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This document is an addendum to the original 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog published on March 18, 2024. The contents below are applicable to the 2024-2025 academic year and will be incorporated into the 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog at a later publication date. For changes directly applicable to the 2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin, please see the Addendum tab in the 2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin.
Course Changes
The changes below reflect the new course information to be put into effect for the 2024-2025 academic year.
ENGL 443 SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR IN ENGLISH
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Semester Hours: Three
This is the capstone course for English majors, allowing students to develop, refine, and master research methods including documentation style, analysis, and synthesis of sources. This course will integrate their educational experiences with a written research project or thesis relevant to their concentration area.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 123, ENGL 203, ENGL 283, ENGL 403, ENGL 413, and Senior Standing.
EXSC 483/583 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Semester Hours: Three
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. This course is designed to further develop the student’s current level of knowledge in preparation for the National Strength and Conditioning *Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning (CSCS) certification exam.
Note: Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. There is a special fee charged for this course.
Undergraduate Prerequisite(s): EXSC 313, EXSC 321, EXSC 323, EXSC 413, EXSC 411, and Senior Standing.
HONR 313 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY (previously HONR 313: Conducting and Presenting Research)
Term Offered: Fall
Semester Hours: Three
This course will explore the history of how human beings have argued and why. Starting with Plato and moving into twentieth- and twenty-first-century grapplings with technology’s effects on thinking and arguing. This course will help students understand the history of argument and learn to develop strong ethical research habits. Meets requirements for CPHI 203: Introduction to Logic or CPHI 213: Introduction to Philosophy for Honors students.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Honors Program.
HONR 421-423 SENIOR PROJECT
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Semester Hours: One to Three
The Senior Project is a culminating project that brings together the student’s previous work in the Honor classes and Honors Contracts. This may be combined with a Capstone project in the student’s major or in a separate area of interest. If the Capstone Course in the student’s major is to be used as the Senior Project for Honors, then an Honors Contract will be issued to define the requirements for Honors credit. The Senior Project must be approved by the Honors Director and, if combined with a Capstone course in a particular discipline, a supervising faculty member from that discipline.
Prerequisite(s): HONR 403.
ITBU 453 AUDIT AND CONTROL
Term Offered: Spring
Semester Hours: Three
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of the information technology audit and control function. The main focus of this course is on understanding information controls, the types of controls and their impact on the organization, and how to manage and audit them. The concepts and techniques used in information technology audits will be presented. Students will learn the process of creating a control structure with goals and objectives, audit an information technology infrastructure against it, and establish a systematic remediation procedure for any inadequacies. The challenge of dealing with best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements governing information and controls is addressed.
Prerequisite(s): ITBU 313
New Courses
The new courses below reflect the new course information to be put into effect for the 2024-2025 academic year.
ACCT 393 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS - This course is to be offered on an experimental basis only.
Semester Hours: Three
Accounting Information Systems (AIS) is a course that focuses on the use of information technology to collect, process, store, and communicate accounting data. The course provides an overview of the principles and concepts of AIS and how it supports the accounting function within an organization. Students will learn how to use various software tools, such as accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases, to manage financial data and generate reports.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 313
ACCT 493 ACCOUNTING DATA ANALYTICS - This course is to be offered on an experimental basis only.
Semester Hours: Three
The Accounting Data Analytics course is designed to introduce students to the use of data analytics in the accounting profession. The course will provide an overview of basic statistical concepts and the application of data analytics in accounting practice. Students will learn how to use data analytics tools and techniques to analyze financial data, detect anomalies, and identify trends. The course will cover topics such as data collection and processing, exploratory data analysis, data visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning. Students will also learn how to apply these techniques to financial statement analysis, audit planning, fraud detection, and risk management.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 223 and MATH 243.
HONR 101 HONORS SEMINAR I (previously HONR 111: Honors Seminar I)
Term Offered: Fall
Semester Hours: One
This course provides new Honors students with an orientation and introduction to the MBU Honors Program, providing information on the entire course of study along with practical experience in the seminar-learning, creative presentation, and writing skills required for success as independent thinkers, researchers, and authors. Meets The Keynote requirement for Honors students.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Honors Program.
HONR 203 HONORS SEMINAR II (previously HONR 123: Honors Seminar II)
Term Offered: Spring
Semester Hours: Three
This course explores a spectrum of big ideas by delving into Christian and human thought and creativity throughout history. Students will encounter a wide range of philosophical and literary texts representing a variety of voices, including those of women, minorities, as well as writers from Western and non-Western countries. Students will engage in daily discussions with other students and faculty regarding their reading and other course materials and be expected to provide both oral and written reflections on the topics considered. Meets requirements for ENGL 203: World Literary Types for Honors students.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Honors Program and HONR 101.
HONR 403 CREATING AND PRESENTING SCHOLARLY RESEARCH (previously HONR 323: Creating and Publishing Independent Research)
Term Offered: Spring
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides students with guidance in planning a program of research within a particular discipline. Students will complete a search for an appropriate topic and objective much like a graduate thesis topic and design a process to achieve and realize that objective. The course culminates in a project that brings together the student’s previous work in the Honor classes and Honors Contracts. Students will present their work at the spring conference and revise their presentation for prospective publication in a suitable academic journal. Meets requirements for IDST 403: World Citizen for Honors students.
Prerequisite(s): HONR 313.
RNMS 403/503 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING (previously RNBS 313: Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice)
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides the learner with an analysis of theoretical concepts from nursing and related sciences to serve as a foundation for the professional nurse. Learners will analyze, compare, and evaluate selected theories for use in nursing education or clinical practice. The role of the professional nurse will be explored.
Note: Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
RNMS 413/513 ORGANIZATION AND SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP (previously RNBS 403: Leadership for Professional Nursing)
Semester Hours: Three
This course examines the role of the professional nurse in applying leadership principles in organizations and systems. The role of the professional nurse as a change agent will be explored. Leadership theories will be reviewed, along with communication strategies for negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration. Learners will examine the economic, ethical, legal and political factors that influence healthcare delivery systems.
Note: Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
RNMS 423/523 IMPROVING POPULATION HEALTH THROUGH POLICY AND ADVOCACY (previously RNBS 483: RN-BSN Senior Capstone)
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides an overview of healthcare reform and its impact on healthcare delivery, population health, and nursing practice. Learners will examine the effects of legal and regulatory processes on nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and population health outcomes. The health policy change process will be explored at the local, state, national, and global level.
Note: Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
RNMS 433/533 INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION (previously RNBS 333: Trends and Issues in Nursing)
Semester Hours: Three
This course emphasizes communication skills and collaboration strategies of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse as a member and leader of interprofessional teams at the interpersonal, population, and systems levels. A variety of communication modes, including contemporary methods for communication and collaboration, will be explored, practiced, and evaluated.
Note: Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Program Changes
The program changes below reflect the new program information to be put into effect for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Certificate in Accounting
- Required Business Component
- ACCT 213 - Principles of Financial Accounting
- ACCT 223 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
- BCIS 203 - Microsoft Office Suite
- BUSN 413 - Business Law: Uniform Commercial Code
- ECON 123 - Microeconomics
- MGMT 303 - Management Concepts and Practices
- MRKT 313 - Introduction to Marketing
- Required Accounting Component
- ACCT 313 - Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 323 - Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 393 - Accounting Information Systems
Total: 30 Hours
Certificate in Business Administration
- Required Business Component
- ACCT 213 - Principles of Financial Accounting
- BCIS 203 - Microsoft Office Suite
- MATH 123 - Contemporary College Mathematics
- BUSN 413 - Business Law: Uniform Commercial Code
- ECON 123 - Microeconomics
- ITBU 363 - Business Analytics
- MGMT 303 - Management Concepts and Practices
- MRKT 313 - Introduction to Marketing
- Required Electives
- At least six (6) hours from courses in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, or Marketing.
Total: 30 Hours
Certificate in Faith and Learning
- Required Core
- CBIB 443 - Biblical Hermeneutics
- CPHI 203 - Introduction to Logic
- CPHS 433/533 - Contemporary World Views
- CSCE 343 - Discipleship and Evangelism: Leading in Spiritual Formation
- CSCM 303 - God and Humanity
- CSCM 333 - Redemption and Reconciliation
- Ethics Requirement
- CPHI 413/513 - Christian Ethics
- BIOT 313 - Bioethics OR CRPH 423/523 - Criminal Justice Ethics and Leadership
- Global Requirement
- CPHI 433/533 - World Religions
- ENCP 433/533 - C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien OR IDST 313 - History and Philosophy of Science and Technology OR POPH 333 - Political Philosophy
Total: 30 Hours
Education Majors
All Education Majors will now be required to complete the Praxis. DESE has changed the teacher certification content exam from the MoCA to the Praxis. This change will take effect on June 30, 2024.
Honors Requirements
Beyond the Classroom: Students will engage in one co-curricular activity per year for the first two years for a total of two activities. Activities will be accompanied by a discussion-based or writing-based assignment to be turned in within one week of the activity. Equivalencies for this assignment can be determined by the Honors Director.
Beyond the Curriculum: Students will engage in two extracurricular activities per year for the first two years for a total of four activities. Extracurricular activities must be a cultural event, service, service-learning or an equivalency as approved by the Honors Director. Activities will be accompanied by a discussion-based or writing-based assignment to be turned in within one week of the activity. Equivalencies for this assignment can be determined by the Honors Director.
Honors Community: All members of the Honors community will have two regular meetings and events each semester, to be determined by the Honors Director.
Honors in the World: All Honors students will take part in at least one of the following travel options during their time at MBU: Best Semester, Study Abroad, or Travel Studies.
Course Requirements (10-13 hours):
- HONR 101 - Honors Seminar I (This course will satisfy the requirements for IDST 101: The Keynote for Honors students)
- HONR 203 - Honors Seminar II (This course will satisfy the requirements for ENGL 203: World Literary Types for Honors students)
- HONR 313 - History and Philosophy of Argument (This course will satisfy the requirements for either CPHI 203: Introduction to Logic or CPHI 213: Introduction to Philosophy for Honors students)
- HONR 403 - Creating and Presenting Scholarly Research (This course will satisfy the requirements for IDST 403: World Citizen for Honors students)
- HONR 421-423 - Senior Project (Completed in addition to HONR 403: Creating and Presenting Scholarly Research
Nursing Undergraduate Programs
The nursing program will no longer contain Pass/Fail courses in the curriculum. All courses within the program will result in a final letter grade following the scale below:
| Course Grade |
Range |
Interpretation |
| A |
93-100 |
Excellent |
| B |
84-92 |
Above Average |
| C |
77-83 |
Average |
| F |
<77 |
Failure |
RN to BSN Major Requirements
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Required Mathematics/Natural Science Courses (12-13 hours)
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BIOL 303 - Nutrition Science
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Any Upper-Level BIOL Course
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MATH 243 - Probability and Statistics
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PSYC 313 - Human Growth and Development
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Validation of credit: Up to 40 hours of nursing credit for proficiency validated by RN licensure.
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Required RN to BSN Courses (30 hours)
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RNBS 303 - Health Assessment for the Professional Nurse
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RNMS 403/503 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
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RNBS 323 - Evidence-Based Practice
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RNMS 433/533 - Interprofessional Collaboration and Communication
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RNMS 413/513 - Organization and Systems Leadership
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RNBS 413 - Health Care Quality & Informatics
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RNBS 423 - Spirituality and Diversity in Healthcare
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RNBS 433 - Ethics in Healthcare
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RNBS 443 - Community Health and Population-Based Nursing Care
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RNMS 423/523 - Improving Population Health through Policy and Advocacy
New Programs
The new courses below reflect the new course information to be put into effect for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Mathematics Education Major
This major is designed for a Bachelor of Science degree only. The following courses are to be completed in addition to General Education and Degree required courses.
Major Requirements (36-38 hours)
- EDMS 473/573 - Teaching Mathematics in Middle/Secondary
- MATH 155 - Precalculus OR MATH 133 - College Algebra AND MATH 143 - College Trigonometry
- MATH 164 - Calculus I
- MATH 254 - Calculus II
- MATH 264 - Calculus III
- MATH 273 - Probability & Statistical Methods OR MATH 243 Probability & Statistics*
- MATH 213 - Discrete Mathematics (prerequisite for all upper division math courses)
- MATH 323 - Foundations of Geometry
- MATH 353 - Linear Algebra
- MATH 363 - Differential Equations
- One elective from the following:
- MATH 313 - Elementary Number Theory
- MATH 343 - Statistical Methods*
- MATH 423 - Algebraic Structures
- MATH 433 - Mathematics Seminar
- MATH 453A/553A - Advanced Calculus I
- MATH 453B - Advanced Calculus II
- MATH 463/563 - Numerical Analysis
*Only students who take MATH 243: Probability & Statistics will be permitted to take MATH 343: Statistical Methods to fulfill the elective requirement.
New Articulation Agreements
Missouri Baptist University (MBU) has partnered with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) to establish an Early Acceptance Program (EAP) into LECOM’s School of Podiatric Medicine leading to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, D.P.M. Students will receive their bachelor’s degree with MBU and take courses with each institution simultaneously. Once the student has completed their bachelor’s degree with MBU, the student will become an official LECOM student. Students must apply to the EAP program for acceptance into LECOM’s School of Podiatric Medicine. For more information regarding this articulation agreement, please contact the Records Office.
Removed from Catalog
Courses
- BCSC 253 - C++ Programming for Science and Mathematics (Program implications include Mathematics and Mathematics/Secondary Education majors)
- ITBU 383 - Application Security (Program implications include Business Education and Business Education/Marketing Education majors)
- ITBU 403 - Human-Centered Interaction/Web Design (Program implications include Business Education and Business Education/Marketing Education majors)
- ITBU 413 - Advanced Application Development
- ITBU 423 - Database Application Development
John Mason Peck Institute
The John Mason Peck Institute will provide scholarship programs for students in an eligible Christian Ministry degree program. Students can receive financial support as Peck Scholars or as Peck Fellows, both of which provide opportunities for ministry training and service. In addition, the Peck Institute will offer monthly workshops, called “Peck Labs,” to equip students to grow in areas of Christian formation and leadership in preparation for serving the Lord Jesus Christ in the church and society. The Peck Institute and Scholars Program will replace the previous Ministerial Alliance Scholarship. Additional questions can be directed to Dr. Aaron Lumpkin.
School of Teacher Education Accreditation
MBU’s School of Teacher Education has just been granted full accreditation for the Initial Accreditation Pathway through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
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