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 | |
| Biblical Ministries, B.S. | 2023 |
| Communication, B.S. | 2023 |
| Early Childhood, B.S. | 2023 |
| Entertainment Business, B.S. | 2023 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A. | 2023 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S. | 2023 |
| Organizational Leadership, B.S. | 2023 |
| Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S. | 2023 |
| Graduate Programs | |
| Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Digital Management) | 2023 |
| Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Leadership) | 2023 |
| Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Media Ethics) | 2023 |
| Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Strategic Communication) | 2023 |
| Public Relations Certificate in Leadership and Ethics | 2023 |
| Public Relations Certificate in Social Media | 2023 |
| Public Relations Certificate in Strategic Communication | 2023 |
The following are program closures' curriculum requirements as of their closure year. Additional details on each program may be found on their program pages in the 2022-23 catalog.
- Biblical Ministries, B.S.
- Communication, B.S.
- Early Childhood, B.S.
- Entertainment Business, B.S.
- Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
- Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
- Organizational Leadership, B.S.
- Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S.
Biblical Ministries, B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. | ||
| Bible Requirement | ||
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
| Old Testament History and Literature | ||
| New Testament History and Literature | ||
| Theology I | ||
| Theology II | ||
| Early Christian History - Acts | ||
or BBST 316 | Gospel of John | |
or BBST 326 | Lukan Writings | |
or BBST 336 | Synoptic Gospels | |
| Gospel, Kingdom, and Culture (Methods of Bible Study) 1 | ||
| Integration Seminar (Christian Ministries) 2 | ||
| Select a 3-credit BBST 300/400 approved elective | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| CEED 150 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| CEED 254 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| CEED 255 | Foundations of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CEED 312 | Christian Ministry Skills | 3 |
| CEED 313 | Christian Ministry Discipleship | 3 |
| CEED 326 | Counseling Methods | 3 |
| CEED 330 | Biblical Interpretation and Teaching | 3 |
| CEED 415 | Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries | 3 |
| CEED 445 | Ministry Field Work | 3 |
| Select 6 credits of upper-division BBST or CEED elective courses | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
- 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."
Communication, B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. | ||
| The Rhetorical Act (required Communication Core Curriculum course for the Communication Studies Department) 1 | ||
| Bible Requirement | ||
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
| Old Testament History and Literature | ||
| New Testament History and Literature | ||
| Christian Theology | ||
| 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 100 | Introduction to Public Communication | 3 |
| COMM 235 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 254 | Communication Theories | 3 |
| COMM 272 | History of Communication | 3 |
| COMM 387 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 390 | Jesus the Rhetor | 3 |
| COMM 392 | Engaging Perspectives | 3 |
| COMM 432 | Rhetorical Theories | 3 |
| COMM 473 | Communication and Diversity | 3 |
| COMM 490 | Conflict and the Christian | 3 |
| COMM 492 | Authentic Communication | 3 |
| Select 9 credits of COMM electives 2 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
- 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.
Early Childhood, B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Bible/Theology Requirement | ||
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
| Old Testament History and Literature | ||
| New Testament History and Literature | ||
| Christian Theology | ||
| Early Christian History - Acts | ||
| 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 425 | Psychology of Marriage and Family Life | 3 |
| LEDU 301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| LEDU 335 | Child Development: Birth through Adolescence | 3 |
| LEDU 342 | Introduction to Spiritual Formation for Educators | 3 |
| LEDU 356 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| LEDU 357 | School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings | 3 |
| LEDU 358 | Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| LEDU 359 | Observation and Assessment of Young Children | 3 |
| LEDU 360 | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
| LEDU 370 | Language, Literacy and Biliteracy in Early Childhood | 3 |
| LEDU 371 | Developing and Administering Early Care and Education Programs | 3 |
| LEDU 389 | Spiritual Formation for Young Children | 3 |
| LEDU (Education) Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Entertainment Business, B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. | ||
| Bible Requirement | ||
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
| Old Testament History and Literature | ||
| New Testament History and Literature | ||
| 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 CNMA 385) | ||
BBST Integrative Course (taken as CNMA 478) | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| CNMA 115 | Introduction to the Business of Entertainment | 3 |
| CNMA 130 | Understanding Your Customer: Audience Analytics | 3 |
| CNMA 224 | Media Distribution - Domestic and Global | 3 |
| CNMA 238 | Content Creation and Strategy in a Digital Age | 3 |
| CNMA 275 | Entertainment Marketing | 3 |
| CNMA 385 | History and Theology of Entertainment | 3 |
| CNMA 411 | Sales and Monetization | 3 |
| CNMA 422 | Entertainment Law | 3 |
| CNMA 437 | Studio, Network, and Digital Media Corporate Management | 3 |
| CNMA 467 | Entertainment and Production Financing | 3 |
| CNMA 478 | Capstone for Entertainment Business | 3 |
| BUSN 319 | Organizational Ethics | 3 |
| BUSN 320 | Human Capital Management | 3 |
| BUSN 376 | Business as Ministry and Mission | 3 |
| PREL 110 | Public Relations Foundations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| ITDS 220 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| ITDS 250 | Integration Lab I | 1 |
| ITDS 255 | Integration Lab II | 1 |
| ITDS 360 | Interdisciplinary Topics | 3 |
| ITDS 475 | Capstone for Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Select two of the concentrations detailed below. The concentrations must be from different disciplines. | 24-32 | |
| Total Credits | 35-43 | |
Concentrations
Art History
If chosen, the second concentration may not be Art History/Studio Art.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Core Curriculum Course | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ARTS 116 | History of Western Art I: Prehistoric Through Renaissance | 3 |
| ARTS 126 | History of Western Art II: Baroque Through Modernism | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Modernity: Realism to Surrealism | ||
| Contemporary Art Trends | ||
| Seminar in Art History | ||
| Seminar in Art | ||
| Global Art Paradigms | ||
| Interdisciplinary Investigations | ||
| Art Theory and Criticism | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Art History/Studio Art
If chosen, the second concentration may not be Art History.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Modernity: Realism to Surrealism | ||
| Contemporary Art Trends | ||
| Seminar in Art History | ||
| Seminar in Art | ||
| Global Art Paradigms | ||
| Interdisciplinary Investigations | ||
| Art Theory and Criticism | ||
| Select one of the following tracks: | 6 | |
| Drawing | ||
| Drawing I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
| Drawing II | ||
| Drawing III | ||
| Figure Studies | ||
| Figure Studies I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
| Figure Studies II | ||
| Advanced Studio Practicum (taken as "Figure Studies") | ||
| Sculpture | ||
| Sculpture I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Sculpture III | ||
| Ceramics | ||
| Ceramics I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Advanced Studio Practicum (taken as "Ceramics") | ||
| Photography | ||
| Photography I-Introduction to Darkroom and Digital Processes (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
| Photography II-Studies in Color | ||
| Contemporary Photographic Practices | ||
| Painting | ||
| Painting I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Painting III | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Communication Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| COMM 254 | Communication Theories | 3 |
| COMM 386 | Forms of Public Communication | 3 |
| COMM 470 | Communication Seminar | 1-3 |
| COMM 473 | Communication and Diversity | 3 |
| COMM 474 | Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13-15 | |
English
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ENGL 320 | Studies in Grammar and Language | 3 |
| ENGL 390 | Introduction to Critical Theory | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| British Literature III | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in American Literature | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Studies in American Literature | ||
| Studies in British Literature | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
English: Writing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ENGL 245 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 320 | Studies in Grammar and Language | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Creative Writing: Poetry | ||
| Creative Writing: Fiction | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Studies in Specialized Writing | ||
| Technical and Digital Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Environmental Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BIOS 103 | Introduction to Environmental Science (fulfills Core Curriculum Science requirement) | 3 |
| BIOS 112 | Fundamentals of Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOS 114 | Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Ecological Agriculture | ||
| Global Development and Ecological Sustainability | ||
| Marine Biology | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Environmental Health: An Ecological Perspective | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Additional courses are available through Au Sable Institute of Environmental Science. | ||
| Total Credits | 13-15 | |
Financial Planning
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BUSN 243 | Fundamentals of Financial Planning | 3 |
| BUSN 354 | Insurance and Tax Planning | 3 |
| BUSN 462 | Investments | 3 |
| BUSN 477 | Capstone for Financial Planning | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Estate Planning | ||
| Retirement Planning | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
History
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| HIST 290 | Research Methods in History | 3 |
| Select 12 credits of elective courses from the following: | 12 | |
| The Colonial Period, American Revolution, 1607–1800 | ||
| Social and Intellectual History of the United States | ||
| The Rise of Modern America, 1877–1920 | ||
| The American West | ||
| History of Russia | ||
| Renaissance and Reformation | ||
| Early Modern Europe | ||
| Twentieth Century Europe | ||
| History of the Middle East and Islam I | ||
| History of the Middle East and Islam II | ||
| History of Israel and Zionism | ||
| Capstone: History in Christian Faith and Practice | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
International and Community Development
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| INCS 345 | Introduction to Development | 3 |
| INCS 433 | Community Development Models and Strategies | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Micro Issues in Relief and Development | ||
| Project Evaluation and Assessment | ||
| Topics in Intercultural Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Journalism Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| JOUR 105 | Foundations of Journalism | 3 |
| JOUR 415 | Religion, Culture and Media (program requirement was JOUR 315, which has been changed to JOUR 415) | 3 |
| JOUR 442 | Visual Meaning | 3 |
| JOUR 464 | Philosophy and Ethics of Media | 3 |
| JOUR 120 | Writing Across Media | 3 |
| or JOUR 125 | Foundational Media Skills: Photography | |
| or JOUR 236 | Introduction to Broadcast Journalism | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Media Criticism
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CNMA 104 | History of Cinema | 3 |
| CNMA 353 | The Power of Media | 3 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced Studies in Criticism (repeatable) | ||
| Mass Media Law and Ethics | ||
| Beauty as Truth | ||
| Mass Communication Research | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Media Producing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CNMA 204 | Entertainment Business | 3 |
| CNMA 455 | Media Management | 3 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Production Management | ||
| The Power of Media | ||
| Television Programming and Content Strategy | ||
| Showrunning | ||
| Understanding Representation | ||
| Mass Media Law and Ethics | ||
| The Role of the Producer | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Missions
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| ANTH 200 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| INCS 233 | Introduction to World Missions | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Christianity | ||
| Profiles in Missionary Lives | ||
| History of the Expansion of Christianity | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Church Multiplication | ||
| Church Planting Models and Strategies | ||
| Frontier Missiology | ||
| Evangelism & Discipleship | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Theology of Mission | ||
| Theology of Mission | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Organizational Management
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BUSN 240 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSN 318 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUSN 410 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| BUSN 421 | Leadership and Change | 3 |
| Select 3 credits of upper-division BUSN elective courses | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Philosophy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| PHIL 230 | Introduction to Practical Wisdom | 3 |
| PHIL 301 | Greek and Roman Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 303 | Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| Select any two 3-credit upper-division Philosophy courses | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Political Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| POSC 208 | World Politics | 3 |
| POSC 250 | Foundations of the American Political System | 3 |
| POSC 256 | Virtue, Citizenship, and Politics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Political Philosophy – Ancient | ||
| Political Philosophy – Modern | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Political Science: International Relations
If chosen, the second concentration may not be Political Science.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| POSC 208 | World Politics | 3 |
| POSC 308 | Foreign Policy and Diplomacy | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Liberty and the Free Market in England | ||
| National Security Strategy and Military Affairs | ||
| Wealth and Justice | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Sociology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| SOCI 220 | Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 |
| SOCI 441 | Social Theory | 3 |
| SOCI 323 | Qualitative Methods | 3 |
| or SOCI 326 | Quantitative Methods | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| Unequal Justice: Race, Class, Gender and Crime | ||
| Ethnic and Minority Groups | ||
| Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender | ||
| Political Sociology | ||
| Sociology of Disabilities | ||
| Film, Television, and the Arts: Racial and Gender Issues | ||
| Sociology of Wealth and Poverty | ||
| Select any 300/400 level SOCI course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- 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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| SPAN 300 | Advanced Spanish Communication I | 4 |
| SPAN 301 | Advanced Spanish Communication II | 4 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | ||
| Hispanic Civilization and Culture | ||
| Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Spanish: Heritage Language Learners
If chosen, the second concentration may not be Spanish: Second Language Learners.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| SPAN 215 | Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner | 4 |
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | ||
| Hispanic Civilization and Culture | ||
| Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy | ||
| SPAN 310 | Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I | 4 |
| SPAN 311 | Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Statistics and Data Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CSCI 105 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or CSCI 104 | The Nature of Computing | |
| MATH 318 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| MATH 470 | Statistics and Data Science Capstone | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Business Analytics | ||
| Programming for Data Science I | ||
| Advanced Business Analytics | ||
| Statistics II | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Advanced Business Analytics | ||
| Programming for Data Science II | ||
| Data Structures | ||
| Probability | ||
| Statistical Consulting Practicum | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Theatre: Acting
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| THTR 110 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 241 | Intro to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THTR 264 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THTR 360 | Screen Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 369 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Theatre: Production
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| THTR 110 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 241 | Intro to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THTR 264 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THTR 350 | Theatre History II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Dramatic Theory and Criticism | ||
| Dramatic Design | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Translation Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| SPAN 450 | Introduction to Translation I | 2 |
| SPAN 451 | Introduction to Translation II | 2 |
| SPAN 452 | Spanish to English Translation I | 2 |
| SPAN 453 | Spanish to English Translation II | 2 |
| SPAN 454 | English to Spanish Translation I | 2 |
| SPAN 455 | English to Spanish Translation II | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | ||
| Writing in the Disciplines | ||
| Bible Requirement | ||
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
| Old Testament History and Literature | ||
| New Testament History and Literature | ||
| 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 220 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| ITDS 365 | Interdisciplinary Topics and Research | 3 |
| ITDS 477 | Interdisciplinary Capstone | 3 |
| Select 30 credits for major 1 | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
- 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.
Organizational Leadership, B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | ||
| Writing in the Disciplines (Business and Accounting section) | ||
| Bible Requirement | ||
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
| Old Testament History and Literature | ||
| New Testament History and Literature | ||
| 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 205 | Economic Principles | 3 |
| BUSN 215 | Accounting and Finance for Business Leaders | 3 |
| BUSN 230 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN 260 | Introduction to Leadership | 3 |
| BUSN 319 | Organizational Ethics | 3 |
| BUSN 320 | Human Capital Management | 3 |
| BUSN 328 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| or APSY 410 | Psychology in the Workplace | |
| BUSN 347 | Global Business Environment | 3 |
| BUSN 361 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUSN 376 | Business as Ministry and Mission | 3 |
| BUSN 422 | High-Performance Leadership | 3 |
| BUSN 424 | Data Driven Leadership | 3 |
| BUSN 425 | Leading Diverse Organizations | 3 |
| BUSN 491 | Capstone for Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| COMM 387 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| Select 3 credits of BUSN elective courses | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Requirements | ||
| Bible Requirement | ||
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
| Old Testament History and Literature | ||
| New Testament History and Literature | ||
| Theology I | ||
| Early Christian History - Acts | ||
| Theology II | ||
BBST 300/400 Elective | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as PREL 320) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as PREL 465) | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| PREL 104 | Media Ecology and Christian Perspective in Public Relations | 2 |
| PREL 107 | Multimedia Channels | 1 |
| PREL 110 | Public Relations Foundations | 3 |
| PREL 231 | Strategic Writing for Public Relations | 3 |
| PREL 267 | Public Relations Career Readiness | 1 |
| PREL 307 | Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy | 3 |
| PREL 320 | PR Ethics | 3 |
| PREL 344 | Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience | 1 |
| PREL 350 | Crisis Communication & Reputation Management | 3 |
| PREL 389 | Campaign Management & Public Relations Philosophy | 3 |
| PREL 410 | PR Principles, Law, & Global Influence | 3 |
| PREL 420 | Advanced Digital Management | 3 |
| PREL 456 | Public Relations Research Standards & Practices | 3 |
| PREL 462 | Leadership & Organizational Influence | 3 |
| PREL 465 | Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations | 3 |
| PREL 490 | Portfolio and Certificate | 1 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
The following are program closures' curriculum requirements as of their closure year. Additional details on each program may be found on their program pages in the 2022-23 catalog.
- Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Digital Management)
- Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Leadership)
- Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Media Ethics)
- Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Strategic Communication)
- Public Relations Certificate in Leadership and Ethics
- Public Relations Certificate in Social Media
- Public Relations Certificate in Strategic Communication
Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Digital Management)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Curricular Requirements | ||
| Academic Strategy and Success module in the first 5 weeks of students' first semester. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| PBRL 500 | Principles of Public Relations 1,2 | 3 |
| PBRL 510 | PR Theory & Management | 3 |
| PBRL 520 | PR Leadership & Campaign Strategy | 3 |
| PBRL 560 | Strategic Digital Communication 3 | 3 |
| PBRL 620 | Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PBRL 640 | PR Ethics: Social Good & Moral Obligation | 3 |
| PBRL 650 | Capstone | 3 |
| PBRL 660 | Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations | 3 |
| TTTH 630 | Theology of Work | 3 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Crisis & Reputation Management | ||
or PBRL 570 | Leading Trends & Issues Seminar | |
| Social Media Analytics, Strategy & Management | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Leadership)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Curricular Requirements | ||
| Academic Strategy and Success module in the first 5 weeks of students' first semester. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| PBRL 500 | Principles of Public Relations 1,2 | 3 |
| PBRL 510 | PR Theory & Management | 3 |
| PBRL 520 | PR Leadership & Campaign Strategy | 3 |
| PBRL 560 | Strategic Digital Communication 3 | 3 |
| PBRL 620 | Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PBRL 640 | PR Ethics: Social Good & Moral Obligation | 3 |
| PBRL 650 | Capstone | 3 |
| PBRL 660 | Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations | 3 |
| TTTH 630 | Theology of Work | 3 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Crisis & Reputation Management | ||
| Media Relations & Ethical Influence | ||
| Leading Trends & Issues Seminar | ||
| Management Theory and Practice | ||
| Organizational Change and Leadership | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Media Ethics)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Curricular Requirements | ||
| Academic Strategy and Success module in the first 5 weeks of students' first semester. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| PBRL 500 | Principles of Public Relations 1,2 | 3 |
| PBRL 510 | PR Theory & Management | 3 |
| PBRL 520 | PR Leadership & Campaign Strategy | 3 |
| PBRL 560 | Strategic Digital Communication 3 | 3 |
| PBRL 620 | Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PBRL 640 | PR Ethics: Social Good & Moral Obligation | 3 |
| PBRL 650 | Capstone | 3 |
| PBRL 660 | Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations | 3 |
| TTTH 630 | Theology of Work | 3 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Crisis & Reputation Management | ||
or PBRL 570 | Leading Trends & Issues Seminar | |
| Social Media Analytics, Strategy & Management | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Public Relations and Reputation Management, M.A. (Strategic Communication)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Curricular Requirements | ||
| Academic Strategy and Success module in the first 5 weeks of students' first semester. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| PBRL 500 | Principles of Public Relations 1,2 | 3 |
| PBRL 510 | PR Theory & Management | 3 |
| PBRL 520 | PR Leadership & Campaign Strategy | 3 |
| PBRL 560 | Strategic Digital Communication 3 | 3 |
| PBRL 620 | Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PBRL 640 | PR Ethics: Social Good & Moral Obligation | 3 |
| PBRL 650 | Capstone | 3 |
| PBRL 660 | Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations | 3 |
| TTTH 630 | Theology of Work | 3 |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Crisis & Reputation Management | ||
or PBRL 570 | Leading Trends & Issues Seminar | |
| Social Media Analytics, Strategy & Management | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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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.
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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.
Public Relations Certificate in Leadership and Ethics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| PBRL 520 | PR Leadership & Campaign Strategy | 3 |
| PBRL 530 | Crisis & Reputation Management | 3 |
| PBRL 640 | PR Ethics: Social Good & Moral Obligation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Public Relations Certificate in Social Media
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| PBRL 520 | PR Leadership & Campaign Strategy | 3 |
| PBRL 560 | Strategic Digital Communication | 3 |
| PBRL 600 | Social Media Analytics, Strategy & Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Public Relations Certificate in Strategic Communication
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| PBRL 500 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| PBRL 560 | Strategic Digital Communication | 3 |
| PBRL 600 | Social Media Analytics, Strategy & Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
