Missouri Baptist University 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CROSS-LISTED COURSES
Courses cross-listed between disciplines are generally indicated by a common course prefix as listed below. Exceptions, such as and MUCS/THEP courses, are denoted in the course description.
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Cross-listed Disciplines |
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Course Prefix |
Cross-listed Disciplines |
| BUMU |
Business and Music |
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HIPO |
History and Political Science |
| CMHS |
Christian Ministry and History |
HUED |
Human Services and Education |
| CMPS |
Christian Ministry and Psychology |
MGPS |
Management and Psychology |
| COEN |
Communications and English |
MUED |
Music and Education |
| COST |
Communications and Theatre |
PHED |
Physical and Health Education |
| CPHS |
Philosophy and History |
POPH |
Political Science and Philosophy |
| CRPH |
Criminal Justice and Philosophy |
PSHU |
Psychology and Human Services |
| CRPO |
Criminal Justice and Political Science |
PSPO |
Psychology and Political Science |
| CRPS |
Criminal Justice/Psychology/Sociology |
PSCM |
Psychology and Christian Ministry |
| EDEN |
Education and English |
PSSC |
Psychology and Sociology |
| EDMU |
Education and Music |
CEWL |
Christian Education and Worship Leadership |
| EDPS |
Education and Psychology |
SOHI |
Sociology and History |
| EDST |
Education and Theatre |
THMU |
Theatre and Music |
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IDST 473 - Liberal Studies Research Capstone
Semester Hours: Three
This culminating, capstone/seminar course applies to various major areas of study. In an individualized, research environment students will synthesize concepts and analyze knowledge obtained from courses and research completed as part of their major. Self-reflection, emphasizing the accomplishment of individual learning outcomes will be presented through academic writing.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Information Technology |
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ITBU 203 - Introduction to Application Development
Semester Hours: Three
This course is an introduction to application development using modern developer tools. Topics include foundations of the computing discipline, introduction to a current Object Oriented Language, and project-based learning in various current application areas.
Term Offered: Fall
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ITBU 213 - It Infrastructure
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides an introduction to IT infrastructure issues for students majoring in Information Technology. It covers topics related to both computer and systems architecture and communication networks, with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that IT infrastructure solutions enable in an organizational context. It gives the students the knowledge and skills that they need for communicating effectively with professionals whose special focus is on hardware and systems software technology and for designing organizational processes and software solutions that require in-depth understanding of the IT infrastructure capabilities and limitations. It also prepares the students for organizational roles that require interaction with external vendors of IT infrastructure components and solutions. The course focuses strongly on Internet-based solutions, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure in regulatory compliance.
Term Offered: Fall
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ITBU 303 - Intermediate Application Development
Semester Hours: Three
This course emphasizes intermediate object-oriented concepts and techniques and looks at the design and development of desktop, Web, and mobile application software using an Object Oriented Language, through individual and group projects.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: ITBU 203
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ITBU 313 - Introduction to It Security and Risk Management
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. Students will learn critical security principles that enable them to plan, develop, and perform security tasks. The course will address hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational IT Security and Risk Management.
Term Offered: Spring
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ITBU 333 - System Analysis and Design
Semester Hours: Three
This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to determine how they should conduct their business, with a particular focus on how computer-based technologies can most effectively contribute to the way business is organized. The course covers a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements, and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) packages.
Term Offered: Fall
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ITBU 343 - Network Security
Semester Hours: Three
This course will include network security principles for securing organization infrastructure(s). Students will learn device and media security, security topologies, intrusion detection, cryptography, and general security baselines. Topics covered include: firewalls; instruction detection systems (IDS); proxies; intrusion preventions systems (IPS); network monitoring; DMZ’s; NAT; encryption systems; and other related topics. In addition, network security innovation and best practices are reviewed.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: ITBU 213 and ITBU 313
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ITBU 353 - Data and Information Management
Semester Hours: Three
This course examines principles of database design and implementation, including physical representation, and data modeling. Students will learn to develop relational databases using a DBMS. Students will also learn the fundamentals of SQL and database development techniques.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: ITBU 333
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ITBU 363 - Business Intelligence
Semester Hours: Three
Business intelligence (BI) refers to technologies, applications and practices for the collection, integration, analysis, and presentation of business information. The purpose of business intelligence is to support better business decision making. This course provides an overview of the technology of BI and the application of BI to an organization’s strategies and goals.
Term Offered: Spring
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ITBU 373 - Operating Systems
Semester Hours: Three
This course examines the principles of operating system design and function. System programming is also considered. Students are presented with various common operating systems, including UNIX/Linux, and Windows.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: ITBU 213
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ITBU 383 - Application Security
Semester Hours: Three
This course aims to educate students in the design and implementation techniques for assuring security of software applications. While many courses in computer security concentrate on cryptographic techniques and prevention of intrusion in computer systems, this course concentrates on writing software programs that make it difficult for intruders to exploit security holes.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: ITBU 203 and ITBU 313
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ITBU 403 - Human-Centered Interaction/Web Design
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides an introduction to the field of human-computer interaction (HCI), an interdisciplinary field that integrates cognitive psychology, design, computer science and others. Examining the human factors associated with information systems (IS) provides the students with knowledge to understand what influences usability and acceptance of IS. This course will examine human performance, components of technology, methods and techniques used in design and evaluation of IS. Societal impacts of HCI such as accessibility will also be discussed. User-centered design methods will be introduced and evaluated. This course will also introduce students to the contemporary technologies used in empirical evaluation methods.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: ITBU 303
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ITBU 413 - Advanced Application Development
Semester Hours: Three
This course reviews advanced innovative technologies used for Application Development. Topics reviewed are Web Services, XML, middleware, and other advanced Object Oriented techniques used for Application Development.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: ITBU 303 and ITBU 353
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ITBU 423 - Database Application Development
Semester Hours: Three
This course introduces students to database-driven application development. Students will draw upon the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses, and extend that knowledge through the development of applications which use databases. This course covers physical design, programming, testing, and implementation of the system. Implementation of object-oriented, client-server designs using a programming environment is explored. A high level programming language will be used to interface with a database.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: ITBU 203 and ITBU 353
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ITBU 433 - Organization Security
Semester Hours: Three
This course introduces the concepts and practices associated with security from an ethical and organization perspective. Students will understand their role as a security professional as it relates to training the operational staff, policies and procedures, and securing the organization at all levels. In addition the course will cover common procedures associated with disaster avoidance and recovery.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: ITBU 213 and ITBU 443
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ITBU 443 - Risk Management: Threats and Counter Measures
Semester Hours: Three
Study of Internet security problems and discussion of potential solutions: network vulnerabilities and attacks, secure communication and use of cryptography, Internet security protocols and tools to defend against network attacks, network intrusion detection, and wireless network security.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: ITBU 213 and ITBU 313
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ITBU 453 - Audit and Control
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.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: ITBU 313 and ITBU 433
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ITBU 463 - Server-Based Networking
Semester Hours: Three
This course introduces the concepts and practices associated with implementing, designing, and managing a server based network. Students will understand their role as a Windows platform administrator. In addition, they will learn how to manage Active Directory, create Group Policies and other techniques for managing a client/server networking environment.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: ITBU 213
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ITBU 473 - Project Management
Semester Hours: Three
This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems 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.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: BCIS 303 , ITBU 213 , and ITBU 333
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ITBU 483 - Switching and Advanced Routing
Semester Hours: Three
This course provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical approach to learning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical network design model and how to select devices for each layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for basic functionality and how to implement virtual LANs, VTP, and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. Students will also learn how to implement and configure common data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control and addressing services.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: ITBU 373 and ITBU 463
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COMJ 373 - Photojournalism
Semester Hours: Three
This course examines the journalistic art and practice of telling stories through images. In a workshop setting, students will shoot, edit and present photos and videos that tell true stories of real life, focusing on objectivity and sound Christian ethics in creating visuals that accurately depict the narratives of diverse culture. Students will produce projects in still photography and documentary videography that cover news, features, sports, business, food, travel, leisure, entertainment and other areas of journalistic interest. Projects published and posted through student media outlets will add important elements to students’ portfolios.
Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Prerequisites: COMM 263 and COMM 273 .
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COMJ 413 - Editing and Design for Print Media
Semester Hours: Three
This course examines the process of editing and page design in a modern print media environment, including newspapers, magazines, corporate newsletters, brochures and public relations materials. Using current industry-standard publishing software in a hands-on workshop setting, students will concentrate on aesthetic design techniques, editing stories, photos and graphics with the goal of producing real-world projects. Students will also edit stories for content, grammar, AP style and legal issues. Projects published and posted through student media outlets will add important elements to students’ portfolios.
Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Prerequisites: COEN 223 , and COMR 383 .
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COMJ 423 - Editing and Design for Online Media
Semester Hours: Three
This course examines the process of editing and web design in a modern online media environment. Using current industry-standard web design software in a hands-on workshop setting, students will concentrate on visual design techniques, editing stories, photos, videos and graphics with the goal of producing functional interactive websites. Projects posted through online student media outlets will add important elements to students’ portfolios.
Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
Prerequisites: COEN 223 and COMR 383 .
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COMJ 433 - Opinion Writing
Semester Hours: Three
This course examines the journalistic art and practice of writing to persuade an audience. In a setting that combines classroom and workshop, students will gain an understanding of concepts like opinion leadership, agenda setting, research, emotional appeal, analysis and feedback in developing methods for crafting sound written arguments for mass media. Learning Christian ethical opinion writing through application, students will write and edit columns, editorials, analyses, blogs and critical reviews of movies, music, books, video games and restaurants. Opinion articles published and posted through student media outlets will add important elements to students’ portfolios.
Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisites: COEN 223
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COMJ 473 - Journalism Internship
Semester Hours: Three
This course exposes students to the disciplines and skills of the media through firsthand experience in the field of journalism. Enrollment is limited to Journalism majors in their final semester before graduation.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor and consent of appropriate field supervisor.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra
Semester Hours: Three
This is a study of the real number system, linear equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, rational expressions, roots, radicals, and solutions of quadratic equations. Emphasis is placed on practical applications and on building a proper foundation for MATH 133 College Algebra or MATH 155 Precalculus.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or satisfactory score on mathematics placement test. This course carries elective credit only and does not meet any minimum university mathematics requirement.
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MATH 123 - Contemporary College Mathematics
Semester Hours: Three
This course gives the student an overview of the role of mathematics in today’s society, and it gives practice in analytical and logical thinking. It covers inductive and deductive reasoning, number sequences, functions, logarithms, symmetry, mathematical curves, polygons and polyhedra, counting principles, statistics, and topology. This course includes a component covering the real number system and is recommended for elementary education majors.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, MATH 113 , or a satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination.
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MATH 133 - College Algebra
Semester Hours: Three
This course is a detailed study of functions and their graphs. Graphing calculators are used extensively. Topics covered include linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic equations, and systems of equations.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites: High school plane geometry and two years of high school algebra and an ACT Math score of 19 or higher, MATH 113 , a satisfactory score on a mathematics placement test, or consent of the instructor.
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MATH 143 - College Trigonometry
Semester Hours: Three
College Trigonometry is the study of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Topics covered include the definitions and graphs of the trigonometric functions, the solutions of triangles, trigonometric identities and equation, and complex number applications.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra, MATH 133 , or consent of instructor.
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MATH 155 - Precalculus
Semester Hours: Five
This is a detailed study of various algebraic and trigonometric functions and their graphs, which prepares a student for the study of calculus. A graphing calculator is used extensively in this course. The major areas of study are: linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; inverse and composite functions; the trigonometric functions; solutions of triangles; trigonometric equations; and systems of equations.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: MATH 113 or two years of high school algebra, a satisfactory score on mathematics placement test, or consent of the instructor.
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MATH 163 - Business Calculus
Semester Hours: Three
A brief review of algebra, especially absolute value and inequalities, followed by elements of analytic geometry, limits and the derivatives and antiderivatives of functions inclusive of exponential and logarithmic, with applications to business and economics. Not open to Mathematics majors or minors. Students desiring further work in calculus must take MATH 164 instead of this course.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: MATH 133
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MATH 164 - Calculus I
Semester Hours: Four
This is the first course in the three-semester sequence of calculus with analytical geometry. It covers limits, differentiation, and integration of basic algebraic and trigonometric functions and their applications including maxima and minima, areas, volumes and lengths of curves. A graphing calculator is used extensively in this course.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: MATH 155 or both MATH 133 and MATH 143 or consent of the instructor.
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MATH 173 - Finite Mathematics
Semester Hours: Three
This is a course in applied mathematics for students with interest in management, social sciences, life sciences, economics, and other fields. It consists of a study of the algebra of straight lines, systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, the geometry and algebra of linear programming, aspects of probability, and applications of Markov chains.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisite: MATH 113 or two years of high school algebra.
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MATH 213 - Discrete Mathematics
Semester Hours: Three
This course is designed to teach logic, mathematical proof techniques, and abstract reasoning through a study of a variety of topics in discrete mathematics. Topics include set theory, mappings and relations, number theory, combinatorics, discrete probability, mathematical induction, recursion, and graph theory.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: MATH 164 or consent of the instructor.
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MATH 243 - Probability and Statistics
Semester Hours: Three
This course includes descriptive and inferential statistics, data summarization methods, concepts of probability theory, random variables and their mathematic expectations, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling theory, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, and simple linear regression.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: MATH 123 or MATH 133 or consent of the instructor.
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MATH 254 - Calculus II
Semester Hours: Four
This is the second course in the three-semester sequence of calculus with analytical geometry. It continues the study of differentiation and integration of various functions such as exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions. Other topics studied are limits of indeterminate forms, convergency and divergency of infinite series, and parametric and polar equations.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: MATH 164
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MATH 264 - Calculus III
Semester Hours: Four
This is the third course in the three-semester sequence of calculus with analytic geometry. It introduces multivariable calculus, with a study of vectors, planes, lines and surfaces, partial differentiation and multiple integration.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: MATH 254
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MATH 313 - Elementary Number Theory
Semester Hours: Three
A study of the properties of integers. Topics include congruences, residue classes, theorems of Fermat, Wilson, Euler, and others, polynomial congruences, and quadratic residues.
Term Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Prerequisite: MATH 213 or consent of the instructor
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MATH 323 - Foundations of Geometry
Semester Hours: Three
A study of the historical background of geometry, including a detailed development of two-dimensional Euclidean geometry from a selected set of postulates. Some comparisons will be drawn with other categories of geometry. This course is required for certification to teach mathematics in Missouri.
Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisite: MATH 213
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MATH 333 - Algebraic Structures
Semester Hours: Three
This is a study of the fundamental principles of the basic algebraic structures such as groups, rings, fields, and integral domains. This course is required for certification to teach mathematics in Missouri.
Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Prerequisite: MATH 213 and MATH 353
prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 264
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MATH 343 - Statistical Methods
Semester Hours: Three
This is a more advanced course than MATH 243. It covers topics including sampling theory, philosophy and techniques of statistical inference, bivariate and partial correlation analysis, simple and multiple linear regression, regression diagnostics, and CRD and factorial analysis of variance. Appropriate class time will be devoted to use of statistical software such as MINITAB and SPSS.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: MATH 133 and MATH 243
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MATH 353 - Linear Algebra
Semester Hours: Three
A course suitable for students majoring in engineering, science, mathematics, computer information systems, or business administration, linear algebra is the study of finite-dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations and matices, quadratic forms, systems of linear equations, and eignevalues and eigenvectors. Some applications include computer programs using C++ or MATLAB.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: MATH 164 and MATH 213
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MATH 363 - Differential Equations
Semester Hours: Three
Differential equations have important applications in the sciences, engineering, and economics. This course is a study of separable equations, homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear equations, initial value and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms and numerical methods.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: MATH 264 , MATH 353 , and BCSC 253
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MATH 433 - Mathematics Seminar
Semester Hours: Three
The mathematics seminar course will focus on the history of mathematics, mathematics research, and application of the material previously studied in the mathematics curriculum. An overview of the history of mathematics will be presented. Students will select a particular period of interest, study that period in depth, and make a presentation to the class. Students will also select a current area of mathematics research, study that in depth, and make a presentation to the class. Problems which require application of several topics in mathematics will be presented and discussed.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: MATH 363 and consent of the instructor.
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MATH 453A - Advanced Calculus I
Semester Hours: Three
This course is an advanced study of calculus topics including: functions of several variables, partial differentiation, Taylor’s formulas and series, implicit functions, transformations and mappings, and vectors and vector fields.
Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Prerequisite: MATH 213 and MATH 264
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MATH 453B - Advanced Calculus II
Semester Hours: Three
This course is an advanced study of calculus topics involving functions of several variables such as double and triple integrals, arc length, surface area, line and surface integrals, the theory of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, power series, and convergence.
Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
Prerequisite: MATH 213 and MATH 264
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MATH 463 - Numerical Analysis
Semester Hours: Three
Today’s high-speed computers enable analysts to solve equations that cannot be solved analytically. This course covers the study of numerical methods for the solution of nonlinear algebraic equations, systems of algebraic equations, and ordinary differential equations as well as numerical approximation, extrapolation, differentiation, and quadrature. Programs will be written in the Natural Sciences Computer Laboratory using C++ or MATLAB.
Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisites: MATH 363 , or MATH 264 and consent of instructor
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MATH 473 - Complex Variables
Semester Hours: Three
Topics covered are the algebra and geometry of complex numbers, analytic functions, complex integration, residues, and conformal mapping.
Term Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: MATH 453A , or MATH 264 and consent of instructor.
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Management |
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MGMT 303 - Management Concepts and Practices
Semester Hours: Three
This course is designed to establish a foundation of the key issues and decision-making tools needed to develop managers. The topics covered include the areas of firm planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Exercises will require students to develop solutions to management problems, identifying necessary change, discovering new opportunities, and following through on the implementation of the solutions.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MGMT 323 - Small Business Management
Semester Hours: Three
This course emphasizes the unique managerial requirements of a small firm. Students will learn numerous decision-making tools for starting and operating a small business. Development of a small business plan and case studies may be used to provide practical application.
Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisite: MGMT 303 , passed with a C or better.
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MGMT 353 - Production and Operations Management
Semester Hours: Three
This course introduces students to the concepts and methods employed in production and operations management. Specific topics include forecasting, product and service design, capacity planning, facility location selection and layout, quality control, and inventory management. Problems and case studies may be used to reinforce the application of the tools and techniques learned..
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite: MGMT 303 , passed with a C or better.
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MGMT 363 - Managing Organizational Change and Diversity
Semester Hours: Three
This course is designed to prepare students to meet the challenges and succeed in a rapidly changing work environment. International competition, quality demands of consumers, changing workforce demographics particularly in the make-up of workforce participants, innovations in automation and information technology combined with declining markets make knowledge in this area vital. Students will cover these topics with the understanding of methods of organizational change and understanding the value and affects of diversity in a changing environment.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: MGMT 303 - Management Concepts and Practices
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MGMT 423 - Organizational Leadership Capstone
Semester Hours: Three
This course is the culminating learning experience for the organizational leadership program. Students will investigate and analyze current trends and research in leadership to refine their understanding of leadership for today’s organizations. Students will develop a project to synthesize their learning and demonstrate their level of knowledge as it relates to leadership in organizations. Project topics will be chosen by the student with approval from the course faculty.
Term Offered: Spring
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MGMT 433 - Human Resource Management
Semester Hours: Three
Central to a firm’s performance, and often a key source of competitive advantage, is the ability to develop an effective human resource system. This course will lay the foundation for understanding human resource systems by addressing topics such as job analysis, personnel planning and recruitment, testing and selection and placement, training, compensation, labor relations, and the legal aspects/government regulation within human resources.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: MGMT 303 , passed with a C or better.
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MGMT 443 - Leadership Seminar
Semester Hours: Three
This eight-week course provides an intensive study of leadership from historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives. Special attention is given to various styles and approaches to organizational problem solving. Students will explore their leadership styles through discussion, structured experiences, and case studies.
Term Offered: Spring, On Demand
Prerequisites: MGMT 303 , passed with a C or better. Junior or senior standing and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, or consent of instructor.
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Management/Psychology |
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MGPS 403/503 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Semester Hours: Three
This course explores the dynamics of individual, group, and firm behavior used to develop broader managerial skills. Theoretical models and concepts will be evaluated in the areas of values, attitudes, personality traits, decision-making, motivation, communication, and the development of effective relationships in a diverse work environment. Students will examine the need for individuals to identify, comprehend, and maximize various aspects of proactive leadership devices such as organizational development, influence techniques, and total quality management as a means of effective leadership. Experiential exercises and case studies may be utilized to develop a broader understanding of behavior and leadership in the workplace. Students seeking graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Undergraduate prerequisites: MGMT 303 and BUSN 303 , each passed with a grade C or better. This course may not be taken as a Directed Study.
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Marketing |
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MRKT 313 - Introduction to Marketing
Semester Hours: Three
This course is the introduction to the concept of marketing and its application to domestic and foreign markets, and to consumer, producer, institutional, and service markets. Analysis of marketing mix, including product, price, promotion/advertising, and distribution policies. Overview of career opportunities in the field of marketing.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
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MRKT 363 - Market Management
Semester Hours: Three
Managerial aspects of the marketing function, including product, promotion, pricing, channel strategies and market research; relationship to other business functions, to the legal environment and available information systems; physical distribution; the relationship among manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers; case analyses of complex marketing problems.
Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
Prerequisite: MRKT 313
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MRKT 373 - Market Research
Semester Hours: Three
A quantitative course which focuses on the identification of the target markets, consumer needs and the analysis of the market place. The course will cover problem solving techniques, research designs, forecasting, and analysis of data.
Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Prerequisite: MRKT 313
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MRKT 383 - Consumer Behavior
Semester Hours: Three
This course looks at the dynamics of blending psychology and the consumer in a marketing format. The course will look at buyer behavior based on demographics, economics and psychographics.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite: MRKT 313
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MRKT 403 - International Marketing
Semester Hours: Three
A study of the concepts and terminology of international marketing. Includes issues such as foreign market entry strategies; standardization versus adaptation; pricing; global market entry integration; and marketing implementation problems.
Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
Prerequisite: MRKT 313
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Middle and Secondary Education |
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EDMS 413/513 - Coordination of Cooperative Education
Semester Hours: Three
This course is designed to prepare the student to plan, organize, deliver, supervise, and evaluate a variety of community-based experiences. A field experience is included in the scope of this course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303 , and EDMS 423/523 and EDMS 453/553
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EDMS 423/523 - Implementing Business Education Programs
Semester Hours: Three
This course will address problems, procedures, and school-community relationships in the organization, implementation, and administration of business education programs in the secondary schools. Topics will include sponsoring youth organizations and selecting equipment.
Term Offered: Summer
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303 , and EDMS 453/553
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EDMS 433/533 - Teaching Social Science for Middle/ Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience
Semester Hours: Three
The student will investigate the middle school and secondary school social science curricula, materials, and various instructional strategies designed to meet the needs of diverse middle and secondary school learners. Application will be made to the Missouri Learning Standards and the Revised National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. A field experience is included in the scope of this course. This course is required for students seeking teacher certification in middle school and/or secondary social science. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303
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EDMS 443/543 - Middle School: Philosophy and Organization
Semester Hours: Three
This course is designed to assist participants in the development of a knowledge base and understanding of the major philosophical and organizational aspects of education at the middle level. Diversity is explored as a source of enrichment and challenge for middle schools and the communities they serve. This course will also provide students with the opportunity to apply this knowledge and understanding to middle level programs. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303
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EDMS 453/553 - Teaching Business for Middle/ Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience
Semester Hours: Three
The student will investigate the middle school and secondary business education curricula, materials, and various instructional strategies designed to meet the needs of diverse middle and secondary school learners. Application will be made to the Career Education Model Curriculum for Business Education. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A field experience is included in the scope of this course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303
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EDMS 473/573 - Teaching Mathematics for Middle/ Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience
Semester Hours: Three
The student will investigate the middle school and secondary math curricula, materials, and various instructional strategies appropriate for average learners as well as those with special needs, including struggling learners and gifted learners. Application will be made to the Missouri Learning Standards, including the Common Core State Standards, and the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. A field experience is included in the scope of this course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303
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EDMS 483/583 - Teaching Science for Middle/Secondary: Seminar and Field Experience
Semester Hours: Three
The student will investigate the middle school and secondary science curricula, materials, and various instructional strategies designed to meet the needs of diverse middle and secondary school learners. Application will be made to the Missouri Learning Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. A field experience is included in the scope of this course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: EDUC 203 and EDUC 303
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EMCL 4703 - Student Teaching: Middle School
Semester Hours: Three
Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking certification in a single content area will complete one sixteen-week teaching experience. Students seeking certification at more than one level (K-12) or in more than one content area must student teach for twelve weeks at one level or content area and four weeks at the other level or content area as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching.
Co-requisite: EDUC 471 Student Teaching Seminar.
Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching:
Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded.
Note: Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, either 4712 or 4709+4703. A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
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EMCL 4709 - Student Teaching: Middle School
Semester Hours: Nine
Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking certification in a single content area will complete one sixteen-week teaching experience. Students seeking certification at more than one level (K-12) or in more than one content area must student teach for twelve weeks at one level or content area and four weeks at the other level or content area as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching.
Co-requisite: EDUC 471 Student Teaching Seminar.
Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching:
Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded.
Note: Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, either 4712 or 4709+4703. A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
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EMCL 4712 - Student Teaching: Middle School
Semester Hours: Twelve
Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking certification in a single content area will complete one sixteen-week teaching experience. Students seeking certification at more than one level (K-12) or in more than one content area must student teach for twelve weeks at one level or content area and four weeks at the other level or content area as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching.
Co-requisite: EDUC 471 Student Teaching Seminar.
Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching:
Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded.
Note: Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, either 4712 or 4709+4703. A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
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EMCL 4712 or 4709+4703 - Student Teaching: Middle School
Semester Hours: Twelve
Student teaching consists of sixteen (16) weeks of teaching experiences in an appropriate classroom setting in a state or nationally accredited public or private school under the supervision of an experienced and highly qualified cooperating teacher. Students seeking certification in a single content area will complete one sixteen-week teaching experience. Students seeking certification at more than one level (K-12) or in more than one content area must student teach for twelve weeks at one level or content area and four weeks at the other level or content area as approved by the Dean of Education or Director of Field Experiences. This culminating field experience enables students to practice and develop the pedagogical skills necessary to meet the Missouri performance standards for teacher certification. Candidates actively participate and complete required assignments, work with students as requested and under the supervision of the classroom teacher, and have the opportunity and responsibility to lead the class over an extended period of time. After being formally admitted to the Teacher Education program, certification candidates must apply to student teach. Application for Student Teaching must be made to the Education Office by the end of the second week of the Fall semester for Spring Student Teaching and by the end of the second week of the Spring semester for Fall Student Teaching. The final decision regarding placement will be left to the discretion of the Director of Field Experiences in order to insure the quality of student teaching experiences in diverse settings. Candidates are required to complete their student teaching experience in the grade level(s) and subject area(s) for which they are seeking recommendation for certification.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: 1. Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see catalog section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information). Some districts may also require a valid Missouri substitute certificate and/or current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement. CPT form required for F-1 international students. 2. No undergraduate degree-seeking candidate will be allowed to student teach without having passed all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA). 3. Both undergraduate and graduate students must be formally admitted into the Teacher Education Program, must have satisfactorily completed all education courses, and must be approved by the School of Education prior to student teaching.
Co-requisite: EDUC 471 Student Teaching Seminar.
Required Assessment(s): 1. passing score on the content area exit assessment(s) in the certification area(s) for which the student is being recommended; 2. satisfactory formative evaluations; and 3. passing composite score on the Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) summative evaluation for the student teaching experience.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio Credit for Student Teaching:
Students desiring to petition for credit for a portion of their student teaching experience must have a minimum of two years of classroom instructional experience in the grade level and/or subject area for which they are seeking certification in order to apply. The experience must be in a public or accredited private school and must be concurrent with enrollment in the Teacher Education Program. To determine eligibility, the student must first complete a CPL conference with the Dean of Education or her designee at least one semester prior to the anticipated student teaching semester. Students must be fully admitted to the Teacher Education Program and have passed the student teaching interview before CPL credit may be awarded.
Note: Students must complete the equivalent of 16 weeks/12 credit hours of student teaching before being recommended for certification, either 4712 or 4709+4703. A Student Teaching Fee is charged for this course.
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MILS 101 - Introduction to Leadership I
Semester Hours: Two
Examine the challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. You will learn how the personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting, time management, mental/physical resiliency, and stress management relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. MILS 101 is open to all students and enrollment does not require a commitment to join the US Army.
Term Offered: Fall
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MILS 102 - Introduction to Leadership II
Semester Hours: Two
Investigate leadership fundamentals such as problem-solving, listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. You will explore dimensions of leadership attributes and core leader competencies in the context of practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Learn fundamental military concepts and explore the Army’s leadership philosophy. MILS 102 is open to all students and enrollment does not require a commitment to join the US Army.
Term Offered: Spring
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MILS 201 - Innovative Team Leadership
Semester Hours: Three
Explore the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and leadership theories. The course continues to build on developing knowledge of leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of land navigation and squad tactics. Enrollment in MILS 201 does not require a commitment to join the US Army.
Term Offered: Fall
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MILS 202 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership
Semester Hours: Three
Develop greater self-awareness as you assess your own leadership styles and practice communication and team building skills. Examine and practice the challenges of leading teams in the complex operational environment. Study dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. Enrollment in MILS 202 does not require a commitment to join the US Army.
Term Offered: Spring
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MILS 301 - Adaptive Team Leadership
Semester Hours: Three
This is an academically challenging course where you will study, practice, and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, Army values and ethics, and small unit tactics. At the conclusion of this course you will be capable of planning, coordinating, navigating, motivating and leading a team or squad in the execution of a tactical mission during a classroom practical exercise (PE), a leadership lab, or during a military situational training exercise (STX) in a field environment.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of MILS 101 through MILS 202 OR attendance at the Leader’s Training Course (LTC). Contact the Military Science Department for more details.
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MILS 302 - Applied Team Leadership
Semester Hours: Three
Continue to learn and apply the fundamentals of Army leadership, officership, Army values and ethics as you hone your leadership abilities in a variety of tactical environments and the classroom. Successful completion of this course will help prepare you for success at the ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) which you will attend the summer following this course at Fort Lewis, WA. You will receive systematic and specific feedback on your leadership attributes, values and core leader competencies from your instructors, other ROTC cadre, and senior cadets.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of MILS 301
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MILS 401 - Adaptive Leadership
Semester Hours: Three
This course focuses on practical application of adaptive leadership. Throughout the semester, students will apply the fundamentals of principles of training, the Army writing style and military decision making. Students will study the special trust reposed to Army Officers by the US Constitution and the President of the United States–a special trust given to no other civilian professions. Students will also study the Army officer’s role in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and the counseling and development of subordinates.
Term Offered: Fall
Prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of the ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) or permission of the instructor.
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MILS 402 - Leadership in A Complex World
Semester Hours: Three
Explore the dynamics of leading in the complex situation of current military operations in the contemporary operating environment. Examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. You will also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield and host nation support. Significant emphasis is placed on your transition to officership, preparing you for your branch school and first unit of assignment.
Term Offered: Spring
Prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of MSL 401 or permission of the instructor.
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MUAI 101 - Instrument Lesson (Elective/Secondary)
Semester Hours: One
Surveys basic etudes, sonatas, and concerti, with an emphasis on solo and ensemble performance. Thirty minutes of private instrumental instruction per week reserved for elective studies or secondary areas for music majors and minors. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUAI 111 - Instrument Lesson (Major/Primary)
Semester Hours: One
Surveys basic etudes, sonatas, and concerti, with an emphasis on solo and ensemble performance. Forty-five minutes of private instrumental instruction per week reserved for music majors and minors in their primary area of concentration. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with MUAS 110 Studio Class.
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MUAI 112 - Instrument Lesson (Major/Primary)
Semester Hours: Two
Surveys basic etudes, sonatas, and concerti, with an emphasis on solo and ensemble performance. Sixty minutes of private instrumental instruction per week reserved for music majors in their primary area of concentration. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with MUAS 110 Studio Class.
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MUAI 131 - Class Brass
Semester Hours: One
Knowledge and development of brass technique and embouchure through the practice of trumpet, horn in F, trombone, baritone, and tuba.
Term Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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MUAI 141 - Class Percussion
Semester Hours: One
A study to develop the ability to understand and train the public school percussionist, to include the purchase of instruments, and concert and marching band arrangements.
Term Offered: Fall, Odd Years
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MUAI 151 - Class Strings
Semester Hours: One
Practical study and use of the violin, viola, cello, and bass, together with problems with which they are associated.
Term Offered: Spring, Even Years
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MUAI 161 - Class Woodwinds
Semester Hours: One
Class study and use of the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone, their problems, and teaching methods.
Term Offered: Fall, Even Years
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MUAI 171 - Beginning Class Guitar
Semester Hours: One
Intended for beginners this is a class-based practical study of the guitar and guitar technique.
Term Offered: Fall
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MUAI 181 - Advanced Class Guitar
Semester Hours: One
Class-based continuation of practical study for the guitar and guitar technique for advanced players.
Term Offered: Spring
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MUAI 301 - Instrument Lesson (Elective/Secondary)
Semester Hours: One
Surveys basic etudes, sonatas, and concerti, with an emphasis on solo and ensemble performance. Thirty minutes of private instrumental instruction per week reserved for elective studies or secondary areas for music majors and minors. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: Sophomore Proficiency.
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MUAI 311 - Instrument Lesson (Major/Primary)
Semester Hours: One
Surveys basic etudes, sonatas, and concerti, with an emphasis on solo and ensemble performance. Forty-five minutes of private instrumental instruction per week reserved for music majors and minors in their primary area of concentration. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: Sophomore Proficiency.
Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with MUAS 310 Studio Class.
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MUAI 312 - Instrument Lesson (Major/Primary)
Semester Hours: Two
Surveys basic etudes, sonatas, and concerti, with an emphasis on solo and ensemble performance. Sixty minutes of private instrumental instruction per week reserved for music majors in their primary area of concentration. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: Sophomore Proficiency.
Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with MUAS 310 Studio Class.
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MUAO 101 - Organ Lesson (Elective/Secondary)
Semester Hours: One
Thirty minutes of private organ instruction per week reserved for elective studies or secondary areas for music majors and minors. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUAO 301 - Organ Lesson (Elective/Secondary)
Semester Hours: One
Thirty minutes of private organ instruction per week reserved for elective studies or secondary areas for music majors and minors. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite: Sophomore Proficiency.
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MUAP 101 - Piano Lesson (Elective/Secondary)
Semester Hours: One
Thirty minutes of private piano instruction per week reserved for elective studies or secondary areas for music majors and minors. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUAP 111 - Piano Lesson (Major/Primary)
Semester Hours: One
Forty-five minutes of private piano instruction per week reserved for music majors and minors in their primary area of concentration. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with MUAS 110 Studio Class.
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MUAP 112 - Piano Lesson (Major/Primary)
Semester Hours: Two
Sixty minutes of private piano instruction per week reserved for music majors in their primary area of concentration. May be taken again for credit.
Term Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with MUAS 110 Studio Class.
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MUAP 131 - Class Piano I
Semester Hours: One
This course begins with instruction in correct hand position and posture at the piano. Students develop ability to read and count staff notation. Exercises and pieces of increasing difficulty are studied. No previous experience necessary. Two class meetings per week.
Term Offered: Fall
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MUAP 141 - Class Piano II
Semester Hours: One
A continuation of MUAP 131 .
Term Offered: Spring
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MUAP 251 - Class Piano III
Semester Hours: One
A continuation of MUAP 141 .
Term Offered: Fall
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