May 08, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Medical Laboratory Science

  
  • MLSC 561 - Laboratory Management: Issues and Strategies

    Credits: 3
    An overview of issues and strategies relevant to managing a medical laboratory. Topics include historic perspective of management; organizational structure; management responsibilities and functions; personnel resources; performance improvement; training and evaluation; safety regulations and health compliance; financial matters such as cost/benefit analysis, budgeting, and reimbursement; record keeping and data management; information systems; marketing; and ethics.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Graduate Program Director.
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 562 - Issues in Laboratory Regulations and Practice

    Credits: 3
    Clinical laboratories are increasingly regulated by state, federal and other agencies. Applicable regulations will be examined and their impact on laboratory operations evaluated. A selected number of laboratory quality assurance procedures, as specified by CLIA ‘88 regulations, will be performed in the laboratory.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Statistics and permission of Graduate Program Director.
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 580 - Pathophysiology for Health Professions

    Credits: 2
    Study and application of advanced pathophysiological concepts occurring in acute and chronic manifestations of frequent and rare disorders/conditions such as porphyria, intrahepatic, cholestasis, and inborn errors of metabolism. Analysis of epidemiology risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and diagnostic tests for selected illnesses across the lifespan.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Graduate Program Director
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 585 - Applied Studies in Medical Laboratory Science

    Credits: 5
    Designed in consultation with and coordinated by the area specialty advisor. A proposal, cumulative report, presentation and defense required. Clinical placement depends on clinical site availability.

    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Certification and/or licensure as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and permission of Graduate Program Director.
    Schedule Type: Lab, Interactive Online
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 595 - Independent Study/Readings/Research Project

    Credits: 1–4
    Topics may be from immunology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology and other areas of patient-care science, clinical laboratory science education, management, or applications specially relevant to clinical laboratories.

    Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Graduate Program Director.
    Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits with different topics
    Schedule Type: Independent
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 611 - Molecular Diagnostics in Health and Disease I

    Credits: 3
    Biomolecular foundations for clinical applications in molecular pathology, with emphasis on disorders of genetic origin, protein structure, and function.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Graduate Program Director.
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 612 - Molecular Diagnostics in Health and Disease II

    Credits: 3
    Clinical applications in molecular pathology with focus on disorders associated with the cell membrane structures, receptors, signaling, and origin of malignancies.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Graduate Program Director.
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 621 - Laboratory Applications of Molecular Pathology

    Credits: 2
    Operation of molecular laboratory equipment; extraction, hybridization, and quantification (or quantitation) of nucleic acids. Clinical applications of electrophoresis, nucleic acid amplification, sequencing, and detection techniques.

    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Graduate Program Coordinator.
    Schedule Type: Lab
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care

    Credits: 2,3
    A discussion of spiritual values from a Christian perspective, how faith and Spirituality facilitates the healing process, and how they can be incorporated into patient care. Attention will be given to discerning and addressing the Spiritual needs of patients/clients, family members, and ancillary medical staff in a professional environment.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 650 - Project Continuation

    Credits: 0
    Students may register for this course while clearing deferred grade (DG) and/or incomplete (I) courses with approval only. Registration for this course indicates full-time status.

    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Independent
    Special Approval: Program Director Permission Required

    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 655 - Program Continuation

    Credits: 0
    Students may register for this non-credit continuation course to maintain active status. For additional information on active status, please refer to the School of Graduate Studies & Research. Registration does not indicate full-time status.

    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W)
    Schedule Type: Independent
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 678 - Medical Laboratory Science Study Tour

    Credits: 0
    Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required.

    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Blended Learning
    College Code: CHHS


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  • MLSC 690 - Topics: ________

    Credits: 1–4
    An in-depth study of selected topics in medical laboratory sciences.

    Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Graduate Program Director
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    College Code: CHHS


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  • PBTC 300 - Clinical Specimen Collection and Processing

    Credits: 2
    Review of anatomy and physiology of circulatory system pertaining to specimen collection. Study of clinical specimen collection techniques, specimen processing and handling, and laboratory operations for phlebotomy.

    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): One of the following BIOL 100  , BIOL 221  , BIOL 222  , BIOL 165  , BIOL 166  , and permission of the instructor.
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CHHS


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  • PBTC 303 - Clinical Specimen Collection and Processing Practicum

    Credits: 3
    Professional phlebotomy practicum that involves contact with various patient types, in a variety of clinical scenarios that includes inpatient and outpatient settings.

    Course/Lab Fee: Yes
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): PBTC 300   or permission of the instructor
    Schedule Type: Practicum
    College Code: CHHS


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World Mission

  
  • MSSN 505 - Christian Responses to Human Needs

    Credits: 2,3
    Explores biblical models, historical examples, and development paradigms for Christian involvement in incarnational ministries.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 525 - Mission to the World

    Credits: 2,3
    A broad introduction to Christian world missions. Includes aspects of mission history, the theological foundations of mission, intercultural perspectives of mission service, contemporary theoretical thought about missions, and basic relationships to other faiths.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 546 - Mission in Cultural and Religious Context

    Credits: 3
    Explores missiological principles with an emphasis on the cultural and religious context, and the development of cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication skills for Christian witness. Required of all MDiv students.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 561 - Christian Witness and World Religions

    Credits: 3
    Study of the history, writings, beliefs and practices in world religions such as Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism and the development of effective strategies for Christian witness. Required of all MDiv students.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 584 - Preparation for Cross-Cultural Workers

    Credits: 2–4
    An orientation for cross-cultural workers that aims to (1) create an awareness of the actual context of mission today; (2) prepare missionaries to meet this situation; and (3) shape attitudes that are indispensable for fruitful cross-cultural mission service.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 610 - Theology of Mission

    Credits: 3
    The biblical foundation of mission, its essence, goals, motives, and the role of the church in mission.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 615 - Anthropology for Mission and Ministry

    Credits: 2,3
    The fundamentals of culture, worldview, social structure, group organization, and social change studied as a basis for intercultural understanding and communication. Attention given to issues which constitute challenges and opportunities to cross-cultural workers.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 618 - Mission to the Cities

    Credits: 3
    Examines some of the most pressing elements and topics involved in urban mission: history and issues in urbanization, reasons for urban growth, understanding and navigating the urban context, biblical and theological foundations for urban mission, incarnational ministries, investigation of urban mission models, Ellen G. White and mission to the cities.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 630 - Cross-Cultural Leadership Development

    Credits: 2,3
    A study of leadership emergence, selection, and training in missionary churches with particular attention paid to strategic issues of various training models and the relationship between formal, informal, and non-formal leadership development. Identical to CHMN630.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561  
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 635 - Contemporary Issues in Mission

    Credits: 2,3
    Current issues in mission and the way they affect the church’s outreach in the world.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 650 - Introduction to a World Religion

    Credits: 2,3
    An introduction to the history, beliefs, writings, personalities and current developments in religions such as Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 652 - Biblical and Qur’anic Studies

    Credits: 2,3
    The study of the Bible and the Qur’an and other Adventist and Muslim sources of faith such as the Spirit of Prophecy, the Hadith, and Islamic tafsir, with a view to leading a Muslim to faith in Islamic contexts.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 653 - Islamic Culture and Society

    Credits: 3
    The study of Islamic social systems and practices and their implications for mission. Topics include morals and ideals, family life, festivals, religious life and practice, shar’iah law, and female spirituality.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 660 - Witnessing to People of Another Religion

    Credits: 2,3
    Development and evaluation of various forms of Christian witness among the peoples of other religions such as Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite for MDiv students: MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 676 - History of Christian Mission

    Credits: 2,3
    History of the expansion of the Christian church, from the first century until the present. At the discretion of the Department of Church History, this course may fulfill a Church History elective requirement.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 546  and MSSN 561 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 685 - Strategies for World Mission

    Credits: 2,3
    A concentrated study of mission theory and strategy, cultural perspectives of mission service, and basic principles of church growth.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 690 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1–3
    Individual research on a selected problem in the theory, history, or practice of mission. See general guidelines under Academic Information.

    Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Independent
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 695 - Topics ______________

    Credits: 1–6
    On themes by preapproval from the student’s program director and the teacher.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 731 - Cultural and Religious Analysis—I

    Credits: 4
    Using the tools of cultural, social, anthropological, and religious analysis, the specific context and challenges of mission will be analyzed and described in depth as a basis for ministry. The course content will be shaped to fit the local situation.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Interactive Online
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 732 - Cultural and Religious Analysis—II

    Credits: 4
    Using the tools of cultural, social, anthropological, and religious analysis, the specific context and challenges of mission will be analyzed and described in depth as a basis for ministry. The course content will be shaped to fit the local situation.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Interactive Online
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 741 - Mission Strategy Development I

    Credits: 4
    Study of contemporary strategies of mission as a framework and foundation for the development and practice of a ministry plan within specific contexts. The role of leadership in this process is highlighted.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 731 , MSSN 732 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Interactive Online
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 742 - Mission Strategy Development II

    Credits: 4
    Study of contemporary strategies of mission as a framework and foundation for the development and practice of a ministry plan within specific contexts. The role of leadership in this process is highlighted.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MSSN 731 , MSSN 732 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning, Interactive Online
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 795 - Topics in ___________ (Emphasis)

    Credits: 1–4
    Topics courses that address specific areas of knowledge, skills, and research needed for an advanced professional in mission in the cohort’s specific concentration.  Topics will include foundational concepts needed for the cohort’s concentration, such as historical and contemporary mission, cultural studies, and worldviews. Research applicable to the people group or mission concentration will be included.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 805 - Current Issues in Mission

    Credits: 3,4
    A study of contemporary issues in mission and the way they affect the church’s outreach in the world. 

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 806 - Biblical, Theological, & Spiritual Foundations of Mission

    Credits: 5,6
    A foundational course that seeks to deepen self-understanding of the attributes one brings to mission and strengthen the biblical spirituality essential for mission.  The biblical and theological foundations of mission are explored, including the theology of culture and religions.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 810 - Seminar in ____________ (Emphasis)

    Credits: 1–6
    This seminar will address specific issues beyond the core mission courses that are appropriate to the cohort concentration, allowing students to apply biblical, theology, and missiological concepts to issues in mission from their context.  Research applicable to the people group or mission emphasis will be included.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 820 - The Church and Social Issues

    Credits: 3
    This course not only looks at social issues but also helps students learn the skills needed to investigate, understand, and develop a Christian response to a particular social issue.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 829 - Seminar in Other Religions

    Credits: 3,4
    This Seminar will address specific issues beyond the core mission courses that are appropriate to the cohort concentration, allowing students to apply biblical theology and missiological concepts to issues in mission from their context. Research applicable to the people group or mission concentration will be included.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Seminar
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 830 - Seminar in Strategies and Development in Mission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Seminar
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 834 - Mission Strategy and Leadership

    Credits: 3
    This course explores biblical and theological principles of Christian leadership, organizational theory, and systems thinking with a particular focus on mission leadership. Additionally, the course emphasizes the character formation of the Christian leader and the interplay between mission, leadership, context, and strategy development. The course seeks to develop non-profit leadership competencies, an understanding of Christian mission leadership in a pluralistic and multi-cultural world, as well as some important administrative skills one needs to lead effectively.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 835 - Urban Contexts for Mission and Ministry

    Credits: 3,4
    Explores urban dynamics tracing the development of urban anthropology in assisting students on how to exegete and relate to urban contexts. Provides the tools to develop a theological framework and mission strategy to reach particular urban cultures or subgroups.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 837 - History of Mission

    Credits: 3
    A missiological study of the history of the church worldwide and the application of the insights which emerge to present strategies of mission.  The course focuses on the dynamics of the expansion of the Christian movement, with special attention to the means of renewal, structures of mission, and the relationship between the two. 

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 838 - Mission & the Social Sciences

    Credits: 3–5
    A social science course that provides a prism through which those involved in the study and practice of mission can see and understand people and their worldviews in a more comprehensive and integrated manner.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 840 - Research Methods in Mission and Ministry

    Credits: 2,3
    Research methods and procedures as applied to the field of mission and ministry with an emphasis on field-based qualitative research, participant observation and ethnographic interviews.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 854 - Research Design in Mission

    Credits: 3
    Advanced missiological research methods with preparation of a tentative proposal for a field research dissertation. 

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 870 - Discipleship & Worldview Transformation

    Credits: 3,4
    A course that explores the interaction of context, methodology, attitude, and approach in fostering a biblically-based Christian worldview.  Discipling strategies and missionary methods responsive to cultural, religious, and socio-historical contexts will be studied and applications developed for specific groups.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 880 - Mission Education & Training

    Credits: 3,4
    A survey of educational approaches and training methodologies for teaching mission and missionaries.  Adult education and discovery learning models will be practiced and critiqued.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 885 - Topics in:

    Credits: 1–3
    Classroom setting research dealing with selected problems in the field of missiology.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 888 - Doctor of Missiology Dissertation Continuation

    Credits: 0
    Doctor of Missiology Dissertation Continuation. This course qualifies for full-time status, requiring a minimum of 480 hours of work per semester of registration.

    Course Attribute: Full-time status

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/o ‘I’ (S,U,W)
    Schedule Type: Independent
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 890 - Directed Reading in Mission Studies

    Credits: 2–12
    Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Independent
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 897 - Independent Study:

    Credits: 1–3
    Research on an individual basis dealing with selected problems in the field of missiology.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Repeatable: Repeatable
    Schedule Type: Independent
    Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer
    College Code: SEM


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  • MSSN 899 - Doctor of Missiology Dissertation

    Credits: 1–6
    Doctor of Missiology Dissertation qualifies for full-time status, requiring a minimum of 480 hours of work per semester of registration.

    Course Attribute: Full-time status

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG)
    Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits
    Schedule Type: Independent
    College Code: SEM


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Music Composition & Theory

  
  • MUCT 141 - Music Theory I: Introduction to Harmony

    Credits: 3
    Review of music fundamentals, including the music vocabulary, keys and rhythm, as well as the basic elements of melody and harmony (scales, intervals, and triads) and a basic study of the principles of chord progression utilizing triads in root position. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 151.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 142 - Music Theory II: Diatonic Harmony

    Credits: 3
    Study of the principles of voice leading and chord progression in applied four-part harmonization. Emphasis will be placed on interpretation and realization of Figured Basses, four-part harmonization using triads and seventh chords in root position as well as in inversions, the study and use of non-harmonic tones, and the dominant seventh chord as well as the other nondominant seventh chords. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 152.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MUCT 141 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 151 - Ear Training Laboratory I

    Credits: 1
    Aural skill with melodies, rhythms, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions. Activities include sight reading, error correction, transcription and improvisation of tonal music. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 141, MUCT 142, MUCT 241 and MUCT 242.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lab
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 152 - Ear Training Laboratory II

    Credits: 1
    Aural skill with melodies, rhythms, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions. Activities include sight reading, error correction, transcription and improvisation of tonal music. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 141, MUCT 142, MUCT 241 and MUCT 242.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lab
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 153 - Ear Training Laboratory III

    Credits: 1
    Aural skill with melodies, rhythms, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions. Activities include sight reading, error correction, transcription and improvisation of tonal music. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 141, MUCT 142, MUCT 241 and MUCT 242.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lab
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 154 - Ear Training Laboratory IV

    Credits: 1
    Aural skill with melodies, rhythms, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions. Activities include sight reading, error correction, transcription and improvisation of tonal music. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 141, MUCT 142, MUCT 241 and MUCT 242.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lab
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 241 - Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony

    Credits: 3
    Theoretical and practical study of the entire spectrum of chromatic harmony vocabulary with emphasis in composition and analysis. Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 153.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MUCT 142 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 242 - Music Theory IV: Chromatic to Post-Tonal Harmony

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of Music Theory III with an introduction to the compositional practices and techniques employed by composers of the Impressionistic Period and the Twentieth Century.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Corequisite(s): Requires concurrent enrollment in MUCT 154 .
    Prerequisite(s): MUCT 241 .
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 251 - Music Technology Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Acquaintance with current technological resources in music. Emphasis in computer notation systems, sequencing and MIDI systems.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 252 - Music Technology Laboratory II

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to digital audio workstations and other audio software with an emphasis on recording, audio editing, sampling, mixing, and music production.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Recommended: MUCT 251 - Music Technology Laboratory
    Schedule Type: Lab
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 325 - Sound Design and Synthesis

    Credits: 2
    An introduction to the creation of sounds utilizing to a variety of audio production techniques as well as various types of software audio synthesizers including subtractive, additive, and frequency modulation.

    Course/Lab Fee: No
    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MUCT 252 - Music Technology Laboratory II
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning
    Year Offering: Alternate years (odd)
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 350 - Music Technology Internship

    Credits: 1
    Students enrolled will work as an intern for an entity that is active in utilizing audio and/or other music related technology with the goal of gaining experience outside the classroom in fields directly related to music composition and/or production. All internships, both on and off campus, must be approved by the major advisor for credit enrollment.

    Course/Lab Fee: No
    Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Practicum
    Year Offering: Annually
    Term Offering: Fall, Spring, Summer
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 425 - Counterpoint

    Credits: 3
    Historical overview of counterpoint with emphasis on the practice and analysis of 18th-century contrapuntal techniques.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Odd years
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 430 - Composition Seminar

    Credits: 3
    Development of skills in original musical composition emphasizing the writing of short items of melody, and accompaniment for supplied melodies, leading to the writing of a substantial original composition for public performance. Emphasizes the development of critical skills in a highly participatory classroom environment.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Seminar
    Year Offering: Odd years
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 454 - Orchestration

    Credits: 3
    Scoring for chamber groups, larger ensembles and full orchestra.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Even years
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 470 - Form Analysis

    Credits: 2
    The origin and meaning of form: motives, phrases, and periods with elementary and combined binary and ternary forms, rondo and sonata-allegro.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Even years
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 525 - Counterpoint

    Credits: 2
    Historical overview of counterpoint with emphasis on the practice and analysis of 18th-century contrapuntal techniques.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Alternate years (odd)
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 530 - Composition Seminar

    Credits: 2
    Development of skills in original musical composition emphasizing the writing of short items of melody, and accompaniment for supplied melodies, leading to the writing of a substantial original composition for public performance. Emphasizes the development of critical skills in a highly participatory classroom environment

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Seminar
    Year Offering: Alternate years (odd)
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 535 - Analytical Techniques I

    Credits: 2
    Detailed comprehensive analysis of representative works from literature of the tonal period.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 536 - Analytical Techniques II

    Credits: 2
    Detailed comprehensive analysis of representative works from literature of the post-tonal and 20th Century periods. Music Education

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 540 - Music Theory Review

    Credits: 2
    Review of the theory principles regarded essential for success in a graduate program in music. Focuses on basic concepts, vocabulary, and skills as a foundation for graduate-level theory courses.

    Course Attribute: Music Theory

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): Complete sequence of undergraduate Music Theory courses or equivalent.
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 554 - Orchestration

    Credits: 2
    Scoring for chamber groups, larger ensembles and full orchestra.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Alternate years (even)
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUCT 570 - Form Analysis

    Credits: 2
    The origin and meaning of form: motives, phrases, and periods with elementary and combined binary and ternary forms, rondo and sonata-allegro.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Even years
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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Music Education

  
  • MUED 301 - Conducting I

    Credits: 2
    The theory and application of basic conducting principles.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Even years
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 302 - Conducting II

    Credits: 2
    The application of theory and techniques unique to the conducting of both choral and instrumental ensembles.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MUED 301   or equivalent.
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Odd years
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 316 - Instrumental Literature

    Credits: 2
    Score analysis; score preparation and programming; study of significant band, orchestra and ensemble literature.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Even years
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 317 - Choral Literature

    Credits: 2
    Score analysis; score preparation and programming; study and survey of significant choral literature.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Odd years
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 376 - Brass Methods

    Credits: 2
    Fundamentals of performing and teaching brass instruments with emphasis on their use in band and orchestra.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Odd years
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 377 - Percussion Methods

    Credits: 2
    Fundamentals of performing and teaching percussion-instruments with emphasis on their use in band and orchestra.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Even years
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 378 - Vocal Methods

    Credits: 2
    Fundamentals of performing and teaching voice with emphasis on their use in choir.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Even years
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 379 - String Methods

    Credits: 2
    Fundamentals of performing and teaching string instruments with emphasis on their use in orchestra.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Odd years
    Term Offering: Spring
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 380 - Woodwind Methods

    Credits: 2
    Fundamentals of performing and teaching woodwind instruments with emphasis on their use in band and orchestra.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Even years
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 421 - Organ Literature and Pedagogy I

    Credits: 3
    A chronological survey of organ literature and the development of the instrument along with study of organ teaching and emphasis on keyboard and pedal technique, interpretation, sight reading, and teaching repertoire.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Alternate years
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 422 - Organ Literature and Pedagogy II

    Credits: 3
    Continuation of MUED 421.

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Prerequisite(s): MUED 421  or permission of instructor.
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Alternate years
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 423 - String Pedagogy I

    Credits: 3
    The study of beginning through intermediate pedagogical techniques, including basic setup and basic bow strokes.  

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Alternate years (even)
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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  • MUED 424 - String Pedagogy II

    Credits: 3
    The study of intermediate through advanced pedagogy, including vibrato, tone production, advanced bow strokes, and the Galamian approach to violin technique.

    Course Attribute: Music Education

    Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
    Schedule Type: Lecture
    Year Offering: Alternate years (odd)
    Term Offering: Fall
    College Code: CAS


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