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CMIN 631 - Life Management and Personal Renewal
3 hours
This is an exploration of the significance of spiritual development and personal renewal in the life of a leader, with attention to practice and implementation as well as strategies for modeling and teaching healthy patterns as leaders. GR
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CMIN 632 - Chaplaincy for Crisis Response
3 hours
Providing effective chaplaincy ministry to individuals, families, and communities following critical incidents and in times of crisis requires special training, skills and understanding of the unique role of the chaplain. This course builds on the basic crisis intervention principles taught in the required prerequisite courses and seeks to prepare participants to provide chaplaincy services in diverse settings with diverse population groups. The focus is to provide strategic chaplaincy intervention for both the immediate post-incident response, along with long-term assistance in connecting survivors with critical support systems throughout the journey of recovery. GR
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CMIN 633 - Developmental Theories and Adolescents
3 hours
The works of traditional learning theorists Piaget, Kohlberg, Erickson, and Fowler are explored, with particular attention to the topic of adolescent development, and the effects of these theories on the approach to ministry regarding the emotional, mental, and spiritual development of students. GR
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CMIN 634 - Issues of Poverty
3 hours
This course will look deeply into the issues of poverty facing ministry broadly; and the urban ministry context specifically. Students will learn about the significant issues that contribute to the cycle of disadvantage and will gain tools for ministry to break the cycle. GR
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CMIN 635 - Leadership in Christian Ministry
3 hours
By examining and identifying the core principles and best practices of leadership, bringing those principles and practices under the authority of Scripture, and applying those principles and practices to the student’s specific context, the student’s capacity for effective Christ-like leadership will be enhanced. GR
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CMIN 636 - Ministry to the Family
3 hours
This course is a study of the unique characteristics and needs of contemporary families. The class will focus on developing the student’s ability to provide effective ministry to families in the local church. Students will consider obstacles and challenges that face today’s families and strategies for overcoming them. GR
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CMIN 637 - Dynamics of Children’s Ministry
3 hours
This course considers specific issues in children’s ministry or ministry competencies. Possible topics include: curriculum development and assessment, advocacy for special needs, content delivery, staff and leadership, and evangelism. GR
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CMIN 639 - Community Assessment and Development
3 hours
During this course, students will be exposed to the language and practices of Community Development and Transformational Leadership. Drawing upon Narrative theory, students will develop fluency in both Appreciative Inquiry and Asset-Based Development. In addition, students will be exposed to influential voices in the arena of transformational leadership. This builds on the missional premises of this program in shifting the church from a Centripetal Model to Centrifugal Model of Ministry where community impact is integrated with Evangelism. GR
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CMIN 643 - Issues in Ministry
3 hours
Specific issues in ministry or ministry competencies are explored. GR
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CMIN 644 - Compassionate Ministries Development
3 hours
The purpose of this course is to look at the various challenges of developing effective compassionate ministries. We will examine the process of helping people break the cycle of dependency on social services. We will look at the do’s and don’ts of fundraising built on a Biblical basis, as well as world views of fundraising. Additionally, we’ll discuss ways of building relationships between the community and the church. GR
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CMIN 645 - Theology of the City
3 hours
This course identifies and examines the various aspects of ministry in the city. To review the Biblical support for urban ministry. It also investigates various writers’ views on ministry in the city. Learners will view urban ministry through the lens of Wesleyan-Arminianism. GR
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CMIN 647 - Family Systems and Implications for Local Church Ministry
3 hours
This course is an in-depth look at the familial systems in place in society, and how the church can prepare to respond to the changing face of the family. Questions to address include: how have the changing constructions of family, marriage, and relationships affected systems inside and outside the church? How can the church continue to minister within the systems in place? What does a ministry to families look like in the church? How can the church partner with the family to minister to its students? GR
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CMIN 648 - Missional Theology: Leadership and Praxis
3 hours
The objective of this course would be to offer a theologically informed missional hermeneutic derived from the meta-narrative of Scripture, the eschatological promises of Jesus, and the call of the ecclesia into the world, the field on which God’s redemptive purposes are being established. Once introduced to this missional hermeneutic, students would then be challenged to integrate this hermeneutic into a philosophy of missional leadership and articulate the possibilities within their current and particular contexts. GR
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CMIN 649 - Missional Movements in an Age of Complexity
3 hours
Utilizing the language of postmodernism, complexity, and chaos theory, students will explore the emerging reality that ministry and practice moving through the 21st century will look radically different from ministry in the 20th century. Futurists forecast a demise of attractional ministry, which will lead to a continued decline in worship attendance and the requisite shift of the church into a more decentralized posture of leadership and empowerment. Students in this course will investigate theories of complexity and emergence, assess the difference between robust and resilient systems, and study global missional movements to assess the points of consistency among those movements. GR
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CMIN 650 - Homiletics
3 hours
The course focuses on the theology of preaching along with the construction and delivery of sermons. It will also consider the link between preaching and evangelism as well as the connection between preaching and pastoral ministry within a congregation. Some attention may be paid to the relation of preaching to sacrament, music, and worship. GR
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CMIN 651 - The Minister as Leader and Administrator
3 hours
This course is a comprehensive study of the organization and activities of the local church and the pastor’s leadership in these concerns. Class work will include such topics as understanding small group dynamics, problem-solving, planning (including long-range planning), discipling other leaders (lay and staff), budgeting, accounting, raising funds, property management, leadership styles and skills, followership, conflict resolution techniques, fostering and maintaining relations with the denomination and especially the district, and personal ethics and financial budgeting. GR
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CMIN 652 - Principles of Management
3 hours
Management issues are explored from the perspectives of human resource administration and business management. Human resource administration topics include authority and ethics, conflict management, and team-building theory (utilizing Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and congregational life theory). Business management topics include finances, personnel, and time management. GR
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CMIN 653 - Discipling
3 hours
The goal of this course is to develop students who effectively live a discipling lifestyle and are empowered to plan and implement disciple-making strategies. The model is Jesus, whose purpose was to make disciples and whose disciples continued to focus on this purpose. At the heart of a disciple’s life and work is Christian community, where focus is maintained and purpose is fulfilled through strategic planning, which results in practical steps of action in developing an ever-expanding network of discipling relationships. GR
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CMIN 654 - Introduction to Counseling
3 hours
Principles and practices of Christian and pastoral counseling are reviewed with emphases on counseling for common personal and emotional issues including depression, addiction, stress and anxiety, grief, managing anger and forgiveness. Special attention is given to ethical issues, counseling parameters, intercultural competence and counseling issues with co-occurring disorders. Students learn self-awareness and self-care techniques along with short term intervention strategies. GR
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CMIN 655 - Family Dynamics and Intervention
3 hours
This course is an introduction to the systems approach in understanding family dynamics. Related to the family, the topics include structural and cultural variations. Biblical and theological foundations, ministry program development, life-cycle assessment, and the application of theoretical concepts for practical ministry. GR
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CMIN 656 - Community Relations
3 hours
This course is an examination of the four key elements for developing a successful program that generates needed resources. These elements include public relations/marketing, grant- and proposal-writing for funding, and fund-raising and community relationships, including advisory organizations. GR
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CMIN 657 - Faith in Action through Social Work
3 hours
Christian faith is integrated with social work theory and practice in this course. Topics covered are (1) the Biblical basis for social work, (2) the history of social work, (3) social work and Christian values and ethics, (4) social work practice, (5) case management, and (6) crisis intervention. A 45-hour social work practicum is connected to this course. GR
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CMIN 658 - Organizational Behavior
3 hours
This course takes a look at organizations at the level of the individual, the group and external environment. Emphasis is placed on current organizational and leadership theories. Students also learn to analyze organizations as an open system. Topics of discussion include group dynamics, communication and interpersonal relations, strategic planning, goal-setting, change management, and volunteer administration. An examination of both secular and Biblical styles of leadership. GR
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CMIN 659 - Issues in Youth Ministry
3 hours
This course is an examination of specific issues in youth ministry or ministry competencies. May be repeated with a different subtitle. GR
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CMIN 664 - Living Christian Justice in an Urban Context
3 hours
This course will explore the essential theological foundations of a Wesleyan view of justice and hope applied to the urban ministry context. Students will develop a biblical concept of restorative justice from the prophets, Jesus, and New Testament writers. GR
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CMIN 665 - Issues in Family Ministry
3 hours
This course will address specific issues that confront both the structural and functional family. We will pay special attention to the role of parents and other leaders in the spiritual development of the family, as well as discovering family dynamics that foster spiritually healthy families. Our goal is to develop the students’ ability to provide effective ministry to families in the local church. GR
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CMIN 669 - Understanding Competing Worldviews
3 hours
This course will explore a “thick description” of the current cultural setting in the United States, its Global posture, and the impact of the myriad of competing narrative impacting the 21st Century ministry. During this course, students will explore both “Millenials and Generation Z” beyond the current fascination with cultural artifacts, rituals, and behaviors. Students will explore and gain fluency in the following competing worldviews: Nationalism, Militarism and Violence, Secularism and Radical Immanence, Consumerism, Nihilism, Extremism/Fundamentalism, and Hedonism. GR
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CMIN 670A - Mentored Ministry I
3 hours
This course is a supervised ministry experience. Students will normally be serving in ministry leadership assignments. An experienced mentor will be selected to meet regularly with the student and serve as a mentor/coach through this initial period of the student’s ministry experience. GR
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CMIN 670B - Mentored Ministry II
3 hours
This course is a continuation of Mentored Ministry I. GR
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CMIN 672 - Missional Leadership Practicum
3 hours
This is a hybrid course where online content and on-site experience are combined in a 5-day practicum conducted at the Urban Mission Center in St Louis area and Benton Park West neighborhood in partnership with the Salvation Army. Benton Park West has a good blend of urban life (density, diversity, and disparity) to submerge into for practicing theory and principles learned in Urban Studies. The course will look at neighborhoods, areas of marginalization, areas of conflict and identified sacred spaces. Time will be given for discussion and study on the Urban Millennium and how it impacts the region, city and neighborhood and how the church has been impacted. While present in the community, students will learn and practice the 6 postures for creating and practicing missional community (Thin Places) and will spend time daily in the urban garden for spiritual reflection. GR
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CMIN 673 - Spiritual Development of Students
3 hours
Learners will develop a holistic approach to the spiritual formation of their students. They will seek to answer the following questions: What are the formative components to the spiritual development of students? What do students understand about God, sin, humanity, salvation, and the church? How do we help to shape the spiritual lives of students? How do teaching practices fit into the scope of youth ministry? How is youth ministry preparing them for life as a member of the kingdom of God and the Church? GR
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CMIN 674 - Pastoral Care and Counseling
3 hours
This course is a study of the pastoral ministry to individuals and small groups, with attention to human development, spiritual formation, personality disorders, crisis intervention, counseling principles and techniques, premarital and marital counseling tools, and pastoral visitation agendas and techniques. GR
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CMIN 675 - Christian Neighboring - The Ministry of Presence
3 hours
The uniqueness of ministering within the context of the urban community can vary widely. This course will study what it means to minister by being intentionally present in and learning from the surrounding community. Specifically, we will address connecting to community programs and activity centers, building meaningful relationships with community leaders, developing and discipling indigenous leaders, as well as ministering to a community in times of crisis. GR
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CMIN 681 - Issues in Urban Ministry
3 hours
Looking at challenging issues unique to Urban Ministry, this course will help students gain a better understanding of the causes behind issues such as teen pregnancy, gang and domestic violence, drug and substance abuse, prostitution and more. Student will begin to formulate an understanding and strategy to develop ministries that will help the urban population address these issues. GR
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CMIN 682 - Topics in Urban Ministry
3 hours
This course is a focused study of some aspect of ministry in an urban context. This may concern theology and urban ministry, methods or practices, or competencies that are important to effective urban ministry. This course may be repeated with different subtitles. GR
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CMIN 683 - Topics in Youth Ministry
3 hours
In order to expose students to some of the core issues facing youth ministry today, this course explores the variety of ways that youth ministry is finding expression in the contemporary climate, as well as discussing the theological implications of each. The topics discussed will include a look at redefining youth leadership; what it means to tend to the souls of students, while at the same time tending to one’s own personal soul care; what the church expectations on youth ministry are and how that matches with Biblical expectations of the minister; a redefinition of local church programming; and what practices can and should be shaping the youth pastor and youth ministry. GR
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CMIN 690 - Master of Ministry Project
3 hours
This culminating project is designed by the student in consultation with the project supervisor to integrate the learning experience of the program of study into a significant ministry application. Students registering for this course should obtain a “Guide for Master of Ministry Projects” from the Graduate Program Specialist, located in the office of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. GR
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CMIN 691 - Integrative Seminar/Project
3 hours
This concluding seminar for the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry includes reading, discussion, writing and reflection on ministry in contemporary society, as well as a student presentation project that integrates theory and application, theology and ministry. GR
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CMIN 692 - Clinical Pastoral Education
6 hours
This course focuses on ministerial formation within a hospital, hospice, or similar context. The course requires the student to engage in actual ministry, have a supervisor/mentor, a cohort of fellow students, and detailed reflection on one’s own practice of ministry in these contexts. It is expected that normally this course will be met by taking the initial unit in Clinical Pastoral Education in a program accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. There may be a separate fee. This unit may be applied toward the four units required by the ACPE for board certification as a professional chaplain. GR
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MMSP 600 - Biblical Studies
3 hours
This considers specific biblical books or theological issues of biblical study. May be repeated with a different subtitle. GR
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MMSP 610 - Life Management and Personal Renewal
3 hours
The significance of spiritual development and personal renewal in the life of a leader is the focus of this course. Attention is given to practice and implementation of strategies for modeling and teaching healthy patterns as leaders. GR
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MMSP 611 - Christian Ministry in a Multicultural Society
3 hours
This course explores contemporary urban society from a multicultural perspective, especially within the context of ministry of the Hispanic/Latino church. It is designed to provide historical, sociological, theological and ethical foundations for ministry in a diverse society and to provide relevant models for developing a multicultural approach to ministry. GR
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MMSP 612 - Contemporary Approaches to Preaching
3 hours
This course is an examination of the challenges that the ministry of preaching is facing in the contemporary Christian church, as well as proposed solutions (narrative, inductive preaching, etc.), and the implications for pastoral preaching in the local congregation. GR
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MMSP 613 - Equipping the Laity in a Hispanic/Latino Context
3 hours
The purpose of this course is to develop learners who a) effectively live a disciplined lifestyle; and b) are empowered to plan and implement disciple-making strategies. The model is Jesus, whose purpose was to make disciples and whose disciples continued to focus on this purpose. At the heart of their life and work is Christian community, living and ministering as the Body of Christ, where each has an important role. Using Ephesians 4 as the base, the class will examine the paradigm of pastor as equipper/coach and laity as unpaid servants engaged in the work of the ministry. GR
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MMSP 614 - Hispanic/Latino Leadership
3 hours
This course examines the role of culture and cultural dynamics in the selection, emergence and functioning of leadership. Primary attention will be given to theories and models that explain the Hispanic/Latino leadership dynamics in multicultural contexts in the United States and Canada and the implications for the church. GR
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MMSP 620 - The Hispanic/Latino Church in USA/Canada
3 hours
The origin, development, and strengthening of the Hispanic/Latino Church in the United States and Canada is discussed. Discussions will focus on key historic time periods with the purpose of understanding the character, organization and ministry styles, patterns of expansion, and the implications for the future ministry of the church. GR
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MMSP 630 - Theology of Ministry
3 hours
The purpose of this course is to understand the significance of theologically formed patterns of ministry and pastoral leadership and to develop styles of ministry that show biblical teachings of what makes leadership ‘Christian’ – service. Special attention will be given to the issues of ecclesiology as they relate to theological leadership. This course may be repeated with different subtitle. GR
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MMSP 631 - Hispanic Theological and Social Ethics
3 hours
This course is an introduction to the history, culture, economics, and politics of the Hispanic/Latino presence in the United States and Canada, through studying the main Hispanic/Latino key themes, methods of recent theological articulation that emerge in the religious life, shared experiences, and struggles of Latinos and Latinas in the United States and Canada. The course will assist in developing practical applications and tentative responses in welcoming and reaching out to Hispanics in the United States and Canada in their places of ministry. GR
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MMSP 690 - Masters Project
3 hours
This course is a culminating project designed by the learner in consultation with the project supervisor. It should integrate the learning experience of the program of study into a significant ministry application. GR
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COM 105 - Oral Communication
3 hours
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the principles of speaking in public and in small groups. The course offers practical application of speaking and listening fundamentals in both formal and informal speaking situations. Special emphasis is provided on discussion techniques and solving problems in small groups.
GER: Speaking CS
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COMM 100 - Communication Foundations
1 hour
An introduction to all communication majors, regardless of their specific program or concentration. Offers an introduction to the department, including its professors, concentrations, clubs, internship opportunities, academic expectations, and various career opportunities. UG
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COMM 102 - Performance Studies
3 hours
The student will learn theories and skills for the oral performance of various types of literary texts, including dramatic literature, prose, and poetry. Also explores the development of programs on a theme. UG
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COMM 105 - Fundamentals of Communication
3 hours
This course, through the methods of public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group communication, will enable the general education student to perform orally in various kinds of situations. Primary focus will be given to oral presentation skills, while integrating both theory and practice in interpersonal and small group communication skills. The course will also emphasize the importance of critical listening, audience adaptation, and responsible research.
GER: Speaking. UG
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COMM 110 - Introduction to Acting
3 hours
Study of the process of analyzing and creating roles for performance. Students will develop technical performance skills through scene work. Theories of acting will be analyzed and applied. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to theatre/musical theatre minors/concentrations and film studies/tv video concentrations. Exception can be made upon approval of instructor. UG
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COMM 120 - Introduction to Theatre
3 hours
The study of the theatre as an art form. This course will integrate various approaches to the study and appreciation of the theatre, including its performance and historical and literary aspects. Major project includes production work on the current school play. UG
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COMM 132 - Introduction to PR
3 hours
A general course introducing technique of establishing and maintaining public relations. Activities span a variety of media to influence public opinion and manage an organization’s reputation. UG
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COMM 141 - Introduction to Journalism
3 hours
An introduction to the journalistic writing style. Emphasis is on learning what news is, how to gather news, and how to write news stories. Students are encouraged to publish in the student newspaper. UG
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COMM 160 - Media Service Learning
1 hour
Designed for students planning to apply their multimedia communication skills in a ministry context. Experiences must meet departmental criteria and learning outcomes for acceptable media service learning projects. Ideally, these experiences will be in the context of international media mission trips, although some domestic church or para-church opportunities may be approved by the instructor if they don’t overlap with a student’s other media practicum experiences. UG
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COMM 171 - Fundamentals of Radio/Beginning Announcing
3 hours
Emphasizes the communication and performance skills that are essential for successful announcing. Topics include: interpreting copy, voice and diction, broadcast interviewing, and sports and music announcing. Students are given practical experience with broadcast studio equipment necessary for announcing. UG
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COMM 175 - Nonlinear Editing
3 hours
An introduction to digital editing with a nonlinear editing system. While the post-production phase of editing will be emphasized, students will also be introduced to cameras (production), and storyboarding (pre-production). Students will also learn professional audio recording software in the campus audio recording lab. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to multimedia communication majors. Exception can be made upon approval of instructor. UG
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COMM 198 - Dramatic Practicum
1-6 hours
Credit will be granted to persons who make major contributions to a theatrical production on campus. Participation may include acting, assistant directing, lighting, set design/construction, etc. Up to six credit hours may be earned in this manner. Determination of credit and major contribution is to be judged by the faculty member directing the production. Each practicum hour will require approximately four working hours per week. UG
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COMM 203 - Interpersonal Communication
3 hours
Life as all about healthy relationships. This course offers theoretical and practical understanding toward the development of healthy relationships–personal as well as professional. It begins with understanding the self, and then examines ways in which we interact with others. Specifically, some topics include: perception, perspective-taking, effective listening, conflict management, appropriate use of emotions, healthy relational development, and effective language use.
GER: Stewardship. Prerequisite(s): COMM 105 . UG
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COMM 215 - Audio Production
3 hours
Multi-track audio production introducing students to practices and techniques used to create final production and elements of audio and video production. Projects include, but are not limited to; sound effect creation, natural sound gathering, interview editing, editing for news packages, voice-over editing, editing for time and content, use of effects for “sweetening” music and voice-over tracks for audio and video, producing narration and soundtracks for video. Prerequisite(s): COMM 171 . UG
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COMM 221 - Mass Media and Society
3 hours
History and current issues in mass communication; examines basic technology, social and regulatory control, economics, audience uses and gratification, and media effects on individuals and society. Prerequisite(s): COMM 105 . UG
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COMM 235 - Teambuilding and Leadership
3 hours
This course examines theories of group dynamics and leadership. It also utilizes experiential learning methods as students are placed in groups and, throughout the semester, are given various group tasks in which they apply (and reflect upon) the theoretical concepts. Special attention is given to the development of ethical leadership skills. UG
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COMM 240 - Scriptwriting for Multimedia
3 hours
This class introduces the industry standard multimedia script writing formats. Each student will not only study script formats, but will also be required to write original scripts in these areas. Script formats emphasized include the single column (audio) script, the double column (TV) script, and the master scene (film) script. UG
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COMM 255 - Online Media Production
3 hours
This class focuses on the technical, practical and creative skills needed to produce multimedia stories in an online environment. Students will use various software programs to develop skills in basic HTML and CSS, web design and planning, content management systems, and social media content creation and analytics. Students will create, format and prepare interactive graphics, video, audio and image files for online and mobile platforms. UG
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COMM 260 - Film Studies
3 hours
Study of major works of film, focusing upon fundamental philosophies informing criticism as well as the practical application of critical methods. Attention is given to developing tools of critical analysis of film, including aesthetics of cinematography, screenwriting, acting, film production, and directing. Prerequisite(s): COMM 100 , and COMM 175 , or permission of instructor. UG
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COMM 265 - Live Event Media Practicum
1 hour
Credit will be granted to students who contribute to live event production of a campus event/presentation. Activities may include, but are not limited to; live sound, video production, camera operation, video switching, technical directing, or live lighting production. Each practicum hour will require 60 hours/semester per credit hour of direct work and/or supervision of work related to the above. Work to be supervised by faculty or staff related to the event. Can be repeated up to 3 credit hours. UG
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COMM 276 - Media News and Interviewing
3 hours
An in-depth study of media news including reporting for audio & television platforms. Emphasis will be on story development, writing, shooting, and editing for a university television or online news magazine as well as audio podcasts and other internet platforms. Daily newsroom routines and jobs will be discussed with an emphasis on interviewing skills. Prerequisite(s): COMM 171 and COMM 175 . UG
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COMM 290 - Basic Video Production
4 hours
The focus of this course is on the three main phases of production; pre-production, production, and post-production. Students will study and practice the fundamentals of quality camera work, audio techniques, general lighting, and editing. Special emphasis is placed on shooting and editing digital video projects as a member of a student production team. Upon completion, students will possess a working video vocabulary and be prepared for more advanced courses. Prerequisite(s): COMM 175 . UG
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COMM 305 - Professional Communication
3 hours
This course is designed to give the student frequent and intense experience in public speaking and debate. This course emphasizes the importance of clarity and understanding of informative messages and power of persuasive messages. Attention is given to the process of analyzing an issue, structuring arguments, using evidence, and handling refutation and rebuttal in oral communication. Prerequisite(s): COMM 105 . UG
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COMM 312 - Inspired Strategies Agency
1 hour
This course will house a communication practicum where students will manage professional clients for Inspired Strategies Agency, Olivet Nazarene University’s student-run strategic communication firm. Repeatable up to 8 credits. Every semester. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status or instructor consent. UG
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COMM 320 - Directing
3 hours
An examination of the directorial process from script analysis to actual theatrical production. This course examines such topics as dramaturgy, blocking, stage movement, casting, rehearsal, production, and play analysis. Students will provide direction for scene work in class and work on a scene or one-act play for the Department of Communication’s annual “Night of Performance.” Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite(s): COMM 110 , COMM 120 or approval of instructor. UG
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COMM 325 - Event Planning
3 hours
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the event industry, including all aspects of planning and executing events, meetings, and conferences, and to acquaint students with the skills and tools necessary for industry success. Students will gain understanding of the meeting/event planning industry and its required competencies through classroom study as well as practical application, guest lectures, and field trips. Topics covered will include: the history of the industry, the building blocks for event management, research, sales and marketing, risk management, creative elements, food and beverage, entertainment, technical production, and logistical considerations. Prerequisite(s): 45 completed credit hours or more. UG
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COMM 331 - Public Relations Writing
3 hours
This course prepares students to strategically communicate with the various publics and stakeholders through the wide variety of communication channels in order to maintain reputation management. Emphasis focuses on effective writing through relevant formats including, but not limited to media advisories, press releases, blogging, speech writing, opinion editorials, social media content, newsletters, brochures, digital media kits, and additional current industry trends. This course will also address public relations role as a media liaison, how public relations writing fits into campaign development, ethical issues, and professional industry trends. Prerequisite(s): COMM 132 and Communication Major or permission of instructor. UG
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COMM 332 - Public Relations Strategy and Implementation
3 hours
Students learn the elements of a strategic public relations campaign by creating a proposal through research and campaign development for community clients. Following the planning process, students will learn campaign implementation, client relations, budget planning, calendar development, message implementation and evaluation measurements of campaign effectiveness. This advanced course is designed for those who desire specialized skills in public relations and promotional communication and will serve as a capstone course for public relations and strategic communication students. Prerequisite(s): COMM 132 , COMM 331 and Communication major status or by permission of instructor. UG
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COMM 336 - Beat Journalism
3 hours
An introduction to the beat system in journalism-police, the courts, business, education, etc. Students will learn how to run a beat (on campus and in the community) while honing their reporting and writing skills. Students are encouraged to publish in the local and student media. Prerequisite(s): COMM 141 . UG
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COMM 340 - Multimedia Storytelling
3 hours
This course focuses on the practical and creative skills needed to produce multimedia stories in an online environment. Students will analyze, plan, create, format, and prepare multimedia content using text, photos, video, audio and interactive graphics for online and mobile platforms. Students are encouraged to submit their work to professional online platforms, including student media outlets. Prerequisite(s): COMM 141 or approval of instructor. UG
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COMM 342 - Persuasion and Media Influence
3 hours
A study of principles and techniques of attitude and behavior change at group and societal levels. Special attention will be given to the use and misuse of propaganda. Term project will include the production of an actual persuasive campaign based on principles developed earlier in the term. Prerequisite(s): COMM 105 . UG
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COMM 349 - Intercultural Communication
3 hours
Similarities and differences of communication patterns across cultures are the foci of this course. Of particular concern will be communication rituals, nonverbal signals, and communication patterns of cultural groups.
GER: Intercultural Understanding. UG
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COMM 352 - Communication Training & Development
3 hours
Focuses on the development and delivery of corporate training. Major topics include conducting needs analyses, designing audience-centered training, meeting targeted learning outcomes, and training assessment. Students design professional training programs.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 100 and Sophomore status or higher. UG
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COMM 356 - Corporate Video Production
3 hours
This course focuses on all production stages for planning and producing corporate and promotional videos. Students are treated as members of a professional video production company with emphasis on creating projects for their résumé reels. Projects include shooting commercials, promotional features and corporate videos for clients in the local community. Prerequisite(s): COMM 175 and COMM 290 . UG
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COMM 362 - Social Media Strategies
3 hours
Students learn the basics of researching, planning and critical analysis of social media in communication campaigns, evaluate strategies and tactics for varying size organizations, and analyze past and current campaigns for effective campaign use. Alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): COMM 132 and any communication major status or by permission of instructor. UG
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COMM 364 - Dramatic Literature/History
3 hours
Survey course examining representative plays from each period of theatre history. Special attention is paid to the cultural and historical factors influencing the development and decline of each period. Prerequisite(s): LIT 105 or approval of instructor. UG
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COMM 371 - Studio Production
3 hours
A hands-on television studio experience involving the pre-production, production, and post-production of a television program. The emphasis will be on how to produce and direct the program as well as defining and practicing the staff jobs of a studio production crew including; camera operator, floor director, technical director, and video editor among others. Students will also participate in production teams that will produce television commercials which will run during the program aired on university television or online media. Prerequisite(s): COMM 175 and COMM 290 . UG
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COMM 375 - Radio Programming/Advanced Announcing
3 hours
Lecture based class discussing and developing advanced skills and techniques related to the programming of radio. Historical perspective of programming will be given, discussion of actual techniques used by programmers using music, promotions, imaging, jingles and personalities. Critiquing air talent, music scheduling, audio production, copy writing, advanced imaging, and staff management is a sampling of projects. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s): COMM 171 . UG
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COMM 380 - Documentary Production
3 hours
Designed to have students produce, direct, write, and edit a documentary project. The class will emphasize the three stages of production: pre-production, production, and post-production, specific to the documentary process. While the focus will be on producing their own documentary project, students will participate in studying classic and current documentaries along with researching documentary history and documentary directors. Prerequisite(s): COMM 175 and COMM 290 . UG
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COMM 390 - Multimedia Practicum
3 hours
As a capstone experience, students will propose a multimedia project appropriate to his/her area of concentration. Approved projects must meet departmental criteria and learning outcomes specified for each concentration. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior status. UG
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COMM 393 - College Media Practicum
1 hour
Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent UG
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COMM 394 - Event Planning Practicum
1-3 hours
This practicum course is an elective for students interested in gaining additional event-planning experience as well as event-planning certification. One hour of credit equals 60 hours of supervised event planning experiences. Prerequisite(s): COMM 325 and instructor consent. UG
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COMM 398 - Dramatic Practicum
1-6 hours
Credit will be granted to persons who make major contributions to a theatrical production on campus. Participation may include acting, assistant directing, lighting, set design/construction, etc. Up to six credit hours may be earned in this manner. Determination of credit and major contribution is to be judged by the faculty member directing the production. Each practicum hour will require approximately four working hours per week. UG
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COMM 399 - Special Topics in Communication
3 hours
Each “Special Topics” course will explore in-depth one particular topic within one of the major areas of study: Radio, Journalism, Theatre, Corporate Communication, Television and Video Production, and Film Studies. “Special Topics” courses will rotate among these six areas of study. UG
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COMM 410 - Media Management
3 hours
Survey of management issues most commonly encountered in broadcast media management. Projects cover management issues exclusive to media and day-to-day management, including sales management, financial statements, and planning of needed advertising for radio stations. Also discussed are regulatory issues and laws; FCC regulations; rule-making procedures that govern the broadcast industry; and how policies evolve from changes in society, politics, technology, and the marketplace. Explores media research methods, including market research by station managers; research methods of Arbitron, Nielsen and other media research organizations. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior status. UG
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COMM 430 - Public Relations Research Methods
3 hours
This course will establish a strong foundation for communication students to understand professional research methodologies. Students will learn how to use principles of scientific research to establish, monitor and evaluate communications programs. The course will cover research planning; theory; design including sampling, surveys, experiments, focus groups, content analysis and participant observation; qualitative and quantitative analysis; and reporting of research with advanced technologies. Alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): COMM 100 , COMM 132 and any communication major status or by permission of the instructor. UG
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COMM 450 - Senior Seminar
2 hours
Designed to integrate previous studies in speech communication, this course stresses refinement of students’ analytical abilities and public-speaking skills by providing opportunities for individual projects. Other considerations include preparation for graduate school and career options. Prerequisite(s): COMM 105 , COMM 305 . UG
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COMM 457 - Communication Theory
3 hours
The purpose of this course will be to provide an in-depth look at some of the dominant theories being used in the study of human communication today. Some of the topics to be covered will be symbolic interactionism, rhetorical sensitivity, coordinated management of meaning, systems theory, and information processing. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite(s): A total of at least 15 hours in the major, or approval of the instructor. UG
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COMM 460 - Philosophy of Human Communication
3 hours
Reading and detailed study of the theories of principal rhetoricians from ancient to modern times. Attention will be given to research techniques in rhetoric; students will conduct a major research project. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite(s): A total of at least 15 hours completed in the major, or approval of instructor. UG
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COMM 466 - Communication Internship
0-6 hours
The student will intern under the supervision of a professional in an off-campus organization. The internship must be served in an area appropriate to the student’s course of study. A minimum of 60 clock hours per credit hour must be spent on site. Students must be registered during the term of the internship. It is the student’s responsibility to secure an internship and obtain departmental approval prior to beginning the experience. Students must have junior status or higher to earn internship credit. UG
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COMP 107 - Computational Engineering
3 hours
Same as ENGR 107 . Every semester. Prereq/Corequisite(s): MATH 147 . Laboratory experience. UG
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