Program Closures

The following is a list of program closures and their effective closure years. These programs are in teach-out as of the fall of the closure year noted. These programs are not accepting any new students, per the university teach-out policy.

Program Closure Year
Undergraduate Programs
Anthropology Minor 2024
Applied Physics, B.S. 2024
Biblical Ministries, B.S. 2023
Coaching Minor 2024
Communication, B.S. 2023
Communication Studies, B.A. 2023
Early Childhood, B.S. 2023
Intercultural Studies, B.A. 2023
Intercultural Studies Minor 2024
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A. 2023
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S. 2023
International and Community Development Minor 2024
Islamic Studies Minor 2024
Journalism and Integrated Media, B.A. 2023
Missions Minor 2024
Organizational Leadership, B.S. 2023
Peace, Justice, and Intercultural Conflict Transformation Minor 2024
Physical Science, B.S. 2024
Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S. 2023
Public Relations and Strategic Communication, B.A. 2023
Science and Theology Minor 2024
TESOL Certificate – Undergraduate 2024
TESOL Minor 2024
Graduate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning 2024
Nonprofit Organizations, MM 2024
Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Digital Management) 2023
Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Leadership) 2023
Special Education, M.S.Sp.Ed. (Non-Credential) 2024
TESOL Certificate – Graduate 2024
TESOL, M.A. 2024
TESOL, M.A. (Elementary ESL/EFL) 2024
TESOL, M.A. (Young Learners) 2024

The following are the curriculum requirements of closed programs as of their closure year. Additional details on each program may be found on their program pages in the archived catalogs.

Anthropology Minor

As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
ANTH 200Cultural Anthropology3
ANTH 310Linguistic Anthropology3
INCS 349Community-Based Research3
Select 9 credits from the following:9
ANTH 222
Physical Anthropology
ANTH 300
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
ANTH 302
Colonization, Decolonization, & Postcolonialism
ANTH 335
World Archaeology
ANTH 370
Topics in Anthropology
ANTH 403
Economic Anthropology
Total Credits18

Applied Physics, B.S.

As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
Applied Physics majors automatically meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or 4 credits of college foreign language.
Program Courses (57 credits plus 6 program elective credits)
CHEM 105General Chemistry I4
CHEM 106General Chemistry II4
MATH 150Calculus I4
MATH 151Calculus II4
MATH 250Calculus III4
MATH 291Linear Algebra3
MATH 335Ordinary Differential Equations3
PHSC 124Data Analysis and Presentation1
PHSC 132General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat3
PHSC 134General Physics I Laboratory1
PHSC 233General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism3
PHSC 237General Physics II Laboratory1
PHSC 234General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics4
PHSC 311Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering3
PHSC 321Circuits and Instrumentation I5
PHSC 322Circuits and Instrumentation II3
PHSC 336Mathematical Methods in Physics3
PHSC 460Capstone Seminar1
PHSC 480Advanced Physics Laboratory3
Select a minimum of 6 upper-division credits from the following: 16
PHSC 313
Statics
PHSC 314
Mechanics of Materials
PHSC 316
Dynamics
PHSC 318
Classical Mechanics
PHSC 331
Thermodynamics
PHSC 340
Electrodynamics
PHSC 352
Fundamentals of Materials Science
PHSC 412
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
PHSC 420
Internship
PHSC 465
Special Topics in Physical Science
CHEM 301
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 311
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 302
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 312
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
MATH 318
Biostatistics
MATH 440
Complex Variables
Program Course Requirements: 63 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 261
Total Credits124
1

Depending on the electives chosen, the elective count could be higher than 6 credits, thus increasing the program total credit count.

2

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Biblical Ministries, B.S.

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major.
Bible Requirement
BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation
BBST 165
Foundations of Christian Thought
BBST 209
Old Testament History and Literature
BBST 210
New Testament History and Literature
BBST 251
Theology I
BBST 354
Theology II
BBST 306
Early Christian History - Acts
or BBST 316
 Gospel of John
or BBST 326
 Lukan Writings
or BBST 336
 Synoptic Gospels
BBST 365
Gospel, Kingdom, and Culture (Methods of Bible Study) 1
BBST 465
Integration Seminar (Christian Ministries) 2
Select a 3-credit BBST 300/400 approved elective
Program Courses
CEED 150Foundations of Ministry3
CEED 254Leadership Development3
CEED 255Foundations of Spiritual Formation3
CEED 312Christian Ministry Skills3
CEED 313Christian Ministry Discipleship3
CEED 326Counseling Methods3
CEED 330Biblical Interpretation and Teaching3
CEED 415Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries3
CEED 445Ministry Field Work3
Select 6 credits of upper-division BBST or CEED elective courses6
Total Credits33
1

BBST 365 is a course with a variety of different sections. Biblical Ministries majors are required to take the specific section entitled "Methods of Bible Study."

2

BBST 465 is a course offered in partnerships with various departments with a variety of different sections. Those with the Biblical Ministries major are required to take the specific section entitled "Christian Ministries."

Coaching Minor

As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
KNES 329Psychology of Exercise and Health3
KNES 410Sports Management3
KNES 408Motor Learning3
KNES 434Leadership in Sport and Human Movement3
KNES 485Internship 12
Select two of the following:4
KNES 343
Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Basketball
KNES 344
Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Soccer
KNES 345
Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Tennis
KNES 346
Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Volleyball
Select one of the following:2
KNES 460
Topics in Kinesiology and Public Health
KNES 470
Seminars in Kinesiology
KNES 446
Functional Assessment and the Prescription of Exercise
KNES 480
Directed Study
Total Credits20
1

KNES 485 may be taken after consulting with an advisor and must be taken for a minimum of 2 credits.

Communication, B.S.

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major.
COMM 200
The Rhetorical Act (required Communication Core Curriculum course for the Communication Studies Department) 1
Bible Requirement
BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation
BBST 165
Foundations of Christian Thought
BBST 209
Old Testament History and Literature
BBST 210
New Testament History and Literature
BBST 260
Christian Theology
BBST 306
Early Christian History - Acts
BBST Integrative course (taken as COMM 390)
BBST Integrative course (taken as COMM 392)
BBST Integrative course (taken as COMM 490)
BBST Integrative course (taken as COMM 492)
Program Courses
COMM 100Introduction to Public Communication3
COMM 235Interpersonal Communication3
COMM 254Communication Theories3
COMM 272History of Communication3
COMM 387Organizational Communication3
COMM 390Jesus the Rhetor3
COMM 392Engaging Perspectives3
COMM 432Rhetorical Theories3
COMM 473Communication and Diversity3
COMM 490Conflict and the Christian3
COMM 492Authentic Communication3
Select 9 credits of COMM electives 29
Total Credits42
1

If students have already fulfilled the Communication Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.

2

See department for advising on elective selection.

Communication Studies, B.A.

As of September 1, 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
The required Communication Core Curriculum course for the Communication Studies Department is:
COMM 200
The Rhetorical Act 1
Program Courses
The following program courses are requirements for all concentrations.
COMM 235Interpersonal Communication3
COMM 254Communication Theories3
COMM 272History of Communication3
COMM 368Methods of Communication Research3
COMM 387Organizational Communication3
COMM 432Rhetorical Theories3
COMM 473Communication and Diversity3
COMM 495Advanced Methods of Research 23
Program Course Requirements: 24 credits
Select a Concentration detailed below22-24
Core Curriculum Requirements 374
Total Credits120-122
1

If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.

2

Either COMM 465 or COMM 496 may be taken as an alternative to COMM 495.

3

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Concentrations

Dramatic Arts

Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
PHIL 216
Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics (Recommended)
THTR 160
Theatre Appreciation (Recommended)
Concentration Courses
Dramatic Arts students must take the following courses once:
THTR 109Production Practicum1
THTR 209Production Practicum II1
THTR 309Production Practicum III1
THTR 409Production Practicum IV1
Elective Courses17
Select 17 credits from the following: 1, 2
COMM 100
Introduction to Public Communication
COMM 200
The Rhetorical Act 3
COMM 170
Small Group Communication
COMM 280
Oral Interpretation
COMM 282
Intercollegiate Forensics
or COMM 382
 Intercollegiate Forensics
COMM 320
Advanced Public Communication
COMM 386
Forms of Public Communication
COMM 440
Communication Internship (by arrangement) 4
COMM 445
Teaching Assistant (by arrangement) 1
COMM 450
Communication Practicum (by arrangement) 1
COMM 472
Intercultural Communication
COMM 473
Communication and Diversity
COMM 474
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior
COMM 480
Directed Research (by arrangement)
CNMA 104
History of Cinema
CNMA 450
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum
CNMA 470
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar
JOUR 351
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing
PREL 307
Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy
THTR 162
Voice and Speech for the Actor
THTR 164
Introduction to Acting
THTR 215
Makeup for Stage and Screen
THTR 232
Costume Study and Construction
THTR 241
Intro to Technical Theatre
THTR 345
Lighting and Sound for Theatre
THTR 391
Stage Managing and Directing Theatre
THTR 405
Dramatic Theory and Criticism
THTR 419
Stagecraft
THTR 435
Playwriting for Performance
THTR 463
Advanced Acting Workshop
THTR 468
Drama for Christian Ministry
THTR 477
London Theatre Study Tour
Total Credits21
1

Students may count a maximum of 9 credits of THTR 109; THTR 409; COMM 440; COMM 445; COMM 450 towards the major.

2

The University has an upper-division major policy of a minimum of 24 credits. Students must choose at least 7 upper-division credits from this list.

3

If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.

4

Students may not count more than 6 credits of COMM 440 toward the major.

Organizational Communication

Concentration Courses
COMM 470Communication Seminar (Communication & Calling Required)3
Select 9 credits from the following:9
COMM 275
Communication in the Workplace
COMM 170
Small Group Communication
COMM 386
Forms of Public Communication
COMM 403
Organizational Rhetoric
COMM 474
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior
Select one of the following courses: 11-3
COMM 440
Communication Internship (by arrangement)
COMM 445
Teaching Assistant (by arrangement)
COMM 450
Communication Practicum (by arrangement)
Elective Courses9
Select 9 credits from the following:
CNMA 104
History of Cinema
CNMA 450
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum
CNMA 470
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar 2
COMM 100
Introduction to Public Communication
COMM 200
The Rhetorical Act 3
COMM 280
Oral Interpretation
COMM 281
Argumentation and Debate
COMM 320
Advanced Public Communication
COMM 348
Rhetoric of Media Studies
COMM 386
Forms of Public Communication 2
COMM 440
Communication Internship
COMM 445
Teaching Assistant
COMM 450
Communication Practicum
COMM 465
Rhetorical Criticism
COMM 470
Communication Seminar 2
COMM 472
Intercultural Communication
COMM 474
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior 2
COMM 480
Directed Research (by arrangement)
JOUR 200
Media Career Readiness Practicum
JOUR 351
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing
JOUR 433
Media Law
JOUR 470
Advanced Journalism Seminar
PREL 111
Introduction to Public Relations
PREL 230
Writing for Public Relations
PREL 307
Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy
PREL 388
Public Relations Management, Philosophy and Ethics
PREL 392
Principles of Advertising
THTR 264
Beginning Acting
THTR 369
Intermediate Acting
THTR 463
Advanced Acting Workshop
THTR 468
Drama for Christian Ministry
THTR 477
London Theatre Study Tour
Total Credits22-24
1

Students may count a maximum of 9 total credits (no more than 6 credits of any one) of COMM 440; COMM 445; COMM 450 toward the major.  

2

May be repeated with different topics.

3

If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.

Relational Communication

Concentration Courses12
Select 12 credits from the following:
COMM 170
Small Group Communication
COMM 386
Forms of Public Communication
COMM 470
Communication Seminar
COMM 472
Intercultural Communication
COMM 474
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior
Select one of the following courses: 11-3
COMM 440
Communication Internship (by arrangement)
COMM 445
Teaching Assistant (by arrangement)
COMM 450
Communication Practicum (by arrangement)
Elective Courses9
Select 9 credits from the following:
CNMA 104
History of Cinema
CNMA 450
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum
CNMA 470
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar 2
COMM 100
Introduction to Public Communication
COMM 200
The Rhetorical Act 3
COMM 275
Communication in the Workplace
COMM 280
Oral Interpretation
COMM 281
Argumentation and Debate
COMM 320
Advanced Public Communication
COMM 348
Rhetoric of Media Studies
COMM 386
Forms of Public Communication 2
COMM 403
Organizational Rhetoric
COMM 440
Communication Internship
COMM 445
Teaching Assistant
COMM 450
Communication Practicum
COMM 465
Rhetorical Criticism
COMM 470
Communication Seminar 2
COMM 474
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior 2
COMM 480
Directed Research (by arrangement)
JOUR 200
Media Career Readiness Practicum
JOUR 351
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing
JOUR 433
Media Law
JOUR 470
Advanced Journalism Seminar
PREL 111
Introduction to Public Relations
PREL 230
Writing for Public Relations
PREL 307
Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy
PREL 388
Public Relations Management, Philosophy and Ethics
PREL 392
Principles of Advertising
THTR 264
Beginning Acting
THTR 369
Intermediate Acting
THTR 463
Advanced Acting Workshop
THTR 468
Drama for Christian Ministry
THTR 477
London Theatre Study Tour
Total Credits22-24
1

Students may count a maximum of 9 total credits (no more than 6 credits of any one) of COMM 440; COMM 445; COMM 450 toward the major.

2

May be repeated with different topics.

3

If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.

Rhetorical Studies

Concentration Courses12
Select 12 credits from the following:
COMM 281
Argumentation and Debate
COMM 320
Advanced Public Communication
COMM 385
Persuasive Communication
COMM 386
Forms of Public Communication
COMM 432
Rhetorical Theories
COMM 465
Rhetorical Criticism
COMM 348
Rhetoric of Media Studies
COMM 470
Communication Seminar
COMM 474
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior
Select one of the following courses: 11-3
COMM 440
Communication Internship (by arrangement)
COMM 445
Teaching Assistant (by arrangement)
COMM 450
Communication Practicum (by arrangement)
Elective Courses9
Select 9 credits from the following:
CNMA 104
History of Cinema
CNMA 450
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum
CNMA 470
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar
COMM 100
Introduction to Public Communication
COMM 170
Small Group Communication
COMM 200
The Rhetorical Act 2
COMM 275
Communication in the Workplace
COMM 280
Oral Interpretation
COMM 386
Forms of Public Communication 3
COMM 403
Organizational Rhetoric
COMM 440
Communication Internship
COMM 445
Teaching Assistant
COMM 450
Communication Practicum
COMM 470
Communication Seminar 3
COMM 472
Intercultural Communication
COMM 474
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior 3
COMM 480
Directed Research (by arrangement)
JOUR 200
Media Career Readiness Practicum
JOUR 351
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing
JOUR 433
Media Law
JOUR 470
Advanced Journalism Seminar
PREL 111
Introduction to Public Relations
PREL 230
Writing for Public Relations
PREL 307
Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy
PREL 388
Public Relations Management, Philosophy and Ethics
PREL 392
Principles of Advertising
THTR 264
Beginning Acting
THTR 369
Intermediate Acting
THTR 463
Advanced Acting Workshop
THTR 468
Drama for Christian Ministry
THTR 477
London Theatre Study Tour
Total Credits22-24
1

Students may count a maximum of 9 total credits (no more than 6 credits of any one) of COMM 440; COMM 445; COMM 450 toward the major.

2

If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.

3

May be repeated with different topics.

Early Childhood, B.S.

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major.
PSYC 200
Introduction to Psychology
Bible/Theology Requirement
BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation
BBST 165
Foundations of Christian Thought
BBST 209
Old Testament History and Literature
BBST 210
New Testament History and Literature
BBST 260
Christian Theology
BBST 306
Early Christian History - Acts
BBST 465
Integration Seminar (taken as Christian Philosophy of Education)
BBST Integrative course (taken as LEDU 342)
BBST Integrative course (taken as LEDU 389)
BBST Integrative course (taken as APSY 425)
Program Courses
All students must take the following program courses:
APSY 425Psychology of Marriage and Family Life3
LEDU 301Introduction to Teaching3
LEDU 335Child Development: Birth through Adolescence3
LEDU 342Introduction to Spiritual Formation for Educators3
LEDU 356Early Childhood Curriculum3
LEDU 357School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings3
LEDU 358Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings3
LEDU 359Observation and Assessment of Young Children3
LEDU 360Early Childhood Practicum3
LEDU 370Language, Literacy and Biliteracy in Early Childhood3
LEDU 371Developing and Administering Early Care and Education Programs3
LEDU 389Spiritual Formation for Young Children3
LEDU (Education) Elective3
Total Credits39

Intercultural Studies, B.A.

As of November 10, 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
Students must complete the standard Core Curriculum requirements with specific courses fulfilling certain Core areas as noted below. If students have not completed their Core Science requirement prior to entering the program, it is strongly recommended they take ANTH 222.
ANTH 200
Cultural Anthropology
BBST 458
Theology of Mission 1
BBST 465
Integration Seminar (taken as "Gospel and Culture") 1
Program Courses
INCS 231Intercultural Competence & Diversity in the Global Workplace3
INCS 233Introduction to World Missions3
INCS 322Intercultural Adjustment3
INCS 331Ethnicity and Diversity in America3
INCS 349Community-Based Research3
INCS 352Field Internship1
INCS 354Field Internship2
INCS 420Intercultural Communication3
INCS 451Evangelism & Discipleship3
INCS 456World Religions and Pluralism3
Select 6 credits of electives 2, 36
Program Course Requirements: 33 credits
Select a 9-credit concentration from the list below 29
Core Curriculum Requirements 474
General Electives4
Total Credits120
1

Students in the Torrey Honors College or who have already taken 30 credits of Bible may need to take INCS 450 (Theology of Mission) and/or INCS 465 (Integration Seminar: Gospel and Culture) instead of their BBST equivalents, and in those cases the number of INCS credits required may increase to 45 or 48 since the 42 INCS required program credits do not include these two BBST/INCS courses.

2

All INCS students must complete at least one 9-credit concentration and take a minimum of six elective credits. Students who decide to move from a concentration to a minor hosted by the INCS department will not be required to declare a concentration (and will also be exempted from taking six additional credits of INCS/ANTH electives). If a student's concentration is INDS, INTE, or INCL, they must choose INCS electives. The other INCS concentrations may choose electives in INCS, INTE, or ANTH. 

3

One concentration and one secondary emphasis (different from the selected concentration) may be taken using the 9-credit concentration requirement and the 6-credit elective requirement. As detailed below, emphases are available in Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology; International and Community Development; Missions; and Peace and Justice. 

  • The Department of Undergraduate Intercultural Studies issues a digital badge in recognition of the achievements of students from outside the INCS major and minors who complete coursework equivalent to an emphasis with a "C+" or higher in both specified courses. Please contact the department for details. 
  • A digital badge in “Intercultural Competence” may be issued upon request to students from outside the INCS major and minors for completion of INCS 231 and INCS 420 with a "C+" or higher in both courses. Please contact the department for details. 
4

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Concentrations

Applied Linguistics and Bible Translation

As of Spring 2020, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

INAL 301General Articulatory Phonetics3
INCS 310
General Linguistics 1
Select 6 credits from the following:6
ANTH 310
Linguistic Anthropology
INAL 403
Introduction to Phonology
INAL 405
Introduction to Syntax
INAL 437
Introduction to Literacy
INAL 446
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
INAL 452
Field Methods in Linguistics 2
INAL 453
Introduction to Bible Translation 2
INAL 454
Field Methods in Second Language and Culture Learning
Total Credits9
1

Use as an INCS elective.

2

Some courses may require additional prerequisites. Students should use their additional INCS electives for them.

Church Planting and Pioneer Missions

As of Spring 2021, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

INCS 410Frontier Missiology3
INCS 451Evangelism & Discipleship3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
INCS 333
Principles of Church Multiplication
INCS 334
Church Planting Models and Strategies
INCS 425
Spiritual Conflicts in Cross-Cultural Context
INCS 458
Traditional Cultures
INCS 485
Topics in Intercultural Studies (taken as Holy Spirit and Missions)
Total Credits9

Cross-Cultural Healthcare

INCS 345Introduction to Development3
INCS 430Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care (Global Health Perspectives)3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
INCS 430
Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care (Global Health: Preparation for Living Overseas)
INCS 430
Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care (Global Health Priorities)
INCS 430
Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care (Global Health Communication)
Total Credits9

Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology

ANTH 310Linguistic Anthropology3
ANTH 403Economic Anthropology3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
ANTH 300
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
ANTH 302
Colonization, Decolonization, & Postcolonialism
ANTH 370
Topics in Anthropology
Total Credits9

International and Community Development

INCS 345Introduction to Development3
INCS 433Community Development Models and Strategies3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
INCS 347
Micro Issues in Relief and Development
INCS 435
Project Evaluation and Assessment
Total Credits9

Islamic Studies

As of Spring 2021, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

INCS 324Understanding Islam and Islamic Theology3
INCS 325Popular and Folk Islam3
INCS 447Approaches to the Islamic World3
Total Credits9

Missiology

INCS 371Profiles in Missionary Lives3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
INCS 342
World Christianity
INCS 444
History of the Expansion of Christianity
Select 3 credits from the following:3
INCS 324
Understanding Islam and Islamic Theology
INCS 360
Short-Term Mission Leadership
INCS 440
The Local Church and World Missions
INCS 485
Topics in Intercultural Studies 1
Total Credits9
1

Missiological topics only, with prior approval of the Missiology Concentration Coordinator; must be taken for 3 credits to meet the Concentration requirement.

Peace and Justice

ANTH 342Peace and Justice Advocacy3
ANTH 415Violence and Mediation3
ANTH 470Topics in Peace and Justice3
Total Credits9

TESOL

INTE 429English Language Teaching Methods3
Select 6 credits from the following:6
INTE 309
Grammar for English Teachers
INTE 427
Materials Evaluation and Preparation
INTE 433
Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals
INTE 492
Practicum in TESOL I 1
Total Credits9
1

If students complete all the TESOL courses in this concentration AND INCS 310 (General Linguistics), they can earn a University-issued TESOL Certificate.

Urban Ministry

As of Spring 2021, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

INCS 375Understanding the City3
INCS 459Urban Transformation3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
INCS 338
Urban Ministry Models
INCS 457
Urban Research
Total Credits9

Interdisciplinary

A personalized interdisciplinary program may be designed by the student and the student’s advisor. Select one field from the following:

Business and Entrepreneurship
BUSN 240Principles of Management3
BUSN 364Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
BUSN 211
Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 338
Entrepreneurship Practicum
Total Credits9
Early Childhood Education
PSYC 200Introduction to Psychology3
LEDU 335Child Development: Birth through Adolescence3
LEDU 355Introduction to Early Childhood Education3
Total Credits9
Family Studies
PSYC 200Introduction to Psychology3
SOCI 320Marriage and the Family3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
PSYC 319
Cross-Cultural/Ethnic Issues in Psychology
PSYC 425
Psychology of Marriage and Family
PSYC 470
Current Topics in Psychology (Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood or Culture and Development)
SOCI 302
Sociology of Gender
SOCI 453
Sociology of Sexuality
Total Credits9
Intercultural Journalism1
JOUR 105Foundations of Journalism3
JOUR 107Introduction to Digital Skills for Media3
JOUR 125Foundational Media Skills: Photography3
Total Credits9
1

University policy requires that each major consist of a minimum of 24 upper-division credits. To satisfy this requirement, students in the Interdisciplinary - Intercultural Journalism concentration must take at least 3 upper-division INCS elective credits as part of their 6-credit elective requirement.

Psychology
PSYC 200Introduction to Psychology3
Select 6 credits from the following:6
PSYC 309
Introduction to Psychopathology
PSYC 319
Cross-Cultural/Ethnic Issues in Psychology
PSYC 320
Developmental Psychology: Lifespan
PSYC 418
Seminar in Therapeutic Techniques
Total Credits9

Interdisciplinary Education

As of Fall 2023, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
PSYC 200
Introduction to Psychology (Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education require this course; fulfills Core Curriculum Behavioral Science requirement)
Elementary or Secondary Concentration Courses 1
LEDU 301Introduction to Teaching3
LEDU 330Psychological Foundations of Education3
LEDU 341Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students3
Total Credits9
1

These are the first three courses in the credential program. See the School of Education for details. Additional items may be required for this coursework, such as TB tests, fingerprinting, and Certificates of Clearance.

Emphasis Options1

Students may select one of the four emphases below which reflect a variety of options in the discipline: Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology; International and Community Development; Missions; or Peace and Justice.

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The Department of Undergraduate Intercultural Studies issues a digital badge in recognition of the achievements of students from outside the INCS major and minors who complete coursework equivalent to an emphasis with a C+ or higher in both specified courses. A digital badge in “Intercultural Competence” may be issued upon request to students from outside the INCS major and minors for completion of INCS 231 and INCS 420 with a C+ or higher in both courses. Please contact the department for details. 

CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH 310Linguistic Anthropology3
Select one of the following:3
ANTH 300
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
ANTH 302
Colonization, Decolonization, & Postcolonialism
ANTH 370
Topics in Anthropology
ANTH 403
Economic Anthropology
Total Credits6
INTERNATIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
INCS 345Introduction to Development3
INCS 433Community Development Models and Strategies3
Total Credits6
MISSIONS 
INCS 371Profiles in Missionary Lives3
Select one of the following:3
INCS 342
World Christianity
INCS 440
The Local Church and World Missions
INCS 444
History of the Expansion of Christianity
Total Credits6
PEACE AND JUSTICE
ANTH 342Peace and Justice Advocacy3
ANTH 415Violence and Mediation3
Total Credits6

Intercultural Studies Minor

As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
ANTH 200Cultural Anthropology3
All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective:
BBST 458Theology of Mission3
or INCS 450 Theology of Mission
Select 15 additional INCS credits 115
Total Credits21
1

12 credits must be upper-division.

Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
ITDS 220Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies3
ITDS 250Integration Lab I1
ITDS 255Integration Lab II1
ITDS 360Interdisciplinary Topics3
ITDS 475Capstone for Interdisciplinary Studies3
Concentrations
Select two of the concentrations detailed below. The concentrations must be from different disciplines.24-32
Total Credits35-43

Concentrations

Art History

If chosen, the second concentration may not be Art History/Studio Art.

Recommended Core Curriculum Course
ARTS 100
Art Appreciation
Concentration Courses
ARTS 116History of Western Art I: Prehistoric Through Renaissance3
ARTS 126History of Western Art II: Baroque Through Modernism3
Select two of the following:6
ARTS 311
Modernity: Realism to Surrealism
ARTS 315
Contemporary Art Trends
ARTS 405
Seminar in Art History
ARTS 410
Seminar in Art
ARTS 433
Global Art Paradigms
ARTS 434
 Interdisciplinary Investigations
ARTS 441
Art Theory and Criticism
Total Credits12

Art History/Studio Art

If chosen, the second concentration may not be Art History.

Concentration Courses
Select two of the following:6
ARTS 311
Modernity: Realism to Surrealism
ARTS 315
Contemporary Art Trends
ARTS 405
Seminar in Art History
ARTS 410
Seminar in Art
ARTS 433
Global Art Paradigms
ARTS 434
 Interdisciplinary Investigations
ARTS 441
Art Theory and Criticism
Select one of the following tracks:6
Drawing
ARTS 107
Drawing I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art)
ARTS 307
Drawing II
ARTS 408
Drawing III
Figure Studies
ARTS 108
Figure Studies I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art)
ARTS 319
Figure Studies II
ARTS 462
Advanced Studio Practicum (taken as "Figure Studies")
Sculpture
ARTS 210
Sculpture I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art)
ARTS 305
Sculpture II
ARTS 415
Sculpture III
Ceramics
ARTS 211
Ceramics I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art)
ARTS 304
Ceramics II
ARTS 462
Advanced Studio Practicum (taken as "Ceramics")
Photography
ARTS 221
Photography I-Introduction to Darkroom and Digital Processes (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art)
ARTS 316
Photography II-Studies in Color
ARTS 344
Contemporary Photographic Practices
Painting
ARTS 213
Painting I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art)
ARTS 308
Painting II
ARTS 413
Painting III
Total Credits12

Communication Studies

Concentration Courses
COMM 254Communication Theories3
COMM 386Forms of Public Communication3
COMM 470Communication Seminar1-3
COMM 473Communication and Diversity3
COMM 474Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior3
Total Credits13-15

English

Concentration Courses
ENGL 320Studies in Grammar and Language3
ENGL 390Studies in Literary & Critical Theory3
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 251
British Literature I
ENGL 252
British Literature II
ENGL 253
British Literature III
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 281
American Literature I
ENGL 282
American Literature II
ENGL 283
Race and Ethnicity in American Literature
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 360
Studies in American Literature
ENGL 370
Studies in British Literature
Total Credits15

English: Writing

Concentration Courses
ENGL 245Advanced Composition3
ENGL 320Studies in Grammar and Language3
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 343
Creative Writing: Poetry
ENGL 344
Creative Writing: Fiction
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 410
Studies in Specialized Writing
ENGL 415
Technical and Digital Communication
Total Credits12

Environmental Science

Concentration Courses
BIOS 103Introduction to Environmental Science (fulfills Core Curriculum Science requirement)3
BIOS 112Fundamentals of Organismal Biology3
BIOS 114Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory1
Select two of the following:6-8
BIOS 303
Ecological Agriculture
BIOS 305
Global Development and Ecological Sustainability
BIOS 352
Marine Biology
BIOS 353
Environmental Ethics
BIOS 355
Environmental Health: An Ecological Perspective
BIOS 371
Conservation Biology
BIOS 401
General Ecology
Additional courses are available through Au Sable Institute of Environmental Science.
Total Credits13-15

Financial Planning

Concentration Courses
BUSN 243Fundamentals of Financial Planning3
BUSN 354Insurance and Tax Planning3
BUSN 462Investments3
BUSN 477Capstone for Financial Planning3
Select one of the following courses:3
BUSN 339
Estate Planning
BUSN 342
Retirement Planning
Total Credits15

History

Concentration Courses
HIST 290Research Methods in History3
Select 12 credits of elective courses from the following:12
HIST 307
The Colonial Period, American Revolution, 1607–1800
HIST 310
Social and Intellectual History of the United States
HIST 401
The Rise of Modern America, 1877–1920
HIST 412
The American West
HIST 420
History of Russia
HIST 422
Renaissance and Reformation
HIST 423
Early Modern Europe
HIST 424
Twentieth Century Europe
HIST 441
History of the Middle East and Islam I
HIST 442
History of the Middle East and Islam II
HIST 455
History of Israel and Zionism
HIST 495
Capstone: History in Christian Faith and Practice
Total Credits15

International and Community Development

Concentration Courses
INCS 345Introduction to Development3
INCS 433Community Development Models and Strategies3
Select two of the following:6
ANTH 200
Cultural Anthropology
INCS 347
Micro Issues in Relief and Development
INCS 435
Project Evaluation and Assessment
INCS 485
Topics in Intercultural Studies
Total Credits12

Journalism Studies

Concentration Courses
JOUR 105Foundations of Journalism3
JOUR 415Religion, Culture and Media (program requirement was JOUR 315, which has been changed to JOUR 415)3
JOUR 442Visual Meaning3
JOUR 464Philosophy and Ethics of Media3
JOUR 120Writing Across Media3
or JOUR 125 Foundational Media Skills: Photography
or JOUR 236 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
Total Credits15

Media Criticism 

Concentration Courses
CNMA 104History of Cinema3
CNMA 280The Power of Media3
Select 6 credits from the following:6
CNMA 320
Advanced Studies in Criticism (repeatable)
CNMA 433
Mass Media Law and Ethics
CNMA 453
Beauty as Truth
CNMA 458
Mass Communication Research
Total Credits12

Media Producing

Concentration Courses
CNMA 204Entertainment Business3
CNMA 455Media Management3
Select 6 credits from the following:6
CNMA 280
The Power of Media
CNMA 302
Production Management
CNMA 355
Television Programming and Content Strategy
CNMA 375
Showrunning
CNMA 405
Understanding Representation
CNMA 433
Mass Media Law and Ethics
CNMA 449
The Role of the Producer
Total Credits12

Missions

Concentration Courses
ANTH 200Cultural Anthropology3
INCS 233Introduction to World Missions3
Select one of the following:3
INCS 342
World Christianity
INCS 371
Profiles in Missionary Lives
INCS 444
History of the Expansion of Christianity
Select one of the following:3
INCS 333
Principles of Church Multiplication
INCS 334
Church Planting Models and Strategies
INCS 410
Frontier Missiology
INCS 451
Evangelism & Discipleship
Select one of the following:3
BBST 458
Theology of Mission
INCS 450
Theology of Mission
Total Credits15

Organizational Management

Concentration Courses
BUSN 240Principles of Management3
BUSN 318Human Resource Management3
BUSN 410Customer Relationship Management3
BUSN 421Leadership and Change3
Select 3 credits of upper-division BUSN elective courses3
Total Credits15

Philosophy

Concentration Courses
PHIL 230Introduction to Practical Wisdom3
PHIL 301Greek and Roman Philosophy3
PHIL 303Modern Philosophy3
Select any two 3-credit upper-division Philosophy courses6
Total Credits15

Political Science

Concentration Courses
POSC 208World Politics3
POSC 250Foundations of the American Political System3
POSC 256Virtue, Citizenship, and Politics3
Select one of the following:3
POSC 350
Political Philosophy – Ancient
POSC 351
Political Philosophy – Modern
Total Credits12

Political Science: International Relations

If chosen, the second concentration may not be Political Science.

Concentration Courses
POSC 208World Politics3
POSC 308Foreign Policy and Diplomacy3
Select two of the following:6
POSC 240
Liberty and the Free Market in England
POSC 309
National Security Strategy and Military Affairs
POSC 365
Wealth and Justice
Total Credits12

Sociology

Concentration Courses
SOCI 220Introduction to Sociology 13
SOCI 441Social Theory3
SOCI 323Qualitative Methods3
or SOCI 326 Quantitative Methods
Select one of the following:3
SOCI 302
Sociology of Gender
SOCI 336
Unequal Justice: Race, Class, Gender and Crime
SOCI 342
Ethnic and Minority Groups
SOCI 352
Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender
SOCI 340
Political Sociology
SOCI 397
Sociology of Disabilities
SOCI 454
Film, Television, and the Arts: Racial and Gender Issues
SOCI 389
Sociology of Wealth and Poverty
Select any 300/400 level SOCI course3
Total Credits15
1

For this concentration, SOCI 220 cannot be taken to fulfill Core Behavioral Science.

Spanish: Second Language Learners

If chosen, the second concentration may not be Spanish: Heritage Language Learners.

Concentration Courses
SPAN 300Advanced Spanish Communication I4
SPAN 301Advanced Spanish Communication II4
Select one of the following courses:4
SPAN 340
Introduction to Literary Masterpieces
SPAN 350
Hispanic Civilization and Culture
SPAN 433
Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy
Total Credits12

Spanish: Heritage Language Learners

If chosen, the second concentration may not be Spanish: Second Language Learners.

Concentration Courses
SPAN 215Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner4
If students begin study beyond SPAN 215, select one of the following courses in place of SPAN 215:
SPAN 340
Introduction to Literary Masterpieces
SPAN 350
Hispanic Civilization and Culture
SPAN 433
Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy
SPAN 310Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I4
SPAN 311Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II4
Total Credits12

Statistics and Data Science

Concentration Courses
CSCI 105Introduction to Computer Science3
or CSCI 104 The Nature of Computing
MATH 318Biostatistics3
MATH 470Statistics and Data Science Capstone3
Select one of the following courses:3
BUSN 323
Business Analytics
CSCI 305
Programming for Data Science I
BUSN 423
Advanced Business Analytics
MATH 319
Statistics II
Select one of the following courses:3
BUSN 423
Advanced Business Analytics
CSCI 306
Programming for Data Science II
CSCI 106
Data Structures
MATH 331
Probability
MATH 380
Statistical Consulting Practicum
Total Credits15

Theatre: Acting

Concentration Courses
THTR 110Theatre History I3
THTR 241Intro to Technical Theatre4
THTR 264Beginning Acting3
THTR 360Screen Acting I3
THTR 369Intermediate Acting3
Total Credits16

Theatre: Production

Concentration Courses
THTR 110Theatre History I3
THTR 241Intro to Technical Theatre4
THTR 264Beginning Acting3
THTR 350Theatre History II3
Select one of the following:3
THTR 405
Dramatic Theory and Criticism
THTR 419
Stagecraft
Total Credits16

Translation Studies

Concentration Courses
SPAN 450Introduction to Translation I2
SPAN 451Introduction to Translation II2
SPAN 452Spanish to English Translation I2
SPAN 453Spanish to English Translation II2
SPAN 454English to Spanish Translation I2
SPAN 455English to Spanish Translation II2
Total Credits12

Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. The following course is required to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement Writing Competency:
ENGL 313
Writing in the Disciplines
Bible Requirement
BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation
BBST 165
Foundations of Christian Thought
BBST 209
Old Testament History and Literature
BBST 210
New Testament History and Literature
BBST 260
Christian Theology
BBST Integrative course (taken as ITDS 365)
BBST Integrative course (taken as ITDS 477)
BBST Integrative course (see department for advising on available selections)
BBST Integrative course (see department for advising on available selections)
BBST Integrative Course (see department for advising on available selections)
Program Courses
ITDS 220Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies3
ITDS 365Interdisciplinary Topics and Research3
ITDS 477Interdisciplinary Capstone3
Select 30 credits for major 130
Total Credits39
1

Credit count will vary; minimum of 30 major credits required (18 of which must be upper-division) as designed by student with advisement and approved by Interdisciplinary Studies Committee.

International and Community Development Minor

As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
ANTH 200Cultural Anthropology3
ANTH 403Economic Anthropology3
INCS 345Introduction to Development3
INCS 347Micro Issues in Relief and Development 13
INCS 433Community Development Models and Strategies3
INCS 435Project Evaluation and Assessment 13
Students are required to complete 3 credits of specified Bible coursework through the completion of one of the following courses:3
BBST 465
Integration Seminar (taken as "Justice, Advocacy, and the Kingdom of God")
BBST 458
Theology of Mission
INCS 450
Theology of Mission
Total Credits21
1

With permission from the International and Community Development Minor Program Director, INCS 347 and/or INCS 435 may be substituted with one or more of the following courses: ANTH 342, ANTH 370, INCS 485. 

Islamic Studies Minor

As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
Students are strongly encouraged to take ANTH 200 for Core Curriculum credit
Program Courses
INCS 233Introduction to World Missions3
or INCS 322 Intercultural Adjustment
INCS 324Understanding Islam and Islamic Theology3
INCS 325Popular and Folk Islam3
INCS 447Approaches to the Islamic World3
All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective:
BBST 458Theology of Mission3
or INCS 450 Theology of Mission
INCS Elective Courses6
Select at least one History course:
INCS 431
History of the Middle East and Islam I
INCS 432
History of the Middle East and Islam II
If only one History course is chosen, then choose one additional Islamic elective:
INCS 419
Sufism
INCS 434
Islam in America and the West
INCS 448
Topics in Islamic Studies
Total Credits21

Journalism and Integrated Media, B.A.

As of September 1, 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
BBST 465
Integration Seminar (taken as "Philosophy and Ethics of Media")
ENGL 313
Writing in the Disciplines (see department for specific section)
MATH 190
Business Statistics (will count toward 3 required credits of Math)
Program Courses
JOUR 105Foundations of Journalism3
JOUR 107Introduction to Digital Skills for Media3
JOUR 120Writing Across Media3
JOUR 200Media Career Readiness Practicum3
JOUR 344Media Internship1
JOUR 390Media Law3
JOUR 444Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Media2
JOUR 488Media Capstone3
Program Course Requirements: 21 credits
Select a Concentration detailed below27-28
Core Curriculum Requirements 174
Total Credits122-123
1

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Concentrations

Broadcast

Concentration Courses
JOUR 135Foundational Media Skills: Videography3
JOUR 236Introduction to Broadcast Journalism3
JOUR 241
& JOUR 243
& JOUR 245		Audio Workshop
and TV Directing Workshop
and Video Workshop		3
JOUR 311Studio Production (Must be taken twice - total of 6 units)6
JOUR 442Visual Meaning3
Select three courses from the following:9
JOUR 306
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media
JOUR 337
Web Show Production
JOUR 351
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing
JOUR 421
Documentary and Investigative Journalism
Total Credits27

Cross-Cultural Media

Concentration Courses
JOUR 125Foundational Media Skills: Photography3
or JOUR 135 Foundational Media Skills: Videography
JOUR 232Multimedia Reporting3
or JOUR 236 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
JOUR 387International Journalism3
JOUR 442Visual Meaning3
or JOUR 415 Religion, Culture and Media
Select two courses from either, Writing, Visual or Broadcast in consultation with advisor:6
JOUR 301
Sports Media
JOUR 305
Data Reporting and Visualization
JOUR 306
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media
JOUR 311
Studio Production
JOUR 332
Editing and Digital Media Management
JOUR 335
Magazine and Free-Lance Writing
JOUR 337
Web Show Production
JOUR 351
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing
JOUR 421
Documentary and Investigative Journalism
Select two courses from the following (INCS classes must be consulted with advisor before selecting):6
JOUR 486
Media Narrative Project
INCS 233
Introduction to World Missions
INCS 322
Intercultural Adjustment
INCS 345
Introduction to Development
INCS 375
Understanding the City
INCS 420
Intercultural Communication
INCS 457
Urban Research
SPAN 205
Intercultural Communication in Spanish 1
SPAN 334
Community Spanish
SPAN 335
Spanish Study Tour
SPAN 350
Hispanic Civilization and Culture
Language Preparation4
For the language preparation in the cross-cultural concentration, students are required to choose from the following options for an additional 4 credits of language study:
Spanish Language Preparation
SPAN 100
Spanish Language and Culture I
SPAN 200
Spanish Language and Culture II
SPAN 201
Spanish Language and Culture III
SPAN 215
Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner
SPAN 300
Advanced Spanish Communication I
SPAN 301
Advanced Spanish Communication II
SPAN 310
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I
SPAN 311
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II
French Language Preparation
FREN 100
French Language and Culture I
FREN 200
French Language and Culture II
FREN 201
French Language and Culture III
FREN 202
Intermediate French II
FREN 230
French Conversation and Composition
FREN 330
Advanced Conversation and Composition
German Language Preparation
GRMN 100
German Language and Culture I
GRMN 200
German Language and Culture II
GRMN 201
German Language and Culture III
Arabic Language Preparation
ARAB 100
Arabic Language and Culture I
ARAB 200
Arabic Language and Culture II
ARAB 201
Arabic Language and Culture III
Other Language Options
Students may consult with their advisor and the Department of Modern Languages for arrangements to fulfill this requirement with any of the languages referenced below:
Biblical Hebrew or Russian are both currently offered at Biola and may be used to fulfill the language required for this concentration
Swahili, Modern Hebrew, Persian/Farsi, or Turkish; Korean; and Japanese may be taken for this requirement; however, they are not currently offered at Biola.
Total Credits28
1

May be taken as ARAB 205, FREN 205, GRMN 205, RUSS 205.

Digital Journalism

Concentration Courses
JOUR 125Foundational Media Skills: Photography3
or JOUR 135 Foundational Media Skills: Videography
JOUR 232Multimedia Reporting3
JOUR 241
& JOUR 243
& JOUR 245		Audio Workshop
and TV Directing Workshop
and Video Workshop		3
JOUR 250Digital Design Essentials3
JOUR 306Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media3
JOUR 420Advanced Digital Skills for Media3
JOUR 442Visual Meaning3
or JOUR 415 Religion, Culture and Media
Select two courses from the following:6
JOUR 305
Data Reporting and Visualization
JOUR 311
Studio Production
JOUR 332
Editing and Digital Media Management
Total Credits27

Visual Media

Concentration Courses
JOUR 125Foundational Media Skills: Photography3
JOUR 232Multimedia Reporting3
JOUR 241
& JOUR 243
& JOUR 245		Audio Workshop
and TV Directing Workshop
and Video Workshop		3
JOUR 247Photo Communication3
JOUR 366Photojournalistic Storytelling and Visual Publication3
JOUR 442Visual Meaning3
Select three courses from the following:9
JOUR 301
Sports Media
JOUR 305
Data Reporting and Visualization
JOUR 306
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media
JOUR 486
Media Narrative Project
Total Credits27

Writing and Publishing

Concentration Courses
JOUR 125Foundational Media Skills: Photography3
or JOUR 135 Foundational Media Skills: Videography
JOUR 232Multimedia Reporting3
JOUR 305Data Reporting and Visualization3
JOUR 332Editing and Digital Media Management3
JOUR 415Religion, Culture and Media3
JOUR 486Media Narrative Project3
Select three courses from the following:9
JOUR 306
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media
JOUR 335
Magazine and Free-Lance Writing
JOUR 387
International Journalism
JOUR 421
Documentary and Investigative Journalism
Total Credits27

Missions Minor

As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
ANTH 200Cultural Anthropology3
BBST 458Theology of Mission3
or INCS 450 Theology of Mission
INCS 233Introduction to World Missions3
INCS 371Profiles in Missionary Lives3
Choose one of the following:3
INCS 342
World Christianity
INCS 444
History of the Expansion of Christianity
Choose one of the following:3
INCS 324
Understanding Islam and Islamic Theology
INCS 360
Short-Term Mission Leadership
INCS 440
The Local Church and World Missions
INCS 451
Evangelism & Discipleship (only available to non-INCS Majors)
Total Credits18

Organizational Leadership, B.S.

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. The following course is required to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for Writing Competency:
ENGL 313
Writing in the Disciplines (Business and Accounting section)
Bible Requirement
BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation
BBST 165
Foundations of Christian Thought
BBST 209
Old Testament History and Literature
BBST 210
New Testament History and Literature
BBST 260
Christian Theology
BBST Integrative course (taken as BUSN 319)
BBST Integrative course (taken as BUSN 320)
BBST Integrative course (taken as BUSN 376)
BBST Integrative course (taken as BUSN 422)
BBST Integrative Course (taken as BUSN 491)
Program Courses
BUSN 205Economic Principles3
BUSN 215Accounting and Finance for Business Leaders3
BUSN 230Introduction to Marketing3
BUSN 260Introduction to Leadership3
BUSN 319Organizational Ethics3
BUSN 320Human Capital Management3
BUSN 328Organizational Behavior3
or APSY 410 Psychology in the Workplace
BUSN 347Global Business Environment3
BUSN 361Business Law3
BUSN 376Business as Ministry and Mission3
BUSN 422High-Performance Leadership3
BUSN 424Data Driven Leadership3
BUSN 425Leading Diverse Organizations3
BUSN 491Capstone for Organizational Leadership3
COMM 387Organizational Communication3
Select 3 credits of BUSN elective courses3
Total Credits48

Peace, Justice, and Intercultural Conflict Transformation Minor

As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
ANTH 342Peace and Justice Advocacy 13
ANTH 415Violence and Mediation3
ANTH 470Topics in Peace and Justice3
Select one of the following:3
ANTH 200
Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 403
Economic Anthropology
Select one of the following: 23
INCS 231
Intercultural Competence & Diversity in the Global Workplace
INCS 420
Intercultural Communication
Select one of the following:3
SOCI 262
Social Problems
SOCI 336
Unequal Justice: Race, Class, Gender and Crime
SOCI 352
Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender
SOCI 454
Film, Television, and the Arts: Racial and Gender Issues
Total Credits18
1

It is recommended that students minoring in Peace, Justice, and Intercultural Conflict Transformation take ANTH 342 before taking any other courses in the minor.

2

Intercultural Studies majors are exempt from this requirement and will take an additional 3 credits under the ANTH or SOCI options.

Physical Science, B.S.

As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
Physical Science majors automatically meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or 4 credits of college foreign language.
Program Courses
CHEM 105General Chemistry I 14
CHEM 106General Chemistry II4
MATH 150Calculus I4
MATH 151Calculus II4
PHSC 124Data Analysis and Presentation1
PHSC 132General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat3
PHSC 134General Physics I Laboratory1
PHSC 233General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism3
PHSC 237General Physics II Laboratory1
PHSC 234General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics4
PHSC 460Capstone Seminar1
Select 30 credits (23 credits if choosing a Secondary Instruction concentration found below) of Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, or Math courses; of which 23 credits must be upper-division. Depending on the student’s interests in science and career goals, the following are recommended electives:23 or 30
BIOS 103
Introduction to Environmental Science
CHEM 301
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 302
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 311
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 312
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 321
& CHEM 322
Basic Organic and Biochemistry
and Basic Organic and Biochemistry Lab
MATH 250
Calculus III
MATH 291
Linear Algebra
MATH 335
Ordinary Differential Equations
PHSC 103
Geology
PHSC 110
Astronomy
PHSC 311
Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering
PHSC 313
Statics
PHSC 321
Circuits and Instrumentation I
PHSC 322
Circuits and Instrumentation II
Program Course Requirements: 60 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 261
Total Credits121
1

The prerequisite for CHEM 105 is a passing score on the Chemistry Placement Exam or CHEM 107 with at least a “B-”.

2

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Concentration

Secondary Instruction

In addition to the Program Core Requirements listed above, students must complete the following requirements for a total of 70 program credits.

Program Courses30
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
The following courses are required to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements for History and Behavioral Science:
HIST 200
United States History To 1865 1
or POSC 225
 Survey of American Government
PSYC 200
Introduction to Psychology
Concentration Courses
LEDU 301Introduction to Teaching3
LEDU 330Psychological Foundations of Education3
LEDU 341Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students3
LEDU 425Secondary Content Area Reading3
LEDU 433Single Subject Pedagogy2
LEDU 438Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment3
Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation.
LEDU 450
Secondary Student Teaching I 1
LEDU 452
Secondary Student Teaching II
Concentration Elective Courses
Select 23 credits of upper-division courses in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Math. Depending on the student’s interests in science, the courses listed under Elective Requirements above are recommended electives. 223
Concentration Course Requirements: 40 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements 361
Total Credits131
1

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students may complete this requirement by taking either HIST 200 or POSC 225 with a grade of "C" or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either HIST 200 or POSC 225 will also meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education.

2

Although it does not count toward the major, students may elect to take PHSC 326 as a formal review and preparation for the CSET exams.

3

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S.

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Requirements
Bible Requirement
BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation
BBST 165
Foundations of Christian Thought
BBST 209
Old Testament History and Literature
BBST 210
New Testament History and Literature
BBST 251
Theology I
BBST 306
Early Christian History - Acts
BBST 354
Theology II
BBST 300/400 Elective
BBST Integrative course (taken as PREL 320)
BBST Integrative course (taken as PREL 465)
Program Courses
PREL 104Media Ecology and Christian Perspective in Public Relations2
PREL 107Multimedia Channels1
PREL 110Public Relations Foundations3
PREL 231Strategic Writing for Public Relations3
PREL 267Public Relations Career Readiness1
PREL 307Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy3
PREL 320PR Ethics3
PREL 344Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience1
PREL 350Crisis Communication & Reputation Management3
PREL 389Campaign Management & Public Relations Philosophy3
PREL 410PR Principles, Law, & Global Influence3
PREL 420Advanced Digital Management3
PREL 456Public Relations Research Standards & Practices3
PREL 462Leadership & Organizational Influence3
PREL 465Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations3
PREL 490Portfolio and Certificate1
Total Credits39

Public Relations and Strategic Communication, B.A.

As of September 1, 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
MATH 190
Business Statistics
Program Courses
PREL 104Media Ecology and Christian Perspective in Public Relations 12
or PREL 105 Public Relations: History & Foundations
PREL 107Multimedia Channels1
PREL 230Writing for Public Relations3
or PREL 231 Strategic Writing for Public Relations
PREL 249Media Design Essentials3
or PREL 250 Digital Design Essentials
PREL 307Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy3
PREL 320PR Ethics3
PREL 350Crisis Communication & Reputation Management 1,23
or PREL 355 Media Relations
or PREL 420 Advanced Digital Management
PREL 388Public Relations Management, Philosophy and Ethics3
or PREL 389 Campaign Management & Public Relations Philosophy
PREL 410PR Principles, Law, & Global Influence3
PREL 458Public Relations Research3
or PREL 456 Public Relations Research Standards & Practices
Program Course Requirements: 27 credits
Select a Concentration detailed below14
Core Curriculum Requirements 374
General Electives5
Total Credits120
1

PREL 104 and PREL 350 are required of the Digital Management and Social Media concentration only. PREL 105 should be taken by students in the Agency and Corporate PR, Entertainment and Events PR, Media Relations, and Nonprofit and Ministry PR concentrations.

2

PREL 420 is required for the Advertising concentration. All other concentrations must take either PREL 350 or PREL 355.

3

See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

Concentrations

Advertising

PREL 111Introduction to Public Relations3
PREL 267Public Relations Career Readiness1
PREL 344Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience1
PREL 392Principles of Advertising3
PREL 444Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations2
PREL 460Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis3
PREL 490Portfolio and Certificate1
Total Credits14

Agency and Corporate PR

Concentration Courses
PREL 111Introduction to Public Relations3
PREL 267Public Relations Career Readiness1
PREL 344Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience1
PREL 444Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations2
PREL 460Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis3
PREL 490Portfolio and Certificate1
Select one of the following:3
BUSN 230
Introduction to Marketing
BUSN 240
Principles of Management
COMM 385
Persuasive Communication
COMM 387
Organizational Communication
JOUR 120
Writing Across Media
JOUR 135
Foundational Media Skills: Videography
PREL 270
Public Relations Seminar 1
PREL 350
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management
PREL 360
Paid Digital Media
PREL 392
Principles of Advertising
PREL 420
Advanced Digital Management
PREL 470
Advanced Public Relations Seminar 1
Total Credits14
1

PREL 105 is a prerequisite for this course, which students should choose as the option between PREL 104 or PREL 105 from the program courses listed above.

Digital Management and Social Media 

Concentration Courses
PREL 111Introduction to Public Relations3
PREL 267Public Relations Career Readiness1
PREL 344Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience1
PREL 420Advanced Digital Management3
PREL 444Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations2
PREL 460Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis3
PREL 490Portfolio and Certificate1
Total Credits14

Entertainment and Events PR

Concentration Courses
PREL 111Introduction to Public Relations3
PREL 267Public Relations Career Readiness1
PREL 344Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience1
PREL 444Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations2
PREL 460Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis3
PREL 490Portfolio and Certificate1
Select one of the following: 3
BUSN 230
Introduction to Marketing
CNMA 204
Entertainment Business
CNMA 405
Understanding Representation
JOUR 120
Writing Across Media
JOUR 125
Foundational Media Skills: Photography
JOUR 135
Foundational Media Skills: Videography
JOUR 236
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism 1
JOUR 306
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media 1
PREL 270
Public Relations Seminar 2
PREL 350
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management
PREL 360
Paid Digital Media
PREL 392
Principles of Advertising
PREL 420
Advanced Digital Management
PREL 470
Advanced Public Relations Seminar 2
Total Credits14
1

This course requires additional Journalism (JOUR) prerequisite courses. See Department for advising.

2

PREL 105 is a prerequisite for this course, which students should choose as the option between PREL 104 or PREL 105 from the program courses listed above.

Media Relations

Concentration Courses
PREL 111Introduction to Public Relations3
PREL 267Public Relations Career Readiness1
PREL 344Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience1
PREL 444Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations2
PREL 460Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis3
PREL 490Portfolio and Certificate1
Select one of the following:3
COMM 385
Persuasive Communication
JOUR 120
Writing Across Media
JOUR 125
Foundational Media Skills: Photography
JOUR 135
Foundational Media Skills: Videography
JOUR 232
Multimedia Reporting 1
JOUR 236
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism 1
JOUR 247
Photo Communication 1
JOUR 301
Sports Media
JOUR 306
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media 1
JOUR 332
Editing and Digital Media Management 1
JOUR 334
Producing and Writing for Broadcast News 1
JOUR 335
Magazine and Free-Lance Writing
JOUR 348
Publication, Web and Media Design 1
JOUR 350
Cross-Cultural Storytelling Project 1
JOUR 351
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing 1
JOUR 442
Visual Meaning 1
JOUR 486
Media Narrative Project 1
PREL 270
Public Relations Seminar 2
PREL 350
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management
PREL 360
Paid Digital Media
PREL 392
Principles of Advertising
PREL 420
Advanced Digital Management
PREL 470
Advanced Public Relations Seminar 2
Total Credits14
1

This course requires additional Journalism (JOUR) prerequisite courses. See Department for advising.

2

PREL 105 is a prerequisite for this course, which students should choose as the option between PREL 104 or PREL 105 from the program courses listed above.

Nonprofit and Ministry PR

Concentration Courses
PREL 111Introduction to Public Relations3
PREL 267Public Relations Career Readiness1
PREL 344Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience1
PREL 444Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations2
PREL 460Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis3
PREL 490Portfolio and Certificate1
Select one of the following:3
BUSN 230
Introduction to Marketing
BUSN 240
Principles of Management
COMM 170
Small Group Communication
COMM 385
Persuasive Communication
COMM 387
Organizational Communication
INCS 345
Introduction to Development
JOUR 120
Writing Across Media
JOUR 125
Foundational Media Skills: Photography
JOUR 135
Foundational Media Skills: Videography
JOUR 236
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism 1
JOUR 306
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media 1
JOUR 348
Publication, Web and Media Design 1
JOUR 350
Cross-Cultural Storytelling Project 1
JOUR 486
Media Narrative Project 1
PREL 270
Public Relations Seminar 2
PREL 350
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management
PREL 360
Paid Digital Media
PREL 392
Principles of Advertising
PREL 420
Advanced Digital Management
PREL 470
Advanced Public Relations Seminar 2
Total Credits14
1

This course requires additional Journalism (JOUR) prerequisite courses. See Department for advising.

2

PREL 105 is a prerequisite for this course, which students should choose as the option between PREL 104 or PREL 105 from the program courses listed above.

Science and Theology Minor

As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
HIST 101
World Civilizations II
PHIL 214
Introduction to Philosophy
Bible Requirements
BBST 465
Integration Seminar (taken as "Christianity and the Natural Sciences")
Select at least one of the following courses, which also counts towards their Bible elective(s):
BBST 311
Biblical Backgrounds
or BBST 360
 Pentateuch
BBST 312
Principles of Interpretation
or BBST 320
 Methods of Bible Study
Program Courses
A Science and Theology minor is available for non-science majors who take the following background science courses, in addition to the above:
BIOS 111Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology3
BIOS 113Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory1
BIOS 112Fundamentals of Organismal Biology3
BIOS 114Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory1
PHSC 401History of Science3
PHSC 402Philosophy of Science3
CHEM 105General Chemistry I4
or CHEM 120 Principles of Organic and Biochemistry
Select one of the following:4
PHSC 111
& PHSC 117
Physics I
and Physics I Laboratory
PHSC 132
& PHSC 134
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat
and General Physics I Laboratory
Select one of the following:4-8
PHSC 112
& PHSC 118
Physics II
and Physics II Laboratory
PHSC 233
& PHSC 237
& PHSC 234
General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
and General Physics II Laboratory
and General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics
Total Credits26-30

TESOL Certificate – Undergraduate

As of Summer 2024, this certificate is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
INTE 309Grammar for English Teachers3
INTE 427Materials Evaluation and Preparation3
INTE 429English Language Teaching Methods3
or ENGL 353 Introduction to TESOL: Adult
INTE 433Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals3
INTE 485Topics in TESOL3
INTE 492Practicum in TESOL I3
Total Credits18

TESOL Minor

As of Summer 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
INTE 309Grammar for English Teachers3
INTE 427Materials Evaluation and Preparation3
INTE 429English Language Teaching Methods3
or ENGL 353 Introduction to TESOL: Adult
INTE 433Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals3
INTE 485Topics in TESOL3
INTE 492Practicum in TESOL I3
Total Credits18

The following are the curriculum requirements of closed programs as of their closure year. Additional details on each program may be found on their program pages in the archived catalogs.

Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning

As of September 6, 2024, this certificate is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
MBAD 626Fundamentals of Financial Planning3
MBAD 627Estate Planning3
MBAD 628Retirement Planning3
MBAD 629Tax and Insurance Planning3
MBAD 631Investments3
MBAD 632Capstone of Financial Planning3
Total Credits18

Nonprofit Organizations, MM

As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
MBAD 506Marketing from the Management Perspective 13
MBAD 516Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers 13
MBAD 611Management Theory and Practice3
MBAD 613Biblical Management and Ethics3
MBAD 625Organizational Change and Leadership3
MBAD 644Nonprofit Management3
MBAD 685Capstone: Nonprofit Organizations3
Select 3 credits of elective courses3
Talbot Courses
TTTH 630Theology of Work3
Select 9 credits from the following:9
TTSF 501
Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation 2
TTSF 503
Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation 2
TTSF 504
Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines 2
TTSF 505
Talbot Spiritual Direction I 2
TTSF 506
Talbot Spiritual Direction II 2
TTBE 517
Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods 1
TTBE 519
Old Testament Survey 1
TTBE 520
New Testament Survey 1
TTBE 770
The Life of Christ
Total Credits36
1

If the student has taken an approved undergraduate or graduate course in this area, this course requirement may be waived and the student may take a business, theology, or other elective in its place, with the approval of an academic advisor.

2

The spiritual formation sequence includes a requirement for students to participate in spiritual direction retreats and additional materials for assessment. Full details of this sequence and additional costs are available on Talbot's Spiritual Formation Core website.

Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Digital Management)

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Co-Curricular Requirements
Academic Strategy and Success module in the first 5 weeks of students' first semester.
Program Courses
PBRL 500Principles of Public Relations 1,23
PBRL 510PR Theory & Management3
PBRL 520PR Leadership & Campaign Strategy3
PBRL 560Strategic Digital Communication 33
PBRL 620Public Relations Research3
PBRL 640PR Ethics: Social Good & Moral Obligation3
PBRL 650Capstone3
PBRL 660Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations3
TTTH 630Theology of Work3
Select 6 credits from the following:6
PBRL 530
Crisis & Reputation Management
or PBRL 570
 Leading Trends & Issues Seminar
PBRL 600
Social Media Analytics, Strategy & Management
Total Credits33

Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Leadership)

As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Co-Curricular Requirements
Academic Strategy and Success module in the first 5 weeks of students' first semester.
Program Courses
PBRL 500Principles of Public Relations 1,23
PBRL 510PR Theory & Management3
PBRL 520PR Leadership & Campaign Strategy3
PBRL 560Strategic Digital Communication 33
PBRL 620Public Relations Research3
PBRL 640PR Ethics: Social Good & Moral Obligation3
PBRL 650Capstone3
PBRL 660Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations3
TTTH 630Theology of Work3
Select 6 credits from the following:6
PBRL 530
Crisis & Reputation Management
PBRL 550
Media Relations & Ethical Influence
PBRL 570
Leading Trends & Issues Seminar
MBAD 611
Management Theory and Practice
MBAD 625
Organizational Change and Leadership
Total Credits33
1

PBRL 500 may be waived for applicants in any of the following categories. If a waiver is granted, the degree requirement will be reduced from 33 to 30 credits.

1) Applicants who have received their Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), as PBRL 500 is a foundation course which addresses the competencies required to receive the APR. Applicants must submit official confirmation of their APR from the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) with their application. When official documentation is verified, students will be able to complete the remaining credits in order to earn their degree.

2) Applicants who received a B.A. in Public Relations or a B.A. in Journalism & Integrated Media, with a concentration in Public Relations who:

  • ​Are within 5 years of graduating with their B.A., and completed their program by Spring 2020. 
  • Maintained a 3.8 in the Public Relations program.
  • Maintained a 3.8 but are outside of this window for application in which case, they may request a review of their records for consideration by a committee for the waiver.

3) Applicants who have graduated after Spring 2020, with either a B.A. in Public Relations, a B.A. in Public Relations & Strategic Communication, or a B.S. in Public Relations & Reputation Management who:

  • Are within 5 years of their graduation date.
  • Earned the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations.
  • Maintained a 3.8 in the program.

For more information or to discover your eligibility, consult your admissions counselor.

2

Accelerated program students with qualifying advanced portfolio scores are eligible to receive Prior Learning Assessment credit for PBRL 500.

3

Accelerated program students who have completed PREL 420 as an undergraduate and have qualifying advanced portfolio scores are eligible to receive Prior Learning Assessment credit for PBRL 560.

Special Education, M.S.Sp.Ed. (Non-Credential) 

As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Program Courses
SEED 501Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society3
SEED 503Educational Research and Statistics3
SEED 524Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction3
SEED 532Diagnosis and Remediation in Reading3
SEED 548Collaborative Research 11
SEED 553Writing Literature Reviews 22
SEED 561Issues in Special Education3
Select 9 credits from the following:9
SEED 562
Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners
SEED 563
Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs in Inclusive Settings
SEED 564
Behavior and Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs
SEED 580
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
SEED 582Consultation, Collaboration, and Communication for the Education Specialist3
SEED 583Curriculum Design for Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs3
SEED 596Professional Development Module1
Select one of the following:3
TTBE 732
Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes (taken as "Life of Christ")
Other approved TTBE 3-credit course
Capstone Course
Select one of the following:3
SEED 598
Curriculum Research Project 3
SEED 599
Thesis 3
Total Credits40
1

SEED 548 Collaborative Research will be ongoing throughout the program. Students must enroll and participate for a minimum of two terms totaling 1 credit, including the final semester for the the M.S. degree in Special Education program.

2

Successful passage of SEED 553 is required for advancement in the program. Writing support and documentation may be mandatory for some students. SEED 554 may be substituted for SEED 553.

3

This course must be completed in the final semester. To produce quality research, it is recommended to be taken only with SEED 548 in the final semester. Course must be completed with a grade of B or higher.

TESOL Certificate – Graduate 

As of Summer 2024, this certificate is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Foundational Courses 1
Bible/Theology3
Program Courses (18 Credits)
ISTE 509Structure of English3
ISTE 527Materials Evaluation and Preparation3
ISTE 529English Language Teaching Methods3
ISTE 530Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals3
ISTE 627Vocabulary Learning and Teaching3
ISTE 692Practicum in TESOL II3
Total Credits21
1

May be taken concurrently with program courses.

TESOL, M.A.

As of Summer 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students. 

Foundational Courses
Bible/Theology/Perspectives3
Program Courses
ISTE 509Structure of English3
ISTE 527Materials Evaluation and Preparation3
ISTE 529English Language Teaching Methods3
ISTE 530Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals3
ISTE 614Second Language Acquisition3
ISTE 627Vocabulary Learning and Teaching3
ISTE 632Language Testing and Assessment3
ISTE 692Practicum in TESOL II3
or ISTE 698 Practicum in TESOL III: Reflective Teaching
Elective in Bible/Theology3
Electives in TESOL6
ISTE 621
Classroom Research in TESOL
ISTE 665
Course Design in TESOL
ISTE 635
Technology for Language Learning and Teaching
ISTE 648
Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing
Other electives, i.e. courses in Linguistics
Total Credits36

TESOL, M.A. (Elementary ESL/EFL)

As of Summer 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students. 

Foundational Courses
Bible/Theology6
Foundations course in Bible/Theology (3 credits)
Graduate elective in Bible/Theology (3 credits)
Program Courses
ISTE 509Structure of English 13
ISTE 527Materials Evaluation and Preparation3
ISTE 529English Language Teaching Methods3
ISTE 530Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals3
ISTE 614Second Language Acquisition 13
ISTE 627Vocabulary Learning and Teaching 13
ISTE 632Language Testing and Assessment 13
ISTE 692Practicum in TESOL II3
Specialization Courses 2
SEED 520Elementary Reading/Language Arts3
SEED 526Psychological Foundations of Education3
Total Credits36
1

May be substituted by ISTE 650 Teaching English to Young Learners, subject to faculty approval.

2

Students usually take the basic core courses in TESOL, such as ISTE 509, ISTE 527, ISTE 529, ISTE 530, and ISTE 627 before taking the specialization courses in the second year of study.

TESOL, M.A. (Young Learners)

As of Summer 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Foundational Courses
Bible/Theology 6
Foundational course in Bible/Theology (3 credits)
Graduate elective in Bible/Theology (3 credits)
Program Courses
ISTE 509Structure of English 13
ISTE 527Materials Evaluation and Preparation3
ISTE 529English Language Teaching Methods3
ISTE 530Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals3
ISTE 614Second Language Acquisition 13
ISTE 627Vocabulary Learning and Teaching 13
ISTE 632Language Testing and Assessment 13
ISTE 692Practicum in TESOL II3
Specialization Courses 2
SEED 535Child Development: Birth through Adolescence3
SEED 558Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings3
Total Credits36
1

May be substituted by ISTE 650 Teaching English to Young Learners, subject to faculty approval.

2

Students usually take the basic core courses in TESOL, such as ISTE 509, ISTE 527, ISTE 529, ISTE 530, and ISTE 627 before taking the specialization courses in the second year of study.