ACCT 110 – Introduction to Applied Accounting (3 credit hours)
This is a basic course in accounting terminology, accounting principles, and the application of accounting within the workplace.

ART 103 – Art Appreciation (3 Credit Hours)
An introductory course in art which explores the creative history and processes for making art that have been utilized by humankind across cultures, for the pre-historic through the modern era.  You will have the opportunity to acquire an appreciation of the practices, methods, and media an artist uses, and you will be introduced to basic theories of art.  The student will explore the process involved in critiquing art and the proper language used to discuss art.

BIO 105 – Environmental Biology (3 Credit Hours)
Introduction to principles of ecology and the interaction of organisms and the environment, paying particular attention to the impact of humans on the environment.  The course addresses topics of environmental and resource conservation.

BUS 101 – Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours)
This is a course designed to acquaint the student with functions performed by business and the parts business activities play in the economy. Topics covered include types of business organizations, managing business information, the global economy, the social responsibility of business, and ethical decision making.

BUS 175 – Business Mathematics (3 credit hours)
This course is designed to develop mathematical and computational skills necessary for subsequent courses in accounting and related business subjects. Areas of concentration are markups, markdowns, discounts, commissions, depreciation, taxes, simple and compound interest, stocks, bonds, and insurance.

CRS 101 – Biblical Literacy (3 credit hours)
This course improves biblical literacy by addressing the major themes of the Old and New Testaments, noting the changing historical and cultural context in which the Holy Scripture were written. Intellectual engagement, informed conversation, and appreciation of diverse contemporary faith affirmations are expected.

CRS 102 – Christian Thought (3 credit hours)
This course engages Christian ideals expressed in the broad intellectual traditions of Christian thought through analysis of primary and secondary texts from significant writers and movements of the second century A.D. to the contemporary times. Gaining appreciation for the articulation of Christian faith and practice in its historic and diverse expression is expected.

ENG 101- English Composition I (3 credit hours)
This course includes development of multi-paragraph themes with emphasis on outlining, developing thesis statements, and support as well as the development of reading and critical thinking skills.

ENG 102 – English Composition II (3 credit hours)
This course includes an introduction to literary analysis through written expression and a study of the research process resulting in the writing of literary, informative, and persuasive research papers. Prerequisite: ENG 101

HIS 113 – United States History to 1877 (3 credit hours)
A broad survey of the social, economic, cultural, and political forces that shaped U.S. history from the Colonial Era through the Civil War and Reconstruction.

HIS 123 – United States History since 1877 (3 credit hours)
A broad survey of the social, economic, cultural, and political forces that shaped U.S. history from the end of the Reconstruction era to the end of the Cold War, including an emphasis upon the rise of the United States as a superpower.

MATH 110 – Mathematics and its Applications (3 credit hours)
A course designed to introduce students to thinking processes developed in mathematics. Explores a variety of topics including set theory, geometry, probability and statistics, algebra, and contemporary applications such as consumer mathematics.

PHIL 105 – Critical Thinking (3 credit hours)
This course introduces the student to principles of sound reasoning, focusing on informal techniques utilized in writing sound arguments and formal techniques utilized in logic.

PHIL 110 – Introduction to Philosophy (3 credit hours)
This course will introduce students to those philosophers who stand out in the tradition and their most influential ideas. These philosophers will encounter through a study of philosophical topics rather than a historical timeline. The course will discuss such questions as the nature of reality, the nature of knowledge, the existence of God, free-will, and art.

PSY 101 – General Psychology (3 credit hours)
A broad introduction to the many approaches to the study of human behavior and the effects of drugs, health, culture, etc. This includes new trends in research and professional fields and an awareness of the embryonic nature of psychology studies.

T 111 – Introduction to College Correspondence (1 credit hour)
The foundations course for new college correspondence students meets the need for incarcerated students located in correctional facilities. This course addresses the assignments requirements based on no access to library resources. Sections of the student catalog, a correspondence student handbook, information on FERPA, APA guidelines, and preparation of an education plan for success are included in this course.

BUS 202 – Professional Presentations (3 credit hours)
This course will prepare business students for careers where employers demand confident presenters who possess strong communication and presentation skills. Therefore, the focus of this course offering is on developing capable speakers who are able to organize, prepare, and deliver interesting, informative, and creative professional presentations.

BUS 206 – Management Information Systems (3 credit hours)
This course introduces the learner to the foundations, technology and applications of Management Information Systems (MIS). The course covers topics in information technology, infrastructure, platforms, and telecommunications, systems development and management, managing global systems, and applications for the digital firm, including e-business and e-commerce.

BUS 215 – Critical Management (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on the principles, procedures, and practices of effective oral and written communication and their relationship to good management. Areas of study include the communication process, editing and proofreading of documents, memorandums, business letters, letters of recommendation, e-mail etiquette, telephone etiquette, cross-cultural communication, and oral presentations.

BUS 285 – Business Law and Ethics (3 credit hours)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the nature of the law and its regulations of business activities. Areas of study include contracts, sales contracts, bailment, agency and employment, partnerships, corporations, insurance, real estate, wills, inheritances, and bankruptcy.

BUS 299 – Topics in Business (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on special topics of interest in business. Possible areas of study include electronic commerce, total quality management, and professional business etiquette.

ENG 201 – Masterpieces of World Literature (3 credit hours)
Study of selected masterpieces of world literature from the earliest literature to modern times. The course emphasizes the significance of major genres, authors and works of Western and non-Western literary traditions and their literacy, historical, and cultural backgrounds. Since a huge range of time periods and geography are covered, many of the readings will be selections from longer texts. (Taken after ENG 101 and ENG 102 are passed.)

HPE 201 – Fitness and Wellness (2 credit hours)
This course is designed to provide a foundation for life-long physical fitness and personal wellness. Topics include Health, hygiene, and nutrition; basic strategies of exercise, fitness, and wellness; and sport for persons of all ages.

HIS 213 – Western Civilization to 1600 (3 credit hours)
A broad survey of western civilization from the early Greeks and Romans through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation, emphasizing the political, economic, and cultural evolution of western societies.

HIS 223 – Western Civilization since 1600 (3 credit hours)
A broad survey of western civilization from the early seventeenth century though the twentieth century, emphasizing the rise of the modern state and the political, economic, and cultural revolutions that transformed modern western societies.

HIS 233 – Non-Western Civilizations (3 credit hours)
A broad survey of the political, economic, and cultural evolution of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American societies from their earliest origins to the present.

HRM 230 – Labor Relations (3 credit hours)
This course acquaints the student with labor-management relations, including the history and evolution of labor unions and contemporary labor-management issues. Topics include conflict resolution, collective bargaining, contract negotiations, arbitration, and meditation. A case study approach is utilized. Prerequisites: MGT 201 and HRM 301.

MGT 201 – Principles of Management (3 credit hours)
This is an introductory course in management designed to acquaint the student with the study and research in the field of management. The course familiarizes the student with the primary functions of management and their importance as components of the total management process. Topics of study include Theory X and Theory Y managers, strategy and planning, organizational design, leadership styles, and managing diversity in an organization.

MKT 201 – Principles of Marketing (3 credit hours)
This course introduces the student to such concepts as marketing management, analysis of marketing opportunities, marketing planning and strategy, the marketing mix, and execution of the marketing program.

PHIL 210 – Faith and Reason (3 credit hours)
This is an introduction to the philosophy of religion, and it addresses such perennial issues as the nature of religious experience, religious language, proofs for the existence of God, and the problem of evil. The connection between each issue is whether or not religious claims and arguments are to be understood as an exercise of our faith, our reason, or some combination of both.