2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVE]
Course Descriptions
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Not offered for degree credit |
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Primarily designed for undergraduate freshmen, these are basic introductory courses with no prerequisites except as designated. |
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Primarily designed for undergraduate sophomores, these courses may require prerequisites or, if basic courses, may be taken after a year of college study. |
| 3000 |
Primarily designed for undergraduate juniors, these courses anticipate the completion of lower-division studies and some have specific prerequisites. |
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Primarily designed for undergraduate seniors, these are usually advanced courses for students completing undergraduate studies. Most 4000-level courses have prerequisites or anticipate the background of three years of college study. |
| 5000 |
Considered introductory in graduate-level programs and may include some of the information covered in a similarly-titled undergraduate course; also open to undergraduate seniors and undergraduate juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA |
| 6000 |
Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements; also open to undergraduate seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA |
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Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements |
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Doctoral-level courses open only to students accepted into a CIU doctoral degree program |
Note: Courses numbered XXX 3950, 6950, or 9950 indicate faculty directed studies. In these studies, a student participates in a seminar or pursues research in an area of special interest under the direct supervision of a faculty member in that area.
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BUS 1100 - Introduction to Business and Management
Credits: 3
In this survey course you will be introduced to the basic functions and environments for business in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including those operating in intercultural and international settings. You will focus on the primary disciplines of business enterprise and entrepreneurship, including planning, organizing, staffing and management of organizations. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 1200 - Business Finance
Credits: 3
In this course, you will study the basic concepts and principles of corporate finance, accounting and reporting including analysis of financial statements, the time value of money, stock and bond valuation, risk and return, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, and conversion of international monetary systems. You will also develop basic skills in analyzing the finances of publicly-traded companies. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 1300 - Introduction to Law and Legal Systems
Credits: 3
The introductory course for students majoring in business and interested in a career in the legal profession, this course will study the emergence and development of today’s various legal systems, the elements and role of contracts, civil and criminal law, constitutional law, tort and negligence, and introduce the structures, purposes and jurisdiction of state and federal courts in the United States and the roles of lawyers, paralegals, lay persons, judges and jurors in civil, criminal, administrative and alternative dispute resolution systems. Students will learn how to analyze and brief legal decisions and develop rudimentary skills in legal research, case and factual analysis, and legal advocacy. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 2010 - Personal Financial Management
Credits: 3
This course will provide you a practical introduction to personal finance management. It highlights strategies for managing personal assets and also explores such topics as the development of personal financial goals, planning and budgeting; avoiding fraud and swindles; buying, insuring, and financing major assets; consumer credit; banking services; investments; insurance; retirement and estate planning; and income tax. You will also learn to understand biblical principles of stewardship that impact financial management. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 2020 - Principles of Accounting
Credits: 3
This course will provide you foundational knowledge of basic managerial accounting processes. Topics covered include product and service costing, profit planning, capital investment analysis, flexible budgeting, and financial statement analysis. You will also become more proficient in your use of various computer applications to analyze data and to inform your financial decisions. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 2030 - Global Issues in Business
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to foundational concepts for conducting business in an increasingly global economy. You will investigate key cultural, ethical, political, and economic issues that impact the world of global business, with a view toward making you more informed and effective businesspeople as you relate to the larger world of business. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 2040 - Business Case Study
Credits: 3
This course builds upon material you have learned in earlier courses with the goal of applying your knowledge to solve true-to-life business issues. You have the flexibility to focus on an organization of your choice as you approach your case studies. A written case study is completed as a summative exercise in which you identify problems, explore the relevant literature, and propose recommendations for improvement. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 2200 - Principles of Accounting
Credits: 3
In this course you will explore the fundamentals of financial accounting by setting up financial records, with an emphasis on creating and understanding financial statements that are used in business.
Undergraduate
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BUS 2300 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
In this course, you will study leadership and management skills and styles with an emphasis on motivational aspects, leadership techniques and their effectiveness, practical management skills, and character development as it pertains to a balanced personal life, family life, church life, workplace life, and societal life, all in relationship to one’s ability to lead. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 2600 - Human Resources Management & Labor Relations
Credits: 3
This course is a study in the theories, practices, and laws involved in the corporate human resource, human rewards and employee benefits function. You will explore recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating, promoting, and disciplining personnel, in traditional nonprofit, governmental and international operations, as well as study the role and impact of organized labor. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 3010 - Working with Teams
Credits: 3
This course studies the importance of teamwork in organizational or professional settings. You will study the components of effective teams, discuss common dysfunctions of teams, examine accountability within teams, and how to instill team values. The goal is to help you grow both as a team members and as a team leader. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 3020 - Finance and Budgeting for Managers
Credits: 3
This course will build upon your prior coursework in basic finance concepts involving financial markets. You will complete a thorough review of financial statements and learn their function and use in capital markets. Topics explored include managerial planning and decision making roles in areas such as capital budgeting, capital structure, leverage, and cash flow analysis. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 3030 - Personnel Development
Credits: 3
This course will prepare you with the understanding and skills you need as a leader to hire and grow a solid team. You will learn various theories of learning, leadership, and motivation, and from that learning develop a practical application of methodologies such as needs assessment, development, and execution. The course also covers job design, coaching, mentoring, and performance management techniques that facilitate a good corporate culture. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 3040 - Management of InformationSystems
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to the design and use of management information systems. You will study the components and technologies that information systems typically employ, their impact on business processes, and the contribution they make to helping businesses achieve a competitive advantage. Special attention is given to the role of information systems in global and multinational business contexts, along with how organizational members can collaborate using technology to enhance their outcomes. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 3050 - Management of Marketing
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the discipline of marketing as it relates to today’s world, both domestic and global. You will analyze multiple marketing strategies and explore consumer behavior in various target markets. Related topics include how to make strategic marketing decisions related to product and service offerings, including distribution, promotion, and pricing. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 3060 - Business Ethics
Credits: 3
In this course, students will study ethical theories with a view toward relating and applying them to contemporary issues in business. Special attention is given to the application of a Judeo-Christian ethical paradigm to identify basic beliefs, establish good values, and make ethical decisions. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 3300 - Managerial Accounting
Credits: 3
In this course, you will focus on the development and the use of accounting information in the manager’s and organization’s decision-making process. You will also review the fundamentals of financial accounting, create and understand financial statements, and be introduced to accounting and financial analysis software. (3)
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1200
Undergraduate
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BUS 3400 - Principles of Risk, Management, Insurance & Benefit Plans
Credits: 3
This course explores the principles of risk management and insurance. The course provides an understanding of the foundations, applications and selection of insurance. Fundamentals of life and health insurance as well as property and liability insurance will be included. Enterprise risk management for businesses and organizations, financial risk management, overview of employee benefits, healthcare plans and policy, and strategic programs and policies to mitigate risk will also be covered.
Undergraduate
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BUS 3700 - Business Communications
Credits: 3
In this course you will explore effective communication strategies for a leader or manager that promote positive communication inside and outside an organization or business. You will especially focus on audience analysis, so that appropriate vehicles of communication can be used in international settings that require heightened analysis in order to overcome cultural nuances and miscommunication. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 3710 - Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
This course is a study in the nature and scope of entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurial process as well as the entrepreneurial profile is examined in detail. It includes an evaluation of the planning, financing, launching, and promotion of new ventures. Entrepreneurial strategies are discussed for all facets of the business, including franchising, growth, and international aspects. Application of entrepreneurship to large corporations, i.e. intrapreneurship, is also a part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1100 and BUS 2300
Undergraduate
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BUS 3800 - International Business Practices
Credits: 3
This course will explore the international dimensions of business, including globalization, developing and implementing strategies for international settings, cross-cultural human resource management, governmental relationships and laws, and unique ethical, cultural and legal considerations in international settings. You will learn practical skills necessary to conduct business internationally. International trade, antitrust, and the impact of economic free trade zones will also be studied. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 3910 - Practicum in Business
Credits: 1
This practicum is a limited learning experience within a business or organization for you to actively participate in work-related tasks. This experience requires a minimum of 50 clock hours on the job under supervision for each credit received. Practicum units may be taken incrementally or as a three-credit block. (1-3)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.
Undergraduate
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BUS 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Business
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with the instructor. This course requires approval by the program director and your academic advisor.
Undergraduate
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BUS 4010 - Operations Management
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with an understanding of the foundations of the operations function from both manufacturing and services perspectives. You will analyze operations from both the strategic and operational perspectives, with a view toward understanding the competitive advantages the operations side of a business can provide for the organization. Topics include process analysis, materials management, production scheduling, quality improvement, and product design. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 4020 - International Issues in Business
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with a framework for understanding the global business context that is now reality for many businesses. You will explore the ethical and cultural differences among various countries and the dynamics they create in international business, alongside strategies to help your business enter the global market and compete effectively. You also will be encouraged to develop a biblical paradigm for your approach to international business. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 4030 - Strategic Management
Credits: 3
This course explores the world of strategic management and will help you discover its guiding principles. Topics covered include helping an organization accomplish its objectives through formulating, implementing, and evaluating effective cross-functional decisions. Students will review the many pieces necessary to strategic management, including integrating management, marketing, finance/accounting, production/operations, research and development, and information systems. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 4040 - Business Portfolio
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide a capstone experience for your previous business courses. It covers the processes of internal and external business analysis, followed by how businesspeople develop growth strategies for both diversification and globalization. Finally, you will receive biblical guidelines and coaching to help you implement these strategies into all aspects of your business. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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BUS 4200 - Marketing
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to marketing principles and pricing associated with corporate finance. You will explore principles of direct marketing, public relations, and branding, as well as the implications for nonprofit and non-governmental organizations.
Undergraduate
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BUS 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Business
Credits: 1
This course is designed to offer practical skills experience within the discipline, providing opportunity for upper-class students to gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by your program and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit and advisor approval is required. (1)
Undergraduate
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BUS 4410 - Legal & Ethical Environments in Business
Credits: 3
This course explores the legal, ethical and regulatory process in which business and organizational decisions should be made and documented. You will explore the application of laws and regulations relating to the establishment and operation of organizations, and the legal and ethical roles, duties and obligations of corporate officers and directors, organizational leaders and operational managers. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 4500 - Business Information Systemsand Technologies
Credits: 3
This course explores the role of business tools, such as software technologies, in managing and reporting information within organizations and studies, compares and evaluates quantitative research data mining acquired via various technologies. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 4700 - Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Mgmt
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore the management of operation variables and their part in the overall strategy of a business or organization. Study will include such topics as business process engineering, acquisition and allocation of resources, cost control, quality control, and standards and procedures development. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 4701 - Management of Non-Profit and Philanthropic Organizations
Credits: 3
In this course you will be introduced to the concepts, best practices, opportunities, and challenges of forming, leading, and managing non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations, and explore the differences and similarities between managing for-profit and non-profit entities. Students will also examine the role, challenges, and rewards of philanthropy and its role in our society. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 4710 - Strategic Planning, Policy Making,and Assessment
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore the interactions of corporate and organizational visioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating within a framework of applied social science. Areas you will focus on include: Communications, culture, motivation, perception, operational formations and adaptation, risk management, clarity of mission, change processes, and learning theory. (3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 4930 - Business Administration Internship
Credits: 3
This internship provides practical, “hands-on” exposure to organizational leadership, management, and operations. This may occur in any international, domestic or cross-cultural setting. Internship assignments must be approved by the BOL program director. (1-3)
Undergraduate
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BUS 5010 - Business Research and Data Analysis
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to prepare you in mathematical, probability, and statistical concepts for your upcoming studies in quantitative methods. Topics include research design, measurement issues, the sources and collection of data. Ethical issues associated with the conduct of research will also be explored. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 5020 - Organizational Leadership and Ethics
Credits: 3
This course explores the key principles, models, and practices that provide the foundation for effective, ethical organizational leadership and management. Best practices of leadership and management are examined and evaluated as applied to the dynamics of understanding organizational behavior, building cohesive teams, and developing healthy organizations. Ethical and corporate social responsibility (CSR) models and decision making in both for-profit and not-for-profit entities will be addressed. Special emphasis on analyzing and integrating the values and ethics from a Christian worldview will challenge individuals to formulate one’s own philosophy of organizational leadership and healthy organizations. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 5030 - Organizational Behavior and Change Management
Credits: 3
This course examines the dynamics of organizational behaviors, as well as how the major organizational factors such as design and structures, change management, and learning organization significantly impact organizational effectiveness and business outcomes. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 5040 - Information Systems andTechnology for Business
Credits: 3
This course examines the role of information systems and technology in today’s rapidly changing business environment and analyzes technology’s implications for efficient management of operations. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 5050 - Marketing
Credits: 3
A course designed to explore the main aspects of strategic marketing theories and concepts and their global applications. This course examines the marketing process, marketing research, product development innovation and diffusion, pricing strategy, distribution value drain, advertising and promotion, and strategic marketing issues. This course is designed to equip the students with the concepts and principles necessary to make market oriented business decisions and to enable students to plan, design and critique marketing promotional materials and campaigns within the framework of an ethical perspective. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 5060 - Business Law
Credits: 3
This course examines the legal and regulatory environment of business within the U.S. and in a global context. Key legal terms and scenarios for organizational leaders will be addressed as well, including employment law, contracts and negotiations, and organizational structures. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 6010 - Managerial Finance
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the critical financial issues and decisions facing organizational leaders and business executives. Key concepts covered in the course include analysis of financial statements, time value of money, cost of capital, working capital management, and cash flow forecasting. Using these tools, students will learn to evaluate and determine the value of organizations and proposed capital projects. (3) Limited to online program students
Graduate
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BUS 6020 - Accounting for Financial Reporting and Management
Credits: 3
This course explores the use of accounting information for planning, control and decision-making. Students develop analytical and applied skills through problems and cases that focus on preparing, reporting, and analyzing financial data. Special emphasis focuses on ethical reporting and on potential misuses of financial information. Topics covered include the principles and practices of financial accounting and the fundamentals of managerial accounting, such as cost behavior and budgeting. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 6030 - International Business
Credits: 3
This course presents an analysis of the impact of geographic, political, social, economic, legal, and technological influences on business enterprise conducted across national boundaries. The course also explores best practices and various business strategies for successfully launching and engaging in business activity outside the U.S. Students also acquire familiarity with international institutions engaged in promoting international trade and financial transactions. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 6040 - Operations and Quality Management
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the basic principles and tools required for efficient and effective operations management. It explores key concepts and dynamics such as productivity, project management, quality concepts, statistical controls, supply chain management, inventory management, forecasting, and material requirements. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 6050 - Strategic Planning and Management
Credits: 3
This course emphasizes the definition, formulation, and execution of strategy to successfully define and implement organizational vision, mission, and strategic goals. The strategies of for-profit entities will focus on achieving and sustaining competitive advantage against rival firms, while strategies of not-for-profit organizations emphasize strategic positioning to effectively serve the organizations key stakeholders. As this is intended to be a capstone experience within the program, students normally will enroll in this course during their second year. (3) Limited to online program students.
Graduate
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BUS 6950 - FDS: Business
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
Graduate
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Columbia Biblical Seminary |
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CBS 5000 - Succeeding in Seminary
Credits: 0
This course prepares you for your studies at Columbia Biblical Seminary. You will be introduced to five core values that reflect the institution’s mission and ethos. Services and resources available to students will be addressed, as will expectations and guidelines for being successful in seminary. You must complete this course during your first term as a seminary student.
Graduate
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Chapel |
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CHL 1000 - Undergraduate Chapel
Credits: 0
This course will encourage participation in the university’s chapel program. Chapel provides students with an opportunity for corporate worship with the CIU community, hearing and responding to teaching and preaching from the Word of God, hearing from missionaries and alumni serving around the world, exposure to our core values, support and encouragement for guest speakers not familiar with the CIU community, and fellowship with one another. The aim is to encourage and challenge you in your personal walk with the Lord and service for Him.
Undergraduate
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Chaplaincy |
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CHP 6060 - Clinical Pastoral Education
Credits: 1.5
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is a form of chaplaincy or counseling internship in which you are taught through hands-on practice, clinical supervision, and academic study to observe, listen, communicate, and respond to someone’s spiritual and emotional needs. In CPE training, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to assist people in crisis with competence and confidence. CPE can be completed in a resident or distance-learning environment. You have the option of completing one unit of CPE (3 semester hours) or two half-units (1.5 semester hours) to fulfill graduation requirements. Permission of program director required.
Graduate
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CHP 6100 - Introduction to Chaplaincy
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore the various types of chaplaincy ministry, including their commonalities, distinctives, and expectations. You will develop a comprehensive theology of chaplaincy and create a plan to employ it in your own ministry setting.
Graduate
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CHP 6110 - Personal Evangelism for Chaplains
Credits: 3
In this course you will explore the role of the chaplain in bringing others to faith in Jesus Christ. You will develop a biblical approach to evangelism and will practically demonstrate that approach with at least three non-Christian friends during the course of the semester. You will demonstrate a heart and determination to fulfill the evangelistic mandate of Jesus.
Graduate
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CHP 6112 - Crisis Response and Trauma Care
Credits: 3
In this course, you will engage in a comprehensive overview of the field of psychological trauma and the way in which trauma affects individuals and systems, grief reactions, and traumatic stress. You will explore such topics as post-traumatic growth, moral injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, vicarious traumatization, and complicated grief. You will learn essential crisis response and trauma care skills and how to employ them in your own ministry setting.
Graduate
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CHP 6113 - Principles of Self-Carefor Chaplains
Credits: 3
This course provides you with a comprehensive study into the biblical and theological principles of self-care for chaplains serving in one of the functional areas of chaplaincy. You will examine internal and external factors that can lead to burnout, ineffectiveness, and failure in ministry while serving outside the four walls of the church. Special emphasis will be placed on developing a practical theology of self-care to help negate the effects of the seven most common areas of ministry failure.
Graduate
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CHP 6114 - Professional Chaplain Compentencies
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine four major sections of chaplain competencies and will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities of particular competencies through a practice-based approach in your current ministry setting.
Graduate
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CHP 6115 - Moral Injury and Soul Care for Chaplains
Credits: 3
This comprehensive study equips you with an understanding of the dynamics of moral injury as the damage done to an people’s conscience or moral compass when they perpetrate, witness, or fails to prevent acts that transgress their own moral and ethical values or codes of conduct. You will examine the underlying theological aspects of the soul and conscience while exploring faith-based, soul care rituals that aid in recovery from moral injury in the military, public safety, healthcare, and disaster relief professions. This advanced course will provide a you with a strong foundation to provide soul care in many of the functional areas of chaplaincy.
Graduate
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CHP 6120 - Chaplaincy and Religious Freedom
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine in detail the issues of separation of church and state, evangelism and proselytization within government institutions, and the freedom to pray in Jesus’ name, all within the context of institutional chaplaincy.
Graduate
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CHP 6130 - Military Chaplaincy: Faith,Institution, and Diplomacy
Credits: 3
In this course you will explore the role of the chaplain as an advisor to institutional leadership with regard to religion, spiritual concerns, moral and ethical issues, and other world religions. You will develop, understand, and implement basic sensitive diplomatic skill sets that allow you to function with competency as a religious leader in mediation, negotiation, peacekeeping, conflict resolution, and international religious interpersonal relationships.
Graduate
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CHP 6950 - Faculty Directed Study in Chaplaincy
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
Graduate
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CHP 7100 - Strategic Leadership for Chaplains
Credits: 3
This course will provide you with a comprehensive study of the key concepts strategic-level leaders bring together to enable futuristic thinking that focuses on tomorrow rather than yesterday. You will explore the nature and origin of strategic leadership, transferable skills, and the art of inspiring others. You will also examine the role of a strategic leader and broad functions of that role such as building and maintaining a team, achieving a common task, and motivating and developing the individual. This course will help you develop and strengthen seven functional primary strategic-level skills needed to be effective at the most senior levels of leadership.
Graduate
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CHP 7111 - Resilient Leadership for Chaplains
Credits: 3
This course involves you in a comprehensive study of the key concepts and principles related to how chaplains and caregivers create and maintain resilience in themselves and those they shepherd. You will examine the impact of suffering and trauma on followers, leaders, and caregivers and discover how the resilience life cycle provides a holistic approach to spiritual equipping for leaders and caregivers. You will explore various resilience programs that institutions use to develop resilience in their leaders and will uncover key biblical and theological aspects of resiliency as seen in the life of the apostle Paul.
Graduate
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CHP 7113 - Principles of Self Carefor Chaplains
Credits: 3
This course provides you with a comprehensive study into the biblical and theological principles of self-care for chaplains serving in one of the functional areas of chaplaincy. You will examine internal and external factors that can lead to burnout, ineffectiveness, and failure in ministry while serving outside the four walls of the church. Special emphasis will be placed on developing a practical theology of self-care to help negate the effects of the seven most common areas of ministry failure.
Graduate
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CHP 9950 - Faculty Directed Study Chaplaincy
Credits: 1
This course will provide you the opportunity to individualized research in the area of chaplaincy under the direction of a faculty member.
Doctoral
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Communications |
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COM 1010 - Communication for Leaders
Credits: 3
This course provides you a general overview of basic communication skills and strategies that typically accompany proven leaders. Topics covered include listening, evaluating an audience, speaking in public settings, facilitating small work groups, and business writing. The course is a blend of theory and practice, you will have the opportunity to engage and practice leadership communication techniques firsthand. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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COM 1500 - Introduction to Social Media
Credits: 3
This course examines the history, development, and impact of existing social media in todays media environment. Emphasis is placed on the sustainability of the social media and its influence on communicating messages via social media. (3)
Undergraduate
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COM 2000 - Public Speaking Lab
Credits: 0
In this six-week lab, you will develop and deliver three speeches that will be evaluated by your peers and instructors. Co-requisite: COM 2110 - Public Speaking .(0)
Undergraduate
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COM 2110 - Public Speaking
Credits: 3
In this course you will prepare and deliver speeches to inform and persuade, with a special emphasis on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special-occasion public speaking. You will also analyze great American speeches, both historical and contemporary. (3) Co-requisite: COM 2000
Undergraduate
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COM 2150 - Human Communication & Interaction
Credits: 3
This course is designed to help you understand the dynamics of engaging the inseparable connection between human relationship and human communication. This course will highlight the roles that interpersonal connections play in casual discussions as well as the fundamental communication concepts of today. Small group communication, interpersonal dynamics, conflict resolution, verbal and nonverbal communication, and the use of technology in communication in everyday life will be topics of the course.
Undergraduate
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COM 2210 - History of Communication and Media
Credits: 3
This course is a presentation of the history of media in the United States from its early beginnings to the present emergence of the Internet, HDTV, and MP3. Through this course you will become acquainted with all aspects of media, including the information super highway, electronic magazines, TV, film, radio, and other media formats. You will learn the events surrounding the inception of these media, the cultural significance they serve today, and the role they will have in the future.
Undergraduate
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COM 2220 - Communication, Research, Theory, and Design
Credits: 3
In this course you will focus on the theories of communication, the research techniques required to effectively gain knowledge about communication and media, and the process involved in designing, planning, and producing media. You will also explore how to implement technology that effectively employs the use of educational media and instructional technology to enhance learning, teaching, communication, and ministry.
Undergraduate
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COM 2500 - Social Media Technology & Communications Strategies
Credits: 3
This course will focus on the ability of organizations to communicate specific information to consumers/audiences. Verbal and visual strategies will be discussed as students understand the integration of an organizations mission with social media. App development will also be discussed. (3)
Undergraduate
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COM 2731 - Graphic Design
Credits: 3
In this course you will focus on the elements and principles of graphic design, including how to implement those principles through various projects with the Adobe Creative Suite programs of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. You will explore typography, page layout, and logo design while working with photos and illustrations. The course will give the you both the theory of good design and hands-on, practical experience in each of the above software applications.
Undergraduate
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COM 2761 - Acting I
Credits: 3
Introduction to performance techniques: Voice, movement, warm-up exercises for the actor, improvisation exercises and stage movement. Exploration in character development and basic foundational performance techniques and styles. Emphasis on excellence in the Christian arts and focus on the performer bringing together mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects in a worship and performance context. Studies in dramatic action, concentration, substitution and emotion in various ministry contexts.
Undergraduate
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COM 2762 - Acting II
Credits: 3
Advanced and solidified acting concepts along with additional hands-on practice in the performer’s craft. Emphasis is placed on further analysis, characterization, growth and training for performance in ministry competence. Ensemble and team-building will be a primary focus. Application of basic techniques developed in Acting I as well as advanced scene study will also be included. Development and training in the Stanislavski System and a strong emphasis on integrating spiritual foundations into method acting. Further study in movement, voice, and improvisation which includes period style, adaptation of literature for performance, stage violence techniques, and adaptation of art forms for cross-cultural ministry.
Undergraduate
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COM 3410 - Digital Photography
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the basics of digital photography. Through lecture, demonstrations, evaluation of photographs, and photo assignments, you will be exposed to the basics of still photography. The class will focus on the use of aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, and discover how each of these, working separately and with each other, affects the picture. Lighting, composition, styles, and flash photography will be explained.
Undergraduate
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COM 3420 - Writing for the Media
Credits: 3
This course is designed for you to explore the methods and elements of writing and to be introduced to new and unique concepts that are an ideal complement to the way students think today. You will examine various forms of writing associated with the electronic media and will learn the concepts of subject identification and development, interviewing techniques, and writing fiction and non-fiction. You will also write devotionals, poetry, news columns, PSAs, radio and television spots, sports stories, and editorials. Basic writing concepts, paragraph and article structure, and research and organization will be discussed.
Undergraduate
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COM 3450 - Yearbook
Credits: 1
This course is designed to involve students in the publication of Columbia International University’s yearbook, The Finial. You will develop a working knowledge of journalistic practices and principles related to the production and publication of the yearbook. Staff postitions include editor, assistant editor, computer technicians, photographers, and writers. Staff assignments will include layout, design, copy preparation, computer technician, reporting, writing, photography, and business administration. (Permission of instructor is required).
Undergraduate
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COM 3470 - Integrated Marketing Communication
Credits: 3
In this course you will focus on the strategic process whereby an organization coordinates all of its communications activities - advertising, public relations, and marketing - into one efficient department, which provides efficiency, clarity, and consistency for the organization’s total integrated marketing program.
Undergraduate
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COM 3476 - Script Writing
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course to the art of writing for film and video production during which you will focus on structure, especially the hero’s journey, archetypes, genre, and story outline. You will develop a detailed treatment before creating a short film screenplay.
Prerequisite(s): COM 3712
Undergraduate
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COM 3500 - Social Media Analysis and Deployment
Credits: 3
Social Media is pervasive. Analyzing the various contributors to social media is imperative for effective understanding and deployment of verbal and visual images to convey specific messages to the consumer/audience.
Undergraduate
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COM 3510 - Christians, Media, and Culture
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the various aspects of the media, including TV, film, books, and music, and explore how our faith and our culture is being presented both in positive and negative ways. You will also explore how faith, film, TV, and culture mutually influence one another. You will be expected to engage in, view with discernment, and explore relevant alternatives to the process of media and culture, with a focus on developing the ability to determine your impact on media and ultimately on culture and gaining perspective on culture, its impact on media, and ultimately on the Christian. You will be challenged with developing an active perspective toward media and its ability to create, influence, and support culture. The main skill you will practice in this course is theological criticism.
Undergraduate
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COM 3712 - Video Production
Credits: 3
In this course you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of video production. From the techniques required to shoot independent video to working for a television station, you will gain valuable insight into the production techniques required to become a videographer. Emphasis will be placed on terminology, concepts, elements, and techniques of video production, lighting, camera control, audio production, writing, producing, and directing.
Undergraduate
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COM 3714 - Digital Film Production
Credits: 3
This course is a study of digital film production. You will examine scripting, blocking, editing, producing, directing, audio, and pre-and post-production, while focusing on actual studio time and having hands-on, practical experience in group and individual projects. Attention to the details that set an amateur film apart from a profesional video production will be your goal.
Prerequisite(s): COM 3712 , COM 3717
Undergraduate
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COM 3717 - Principles of Lighting and Cinematography
Credits: 3
This course is an advanced study of lighting and cinematography techniques used in the film and television industry. Using both the principles of and hands-on experience working with different kinds of lighting and grip equipment, you will gain experience in creating different kinds of moods through lighting and filters. You will also explore different ways to choreograph moving camera shots and examine different types of digital film and video cameras.
Prerequisite(s): COM 3712
Undergraduate
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COM 3720 - Webpage Design and Development
Credits: 3
In this course you will develop a thorough and practical understanding of the standards and conventions used in creating useable and accessible websites, while gaining the experience of creating a website using standards-compliant XHTML and CSS by incorporating standard web-based design software. By the end of this course you will have developed an understanding of the functions and uses of the web and be able to create business-suitable websites that are usable and accessible.
Undergraduate
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COM 3721 - Audio Production
Credits: 3
This course will guide you through the process of audio production, including field and studio recording, multi-track studio recording and mixing, audio for video, and the basics of acoustics and studio design. While you will use audio theory as a foundation for understanding key principles, you will focus on practical, hands-on experiences.
Undergraduate
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COM 3888 - Communication Study Tour
Credits: 3
Section 1: Digital Media Major (NY); Section 2: Communication & Media Arts Majors (Orlando). This is a study tour (normally during spring break) that emphasizes the use of media and creativity in culture and ministry. Students will travel to key media centers in order to see and experience the integration of various aspects of media into professional ministries and organizations. Register through TraveLearn.
Undergraduate
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COM 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Communications
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Undergraduate
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COM 4250 - Disney, Culture & Influence
Credits: 3
The course will study the life of Walt Disney and the Walt Disney Company’s global media empire focusing on television, movies (animated and live-action), theme parks, resorts, publications and professional sports. The course will focus on Disney’s influences within popular culture, its impact on the visual arts in the 20th and 21st centuries and its effect on our everyday lives. Presented both chronologically and thematically, students will engage the cultural presence of Disney in the U.S. and around the world.
Undergraduate
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COM 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Communication
Credits: 1
This course is designed to offer you ministry skills experience within the discipline, providing opportunity for you as an upperclassman to gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by the your program and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit and advisor approval is required. Repeatable.
Undergraduate
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COM 4430 - Professional Leadership Development
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the principles, skills, techniques, and ideas essential to developing the leadership capacity necessary for achieving success in today’s world, focusing on both external relationships and understanding the tools necessary to develop a confident, professional image. You will engage in understanding your core values, writing long/short-term goals, and developing a usable and efficient resume. Time management, personal budgets, and the development of a philosophy of leadership will be emphasized.
Undergraduate
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COM 4450 - Communication Senior Experience
Credits: 3
You will gain valuable experience working in positions within CIU’s diverse organization and university departments. Your role may include participating as a media consultant, videographer, public relations coordinator, audio technician, marketing consultant, or working in other communication/media-related fields. You will apply your classroom knowledge to real-world work experience, providing CIU with concentrated attention from seniors who will give a fresh look at CIU’s media and communication environments. Each student will work under the supervision of a faculty and/or staff member. Repeatable, two-semester limit. Limited to seniors who have earned a minimum GPA of 2.75 and who are in good standing with the University. Authorization of Communication Department required.
Undergraduate
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COM 4500 - App Design and Development
Credits: 3
This course emphasizes the initial design, development, strategies and creation of apps to effectively communicate, involve and connect the organization to the consumer/audience. (3)
Undergraduate
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COM 4516 - Advanced Digital Photography
Credits: 3
This course examines advanced digital photography techniques including camera operation, lighting under controlled studio conditions and commercial photography. The course also teaches advanced techniques of image editing and the tools and techniques used by professionals in the electronic imaging field. In addition, the course includes additive and subtractive theory, color filtration, and negative and positive printing techniques.
Prerequisite(s): COM 3410 - Digital Photography
Undergraduate
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COM 4710 - Digital Editing
Credits: 3
This course is a study of the basic terms and actions regarding the operation of a digital video-editing suite. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of video post-production, using actual raw footage to further elucidate individual functions and tie them into the overall production process.
Prerequisite(s): COM 3712 and COM 3717
Undergraduate
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COM 4714 - Digital Film Production
Credits: 3
This course is a study of digital film production. You will examine scripting, blocking, storyboarding producing, directing, and pre-production, while focusing on actual location shooting and having hands-on, practical experience in group and individual projects. Attention to the details that set an amateur film apart from a professional digital film production will be your goal.
Prerequisite(s): COM 3712 , COM 3717 , and COM 3476
Undergraduate
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COM 4715 - Live Production
Credits: 3
This course will prepare you to develop production skills in a live performance setting involving conferences, meetings, worship services, seminars and concerts. You will learn to stage and troubleshoot multi-camera video (iMAG), live sound (sound reinforcement), lighting (stage and house, fixed and movable) and video projection (house and confidence monitors). You will also learn how to develop and display presentations using ProPresenter, Media Shout and Powerpoint. Developing professional etiquette, maintaining professional relationships and communicating effectively with peers, artistic team, and technical staff will also be explored.
Undergraduate
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COM 4761 - Motion Graphics
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the basic terms and processes involved in the designing of animation. You will also explore the free flowing of images, either as created by the individual or by the assembling of ideas, images, or objects.
Undergraduate
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COM 4930 - Internship in Communication
Credits: 3
The Communication Internship Program is designed to provide in-depth experience in various facets of the communication field in marketplace, mission, and ministry experience environments. The program is fundamentally an educational experience. You will use observation and actual experience under the joint supervision of college faculty and experienced professionals serving as supervisors to better prepare yourself to become a world Christian who serves God with excellence in cross-cultural, church, marketplace, and other ministry roles.
Undergraduate
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COM 5888 - Communication Study Tour
Credits: 3
Section 1: Digital Media Major (NY, DC, LA); Section 2: Media Arts Major (Orlando). This is a study tour that emphasizes: (1) the exposure to media and (2) the creativity in culture and ministry. Students will travel to key urban media and cultural centers in the United States to experience the integration and cultural diversity associated with the various aspects of media in both professional ministries and sending organizations. Register through TraveLearn. The course will be the graduate equivalent of COM 3888 so you can refer to that course as a reference.
Graduate
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