Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Business

  
  • BUS 501 - Management Thought and Application

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course assists students in developing essential management skills for a global business world. The course focuses on a study of management strategies and techniques and their application in the development of an ethical approach to improve managerial effectiveness. The students’ critical thinking and analytical skills will be honed. Cases and business simulations will be used to develop a knowledge base for use in the remaining courses of the program.
  
  • BUS 505 - Strategic Human Resource Management

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students will develop an understanding of how human resource decisions contribute to business performance. Specific learning objectives include: creating alignment between human resource strategies and business strategies in a cost-effective manner; designing work systems and roles that allow employees to contribute to organization performance; identifying, selecting, and developing people having the competencies that allow them to contribute to organization performance; using compensation and other HR systems that provide rewards and incentives to attract and retain employees and to encourage them to contribute to organization performance; understanding how an employment relationship is like a contract and how the nature of this contract is evolving and taking different forms; and making human resource decisions that are legal and ethical.
  
  • BUS 510 - Quantitative Analysis

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students will utilize and apply graphic and quantitative tools for decision analysis. Modeling and graphics applications will include spreadsheet layout and design, formulas, functions, and charts of various types. Topics will include probability distributions, decision trees, expected value of information, time series forecasting, analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression. Emphasis is on effective articulation and presentation of reasoning and conclusions with an ethical perspective.
  
  • BUS 515 - Financial Management

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Tools are provided to make a complete financial analysis of investment and financing decisions. Using analytical techniques, financial information is developed through problems and cases that challenge students to do in-depth financial analysis and develop informed, ethical decisions. Advanced corporate finance topics will be addressed as relevant to current events of the time. Prerequisite: BUS 510  , BUS 525  
  
  • BUS 520 - Organizational Behavior

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students examine the process through which managers learn to apply concepts from the behavioral sciences to observe, understand, and influence behavior in the workplace. There is a systematic investigation of the behavior of people as individuals, as members of groups, and as member of organizations. Students will examine perspectives from business administration, psychology and sociology that are important in the comprehension of individual motivation, interpersonal relationships, organizational effectiveness, and leadership. Application of techniques for individual and organizational growth is discussed with a strong emphasis on professional ethics.
  
  • BUS 525 - Managerial Accounting

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    The use of accounting information for planning, control and decision-making are examined along with how all information of the organization is used. The student’s analytical ability is developed through problems and cases that stress preparation, usefulness, and limitations of financial data while keeping an ethical focus on the potential use or misuse of the outcomes.
  
  • BUS 530 - Leadership and Ethics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students’ understanding of leadership will be expanded to include a practical application of concepts and theories with an emphasis on leading with integrity. Students will analyze their own values and ethics through interactive discussions and case analyses, and develop an integrative approach from a Christian leadership perspective.
  
  • BUS 540 - Managerial Economics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A conceptual framework for solving economic business problems at the individual business level is developed. Emphasis will be on the fundamental application of microeconomic skills to contemporary business decisions, which include production, cost, demand, pricing, and profits. Economic relationships will be inferred by applying estimation techniques to actual data. Monetary and fiscal policies affecting a firm will also be analyzed as capstone topics for the course.
  
  • BUS 550 - Operations and Management

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students will examine model-based systems used by management to plan, organize, implement, and continuously improve production and service operations. Quality and process re-engineering tools will be examined and utilized by students in a problem-solving format. Operating systems which emphasize quality, efficiency and effectiveness will be examined. Prerequisite: BUS 510 .
  
  • BUS 555 - Marketing Management

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course is designed to equip the students with the concepts and principles necessary to make market oriented business decisions and to enable students to plan, design and critique marketing promotional materials and campaigns within the framework of an ethical perspective.
  
  • BUS 560 - Global Business

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    The course is multi-disciplinary and highly integrative and is a lead-in to the capstone course on strategy. Weighing the pros and cons of global strategy entails a total enterprise perspective and a talent for judging how all of the relevant factors combine. The overriding objective is to sharpen the student’s ability to think globally and to diagnose situations from more than a domestic environment. Students will be expected to apply concepts and tools from their previous courses with an ethical orientation.
  
  • BUS 571 - Healthcare Structure and Policy

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course provides a critical review of the healthcare system in the United States with a study of healthcare policy development and implementation. Examines healthcare policy from local, state, national, stakeholder and organizational perspectives. Explores historical, sociocultural, political, and economic factors and implications for consumers, healthcare professionals, and healthcare organizations.
  
  • BUS 572 - Healthcare Finance and Economics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course examines the demand for and supply of healthcare services through the lens of healthcare finance and economics. Applies principles of health economics and finance to analyze and evaluate how consumers, healthcare providers and health insurers make decisions. Topics may include health insurance, payment methods, managed care, revenue cycle management, budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis for various sectors of the healthcare industry.
  
  • BUS 573 - Improving Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Outcome

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course focuses on the evaluation, improvement, and management of business, clinical and satisfaction outcomes in healthcare organizations. Examines clinical and business process applications relating to quality and performance improvement, informatics, evidence-based management, patient safety, program evaluation, public reporting, value based purchasing, and accountable care.
  
  • BUS 590 - Strategic Management

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A capstone course, strategic management provides students with the knowledge to develop a holistic and ethical approach to business decision-making by integrating all business areas in decision making. The course focuses on a business simulation where students compete in the decision making process using all functional areas of an organization and with business cases designed to promote holistic thinking about business problems from a faith-based perspective. *This course is usually the last course taken and must be completed at Anderson University. At least 8 courses must be completed before the capstone class can be taken.
  
  • BUS 595 - MBA Internship

    1-6 Cr. Hrs.
    This course is the academic framework for students who pursue a supervised practical, on-the-job learning experience in various areas of business. Job experiences and research are combined in a classroom setting to aid the transition to the workplace. Pre-requisite: Current MBA business student and receives permission of the MBA director.

Christian Studies

  
  • CHR 501 - Introduction to the Old Testament

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament in the English Bible, including the Pentateuch, the historical books, the Prophets and Writings in the Old Testament, with an examination of critical, historical, hermeneutical, and theological issues.
  
  • CHR 502 - Introduction to the New Testament

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the materials available for studying the life and teachings of Jesus, the transmission of the gospel traditions in the early church, the teachings of Jesus, the main events in Jesus’ life, and a study of the Acts to Revelation in the framework of the history of the early church.
  
  • CHR 503 - Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the history of the formation of the biblical canon and development of the English Bible, the goal of biblical interpretation, the presuppositions involved in the interpretation, the means of arriving at the meaning of an ancient text along with its present-day implications, and the application of those principles to biblical exegesis for preaching and teaching. Students will learn to exegete texts using various tools, including electronic resources.
  
  • CHR 504 - Christian Theology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the major doctrines in Christian theology, including: creation, the image of God, human nature and original sin, the doctrine of God, Christology, soteriology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.
  
  • CHR 507 - Biblical Theology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An in-depth introduction to the discipline of biblical theology, acquainting students with (1) the history of biblical theology as a discipline and basic methodological issues (definition, task, center, and relationship to other theological disciplines); (2) a basic framework for understanding the theological content of the Bible; and (3) selected themes in biblical theology as they unfold throughout Scripture. Prerequisite: CHR 501 , CHR 502 , CHR 503  
  
  • CHR 509 - Old Testament Topics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of specialized topic of Old Testament; includes individual research projects under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: CHR 501  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 511 - Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom Literature

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, Psalms, and Song of Solomon; explores wisdom thinking in Israel and the characteristics of Hebrew poetry. Prerequisite: CHR 501  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 512 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of reading biblical Hebrew; basic grammar and vocabulary are emphasized.
  
  • CHR 513 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the grammar and syntax of the Hebrew Old Testament, emphasizing translation and exegesis of the biblical text.
  
  • CHR 514 - Pentateuch

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the first five books of the Old Testament, including content, narratives, theological themes, and textual issues. Prerequisite: CHR 501  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 517 - Hebrew Prophets

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of prophecy in Israel and the prophetic literature of the Old Testament; emphasis on the historical setting of the prophets, the literary forms used in prophetic preaching, and the contemporary relevance of the prophetic message. Prerequisite: CHR 501  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 518 - Historical Books

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the historical books of the Old Testament, including content, narratives, theological themes, and textual issues. Prerequisite: CHR 501  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 519 - Jesus and the Gospels

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of the life and ministry of Jesus as revealed in the Gospels. Prerequisite: CHR 502  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 524 - Acts and General Epistles

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the book of Acts and the General Epistles in the New Testament, including content, theological themes, and textual issues. Prerequisite: CHR 502  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 525 - Pastoral Epistles and Revelation

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the Pastoral Epistles and the book of Revelation in the New Testament, including content, theological themes, and textual issues, with attention to the nature of apocalyptic literature in regard to Revelation. Prerequisite: CHR 502  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 526 - New Testament Topics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of specialized topic of New Testament research; includes individual research projects with faculty supervision. Prerequisite: CHR 502  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 527 - Life and Letters of Paul

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of the life of Paul with special attention on an exposition of his letters. Prerequisite: CHR 502  or permission of instructor
  
  • CHR 528 - Introduction to Biblical Greek

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of basic Greek grammar and vocabulary in order to read simple narrative passages from the New Testament.
  
  • CHR 529 - Intermediate Biblical Greek

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the grammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament, including exegesis of the biblical text.
  
  • CHR 531 - Christian Thought

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of the writings of prominent Christian thinkers addressing perennial human questions.
  
  • CHR 532 - Baptist History

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of the history of the Baptists, with particular emphasis on the development of that tradition in America
  
  • CHR 533 - World Religions

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of major contemporary religious traditions with special attention to beliefs, practices, and historical background; includes manner in which each addresses common human questions.
  
  • CHR 535 - Church History

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An introduction to the development of Christianity from the apostolic period to the present. Emphasis is placed on the central historical figures, movements, and theological issues, with attention given to their importance for Christian ministry today.
  
  • CHR 539 - Christian Philosophy

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study, in historical perspective, of the basic issues in the philosophy of religion, with a particular emphasis on the application of that study to the development of Christian worldview and the role of Christian apologetics in ministry.
  
  • CHR 541 - Christian Ethics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Survey of Christian theological perspectives on such social issues as the use of violence, economic and political structures, human sexuality, ethnicity, the environment, technology, and the world of medicine.
  
  • CHR 543 - Topics in Christian Theology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An in-depth study of selected topics of theological significance. Prerequisite: CHR 504  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHR 550 - Christian Education and Ministry Management

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Study of areas of Christian education in the context of church organizations and ministry management principles.
  
  • CHR 553 - Leadership in Ministry I

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the principles of organizational leadership with a particular focus on the local church context. Topics will include ecclesiology, church polity and structure; financial management & budgeting; fund-raising and capital campaigns; personal management (time, finances, emotional management); and spiritual disciplines for ministry.
  
  • CHR 554 - Leadership in Ministry II

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Application of principles of organizational leadership to specific issues within a ministry setting, including: building and leading teams; staff relations; mentoring/coaching; interpersonal relationships; dealing with volunteers; conflict resolution; member assimilation; and using technology in leadership.
  
  • CHR 555 - Leadership in Ministry III

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Application of principles of organizational leadership to specific issues within a ministry setting, including: crafting and casting vision; project management; leading change; negotiating decision-making; strategic planning; risk management; space utilization; and accountability in leadership
  
  • CHR 557 - Apologetics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the defense of Christianity with a view to application in contemporary ministry.
  
  • CHR 558 - Topics in Apologetics

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of advanced topics related to the thought and practice of Christian apologetics.
  
  • CHR 560 - Pastoral Ministry

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An introduction to the theological foundations and practical strategies relating to pastoral ministry, including: pastoral care, worship, discipleship, spiritual disciplines, and issues in contemporary ministry.
  
  • CHR 562 - Christian Preaching

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the preparation and delivery of effective biblical sermons. (For students for whom preaching is not part of their ministry service, an alternate graduate course may be substituted with the permission of the Dean.)
  
  • CHR 563 - Pastoral Care and Counseling

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An introduction to the biblical-theological foundations and practical strategies relating to pastoral care and counseling in the local church.
  
  • CHR 564 - Worship

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An introductory survey of the history, theology and practice of worship in the local church.
  
  • CHR 565 - Evangelism and Church Health

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An introduction to the disciplines of evangelism and church health, including their biblical basis and theological foundations along with a study of strategies, methodologies, and trends with a focus on their practical application.
  
  • CHR 566 - Missiology

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A survey of missions and outreach with particular focus on Southern Baptist missions and emerging mission strategies in the 21st century.
  
  • CHR 568 - Youth Ministry

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A comprehensive study of the theology, theories, philosophies and practice of youth ministryin the local church. As part of this study, students will critique various philosophies of youth ministry and create a theology and philosophy of youth ministry of their own.
  
  • CHR 569 - Communication for Ministry

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of rhetorical theory and the process of communication in a contemporary setting, with particular focus on the local church context. Areas of communication to be addressed include preaching, teaching, interpersonal communication, communicating via electronic media, and marketing for ministry.
  
  • CHR 570 - Youth Ministry Administration

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the various aspects of administering the work of the youth minister focusing on roles, relationships, resources and responsibilities, and practical application to the local church.
  
  • CHR 571 - Topics and Issues in Youth Ministry

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the issues facing youth as well as the developmental nature of youth and the issues affecting them and their families, as well as an examination of the demands upon the schedule, priorities, family and other aspects of the youth minister’s life focusing on personal habits, family involvement, calling, career opportunities and continuing development.
  
  • CHR 572 - Preaching Practicum

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students will have the opportunity to practice and further develop skills developed in the basic preaching class. Students will sharpen their skills in effectively preparing and delivering sermons, discover insight on developing genre specific sermons, and learn to develop and implement a preaching plan. Prerequisite: CHR 562  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHR 573 - Topics in Christian Preaching

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of advanced topics in Christian preaching including hermeneutics, sermon forms, and delivery techniques. Prerequisite: CHR 562  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHR 575 - Church Planting

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course will serve as an introduction to the topic of Church Planting. Students will be provided a theological basis for church planting, analyze New Testament admonitions for church planters, and be introduced to the nature of church planting in the 21st century. Students will discover terms and concepts pertinent to church planting.
  
  • CHR 582 - Spiritual Formation in Ministry

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A survey of biblical foundations, theological principles, and practices of spiritual formation for the minister.
  
  • CHR 594 - Internship

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Students apply classroom skills and insights in actual work environments under professional supervision.
  
  • CHR 597 - Ministry in the 21st Century

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Emphasis will be given to the church’s interaction with cultural and social change in the 21st century. The student will draw on insights gained in prior leadership courses to establish a foundation for effective service in the local church. Contextualizing ministry and evangelism in a changing world will be central to the course. Course will include research, preparation and presentation of a practical ministry project relating to the student’s area of ministry service.
  
  • CHR 601 - Colloquium 1

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 601 Colloquium 1 will provide DMin students with a semester-long, guided lab for honing their skills in preaching.  The online course will generate peer and instructor evaluation of the student’s sermons.  The evaluations will analyze both content and delievry.  This workshop will help students apply the concepts learned in CHR 641 to the sermons that they preach in their ministry setting. Prerequisite: CHR 641  .
  
  • CHR 602 - Colloquium 2

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 602 Colloquium 2 will provide DMin students with a semester-long, guided lab for honing their skills in preaching.  The online course will generate peer and instructor evaluation of the student’s sermons.  The evaluations will analyze both content and delievry.  This workshop will help students apply the concepts learned in CHR 641 to the sermons that they preach in their ministry setting. Prerequisite: CHR 601  .
  
  • CHR 603 - Colloquium 3

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 603 Colloquium 3 will provide DMin students with a semester-long, guided lab for honing their skills in preaching.  The online course will generate peer and instructor evaluation of the student’s sermons.  The evaluations will analyze both content and delievry.  This workshop will help students apply the concepts learned in CHR 642 to the sermons that they preach in their ministry setting. Prerequisite: CHR 642  .
  
  • CHR 604 - Colloquium 4

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 604 Colloquium 4 will provide DMin students with a semester-long, guided lab for honing their skills in preaching.  The online course will generate peer and instructor evaluation of the student’s sermons.  The evaluations will analyze both content and delievry.  This workshop will help students apply the concepts learned in CHR 642 to the sermons that they preach in their ministry setting. Prerequisite: CHR 603  .
  
  • CHR 641 - Historical, Theological and Practical Foundations for Biblical Preaching in the 21st Century

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 641 will be one of three residency seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. CHR 641 will explore the historical and theological framework underlying expositional preaching.  Students will be introduced to terminology, concepts, and leading thinkers in the field of expository preaching.  This knowledge will have practical application in the student’s ability to evaluate and assess expositional sermons.
  
  • CHR 642 - Creativity, Culture, and Biblical Preaching

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 642 will be one of three residency seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. DMin 642 will explore creative means of communication, in areas such as narrative preaching and the use of technology. This seminar will also address factors that impact the communicator’s creativity. The seminar will direct students to consider how creative communication can play a role in leading their church. Prerequisite: CHR 602  .
  
  • CHR 643 - Issues and Trends in Biblical Preaching

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 643 will be one of three residency seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. The seminar is designed to engage experienced church leaders in an analysis of issues and trends in the ministry of biblical preaching in the 21st century, including meetings with and consideration of how key pastor-leaders are dealing with those issues. This seminar will be held in another city (Atlanta, Dallas, Washington D.C., etc..) in order to expose students to effective contemporary preachers and enable students to gain insight from leaders in the field. Prerequisite: CHR 604  .
  
  • CHR 671 - Event Seminars

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 671-CHR 673  will be three event seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. Each event seminar is worth three credit hours. CHR 671-CHR 673  will be linked to a major preaching-related event sponsored by the College of Christian Studies and Anderson University: the National Conference on Preaching (in May each year) or the annual John A. Broadus Lectures on Preaching. The student will participate in the event as well as seminar interaction either before or after the event. The interaction will be facilitated by an instructor. The interaction will concentrate on the theme of the event.
  
  • CHR 672 - Event Seminars

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 671 -CHR 673  will be three event seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. Each event seminar is worth three credit hours. CHR 671 -CHR 673   will be linked to a major preaching-related event sponsored by the College of Christian Studies and Anderson University: the National Conference on Preaching (in May each year) or the annual John A. Broadus Lectures on Preaching. The student will participate in the event as well as seminar interaction either before or after the event. The interaction will be facilitated by an instructor. The interaction will concentrate on the theme of the event.
  
  • CHR 673 - Event Seminars

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 671 -673 will be three event seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. Each event seminar is worth three credit hours. CHR 671 -673 will be linked to a major preaching-related event sponsored by the College of Christian Studies and Anderson University: the National Conference on Preaching (in May each year) or the annual John A. Broadus Lectures on Preaching. The student will participate in the event as well as seminar interaction either before or after the event. The interaction will be facilitated by an instructor. The interaction will concentrate on the theme of the event.
  
  • CHR 690 - Project Methodology Workshop

    2 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 690 will be a two-day workshop designed to prepare students for the Ministry Project. CHR 690 will provide students with 2 credit hours. The goal of the seminar will be to communicate expectations for the Ministry Project and provide insight in research and writing.
  
  • CHR 699 - DMin Project

    7 Cr. Hrs.
    CHR 699 will require students to implement (in action) and evaluate (in writing) a significant ministry project in the field of preaching designed to enhance the student’s understanding and practice of ministry. This project will be done in consultation with the student’s Project Committee and their Field Supervisor. Prerequisite: CHR 643  .

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRJ 501 - The Role of the Chief Executive

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of management principles along with a practical view of the environment surrounding the role of the chief executive in criminal justice today. Specifically, topics such as organizational theory and structure, and leadership will be reviewed along with an examination of the political, legal and social environment encircling the chief executive.
  
  • CRJ 510 - The Dynamics of Administration

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    This course provides an introduction to human resources management functions in criminal justice. The dynamics of hiring, retaining and evaluating personnel will be covered along with the competing demands, ethical dilemmas, and policy issues related to human resources.
  
  • CRJ 550 - Crime, Law & the Legal System

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    In this course a broad outline of the fundamentals of criminology and a review of the legal system designed to deal with criminal behavior is provided. In addition to an overview of crime causation, an examination of how the American system of justice operates is presented. Included is a survey of the foundations of jurisprudence and an appraisal of how the legal system responds to crime in America.
  
  • CRJ 560 - The Media & Political Survival

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    An examination of the role of the media in modern society along with the relationship between media outlets and criminal justice executives is offered in this course. In addition, various strategies to cope with public exposure are explored and the role of positive leadership in this area is examined.
  
  • CRJ 601 - Applied Research Methods

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    This overview of research methods is designed to create a more intelligent consumer of scientific research in the field of criminal justice who is able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of work in the field. The course focuses on quantitative research methods and covers observational and experimental research designs, along with an overview of qualitative research methodology.
  
  • CRJ 605 - Criminal Justice Policy Analysis

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    In this capstone course, participants will review and critique the most recent and significant research in the field. A major research project will also be a part of this course.
  
  • CRJ 615 - Managing a Multicultural & Ethical Department

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    An examination of current issues relating to the administration of justice in a culturally diverse society is provided in this course. Special emphasis will be placed on the impact of changing ethnicity on social and institutional public policy and managing these changes legally and ethically.
  
  • CRJ 640 - Strategic & Tactical Planning

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    This course focuses on learning the importance and practice of strategic, tactical and operational planning in criminal justice. Emphasis will be placed on forecasting likely, as well as plausible, future conditions and influencing those conditions through effective leadership so that the desired outcome can be achieved. In addition, an overview of budgeting principles will be covered and the basics of grantsmanship will be reviewed.
  
  • CRJ 655 - Executive Liability

    4 Cr. Hrs.
    A review of major liability issues facing the chief executive in criminal justice is the focus of this course. Civil liability, torts, negligence and employment law will be covered.

Education

  
  • EDU 501 - Current Issues in Public School Education

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Policies, programs, and trends that directly or indirectly impact public schools are examined and evaluated using research, analysis, and assessment in order to determine their relevance to teaching and learning in diverse public school settings.
  
  • EDU 502 - The Constructivist Teacher

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course provides a foundation in constructivist theories of education and their applications to the practice of designing and modifying standards-based curriculum to effectively meet the needs of all students. Topics explored include the integration of cognitive and social constructivist theory of effective pedagogical practice in the contest of project-based learning. Candidates practice standards-based, curriculum-aligned lesson planning and implementation, with reflective, evidence-based assessment of strengths and weaknesses of various lessons.
  
  • EDU 503 - Addressing Diversity in the Educational Setting

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    An inquiry into the multicultural dimensions of American educators by comparison to ethnic, racial, religious, and social issues with regard to cultural and socioeconomic differences including a philosophical analysis of the concepts of cultural pluralism and its broad implications A field lab of five hours in a classroom other than the candidate’s own classroom is required.
  
  • EDU 504 - Education of Students with Exceptionalities

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course is a study of ethical and legal aspects of classrooms with , characteristics and needs of the exceptional students, and research into program development and assessment for teachers who may work with exceptional students or those preparing to develop classes for such students.
  
  • EDU 505 - Principles of Curriculum Development

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    A study of the school curriculum including objectives, current issues, experimentation as well as perspective and methodology to equip one to participate effectively in curriculum development.
  
  • EDU 506 - School and Community Relations

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Using inquiry, research, and evaluation strategies regarding school and community relations the interdependence of school and community is identified and defined in terms of societal expectations of America’s schools and the effects of these expectations on educational political, economic, and demographic changes on educational policy.
  
  • EDU 507 - School Law

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course focuses on legal principles involved in school administration and in court actions. Students will investigate the impact of school law on the rights of students and educators as guaranteed by the Constitution and its amendments. This investigation will include state and federal statutory and regulatory provisions as well as tort and contract liability as they influence education. Students will learn to be leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by evaluating and synthesizing our legal system as it pertains to education.
  
  • EDU 508 - School Finance

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course involves school finances relative to public school programs, revenues and experience. It explains why education and school finance are important and why current practices exist. The course examines how school leaders prepare and administer strategic financial plans. A strategic financial plan, strategic vision, resources stewardship, accounting and budgeting systems, and financial frameworks will be studied and discussed.
  
  • EDU 509 - Public School Administration

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course focuses in the theoretical bases of school administration; organizational principles, patterns and practices in public schools; decision making; administration of programs and services. Designed to assist in preparing aspiring school administrators with the program management and instructional leadership skills necessary to facilitate and/or direct the planning, programming and related activities necessary to raise standards and improve student achievement in public schools. This course offers future school leaders the opportunity to examine theory, practice, and skills in the area of human resources administration. Ways to effectively attract, train, motivate, and assign personnel in order to accomplish the goals and mission of the school district will be topics of discussion throughout the course.
  
  • EDU 511 - Foundations of Education

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course is an in-depth study that integrates concepts and information from major social sciences and philosophy to examine the challenges and problems of teaching in modern schools. Focusing on historical, cultural socioeconomic and political issues that affect education, the course asks students to examine the dispositions, knowledge and skills, current instructional standards, and to determine their path for growth and development into an effective teacher for all children.
  
  • EDU 512 - The Principal as Instructional Leader

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    Instructional leadership addresses the critical aspects of the teaching - learning process: curriculum development, student differences, learning, student motivation, teaching, classroom management, assessing student learning, and assessing and changing school climate and culture. A special emphasis is given to promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program and applying best practice to student learning.
  
  • EDU 513 - Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course is designed to be an introduction to the field of gifted education, including a history of gifted education, theories of intelligence, definitions of giftedness, methods of identification, and a variety of programming options for the conventional classroom/school setting as well as in classrooms for the gifted and talented. Practical aspects of the course will include the development of IEPs, learning preference assessments, interest assessments, and management plans. Some attention will be devoted to teaching strategies and curriculum materials that teachers will find useful in designing program options for gifted and talented learners.
  
  • EDU 514 - Nature of the Exceptional Child

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course explores diversity in the preK-12 classroom. In addition to all categories of special education, the teacher candidate will examine the nature, cause and programming needs of gifted/talented (G/T) and culturally/linguistically diverse (CLD) students. The specific learning characteristics and instructional strategies as well as legal and educational implications for meeting the needs of these students in general and special education classrooms environments will be addressed.
  
  • EDU 516 - Best Practices for the Elementary Classroom/Field Experience I

    3 Cr. Hrs.
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the national and state curriculum standards, the South Carolina teacher assessment instrument ADEPT, the curriculum of the elementary school, lesson planning, and development and use of multiple teaching strategies. The field experience provides opportunities for observation, reflection, actual teaching, and assessment in an elementary classroom. Field experience of 25 hours required.
  
  • EDU 517 - Essentials of Teacher Candidacy

    1 Cr. Hrs.
    This course provides the pre-teacher candidate with an overview of the requirements for the successful completion of the Teacher Education Program. Topics include the conceptual framework of the College of Education, Code of Ethics, Praxis testS, unit assessment system, field experiences, Clinical Experience, ADEPT, InTASC, NCATE, and SPAs. This course meets one full Saturday during the semester.
 

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