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Maybe you’re a business major interested in aeronautics, or you’re majoring in studio art and interested in criminal justice. Perhaps you’d like to study an additional discipline within your school or major, like adding a theology minor to your youth ministries degree.
With a minor (or two), you can tailor your degree to fit your interests and your future career. Check out all of Liberty’s residential minors below, or take a look at the Residential Minor Completion Plans for detailed information.
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Aeronautics
Aeronautics
Total Credits: 22
Required Courses
- AVIA 102 – Aviation Orientation
- AVIA 210 – Private Ground I
- AVIA 215 – Private Ground II
- AVIA 220 – Private Flight I
- AVIA 225 – Private Flight II
- AVIA 300 – Aviation Safety
- AVIA 305 – Airplane Aerodynamics
- AVIA 310 – Instrument Ground
Aviation Safety
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- AVIA 300 – Aviation Safety
- AVIA 312 – Aviation Safety Programs
- AVIA 400 – Aviation Human Factors
- AVIA 409 – Safety Management Systems
- AVIA 419 – Aviation Safety Data Analysis
- AVIA 472 – Aviation Organizational Ethics
Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator
Total Credits: 16
Required Courses
- AVIA 230 – Unmanned Aerial Systems
- AVIA 235 – Small UAS Ground
- AVIA 236 – Small UAS Flight
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AVIA 237 – Small UAS Advanced Flight
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AVIA 301 – Remote Pilot Ground
- AVIA 323 – UAS Avionics and Powerplant
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Applied Studies and Academic Success
Technical Studies
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Course:
- CRFT 101 – Introduction to Craft Skills
Choose 4 courses from 1 of the following disciplines:
- CARP (Carpentry)
- ELTC (Electric)
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
- PLMB (Plumbing)
- WELD (Welding)
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Arts and Sciences
American Sign Language
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- ASLI 101 – American Sign Language I
- ASLI 102 – American Sign Language II
- ASLI 201 – American Sign Language III
- ASLI 202 – American Sign Language IV
- ASLI 310 – Deaf Studies
- ASLI 313 – Introduction to Interpreting
Arabic
Total Credits: 15
Required courses:
- Choose 3 100-400 level ARAB courses not already applying to the minor
- Choose 2 additional 300-400 level ARAB courses not already applying to the minor
Chinese
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CHIN 101 – Elementary Chinese
- CHIN 102 – Elementary Chinese II
- CHIN 201 – Intermediate Chinese I
- CHIN 202 – Intermediate Chinese II
- CHIN 497 – Special Topics in Chinese
Creation Studies
Total Credits: 15-16
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- BIBL 410 – Genesis
- CRST 290 – History of Life
- CRST 390 – Origins
Choose 2 courses from the following:
- BIOL 101 – Principles of Biology
- BIOL 102 – Principles of Human Biology
- BIOL 213 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 215 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL 224 – General Biology
- BIOL 225 – General Biology II
- CHEM 131 – Advanced General Chemistry I
- ENVR 220 – Physical Geology
- PHSC 121 – Introduction to Astronomy
- PHSC 210 – Elements of Earth Science
Creative Writing
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- ENGL 101 – Composition & Rhetoric or ENGL 102 – Composition & Literature
- WRIT 201 – Introduction to Creative Writing
- WRIT 400 – Editing, Layout & Publishing
- WRIT 402 – Methods & Materials of Research
Choose one of the following:
- WRIT 303 – Writing Poetry
- WRIT 305 – Introduction to Inspirational Writing
English
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Choose 1 course from each of the following groups:
- ENGL 304 or 413
- ENGL 305 or 414
- ENGL 307, 416, or 433
- ENGL 322, 308, or 412
- ENGL 333 or 364
Family and Child Development
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses
- FACS 205 – Development of Contemporary Families
- FACS 370 – Parenting
- FACS 475 – Families Under Stress
Choose 2 of the following courses:
- FACS 260 – Early Childhood Education
- FACS 361 – Therapy and Theory of Play in Early Childhood
- FACS 365 – Administration of Family and Child Life Programs
- FACS 455 – Family & Individual Res. Management
- FACS 470 – Internal Dynamics of Families
Fashion
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- FACS 222 – Design and Construction I for Apparel
- FACS 225 – Introduction to the Fashion Industry
- FACS 320 – Textiles: Fibers and Fabrics
Choose 2 of the following courses:
- FACS 322 – Design and Construction II for Apparel
- FACS 324 – Specialty Markets
- FACS 325 – Psycho-Social Aspects of Clothing
- FACS 420 – Apparel Illustration and Design
- FACS 423 – Fashion Promotion/Visual Merchandising
- FACS 429 – History of Costume
French
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- FREN 102 – Elementary French II
- FREN 201 – Intermediate French I
- FREN 202 – Intermediate French II
- Choose 2 additional FREN courses (300-400 level)
Geography
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- GEOG 200 – Introduction to Geography
- PHSC 210 – Elements of Earth Science
Choose any 3 GEOG 300-400 level courses
Choose 1 course from the following:
- GEOG – any course not already applying to the minor
- GLST 290 – Cultural Anthropology
- GOVT 440 – Political Geography
- HIWD – Choose any 300-400 level course
- PHSC 311 – Oceanography
- PHSC 312 – Meteorology
- PHSC 313 – Mineralogy and Petrology
German
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- GRMN 101 – Elementary German I
- GRMN 102 – Elementary German II
- GRMN 201 – Intermediate German I
- GRMN 202 – Intermediate German II
- GRMN 497 – Special Topics in German
History
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- HIUS 221 – Survey of American History I or HIUS 223 – Survey of American History I
- HIUS 222 – Survey of American History II
- HIEU 201 – History of Western Civilization I
- HIEU 202 – History of Western Civilization II
- 3 history elective courses (300-400 level)
International Studies
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- HIEU 201 – History of Western Civilization I
- HIEU 202 – History of Western Civilization II
- HIWD 370 – Comparative Civilization
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- HIEU 390 – Modern Europe
- HIUS 470 – American Foreign Relations Since 1776
- HIWD 320 – History of Africa
- HIWD 341 – Modern Islamic Civilization
- HIWD 350 – East Asian Civilization
- HIWD 372 – Latin American Civilization: National Period
- HIWD 375 – Korean and Vietnam Wars
Linguistics
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- LING 300 – Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- LING 301 – Introduction to Linguistics
- LING 305 – Linguistic Analysis
- LING 451 – Phonetics and Phonology
- LING 452 – Morphology and Syntax
- LING 453 – World Languages
Mathematics
Total Credits: 23-24
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- MATH 131 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 132 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
- MATH 133 – Calculus with Mathematical Lab
- MATH 200 – Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
- MATH 211 – Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Choose 1 of the following options:
- MATH 221/231 and 2 additional MATH elective courses (300-400 level)
- 3 MATH elective courses (300-400 level)
Military History
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- HIUS 221 – Survey of American History I or HIUS 223 Survey of American History I
- HIUS 222 – Survey of American History II
- HIUS 380 – Modern American Military History
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- GEOG 380 – Modern Military Geography
- HIEU 425 – The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era
- HIEU 455 – World War II
- HIUS 312 – Era of the American Revolution
- HIUS 420 – Civil War and Reconstruction
- HIWD 375 – Korean and Vietnam Wars
- HIWD 376 – Middle Eastern Warfare
- MISC 350 – Military Leaders and Leadership
Military Leadership – Air Force*
Total Credits: 19
Required Courses
- HIUS 380 – Modern American Military History
- AIRS 001 – Leadership Laboratory
- AIRS 110 – Heritage and Values I
- AIRS 120 – Heritage and Values II
- AIRS 210 – Team and Leadership Fundamentals I
- AIRS 220 – Team and Leadership Fundamentals II
- AIRS 310 – Leading People and Effective Communication I
- AIRS 320 – Leading People and Effective Communication II
- AIRS 410 – National Security/Commissioning Preparation I
- AIRS 420 – National Security/Commissioning Preparation II
*Available for students accepted in the Air Force ROTC program.
Military Leadership – Army**
Total Credits: 23
Required Courses
- HIUS 380 – Modern American Military History
- MISC 001 – Introduction to Applied Military Leadership I
- MISC 002 – Introduction to Applied Military Leadership II
- MISC 003 – Intermediate Applied Military Leadership I
- MISC 004 – Intermediate Applied Military Leadership II
- MISC 005 – Advanced Applied Military Leadership I
- MISC 006 – Advance Applied Military Leadership II
- MISC 007 – Advanced Applied Military Leadership III
- MISC 008 – Advanced Applied Military Leadership IV
- MISC 101 – Introduction to the Army
- MISC 102 – Foundations of Leadership
- MISC 201 – Leadership and Ethics
- MISC 202 – Army Doctrine and Decision Making & Officership
- MISC 301 – Training Management and Warfighting Functions
- MISC 302 – Applied Leadership in Small Unit Operations
- MISC 401 – The Army Officer & Ethics
- MISC 402 – Transition to Lieutenant
**Available for students accepted in the Army ROTC program.
Philosophy
Total Courses: 15
Required Courses
Choose 1 course from the following:
- PHIL 301 – History of Philosophy I
- PHIL 302 – History of Philosophy II
- PHIL 303 – History of Philosophy III
Choose 4 PHIL elective courses, and at least 3 of these courses must be 300-400 level.
Physics
Total Credits: 17
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- PHYS 231 – University Physics I
- PHYS 232 – University Physics II
- PHYS 305 – Introduction to Modern Physics
- PHYS 321 – Mechanics
- PHYS 331 – Electricity and Magnetism
Professional Writing
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- ENGL 307 – Expository Writing or ENGL 350 – Advanced Expository Writing
- ENGL 333 – Modern Grammar
- WRIT 305 – Introduction to Inspirational Writing
Choose 2 additional courses from the following:
- ENGL 103 – Technical Communication for the Professions
- ENGL 416 – Writing
- ENGL 417 – Writing as Cultural Engagement
- RSCH 301 – Research Verification
- WRIT 201 – Introduction to Creative Writing
- WRIT 400 – Editing for Publishing
- WRIT 402 – Methods and Materials of Research
- WRIT 417 – Writing for Cultural Engagement
Spanish
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- 2 SPAN elective courses (100-400 level)
- 3 SPAN elective courses (300-400 level)
Teaching English as a Second Language
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- LING 301 – Introduction to Linguistics
- TESL 333 – Modern Grammar
- TESL 373 – Applied Grammar
- TESL 403 – Second Language Acquisition
- TESL 405 – Issues and Practices in TES/FL
- TESL 499 – TESL/FL Internship
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Behavioral Sciences
Psychology
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- PSYC 101 – General Psychology or PSYC 210 – Developmental Psychology
- PSYC 255 – Introduction to Research
- 1 PSYC elective course (200– 400 level)
- 2 PSYC elective courses (300– 400 level)
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Business
Accounting
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- ACCT 211 – Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT 212 – Principles of Accounting II
- ACCT 301 – Intermediate Accounting
- ACCT 311 – Cost Accounting I
- ACCT 401 – Taxation I
- BUSI 301 – Legal and Ethical Concepts for Decision Makers
Business
Total Credits: 21
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- ACCT 209 – Survey of Accounting and Finance or ACCT 211 – Financial Principles
- BUSI 105 – The Business Experience
- BUSI 240 – Organizational Behavior and Management
- BUSI 301 – Legal and Ethical Concepts for Decision Makers
- BUSI 307 – Global Dimensions of Business
- BUSI 330 – Principles of Marketing
- BUSI 342 Human Resource Management
Coaching
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- SMGT 300 – Introduction to Coaching
- SMGT 304 – Coaching Football or SMGT 306 – Coaching Basketball
- SMGT 307 – Coaching Fall Sports
- SMGT 308 – Coaching Spring Sports
- SMGT 314 – Coaching Dynamics
- SMGT 400 – Sport and Exercise Psychology
Computer Science
Total Credits: 21
Required Courses
- CSIS 110 – Introduction to Computing Sciences
- CSIS 111 – Introduction to Programming
- CSIS 112 – Advanced Programming
- CSIS 215 – Algorithms and Data Structures
- MATH 250 – Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
- 2 CSIS elective courses (300-400 level).
Hospitality Management
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- HMGT 200 – Introduction to Hospitality Management
- HMGT 310 – Principles of Hotel Operations
- HMGT 405 – Revenue Management in Hospitality or HMGT 410 – Sales and Promotion in Hospitality Management
- SMGT 440 – Guest Service Management
- TOUR 300 – Principles of Tourism Management
Choose 1 option from the following:
- HMGT Elective – Choose any 300-400 level HMGT course not already required
- SETM Elective – Choose any 400 level SETM course not already required
Information Security
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- BUSI 310 – Principles of Management
- CSIS 330 – Business Data Communication Systems
- CSIS 340 – Studies in Information Security
- CSIS 341 – Information Security Planning
- CSIS 344 – Information Security Operations
Choose 1 course from the following:
- CJUS 380 – Introduction to Homeland Security
- GOVT 380 – Introduction to Intelligence & National Security
Information Systems
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- CSIS 100 – Intro to Information Sciences & Systems
- CSIS 208 – Application Programming
- CSIS 212 – Object-Oriented Programming
- CSIS 325 – Database Management Systems
- CSIS 351 – System Analysis & Design
- CSIS 405 – Business & Economic Forecasting
Sport Management
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- SMGT 200 – Introduction to Sport Management
- SMGT 302 – Sport Facilities & Events
- SMGT 305 – Sport Law
- SMGT 404 – Administration & Organization in Sport & Recreation
- 1 SMGT elective course (400 level)
Sport Outreach
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- SMGT 312 – Introduction to Sport Ministry Outreach
- SMGT 315 – Concepts & Practices in Sport Outreach
- SMGT 317 – Mentoring in Sport
- SMGT 321 – Global Sport Outreach
- SMGT 401 – Sport Methodology, Methods, & Practices
- SMGT 402 – Outreach in Organized Sport
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Communication and the Arts
Communication and Digital Content Minors
Communication
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- SCOM 201 – Public Speaking
- SCOM 210 – Theoretical Foundations in Communication
- SCOM 325 – Interpersonal Communication
Choose 2 courses from the following:
- SCOM 212 – Criticism of Popular Culture
- SCOM 330 – Creative Problem Solving in Teams
- SCOM 345 – Persuasion
- SCOM 365 – Communication and Christian Ministry
Digital Media – Audio
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- DIGI 175 – Fundamentals of Editing
- DIGI 224 – Fundamentals of Audio Production
- DIGI 225 – Introduction to Video Production
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- DIGI 250 – Location Sound
- DIGI 290 – Post Production Sound Design
- DIGI 324 – Vocal Development
- DIGI 334 – Intermediate Audio Production
- DIGI 337 – Music Recording
- DIGI 454 – Radio News Production
- DIGI 474 – Advanced Audio Production
- DIGI 490 – SFX, ADR & Foley
Digital Media – Editing
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- DIGI 175 – Fundamentals of Editing
- DIGI 224 – Fundamentals of Audio Production
- DIGI 225 – Introduction to Video Production
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- DIGI 282 – Intermediate Editing & Effects
- DIGI 290 – Post Production Sound Design
- DIGI 350 – Editing Theory
- DIGI 490 – SFX, ADR & Foley
Digital Media – Performance
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- DIGI 175 – Fundamentals of Editing
- DIGI 224 – Fundamentals of Audio Production
- DIGI 225 – Introduction to Video Production
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- DIGI 220 – Writing for Storytelling
- DIGI 230 – Essential Production Tools
- DIGI 310 – The Digital Media Producer & Director
- DIGI 324 – Vocal Development
- DIGI 330 – On Camera Presentation
- DIGI 333 – Intermediate Video Production
- DIGI 340 – Sports Broadcasting
- DIGI 343 – TV News Production
- DIGI 345 – Producing TV News
- DIGI 370 – Studio Production
- DIGI 454 – Radio News Production
Digital Media – Video
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- DIGI 175 – Fundamentals of Editing
- DIGI 224 – Fundamentals of Audio Production
- DIGI 225 – Introduction to Video Production
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- DIGI 230 – Essential Production Tools
- DIGI 282 – Intermediate Editing & Effects
- DIGI 310 – The Digital Media Producer & Director
- DIGI 330 – On-Camera Presentation
- DIGI 333 – Intermediate Video Production
- DIGI 343 – TV News Production
- DIGI 345 – Producing TV News
- DIGI 350 – Editing Theory
- DIGI 370 – Studio Production
- DIGI 428 – Media Industry & Ethics
- DIGI 483 – Advanced Video Production
Digital Media – Writing for Digital Media
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- DIGI 220 – Writing for Storytelling
- DIGI 240 – Writing for Visual Media
- DIGI 354 – Storytelling: Sitcom
- DIGI 373 – Storytelling: Episodic Drama
Choose 1 course from the following:
- JOUR 220 – News Writing & Reporting I
- JOUR 225 – Media Writing
Choose 1 course from the following:
- JOUR 354 – News Writing & Reporting II
- JOUR 356 – Social Media Writing
- JOUR 358 – Strategic Web Writing
Digital Journalism
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- JOUR 220 – News Writing & Reporting I
- JOUR 354 – News Writing & Reporting II
Choose 1 course from the following:
- ARTS 222 – Introduction to Graphic Design
- DIGI 175 – Fundamentals of Editing
- DIGI 224 – Fundamentals of Audio Production
- DIGI 225 – Introduction to Video Production
- STCO 289 – Digital Promotion Technologies & Applications
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- ARTS 224 – Media Design
- JOUR 234 – Modern Copy Editing
- JOUR 356 – Social Media Writing
- JOUR 358 – Strategic Web Writing
- JOUR 360 – Media Convergence
- JOUR 370 – Sports Writing
- JOUR 373 – Editorial & Opinion Writing
- JOUR 374 – Magazine Writing & Editing
- JOUR 375 – Community Reporting
- JOUR 390 – Champion Practicum*
- JOUR 485 – Investigative Reporting
*JOUR 390 is 1 credit; students must take this course 3 times if chosen.
Visual and Performing Arts Minors
Cinematic Arts
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CINE 201 – Introduction to Screenwriting
- CINE 202 – Introduction to Motion Picture Directing
- CINE 203 – Introduction to Cinematography & Sound Design
- 2 CINE elective courses (100-400 level)
Cinematic Arts Production
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CINE 301 – Cinema Legal Environment
- CINE 302 – Story Analysis
- CINE 304 – Production
- CINE 305 – Editing
- CINE 355 – Documentary Audio Production
Dance
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core courses:
- CHOR 212 – History of Dance
- THEA 108 – Ballet and Modern
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- THEA 109 – Tap and Jazz
- THEA 208 – Ballet and Modern II
- THEA 209 – Tap and Jazz II
- THEA 308 – Advanced Techniques in Musical Theatre Choreography
Graphic Design
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- ARTS/FACS 113 – Introduction to 2D Design or ARTS 114 – Introduction to 3D Design
- ARTS 222 – Introduction to Graphic Design
- ARTS 332 – Vector Illustration
- ARTS 342 – Digital Imaging
- ARTS 352 – Graphic Design I
- ARTS 371 – Graphic Design II
Photography
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- ARTS 301 – Introduction to Film Photography
- ARTS 342 – Digital Imaging
- ARTS 361 – Digital Photography
- ARTS 461 – Advanced Digital Photography
- ARTS 469 – Conceptual/Fine Art Photography/Portfolio
Choose 1 course from the following:
- ARTS/FACS 113 – Introduction to 2D Design
- ARTS 114 – Introduction to 3D Design
Studio Art
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- ARTS/FACS 113 – Introduction to 2D Design or ARTS 114 – Introduction to 3D Design
- 3 ARTS elective courses (100-400 level)
Choose 1 group from the following:
- ARTS 211 & 311 – Drawing I & II
- ARTS 321 & 420 – Painting I & II
- ARTS 330 & 430 – Sculpture I & II
- ARTS 361 & 461 – Digital Photography
Theatre Arts
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- THEA 201 – Acting I
- THEA 202 – Stagecraft
- THEA 211 – Theater History I or THEA 212 Theater History II
- THEA 231 – Script Analysis
- THEA 241 – Voice for the Stage I or THEA 412 Site-Specific Theatre
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Divinity
Apologetics and Cultural Engagement
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- APOL 201 – Apologetics & Cultural Engagement
- APOL 311 – Foundational Issues in Apologetics
- APOL 480 – Biblical Studies and Apologetics
- THEO 201 – Theology Survey I
- THEO 202 – Theology Survey II
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- GICE 431 – Introduction to Islam
- GICE 435 – Arabic Cultures
- GICE 445 – Arabic Christianity
Choose 2 ARAB elective courses
Biblical Counseling
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- BCOU 210 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling
- BCOU 440 – Methods of Biblical Counseling
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
Choose 2 courses from the following:
- BCOU 300 – Theological Basis for Biblical Counseling
- BCOU 310 – Biblical Counseling and the Psychologies
- BCOU 350 – Biblical Counseling and Christian Ethics
- BCOU 400 – Contemporary Issues in Biblical Counseling
Biblical Greek
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- 5 Greek (GREK) Electives
Biblical Languages
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
- GREK 201 – Greek Grammar I
- GREK 202 – Greek Grammar II
- GREK 301 – Greek Grammar III
- GREK 302 – Greek Syntax & Reading
- HBRW 201 – Hebrew Grammar I
- HBRW 202 – Hebrew Grammar II
Biblical Literature
Total Credits: 16
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- BIBL 105 – Old Testament Survey
- BIBL 110 – New Testament Survey
- BIBL 350 – Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
Choose 1 Old Testament Elective from the following:
- BIBL 311 – Joshua through Judges
- BIBL 314 – Old Testament Poetical Books
- BIBL 316 – Isaiah
- BIBL 317 – Minor Prophets
- BIBL 410 – Genesis
- BIBL 450 – Daniel-Revelation
- BIBL 461 – Old Testament Theology
Choose 1 New Testament Elective from the following:
- BIBL 323 – John
- BIBL 324 – Pastoral Epistles & Leadership
- BIBL 330 – The Life of Christ
- BIBL 365 – Pauline Epistles
- BIBL 425 – Romans
- BIBL 450 – Daniel-Revelation
- BIBL 460 – New Testament Theology
Choose 1 Bible Elective from the following:
- BIBL 370 – Logos Bible Software
- BIBL 462 – The Old Testament in Its Ancient Contexts
- BIBL 463 – The New Testament in Its Ancient Contexts
Biblical Studies
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Choose 1 course from the following:
- BIBL 471 – Biblical Archaeology
- BIBL 472 – New Testament Backgrounds
- BIBL 473 – Old Testament Backgrounds
Choose 4 BIBL elective courses (300-400 level).
Camp and Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- COAL 210 – Introduction to COAL
- COAL 220 – Foundations & Programming of COAL
- COAL 310 – Christian Camp: Site Plan & Design
- COAL 370 – Managing the Christian Ministry Org.
Chaplain Ministries
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- BCOU 210 – Introduction to Biblical Counseling
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- CHPL 200 – Introduction to Chaplaincy
- CHPL 220 – Foundations of Chaplain Leadership
- CHPL 315 – Chaplain Ethics
Children’s Ministry
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- CHMN 323 – Foundations of Children’s Ministry
- CHMN 365 – Communication Skills for Children’s Ministry
- CHMN 410 – Leading Children’s Ministry
- THEO 330 – Theology of the Family
Christian Leadership
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- COAL 210 – Introduction to COAL
- COAL 220 – Foundations & Programming of COAL
- COAL 310 – Christian Camp: Site Planning & Design
- COAL 370 – Managing the Christian Ministry Organization
Church Planting
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- BIBL 324 – Pastoral Epistles and Leadership Development
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- PLED 215 – Church Planting and Development
Choose 2 courses from the following:
- BIBL 364 – Acts
- CHHI 325 – The Church and Its Mission
- CHMN 250 – Ministry in Urban Communities
- GLST 220 – Intercultural Communication and Engagement
- PLED 351 – Church Assimilation and Development
Disability Ministry
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- CLCM 480 – Disability Ministry Across the Generations
- FACS 365 – Administration of Family & Child Life Programs
- FACS 470 – Internal Dynamics of Families or FACS 475 – Families Under Stress
- THEO 324 – A Theology of Suffering & Disability
Expositional Preaching
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- BIBL 350 – Inductive Bible Study
- BIBL 370 – Logos Bible Software
- PLED 421 – Homiletics I
- PLED 422 – Homiletics II
- PLED 446 – Christocentric Preaching
Intercultural Engagement
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- GICE 200 – Introduction to Global Engagement
- GICE 220 – Intercultural Communication and Engagement*
- GICE 290 – Cultural Anthropology**
- GICE 385 – Career Preparation for Intercultural Workers
- 1 GICE elective course (300– 400 level)^
*GICE 220 fulfills Communication elective (GenEd requirement).
**GICE 290 fulfills Cultural Studies elective (GenEd requirement).
^Students interested in completing an international internship for their elective should apply through the Department of Global and Intercultural Engagement at least 2 semesters prior to the internship.
Beginning Fall 25 all GLST courses will be updated to GICE. The above course sequence is accurate for Fall 25.
Pastoral Leadership
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- PLED 201 – Foundation to Pastoral Leadership
- PLED 301 – Family Ministry in the Church
- PLED 302 – Staff Management/Relations
- PLED 350 – Pastoral Duties
Public Theology
Total Credits: 16
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- THEO 201 – Theological Survey I
- THEO 202 – Theological Survey II
- THEO 324 – A Theology of Suffering & Disability
- THEO 330 – Theology of the Family
- THEO 340 – Theology & Politics
- THEO 345 – Theology of Race & Culture
Theology
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- 2 THEO elective courses (100-400 level)
- 3 THEO elective courses (300-400 level)
Urban Ministry
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CHMN 250 – Ministry in Urban Communities
- CHMN 310 – Multi-Ethnic Church Ministry
- CHMN 315 – Apologetics & Evangelism in an Urban Ministry Context or CHMN 497 – Special Topics in Urban Ministry
- CHMN 420 – Contemporary Issues in Urban Ministry
- THEO 345 – Theology of Race & Culture
Women’s Leadership
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- WLED 220 – Survey of Women’s Ministries
- WLED 320 – Spiritual Formation & Development for Women in Leadership
- WLED 330 – The Role of Christian Women in Ministry
- WLED 387 – Methods of Teaching Bible and Communication Skills for Women
Youth Ministries
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- CHMN 201 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- YOUT 201 – Survey of Youth Ministries
- YOUT 220 – Global Youth Culture
Choose 2 courses from the following:
- YOUT 310 – Introduction to Church Ministries
- YOUT 340 – Current Issues in Youth Ministry
- YOUT 370 – Managing the Christian Youth Organization
- YOUT 380 – Ministering to Adolescents in Crisis
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Education
Education
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core courses:
- EDSP 323 – Special Education Law and Characteristics
- EDUC 201 – Introduction to Education and Classroom Technology
- EDUC 350 – Behavior and Individual Differences
- EDUC 360 – Foundations of Education
- PSYC 345 – Exceptional Child
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Special Education
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses*
Core courses:
- EDSP 323 – Special Education Law and Characteristics
- EDSP 363 – Behavior Management
- EDSP 413 – Inclusion and Diversity
- EDSP 473 – Transition Planning
Choose 1 from the following:
- EDUC 350 – Behavior and Individual Differences
- PSYC 345 – Exceptional Child
*All correlating courses and practicums must be done concurrently.
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Engineering
Technology Entrepreneurship
Total Credits: 16-18
Required Courses
Core courses:
- ENGR 102 – Introduction to Engineering or ENGR 202 – Introduction to Creationeering
- ENGI 220 – Engineering Economy
- BUSI 336 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- BUSI 338 – Developing Entrepreneurial Opportunities
- ENGR 470 – Technology & Business Development Practicum I
- ENGR 471 – Technology & Business Development Practicum II
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Government
Criminal Justice
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- CJUS 200 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJUS 340 – Criminology
- 3 CJUS elective courses (300-400 level)
Government
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- GOVT 200 – Constitutional Government & Free Enterprise
- GOVT 220 – American Government
- 1 GOVT elective course (300-400 level)
Choose 2 courses from the following:
- GOVT 350 – Political Economy & Public Policy
- GOVT 421 – American Constitutional History
- GOVT 490 – Political Theory
International Relations
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses*
Core Courses:
- GOVT 330 – Introduction to Comparative Politics
- GOVT 340 – International Relations
- GOVT 425 – American Foreign Policy
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- GOVT 332 – Politics of Europe
- GOVT 334 – Politics of Latin America
- GOVT 335 – Politics of Asia
- GOVT 337 – Politics of the Middle East
- GOVT 405 – Political & Economic Development
- GOVT 440 – Political Geography
- GOVT 445 – International Law
- GOVT 480 – Terrorism
*Prerequisite for all upper-level GOVT courses is GOVT 200.
Politics and Policy
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses*
Core Course:
- GOVT 350 – Political Economy & Public Policy
Choose 4 courses from the following:
- GOVT 320 – American Executive Processes/Institutions
- GOVT 322 – American Legislative System
- GOVT 327 – State & Local Government
- GOVT 328 – American Political Processes
- GOVT 425 – American Foreign Policy
- PADM 360 – Introduction to Public Administration
*Prerequisite for all upper-level GOVT courses is GOVT 200.
Pre-Law
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- GOVT 200 – Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise
- GOVT 215 – Logic and Legal Reasoning
- GOVT 280 – Undergraduate Torts
- GOVT 346 – Legal Research and Writing
- GOVT 422 – American Constitutional Law
Choose 3 courses from the following:
- CJUS 410 – Constitutional Criminal Procedure
- GOVT 404 – Undergraduate Contracts
- GOVT 406 – Undergraduate Property
- GOVT 407 – Undergraduate Civil Procedure
Strategic and Intelligence Studies
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Course
- GOVT 200 – Constitutional Gov. & Free Enterprise or GOVT 220 – American Government
Choose 2 courses from the following:
- GOVT 380 – Intro. to Intelligence & National Security
- GOVT 381 – Intelligence Analysis
- GOVT 480 – Terrorism
Choose 2 GOVT Strategic Intelligence elective courses (300-400 level).*
*Choose a course not already applying to the minor from (GOVT 380-389 or GOVT 480-489).
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Health Sciences
Biology
Total Credits: 19
Required Courses
- BIOL 224 – General Biology I
- BIOL 225 – General Biology II
- BIOL elective course (300-400 level)
- BCHM elective course (300-400 level)
- ENVR elective course (300-400 level)
Biomedical Sciences
Total Credits: 17-18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- BIOL 224 – General Biology I
- BIOL 225 – General Biology II
- BIOL 313 – Clinical Human Anatomy
- BIOL 385 – Advanced Human Physiology
Choose 1 course from the following:
- BIOL 301 – Genetics
- BIOL 303 – Microbiology
- BIOL 305 – Parasitology
- BIOL 330 – Histology
- BCHM 450 – Medical Biochemistry
- BCHM 451 – Biochemistry I
Chemistry
Total Credits: 20
Required Courses
- CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I
- CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II
- CHEM 301 – Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 302 – Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 321 – Analytical Chemistry
Health Promotion
Total Credits: 17
Required Courses
- BIOL 213 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 214 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
- BIOL 215 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL 216 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
- HLTH 350 – Introduction to Public and Community Health
- HLTH 420 – Principles of Behavior Change and Health Counseling
- HLTH 453 – Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education
Physical Education and Health
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
- EXSC 302 – Exercise & Sports Injuries
- PHED 101 – Physical Fitness
- PHED 200-205 – Pedagogical Sport/Activity Courses
- PHED 208 – Motor Learning
- PHED 209 – Motor Learning Lab
- PHED 225 – Weight Training & Conditioning
- PHED elective course (300-400 level)
- SMGT 300 – Introduction to Coaching
Public Health
Total Credits: 15
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- HLTH 216 – Personal Health
- HLTH 301 – Foundations of Public Health
- HLTH 370 – Introduction to Environmental Hazards & Response
- HLTH 444 – Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Choose 1 course from the following:
- HTLH 311 – Health Promotion in the Global Setting
- HLTH 330 – Human Nutrition
- HLTH 340 – Woman’s Health Issues
- HLTH 380 – Health Promotion for the Aging Population
- HLTH 400 – Contemporary Health Issues
- HLTH 402 – The School Health Program
- HLTH 488 – Chronic and Infectious Diseases
- HLTH 491 – Grantsmanship
Strength and Conditioning
Total Credits: 17
Required Courses
- EXSC 310 – Physiology of Exercise
- EXSC 340 – Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
- EXSC 345 – Applied Strength Training and Conditioning
- EXSC 401 – Seminar in Strength and Conditioning
- EXSC 440 – Programming and Periodization for Strength and Conditioning
- EXSC 486 – Strength and Conditioning Specialist Workshop and Certification
- HLTH 333 – Exercise and Sports Nutrition
- PHED 225 – Weight Training/Conditioning
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Music
Performance: Brass, Woodwind, or Percussion
Total Credits: 18
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- MUSC 105 – Harmonic Practices & Theory I
- MUSC 106 – Harmonic Practices & Theory II
- MUSC 107 – Musicianship I
- MUSC 108 – Musicianship II
- MUSC 151 – Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (Freshman)
- MUSC 152 – Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (Freshman)
- MUSC 251 – Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (Sophomore)
- MUSC 252 – Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (Sophomore)
- MUSC 351 – Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (Junior)
- MUSC 252 – Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (Junior)
Choose 2 courses from the following:
- MUSC 355 – Brass Techniques
- MUSC 357 – Woodwind Techniques
- MUSC 363 – Percussion Techniques
Additional Requirements
This program has the additional requirement of attendance at 24 approved concerts and recitals. CSTU 101 or MUSC 103 must be completed as a Core Competency requirement.
Performance: Voice, Keyboard, Guitar, or Strings
Total Credits: 22
Required Courses
Core Courses:
- MUSC 105 – Harmonic Practices & Theory I
- MUSC 106 – Harmonic Practices & Theory II
- MUSC 107 – Musicianship I
- MUSC 108 – Musicianship II
- MUSC 121 and 122, 141 and 142, or 151 and 152 – Private Instruction
- MUSC 221 and 222, 241 and 242, or 251 and 252 – Private Instruction
- MUSC 321 and 322, 341 and 342, or 351 and 352 – Private Instruction
- 2 semesters of ensemble participation in the performance area
Choose 1 course from the following based on your performance area:
- MUSC 304 – Keyboard: Keyboard Pedagogy
- MUSC 375 – Strings: String Pedagogy
- MUSC 393 – Voice: Vocal Diction
- MUSC 477 – Guitar: Guitar Pedagogy
Additional Requirements
This program has the additional requirement of attendance at 24 approved concerts and recitals. CSTU 101 or MUSC 103 must be completed as a Core Competency requirement.
