BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES OFFERED
Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science Program
The bachelor of science program is designed to promote growth in students toward personal maturity and professional leadership. The objectives of the program are accomplished through classroom instruction, the modeling of professors, the expression of community service through the Practical Missions program, chapel services, and student organizations.
- To develop a sufficient understanding of leadership theory within learning communities.
- To develop critical thinking for effective leadership and management.
- To develop sufficient understanding of personality and developmental theory.
- To develop an understanding of management in relation to organizational change.
- To develop a sufficient understanding of basic business practices.
- To develop an adequate understanding of principles of finance.
- To develop proficiency in the principles and problems of marketing goods and services.
Foundational Studies
The bachelor of science program seeks to promote growth in students toward personal maturity and professional leadership within the context of a corporate environment, the church community, and the world.
Essential Skills for Vocation
The bachelor of science program seeks to guide students to understand, develop, and utilize the essential skills for Christian vocation in business administration and organizational leadership.
Personal Growth and Professional Development
The bachelor of science program seeks to guide students to develop lifelong patterns of continuing personal spiritual growth and professional development.
Major Concentrations
Both degrees in the bachelor of science program contain a major component. Students choose a major concentration of study to complete their degree. The two major concentrations are business administration and organizational leadership.
Double Majors
Students may choose to double major in more than one field of study. This requires the completion of all major courses (12) within each field. Typically, a student must take an additional 12 hours of credit (four courses).
Minor Concentrations
All degrees in the bachelor of science program contain a minor component. The minor concentrations are: biblical counseling, business administration, Christian studies, communication, information technology, organizational leadership, pre-law and public policy, Spanish, and interdisciplinary studies.
BACHELOR PROGRAM MINOR COURSES
(EIGHT COURSES REQUIRED)
| Biblical Counseling Minor |
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| Counseling by the Book |
| Crisis Counseling |
| History of the Biblical Counseling Movement |
| Counseling from Biblical Narratives |
| Counseling from Biblical Wisdom Literature |
| Contemporary Issues in Counseling |
| Addictions and Emotions |
| Counseling from the New Testament Epistles |
| Counseling from the Pentateuch |
| Counseling from the Gospels |
| Marriage and Family |
| Biblical Counseling Practicum |
| Business Administration Minor |
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| Introduction to Business |
| Marketing |
| Management and Organizational Behavior |
| Strategy and Public Policy |
| Management Consulting |
| Strategic Management |
| Research Methods in Management |
| Human Resources Management |
| Managing Innovation/Change in Organizations |
| Individual/Group Behavior in Organizations |
| Human Capital Management |
| Business Practicum |
| Christian Studies Minor |
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| Religion in the Public Square |
| Basic Bible Interpretation |
| Traditional Religions, World Religions, Cults |
| Spiritual Formation |
| Contemporary Worldview |
| Contemporary Issues in the Church |
| Theology Elective |
| Introduction to Missions |
| Communication Minor |
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| Introduction to Communication |
| Critical Thinking and Communication |
| Writing for Public Relations |
| Event Planning and Donor Relations |
| Organizational Communication |
| Interpersonal Communication |
| Media in Society |
| Public Speaking and Presentation Skills |
| Advanced Speaking and Presentation Skills |
| Communication Ethics |
| Rhetoric and Argumentation |
| Conflict Analysis and Resolution |
| Information Technology Minor |
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| Introduction to Information Technology |
| Technology, Ethics, and Worldview |
| Networking and Cloud Technologies |
| Database and CRM Systems |
| Web Development and Digital Platforms |
| Systems Analysis and Design |
| IT Project Management |
| Cybersecurity and Digital Integrity |
| Business Software and Productivity |
| Data Analytics and Decision-Making |
| Digital Communication and Strategy |
| IT Practicum: Technology Solutions for the Marketplace |
| Organizational Leadership Minor |
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| Managing Innovation/Change in Organizations |
| Individual/Group Behavior in Organizations |
| Change, Power, and Conflict |
| Program Development |
| Human Capital Management |
| Technology and Organizations |
| Leadership/Management Theory |
| Personality and Developmental Theory |
| Theology and Leadership |
| Critical Thinking in Organizations |
| Learning Communities |
| Organizational Theory and Development |
| Pre-Law and Public Policy Minor |
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| Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise |
| Legal Ethics |
| Logic and Legal Reasoning |
| Public Service and Public Policy |
| Introduction to Public Policy |
| Government and Policy Processes |
| American Constitutional Law |
| Legal Contracts and Property |
| Civil Procedure |
| Law, Philosophy, and Public Life |
| Government and Policy Processes |
| Policy Writing Fundamentals |
| Spanish Minor |
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| Elementary Spanish 1 |
| Elementary Spanish 2 |
| Intermediate Spanish 1 |
| Intermediate Spanish 2 |
| Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation |
| Hispanic Culture, Worldview, and Civilization |
| Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition |
| Advanced Conversation and Oral Communication |
| Introduction to Hispanic Literature |
| Spanish for Ministry and Intercultural Communication |
| Spanish for Biblical Studies |
| Spanish Practicum |
| Interdisciplinary Studies Minor |
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| Students may take any eight classes offered through our College that are not already required as part of their degree program. |