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Journalism and Mass Communication |
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JMC 324 - Advanced Reporting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A study of online, print and broadcast news media with an emphasis on public affairs reporting, computer assisted reports, in-depth reporting, ethics, and laboratory work in the JMC Network student media lab. Prerequisite: JMC 224 . |
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JMC 338 - Broadcast News and Sports Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
The study and practice of radio and television story forms with emphasis on information-gathering, broadcast writing, and media production methods Prerequisite: JMC 166 and JMC 224 . Course fee. |
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JMC 341 - Editing and Content Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Principles and practice of editing and content management and writing display copy. Prerequisite: JMC 224 . |
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JMC 342 - Communication Design Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer as needed
Principles of design and practices in print and digital formats, graphic information design, typographic presentation and history of publishing. Prerequisite: JMC 166 . |
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JMC 347 - Principles of Public Relations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Survey of the history, principles and tactics of public relations and corporate communications, with an emphasis on how organizations use public relations to maintain goodwill among their various publics and meet strategic objectives. Prerequisite: JMC 224 . |
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JMC 348 - Principles of Advertising Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Survey of the history, principles and practice of advertising, with an emphasis on the strategic process: research, creative and media strategy, production of messages, and evaluation of advertising effectiveness. Prerequisite: JMC 224 . Same as JMCO 348 . |
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JMC 351 - Web Publishing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A conceptual and practical study of the principles and tools of Web publishing. Prerequisite: JMC 342 . |
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JMC 352 - Advanced Web Publishing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
An active study of the theory and application of web publishing techniques emphasizing adaptive, multi-platform design and development principles. Prerequisite: JMC 351 . |
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JMC 355 - Media Technology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer, odd years
Principles and practices of designing and troubleshooting audio and video systems to support broadcast and film production. Prerequisite: JMC 261 or JMC 265 . Course fee. |
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JMC 361 - Advanced Media Production Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Active study of the theory and application of post production techniques, emphasizing motion graphics, compositing, color grading, and sound design. Prerequisite: JMC 265 . Course fee. Same as JMCO 361 . |
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JMC 364 - Media and Religion Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
A study of the interaction of media and religion and the use of media by religious groups, with varying emphases depending upon current events and student needs. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |
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JMC 365 - Film Practicum Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Summer, odd years
Intensive application of the collaborative filmmaking process. Students receive guidance as they work in an immersive filmmaking experience. Prerequisite: JMC 265 . Course fee. |
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JMC 367 - Social Media Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A study of social media and the place of those tools in professional communication. Same as JMCO 367 . |
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JMC 389 - Public Relations Writing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of professional writing skills and formats commonly used in public relations and marketing communications. Emphasis placed on learning through application, case studies and lab exercises. Prerequisite: JMC 347 . |
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JMC 390 - Advertising Creativity and Copy Writing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Study and practice in message strategy, development and creation including market and target audience analysis, idea generation, concept development and copywriting with application to all major mediums. Prerequisite: JMC 342 and JMC 348 . |
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JMC 391 - Ad/PR Media Planning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Study and practice in evaluating and selecting media for marketing communications. Emphasis on strategy, audience measurement, budgeting, scheduling, buying and plan writing. Prerequisite: JMC 347 ; JMC 348 . |
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JMC 405 - Visual Portfolio Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Designed for seniors under collaborative instruction from an adviser or mentor for the preparation of a visual portfolio that showcases the student’s talents and abilities in media fields. Prerequisite: Senior standing; JMC 351 and JMC 361 . |
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JMC 421 - Promotional Video Practicum Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Service-learning course focused on producing promotional videos for clients. May include on-campus organizations and nonprofits in the Abilene community. Prerequisite: JMC 261 and JMC 265 . Course fee. |
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JMC 441 - Topics in Journalism Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Intensive study of an issue or current topic in modern journalism. Applies advanced journalism principles. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit. Prerequisite: JMC 324 . |
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JMC 449 - Opinion Writing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
A theoretical and practical study of the editorial and column in the news media. Emphasis on critical thinking and writing about current problems. Prerequisite: JMC 224 and Junior standing. |
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JMC 450 - Feature Writing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
A study of newspaper and magazine feature articles. Emphasis on identifying subjects, research, interviewing, and writing. Prerequisite: JMC 224 and Junior standing. |
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JMC 465 - Documentary Practicum Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Principles and practices of documentary storytelling. Students will experience all areas of production while planning, producing, and editing documentary projects. Prerequisite: JMC 261 or JMC 338 . Course fee. Same as JMCO 465 . |
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JMC 488 - Communication Law Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Freedom and responsibility of print and broadcast media ethically and legally. First Amendment principles and legal philosophy affecting the media and employees. Prerequisite: Junior standing; JMC 224 for majors. A writing-intensive course. Part of the department’s capstone experience. |
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JMC 492 - Ad/PR Campaigns Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Capstone course in organizing and conducting integrated marketing campaigns; including research, objective setting, strategy development, media selection, message concept and design, budgeting, account management, plan writing and presentation. Prerequisite: JMC 224 and JMC 389 . |
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JMC 495 - JMC Internship Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
On-the-job training for a minimum of 120 hours under the student’s JMC advisor and a supervisor at the internship site. Prerequisite: Junior standing and one of the following courses: JMC 347 , JMC 348 , JMC 324 , JMC 265 , or JMC 261 . Part of the department’s capstone experience. May be taken twice for credit. |
Latin |
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FLLA 111 - Elementary Latin I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, odd years
Introduction to forms, uses, and vocabulary of Latin with emphasis on grammar and reading Latin texts. Prerequisite: E-ACT English, 19 or above; ENGL 003 /ENGL 004 ; or approval by department. Non-credit laboratory required. |
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FLLA 112 - Elementary Latin II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, even years
A continuation of FLLA 111 . Prerequisite: FLLA 111 or equivalent through testing. Non-credit laboratory required. |
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FLLA 221 - Intermediate Latin I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, even years
Continuation of the study of grammar and forms with increased reading of selected Latin texts. Prerequisite: FLLA 112 or equivalent through testing. |
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FLLA 222 - Intermediate Latin II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring, odd years
Selected readings from Latin authors along with grammar review as needed. Prerequisite: FLLA 221 or equivalent through testing. |
Legal Studies |
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PLAW 301 - Legal Studies Externship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 2 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An off-campus, attorney-hosted externship within a setting relevant to students’ academic and career goals under the supervision of a faculty attorney. This course is available for variable credit. Please see your advisor for more information. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, approval of the site by the Pre-Law Advisor required before enrolling, and 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students pursuing Legal Studies Minor only. |
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PLAW 310 - Legal Studies Seminar Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is intended for upper-class students who plan on attending law school. Topics and assignments will be directly related to the law school application process and Christian perspectives on the vocation and the law. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission from instructor. Enrollment preference to students pursuing Minor in Legal Studies. |
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PLAW 320 - LSAT Preparation Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 0 Terms Offered: Spring
The zero-credit hour LSAT preparation seminar is taught through a special agreement with a Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) preparation business partner. The intensive course prepares students to take the LSAT through live lectures and online personalized test preparation resources. Course fee. |
Kinesiology |
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KINE 100 - Lifetime Wellness Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Examines the components of health fitness. Evaluates one’s current status and shows how to develop and maintain a healthful lifestyle. This is an activity class. Must be used to satisfy Kinesiology University Requirements. For majors only. |
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KINE 201 - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall only
KINE 201 examines the meaning of sport and recreation management in terms of scope, issues and future trends and provides the student with an overview of the different facets and career opportunities that are available. For majors only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Course fee. |
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KINE 206 - Strength Training Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall
Theory and practice involving the development of muscular strength and muscular endurance. Fulfills KINE activity requirement. For majors only. |
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KINE 211 - Cross-Training Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: on demand
A conditioning course that focuses on both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and endurance. Fulfills KINE activity requirement. For majors only. |
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KINE 232 - Structural Kinesiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Anatomical foundations and mechanics of human motion; basic principles of motor skills. Same as KINO 232 . |
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KINE 241 - First Aid/CPR Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Basic American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED blended learning certification course. Course fee required. |
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KINE 291 - Basic Sports Medicine Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This is a basic athletic training course providing a study of athletic training room procedures stressing the practical aspects of care and prevention of athletic injuries. The course covers the cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives of the athletic training procedures. Special fee required. |
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KINE 296 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
A study of athletic training room procedures stressing the advanced care and prevention of athletic injuries. The format will include lecture, group class discussion, and laboratories concerning the evalution, prevention, and care of athletically related injuries. Prerequisite: KINE 291 , BIOL 291 /BIOL 293 , BIOL 292 /BIOL 294 . Special fee required. |
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KINE 301 - Risk Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to study the management of risk in a sport and recreation setting. Prerequisite: KINE 201 . |
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KINE 302 - Medical Terminology Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the language of the medical field, including word roots, prefixes and suffixes. The terminology will be specific to each system of the body. The course is presented in an electronic format using on-line technology. Same as KINO 302 . |
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KINE 311 - Motor Behavior Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This course provides an overview of the major theories in Motor Learning, Motor Control, and Motor Development. Prerequisite: KINE 232 ; majors only. Same as KINO 311 . |
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KINE 321 - Sport Practicum Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Actual teaching of an activity strength training class. Prerequisite: KINE 241 and departmental approval. May be repeated for additional credit. For majors only. |
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KINE 322 - Fitness Practicum Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Actual teaching of an activity aerobics class. Prerequisite: KINE 241 and departmental approval. For majors only. |
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KINE 330 - Field Experience Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A minimum of forty-five clock hours of on-site observation and aide work in a university, municipal, corporate, or private setting. Documentation of mastery of relevant skills will be required. May be repeated for additional credit. For majors only. |
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KINE 333 - Youth Activity Programs Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Theory and practice of age-appropriate motor activities related to youth development in a sport or recreational setting. This course will also focus on sport management and facilitation of organized opportunities for youth sport participation. |
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KINE 342 - Exercise Testing, Evaluation, and Prescription Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course offers practical application of theory of exercise science in order to provide the student with sufficient knowledge to evaluate fitness levels and develop, prescribe, and teach appropriate exercise programs with varying goals and populations. Prerequisite: KINE 232 . Same as KINO 342 . |
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KINE 360 - Leadership and Management for Health Promotion Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Designed to explore many leadership and management theories and practices with application in the fields of health promotion, sport, and recreation. Prerequisite: Junior standing. A writing-intensive course. Same as KINO 360 . |
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KINE 365 - Assessment of Injury I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This course is a study of advanced techniques in management, assessment, and recognition of athletic injuries specifically related to the lower extremity (i.e. toes, foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, pelvis, thigh and lumbar spine). Prerequisite: KINE 291 and KINE 296 . |
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KINE 366 - Assessment of Injury II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course is a study of advanced techniques in management, assessment, and recognition of athletic injuries of the upper body. Prerequisite: KINE 291 , KINE 296 , and KINE 365 . |
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KINE 372 - Exercise Physiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An examination of the effects of physical activity upon the human body. Lab required. Prerequisite: KINE 232 . Corequisite: KINE 373 except for coaching minors. |
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KINE 373 - Exercise Physiology Lab Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Laboratory experience offering hands-on practice in fitness testing and evaluation using state-of-the-art technology. Prerequisite: KINE 232 . Corequisite: KINE 372 . |
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KINE 399 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Nutrition Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A study of the research process in Kinesiology and Nutrition from inception to statistical analysis. The course includes how to read and interpret research reports and how to present a research proposal. Prerequisite: Junior standing. A writing-intensive course. Same as KINO 399 . |
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KINE 401 - Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the legal aspects of Sport and Recreation. Prerequisite: KINE 301 and a 2.5 GPA. For majors only. |
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KINE 403 - Ethics in Sport and Recreation Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The course examines moral and ethical issues pertaining to sport and recreation. Students experience the ethical decision making process through opportunities for critical analysis by drawing upon their philosophical bases. Prerequisite: KINE 201 . |
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KINE 420 - Exercise Science Internship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 40 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised field experience where the student is involved in a public, commercial, or private agency work environment, experiencing a variety of settings for a minimum of eight weeks (320 hours). Prerequisite: Approval of advisor, KINE 372 /KINE 373 , completion of 90 hours and a GPA of 2.7 for KGEN and KNHP tracks, GPA of 2.5 for KSRM track, GPA of 3.0 for KNAT track, and GPA of 3.2 for KNPT and KNOT tracks. Special fee is required. A capstone course. |
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KINE 421 - Wellness Practicum Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Lab assistant in a Lifetime Wellness class. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. For majors only. |
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KINE 450 - Personal Training Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
This course is designed to prepare students for the successful completion of the National Council on Strength and Fitness Personal Trainer Certification exam. Prerequisite: KINE 372 /KINE 373 . |
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KINE 460 - Program Planning for Health Promotion Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Designed to provide theoretical application of programming concepts in the fields of health promotion, sport, and recreation, and practical application in such areas as writing a business proposal and related program proposals. Prerequisite: KINE 360 . |
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KINE 473 - Cardiovascular Physiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
A study of the physiology of the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular diseases, and methods of evaluating the various portions of the system. Prerequisite: KINE 232 and KINE 372 . |
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KINE 475 - Physical Activity, Disease, and Aging Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Overviews the physical process of aging, its effects on other dimensions of life, and the impact of physical activity and its relationship to quality of life. Study of the essential knowledge and skills necessary for physical activity instructors of older adults. Prerequisite: KINE 241 , KINE 372 /KINE 373 . |
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KINE 476 - Application and Evaluation of Secondary Physical Education Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
The application of specific teaching methods and evaluation techniques in the fields of health and physical education. |
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KINE 477 - Therapeutic Exercise Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course is a study of therapeutic exercises designed to aid and implement a protocol to return athletes to participation. Prerequisite: KINE 291 , KINE 296 , KINE 365 , KINE 366 . Special fee required. |
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KINE 480 - Training Program Design Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Provides an in-depth investigation of the various theories that exist for the development of athletic fitness. Examines periodized training programs in strength, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, and peak performance in several major sports. Prerequisite: KINE 372 and completion of required majors activity courses. |
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KINE 485 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course is designed to advance the application of theoretical and practical guidelines of pre-exercise screening, exercise assessment, exercise interpretation, and exercise prescription. Prerequisite: At least Junior standing, KINE 372 , KINE 373 , KINE 473 . |
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KINE 490 - Special Populations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An overview of disabling conditions and a study of motor development and adapted programming for meeting the needs of exceptional individuals. This course will have a particular focus on inclusion in sport and/or recreational settings. |
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KINE 491 - Principles of Coaching Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
An advanced course in methods which are common to coaching all sports. Included are program design, psycho-social factors, communication skills, ethics, and contemporary issues. Prerequisite: Junior standing. KINE 232 and KINE 372 recommended. |
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KINE 492 - Coaching Internship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 160 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Supervised field experience in which the student is contracted as a non-paid coaching assistant in a secondary or collegiate setting for a period of at least 160 hours. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, senior standing, KINE 491 . Special fee required. |
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KINE 498 - Biomechanics Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Practical application of analysis, diagnosis, and demonstration as used in a teaching situation. Prerequisite: KINE 232 . Same as KINO 498 . |
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KINE 580 - Training Program Design Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Provides an in-depth investigation of the various theories that exist for the development of athletic fitness. Examines periodized training programs in strength, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, and peak performance in several major sports. |
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KINE 601 - Essentials of Human Performance Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the physiological, biomechanical, measurement and evaluation, and administrative aspects of designing, implementing, and supervising strength training and conditioning programs for various populations. |
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KINE 602 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
This course examines the advanced methods and techniques associated with the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. The course is designed to enhance the students’ current level of knowledge in preparation for certification exams(s). |
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KINE 603 - Seminar in Human Performance Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A capstone course designed for research discussion of critical questions and contemporary issues and problems in human performance. Preparation for the CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) exam will occur in this course. |
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KINE 604 - Internship I Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course involves experiential learning. The student will gain experience in a collegiate performance center under the supervision of an Approved Mentor. The internship will be at least 320 hours over the course of a semester. |
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KINE 605 - Internship II Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course involves experiential learning. The student will gain experience in a collegiate performance center under the supervision of an Approved Mentor. The internship will be at least 320 hours over the course of a semester. |
Management |
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MGMT 305 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduces students to the entrepreneurial process. Students will examine entrepreneurship as a calling in their life and career and assess their own aspirations and skills as they relate to entrepreneurship. The course also includes a focus on opportunity recognition and evaluation. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and a GPA of 2.5 or higher. |
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MGMT 312 - Game Theory Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Wouldn’t life be simple if we could ignore the interests and actions of others when making decisions? Most real-world decisions are not made in isolation but involve interaction with others. This course studies the competitive behavior that results when several parties with conflicting interests must interact. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Same as ECON 312 and ITC 312 . |
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MGMT 322 - Business and Sustainability Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
This course educates students on the opportunities and challenges of developing sustainable business strategies and practices and explores the changing role of business in society and in relation to the environment. It considers global and local sustainability dimensions and introduces students to a wide range of sustainability topics. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. |
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MGMT 330 - Management and Organizational Behavior Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to the process of managing and working effectively with people. Emphasis is given to clarifying and sharpening management values, knowledge, and skills with special focus on decision making, leadership, ethics, and quality. Prerequisite: 24 earned hours. Same as MGMO 330 . |
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MGMT 331 - Operations Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A study of the production operations function in business, including the creation of both goods and services. Study is centered on design, location, and operation of the production operations management system and its interrelationship with other systems in the organization. Prerequisite: ACCT 210 and MGMT 330 , IS 222 , with a grade of “C” or better. Same as MGMO 331 . |
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MGMT 332 - Human Resource Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduce the process of managing and working efficiently with people. Emphasis is given to clarifying and sharpening management values, knowledge, and skills with special focus on decision-making, leadership, ethics, and quality. The following functions of human resource management will be included: planning, recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, labor relations, safety and health, internal employee relations, and employment law. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 with a grade of “C” or better. Same as MGMO 332 . |
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MGMT 335 - Leadership in Organizations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
The study, comparison, and contrast of leadership traits, leaders, and leadership strategies. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 , with a grade of “C” or better. Same as MGMO 335 . |
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MGMT 337 - Safety, Health and Security Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Provides an overview of occupational safety and health, including concepts of hazard avoidance federal legislation, building and facilities, health and environmental control, hazardous material, personal protection, and fire protection. In addition, the course addresses safety and health program organization, administration and management including employee assistance programs and wellness programs. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 , with a grade of “C” or better. Same as MGMO 337 . |
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MGMT 342 - Total Quality Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
An introduction to quality systems and quality management through a survey of the various philosophies, principles, techniques and procedures used by businesses, industries, and other organizations to assure customer satisfaction of products, processes, and/or services. Presents the managerial concepts and quantitative tools necessary for the effective management of quality in a manufacturing or service business. Prerequisite: IS 222 and MGMT 331 with a grade of “C” or higher. |
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MGMT 345 - Introduction to Management Science Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to Quantitative Methods in Management Science. Topics include: business decision modeling, decision strategies and philosophies useful to business problem solving, decision trees, elementary linear programming and other optimization techniques, simulation, queuing, and the importance of ethics in decision making. Uses spreadsheet methods and other decision and risk analysis software. Prerequisite: IS 222 . |
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MGMT 373 - Employee Planning, Recruitment and Selection Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Theory and application of methods for the planning, recruiting, and selecting of employees. Emphasis on statutory regulation of selection and placement, assessing recruitment objectives and sources, the selection process (including statistical methods), and career planning and development. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 , with a grade of “C” or better. Same as MGMO 373 . |
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MGMT 375 - Employee and Labor Relations Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
A review of the history of organized labor, critical study of labor management relations; analysis of fundamentals of labor contracts and administration contract parts, and collective bargaining. Employment relationships in unionized settings, its development, structure, and process. Growth of the labor union movement, major provisions of current federal labor law institution that have a major influence on the labor movement, contract negotiation, and administration. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 , with a grade of “C” or better. |
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MGMT 434 - Strategic Philanthropy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: - Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Students will practice philanthropy while considering how they can integrate giving back into their faith and career. Topics covered will include philanthropy’s role in society, fundraising, charitable giving, stewardship of resources, and how a foundation’s board operates. The primary project asks students to evaluate local non-profits as they distribute $50,000. Prerequisite: Junior standing and a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, or instructor approval. |
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MGMT 436 - Current Topics in Organizational Behavior Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
An analysis of individual, group, and organizational variables that inhibit or facilitate effective organizational functioning. Topics may include rewards, motivation, leadership, culture, decision-making, and ethics. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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MGMT 439 - Strategic Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Formulation and interpretation of policy, executive responsibilities, and decision-making; administrative practices and business ethics; lectures, case problems, and business simulation game. Performance on a standardized, comprehensive test of business knowledge will constitute a portion of the course grade. Prerequisite: FIN 310 , IS 324 or ACCT 324 , MGMT 330 , MKTG 320 all with a grade of “C” or better. A capstone and writing-intensive course. |
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MGMT 447 - Compensation and Benefits Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Introduction to the management of employee compensation and benefits. Focuses on the roles of reward systems, legal and governmental constraints relating to compensation, job analysis and evaluation systems, structure for wages and salary systems, incentive-based compensation, and administration of compensation and benefits within the organization. Prerequisite: BLAW 363 , FIN 310 , MGMT 330 , all with a grade of “C” or better. Same as MGMO 447 . |
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MGMT 450 - Career Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
The process of planning and managing individual careers is studied as a fundamental process in human resource management. Organizational perspectives are emphasized, but personal applications are also included. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 with a grade of “C” or better. Special fee for testing required. |
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MGMT 452 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Fall
Overview of the management of information, material, and processes that allow the extended enterprise to function effectively, emphasizing process integration throughout the organization including global sourcing strategy, requirements planning and inventory control, purchasing, receiving, manufacturing, distribution to customers, and internal accounting. Prerequisite: MGMT 331 with a grade of “C” or higher. Same as MGMO 452 . |
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MGMT 459 - Project Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: Spring
Students apply knowledge in their major area and develop project management skills through oral and written analysis of cases and applied projects. Prerequisite: Junior standing. |
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MGMT 499 - Management Internship Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Field experience applying management knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Prerequisite: MGMT 330 with a grade of “C” or better; 2.75 or higher GPA in business courses; 2.5 or higher GPA overall; approval from director of Internships. Same as ACCT 499 , FIN 499 , IS 499 , ITC 499 , and MKTG 499 . |
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MGMT 532 - Human Resource Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Development, organization and functions of human resource management. |
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MGMT 629 - Advanced Management Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Emphasis on the latest business process technology, such as e-commerce, multimedia, advanced presentation methods and computer supported cooperative work. Includes proposal development, project management, business graphics, presentation methods, and multimedia authorizing systems. |
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MGMT 635 - Organizational Design and Change Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Organizations as dynamic systems, with a dual emphasis on understanding organizations and facilitating constructive change within them. |
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MGMT 636 - Organizational Behavior Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3 Terms Offered: on demand
Individual, group, and organizational variables that inhibit or facilitate effective organizational functioning. Topics may include rewards, motivation, culture, decision-making, and ethics. Same as BUSA 636 . |
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