Academic Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Click here to view the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

Each course includes an academic discipline prefix followed by four numerals (Example: HIST 3305). The first numeral indicates the academic level of a course; Academic Achievement is indicated by a “0”; freshman-level courses by a “1”; sophomore-level courses by a “2”; junior/senior-level courses by a “3” or “4”; courses restricted to graduate students by a “5.”

After taking a higher level course, a student is not allowed to take the prerequisite of the course for credit. For example, if a student successfully completed MATH 1304 - College Algebra, the student would not be allowed to take ACAC 0325 - Pre-Algebra and ACAC0326 - Elementary Algebra or MATH1300 - Intermediate Algebra.

The second digit indicates the semester hour credit given for the course. The third and fourth digits represent the position of the course in the sequence of offerings by the discipline.

Example: HIST 3305

  HIST - History curriculum
  3 - Junior level course
  3 - Three semester hours credit
  05 - Fifth course in the sequence of history courses

Other indicators used in the numbering system include:

  1. Career and Technology courses are indicated by CTED prefix.
  2. Hyphenated numbers, which indicate that the first semester course is usually a prerequisite to the second (GERM 1301-1302).
  3. Directed Study Courses indicated by a section number of 99 (HIST 3305.99).
  4. Practicum Courses indicated by a 60-69 in the final two digits (EDUC 4361).
  5. Experimental/Special Courses indicated by a 79X in the final digits (ENGL 4379X).
  6. Honor Courses indicated by a 90-99 in the final two digits (MATH 4691).

Not every course is offered regularly. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes to ascertain which courses are actually offered during a given semester.

***CHIN, FREN, GERM, LATN, and SPAN 1301 and CHIN, FREN, GERM, LATN, and SPAN 1302 may be taught at external campuses as three-hour courses without additional emphasis given to the communicative aspect.**

** BIOL 1300, BIOL 2301, BIOL 4307,GEOL 1301, GEOL 1304, GEOL 3302, GEOL 3304, GEOL 3305, GEOL 3309, GEOL 4307, and ENVS 3301 may be taught at external campuses as three hour courses without labs and without fees.**

Course Numbering System

Number  Eligibility
0100-0300 Developmental or Ensemble course
1000-1400 Freshman course
2000-2400 Sophomore course
3000-3400 Junior course
4000-4600 Senior course
5000-5600 Master’s course
6000-6600 Doctoral course

Please note, when searching courses by Code or Number, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance a Code search of ” 23* ” can be entered, returning all 2300 level courses.

 

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 4331 - Christian Faith in a Post-Christian World


    3 hrs

    Introduction to contemporary intellectual challenges and concerns, such as the existence of God, the relation of faith and science, the problem of evil and suffering, miracles and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus, and religious pluralism; consideration of ways Christians can responsibly engage such issues in a biblically and theologically responsible manner. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  or RLGN 1303 , and RLGN 1302  or RLGN 1304   Also see: THST 4331 
  
  • PHIL 4332 - Philosophy of Religion


    3 hrs

    Philosophical thinking about religion with emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition as compared to other religious traditions; major attention on the nature of religious experience, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil and suffering, religious epistemology, human destiny, and the relation of science and religion. Prerequisite(s): RLGN 1301  or RLGN 1303 , and RLGN 1302  or RLGN 1304   Also see: THST 4332 
  
  
  • PHIL 5300 - Foundations of Biblical Interpretation


    3 hrs

    A study of the principles and methods of biblical exegesis and interpretation with an emphasis on the problem of communicating the biblical message in the modern world. Also see: THST 5300 
  
  • PHIL 5313 - History of Philosophy


    3 hrs

    The history of the key persons and movements of philosophy.
  
  • PHIL 5319 - Ethics


    3 hrs

    An introduction to the classical and biblical theories of ethics with their application to moral and social problems.
  
  • PHIL 5322 - American Political Thought


    3 hrs

    Selective intellectual history and critical analysis of the ideas and ideologies constituting the corpus of American political thought, especially Puritanism, liberalism, republicanism, pragmatism, conservatism, socialism, and feminism, and evaluation of their social and political impact.
  
  • PHIL 5330 - Christian Ethics


    3 hrs

    Research in the principles of Christian ethics with their application to the problems of contemporary society. Also see: THST 5330 
  
  • PHIL 5331 - Christian Faith in a Post-Christian World


    3 hrs

    Critical analysis of contemporary intellectual challenges and concerns–such as the existence of God, the relation of faith and science, the problem of evil and suffering, miracles and the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus, and religious pluralism–and appropriate Christian responses that engage these issues in a biblically and theologically responsible manner. Also see: THST 5331 
  
  • PHIL 5332 - Philosophy of Religion


    3 hrs

    Research in philosophical thinking about religion with emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition as compared to other religious traditions; major attention on the nature of religious experience, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil and suffering, religious epistemology, human destiny, and the relation of science and religion. Also see: THST 5332 
  
  • PHIL 5333 - World Religions


    3 hrs

    Research in the origin, personalities, historical development, and basic thought of major religions of the world. Also see: THST 5333 

Physics

  
  • PHYS 1401 - General Physics I


    4 hrs

    An introductory, trigonometry-based course. Designed to explore the fundamental concepts of physics; principal topics covered include both static and dynamic mechanics, sound and waves, and thermodynamics. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 1401 and PHYS 2401 . Prerequisite(s): MATH 1305 . Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 1402 - General Physics II


    4 hrs

    Continuation of PHYS 1401 ; electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 1402 and PHYS 2402 . Prerequisite(s): MATH 1305  and PHYS 1401 , or consent of instructor. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 1403 - Physics for Educators


    4 hrs

    Designed for the student seeking to be an elementary teacher; emphasis on simple machines, forces and motion, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, and thermodynamics; development of grade-level, hands-on exercises for students. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1304  and declared major of BSIS or BAS degree. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 2401 - University Physics I


    4 hrs

    Calculus-based course is designed to give science and engineering students an understanding of the fundamental concepts of physics; emphasis on problem-solving; topics include mechanics (both statics and dynamics), sound and waves, and thermodynamics. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 1401  and 2401 Prerequisite(s): MATH 2406 , or can be taken concurrently. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00
  
  • PHYS 2402 - University Physics II


    4 hrs

    Calculus-based course, intended to be a continuation of PHYS 2401 ; topics include electricity and magnetism, and optics. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 1402 and 2402. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2406  and PHYS 2401 , or consent of instructor. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course Fee: $90.00

Piano

  
  • PIAN 1101 - Class Piano I


    1 hrs

    Offers group instruction in beginning piano techniques, including scale exercises and elementary rhythmic drills. Note: This course is designed for students with no previous piano study Laboratory two hours Course Fee: $40
  
  • PIAN 1102 - Class Piano II


    1 hrs

    Continuation of PIAN 1101 ; offers group instruction in early intermediate piano techniques, including introductory scales, rhythmic drills and simple musical compositions. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1101  or placement by examination of the keyboard faculty. Laboratory two hours. Course Fee: $40
  
  • PIAN 1105 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Study of basic techniques of piano performance with emphasis upon scale studies, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to tone production, fundamental techniques, and rudiments. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 1106 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Study of basic techniques of piano performance with emphasis upon scale studies, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to tone production, fundamental techniques, and rudiments. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 1205 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Study of basic techniques of piano performance with emphasis upon scale studies, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to tone production, fundamental techniques, and rudiments. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 1206 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Study of basic techniques of piano performance with emphasis upon scale studies, etudes, technique studies, and appropriate solo literature; special attention is given to tone production, fundamental techniques, and rudiments. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 2101 - Class Piano III


    1 hrs

    Preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination: All major and “white-key” minor scales (two octaves, each hand separately), cadences, and arpeggios; a basic repertoire of musical compositions (both memorized and performed from score) representing four musical style periods; sight-reading; harmonization of simple melodies; transposition of short musical compositions. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1102  or placement by examination of the keyboard faculty. Laboratory two hours. Course Fee: $40
  
  • PIAN 2102 - Class Piano IV


    1 hrs

    Continuation of PIAN 2101 ; includes the Piano Proficiency Examination: all major and “white key” minor scales (two octaves, each hand separately), cadences, and arpeggios; a basic repertoire of musical compositions (both memorized and performed from score) representing four musical style periods; sight-reading; score-reading; harmonization of simple melodies; transposition of short musical compositions; basic improvisation. Course includes a series of examinations taken before a jury of the keyboard faculty. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2101  or placement by examination of the keyboard faculty. Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 0002 Piano Proficiency  required. Laboratory two hours. Course Fee: $40
  
  • PIAN 2103 - Private Piano/Hymn Playing


    1 hrs

    Basic improvisation on hymns; left-hand technique using octaves and chord inversions; technique is expanded to include right-hand octaves with full chords. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 2104 - Private Piano/Hymn Playing


    1 hrs

    Basic improvisation on hymns; left-hand technique using octaves and chord inversions; technique is expanded to include right-hand octaves with full chords. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Course Fee: Refer to fee section of the catalog.
  
  • PIAN 2105 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Continuation of study of the basic techniques of piano performance started in the prerequisite course; degree of advanced study is dependent on individual proficiency. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1106  or PIAN 1206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 2106 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Continuation of study of the basic techniques of piano performance started in the prerequisite course; degree of advanced study is dependent on individual proficiency. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1106  or PIAN 1206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 2205 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Continuation of study of the basic techniques of piano performance started in the prerequisite course; degree of advanced study is dependent on individual proficiency. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1106  or PIAN 1206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 2206 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Continuation of study of the basic techniques of piano performance started in the prerequisite course; degree of advanced study is dependent on individual proficiency. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 1106  or PIAN 1206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 3105 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; emphasis upon the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2106  or PIAN 2206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 3106 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; emphasis upon the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2106  or PIAN 2206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 3110 - Accompanying Seminar


    1 hrs

    Experience-based seminar intended to prepare pianists/organists for the wide variety of opportunities and challenges facing the collaborative artist when accompanying the solo vocalist or instrumentalist in both small and large ensembles; course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.
  
  • PIAN 3205 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; emphasis upon the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2106  or PIAN 2206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 3206 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; emphasis upon the development of musicianship through a more complete understanding of style and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 2106  or PIAN 2206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 4105 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; continuation of prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the piano. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 3106  or PIAN 3206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 4106 - Private Piano


    1 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; continuation of the prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the piano. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 4105  or PIAN 4205 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 4205 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; continuation of prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the piano. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 3106  or PIAN 3206 . Course Fee: $712.00
  
  • PIAN 4206 - Private Piano


    2 hrs

    Advanced study in piano performance; continuation of the prerequisite course with an intensive overview of the major solo literature for the piano. Prerequisite(s): PIAN 4105  or PIAN 4205 . Course Fee: $712.00

Political Science

  
  • POLS 2301 - American Government


    3 hrs

    Survey of the American national government including such topics as the U.S. Constitution, institutional structures and processes, political parties, elections, civil liberties, and civil rights.
  
  • POLS 2302 - State and Local Government


    3 hrs

    Survey course of state and local government: political and constitutional system, the major political institutions and policymaking and implementation process, policy issues, and the electoral system.
  
  • POLS 2305 - Political Development in Kenya


    3 hrs

    Introduction to political science from a Kenyan perspective, the meaning of politics, constitutional politics, the formal and informal political institutions, the state-society, relations, and foreign policy decision-making. Note: This course is available only at the Kenya campus.
  
  • POLS 3302 - Political Parties and Elections


    3 hrs

    The American party system, its organizational aspects, methods of operation, and impact at the federal, state, and local levels; and the process of nominations and elections. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 3304 - Western Political Thought


    3 hrs

    Selected study of major political philosophers and their ideas that have influenced the West’s understanding of important political concepts on human nature, the state, and civil society. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: HIST 3304  and PHIL 3304 
  
  • POLS 3307 - American Constitutional Law


    3 hrs

    Origin and evolving interpretation of the American Constitution based on decisions of the Supreme Court. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 3310 - United States Diplomatic History


    3 hrs

    American foreign relations and diplomacy from the colonial period to the present. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2301 , HIST 2302 , and POLS 2301 ; or consent of instructor. Also see: HIST 3310 
  
  • POLS 3312 - Comparative Politics


    3 hrs

    A cross-cultural study of variations in history, political institutions, and processes among selected nations, including political participation, leadership selection, governmental institutions, and policy development. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: HIST 3312 
  
  • POLS 3316 - Topics in Political Science


    3 hrs

    Selected issues/topics in political science or political theory.
  
  • POLS 3411 - Research Methods and Data Analysis


    4 hrs

    Laboratory course designed to introduce the ethics, types, and designs of research projects and to apply and extend knowledge of the methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting research data. Also see: PSYC 3411  and SOCI 3411 
  
  • POLS 4302 - International Relations


    3 hrs

    Relations among nations with emphasis on national power, American foreign policy, diplomacy, international law, and international organization. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 4304 - The Presidency


    3 hrs

    A study of the office, politics, processes, and responsibilities of the President of the United States, electoral college, the Executive Office of the President, the Vice Presidency, the cabinet, and the President’s relations with other branches of government. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 4308 - Congress and Legislative Processes


    3 hrs

    A study of the institution, politics, and processes of the United States Congress; evolution of the modern Congress; elections; Congressional leadership; committee structure, legislative/executive relationships, legislative/interest group relationships; and public policy development. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301 
  
  • POLS 4322 - American Political Thought


    3 hrs

    American political thought from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite(s): POLS 2301  Also see: HIST 4322  and PHIL 4322 
  
  • POLS 5300 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties


    3 hrs

    Study of the American judicial system, the constitutional basis of civil liberties and civil rights, and the controversial nationalization of these liberties. Prerequisite(s): admittance to the graduate program.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1301 - General Psychology


    3 hrs

    History of psychology, physiology, learning perception, social psychology, personality, abnormal behavior, and therapy.
  
  • PSYC 2301 - Developmental Psychology


    3 hrs

    Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social maturation of the individual from conception through adulthood. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301 
  
  • PSYC 2305 - Adolescent Development


    3 hrs

    Physical, intellectual and personality development of students from middle childhood through adolescence.
  
  • PSYC 2306 - Child Growth and Development


    3 hrs

    Physical, intellectual, and personality development of healthy children from birth through middle childhood.
  
  • PSYC 3300 - Introduction to the Profession of Psychology


    3 hrs

    Introduction to areas of specialization, education and certification requirements, ethics, and cultural considerations for careers in psychology.
  
  • PSYC 3302 - Motivation and Emotion


    3 hrs

    Examination of current research and theories about motivation and emotion and application of those theories to the lives of people. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  or consent of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 3309 - History and Systems of Psychology


    3 hrs

    Contributions made by prominent historical figures to the development of psychological systems and theories. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301 
  
  • PSYC 3310 - Theories of Personality


    3 hrs

    Various ways of defining “personality” and an in-depth study of the major theories of personality; applying knowledge of personality development to enhance students’ human relations skills. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  and PSYC 2301 , or consent of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 3314 - Psychology and the Law


    3 hrs

    The interaction between the individual and the legal system, including: eyewitness identification, investigative interviewing, interrogations, jury selection, the insanity defense, punishment, and rehabilitation. Also see: JUAD 3314  
  
  • PSYC 3325 - Forensic Psychology


    3 hrs

    A study of the impact of psychological influences on the development of criminal behavior; criminal profiling to identify targets of investigation; utilization of profiling by the court and correctional systems Also see: JUAD 3325 
  
  • PSYC 3411 - Research Methods and Data Analysis


    4 hrs

    Laboratory course designed to introduce the ethics, types, and designs of research projects and to apply and extend knowledge of the methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting research data. Also see: POLS 3411  and SOCI 3411 
  
  • PSYC 4308 - Substance Abuse: Assessment and Treatment


    3 hrs

    Use and abuse of substances; sociocultural, historical, legal, and clinical issues related to drug use; theories and therapeutic approaches for treatment and prevention.
  
  • PSYC 4309 - Psychology of Death and Dying


    3 hrs

    American “death system” reflecting contemporary theories of death and dying.
  
  • PSYC 4310 - Social Psychology


    3 hrs

    Individual experience and behavior in social situations with an emphasis on experimental procedures for determining the nature of interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  or consent of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 4311 - Abnormal Psychology


    3 hrs

    Symptoms and causes of major psychoses and neuroses together with an introduction to principles of psychotherapy. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  or consent of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 4312 - Psychology of Parenting


    3 hrs

    A study of different methods of parenting, including communication skills, problem solving, discipline, child development; theory as well as role play.
  
  • PSYC 4313 - Cognitive Psychology


    3 hrs

    An examination of how people perceive, remember, think about their world.
  
  • PSYC 4318 - Introduction to Counseling


    3 hrs

    Major theories of counseling: emphasis on the development of basic therapeutic skills. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  and PSYC 2301 , or consent of instructor
  
  • PSYC 4319 - Human Sexuality


    3 hrs

    Various facets of human sexuality including historical traditions, gender and sexual identity, anatomy and physiology as it affects sexuality, wellness, arousal and responsiveness, love and affection, infertility and pregnancy, sexuality throughout the lifespan, sexual dysfunction and therapy, STDs, and sexual abuse.
  
  • PSYC 4320 - Physiological Psychology


    3 hrs

    Ideas about how the nervous system produces psychological phenomena such as hunger, addiction, memory, language, and mental disorders. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1301  or consent of instructor.
  
  • PSYC 4340 - Topics in Psychology


    3 hrs

    Selected issues/topics in psychology.
  
  • PSYC 4360 - Practicum


    3 hrs

    Supervised field experience in community agencies with an emphasis on integration of theory and practice. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

Public Administration

  
  • PUAD 5300 - Criminal Law/Civil Law


    3 hrs

    An in-depth investigation and comparative study of criminal and civil law including their respective history and development, substantive and procedural differences, remedies, and distinctive characteristics.
  
  • PUAD 5302 - International Legal Systems: A Comparative Study


    3 hrs

    Comparative analysis of international justice systems; the role of these justice agencies as part of societal response to crime; the knowledge base of justice systems; issues, problems, and trends.
  
  • PUAD 5303 - Public Administration


    3 hrs

    In-depth study in such areas as historical development; leaders and leading public organizations; scholarly writings; context, nature, core functions, and structure of public administration; public policy-making, analysis and implementation; managing public organizations; role and effect of politics, regulation, and administrative law on public administration; and public administration’s future challenges. Must be taken within the first three courses in the MPA.
  
  • PUAD 5306 - Administrative Law


    3 hrs

    An overview of administrative law topics such as legislative, executive, and judicial control of administrative actions, public and private access to information, the administrative hearing process, and other due process concerns.
  
  • PUAD 5307 - Emergency Management


    3 hrs

    Introduction to policies and management practices intended to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the damage done by natural disasters, hazards, industrial accidents and terrorist attacks in the United States.
  
  • PUAD 5308 - Crisis Communication and Leadership


    3 hrs

    Introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, principles and practices of leadership, public information and communication in a risk environment, as well as effective leadership principles in an emergency management shared power context.
  
  • PUAD 5309 - Emergency Services Management


    3 hrs

    Introduction to the fundamentals of emergency services management and examination of the roles and responsibilities at the national, state, and local levels in preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from a natural or man-made incident.
  
  • PUAD 5310 - Survey of Homeland Security


    3 hrs

    Examination of such issues as the role and bureaucracy of the Department of Homeland Security; relationship and influences of domestic and international terrorism on shaping homeland security policy and procedures; weapons of mass destruction; and civil liberties in the post 9/11 world.
  
  • PUAD 5312 - Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism


    3 hrs

    A study of the history and severity of the threat posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction; how new forms of terrorism and wmd’s affect the post-9/11 security environment.
  
  • PUAD 5313 - Applied Alternative Dispute Resolution


    3 hrs

    Advance level workshops directed toward applying the various ADR methods, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, in the resolution of different types of conflicts and disagreements.
  
  • PUAD 5314 - Law Enforcement Administration


    3 hrs

    Focus on the law enforcement agency from the standpoint of top and middle management, including but not limited to labor relations, personnel management, fiscal administration, and the integration of internal and external operations.
  
  • PUAD 5315 - Special Topics in Public Administration


    3 hrs

    In-depth exploration, analysis, and assessment of contemporary topics.
  
  • PUAD 5318 - Current Issues in Public Administration


    3 hrs

    Advance level study directed toward identifying and analyzing current public policy issues.
  
  • PUAD 5319 - Emergency Management Applications


    3 hrs

    Application of principles and techniques involved in developing an emergency management plan for a public or private sector organization; exploration of the processes involved in data gathering, hazard identification, and vulnerability assessment; and plan development. Prerequisite(s): PUAD 5307  
  
  • PUAD 5320 - Cultural Diversity


    3 hrs

    A comparative analysis and critical thinking about the changing sociological, economical and political status of the diverse cultural groups in the United States and globally.
  
  • PUAD 5321 - Intelligence, Spies, and Espionage


    3 hrs

    A study of the intelligence community including its history, the various forms of intelligence gathering, intelligence organizations both U.S. (i.e., CIA, NSA, DIA, etc.) and Foreign (Russia’s SVR RF the successor to the KGB, Britain’s MI6, and Israel’s Mossad, etc.), its role in U.S. National Security and relevant laws regulating intelligence gathering.
  
  • PUAD 5322 - Facilitative Mediation


    3 hrs

    The procedures and process of facilitative mediation: creating a mediation plan, building trust with the parties, beginning a mediation session, identifying issues and interests, reaching a settlement.
  
  • PUAD 5323 - International Conflict Resolution


    3 hrs

    An overview of international conflict management strategies; emphasis on peacekeeping, mediation, peace enforcement, and international adjudication.
  
  • PUAD 5340 - Public Administration Capstone


    3 hrs

    An integrated review of the core courses (Ethics, Legal Environment, Public Finance, and Public Administration), combining and applying their principles with public policy process and analysis principles to propose solutions to public administration issues. Prerequisite(s): (1) ALL the core courses, (2) at least four specialization courses to be complete prior to enrolling, (3) a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, (4) earned no grade less than a C and have received no more than six semester hours with a letter grade of a C in the MPA courses that have been completed to date, (5) completed courses taught by at least four different full-time Wayland instructors during the course of this Masters of Public Administration program, and (6) no more than two terms, counting the present term, left to complete the MPA program.

Religion

  
  • RLGN 1301 - Old Testament History


    3 hrs

    An introductory survey of the historical literature with special attention to the institutions, religion, and national life of the Hebrew people.
  
  • RLGN 1302 - New Testament History


    3 hrs

    An introductory survey of the historical literature with special attention to the background and origins of Christian beliefs and practices, and to the life of Jesus Christ and the early Christian community.
  
  • RLGN 1303 - Old Testament for Majors and Minors


    3 hrs

    Old Testament history with an emphasis on biblical background, canonization, scholarship, nature of the Bible, and content of the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament.
  
  • RLGN 1304 - New Testament for Majors and Minors


    3 hrs

    A study of the background, theological content, and application of the New Testament.

Research Writing

  
  • RSWR 3345 - Research Writing Methods


    3 hrs

    Instruction in formulating research topics, conducting research, and writing papers that marshal support from secondary sources. Students read, analyze and interpret research sources, developing in-depth, research-based papers on topics in their academic disciplines. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 
 

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