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Accounting
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ACF 2310 - Personal Finance
Managing personal finances; inflation and recession, tax problems, insurance, annuities, credit, budgeting, financial planning, home ownership, bank accounts, investments, and social insurance programs. Prerequisites: None (BA 2305 recommended for those taking this course and majoring in a Business field.)
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 3302 - Managerial Accounting
The collection, interpretation, and use of accounting data in management decisions and business activities. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II. Offered on demand.The collection, interpretation and use of accounting data in management decisions and business activities..
Prerequisite(s): Grade C or better in BA 2302
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 3310 - Intermediate Accounting I
Advanced principles of accounting systems and the analysis of financial data. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II. Offered in the fall each year. A grade of C or higher is required to pass this course. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Grade C or better in BA 2302
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 3311 - Intermediate Accounting II
A continuation of ACF 3310 Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ACF 3310 Intermediate Accounting I. Offered in the spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): Grade C or better in ACF 3310
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 3315 - Federal Taxation I
Preparation of tax returns. Accounting for income tax purposes. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II. Offered in the fall of each year.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BA 2302
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 3316 - Federal Taxation II
Specialized tax determinations of individuals, corporations, estates and trusts. Additional emphasis on tax research and compliance. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ACF 3315 Federal Taxation I. Offered in the spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACF 3315 .
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 3340 - Accounting Information Systems
An introduction to automated accounting systems requiring the application of skills attained in Principles of Accounting I and II. Specific emphasis on accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, and inventory control. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better 347 in BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II; Grade of C or better in CA 1302 Computer Applications. Offered in the spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): Grade C or better in BA 2302, Grade C or better in CA 1302
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 3360 - Cost Accounting
Accounting principles and methods applied to job order cost, process cost, and standard cost systems. An emphasis on cost and control. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II. Offered in the spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BA 2302
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 4300 - Investments
Prerequisite(s): MH 1338
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 4310 - Managerial Finance
A study of financial management including financial markets and intermediaries, corporate taxation, financial statements, budgeting and forecasting techniques, discounting methods and capital budgeting, valuation, cost of capital structure, and capital asset pricing. Prerequisites: BA 2301 Principles of Accounting I, BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II, BA 2303 Macroeconomics, BA 2305 Business Mathematics, BA 3340 Business Statistics, MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher. Offered in the fall each year.
Prerequisite(s): BA 2301 Principles of Accounting I, BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II, BA 2303 Macroeconomics, BA 2305 Business Mathematics, BA 3340 Business Statistics, MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 4325 - Managerial Economics
Decision theory and criteria for decision making concerning output, pricing, capital budgeting, scale of operation, investment, and inventory control. Attention is also given to concepts of profits, production, and cost functions. This course also emphasizes the quantitative and qualitative application of economic principles to business analysis. Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in BA 2303 Macroeconomics, BA 2304 Microeconomics, and MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in BA 2303 Macroeconomics, BA 2304 Microeconomics, and MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 4330 - Financial Markets and Institutions
The student will acquire a working knowledge of major financial markets and institutions, e.g., banks, brokerage houses, mutual funds commodities, exchange traded funds (ETF’s), and international monetary exchanges.
Prerequisite(s): MH 1338 or higher.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 4341 - Advanced Accounting
Advanced accounting theories and methods. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ACF 3311 Intermediate Accounting II.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACF 3311 Intermediate Accounting II.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 4350 - Government/Not for Profit Accounting
Principles of accounting practices and financial reporting for non-profit entities and governmental units. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ACF 3311 Intermediate Accounting II.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACF 3311 Intermediate Accounting II.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 4380 - Auditing
Principles and procedures in auditing. Professional standards and ethics. Audit report preparation. Practice cases. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ACF 3311 Intermediate Accounting II. Offered in the fall each year.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ACF 3311 Intermediate Accounting II.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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ACF 4390 - Accounting Internship
This course consists of a supervised internship designed to provide students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of accounting. Prerequisites: MN3300 Principles of Management, and approval of the College of Business Internship coordinator and Department Chair. Offered in the fall.
Prerequisite(s): MN3300 Principles of Management, and approval of the College of Business Internship coordinator and Department Chair.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Accounting
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Business Admin
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BA 1301 - Business Principles & Concepts
An introduction to the basic principles of American business and the free enterprise system. Offered in the fall and spring each year.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 2302 - Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of Accounting I. A special emphasis on applications to corporations. Requires the preparation and interpretation of financial data. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BA 2301 Principles of Accounting I. A grade of C or higher is required to pass this course. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BA 2301 Principles of Accounting I. A grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 2303 - Macroeconomics
Study of macroeconomics, economic growth and development, economic systems, unemployment and inflation, circular flow, fiscal instruments, money and banks, monetarism, demand and supply, protectionism, and international economic order. Must be eligible to take MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher. Offered in the fall each year.
Prerequisite(s): Must be eligible to take MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 2304 - Microeconomics
Study of microeconomics with emphasis on consumer choice, market demand and elasticity, business firm choice, market structures, capital structures, antitrust, regulatory agencies, and international trade. Must be eligible to take MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher. Offered in the spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): Must be eligible to take MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 2305 - Business Mathematics
Mathematics for personal and business finance. Topics studied include interest, markup, depreciation, discounts, installment loans, and taxes. Must be eligible to take MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher. Offered in the fall and spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): Must be eligible to take MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 3310 - Business Communication
Professional writing concepts. Emphasis on style, organization and mechanics. Focus on a multitude of business communication concepts. Prerequisite: CA 1302 Computer Applications and minimum grade of “C” in EH 1302 English Composition. Offered in the fall and spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): CA 1302 Computer Applications and minimum grade of “C” in EH 1302 English Composition.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 3315 - Business Ethics
A comprehensive perspective on contemporary business issues such as consumer behavior, management, accounting, corporate responsibility, and marketing. An analysis of various classical resources for moral guidance and ethical consideration. Offered in the spring of odd years.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 3340 - Business Statistics
Provides a statistical background through study and review of general statistical theories and techniques including probability, frequency distribution, sampling, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. Prerequisite: BA 2305 Business Mathematics and MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: BA 2305 Business Mathematics and MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 3350 - Quantitative Business Analysis
A study of quantitative tools and techniques used in business decision making with emphasis on decision theory and modeling including forecasting, linear programming, PERT/CPM, network models, and Supply Chain Management to facilitate business problem solving. Offered in the fall and spring each year.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 3380 - Legal Environment of Business I
Structure and evolution of business law. Legal principles and social forces in government, business, and society. Overview of court system. Studies in contracts and torts. Offered in the fall each year.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 3381 - Legal Environment of Business II
Studies in the Uniform Commercial Code: Overview of Article 2 (Sales) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions). BA 3380 Legal Environment of Business I recommended but not required. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 3390 - Business Modeling
Development of a customer-centric framework to understand the “value flows” of the business process. Prerequisites: MN 3300 Principles of Management, MKT 3310 Principles of Marketing. Offered in the fall of odd years.
Prerequisite(s): MN 3300 Principles of Management, MKT 3310 Principles of Marketing.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 3391 - Entrepreneurial Innovation
Study of the theory and practice of innovation and entrepreneurial competences in the customer-development approach to building products and services. Prerequisites: MN 3300 Principles of Management. Offered in the spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): MN 3300 Principles of Management.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 4310 - Business Analytics
An in-depth study of statistical tools and analytical modeling techniques to facilitate data-driven business decision making and problem solving. Critical evaluation of Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive analytics tools that provide a systematic and logical approach to decision making in business. Prerequisites: BA 3350 Quantitative Business Analysis. Offered in the fall of even years.
Prerequisite(s): BA 3350 Quantitative Business Analysis
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 4380 - Business Policy & Strategy
The formulation and application of policies and programs pertaining to the business enterprise. Focus on multiple functional areas with business. Prerequisites: ACF 4310 Managerial Finance, BA 2301 Principles of Accounting I, BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II, BA 2303 Macroeconomics, BA 2305 Business Mathematics, BA 3340 Business Statistics, MN 3300 Principles of Management, MKT 3310 Principles of Marketing, MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher. Offered in the fall and spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: ACF 4310 Managerial Finance, BA 2301 Principles of Accounting I, BA 2302 Principles of Accounting II, BA 2303 Macroeconomics, BA 2305 Business Mathematics, BA 3340 Business Statistics, MN 3300 Principles of Management, MKT 3310 Principles of Marketing, MH 1338 Finite Mathematics or higher.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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BA 4399 - Business Administration Internship
This course consists of a supervised internship designed to provide students the opportunity to gain practical experience in business or non-profit management. Prerequisites: MN3300 Principles of Management, and approval of the College of Business Internship Coordinator and Department Chair. Offered in the fall and spring each year.
Prerequisite(s): MN3300 Principles of Management, and approval of the College of Business Internship Coordinator and Department Chair.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Business Admin
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Bach Criminal Justice
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BCJ 2331 - Criminal Law
Criminal law is a study of the historical and philosophical concepts of law including the purpose and functions of criminal laws and statutes as a means of social control in the preservation of life and property. In this course a student will study the elements of various offenses including offenses against the person, offenses against property, and common defenses against criminal acts; and will learn the differences between misdemeanor and felony charges. The student will also receive initial exposure to the punishment prescribed for the various offenses. Offered every fall online.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled BCJ program/ permission of LS/CJ chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 2351 - Criminal Investigations
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the means and methods of investigation varius criminal offenses including the practival applivation of crime scene investigation techniques. Offered every spring.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1300
Credits: 3
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BCJ 3301 - Criminology
This course is a study of law and crime, the nature and causation of crime, and the various theories and research studies regarding criminality. Criminology explores the foundations of law and crime as it applies to society in both a historical context and in current times. This course examines the theories and studies including: the Classical School, the Biological Theories, the Psychological/ Psychiatric Theories, the Social Structure Approaches, the Social Process Theories, and Social Conflict Theories. Offered every spring (day) and every fall (online).
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1300 and enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3302 - Community Relations
A study of the numerous and complex factors involved in the area of human relations as it impacts CJ agencies and their stakeholders. Community Relations examines the CJ system’s interdependency in administering justice, the impact of government on the criminal justice system and agencies, and studies the impact that public relations and public image have for criminal justice agencies. Offered every summer (online only).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3304 - Juvenile Justice
This course provides a study of the Juvenile Justice system. Students will examine characteristics of juvenile offenders, juvenile court procedures, prevention and diversion programs, and theories of causation. Other topics to be covered include the history of juvenile justice, child abuse, violent youths and gangs, and Alabama state law as it relates to juveniles. Offered every spring (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3305 - Constitutional Law
Examination of Constitutional provisions, their development through court interpretation, and their application to the legal system. Includes specific analysis of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments. Also includes an analysis of various ethical considerations associated with constitutional issues. Offered every fall (day) and summer (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3306 - Private Security
This course is an overview of the history and development of the growing private security field. Special emphasis is placed on the work of Alan Pinkerton, and others, in the early days of the development of the private security field. Current liability issues related to the provision of private security services are explored. Methods of disaster preparedness and emergency preparedness planning are explored. Attention is also given to basic fraud detection techniques, including how to conduct a fraud vulnerability assessment and fraud risk analysis. A significant focus of this course is on the role of Private security in crime prevention. Offered every summer (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3308 - Terrorism
This course examines the history and philosophy of terrorism, particularly reviewing the beliefs and activities of terrorist groups that have influenced the course of world events. Concentration is given to the study of contemporary terrorist activities, both at home and abroad, and students are exposed to traditional and unique approaches employed worldwide to combat terrorist organizations and methodologies. Offered every spring (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3309 - First Line Supervision
This course is designed to provide the student with a study of management concepts, theories, and practices commonly experienced by first line criminal justice supervisors. At the end of the course the student will be familiar with supervision topics such as leadership basics, leadership ethics, goal setting, time management, motivation, communication, problem solving, decision making, stress management, practical negotiation, supervisory liability, meetings, networking, and future trends. Offered every summer (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3310 - Corrections in America
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the early history of correctional thought and practice, the history of corrections in America, and the law of corrections. This course will also familiarize the student with current and future trends of corrections in America to include alternative sentencing such as probation, parole, house arrest, and drug treatment. Offered during the spring (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3311 - CJ Professional & the Family
This course is designed to provide the student with various resources, principles, and concepts that will help prepare, govern, and enhance the student’s present and future marital and/or family relationships. The course will study current researched models for successful marriages and combine biblical principles to offer a practical, spiritual model for family life. Finally, the course will provide the student with the meaning and purpose of marriage and family according to the Bible.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3312 - Cyber Crime Investigations
This course is an overview of criminal justice topics and issues currently accessible on the on the Internet. Techniques are developed for locating information regarding sex offenders, tracing emails, using the SSDI (Social Security Death Index) to detect misuse of Social Security numbers of deceased people, locating and using forms related to suspicious banking transactions (SAR, suspicious activity reports). In-class exercises allow each student to gain hands-on experience in the use of various search engines. Attention is given to matters related to meta-tags, copyright matters, and criminal activity that occur over the Internet. Offered each fall (online).
Prerequisite(s): CJ 1300 , CIS 1302 Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3314 - Community Policing
An examination of the native and immigrant cultures residing within the boundaries of the U.S., and a study of how those cultures interact with the CJ system/law enforcement. This course also examines the complex factors involved in the area of human relations as it impacts CJ agencies as well as the impact that public relations and public image have for criminal justice agencies. Students review theories of minority criminality and race relations in the U. S. Offered each spring (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3315 - Community Based Corrections
This course is designed to provide students real-world basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a career in community corrections. Conducting presentence interview, write a presentence report and learn problem-solving techniques when encountered with challenging issues within.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3324 - Crisis Management
This course provides the student with an introduction to counseling theory and practice by examining counseling methods and strategies to confront contemporary issues. This course will offer a biblical perspective, which is viewed as the basis from which to work in the encounter of a crisis throughout the healing process of a crisis. This course is designed to help prepare the CJ student with selected crises commonly found in field experience of the criminal justice practitioner. Offered every summer (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 3325 - Organized Crime
This course is designed to provide students of how criminal groups are organized; their business activities; and statues, and techniques used to combat organized crime. Also, explains how criminal organizations operating on a global scale have become more sophisticated and more threatening, and examines additional crime groups that have been added to the pantheon we refer to as organized crime.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4301 - Criminalistics
This course presents a survey of the different methods of scientific investigative techniques including fingerprinting, photography, casting, ballistic procedures, evidence collection, chain of custody, and utilization of crime laboratories. In addition students may participate in a crime scene search and discover the interdependent nature of the investigator and lab technician. Offered every fall (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4302 - Courts and Courtroom Procedure
Court and Courtroom Procedures is a study of the American justice system in the administration of law and crime. This course provides students with an overview of the court systems at the state and federal level, an in-depth look at the duties and responsibilities of the key courtroom players and courtroom work groups in the administration of justice, and an overview of evidentiary matters and the impact that the interdependence of the CJ system on the judiciary. Offered every summer (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4303 - Interview & Interrogation
This course is designed to familiarize students with basic communications concepts as well as basic concepts, processes, techniques, and legal aspects of interview and interrogation used in the field of criminal justice. The course will address the differences and similarities between interview and interrogation; different types, uses and processes of interviews; various forms of verbal and nonverbal communication; specialized types of interviews, such as probing, selection, counseling, and persuasive. Offered every fall (day) and every spring (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4304 - Criminal Justice Ethics
This course examines dilemmas and decisions in the criminal justice system focusing on typical problems encountered in law enforcement, corrections, and the courts. Attention is given to due process, fundamental fairness and various ethical guidelines used in the criminal justice system. The use of force by law enforcement and the Dirty Harry problem are evaluated. Theories of punishment are also considered. Avenues of police corruption are also explored. Offered every fall (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4305 - Special Issues in Criminal Justice
Special Issues is a study of significant current topics, problems, and issues facing the criminal justice system. This course also examines the current crises in criminal justice and the various proposed solutions to those crises. Offered every summer (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4306 - Criminal Behavior Analysis
This course presents an introduction to the current methods and techniques used by law enforcement agencies in criminal profiling. Theoretical concepts drawn from criminology, sociology, and psychology are discussed with application to the criminal violations of sexual murder, rape, child victimization, and selected nuisance offenses of an interpersonal nature. Students will be familiar with basic terminology and descriptive terms associated with interpersonal crimes and related forensic study. Offered every spring (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4307 - Research Methods
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of social science research and statistical methods typically used in the field of Criminal Justice. This course will explain the data gathering process, sampling procedures, and various statistical tests routinely performed on criminal justice data. The student will be prepared to evaluate reports and journal articles and to recognize emerging theories in the criminal justice field. Offered every fall (online).
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4310 - Correctional Research & Writing
An introduction to the basic concepts of social science research and statistical methods typically used in the field of Criminal Justice. This course will explain the data gathering process, sampling procedures, and various statistical tests routinely performed on criminal justice data. The student will be prepared to evaluate reports and journal articles and to recognize emerging theories in the criminal justice field.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4312 - Correctional Organization & Administration (Mgmt)
Organization and Administration in Criminal Justice is a study of the introductory principles of organizational theories and administrational models as they pertain to management in the criminal justice system. In this course students will receive exposure to motivational models and theories for motivation of personnel, job design, leadership, group behavior, and decision making. This course also examines communication within an organization, communication structures, and communication problems.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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BCJ 4391 - Professional Seminar
In this course the student will demonstrate academic proficiency in their chosen field through successful completion of an appropriate Major Field Test. The student will demonstrate their preparedness to enter the career field by preparing a portfolio which is a purposeful collection of student work that is accumulated throughout the student’s studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in program/ permission from CJ/LS chair
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bach Criminal Justic
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Bible
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BI 1303 - Digital Tools for Ministry
Introduction to computer software and hardware for ministers and churches. This includes an introduction to system software and popular horizontal application software packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management systems. Offered every fall.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 1310 - The Gospels
This course, using The Gospels, and questions of interpretation, evaluation, and application, will assist the students in greater understanding of this portion of the Bible. Using threaded discussions, written posted assignments, and online peer collaborative projects the student will develop thinking, reading, and communication skills. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 1311 - Intensive Study of the Life of Christ
Based upon Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the life of Christ studied with special consideration to His life being exemplary, His teachings normative, and His atonement for sin and subsequent resurrection the chief end of His first coming. Intended for Bible majors; open to all. Offered every fall.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 1314 - Intensive Study of the Book of Acts
The establishment of the church and its emergence and growth in the Greco-Roman world of the first century A.D. Offered every spring.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 1315 - Biblical Worldview I
An overview of the components of a biblical worldview with a focus on the existence, nature, and character of God, the nature of human beings and the impact of sin. Offered every semester.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 1316 - Biblical Worldview II
An overview of the components of a biblical worldview with a focus on the work and message of Jesus, the importance of Christian community, and the character traits of Christians. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): BI 1315 preferred but not required
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 1322 - Acts of the Apostles
This course, using The Book of Acts, and questions of interpretation, evaluation, and application, will assist the students in greater understanding of this portion of the Bible. Using threaded discussions, written posted assignments, and online peer collaborative projects the student will develop thinking, reading, and communication skills. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 2302 - Intensive Study of the Pentateuch
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament in the light of their time. Offered every spring.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 2303 - Intensive Study Conquest to Kingdom
History of the Hebrew nation from the time of Joshua throught the period of the kings; their conflicts, struggles, periods of faithfulness and unfaithfulness, strengths and weaknesses. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 2305 - Selected Readings from Greek New Testament I
Readings of the less difficult sections of the Greek New Testament. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite(s): BI 1301 , BI 1302
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 2306 - Selected Readings from Greek New Testament II
Readings of more difficult sections of the Greek New Testament. Special attention is given to advanced grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite(s): BI 1301 , BI 1302 , BI 2305
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 2310 - Marriage & Family Relations
A study of the preparation for marriage, how to build and maintain a successful marriage, and how to be successful as a parent. Offered every fall.
Credits: 3
General Education Designation Bible
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BI 2313 - Books of Moses
This course, using The Books of Moses, and questions of interpretation, evaluation, and application, will assist the students in greater understanding of this portion of the Bible. Using threaded discussions, written posted assignments, and online peer collaborative projects the student will develop thinking, reading, and communication skills. Great Books Honors College. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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BI 2318 - Understanding Biblical Literature
An introduction to the basics of biblical interpretation and types of biblical literature. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): BI 1315 and BI 1316
Credits: 3
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BI 2319 - Christian Ethics
Ethical conduct in the light of biblical teaching will be studied. Some of the more relevant ethical issues of our day will be studied from a biblical perspective: abortion, euthanasia, war, genetic engineering with all of its facets, and similar matters. Offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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BI 2320 - Introduction to Ministerial Counseling
An overview of the field of counseling which emphasizes theories and phiolsophies underlying current practices in the field of counseling. Designed for elders, ministers, teachers, supervisors, church and social workers, as well as those entering the counseling fields. Offered every spring.
Prerequisite(s): PY 1310
Credits: 3
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BI 2322 - Ministry Skills
An overview of the work of the preacher, his personal and family life, personal study, preaching and visiting. Offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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BI 2324 - Biblical Wisdom Literature
This course, using Biblical Wisdom Literature (Old Testament), and questions of interpretation, evaluation, and application, will assist the students in greater understanding of this portion of the Bible. Using threaded discussions, wirtten posted assignments, and online peer collaborative projects the student will develop thinking, reading, and communication skills. Great Books Honors College. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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BI 2331 - Local Church Leadership
Principles and their application for effective leadership in the local congregational setting will be studied. The role of elders, deacons, evangelists, Bible school teachers, and others will be examined. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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BI 2337 - Introduction to Song Leading
The elements of music, notation of pitch and rhythm, and beat patterns with emphasis on congregational singing and hymnology. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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BI 3301 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew I
A study of elementary Biblical Hebrew with special attention to grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Reading of simple prose sections of the Hebrew Bible. Offered in fall of odd years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3302 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew II
A continuation of BI 3301 . Offered in spring of even years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 3301
Credits: 3
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BI 3303 - World Religions
A survey of the history and basic teachings of the major world religions and related movements. It is designed to provide a working knowledge and understanding of the worldview of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Islam to assist in the cross-cultural communication of the gospel message. Offered in fall of even years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3310 - Courtship and Marriage
This course will use Great Books selections to expose the student to key ideas and issues in courtship and marriage. Readings may include, but are not limited to works from the Bible, Aquinas, Erasmus, Bacon, Austen, Homer, Plato, Lewis, Tolstoy, Aristotle, and Kass. Using threaded discussions, written posted assignments, and online peer collaborative projecte the student will develop thinking, reading, and communication skills. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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BI 3311 - Marriage & Family Relations
A study of mate selection, how to have a successful marriage, and principles of child rearing, taught from the Biblical perspective. Major sociological trends and problems that impact marriage and family relations in western society will also be observed. Offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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BI 3319 - Biblical Interpretation
A study of the principles of Bible interpretation and techniques and methods of Bible study, with strong emphasis being given on how to establish Biblical authority. Offered in fall of even years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3320 - Vocational Christian Ministry
A study of vocational ministry and “tentmaking” including an exploration of bibilical perspectives, spiritual and vocational readiness, cross-cultural ministry,and problems of deployment to a field of work. This course is the keystone course in the Vocational Ministry second major. Offered in fall of odd years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3325 - Survey of Church History
An overview of Church history from A.D. 100 to the present. Offered in fall of odd years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3328 - In the Steps of the Apostles
A study of selected Biblical texts related to Biblical geography, history, culture and archaeology in Greece, Turkey and Israel. Class lectures and assigned readings are combined with travel to related Biblical sites, museums, and excavation sites. (This course is offered only in Faulkner’s Study Abroad program.)
Credits: 3
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BI 3329 - Romans
This course, using the New Testament book of Romans, and questons of interpretation, evaluation, and application, will assist the students in greater understanding of this portion of the Bible. Using threaded discussions, written posted assignments, and online peer collaborative projects the student will develop thinking, reading, and communication skills. Great Books Honors College. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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BI 3333 - The General Epistles
An exploration of the writings often referred to as “general epistles” including the letter to the Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude. This course may cover all these writings or some subset of them. Offered in spring of odd years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3336 - The Minor Prophets
The books of the 12 minor prophets in their historical contexts with emphasis on the contents of each prophetic book. Offered in spring of odd years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3341 - The Writings of John
An exploration of the writings attributed to the apostle John including the Gospel of John, the letters of John, and the book of Revelation. This course may cover all these writings or some subset of them. Offered in spring of even years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3342 - Preparing and Delivering Bible Lessons
Techniques of sermon preparation and delivery. Preparing and delivering Sermons under supervision. Offered in fall of odd years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3344 - The Historical Books
An exploration of the historical books of the Old Testament. This course may cover all these writings or some subset of them. Offered in fall of even years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3356 - Expository Preaching
A study of the expository method and issues of interpretation that lead to responsible homiletical practice. Laboratory experience in using the expository method with a variety of biblical texts. Offered in spring of even years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 3342 - Preparing and Delivering Bible Lessons
Credits: 3
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BI 3358 - Elementary New Testament Greek I
Elements of New Testament Greek with emphasis on grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Offered in fall of even years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3359 - Elementary New Testament Greek II
A continuation of BI 3358 . Offered in spring of odd years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 3358
Credits: 3
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BI 3370 - Practical Evangelism and Missions
Concentrated study of preparation and implementation of evalgelistic efforts both domestic and foreign. Attention will be given to effec- tive methods of evalgelism for local churches and missionaries within both the urban inner city and rural contexts. Offered in fall of even years.
Credits: 3
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BI 3375 - Survey of the Women of the Old Testament
A brief historical study of the Old Testament. Selected passages related to women are given special attention in order to teach the message of the Old Testament for women then and now. Women only. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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BI 3385 - Survey of Women of the New Testament
A brief survey of the New Testament. Selected passages related to women give special attention to teaching the message of the New Testament for wormen then and now. Offered on demand.
Credits: 3
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