ACC 220 Accounting Excel Lab (1 credit)
This course focuses on some of the advanced features of Excel, including templates, sorting and filtering, importing and exporting, advanced formulas, analysis tools, and collaboration. Prerequisite: CIT 140 or instructor’s approval. Co-requisite: ACC 221. Offered fall..

ACC 221 Accounting I (3 credits)
The basic course in accounting theory and practice, which includes the analysis and recording of business transactions from a managerial viewpoint with applications to single proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Co-requisite: ACC 220. Offered fall.

ACC 222 Accounting II (3 credits)
Continuation of ACC 221. Partnership and corporation accounting, control accounting, decision making, and further study of statements and analysis. Prerequisite: ACC 221. Offered spring.

ACC 321 Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
In-depth study of conceptual framework of accounting, disclosure standards for general purpose financial statements, and measurement standards for cash, receivables, inventories, revenues and expenses. Prerequisite: ACC 222. Offered fall.

ACC 322 Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
Measurement and reporting standards for tangible and intangible operating assets, investments, liabilities, contingencies, stockholder’s equity, and special problems of revenue recognition. Prerequisite: ACC 321. Offered spring.

ACC 335 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
Study of the use of cost accounting data by management as a tool for planning, control, and decision making. Focus on cost behavior, design of job order and process costing systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, segment reporting, direct and absorption costing, standard cost systems, flexible budgets, capital budgeting, relevant costs, and product pricing. Not required for accounting majors. Prerequisite: ACC 222 and or consent. Offered fall.

ACC 341 Cost Accounting (3 credits)
Cost control systems and procedures will be emphasized. Job and process cost accounting; dealing with determining, reporting, analyzing, and controlling the cost of a particular process, job, service, unit or department will be undertaken. Standard costs, transfer pricing, variable costing and capital decisions will be introduced. Prerequisite: ACC 222. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

ACC 399 Accounting Internship (1-3 credits)
Professional accounting work experience in an external organization (pre-arranged and pre-approved internship) supervised by a faculty member. Fifty hours of work per credit hour, plus written assignments. Prerequisite: Accounting major or minor with minimum of ACC 321 or ACC 421, 64 credit hours, cumulative GPA of 2.0, business course work GPA of 2.5, and approval of school chair. Offered fall, spring, and summer.

ACC 421 Introduction to Taxation (3 credits)
Introduction to taxation with emphasis on broad provisions of federal income tax as it applies to individuals, and proprietorships. Prerequisite: ACC 222. Offered fall.

ACC 422 Federal Income Taxes (3 credits)
Continuation of ACC 421 with emphasis on the impact of federal income taxes on business proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and fiduciaries. Prerequisite: ACC 421. Offered spring.

ACC 431 Accounting Systems (3 credits)
Computer systems as they relate to design, implementation, and operation of accounting information systems and internal control procedures. Lab use of accounting computer programs. Prerequisite: ACC 321. Offered fall, odd-numbered years and summers.

ACC 441 Auditing I (3 credits)
The principles, standards, techniques, procedures, legal responsibilities, and professional ethics of auditing are covered in this course. The student will be introduced to the internal control procedures review, the audit program, fieldwork, and the audit report. Prerequisite: ACC 322, or consent of school chair. Offered spring.

ACC 451 Advanced Accounting (3 credits)
Application of financial accounting principles to specialized problems in business mergers and acquisitions; consolidated financial reporting; introduction to not-for-profit accounting; advanced partnership accounting; foreign currency translation and measurement for financial reporting purposes; exposure to current accounting problems. Prerequisite: ACC 322, or consent of school chair. Offered fall.

ACC 461 Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3 credits)
Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting Accounting, reporting, and budgeting for governmental and not-for-profit entities and the use of fund accounting data for planning and control. Prerequisites: ACC 321. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

ACC 486 Independent Study In Accounting (3 credits)
In-depth analysis and presentation of selected topics in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or tax accounting; broadens student's knowledge of topic analyzed and enhances the student's understanding of accounting theory. Topic selection, method of analysis and mode of presentation to be determined in collaboration with supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Accounting major, junior stnding, 2.75, GPA, and approval of school chair. Offered on demand.

ACC 488 Accounting Seminar (1-3 credits)
A senior-level seminar course that serves to integrate and apply knowledge acquired in the required component of the course work in the program.

ACC 490 Guided Research (1-3 credits)
A senior-level independent research project designed by the student with assistance from the instructor.

ACC 494 Special Topics (1-3 credits)
A senior-level course designed to address in an in-depth manner a topic of special, current interest in the discipline.

ACC 496 Independent Study In Accounting (3 credits)
In-depth analysis and presentation of selected topics in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or tax accounting; broadens student’s knowledge of topic analyzed and enhances the student’s understanding of accounting theory. Topic selection, method of analysis, and mode of presentation to be determined in collaboration with supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Accounting major, junior standing, 2.75 GPA, and approval of school chair. Offered on demand.

ACC 498 Accounting Seminar (1-3 credits)
A senior-level seminar course that serves to integrate and apply knowledge acquired in the required component of the course work in the program.

ART 101 Drawing I (3 credits)
An introduction to basic drawing principles designed for the student with limited drawing experience or for the more experienced student who needs a systematic study of drawing fundamentals as a prerequisite for advanced studies. Consists of compositional theory and problem-rendering techniques and an exploration of drawing in a variety of subject matter in several drawing media. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

ART 102 Drawing II (3 credits)
Continuation of Drawing I. Increased emphasis on the creative factor, development of personal style and refinement of technique. Introduction to color in drawing media is given. Prerequisite: ART 101. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

ART 111 Design I (3 credits)
A study of design, its elements and principles. The varied application of line, shape, space, texture, pattern and value will be explored in depth. An introduction to design in the graphic arts is given. Offered fall, even-numbered years.
 
ART 112 Design II (3 credtis)
A continuation of Design I with the addition of use of color. Extensive work with the principles of balance and rhythm with an emphasis on unity, variety, and proportion to enhance creativity and visual expression. Some three-dimensional work includes an introduction to commercial art. Prerequisite: ART 111. Offered spring, odd numbered years.

ART 121 Art Appreciation (3 credits)
A historical study of painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistoric times to the present. Various works are discussed in relation to the culture of their times. Offered on demand.

ART 131 Water Color (3 credits)
This course introduces the novice artist to a variety of water color tools and supplies, and students will learn many water color painting techniques. Realism and abstraction will be explored through the elements and principles of art, and student work will be critiqued. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

ART 132 Oil Painting (3 credits)
This course introduces the novice artist to basic oil painting techniques, color theory, and composition. Subject matter will include still life, landscape, and contemporary content. Elements of art and principles of design will be used as a foundation for this course. Studio time and critique will be included. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

ART 280 Art Appreciation Seminar International (1-4 credits)
Offered as part of an international program and designed to provide a general introduction to the nature and history of art as it is reflected in the geographical region included in the itinerary of the international program, enhanced by visiting the historical sites, museums, and artifacts associated with the topical study. Specific course topics may vary according to the geographic region. 

BIB 090 Introduction to the Bible - ESL (2 credits)
A general introduction to the Bible taught within the context of an English as a Second Language setting. The basic structure of the Bible, key ideas, events and people will be presented at an English comprehension level appropriate to international students who are at the college level of their English language capabilities. Available only to students in the ESL program. Offered on demand.

BIB 105 Introduction to the Bible (2 credits)
An introduction for the beginning Bible student to such concerns as how we got the Bible, the authority and inspiration of Scripture, basic Bible content with an emphasis on the timeline of the Bible, and how to understand the Bible. Offered on demand.

BIB 106 Life of Christ (2 credits)
A survey of the gospel accounts of the life of Christ, designed to introduce students to both historical and thematic content of the Gospels from which practical applications can be drawn.

BIB 107 Acts through Revelation (2 credits)
A survey of the books of the New Testament from Acts through Revelation.

BIB 160 Introduction to Biblical Languages (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to Greek and Hebrew. Students will learn the Greek and Hebrew alphabets, basic issues in grammar, methods of doing word studies, and the use of basic tools for biblical languages. Offered spring.

BIB 161 New Testament Greek I (4 credits)
The essentials of New Testament Greek language including vocabulary, the basic inflections, and syntax. Offered fall.

BIB 162 New Testament Greek II (4 credits)
A continuation of Greek I. Includes exercises in translation. Prerequisite: BIB 161. Offered spring.

BIB 205 Survey of the Old Testament (2 credits)
A survey of the books of the Old Testament, from Genesis to Malachi, designed to acquaint students with OT historical chronology and events, OT wisdom and prophetic literature, as well as such themes as the acts and nature of God, His covenants with mankind, and the morality He expects of man.

BIB 206 Christian Thought (2 credits)
A survey of major biblical doctrines designed to help the student identify distinctive Christian thought. Prerequisite: at least one of BIB 106, 107, or 205.

BIB 211 Marriage and Family (2 credits)
A study of dating, marriage, and family relationships with emphasis on building mutual Christian responsibilities. This course examines the biblical model of marriage and family through the use of scriptural study and Christian worldview development. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Students cannot earn credit for both BIB 211 and PSY 211.

BIB 225 Introduction to Ministry Seminar (2 credits)
An introduction to ministry which employs a variety of self-discovery instruments to help the student understand the nature of ministry informed by his or her personal preferences and aptitudes. Required for Bible program admission. A practical ministry course. Prerequisite: 30 hours or permission. Offered spring.

BIB 261 Hebrew I (4 credits)
The essentials of the Hebrew language, including vocabulary, forms, and syntax. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 262 Hebrew II (4 credits)
A continuation of Hebrew I. Includes exercises in translation. Prerequisite: BIB 261. Offered spring, even-numbered years..

BIB 265 Greek Readings I (3 credits)
A review of grammatical principles, development of vocabulary, and translation of selected New Testament passages. The emphasis in translation is from the gospel of John and from I John. Prerequisite: BIB 162. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 266 Greek Readings II (3 credits)
A continuation of Greek Readings I with special attention to backgrounds of the Greek text and the critical study of the biblical text and the textual apparatus. Selected passages are translated from the gospels and from Paul’s letters. Prerequisite: BIB 162. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

BIB 280 Biblical Studies International (1-4 credits)
Offered as part of an international program and designed to provide a general introduction to a topical study appropriate to Biblical literature and/or its historical and cultural background, enhanced by visiting the historical sites, museums, and artifacts, associated with the topical study. Specific course topics may vary according to the geographic region.

BIB 281 Biblical Studies International: Luke–Acts (3 credits)
Offered as part of an international program and designed to introduce the teachings and life of Jesus and trace the activities of the early Christian church through a study of Luke’s writings and by visiting the actual sites of these events.

BIB 284 God's Eternal Purpose (2 credits)
This course focuses on the key concepts of salvation as they are revealed in scripture. A primary objective of this course is to determine the orderly revelation and application of salvation principles. A practicle ministry course. Offered summer.

BIB 290-298 Sophomore Seminar (1-6 credits)
A lower-division seminar course that serves to integrate and apply knowledge acquired from the college’s general education core or from a more narrowly focused perspective of one major discipline.

BIB 299 Bible Program Admission (0 credits)
During this course, students will apply for program admission and apply for a degree audit through the registrar's office. Grade basis is pass/no grade.

BIB 304 Pastoral Epistles (3 credits) 
An exegetical study of the text of 1-2 Timothy and Titus with an emphasis on defining an appropriate doctrine of leadership. A textual studies course. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

BIB 305 Galatians and Romans (3 credits)
An exegetical study of the text of Galatians and Romans with emphasis upon Paul’s concept of law, gospel, grace, and faith. A textual studies course. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 306 Acts (2 credits)
A study of the text of Acts with special attention to the establishment, growth, and distinctive features of the first-century church. A textual studies course. Offered fall. Students cannot earn credit for both BIB 306 and 406.

BIB 307 Hebrews (3 credits)
An exegetical study of the epistle to the Hebrews with emphasis on the distinctive contributions of the author to New Testament thought. A textual studies course. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

BIB 308 I Corinthians (2 credits)
A general study of I Corinthians focused on practical applications, moral choices, and healthy church dynamics and relationships. A textual studies course. Offered spring. Students cannot earn credit for both BIB 308 and BIB 408. 

BIB 309 Selected Pauline Epistles (2 credits)
An introductory historical and exegetical study working toward practical applications in selected Pauline passages. A textual studies course. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

BIB 310 Synoptic Gospels (3 credits)
A study of the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke with a critical introduction to the synoptic problem and exegesis of selected texts in the three gospels. A textual studies course. Offered on demand.

BIB 311 General Epistles (2 credits)
An introductory historical and exegetical study working toward practical applications in selected passages from the General Epistles. A textual studies course. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 312 Gospel of John (2 credits)
An in-depth study of the Gospel of John with special attention to introductory material and critical questions. A textual studies course. Offered spring, even-numbered years. Students cannot earn credit for both BIB 312 and BIB 412.

BIB 313 Pentateuch (3 credits)
A study of the first five Old Testament books with special attention to developing themes, historical and exegetical studies, and applications for the contemporary church. A textual studies course. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

BIB 315 Joshua–Esther (3 credits)
An examination of Israel’s history from their establishment in the Promised Land to their return from exile, drawing upon historical, exegetical, and archaeological materials. A textual studies course. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 317 Bible Lands and Ways (2 credits)
A study of the geography and culture of the lands mentioned in the Bible as they relate to the events which took place in the ancient world.

BIB 320 Personal Evangelism (3 credits)
Methods of and motives for personal evangelism are combined with laboratory and field experiences in personal and home Bible study. A practical ministry course. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 321 Educational Program of the Church (3 credits)
The teaching program of the church is described and its organization studied. Emphasis is given to methods of teaching and characteristics of good Bible teachers. A practical ministry course. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

BIB 322 Introduction to Missions (3 credits)
A study of biblical principles relating to world evangelism, with a survey of current world evangelism methods and how the most productive methods relate to Biblical methods. A practical ministry course. A writing-enhanced course. Fulfills diversity requirement. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

BIB 323 Sermon Preparation and Delivery (3 credits)
An introduction to homiletics with emphasis on preparing and delivering effective, biblical sermons through classroom practice and critique. A practical ministry course. Offered spring.

BIB 324 Advanced Homiletics (3 credits)
An advanced study of homiletics which explores and evaluates various homiletic approaches. A practical ministry course. Offered summer and on demand.

BIB 325 Ministry Field Laboratory (1-6 credits)
Individual or group experience in conducting ministry or missions. Field Laboratory may be focused in pulpit ministry, educational ministry, youth ministry, family life ministry, missions, or another ministry experience. Techniques of interpersonal communications and ministry or mission methods are practiced in a natural setting. If the Field Laboratory is focused on missions, either BIB 322 or SOC 341 is recommended previously or simultaneously. If Field Laboratory is taken as a second practicum in addition to BIB 425, the field laboratory experience must differ from the 425 experience. If Field Laboratory is focused on camp counseling, PHED 130 must be taken previously or simultaneously. Does not fulfill institutional Bible course requirements. A practical ministry course.

BIB 326 Biblical Mentoring Seminar (2 credits)
An introduction to mentoring as a tool for lifelong development. Its foundation principles are taken from the biblical examples of one person helping prepare another for a life of service. Attention will be given to the teaching of scripture about the nurturing and relational nature of God as the model for mentoring. Each week will have one class meeting and a lab as a time for students to meet with their mentors. Prerequisite if four of the following five courses: BIB 105, BIB 106, BIB 107, BIB 205, BIB 206. A practical ministry course. offered spring.

BIB 327 Religious Speaking for Women (3 credits)
Religious Speaking for Women (3 credits) A study of homiletics and textual applications with an emphasis on developing religious presentations of special interest to women’s groups and seminars. A practical ministry course. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

BIB 329 Women in Christian Service (3 credits)
A study of the opportunities for Christian service available to women in contemporary society, with a focus on the history of women in Christian service, the service of women as described in the biblical text, and practical applications. A practical ministry course. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

BIB 332 Global Missions Awareness (2 credits)
An introduction to global religious concerns, with components introducing world religions, missions issues, global ethical issues, and cultural and social anthropology. A practical ministry course. Fulfills diversity requirement. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 343 Old Testament Doctrine (3 credits)
A study of the major themes developed in the Old Testament including God, mankind, and nature of revelation, sin, salvation, prophecy, God’s eternal purpose, and mortality. A doctrinal and historical studies course. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 344 Christian Evidences (2 credits)
A study of the evidences for the existence of God and the Bible as God’s inspired revelation. Emphasis given to internal and external evidences of the inspiration of the Bible. A doctrinal and historical studies course. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

BIB 345 New Testament Doctrine (3 credits)
A study of the overall life of the Christian in the church. The righteousness of God, faith, atonement, morality, and a comprehensive view of God’s purpose in Christ are emphasized. A doctrinal and historical studies course. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

BIB 346 Doctrinal Issues (3 credits)
An examination of the theology and systems of doctrine found in modern denominations in comparison to Biblical teaching. A doctrinal and historical studies course. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

BIB 347 Scripture Interpretation (3 credits)
A study of the history of hermeneutics focused on understanding the various theories of Biblical interpretation and interpreting the biblical text using historical-grammatical exegesis. A doctrinal and historical studies course. A writing-enhanced course. Offered fall.

BIB 348 New Testament Church (2 credits)
A study of the biblical teaching concerning the identity, nature, composition, history, purpose, and evangelistic thrust of the New Testament church, with a special emphasis upon the conditions of entry and the implications for Christian practice and lifestyle. A doctrinal and historical studies course. Offered spring.

BIB 351 Youth Ministry (3 credits)
A practical course designed to introduce the goals, needs, programs, methods, materials, and structure of a youth ministry program in a local congregation. Emphasis will be given to understanding adolescents and to the particular responsibilities of the youth worker. A practical ministry course. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

BIB 352 Ministerial Counseling (3 credits)
A practical course designed to introduce the skills and biblical texts needed in church ministry counseling. Course topics include paradigms of ministerial counseling, problems commonly encountered in ministry, counseling men and women, understanding your own natural style, knowing when to refer, and developing a network of trusted referral resources. A practical ministry course. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

BIB 353 Urban Ministry (3 credits)
This course focuses on Christian mission and ministry in the world’s growing cities. A practical ministry course. Fulfills diversity requirement. Offered fall or summer, even-numbered years.

BIB 354 Children’s Ministry (3 credits)
An introduction to basic methods and programs of children’s ministry. A practical ministry course. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 363 Hebrew Readings I (3 credits)
A review of grammatical principles, vocabulary development, and translation of selected Old Testament passages. Prerequisite: BIB 262. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

BIB 364 Hebrew Readings II (3 credits)
A continuation of Hebrew Readings I with special attention to understanding and applying the knowledge of Hebrew to interpretation of Old Testament passages. Prerequisite: BIB 262. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

BIB 365 Greek Readings III (3 credits)
A continuation of Greek Readings II with translation and interpretation of additional New Testament passages. The course also addresses the application of grammatical principles to the interpretation of New Testament passages. Prerequisite: BIB 265 or BIB 266. Offered fall, on demand.

BIB 366 Greek Readings IV (3 credits)
A continuation of Greek Readings III with translation and interpretation of additional New Testament passages and a focus on syntactical, grammatical, and interpretive concerns so that the student is equipped to read regularly from the Greek text. Prerequisite: BIB 265 or BIB 266. Offered spring, on demand.

BIB 390-399 Junior Seminar (1-3 credits)
An upper-level seminar course that serves to learn, integrate, and apply knowledge acquired from the Bible and ministry experience.

BIB 401 Old Testament Wisdom Literature (3 credits)
A study of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, and the Song of Solomon with special emphasis on content, teaching, historical backgrounds, and New Testament citations. A textual studies course. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

BIB 402 Luke–Acts (3 credits)
A survey of Luke-Acts with special emphasis upon the doctrinal similarities and the overall themes and purposes of Luke’s writings. A textual studies course. Offered on demand.

BIB 403 Major Prophets (3 credits)
A study of the historical, social, political, and religious backgrounds of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. Selected passages will be used in understanding the importance of the message of the prophets for their own day and in the present. A textual studies course. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

BIB 405 Minor Prophets (3 credits)
A study of the historical, social, and religious backgrounds of the prophets Hosea through Malachi. Attention is given to the importance of the message of the prophets to their own period and to the present day. A textual studies course. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

BIB 406 Acts (3 credits)
A study of the text of Acts with special attention to the establishment, growth, and distinctive features of the first-century church. A textual studies course. Offered fall. Prerequisite: Bible major or permission of the instructor. Students cannot earn credit for both BIB 306 and BIB 406

BIB 407 Daniel and Revelation (3 credits)
An exegetical and comparative study of the books of Daniel and Revelation with special emphasis given to the nature of apocalyptic literature. A textual studies course. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

BIB 408 1-2 Corinthians (3 credits)
A general study of Corinthian correspondence focused on practical applications, moral choices, healthy church dynamics and relationships, and authenticity. A textual studies course. Prerequisite: Bible major or permission of the instructor. Offered spring. Students cannot earn credit for both BIB 308 and BIB 408.

BIB 411 Jesus, The Master Teacher (1 credit)
Seminar examining Jesus’ teaching content, style, and context with practical applications. Co-requisite: EDUC 431, 432, 433, or 434.

BIB 412 Gospel of John (3 credits)
An exegetical study of the Gospel of John with special attention to introductory material and critical questions. A textual studies course. Prerequisite: Bible major or permission of the instructor. Students cannot earn credit for both BIB 312 and BIB 412. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

BIB 413 Teaching the Bible (2 credits)
A practical study of the techniques and tools for bringing the Biblical text into a practical, classroom situation. A practical ministry course.

BIB 415 Personal Spiritual Development (2 credits)
A practical study of spiritual development based in scripture while exploring journaling, the spiritual disciplines, classic spiritual literature, and the history of spirituality. A practical ministry course. Offered fall, and on demand, in spring.

BIB 422 Church Growth and Planting (2 credits)
A survey of crucial factors in church growth and methodology for planting a church at home or abroad. A practical ministry course. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.

BIB 423 Church Leadership Dynamics (2 credits)
A study of the organization and culture of the local church with emphasis in the roles of elders, deacons, and ministers. A practical ministry course. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

BIB 425 Practicum in Ministry (3 credits)
Practical experience working with a church under the supervision of a faculty member and a local minister or field supervisor in a local congregation. The student must develop a written contract of expectations and duties and is required to work at least twelve hours per week for one semester (180 hours) or its equivalent. A paper summarizing the work and experience is required from the student at the conclusion of the practicum. The faculty member, with the assistance of the field supervisor, will give the student a written evaluation of the work experience. A practical ministry course. Prerequisite: BIB 225.

BIB 451 Senior Seminar (2 credits)
A review of the content of the student’s studies in the Bible program, with a special emphasis on reviewing and processing the content of the Biblical text. The student will produce a portfolio, resume, and senior research project. The oral examination required for a degree in Bible is given as a component of this course. A practical ministry course. Prerequisite: senior standing and BIB 299, or consent of the school chair.

BIB 490 Guided Research (1-3 credits)
An upper-level independent research project designed by the student with assistance from the instructor.

BIB 494 Special Topics (1-3 credits)
An upper-level course designed to address in an in-depth manner a topic of special, current interest in the discipline.

BIB 496 Independent Study (1-3 credits)
Seminar or independent study and research in an area of special interest and application to the student under the guidance and mentoring of a faculty member. A learning contract is required. Work may be completed in textual, doctrinal, ministry or language studies. Offered on demand. Repeatable for credit with change of course content.

BIB 498 Advanced Seminar (1-6 credits)
A senior-level seminar course that serves to integrate and apply knowledge acquired in the required component of the course work in the program. Offered on demand.

BUS 121 Introduction to Business (3 credits)
Orientation to the modern business world through a survey of business principles, practices, and procedures; a background for subsequent specialized courses in business. Fee required. Offered fall and summer.

BUS 199 Business Practicum (3 credits)
Students gain professional work experience in an external setting. Students may select a work setting from several pre-approved sites. Prerequisite: Participation in Occupational Preparedness Program, or permission. Offered in spring.

BUS 290-298 Sophomore Seminar (1-6 credits)
Seminar on selected topics of current interest in business administration. May be on campus or in field laboratory setting. Offered on demand.

BUS 299  Business Program Admission (0 credits)
During this course, students will apply for program admission and apply for a degree audit through the registrar’s office. Grade basis is pass/no grade.

BUS 310 Business Communications (3 credits)
A study of effective business writing; application of these principles in writing and making oral communications for typical business situations. Prerequisite: Basic typing skills, ENG 132, and COM 131. A writing-enhanced course.

BUS 371 Business Ethics (3 credits)
A study of corporate ethics, individual ethics, the mutual responsibilities of employers and employees, and the legal framework under which U.S. businesses operate. The course will look at ethical teachings of the Bible as applied to business. An approved substitute for Bible the semester it is taken. Prerequisite: Admission to the business program and junior standing, or consent. Offered spring. Students cannot earn credit for both REL 371 (Christian Ethics) and BUS 371 nor can they earn credit for both BUS 394 (Business Ethnics) and BUS 371.

BUS 399 Business Administration Internship (1-3 credits)
Professional work experience in an external organization (pre-arranged and pre-approved internship) supervised by a faculty member. Fifty hours of work per credit hour, plus written assignments. Prerequisite: Business Administration major with minimum of 64 credit hours, cumulative GPA of 2.0, business course work GPA of 2.5, and approval of school chair. Offered fall, spring, and summer.

BUS 431 Business Law I (3 credits)
Study of the basic legal framework under which U.S. businesses operate. Topics include the legal environment of business, contracts, sales and lease contracts, and negotiable instruments. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent. Offered fall.

BUS 432 Business Law II (3 credits)
An advanced study of the legal framework under which U.S. businesses operate. Topics include debt or creditor relationships, business organizations, government regulation, property and its protection, and the international legal environment. Prerequisite: BUS 431. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

BUS 433 International Business (3 credits)
Overview of economic, managerial, and cultural issues relating to international trade. Topics include comparative advantage, balance of trade and payments, international financial structures, monetary exchange systems, and current topics relating to North American, European, and Asian trade and business ventures. Fulfills diversity requirement. Prerequisite: junior standing and ECO 236, 237, or 238, or consent. Offered spring.

BUS 451 Business Policy Seminar (3 credits)
Capstone course designed to integrate all concepts and tools studied in the business administration program. Includes the use of case studies and computer simulations to analyze policies, strategies, and ethical considerations encountered in business organizations. Prerequisite: senior standing with a minimum of 36 hours of general business core courses completed and BUS 299, or consent of the school chair; cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all business courses taken. Course must be passed with a C or above to receive credit. A writing-enhanced course. Fee required. Offered spring.

BUS 486 Independent Study In Business Administration (3 credits)
In-depth analysis and presentation of selected topics in accounting, economics, finance, management, or marketing; broadens student’s knowledge of topic analyzed and enhances the student’s understanding of business administration. Topic selection, method of analysis, and mode of presentation to be determined in collaboration with supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Business major, junior standing, 2.75 GPA, and approval of school chair. Offered on demand.

BUS 488 Seminar (1-3 credits)
A senior-level seminar course that serves to integrate and apply knowledge acquired in the required component of the course work in the program. Prerequisite: junior standing, or consent. Offered on demand

BUS 490 Guided Research (1-3 credits)
A senior-level independent research project designed by the student with assistance from the instructor.

BUS 494 Special Topics (1-3 credits)
A senior-level course designed to address in an in-depth manner a topic of special, current interest in the discipline.

CHN 101 Chinese I (3 credits)
Mandarin Chinese grammar, vocabulary, writing, listening, speaking, and reading. 3 credits. Offered fall.

CHN 102 Chinese II (3 credits)
Continuation of CHN 101. Prerequisite: CHN 101 or equivalent competence. 3 credits. Offered Spring.

CHN 201 Chinese III (3 credits)
Continuation of CHN 102. Prerequisite: CHN 102 or equivalent competence. 3 credits. Offered fall.

CHN 202 Chinese IV (3 credits)
Continuation of CHN 201. Prerequisite: CHN 201 or equivalent competence. 3 credits. Offered spring.

CIT 140 Information Processing (2 credits)
An introduction to the use of business applications for commonly needed reports, documents, and presentation materials. This course will instruct students in the use of various applications and culminate in a semester project which uses all the applications to solve a business or industry issue. Topics Include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Fee required.

CIT 141 PC Fundamentals (2 credits)
This is an introductory course in personal computer hardware and operating systems. Basic concepts and terminology regrding PC hardware, peripherals, computing concepts, and customer service will be covered. Covers A+ certification. Fee required.

CIT 142 Principles of Information Systems (3 credits)
This is an introductory course in information systems. Basic concepts for information technology and information systems will be covered, with a focus on how organizations can leverage IT to accomplish their objectives. Examples of topics included are business processes, IT infrastructure, computer concepts, and strategic business objectives of information systemes. Fee required.

CIT 240 Computer Applications for Ministry (3 credits)
A hands-on course in how to use the computer in ministry situations. Includes how to develop web pages using HTML, Javascript, and CSS, how to develop vision aids using presentation software, how to use the computer for Bible study, and how to develop a church bulletin using the computer. A practical ministry course. Prerequisites CIT 140 or consent. Offered summer.

CIT 241 Networks and Networking Technology (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with a firm grasp of basic networking concepts as they pertain to the IT industry. Students will obtain a baseline of knowledge that will enable them to pursue all levels of networking certification, including MCSA, MCSE, CNA and CCNA designations. Designed with a focus on networking software. Topics include: Networking Concepts and Fundamentals, Various types of Cabling and uses of them. Fee required. Offered spring.

CIT 248 Structured Programming (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to programming logic and program design. The comprehensive, nature of the course provides the beginning programmer with a guide to developing structured program logic. This course assumes no programming language experience and focuses on programming concepts and enforces good style and logical thinking. Topics include: Logic, Algorithms, various programming languages introduced. Fee Required. Offered fall.

CIT 290-299 Seminar in Information Technology (1-6 credits)
Seminar in Information Technology (1-6 credits) Seminar on selected topics in computer information technology. Offered on demand.

CIT 340 Network Design and Administration (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide an in-depth view of the design and administration of modern communications networks. Students will learn various networking design and administration skills. Topics include: network design and specification, router and switching technologies, firewalls and intrusion detection technologies, and advanced TCP/IP network administration. Prerequisites: CIT 241. Fee Required. Offered fall.

CIT 342 Database Management Systems (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to database systems. Students will learn the fundamentals of using and implementing relational database management systems. First, from the user perspective (i.e., how to use a database system), the course will discuss conceptual data modeling, the relational and other data models, database schema design, and the SQL query language. Further, from the systems perspective (i.e., how to design and implement a database system), the course will study data representation, indexing, transaction processing, and crash recovery. Topics include: Data Modeling, Normalization, SQL, Microsoft Access, MySQL. Fee required. Offered fall, odd-numbered years.

CIT 344 Information Technology Project Management (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of Project Management. Students will build their skills from an introductory level to become a foundation for tomorrow’s creators and managers by providing meaningful examples of real projects—both successful and failed—and applying the lessons they teach to a sound framework in IT project management. Topics include: Project Management Skills, Microsoft Project. Fee required. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

CIT 345 Operating Systems (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of Project Management. Students will build their skills from an introductory level to become a foundation for tomorrow’s creators and managers by providing meaningful examples of real projects—both successful and failed—and applying the lessons they teach to a sound framework in IT project management. Topics include: Project Management Skills, Microsoft Project. Fee required. Offered fall, even-numbered years.

CIT 440 Database Design and Administration (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide an in-depth view of the design and administration of modern database systems. Students will learn advanced techniques in database design and administration. This course will provide the basic skills needed for a database administrator. Students will gain experience with one or more Enterprise-level database management systems. Prerequisite: CIT 342. Fee required. Offered spring.

CIT 441 Information Technology Auditing and Security (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide comprehensive overview of network security. Students will learn various concepts and fundamentals including, general security, communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography basics and operational/organizational security. Issues such as Physical Security, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity, will be covered as well as coverage of Computer Forensics and how it relates to further avenues of IT. Topics include: Security, management’s relationship and responsibilities to security. Prerequisite: CIT 344. Fee required. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

CIT 442 Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
Students will learn real-world system analysis skills and techniques within the framework of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). Examples and cases are used to provide actual systems projects that enable students to learn in the context of solving problems, much like the ones they will encounter on the job. Students (assigned to teams) will be required to determine a problem issue and design the various elements necessary to solve it, by drawing on the information and skills they have obtained during their various courses. Topics include: Systems Analysis and Design, Project Skills, Team Orientation, and Object Oriented Programming. Prerequisites: Two of the following courses: CIT 340, CIT 344, CIT 440, or CIT 445. Fee required. Offered spring odd numbered years.

CIT 445 Advanced Server Administration (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide an in-depth view of the administration of server operating systems. Students will learn advanced techniques in server installation, administration, and maintenance, as well as the installation and maintenance of middleware services. Topics include: Linux/Unix and Windows Server installation and configuration, network services administration, basic operating systems security, and middleware installation and configuration. Prerequisite: CIT 345. Fee required. Offered spring.

COM 111 Newspaper Workshop (1-3 credits)
Fundamentals of preparing a school newspaper. Actual experience in writing for and editing The Highlander, Ohio Valley University’s student newspaper. COM 111 may be repeated for credit, but a maximum of 4 hours credit toward a degree may be earned. Meets at specially arranged lab times.

COM 131 Basic Speech Communication (3 credits)
Instruction and practice in theory and skills of public, small group, and interpersonal communication, as well as general overview of basic communication forms and methods.

COM 238 Media Writing (3 credits)
Fundamentals of writing and editing for the media. Emphasis on news, feature, and editorial writing for print and broadcast journalism. Prerequisite: ENG 132. A writing-enhanced course. Offered spring, even-numbered years.

COM 290-299 Communications Seminar (1-6 credits)
Seminar on selected topics in communications, education, English, or journalism. Offered on demand.

COM 321 Public Speaking (3 credits)
Preparation, delivery, and crucial evaluation of prepared speeches, including entertaining, informative, persuasive, inspirational, and motivational speeches. Prerequisite: COM 131 or consent of instructor. Offered fall.

COM 331 Interper