Allen University 2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

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Mission Statement...... 4 Historical Overview...... 5 Admission Policy...... 7 Financial Assistance...... 10 Registration...... 12 Student Affairs...... 17 Undergraduate Academic Programs...... 21 Department of Arts and Humanities...... 25 Department of English...... 31 Department of Religion...... 35 Department of Business, Education and Social Science...... 49 Department of Biology...... 72 Department of Mathematics...... 77 Military Science (ROTC)...... 89 Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary...... 92 Mission Statement

Allen University is an academic community, which provides students an opportunity to obtain baccalaurette and graduate degrees in liberal arts and professional programs. The University has a strong unalterable commitment to teaching in delivery of its baccalaurette and graduate programs.

4 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG Historical Overview

The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church founded Allen University in 1870. The University has a distinguished history, rich in the tradition of promoting spiritual growth and training men and women to become productive leaders in an ever- changing society. Representing the dream of Daniel Alexander Payne, an apostle of black education in the United States who saw the need for a unique school among African Americans, Allen University has cultivated a distinguished history, also rich in the tradition of training men and women for leadership.

On July 29, 1870, under the leadership of Bishop John M. Brown, the Columbia Conference purchased 150 acres of land in historic Cokesbury, SC at the Annual Conference. At the Annual Conference, the Reverend Simon Miller presented the deed for the land and buildings. The document was adopted and became the property of the AME Church, bearing the name of Daniel A. Payne. For its first 10 years, the school prospered under the leadership of Crogman, Perter, Scarborough and Morris, fulfilling its mission of developing an educated clergy in the face of repression and violent opposition during the Reconstruction Era in South Carolina. Daniel A. Payne At the Annual Conference meeting in Spartanburg in 1880, delegates agreed on the need for a more centralized location for Payne Institute and voted for its transfer to Columbia, SC. Concurrently, Payne Institute was renamed Allen University in honor of Bishop Richard Allen, Founder of the AME Church. Under the first two presidents, J.E. Walters and J.W. Morris, who had studied law at the University of South Carolina, Allen made great progress. During this period, the Theological and Law Departments were formed within the institution. Between Bishop 1884 and 1890, 14 students received a degree in letter, and 54 graduated from the Normal Richard Allen Collegiate Department.

During the Depression, Allen overcame many hardships to keep its doors open. In 1930, the Department of Science was established, followed by a Department of Languages. In these early years, Allen University had to satisfy the needs of its students at all educational levels. For many years, the curriculum not only included legal courses, but theology, the arts, and courses at elementary and high school levels. At one time, it was possible for a student to enter Allen as a child in the first grade and leave prepared to teach, preach or plead in the courts as fully trained educators, ministers and lawyers. The grammar school continued until the mid-1920s. The high school was closed after the graduation of the class of 1933. For the 1933 school term, the University accepted only persons who had completed high school.

The decade of the 1940s saw many adjustments in response to the circumstances of World War II. Following the war, an influx of veterans pursued studies at Allen. In 1945, the Departments of Humanities, Philosophy, Psychology and Religion joined the existing curricula. In 1970, Allen University celebrated its Centennial, marking the close of a century and the beginning of a bright future, rededicated to the principles upon which it was founded. Responsive to changes in society, Allen revised its curricula to continue to provide its students with educational experiences and competencies needed to successfully pursue their chosen careers. Allen University continued to meet the challenges and training which were consistent with the spirit and commitment of Richard Allen.

The 1990s were a period of rededication, growth and development. The University began the decade by accepting the challenge to develop a stronger academic program. The hard work and commitment resulted in the affirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and successful reaffirmation six years later. Since then, the University has worked successfully to improve its fiscal accountability and to upgrade its facilities. Recent improvements include the construction of John Hurst Adams Gymnatorium, restoration of Arnett Hall and Chappelle Administration Building, construction of two new residence halls, and interior renovation of three of its historic residence halls.

Allen University continues to demonstrate its mission of preparing young people for service. An impressive number of Allen alumni have had distinguished careers in a variety of fields and have earned advanced degrees at some of the most prestigious universities in the nation. From the ranks of Allen University emerged leaders in the quest for social justice as well as catalysts for spiritual growth and educational excellence.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 5 ADMISSIONS POLICY

Admission Criteria The following criteria are applicable to all applicants:

1. Must submit either a transcript that reflects graduation from a regionally accredited high school, Homeschool or GED certificate approved by the originating state department of education. 2. Must have a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on a four point (4.0) scale. 3. Must complete and submit a University application for admission. 4. Must submit of either SAT or ACT score

ADMISSION CONTACT Office of Admissions Allen University 1530 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29204 603-765-6023

Online Application Applicants may complete and submit their application online via the Allen University Website at www. allenuniversity.edu Paper Application Paper Application To receive a hard copy of the paper application, applicants may contact the Office of Admissions to have an application packet sent via the mail or he/she may download and print a copy via the Allen University Website by going to www.allenuniversity.edu.

Note: It is important that all information is entered legibly and all appropriate sections are completed in their entirety. Applications that are unsigned cannot be processed.

Transfer/Military Students A transfer/military applicant is a student who has attended another regionally accredited post-secondary institution (whether or not credit was earned) after completing high school. Transfer applicants for admission must submit the following documents: • Completed undergraduate application • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (you must also submit a final, official tran script for all coursework in progress up until the time of enrollment, prior to beginning classes at the University) • Official high school transcript (from a regionally accredited high school) if fewer than 30 semester hours of college-level work have been attempted in a regionally accredited college or university • Course description of all courses being submitted for transfer credit • To be considered for admission, the transfer/military applicant should have earned a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university. • All applicants for transfer admission must be eligible to return to the last institution attended as a degree candidate. An official transcript from each institution attended must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.

International Students Along with the application packet an international applicant must submit the following:

1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Score is required if English is not included in the applicant’s secondary curriculum (score must be 525 or above) 2. Applicants must provide proof of their ability to pay expenses. This support can come from the applicant’s family or sponsor. The cost is approximately $20,520 (U.S.) per year. This total includes tuition, fees, room, and board. The University requires an official statement from a bank, employer, sponsor or some other valid affidavit of support. The University will issue an INS Form I-20 to the international applicant after acceptable evidence of financial support for the first year has been submitted along with receipt of a $3,000, non-refundable deposit. 3. Applicants can expect to use one-half of the totals each semester. Financial certification should come directly from the source. No facsimiles will be accepted. Transfer Credits In order that the application may be processed in time for registration, the Office of Admissions recommends that transcripts be sent at least six (6) weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to enroll. Transcripts will be evaluated prior to the end of the first semester. The following criteria are used to determine acceptability of prior college course work for advanced standing:

1. The final grade for the course(s) must be a “C” or higher, and must have been earned within ten (10) years prior to the date of transfer. 2. The course(s) must have been taken at a regionally accredited institution. 3. The course(s) must be applicable to the program in which the student plans to enroll. 4. The course(s) must be college-level. Course(s) remedial/developmental in nature will not be accepted.

Transfer Students Transfer students will be evaluated based on the above policy. Transfer credits include hours earned at institutions other than Allen University and will be used to determine the student’s classification. Transfer hours will not be included in “total hours attempted” in determining the cumulative grade point average required. Transfer hours will be calculated in “total hours earned” and will not affect the students CGPA. The successful completion of a course is defined as receiving one of the following grades: A, B, C or D. Courses with grades of F, I and W will not qualify in meeting the minimum standard. An Incomplete (I) grade indicates that a student has not finished all course-work required for a grade and is included in the cumulative credits attempted. An incomplete will not count as hours passed until a final grade is posted in the Office of the Registrar.

Remitted Students Students who were not enrolled for one (1) academic term must complete a new application for admission prior to re-entry. The University reserves the right to refuse re-admission to any applicant who has demonstrated unac- ceptable academic work or conduct that does meet the core values of the University. Students with financial obligations must resolve those obligations before they are allowed to register for classes.

Students who have attended another college or university during the interim must submit official transcripts of all work to the Office of Admissions as part of the re-application process. A student on University suspension may appeal for re-admission through the Admissions Appeals Committee. Students suspended for judicial reasons must obtain clearance from the Office of Student Affairs, as applicable.

Student who stop attending due to deployment will receive Incompletes “I”, or withdrawals with no penalty. They will complete a readmit application if not enrolled within a year.

Non-Degree Seeking Students Allen welcomes an applicant who is not a candidate for a degree, but wishes to take certain courses. These “students” are required to complete the general admission procedures. A special student may become a degree candidate at a later date, provided all admission requirements have been met. Transient Students A student enrolled at another institution of higher education may apply for admission to Allen University. Transient students are required to submit an application for the academic semester in which they wish to enroll. Additionally, the student must submit the appropriate official of their home institution.

Information for Veterans an eliglble dependants The Office of the Registrar certifies educational benefits for veterans and eligible dependents. We ask all service members to meet with their Educational Services Office (ESO or counselor prior to making a decision to enroll at Allen University. To ensure receipt of benefits, eligible VA students must inform the Registrar of their intention to register for classes and supply the number of credit hours for which they will enroll each semester. After this information has been submitted to the Registrar, it is then submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for processing and payment. Beginning students should apply for a certificate of eligibility at their nearest Veterans Affairs office at least six (6) weeks prior to the expected date of enrollment or student may apply online at www. gibill.va.gov. All students receiving VA Educational Assistance payments from Veterans Affairs are responsible for immediately notifying the University’s VA Certifying Official of any changes in their degree program, excessive absences, and/or credit hour load during the semester. Veterans’ records are released upon request when accounts are up-to-date. A Veteran’s transcript is evaluate by the University Registrar. Accepted transferred courses are reviewed by the Registrar and prospect veteran, National Guard and/or reservist prior to enrolling if possible.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 7 Course Audits A person seeking to audit a course is not required to submit test scores or official transcripts. Approval is required from the Division Chairperson, the instructor involved, and the Director of Admissions. No collegiate credit is given for auditing courses. Audited courses are charged at the same rate as courses taken for credit.

Tuition and Fees Students taking courses totaling at least 12 credit hours per semester will be considered full-time students. All full- time students are charged a flat tuition rate. A student taking fewer than 12 hours will be considered part-time and will be charged a flat enrollment fee of $450 each semester enrolled as a part-time student plus $301 per credit hour.

With the approval of the Board of Trustees, Allen University may increase tuition and fees during the academic year without prior notice. Academic Fees Cost Per Session Tuition & Fees $6,670.00 Room and board $ 3,615.00

Total Due Per Semester $10,285.00

Other fees and fines may be charged by the University, as necessary. Please see the Office of Business and Finance for a full listing of fees and special assessments. Payment of Tuition and Fees

Students are required to pay all tuition and fees on or before the specified date. Any tuition and fees not covered by financial aid are due at registration. Students who do not complete their financial obligation to Allen University will have a “financial hold” placed on their academic record, which will prohibit receipt of a diploma, obtaining semester grades or a transcript, and registration for subsequent courses at the University. These students also may be subject to collection agency referral.

Tuition Adjustment for Withdrawals

Students who are admitted and register for courses at Allen University are financially responsible for fees and charges associated with those courses. Students are encouraged to complete all courses for which they register. However, if it becomes necessary for a student to drop one or more courses or completely withdraw from the University, an academic charge adjustment will be applied using the following guidelines:

Before the end of the 1st week of classes 100% Before the end of the 2nd week of classes 75% Before the end of the 3rd week of classes 50% Before the end of the 4th week of classes 25%

When a student who has been awarded and/or received Title IV funds withdraws, drops out, or is expelled during the refund period, the following actions are to be taken:

1. The Business Office makes a determination based on the institution’s refund policy as to the percent or amount of money the student owes the University for services received. 2. The Financial Aid Office determines the portion of the refund to be returned to the Department of Education based on the Return to Title IV regulations. 3. Funds that are required to be returned to the Department of Education will be returned in the following order: • Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan • Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan • Federal Plus Loans • Federal Pell Grants • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) • Other Student Financial Aid (SFA) Programs

Students who withdraw from the University or who move off campus for any reason during the semester will not receive any refund of their room and board and insurance fees. In addition, any student who is asked to withdraw for disciplinary reasons or is dismissed by the University, forfeits all rights to the return of tuition and fees already paid.

8 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG Financial Assistance

The Office of Student Financial Aid (OFA) provides assistance to students and their families in identifying free federal and state grants/scholarships, and private resources that can help them pay for the costs of education.

Scholarships

South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission South Carolina Tuition Grant is awarded to academically eligible South Carolina residents attending Allen University on a full-time basis during the regular academic year. The amount of the South Carolina Tuition Grant is determined by the South Carolina Tuition Grant Commission based on the applicant’s family’s financial circumstances.

SC HOPE Scholarships The SC Hope Scholarship is a one-year merit-based scholarship created for eligible first-time entering freshmen attending a four-year institution. Eligible full-time students may receive up to $2,800 for the first academic year.

South Carolina LIFE Scholarship The Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship was established to provide an incentive for students to be better prepared for college, and to encourage students to graduate from college on time. The maximum amount is $5,000 each academic year.

SC LIFE Enhancement Math and science majors who receive the SC LIFE Scholarship may be eligible to receive the SC LIFE Enhancement for their second, third, and fourth years of college up to $2,500 for one academic year.

South Carolina Palmetto Fellows The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship was established to retain academically talented high school graduates in the State through awards based on merit. Eligible full- time students may receive up to the following award amount: Up to $6,700 for the first year, $7,500 for second, third, and fourth years annually towards the cost of attendance at an eligible senior institution in South Carolina.

Palmetto Fellows Enhancement Math and science majors who receive the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship may be eligible to receive the Palmetto Fellows Enhancement for their second, third, and fourth years of college. The Palmetto Fellows Enhancement may be awarded up to $2,500 per year.

UNCF: The United Negro College Fund is the nation’s largest minority education organization. Allen University is one of the 37 UNCF member institutions. UNCF recommends that students applying for any of its scholarships apply also for the UNCF General Scholarship, which requires undergraduate and graduate college students to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The submission of the student profile automatically submits the student for the scholarship. Please visit www.uncf.org to day to complete your profile and apply for scholarships.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Allen University is authorized to accept results of College Level Examination Programs of the Educational Testing Service. These examinations are designed to provide the student with an opportunity to earn credit by examination.

A student who believes he/she has mastered the particular content of a course through educational experiences for college credit, may register during the official registration schedule and take the appropriate examination. The maximum number of credit hours accepted is 15.

For information concerning the various CLEP examinations, test schedules, and fees, the student should contact the Office of Assessment.The minimum passing score required for credit in the CLEP Program is a 40.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 9 Registration Registration Registration dates are listed in the University Calendar. Students are required to consult with their assigned advisor prior to registration to plan a class schedule. Each student is expected to register in accordance with the schedule approved by the advisor. The advisor is to be informed of all changes. No changes can be made without the advisor’s approval. No student may receive credit in any course for which he/she has not officially registered. Students are required to register and pay course fees in full on appointed dates. Failure to do so may result in late fees or forfeiture of credits. Late registration fees must be paid in cash.

Schedule Changes - (Add & Drop) For one week after registration, a student may make necessary changes by logging on MYALLEN and add and/or drop a class by the designated time on the Academic Calendar. A student is not officially enrolled in a course or dropped from a course until this procedure is completed via MYALLEN. The advisor must approve add and drop and student must be added to class via MYALLEN. A student is not added to class if he/she is still pending and/or on the waiting list.

Course Withdrawl Students are expected to honor the scheduled start date for classes at the beginning of each semester. Stu- dents, who are withdrawn by the Registrar due to excessive absences or for being a “no show” on the start date for classes, may not be allowed to re-enroll. Appeals for extenuating circumstances must be made in writing and be signed by the instructor(s).

Cancelled Course Allen University reserves the right to cancel any course during a particular semester in the event of inade- quate enrollment. Students who have registered for a course, which is subsequently cancelled, will be noti- fied of the cancellation.

Class Attenance It is the responsibility of each student to attend all scheduled class meetings in the courses in which he/she is enrolled. Documentation of absences begins on the designated start date for classes. The specific number of absences for each class should not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of meeting days established for the course. Absence from more than 10 percent of the scheduled class sessions, whether excused or unexcused, is excessive, and the instructor may choose to extract a grade penalty for such absences.

Grade Reports and Records of Student’s Transcript The academic transcript of a student is confidential and available for inspection only by institutional personnel, who need access to the record in the performance of their professional duties. Professional organizations and government agencies may also have access to a student’s academic records upon request where appropriate. The student can obtain his/her unofficial copy of their transcript via MYALLEN. Grade Reports are available only via MYALLEN. A hardcopy can be requested by completing the form on the website or in the Office of the Regis- trar. The process takes approximately 5-7 business days. Should a transcript is requested in emergency situations, the cost my vary depending on the service, such as: Federal Express and Overnight Deliveries

Excused Absences Students are allowed excused absences in the case of illness, death of an immediate family member, or other circumstances deemed acceptable by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The student should submit supporting documentation (doctor’s statement, etc). A reasonable time period will be negotiated for makeup work for excused absences.

Reptition of Course Work A student must repeat any required course(s) for which he/she has received a grade of “F”. Advisors are required to ensure compliance. A student must repeat any course in the major area for which he/she failed to earn a C (2.0) or above. Also, a student must repeat ENG101/English Composition I and ENG102/English Composition II if he/she has received a grade of “D” or below. 10 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG Auditing Students may elect to audit a course. Students who audit courses must attend class sessions, but are not responsible for assignments and examinations. Students who audit courses will receive neither grades nor academic credits for the courses. The notation “AUD” will be recorded on the transcript.

Classification At the beginning of each academic year, students working toward a degree are classified according to the number of credits they have earned. Student status is based upon the degree to which the student has completed General Education Core requirements. Students should carefully monitor the number of credit hours and grade point average (GPA) needed to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

CLASSIFICATION CREDITS EARNED FRESHMAN 1- 30 Semester Credit Hrs SOPHOMORE 31- 60 Semester Credit Hrs JUNIOR 61- 90 Semester Credit Hrs SENIOR 91 or more Semester Credit Hrs

Course Load Regulations The minimum course load for a full-time student is 12 semester credit hours. A student who enrolls for fewer than 12 credit hours per semester is considered part-time.

A student who wishes to enroll for more than 18 semester credit hours must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average and $450 per credit hour thereafter. Additional fee is incurred for house taken excess of 18.

Application for extra credit hours must be made to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Once approved, the Vice President of Academic Affairs will forward written permission to the Registrar’s Office. Approval for a student to carry more than 21 semester hours will be considered only when extenuating circumstances have been docu- mented and the requisite approval given.

Definition and Policy on Awarding Course Credit A. A credit hour is defined as one hour in classroom instruction provided by a faculty member, with two hours of out of class work over the term of a semester, typically 14 to 15 weeks.

1.One hour of laboratory or applied instruction may range from two to four hours of onsite instruction, with four to eight hours of out of class independent work. 2. Credits for internships and practicums are calculated similarly to applied experiences and are based on intended learning outcomes and articulated/negotiated terms with the external provider. B. The ultimate decision regarding the award of credit shall be determined by the amount of time-on-task i nside and outside of the classroom required to achieve the learning outcomes set out in course syllabi, whether lecture, applied, internships, distance learning, or alternative time periods. C. Academic units are expected to apply industry standards in all cases and are required to submit exceptional cases to the Academic Affairs Committee for review and approval. D. Course credits at the institution shall range from one to four semester hours per course. Decisions regarding semester hours are determined by academic units in the creation of programs rather than on a semester by semester basis. Changes in such determinations must be submitted to the Academic Affairs Committee for review and approval.

Course Numbering 100 Series Generally freshman introductory courses; require no prerequisites.

200 Series May be taken after introductory courses, usually in the sophomore year.

300 and 400 Series Juniors and seniors who have satisfied prerequisites are allowed to take upper level courses.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 11 Grading Scale The following standard numerical and alphabetical grading scale is utilized at Allen University:

90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D 0 - 59 = F

Grading System Allen University uses the following grading scale: A - Superior – a demonstration of excellence in all aspects of course work B - Above Average – a demonstration of excellence in several aspects of course work C - Average – A demonstration of acceptable performance in the course work. D - Below Average– A demonstration of work which falls below the acceptable standard. “D is the lowest passing grade possible in subjects other than the students major area of concentration (with the exception of ENG101/English Composition I and ENG102/English Composition II). F - Unsatisfactory– this is work which is below the minimum acceptable level. I - Incomplete – Indicates that some major part of the work for the course has been deferred because of circumstances beyond the student’s control, but may complete without further class attendance within the established period of time. An “I” received in a course in regular session must be removed within six weeks after the beginning of the student’s new semester, or it will become a failing grade of “F”. WP - Withdrawl Passing – student officially withdrew at a time when he/she was passing the course. WF - Withdrawl Failure – student officially withdrew at a time when he/she was not passing the course. W - Withdrawl – withdrawal before midterm examination period with the approval of the instructor, the Divisional Chair and Vice President of Academic Affairs. AUD - Audit – official verification on the transcript of an audited course. A student may withdraw from a course without penalty based upon the date identified in the academic calendar. Failure to withdraw from a course as described will result in an automatic grade of “F”. Students who withdraw from a course after the expiration of the drop/add period will be charged according to the fees policy for the course in question. A student who is placed on suspension or expelled from the University after with penalty date will receive grade according to his/her grade at that time.

Grade Point Average The University uses a credit-quality point system. A student’s grade point average is computed on the basis of all semester hours attempted for credit. The grade points earned in a particular course are determined by multiplying the semester credit hour of the course by the number of quality points with the grade.

A = 4 quality points B = 3 quality points C = 2 quality points D = 1 quality points F = 0 quality points

The GPA for the semester is determined by dividing the sum of quality points by the number of credits attempted. The student’s semester GPA is computed at the end of each semester. A student’s GPA is used in determining academic standing and eligibility for participation in various campus activities and reflects the student’s overall average performance in courses attempted at Allen University. Withdrawal (W) grades are not included when tabulating a student’s GPA.

Release of Student Information The Registrar’s Office is the official repository of all student records and houses the written instructional policy concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The University is restricted in the release of certain student records without the prior written consent of the student. 12 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG Transcript Official transcripts – bearing the University Seal – will not be issued without the written consent of the student. A transcript will not be released if the student is indebted to the University. Please complete the transcript request via online for pick up a form from the Office of the Registrar. The required fee must accompany each request for an official ($15.00) or unofficial ($5.00) transcript. The online request may incur additional charges for processing. The request must be returned to the Office of the Registrar after fee payment is made in the Student Account/ Business and Finance Office. To expedite a request, please contact the Business Office.

Acaademic Integrity Integrity in academics, as well as in other matters, is expected of everyone at Allen University. It is the obligation of all to adhere to this standard.

All students are required to adhere to the University’s honor code. Charges of cheating on tests or examinations and plagiarism in the production of written papers or projects may subject student to disciplinary action by the faculty and administration.

Semester Honors The President Honors List consists of full-time students who have earned a 4.0 GPA. The Dean’s List is the collection of full-time students who, during the semester, have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In addition to the above, Allen students who meet certain criteria may qualify. To earn a degree with distinction, a student must spend his final year matriculating in residence at Allen University Cumulative Honors • Cum Laude - is conferred upon students whose cumulative GPA is 3.00 to 3.49. • Magna Cum Laude - is conferred upon students whose cumulative GPA is 3.50 to 3.75.

• Summa Cum Laude – is conferred upon students whose cumulative GPA is 3.76 to 4.00.

Cumulative GPA Requirements To remain in good standing at the University, a student must maintain at least the minimum cumulative GPA.

Re-Enrollment and Readmission A student who does not enroll for a semester and wants to re-enroll will be evaluated at the time of re-enrollment. The absence of enrollment for one semester does require readmission. A student who does not enroll for a full academic year (including suspended students) and wishes to re-enroll must reapply for admission to the university.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Federal regulations require the University to establish and apply reasonable standards of satisfactory progress for the purpose of the receipt of financial assistance under the programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Educa- tion Act. Allen University students who wish to be considered for financial aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in order to maintain their enrollment and financial aid eligibility.

STANDARDS STANDARDS for Undergraduate Students Total Semester Hours Attempted Average (GPA) Required Completion Rate for All Credit Hours Attempted 0- 30 1.25 50% 31-60 1.75 50% 61-90 2.0 67% 91-Above 2.0 67%

STANDARDS for Graduates Students *Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) Required Completion Rate for All Credit Hours Attempted 3.0 67%

*These standards are consistent with University’s academic standards required for graduation.

If a student does not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for two consecutive semesters, they will be placed on suspension. Students may appeal their suspension.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 13 Allen University Veteran’s Standards of Progress

Academic progress will be measured at the end of each evaluation period. The evaluation period is each semester. Failure by a student to maintain the minimum requirements in the noted chart below for any evaluation period will result in that student being placed on academic probation for the next evaluation period.

Academic Progress Evaluation To maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress at Allen University, a student must meet the following minimum requirements:

Total Semester Hours Attempted Cumulative GPA Up to 30 1.25 31-60 1.75 61-90 2.00 91 and above 2.00

If the student fails to meet the minimum requirements in the next evaluation period, the student will be given one additional evaluation period to meet the minimum requirements. Failure by the student to attain the minimum requirements during the third probationary period will result in academic suspension (termination of veteran’s benefits) for one semester. The interruption will be reported to the Veterans Administration within 30 calendar days of the change in status using VA Form 22-1999b.

Veterans who are reinstated for benefits after academic suspension who have failed to attain the minimum requirements during that evaluation will be placed on academic dismissal for two semesters. The interruption will be reported to the Veterans Administration within 30 calendar days of the change in status using VA Form 22-1999b. Reinstatement after dismissal will be granted only if mitigating circumstances exist.

Official and Unofficial Withdrawls If a student withdraws officially from the Institution during before the penalty date (See Academic Calendar), courses for which students are officially enrolled are recorded on the transcript without grades or grade points but with a notation of “W” to indicate approval to withdraw. Should a student decide to officially withdraw after the penalty date, grades will appear on the transcript according the grading policy; “WP and/or WF”. Any hours attempted for which a student received financial aid will be used to determine satisfactory academic progress. However, should a student leaves the University unofficially and/or without notification, the student will be given grades according to the Academic Policy and the Instructors Syllabus. As soon as the Registrar verifies that the student is no longer enrolled, the Registrar’s Office will immediately contact Financial Aid via email and enrollment roster that includes separation date and attendance report.

Withdrawal to Comply with Military Service A student required to withdraw from a course or courses during the academic term because of military obligation is awarded a “W.” Validated military withdrawals are exempt from readmit policies.

Graduation Timeline A student is allowed five (5) calendar years from the year of entrance to complete a degree under the requirements and regulations set forth in the catalog in effect at the time of his/her entrance. After that period of time, he/she must meet the requirements of the current catalog. Satisfactory academic performance must be met to qualify for major status under a particular catalog.

Residency Requirements In order to receive a baccalaureate degree from Allen University, the student must complete a minimum of 60 hours in residency at the University.

Application for graduation Candidates for graduation shall file an application with the Registrar’s Office no later than the end of the semester preceding graduation. The Registrar’s Office issues specific deadlines and regulations pertaining to these applications.

Commencement It is the position of the University that students must complete all academic requirements prior to participating in the Commencement Program.

14 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Division of Student Affairs supports the university’s mission and core values by way of fostering the intellectual, personal, social and professional development of all students. Student Affairs complements the academic development of each student through activities, programming, and support services to ensure students have a complete, transformative experience during their days at Allen University and prepares students for their leadership roles in a diverse, dynamic, and global society.

Student Activities The Office of Student Activities creates opportunities that inspire students to become active members of the campus and community. Working in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, this office provides programs and leadership opportunities that enhance student learning. Through the development of social, recreational, educational and cultural activities, Student Activities seeks to create an environment that promotes student involvement, develops leadership skills, encourages service and civic engagement, compliments the curricular experience, and fosters a sense of community.

Student Center The Student Center, located in the Campus Mall, is the social, cultural and recreational center for Allen University students. The Student Center creates a welcome atmosphere for students as well as visitors. The Center is a place where valuable lessons in citizenship, leadership, and social responsibility can be learned.

Student Government Association The Student Government Association serves as the medium for expression of student opinions and assists college officials in the coordination of student activities. Upon enrollment, all students become members of the Student Government Association, the organization that represents all students in planning, organizing and directing major campus programs for the student body.

It strives to provide a balanced student life program which contributes significantly to the total educational experience of its students’ membership. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of co-curricular activities designed to enhance their sense of community responsibility and their capacity for leadership. The Student Government Association provides an early experience in self-government that serves as a useful background for later public service. Leaders of Student Government work to represent the student body as well as to develop pride and loyalty to their alma mater.

Student Government Association and student organizations in particular, are not only a vital part of the operation of the institution but also an essential part of the total student educational experience. Students are advised to choose activities wisely and to balance academic activities with participation in service, spiritual, athletic, social and recreational pursuits. A 2.5 grade point average is required for student leadership positions in the SGA, and all other elected student leadership positions.

Student Organizations Student Organizations provide students with the opportunity to explore their academic, professional, political, social, cultural, recreational, spiritual, and community service interests. As students get involved, they are able to develop interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills in a supportive yet challenging environment.

The recognized student organizations at Allen University fall into one of several categories:

• Academic and Professional • Civic and Social • Cultural and Social • Fraternities and Sororities • Honor Societies • Leadership • Religious • Special Interest • State and Regional • University-Wide AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 15 Fraternities and Sororities Historically Black Greek-letter organizations have assumed an active role in the cultural, scholastic, political, service and social life of the campus and in providing leadership opportunities for students. At Allen University fraternities and sororities are involved in educational programs, community service, and leadership development. Also, they provide a strong bond of friendship and “esprit de corps” among their membership.

The Pan-Hellenic Council serves as the coordinating body of the following organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Student Handbook Allen University’s Student Handbook provides students, faculty, and staff with valuable information regarding campus services, policies, and procedures that pertain to student life and student conduct. Upon enrollment, Allen University students agree to abide by policies and procedures contained in the Student Handbook.

The Student Handbook is included on the University Website. All students are encouraged to read this important publication. All policies and procedures not explained in this catalog may be found in the Student Handbook.

Student Orientation Student orientation provides students and their families an opportunity to become familiar with the programs and services offered at the University that will facilitate a smooth transition into university life.

The Orientation program is designed to: • Explain the opportunities and responsibilities of academic life • Inform students about the University numerous resources • Ease the transition to college life • Encourage students to maintain their health and wellness • Integrate entering students into life at the University • Familiarize families of new students with the University experience • Introduce college level study skills and time management

Act Engage College The ACT Engage College Assessment assists in identifying students’ strengths and areas for improvement in student motivation, social engagement, and self-regulation, all of which are related to student academic success. Scores on ACT Engage scales provide an avenue for identifying and intervening with students who may be at academic or retention risk. Further, each ACT Engage scale yields results that can be used in specifying appropriate interventions for students and for identifying areas where institution-wide interventions may be needed.

Cultural Academic Religious Series (CARS) The Cultural Academic Religious Series provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to as- semble weekly to experience programming that highlights speakers, activities and presentations from within the University community and the larger community to inspire students’ intellectual, cultural, social and spiritual development to promote academic excellence. The C.A.R.S. experience is designed to enrich students holistically and assist in the development of new habits of learning that will enhance their academic experience.

16 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG Counseling and Career Placement Services

Counseling Services Professional counselors provide confidential counseling services to assist students in topics pertaining to the following topics: • Managing time and academic stress • Managing mood and thoughts • Relationship support • Navigating life transitions as well as academic and career decision-making

Career Placement Services Career specialists assist students individually and through career development workshops that include the following topics: • Career interest exploration • Resume development • Interview skills • Employment trends

Additionally, students are provided opportunities to participate in graduate and professional school fairs, job fairs, and visitations to graduate schools, corporations, agencies, and businesses. Finding students internships, fellowships and cooperative education opportunities are also services provided by career placement specialists.

Athletics Allen University offers wholesome athletic recreation through an organized athletic program. With membership in the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) and the Association of Independent Institutions (AII), Allen University participates in competitive athletics that help to develop self-esteem, maintain campus spirit, and promote national recognition. Intercollegiate athletic programs include: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track & Field, Wrestling, and Volleyball.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 17 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Academic Divisions

In support of its mission, Allen University students are provided liberal arts and professional programs that successfully prepare them for graduate degrees and the professional workplace. The University houses three distinct divisions, the Division of Arts and Humanities, the Division of Business, Education and Social Science, and the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The University also offers a Master of Divinity program.

Course Numbering

100 Series Generally freshman introductory courses; require no prerequisites 200 Series May be taken after introductory courses, usually in the sophomore year. 300 and 400 Series Juniors and seniors who have satisfied prerequisites are allowed to take upper level courses. 500 Series and Higher Series noting 500 or higher are graduate level courses.

Degrees Awarded Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Mathematics, Business Administration, Criminal Justice and Sports Management Bachelor of Arts: English, Music, Religion, and Social Science

Policy and Regulations Grade Point Average – A grade of “C” or better is required for credit in all science, mathematics and computer science courses.

Prerequisites – All students must adhere to the prerequisite requirements for all courses. It is the student’s responsibility to take courses in the correct sequence.

General Education Core Structure The General Education Core is required of all students and is designed to introduce students to the broad areas of knowledge essential to a successful life and career. Included in the General Education Core are choices in the humanities, the social sciences, the laboratory sciences, and basic communications. Through this program, students begin to acquire an awareness of the diverse cultures of the past and present. They also develop communication, conceptualization, and analytical and critical thinking skills. These General Education courses provide the foundation for the student’s declared major.

The General Education Core gives the students an opportunity to do the following: • Express themselves orally and in writing • Analyze information critically and to think logically • Develop an appreciation of literature, music, art, and other cultural enrichment activities • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the rules and laws of mathematics • Develop competence to participate in a range of physical activities and recreation • Demonstrate abilities to perform basic computer operations • Apply knowledge of basic social science concepts and methods to analyze contemporary world events • Develop an understanding of national and international problems and the ability for effective citizenship in the world community • Develop abilities to apply principles of scientific inquiry • Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to use various modes of inquiry

18 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG General Education Curriculum

Freshman Year / Fall Semester ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MAT 109 Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 UNV 101 First Year Seminar 1 REL 104 Biblical Literature 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 ART 103 Art Appreciation (OR) 3 MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 Total Credit Hours 16

Freshman Year / Spring Semester ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MAT 110 Fundamentals of Mathematics II 3 BIO 110 Biological Science (OR) 3 PSC 102 Physical Science 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations (OR) 3 SSH 201 History of Civilization I 3 FRE 101 French I (OR) 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 15 Total Credit Hours

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 FRN 102 French II (OR) 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3 SSC 201 Intro to Social Sciences 3 ENG 208 P r o f e s s i o n a l a n d T e c h n i c a l W r i t i n g 12 Total Credit Hours

Sophomore Year / Spring Semester PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 PSY 206 General Psychology 3 Total Credit Hours 9 Total credit hours 52

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 19 Course Descriptions

ART 103 ART APPRECIATION Credit 3 hrs. This is an introduction to the visual arts. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and appreciation of art through multicultural art activities. A brief historical survey will familiarize students with styles and significant characteristics of art and architecture from prehistoric through contemporary times.

ENG 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I Credit 3 hrs. This course offers training in expository writing with an emphasis upon sentence structure, mechanics, paragraph and organization. Students must earn a grade of “C” or above and pass earn a passing score on the Compass Test, to receive credit for the course.

BIO 110 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to introduce non-biology majors to topics and laboratory skills. It encompasses chemical, physical, and biological principles common to most organisms. Topics of interest include the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic chemistry, organ systems, and Mendelian genetics. The course consists of three lectures and two laboratory sessions per week. This course may not be used as a course in the Biology Curriculum for Biology Majors.

BUS 103 COMPUTER LITERACY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: None This course is designed to prepare students for courses in information systems, business, accounting, math and physics or related fields where learning to use software applications as a problem-solving tool is necessary. Provides students with hands-on experience with microcomputers so that they may become proficient with the application software. The course is designed for students who have had little or no exposure to the computer and its fundamentals.

ENG 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENG101 This course emphasizes the principles of effective rhetoric and combines practice in writing, library research, and the critical analysis of literature. Students must earn a grade of “C” or above to receive credit for the course. (Prerequisite: Eng. 101)

ENG 200 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENG102 This course introduces the students to the major types of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama as exemplified in the works of prominent writers from antiquity to the present. Emphasis is given to understanding basic literary and critical concepts as well as instruction in the writing of a short critical essay. Special attention is given to the work of Black authors. Students will learn to consider Black literature within a socio-historical context. The course will pay special attention to identifying and analyzing connections between historic and contemporary issues facing urban environments.

ENG 105 PUBLIC SPEAKING Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to train students in oral communication skills, especially the theory and practice of public speaking. This course gives special attention to the various ways of crafting and delivering informative speeches, persuasive speeches, and the ceremonial speeches.

ENG 208 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL WRITING Credit 3 hrs. This course emphasizes the basics of effective communication in the business world and introduces students to some of the basic types of business writing: descriptions of processes and products, proposals, reports, business correspondence, and the oral presentation of technical reports. It also addresses team building, critical thinking, and problem solving. FRN 101 FRENCH I Credit 3 hrs. The focus of this course is acquisition of basic listening, speaking, and reading, writing and essential communication skills. Each student is provided the tools necessary to develop a level of competency sufficient to meet survival needs and limited social demands. FRN 102 FRENCH II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: FRN 101 or 2 years of high school French This is a continuation of French 101. The course emphasis will be on improving and solidifying the student’s (French) oral and written communication skills.

MAT 109 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Passing Test Score The topics included in this course are basic problem-solving, introductory set theory, basic probability theory, and consumer mathematics, including ratio and proportion, percentages, and the mathematics of finance. Mathematics and science majors are not required to take this course. 20 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG MAT 110 COLLEGE ALGEBRA Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 109 The topics included in this course are expressions, equations, inequalities, graphs, relations and functions, zeroes of polynomial functional and factors of polynomials, conic sections, exponents and logarithms, and exponential and logarithmic functions.

MUS 103 MUSIC APPRECIATION Credit 3 hrs. This General Education course for non-music majors provides a study of the basic materials of music and surveys of important examples of music literature, style periods, and representative composers from the past and present. It also emphasizes techniques for listening to music analytically and critically.

PHIL 201 WESTERN THOUGHT Credit 3 hrs. This course provides a survey of ideas and individuals that played seminal roles in shaping Western Thought. Readily digestible readings of selected “philosophers” will drive discussions for the class. Students will earn grades by structured participation in class and will write (and re-write) an essay on one of the areas of thought.

PSC 102 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Credit 3 hrs. In this course principles and topics are selected from the fields of chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology. Subject matter includes such topics as our solar system, energy relationships in our universe, the changing earth, atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, causes and effects of weather changes on global warming. Laboratory experiments designed to acquaint students with basic measurements and analysis of concepts related to presented topics.

PSY 206 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course presents an introduction to the fundamentals of psychology and its concepts, principles and theories. Included are subjects such as scientific method, biological basis for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology.

REL 104 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. The purpose of this course is to give students an overview of the Bible. This general overview includes the books of Genesis through Malachi, the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and the Pauline Epistles. This course is designed to prepare students for additional college-level Biblical courses and to acquaint students with the entire Biblical text. SPN 101 SPANISH I Credit 3 hrs. The focus of this course is acquisition of basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and essential communications skills. The course is designed to provide the student with the tools necessary to develop a level of competency sufficient to meet survival needs and limited social demands. SPN 102 SPANISH II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SPN 101 or 2 years of high school Spanish A continuation of Spanish 101, course emphasis will be on improving and solidifying the student’s (Spanish) oral and written communication skills.

SSC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course introduces the social sciences through a study of the emergence of diverse human societies, culture, and institutions over time. Using a multicultural, global perspective, students explore the foundations of the human experience through knowledge, concepts, and skills from the disciplines of history, sociology, geography, political science, and anthropology. SSH 104 AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS Credit 3 hrs. This course will examine centers of African civilization such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Nubia, Songhai and Mali. This analysis will span from antiquity to the 1960s. The role of this course will be to provide students with an interdisciplinary opportunity to enhance their understanding of African civilizations and cultures in general and, even more specifically, descent of how these cultures influenced global development across centuries.

SSH 201 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION I Credit 3 hrs. This course traces the development of civilization from earliest times to the French Revolution. Examines social, political, economic, and cultural items, which have helped to produce modern civilization. UNV 101 First Year Seminar Credit 1 hr. This course is designed to enhance students’ adjustment and success with the University experience. Topics include the value of the collegiate experience, Allen University History, review of the Student Handbook, time management skills, library usage, career choices, computer literacy, academic advisement, and selected seminar series topics. This course will introduce the development of leadership skills as an integral part of the learning process.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 21 DIVISION OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Department of Music Major in Music

The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music which provides a challenging environment that develops artistic talent and upholds high professional standards. The degree in this discipline provides academic and professional training within a liberal arts environment.

General Objectives Students graduating with the Bachelor of Arts degree from Allen will: • Demonstrate performance mastery of a primary instrument of study, and performance competency of a secondary instrument. • Use universal hermeneutic and score analytic vocabulary to describe, create and edit Medieval through contemporary music of the Western tradition. • Perform successfully as a member of a large music ensemble. • Articulate from firsthand field experience the career trajectories of trained professional musicians. • Demonstrate written and oral competency in the general education profile of liberal arts studies, including the natural sciences, American history, and religion. Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the various courses offered in the Music major, the student will be able to: • Demonstrate an acquaintance with a wide selection of musical literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources. • Use theoretical concepts to analyze and write music. • Exhibit the appropriate level of technical and performance skills for their applied area through performances. • Demonstrate the ability to rehearse, collaborate, and perform in a musical ensemble. • An understanding of and the ability to read and realize musical notation.

Admission A student wishing to pursue a music degree must audition for the music faculty on his/her principal instrument prior to the first semester of study at the University. The purpose of the audition is to identify the student’s performance level. Students showing weaknesses in theory or in performance in their applied medium (vocal or instrumental) will be assigned preparatory work without credit. Students must qualify for admission to the program by the end of the freshman year.

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MajorMajor in Musicin Music (Instrumental ) (Instrumental )

Freshman Year / Fall Semester Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR UNV 101 University 101 1 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MAT 110 College Mathematics II 3 MAT 109 College Mathematics I 3 FRN 102 French II or FRN 101 French I or SPN 102 Spanish II 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 108P Class Piano 1 MUS 107P Class Piano 1 MUS 112X Applied Lesson (B, D, S, or W) 2 MUS 111X Applied Lesson (B, D, S, or W) 2 MUS 122 Music Theory II 3 MUS 121 Music Theory I 3 MUS 122L Aural Skills II 1 MUS 121L Aural Skills I 1 TOTAL CREDITS = 18 TOTAL CREDITS = 17

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester CR ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 BIO 110 General Biology or 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 PSC 102 Physical Science MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 208P Class Piano 1 MUS 207P Class Piano 1 MUS 212X Applied Lesson (B, D, S, or W) 2 MUS 211X Applied Lesson (B, D, S, or W) 2 MUS 222 Music Theory IV 3 MUS 221 Music Theory III 3 MUS 222L Aural Skills IV 1 MUS 221L Aural Skills III 1 TOTAL CREDITS = 14 TOTAL CREDITS = 14

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester CR REL 104 Biblical Literature or 3 MUS 344 Music History II 3 REL 205 World Religions MUS 421 Form and Analysis 3

MUS 321 Counterpoint 3 MUS Music Elective 2 MUS 331 Conducting 2 SSC 101 Intro to Social Science 3 MUS 343 Music History I 3 PSY 206 Intro to Psychology 3 SSH 104 African Civilization or 3 SSH 201 History of Civilization TOTAL CREDITS = 14 TOTAL CREDITS = 14

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester CR MUS 461 Careers in Music I 2 MUS 462 Careers in Music II 2 Music Elective 2 Music Elective 2 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 ENG 208 Professional/Tech Writing 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 13 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 120

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Major in Music Major in Music (Piano) (Piano)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR UNV 101 University 101 1 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MAT 110 College Mathematics II 3 MAT 109 College Mathematics I 3 FRN 102 French II or FRN 101 French I or SPN 102 Spanish II 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 108V Class Voice 1 MUS 107V Class Voice 1 MUS 112P Applied Piano 2 MUS 111P Applied Piano 2 MUS 122 Music Theory II 3 MUS 121 Music Theory I 3 MUS 122L Aural Skills II 1 MUS 121L Aural Skills I 1 TOTAL CREDITS= 18 TOTAL CREDITS = 17

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester

ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 BIO 110 General Biology or 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 PSC 102 Physical Science MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 208V Class Voice 1 MUS 207V Class Voice 1 MUS 212P Applied Piano 2 MUS 211P Applied Piano 2 MUS 222 Music Theory IV 3 MUS 221 Music Theory III 3 MUS 222L Aural Skills IV 1 MUS 221L Aural Skills III 1 TOTAL CREDITS = 14 TOTAL CREDITS = 14

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester REL 104 Biblical Literature or 3 MUS 344 Music History II 3 REL 205 World Religions MUS 421 Form and Analysis 3

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester MUS 461 Careers in Music I 2 MUS 462 Careers in Music II 2 Music Elective 2 Music Elective 2 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 ENG 208 Professional/Tech Writing 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 TOTAL CREDITS= 16 TOTAL CREDITS= 13 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 120

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MajorMajor in in Music Music (Voice)(Voice)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR UNV 101 University 101 1 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MAT 110 College Mathematics II 3 MAT 109 College Mathematics I 3 FRN 102 French II or FRN 101 French I or SPN 102 Spanish II 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 108P Class Piano 1 MUS 107P Class Piano 1 MUS 112V Applied Voice 2 MUS 111V Applied Voice 2 MUS 122 Music Theory II 3 MUS 121 Music Theory I 3 MUS 122L Aural Skills II 1 MUS 121L Aural Skills I 1 Total Credits = 18 Total Credits = 17

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 BIO 110 General Biology or 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 PSC 102 Physical Science MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 208P Class Piano 1 MUS 207P Class Piano 1 MUS 212V Applied Voice 2 MUS 211V Applied Voice 2 MUS 222 Music Theory IV 3 MUS 221 Music Theory III 3 MUS 222L Aural Skills IV 1 MUS 221L Aural Skills III 1 TOTAL CREDITS = 14 TOTAL CREDITS = 14

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester

REL 104 Biblical Literature or 3 MUS 344 Music History II 3 REL 205 World Religions MUS 421 Form and Analysis 3

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester

MUS 461 Careers in Music I 2 MUS 462 Careers in Music II 2 Music Elective 2 Music Elective 2

PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 ENG 208 Professional/Tech Writing 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 Elective (Non-Music Course) 3 TOTAL CREDITS= 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 13 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 120

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MajorMajor inin MusicMusic (Music(Music Business)Business)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 BUS 200 Introduction to Business 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MAT 109 College Mathematics I 3 MAT 110 College Mathematics II 3 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 107 Class Piano or Class Voice 1 MUS 108 Class Piano or Class Voice 1 MUS 111 Applied Music (B, D, P, S, V, or W) 2 MUS 112 Applied Music (B, D, P, S, V, or W) 2 MUS 121 Music Theory I 3 MUS 122 Music Theory II 3 MUS 121L Aural Skills I 1 MUS 122L Aural Skills II 1 UNV 101 University 101 1 TOTAL CREDITS = 18 TOTAL CREDITS = 17

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester

BIO 110 Biological Science or 3 ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 PSC 102 Physical Science MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 MUS 212 Applied Music (B, D, P, S, V, or W) 2 MUS 10X Ensemble* 1 MUS 222 Music Theory IV 3 MUS 211 Applied Music (B, D, P, S, V, or W) 2 MUS 222L Aural Skills IV 1 MUS 221 Music Theory III 3 OGM 311 Principles of Management 3 MUS 221L Aural Skills III 1 ENG 208 Professional/Tech Writing 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 13 TOTAL CREDITS= 16

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester

ACT 231 Principles of Accounting I 3 ENT 362 Finance the Entrepreneurial Venture 3 FRN 101 French I or FRN 201 French II or 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 SPN 201 Spanish II OGM 314 Organizational Communication 3 MKT 341 Principles of Marketing 3 REL 104 Biblical Literature or 3 MUS 322 Orchestration 2 REL 205 World Religions MUS 344 Music History II 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations or 3 MUS 362 Commercial Music 2 SSH 201 History of Civilization TOTAL CREDITS= 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 16

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester

MKT 446 Advertising 3 BUS 401 Business Law 3 MUS 461 Careers in Music I 2 BUS 475 Business Internship 3 SSC 101 Intro to Social Sciences 3 BUS 491 Business Policy 3 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 MUS 462 Careers in Music II 2 PSY 206 Intro to Psychology 3 MUS 422 Composition 2 TOTAL CREDITS = 14 TOTAL CREDITS = 13

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 122

* Ensembles include MUS 100 (Concert Choir), MUS 102 (Gospel Choir), MUS 105 (Symphonic Winds), MUS 106 (Pep Band), MUS 107 (Jazz Ensemble), MUS 108 (Chamber Ensemble)

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Music Minor MUSIC MINORProgram PROGRAM of Study OF STUDY

Music Minor (TOTAL = 18 crd. hrs.) Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR MUS 10X Ensemble (Choir/Jazz/Chamber) 1 MUS 10X Ensemble (Choir/Jazz/Chamber) 1 MUS 111 Applied Music (B, D, P, S ,W or V) 2 MUS 112 Applied Music (B, D, P, S ,W or V) 2 MUS 121 Music Theory I 3 MUS 122 Music Theory II 3

TOTAL CREDITS= 6 TOTAL CREDITS = 6

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester Ensemble Ensemble MUS 10X (Choir/Jazz/Chamber) 1 MUS 10X (Choir/Jazz/Chamber) 1 MUS 211 Applied Music (B, D, P, S ,W or V) 2 MUS 212 Applied Music (B, D, P, S ,W or V) 2 TOTAL CREDITS = 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 3 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 18

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Major in English

The Department of English offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Students majoring in English enter an academic community that provides the student for entering graduate programs or the professional workforce. Areas of study are Literature or Professional Writing.

General Objectives The English program of study seeks to: • Prepare students for graduate and professional schools in such areas as literature, the law and the ministry. • Equip students with oral and written communication skills necessary for success in the professional world. • Enhance students’ cultural knowledge through the study of literature and other texts from a variety of cultures and nationalities. • Prepare students to compose texts in a variety of digital media, including audio/video editing and website design.

Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the various courses offered in the English major, the student will be able to: • Compose clear and coherent written arguments. • Identify, revise, and avoid common grammatical and mechanical errors in a written text. • Find credible research sources and document research papers in an appropriate academic format. • Identify and apply a variety of literary, critical, and rhetorical terms. • Deliver well-organized and engaging oral presentations. • Produce well-designed texts in a variety of genres and media (brochures, flyers, business reports, technical descriptions, news articles, poems, stories, webpages, etc.).

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Major in English (ProfessionalMajor in English Writing) (Professional Writing) Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR EN 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MATG 109 Fundamentals of Math 3 MAT 110 College Algebra 3 UNV 101 First-Year Seminar 1 BIO 110 Biological Science or REL 104 Biblical Literature 3 PSC 102 Physical Science 3 ART 103 Art Appreciation or FRN 101 French I or MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations or SSH 201 History of Civilization I 3 TOTAL CREDITS= 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester EN 105 Public Speaking 3 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 FRNG 102 French II or ENG 200 Intro to Literature 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3 ENG 226 New Media Writing 3 SSC 101 Intro to Social Sciences 3 ENG 207 Intro to Prof Writing 3 EN 208 Professional/Tech Writing 3 PSY 206 General Psychology 3 G Elective/Minor 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS= 15

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester EN 317 Creative Writing, I 3 ENG 314 Advanced Composition 3 ENG 319 Journalism I 3 ENG Area of Specialization 3 ENG 311 Hist of the Eng Lang or ENG Major Elective 3 ENG 312 Modern Eng Grammar 3 ENG Major Elective 3 ENG Area of Specialization 3 Elective/Minor 3 G Elective/Minor 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester EN 424 Comm Internship I 3 ENG Major Elective 3 ENG Major Elective 3 ENG Major Elective 3 G Elective/Minor 3 Elective/Minor 3 Elective/Minor 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDIT = 15 TOTAL CREDITS= 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

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Major in English Major in English (Literature)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR ENG 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MAT 109 Fundamentals of Math 3 MAT 110 College Algebra 3 UNV 101 First-Year Seminar 1 BIO 110 Biological Science or REL 104 Biblical Literature 3 PSC 102 Physical Science 3 ART 103 Art Appreciation or FRN 101 French I or MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations or SSH 201 History of Civilization I 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 FRN 102 French II or ENG 200 Intro to Literature 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3 ENG 213 World Literature 3 SSC 101 Intro to Social Sciences 3 PSY` 206 General Psychology 3 ENG 208 Professional/Tech Writing 3 Elective/Minor 3 ENG`208 225 Literary Criticism 3 TOTAL CREDITS= 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester ENG 222 American Literature 3 ENG 324 English Literature 3 ENG 311 Hist of the Eng Lang or ENG 223 African-American Literature 3 ENG 312 Modern Eng Grammar 3 ENG Area of Specialization 3 ENG Area of Specialization 3 ENG Major Elective 3 ENG Major Elective 3 Elective/Minor 3 Elective/Minor 3 TOTAL CREDITS= 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester ENG Major Elective 3 ENG Major Elective 3 ENG Major Elective 3 ENG Major Elective 3 Elective/Minor 3 Elective/Minor 3 Elective/Minor 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS= 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

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ENGLISH MINOR PROGRAMS English Minor in Writing (TOTAL = 18 crd. hrs.)

Foundations: The following course (6 crd. hrs.) ENG 207 Intro to Professional Writing ENG 226 New Media Writing

Minor Electives: Four courses chosen from the following or from the English Minor in Literature Electives listed below (12 crd. hrs.) ENG 305 Editing and Revising ENG 309 Business/Tech Writing ENG 312 Modern English Grammar ENG 314 Advanced Composition ENG 317 Creative Writing I ENG 318 Creative Writing II ENG 319 Journalism ENG 320 Journalism II ENG 401 Grant Writing ENG 427 Podcasting ENG 428 Blogging ENG 432 Sports Communication ENG 451 Feature Writing

English Minor in Literature (TOTAL = 18 crd. hrs.)

Foundations: The following courses (6 crd. hrs.) ENG 213 World Literature ENG 223 African-American Literature

Minor Electives: Four ENG courses chosen from the literature concentration program of study (12 crd. hrs.) ENG 222 American Literature ENG 225 Intro to Literary Criticism ENG 324 English Literature ENG 311 History of the English Language ENG 312 Modern English Grammar ENG 304 Contemporary Fiction ENG 313 Contemporary Drama ENG 315 Contemporary Poetry ENG 409 Shakespeare ENG 317 Creative Writing I ENG 318 Creative Writing II ENG 402 The English Novel ENG 403 Victorian Lit ENG 413 Realism and Naturalism ENG 415 The Age of Chaucer ENG 405 Gender and Literature ENG 420 Hip Hop Culture and Art ENG 419 Romantic Movement ENG 417 Senior Seminar

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 31 Department of Religion Major in Religion

The Department of Religion offers courses of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion. Courses in Religion are designed to encourage students to reflect on the meaning of life, of religious faith, and of Christian living. The degree in Religion is structured to prepare the student for the pastorate or related Christian service, or graduate and/or seminary training in Bible and theology.

General Objectives The objectives of the Division are to: • Introduce students to the historical development of major world religions (e.g. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity). • Broaden the student’s knowledge of the Christian Religion, its origin and its historical development. • Develop student skills in the historical method of research in Biblical theological studies. • Provide the student with a knowledge of and appreciation for the contribution of African Americans and “persons of color” in the development of the major religions of the world. • Emphasize to students the importance of analyzing and applying Christian principles to the social issues of today. • Develop the student’s appreciation for the relationship between religion and other academic disciplines. • Develop the student’s ability to analyze and think logically in religious studies. • Provide students with knowledge of church administration procedures. • Develop the student’s appreciation for various worship expressions. • Develop the student’s skills in the area of library research.

Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the courses offered in the Religion major, the student will be able to: • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the major religions of the world. • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the historical development of the Christian Church. • Apply the historical critical method of Biblical research in studying a book of the Bible. • Identify the contribution of Blacks and “persons of color” to the major religions of the world. • Apply Biblical principles to the social problems of today. • Plan and demonstrate library research in preparation of a major writing project. • Evaluate the impact of religion upon modern and ancient cultures. • Identify the relationship between religion and other academic disciplines. • Analyze and adequately critique issues in religious studies. • Demonstrate a working knowledge of modern church administration procedures. • Evaluate various expressions of worship and tradition.

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Religion Major (ReligiousReligion MajorStudies) (Religious Studies)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR ENG 101 English Composition I R3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MAT 109 Fundamentals of Math 3 MAT 110 College Algebra 3 UNV 101 First Year Seminar 1 REL 101 Introduction to Old 3 REL 104 Intro to Biblical Literature 3 SPN 101 Testament Spanish I 3 BUS 103+ Computer Literacy 3 PSC 102 Physical Science or ART 103 Art Appreciation or BIO 110 Biological Science 3 MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 SSC 101 Intro to Social Sciences 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3 REL 102 Introduction to New 3 PSY 206 General Psychology 3 REL 103 SpiritualTestament Growth and 3 REL 205 World Religions 3 SSH 201 HistoryDev. of Civilization or 3 REL 210 Women in Religion 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester REL 304 History of the Christian 3 REL 314 The Writings of Paul 3 REL 315 TheCh Torah 3 REL 316 The Major Prophets 3 REL 401 Introduction to Theology 3 REL 403 New Testament Theology 3 REL 308 Christian Education 3 REL 208 Christian Education 3 ENG 208 Professional/Technical 3 PHIL 201 WesternChange ThoughtAgent 3 Writing TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester REL 402 Old Testament Theology 3 REL 311 Synoptic Gospels 3 REL 408 History of Black Church 3 REL 405 Christian Social Ethics 3 REL 409 Seminar in Religion 3 REL 207 Christian Education/Black 3 Church REL 306 Life and Teaching of 3 REL 309 Pastoral Care and 3 Jesus Minor Elective 3 MinorCounseli Electiveng 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS= 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

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Religion Major Religion Major (Pastoral(Pastoral Ministry) Ministry)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR ENG 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MAT 109 Fundamentals of Math 3 MAT 110 College Algebra 3 UNV 101 First Year Seminar 1 REL 101 Introduction to Old 3 REL 104 Intro to Biblical Literature 3 SPN 101 SpanishTestament I 3 BUS 103+ Computer Literacy 3 PSC 102 Physical Science or ART 103 Art Appreciation or BIO 110 Biological Science 3 MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3

TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester ENG 200 Introduction to 3 ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 SSC 101 Literat Intro toure Social Sciences 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3 REL 102 Introduction to New 3 PSY 206 General Psychology 3 REL 201 SermonTestament Prep and 3 REL 210 Women in Religion 3 REL 103 SpiritualDelivery Growth and 3 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 Dev 1

TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS= 15

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester REL 304 History of the Christian 3 REL 206 Creative Styles of Worship 3 REL 308 IntroductionCh to Christian 3 REL 307 Church Administration 3 REL 113 Ed Advanced Practicum 3 REL 309 Pastoral Care and 3 SSH 201 History of Civilization or REL 205 Cou Worldnseling Religions 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations 3 REL 317 History & Polity of AME 3 BUS 200 Introduction to Business 3 Church TOTAL CREDITS= 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester REL 404 Supervised Ministry 9 BUS 201 Economics I 3 REL 310 Officers as Leaders 3 MKT 341 Principles of Marketing 3 OGM 311 Principles of 3 BUBREL 207 Christian Education/ Black 3 Manag ement REL 405 ChristianChurch Social Ethics 3 ENG 208 Professional/Technical 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 Writing TOTAL CREDITS= 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

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Course Descriptions

ENG 207 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL WRITING Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to introduce students to careers in professional writing, as well as to the required skills, applicable technology, and related professional concerns of this discipline. Students will complete a variety of writing assignments designed to familiarize them with genres—such as journalism, speechwriting, advertising, and organizational communication—relevant to the pursuit of careers in professional writing.

ENG 213 WORLD LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. This course provides a broad survey of World literature that will introduce students to representative examples of literature from Asian, African, European and Native American cultural traditions. Students will learn about the origins and development of epic and lyric poetry, drama, and fiction in various world cultures. Discussion and writing assignments about course texts will address the enduring human values such literary works embody as well as the features that make the works historically and culturally distinct.

ENG 222 AMERICAN LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. This course provides a broad survey of American literature that will introduce students to the literary movements, authors, and themes that define the field. Students will read, analyze, discuss, and write about representative examples of poetry and prose from the romantic, realist/naturalist, modernist, and postmodernist eras.

ENG 223 AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. This course is a survey in African American literature that emphasizes both the formal features and the socio-historical context of works produced by black writers throughout American history. Writers studied will likely include Wheatley, DuBois, Hurston, Dunbar, Hughes, Harden, McKay, Wright, Ellison, Baraka, Walker, and Baldwin, among others. Our approach to examining literature will give special attention to identifying and analyzing connections between historic and contemporary issues.

ENG 225 LITERARY CRITICISM Credit 3 hrs. This course introduces students to the major critical theories of contemporary literary scholarship. Through readings and discussion of both creative and critical texts, students will learn the historical origins and key terms of various modes of critical analysis including historical, formalist, psychological, ecocritical, feminist, and multicultural approaches. Students will demonstrate their facility with one or more of these critical theories by composing a substantial, theoretically-informed critical essay of their own.

ENG 226 NEW MEDIA WRITING Credit 3 hrs. This course is held in a computer-equipped classroom and provides an introduction to computer-based writing techniques. Students who take this course will learn how to use various word-processing and publication software to design professional-looking documents. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the features and rhetorical resources—choices in font, layout, visual aids (charts, graphs, images)—that platforms such as Microsoft Office and Publisher offer students and professionals of the twenty-first century. Some attention is also paid to the unique affordances of digital writing environments (i.e., wikis, weblogs, txt) through which written information is collaboratively collected and revised.

ENG 302 EDITING AND REVISING Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to help students develop a process of editing and revision that allows them to produce essays that are not only thesis-driven and evidence-based, but that also demonstrate a mastery of the principles of English grammar and usage. The course asks students to complete reading and writing assignments and to participate in peer review workshops that will help them to focus intensely on identifying, correcting, and avoiding miscommunications that stem from nonstandard use of syntax, word choice, spelling, and punctuation.

ENG 304 CONTEMPORARY FICTION Credit 3 hrs. This course offers an intensive study of works from a selection of twentieth and twenty-first century writers. Readings and class discussion will assist students in exploring the formal innovations of contemporary fiction as well as the socio-historical events influencing and influenced by its production. Students will engage and develop a deeper understanding of the major themes and genres of this historical period by composing a critical essay that analyzes and evaluates at least one of the works studied in the course.

ENG 309 ADVANCED BUSINESS/TECHNICAL WRITING Credit 3 hrs. This course focuses on effective communication in the business world. Students will gain proficiency in the most common forms of business and technical writing: descriptions of processes and products, proposals, business correspondence, and technical reports. The course’s major group project fosters team-building, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills by simulating a real-world business writing assignment.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 35 ENG 311 HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to introduce students to pre-modern and early modern English, with some reference to Indo-European antecedents. It is intended to illuminate major trends in the history of English by examining phonology, morphology, syntax, foreign influences, and related topics. Through reading, researching, and writing about selections from relevant Old, Middle, and Modern English texts, students will come away from the class with a deeper appreciation for the evolution and expressive potential of the English language.

ENG 312 MODERN ENGLISH GRAMMAR Credit 3 hrs. This course is a systematic survey of the structure of contemporary English grammar, a system of principles and rules that allow us to organize our words and sentences into coherent, meaningful language. The course explores the usage problems associated with contemporary grammar in both speech and writing as well as the notion of Standard English, the effects of language change on English grammar, and the effects of cultural attitudes on our ideas of “correct” English.

ENG 313 CONTEMPORARY DRAMA Credit 3 hrs. Focusing on plays written throughout the twentieth and twenty-first century, this course will pay special attention to the ideological, social, and political messages communicated through drama. Through regular reading and writing assignments, course discussion, and the occasional performance of scenes from plays they have read, students will come away with a thorough understanding of the distinctive features of drama as a genre, particularly the role of live performance in communicating meaning.

ENG 314 ADVANCED COMPOSITION Credit 3 hrs. This course provides the opportunity for intensive practice in the writing of academic, argumentative prose. It stresses the principles and techniques of effective written communication such as readability, an appreciation of audience, and the accurate documentation of research sources. Readings, discussion, and peer review exercises for the class are designed to enhance proficiency in critical reading and thinking and to refine students’ processes for generating and revising written work. Students will gain confidence in their composing abilities by producing a portfolio containing 30-40 pages of expository, analytical, or critical writing.

ENG 315 CONTEMPORARY POETRY Credit 3 hrs. This course is a critical study of poetry written throughout the twentieth and twenty-first century. The course’s reading and writing assignments will focus upon the analysis and interpretation of representative works from important movements from the previous century such as projectivism, the Beats, the New York School, Confessional Poetry, Surrealism, Feminism, the New Formalism, and Multiculturalism. Students completing this course will develop a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the forms and themes defining contemporary poetry.

ENG 317 CREATIVE WRITING I Credit 3 hrs. In this course, students explore the creative process through the reading and writing of poetry, fiction, flash fiction, creative non-fiction and children’s literature. Students examine the creative writing theories and the literary techniques employed by contemporary writers working in these diverse genres. The course will acquaint students with the processes that go into creating publishable works of creative writing as they draft, workshop, and revise their own pieces while also reading and critically responding to both published and student-generated literary work.

ENG 318 CREATIVE WRITING II Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to help students create publishable work in a genre of their own choosing. In addition to many shorter writing assignments, each student will create one major creative piece in a genre they have chosen and will participate actively in workshops where they share pieces with peers in order to give and receive feedback. Students will learn how to revise their own work with respect to the conventional standards of form and quality necessary for submission and publication. They will complete the course with an understanding of protocols and potential venues for publishing their completed work.

ENG 319 JOURNALISM I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 This course is designed to introduce students to the conventions of journalistic writing. Students will learn how to write professional news stories and explore, as well as analyze, various new media outlets. Some attention will also be given to the practicalities of finding work in this field. Writing projects that ask students to investigate timely public issues will be assigned regularly, and student success will be evaluated by a portfolio of work.

ENG 320 JOURNALISM II 3 Credits 3 hrs. This course is designed to continue improving students’ understanding of the conventions of journalistic writing. Students will learn how to write professional news stories and explore, as well as analyze, various new media outlets. Some attention will also be given to the practicalities of finding work in this field. Writing projects that ask students to investigate timely public issues will be assigned regularly, and student success will be evaluated by a portfolio of work. 36 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG ENG 324 ENGLISH LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. This course provides a broad survey of English literature that will introduce students to the literary movements, authors, and themes that define the field. Students will read, analyze, and write about representative examples of poetry and prose from the English literary tradition such as Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and the 19th-century Romantics

ENG 401 GRANT WRITING Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to teach students how to conduct secondary research and use these findings to support grant applications and other types of reports. Attention will be given to analysis of readings and methods of research. The final project will be a collaborative grant application to help professionalize students in effective methods of grant writing and in the collaborative writing skills necessary for today’s business work environment.

ENG 402 THE ENGLISH NOVEL Credit 3 hrs. Focusing on a range of representative novelists in English, this course examines the genre’s unique formal and thematic engagements. In doing so, this course explores the ways in which the novel in English has changed over time, engaging with cultural and social history. Through regular reading and writing assignments, along with course discussion, students will come to a more thorough understanding of the English novel while refining their analytical skills.

ENG 403 VICTORIAN LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the Victorian period in English literature, focusing on such Victorian preoccupations as the emergence of empire and colonialism, industrial and technological modernization, and the fight for political equality among women and the working classes. This course will study major Victorian poets, fiction writers, and essayists, including Arnold, the Brownings, the Brontës, Mill, Rossetti, and Tennyson. Through regular reading and writing assignments along with course discussion, students will come away with a detailed knowledge of the Victorian literature while also refining their analytical skills as readers and writers.

ENG 405 GENDER AND LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. This course will focus on the intersections between gender and literature and in particular the ways in which literary texts define, explore, and question gender identity. Students will sharpen their analytical reading and writing skills as they encounter and respond to a range of texts—including fiction, poetry, film, and memoir—that examine issues like femininity, masculinity, sexuality, and gender roles. Students will pay particular attention to the links between gender, race, and social class. Student’s mastery of course learning objectives will be measured by exams and a term paper.

ENG 409 SHAKESPEARE Credit 3 hrs. Fall. In this course, students explore the fundamentals of Shakespeare and his literary art, with particular emphasis on the dramatic conventions and themes his plays draw upon and address. Students will also encounter selected sonnets and learn about the architecture and theatrical conventions of Shakespeare’s theatre as a means for deepening their understanding of his written work. Over the course of the semester, students will read, write about, and perform scenes from a representative selection of Shakespeare’s major works. Studies culminate with an enriched understanding of the playwright’s enduring literary and cultural impact.

ENG 413 REALISM AND NATURALISM Credit 3 hrs. This course offers a critical exploration of the realist and naturalist fiction that first emerges in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century. Students will learn about the formal conventions of realism and naturalism by reading, discussing, and writing about representative texts from early innovators in the genre, such as Davis, Crane, Howells, Dreiser, and Norris, to their successors in the contemporary period. Students will also learn to identify the cultural conditions in which these genres have tended to thrive.

ENG 415 THE AGE OF CHAUCER Credit 3 hrs. The course, a literary and linguistic study of the major works of Geoffrey Chaucer, introduces students to the intellectual and literary conventions of the Middle Ages. In addition to the course’s intensive focus on Chaucer and his works, students are exposed to a range of authors and literary forms from the author’s time-period. Through reading, discussion, and the composition of a journal-length academic essay, students will look deeply into the social and cultural currents reflected in the writings of the period.

ENG 417 SEMINAR IN ENGLISH Credit 3 hrs. This course will lead students through the process of writing a senior thesis in the field of English. This course will therefore focus on brainstorming, proposing, researching, drafting, and revising an original project. By the end of the semester, students will not only master the techniques of literary research but will also produce an original essay of roughly 15 to 20 pages, using appropriate style and documentation.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 37 ENG 419 THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT Credit 3 hrs. This course serves as an in depth examination of the development of the Romantic Movement in British literature and culture from the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century. The course will examine the relationship between literature, politics, and society in the wake of the political and industrial revolutions occurring during this time period. Through course discussion, regular writing assignments, and formal essays, students will come away with not only a detailed knowledge of the Romantic Movement but also a methodology for analyzing the relationship between literary, political, and social movements.

ENG 420 HIP HOP CULTURE AND ART Credit 3 hrs. This course investigates the emergence and evolution of hip hop as one of the most popular and influential art forms of recent history. Students will develop their close reading and critical thinking skills by analyzing and writing about the innovative poetic techniques exemplified in the work of various hip-hop lyricists throughout the past several decades while learning about the cultural contexts in which this art form, and hip-hop culture more generally, originated. Student’s mastery of course learning objectives will be measured by exams and a term paper.

ENG 424 COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor This course is required for academic internship credit. Students will analyze written and verbal communications from internships as models of organizational communications. This course will acquaint students with communication principles and practices required outside the academic setting and will provide an opportunity for hands-on field experience.

ENG 425 COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor This course is required for academic internship credit. Students will analyze written and verbal communications from internships as models of organizational communications. This course will acquaint students with communication principles and practices required outside the academic setting and will provide an opportunity for hands-on field experience.

ENG 427 PODCASTING 3 Credit 3 hrs. Students in this course will learn to produce documentary-style audio stories. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal voice and style, while also learning the rhetorical and technological skills necessary to produce and publish their own podcasts.

ENG 428 BLOGGING 3 Credit 3 hrs. Students in this course will learn rhetorical and technical skills necessary to publish and manage their own professional blog site. Students will develop their digital writing skills and learn strategies for reaching a broader audience with their written work.

ENG 432 SPORTS COMMUNICATION Credit 3 hrs. This class provides an overview of sports journalism, including the history of sports journalism, how to conduct sports interviews, sports reporting techniques and how to write game stories, features and columns.

ENG 451 FEATURE WRITING Credit 3 hrs. In this class students will learn the basics of feature writing. We will discuss the various types of features, including profiles, short features, news features, trend features and personal essays. Students will learn how to develop ideas for features and how to pitch stories to editors, including writing effective query letters. The class will focus on interviewing techniques, developing an eye for detail, organizing material and keeping it lively. Class time will be spent working on writing lessons as well as reading and critiquing industry work, and discussing such elements of writing as voice, style, use of language and command of various lead writing and story structure techniques.

MUS 100 CONCERT CHOIR Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: Students must audition before enrolling in this ensemble. The Concert Choir is a select chorus, which performs regularly on and off campus. The choir performs choral works of all styles and periods. Choir members are expected to deal with issues of vocal production, musicality, tone color, articulation, vowel matching, historical style, pronunciation, blend, dynamics, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, communication, and expressiveness in the selections learned.

MUS 102 GOSPEL CHOIR Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: Students must audition before enrolling in this ensemble. The Gospel Choir is a select choir, which performs regularly on and off campus. Emphasis is placed on rendering gospel and spiritual selections. Choir members are expected to deal with issues of vocal production, musicality, tone color, articulation, vowel matching, historical style, pronunciation, blend, dynamics, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, communication, and expressiveness in the selections learned.

38 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG MUS 103 MUSIC APPRECIATION Credit 3 hrs. This General Education course for non-music majors provides a study of the basic materials of music, and surveys important examples of music literature, style periods, and representative composers from the past and present. Through written exams, listening quizzes, and writing assignments, students will learn to recognize different music genres, composers, performers, and write about music.

MUS 105 SYMPHONIC WINDS Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: Students must audition before enrolling in this ensemble The Allen University Symphonic Winds is comprised of students from all areas of study who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Students perform standard and contemporary band literature.

MUS 106 PEP BAND Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: Students must audition before enrolling in this ensemble. The Allen University Pep Band performs regularly at University extracurricular events including student functions and sporting events (i.e. basketball games). The Pep Band is comprised of students from all areas of study who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Students learn individual blend in an ensemble environment, modern popular music repertoire, and accurate intonation and performance techniques.

MUS107 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: Students must audition before enrolling in this ensemble. The Allen University Jazz Ensemble performs jazz standards and contemporary works of various styles including swing, blues, and Latin. The ensemble is comprised of students from all areas of study who perform on and off campus. Students learn jazz repertoire, ensemble balance, and the best methods for listening to accurate blending.

MUS 107P CLASS PIANO Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: Piano Placement Exam Course Sequence: MUS 107P, MUS 108P, MUS 207P, MUS 208P A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence. The objective of the class piano course for non-keyboard majors is to develop functional keyboard skills that will allow students to cope with practical situations within the Music Department and in their chosen career field. It is designed for students who have had some or no previous study of the instrument. Through technical exercises, ensemble playing, sight-reading, transposition, and improvisation, students acquire skills that will enable them to read and play piano music. The successful student will also be able to play major and minor scales, arpeggios, primary chord progressions, harmonization exercises, and repertoire pieces. At the conclusion of the course sequence, all music majors must pass a piano proficiency examination as one of his or her graduation requirements.

MUS 107V CLASS VOICE Credit 1 hr. Course Sequence: MUS 107V, MUS 108V, MUS 207V, MUS 208V A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence. The objective of the class voice course for non-voice majors is to develop functional voice skills that will allow students to cope with practical situations within the Music Department and in their chosen career field. It is designed for students who have had some or no previous study of voice. Through technical exercises, ensemble singing, and sight-reading, students acquire skills that will enable them to read and sing vocal music. Students will also explore voice production and other principles of singing through the study and performance of standard solo literature including hymns, folk songs, spirituals and art songs.

MUS 108 CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: Students must audition before enrolling in this ensemble. Allen University Chamber Ensemble is a performing group of various instrumentations (brass quartet, for example) which is comprised of students from all areas of study. Chamber ensembles rehearse individually and under the supervision of music faculty and distinguish themselves by learning both contemporary and historical repertoire, historical technique, and historical temperament for performance at the University’s most formal functions on and off campus.

MUS 111B APPLIED BRASS Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Audition or by permission of the instructor Course Sequence: MUS 111B, MUS 112B, MUS 211B, MUS 212B, MUS 311B, MUS 312B, MUS 411B, and MUS 412B A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence Applied Brass Instruments’ courses provide weekly one-hour private lessons for brass students to develop their technique and musicianship, and knowledge of the standard solo repertoire. Students will be assessed based on their improvement, attendance and performance. The music faculty will evaluate the students at end-of-the- semester music juries.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 39 MUS 111D APPLIED PERCUSSION Credit 2hrs. Prerequisite: Audition or by permission of the instructor Course Sequence: MUS 111D, MUS 112D, MUS 211D, MUS 212D, MUS 311D, MUS 312D, MUS 411D, MUS 412D A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence Applied Percussion Instruments’ courses provide weekly one-hour private lessons for percussion students to develop their technique and musicianship, and knowledge of the standard solo repertoire. Students will be assessed based on their improvement, attendance and performance. The music faculty will evaluate the students at end-of-the-semester music juries.

MUS 111P APPLIED PIANO Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Audition or by permission of the instructor Course Sequence: MUS 111P, MUS 112P, MUS 211P, MUS 212P, MUS 311P, MUS 312P A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence. Applied Piano is for music majors with a piano concentration. These courses provide the necessary skills for performing a solo recital. Through technical exercises, i.e. scales, arpeggios, inversions, chord progressions, and etudes, as well as repertoire assignments students will develop skills that will enable them to read and play piano music from each major stylistic era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Twentieth Century). The music faculty will evaluate the students at end-of-the-semester music juries.

MUS 111S APPLIED STRINGS Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Audition or by permission of the instructor Course Sequence: MUS 111S, MUS 112S, MUS 211S, MUS 212S, MUS 311S, MUS 312S, MUS 411S, MUS 412S A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence Applied String Instruments’ courses provide weekly one-hour private lessons for string students to develop their technique and musicianship, and knowledge of the standard solo repertoire. Students will be assessed based on their improvement, attendance and performance. The music faculty will evaluate the students at end-of-the- semester music juries.

MUS 111V APPLIED VOICE Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Audition Course Sequence: MUS 111V, MUS 112V, MUS 211V, MUS 212V, MUS 311V, MUS 312V A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence. Applied Voice is for music majors with a voice concentration. These courses provide the necessary skills for performing a solo recital. Through the use of vocalises and repertoire assignments, students will develop skills that will enable them to read and sing music from each major stylistic era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Twentieth Century). Emphasis will be placed on the development of tone quality, diction, and arrangement while utilizing proper breathing and posture. Opportunity for singing in foreign languages including Latin, Italian, French, and German will be provided. The music faculty will evaluate the students at end-of-the-semester music juries.

MUS 111W APPLIED WOODWINDS Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Audition or by permission of the instructor Course Sequence: MUS 111W, MUS 112W, MUS 211W, MUS 212W, MUS 311W, MUS 312W, MUS 411W, MUS 412W A grade of C or higher is required to progress through the course sequence Applied Woodwind Instruments’ courses provide weekly one-hour private lessons for woodwind students to develop their technique and musicianship, and knowledge of the standard solo repertoire. Students will be assessed based on their improvement, attendance and performance. The music faculty will evaluate the students at end-of-the-semester music juries.

MUS 121 MUSIC THEORY I Credit 3 hrs. Corequisite: MUS 121L Aural Skills I Music Theory I introduces students to the music of the Common Practice Era of Western Music (1600-1900) through the study of music notation, scales, intervals, key and time signatures, rhythm, triads and seventh chords, and Roman numeral analysis. The successful student will be able to build and identify scales, chords, intervals and complete Roman numeral analysis of diatonic scores.

MUS 121L AURAL SKILLS I Credit 1 hr. Corequisite: MUS 121 Music Theory I Aural Skills I Lab is an ear-training course that applies concepts from Music Theory I through sight-singing and dictation. The successful student will be able to sight-sing simple melodies and duets, count rhythms, recognize intervals and chords, and complete rhythmic dictations.

40 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG MUS 122 MUSIC THEORY II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MUS 121 Music Theory I, MUS 121L Aural Skills I Corequisite: MUS 122L Aural Skills II Music Theory II provides in-depth instruction in the Common Practice Era of Western Music (1600-1900) through an expansion of diatonic voice leading to include an introduction to form. The successful student will be able to complete advanced four-part writing, recognize structural forms, and analyze chamber and orchestral scores with transposing instruments.

MUS 122L AURAL SKILLS II Credit 1 hr. Prerequisites: MUS 121 Music Theory I, MUS 121L Aural Skills I Corequisite: MUS 122 Music Theory II Aural Skills II Lab is an ear-training course that applies concepts from Music Theory II through sight-singing and dictation. The successful student will be able to sight-sing diatonic melodies and duets, count compound rhythms, recognize intervals and chords, and complete rhythmic and melodic dictations.

MUS 221 MUSIC THEORY III Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MUS 122 Music Theory II, MUS 122L Aural Skills II Corequisite: MUS 221L Aural Skills III Music Theory III focuses on chromaticism during the Common Practice Era of Western Music (1600-1900) through analyzing secondary function chords, modulations, mode mixture, and an introduction to larger forms. The successful student will be able to complete four-part writing with chromatic tones, recognize modulations within larger forms, and analyze chamber and orchestral scores with transposing instruments.

MUS 221L AURAL SKILLS III Credit 1 hr. Prerequisites: MUS 122 Music Theory II, MUS 122L Aural Skills II Corequisite: MUS 221 Music Theory III Aural Skills III Lab is an ear-training course that applies concepts from Music Theory III through sight-singing and dictation. The successful student will be able to sight-sing chromatic melodies and duets, count simple and compound rhythms, and complete melodic and harmonic dictations.

MUS 222 MUSIC THEORY IV Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MUS 122 Music Theory II, MUS 122L Aural Skills II Corequisite: MUS 222L Aural Skills IV Music Theory IV is an introduction to the materials and compositional techniques from Impressionism to present day. Topics will include Impressionist techniques, asymmetrical and composite meters, atonal theory, twelve-tone serialism, integral serialism, aleatoric music, minimalism, phasing, electronic and computer music. The successful student will be able to recognize compositional techniques and materials, determine the normal form of a pitch class set, complete a twelve-tone matrix, and analyze scores.

MUS 222L AURAL SKILLS IV Credit 1 hr. Prerequisites: MUS 221 Music Theory III or successful diagnostic testing; MUS 221L Aural Skills III or successful diagnostic testing

Corequisite: MUS 222 Music Theory IV Aural Skills IV Lab is an ear-training course that applies concepts from Music Theory IV through sight-singing and dictation. The successful student will be able to sight-sing diatonic modes, synthetic scales, atonal melodies, and count in asymmetrical and composite meters.

MUS 321 COUNTERPOINT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MUS 222 Music Theory IV Counterpoint introduces students to contrapuntal practice through analysis and music writing. Students will analyze two- and three-part inventions, canons, double and triple fugues, chorale preludes, passacaglias, invertible counterpoint and more. The successful student concludes the term with writing, analyzing and presenting and original contrapuntal work.

MUS 322 ORCHESTRATION Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 222 Music Theory IV This course is a study of orchestration. Students will learn practical information on score preparation, instrumental ranges and qualities, transcribing and arranging for various instrumental ensembles. Students will have weekly arranging assignments, and present a final orchestration project of a large ensemble at the conclusion of the course. The successful student will be able to transcribe and arrange music for various instrumental ensembles by the conclusion of this course.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 41 MUS 331 CONDUCTING TECHNIQUES Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisites: MUS 122 Music Theory II This course examines the principles of conducting vocal and instrumental groups, techniques to secure flexible impression and appropriate interpretation. Through conducting patterns, score study, and laboratory experience with vocal and instrumental groups, students will be able to successfully direct an ensemble.

MUS 343 MUSIC HISTORY I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 122 Music Theory II This course studies the history of music from the beginning of Western civilization to 1750 through style analysis, visual and listening examples of compositions, and the sociocultural background of each era. Through written and listening exams and a music research paper, students will be able to identify the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque era composers, their compositions, and write about music.

MUS 344 MUSIC HISTORY II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 122 Music Theory II This course studies the history of music from 1750 to the present through style analysis, visual and listening examples of compositions, and the sociocultural background of each era. Through written and listening exams and a music research paper, students will be able to identify the Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century musical eras, composers, compositions, and write about music.

MUS 352 WINDS, STRINGS, AND PERCUSSION Credit 2 hrs. This course takes a detailed look at string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students will learn the members of each instrument family, terminology for each family of instruments, special effects and devices, and important literature for each instrument family. Students will have written and aural exams. The successful student will be able to describe how all instruments produce sound, assign instruments to their appropriate group, and important literature for each instrument.

MUS 361 COMMERCIAL MUSIC Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor This course provides an introduction to the field of commercial music. Students will learn about different commercial music styles, various business aspects of the commercial music industry, arrange and compose in a variety of commercial music styles, and create or recreate music using technology. The successful student will be able to create their own music company, create songs in a variety of commercial styles, and perform and record their compositions using music technology. MUS 421 FORM & ANALYSIS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 222 Music Theory IV This course focuses on the analysis of music and forms from the Middle Ages to the present. Through score analysis and written and listening exams, students will learn to identify musical forms from various eras. Students will also have to submit a form and analysis project.

MUS 422 COMPOSITION Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 421 Form and Analysis Composition is a praxis-oriented music writing course. In-depth review of instrumentation and composition styles by era and by leading composers of Western music precedes each project. As such, student achievement is reliant on success in prerequisite theory, orchestration and counterpoint coursework. Guest faculty and student performers introduce instruments. Successful students employ harmonies, scales, form, and conventions from the Common Practice Era through modern styles.

MUS 437 CHORAL METHODS Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 331 Conducting Techniques This course is a preparation for leading choral groups. Through the integration of conducting technique, vocal pedagogy, knowledge of repertoire, and the application of appropriate instructional strategies in the context of peer teaching and performance assignments, students will acquire the skills to effectively direct any choral ensemble.

MUS 461 CAREERS IN MUSIC I Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor This course surveys the various aspects of the music business and provides information on possible job opportunities in the field of music. Attention will be given to churches, schools, the television recording industry, the military and other organizations and businesses requiring musical services. Opportunity is provided for students to plan and give performances.

42 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG MUS 462 CAREERS IN MUSIC II Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 461 Careers in Music I This course is an extension of MUS 461 and concentrates on special aspects of musical careers. Time will be spent in a practicum in the concentration. Attention will be given to churches, schools, the television recording industry, the military and other organizations and businesses requiring musical services.

MUS 490 Senior Recital Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 412 (D, P, S, V, W) Applied Lesson This course is the study and preparation for a solo recital. The student must present a Senior Recital that is a minimum of thirty minutes in duration. All students must successfully pass a Senior Recital Hearing before presenting a recital.

REL 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT Credit 3 hrs. This course provides a basic overview and study of the Old Testament. The history of Israel is presented along with the economic, social, political, cultural and religious life of the Hebrew people. Each Old Testament book and major biblical characters will be examined. Primary attention is also devoted to contemporary biblical interpretation and historical research.

REL 102 INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT Credit 3 hrs. This course provides a basic overview and study of the New Testament books. The political, religious, and sociological environment surrounding the formation of the writings will be examined along with outstanding characters and teachings of each book. Attention is devoted to contemporary biblical interpretation and historical research.

REL 103 SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I Credit 3 hrs. This course examines the dynamics of the Call of God on an individual’s life. Attention is focused on self evaluation of personal spiritual development and progress in light of scriptural teachings.

REL 113 FIELD EXPERIENCE (PRACTICUM I) Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor This course provides individual work under faculty or ministerial supervision in a church setting. Evaluation is based on demonstrated practical experience utilizing skills attained from completed coursework.

REL 114 FIELD EXPERIENCE (PRACTICUM II) Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor This course is a Continuation of REL 113. It provides the individual with additional hands on experience under faculty or ministerial supervision in a church setting with evaluation based on demonstrated practical experience utilizing skills attained from completed coursework.

REL 115 THE BIBLE AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Credit 3 hrs. This above course will examine the Bible as a foundation for Christian Education. Fundamental questions of Biblical hermeneutics and theology will be explored in the context of Christian education.

REL 116 THE CHURCH’S MINISTRY WTH CHILDREN Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the lives of children and parents and their involvement in the larger life and ministry of the church. It involves direct observation of children, findings of students from child psychology, studies of such issues as age level/faith development characteristics, and children’s worship.

REL 117 THE CHURCH’S MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the challenges facing youth in contemporary society and how the church can best minister to them. Students study faith development and pastoral care for youth in crisis, as they learn to plan, develop, and implement effective youth ministry programs.

REL 118 THE CHURCH’S MINISTRY WITH ADULTS Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the social, psychological, cultural, and theological understanding of adults. It involves theological foundations, educational possibilities, and developmental issues of pastoral care.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 43 REL 201 SERMON PREPARATION AND DELIVERY Credit 6 hrs. This course is a study of the theology of preaching, as well as the mechanics of sermon preparation for the purpose of enabling the student to communicate God’s Word effectively and correctly in the 20th century.

REL 203 SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT II Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the spirituality of the pastor and the impact of his spiritual development on his/her ministry.

REL 204 BLACK RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP Credit 3 hrs. This course provides an opportunity for students to research the historical and theological development of Black Christian denominations. Attention is given to Black worship, some major leaders, assessment of the potential influence of religious leaders in the 21st century, and the church’s current challenges.

REL 205 WORLD RELIGIONS Credit 3 hrs. This course surveys the major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Animism (traditional religion). The major tenets of each religion are studied along with their impact and place in world history and civilization.

REL 206 CREATIVE STYLES OF WORSHIP Credit 3 hrs. This course is a study of the nature, techniques, and conduct of church worship, with emphasis on the preparation and administration of services for various denominations and occasions. The use of appropriate church music, information, worship opportunities, and new experimental forms of worship are emphasized.

REL 207 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND THE BLACK CHURCH Credit 3 hrs. This course focuses on an examination of the origin, extent, potential, and direction of religious education in the Black Church.

REL 208 THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR AS CHANGE AGENT Credit 3 hrs. This course examines the theory, ways, and means by which the Christian educator can engage in planned change in the local church or related settings.

REL 210 WOMEN IN RELIGION Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to discuss women’s ways of experiencing religion in the midst of religious domination and how women also experience the sacred. The readings and discussion will seek to affirm how women, down through history, have enabled themselves to recognize and communicate the sacred for themselves and others.

REL 304 HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Credit 3 hrs. This course briefly explores the history of the Christian church from the Apostolic Age to the present.

REL 307 CHURCH ADMINSTRATION Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the role of the Chief Executive Officer or Minister in planning and directing relevant programs, structures and finance, the development of effective lay workers, and the guidance of staff workers. The problems of planning for and financing recurring long and short funds used in the day to day operations of the church are also examined. REL 308 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Credit 3 hrs. This course provides an understanding of the meaning and significance of the church’s educational ministry. Opportunities for exercises in teaching learning units are also provided.

REL 309 PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING Credit 3 hrs. This course is an introduction to the ministry of pastoral care with emphasis on the helping relationship, the theology of pastoral care, pastoral use of psychotherapeutic theories and strategies for change, and various types of pastoral care and counseling such as death, crisis, premarital, marriage, and family are emphasized.

REL 310 OFFICERS AS LEADERS Credit 3 hrs. This course addresses the role of local church officers and emphasizes administrative and community duties, as well as pastoral officer relationships.

REL 311 SYNOPTIC GOSPELS Credit 3 hrs. This course is the study of the origin of the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke with particular attention to their similarities. An examination of each gospel’s uniqueness is included.

REL 312 BLACKS AND THE BIBLE Credit 3 hrs. This course examines Black biblical characters with particular attention to historical methods used to identify a person’s ancestry.

44 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG REL 314 THE WRITINGS OF PAUL Credit 3 hrs. Grounded in Paul’s writing style, this course investigates the apostle’s theology and its influence upon the first century church. REL 315 THE TORAH Credit 3 hrs. This course examines recent biblical scholarship on the Torah as the foundation document of Jewish and Christian faiths. REL 316 THE MAJOR PROPHETS Credit 3 hrs. This course presents a chronological and synthetic overview of each major prophet with special attention being given to the origin, theme, structure, and general content of each book.

REL 317 THE HISTORY AND POLITY OF THE AME CHURCH Credit 3 hrs. This course investigates the historical development of the AME Church from its founding to the present. Particular emphasis is placed on the Conference system of the AME Church’s sacraments, worship, and mission. REL 318 THE PASTOR AND FAMILY LIFE Credit 3 hrs. This course is a study of the characteristics and needs of families with special attention being given to the pastor as a family person. REL 401 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course introduces the student to the nature and context of theology, with special emphasis on the Black Christian experience in America. REL 402 OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REL 401 This course investigates the theological basis of the religion of the Old Testament. An assignment of the redemptive and creative acts of God, the judgment and salvation of God, and the worship and service of God are the focal points. REL 403 NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REL 401 This course is an interpretation of the developing theology of the early Christian movement as expressed in the literature of the New Testament and Apostolic fathers.

REL 404 SUPERVISED MINISTRY Credit 9 hrs. Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of REL 205, 307, 309, 405, and 410 Each student is required to complete a supervised ministry in a congregation with a pastor with a minimum of Master of Divinity Degree. During this supervised ministry the student participates in a broad range of pastoral functions in a structured theological setting allowing for both participation and reflection. (Semester Course.) REL 405 CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ETHICS Credit 3 hrs. This course examines the nature and expectation of Christian and social ethics, the human perception of the modern world and the social forces which help inform and help to shape moral consciousness, along with addressing the criteria for social ethics as it applies to current issues. REL 408 HISTORY OF THE BLACK CHURCH IN AMERICA Credit 3 hrs. This course is a study of the historical, social, cultural, and political factors in the development of Christianity in America shaped by the experience of African Americans. Attention is given to Black denominations from colonial times to the present. REL 409 SEMINAR IN RELIGION Credit 1-3 hrs. This course emphasizes studies on topics of special interest in religion, including Moral Philosophy, Comparative Religion, and Functional Ministry for Contemporary Problems, and Religion in Education. REL 410 MISSION OF THE CHURCH Credit 3 hrs. This course is a study of the biblical and theological basis for the mission of the church, missionary principles and practices of the patterns through the centuries, including the Black Church, and emerging new patterns of the Christian mission today. REL 412 CHURCH MUSIC Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the relationship of culture and worship from the perspective of the historical use of music. The appropriate musical forms for use in the church are examined. Content also includes the study of liturgy, order of worship, hymns, choir organization, and discussion and evaluation of contemporary Christian musical expression. REL 413 BLACK RELIGIOUS MUSIC Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the contributions made to religious music by Black Americans. Consideration is given to the African heritage and its influence upon contemporary, gospel, and Pan African musical development and various musical styles. REL 414 SERMONS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS Credit 3 hrs. This course explores sermons for special occasions such as revivals, funerals, liturgical days, homecoming, Founder’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, etc.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 45 DIVISION OF BUSINESS, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Major in Business Administration

The Division of Business, Education, and Social Science offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Sports Management, and Criminal Justice. The degrees offered prepare the student for entering professional fields or for graduate programs.

General Objectives The Business Division directs students into those experiences, which will: • Teach them how to analyze information critically and to think logically. • Develop knowledge of economic theories: How the economic system affects the individual and the concepts and principles of global economies. • Demonstrate the ability to use various methods of inquiry. • Provide the training necessary to acquire the skills, knowledge, and understanding to enhance their appreciation of the role of business in our economy. • Provide background training for such fields as law, government service, and business. • Stimulate the intellectual curiosity of students as they develop new knowledge. • Attract and retain high quality students in enrichment programs. • Sponsor activities that enhance students’ professional, social, and moral development. • Promote an understanding of the social, economic, and cultural environment in which we live and businesses operate. • Provide practical management learning experiences through cooperative and/or internship programs. • Foster an awareness of the global issues facing decision makers.

Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the various courses offered in the Business Administration major, the student will be able to: • Knowledge of accounting, management, marketing, finance, statistics, economics, and computer-based data processing. • Entry-level competence for management in business, government, education and religious employment. • Competence for graduate or professional studies. • Knowledge of motivational techniques, leadership principles, and the ability to work with and through groups for the accomplishment of the objectives. • Sound work habits and self-confidence.

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Major in Business Administration Major in Business Administration (Accounting)(Accounting)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR UNV 101 First Year Seminar 1 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations 3 MAT 109 Fundamentals of 3 MAT 110 Fundamentals of Math II 3 PSC 102 PhysicalMatMathematics Science or II 3 REL 104 Intro to New Testament 3 ART 200 Art Appreciation or ENG 208 Professional & Tech Writing 3 MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 BUS 200 103 Computer Literacy 3 Total Credits = 16 Total Credits = 15 Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester ENG 105 Oral Language 3 BUS 200 Introduction to Business 3 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 OG Major Elective 3 SSC 101 Introduction to Social 3 M Elective 3 PSY 207 GeneralScience Psychology 3 Elective 3 PHIL 201 Western Political Thought 3 MATHPE 111 College Algebra 3 HPE Total Credits = 18 Total Credits = 12 Junior Year/ Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester ACT 231 Intro to Financial 3 ACT 232 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS 391 BusinessAccounting Statistics I 3 Major Elective 3 Major Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 FIN 360 Business Finance 3 FRN 101 French I or FRN 102 French II or SPN 101 Spanish I 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3 Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 15 Senior Year/ Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester BUS 475 Business Internship 3 ACT 332 Intermediate Accounting 3 ACT 337 Cost Accounting 3 ACT 338 Individual Income Tax 3 7 Major Elective 3 ACT 436 AuditingAccounting 3 Elective 3 BUS 499 Research Methods and 3 Elective 3 ElectiveProject 3

Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 47

MajorMajor in in Business Business Administration (Organizational(Organizational Management)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR UNV 101 University 101 1 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 101 Eng. Composition 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations 3 MAT 109 Fund. of Math I 3 MAT 110 Fundamentals of Math II 3 PSC 102 Physical Science or 3 REL 104 Intro. to Biblical Literature 3 BIO 110 Biological Science 3 ART 200 Art Appreciation or ENG 208 Professional & Technical 3 Writing MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 Total Credits = 16 Total Credits = 15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester ENG 105 Oral Language 3 BUS 200 Introduction to 3 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 Business 3 SSC 101 Intro. to Social Science 3 Major Elective 3 PSY 207 General Psychology 3 Elective 3 PHIL 201 Western Political Thought 3 Elective 3 MAT 111 College Algebra 3

Total Credits = 18 Total Credits = 12

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester ACT 231 Int. to Financial Accounting 3 ACT 232 Principles of Accounting II 3 BUS 391 Business Statistics I OGM 372 Small Business 3 Management 3 OGM 311 Principles of Management OGM 376 Human Resource 3 Management 3 FRN 101 French I or 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 FRN 102 French II or Elective 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3 Elective 3 Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 15

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester OGM 417 Production and Operations Mgmt. 3 BUS 475 Business Internship 3 Major Elective 3 BUS 499 Research Methods & Project 3 Major Elective 3 Elective 3 OGM 315 Management of Elective 3 Non-Profit 3 Elective 3 Major Elective 3 Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

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Major inin Business Business (Entrepreneurship)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR UNV 101 University 101 1 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 101 Eng. Composition 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations 3 MAT 109 Fund. of Math I 3 MAT 110 Fund. of Math II 3 PSC 102 Physical Science or 3 REL 104 Intro. to Biblical Literature 3 BIO 110 Biological Science 3 ART 200 Art Appreciation or ENG 208 Professional & Technical Writing 3 MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 Total Credits = 16 Total Credits = 15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester ENG 105 Oral Language 3 BUS 200 Introduction to ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 Business 3 SSC 101 Intro to Social Science 3 Elective 3 PSY 207 General Psychology 3 Elective 3 PHIL 201 Western Political Thought 3 Elective 3 MAT 111 College Algebra 3 Total Credits = 18 Total Credits = 12

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester ACT 231 Int. to Financial Accounting 3 ACT 232 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS 391 Business Statistics I ENT 352 Econ of Entrepreneurship & 3 Innovation 3 Major Elective 3 ENT 362 Finance the Entrprnrshp. Venture 3 FRN 101 French I or Elective 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 FRN 102 French II or Elective 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3

Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 15

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester BUS 475 Business Internship 3 ENT 416 Strategies in Entrepr. 3 BUS 499 Research Methods and ENT 452 Entrepreneurship Project 3 Marketing 3 ENT 425 Social Entrepreneurship 3 Major Elective 3 Major Elective 3 Elective 3 Major Elective 3 Elective 3 Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 49

Major in Sports Management Major in Sports Management

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR UNV 101 University 101 1 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 101 Eng. Composition 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations 3 MAT 109 Fund. of Math I 3 MAT 110 Fundamentals of Math II 3 PSC 102 Physical Science or 3 REL 104 Intro. to Biblical Literature 3 BIO 110 Biological Science 3 ART 200 Art Appreciation or ENG 208 Professional & Technical Writing 3 MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 Total Credits = 16 Total Credits = 15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester ENG 105 Oral Language 3 BUS 200 Introduction to ENG 200 Introduction to Literature 3 Business 3 SSC 101 Intro. to Social Science 3 BSM 200 Intro. to Sports Mgmt. 3 PSY 207 General Psychology 3 Elective 3 PHIL 201 Western Political Thought 3 Elective 3 MAT 111 College Algebra 3

Total Credits = 18 Total Credits = 12

Junior Year / Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester ACT 231 Int. to Financial ACT 232 Principles of Accounting II Accounting 3 3 BUS 391 Business Statistics I 3 Major Elective 3 Major Elective 3 Major Elective 3 FRN 101 French I or SPN 101 Spanish I 3 FRN 102 French II or Elective 3 SPN 102 Spanish II 3 Elective 3 Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 15

Senior Year / Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester BSM 407 Sports Facility and Mgmt. 3 BSM 410 Sports Governance 3 BUS 475 Business Internship 3 BSM 412 Sports Law 3 BUS 499 Research Methods Elective 3 & Project 3 Elective 3 BSM 409 Public Relations Elective 3 & Sport 3 Major Elective 3 Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

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MINOR IN ACCOUNTING MINOR IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Accounting Minor requires (TOTAL = 18 crd. hrs.) Entrepreneurship Minor requires (TOTAL = 18 crd. hrs.) • BUS 200 Introduction to Business • FIN 360 Business Finance • ACT 231 Introduction Financial Accounting • ACT 231 Introduction Financial Accounting • ACT 232 Managerial Accounting • ACT 232 Managerial Accounting Three of the following courses: Three of the following courses: • BUS 314 Business Communication (required for all • ACT 331 Intermediate Accounting I non-Business majors) • ACT 332 Intermediate Accounting II • ENT 425 Social Entrepreneurship • ACT 431 Advanced Accounting • ECO 201 Microeconomics • ACT 435 Public Sector Accounting & Reporting • ECO 202 Macroeconomics • ACT 442 Accounting Theories • ENT 348 Entrepreneurship and Technology • ACT 452 Accounting Information Systems • ENT 361 Women and Minority Entrepreneurship • ACT 475 CPA Examinations Review • ENT480 Entrepreneurial Family Business • ENT 487 Contemporary Entrepreneurship Topics

MINOR IN FINANCE MINOR IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Finance Minor requires (TOTAL = 18 crd. hrs.) Organizational Management Minor requires (TOTAL = 18 crd. hrs.) • BUS 200 Introduction to Business • BUS 200 Introduction to Business • ACT 231 Introduction Financial Accounting • ACT 231 Introduction Financial Accounting • ACT 232 Managerial Accounting • ACT 232 Managerial Accounting Three of the following courses: Three of the following courses: • FIN 364 Managerial Finance • ECO 201 Microeconomics • FIN 366 Investment Analysis • OGM 311 Principles of Management • FIN 460 Financial Statement Analysis • OGM 338 Business Values and Ethics • ACT 231 Intro to Financial Accounting • OGM 375 Organizational Behavior & Ethics • BUS 206 Business Data Management • O GM 455 Business Negotiations • OGM 311 Principles of Management • OGM 480 Diversity in Organizations • MKT 341 Principles of Marketing • OGM 491 Business Policy

MINOR IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Sports Management Minor requires (TOTAL = 18 crd. hrs.)

• BUS 200 Introduction to Business • ACT 231 Introduction Financial Accounting • ACT 232 Managerial Accounting Three of the following courses: • BSM 200 Intro to Sports Management • BSM 210 Foundations of Leisure • BSM 230 Financing Sport • BSM 235 Ethical Issues in Sports Management • BSM 342 Sports Marketing • BSM 408 Sociology of Sport • OGM 311 Principles of Management • OGM 372 Small Business Management

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 51 Course Descriptions

ACT 232: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACC 231 This is a continuation of ACC 231. Emphasis is placed on corporate and managerial accounting for both external and internal reporting and decision- making.

ACT 331 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 232 Constitutes the principal foundation course for accountants; includes a comprehensive review of the conceptual framework of accounting. Emphasizes the preparation of financial statements and their use in decision-making. Specific topics include current and fixed assets, and intangible asset accounting.

ACT 332 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 331 Continues the study of accounting principles, concepts, and procedures introduced in ACT 331. Specific topics include current and long-term liabilities, equity, contingencies, pensions and other post-employment benefits, and leases. Completes the intensive study of measurement and reporting issues of modern accounting practice. Emphasizes the conceptual and procedural aspects associated with the reporting of stockholder’s equity, earning per share, investments deferred taxes, accounting changes and the statement of cash flows.

ACT 337 COST ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 232 Develops understanding of the critical role of cost measurement in business decisions and in managing a firm’s profitability. Studies alternate ways of measuring costs to meet different management objectives, the role of budgeting as a planning and management tool, and the use of cost analysis as a control tool to help management meet short- and long-term profit objectives.

ACT 338 INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 232 Emphasizes basic understanding of the federal income tax structure relating to individuals requires completion of tax return problems and research cases directed at addressing various tax situations. Through these projects, the different sources of tax authority are introduced. ACT 431 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332 A discussion of special accounting topics, such as business combinations, consolidated financial statements; mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, liquidation and reorganization, accounting for multinational enterprises; segments, interim reporting and reporting for the Securities and Exchange Commission ACT 432 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 336 Introduces managerial accounting concepts, analyses, and practices that support business decisions through class discussions, exercises, and demonstration problems. Specific topics covered include budgeting, cost management and behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costs for decision-making, cost allocation issues including ABC, and performance reporting. Requires a field project examining cost issues in a business entity. ACT 435 PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332 A study of the public sector management competencies for executive directors, managers, accountants, and consultants for government and nonprofit organizations; topics include financial reporting, regulation, managerial, auditing, taxation, and information systems issues in governmental and nonprofit entities.

ACT 436 AUDITING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332 A study of the theoretical and practical development of the independent audit function; generally accepted auditing standards; collection and evaluation of audit evidence; understanding internal control; risk assessment; transaction cycles; and reporting. Topics includes: audit concepts, standards, and procedures, the auditor’s legal and ethical responsibilities, the auditing profession, code of professional conduct, auditor’s reports, evidence, control environment, risk assessment, statistical sampling, substantive testing, and the effect of information technology on the audit process. 52 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG ACT 441 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. A study of international dimensions of accounting, including such topics as the patterns of accounting development found in other nations, the promulgation of worldwide accounting standards, and the accounting problems associated with multinational corporate operations.

ACT 442 ACCOUNTING THEORY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 331 Advances study of the analysis of the theoretical basis of accounting. Topics include fundamental concepts, conventions and assumptions underlying accounting practice.

ACT 452 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332 The purpose of this course is to provide students with a hands-on introduction to the concepts and uses of computerized accounting information systems emphasizing their role in providing information for external users and for managerial decision- making. Included in the course are the basic principles of accounting information systems, the relationship of computerized accounting systems to manual accounting systems, transaction processing and report generating using an integrated accounting software package, and the application of management decision- making tools using spreadsheet software.

ACT 475 CPA EXAMINATION REVIEWS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332, ACT 436 or permission Review of prior CPA examinations and analysis of new developments in accounting theory, accounting practice, auditing and business law. BSM 200 INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. This introductory course emphasizes basic management principles as they related to sports-related enterprises. A variety of marketing techniques and approaches are analyzed to broaden students’ background in this area and to better allow them to develop effective and comprehensive sports marketing plans. BSM 210 FOUNDATIONS OF LITERATURE Credit 3 hrs. This is an introductory course providing an overview of the history, philosophy, and concepts of recreation and leisure in modern society; leisure service delivery; health and wellness promotion; cross-cultual compartive studies of leisure lifestyles. BSM 230 FINANCING SPORT Credit 3 hrs. With the massive growth of revenues within the sports industry over the past 20 years, competent managers within the sports industry must have a sound understanding of finance topics – loosely defined as the management of money- and how to use them in their everyday managing duties. This class will equip aspiring sports managers with the skills to enhance their financial decision making in a management role, applying concepts to the continually evolving landscape of the sports industry. BSM 235 ETHICAL ISSUES IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. Students will examine morality and ethical issues pertaining to sports management. Students will be required to examine sports current rules, morals, and philosophies and how these intersect with their career aspirations. Students will be immersed in ethical situations through the use of videos and relevant current event articles.

BSM 316 PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSM 200 This class will examine prevailing philosophical ideas related to the meanings, functions and purposes of sport in its various social settings. Among our primary concerns will be the evolving relationship between major sports and societies in which they are embedded. This course will examine to what degree sport both mirrors, and helps produce, larger social trends, and ask just how much the games we play (and watch) tell us about ourselves and the world around us.

BSM 342 SPORTS MARKETING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSM 230 The objective of the course is to develop frameworks and conceptual tools for students to explore the world of sports, understand the business model of sports, analyze problems to develop the optimal marketing strategy for porudcts and services in the sports industry.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 53 BSM 407 SPORT FACILTY AND MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSM342 This course provides an overview of the event planning and management process as well as serving as the foundation and preliminary structural basis for realizing and producing an actual event. All aspects of hosting a sport event wil lbe enacted in this course.

BSM 408 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSM 316 This course explores the ways in which sports are entangled in social, cultural, political, and economic forces operating at many different levels, from the social psychological levels to the globe level. BSM 409 PUBLIC RELATIONS IN SPORTS Credit 3 hrs. This course studies the evolution of the relationship between media and sports organizations. Students will learn about the scope of responsibilities of sports media relations professionals, including the coordination of managed news events and special events, the production of media guides, the execution of publicity campaigns, and crisis communications. Students will learn about the effects of evolving technology and social media on sports media relations.

BSM 410 SPORTS GOVERNANCE Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSM 235 This course will focus on the policies, structure and politics that shape sport at the regional, natonal and itnernational levels. The student will analyze the different memership guidelines, organizational goals, and administrative roles of the many governing bodies as well as learn about the historical politics and boycotts, the international development of sport and the bidding process for an international event.

BSM 412 SPORTS LAW Credit 3 hrs. This course provides a student an overview of the business and legal issues within the areas of professional clubs, professional leagues, sports marketing contracts, negotiation techniques, television, sponsorship, insurance, and athletic associations. All such issues covered shall have a relationship to basic principles of law: contract, antitrust, tort, corporate, and other areas.

BUS 103 BUSINESS COMPUTER LITERACY Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to prepare students for courses in information systems, business, accounting, math and physics or related fields where learning to use software applications as a problem solving tool is necesseary. Provides students with hands on experience with microcomputers so that they may become proficient with the application software. The course is designed for students who have had little or no exposure to the computer and its fundamentals. BUS 200 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BUS 103 This course surveys many aspects of basic business concepts, principles and other issues, and reveals what happens in today’s global business practices.

BUS 206 DATA MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BUS 103 and BUS 200 This course provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental data communications skills in a clear writing style. Update to include the newest network technologies such as wireless, Blue Tooth and SyncML initiatives. At the end of this course students should be able to sources for data, analyze data, and communicate information for decision-making.

BUS 381 SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BUS 103 This course covers the intermediate and advanced uses of microcomputer spreadsheet software. The course provides students with the intermediate and advanced level of spreadsheet manipulation. Student learn how to design spreadsheets manipulate information, and communicate findings using functions, formatting, and graphics. The course build student understanding through real-world problems, creating spreadsheets for multiple purposes.

BUS 391 BUSINESS STATISTICS I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT111 This course covers probability and descriptive statistics. Case studies are used to apply concepts of inferential statistics and hypothesis testing. 54 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG BUS 392 BUSINESS STATISTICS II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BUS 391 This course is a continuation of BUS 391. Regression analysis of variance, time series, and nonparametric statistical tests are covered.

BUS 401 BUSINESS LAW Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: OGM 311 This course introduces the student to the nature of legal rights and obligations as they relate to business. It covers the origin and development of the law as well as the role of courts and legal procedures. Introduction to legal reasoning and legal writing, and issues of commercial liability and transactions. It covers sales agreements, creditors and debtors, agency relationships, and property. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of contracts used throughout all business negotiations and the Uniform Commercial Code as they apply.

BUS 475 BUSINESS INTERNSHIP Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Senior or advanced junior status. This course is to integrate classroom study with planned and supervised experiences in business, government and social situations which are generally outside of the formal classroom environment, thereby exposing the student to the real world of business. It entails working in the area of business that involves application of knowledge and decision-making. BUS 481 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BUS 200, OGM 311 This course covers basic concepts of design, implementation, and application of computer based management information.

BUS 491 BUSINESS POLICY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BUS 392 and Graduating Senior During this course, students will be afforded the ability to integrate diverse knowledge that constitutes the discipline of Business. Specifically, they will have the ability to apply operations management, financial accounting, marketing, strategic management, economic analyses, financial market operations, and human resource management. They should experience broad decision-making process, report writing, and corporate communication, particulalry by organized and extempore presentations.

BUS 499 RESEARCH METHODS AND PROJECTS Credit 3hrs. Prerequisites: BUS 392 and Graduating Senior This is a capstone course that will apply previous course material to a comprehensive project. This course provides supervised research project/work experience involving a wide variety of activities related to the student’s specific area of concentration/issues, the oral, written and communications of the processes and research results. This course is an independent research conducted under the supervision of a thesis advisor from the Department resulting in a substantial piece of original research. Student must publicly present his/her findings at Allen University Research Forum session or the equivalent. Written proposal must be approved by faculty member and department chair prior to registration.

ECO 201 ECONOMICS I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BUS 200 or Permission This course introduces economic theory and principles of supply and demand with a focus on economic decision making of firms and individuals in the market.

ECO 202 ECONOMICS II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ECO 201 This course covers economics as it relates to the structure of the market. Tools and methods of microeconomics analysis are reviewed. The course relates the use of such analysis to business decision-making.

ENT 300 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BUS 200 Starting and managing one’s own business: developing a viable concept, organizing the enterprise, market and financial planning, and controlling the organization.

ENT 348 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BUS103, ENT300 Introduction to concepts and tools essential to the entrepreneurial process, overview of the technology enterprise, and the role of the individual within these high-impact ventures. Case studies, lectures, workshops and projects covering high-growth ventures involving technology.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 55 ENT 352 ECONOMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ECO 201, ECO 202 The macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis of innovation and entrepreneurship. The microeconomic analysis includes a consideration of the informational role of risk and uncertainty in the decision-making process, differences market structures as a source of innovation, a comparison of alternative sources of profit (innovation, monopoly, economic, and normal), and the evaluation of innovation as a public good. The macroeconomics analysis includes the role of innovation as an inducement to economic instability, the economy-wide diffusion of innovation across both space and time, the interaction between institutional rigidity and innovative change, and the importance of innovation to economic growth.

ENT 361 WOMEN AND MINORITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 300 Minorities and women are starting businesses at a faster rate than anyone else. So, how are we to understand race, gender, or ethnicity in this fact, especially when these same characteristics are identified as barriers to business success? This course will look at these factors and their influences and impacts on the entrepreneurial revolution, here in the U.S. and around the world.

ENT 362 FINANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP Credits 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BUS 200 or ENT 300 The course teaches students how to develop a business plan for the business they are considering starting. Emphasis is placed on the realism and completeness of the business plan and capital structures.

ENT 416 STRATEGIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: OGM 311 This course will provide students with a basic understanding of strategy and the entrepreneurial process. We will explore the essential components of idea and concept generation, the phases of the entrepreneurial process and timeline, management team and advisors. Topics will also include differentiation and competitive strategy, the role of information technology and intellectual property, exit strategies, elements of a business plan, and how to develop a preliminary feasibility analysis. ENT 425 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 300 Social entrepreneurs change the world by addressing social needs and opportunities. They frequently start innovative ventures in the non-profit sector, such as Habitat for Humanity, Newman’s Own, and the Grameen Bank. While they must remain financially viable and require professional management skills, rather than generate a profit their focus is on social return in investment (homeless housed, freedoms preserved, pollution eliminated, wildlife protected, energy conserved, souls saved). ENT 452 ENTREPRENEURSHIP MARKETING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 300 An understanding of the application of marketing theories, concepts, and practices as they relate to the management of the marketing function in a complex organization. Emphasis will be on the managerial aspects of marketing plans, including analysis of the external environment. A key element of the course will include the relationship of the “marketing mix” to strategic planning.

ENT 480 ENTREPRENEURIAL FAMILY BUSINESS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: OGM 311, MKT 341 This course explores the dynamics of family business such as generational and extended family issues identifying opportunities and obstacles in today’s business environment.

ENT 487 CONTEMPORARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP TOPICS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 300 This course inspires entrepreneurial innovation and creativity through interactive lectures, workshops, and case studies in contemporary issues to include energy, life sciences, healthcare, and technology. Students will gain awareness of entrepreneurial innovation sources, structures and dynamics. Students will develop individual and group skills for generating innovative ideas and find ways to apply these ideas to address current issues and problems in different industries and settings.

FIN 360 BUSINESS FINANCE Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ECO 201, ACT 232. BUS 360 provides an introduction to financial institutions and securities markets. It is concerned with study of the nature of financial markets in the United States and how they are affected by national and global trends. Topics include: (1) basic financial terminology and transactions analysis; (2) structure and operation of financial institutions, institutions and the regulatory environment; (3) financial securities markets, securities price and interest rates; (4) financial risk.

56 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG FIN 364 MANAGERIAL FINANCE Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: FIN 360 and ECO 202. Provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge of the advanced tools and concepts used in the financial management of the firm. Topics include inventory and credit policies, risk, capital budgeting, financial structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, and valuation of a firm. Overall financial strategy and timing of its implementation are also examined. Specialized topics mergers and acquisitions, financial failure, and financial policy for multinational firms may be considered in the course.

FIN 366 INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: FIN 360, BUS 392, ECO 202. Presents a broad overview of the concepts, practices, and procedures of investment management. Covers basic security types, security market operations, security analysis (both fundamental and technical), and an introduction to portfolio management.

FIN 460 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSES Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: FIN 364 or ACT332, BUS 392, Senior Status This course presents standards and keys to effective accounting and financial analysis. Emphasizes effective business analysis and decision making by analysts, inventors, managers, and other stakeholders of the company. Topics covered include equity and credit analysis; cash-based and earnings-based valuation models.

FIN 461 RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: OGM 311, BUS 392, Senior Status Emphasizes the functional area of corporate risk management. Covers such areas as organizing and controlling the risk management function; identifying, measuring, controlling, and financing risk; selecting the best method of risk treatment; and implementing and monitoring risk management. Topics of exposure analysis include property, liability (public, employer, products, officers and directors, and professionals), income, and extraordinary expense losses. Covers treatment methods such as self-insurance, off-shore captive, retention groups, and commercial insurance. Includes recent developments such as tort reform integration of risk management with modern financial theory, as well as implications and analysis of recent tax reforms.

FIN 462 MONEY AND BANKING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: FIN 364, Senior Status This course will cover basic concepts, tools and facts needed to understand the functioning of financial markets. It includes supply and demands of financial services, organization and structure, measuring institutions performance, asset-liability management, modern risk management tools, lending policy and strategies for generating fee income. Also included are interest rates, role of Central Banks and the conduct of monetary policy.

FIN 466 MODERN PORTFOLIOS MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: FIN 366 Analyzes the process of constructing and managing an asset portfolio to meet stated objectives. Exposes students to theoretical models of portfolio choice and statistical analysis of appropriate data. Offers students an opportunity to design a portfolio that combines theory with the practice of portfolio management in an international context. Covers performance evaluation.

OGM 311 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BUS 200 A comprehensive survey is made of the principles of management applicable to all forms of business, this course provides the student with complex business scenarios to analyze and manage. Emphasis is on organizational process, leadership, motivational theories, and time management

OGM 314 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: OGM 311 and ENG 102 This course develops the principles, procedures and practices of clear communication in letter and report writing. Resume writing and preparation for job interview are also emphasized. OGM 315 MANAGEMENT OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: OGM 311 The course is an analysis of the tasks, responsibilities and practices that results ineffective management of non-profit organizations. Topics include mission development, leadership.

OGM 316 FUNDAMENTALS OF E-BUSINESS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BUS 304 and MKT 341 In this course you will examine the history of the Internet and its influence on E-Commerce; the validity of E-Commerce, and why it is increasingly being integrated into the business model. You will also explore the fundamental business

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 57 concepts as they relate to E-Commerce, such as customer relationship management; e-procurement; security and staffing issues; planning; metric identification techniques for measuring the success of E-Commerce initiatives; marketing strategies on the World Wide Web; and information on E-Commerce software, hardware, and service providers. After completing this course, students will be able to outline how information flows between E-Commerce systems using the Simple Information Flow model and examine the types of E-Commerce activity that are part of the E-Commerce world.

OGM 372 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite OGM 311, ACT 232, MKT 341 This course is a study of small business management entrepreneurship. Topics include planning, organizing and starting a new business, operating and managing a family business, the role and problems of small businesses in the economy and aspects of government assistance. Students will take field trips to small businesses and seminars.

OGM 375 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORS AND ETHICS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite OGM 311 Study of various organizational structures, models and supporting theory, organizations as a complex system, organizational behavior, individual and groups dynamics in business environment, organizational development and change. The course is writing intensive. This course deals with the environment serving organization output. Topics included are impact of the societal issues on management of environment serving organizations, stakeholder identification and analysis, ethical issues in the relationship between the organization and the environment serving organizational strategy, social responsibility strategy, legitimacy strategy and building a socially responsive environment serving organization.

OGM 376 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: OGM 311 Develops an understanding of personnel administration as a staff function through a study of modern day concepts and practices. Topics include employee selection, behavior modification, training, education evaluation, and compensation. Special projects will allow for hands on experiences where possible.

OGM 402 FUNDAMENTAL OF GLOBAL BUSINESS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MKT 341 and ECO 202 An introduction of students to integrated frame work for global business, cultural, political and economic environment within which it operates. Discuss international business and strategies, international program development and implementation, decision making processes as affecting international business.

OGM 417 PRODUCTIONS AND OPERATIONS MANAGMENT Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: OGM 311 and BUS 392 This course is a study of the analysis of production system, operations planning and control. Methodologies of plant design and location, characteristics of production processes, Other topics include forecasting, inventories, scheduling, quality assurance, facility and technology planning, trade off analysis, and the role of time, motion, and job analysis are discussed.

OGM 455 BUSINESS NEGOTIAIONS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: OGM 376 or Permission This course presents the scientific principles of human behavior and organizes them into a structure that can be duplicated again and again in negotiation. It teaches the most practical step-by-step method for negotiating successfully in any situation and offers win-win result. Application of theories developed in Business Ethics to issues arising in the practice of modern business. These may include marketing ethics in business negotiation, socially responsible investing, Students will learn to increase their behavioral flexibility as well as their social sensitivity to the people oriented problems in business environment.

OGM 480 DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: OGM 311, OGM 376 This course examines the implications of employee diversity in organizations, an issue of increasing importance. It includes study of the changing demographics of workers, including multiple demographic groups and areas of difference important to organizational treatment and outcomes. This course examines research on treatment, access, and customer discrimination. Legislation related to diversity is also reviewed. This course also provides sug- gestions for individuals and organizations to increase opportunities and outcomes for workers of all backgrounds.

58 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG Department of Social Science

The Department of Social Science offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Programs in these majors offer a focus in African American Studies, Criminal Justice, Human Services or Pre Law. Both majors prepare students for pathways toward graduate programs or the professional workforce.

General Objectives • Demonstrate knowledge of basic social science knowledge, concepts, values, and techniques necessary to analyze world events, processes, and cultures. • Demonstrate understanding of psychological, social, economic, and political forces shaping world civilization. • Describe contemporary American society within the context of American history.

Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Social Science major, the student will be able to: • Identify contemporary economic, social and political problems and issues in western and non western cultures. • Apply the principles and methods of geography to analysis of the influences of environment on culture and progress. • Relate geographical knowledge to the proper use and conservation of the planet’s natural resources. • Demonstrate ability to use social science research methods to develop and write papers and proposals. • Apply knowledge, skills, concepts, and values to actual problem solving and community service.

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Social Science Major (AfricanSocial American Science MajorStudies) (African American Studies)

Freshman Year- Fall Semester CR Freshman Year- Spring Semester CR UNV 101: First Year Seminar 1 ENG 102: English Composition II 3 ENG 101: English Composition I 3 ENG 105: Oral Language 3 MAT 109: Fundamentals of Math I 3 MAT 110: Fundamentals of Math II 3 ART 200: Art Appreciation or 3 SSH104: African Civilizations 3 MUS 103: Music Appreciation SSC 101: Introduction to Social Sciences 3 BIO 110: General Biology or PSC102: Physical Science 3 REL 104: Intro to Biblical Literature 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 16 Sophomore Year- Fall Semester Sophomore Year- Spring Semester FRN 101: French I or 3 FRN 102: French II or 3 SPN 101: Spanish I SPN 102: Spanish II ENG 200: Intro to Literature 3 PSY 207: General Psychology 3 PHIL 201: Western Political Thought 3 ENG 208: Professional & Technical Writing 3 SSC 204: African and African-American BUS103: Computer Literacy 3 Studies 3 SSC 201: Principles of Sociology 3 SSC 202 Problems is Sociology 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Junior Year- Fall Semester Junior Year- Spring Semester SSC 211: Sociology of Hip-Hop 3 SSH 208: The Civil Rights Movement 3 SSH 205: African-American History I 3 SSC 312:Social Psychology 3 ENG 316: Afro-American Literature 3 SSC 418: Social Statistics 3 SSG 205 Principles of Geography 3 SSH 206 African Amer. History II 3 CJT 201 Criminology 3 Elective 3

TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 Senior Year- Fall Semester Senior Year- Spring Semester SSC 405: Social Theory 3 Elective 3 SSC 411: Social Science Practicum I 3 Elective 3 SSC 416: Social Research 3 Elective 3 SSH203 US History Before 1900 3 Elective 3 Major Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED = 121

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Social Science Major (Human Services) Social Science Major (Human Services) Freshman Year- Fall Semester CR Freshman Year- Spring Semester CR UNV 101: First Year Seminar 1 ENG 102: English Composition II 3 ENG 101: English Composition I 3 ENG 105: Oral Language 3 MAT 109: Fundamentals of Math I 3 MAT 110: Fundamentals of Math II 3 ART 200: Art Appreciation or 3 SSH 104: African Civilizations 3 MUS 200: Music Appreciation SSC 101: Introduction to Social Sciences 3 BIO 110: General Biology 3 REL 104: Intro to Biblical Literature 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 16

Sophomore Year- Fall Semester Sophomore Year- Spring Semester FRN 101: French I or 3 FRN 102: French II or 3 SPN 101: Spanish I SPN 102: Spanish II ENG 200: Intro to Literature 3 PSY 207: General Psychology 3 PHIL 201: Western Political Thought 3 SSC 206: Child and Adolescent Welfare 3 BUS 103: Computer Literacy 3 Major Elective 3 Elective 3 ENG 208: Professional & Technical Writing 3

TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Junior Year- Fall Semester Junior Year- Spring Semester SSC 304: Multicultural Competencies in SSC 203: Case Mgmt. & Prob. Solving 3 Human Services 3 SSC 215: Intro to Human Services 3 SSC 306: Marriage and Family 3 Major Elective 3 SSC 418: Social Statistics 3 Elective 3 SSC 320: Social Welfare 3 Elective 3 Elective TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 12

Senior Year- Fall Semester Senior Year- Spring Semester SSC 405: Social Theory 3 SSC 402: Aging and The Family 3 Major Elective SSC 411: Social Science Practicum I 3 3 SSC 416: Social Research 3 Major Elective 3

SSC 424: Ethics in the Helping Profession 3 Elective 3 Major Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED = 121

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Social Science Major Social(Pre-Law) Science Major (Pre–Law)

MUS 200: Music Appreciation SSC 101: Introduction to Social Science 3 BIO 110: General Biology or PSC102: Physical Science 3 REL 104: Intro to Biblical Literature 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 16

Sophomore Year- Fall Semester Sophomore Year- Spring Semester FRN 101: French I or 3 FRN 102: French II or 3 SPN 101: Spanish I SPN 102: Spanish II ENG 200: Intro to Literature 3 PSY 207: General Psychology 3 PHIL 201: Western Political Thought 3 ENG 208: Professional & Technical Writing 3 BUS 103: Computer Literacy 3 CJT 206: Intro to Law Enforcement 3 Elective 3 Major Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Junior Year- Fall Semester Junior Year- Spring Semester CJT 201: Criminology 3 CJT 208: Introduction to Corrections 3 CJT 301: Criminal Procedures 3 SSC 418: Social Statistics 3 Major Elective 3 CJT 302: Criminal Investigation 3 Elective 3 CJT 402: Foundations of Criminal Law I 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Senior Year- Fall Semester Senior Year- Spring Semester CJT 403: Foundations of Criminal Law II 3 CJT 418: Comparative Systems of Justice 3 CJT 411: Criminal Justice Practicum I 3 Major Elective 3 SSC 416: Social Research 3 Major Elective 3 CJT 405: Theories of Punishment 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED = 121

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Major in Criminal Justice (Fall 2019)

Major in Criminal Justice

Sophomore Year- Fall Semester Sophomore Year- Spring Semester FRN 101: French I or 3 FRN 102: French II or 3 SPN 101: Spanish I SPN 102: Spanish II ENG 200: Intro to Literature 3 PSY 207: General Psychology 3 PHIL 201: Western Political Thought 3 CJT206: Intro to Law Enforcement 3 BUS 103: Computer Literacy 3 ENG 208: Professional & Technical Writing 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Junior Year- Fall Semester Junior Year- Spring Semester CJT 201: Criminology 3 CJT 208: Intro to Corrections 3 CJT 301: Criminal Procedures 3 CJT 402: Foundations Criminal Law 3 Major Elective 3 SSC 418: Social Statistics 3 Elective 3 CJT 302: Criminal Investigation 3

Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Senior Year- Fall Semester Senior Year- Spring Semester CJT 403: Foundations of Criminal Law II 3 CJT 418: Comparative Systems of Justice 3 CJT 411: Social Science Practicum I 3 Major Elective 3 SSC 416: Social Research 3 Major Elective 3 CJT 405: Theories of Punishment 3 Elective 3 Major Elective 3 Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED = 121

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Minor in African-American Studies (Total 18 crd. hrs.) • SSC 204 Introduction to African and African-American Studies • SSH 205 African-American History I • SSH 208 The Civil Rights Movement Three of the following courses: • SSH 202 History of Civilization II • SSC 211 Sociology of Hip-Hop • SSC 210 Ethnic & Cultural Minorities • SSH 206 African-American History II • ENG 316 Afro-American Literature • REL 408 History of the Black Church • MKT 341 Principles of Marketing MINOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Minor in Criminal Justice (Total 18 crd. hrs.) • CJT 201 Criminology • CJT 208 Intro to Corrections • CJT 402 Foundations to Criminal Law Three of the following courses: • CJT 301 Criminal Procedures • CJT 302 Criminal Investigation • CJT 403 Foundations of Criminal Law II • SSC 408 Juvenile Delinquency • SSC 207 Intro to Substance Abuse Minor in Human Services (Total 18 crd. hrs.)

Human Services Minor requirements for BA degree candidates: • SSC 215 Introduction to Human Services • SSC 203 Case Management and Problem Solving • SSC 304 Multicultural Competence in Human Services Three of the following courses: • SSC 206 Child and Adolescent Welfare • SSC207 Intro to Substance Abuse • SSC 320 Social Welfare • SSC 306 Marriage and Family • SSC 310 Social Gerontology • SSC 318 Dynamics of Family Violence • SSC 402 Aging and the Family Minor in Pre-Law (Total 18 crd. hrs.) • CJT 201 Criminology • CJT 302 Foundations of Criminal Law • CJT 418 Comparative Systems of Justice Three of the following courses: • SSP 206 Intro to Political Science • SSC 207 Intro to Substance Abuse • SSC 303 Introduction to Mental Health • SSP 208 American Government • SSP 307 Fundamentals of American Law • SSC 408 Juvenile Delinquency • SSC 406 Urban Sociology • SSC 208 Alcohol, Drugs & Society

64 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG Course Descriptions

CJT 201 CRIMINOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course examines the characteristics and problems of the adult offender. It covers causative factors, preventive measures, and patterns of crime and programs for controlling crime from a systemic view. The student is introduced to the dominant theories in the field, current trends in the assessment of the adult offender, and briefly, to the criminal justice system.

CJT 206 INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT Credit 3 hrs. This course examines the police function, an analysis of crime prevention and control, and major problems and needs of the law enforcement segment of the criminal justice system.

CJT 208 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS Credit 3 hrs. This course will present the student with a comprehensive introductory understanding of the corrections system in the U.S. This will include its’ origin and evolution, philosophies of corrections, perspectives on sentencing, alternatives to incarceration, offender rights and legal issues. It will address adult, juvenile and special needs offenders, corrections specialists, staff and administration as a profession and preview special challenges for the future of corrections

CJT 211 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE Credit 3 hrs. This course is an overview of the criminal justice system and the problems it confronts. It covers the workings of law enforcement, the courts, and the correctional system. It reviews what constitutes crime, how crime is measured, and the theories used to explain crime. The goal here is to provide a realistic understanding of what the Criminal Justice System in the United States is, and what it does.

CJT 301 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES Credit 3 hrs. Criminal Procedures is an analysis of the procedural steps through the criminal justice system from the investigation through incarceration/release. Primary focus will on the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, including their historical development and their effect on current criminal procedure.

CJT 302 FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL LAW Credit 3 hrs. This introductory course provides instruction of the most common crimes prosecuted in American courts, including homicide, sexual assault, theft, and crimes against public order and morals. Students will obtain an understanding of the nature, origins, and purposes of criminal law, the general principles of criminal liability, complicity and vicarious liability, as well as the defenses to liability.

CJT 303 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS Credit 3 hrs. This course is a continuation of CJT302. Students will obtain a deeper understanding of Constitutional precedents and how they are applied to our understanding and application of the law.

CJT 304 Criminal Investigation Credit 3 hrs. This course describes investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation. The student will define the goals and objectives of criminal investigation; demonstrate ability to conduct proper crime scene investigations; illustrate the use of forensic science of various statutory offenses; and organize the criminal case including field notes, reports, crime scene activities and mandatory documentation of statutory warning.

CJT 405 THEORIES OF PUNISHMENT Credit 3 hrs. This course is a continuation of CJT302. Students will obtain a deeper understanding of Constitutional precedents and how they are applied to our understanding and application of the law. CJT 411 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Graduating Senior or Instructor Approval This course is designed to assist students concentrating in the areas of Criminal Justice in acquiring practical experiences at appropriate social organizations and government agencies. Students will be able to gain such experiences by completing 80-120 hours service with a preselected agent off campus. Said students will report their ongoing progress in class and to the practicum instructor.

CJT 418 COMPARATIVE SYSTEMS OF JUSTICE Credit 3 hrs. This course is a survey of the differing policies, practices, and procedures of crime and justice cross nationally. This course is designed to present students with information regarding a variety of ways that justice systems are organized and practiced around the world. The social, cultural, and political background of different systems of justice will be introduced and discussed.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 65 SSC 101 Introduction to Social Sciences Credit 3 hrs. This course introduces the social sciences through a study of the emergence of diverse human societies, culture and institutions over time. Using a multicultural, global perspective, students explore the foundations of the human experience though knowledge, concepts and skills from the disciplines of history, sociology, geography, political science and anthropology.

SSC 201 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course is an introduction to the meaning and scope of sociology as the science of human groups. Emphasiz- es the origins of sociology as a social science, as well as the concepts related to social organization, socialization, social deviance, social structure, ethnic diversity, gender, and social change.

SSC 202 PROBLEMS IN SOCIOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SSC 201 This course is intended primarily for Social Science majors. It introduces students to significant research studies in the sub areas of sociology. Skills related to research are reinforced through replication of several of the studies.

SSC 203 CASE MANAGEMENT AND PROBLEM SOLVING Credit 3 hrs. This course introduces students to interviewing skills in non-crisis settings. Communication skills learned in the course include relation-building techniques within a problem-solving model. Additionally, students learn skills to identify client strengths and to work with resistant clients. Students are required to role-play, videotape and critique skills learned in the course. The goal of this course is to expose the student to a variety of perspectives and techniques used by all human service workers.

SSC 204 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES Credit 3 hrs. This course provides an overview of key concepts, problems, themes, strategies, and methods of the discipline African & African American Studies (also known as Black, Africana, African American, and Pan-African Studies). Students explore historical and modern sociological, psychological, political, economic, and creative expression experiences and problems facing African and African American people, particularly as it relates to race, class, gender and religion. Students learn how African and African American Studies scholars have used their expertise in addressing the Black experience and issues, as well as how the discipline is relevant to their own career path.

SSC 205 FUNDAMENTALS OF NON-PROFIT Credit 3 hrs. This introductory course is designed to provide knowledge, theory, and skills in the administrative/management aspects of nonprofit organizations.

SSC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCES Credit 3 hrs. This course introduces the social sciences through a study of the emergence of diverse human societies, culture and institutions over time. Using a multicultural, global perspective, students explore the foundations of the human experience though knowledge, concepts and skills from the disciplines of history, sociology, geography, political science and anthropology.

SSC 207 INTRODUCTION TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE Credit 3 hrs. This course is a survey of the sociological, psychological, and physiological effects of alcohol and other drug use, misuse, and abuse on the individual, the family, and the community.

SSC 208 ALCHOL, DRUGS, AND SOCIETY Credit 3 hrs. This course examines contemporary alcohol and drug abuse. Special attention is given to cultural, sociological and environmental variables.

SSC 210 ETHNIC AND CULTURAL MINORITIES Credit 3 hrs. This course is a description and analysis of the process and basic factors underlying problems of inter-group relations and the consequences of prejudice for minority and majority group members. Emphasis is given to a search for solutions.

SSC 211 SOCIOLOGY OF HIP-HOP Credit 3 hrs. As hip-hop has firmly supplanted itself as THE definitive American youth culture of the 21st century, this course seeks to explore how this subculture rooted in the black underclass of New York City has impacted American culture at-large. This course will take a look at how issues of gender, race, politics and class are interpreted through the unique and complex lens of hip-hop, combined with some scholarly perspectives on how hip-hop is transforming mainstream understandings of these social concepts.

SSC 215 INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN SERVICES Credit 3 hrs. This course is an introduction to those concepts, skills, attitudes, and practices, which comprise the various human service occupations associated with the profession of social work.

66 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG SSC 303 INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH Credit 3 hrs. This course examines the field of Mental Health from historical, social, psychological, cultural, and holistic perspectives, with particular emphasis on the current practices, social patterns, definitions, treatments, institutions, and outcomes related to mental health in American society.

SSC 304 MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCIES IN HUMAN SERVICES Credit 3 hrs. This foundational course in human diversity enhances students’ abilities to understand, evaluate, and provide culturally sensitive and competent human services to members of diverse groups. This course gives students the opportunity to reflect upon their own cultural development and to be more sensitive to others.

SSC 306 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Credit 3 hrs. This course is the study of institutional and cross cultural variations of marriage and family structure and relationships are the focus of this study. The origins of both marriage and family are explored from a historical perspective as a basis for constructing new models, which include gender equality and cooperative child rearing.

SSC 310 SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course is a systematic presentation of the field concerning the demographic, health, and cultural factors in the aging process. This course reviews the changing position, roles, and social adjustment of individuals in later stages of the life cycle, including the impact of the elderly on social, economic, and political structures.

SSC 312 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course is the study of the influence of norms, goals, motives, and social conditions on human behavior in groups. Students learn how the fields of psychology and sociology converge to explore the manner in which individual personality influences society and vice versa.

SSC 318 DYNAMICS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE Credit 3 hrs. This course provides students with a working knowledge of family violence issues. Students become familiar with different theories regarding causation and treatment as well as society’s response to family violence. Students will also be provided with an overview of the basic theoretical models used for family interventions. Students apply family intervention skills within mock situations.

SSC 319 GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course is an introduction to the social science field, which focuses on the study of culture, using concepts such as cultural relativity and cultural universals. Students are trained in ethnographic methodology as they do field studies of cultures other than their own. SSC 320 SOCIAL WELFARE Credit 3 hrs. This course is a historical study of the development of social welfare philosophy and policy and its impact on American society. SSC 402 AGING AND THE FAMILY Credit 3 hrs. This course investigates essential life styles and leisure activities of older adults. Special emphasis is given to planning, organizing, constructing, and implementing leisure programs, which will help older adults increase feelings of competence, self understanding, confidence, and a sense of personal control.

SSC 405 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL THEORY Credit 3 hrs. This course is the study of selected social theories from a classical and multicultural perspective. Students explore particularly the role of theory in the practice of social science.

SSC 406 URBAN SOCIOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. This course offers students the opportunity to explore the origins and rise of cities, the migration of rural peoples into cities during the industrialization and colonization processes, and principles influencing city planning in this country and abroad. Emphasis is given to the acquisition of skills related to urban planning and development.

SSC 408 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Credit 3 hrs. The course is the study of young people, birth through 17 (and in some cases, up through 24), as they engage in a variety of behaviors deemed inappropriate by society, or as victims of inappropriate behavior on the part of those in their environment. Students investigate dominant sociological theories and explore: what is delinquency; what is the difference between crimes committed by the young and adults; why do juveniles engage in ille- gal behavior; and what factors contribute to delinquency. SSC 411 SOCIAL SCIENCE PRACTICUM I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SSC 315 or SSC 320 This course is for students who meet the requirements to undertake a 120-hour internship in a social or government agency under the supervision of a faculty member and a qualified site supervisor. The internship is accom- panied by a required weekly seminar on campus and an evaluation process.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 67 SSC 415 SOCIAL SCIENCE SEMINAR Credit 3 hrs. This course provides seniors who are working on their research symposium papers opportunities to fine-tune their research and writing skills. This is also a preparation for transition into professional employment or graduate studies and includes related ethnics and skills.

SSC 416 SOCIAL RESEARCH Credit 3 hrs. This course focuses on the methods and techniques of research in social science. Requirements include the design and writing of a personal research paper, which will be presented and discussed in the social science seminar course (SSC 417).

SSC 418 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STATISTICS Credit 3 hrs. This course introduces upper level majors to the basic methods and applications of quantitative research methods in the social sciences. Students develop the skills related to statistical analysis of data through data collection and analysis, using current computer software.

SSC 421 DEATH AND DYING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SSC 101 or SSC 201 This course is a review of literary, philosophical, psychological, and sociological views of death and dying in various cultures.

SSC 424 ETHICS IN THE HELPING PROFESSION Credit 3 hrs. This course provides students with an understanding of the importance of ethics and values in the Human Service profession. The course exposes students to different ethical decision making models and diverse value systems. Students demonstrate skills in applying National Organization of Human Services (NOHS) Code of Ethics to ethical dilemmas in Human Services and balance their personal values in the process. This course should be taken in the student’s final semester.

SSC 495 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIAL SCIENCES Credit 3 hrs. This course is available for seniors by permission only. The student must demonstrate a clearly defined need and ability to undertake independent research in an area in the social sciences for which courses are not available.

SSG 205 PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHY Credit 3 hrs. This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of geographic inquiry. It emphasizes the relationship between the natural environment and human culture. Skills such as spatial location and global mapping are developed.

SSH 104 AFRICAN CIVILIZATIONS Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the history and culture of various African civilizations from ancient times to the 20th century. Major topics include the prominence of Egypt and the Nile Valley in human history, the introduction of both Christianity and Islam to the continent, the medieval empires of west and central Africa, as well as the destructive impacts of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and European imperialism. The course will conclude with a look at the development of Africa over the past century, primarily the nationalistic and independence movements that re- shaped the continent. A central goal of this course will be to provide an accurate and truthful account of African history free from the myth and legend that have come to characterize western perceptions of the continent. SSH 201 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION I Credit 3 hrs. This course traces the development of civilization from earliest times to the French Revolution. Examines social, political, economic, and cultural items, which have helped to produce modern civilization.

SSH 202 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION II Credit 3 hrs. This course is a continuation of SSH 201. Traces the development of civilizations from the reformation to the present, surveying the philosophical and religious traditions, the political and economic institutions, and the cultural and social values that have shaped various world cultures.

SSH 203 UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1900 Credit 3 hrs. This course focuses on those major events and social forces, which have shaped American society and its institutions from 1900 to the present.

SSH 204 UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1900 Credit 3 hrs. This course focuses on those major events and social forces, which have shaped American society and its institutions from 1900 to the present.

SSH 205 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY I Credit 3 hrs. This course is a study of the social, economic, and political history of African Americans. Attention is given to Af- rican origins, the experience of slavery, the contributions of African Americans to American civilization, and the struggle for civil rights.

SSH 206 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY II Credit 3 hrs. This course examines the African American experience from the Reconstruction Era to the present, with special attention on the more recent struggle for civil rights.

68 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG SSH 208 Civil Rights Movement Credit 3 hrs. This course explores the Civil Rights Movement as it occurred (and occurs) in American history from the late 19th century to the present day. We will begin the semester looking at pioneers such as Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois and conclude with a consideration of President Barack Obama and his place in the movement. While this course will focus, primarily, on the experiences of African-Americans, it will also consider the experiences of Hispanic and Asian Americans, women, homosexuals, and other marginalized peoples.

SSH 411 NON WESTERN HISTORY Credit 3 hrs. This course is an in depth study of non western civilizations. Issues concerning Far Eastern, Middle Eastern, African, Latin American, Russian, and Chinese history are explored within the context of an emerging global civilization. SSH 412 WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY Credit 3 hrs. This course examines the roles women have played throughout the course of American history. The lives and work of various women from a variety of cultural backgrounds, along with their unique contributions to the advancement of American culture and society, are given special emphasis.

SSP 206 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE Credit 3 hrs. This is a foundation course for the study of government, including such concepts as authority, power, sovereignty, and legitimacy. Students participate in a model United Nations experience as they explore the principles, institutions, and processes of government in the modern world.

SSP 208 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Credit 3 hrs. Introduces the student to the history and development of the American federal system and examines the structure and function of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal and state government systems.

SSP 307 FUNDAMENTALS OF AMERICAN LAW Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SSP 206 or SSP 306 Recommended for pre law students, or any student interested in learning basic information about the American legal system, the course covers such matters as contracts, domestic relations, property law, criminal procedures, civil rights, and civil actions.

SSP 406 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SSP 206 This course is the study of the interplay of political and economic forces in the international community. Includes such issues as those concerning the United National and its Security Council and General Assembly. It also examines processes of peacemaking and political possibilities of unity, justice, peace, and diversity and how these can be translated into foreign policy and interactions among nations.

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES Department of Biology

The Biology Department offers courses of study in biology that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Students who major in this discipline are afforded a supportive academic community that successfully prepares them to enter graduate programs and the professional workforce.

General Objectives The Biology Programs of Study are generally designed to: • Provide fundamental of modern biological concepts, principles, and theories. • Provide scientific problem solving methodology. • Prepare the biology/no concentration majors for graduate school and careers in biological sciences. • Prepare the biology/pre-health majors for entry into professional schools such as medical school, pharmacy school, and dental school. • Prepare the biology/environmental science majors for graduate school and careers in environmental science.

Student Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of the Major in Biology, the student will be able to: • Understand the basic unifying themes of biology through the provision of relevant facts and concepts. • Provide lecture and experimental learning activities to assist students in the correlation of theoretical and practical aspects of the biological sciences. • Provide an interdisciplinary curriculum for the enhancement of student performance on standardized examinations. • Enhance the overall academic preparedness of students through the emphasis of cross course reinforcement of skills.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 69 Major in Biology Major in Biology

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR BIO 113 Biology I 4 BIO 114 Biology II 4 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MAT 111 College Algebra 3 MAT 114 Pre-Calculus 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 FRN 101 French I or ART 103 Art Appreciation or SPN 101 Spanish I 3 MUS 105 Music Appreciation 3 REL 104 Biblical Literature 3 EDU 111 University 101 1

TOTAL CREDITS = 17 TOTAL CREDITS = 16

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester BIO 214 Botany 4 BIO 215 Zoology 4 CH 201 General Chemistry I 3 CHM 202 General Chemistry II 3 CHM 201L General Chemistry I 1 CHM 202L General Chemistry II Lab 1 MATM 201 Lab Calculus I 4 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature or FRN 201 French II or ENG 208 Professional & Tech. Writing 3 SPN 201 Spanish II 3 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 ENG 205 Public Speaking 3 TOTLA CREDITS= 18 TOTAL CREDITS= 14

Junior Year/ Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester BIO 301 Anatomy and 4 BIO 302 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 CH 303 Physiol Organicogy Chemistry I I 3 BIO 303 Microbiology 4 CHM 303L Organic Chemistry I 1 CHM 304 Organic Chemistry II 3 PHYM 311 GeneralLab Physics I 3 CHM 304L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 PHY 311L General Physics I Lab 1 PHY 312 General Physics II 3 PHY 312L General Physics II Lab 1

TOTAL CREDITS = 12 TOTAL CREDIT = 16

Senior Year/ Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester BIO 401 Biology 3 BIO 405 Genetics 4 BIO 402 InterCell/Molecularnship/Researc h 4 BIO 411 Biology Seminar 2 BIO 403 EcologyBiology 4 MAT 307 Probabilities and Statistics 3 CH 404 Biochemistry I 3 Elective (any division) 3 CHM 404L Biochemistry I Lab 1 M TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 12 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 120

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Major in Biology Major(Pre-Health) in Biology (Pre-Health) Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR BI 113 Biology I 4 BIO 114 Biology II 4 ENO 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MG 111 College Algebra 3 MAT 114 Pre-Calculus 3 BUAT 103 Computer Literacy 3 FRN 101 French I or ARS 103 Art Appreciation or SPN 101 Spanish I 3 MUT 105 Music Appreciation 3 REL 104 Biblical Literature 3 EDS 111 University 101 1 U TOTAL CREDITS = 17 TOTAL CREDITS= 16

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester BI 214 Botany 4 BIO 215 Zoology 4 CHO 201 General Chemistry I 3 CHM 202 General Chemistry II 3 CHM 201L General Chemistry I Lab 1 CHM 202L General Chemistry II Lab 1 M 201 Calculus I 4 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature or FRAT 201 French II or ENG 208 Professional & Tech. Writing 3 SPN 201 Spanish II 3 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 ENN 205 Public Speaking 3 G TOTAL CREDITS = 18 TOTAL CREDITS = 14

Junior Year/ Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester BI 301 Anatomy and Physiology, I 4 BIO 302 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 CHO 303 Organic Chemistry I 3 BIO 303 Microbiology 4 CHM 303L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 CHM 304 Organic Chemistry II 3 PHM 311 General Physics I 3 CHM 304L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 PHY 311L General Physics I lab 1 PHY 312 General Physics II 3 Y PHY 312L General Physics II Lab 1 TOTAL CREDITS = 12 TOTAL CREDITS = 16

Senior Year/ Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester BI 401 Biology Internship/Research 3 BIO 405 Genetics 4 BIO 402 Cell/Molecular Biology 4 BIO 406 Histology 4 CHO 404 Biochemistry I 3 BIO 411 Biology Seminar 2 CHM 404L Biochemistry I Lab 1 Elective (any division) 3 M 307 Probabilities and Statistics 3 AT TOTAL CREDITS = 14 TOTAL CREDITS = 13 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 120

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 71 Major in Biology (EnvironmentalMajor in BiologyScience) (Environmental Science) Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR BIO 113 Biology I 4 BIO 114 Biology II 4 EN 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MAG 111 College Algebra 3 MAT 114 Pre-Calculus 3 BUST 103 Computer Literacy 3 FRN 101 French I or ART 103 Art Appreciation or SPN 101 Spanish I 3 MU 105 Music Appreciation 3 REL 104 Biblical Literature 3 EDUS 111 University 101 1

TOTAL CREDITS = 17 TOTAL CREDITS = 16

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester BIO 214 Botany 4 BIO 21 Zoology 4 CH 201 General Chemistry I 3 CH 205 General Chemistry II 3 CHM 201 General Chemistry I Lab 1 MCH 202 General Chemistry II Lab 1 MAM 201L Calculus I 4 MENG 2L20 Introduction to Literature or FRNT 201 French II or ENG 200 Professional & Tech. Writing 3 SPN 201 Spanish II 3 PHIL 208 Western Thought 3 EN 205 Public Speaking 3 1 G TOTAL CREDITS = 18 TOTAL CREDITS = 14

Junior Year/ Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester BIO 201 Intro to Environmental 4 BIO 202 Environment and Human 4 CH 303 OrganicScience Chemistry I 3 BIO 303 HealthMicrobiology 4 CHM 303 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 CH 304 Organic Chemistry II 3 PHYM 311L General Physics I 3 MCH 304 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 PHY 311 General Physics I Lab 1 PHYM 312L General Physics II 3 L Elective (any division) 3 PHY 312 General Physics II Lab 1 L TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 16

Senior Year/ Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester BIO 309 Plant Adaptation and Div. or BIO 405 Genetics 4 BIO 310 Environ. Toxicology & Health 4 BIO 411 Biology Seminar BIO 402 Cell/Molecular Biology 4 MAT 307 Probabilities and Statistics 3 BIO 403 Ecology 4 BIO 420 Internship in Environ. Sci 3

Total Credits = 12 Total Credits = 12 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 120

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AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 73 Department of Mathematics

The Mathematics Department offers courses of study in mathematics and computer science that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

General Objectives The Mathematics Program of Study is generally designed to: • Assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation of mathematics and its applications. • Provide students with the proper training in mathematical logic and reasoning. • Help students develop analytical and problem solving skills. • Learn programming skills and the role computer science plays in this technological society. • Use application software to prepare documents and process data. • Prepare students for graduate school in mathematics and for careers in mathematics. • Prepare students for graduate school in computer science and for careers in computer science.

Student Learning Objectives (Mathematics) Upon successful completion of the Major in Mathematics, students will be able to: • Understand numbers, fundamental operations of arithmetic, the structure of the real number system, and elementary number theory. • Apply basic concepts and techniques of modern algebra, linear algebra, quadratic equations, system of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrix algebra, and linear transformations. • Use the concepts from probability and statistics in practical examples. • Conduct presentations of mathematical topics and write mathematical communications.

Student Learning Objectives (Computer Science) • Apply knowledge of mathematics to computing. • Analyze a computing problem and use programming knowledge to construct a solution. • Design, implement, and evaluate a computer based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

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Major in Mathematics Major in Mathematics

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR MAT 111 College Algebra 3 MAT 114 Pre-Calculus 3 EN 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition Ii 3 RELG 104 Biblical Literature 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations or BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 SSH 201 History of Civilization I 3 ART 103 Art Appreciation or FRN 101 French I or MUS 105 Music Appreciation 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 UNV 101 University 101 1 BIO 110 Biological Sciences or PSC 102 Physical Science 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 15

Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester MAT 201 Calculus I 4 MAT 202 Calculus II 4 CS 200 Introduction to 3 MAT 228 Discrete Mathematics 3 CSC 201 ProgrammFundamentalsing of 3 CSC 202 Advanced Programming 3 ENC 205 PublicNetworking Speaking 3 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature FRNG 201 French II or ENG 208 Professionalor & Tech. 3 SPN 201 Spanish II 3 PHIL 201 WesternWriting Thought 3

TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 16

Junior Year/ Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester MAT 301 Calculus III 4 MAT 305 Modern Algebra 3 MAT 304 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 307 Probability and Statistics 3 MAT 380 Geometry 3 MAT 316 Numerical Analysis 3 PHY 311 General Physics I 3 PHY 312 General Physics II 3 PHY 311L General Physics I Lab 1 PHY 312 General Physics II Lab 1 Elective (any division) 3 L

TOTAL CREDITS = 17 TOTAL CREDITS = 13

Senior Year/ Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester MAT 403 Differential Equations 3 CSC 401 Intro. to Software 3 MAT 409 Number Theory 3 MAT 445 ComplexEngineering Analysis 3 MAT 441 Real Analysis 3 MAT 498 Mathematics Thesis 3 MAT 500 Internship 3 Elective (Any Division) 3 Elective (Any Division) 3

TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL CREDITS = 12 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 120

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GeneralGeneral Education Education Curriculum Curriculum for Math for MathMajors Majors 2018-2019 2018-2019

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MAT 111 College Algebra 3 UNV 101 First Year Seminar 1 REL 104 Biblical Literature 3 BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 ART 103 Art Appreciation (OR) MUS 103 Music Appreciation 3 TOTAL CREDITS 16 Freshman Year / Spring Semester ENG 102 English Composition II 3 MAT 114 Pre-Calculus 3 BIO 110 Biological Science (OR)

PSC 102 Physical Science 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations (OR) SSH 201 History of Civilization I 3 FRE 101 French I (OR)

SPN 101 Spanish I 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Sophomore Year / Fall Semester ENG 205 Public Speaking 3 FRN 201 French II (OR) SPN 201 Spanish II 3 TOTAL CREDITS 6 Sophomore Year / Spring Semester PHIL 201 Western Thought 3 TOTAL CREDITS 3

Total: 40 credit hours

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Major in Mathematics (Computer Science)

Freshman Year / Fall Semester CR Freshman Year / Spring Semester CR MAT 111 College Algebra 3 MAT 114 Pre-Calculus 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 REL 104 Biblical Literature 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations or BUS 103 Computer Literacy 3 SSH 201 History of Civilization I 3 ART 103 Art Appreciation or FRN 101 French I or MUS 105 Music Appreciation 3 SPN 101 Spanish I 3 UNV 101 University 101 1 BIO 110 Biological Sciences or PSC 102 Physical Science 3 TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 Sophomore Year / Fall Semester Sophomore Year / Spring Semester CSC 200 Introduction to Programming 3 CSC 202 Advanced Programming 3 CSC 201 Fundamentals of Networking 3 MAT 202 Calculus II 4 MAT 201 Calculus I 4 MAT 228 Discrete Mathematics 3 ENG 205 Public Speaking 3 ENG 200 Introduction to Literature or FRN 201 French II or ENG 208 Professional & Tech. Writing 3 SPN 201 Spanish II 3 PHIL 201 Western Thought 3

TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 16 Junior Year/ Fall Semester Junior Year / Spring Semester CSC 300 Data Structures & Algorithms 3 CSC 303 Database Software 3 CSC 301 Computer Architecture 3 CSC 304 Fundamentals of Cyber 3 MAT 301 Calculus III 4 MAT 307 ProbabilitySecurity and Statistics 3 MAT 304 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 316 Numerical Analysis 3 Elective (Any Division) 3 Elective (Any Division) 3

TOTAL CREDITS = 16 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 Senior Year/ Fall Semester Senior Year / Spring Semester CSC 400 Internet Systems 3 CSC 401 Intro. to Software Engineering 3 CSC 500 Internship 3 CSC 402 Operating Systems 3 MAT 403 Differential Equations 3 CSC 403 Compiler 3 Elective (Any Division) 3 MAT 498 Mathematics Thesis 3 Elective (Any Division) 3

TOTAL CREDITS = 12 TOTAL CREDITS = 15 TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 121

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General Education Curriculum for Mathematics Major (Computer Science) General Education Curriculum for Mathematics Major (Computer Science)

PSC 102 Physical Science 3 SSH 104 African Civilizations (OR) SSH 201 History of Civilization I 3 FRE 101 French I (OR)

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Course Descriptions

BIO 110 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Credit 3 hrs. This course is designed to introduce non-biology majors to topics and laboratory skills. It encompasses chemical, physical, and biological principles common to most organisms. Topics of interest include the scientific method, taxonomy, cellular structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic chemistry, genetics, heredity and human organ systems. The course consists of three lectures per week. THIS COURSE CANNOT BE USED AS A BIOLOGY COURSE FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS. BIOLOGY MAJORS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE BIO 113.

BIO 113 BIOLOGY I Credit 4 hrs. This is an introductory course for biology majors and consists of biological principles, with an emphasis on the scientific method, taxonomy, natural selection, macromolecules of life, basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, prokaryotic cellular organelles, eukaryotic cellular organelles, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. Laboratory exercises will complement the lecture topics. This course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week. THIS COURSE IS FOR BIOLOGY MAJORS ONLY.

BIO 114 BIOLOGY II Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 113 This course is a continuation of BIO 113, and encompasses an introduction to the following biological principles: microorganisms, cell division, DNA synthesis, heredity, genetic mutations, human systems, transcription, and translation. Laboratory exercises complement the lecture topics, which consist of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 201 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 or special permission from Instructor This course provides an overview of physical and biological processes affecting the environment and exploration of current environmental issues. Topics may include earth system science, population and community ecology, evolution, conservation biology, water and air quality, natural resource management, and case studies relevant to South Carolina. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 202 ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH Credit 3hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 or special permission from Instructor This course examines health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control of the major environmental health problems in industrialized and developing countries. Topics include how the body reacts to environmental pollutants; physical, chemical, and biological agents of environmental contami- nation; vectors for dissemination (air, water, soil); solid and hazardous waste; susceptible populations; biomarkers and risk analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; and emerging local and global environmental health problems. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 214 BOTANY Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 This course is an introduction to the structure, life processes, and evolution of plans with a survey of fundamental biological facts and principles illustrated by plants, this course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 215 ZOOLOGY Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 This course covers is designed to introduce students to the structure, function, and evolution of animals. Topics on interest include taxonomy, classification, regulation of body systems, as well as, animal development. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 301 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 This course is the first semester of a two semester course sequence. It emphasizes the physiology of human body tissues and human systems. The course covers the following topics and systems of the human organism: cell structure, epithelial tissue, connective tissue, integumentary system, nervous system, skeletal system, and muscular system. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 302 ANTOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisites: BIO 301 This course is the second semester of a two semester course sequence. It applies concepts from BIO 301 and covers the following topics and human systems: endocrine system, immune system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, reproductive system, and urinary system. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 79 BIO 303 MICROBIOLOGY Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisites: BIO 114 This course encompasses a study of the fundamental principles and techniques of microbiology, with emphasis on morphology, physiological processes, and parasitic implications of microorganisms (bacteria, molds, yeast and viruses); methods of control; immunology; and applied microbiology. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 305 IMMUNOLOGY Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisites: BIO 114 This course introduces the principles of immunology including: development of the immune system, innate im- munity, immunoglobulin structure, antigen presentation, antigen-antibody reactions, major histocompatibility complex, T cell receptors, T cell activation, cytokines, phagocytic cell function, apoptosis, immune responses to infectious organisms and tumors, autoimmunity, allergies, and autoimmune diseases. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 309 PLANT ADAPTATION AND DIVERSITY Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 This course is the study of the diversity of plants and their survival is the main focus of this course. Other units such as earth science will be integrated with this course as students study soil and its effect on plant survival. Other topics included in this course are plant taxonomy structure and adaptation. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 310 ENVIROMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND HEALTH Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisites: BIO114 or special permission from Instructor. This course provides an overview of the impact of hazardous substances on ecological systems and human health. Basic principles of toxicology, acute and chronic, ranging from the molecular level to the dynamics of an ecosystem, will be studied. Topics included are biodegradation, structure activity relationship, routes of entry, mode of action, acceptable limits of toxic substances and potential biomarkers. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 312 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 This course is designed to develop an understanding of the chemical and physical processes occurring in plants including respiration, photosynthesis, hormonal activity, osmosis, transpiration, mineral absorption and transloca- tion. The course consists of three lectures per week.

BIO 313 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 301 This course is the study of the prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in medical terminology. It provides understanding of medical terms, pronunciation, spelling, definition, and analysis. The course also provides a medical vocabulary that is based on the body’s function, location, organs, and systems. The course consists of three lectures per week.

BIO 401 BIOLOGY RESEARCH Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Senior Status In this course, all students will be required to complete a research project. The research can be completed the summer before their senior year or during their senior year. All students will be required to write a paper based on their research project and present a PowerPoint Presentation on their research project as part of their overall grade in the course. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to effectively articulate a biological research topic via an oral presentation. The course consists of one lecture per week.

BIO 402 CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisites: BIO 114 and CHM 304 In this course students are introduced to modern molecular and cellular biology. A comprehensive study of the structure and function of cells including biochemistry is addressed. Some emphasis is placed on cell organizations, DNA replication, transcription, protein synthesis and enzymology. Selected topics in molecular genetics including DNA recombination, as well as gene regulation are covered. Molecular cloning and molecular tools for studying gene and gene activities are studied. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 403 ECOLOGY Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 This course covers fundamental ecological principles with special reference to levels of organization, population and community properties, structural adaptation, functional adjustments, and other factors affecting the distribution of organisms. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week. 80 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG BIO 405 GENETICS Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 This course examines mechanisms of inheritance: identification, transmission, distribution, arrangement, change and structure, function of genetic material, genetic diversity in populations. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 406 HISTOLOGY Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BIO 114 The focus of this course is the microscopic study of tissues and organs in relation to their function using light and electron microscopy. Students will use various techniques of preparing animal tissue for microscopic study in the laboratory. The course consists of three lectures and one laboratory session per week.

BIO 411 BIOLOGY SEMINAR Credit 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Graduating Senior Status This course consists of a series of lectures and group discussion of selected topics broad biological significance with special emphasis on current topics. Upon completion, students should also have a basic understanding of the true nature of science and an ability to distinguish rigorous scientific research and established theory from pseudoscience and simple conjecture and will gain knowledge necessary for entering professional schools and/ or graduate school. Students who complete this course will demonstrate basic skills to present short seminar and written summaries. The course consists of one lecture per week.

BIO 420 INTERNSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY Credit 6 hrs. Prerequisite: Senior Status and Permission by Instructor The Environmental Biology program requires an internship with an external agency or other practical field experience. This is intended to ensure that Environmental Biology students are exposed to the practical applications of classroom experiences. This will also entail prior permission and supervised readings in consultation with the chosen faculty advisor, and a substantial written project embodying the results of the internship.

CHM 201 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT111 or above This course is an introduction to the principles of chemistry and their applications based upon a study of physical and chemical properties of the elements. For students with strong high school chemistry and mathematics background and interested in majoring in a physical or biological science or mathematics. The course consists of three lectures per week.

CHM 201L GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Lab Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: Enrolled in CHM 201 Course or Completion of CHM 201 Course This is a laboratory course designed to for students to conduct laboratory exercises with measurements and analysis of concepts related to topics covered in the CHM 201 course. Emphasis will be on the proper use of chemistry laboratory equipment and materials used to make quantitative measurements. One laboratory session per week will occur.

CHM 202 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHM 201 This course is a continuation of CHM 201. It is an introduction to chemical bonding, reactivity and energetics of chemical transformations. Subject matter also covers chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, oxidation, and reduction reactions, and applications of these phenomena and introduction to organic chemistry. The course consists of three lectures per week.

CHM 202L GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Lab Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: CHM 201L This laboratory course is a continuation of CHM 201L. It is designed to enable students to conduct laboratory exercises that are based on measurements and analysis of concepts related to topics covered in CHM 202 course. One laboratory session per week will occur. CHM 303 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHM 202 This course is the fundamental aspects of chemical bonding, structural theory, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms or organic compounds are introducted. It also includes the chemistry of the aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon, with emphasis on relationships between the various classes, properties, structure, reactions and methods of synthesis. The course consists of three lectures per week.

CHM 303L ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Lab Credit 1 hrs. Prerequisite: CHM 202L This is a laboratory course in which basic laboratory procedures and techniques of organic chemistry, including some instrumentation are learned. One laboratory session per week will occur.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 81 CHM 304 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHM 303 This course is the chemistry of compounds of carbon, with emphasis on the synthesis of natural products, spectros- copy, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. Some attention will also be given to special topics of current interest. The course consists of three lectures per week.

CHM 304L ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Lab Credit 1 hr. Prerequisites: CHM 303L This is a laboratory course in which students will synthesize, purify and utilize spectroscopic techniques to identify organic compounds. One laboratory session per week will occur.

CHM 404 BIOCHEMISTRY I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHM 304 This course is a study of the biological compounds including a systematic study of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and enzymes. The metabolism of biological compounds is studied, as are the inter- relations among the carbon, nitrogen, and energy cycles and physicochemical principles and techniques used in their study. The course consists of three lectures per week.

CHM 404L BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY Credit 1 hr. Prerequisite: CHM 304L This is a laboratory course involving experimentation with biochemical systems, processes and compounds of biochemical importance. It also includes enzyme kinetics and the use of quantification. A brief introduction to instrumentation will be included. One laboratory session per week will occur.

CSC 200 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 111 This course is an introduction to systematic computer problem-solving and programming for a variety of applications, particularly science. Current popular programming languages such as C/C++ will be used. Students will learn data types, identifiers, assignment statements, arrays, functions, and looping such as for loops and while loops.

CSC 201 FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORKING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BUS 203 This is an introductory course that covers the basics of how networks work, including the topics of the OSI model, Internet model, network components, LANs, WANs, routers, switches, wireless communication, network security, TCP/IP Internet protocols, and network applications such as web and email. It also covers the fundamental aspects of configuring and troubleshooting network features on a Windows or UNIX workstation.

CSC 202 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 200 This course covers techniques for representing and processing information, including the use of lists, trees, and graphs; analysis of algorithms; sorting, searching, hashing techniques and the elements of object oriented programming language such as classes, abstraction, and polymorphism. Current popular object-oriented programming languages such as C/C++ will be used.

CSC 300 DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 200 In this course, students will study data structures, algorithmic concepts, and practical techniques for the design and analysis of algorithms. This includes searching, sorting, and integer and floating point arithmetic. It also covers vector and matrix manipulations, Advanced Abstract Data Type (ADT), stacks, queues, link structures, and recursive algorithms. Upon completion of this course, the students will learn how to design and solve problems by using scientific techniques.

CSC 301 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 300 This course explores the design of computer systems and their architectures. Topics include central processing unit architecture, microcode, system interconnections, memory systems, input/output systems, interrupt handling, peripherals, and communications networks.

CSC 303 DATABASE SOFTWARE Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 201 This course covers the popular relational database management systems software. Emphasis is placed on database organization, design and use of database management systems, and data description languages.

82 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG CSC 304 FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBER SECURITY Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 201 This course provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of counter measures in the information systems environment. Topics include definitions of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on availability, vulnerability, integrity, and confidentiality aspects of information systems.

CSC 400 INTERNET SYSTEMS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 200 This course addresses the structure and functionality of the Internet and software that exploits it. Topics include markup languages, Web tools, static, dynamic and active web pages, multimedia in Web applications, communication protocols, client-server, computing, scripting, group and coordinating work at different sites, multi-agent systems that exploit the Internet, and architectures to exploit the distributed computational power offered by the Internet.

CSC 401 INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 202 This course introduces the fundamentals of software design and development, software implementation strategies, object-oriented design techniques, and ethics in software development.

CSC 402 OPERATING SYSTEMS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 300 or Permission from Instructor This course includes operating system structure and function, process implementation, scheduling, I/O processing and synchronization, memory management, security, naming protection, resource allocation, and network file systems.

CSC 403 COMPILER Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 206 This course gives an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspect of constructing compilers for computer programming languages. The course covers principles, models and techniques used in the design and implementation of compilers, interpreters, and assemblers. Each student will develop and implement a compiler.

CSC 500 INTERNSHIP Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor This is a supervised learning experience in an approved private or government facility. The student must perform supervised work that will enhance his/her educational background in an area related to computer science. In addition to the supervisor’s evaluation in the field, the student’s performance will be evaluated by a departmental faculty or committee. Reports, informal portfolios and forum and/or seminar must be presented by the student. Students can be employed at least part time during summer or at least five hours a week during Fall/ Spring semester.

MAT 109 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS I Credit 3 hrs. In this course the students will review basic mathematical principles. Upon completion of this course the students will be able to perform fundamental operations with whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals, use the rule for order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions, compute percentages and apply this concept to real life situations such as profit, discount, sales tax, tipping, simple interest, compound interest, and review basic statistics, geometry, and measurement concepts. BIOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE IF THEY TEST INTO THIS COURSE. HOWEVER, THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE A C OR ABOVE IN THE COURSE IF THEY TEST INTO IT.

MAT 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS II Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 109 This course reviews basic mathematical principles and beginning algebra concepts. Upon completion of this course the students will be able to perform operations with fractions, decimals, and integers, compute percentages, solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, solve linear equations and inequalities in two variables, graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables, solve a system of linear equations, use the rules of exponents, perform basic operations with polynomials, and use the rules for factoring. BIOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE THIS COURSE.

MAT 111 COLLEGE ALGEBRA Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 110 or Placement Exam This course is designed to introduce students to methods used for solving mathematical problems that can be expressed algebraically on a collegiate level. Students will evaluate and categorize algebraic expressions in one variable; as well as understand, use and graph equations and inequalities in two variables. Such equations and inequalities will include, but are not limited to, polynomials, rational functions, and absolute value functions.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 83 MAT 114 PRE-CALCULUS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 111 or Placement Exam This course is designed to investigate exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Upon completion of this course students will understand the identity relationships between these functions in order to manipulate expressions to obtain equivalent expressions, particularly with trigonometric functions. Student will be able to use trigonometry to solve geometric problems involving triangles. Students will be able to solve equations involving trigonometric or logarithmic functions.

MAT 201 CALCULUS I Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 114 This course provides a general introduction to calculus through functions of one variable. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compute basic limits, find derivatives of functions, apply the derivative to graph functions and solve maximization problems. The students will also be able to find basic anti-derivatives and compute integrals associated with those anti-derivatives.

MAT 202 CALCULUS II Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 201 This course introduces intermediate integration techniques and applications of integration. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to find anti-derivatives and integrals for functions involving trigonometric functions, integration by parts, and rational functions by using partial fractions. In addition, student will learn to apply the integral to compute volumes of revolution and apply the integral to certain physics problems. Students will also be able to determine if various sequences and series converge.

MAT 228 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 114 This is a “bridge” course between lower level college math courses and more advanced mathematics through the introduction of the topics of logic and proof, including conditional proof, mathematical induction, and proofs by contradiction. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use common proof techniques that are essential in any serious mathematical study. In particular, students will be able to prove basic results in number theory and combinatorial mathematics.

MAT 301 CALCULUS III Credit 4 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 202 This course continues the study of calculus through functions of more than one variable. Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to extend the idea of derivative to functions and curves in three-dimensional space, including partial derivatives. Students will learn to use multiple integration in different coordinate systems to compute the area, volume, and mass of objects.

MAT 304 LINEAR ALGEBRA Credit: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 114 and MAT 228 This course is designed to examine methods of solving multiple linear equations of several variables simultaneous- ly using matrices. Students will learn to perform operations on matrices (including addition, subtraction, multipli- cation, and finding the determinants and inverses of matrices); how to use matrices as linear transformations; find eigenvalues and eigenvectors; find canonical forms and use the Cayley-Hamilton Theorem.

MAT 305 MODERN ALGEBRA Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 304 This course is an introduction to algebraic structures through the study of groups, subgroups, quotient groups, ho- momorphisms, and isomorphisms. Rings and fields are also introduced. Upon completion of this course student will be able to use the mathematical proving techniques to explore the properties implied by the definitions of groups and rings, and recognize these properties in the common examples, which provides connections between different algebraic structures. MAT 307 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 111 This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of probability and statistics, including how to calculate probabilities and some basic statistical objects such as the mean, standard deviation and variance. Upon completion of this course, students will learn about probability distribution/mass functions, random variables, sampling theory, correlation and regression, prediction, and hypothesis testing.

MAT 316 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS Credit: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 304 and CSC 201 This course addresses numerical methods for computing particular mathematical objects. Students will learn numerical methods for optimizing equations of one or several variables; finding solutions to systems of equations; integrating functions; and approximating solutions to differential equations. Knowledge of differentials equations is helpful but not required.

84 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG MAT 380 GEOMETRY Credit: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 228 This course is designed to introduce an axiomatic approach to Euclidean Geometry. Topics include parallel lines, triangles, polygons, circles, congruence, and similarity. Proofs will be a focus of this course, as will straightedge and compass constructions.

MAT 403 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Credit: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 301 This course is designed to introduce techniques for solving equations that involve a derivative of an unknown real-valued function of one variable. Discussions include how such equations arise in “real-world” problems and how to solve these problems. Students will learn to solve separable equations; solve equations by finding the integrating factor; solve using substitution methods; undetermined coefficients; variation of parameters; and Laplace transforms.

MAT 409 NUMBER THEORY Credit: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 228 and MAT 305 This course is designed to introduce elementary properties of integers and other countable number systems. Top- ics include division, Diophantine equations, GCD, primes, congruences, congruence fields, RSA Encryption, and polynomial equations.

MAT 441 REAL ANALYSIS Credit: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 228 and MAT 202 This course is designed to give the student a rigorous exposition of the concepts covered in calculus classes. Students will learn to think deductively, analyze mathematical situations, and extend ideas about calculus into a new context. In addition, students will further strengthen their skills in writing concise and thorough proofs. Some topics covered are limits, differentiation, integration, sequences, series, and will include rigorous proofs of the Fun- damental Theorem of Calculus, the Balzano-Weierstrass Theorem, and the Monotone Convergence Theorem.

MAT 445 COMPLEX ANALYSIS Credit: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 228 and MAT 301 In this course, we explore properties of complex numbers and operations on complex numbers. The main scope of the course is to investigate functions of one complex-variable by examining their limits, derivatives, anti-derivatives, contour integrals, and power series. Upon completion of this course students will know the Cauchy criterion, Liouville’s Theorem and Cauchy-Riemann equations and be exposed to the proofs of these important results.

MAT 498 THESIS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Graduating Senior Status This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to use their accumulated mathematical knowledge to investigate a mathematical topic of interest to the student, and write a research paper. Examples of famous mathematical problems are explored, both to help students find a topic and to show examples of mathematical discourse. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to present a research paper that demon- strates their knowledge of the subject and their ability to communicate that knowledge in a polished, well-written and well-presented manner.

MAT 500 INTERNSHIP Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Junior Status or Higher This course is required for academic internship credit. Students will attain on the job experience in either (1) a technical field requiring application of mathematics knowledge or (2) a high school mathematics classroom. The details of the academic standards for this course are at the discretion of the instructor.

PHY 311 GENERAL PHYSICS I Credit 3 hrs. This course provides a general introduction to physics for science and mathematics majors. Topics include principles of mechanics, Newton’s laws, work, energy, rotation, mechanical and thermal properties of matter, thermodynamics, vibrations, waves, and sound. The course consists of three lectures per week. The course consists of three lectures per week.

PHY 311L GENERAL PHYSICS I Lab Credit 1 hr. The laboratory consists of exercises that are based on the concepts related to the topics covered in the PHY 311 course. One laboratory session per week will occur.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 85 PHY 312 GENERAL PHYSICS II Credit 3 hrs. A continuation of PHY 311, topics include electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, special relativity, atomic structure, and quantum mechanics. The course consists of three lectures per week. The course consists of three lectures per week.

PHY 312L GENERAL PHYSICS I Lab Credit 1 hr. The laboratory consists of exercises that are based on the concepts related to the topics covered in the PHY 312 course. One laboratory session per week will occur.

PSC 102 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Credit 3 hrs. In this course principles and topics are selected from the fields of chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, and meteorology. Subject matter includes such topics as our solar system, energy relationships in our universe, the changing earth, atoms, molecules, and chemical reaction. The course consists of three lectures per

Military Science (ROTC)

The United States Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program is offered to all qualified students on a voluntary basis through a cross enrollment agreement with the Benedict College and the University of South Carolina. All classroom instruction for the Army ROTC take place on the campuses of Benedict College and the University of South Carolina. ROTC offers students the chance to develop skills such as confidence, self-esteem, motivation, time management, leadership and decision-making. It provides a wholesome environment where students can experience new challenges and personal growth, interact with students from other colleges/universities, and make new friends. ROTC offers students leadership training and enhancement to their particular area of study. Additionally, extracurricular (i.e. Ranger Challenge, Drill Team and Color Guard) and social activities are emphasized. All students who are interested in the ROTC program are encouraged to pursue the Basic Course ROTC program for a period of two (2) years as an elective. Students of the University who successfully complete the Basic Course may apply for admission to the Advanced Course ROTC program, which is pursued during the final two years of their college enrollment. Students who elect not to enroll in the Basic Course may also apply for admission into the Advanced Course, but they must successfully complete a six week basic summer camp between their sophomore and junior years. Students who have successfully completed a high school ROTC program or who have reserve or active duty military service experience may apply for advanced placement in the program.

Requirements Enrollment in Basic Course ROTC requires that students: • Be citizens of the United States. • Be regularly enrolled at the University. • Be morally qualified as prescribed by the Department of the Army. • Sign a loyalty oath.

Enrollment in the Advanced Course ROTC requires that students: • Be citizens of the United States. • Be at least 17 years of age. • Successfully complete the first two years of a four-year course or complete a basic summer camp of at least five weeks duration or receive credit as a result of previous military service. • Be eligible to qualify for appointment as Second Lieutenant prior to reaching 26 years (non veterans) of age. • Be selected by the Professor of Military Science. • Agree to accept a commission if offered and serve for the period prescribed. • Enlist in the Army Reserve; secure consent of parent(s) or guardian(s) if under age 18. • Satisfactorily comply with loyalty requirements. • Meet all requirements prescribed by the Department of the Army.

Grading The grading system utilized by the instructors of Military Science is similar to that used in academic divisions and conforms to that prescribed by the University.

Academic Credit Academic credit toward the granting of a degree is given for the completion of military courses on the same basis as for nonmilitary courses. With permission of the student’s advisor, Division Chair and Vice President of Academic Affairs, military science courses may be taken in lieu of other social science courses to help satisfy the University’s General Education Core requirements.

86 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG Distinguish Miltary Students and Graduates Outstanding students are designated as Distinguished Military Students in the beginning of the fourth year of Military Science. These students may apply for commissions in the Regular Army. If they continue to remain outstanding at the time of graduation, they may be designated Distinguished Military Graduates, and thereby be eligible for consideration and appointments as regular officers by the Department of the Army.

Progam of Instruction The course of instruction is designed to produce junior officers who – by their education, training, and inherent qualities – are suitable for continued development as officers in the U.S. Army. Instruction will cover military fundamentals common to all branches of the service.

University of South Carolina Navy ROTC

Please click on the link below for requirements and additional information: http://www.sc.edu/nrotc/

Course Descriptions

ACT 231: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BUS 200 This course introduces the basic principles and procedures of accounting for a sole proprietorship. Emphasis is placed on collecting, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial information. Topics include the complete accounting cycle with end-of-period financial statements, bank reconciliation, payrolls, and petty cash. Offered: Fall ACT 232: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACC 231 This is a continuation of ACC 231. Emphasis is placed on corporate and managerial accounting for both external and internal reporting and decision- making. Offered: Spring ACT 331 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 232 Constitutes the principal foundation course for accountants; includes a comprehensive review of the conceptual framework of accounting. Emphasizes the preparation of financial statements and their use in decision-making. Specific topics include current and fixed assets, and intangible asset accounting.

ACT 337 COST ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 232 Develops understanding of the critical role of cost measurement in business decisions and in managing a firm’s profitability. Studies alternate ways of measuring costs to meet different management objectives, the role of budgeting as a planning and management tool, and the use of cost analysis as a control tool to help management meet short- and long-term profit objectives.

ACT 431 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332 A discussion of special accounting topics, such as business combinations, consolidated financial statements; mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, liquidation and reorganization, accounting for multinational enterprises; segments, interim reporting and reporting for the Securities and Exchange Commission

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 87 ACT 432 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 336 Introduces managerial accounting concepts, analyses, and practices that support business decisions through class discussions, exercises, and demonstration problems. Specific topics covered include budgeting, cost management and behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costs for decision-making, cost allocation issues including ABC, and performance reporting. Requires a field project examining cost issues in a business entity.

ACT 435 PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332 A study of the public sector management competencies for executive directors, managers, accountants, and consultants for government and nonprofit organizations; topics include financial reporting, regulation, managerial, auditing, taxation, and information systems issues in governmental and nonprofit entities.

ACT 441 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. A study of international dimensions of accounting, including such topics as the patterns of accounting development found in other nations, the promulgation of worldwide accounting standards, and the accounting problems associated with multinational corporate operations.

ACT 443 CORPORATE TAX ACCOUNTING Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332 and ACT 338 A study of tax principles and regulations related to corporations, estates and trusts; and the examination of the federal income tax system. Emphasis are placed o on the tax implications of property transactions and choice of business entity. Transactions between owners and business entities are also examined. A major emphasis is given to tax planning considerations, especially corporate tax consequences ACT 452 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS Credit 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACT 332 The purpose of this course is to provide students with a hands-on introduction to the concepts and uses of computerized accounting information systems emphasizing their role in providing information for external users and for managerial decision- making. Included in the course are the basic principles of accounting information systems, the relationship of computerized accounting systems to manual accounting systems, transaction processing and report generating using an integrated accounting software package, and the application of management decision- making tools using spreadsheet software.

88 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG GRADUATE DIVISON Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary

As part of Allen University’s mission to provide students with a comprehensive liberal arts and professional course of study, students enrolled in its Master of Divinity program enter a committed and qualified academic community. Courses within the program offer the student a platform where, upon completion, he or she can pursue additional graduate degrees in the discipline or further participate in ministering to faith-based communities.

Master of Divinity Program Master of Divinity Mission The mission of the Master of Divinity program is to provide a high-quality graduate education for practicing clergy and college graduates who aspire to become clergy. The program will equip graduates to preach and teach in congregations and other settings in which the expectation is to minister to the spiritual, social, and physical development of all people.

Admission Requirements To be admitted to the Masters of Divinity program, an applicant must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum grade. An applicant must submit the following: • General Application • $45 Application Fee • Personal Essay • Three letters of recommendation

Program Requirements Candidates must complete the program within seven years with a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in Biblical Interpretation (15 hours); History of the Christian Church (9 hours); Theology and Practice of Ministry (15 hours); Pastoral Theology (12 hours); Elective Component (21 hours) that may subsume denominational requirements.

Student Learning Objectives Upon completion of the Master of Divinity program, students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: • Effectively interpret scripture within the context of biblical and church history, ancient social and cultural experiences, and scholarly interpretive works on Biblical texts. • Demonstrate an understanding of the early church’s role and expression in the cultural and religious context out of which it emerged. • Demonstrate their understanding of constructive theological and ethical concerns as understood from the perspective of Christian faith and its historical and contemporary contributions. • Exegete biblical texts to effectively preach sermons that are aligned with the texts and can be adapted to congregations according to cultural and social backgrounds. • Demonstrate the ability to appropriately lead worship, plan liturgical programming, creatively design the worship experience, and provide sound Christian teaching for communities in relationship to cultural and social back-grounds.

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 89

Master of Divinity Program of Study 3 and 5-Year Plan

3-Year Plan — M.Div. Full Time Program of Study ▪ Component: 87 Credit Hours

FALL SPRING SUMMER First Year BI 501 Introduction to 3 hrs BI 511 Introduction to New 3 hrs Elective Course 3 Hebrew Bible I Testament hrs

Hebrew Bible Elective 3 hrs New Testament Elective 3 hrs Elective Course 3 hrs HC 521 Church History I 3 hrs HC 522 Church History II 3 hrs (Denominational Requirements) TE 531 Intro to Christian 3 hrs TE 532 Introduction to Pastoral 3 hrs Theology Theology

Total Credits = 12 Total Credits = 12 Total Credits = 6

Second Year HC 523 Church History III 3 hrs TPM 542 Fundamentals of 3 hrs Elective Course 3 Preaching hrs TE 533 Christian Ethics 3 hrs PT 551 Introduction to Pastoral 3 hrs Elective Course 3 Care and Theology hrs TE 535 Critical Race Theory 3 hrs TPM 543 Teaching Faith 3 hrs (Denominational and Social Ethics Development Requirements) TE 538 Womanist/ Feminist 3 hrs TPM 544 Christian Public 3 hrs Ethics Worship

Elective Course 3 hrs

Total Credits = 15 Total Credits = 12 Total Credits = 6

Third Year PT 556 Clinical Pastoral 3 hrs PT 556 Clinical Pastoral 3 hrs Education or PT 557 Field Education or PT 557 Field Education Education

Required or Open Elective 3 hrs PT 553 Pastoral Care for 3 hrs Transitions and Crisis

Elective Course 3 hrs PT 554 Pastoral Care with 3 hrs Older Adults Elective Course 3 hrs Elective Course 3 hrs

Total Credits = 12 Total Credits = 12

Total Hours Required = 87

90 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG

5-Year Plan — M.Div. Part Time Program of Study ▪ Component: 87 Credit Hours

FALL SPRING SUMMER First Year BI 501 Introduction to 3 hrs BI 511 Introduction to New 3 hrs Elective Course 3 hrs Hebrew Bible I Testament Hebrew Bible Elective 3 hrs New Testament Elective 3 hrs Elective Course 3 hrs Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6 Second Year HC 523 Church History I 3 hrs HC 522 Church History II 3 hrs Elective Course 3 hrs

TE 531 Intro to Christian 3 hrs TE 532 Intro to Pastoral 3 hrs Elective Course 3 hrs Theology Theology Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6

Third Year HC 523 Church History III 3 hrs TE 533 Christian Ethics 3 hrs TPM 544 Christian Public 3 hrs Worship T535 Critical Race Theory 3 hrs TE 538 Womanist/Feminist 3 hrs Required or Open 3 hrs and Social Ethics Ethics Elective Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6

Fourth Year TPM 541 Introduction to 3 hrs TPM 543 Teaching Faith 3 hrs Elective Course 3 hrs Pastoral Care and Development Counseling TPM 542 Fundamentals 3 hrs TPM 544 Christian Public 3 hrs Elective Course 3 hrs of Preaching Worship Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6 Fifth Year PT 556 Clinical Pastoral 3 hrs PT 556 Clinical Pastoral 3 hrs PT 553 Pastoral Care for 3 hrs Education or PT 557 Field Education or PT 557 Field Transitions and Crisis Education Education

Elective Course 3 hrs PT 554 Pastoral Care 3 hrs with Older Adults Total Credits = 3 Total Credits = 6 Total Credits = 6

Total Hours Required = 87

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 91 Graduate Course Descriptions

A. BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION (BI) 15 HOURS

BI 501 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible. The course will consider ancient Israel’s understanding of itself, its role in history, and the problems of historical and literary interpretations of the Israelites’ religious practices and faith. [3]

BI 502 Introduction to Hebrew Bible II. This is the first course in a two-semester sequence leading to a reading knowledge of the Hebrew Bible; concentration is upon the basic elements and grammatical study of the Hebrew Bible. [3]

BI 503 Introduction to Hebrew I. This is the first course in a two-semester sequence leading to a reading knowledge of the Hebrew. Course emphasizes grammatical study of the language of the Hebrew Bible. [3]

BI 504 Introduction to Hebrew II. This course is a continuation of Hebrew, Part I. [3]

BI 505 The Book of Deuteronomy. An exegetical analysis class of the Book of Deuteronomy that considers major themes, historical validity, purposes as well as the book’s poetry. [3]

BI 506 The Book of Joshua. The course is an exegesis of the book of Joshua that considers the literary, historical, and textual features of the book. [3]

BI 507 The Book of Job. A study of the book of Job, attending to its literary features, religious themes, internal disputes regarding theodicy, and its relation to other texts from the Ancient Near East. [3]

BI 508 Hebrew Bible Exegesis Seminar. A Study of the textual, historical and literary principles, and methods used for academic study and writings regarding the Hebrew Bible. Biblical Hebrew is a prerequisite for the course. [3]

BI 509 Introduction to Koine Greek. This is the first course in a two-semester sequence leading to a reading knowledge of the New Testament. Course emphasizes grammatical study of the language of the New Testament Bible. [3]

BI 510 Introduction to Koine Greek, Part II. This course is a continuation of Koine Greek, Part I. [3]

BI 511 Introduction to the New Testament. This general introduction to New Testament Studies examines the tools utilized in the contemporary study of early Christianity, its texts and contexts.

BI 512 The Gospel of Mark. This course addresses historical context of Mark’s account of the Gospel. It will study the book’s Christology, depiction of the disciples, and the ramifications of the political, social and gender views that it espouses. [3]

BI 513 The Parables of Jesus. This course examines the nature of parable as a literary form, the history of the interpretation of parables, the study of parables in the setting of the ministry of Jesus and the theology of the Evangelists, and literary criticism and the interpretation of parables. [3] BI 514 Interpreting the Gospels: Matthew. This class will examine how, through the centuries and today, Christian believers have interpreted and interpret this gospel as Scripture, that is, as a text with a teaching for or about their lives in specific religious, socio-economic, and cultural contexts. [3] BI 515 The Gospel of John. This course will consider, (1) John’s use of the Hebrew Bible (2) the Gospel’s consideration of economics and politics related to Rome’s occupancy; (3) its depiction of social roles and groups and (4) Christology. [3] BI 516 The Acts of the Apostles. Exegesis course of selected passages from Acts 1-15 with attention on the various methods of textual analysis. Introduction to Koine Greek a prerequisite. [3]

B. HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (HC) 9 HOURS

HC 521 Church History I. An introductory survey of life and thought in ancient and early medieval Christianity from the Gnostic crisis (second century) to the parting of the Greek and Latin churches (eleventh century). Some of the issues covered are: the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character of ancient Christianity; the rise of doctrinal and biblical canons; ethics of war, wealth and sexuality; the flourishing of the ascetical principle; major theological writers and controversies of the early period. [3]

92 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG HC 522 Church History II. This course offers an introduction to the history of the Christian Church in the Western European tradition between the rise of the medieval Church in the West c. 1000 and the twentieth century. It includes some discussion of the high and late middle ages, the Reformation and Confessional era, the Enlight- enment, the era of Romanticism, the movements of Higher Criticism and Liberalism, and the modern Church. [3]

HC 523 Church History III. The main outlines of the history of Christianity from seventeenth-century Puritanism to the ecumenical movement, with emphasis on the experiences of U.S. churches in their immense diversity. [3]

HC 524 The History of the African Methodist Episcopal Tradition. A survey course of the history of African Methodist Episcopal Church and its leaders from its inception to the present. Attention is given to those forces that have shaped the movement and to its impact on its own culture. Approximately. [3]

HC 525 Religion and the Civil Rights Movement. The seminar will examine the religious ideas and individuals that played pivotal roles in the civil rights movement by exploring the theological foundations of the black freedom struggle for freedom and equality. [3]

HC 526 Religion, Slavery, and the American Civil War. This seminar examines slavery in relation to the religious history of the American Civil War. Based on reading and discussion of primary and secondary sources, the seminar will assess slavery in colonial America and its relation to religious groups through the American Revolution and the early republic. [3]

HC 527 History of Religion in America. An introduction to the history of the religions in America beginning with colonial religious experiments in the New World. The course examines American church history, as well as the influence of non-Christian religions in American culture. [3]

C. THEOLOGY AND ETHICS (TE) 15 HOURS

TE 531 Introduction to Christian Theology. Introduction to Christian Theology. In this introductory course to the discipline of theology, students will read related treatises and texts as a means to formulate personal faith positions, enhance theological inquiry and writing skills. [3]

TE 532 Introduction to Pastoral Theology. This course will survey religious themes with a philosophical system that emphasizes relationality, experience, agency and perception, and process theologies that offer new perspectives on traditional religious beliefs and substantively contribute to conversations between theology, and other disciplines (i.e. psychology, science, education, etc.). This course explores the basic concepts of process thought grounded in the philosophical thought of Alfred North Whitehead and Charles Hartshorne, and its theological interpretation and articulation. Attention is given to the doctrine of God, Christology and soteriology, religious pluralism, practical theologies and the interface of process thought with postmodern and ecological theological commitments. [3]

TE 533 Christian Ethics. This course explores the concepts of morality and ethics within the Biblical and Christian contexts with particular emphasis on clarifying how our interpretation of these concepts shapes our thinking and actions as it relates to issues such as race, gender, and other justice issues. It challenges students to look at these concepts and their implications for action in the areas of social justice and freedom for the individual, the church, society, and the world community. [3]

TE 534 African, Methodist, Episcopal: A Theological Tradition. This course will survey of the history of theology in the African Methodist Episcopal Church with emphasis on the major doctrinal concerns that have shaped the church historically, informed its social witness and influenced its polity. [3]

TE 535 Critical Race Theory and Social Ethics. This course is an introduction to the broad and rich tapestry of the African American Christian experience from the perspective of social ethics as espoused by African American critical and moral thinkers. [3]

TE 536 The Foundations of Ethical Leadership. This course will stimulate learning and reflection as key elements and dynamics of leadership and ethical responsibility in professional life. The course uses readings, group and individual exercises, peer consultations, films and written assignments to deepen our moral imaginations and leadership capacity. [3]

AU 2019-2020 CATALOG 93 TE 537 Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Social Role of Religion. Examines King’s role as a religious leader and agent of social change with some attention to the intellectual sources of his thought and social activism. [3]

TE 538 Womanist/Feminist Theology and Ethics. This interdisciplinary course will examine significant womanist and feminist theological and ethical thoughts in American religious culture. Womanist/Feminist methodology in reference to biblical interpretation, theology and ethics within the context of Black women’s racial, gender and class experiences will serve as the foundation for the course. [3]

D. THEORY AND PRACTICE IN MINISTRY (TPM) 12 HOURS

TPM 541 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling. This course examines the counseling aspect of pastoral ministry, human spiritual/emotional development, practice of basic techniques, and self-evaluation. [3]

TPM 542 Fundamentals of Preaching. Examination of theologies and methods of preparing sermons from Biblical texts. Development of hermeneutical approaches, oral/aural skills, rhetorical strategies, narrative and connective logic. Students are responsible for developing a working theology of the Word, review of major homiletic theories, exegetical assignments, skill-building exercises, sermon sketches, and sermon manuscripts. In-class preaching required. [3]

TPM 543 Teaching for Faith Development. This course explores of the role of the Bible in Christian education and faith development. Attention to approaches to teaching the Bible. [3]

TPM 544 Christian Public Worship. This course examines the importance of worship in the work of the minister and congregation. Development in confidence in the understanding, theology, planning, and leadership of worship. [3]

TPM 545 Supervised Ministry and Seminar. Students are assigned field placements to develop skills for the work of ministry in preaching, liturgical leadership, education, pastoral leadership, pastoral care, and counseling; the course can enable students to enhance their understandings of the dynamics and practice of ministry, of themselves as persons in ministry, and of the theological motifs that can guide ministry. Permission to enroll required. [4]

TPM 546 Bible and Sermon: The Gospel of John. This course focuses on developing exegetical skills for use in preaching. By focusing on one book of the New Testament (in this case, the Gospel of John), students will develop skills that they can apply to other portions of the Bible. The class meetings and assignments are designed to help students develop an in-depth and nuanced understanding of this text and its relevance for preaching. The course seeks to balance a rigorous introduction to the critical issues of scholarship regarding this text and the question of how, if or when these insights are relevant for preaching. Throughout the semester, students will be asked to reflect on what aspects of their exegesis are useful or important for preaching, and to discuss the process of sermon preparation in relation to their exegetical insights. [3]

TPM 547 Advanced Supervised Ministry and Seminar. Students are given opportunities in field placements to engage in more advanced theological reflections on the experiences of ministry. At the advanced level, students are expected to make more intentional connections between the work of the Academy and the work at a placement site. Attention will be given to developing a profound understanding of the theologies and worldviews that guide one’s work. [3]

TPM 548 Master of Divinity Degree Seminar and Project. Required of all third-year students in the master of divinity degree program, the seminar addresses the student’s program focus and the development of the degree project and a formal paper in which the student explores a specific theme or question while demonstrating progress toward a theologically reflective ministry. For the fall semester, students will earn letter grades for their participation and work in the seminar; the grade will be based on attendance, the level of engagement with the course material, and degree of progress made toward heir projects’ success. A defense of student projects will be scheduled during the spring semester. [3]

TPM 549 Adaptive Leadership in the Church Today: Navigating, Change, Resistance, and Conflict.The ongoing paradigm shifts in the mainline American church continue to complicate the role of pastoral leader. Adaptive leadership is denotes the type of leadership required to help an institution negotiate these kinds of new realities. Church leaders who understand the nature of adaptive work are better equipped to help their congregations discover new solutions to problems that at times seem overwhelming. [3]

E. PASTORAL THEOLOGY (PT) 12 HOURS

PT 551 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Theology. This course focuses on practical application in pastoral care ministry based on sound pastoral theological understanding. It explores areas of congregational life and ministry. [3]

94 AU 2019-2020 CATALOG PT 552 Ethics in Health Care: Theological and Philosophical Perspectives. This course examines a broad range of theological and philosophical methods for dealing with ethical questions as they arise in contemporary American healthcare. Student will study the dialectic between practice and theology being attentive to their reciprocal influences on healthcare. [3]

PT 553 Pastoral Theology for Transitions and Crises. Examines various pastoral responses to persons facing transitions (e.g., birth, vocational choice, partnering, marriage, aging, and dying) and crises (e.g., illness, bereavement, and interpersonal discord). Close attention paid to the theological and psychological dimensions of these experiences. [3]

T 554 Pastoral Care with Older Adults. This course explores theories of pastoral care and specific interventions for predictable human needs including death, illness, trauma, and aging. [3]

PT 555 Pastoral Therapy with Groups. This course examines practical ways in which to do pastoral therapy with specific target groups, e.g., abused teens and adults, drug and alcohol abuse, and concerns related to gender and sexuality.

PT 556 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Students apply to work in an approved clinical pastoral educational setting under the direction of a supervisor who is certified by the board of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE); departmental permission is required before enrolling in this intermediate-level course. 6 hours (Pastoral Theology course is a prerequisite) [6]

PT 557 Field Education. Students serve in local churches or in church or community agencies. [6]

F. ELECTIVE COMPONENT (EC) 21 HOURS

EC 590 Ministry in Higher Education. This course will survey the history of ministry in American higher education, examining theological constructs that have given shape to the educational, missional, and perennial practices of both chaplaincy and campus ministry. [3]

EC 591 Congregational Models for Christian Education Ministry with Youths and Young Adults. We live in a culture and time of rapid change. The challenges and opportunities facing adolescents and young adults today are more varied and complicated than the time when their parents and quite possibly their pastors were this age. This course will consider congregational approaches to Christian Education ministry with youth, young adults and their families. [3]

EC 592 God, Faith, and Art. Through engagement with Biblical text and artistic expression, students will have opportunities to wrestle with their own experiences of the life of faith. Contemporary issues such as living with diversity; reading the Bible in conversation with different cultural, racial and ethnic perspectives; and Psalms for a life of faith will be explored through a variety of artistic media. [3]

EC 593 Writing Creatively About Religion. Students who enroll in this course will engage in a series of creative and autobiographical writing exercises in prose, poetry, and drama that explore various religious questions and themes. [3]

EC 594 Religion and Film. What makes a film religious? Is it a particular religious content, such as a biblical narrative, a translation of a biblical topic to another time or place. [3]

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