2020-2021 Catalog with Addendum 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog with Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The information following course titles indicate (1) hours per week of lecture, (2) hours per week of laboratory and (3) credit hours. A small number of courses are offered for a variable number of credit hours, and the credit hours listed represent the maximum number of hours possible for credit. This will be noted in the course description.

The frequency of offering follows the meeting and credit hour information. Courses offered every year are designated by semester(s) only. Courses offered every other year are designated by semester and odd/even year.

Note: Since most courses are not offered every semester, students should be aware that failure to take a required course when it is offered may delay graduation.

Any course may be offered on demand should sufficient interest be demonstrated and should a qualified instructor be available. “Demand” courses with a defined content will be offered as regularly as practical for the host department.

At the end of the course description, the following information will be given when applicable: laboratory information, corequisites (“simultaneous enrollment”) and prerequisites, cross listed courses (“same as”), special fees, and pertinent information about the use of the course.

Courses and Numbering

All courses are listed alphabetically by course prefix and numerically within each prefix. The department and college assignments are also noted. ACU uses a three-digit course numbering system. Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower-level courses (primarily for freshmen and sophomores). Courses numbered from 300 to 499 are upper-level, or advanced, courses (primarily for juniors and seniors). Courses numbered 500 to 799 are graduate courses. All courses numbered 000 to 099 do not count toward graduation or GPA.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Some courses have prerequisites, which must be met before a student may register for that course, or corequisites, which must be completed simultaneously. In some cases, a student may have special knowledge, skills or background that will enable him or her to perform well in a given class without meeting its prerequisites or corequisites. Such a student should seek special permission from the department offering the course.

A course may not use the same requirement as both prerequisite and corequisite. Courses listed as corequisite must be taken together. Students may not drop or withdraw from a course with corequisite requirements without dropping or withdrawing from both courses. Students may repeat a course with corequisite requirements alone in subsequent attempts if they fail or do not receive degree credit for the course on the first attempt. However, in courses with a subject code of EACH, EDUC, NURS, or SPAN, students must repeat both corequisite courses if they fail or do not receive credit for one or both courses on the first attempt.

Students should refer to the most recent catalog for course corequisites, prerequisites, and restrictions.

Course Sequencing

Some courses have recommendations of a previous course(s) for appropriate sequencing. Such recommendations are not prerequisites; the system will allow any student meeting a course’s prerequisites to enroll for a course regardless of whether the student meets the sequencing recommendations. Students are cautioned, however, to follow sequencing recommendations when all of the courses in the sequence are on their degree plans.

Independent Study and Special Topics Courses

Neither an independent study nor a special topics course should be a version or instance of a course that already has been approved for inclusion in the catalog.

Independent Study

An independent study course is a unique, student-initiated and student-driven course. An independent study course should be used to enhance a degree. It should be used as a substitution for degree requirements only in rare circumstances; it should not be used to correct poor planning. All other catalog policies apply.

Independent study courses are usually designed to be worth 3 credit hours. Ideally, independent study courses should make up no more than 6 hours (5 percent) of any student’s undergraduate degree. They should make up no more than 20 percent of any student’s graduate degree. Independent study courses should use the even hundred course number appropriate to the level of study (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, etc.)

Student proposals for independent studies may be approved or denied based on faculty interest or availability and departmental priorities. Students in the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program will incur a separate fee for an independent study course and should contact the Director of the DMin Program for details.

When proposing an independent study, the student should complete the Independent Study Request form and discuss it – including the outcomes and artifacts of the study – with the proposed faculty member. Artifacts should support the student’s and the faculty member’s intended outcomes for the course through research, written work, creative projects, and/or professional projects. If the course is approved by the faculty member, the faculty member is responsible for creating the syllabus for the independent study. The syllabus must include the learning outcomes and how they will be measured.

The syllabus and Independent Study Request form should be submitted to the chair and dean on a timeline that would allow for the proposal to be approved or denied prior to the beginning of the term or part of term in which the course is being proposed. Study Abroad courses should be approved prior to departure from the United States.

Special topics

A special topics course is faculty/department-initiated and faculty-driven. A special topics course will be included in the course schedule for registration in a given term and could be used as a pilot for addition to the curriculum. A substitution form must be submitted for a special topics course to satisfy degree requirement. All other catalog policies apply.

The special topics syllabus must be submitted to the dean before March 1 for a fall course or October 1 for a spring or summer course, so that it will be available for student registration. Special topics courses should choose the course number appropriate to the level of study from the following: 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, 640, 740, etc.

The Texas Common Course Numbering System

The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) has been designed for the purpose of aiding students in the transfer of general academic courses between colleges and universities throughout Texas. Common courses are freshman and sophomore academic credit courses that have been identified as common by institutions that are members of the common course numbering system. The system ensures that if the student takes the courses the receiving institution designates as common, then the courses will be accepted in transfer.

For further information contact the transfer course coordinator in the Registrar’s Office.

 

Family Studies

  
  • FAM 365 - Research Methods in Child and Family Services


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Understanding and evaluating research in the social sciences with emphasis on human development, family studies, and Child Life. An introduction to statistical concepts, research design, measurement, sampling, quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, data management, and presentation of research findings. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
  
  • FAM 385 - Family Theories: An Introduction


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a variety of theoretical frameworks for understanding the internal dynamics of family systems. Students will explore how major concepts from various theories can be utilized to explain and predict human behavior in the context of interpersonal relationships and family life.
  
  • FAM 443 - Death and Bereavement


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Summer

    This course explores the experiences of death, dying and bereavement through a family systems perspective. Students will study the historical and cultural context of death, the experience of death along the life cycle stages, and the impact of death for families and involved individuals related to the death experience. A personal exploration of one’s reactions to death, dying and bereavement will be integrated in the course, as well as an examination of death and dying from the points of view of dying persons, their families and friends, and family and service professionals.
  
  • FAM 452 - Parenting and Family Skills


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Principles of effective parenting including theoretical approaches to understanding parent/child relations, the etiology of child behaviors, dysfunctional parenting styles and mechanisms of behavior change. Emphasis is given to strengthening positive behaviors and developing significant perceptions and skills in children. Different family structures and interactions over the family life-span are considered.
  
  • FAM 453 - Family Crises and Resiliency


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Consideration of social institutions and resources in the community as they affect the well-being of children and families. Attention is given to: (1) families experiencing stress and crises; (2) working with nontraditional family structures (e.g., single parent and stepfamilies) (3) community resources for meeting family needs; and (4) providing students with practical experiences and information needed to work effectively with community groups.
  
  • FAM 454 - Aging and the Family


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Examines successful aging from a bio-psychosocial framework with an emphasis on changes in interpersonal relationships, roles, and family dynamics associated with aging family members. Topics include: common problems and decisions facing aging families, marriage in later life, being single, parent-child relationships, sibling ties, the role of grandparents, divorce and remarriage, physiological/health issues leading to increased dependency and long-term care and one’s life review.
  
  • FAM 455 - Ministry to Fathers


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Reviews current literature on fathering with an emphasis on equipping men and women (husbands and wives) for the vital role that fathers play in the lives of their children/family. Examines the impact of father’s absence on the lives of sons and daughters, including barriers that hinder father involvement. Participants examine the principles of effective fathering as well as how wives contribute to their husband’s fathering style. Biblical principles of masculinity are examined as well as how men become spiritual leaders of their families.
  
  • FAM 470 - Family Life Education Methodology


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Provides students with an understanding of the competencies, broad knowledge base, and skills required for the ethical practice of family life education. Students acquire knowledge regarding the design, implementation and evaluation of family life education programs including methods of teaching/learning relevant to diverse audiences within a variety of community settings. Prerequisite: FAM 251 , FAM 356 , FAM 452 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • FAM 485 - Ethics and Professional Development


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This course is designed to foster the personal and professional development of Family Studies majors via the integration of faith and learning, the process of ethical decision making, and the requisite professional skills required by careers in family life education and social services. Prerequisite: FAM 470  and FAM 495  (either course may be taken as a corequisite if not completed as a prerequisite). A capstone and writing- intensive course.
  
  • FAM 495 - Practicum in Child and Family Services


    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 8
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer

    Supervised experience in a community-based family life education or service program. Students in the course will complete a minimum of 120 clock hours service-learning in the community program. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Junior standing; instructor and department chair approval; and acceptance of the student by a community program. For majors only.

Finance

  
  • FIN 310 - Financial Management


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Financial analysis, capital budgeting, working capital management, sources and forms of long-term financial structure, the cost of capital, and dividend policy. Prerequisite: ACCT 210 ; ECON 260 , ECON 261 , with a grade of “C” or better; MATH 130 .
  
  • FIN 311 - Money and Banking


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Nature and operations of our money and banking system, and the application of modern monetary and banking theory to domestic and international problems. Prerequisite: ACCT 210 ; ECON 260 , ECON 261  with a grade of “C” or better; MATH 130 .
  
  • FIN 411 - Principles of Investment


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Introduction to securities markets, presentation of risk-return analysis, analysis of common stocks and bonds, and introduction to portfolio analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 310 , with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • FIN 412 - Financial Theory and Practice


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    The acquisition and use of financial resources are examined from the perspective of the financial manager. Coverage includes both theoretical and practical aspects of financial management. Prerequisite: FIN 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • FIN 414 - Bank Management


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    The organization of the bank, sources of bank funds, allocation of bank funds, and supervision and regulation of the commercial bank. Prerequisite: FIN 310 , with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • FIN 416 - Personal Financial Planning


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Introduction to the methodology and discipline of personal financial planning. Focuses on the comprehensive and ongoing planning process that seeks to quantify personal financial objectives and balance the components of risk management, personal investments, tax considerations, retirement preparation, and estate planning. Prerequisite: 72 earned hours.
  
  • FIN 419 - International Financial Markets


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A study of the concept of the balance of payments, different methods of financing international trade including the methods, documents, and institutions used, and an examination of capital investments and international financial markets. Prerequisite: FIN 310 , with a grade of “C” or better. May be used to satisfy University requirements.
  
  • FIN 420 - Entrepreneurial Finance


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    This course is focused on the financial aspects of a new venture from idea to operation to harvest. The course will help students develop understanding and proficiency with respect to the concepts and tools of entrepreneurial finance and help foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Prerequisite: FIN 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • FIN 434 - Portfolio Management


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Each student will use valuation techniques to select common stocks to comprise a portfolio. The performance of each portfolio will be compared to that of other students and a benchmark. Each student will make five presentations to the class regarding their portfolio’s composition and performance. Collectively, the students will function as an Investment Committee in managing a class portfolio. Prerequisite: FIN 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • FIN 439 - Student Managed Investment Fund


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    This course comprises a group of students that are responsible for managing a portion of the university’s endowment. Specifically, they are responsible for constructing and monitoring a portfolio of long positions in common stocks. This portfolio is referred to as the Student Managed Investment Fund and uses the brand name STAR (Student Trading and Research). Prerequisite: FIN 310  with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • FIN 499 - Finance Internship


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    A practical work experience in accounting or finance. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: ACCT 310 ; FIN 310 ; GPA of 2.75 or above in business courses; overall GPA of 2.50 or above; and consent of department chair. Same as ACCT 499 , IS 499 , ITC 499 , MGMT 499  and MKTG 499 .
  
  • FIN 643 - International Finance


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course focuses on the structure and opportunities for the multinational firm, through understanding of the international monetary system and balance of payments. Specific aspects of international cash flow management are examined together with the management of financial risk related to foreign investments and capital funding in an international context

French

  
  • FREN 111 - Elementary French I


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    An introduction to the basic skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing. Prerequisite: ACT English score of 19 or above; SAT Critical Reading score (old SAT) of 460 or above; SAT Reading + Writing score (new SAT) of 500 or above; ENGL 003 /ENGL 004 ; or approval by department. Non-credit laboratory required. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • FREN 112 - Elementary French II


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A continuation of FREN 111 . Prerequisite: FREN 111  or equivalent. Non-credit laboratory required. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • FREN 221 - Intermediate French I


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Further study of basic grammar with greater emphasis on conversation and reading. Prerequisite: FREN 112  or equivalent through testing.
  
  • FREN 222 - Intermediate French II


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Grammar review, reading, conversation, and composition. Prerequisite: FREN 221  or equivalent through testing.
  
  • FREN 321 - French Composition and Conversation


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, even years

    Prose composition with attention to the acquisition of useful, everyday vocabulary. Prerequisite: FREN 222  or equivalent through testing.
  
  • FREN 341 - Introduction to French Culture


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    A survey of life in contemporary France with emphasis on values, attitudes, institutions, and current problems. Prerequisite: FREN 222  or equivalent through testing.
  
  • FREN 342 - French Cinema


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    Students will develop comprehension and speaking skills as well as further their knowledge and understanding of French contemporary culture through a selection of contemporary French movies. Prerequisite: FREN 222  
  
  • FREN 461 - Medieval and Renaissance Literature


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    A survey of Medieval and Renaissance French literature in modern French translation. Prerequisite: FREN 222  or equivalent through testing.
  
  • FREN 462 - Twentieth-Century French Literature


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    A general survey of 20th century French literature. Prerequisite: FREN 222  or equivalent through testing.

Geography

  
  • GEOG 235 - World Geography


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer

    Cultural, demographic, political, economic, and environmental themes are developed through an analysis of the world regions and the countries in each. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • GEOG 354 - Cultural Geography


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Emphasis will be placed on such topics as basic concepts in geography, human population, migration, folk and popular culture, language, religion, ethnicity, political geography, globalization, and resources. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.

Geology

  
  • GEOL 111 - Introduction to Geology


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    Study of the physical processes involved in earth’s development. Identification of minerals and rocks, and introduction to plate tectonics and structural features of the earth. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.

German

  
  • GER 111 - Elementary German I


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    An introduction to the German language and culture. Emphasis on understanding the spoken and written language and on communication through speaking and writing. Prerequisite: ACT English score of 19 or above; SAT Critical Reading score (old SAT) of 460 or above; SAT Reading + Writing score (new SAT) of 500 or above; ENGL 003 /ENGL 004 ; or approval by department. Non-credit laboratory required. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • GER 112 - Elementary German II


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 1
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A continuation of GER 111 . Prerequisite: GER 111  or equivalent through testing. Non-credit laboratory required. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • GER 221 - Intermediate German I


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Grammar review with stress on the skills of reading, speaking, and composition. Prerequisite: GER 112  or equivalent through testing.
  
  • GER 222 - Intermediate German II


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    A continuation of GER 221  with more extensive reading. Prerequisite: GER 221  or equivalent through testing.
  
  • GER 321 - German Grammar through Short Stories


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, even years

    Designed to review and refine German grammar skills while beginning upper-division-level literary engagement. Prerequisite: GER 222 , Advanced WebCAPE placement, or consent of instructor.
  
  • GER 341 - Survey of German Film


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    Active viewing and analysis of major cinematic works from German-speaking regions. Prerequisite: GER 222 , Advanced WebCAPE placement, or consent of instructor.
  
  • GER 361 - Survey of German Literature


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

    Reading and analysis of major literary work from German-speaking regions. Prerequisite: GER 222 , Advanced WebCAPE placement, or consent of instructor.
  
  • GER 461 - German Drama


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    Reading and literary analysis of major dramas from German-speaking regions. Prerequisite: GER 222 , Advanced WebCAPE placement, or consent of instructor.

Gerontology

  
  • GERO 350 - Sociology of Aging


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    An overview of the research and literature related to the demographic, social, and cultural aspects of aging in the United States and in other cultures. Same as SOCI 350 .
  
  • GERO 352 - Adult Development and Aging


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Introduces the student to the study of adult development and aging, the emerging science of human aging, by taking a topical approach to each aspect of development including physical, cognitive, social, and personality in relation to periods of adult life span. Emphasis will be given to late adulthood. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
  
  • GERO 437 - Ministry with Older Adults


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    Course will cover demographics of the aging community, analyze programs for serving the older member, and show how to utilize the talents of mature church members.
  
  • GERO 441 - Social Welfare Policy and Services


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    A descriptive and analytical study of social welfare programs and policies; examination of the relationship between social work and other aspects of the U.S. social welfare system noting overall impact on social problems. Same as SOCW 441 . A writing-intensive course.
  
  • GERO 448 - Biology of Aging


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Summer

    Survey of the human anatomy and physiology with implications of normal and abnormal age related changes. Same as BIOL 448 .
  
  • GERO 454 - Aging and the Family


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring, even years

    Problems of aging in the family as related to interpersonal relationships, nutrition, and near environmental needs of the elderly in maintaining personal independence.
  
  • GERO 460 - Ethics and Social Issues


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    An attempt to help students reach a higher critical and reflective consciousness of the relationship of ethics to professional and business decision making and problem solving. Same as SOCI 560 .
  
  • GERO 479 - Programs and Services for Elderly


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Health care delivery system, aging networks, delivery of care, communication disorders in the elderly. Same as CSD 479 .
  
  • GERO 495 - Practicum in Gerontology


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Supervised work experience with an agency or organization serving older adults. The practicum practice placement will be consistent with academic and career goals for the student and will be designed to give face-to-face client exposure.
  
  • GERO 550 - Sociology of Aging


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    An overview of the research and literature related to the demographic, social and cultural aspects of aging in the United States and in other cultures. Same as SOCI 550 .
  
  • GERO 552 - Adult Development and Aging


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall

    Introduces the student to the study of adult development and aging, the emerging science of human aging, by taking a topical approach to each aspect of development including physical, cognitive, social, and personality in relation to periods of adult life span. Emphasis will be given to late adulthood.
  
  • GERO 560 - Ethics and Social Issues


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    An attempt to help students reach a higher critical and reflective consciousness of the relationship of ethics to professional and business decision making and problem solving. Same as SOCI 560 .
  
  • GERO 579 - Programs and Services for Elderly


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Health care delivery system, aging networks, delivery of care, communication disorders in the elderly.
  
  • GERO 615 - Social Research


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An application of the scientific method to the study of social phenomena; consideration of basic methods of data gathering, analysis and reporting, including basic statistics. Students experience organizing, conducting and evaluating research. Same as SOCI 615 .
  
  • GERO 636 - Seminar in Death and Dying


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    The theoretical and theological basis for the study of thanatology. Exposure to significant new literature in the discipline of death, dying and grief.
  
  • GERO 637 - Ministry with Older Adults


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Course will cover demographics of the aging community, analyze programs for serving the older member and how to utilize the talents of mature church members. Same as BIBM 637 .
  
  • GERO 668 - Housing the Older Client


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will provide a thorough review of the literature, research and theory in the field of housing for the older client. Managerial aspects of the industry will focus upon providing a quality living environment at the best independent level care possible.
  
  • GERO 685 - Advanced Seminar in Gerontology


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    This course will lead the student to apply the theory, knowledge, and practice of gerontology toward a particular field or job area.
  
  • GERO 690 - Practicum in Gerontology


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 6
    Supervised field placement of 150 to 300 hours. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information.
  
  • GERO 744 - Management and Funding of Nonprofit Organizations


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    Designed to develop a working knowledge of the planning, allocation, and control processes of resources in a social service agency and procedures and techniques of developing and receiving grants and/or contract support and addressing methods of organizational change and community improvement as they relate to social services. Same as SOCW 744 .
  
  • GERO 745 - Administration and Planning for Nonprofit Organizations


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: on demand

    Will be directed toward the administration and planning process in social service organizations. The course will also help the students to assess service needs of a target population, to evaluate programs and to develop and implement viable alternatives within the agency structure. Same as SOCW 745 .

Global Studies

  
  • GLST 120 - Introduction to Global Issues


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Explores the nature of the contemporary world, with attention to key features and implications of globalization, as well as attention to major issues impacting global society in the 21st century. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • GLST 212 - Introduction to Great Britain


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Introduces students to Great Britain through the examination of regional geography, social groups, cultural values and major regional geography, social groups, cultural values and major institutions, with special attention to the issues that currently dominate public discourse. Students learn from local guest lecturers and on-site observation of British institutions, as well as through small group tutorials in the Oxford learning tradition. Available only to students enrolled in ACU’s Oxford Study Abroad program. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • GLST 214 - Global Studies: People and Culture of Germany and Europe


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Spring

    Introduction to German history, society and culture, with attention to the legacy of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and some attention to wider Europe, Students look in depth at specific cultural components such as government, religion, business, family structures, cultural values and worldviews. Available only to students enrolled in ACU’s Montevideo, Uruguay, Study Abroad program. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • GLST 217 - South America Southern Cone: History and Culture


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    Includes an overview of Latin America and a more detailed examination of the history and culture of the Southern Cone of South America, especially Uruguay. Students look in depth at specific cultural components such as government, education, religion, business, family structures, cultural values and worldviews. Available only to students enrolled in ACU’s Montevideo, Uruguay, Study Abroad program. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.
  
  • GLST 499 - Global Studies Seminar


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, odd years

    In seminar sessions, a comprehensive integration of various disciplines of the global studies program and a senior project, individually designed in co-operation with the instructor. A capstone and writing-intensive course.

Graduate Program

  
  • GRAD 081 - Introduction to Scholarly Writing I


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Through this course, students are introduced to the conventions of scholarly writing at the graduate level. Students use scholarly journals from their field of study to summarize, analyze, synthesize, and apply concepts to write academic papers that integrate sources with correct use of APA style format. Course fee.
  
  • GRAD 695 - Thesis Continuation


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 0
    Thesis continuation, zero credit hours, allows student to remain in active status while completing thesis.
  
  • GRAD 696 - Graduate Continuation


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 0
    Continuation course that allows a student to remain in active status while completing a capstone project, practicum, or while awaiting dissertation chair assignment. Fee required. Course is intended for 1-2 parts of term. Enrolling in this continuation course may delay time to degree completion or necessitate other programmatic considerations.
  
  • GRAD 791 - Dissertation Continuation I


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense. Prerequisite: At least 6 credit hours of LEAD 799 and continued relationship with dissertation chair.
  
  • GRAD 792 - Dissertation Continuation II


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense. Prerequisite: Completion of two credit hours of GRAD 791 and continued relationship with dissertation chair.
  
  • GRAD 793 - Dissertation Continuation III


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense. Prerequisite: Completion of two credit hours of GRAD 792 and continued relationship with dissertation chair.
  
  • GRAD 794 - Dissertation Continuation IV


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense. Prerequisite: Completion of two credit hours of GRAD 793 and continued relationship with dissertation chair.
  
  • GRAD 795 - Dissertation Continuation V


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense. Prerequisite: Completion of two credit hours of GRAD 794 and continued relationship with dissertation chair.
  
  • GRAD 796 - Dissertation Continuation VI


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense. Prerequisite: Completion of two credit hours of GRAD 795  and continued relationship with dissertation chair.
  
  • GRAD 797 - Dissertation Continuation VII


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense. Prerequisite: Completion of two credit hours of GRAD 796  and continued relationship with dissertation chair.
  
  • GRAD 798 - Dissertation Continuation VIII


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense.  Prerequisite: Completion of two credit hours of GRAD 797  and continued relationship with dissertation chair.
  
  • GRAD 799 - Dissertation Continuation IX


    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 1
    Continuation of dissertation research and dissertation defense. Prerequisite: Completion of two credit hours of GRAD 798  and continued relationship with dissertation chair.

Healthcare Administration

  
  • HCAD 201 - Introduction to Health Services Administration


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    A general introduction of the structure and operations of patient care organizations with a focus on management and leadership theory and a general overview of healthcare venues, administration, and operations practices.
  
  • HCAD 241 - Survey of Community and Public Health Issues


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course introduces the field of community and public health, it’s history, methods, and contribution with an emphasis to help future administrators of healthcare in planning and delivery of health services.
  
  • HCAD 256 - Research and Statistics in Healthcare


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces students to research methods–formulating a research question, model, reviewing the literature, and writing up research results in a healthcare context. Examines methods of descriptive statistics and probability, including describing, exploring, and comparing data and how it can be used in decision making.
  
  • HCAD 262 - Fundamentals of Health Information Management


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Explores the critical role information technologies and systems play in healthcare organizations. This course discusses underlying technologies including hardware, applications, the Internet and telehealth, planning and project management, and the future of information technology in healthcare management.
  
  • HCAD 287 - Healthcare Personnel and Interdisciplinary Team Leadership


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces students to the essential role of human resources management within healthcare organizations. Serves as a foundation for all aspects of human resources planning, development, and administration, with an emphasis on the unique requirements related to healthcare personnel and interdisciplinary team leadership.
  
  • HCAD 311 - Current Issues in Global Public Health


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Study of health systems around the world by evaluating countries according to their healthcare systems, socioeconomic status, and the challenges and opportunities for promoting the health of their citizens. Prerequisite: HCAD 241 .
  
  • HCAD 327 - Innovation and Trends in Healthcare


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces current trends and opportunities throughout the healthcare industry. Topics include the role of information technology, trends in reimbursement, innovative approaches to delivery, and other components that influence patient care.
  
  • HCAD 365 - Healthcare Financial Analysis


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduction to economic and financial concepts unique to healthcare. Examines the significance of economics in healthcare decisions. Analyzes various finance concepts such as: budgetary, financial management, and cost accounting to demonstrate operations and decision making under cost constraints often seen in competitive healthcare markets.  Prerequisite: ECON 260 .
  
  • HCAD 385 - Healthcare Marketing and Strategic Planning


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to Healthcare Strategic Planning and Marketing. Discusses and applies the concepts of healthcare planning and marketing to healthcare delivery, assessment of community needs, and resource planning in both ambulatory and clinical settings. Includes health services planning and trends, demand for and use of health services, research methods, and sources of marketing and planning data.
  
  • HCAD 411 - Healthcare Quality and Safety


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An overview of quality and safety issues within healthcare organizations. Students will gain knowledge in methods of assessing quality and techniques for improving quality and patient safety. Prerequisite: HCAD 256 .
  
  • HCAD 421 - Long Term Care Administration


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An introduction to healthcare venues beyond acute healthcare, including long term acute care hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and assisted living facilities. Provides students with essential knowledge and skills required for this rapidly expanding area of the healthcare industry.
  
  • HCAD 432 - Conflict Management in Healthcare


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces students to the underlying sources of conflict in healthcare settings and presents specific theories and techniques of negotiating among and between medical professionals and administration. While collaboration is emphasized, the course also presents tactics for securing essential terms in bargaining and group facilitation skills for building consensus.
  
  • HCAD 441 - Introduction to Epidemiology


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course integrates concepts from Epidemiology and Population Health in order to improve health outcomes. The role of the healthcare administrator in advancing population health through collaboration with groups, organizations, and networks, and the use of epidemiological applications and technology are emphasized. Prerequisite: HCAD 241  and HCAD 256 .
  
  • HCAD 461 - Healthcare Disparities


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An examination of the essential role of the determinants of health and disease in communities. Students will analyze correlations to disproportionately poor health outcomes in vulnerable populations. Students will also gain an introduction to the basic techniques of demographic analysis. Prerequisite: HCAD 241  and HCAD 256 .
  
  • HCAD 491 - Healthcare Administration Capstone


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course provides a culminating, student-centered experience in which students analyze and synthesize knowledge and skills from across their program to demonstrate mastery of learning. A capstone and writing-intensive course.
  
  • HCAD 601 - Self-Reflection in Healthcare Leadership


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Assists students in understanding personal leadership styles including personality type and communication style. Exposes students to literature on emotional intelligence and interpersonal neurobiology as it relates to healthcare leadership. Students will reflect upon how their Christian identity may influence the healthcare system to promote social justice, equity, and ethical policy.
  
  • HCAD 604 - Accountable Healthcare: Transforming the Healthcare System


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course examines reasons and responses driving the healthcare industry transformation with identified applications by the student in his or her sphere of healthcare.
  
  • HCAD 621 - Healthcare Policies and Ethics


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An overview of policy, regulations, and ethical issues impacting healthcare. Topics include privacy, regulatory compliance, ethical choices in patient care, and healthcare reform. Students will explore healthcare policy and the challenges that arise as the market responds to policy and change.
  
  • HCAD 624 - Health Services Administration


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    An overview of the structure and operation of patient care organizations with a focus on managing cost and quality. Students will learn how to manage relationships among patients, physicians, insurers, employers, and others in the industry.
  
  • HCAD 627 - Innovation and Trends in Healthcare


    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    Credit Hours: 3
    Introduces current trends and opportunities throughout the healthcare industry. Topics include the role of information technology, innovative approaches to delivery, and other components that influence patient care.
 

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