Course Catalog 2024-2025

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