Development of core academic skills in research and writing. Critical evaluation of rhetorical persuasion, forming and answering research questions, testing theses through consultation of scholarly sources, and formal documentation of research sources. SP: Must be at a sophomore standing or above. FF: CAPS Goal Area 1, General Education Category R.

Number of credits: 3

Application of business ethical theories to ethical dilemmas. Analysis of diverse perspectives regarding the basis for an ethical organization. Formulation of theoretically-based, ethical responses to a variety of ethical dilemmas. Examination of the influences that ethics and faith have on personal and professional decisions. Improvement of skills in presenting, developing, and supporting an ethical position both verbally and through writing. PQ: 3 courses from BUSN220, BUSN301, BUSN302, BUSN308, BUSN310, BUSN320, BUSN323, MATH301. FF: CAPS General Education Category H.

Number of credits: 3

An examination of the fundamentals of the human communication process. Emphasis on communication in these areas: interpersonal, small group, public speaking and computer mediated. Concentration on how meaning is created, communicated, and transformed within personal, professional, and global contexts. FF: CAPS Goal Area 1.

Number of credits: 3

Execution of the business analytics process. Measuring of uncertainty using statistical analysis tools. Summarizing of data using methods of descriptive statistics. Application of predictive analytics tools. Development of competency in software used in the field of business analytics. Articulation of ethical issues in business analytics from a Christian or personal perspective. PQ: BUSN220 and MATH301. FF: CAPS Goal Area 4 SP: Enrollment is open to sophomore class standing and above.

Number of credits: 3

An introduction to the legal aspects and general structure of business dealings. Analysis of the relationships between contract law, law of sales, and consumer law. Exploration of the major types of business organizations, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies, operating within the socio-economic arena of the marketplace. Evaluation of how advances in technology impact intellectual property, contract law, criminal law, and tort law. Exploration of ethical problems found in the legal and regulatory environment through the lens of a Christian or personal worldview. PQ: BUSN220. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5.

Number of credits: 3

Study of mathematically based procedures, including analytical procedures, decision-making models, and statistics. PQ: BUSN220. FF: CAPS Goal Area 4. SP: Completion of a 100 or 200-level statistics course is recommended, but not required.

Number of credits: 3

Builds a foundation for understanding and solving business problems. Introduces business concepts and terminology, along with skills needed to solve common business problems. Emphasizes how to identify problems and the application of tools and techniques in solving these problems. Encourages the development of critical-thinking and decision-making skills needed for success in business. FF: CAPS Goal Area 2.

Number of credits: 3

Systematic examination of the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, including, but not limited to, the triune God, the person and work of Jesus Christ (incarnation and atonement), and salvation. Evaluation of the unity and diversity of Christian belief as a backdrop for subjects covered. Identification of the role of scripture and other sources in the development of theological beliefs. PQ: CAPS General Education Category R course. FF: CAPS Goal Area 6.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to the essential communication skills needed in ministry, including effective listening, storytelling, and public speaking skills. Application and evaluation of effective communication to present the gospel and its relevance in various contexts. PQ: General Education Category R course. FF: CAPS Goal Areas 1.

Number of credits: 3

Applies samples of social scientific reasoning and research in psychology, sociology and social work to the challenges of conflict management, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Students reflect on the relevance of social scientific models to their own lives and consider applications in their workplaces, families, and social spheres. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5.

Number of credits: 3

An analysis of interpersonal dynamics, including love and intimacy; communication; shame; power and control; stress and coping; grief; compassion; and spirituality. Attention to a broad variety of relational states, including friendship, singleness, romantic partnerships, parent/child relationships, social networks, and faith communities. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5.

Number of credits: 3

Examination of how science, engineering, and economics work together to address and solve environmental problems. Exploration of the importance of the scientific method as it relates to the environment, conservation of resources, and energy. Evaluation of case studies will develop a deeper sense of stewardship to our planet. FF: CAPS Goal Area 3.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to financial accounting concepts as the language of business. Financial decision-making using key ratios and financial statements. Managerial understanding of principles of stewardship and ethical issues found in accounting. PQ: BUSN220 (or NURS410 for SCLA students only).

Number of credits: 3

Identification and interpretation of various types of information provided by financial statements and used by both corporate managers and investors during the decision making process. Exploration of financing sources and costs and their impacts on financial decisions. Discernment in managerial finance using financial risk and rate of return measurements. Use of capital budgeting techniques to make data driven decisions. Discussion of biblical and ethical principles and their relationship to financial management decisions. PQ: ACCT200, BUSN220.

Number of credits: 3

Exploration of the Christian gospel and how it is applied through a wide range of ministry expressions today. Comparison of the ministry of Jesus with contemporary ministry practices. Reflection on personal strengths and how they apply in ministry settings, and identification of steps to continue to discern vocation and calling. FF: CAPS Goal Area 6. SP: Enrollment is open to students with sophomore class standing and above.

Number of credits: 3

Analysis of key managerial functions, management and leadership in a business environment. Identification of the global, political, legal, sociocultural and demographic environments of business. Explanation of how mental, emotional, and spiritual characteristics result in purposeful leadership and management. Application of theories of organizational behavior to management and leadership in a business environment. Application of management decision making models in a business environment. SP: Enrollment is open to sophomore class standing and above.

Number of credits: 3

Preparation for college-level math courses. Developmental math topics include percent, decimals, fractions, solving basic algebraic equations, exponents, calculating values using a formula, and measurement. Fee: $100. Grade Exceptions: Graded on an S/U basis.

Number of credits: 0

Preparation for college-level courses in reading and writing. Effective reading strategies and online literacy skills. Analysis of different types of text using reading and writing strategies. GE: Graded on an S/U basis. SP: Appropriate placement assessment score required for enrollment. Credits do not apply to certificate, degree, or license programs.

Number of credits: 3

This course is designed to prepare students for college-level courses in which they will need to be successful in reading and writing. Emphasis is on foundational reading and writing strategies and builds upon strategies learned in ENGL029. PQ: ENGL029. GE: Graded on an S/U basis. SP: Credits do not apply to certificate, degree, or license programs.

Number of credits: 3

Exploration of the dynamic nature of human resource management from a Christian perspective. Application of talent acquisition and employee relation strategies. Analysis of strategies and responsibilities of human resource management and how organizations ensure compensation and benefits to produce results. Assessment of training and development practices. Identification of legal compliance and risk management. Preparation for the Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification exam.

Number of credits: 3

Examination of both information and information systems including their use in making knowledge based decisions and analyzing strategic organizational goals. Identification of quality information that is required for organizations, as well as applicable ways to store, organize, and retrieve this information in a secure way. Consideration and discussion around the ethical issues and policies organizations face.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to basic computer software applications. Analysis of application capabilities and personal preferences. Development and application of troubleshooting skills.

Number of credits: 1

Introduction to business and business strategy within the global economic environment. Identification of business structures, market strategies, and the concepts of leadership and management. Exploration of key business functions, typical roles, entry points, and career paths. Application of business evaluation and problem-solving within a Christian worldview. FF: CAPS Goal Area 2.

Number of credits: 3

Methods, theories, and principal findings of psychological investigation. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to descriptive, correlational, non-parametric, and inferential statistics and the use of research and statistics in society. Perform and interpret statistical analyses. Understand statistical analyses in published research articles. FF: CAPS Goal Area 4.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to major technology developments and their impact on people and organizations. Evaluation of technology, benefits and consequences of technology, and technology change in the organizational context. Analysis of personal and organizational issues related to technology in light of ethical and/or moral reasoning and relevant organizational and/or personal characteristics. FF: CAPS Goal Area 2. SP: Enrollment is open to students with sophomore class standing and above.

Number of credits: 3

Study of management information systems and various enterprise information system types. Explanation of security risks associated with information management systems. Application of Systems Development Lifecycle to real-world information management systems. Communication of business information through data and visualization. Examination of ethical issues in information management from a Christian or personal perspective. SP: Enrollment is open to students with sophomore class standing and above.

Number of credits: 3

Identification of the key elements of marketing including social media tools that influence marketing strategy. Application of the processes for analyzing, segmenting, pricing, branding and targeting customers in both consumer and business markets. Explanation of product development, the product life cycle, new products and line extensions. Description of promotional tactics and their influences on the marketing mix. Discussion of ethics and social responsibility in marketing from a Christian or personal perspective.

Number of credits: 3

Intermediate-level study of college liberal arts mathematics: financial mathematics, mathematical models of growth, statistics and probabilities. Emphasis on application of quantitative reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving methods to real-life problems. FF: CAPS Goal Area 4.

Number of credits: 3

Practical integration of Christian ministries knowledge and skills under the direct supervision of an experienced mentor. Development of a working philosophy of ministry through reflection on personal and professional responses in ministry situations. Assessment of personal ministry skills and lifelong leadership development. GE: Graded on an S/U basis.

Number of credits: 3

Explain how biological, environmental, cognitive, emotional, and personal systems interact to initiate and direct human behavior. Evaluate how experimental psychologists study emotional and motivational systems. Identify connections between personal faith and/or beliefs, motivation, and emotion.. PQ: PSYC100. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5.

Number of credits: 3

Exploration of the major components of supply chain systems and tools. Recommendation of improvements in supply chain based on customer requirements. Application of quality concepts and business process improvements to operations and supply chains. Identification of elements needed for successful global supply chain integration. PQ: BUSN220.

Number of credits: 3

Exploration of how organizational behaviors and cultures are shaped and formed while considering emerging social trends. Examination of the roles of both leadership and followership as individuals, groups, and organizations as a whole. Reflection on personal competencies, foundational beliefs, and assumptions of leadership and their influence on organizational culture, conflict, and change.

Number of credits: 3

Examination of the physiologic basis for manifestations of altered structure and function. Exploration of differences in physiologic responses to health and illness in diverse populations across the lifespan from a nursing perspective. Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology. SP: This course is offered for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Nursing program. FE: $20 Online testing fee.

Number of credits: 3

Explores fundamental personal financial management topics. Enables learners to make values-based financial decisions. Uses a variety of tools to evaluate risk and make choices regarding debt management, savings, budgeting, investing, and long-range personal financial planning. FF: CAPS Goal Area 4.

Number of credits: 3

Development of an understanding of personal mission and a study of the application of that mission to leadership. Emphasis is on identifying personal talents and gifts, and developing leadership goals for future roles. FF: CAPS Goal Area 2.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to the process of spiritual and personal formation. Exploration of models and themes for formation and faith development, with attention to cultural and gender dimensions of formation models and traditions. Examination of both individual and communal spiritual journeys, practices, and connections to God. FF: CAPS Goal Area 6. SP: Enrollment is open to students with sophomore class standing and above.

Number of credits: 3

Synthesis of current evidence-based knowledge empowering healthy decisions around nutrition, fitness, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Identification of patterns of stress reduction through spiritual and physical health. Explanation of biological processes in the body. Analysis of the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. FF: CAPS Goal Area 3.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction of major therapy systems, basic counseling techniques, and current ethical issues facing the counseling professions. Analysis of the systems, techniques, and issues from faith-based and secular perspectives. PQ: PSYC100, PSYC340. FF: CAPS General Education Category H.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to management principles and the leadership practices that support them. Evaluation of basic leadership models and individual management practices within an organization, and assessment of deep personal commitments that can impact leadership practices. Integration of research, best practice, and developmental self-awareness into a personal leadership and management plan.

Number of credits: 3

Exploration of both traditional plan-based and agile frameworks and methodologies used for project management planning including project scope, schedule, and resources. Use of business analysis frameworks to determine and effectively communicate stakeholder requirements. Preparation for the PMI Project Management Ready certification.

Number of credits: 3

Classification, causes, symptoms, treatment, and identification of various forms of psychopathology. Analysis of faith based and secular perspectives of psychopathology. Survey of some major issues in the study of psychopathology. Critique research in the field of psychopathology. PQ: PSYC100 FF: CAPS Goal Area 5

Number of credits: 3

Analysis of standard research methods and designs in psychology. Understanding of empirical research and ethical practices with human subjects from various backgrounds. Evaluation and critique of published research. PQ: PSYC 100, PSYC335. FF: CAPS Goal Areas 2, 5.

Number of credits: 3

Examination of the contrast between theological writing and writing in other disciplines. Development of academic writing skills in the discipline of theology, including clear, objective and well-organized theses reasoned from evidence. Application of scholarly biblical and theological resources to life and ministry. FF: CAPS Goal Area 1, General Education Category R. SP: Enrollment is open to students with sophomore class standing and above.

Number of credits: 3

Cultivation of critical reading and writing skills through examination of artistic “texts” from a variety of genres: literature, drama, cinema, music, or the visual arts. Discernment of rich dimensions of the texts--technique, genre, social-historical context—and reflect on their spiritual signification. FF: CAPS Goal Area 6.

Number of credits: 3

Analysis of components that contribute to healthy organizations, effective leaders and engaged followers. Apply self-leadership in real-world contexts. Recognition of appreciation in organizational environments. Assessment of personal understanding of cultural awareness and focused strategies. Exploration of how faith, worldviews and self-leadership inform organizational health.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to the New Testament, emphasizing major themes including the kingdom of God, eternal life, and justification in Christ. Emphasis also on the hermeneutical issues related to understanding these themes in their original literary and historical settings, and applying them in ministry situations today. PQ: CHMN350R FF: CAPS Goal Area 6.

Number of credits: 3

Exploration of key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in social psychology (including conformity, persuasion, social cognition, attraction, altruism, aggression, prejudice, and group behavior). Applications of social psychological principles to everyday life. Interpret and critique phenomena and controversial topics in social psychology. PQ: PSYC100. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5. SP: Enrollment is open to students with sophomore class standing and above.

Number of credits: 3

An exploration of the spiritual dimension of human life. Assessment of spirituality and application of personal spiritual development through vocational productivity, relationships and success. The role of spirituality and personal wellbeing in goal setting. FF: CAPS Goal Area 6.

Number of credits: 3

Introduction to Bethel's Christian liberal arts education, institutional tools and resources, core strategies and techniques for effective studying and writing. Balance between personal, professional, and spiritual well-being. FF: CAPS Goal Area 2.

Number of credits: 3

Development of skills necessary for expressing oneself competently through writing. Emphasis is on the writing process, critical thinking, sensitivity to audience, core documentation skills and responsibilities, and revision (with peer and instructor feedback). FF: CAPS Goal Area 1.

Number of credits: 3

Explores economic theories and tools and how they are applied to business. Investigates principles and concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. PQ: BUSN220. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5.

Number of credits: 3

Exploration of connections between key portions of the Bible and challenges faced by students in their own lives. Students trace the journey of God's people from Abraham and Sarah through the New Testament church, tracing God's self-disclosure through biblical cultures and their genres of writing. FF: CAPS Goal Area 6.

Number of credits: 3

Identification, interpretation, and analysis of effective leadership and followership styles, perceptions, and abilities. Development of self-understanding in relation to both personal leadership and personal followership skill and style. Application of a biblical perspective to leadership and followership opportunities. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5.

Number of credits: 3

Examination of selected historical events using both primary and secondary sources. Development of connections between historical events with larger social, economical, and political trends and developments. Recognition of multiple perspectives when investigating historical questions as well as the influence these viewpoints have on both current developments and future challenges. Consideration of personal faith while exploring history’s significance. FF: CAPS Goal Area 5.

Number of credits: 3

Examines principles of communication in the workplace. Introduces common workplace communication formats such as memos, letters, email, reports, presentations, and social media. Explores techniques for communication, including informational, persuasive, and employment messages. Introduces strategies for internal and external communication situations, audience analysis, verbal and nonverbal cues, and personal communication skills. FF: CAPS Goal Area 1.

Number of credits: 3