Dec 11, 2024

Missouri Baptist University 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

Missouri Baptist University 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Ministry and Leadership, BA

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CIP Code: 39.9999

General Education Requirements

The general education program must be completed by every student seeking a baccalaureate degree before graduation and includes the following:

Communication Skills

3 courses, as listed below (at least 9 hours)

ENGL 113 - English Composition I Semester Hours: Three †
ENGL 123 - English Composition II Semester Hours: Three †¹
COMM 103 - Speech Communications Semester Hours: Three *

Note(s)

† Must satisfy prerequisite or test before entering
* International students whose primary language is not English should take COMM 123 - Public Speaking and Diction instead of COMM 103 .

Fine Arts and Humanities

At least 3 courses (at least 9 hours) from the courses listed below, with at least one from each division (one Fine Arts, one Humanities, and one from either), unless the major requires all courses in the same division.

Fine Arts

ARTS 153 - Art Appreciation Semester Hours: Three
THEA 103 - Introduction to Theatre Semester Hours: Three
COMM 153 - Appreciation of Film Semester Hours: Three
COMM 223 - Introduction to Mass Media Semester Hours: Three
COMM 233 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication Semester Hours: Three
MUHL 153 - Appreciation of Music Semester Hours: Three ²
equivalent Fine Arts background ⁴

Humanities

HUMT 153 - Travel Studies Semester Hours: Three
CPHI 213 - Introduction to Philosophy Semester Hours: Three ³
CPHI 203 - Introduction to Logic Semester Hours: Three ³
equivalent Humanities background ⁴

Natural Science

1 course from the biological sciences and 1 course from chemistry or physical science (at least 7*-8 hours)

Biological Sciences

BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 103 - Introduction to Biology Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 201 - Human Biology Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 203 - Human Biology Semester Hours: Three

Chemistry or Physical Science

CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: One
CHEM 113 - Introduction to Chemistry Semester Hours: Three
PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory Semester Hours: One
PHYS 103 - Introduction to Physical Science Semester Hours: Three
PHYS 122 - Geology and Earth Science Laboratory Semester Hours: Two
PHYS 123 - Geology and Earth Science Semester Hours: Three

Note(s)

*For the transfer student, at least one of the above must include a laboratory.

Mathematics

One course from the following (at least 3 hours)

MATH 123 - Contemporary College Mathematics Semester Hours: Three †^{5, 6}
MATH 133 - College Algebra Semester Hours: Three †⁵
MATH 154 - Precalculus Semester Hours: Four †⁵
A course with either MATH 133 or MATH 154 as prerequisite †⁵

Note(s)

† Must satisfy prerequisite or test before entering

Social and Behavioral Sciences

3 courses from at least two of the following disciplines as listed below: Cultural Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology (at least 9 hours)

SOCO 353 - Cultural Anthropology Semester Hours: Three
ECON 103 - Survey of Economics for Non-Business Majors Semester Hours: Three
ECON 113 - Macroeconomics Semester Hours: Three
ECON 123 - Microeconomics Semester Hours: Three
HIST 113 - Western Civilization I Semester Hours: Three ⁷ AND
HIST 123 - Western Civilization II Semester Hours: Three ⁷
OR
HIST 213 - United States History I Semester Hours: Three ⁷ AND
HIST 223 - United States History II Semester Hours: Three ⁷
POLS 113 - Federal Government Semester Hours: Three
POLS 123 - State And Local Government Semester Hours: Three
HIPO 233 - American Foreign Policy Semester Hours: Three
PSYC 133 - General Psychology Semester Hours: Three
SOCO 113 - Introduction to Sociology Semester Hours: Three
SOHI 213 - Worldview and Social Issues Semester Hours: Three

Total Hours of General Education: At Least 37-38

¹ Must complete an English composition course that includes the writing of a research paper. Students transferring in a course equivalent to ENGL 123  without a course equivalent to ENGL 113  may satisfy the remaining 3 hours needed to fulfill the Communication Skills general education requirement by completing ENGL 113  or choosing one course from the electives for the Writing Certificate in English.
² For non-music majors; music majors and minors must complete Music History I and II, which will satisfy six of the nine hours required. Students seeking certification through the Bachelor of Music Education degree must complete Introduction of Music Technology in addition to Music History I, II, and III, which will satisfy the nine hours required.
³ Any upper-division Philosophy or IDST 313 History and Philosophy of Science and Technology  may be substituted for a second Philosophy course if an introductory course in Philosophy or Logic has been completed. IDST 313  is required for Unified Science majors and is recommended for those seeking middle school science certification. CPHI 203  is the preferred humanities course for students in the Teacher Education Program.
⁴ Courses which will be accepted in transfer as equivalent Humanities background to satisfy this requirement include: Humanities I, II, III, or IV or any course carrying a departmental prefix of Humanities. Courses in literature, foreign language, or religion will not be accepted to satisfy general education requirements as these satisfy specific baccalaureate degree requirements. Courses which will be accepted in transfer as equivalent Fine Arts background include courses such as Dance Appreciation. Applied art, music, or ensemble/performance courses will not satisfy the Fine Arts general education requirements.
⁵ For students not majoring in the Natural Sciences or Health and Sport Sciences; students with majors or minors in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Health Education, Health Sciences, Healthcare Management, Physical Education, Mathematics, Middle Childhood Education, or Unified Science should consult the major requirements as listed in the catalog for the appropriate courses for their degree and field of study.
⁶ This course includes a component covering the real number system and is recommended for Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors.
⁷ Students must take BOTH HIST 213 United States History I  AND HIST 223 United States History II , OR HIST 113 Western Civilization I  AND HIST 123 Western Civilization II , in order for these courses to satisfy the general education requirement, except when the student’s particular program of study requires specified Social and Behavioral Sciences courses.

Students seeking to earn the Associate of Science degree in Business Administration, Pre-Nursing, or Religion should check the desired area of concentration under Academic Divisions and Major Fields in this catalog for specific general education and degree requirements.

In accordance with guidelines established by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) of the State of Missouri regarding articulation and the transfer of credit, most recently revised in October 2005, Missouri Baptist University grants junior standing to students transferring to the University with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree (earned after October 1987) or an Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree from Missouri institutions which are in compliance with CBHE general education requirements. This signifies that the lower division general education requirements for a degree at Missouri Baptist University have been satisfied by completion of the A.A. or A.A.T. degree. Students transferring with other than an A.A. or A.A.T. degree, or with an Associate of Arts degree which does not meet the above stipulations, are not automatically granted junior standing, and may be required to take additional general education courses. A student transferring to Missouri Baptist University from a Missouri institution who has not completed an A.A. or A.A.T. degree, but who has completed the 42-credit hour General Education curriculum block prescribed by CBHE, shall be deemed to have completed all General Education requirements of Missouri Baptist University. Completion of the 42-hour block must be denoted by the sending institution on the student’s transcript. All students must complete all major and specific degree program requirements beyond the general education requirements (see the catalog sections on General Education Requirements and Degree Requirements for additional information).

Bachelor of Arts

The general education program is complemented by specific requirements for each of the six baccalaureate degree programs. The student must complete all requirements for the degree plan selected before graduation. The completion of the general education requirements and the degree requirements comprise a cohesive liberal arts basis, preparing students for study in professional subject disciplines.

Humanities

5 courses, as listed below (at least 15-17 hours)

CBIB 113 - Old Testament History Semester Hours: Three
OR
CBIB 213 - Old Testament Theology Semester Hours: Three *
CBIB 123 - New Testament History Semester Hours: Three
OR
CBIB 223 - New Testament Theology Semester Hours: Three *
ENGL 203 - World Literary Types Semester Hours: Three
Two courses in the same foreign language

Note(s)

*All ministry majors should take CBIB 213 - Old Testament Theology and CBIB 223 - New Testament Theology in place of CBIB 113 and CBIB 123 . Other students interested in this option must be approved by the instructor.

Health and Sport Sciences

4 hours

KHSC 333 - Health and Wellness Semester Hours: Three
Activity Course – Semester Hours: One

Computer Literacy

1 course (at least 3 hours) §

BCIS 103 - Survey of Computing Semester Hours: Three
OR
proof of demonstrated competency (as determined by a university approved assessment test)
OR
EDUC 373 - Technology and Instructional Media Semester Hours: Three (for students seeking teacher certification)

Note(s)

§ For transfer credit to be equated to this course the transfer course must have been completed within seven (7) years prior to initial registration at Missouri Baptist University. Former MBU students who are readmitting into the University must also have completed BCIS 103 , EDUC 373 , or an equivalent course within seven (7) years prior to the first semester of returning registration.

Interdisciplinary Studies

2 courses (3-4 hours)

IDST 101 - Collegiate Seminar Semester Hours: One (required for students entering MBU as freshmen)
OR
IDST 200 - Transfer Student Orientation Semester Hours: Zero
IDST 403 - World Citizen Semester Hours: Three

Total Hours: 25-28

Major Requirements