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Interdisciplinary Concentrations

Art Concentration

Requires:

ART 1413Foundations of Drawing and Composition

3
ART 2413Principles of Design

3
ART 4123Art History

3
PHI 2413Introduction to Aesthetics

3

ART 4123 is repeatable, so the course title varies. The same course can be taken twice as long as the titles are different.

Choose 12 hours from:

ART 2213Fine Arts Studio I

3
ART 2233Introduction to Art Therapy

3
ART 3213Fine Arts Studio II

3
ART 4123Art History

3
MCM 2833Digital Photography

3

ART 2213, ART 3213, ART 4123 are repeatable, so the course titles vary. The same course can be taken twice as long as the titles are different.

Total Credit Hours: 24

Biblical Studies Concentration

Requires:

BIB 2333Interpreting the Old Testament

3
BIB 2983Interpreting the New Testament

3
BIB 3000+ Old Testament

3
BIB 3000+ New Testament

3
BIB 3000-level textual courses

9

Choose 3 hours from:

THL 3793History and Theology of the Christian Tradition I

3
THL 4003History and Theology of the Christian Tradition II

3
 

Total Credit Hours: 24

Business Concentration

Requires:

ACC 2113Accounting I

3
ACC 2123Accounting II

3
BUS 2513Principles of Economics

3
BUS 3003Business Communication

3
BUS 3303Business Law

3
FIN 2503Principles of Finance

3
MGT 2603Principles of Management

3
MKT 2503Principles of Marketing

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

English Concentration

Requires:

Three hours of Theory:

ENG 3513Critical Theory and Literary Analysis

3

Three hours of Language History and Grammar:

ENG 3613Linguistics

3

Three hours selected from the following upper-division Writing Courses:

ENG 3523Creative Writing

3
ENG 3533Technical Writing

3
ENG 4523Advanced Composition

3

Three hours selected from the following Diversity Courses:

ENG 2713World Literature to 1650

3
ENG 2723World Literature Since 1650

3
ENG 4413Diverse Voices in Contemporary Literature

3

Six hours selected from the following Survey Courses:

ENG 2513Literature and Faith

3
ENG 3213British Literature to 1800

3
ENG 3223British Literature Since 1800

3
ENG 3313American Literature to 1865

3
ENG 3323American Literature Since 1865

3

Six hours selected from the following or any 2000 or above ENG:

RDG 3413Teaching Literature To Young People

3
THE 4743Dramatic Literature

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

Film Production

Film Production track (29 credits transferred from Motion Picture Institute (MPI); 24 credits will satisfy the track; 5 credits will be applied as electives).

Financial Planning

Requires:

FIN 2013Careers in Financial Planning

3
FIN 3013General Principles of Financial Planning

3
FIN 3023 Risk Management and Insurance Planning

3
FIN 3033Investment Planning

3
FIN 3043Tax Planning

3
FIN 3053Retirement Savings and Income Planning

3
FIN 3063Estate Planning

3
FIN 3073Financial Plan Development

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

General Science Concentration

Select one Laboratory Science sequence (another sequence must be included in the General Education core): 8 hours

BIO 1011Biological Science I Lab

1
BIO 1013Biological Science I

3
AND
BIO 1024Biological Science II with Lab

4
 
CHE 1314Intro to Chemistry I with Lab

4
AND
CHE 1324Intro to Chemistry II with Lab

4
 
CHE 1514College Chemistry I with Lab

4
AND
CHE 1524College Chemistry II with Lab

4
 
PHS 2014General Physics I with Lab

4
AND
PHS 2024General Physics II with Lab

4

Choose 16 hours from:

BIO 2111Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1
BIO 2114Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

4
BIO 2121Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1
BIO 2124Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab

4
BIO 2313Nutrition

3
BIO 3214General Ecology with Lab

4
BIO 3324Microbiology with Lab

4
BIO 3334Exercise Physiology with Lab

4
BIO 3414Genetics with Lab

4
CHE 2514Organic Chemistry I with Lab

4
CHE 2524Organic Chemistry II with Lab

4
CHE 3514Biochemistry I with Lab

4
NSC 1004Earth Science with Lab

4
NSC 1014Environmental Health with Lab

4
NSC 2204Natural Science Field Study with Lab

4
NSC 3114Earth's Waters with Lab

4
NSC 4513Natural Science Internship

3
 
NSC 4901Topics in Science

1
OR
NSC 4902Topics in Science

2
OR
NSC 4903Topics in Science

3
 
PHS 2004Astronomy with Lab

4

Total Credit Hours: 24

History Concentration

Choose 9 hours from:

HIS 1313Western Civilization to 1500

3
HIS 1323Western Civilization since 1500

3
HIS 2513United States History to 1877

3
HIS 2523United States History since 1877

3

Choose 15 hours (with no more than 3 hours lower division) from:

HIS 2113Michigan History

3
HIS 2413World History

3
HIS 3363Critical Eras in European History

3
HIS 3383Critical Topics in Comparative and Global History

3
HIS 3423Globalization in the Developing World

3
HIS 3503Women in American History

3
HIS 3563Critical Eras in American History

3
HIS 3583Critical Topics in American History

3
HIS 3813Historical Research and Writing

3
HIS 4613Selected Topics in History

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

International Studies Concentration

Choose 6 hours from:

GEO 3113World Regional Geography

3
HIS 3423Globalization in the Developing World

3
PHI 3043Diversity Seminar

3
REL 3923World Religions

3

Choose 6 hours from:

GER 1214Elementary German I

4
INS 2123Language and Culture

3
INS 2133Cross-Cultural Experience

3
INS 3113Studies in European Civilization

3

Choose 9 hours from:

COM 3533Intercultural Communication

3
HIS 3363Critical Eras in European History

3
HIS 3383Critical Topics in Comparative and Global History

3
LDR 3733Leadership in a Diverse World

3

Choose 3 hours from:

ENG 2713World Literature to 1650

3
ENG 2723World Literature Since 1650

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

Mass Communication Concentration

Requires:

COM 3533Intercultural Communication

3
MCM 2513Media Writing

3
MCM 2013Intro to Mass Communication

3
MCM 3003Media and Society

3
MCM 3113Digital Media Strategies

3
MCM 4113Media Law

3
MCM 4943Media Ethics

3
MCM 2613Introduction to Public Relations

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

Ministry Concentration

Requires:

MIN 1333The Ministry Life

3
MIN 2613The Congregation

3
MIN 3523Practical Theology in Ministry

3
THL 2013Spiritual Formation

3
THL 4393Senior Capstone

3

Choose 3 hours from:

BIB 2333Interpreting the Old Testament

3
BIB 2983Interpreting the New Testament

3

Choose 3 hours from:

MIN 2513Theology of Ministry

3
MIN 3613Pastoral Care

3
MIN 3333Introduction to Youth Ministry

3
MIN 3813Ministry of the Word

3
MIN 3893Special Topics in Ministry

3
THL 2023Theology of Worship

3

Choose 3 hours from:

THL 3793History and Theology of the Christian Tradition I

3
THL 4003History and Theology of the Christian Tradition II

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

Nonprofit Management Concentration

Requires:

FIN 3303Nonprofit Financial Management

3
MGT 2603Principles of Management

3
MGT 3683Small Business and Entrepreneurship

3
MGT 3723Nonprofit Management

3
POS 2033Introduction to Public Policy

3
SEN 2013Corporate Responsibility and Social Enterprise

3
SEN 4813Nonprofit Management Internship

3

Choose 3 hours from:

HIS 3423Globalization in the Developing World

3
MCM 2613Introduction to Public Relations

3
SEN 3023Sustainable Community Development - Urban

3
SWK 3003Human Behavior and the Social Environment

3
SWK 3103Social Welfare and Public Policy

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

 

Performing Arts Concentration

Requires: 10 hours

Any MUS Private Lesson

1
Any MUS Private Lesson

1
MUS 1041Class Piano I

1
MUS 1203Music Foundations and Ear Training I

3
MUS 2041Class Piano II

1
THE 1103Acting Fundamentals

3

Choose 8 hours from:

Any DAN

1
Any MUS Private Lesson

1
MUS 1121Music Ensemble

1
MUS 2413Music Leadership

3
THE 1021Performance Practicum

1
THE 1031Performance Ensemble

1
THE 1062Unarmed Stage Combat

2
THE 2222Voice for the Stage

2
THE 2232Movement for the Stage

2
THE 2603Play Analysis

3

Choose 6 hours from:

THE 3103Scene Studies

3
THE 3223Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop

3
THE 3243Acting Shakespeare

3
THE 3613Oral Interpretation of Literature

3
THE 4103Audition

3
THE 4503Acting Theatre and Criticism

3
THE 4613Special Topics in Theatre

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

For students who score 80% or higher on the Music Theory Placement test, any THE 2000 or above can be used to replace MUS 1041 and MUS 1203. 

Professional Writing Concentration

Requires:

ENG 3513Critical Theory and Literary Analysis

3
ENG 3523Creative Writing

3
ENG 3533Technical Writing

3
ENG 3613Linguistics

3
ENG 4523Advanced Composition

3
MCM 2513Media Writing

3
MCM 2613Introduction to Public Relations

3
MCM 3513Public Relations Media Techniques

3

ENG 3523: or three semesters of ENG 3521

Total Credit Hours: 24

Psychology Concentration

Requires:

PSY 2013General Psychology

3
PSY 3033Abnormal Psychology

3

Choose 3 hours from:

PSY 2113Psychology of Adjustment

3
PSY 2223Life Span Development

3

Choose 3 hours from:

PSY 3013Psychology of Personality

3
PSY 3203Child Development

3
PSY 3213Adolescent Development

3

Choose four courses from the following 12 hours

(at least three must be PSY; at least two must be upper division):

Any PSY

9-12

OR

Choose one from:

SOC 2453Marriage and Family Dynamics

3
SWK 2013Introduction to Social Work

3
SWK 3003Human Behavior and the Social Environment

3
SWK 3103Social Welfare and Public Policy

3
MIN 3613Pastoral Care

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

Strategic Leadership Concentration

Requires:

Any 24 LDR credits

Total Credit Hours: 24

Theatre Concentration

Requires:

THE 1112Introduction to Technical Theatre

2
THE 2603Play Analysis

3

Choose 3 hours from:

THE 1011Production Practicum

1
THE 1031Performance Ensemble

1
THE 1062Unarmed Stage Combat

2
THE 1072Armed Stage Combat

2
THE 1103Acting Fundamentals

3

Choose 6 hours from:

THE 3313History of Western Theatre: Greeks to Renaissance

3
THE 3323History of Western Theatre: Renaissance to the Present

3
THE 4743Dramatic Literature

3

Choose 10 hours from any THE 2000+ courses

Total Credit Hours: 24