Program Closures
The following is a list of program closures and their effective closure years. These programs are in teach-out as of the fall of the closure year noted. These programs are not accepting any new students, per the university teach-out policy.
Program | Closure Year |
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Undergraduate Programs | |
Applied Physics, B.S. | 2024 |
Biblical Ministries, B.S. | 2023 |
Communication, B.S. | 2023 |
Communication Studies, B.A. | 2023 |
Early Childhood, B.S. | 2023 |
Intercultural Studies, B.A. | 2023 |
Intercultural Studies Minor | 2024 |
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A. | 2023 |
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S. | 2023 |
International and Community Development Minor | 2024 |
Islamic Studies Minor | 2024 |
Journalism and Integrated Media, B.A. | 2023 |
Missions Minor | 2024 |
Organizational Leadership, B.S. | 2023 |
Peace, Justice, and Intercultural Conflict Transformation Minor | 2024 |
Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S. | 2023 |
Public Relations and Strategic Communication, B.A. | 2023 |
Science and Theology Minor | 2024 |
TESOL Minor | 2024 |
Graduate Programs | |
Leadership and Innovation, M.A. | 2025 |
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology | 2025 |
Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential (Graduate) | 2025 |
Nonprofit Organizations, MM | 2024 |
Single Subject Preliminary Credential (Graduate) | 2025 |
Special Education, M.S.Sp.Ed. (Non-Credential) | 2024 |
TESOL Certificate – Graduate | 2024 |
TESOL, M.A. | 2024 |
TESOL, M.A. (Elementary ESL/EFL) | 2024 |
TESOL, M.A. (Young Learners) | 2024 |
The following are the curriculum requirements of closed programs as of their closure year. Additional details on each program may be found on their program pages in the archived catalogs.
- Applied Physics, B.S.
- Biblical Ministries, B.S.
- Communication, B.S.
- Communication Studies, B.A.
- Early Childhood, B.S.
- Intercultural Studies, B.A.
- Intercultural Studies Minor
- Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
- Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
- International and Community Development Minor
- Islamic Studies Minor
- Journalism and Integrated Media, B.A.
- Missions Minor
- Organizational Leadership, B.S.
- Peace, Justice, and Intercultural Conflict Transformation Minor
- Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S.
- Public Relations and Strategic Communication, B.A.
- Science and Theology Minor
- TESOL Minor
Applied Physics, B.S.
As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
Applied Physics majors automatically meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or 4 credits of college foreign language. | ||
Program Courses (57 credits plus 6 program elective credits) | ||
CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
MATH 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 250 | Calculus III | 4 |
MATH 291 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
MATH 335 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
PHSC 124 | Data Analysis and Presentation | 1 |
PHSC 132 | General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat | 3 |
PHSC 134 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
PHSC 233 | General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
PHSC 237 | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
PHSC 234 | General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
PHSC 311 | Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering | 3 |
PHSC 321 | Circuits and Instrumentation I | 5 |
PHSC 322 | Circuits and Instrumentation II | 3 |
PHSC 336 | Mathematical Methods in Physics | 3 |
PHSC 460 | Capstone Seminar | 1 |
PHSC 480 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 3 |
Select a minimum of 6 upper-division credits from the following: 1 | 6 | |
Statics | ||
Mechanics of Materials | ||
Dynamics | ||
Classical Mechanics | ||
Thermodynamics | ||
Electrodynamics | ||
Fundamentals of Materials Science | ||
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | ||
Internship | ||
Special Topics in Physical Science | ||
Organic Chemistry I | ||
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I | ||
Organic Chemistry II | ||
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II | ||
Biostatistics | ||
Complex Variables | ||
Program Course Requirements: 63 credits | ||
Core Curriculum Requirements | 61 | |
Total Credits | 124 |
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Depending on the electives chosen, the elective count could be higher than 6 credits, thus increasing the program total credit count.
Biblical Ministries, B.S.
As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. | ||
Bible Requirement | ||
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
Old Testament History and Literature | ||
New Testament History and Literature | ||
Theology I | ||
Theology II | ||
Early Christian History - Acts | ||
or BBST 316 | Gospel of John | |
or BBST 326 | Lukan Writings | |
or BBST 336 | Synoptic Gospels | |
Gospel, Kingdom, and Culture (Methods of Bible Study) 1 | ||
Integration Seminar (Christian Ministries) 2 | ||
Select a 3-credit BBST 300/400 approved elective | ||
Program Courses | ||
CEED 150 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
CEED 254 | Leadership Development | 3 |
CEED 255 | Foundations of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
CEED 312 | Christian Ministry Skills | 3 |
CEED 313 | Christian Ministry Discipleship | 3 |
CEED 326 | Counseling Methods | 3 |
CEED 330 | Biblical Interpretation and Teaching | 3 |
CEED 415 | Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries | 3 |
CEED 445 | Ministry Field Work | 3 |
Select 6 credits of upper-division BBST or CEED elective courses | 6 | |
Total Credits | 33 |
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BBST 365 is a course with a variety of different sections. Biblical Ministries majors are required to take the specific section entitled "Methods of Bible Study."
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BBST 465 is a course offered in partnerships with various departments with a variety of different sections. Those with the Biblical Ministries major are required to take the specific section entitled "Christian Ministries."
Communication, B.S.
As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. | ||
The Rhetorical Act (required Communication Core Curriculum course for the Communication Studies Department) 1 | ||
Bible Requirement | ||
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
Old Testament History and Literature | ||
New Testament History and Literature | ||
Christian Theology | ||
Early Christian History - Acts | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as COMM 390) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as COMM 392) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as COMM 490) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as COMM 492) | ||
Program Courses | ||
COMM 100 | Introduction to Public Communication | 3 |
COMM 235 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COMM 254 | Communication Theories | 3 |
COMM 272 | History of Communication | 3 |
COMM 387 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
COMM 390 | Jesus the Rhetor | 3 |
COMM 392 | Engaging Perspectives | 3 |
COMM 432 | Rhetorical Theories | 3 |
COMM 473 | Communication and Diversity | 3 |
COMM 490 | Conflict and the Christian | 3 |
COMM 492 | Authentic Communication | 3 |
Select 9 credits of COMM electives 2 | 9 | |
Total Credits | 42 |
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If students have already fulfilled the Communication Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.
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See department for advising on elective selection.
Communication Studies, B.A.
As of September 1, 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
The required Communication Core Curriculum course for the Communication Studies Department is: | ||
The Rhetorical Act 1 | ||
Program Courses | ||
The following program courses are requirements for all concentrations. | ||
COMM 235 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COMM 254 | Communication Theories | 3 |
COMM 272 | History of Communication | 3 |
COMM 368 | Methods of Communication Research | 3 |
COMM 387 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
COMM 432 | Rhetorical Theories | 3 |
COMM 473 | Communication and Diversity | 3 |
COMM 495 | Advanced Methods of Research 2 | 3 |
Program Course Requirements: 24 credits | ||
Select a Concentration detailed below | 22-24 | |
Core Curriculum Requirements | 74 | |
Total Credits | 120-122 |
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If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.
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Either COMM 465 or COMM 496 may be taken as an alternative to COMM 495.
Concentrations
Dramatic Arts
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics (Recommended) | ||
Theatre Appreciation (Recommended) | ||
Concentration Courses | ||
Dramatic Arts students must take the following courses once: | ||
THTR 109 | Production Practicum | 1 |
THTR 209 | Production Practicum II | 1 |
THTR 309 | Production Practicum III | 1 |
THTR 409 | Production Practicum IV | 1 |
Elective Courses | 17 | |
Select 17 credits from the following: 1, 2 | ||
Introduction to Public Communication | ||
The Rhetorical Act 3 | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
Oral Interpretation | ||
Intercollegiate Forensics | ||
or COMM 382 | Intercollegiate Forensics | |
Advanced Public Communication | ||
Forms of Public Communication | ||
Communication Internship (by arrangement) 4 | ||
Teaching Assistant (by arrangement) 1 | ||
Communication Practicum (by arrangement) 1 | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Communication and Diversity | ||
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior | ||
Directed Research (by arrangement) | ||
History of Cinema | ||
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum | ||
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar | ||
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing | ||
Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy | ||
Voice and Speech for the Actor | ||
Introduction to Acting | ||
Makeup for Stage and Screen | ||
Costume Study and Construction | ||
Intro to Technical Theatre | ||
Lighting and Sound for Theatre | ||
Stage Managing and Directing Theatre | ||
Dramatic Theory and Criticism | ||
Stagecraft | ||
Playwriting for Performance | ||
Advanced Acting Workshop | ||
Drama for Christian Ministry | ||
London Theatre Study Tour | ||
Total Credits | 21 |
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Students may count a maximum of 9 credits of THTR 109; THTR 409; COMM 440; COMM 445; COMM 450 towards the major.
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The University has an upper-division major policy of a minimum of 24 credits. Students must choose at least 7 upper-division credits from this list.
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If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.
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Students may not count more than 6 credits of COMM 440 toward the major.
Organizational Communication
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
COMM 470 | Communication Seminar (Communication & Calling Required) | 3 |
Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
Communication in the Workplace | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
Forms of Public Communication | ||
Organizational Rhetoric | ||
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior | ||
Select one of the following courses: 1 | 1-3 | |
Communication Internship (by arrangement) | ||
Teaching Assistant (by arrangement) | ||
Communication Practicum (by arrangement) | ||
Elective Courses | 9 | |
Select 9 credits from the following: | ||
History of Cinema | ||
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum | ||
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar 2 | ||
Introduction to Public Communication | ||
The Rhetorical Act 3 | ||
Oral Interpretation | ||
Argumentation and Debate | ||
Advanced Public Communication | ||
Rhetoric of Media Studies | ||
Forms of Public Communication 2 | ||
Communication Internship | ||
Teaching Assistant | ||
Communication Practicum | ||
Rhetorical Criticism | ||
Communication Seminar 2 | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior 2 | ||
Directed Research (by arrangement) | ||
Media Career Readiness Practicum | ||
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing | ||
Media Law | ||
Advanced Journalism Seminar | ||
Introduction to Public Relations | ||
Writing for Public Relations | ||
Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy | ||
Public Relations Management, Philosophy and Ethics | ||
Principles of Advertising | ||
Beginning Acting | ||
Intermediate Acting | ||
Advanced Acting Workshop | ||
Drama for Christian Ministry | ||
London Theatre Study Tour | ||
Total Credits | 22-24 |
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Students may count a maximum of 9 total credits (no more than 6 credits of any one) of COMM 440; COMM 445; COMM 450 toward the major.
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May be repeated with different topics.
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If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.
Relational Communication
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | 12 | |
Select 12 credits from the following: | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
Forms of Public Communication | ||
Communication Seminar | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior | ||
Select one of the following courses: 1 | 1-3 | |
Communication Internship (by arrangement) | ||
Teaching Assistant (by arrangement) | ||
Communication Practicum (by arrangement) | ||
Elective Courses | 9 | |
Select 9 credits from the following: | ||
History of Cinema | ||
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum | ||
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar 2 | ||
Introduction to Public Communication | ||
The Rhetorical Act 3 | ||
Communication in the Workplace | ||
Oral Interpretation | ||
Argumentation and Debate | ||
Advanced Public Communication | ||
Rhetoric of Media Studies | ||
Forms of Public Communication 2 | ||
Organizational Rhetoric | ||
Communication Internship | ||
Teaching Assistant | ||
Communication Practicum | ||
Rhetorical Criticism | ||
Communication Seminar 2 | ||
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior 2 | ||
Directed Research (by arrangement) | ||
Media Career Readiness Practicum | ||
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing | ||
Media Law | ||
Advanced Journalism Seminar | ||
Introduction to Public Relations | ||
Writing for Public Relations | ||
Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy | ||
Public Relations Management, Philosophy and Ethics | ||
Principles of Advertising | ||
Beginning Acting | ||
Intermediate Acting | ||
Advanced Acting Workshop | ||
Drama for Christian Ministry | ||
London Theatre Study Tour | ||
Total Credits | 22-24 |
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Students may count a maximum of 9 total credits (no more than 6 credits of any one) of COMM 440; COMM 445; COMM 450 toward the major.
- 2
May be repeated with different topics.
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If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.
Rhetorical Studies
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | 12 | |
Select 12 credits from the following: | ||
Argumentation and Debate | ||
Advanced Public Communication | ||
Persuasive Communication | ||
Forms of Public Communication | ||
Rhetorical Theories | ||
Rhetorical Criticism | ||
Rhetoric of Media Studies | ||
Communication Seminar | ||
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior | ||
Select one of the following courses: 1 | 1-3 | |
Communication Internship (by arrangement) | ||
Teaching Assistant (by arrangement) | ||
Communication Practicum (by arrangement) | ||
Elective Courses | 9 | |
Select 9 credits from the following: | ||
History of Cinema | ||
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum | ||
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar | ||
Introduction to Public Communication | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
The Rhetorical Act 2 | ||
Communication in the Workplace | ||
Oral Interpretation | ||
Forms of Public Communication 3 | ||
Organizational Rhetoric | ||
Communication Internship | ||
Teaching Assistant | ||
Communication Practicum | ||
Communication Seminar 3 | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior 3 | ||
Directed Research (by arrangement) | ||
Media Career Readiness Practicum | ||
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing | ||
Media Law | ||
Advanced Journalism Seminar | ||
Introduction to Public Relations | ||
Writing for Public Relations | ||
Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy | ||
Public Relations Management, Philosophy and Ethics | ||
Principles of Advertising | ||
Beginning Acting | ||
Intermediate Acting | ||
Advanced Acting Workshop | ||
Drama for Christian Ministry | ||
London Theatre Study Tour | ||
Total Credits | 22-24 |
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Students may count a maximum of 9 total credits (no more than 6 credits of any one) of COMM 440; COMM 445; COMM 450 toward the major.
- 2
If students have already fulfilled the COMM Core Curriculum requirement, COMM 200 may be taken as a lower-division COMM elective.
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May be repeated with different topics.
Early Childhood, B.S.
As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. | ||
Introduction to Psychology | ||
Bible/Theology Requirement | ||
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
Old Testament History and Literature | ||
New Testament History and Literature | ||
Christian Theology | ||
Early Christian History - Acts | ||
Integration Seminar (taken as Christian Philosophy of Education) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as LEDU 342) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as LEDU 389) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as APSY 425) | ||
Program Courses | ||
All students must take the following program courses: | ||
APSY 425 | Psychology of Marriage and Family Life | 3 |
LEDU 301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
LEDU 335 | Child Development: Birth through Adolescence | 3 |
LEDU 342 | Introduction to Spiritual Formation for Educators | 3 |
LEDU 356 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
LEDU 357 | School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings | 3 |
LEDU 358 | Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
LEDU 359 | Observation and Assessment of Young Children | 3 |
LEDU 360 | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
LEDU 370 | Language, Literacy and Biliteracy in Early Childhood | 3 |
LEDU 371 | Developing and Administering Early Care and Education Programs | 3 |
LEDU 389 | Spiritual Formation for Young Children | 3 |
LEDU (Education) Elective | 3 | |
Total Credits | 39 |
Intercultural Studies, B.A.
As of November 10, 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
Students must complete the standard Core Curriculum requirements with specific courses fulfilling certain Core areas as noted below. If students have not completed their Core Science requirement prior to entering the program, it is strongly recommended they take ANTH 222. | ||
Cultural Anthropology | ||
Theology of Mission 1 | ||
Integration Seminar (taken as "Gospel and Culture") 1 | ||
Program Courses | ||
INCS 231 | Intercultural Competence & Diversity in the Global Workplace | 3 |
INCS 233 | Introduction to World Missions | 3 |
INCS 322 | Intercultural Adjustment | 3 |
INCS 331 | Ethnicity and Diversity in America | 3 |
INCS 349 | Community-Based Research | 3 |
INCS 352 | Field Internship | 1 |
INCS 354 | Field Internship | 2 |
INCS 420 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
INCS 451 | Evangelism & Discipleship | 3 |
INCS 456 | World Religions and Pluralism | 3 |
Select 6 credits of electives 2, 3 | 6 | |
Program Course Requirements: 33 credits | ||
Select a 9-credit concentration from the list below 2 | 9 | |
Core Curriculum Requirements | 74 | |
General Electives | 4 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
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Students in the Torrey Honors College or who have already taken 30 credits of Bible may need to take INCS 450 (Theology of Mission) and/or INCS 465 (Integration Seminar: Gospel and Culture) instead of their BBST equivalents, and in those cases the number of INCS credits required may increase to 45 or 48 since the 42 INCS required program credits do not include these two BBST/INCS courses.
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All INCS students must complete at least one 9-credit concentration and take a minimum of six elective credits. Students who decide to move from a concentration to a minor hosted by the INCS department will not be required to declare a concentration (and will also be exempted from taking six additional credits of INCS/ANTH electives). If a student's concentration is INDS, INTE, or INCL, they must choose INCS electives. The other INCS concentrations may choose electives in INCS, INTE, or ANTH.
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One concentration and one secondary emphasis (different from the selected concentration) may be taken using the 9-credit concentration requirement and the 6-credit elective requirement. As detailed below, emphases are available in Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology; International and Community Development; Missions; and Peace and Justice.
- The Department of Undergraduate Intercultural Studies issues a digital badge in recognition of the achievements of students from outside the INCS major and minors who complete coursework equivalent to an emphasis with a "C+" or higher in both specified courses. Please contact the department for details.
- A digital badge in “Intercultural Competence” may be issued upon request to students from outside the INCS major and minors for completion of INCS 231 and INCS 420 with a "C+" or higher in both courses. Please contact the department for details.
Concentrations
Cross-Cultural Healthcare
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
INCS 345 | Introduction to Development | 3 |
INCS 430 | Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care (Global Health Perspectives) | 3 |
Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care (Global Health: Preparation for Living Overseas) | ||
Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care (Global Health Priorities) | ||
Seminar: Topics in Intercultural Health Care (Global Health Communication) | ||
Total Credits | 9 |
Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ANTH 310 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
ANTH 403 | Economic Anthropology | 3 |
Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | ||
Colonization, Decolonization, & Postcolonialism | ||
Topics in Anthropology | ||
Total Credits | 9 |
Missiology
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
INCS 371 | Profiles in Missionary Lives | 3 |
Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
World Christianity | ||
History of the Expansion of Christianity | ||
Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
Understanding Islam and Islamic Theology | ||
Short-Term Mission Leadership | ||
The Local Church and World Missions | ||
Topics in Intercultural Studies 1 | ||
Total Credits | 9 |
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Missiological topics only, with prior approval of the Missiology Concentration Coordinator; must be taken for 3 credits to meet the Concentration requirement.
Emphasis Options1
Students may select one of the four emphases below which reflect a variety of options in the discipline: Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology; International and Community Development; Missions; or Peace and Justice.
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The Department of Undergraduate Intercultural Studies issues a digital badge in recognition of the achievements of students from outside the INCS major and minors who complete coursework equivalent to an emphasis with a C+ or higher in both specified courses. A digital badge in “Intercultural Competence” may be issued upon request to students from outside the INCS major and minors for completion of INCS 231 and INCS 420 with a C+ or higher in both courses. Please contact the department for details.
CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ANTH 310 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | ||
Colonization, Decolonization, & Postcolonialism | ||
Topics in Anthropology | ||
Economic Anthropology | ||
Total Credits | 6 |
INTERNATIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
INCS 345 | Introduction to Development | 3 |
INCS 433 | Community Development Models and Strategies | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
MISSIONS
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
INCS 371 | Profiles in Missionary Lives | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
World Christianity | ||
The Local Church and World Missions | ||
History of the Expansion of Christianity | ||
Total Credits | 6 |
PEACE AND JUSTICE
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ANTH 342 | Peace and Justice Advocacy | 3 |
ANTH 415 | Violence and Mediation | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
Intercultural Studies Minor
As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program Courses | ||
ANTH 200 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective: | ||
BBST 458 | Theology of Mission | 3 |
or INCS 450 | Theology of Mission | |
Select 15 additional INCS credits 1 | 15 | |
Total Credits | 21 |
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12 credits must be upper-division.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program Courses | ||
ITDS 220 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
ITDS 250 | Integration Lab I | 1 |
ITDS 255 | Integration Lab II | 1 |
ITDS 360 | Interdisciplinary Topics | 3 |
ITDS 475 | Capstone for Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
Concentrations | ||
Select two of the concentrations detailed below. The concentrations must be from different disciplines. | 24-32 | |
Total Credits | 35-43 |
Concentrations
Art History
If chosen, the second concentration may not be Art History/Studio Art.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Recommended Core Curriculum Course | ||
Art Appreciation | ||
Concentration Courses | ||
ARTS 116 | History of Western Art I: Prehistoric Through Renaissance | 3 |
ARTS 126 | History of Western Art II: Baroque Through Modernism | 3 |
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Modernity: Realism to Surrealism | ||
Contemporary Art Trends | ||
Seminar in Art History | ||
Seminar in Art | ||
Global Art Paradigms | ||
Interdisciplinary Investigations | ||
Art Theory and Criticism | ||
Total Credits | 12 |
Art History/Studio Art
If chosen, the second concentration may not be Art History.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Modernity: Realism to Surrealism | ||
Contemporary Art Trends | ||
Seminar in Art History | ||
Seminar in Art | ||
Global Art Paradigms | ||
Interdisciplinary Investigations | ||
Art Theory and Criticism | ||
Select one of the following tracks: | 6 | |
Drawing | ||
Drawing I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
Drawing II | ||
Drawing III | ||
Figure Studies | ||
Figure Studies I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
Figure Studies II | ||
Advanced Studio Practicum (taken as "Figure Studies") | ||
Sculpture | ||
Sculpture I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
Sculpture II | ||
Sculpture III | ||
Ceramics | ||
Ceramics I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
Ceramics II | ||
Advanced Studio Practicum (taken as "Ceramics") | ||
Photography | ||
Photography I-Introduction to Darkroom and Digital Processes (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
Photography II-Studies in Color | ||
Contemporary Photographic Practices | ||
Painting | ||
Painting I (fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement for fine art) | ||
Painting II | ||
Painting III | ||
Total Credits | 12 |
Communication Studies
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
COMM 254 | Communication Theories | 3 |
COMM 386 | Forms of Public Communication | 3 |
COMM 470 | Communication Seminar | 1-3 |
COMM 473 | Communication and Diversity | 3 |
COMM 474 | Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior | 3 |
Total Credits | 13-15 |
Journalism Studies
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
JOUR 105 | Foundations of Journalism | 3 |
JOUR 415 | Religion, Culture and Media (program requirement was JOUR 315, which has been changed to JOUR 415) | 3 |
JOUR 442 | Visual Meaning | 3 |
JOUR 464 | Philosophy and Ethics of Media | 3 |
JOUR 120 | Writing Across Media | 3 |
or JOUR 125 | Foundational Media Skills: Photography | |
or JOUR 236 | Introduction to Broadcast Journalism | |
Total Credits | 15 |
Theatre: Acting
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
THTR 241 | Intro to Technical Theatre | 4 |
THTR 250 | Theatre History I | 3 |
THTR 264 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
THTR 360 | Screen Acting I | 3 |
THTR 369 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
Total Credits | 16 |
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. The following course is required to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement Writing Competency: | ||
Writing in the Disciplines | ||
Bible Requirement | ||
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
Old Testament History and Literature | ||
New Testament History and Literature | ||
Christian Theology | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as ITDS 365) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as ITDS 477) | ||
BBST Integrative course (see department for advising on available selections) | ||
BBST Integrative course (see department for advising on available selections) | ||
BBST Integrative Course (see department for advising on available selections) | ||
Program Courses | ||
ITDS 220 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
ITDS 365 | Interdisciplinary Topics and Research | 3 |
ITDS 477 | Interdisciplinary Capstone | 3 |
Select 30 credits for major 1 | 30 | |
Total Credits | 39 |
- 1
Credit count will vary; minimum of 30 major credits required (18 of which must be upper-division) as designed by student with advisement and approved by Interdisciplinary Studies Committee.
International and Community Development Minor
As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program Courses | ||
ANTH 200 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
ANTH 403 | Economic Anthropology | 3 |
INCS 345 | Introduction to Development | 3 |
INCS 347 | Micro Issues in Relief and Development 1 | 3 |
INCS 433 | Community Development Models and Strategies | 3 |
INCS 435 | Project Evaluation and Assessment 1 | 3 |
Students are required to complete 3 credits of specified Bible coursework through the completion of one of the following courses: | 3 | |
Integration Seminar (taken as "Justice, Advocacy, and the Kingdom of God") | ||
Theology of Mission | ||
Theology of Mission | ||
Total Credits | 21 |
- 1
With permission from the International and Community Development Minor Program Director, INCS 347 and/or INCS 435 may be substituted with one or more of the following courses: ANTH 342, ANTH 370, INCS 485.
Islamic Studies Minor
As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
Students are strongly encouraged to take ANTH 200 for Core Curriculum credit | ||
Program Courses | ||
INCS 233 | Introduction to World Missions | 3 |
or INCS 322 | Intercultural Adjustment | |
INCS 324 | Understanding Islam and Islamic Theology | 3 |
INCS 325 | Popular and Folk Islam | 3 |
INCS 447 | Approaches to the Islamic World | 3 |
All students completing a minor are required to take the following as a Bible or Intercultural Studies elective: | ||
BBST 458 | Theology of Mission | 3 |
or INCS 450 | Theology of Mission | |
INCS Elective Courses | 6 | |
Select at least one History course: | ||
History of the Middle East and Islam I | ||
History of the Middle East and Islam II | ||
If only one History course is chosen, then choose one additional Islamic elective: | ||
Sufism | ||
Islam in America and the West | ||
Topics in Islamic Studies | ||
Total Credits | 21 |
Journalism and Integrated Media, B.A.
As of September 1, 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
Integration Seminar (taken as "Philosophy and Ethics of Media") | ||
Writing in the Disciplines (see department for specific section) | ||
Business Statistics (will count toward 3 required credits of Math) | ||
Program Courses | ||
JOUR 105 | Foundations of Journalism | 3 |
JOUR 107 | Introduction to Digital Skills for Media | 3 |
JOUR 120 | Writing Across Media | 3 |
JOUR 200 | Media Career Readiness Practicum | 3 |
JOUR 344 | Media Internship | 1 |
JOUR 390 | Media Law | 3 |
JOUR 444 | Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Media | 2 |
JOUR 488 | Media Capstone | 3 |
Program Course Requirements: 21 credits | ||
Select a Concentration detailed below | 27-28 | |
Core Curriculum Requirements | 74 | |
Total Credits | 122-123 |
Concentrations
Broadcast
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
JOUR 135 | Foundational Media Skills: Videography | 3 |
JOUR 236 | Introduction to Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
JOUR 241 & JOUR 243 & JOUR 245 | Audio Workshop and TV Directing Workshop and Video Workshop | 3 |
JOUR 311 | Studio Production (Must be taken twice - total of 6 units) | 6 |
JOUR 442 | Visual Meaning | 3 |
Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media | ||
Web Show Production | ||
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing | ||
Documentary and Investigative Journalism | ||
Total Credits | 27 |
Cross-Cultural Media
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
JOUR 125 | Foundational Media Skills: Photography | 3 |
or JOUR 135 | Foundational Media Skills: Videography | |
JOUR 232 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
or JOUR 236 | Introduction to Broadcast Journalism | |
JOUR 387 | International Journalism | 3 |
JOUR 442 | Visual Meaning | 3 |
or JOUR 415 | Religion, Culture and Media | |
Select two courses from either, Writing, Visual or Broadcast in consultation with advisor: | 6 | |
Sports Media | ||
Data Reporting and Visualization | ||
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media | ||
Studio Production | ||
Editing and Digital Media Management | ||
Magazine and Free-Lance Writing | ||
Web Show Production | ||
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing | ||
Documentary and Investigative Journalism | ||
Select two courses from the following (INCS classes must be consulted with advisor before selecting): | 6 | |
Media Narrative Project | ||
Introduction to World Missions | ||
Intercultural Adjustment | ||
Introduction to Development | ||
Understanding the City | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Urban Research | ||
Intercultural Communication in Spanish 1 | ||
Community Spanish | ||
Spanish Study Tour | ||
Hispanic Civilization and Culture | ||
Language Preparation | 4 | |
For the language preparation in the cross-cultural concentration, students are required to choose from the following options for an additional 4 credits of language study: | ||
Spanish Language Preparation | ||
Spanish Language and Culture I | ||
Spanish Language and Culture II | ||
Spanish Language and Culture III | ||
Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner | ||
Advanced Spanish Communication I | ||
Advanced Spanish Communication II | ||
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I | ||
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II | ||
French Language Preparation | ||
French Language and Culture I | ||
French Language and Culture II | ||
French Language and Culture III | ||
Intermediate French II | ||
French Conversation and Composition | ||
Advanced Conversation and Composition | ||
German Language Preparation | ||
German Language and Culture I | ||
German Language and Culture II | ||
German Language and Culture III | ||
Arabic Language Preparation | ||
Arabic Language and Culture I | ||
Arabic Language and Culture II | ||
Arabic Language and Culture III | ||
Other Language Options | ||
Students may consult with their advisor and the Department of Modern Languages for arrangements to fulfill this requirement with any of the languages referenced below: | ||
Biblical Hebrew or Russian are both currently offered at Biola and may be used to fulfill the language required for this concentration | ||
Swahili, Modern Hebrew, Persian/Farsi, or Turkish; Korean; and Japanese may be taken for this requirement; however, they are not currently offered at Biola. | ||
Total Credits | 28 |
Digital Journalism
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
JOUR 125 | Foundational Media Skills: Photography | 3 |
or JOUR 135 | Foundational Media Skills: Videography | |
JOUR 232 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
JOUR 241 & JOUR 243 & JOUR 245 | Audio Workshop and TV Directing Workshop and Video Workshop | 3 |
JOUR 250 | Digital Design Essentials | 3 |
JOUR 306 | Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media | 3 |
JOUR 420 | Advanced Digital Skills for Media | 3 |
JOUR 442 | Visual Meaning | 3 |
or JOUR 415 | Religion, Culture and Media | |
Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
Data Reporting and Visualization | ||
Studio Production | ||
Editing and Digital Media Management | ||
Total Credits | 27 |
Visual Media
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
JOUR 125 | Foundational Media Skills: Photography | 3 |
JOUR 232 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
JOUR 241 & JOUR 243 & JOUR 245 | Audio Workshop and TV Directing Workshop and Video Workshop | 3 |
JOUR 247 | Photo Communication | 3 |
JOUR 366 | Photojournalistic Storytelling and Visual Publication | 3 |
JOUR 442 | Visual Meaning | 3 |
Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
Sports Media | ||
Data Reporting and Visualization | ||
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media | ||
Media Narrative Project | ||
Total Credits | 27 |
Writing and Publishing
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
JOUR 125 | Foundational Media Skills: Photography | 3 |
or JOUR 135 | Foundational Media Skills: Videography | |
JOUR 232 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
JOUR 305 | Data Reporting and Visualization | 3 |
JOUR 332 | Editing and Digital Media Management | 3 |
JOUR 415 | Religion, Culture and Media | 3 |
JOUR 486 | Media Narrative Project | 3 |
Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media | ||
Magazine and Free-Lance Writing | ||
International Journalism | ||
Documentary and Investigative Journalism | ||
Total Credits | 27 |
Missions Minor
As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program Courses | ||
ANTH 200 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BBST 458 | Theology of Mission | 3 |
or INCS 450 | Theology of Mission | |
INCS 233 | Introduction to World Missions | 3 |
INCS 371 | Profiles in Missionary Lives | 3 |
Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
World Christianity | ||
History of the Expansion of Christianity | ||
Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
Understanding Islam and Islamic Theology | ||
Short-Term Mission Leadership | ||
The Local Church and World Missions | ||
Evangelism & Discipleship (only available to non-INCS Majors) | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
Organizational Leadership, B.S.
As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
The Core Curriculum requirement for Kinesiology and Health Science has been waived for this major. The following course is required to fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for Writing Competency: | ||
Writing in the Disciplines (Business and Accounting section) | ||
Bible Requirement | ||
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
Old Testament History and Literature | ||
New Testament History and Literature | ||
Christian Theology | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as BUSN 319) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as BUSN 320) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as BUSN 376) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as BUSN 422) | ||
BBST Integrative Course (taken as BUSN 491) | ||
Program Courses | ||
BUSN 205 | Economic Principles | 3 |
BUSN 215 | Accounting and Finance for Business Leaders | 3 |
BUSN 230 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
BUSN 260 | Introduction to Leadership | 3 |
BUSN 319 | Organizational Ethics | 3 |
BUSN 320 | Human Capital Management | 3 |
BUSN 328 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
or APSY 410 | Psychology in the Workplace | |
BUSN 347 | Global Business Environment | 3 |
BUSN 361 | Business Law | 3 |
BUSN 376 | Business as Ministry and Mission | 3 |
BUSN 422 | High-Performance Leadership | 3 |
BUSN 424 | Data Driven Leadership | 3 |
BUSN 425 | Leading Diverse Organizations | 3 |
BUSN 491 | Capstone for Organizational Leadership | 3 |
COMM 387 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
Select 3 credits of BUSN elective courses | 3 | |
Total Credits | 48 |
Peace, Justice, and Intercultural Conflict Transformation Minor
As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program Courses | ||
ANTH 342 | Peace and Justice Advocacy 1 | 3 |
ANTH 415 | Violence and Mediation | 3 |
ANTH 470 | Topics in Peace and Justice | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Cultural Anthropology | ||
Economic Anthropology | ||
Select one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
Intercultural Competence & Diversity in the Global Workplace | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Social Problems | ||
Unequal Justice: Race, Class, Gender and Crime | ||
Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender | ||
Film, Television, and the Arts: Racial and Gender Issues | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
- 1
It is recommended that students minoring in Peace, Justice, and Intercultural Conflict Transformation take ANTH 342 before taking any other courses in the minor.
- 2
Intercultural Studies majors are exempt from this requirement and will take an additional 3 credits under the ANTH or SOCI options.
Public Relations and Digital Media Management, B.S.
As of Fall 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Requirements | ||
Bible Requirement | ||
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
Old Testament History and Literature | ||
New Testament History and Literature | ||
Theology I | ||
Early Christian History - Acts | ||
Theology II | ||
BBST 300/400 Elective | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as PREL 320) | ||
BBST Integrative course (taken as PREL 465) | ||
Program Courses | ||
PREL 104 | Media Ecology and Christian Perspective in Public Relations | 2 |
PREL 107 | Multimedia Channels | 1 |
PREL 110 | Public Relations Foundations | 3 |
PREL 231 | Strategic Writing for Public Relations | 3 |
PREL 267 | Public Relations Career Readiness | 1 |
PREL 307 | Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy | 3 |
PREL 320 | PR Ethics | 3 |
PREL 344 | Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience | 1 |
PREL 350 | Crisis Communication & Reputation Management | 3 |
PREL 389 | Campaign Management & Public Relations Philosophy | 3 |
PREL 410 | PR Principles, Law, & Global Influence | 3 |
PREL 420 | Advanced Digital Management | 3 |
PREL 456 | Public Relations Research Standards & Practices | 3 |
PREL 462 | Leadership & Organizational Influence | 3 |
PREL 465 | Rhythm & Calling in Public Relations | 3 |
PREL 490 | Portfolio and Certificate | 1 |
Total Credits | 39 |
Public Relations and Strategic Communication, B.A.
As of September 1, 2023, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
Business Statistics | ||
Program Courses | ||
PREL 104 | Media Ecology and Christian Perspective in Public Relations 1 | 2 |
or PREL 105 | Public Relations: History & Foundations | |
PREL 107 | Multimedia Channels | 1 |
PREL 230 | Writing for Public Relations | 3 |
or PREL 231 | Strategic Writing for Public Relations | |
PREL 249 | Media Design Essentials | 3 |
or PREL 250 | Digital Design Essentials | |
PREL 307 | Soc Media, SEO, and Digital Strategy | 3 |
PREL 320 | PR Ethics | 3 |
PREL 350 | Crisis Communication & Reputation Management 1,2 | 3 |
or PREL 355 | Media Relations | |
or PREL 420 | Advanced Digital Management | |
PREL 388 | Public Relations Management, Philosophy and Ethics | 3 |
or PREL 389 | Campaign Management & Public Relations Philosophy | |
PREL 410 | PR Principles, Law, & Global Influence | 3 |
PREL 456 | Public Relations Research Standards & Practices | 3 |
Program Course Requirements: 27 credits | ||
Select a Concentration detailed below | 14 | |
Core Curriculum Requirements | 74 | |
General Electives | 5 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
- 1
PREL 104 and PREL 350 are required of the Digital Management and Social Media concentration only. PREL 105 should be taken by students in the Agency and Corporate PR, Entertainment and Events PR, Media Relations, and Nonprofit and Ministry PR concentrations.
- 2
PREL 420 is required for the Advertising concentration. All other concentrations must take either PREL 350 or PREL 355.
Concentrations
Advertising
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PREL 111 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
PREL 267 | Public Relations Career Readiness | 1 |
PREL 344 | Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience | 1 |
PREL 392 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
PREL 444 | Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations | 2 |
PREL 460 | Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis | 3 |
PREL 490 | Portfolio and Certificate | 1 |
Total Credits | 14 |
Agency and Corporate PR
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
PREL 111 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
PREL 267 | Public Relations Career Readiness | 1 |
PREL 344 | Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience | 1 |
PREL 444 | Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations | 2 |
PREL 460 | Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis | 3 |
PREL 490 | Portfolio and Certificate | 1 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Marketing | ||
Principles of Management | ||
Persuasive Communication | ||
Organizational Communication | ||
Writing Across Media | ||
Foundational Media Skills: Videography | ||
Public Relations Seminar 1 | ||
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management | ||
Paid Digital Media | ||
Principles of Advertising | ||
Advanced Digital Management | ||
Advanced Public Relations Seminar 1 | ||
Total Credits | 14 |
- 1
PREL 105 is a prerequisite for this course, which students should choose as the option between PREL 104 or PREL 105 from the program courses listed above.
Digital Management and Social Media
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
PREL 111 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
PREL 267 | Public Relations Career Readiness | 1 |
PREL 344 | Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience | 1 |
PREL 420 | Advanced Digital Management | 3 |
PREL 444 | Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations | 2 |
PREL 460 | Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis | 3 |
PREL 490 | Portfolio and Certificate | 1 |
Total Credits | 14 |
Entertainment and Events PR
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
PREL 111 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
PREL 267 | Public Relations Career Readiness | 1 |
PREL 344 | Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience | 1 |
PREL 444 | Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations | 2 |
PREL 460 | Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis | 3 |
PREL 490 | Portfolio and Certificate | 1 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Marketing | ||
Entertainment Business | ||
Understanding Representation | ||
Writing Across Media | ||
Foundational Media Skills: Photography | ||
Foundational Media Skills: Videography | ||
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism 1 | ||
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media 1 | ||
Public Relations Seminar 2 | ||
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management | ||
Paid Digital Media | ||
Principles of Advertising | ||
Advanced Digital Management | ||
Advanced Public Relations Seminar 2 | ||
Total Credits | 14 |
- 1
This course requires additional Journalism (JOUR) prerequisite courses. See Department for advising.
- 2
PREL 105 is a prerequisite for this course, which students should choose as the option between PREL 104 or PREL 105 from the program courses listed above.
Media Relations
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
PREL 111 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
PREL 267 | Public Relations Career Readiness | 1 |
PREL 344 | Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience | 1 |
PREL 444 | Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations | 2 |
PREL 460 | Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis | 3 |
PREL 490 | Portfolio and Certificate | 1 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Persuasive Communication | ||
Writing Across Media | ||
Foundational Media Skills: Photography | ||
Foundational Media Skills: Videography | ||
Multimedia Reporting 1 | ||
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism 1 | ||
Photo Communication 1 | ||
Sports Media | ||
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media 1 | ||
Editing and Digital Media Management 1 | ||
Producing and Writing for Broadcast News 1 | ||
Magazine and Free-Lance Writing | ||
Publication, Web and Media Design 1 | ||
Cross-Cultural Storytelling Project 1 | ||
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing 1 | ||
Visual Meaning 1 | ||
Media Narrative Project 1 | ||
Public Relations Seminar 2 | ||
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management | ||
Paid Digital Media | ||
Principles of Advertising | ||
Advanced Digital Management | ||
Advanced Public Relations Seminar 2 | ||
Total Credits | 14 |
- 1
This course requires additional Journalism (JOUR) prerequisite courses. See Department for advising.
- 2
PREL 105 is a prerequisite for this course, which students should choose as the option between PREL 104 or PREL 105 from the program courses listed above.
Nonprofit and Ministry PR
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Concentration Courses | ||
PREL 111 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
PREL 267 | Public Relations Career Readiness | 1 |
PREL 344 | Public Relations Internship & Applied Experience | 1 |
PREL 444 | Advanced Internship and Career Preparation in Public Relations | 2 |
PREL 460 | Public Relations Leadership and Advanced Campaign Analysis | 3 |
PREL 490 | Portfolio and Certificate | 1 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Marketing | ||
Principles of Management | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
Persuasive Communication | ||
Organizational Communication | ||
Introduction to Development | ||
Writing Across Media | ||
Foundational Media Skills: Photography | ||
Foundational Media Skills: Videography | ||
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism 1 | ||
Digital Technology and Social Strategies for Media 1 | ||
Publication, Web and Media Design 1 | ||
Cross-Cultural Storytelling Project 1 | ||
Media Narrative Project 1 | ||
Public Relations Seminar 2 | ||
Crisis Communication & Reputation Management | ||
Paid Digital Media | ||
Principles of Advertising | ||
Advanced Digital Management | ||
Advanced Public Relations Seminar 2 | ||
Total Credits | 14 |
- 1
This course requires additional Journalism (JOUR) prerequisite courses. See Department for advising.
- 2
PREL 105 is a prerequisite for this course, which students should choose as the option between PREL 104 or PREL 105 from the program courses listed above.
Science and Theology Minor
As of Fall 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
World Civilizations II | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Bible Requirements | ||
Integration Seminar (taken as "Christianity and the Natural Sciences") | ||
Select at least one of the following courses, which also counts towards their Bible elective(s): | ||
Biblical Backgrounds | ||
or BBST 360 | Pentateuch | |
Principles of Interpretation | ||
or BBST 320 | Methods of Bible Study | |
Program Courses | ||
A Science and Theology minor is available for non-science majors who take the following background science courses, in addition to the above: | ||
BIOS 111 | Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
BIOS 113 | Fundamentals of Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 1 |
BIOS 112 | Fundamentals of Organismal Biology | 3 |
BIOS 114 | Fundamentals of Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
PHSC 401 | History of Science | 3 |
PHSC 402 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
or CHEM 120 | Principles of Organic and Biochemistry | |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Physics I and Physics I Laboratory | ||
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat and General Physics I Laboratory | ||
Select one of the following: | 4-8 | |
Physics II and Physics II Laboratory | ||
General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism and General Physics II Laboratory and General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics | ||
Total Credits | 26-30 |
TESOL Minor
As of Summer 2024, this minor is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program Courses | ||
INTE 309 | Grammar for English Teachers | 3 |
INTE 427 | Materials Evaluation and Preparation | 3 |
INTE 429 | English Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
or ENGL 353 | Introduction to TESOL: Adult | |
INTE 433 | Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals | 3 |
INTE 485 | Topics in TESOL | 3 |
INTE 492 | Practicum in TESOL I | 3 |
Total Credits | 18 |
The following are the curriculum requirements of closed programs as of their closure year. Additional details on each program may be found on their program pages in the archived catalogs.
- Leadership and Innovation, M.A.
- Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
- Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential (Graduate)
- Nonprofit Organizations, MM
- Single Subject Preliminary Credential (Graduate)
- Special Education, M.S.Sp.Ed. (Non-Credential)
- TESOL Certificate – Graduate
- TESOL, M.A.
- TESOL, M.A. (Elementary ESL/EFL)
- TESOL, M.A. (Young Learners)
Leadership and Innovation, M.A.
As of Fall 2025, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Core Program | ||
MBAD 611 | Management Theory and Practice | 3 |
MBAD 613 | Biblical Management and Ethics | 3 |
MBAD 621 | The Innovative Leader | 3 |
MBAD 622 | Theology of Leadership | 3 |
MBAD 623 | Sources of Innovation | 3 |
MBAD 625 | Organizational Change and Leadership | 3 |
MBAD 670 | Capstone for Leadership and Innovation | 3 |
TTTH 630 | Theology of Work | 3 |
Select 12 credits from the following: 1 | 12 | |
Marketing from the Management Perspective | ||
Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers | ||
Organizational Financial Policy | ||
Advanced Financial Management and Control | ||
Marketing Strategy | ||
Business Intelligence and Data Analysis 2 | ||
Social Entrepreneurship | ||
Fundamentals of Financial Planning | ||
Estate Planning | ||
Retirement Planning | ||
Tax and Insurance Planning | ||
Investments | ||
Current/Advanced Topics in Business (May be taken up to 2 times for credit) | ||
Nonprofit Management | ||
Cross-Cultural Leadership | ||
Total Credits | 36 |
- 1
Not all classes are offered every trimester. Consult the Graduate Coordinator for academic advising.
- 2
Students who choose to take MBAD 610 must meet the leveling requirement in Information Systems through previous undergraduate coursework or online content.
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
As of Fall 2025, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Program Core Requirements | ||
PHLT 505 | Principles of Epidemiology 1 | 3 |
PHLT 510 | Community and Global Health 1 | 3 |
PHLT 515 | Principles of Biostatistics 1 | 3 |
PHLT 520 | Health Behavior and Health Promotion | 3 |
PHLT 525 | Environmental Health | 3 |
PHLT 530 | Global Health Leadership | 3 |
PHLT 535 | Public Health Policy and Practice 1 | 3 |
PHLT 605 | Research Methods | 3 |
PHLT 610 | Public Health Integrative Experience | 2 |
PHLT 615 | Graduate Project | 4 |
PHLT 620 | Public Health Practicum | 3 |
Epidemiology Electives (Select 9 credits) | 9 | |
Global Communicable Disease Control | ||
Current Issues in Epidemiology | ||
Molecular Epidemiology | ||
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease | ||
Outbreak and Emergency Preparedness | ||
Cancer Epidemiology | ||
Applied Methods in Epidemiology | ||
Total Credits | 42 |
- 1
Public Health, B.S. MPH Grad Track students take PHLT 505, PHLT 510, PHLT 515, and PHLT 535 in their last undergraduate year.
Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential (Graduate)
As of Fall 2025, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Pre-Service Coursework | ||
SEED 519 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
SEED 541 | Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 |
SEED 520 | Elementary Reading/Language Arts | 3 |
Teacher Preparation Coursework | ||
SEED 526 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
SEED 538 | Elementary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment | 3 |
Pedagogy Coursework | ||
SEED 507 | Art Workshop for Elementary School Teaching | 1 |
SEED 508 | Music Workshop for Elementary School Teaching | 1 |
SEED 509 | Elementary Mathematics/Science Workshop | 2 |
SEED 516 | Elementary Physical Education Workshop | 1 |
SEED 536 | Elementary Health Curriculum and Methods | 1 |
SEED 537 | Elementary History - Social Science Curriculum and Methods | 1 |
SEED 549 | Studies in Children's Literature | 1 |
Clinical Practice Coursework | ||
SEED 512 | Elementary Student Teaching I | 6 |
SEED 513 | Elementary Student Teaching II | 6 |
Total Credits | 34 |
Nonprofit Organizations, MM
As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Program Courses | ||
MBAD 506 | Marketing from the Management Perspective 1 | 3 |
MBAD 516 | Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers 1 | 3 |
MBAD 611 | Management Theory and Practice | 3 |
MBAD 613 | Biblical Management and Ethics | 3 |
MBAD 625 | Organizational Change and Leadership | 3 |
MBAD 644 | Nonprofit Management | 3 |
MBAD 685 | Capstone: Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
Select 3 credits of elective courses | 3 | |
Talbot Courses | ||
TTTH 630 | Theology of Work | 3 |
Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation 2 | ||
Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation 2 | ||
Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines 2 | ||
Talbot Spiritual Direction I 2 | ||
Talbot Spiritual Direction II 2 | ||
Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods 1 | ||
Old Testament Survey 1 | ||
New Testament Survey 1 | ||
The Life of Christ | ||
Total Credits | 36 |
- 1
If the student has taken an approved undergraduate or graduate course in this area, this course requirement may be waived and the student may take a business, theology, or other elective in its place, with the approval of an academic advisor.
- 2
The spiritual formation sequence includes a requirement for students to participate in spiritual direction retreats and additional materials for assessment. Full details of this sequence and additional costs are available on Talbot's Spiritual Formation Core website.
Single Subject Preliminary Credential (Graduate)
As of Fall 2025, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Pre-Service Coursework | ||
SEED 519 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
SEED 541 | Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 |
SEED 525 | Secondary Content Area Reading | 3 |
Teacher Preparation Coursework | ||
SEED 526 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
SEED 539 | Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment | 3 |
Pedagogy Coursework | ||
SEED 533 | Single Subject Pedagogy | 2 |
Clinical Practice Coursework | ||
SEED 514 | Secondary Student Teaching I | 6 |
SEED 515 | Secondary Student Teaching II | 6 |
Total Credits | 28 |
Special Education, M.S.Sp.Ed. (Non-Credential)
As of Fall 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Program Courses | ||
SEED 501 | Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society | 3 |
SEED 503 | Educational Research and Statistics | 3 |
SEED 524 | Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction | 3 |
SEED 532 | Diagnosis and Remediation in Reading | 3 |
SEED 548 | Collaborative Research 1 | 1 |
SEED 553 | Writing Literature Reviews 2 | 2 |
SEED 561 | Issues in Special Education | 3 |
Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners | ||
Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs in Inclusive Settings | ||
Behavior and Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs | ||
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
SEED 582 | Consultation, Collaboration, and Communication for the Education Specialist | 3 |
SEED 583 | Curriculum Design for Students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs | 3 |
SEED 596 | Professional Development Module | 1 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Exposition of New Testament Segments or Themes (taken as "Life of Christ") | ||
Other approved TTBE 3-credit course | ||
Capstone Course | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Curriculum Research Project 3 | ||
Thesis 3 | ||
Total Credits | 40 |
- 1
SEED 548 Collaborative Research will be ongoing throughout the program. Students must enroll and participate for a minimum of two terms totaling 1 credit, including the final semester for the the M.S. degree in Special Education program.
- 2
Successful passage of SEED 553 is required for advancement in the program. Writing support and documentation may be mandatory for some students. SEED 554 may be substituted for SEED 553.
- 3
This course must be completed in the final semester. To produce quality research, it is recommended to be taken only with SEED 548 in the final semester. Course must be completed with a grade of B or higher.
TESOL Certificate – Graduate
As of Summer 2024, this certificate is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Foundational Courses 1 | ||
Bible/Theology | 3 | |
Program Courses (18 Credits) | ||
ISTE 509 | Structure of English | 3 |
ISTE 527 | Materials Evaluation and Preparation | 3 |
ISTE 529 | English Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
ISTE 530 | Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals | 3 |
ISTE 627 | Vocabulary Learning and Teaching | 3 |
ISTE 692 | Practicum in TESOL II | 3 |
Total Credits | 21 |
- 1
May be taken concurrently with program courses.
TESOL, M.A.
As of Summer 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundational Courses | ||
Bible/Theology/Perspectives | 3 | |
Program Courses | ||
ISTE 509 | Structure of English | 3 |
ISTE 527 | Materials Evaluation and Preparation | 3 |
ISTE 529 | English Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
ISTE 530 | Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals | 3 |
ISTE 614 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
ISTE 627 | Vocabulary Learning and Teaching | 3 |
ISTE 632 | Language Testing and Assessment | 3 |
ISTE 692 | Practicum in TESOL II | 3 |
or ISTE 698 | Practicum in TESOL III: Reflective Teaching | |
Elective in Bible/Theology | 3 | |
Electives in TESOL | 6 | |
Classroom Research in TESOL | ||
Course Design in TESOL | ||
Technology for Language Learning and Teaching | ||
Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing | ||
Other electives, i.e. courses in Linguistics | ||
Total Credits | 36 |
TESOL, M.A. (Elementary ESL/EFL)
As of Summer 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundational Courses | ||
Bible/Theology | 6 | |
Foundations course in Bible/Theology (3 credits) | ||
Graduate elective in Bible/Theology (3 credits) | ||
Program Courses | ||
ISTE 509 | Structure of English 1 | 3 |
ISTE 527 | Materials Evaluation and Preparation | 3 |
ISTE 529 | English Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
ISTE 530 | Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals | 3 |
ISTE 614 | Second Language Acquisition 1 | 3 |
ISTE 627 | Vocabulary Learning and Teaching 1 | 3 |
ISTE 632 | Language Testing and Assessment 1 | 3 |
ISTE 692 | Practicum in TESOL II | 3 |
Specialization Courses 2 | ||
SEED 520 | Elementary Reading/Language Arts | 3 |
SEED 526 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |
- 1
May be substituted by ISTE 650 Teaching English to Young Learners, subject to faculty approval.
- 2
Students usually take the basic core courses in TESOL, such as ISTE 509, ISTE 527, ISTE 529, ISTE 530, and ISTE 627 before taking the specialization courses in the second year of study.
TESOL, M.A. (Young Learners)
As of Summer 2024, this degree is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundational Courses | ||
Bible/Theology | 6 | |
Foundational course in Bible/Theology (3 credits) | ||
Graduate elective in Bible/Theology (3 credits) | ||
Program Courses | ||
ISTE 509 | Structure of English 1 | 3 |
ISTE 527 | Materials Evaluation and Preparation | 3 |
ISTE 529 | English Language Teaching Methods | 3 |
ISTE 530 | Ethics, Values, and Intercultural Communication for TESOL Professionals | 3 |
ISTE 614 | Second Language Acquisition 1 | 3 |
ISTE 627 | Vocabulary Learning and Teaching 1 | 3 |
ISTE 632 | Language Testing and Assessment 1 | 3 |
ISTE 692 | Practicum in TESOL II | 3 |
Specialization Courses 2 | ||
SEED 535 | Child Development: Birth through Adolescence | 3 |
SEED 558 | Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |