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This document is an addendum to the original 2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin published on March 18, 2024. The contents below will be applicable to the 2024-2025 academic year and will be incorporated into the 2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin at a later publication date. For changes directly applicable to the 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog, please see the Addendum tab in the 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog.
Course Changes
The course changes below reflect the new course information to be put into effect for the 2024-2025 academic year.
COUN 5233 COUPLES AND FAMILY COUNSELING
Term Offered: Summer
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides an in-depth study of the theory and techniques of couples and family counseling with an emphasis on contemporary approaches ranging from systemic to postmodern theories. Topics include the shift from individual to systemic paradigms, circular versus linear causality, engaging multiple clients, the therapeutic alliance, family assessment models, change techniques, different definitions of “family,” and termination of counseling.
Note: This course cannot be taken as a directed study or as credit for prior learning portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 5103, COUN 5133, COUN 5163, COUN 5203, and COUN 5283.
COUN 5243 SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING
Term Offered: Summer, Fall
Semester Hours: Three
This course introduces students to basic knowledge, concepts and counseling methods utilized in the field of substance abuse. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a recovery support group, practice assessment and treatment planning, learn how to work with families of the abuser, and implement motivational interviewing.
Note: This course cannot be taken as a directed study or as credit for prior learning portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 5103, COUN 5113, COUN 5133, COUN 5163, COUN 5203, and COUN 5283.
COUN 5363 ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
Term Offered: Summer
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides principles and practices of case conceptualization, assessment of mental disorders, and empirically-based treatment planning in mental health counseling. The etiology of mental and emotional disorders is addressed, along with theories and interventions essential to implementing treatment plans. During this course, students will have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in intake assessment, mental status evaluation, developing bio-psychosocial histories, writing treatment plans, and identifying measurable outcomes.
Note: This course cannot be taken as a directed study or as credit for prior learning portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 5103, COUN 5113, COUN 5133, COUN 5163, COUN 5213, and COUN 5283.
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.
MGMT 543 INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT
Term Offered: Fall
Semester Hours: Three
This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their projects. The course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. This course assumes that project management in the modern organization is a complex team-based activity, where various types of technologies (including project management software as well as software to support group collaboration) are an inherent part of the project management process. This course also acknowledges that project management involves both the use of resources from within the firm, as well as contracted from outside the organization.
Note: This course may require a lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): Professional experience in project management includes 12 months of unique, non-overlapping project management experience.
MRKT 563 INNOVATIONS IN ADVERTISING AND MARKETING LEADERSHIP
Term Offered: Spring
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides students with an exploration of innovations in modern advertising and marketing leadership. Innovation and change leadership transcend managing current processes and demands the ability to make decisions in a complex and dynamic business world. Modern advertising and marketing leadership requires creative thinking, innovative processes, and organizational structures and infrastructures to promote creativity, innovation, and change. The focus is on the concept of innovation in business, including the introduction of new market offerings and the use of new technologies, strategies, and tactics for achieving marketing objectives. An integrative approach combines discussions on innovation theory and methodologies with industry analysis and practical applications. Assignments include applying innovation by design, creative problem-solving, and other methodologies in the design and the marketing of new products, analysis, and application of modern marketing innovation strategies, and exploring real world examples from creative, innovative, and sustainability-oriented organizations.
Note: Books ACCESS Fee applies.
NUNP 553 FNP PRACTICUM I
Semester Hours: Three
This course focuses on the holistic management of the adult and geriatric client in a supervised clinical practicum. The learner will incorporate the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and primary and rehabilitative concepts. Emphasis is placed on the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of the adult and geriatric client with selected acute episodic and chronic conditions. The learner will apply independent decision-making in an interprofessional environment. The practicum requires 167 clinical hours.
NUNP 573 FNP PRACTICUM II
Semester Hours: Three
This course focuses on the holistic management of the adult & geriatric client in a supervised clinical practicum. The learner will incorporate the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and primary and rehabilitative concepts. Emphasis is placed on the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of the adult & geriatric client with selected acute episodic and chronic conditions. The learner will apply independent decision-making in an interprofessional environment. The practicum requires 167 clinical hours.
NUNP 593 FNP PRACTICUM III
Semester Hours: Three
This course focuses on the holistic management of the childbearing women, pediatric client, and families in a supervised clinical practicum. The learner will incorporate the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and primary and rehabilitative concepts. Emphasis is placed on the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of the childbearing women, pediatric client, and families with selected acute episodic and chronic conditions. The learner will apply independent decision-making in an interprofessional environment. The practicum requires 167 clinical hours.
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.
New Courses
The new courses below reflect the new course information to be put into effect for the 2024-2025 academic year.
ECTA 503 ASSESSMENT OF AND FOR LEARNING
Semester Hours: Three
This course examines the reasons for, benefits of, and limitations of the increasing call for effective and comprehensive assessment practices and helps educational professionals plan for, construct, use, and analyze a variety of assessment practices. Educational professionals will examine not only contemporary trends in assessment and accountability but also examine historical perspectives on assessment. A variety of assessment topics and practices will be explored as ways to monitor learning and reflect on student assessment data of learning and for learning.
EDET 503 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Semester Hours: Three
This advanced course offers K-12 educators an immersive opportunity to delve into the dynamic realm of educational technology with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). By emphasizing the collaborative construction of knowledge through analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, both faculty and students will tailor investigations to align with their individual interests and career goals. The course empowers educators to comprehend and ethically harness AI’s potential within education. Throughout the course, participants will navigate diverse AI technologies and applications, refining their teaching practices to prioritize student-centric approaches. From optimizing classroom management to refining administrative tasks, educators will gain insights into leveraging AI for personalized learning experiences, assessments, and targeted support for students with exceptionalities. The course places a substantial emphasis on addressing ethical considerations and potential challenges tied to AI integration, equipping educators with the knowledge needed to make well-informed choices when utilizing AI tools.
EDUC 503 DIFFERENTIATING LEARNING
Semester Hours: Three
This course engages educational professionals in the examination and application of the essential principles of differentiated instruction: differentiation of content, product, process, and learning environment, with the purpose of maximizing the potential for learning of diverse learners. Student identification of readiness for learning, interests, learning profiles, and learning styles will be explored for teachers to intentionally employ strategies based on best practices to promote student growth. Students will be engaged in instructional planning, implementation, and assessment of differentiated strategies while in this course.
Program Changes
The program changes below reflect the new program information to be put into effect for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Master of Science in Education
Mission Statement: Missouri Baptist University’s School of Educational Leadership endeavors to cultivate aspiring educational leaders to become champions of positive change within local, national, and international organizations. Effective leaders develop and sustain systems to ensure collaboration, reflective practices, cultural diversity, and continuous improvement. The School of Educational Leadership is rooted in academic excellence guided by our Christian worldview.
Overview: The Master of Science in Education (MSE) online degree offers students who are already certified as teachers the opportunity to enhance not only their understanding and application of education through the 9 core courses, in addition to developing expertise in a selected track.
Students who have earned a Master’s Degree in Education from another college or university will have their transcript evaluated on a course by course basis to determine eligibility for a subsequent degree at Missouri Baptist University.
Summary of the MSE Degree Process: To earn the MSE degree, a student must complete each of the following steps:
- The student must develop a comprehensive plan of study with the Graduate Advisor.
- The student must complete all coursework included in the plan of study.
- An Application for Graduation, signed by the student, Graduate Advisor, and Vice President for Graduate Studies, must be filed with the Graduate Office and the Records Office in the semester prior to the term in which the student intends to graduate.
- Students must pay the required graduation fee. All graduate candidates for graduation during an academic year – Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer – are encouraged to attend the commencement exercises which are held at the close of the Spring Semester. Graduate students must have all work completed and a degree conferred or must be enrolled in all final courses to participate in the ceremony. Students must notify the Vice President for Graduate Studies and the Director of Records if they choose not to participate. Students must pay the graduation fee whether or not they attend commencement.
- All graduate students must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in order to graduate from the program.
Transfer Students and Transfer Credit: Transfer credits must have been earned within seven (7) years prior to entry into the Graduate Studies Program. Transfer credits must be approved by Graduate Admissions or Advising and the Associate Dean or Program Director and must have grades of A, B, S, CR, or P. Students may not take courses from other graduate programs while enrolled at Missouri Baptist without written approval from the Vice President for Graduate Studies.
Students entering the Master of Science in Education (MSE) degree program may transfer up to six (6) graduate credits into the Missouri Baptist University Graduate Studies Program from another regionally accredited college or university. The total hours transferred to Missouri Baptist, including courses from other programs while enrolled, may not exceed six (6) hours.
The University only recognizes institutions accredited by the current edition of Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education published by the CHEA and the American Council on Education.
Directed Studies: Qualified students may be permitted to engage in directed studies under graduate faculty supervision. Under this arrangement, students are enabled to explore subjects in depth, or examine new areas of study, beyond the opportunity afforded by the University’s curriculum. In some cases, catalog courses may be offered as directed studies. Graduate students may not earn more than six (6) credit hours of directed study in their master’s program unless special permission is received in writing from the Vice President for Graduate Studies. Certain courses may not be taken by directed study, as specified in the course description.
Directed study forms are available in the Records Office and approval must be obtained from the student’s Graduate Advisor, the instructor of the course, Dean, and Vice President for Graduate Studies before the beginning of each term. The student and graduate faculty are expected to present the following items as part of the directed study: objectives, detailed description of the study, procedures for student-instructor interaction, method of evaluation, and anticipated resources needed for the study, or a course syllabus may be attached to the directed study form.
Exit Exam: The MSE degree does not require an exit exam.
Missouri Teacher Certification: The MSE degree does not lead to an Initial Professional Certificate (IPC) in teaching. The MSE does meet the continued education requirements of the Career Continuous Professional Certificate (ICCPC).
- Master of Science in Education Core (9 hours)
- GRED 543 - Methods of Inquiry I †
- ETOP 563 - Legal Issues in Regular and Special Education
- EDET 503 - Educational Technology: Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Science in Education Tracks (21 hours) - Students will select one track to complete their degree.
- Educational Technology Track
- EDET 523 - Digital Citizenship
- EDET 543 - Online Applications for Collaboration
- EDET 553 - Differentiating Instruction with Technology
- EDET 563 - Web-based Design, Implementation, and Assessment
- EDET 573 - Methods of Using Technology to Enhance Literacy
- EDUC 573 - Applications of Technology
- One course from electives list below for elective credit - 3 hours
- Curriculum & Instruction Track
- ECTA 503 - Assessment Of and For Learning
- ECTA 523 - Integration of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- ECTA 533 - Curriculum Mapping
- EDUC 503 - Differentiating Learning
- Three courses from electives list below for elective credit - 9 hours
- Trauma Informed Educator Track
- EDTR 513 - Trauma Informed Classroom I
- EDTR 523 - Trauma Informed Classroom II: The Impact and Effects of Trauma
- EDTR 533 - Trauma Informed Classroom III: Trauma Informed Practices to Build Resilience
- EDTR 543 - Trauma Informed Classroom IV: Trauma Informed Teams and Schools
- Three courses from electives list below for elective credit - 9 hours
- Elective Courses - Students must select elective courses from the following ensuring to select electives not in selected track:
- ECSP 413/513 - Teaching Young Children with Disabilities: Seminar and Field Experience *
- ECTA 503 - Assessment Of and For Learning
- EDEN 453/553 - Teaching Language Arts and Composition in Grades 5-12: Seminar and Field Experience *
- EDEN 463/563 - Teaching Literature Within the Curriculum *
- EDET 523 - Digital Citizenship
- EDET 543 - Online Applications for Collaboration
- EDET 553 - Differentiating Instruction with Technology
- EDET 563 - Web-Based Design, Implementation, and Assessment
- EDET 573 - Methods of Using Technology to Enhance Literacy
- EDMS 433/533 - Teaching Social Science for Middle/ Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience *
- EDMS 473/573 - Teaching Mathematics for Middle/ Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience *
- EDMS 483/583 - Teaching Science for Middle Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience *
- EDRD 501/502/503 - Specialized Topics in Literacy Instruction
- EDSP 403/503 - Introduction to Autism: Evident Practices in Teaching and Interventions *
- EDSP 453/553 - Teaching Remedial Math K-12: Seminar and Field Experience *
- EDTR 413/513 - Trauma Informed Classroom I
- EDTR 423/523 - Trauma Informed Classroom II: The Impact and Effects of Trauma
- EDTR 433/533 - Trauma Informed Classroom III: Trauma Informed Practices to Build Resilience
- EDTR 443/543 - Trauma Informed Classroom IV: Trauma Informed Teams and Schools
- EDUC 503 - Differentiating Learning
- EDUC 573 - Applications of Technology
- ETOP 503 - Current Influences in Education
- ETTP 543 - Specialized Topics in Educational Technology
- LIBR 553 - Curriculum and the Library Media Center
- LIBR 563 - Library Services for Children and Youth
† This class is a prerequisite for students who intend to pursue the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program.
* Must be completed at the 500-level to be applicable toward the Master of Science in Education program.
Total: 30 Hours
New Programs
The new programs below reflect the new program information to be put into effect for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Master of Business Administration with Concentration in Cybersecurity - Online Only, Agreement with John Brown University
- Missouri Baptist University Courses (21 hours)
- ACCT 503 - Managerial Accounting
- BUSN 503 - Executive Communications & Business Literacy
- BUSN 523 - Financial Management
- ECON 503 - Business Economics
- MGPS 403/503 - Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- MRKT 503 - Current Issues in Marketing
- BUSN 583 - Strategic Management & Implementation
- John Brown University Courses (18 hours) - Students will take the following courses through Acadeum. No transfer courses will be allowed for John Brown University course requirements.
- CYB 7103 - Cybersecurity Foundations
- Choose five courses from the following:
- CYB 7113 - Legal Issues and Ethics
- CYB 7233 - Information Technology Risk Management
- CYB 8113 - Security Policies and Privacy
- CYB 8543 - Security Management of Information Systems
- CYB 7133 - Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- CYB 7223 - Network and Cloud Security
- CYB 7243 - Web Application Security
- CYB 7433 - Incident Management
- CYB 8433 - Identity and Access Management
Master of Business Administration with Concentration in Data Analytics - Online Only, Agreement with John Brown University
- Missouri Baptist University Courses (24 hours)
- ACCT 503 - Managerial Accounting
- BUSN 503 - Executive Communications & Business Literacy
- BUSN 513 - Legal & Ethical Environment of Business
- BUSN 523 - Financial Management
- ECON 503 - Business Economics
- MGPS 403/503 - Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- MRKT 503 - Current Issues in Marketing
- BUSN 583 - Strategic Management & Implementation
- John Brown University Courses (15 hours) - Students will take the following courses through Acadeum. No transfer courses will be allowed for John Brown University course requirements.
- BUS 6013 - Foundations of Quantitative Methods
- BUS 8043 - Quantitative Methods for Business
- DAT 6033 - Foundations of Data Analytics I
- DAT 6043 - Foundations of Data Analytics II
- Choose one of the following:
- BUS 8283 - Marketing Analytics
- DAT 7523 - Financial Analytics
- DAT 7113 - Supply Chain Analytics
- DAT 8893 - Seminar in Data Analytics
Removed From Bulletin
Courses
- EDUC 500 - Continuing Portfolio Development: MSE
- EDUC 501 - Orientation: Curriculum and Instruction
Programs
- The Master of Educational Technology has been removed from the catalog and is no longer available to students starting Fall 2024. Any mention of the previous MET program should be disregarded in the original catalog publication.
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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