eras of exploration and early statehood to the present. Major themes include the Civil War and Reconstruction, segregation and disenfranchisement, the one-party experience, progressivism, the struggle for democracy, and civil rights. Meets state requirements for elementary and secondary teachers.
Offered spring semester
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HST 2523 Classical World Three hours
A study of the ancient Western world from the development of Greece to the fall of the Roman Empire. The military, social, and political consequences of Greek and Roman rule are considered. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 3253 British Empire Three hours
A study of the origins, development, rise, and decline of the British Empire from the early modern period to the present. Among the themes considered is the British Empire’s relationship with the United States since colonial times. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered upon sufficient request
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HST 3263 Slavery and Race in American History Three hours
A study of the development of American slavery in comparative context as well as the ongoing effects of slavery on American race relations. Topics include the development of the slave systems of the Atlantic world and United States and the relationship between slavery and the development of ideas of race in the U.S. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement or The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 3273 America at War Three hours
A study of the causes, course, and consequences of various American Wars. The course’s focus will change, one time (for example) emphasizing the insurgent wars in the Philippines, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, another time focusing on war and the development of the U.S. in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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HST 3313 Second World War Three hours
A study of the causes, course, and consequences of the Second World War. Special attention is given to the Nazi regime and to the experience of frontline combatants. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 3411 Selected Topics One hour
Selected topics in history are considered. Examples include Renaissance Europe, American Founding, American West, and Nazi Germany. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered upon sufficient request
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HST 3412 Selected Topics Two hours
Selected topics in history are considered. Examples include Renaissance Europe, American Founding, American West, and Nazi Germany. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered upon sufficient request
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HST 3413 Selected Topics Three hours
Selected topics in history are considered. Examples include Renaissance Europe, American Founding, American West, and Nazi Germany. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered upon sufficient request
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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. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 3433 History of the Middle East, 600-1800 Three hours
A study of the major political, religious, and social forces that shaped life in the Middle East from the time of Muhammad to the early modern period. Special attention is given to the development of the Islamic tradition and the interactions between Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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HST 3443 The Modern Middle East Three hours
An examination of the political and social environment of the Middle East from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. Topics that will be discussed include European colonization, the Ottoman Empire, Arab nationalism, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, the rise of the Islamist movement, and the U.S. involvement in the Gulf War. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement or The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 3463 African Civilization to 1850 Three hours
A study of the development of Africa to 1850. Attention is given to Africa in the global context. Areas of inquiry include Islam in Africa, sub-Saharan “stateless” societies, the slave trade, and colonization in South Africa. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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HST 3473 African Civilization since 1850 Three hours
A study of the development of Africa since 1850. Topics include colonial ideology and rule, independence movements and African nationalism, post-colonial culture and politics, inter-and intra-state conflict, and contemporary issues in Africa. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement or The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 3513 Introduction to Museum Studies Three hours
An introduction to the educational, curatorial, exhibitions, public relations, and research missions of museums. Topics of discussion include organizational structure, curatorial management, records and material care, and the role of museums in community life.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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HST 4313 Internship in Museum Studies Three hours
Practical experience working under the guidance of a qualified professional in a field related to museum studies. Each semester hour represents 45 hours of service.
Prerequisite: HST 3513
Offered each semester
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HST 4511 Independent Study One hour
Supervised study of topics of special interest to the student and professor.
Offered upon sufficient request
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HST 4512 Independent Study Two hours
Supervised study of topics of special interest to the student and professor.
Offered upon sufficient request
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HST 4513 Independent Study Three hours
Supervised study of topics of special interest to the student and professor.
Offered upon sufficient request
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HST 4613 Seminar in History Three hours
The course brings psychological, philosophical, and theological reflections to bear on the study of history. All students will write a sophisticated research paper between 15-25 pages in length.
Prerequisite: junior standing
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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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. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered each semester
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ICS 2123 Cultural Anthropology Three hours
The study of culture, language, economics, kinship, marriage, gender, social control, social stratification, religion, art, and cultural change from an applied anthropological perspective using case studies. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester
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ICS 2193 Honors: 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. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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ICS 2991 Study Abroad Experience One hour
A study of a particular non-U.S. region or culture that includes a minimum four-week immersion experience in that region or culture.
Offered upon sufficient request
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ICS 2993 Study Abroad Experience Three hours
A study of a particular non-U.S. region or culture that includes a minimum four-week immersion experience in that region or culture.
Offered upon sufficient request
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ICS 3133 Cultural Research Methods Three hours
A study of the design and methods of the Qualitative Research paradigm, to include phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, narrative inquiry and case study, as well as the fieldwork methods of participant-observation, interviewing and archival research. Students will design their own original research project.
Prerequisite: ICS 2113 or ICS 2123
Offered spring semester
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ICS 3163 Geo-Cultural Studies Three hours
Researching the history, geography, social structure, religious, and economic environments of specific countries to be visited by student teams.
Offered upon sufficient request
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ICS 3171 Selected Topics One hour
Investigation of subjects of specific interest and importance to the student preparing for specialized intercultural service.
Offered upon sufficient request
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ICS 3172 Selected Topics Two hours
Investigation of subjects of specific interest and importance to the student preparing for specialized intercultural service.
Offered upon sufficient request
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ICS 3173 Selected Topics Three hours
Investigation of subjects of specific interest and importance to the student preparing for specialized intercultural service.
Offered upon sufficient request
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ICS 3243 Principles and Philosophy of Community Development Three hours
An introduction to the basic principles and strategies of community development. Students learn how to facilitate community development in impoverished areas in such a way that faith and appropriate technology are joined together to reduce human drudgery, to alleviate poverty, and to contribute to a deeper understanding and effective application of spiritual truths. Emphasis is placed upon the developer’s role as a facilitator of social change, the skills needed for facilitating social change, and an understanding of how communities adopt new ideas.
Prerequisite: ICS 2113 or ICS 2123
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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ICS 3263 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology I Three hours
Appropriate Technology (AT) is a study of applying technologies relevant to the context or environment in which they will be used. Emphasis is placed on applying technologies of housing and construction, energy, food production, land management, manufacturing, and health and sanitation to community development projects.
Offered summer semester
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ICS 3283 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology II Three hours
Appropriate Technology (AT) is a study of applying technologies relevant to the context or environment in which they will be used. Emphasis is placed on applying technologies of housing and construction, energy, food production, land management, manufacturing, and health and sanitation to community development projects.
Prerequisite: ICS 3263
Offered summer semester
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ICS 4120 Intercultural Internship No credit
An intercultural experience in which the student works with an approved mentor selected with the vocational objectives of the student in mind. A minimum of 135 hours of practical service is required. Written assignments are required, including a personal philosophy of intercultural service. Limited to Intercultural Studies majors.
Offered each semester
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ICS 4123 Intercultural Internship Three hours
A supervised intercultural experience in which the student works in a company, non-profit, or other organization with the vocational objectives of the student in mind. A minimum of 150 hours of practical service is required. A written assignment is required.
Offered each semester
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ICS 4133 Intercultural Leadership Skills Three hours
A practical examination of the process of developing and maintaining effective intercultural relationships. Leadership skills, intercultural team dynamics and conflict resolution, and the servant model of leadership are considered.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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ICS 4183 Cultural Values Seminar Three hours
A capstone course in Intercultural Studies in which students 1) collect/analyze data and write up findings to successfully complete the Qualitative Research Project begun the previous semester; 2) read and reflect on seminal books and ideas in intercultural studies relating to cultural values, world Christianity, and missions; and 3) complete a major project relating to vocation and calling, including writing a resume and reflecting on short-term steps to achieve long-term calling. Enrollment limited to Intercultural Studies majors and minors in the final year.
Prerequisites: ICS 3133 and senior standing
Offered fall semester
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ICS 4220 Intercultural Field Experience No credit
A supervised immersive experience in a culture involving home stays, field research, participant-observation, and interviews. A minimum of 150 hours of immersion is required. Often completed during a semester study abroad.
Offered each semester
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ICS 4223 Intercultural Field Experience Three hours
A supervised immersive experience in a culture involving home stays, field research, participant-observation, and interviews. A minimum of 150 hours of immersion is required. Often completed during a semester study abroad.
Offered each semester
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IDS 1152 Strategies for College Success Two hours
The foundation of a successful college career is having great study and learning strategies. How does college fit God’s plan for you? How does the brain learn? What are some study strategies to help the brain learn and retain information? What study strategies really help us learn? These are some of the questions we will explore and answer in this class. Students who complete this course should be better equipped to glorify God in their understanding of all areas of study and, more specifically, in their study of learning and study strategies.
Offered fall semester
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IDS 1510 Introduction to Walton Scholarship No credit
Designed to prepare Walton International Scholarship recipients to understand the goals of the Walton International Scholarship and become successful JBU Walton scholars.
Offered fall semester
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IDS 4510 Walton Senior Capstone No credit
Preparation for graduating seniors in the Walton International Scholarship Program. Topics of discussion include re-entry into Latin American culture, professional considerations and future roles as successful WISP alumni.
Offered spring semester
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INT 3173 International Finance Three hours
Study of methods and processes of financial management for multinational organizations.
Prerequisites: ATG 2183 and either ECN 2003 or ECN 2113
Offered fall semester
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INT 3273 Cross Cultural Business Intelligence Three hours
This course explores the challenges of communication and culture in a diverse workforce and the complexities of managing in countries with different religions, traditions, and value systems. The course focuses on the ability of managers to lead, motivate, communicate, and negotiate with individuals from different cultures. Students will study cultural differences regarding work and time, wealth and success, gender and the family, religion and language. This course will help participants achieve their business goals by improving their international business communication and cultural sensitivity skills. A focus on oral presentation skills and excellent written communication will be maintained throughout the entirety of the course.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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INT 4103 Global Environment of Business Three hours
This course will provide an overview of the relationship between multinational enterprises and the environment in which they compete. Emphasis will be placed on understanding cultural contexts and informal and formal institutions which shape the global environment. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered each semester
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INT 4131 Selected Topics One hour
A course offering students opportunities to study subjects of special interest. May be offered on a group basis in a classroom setting or as independent study under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: junior standing
Offered upon sufficient request
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INT 4132 Selected Topics Two hours
A course offering students opportunities to study subjects of special interest. May be offered on a group basis in a classroom setting or as independent study under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: junior standing
Offered upon sufficient request
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INT 4133 Selected Topics Three hours
A course offering students opportunities to study subjects of special interest. May be offered on a group basis in a classroom setting or as independent study under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: junior standing
Offered upon sufficient request
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INT 4163 Global Strategy Three hours
This course is a simulation of real-world international marketing and management situations. Students will learn how to navigate working with teams in different cultures, create global marketing strategies for companies, and lead international teams. This hands-on course will incorporate standardized global principles with real-world case studies. Upon finishing the class, students will have a broader understanding of what it means to think with a geocentric mindset.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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KIN 1002 Wellness for Life Two hours
A practical study of health and wellness principles based upon the wellness model. Personal applications to the lifestyle of the individual that address Christian stewardship of their physical, emotional and relational health are emphasized. Students engage in personal assessment and prescription/practice of physical activities, spiritual formation and vocational development. Meets the Whole Person Wellness requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered each semester
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KIN 1021 Wellness Activity: Selected Topic One hour
Variety of activity courses designed to provide students with basic to higher level instruction and skill development in a given sport. Courses cover topics such as history, rules/scoring, strategy, etiquette, sportsmanship, equipment and safety. Course offerings include but are not limited to volleyball, disc golf, team sports, soccer, aerobic walking/jogging, swimming, weight lifting, tennis, racquetball and bowling.
Offered each semester
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KIN 2102 First Aid, Safety, and CPR Two hours
Instruction in basic first aid, safety, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to help the student develop the knowledge necessary to be an effective first responder to accidents or injuries. An additional fee associated with this course.
Offered fall semester
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KIN 2123 Care of Athletic Injuries Three hours
Instruction in the recognition, prevention, and care of athletic injuries as well as advanced emergency medical treatment, and proper selection, care, and use of protective sports equipment.
Offered spring semester
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KIN 2182 Medical Terminology Two hours
Directed self-study in the use of the basic prefixes, suffixes, and roots of medical terminology. The course assists the student in utilizing medical terms appropriately in both written and verbal forms.
Offered spring semester
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KIN 3123 Injury Evaluation of the Lower Extremity Three hours
This course will introduce the student to injury evaluation and will provide a basis for injury assessment and field management of athletic injuries. This course will also serve to orient the student to basic musculoskeletal and neuromuscular structures of the lower extremity. Emphasis will be placed on basic and advanced recognition and evaluation skills.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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KIN 3133 Injury Evaluation of the Upper Extremity Three hours
This course will introduce the student to injury evaluation and will provide a basis for injury assessment and field management of athletic injuries. This course will also serve to orient the student to basic musculoskeletal and neuromuscular structures of the spine and upper extremity. Emphasis will be placed on basic and advanced recognition and evaluation skills.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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KIN 3303 Nutrition for Health and Human Performance Three hours
A study of the nutritional considerations and implications for individuals active in physical fitness and sporting activities.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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KIN 3313 Exercise Prescription Techniques Three hours
This course will introduce the student to exercise prescription and will provide a basis for program design emphasizing a personalized approach to individual client needs. The student will be exposed to a variety of assessment techniques designed to evaluate client fitness in the areas of cardiorespiratory fitness, neuromotor fitness, muscular fitness, and body composition.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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KIN 3333 Sport and Exercise Psychology Three hours
The study of the psychological processes which underlie involvement in sport and exercise activities. Focus will be given to issues of performance, motivation and aggression, interventions in sort, team and spectator factors, and socialization in sport, among others. An elective course which may be substituted for the Selected Topics course.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
Same as PSY 3333
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KIN 3353 Theory of Coaching Three hours
Exploration of philosophical, sociological, and psychological considerations of human performance in competitive athletics. Various theories of coaching are explored and practiced.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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KIN 3483 Therapeutic Exercises and Modalities Three hours
A study in theory and application of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation exercise/equipment prescribed for the treatment and management of athletic injuries.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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KIN 3491 Internship One hour
Practical experience working under a qualified professional in the area of sports medicine/athletic training, community health education, or fitness in an approved setting.
Offered each semester
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KIN 3492 Internship Two hours
Practical experience working under a qualified professional in the area of sports medicine/athletic training, community health education, or fitness in an approved setting.
Offered each semester
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KIN 3493 Internship Three hours
Practical experience working under a qualified professional in the area of sports medicine/athletic training, community health education, or fitness in an approved setting.
Offered each semester
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KIN 4423 Biomechanics Three hours
A study of body movement and the analysis of those movements in terms of force, time, and dimension. The course includes anatomical and functional kinesiological content.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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KIN 4433 Exercise Physiology Three hours
A study of physiological responses and adaptations of the human body to physical activity.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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KIN 4443 Management in Health and Sport Three hours
Provides a study of the foundational principles and practices of personnel leadership, planning, budgeting, scheduling of facilities and events, purchasing, and other topics related to programs in the field.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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LDR 1511 Leadership Colloquium One hour
This course offers academic credit for the LSI curriculum of leadership events and activities. Furthermore, special intensive leadership learning events or opportunities for specific application may be available for credit in addition to the regular curriculum. Course credit available only to LSI students who began fall of 2009, or thereafter.
Offered each semester
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LDR 1521 Leadership Colloquium One hour
This course offers academic credit for the LSI curriculum of leadership events and activities. Furthermore, special intensive leadership learning events or opportunities for specific application may be available for credit in addition to the regular curriculum. Course credit available only to LSI students who began fall of 2009, or thereafter.
Offered each semester
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LDR 1531 Leadership Colloquium One hour
This course offers academic credit for the LSI curriculum of leadership events and activities. Furthermore, special intensive leadership learning events or opportunities for specific application may be available for credit in addition to the regular curriculum. Course credit available only to LSI students who began fall of 2009, or thereafter.
Offered each semester
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