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Accreditation

• Lubbock Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Lubbock Christian University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lubbock Christian University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org.
• The Lubbock Christian University teacher education programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency Educator Certification and Standards, 1701 North Congress Avenue WBT 5-100, Austin, Texas 78701.
• The Lubbock Christian University teacher education programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency Educator Certification and Standards, 1701 North Congress Avenue WBT 5-100, Austin, Texas 78701.
• The Lubbock Christian University Bachelor of Social Work degree program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, 703.683.8080.
• The graduate nursing program at Lubbock Christian University Department of Nursing located in Lubbock, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the graduate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
  • Effective October 9, 2023, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This candidacy status expires on October 9, 2025.
• The undergraduate nursing program at Lubbock Christian University Department of Nursing located in Lubbock, Texas is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the undergraduate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
• The Lubbock Christian University Business programs offered through the Lubbock Christian University College of Business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213. For information on specific program accreditation, see the College of Business section of this catalog.

Memberships

• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
• Alpha Chi National Honor Society
• American Association of University Women
• Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs
• Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
• Association on Higher Education and Disability
• Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
• Council on Social Work Education
• Council on Undergraduate Research
• Fellowship of Christian Nurses
• Great Plains Honors Council
• Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas
• Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for Education
• Lone Star Conference
• Modern Language Association
• National Association of Fellowship Advisors
• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• National Collegiate Athletic Association – Division II
• National Collegiate Honors Council
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
• National Council of Family Relations
• Online Computer Library Center/Amigos Library Services
• Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
• Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work
• Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society for English
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing
• Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• Texas Association of Music Schools
• Texas Learning Consortium
• TexShare Consortium of Texas Libraries

Equal Opportunity

Lubbock Christian University is open to persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, or disabled condition who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. In the educational programs and activities of the university, students are treated without discrimination in their participation. In accordance with title IX, the university does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its education programs or activities.

Any title IX inquiries, complaints, or grievances should be referred to the Title IX coordinator, Kaili Hutchinson, 806.720.7503, Administration Building, 119B, 5601 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 7940 or reported electronically. Grievances may also be submitted to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 2600, Dallas, TX 75201. 

Changes to the Catalog

Courses, tuition, fees and other conditions and policies set forth in this catalog shall be subject to change without notice at any time. Changes or additions to the catalog are published on the university web site.

Contact Information

Lubbock Christian University
5601 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407
Admissions Toll Free 800.933.7601
Admissions 806.720.7151
Fax 806.720.7255
www.LCU.edu

Mission

Lubbock Christian University is a Christ-centered, academic community of learners, transforming the hearts, minds, and hands of students for lives of purpose and service.

Vision

Lubbock Christian University will be a leading Christian University, known for its academic excellence and its commitment to faith that seeks understanding, where wisdom is pursued, vocation is discerned, and service is fostered.

Heritage of Faith

Lubbock Christian University was founded in 1957 by members of the Churches of Christ who came together to establish a Christian university on the South Plains of Texas for the purpose of preparing and equipping students for lives of Christian service. The university is committed to continuing to walk with, to serve, and to be sustained by that fellowship. We welcome and embrace all of our students who come to the university from different faith backgrounds and perspectives, each of them a precious creation of God. As part of a tradition that grew out of a deep commitment to Christian unity and the renewing power of the Word, our hope and prayer is that the university will be a force for reconciliation, consistent with the best instincts of our heritage.

Identity and Values

We are authentically Christ-centered, guided by our faith in Jesus in every dimension of our life as a community of higher learning.

We are committed to students, providing a transformative educational experience that equips students for lives of integrity.

We are scholars and co-discoverers, guided by Christian wisdom while diligently seeking the truth in every discipline.

We are a welcoming community, embodying a spirit of hospitality in every aspect of our lives together.

We are thoughtfully engaged, serving as agents, models, and witnesses of the Kingdom of God in our families, churches, and communities

We practice the highest standards of excellence, “working with all of our hearts as working for the Lord,” and glorifying God in all we do.

We act with integrity, discerning right from wrong, speaking the truth, and keeping our commitments.

We treat others with dignity and respect, valuing each person as one made in God’s image.

Alfred and Patricia Smith College of Biblical Studies

• Department of Biblical Studies
• Graduate School of Bible and Ministry

College of Business

• Department of Business Administration
  • Graduate Business
• Department of Integrated Business Technologies, Communication, and Marketing

College of Education

• Department of Education
• Graduate School of Education
   

J.E. and Eileen Hancock College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

• Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • Graduate Counseling
• Department of Criminal Justice
• Department of Humanities
• Department of Visual and Performing Arts
   

B. Ward Lane College of Science and Health Professions

• Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences
  • Graduate Exercise and Sport Sciences
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Natural Sciences
• School of Nursing
  • Graduate Nursing

Associate of Science

• General Science

Bachelor of Arts

• Biblical Text
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Children's Ministry
• Criminal Justice
• Digital Media Applications
• English with Creative Writing emphasis
• English with Journalism emphasis
• English with Literature emphasis
• English with Professional Writing emphasis
• Family Studies
• History
• Humanities
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Law Studies
• Linguistics with Bible Translation emphasis
• Linguistics with English as a Second Language emphasis
• Linguistics with Forensic Linguistics emphasis
• Linguistics with Language and Technology emphasis
• Linguistics with Spanish Language and Culture emphasis
• Linguistics with Pre-Speech Pathology emphasis
• Linguistics with World Languages emphasis
• Mathematics with Pre-Engineering emphasis
• Media Communication
• Missional Engagement
• Museum and Heritage Studies with Art emphasis
• Museum and Heritage Studies with Business and Media emphasis
• Museum and Heritage Studies with History emphasis
• Museum and Heritage Studies with Science and Culture emphasis
• Museum and Heritage Studies with Writing and Research emphasis
• Music
• Music with Music Business emphasis
• Music with Pre-Music Therapy emphasis
• Music with Worship Ministry emphasis
• Psychology with Art Therapy emphasis
• Psychology with General Psychology emphasis
• Psychology with Forensic Psychology emphasis
• Psychology with Sport and Exercise Psychology emphasis
• Spanish Education
• Strategic Communication
• Theatre
• Theatre Education
• University Studies
• Youth and Family Ministry

Bachelor of Business Administration

• Accounting
• Business Administration with AgriBusiness emphasis
• Business Administration with General Business emphasis
• Business Administration with Marketing emphasis
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Management Information Systems

Bachelor of Fine Arts

• Art with Art Education emphasis
• Art with Drawing and Painting emphasis
• Art with Graphic Design emphasis

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

• Early Childhood Education
• Middle School Specialist
• Secondary Education

Bachelor of Music

• Music Education

Bachelor of Science

• Animal Science
• Animal Science with Pre-Vet emphasis
• Biochemistry
• Biochemistry with Pre-Dental emphasis
• Biochemistry with Pre-Medical emphasis
• Biochemistry with Pre-Pharmacy emphasis
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Chemistry with Educator Certification
• Economics
• Exercise Science with Athletic Training emphasis
• Exercise Science with Exercise and Health Promotion emphasis
• Exercise Science with Pre-Nursing emphasis
• Exercise Science with Pre-Occupational Therapy emphasis
• Exercise Science with Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis
• Exercise Science with Sport and Exercise Psychology emphasis
• Information Systems and Technology
• Managerial Leadership
• Mathematics
• Natural Resources Ecology and Conservation
• Nursing (Integrated BSN with Covenant School of Nursing partnership)
• Nursing (RN to BSN)
• Physical Education
• Sport Management
• Web Design

Pre-Professional Programs

• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Health Professions
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medical

Unconditional Admission

First-Time Beginning Students

First-time beginning applicants with an ACT score of 25 or higher ,SAT score of 1200 or higher, or CLT score of 78 or higher are assured unconditional admission (high school GPA on final transcript must be 2.5 or higher).

First-time beginning applicants with an ACT of 16-24, SAT of 870-1210, or CLT of 55-77 are considered for unconditional admission based on an admissions index calculated by adding the ACT score equivalent to the high school GPA (4.0 scale) times 10. An admissions index of 45 or higher is granted unconditional admission subject to the following exceptions.

• ACT of 15 (SAT of 860 or CLT of 54) or lower is not considered for unconditional admission regardless of high school GPA.
• High school GPA lower than 2.5 is not considered for unconditional admission regardless of ACT or SAT test scores.

First-time beginning applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school, completed a home school secondary curriculum, or passed the General Education Development (GED) test with a score of 145 or higher on each subject test. Students completing a GED must score at least an 18 on the ACT (SAT 950) to be considered for unconditional admission.

High School GPA Admissions Criteria (test-preferred):

First-time beginning applicants for Lubbock Christian University undergraduate admission will be considered for unconditional admission based on a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Students are encouraged to submit scores from nationally standardized entrance examinations such as the ACT, CLT, or SAT to improve scholarship opportunities, however scores are not required for students with a qualifying high school GPA. Admission to the Honors College will require qualifying ACT, SAT, or CLT scores.

Early Decision Period One - First-time beginning applicant

Completed application includes high school transcript through junior year, completed application forms, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, or CLT), application fee, and statement of purpose.

• Application deadline is October 31
• Early decision period one notifications made by December 15

Early Decision Period Two - First-time beginning applicant

Completed application includes high school transcript through fall semester of senior year, completed application forms, standardized test scores (ACT or SAT), application fee, and statement of purpose.

• Application deadline is January 1
• Early decision notifications made by February 15

Regular Decision - First-time beginning applicant

Completed application includes high school transcript through graduation, completed application forms, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, or CLT), application fee, and statement of purpose.

• Application deadline is June 15
• Regular decision notifications made by July 15

Before beginning classes, first-time beginning applicants must submit:

• official ACT, SAT, or CLT score reports
• official high school transcript showing graduation, or
• official transcript showing graduation from a home school secondary curriculum, or
• official score report indicating that the GED was passed with a score of 145 or higher on each subject test.
• First-time beginning applicants with college credit must also submit official college transcripts for that credit.

Transfer Students

A transfer student is defined as a student who has graduated from high school and attended a long semester (fall/spring) at a college or university after the high school graduation date.

Transfer applicants with 15 or fewer hours of transfer credit with ACT score of 25 or higher (SAT of 1130, SAT of 1220 or higher, or CLT of 78 or higher) are assured unconditional admission (high school GPA on final transcript must be at least 2.5 and college GPA must be at least 2.0).

Transfer applicants with 15 or fewer hours of transfer credit with an ACT of 16-24, SAT of 770-1120, or CLT score of 55-76 are considered for unconditional admission based on an admissions index calculated by adding the ACT score equivalent to the high school GPA (4.0 scale) times 10. An admissions index of 45 or more is granted unconditional admission subject to the following exceptions.

• ACT of 15 (SAT of 860 or CLT of 54) or lower is not considered for unconditional admission regardless of high school GPA.
• High school GPA lower than 2.5 is not considered for unconditional admission regardless of ACT or SAT test scores.
• College GPA lower than 2.0 is not considered for unconditional admission

Transfer applicants with 15 or fewer hours of transfer credit must have graduated from an accredited high school, completed a home school secondary curriculum, or passed the GED with a minimum score of 145 on each subject test, and have a college GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Before beginning classes, transfer applicants with fewer than 15 hours of transfer credit must submit:

• official college transcripts for all postsecondary work
• official ACT, SAT, or CLT score reports
• official high school transcript showing graduation, or
• official transcript showing graduation from a home school secondary curriculum, or
• official score report for the GED.

Transfers with 16 or More Hours of Transfer Credit

• 2.00 college GPA or higher

Program Specific Transfer Requirements

• Admission for the following programs is reserved for students who have earned at least 45 college credit hours and are at least 25 years of age.  
  • Bachelor of Science in Managerial Leadership
  • Bachelor of Arts in University Studies

Special Admission

Applicants not meeting standards for unconditional admission may appeal, in writing, for special admission. Applicants admitted on appeal are admitted on academic probation. Terms of probation will be determined by admissions appeal committee.

Readmission

Students who withdraw from the university or are not enrolled for one full semester, must submit a new application for admission, a new health form, and a transcript from each school attended in the interim. Students who were suspended for academic deficiency may apply for readmission to the university after one long semester.

Military servicemembers and veterans who withdraw from the University for service in the Armed Force, including National Guard and Reserves, are eligible for readmission to the same program or course of study if the circumstances of withdrawal meet the readmission requirements for servicemembers outlined in 34 C.F.R. 668.18.

Temporary Admission

Students who are not seeking a degree may be admitted with a temporary status, but they are limited to nine hours of undergraduate work during an enrollment period. The student will be allowed to complete up to 12 hours of undergraduate work unless they are seeking a degree at another university. When students reach this 12 hour limit, they must apply for unconditional admission. Students applying for temporary admission must re-apply for each enrollment period.

Concurrent Admission

The university has an agreement with Texas Tech University and with South Plains College that allows students enrolled in one institution to register concurrently in the other institution. Freshmen cannot concurrently register without permission from the appropriate academic dean. Texas Tech or South Plains College students seeking a concurrent course at the university must apply through the admissions office. Students seeking concurrent enrollment at another institution must give prior notification to the registrar before applying.

International Student Admission

This school is authorized under federal law to enroll international students. The following items must be submitted to the admissions office before the university can issue an I-20 to international students.

• Completed application for admission
• Recent photograph
• Copy of passport
• Completed health form
• Immunization Record demonstrating required immunizations
• Transcripts–an international student must have an official English translation of transcripts for secondary school and university/college courses completed. Note: a student who has completed college level work in a foreign country is required to submit an academic evaluation done by a reputable educational consulting service. The admissions office will be glad to provide the necessary contact information upon request.
• Application Fee–nonrefundable fee of $50
• Prepayment–each student must pay a $200 non-refundable tuition advance prior to registering for classes and make final payment for the first semester tuition, fees, room, and board by the 10th day of classes. Payment should be made to the student account advisor in the Business Office.
• Verification of Source of Support: Satisfactory evidence of financial resources must be established, which includes a financial statement for the last six months and an affidavit of support.
• TOEFL English Language Test–minimum composite score of 525 on the TOEFL-CBT or 71 on the TOEFL-IBT must be achieved for admission. A score of 5.5 or higher on the IELTS or a score of 95 or higher on Duolingo will be accepted in place of the TOEFL. See following section regarding TOEFL exemptions.
• Signed F-1 Status Contract
• Statement of Purpose–a personal essay describing their career goals and why they want to study at the university.
• Professional Recommendation–recommendation should come from a high school or college teacher or counselor
• Personal Recommendation–recommendation should come from a minister or some other professional who is well acquainted with the applicant.
• International applicants without previous college work will be required to take the ACT or SAT exam.
  • To be accepted, international applicants must score a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 950 on the SAT.
  • 2022-2023 GPA Admissions option:  Students who are unable to take the SAT or ACT as a result of COVID-19 disruptions may be considered for unconditional admission based on a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Students are encouraged to take the ACT, SAT, or CLT to assist with scholarship consideration.  Admission to the Honors College will require qualifying ACT, SAT, or CLT scores.
• International students assume complete responsibility for their health care expenses. International students are considered to be maintaining status if they are making acceptable progress toward the completion of a degree.

International Students from English Speaking Countries

English-speaking applicants from native English-speaking countries, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the British Caribbean Islands, Canada, Ireland, Israel, the United Kingdom, and Kenya are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The TOEFL or IELTS requirement will be waived for students scoring 490 or above on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing test or 18 or above on the ACT English test.

LCU Early College Academy Dual Enrollment Program

Lubbock Christian University has agreements with participating high schools and homeschool partners to offer dual credit for eligible students. The Early College Academy will introduce high school students to a faith-based college experience by providing positive educational outcomes paired with LCU’s Christian Mission. Eligible high school students from participating schools may earn a maximum of 24 LCU college credit hours prior to graduating high school. For more information about this program and the courses being offered, students should contact their school guidance counselor or Early College Academy liaison.

Advanced Credit Using the ACT

The university will award college credit for an ACT score of 28 or higher in English or Mathematics.

Advanced Credit Using the SAT

For tests taken after February 2005 and before March 2016 (SAT), the university will award college credit for a score of 670 or higher in Critical Reading or Mathematics. For tests taken after March 2016 (SAT16), the university will award college credit for a score of 710 or higher in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Math.

Other Tests for Advanced Credit

Students may contact the testing coordinator to obtain further information regarding these tests:

• Advanced Placement (AP)–Examinations. Students who are enrolled in high school honors classes offering the advanced placement program should consult with their counselors about registering for advanced placement examinations given in May each year. The university will award college credit for a minimum score of 3 on most AP exams.
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)–The testing office offers CLEP testing by appointment each semester. Students may also take CLEP tests at any other testing center and request their scores be sent to the university.
• End of Course (EOC) Examinations–Students who possess sufficient knowledge in an academic area and wish to challenge a course for credit should contact the Testing Coordinator for information. Students may not take a challenge exam in a course that is creditable by CLEP. The university reserves the right to determine which courses may be challenged. Prerequisites for the course to be challenged must be met before testing will be approved. Regulations on credit by examination apply to end-of-course examinations.
• Armed Forces Credit–The university will evaluate for credit appropriate educational experience in the armed services as recommended by the American Council for Education (ACE).

Applicability of Advanced Credit to Degree Program

Students should consult with the appropriate department chair or dean about the applicability of advanced credit to their graduation requirements before seeking credit.

Miscellaneous Information on Advanced Credit

• CLEP, EOC, and DSST exams have fees associated with testing as well as administrative fees.  Information about the cost of each exam, administrative fees that may apply, and additional information testers need to be aware of prior to testing is available through LCU Academic Testing.
• The maximum credit toward graduation that may be earned by advanced credit is 45 semester hours. The university reserves the right to evaluate tests for duplication and to define which courses available for advanced credit, the specific score required, and the credit awarded.
• Course credit by examination may not be used to satisfy the residence requirement for a bachelor's degree.
• Credit earned by advanced credit is marked TR on the transcript and will not count toward the computation of grade point averages. The university does not guarantee credit earned by advanced credit will transfer to another institution.
• Students must wait three months or longer before repeating advance credit examinations.
• Advanced credit will not be granted if the course is a prerequisite or is not as academically advanced as a course already completed.
• Advanced credit is not available for courses in which students are enrolled. Enrollment is defined as being on the class roll after the 12th day of a long term or after the 3rd day of a short term.
• Advanced credit will not be granted if students have previously taken the course or subject matter at any college.

Minimum Scores Required to Earn Advanced Credit

ACT–American College Testing Program–Exam is taken prior to admission to the university. Official score report is required to award credit.

SAT taken after February 2005 and before March 2016. Exam must be taken prior to admission to the university. Official score report is required to award credit.

SAT taken after March 2016. Exam must be taken prior to admission to the university. Official score report is required to award credit.

AP–Advanced Placement Program–College Entrance Examination Board: Courses and exams are taken in high school. Official transcripts are required from CEEB to award credit.

CLEP–College Level Examination Program–College Entrance Examination Board: Exams may be taken at any university. Official transcript from CEEB are required to award CLEP credit.

IB–International Baccalaureate: An IB diploma or certificate must be awarded from an IB member school. Official transcripts from IBO are required to receive credit. C: certificate awarded, D: diploma awarded, S: standard level, H: higher level.

Glossary

• Academic Calendar–the official calendar that defines the start and end date for each term and communicates significant deadlines.
• Academic Year–The academic year is composed of three long terms, fall, spring, and summer. Each term is comprised of sessions of varying lengths, including 16 week traditional length terms and short sessions of varying lengths.
• Course Load–Students usually take from 12 to 18 hours during a semester.
• Full-time/Part-Time–Undergraduate students enrolled for 12 semester hours or more in a term are considered full-time. Graduate students enrolled for six hours or more in a term are considered full-time.
• General Education Core–The general education core is comprised of courses focused on the competencies outlined in Requirements for General Education located in the Undergraduate Academic Policies section of the catalog.
• Grade Point Average (GPA)–GPA is figured by dividing total grade points by the number of hours attempted. Values assigned are, A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 points.
• Semester Hours–College courses are offered for one, two, three, or four semester hour credits. Traditionally delivered three-hour courses meet three hours per week for one full semester and typically require two hours of study or preparation time for each hour in class. Courses occurring in shorter terms or courses delivered through distance education formats are designed to provide learning opportunities that are equivalent to traditionally delivered courses.

Academic Integrity

Students must conduct themselves with honor and integrity. Refer to the student handbook code of academic integrity.

Audit

Audit
Students may audit one lecture class per term with the approval of the department chair. Courses delivered by distance education formats are not eligible for audit. Non degree seeking students, may audit courses provided the department chair approves and space is available. Auditors may be removed, if the space is needed for a student taking the course for credit. Students who audit a course are not eligible to take the same course for academic credit or seek credit for the same course through credit by exam. Students are not permitted to change a class from audit to credit or from credit to audit after the 11th class day of a semester or the 4th class day of a short term. Audit tuition is non-refundable.
 

Grading

Final grades are recorded by faculty and available to students at the end of each enrollment period through the student information system. Grades can only be changed by written authorization of the instructor and academic dean. Grade changes must be received in the office of the registrar within one long semester after the initial grade was given.

Grade Appeals

Students appealing a grade must complete the following.

• First, discuss the grade in question with the instructor of the course
• If the issue is not resolved with the instructor, students may appeal to the chair of the department offering the course
• If there is still no resolution of the problem, students may appeal to the dean of the appropriate college
• Finally, students may appeal to the academic appeals committee

Grade appeals must be in writing and are only accepted within one semester after the grade was assigned. During the appeal, students and faculty will meet with the members of the committee to present their cases. Decisions of the academic appeals committee are final.

Letter Grades

• A–Excellent, four grade points per hour
• B–Good, three grade points per hour
• C–Average, two grade points per hour
• D–Poor, one grade point per hour

The following designations are calculated at zero grade points per hour

• F–Failure, no credit, given for failure to meet standards for passing the course or for failing to meet university attendance requirements.
• IP–In Progress, given at the discretion of instructors if requested by the student. When an IP is granted, students have the next consecutive term the course. For example, students receiving an IP in the spring, must complete the course before the end of the summer. If the course is not completed within the allotted time, the grade will be changed to F.
• N–Non-credit, indicates a student took a course and completed required work and tests, but requested no credit.
• O–Audit, indicates a student attended the class, but did not participate or complete required work.
• P –Indicates passing credit received without academic grades or grade points. A limited number of elective courses may be annotated with the grade of P.
• TR–Credit accepted from another university and credit by examination.
• W–Indicates a student has withdrawn or been dropped officially during the first 2/3 of the term.

Pass/Fail Grades

Students with at least 30 semester hours, a grade point average of at least 2.0, and advisor permission, may elect to take one elective course each semester on a pass/fail basis. No more than 12 total hours may be taken pass/fail. Pass/fail forms are available in the office of the registrar. Consult the academic calendar to determine the period of time when pass/fail is an option.

Adds/Drops

Students may change their course schedules, with advisor approval, before the end of the drop/add period. Students dropping or adding courses after the drop/add period expires will be charged a $30 drop/add fee per course. Courses dropped during the drop/add period will not appear on the transcript. Courses dropped after the drop/add period, but before the last day to drop with a W, will be recorded on the transcript with a grade of W. Electing not to attend classes without dropping a class will result in a grade of F. Drop/add period dates are found on the academic calendar.

Withdrawals

Students desiring to withdraw from the university must complete a withdrawal form. Withdrawal forms are available from the office of the registrar. The withdrawal process includes consulting with the office of financial assistance and the business office to determine financial implications. An appropriately executed withdrawal results in a W recorded on the transcript in lieu of a grade. In cases where a course was completed before a withdrawal, the earned grade is recorded. Students failing to complete the withdrawal process receive grades of F.

Late Enrollment

Late registration is permitted during the late registration period. Enrollment after the late registration period must be approved by the instructor(s) of record for the course(s) to be added late, as well as the student’s academic advisor and academic dean.

Classifications

• Freshman–completed 0-29 hours of college credit
• Sophomore–completed 30 hours of college credit
• Junior–completed 60 hours of college credit
• Senior–completed 90 hours of college credit
• Post-Baccalaureate–taking courses for credit leading toward a second undergraduate degree after completion of a first degree
• Post-Graduate–taking courses for credit or noncredit after completing a baccalaureate degree

Repeating Courses

Students wanting to raise their grade point average may repeat a course. Both grades will appear on the transcript, but the last grade received is used for the grade point average. Courses taken at other universities are not accepted to improve grade point averages.

Course Loads

Regular student loads during a semester are 12-18 hours. Students who hold jobs or who scored in the lower quarter on their entrance examination are encouraged to enroll in fewer than 15 hours during their first college semester. Students on probation must take no more than 12 hours. Students who want to take more than 18 hours must have permission from their academic advisor and academic dean.

Bible Requirements

Students must complete a general Bible requirement to earn a baccalaureate degree. Beginning freshmen must complete a 12 hour general Bible requirement. Full-time beginning undergraduates are required to take Bible their first two semesters and are not permitted to withdraw from Bible classes without permission of the dean of the college of biblical studies. Transfer student Bible requirements are the higher of 6 hours or 10% of the hours needed to complete a baccalaureate degree rounded to the nearest 3 hour increment. Transfer Bible majors must complete a 12 hour general Bible requirement.

Chapel Attendance Requirements

Chapel attendance is mandatory for certain students. Refer to the student handbook for chapel attendance policy.

Class Attendance and Absence Policy

When students enroll in the University, they agree to observe the regulations governing attendance. All students are to attend their classes regularly and punctually. The process of education gives the student practical opportunities for self-management; one of the most regular and exacting functions of the student’s daily life is regular class attendance. Failure to attend classes regularly will result in loss of interest, poor quality of work and possible failure. The University, therefore, considers class attendance to be an index of students’ interest and citizenship.

Another index of the students’ maturity is their ability to conduct themselves properly within the class setting. If students disrupt the class, either by tardiness or distractive noises or actions, the student should be given an initial warning. Students may be dismissed from the class upon continuance of disruptive behavior, as determined by the instructor. Students have the right of appeal to the appropriate dean concerning the dismissal.

Class absences

Students, whether present or absent, are responsible for all material presented in or assigned for courses and will be held accountable for such material in the determination of course grades.

Excused Absences

The university automatically considers the following circumstances as acceptable reasons for missing class and regards them as constituting “excused absences”:

• participation in athletic or school-related events (documented by the student’s name in an all-faculty e-mail notification from the sponsoring department);
• personal illness (documented by a healthcare professional);
• pregnancy, childbirth, or medical status or condition resulting from pregnancy or childbirth;
• death in the immediate family; or
• or participation in required military service, active or reserve.

Instructors may excuse student absences for additional reasons at their discretion.

Students are responsible for informing their instructor of the reason for any absence—in advance, if possible, on the day of the absence whenever feasible, or otherwise on the day of return to class.  

Make-Up Work

Any student whose absence is automatically excused (see above) or is excused at the instructor’s discretion will be given an opportunity to make up, in a manner acceptable to the professor, any class work and/or assignments missed due to absences.

For absences due to unexcused reasons, the professor will determine whether or not a student may make up assignments or class activities, as well as what penalties will be assessed for late submissions.  

Students should work with faculty to determine the method and timeline for completing any approved make-up work. The method and timing for making up missed course work may depend on the nature of a particular course or activity and could include either completing a portion of the course in a subsequent semester or even retaking the course altogether.

Absence policy

Students whose total absences (whether excused or unexcused) exceed 25% of the scheduled class and/or laboratory meeting times will be notified of their status by their professor and referred to the dean over the course in question. A referral to the dean may result in the student being given a grade of “F” for failing to attend enough of the course to earn academic credit.  

This threshold of 25% is equivalent to 3 absences for classes meeting once a week, 6 absences for classes meeting twice a week, and 9 absences for classes meeting three times a week. For classes delivered in an online or hybrid environment, the professor will determine the specific academic activities for which student participation constitutes attendance, including for example, engaging in regular, substantive interactions (RSIs), accessing scheduled course content, and/or participating in assigned activities provided through the course module. Simply logging in or accessing the online course will not constitute attendance.

Students who enter the university after the first day of class will accrue absences from the official class start date.

Students have the right to appeal dismissal and should follow the appeals process set forth under “Grade Appeals” in the university catalog.

Student accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may also be available for students who are unable to attend due to documented ongoing illness, injury, or disability status, including pregnancy, childbirth, or medical status or conditions resulting from pregnancy or childbirth. Students experiencing short-term illness, injury, or pregnancy-related disability are encouraged to contact LCU Accessibility Services (accessibilityservices@lcu.edu) in the Center for Student Success (806-720-7156) for more information about accommodations.
 

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer credit is accepted only from colleges and universities with institutional accreditation by a U.S. Department of Education recognized Institutional Accrediting Agency.  Previously earned credit will be evaluated for transfer using official transcripts. To be acceptable for transfer credit, courses must be of comparable content and level and a grade of C or better must be earned. The office of the registrar is responsible for the evaluation of transfer credit and communication of the results.  

Credits earned in certificate, continuing education, technical, and vocational programs, such as the Applied Associate degree programs (A.A.S. or A.A.A.) in the state of Texas, include courses that are not typically transferable unless specified in an articulation agreement. Other courses submitted for transfer will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for comparability to LCU course content, level, and faculty qualification.  Coursework submitted for transfer consideration from United States military transcripts is evaluated using the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces, published by the American Council on Education.

Acceptability of credit for transfer does not imply that such work is applicable to the requirements of the degree sought. Specific educational programs may have additional requirements for transfer credit, especially concerning awarding credit to fulfill discipline-specific Major or Supporting courses in the published program curriculum.  This guidance is communicated to the office of the registrar for use in the evaluation of transfer credits.

General Education Transfer 
Students who have earned an Associate of Art (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S) from a Texas institution with U.S. Department of Education recognized institutional accreditation will be considered to have met LCU general education requirements, except required Bible courses (as published in the Academic Catalog). 

Additionally, some academic programs have identified specific general education courses as required for their major.  Students transferring in with a completed A.A. or A.S. degree may still need to complete such courses for these academic programs.  This guidance is communicated to the office of the registrar for use in the evaluation of transfer credits. 

Additional academic credit earned as part of the A.A. or A.S. degree, not utilized to fulfill general education requirements, will be considered for transfer based on General Requirements above.

Application of Previously Earned Credit:  
The university accepts test scores and awards credit for acceptable scores from ACT, SAT, CLEP, DANTES, and IB, and from end-of-course examinations approved by the appropriate department chair or academic dean.  Standards for credit are determined by action of the academic policy committee and are published in the university catalog. A grade value of TR will be assigned where credit is accepted to denote transfer credit. 
Students who wish to appeal a decision concerning the awarding of transfer credit may do so by submitting a written appeal of the transfer decision to be reviewed by the appropriate academic dean or program faculty. 
 

Academic Standards

Academic standing is based on the cumulative grade point average. Grade point averages are computed at the end of each enrollment period. Students have the right to continue their studies at the university as long as they are making satisfactory progress toward a degree and complying with all other university standards.

Academic Probation

Students who fall below the grade point average required for good academic standing will be placed on academic probation. While on academic probation students must do the following:

• Enroll in no more than 12 hours in a semester
• Adhere to the attendance policies
• Repeat course(s) with grades of F
• Limit participation in student organizations and other extracurricular programs.
  • Students may attend organizational meetings but will not hold leadership positions, travel with the organization, or participate in performances.
  • Students participating in multiple student organizations may be required by Student Life to reduce participation.
     

Students who wish to appeal any condition of this policy must submit a letter to the registrar explaining their extenuating circumstances. The registrar will forward the letter to the academic appeals committee. The academic appeals committee will review the circumstances and determine whether or not academic probation should be enforced. The decision of the academic appeals committee is final. 

At the end of a semester of probation, students who have not earned at least a 2.0 grade point average are placed on academic suspension.

Good Academic Standing

Students are considered in good academic standing when all admission requirements have been met and they maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00.

Academic Suspension

Students are placed on academic suspension for the following reasons.

• Failing all their courses in a fall or spring term
• Failing to achieve good academic standing after a semester on academic probation

The term academic suspension refers to a period of time when, for academic reasons, students may not enroll in classes at the university. Students on academic suspension may enroll if their circumstances meet one of the following guidelines.

• They have served a suspension period extending through one fall or spring semester
• Their suspension occurred at the end of the spring semester and they elected to attend summer school while on continued probation. With this option, students must enroll for a minimum of 6 hours. At the end of the summer, if they have earned the required cumulative grade point average, they will be eligible to enroll in the fall. If not, their suspension will continue until the end of the fall semester.

Academic Suspension Appeal Procedure

To appeal a suspension, students must submit a letter to the registrar explaining any extenuating circumstances that may have contributed to the problems resulting in their suspension. This letter will be forwarded to the academic appeals committee, which will hear appeals during one of the regular committee meetings in August or January to determine whether any suspensions should be lifted or enforced. The decision of the academic appeals committee is final. Students desiring to enroll at the university after a third academic suspension must petition the academic appeals committee for reinstatement before enrolling. The committee will hear the appeal during the regular meeting dates in August and January. Students who are readmitted must meet with the committee to petition for reinstatement following any subsequent suspension. Students whose appeal is denied may not enroll again for undergraduate credit. Students appealing to enroll after a third academic suspension, who subsequently have their appeal denied by the committee, may appeal in writing to the provost. The decision of the provost is final.

Assessment of Academic Proficiency

Students should complete the UNI2000 University Skills assessment in the first semester after completing 60 semester hours. To enroll in UNI2000, students must be in good academic standing, have completed or will concurrently complete General Education Core curriculum requirements, or have the approval of their academic advisor to register for UNI2000.

Successful completion of UNI2000 is a General Education Core requirement.
 

Declaring and Changing a Major

Students must declare a major (degree to complete) by the time they have accumulated 60 credit hours. While most students will select a program of study during the admission process, if a student is undecided, they will be advised for General Education core curriculum by the Department of Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences until they declare a major. Students declaring or changing majors must complete a change of major form and submit to the office of the registrar. Changes of major must be approved by the student and the losing and gaining department.

Understanding Our World 

These courses help form modes of cognition essential for understanding foundational aspects of our natural world (11 credit hours). 

1. Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 Hours
Successful students apply mathematical methods to represent and solve problems in various contexts, such as personal finance, business, and science. 

• MAT1311 College Algebra
• MAT1312 Trigonometry
• MAT1313 Precalculus
• MAT1316 Business Calculus
• MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus

Successful students proficiently interpret quantitative information, such as statistics in research, graphical data representations, and numerical trends, and communicate, critically analyze, and draw conclusions from such data.

• ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
• BUA2310 Business Statistics
• MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
• PSY3310 Psychological Statistics

2. Scientific Reasoning Competency (SR): 3-4 Hours

Successful students possess foundational knowledge and apply core principles underlying the natural, physical, and health sciences; Successful students design and conduct scientific investigations, formulate hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and draw evidence-based conclusions. 

• BIO1300 Human Biology
• BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
• BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
• BIO1405 Majors Biology I
• BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
• CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
• NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
• PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
• PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I

3. Health and Wellness Competency (HW): 1-2 Hours

Successful students understand and apply essential concepts of personal health, fitness, and wellness. 

• ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
• ESS Activities Course

4. Social Science Literacy Competency (SSL): 3 hours

Successful students understand the complex cultural, economic, historical, political, and other dynamics that influence human behavior; Successful students employ social science theories to critically examine diverse societal issues and phenomena. 

• EDU3350 Educational Psychology
• PSY1300 General Psychology
• PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
• PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
• SOC1300 General Sociology

Engaging Our World 

These courses explore ways we engage relationally with others and the world around us to communicate effectively, examine information critically, value creative expression, and honor others (15 credit hours). 

5. Communication Proficiency (CP): 9 hours (ENG1301, ENG1302, and 3 hours from CP or DIL)

Successful students convey ideas clearly and coherently in written, oral, and visual forms and tailor their messages for diverse audiences and purposes. 

• ENG1301 Composition Studies
• ENG1302 Composition and Literature
• ENG3308 Technical Writing

Successful students actively listen and interpret verbal and non-verbal cues and empathetically engage others through constructive conversation and/or public oral presentations.

• COM2340 Communication for the Professional
• COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)

6. Digital and Information Literacy (DIL): 

Successful students critically assess the credibility, relevance, and bias of information and synthesize information from varied sources to make decisions; Successful students consistently apply ethical standards, including citing sources properly and observing intellectual property laws, when gathering, using, and disseminating information.

• IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
• EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology

7. Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours 

Successful students engage, interpret, and critically evaluate artifacts of artistic and creative expression from various cultural contexts and media.

• AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
• ART2307 Art History Survey I
• ART2308 Art History Survey II
• MUS1301 Music Literature
• ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
• MUS3303 Music History I
• MUS3304 Music History II
• MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship

Successful students comprehend aesthetic principles and demonstrate creative thinking and skills, including innovation and meaning-making, to produce or contribute to artistic works.

• ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
• ART1303 Drawing I
• THA1361 Introduction to Acting
• ART3306 Art and Children
• ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing

8. Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours

Successful students understand other cultural worldviews, including their histories, values, communication styles, beliefs, biases, and practices, and exhibit self-awareness of their own cultural values, rules, and biases.

• PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
• ENG3321 African-American Literature
• GBC3310 Global Experience
• MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
• REL3301 World Religions
• REL3313 World Christianity

Successful students effectively interact with others through open, curious, empathetic, and appreciative modes of communication that exhibit cross-cultural respect. 

• FOL courses
• COM3372 Intercultural Communication
• LIN2302 How Language Works

Shaping Our World 

These courses survey specific Christian, Social, Political, and Historical contexts, how they developed and their characteristics, and offer guidance for engaging our own world wisely and effectively (18 credit hours).

9. Christian Wisdom (CW): 12 hours

Successful students comprehend and appreciate the meta-narrative of the Christian Scriptures. (6 hours)

• BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
• BIB1312 Introduction to the Old Testament - Majors
• BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
• BIB1322 Introduction to the New Testament - Majors

Successful students recognize and discern Christianity's influence throughout history. (3 hours)

• BIB3305 Christian Heritage
• HTH3311 Christian History and Theology I

Successful students engage the foundational beliefs and practices of Christian living. (3 hours)

• BIB3310 Christian Life
• MIN2322 Christian Spiritual Formation

Transfer students must take a Bible courses at the university equal to 10% of the courses taken at the university but no fewer than 6 hours.

10. Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from CE or CTAE

Successful students comprehend the civic processes and responsibilities of their current environment; Successful students promote their community’s quality of life through political and non-political processes. 

• ECO2301 Macroeconomics
• ECO2302 Microeconomics
• GOV2301 National Government
• GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
• HIS courses

11. Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTAE): 3 hours from CE or CTAE 

Successful students comprehend significant ethical and philosophical concerns as framed by Western intellectual culture, carefully evaluate and assemble relevant evidence, and use justifiable approaches to engage the issues meaningfully. 

• PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
• PHI3305 Ethics

12. Human Experience (HE): 3 hours

Successful students evaluate source materials and human activities within their historical contexts; Successful students use causal reasoning to interpret the influences of the past upon the present. 

• ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
• HIS1315 World History and Geography I
• HIS1316 World History and Geography II
• HIS2301 History of the United States I
• HIS2302 History of the United States II
• HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
• MUS3304 Music History II

Additional General Education Requirements 
(1 credit hour)

• UNI1170 University Seminar
• UNI2000 University Skills

First-time beginning undergraduates must take UNI1170 (University Seminar) during their first semester of attendance. Students transferring to the university with postsecondary transfer credit totaling 30 or more hours are exempt from UNI1170 (University Seminar). 

See each degree program for specific core course requirements.
 

Requirements for Associate Degrees

• Completion of 60 semester hours or more depending on the prescribed requirements
• Achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.00
• Complete at least 25% of hours required for the degree in residence
• Completion of course requirements and examinations specified by the major department and the university
• Completion of an application for graduation, submitted to the office of the registrar before the deadline
• Requirements for the degree must be completed within 7 years of original enrollment in the university

Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees

• Completion of 120 semester hours or more, depending on the prescribed requirements. At least 39 hours must be from upper level courses
• Achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.00
• Completion of at least 25% of the hours required for the degree from the university. Residency requirement must be completed after achieving senior status and at least 15 of the hours required for residency must be upper level
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing students must complete at least 25% of their hours at the university
• Completion of major courses with a GPA of at least 2.0
• At least 18 hours of the major must be from upper level courses
• Completion of course requirements and examinations specified by the major department and the university
• Completion of an application for graduation, submitted to the office of the registrar by the deadline
• Requirements for the degree must be completed within seven years of original enrollment at the university
• Students seeking a second baccalaureate degree must complete the requirements for both degrees and earn a minimum of 24 semester hours in addition to those required for the first degree

Requirements for Minors

Minors are a cohesive set of courses selected to complement a major or to explore areas of interest unrelated to a major. Students are not eligible to pursue minors in the same discipline as their majors. Completion of an approved application for a minor must be submitted to the office of the registrar before the deadline to apply for graduation.

• Completion of 18 semester hours or more from a specific area of study, 9 of which must be upper level
• No more than 12 transfer hours may be counted towards a minor
• Completion of minor courses with at least a 2.0 GPA except for the Honors Minor which requires a 3.0 GPA

Graduation Commitment

It is the responsibility of students to know their academic plan and to register for and complete courses that fulfill the academic plans. Degrees will be awarded only when students satisfactorily complete the conditions of their academic plans and meet all other requirements for earning a degree. Students must complete the application for graduation when registering for their last semester. Students have one year from the intended graduation date to complete the graduation requirements; if they do not complete graduation requirements within one year, they must re-apply for graduation. Students needing longer periods of time must secure dean approval.

To participate in commencement exercises, students must have successfully completed, or be currently enrolled in and completing, all program requirements for the degree during the term in which they intend to graduate.

Graduating Catalog

Students are entitled to graduate under the curriculum of the catalog in effect at the time of their first completed semester of enrollment with the following exceptions.

• Students may not use a catalog older than seven years
• Students who interrupt their enrollment, for reasons other than involuntary military service, for more than one calendar year shall be covered by the catalog in effect at the time of the re-entry
• Students who change their major from one department to another within the university shall be governed by the degree requirements that are in effect at the time the change of major becomes effective

President's List

Undergraduate students are named to the President’s list when they complete at least 12 hours with a 4.0 grade point average and successfully complete any courses taken Pass/Fail. Students with incomplete grades are not eligible.

Dean's List

Undergraduate students who complete at least 12 hours, achieve a 3.5-3.99 grade point average, and pass all courses taken Pass/Fail are named to the Dean’s List. Students with incomplete grades are not eligible.

An undergraduate student completing a degree with at least 60 credit hours earned at LCU may be eligible for Latin Honors designation based on the following grade point average (GPA) criteria. GPA is calculated based on credit hours earned at LCU only.

• Cum Laude                   3.60
• Magna Cum Laude      3.75
• Summa Cum Laude     3.90

The commencement program is printed prior to graduation and will reflect honors status achieved through the last semester completed prior to the graduation term. Final honors levels will reflect on the transcript and diploma.  Latin honors printed in commencement programs are considered pending until the official transcript and diploma reflect final GPA and Latin honors.

Honors College Graduates

Honors students who successfully complete the Honors College Graduate course requirements will graduate as Honors College Graduates.

Honors College Scholars

Honors students who successfully complete the Honors College Scholar course requirements will graduate as Honors College Scholars.

Bronze Medals

Each department has the option of awarding two bronze medals to outstanding students in their fields.

Silver Medals

Silver medals are awarded to individuals who make outstanding contributions to the university.

Gold Medals

For the Trustees Award, the faculty selects the senior male and female students who best represent the ideals of the university. For the President’s Award, the faculty selects the male and female students who evidence the greatest promise of spiritual service. The dean’s award goes to the graduating student of each college with the highest grade point average. The student body and faculty choose Mister and Miss Lubbock Christian University, as representatives of the ideals of the university.

Stoles and Cords

Commencement regalia should enhance the academic focus of commencement.  Stoles worn at commencement will be limited to those designated by the Honors College.  Cords will be allowed according to the following criteria:

• Cords representing an Academic Society or Department Majors society:
  • Approved if the society is in good standing in the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS)
  • Subject to review if the society is not a member in good standing with ACHS
• Cords representing a co-curricular or related society:
  • Society must have an integral relationship to academics and the collegiate learning experience
  • Must relate to an established organization
  • Subject to a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher for the graduate.
• Ethnic or other heritage or identity related cords (e.g. Hispanic heritage, national heritage, Native American heritage, etc.)
  • Use of these types of cords is discouraged but not prohibited
  • Cords are subject to approval by the Academic Protocol Committee

Certain types of cords are prohibited, cords representing membership in professional, fraternal, or community organizations, or cords representing an organization not associated ACHS.

Center for Student Success

The Center for Student Success is committed to helping students succeed by providing tutoring services, academic advising, mentoring, testing, and services for students with disabilities. The Center for Student Success is located in the Center for Academic Achievement building.

Accessibility Services

The University is a member of the Association on Higher Education and Disability and is committed to providing appropriate accommodations for students under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Office of Accessibility Services, located in room 117 of the Diana Ling Center for Academic Achievement, strives to ensure equal access to all students. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request accommodations through the Office of Accessibility Services 806.720.7156 or AccessibilityServices@LCU.edu. The Accessibility Services Coordinator is Larunda Creel (Larinda.Creel@LCU.edu) 806.720.7156.

Academic Testing

Credit-by-exam opportunities are offered through CLEP, DSST, and end-of-course exams. See the advanced credit section of the catalog for more information.

Counseling Services

Lubbock Christian University is committed to providing counseling assistance for students struggling with academic pressures, family conflicts, relationship difficulties, career indecision, spiritual struggles, substance abuse and other problems. Students seeking counseling services are entitled to limited personal counseling each semester. The director of the Counseling Center is a Licensed Professional Counselor who adheres to the ethical standards of the profession. Counselors follow the strictest standards in regards to confidentiality and privacy, and measures are taken to protect all confidential counseling records. The Counseling Center is located upstairs in the Mabee Student Life Building.

Drug Policy and Education Program

The University drug policy is published annually in the student handbook. The Student Handbook is distributed to students during registration and is available on the University website. When University officials have reason to suspect that drugs are being used, the University reserves the right to drug test individuals and/or contact appropriate law enforcement officials. A substance abuse unit is incorporated in the core curriculum course ESS 1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness. One chapel program each year includes a presentation on substance abuse. During registration, students will receive information containing the policy on substance abuse and rules governing such abuse.

Health and Safety

The campus Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, 365 day a year. Public Safety officers enforce university regulations with respect to parking, alcohol, and drugs, and conduct other campus security functions. The university has an emergency notification system, which contacts students and university personnel by e-mail, text message, and telephone. The university uses the emergency contact information provided upon registration. Students are responsible for updating their emergency contact information through the student information system.

Global Campus

Lubbock Christian University offers multiple semester-long experiences for off-campus study abroad.  The Office of Global Campus can apprise students of these various opportunities, the application process, and requirements. Students should be aware that some semester-long academic experiences (e.g. internships through LCU Washington) are offered for upper-level students, while others, such as Study Abroad in Ávila, Spain, are designed with sophomore-level students in mind.

Students engaging in semester-long study abroad experiences will coordinate with the faculty advisors to obtain prior necessary courses substitutions where needed for study abroad classes within their academic degree plans. Those students who are interested in sophomore Study Abroad in Ávila, Spain should visit with their faculty advisors during their freshmen year to identify and set aside courses in their academic plans that will be offered in Spain.

Faculty advisors and LCU professors of related courses will work with the Office of Global Campus and Study Abroad faculty as necessary to identify and provide for reasonable course substitutions for semester-long study abroad courses. Faculty advisors will coordinate with the Office of the Registrar to aid students in identifying  the most appropriate placement for substitutions within the academic plan. Some pre-professional degrees include stringent certification requirements that do not allow for flexibility of substitution. Students enrolled in these programs should consult their advisors.

Library

The university library provides learning resources to support university curricular offerings and assists with student research needs. Library holdings include over 125,000 books, 98,000 e-books, 240 print journal subscriptions, 40,000 full text journals, and 70 databases. Checkout privileges are available to students for a three week period. Librarians provide research instruction to classes and individual students. The University Library is located at the northeast corner of the university mall. Library resources and services are also available online.

Student Health

The LCU Student Health Office (SHO) is staffed with a fulltime registered nurse Monday through Friday. An Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APNP) is available on Tuesdays and Fridays. The clinic is a convenient care clinic with services providing for acute illness and preventative care needs that do not require urgent or emergent care. The office is located on the second floor of the Mabee Student Life Building (SUB).

Office of Student Professional Development

The office of Student Professional Development aids students through the professional development process through career assessment, career research, career advising, instruction in in resume writing, and interviewing skills. The office of Student Professional Development is located in the College of Business suite.

Release of Information

The university will release directory information about students from its records in accordance with The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA). For additional guidance on this subject, please refer to FERPA: The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974, and the Public Notification of Directory Information sections of the Student Handbook.

Student Life

Students participate in more than 25 student organizations, planned student activities, chapel, devotionals, co-curricular learning opportunities, attending intercollegiate games, or meeting friends at the student center, cafeteria, library, coffee bar, or in the mall. Recreational life is enhanced by a 70,000 square foot recreation facility which includes top of the line exercise equipment, intramural sports courts, and a climbing wall in the Rhodes-Perrin Recreational Center.

Student Conduct

The University provides an academic and social environment consistent with Christian principles. Students are responsible to follow the standards communicated in the student handbook and local, state, or federal laws. Students living in campus housing must uphold the policies of campus housing communicated in the Residential Life Guide. The university reserves the right to place students on probation or suspend or dismiss students for violating university standards of conduct.

The Student Handbook, Residential Life Guide, and this Catalog constitute a written agreement as to conduct and discipline while students are at Lubbock Christian University.

Student Mentoring

Mentors are available year-round to encourage students. Mentors are experienced in the stresses of college life and understand the difficulties associated with the transition to college life. Mentoring is available anytime without an appointment in the Center for Student Success.

Technology Support (ChapDesk)

Students can access the ChapDesk for help with authentication, printing issues, or any other technology support issue during their extended business hours (LCU: Technology). ChapDesk also provides technology self-help resources and after-hours support resources via Chaplink. Students enrolled in online courses and academic programs also have access to technology support resources on Moodle. Course materials and academic resources are also incorporated into the course management system for online courses and degree programs.

Tutoring Services

LCU offers peer tutoring for undergraduate courses at no additional cost for students. Students can request tutoring for any course(s) in the Center for Student Success. Tutoring sessions are usually scheduled for one hour per week in an individual or group tutoring session.

Payment of Account

Undergraduate student account balances must be settled, either by payment in full, covered entirely with Financial Aid, or having a payment plan in place, on or before the Wednesday immediately preceding the first class day of each fall and spring term (including C1, C2, and C3 sessions).  Payment for summer courses must be made by the first day of class. 

Accounts not complying with the above policy will be denied on campus move in, receive a late fee, and/or have classes removed.  The university will not release student academic records for terms in which educational costs are not paid. Students will not be allowed to register for classes if there is a hold on the account.  Late fees will not be assessed to students current on a payment plan.

Tuition and room and board refunds are computed on a declining scale based on when students withdraw from the university or drop a course. Fees are not refundable. 

After the last day to Drop/Add a class (published on the Academic Calendar for the term), requests for drops must be made by completing a withdrawal or drop form, available in the Office of the Registrar. Fees associated with dropping or adding a class are published with institutional tuition and fee information. Students are responsible for fees associated with schedule changes when changes occur.

Sixteen Week Terms

• 1st through 7th day of term–100%
• 8th through 14th day of term–50%
• 15th through final day of term–0%

Eight Week Sessions

• 1st through 3rd day of session–100%
• 4th through 6th day of session–50%
• 7th through final day of session–0%

Less than Eight Week Sessions

• 1st day of session–100%
• 2nd day of session–50%
• 3rd day through final day of session–0%

Tuition Refund Insurance

Tuition refund insurance is available through GradGuard to protect educational investments. The insurance refunds tuition, fees, and room and board charges up to the annual policy limit of $10,000, if the policy holder is unable to complete the semester due to a covered medical reason. Premium payments are due to GradGuard for students who select this insurance, prior to the first day of classes. For more information, visit GradGuard.

Cancellations

Cancellations occur when registration is cancelled prior to the first day of the term. Requests for cancellations must be communicated to the registrar. Pre-booked travel/trip expenses are not refundable for cancellations.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fee grids are available from the LCU.edu website to assist students in estimating the cost of attendances based on enrolled semester credit hours. LCU reserves the right, without notice in this or any other publication, to change, amend, add to, or otherwise alter any or all fees, dues, or rates subject to authorization by the LCU Board, the Executive Leadership Team or Collaborative Dean and Chief Financial Officer approval.

Types of Financial Assistance

Financial assistance falls under three general categories.

• Grants and scholarships–free money that does not require repayment
• Educational loans–money that must be repaid
• Student employment–money that must be earned

Grants

Grants are available from the State of Texas or the federal government to students who demonstrate financial need and who otherwise qualify. Grants do not have to be repaid.

Academic Scholarships

Students may qualify to receive institutional or funded scholarships based on their academic performance. For beginning students, their academic achievement is determined by their scores on the ACT composite score, the total of the SAT critical reading and math scores, or high school GPA. For returning or transferring students, their cumulative GPA determines academic achievement. In order to keep an academic scholarship, students must maintain the minimum required GPA. Scholarships will be lost or reduced for students achieving a GPA below the minimum. Any student receiving an institutional scholarship must be enrolled for at least 12 hours per semester or the scholarship will be cancelled. Academic scholarships are applied during the fall and spring semesters.

Incoming freshmen that receive intercollegiate athletic scholarships and achieve at least a 22 on the ACT, 1110 on the SAT, or high school GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale, may also receive academic scholarships. Transfers that receive intercollegiate athletic scholarships and achieve at least a 3.00 GPA on transferable credit may also receive academic scholarships.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships

The university offers intercollegiate athletic scholarships for men's baseball, women's basketball, men's basketball, cheerleading, women's cross country and track, men's cross country and track, women's golf, men's golf, women's soccer, men's soccer, women's softball, men's tennis, women's tennis, and women's volleyball. For more information, contact the coach. See contact information at LCUchaps.com.

Externally Funded Scholarships

Scholarships from non-university sources must be reported to financial assistance.

Discounts

Most discounts cannot be combined with academic scholarships during the same semester. Contact financial assistance for more information on using discounts and academic scholarships.

Institutional Aid

In order to keep institutional scholarships or discounts, students must maintain a required GPA. Scholarships and discounts will be lost or reduced for students achieving a GPA below the minimum.

Loans

Loans are based on the financial need of the student and the availability of funds from the federal government, lending institutions, and other organizations. Loans must be repaid upon graduation or when students leave the university. Although most loans are made directly to students, some loans are made to parents of dependent students.

Federal Work Study

The purpose of the federal work study program is to provide jobs for students who have financial need and who wish to earn part of their educational expenses. When federal work study eligibility is awarded, the amount awarded is a maximum amount that can be earned in federal work study employment. Students who are qualified for the federal work study program must seek and secure the job, coordinate their working hours, and work the hours necessary to earn their federal work study allocation. Federal work study students must complete an I-9, W-4, and a work contract before beginning work on campus. To complete the I-9, students must be able to establish their identity and eligibility to work, which may include driver's license or birth certificate. Students working in the federal work study program earn the federal minimum wage and are paid monthly. Students may not work more than 15 hours per week on the federal work study program. Students may choose to have a portion of their earnings credited to their account. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 hours per semester to be eligible to earn any funds from this program.

Financial Assistance Awarding Procedures

In order to be considered for financial assistance, students must first apply for financial assistance. Financial assistance will only be disbursed when the financial assistance folder is complete, including each document requested by the financial assistance, admissions, and registrar offices. Student accounts are credited at the beginning of each enrollment period. State grant funds will not be credited until they are approved by the State of Texas, usually after September 1 for the fall semester, but later than the semester start date. Awards will be based on the number of hours for which a student is enrolled at the beginning of the enrollment period and the awards will be modified if the enrollment status changes.

Deadlines

New students must have their financial assistance applications and files completed by June 1. Returning student files must be complete by May 15. Applications will be processed after that date only if funds are still available. Students applying for summer assistance must have their financial assistance files complete by May 1.

Class Drops

Students are awarded financial assistance based upon the number of hours in which they are enrolled. Students are considered full, three-fourths, or half time. For example, students enrolling for 12 hours and dropping a 3-hour class could have their grants and scholarships canceled or reduced as well as become subject to probation or suspension. The institutional refund policy is available in the student business office.

Withdrawals

Students withdrawing from the university may be eligible for a refund of a portion of the tuition and room and board for that semester–see refund policy in the catalog. If students receive financial assistance, then a portion of the assistance may need to be returned to the grant, scholarship, or loan source from which that assistance was received. Information about the return of Title IV fund requirements is available in the office of the registrar. Students intending to withdraw must begin the withdrawal process in the office of the registrar.

Grade of F in All Courses During an Enrollment Period

When a student begins a semester by attending classes but does not earn a passing grade in at least one class or fails to officially withdraw, the institution must assume that the student has unofficially withdrawn unless it can document that the student completed the enrollment period. A student who unofficially withdraws and receives all F’s will be placed on Financial Assistance Suspension immediately.

Incompletes

Grades in progress are figured as zero grade points in the GPA. Students are responsible for notifying financial assistance of changes in their transcript after an IP is removed. When an IP is not removed by the end of the following semester, the IP is changed to an F.

Repeats

Students repeating a course for the first time that was previously passed will be eligible for financial assistance. Students repeating a course that was previously failed may be eligible for financial assistance until the course is passed.

Taking Courses not Required for Degree

Students are responsible for enrolling in courses in their degree plan and must notify financial assistance if enrolling in courses outside of their degree plan. Enrolling in courses not required for a degree may affect eligibility for aid.

Eligibility for Financial Assistance

To be eligible for financial assistance, students must maintain satisfactory progress. Financial assistance recipients will be evaluated at the end of each payment period (period of enrollment). Satisfactory progress is divided into two categories, (1) cumulative grade point average, and (2) hours successfully completed. The cumulative grade point average is figured on hours completed at Lubbock Christian University only. However, all hours are counted to determine hours completed.

Satisfactory Progress

Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.

Minimum Completion Rate Requirements

Each payment period, students must complete at least 75% of all credit hours attempted. The completion rate is calculated by dividing the total number of completed hours by the number of hours attempted, which is based upon enrolled hours at the end of the 100% drop refund period (usually 5 days into the payment period). Check the refund policy for specific dates for each period of enrollment.

When financial assistance recipients fail to meet the cumulative GPA requirements and/or successfully complete the proper number of hours at the end of a payment period, they will be placed on financial assistance warning or suspension, as appropriate. Students are notified in writing if placed on warning or suspension. Student records are also coded to indicate their current financial assistance status.

The quantitative standards apply to full-time students. Students taking less than a full-time course load are required to complete every hour enrolled. Students must maintain the qualitative and quantitative standards and are limited to a time frame of availability of financial assistance. This time frame is 150% of the time usually required to complete a degree program. For example, students enrolled in four year degree programs are eligible for financial assistance for six years.

Financial Assistance Warning

When students fail to meet the required cumulative GPA and/or successfully complete the proper number of hours for a semester, they will be placed on financial assistance warning for the next payment period. Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) by the end of the warning period. If students fail to meet the requirements, they will be in danger of losing their financial assistance. Transfer students with a cumulative GPA below the minimum standard will enter the university on financial assistance warning.

Financial Assistance Suspension and Appeals

If, during a period of financial assistance warning, students fail to meet the required GPA and/or successfully complete the required number of hours, they will be placed on financial assistance suspension and will be ineligible for aid. Information regarding the appeal process is provided to students in writing after records are reviewed at the end of each payment period. Where extraordinary circumstances exist, students may appeal in writing their suspension to the director of financial assistance. The appeal will be presented to the financial assistance appeals committee, which will review the facts and make the final decision regarding the suspension. Students appealing financial assistance suspension may meet with the appeal committee. If a student appeal is approved, the student is placed on financial assistance probation for one payment period and is eligible for Title IV aid. If the student requires more than one payment period to reestablish eligibility with SAP standards, the student may be placed on an academic plan. The student will be on financial assistance probation during the first payment period of the academic plan. Students must meet SAP requirements at the end of the payment period or meet the requirements of the academic plan to continue to be eligible for financial assistance. Failure to meet SAP or academic plan requirements will result in the suspension of Title IV aid until the student regains eligibility by meeting SAP requirements. Students will be notified in writing of the requirements that must be met.

Reinstatement of Assistance

Students may regain eligibility by raising their cumulative GPA to the required level and/or by successfully completing the required number of hours in a succeeding semester(s).

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Programs

Students must meet compliance, as outlined below:

• Be U. S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
• Have established financial need
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment
• Not be in default on a Federal Perkins Loan (NDSL), Federal PLUS, or Federal Direct Loan
• Not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant, TEG, or FSEOG

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students have the following rights.

• To know what student financial assistance programs are available at LCU
• To know the deadlines for submitting applications for each financial assistance program
• To know how their financial need was determined, including how various expenses in their budget are evaluated
• To know what resources are considered in the calculation of their awards
• To request an explanation of the various programs in their financial assistance package
• To consult with financial assistance personnel concerning their application for assistance
• To consult with financial assistance personnel concerning any budgeting and/or financial issues
• To cancel any loan proceeds received via electronic funds transfer up to fourteen days after the credit has been applied to the student billing account

Students have the following responsibilities

• To check their LCU e-mail on a regular basis
• To complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time to the appropriate office
• To provide correct information and to be aware that, in most instances, misrepresenting information on a financial aid form is a violation of federal law and may be a criminal offense
• To provide any additional documentation, verification of information, and information or corrections requested by financial assistance before any funds will be disbursed
• To read, understand, and retain copies of all forms requiring a student’s signature
• To keep a record of agreements requiring a student’s signature
• To know all of the sources of financial aid received and whether the aid is a loan, grant, or scholarship, and if the aid is a loan, to know to whom repayment must be made and terms of repayment
• To keep financial assistance informed of a correct address at all times while still in school and after graduation as long as loans are outstanding
• To inform financial assistance of any change in status as a student or of financial status. This includes but is not limited to marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, employment, and the employment of a spouse or parents
• To complete an exit interview prior to leaving the university, either as a result of graduation or withdrawal

Vocational Rehabilitation

The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers assistance for tuition and fees for students with certain disabilities. Applications for TRC services are submitted to the Lubbock Regional Office of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission.

Contact Information

Lubbock Christian University
Financial Assistance Office
5601 19th Street
Lubbock, TX 79407
806.720.7176
FinancialAssist@LCU.edu

Academic Standards for Students Receiving VA Educational Benefits

Satisfactory Progress

• Students must be in good academic standing to be considered making satisfactory progress.

Probation and Unsatisfactory Progress

• Students who fail to maintain good academic standing are placed on probation for one semester. If students achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.00 during the probationary period, but have not achieved good academic standing, they may be continued on probation for one more semester. Students on probation and failing to achieve at least a 2.00 GPA at the end of the first probationary period and good academic standing by the end of the second probationary period are reported to the Veterans Affairs Regional Office as making unsatisfactory progress.

Mission

To prepare students for their callings as Christ-centered Business professionals, fully equipped for lives of Christian service and leadership.

Faculty

• Tracy Mack, M.B.A, Dean of the College of Business
• Matthew Bumstead, M.B.A.
• Haley Burton, Ph.D.
• Russell Dabbs, Ph.D.
• Caren Fullerton, Ph.D.
• Laci Richardson, Ph.D.
• Joshua Sauerwein, D.B.A.

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Economics
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Business with AgriBusiness emphasis
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Business with General Business emphasis
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
• Bachelor of Science in Managerial Leadership​​​​​​​

To earn a minor, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Minor in Agriculture Business
• Minor in Business Administration
• Minor in Economics
• Minor in Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL)
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE)
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (30 hours)
   • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
   • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
   • ACC3301  Intermediate Accounting I
   • ACC3302  Intermediate Accounting II
   • ACC3303  Cost Accounting
   • ACC3305  Special Problems in Accounting
   • 12 hours from upper level ACC
3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
   • ACC3320  Business Ethics for Accountants
   • BUA2310  Business Statistics
   • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • BUA3330  Data Visualization
   • BUA4301  Business Law
   • ECO2302  Microeconomics
   • ENG3308  Technical Writing
   • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
   • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
   • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
   • 3 hours upper level from ACC, BUA, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, or MGT
4. Electives (6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Science in Economics

The Bachelor of Science in Economics are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (30 hours)
   • BUA3310  Money and Banking
   • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
   • ECO2302  Microeconomics
   • ECO3301  Intermediate Macroeconomics
   • ECO3302  Intermediate Microeconomics
   • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
   • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
   • 3 hours from
     • FIN4302  Corporate Finance II
     • FIN4309  Investments
   • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
   • 3 hours from upper level ECO
3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
   • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
   • BUA2310  Business Statistics
   • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
   • MAT1316  Business Calculus
   • 3 hours from ACC, BUA, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, or MGT
   • 6 hours from FOL, GEG, GOV, HIS, MAT (1312 or higher), PHI, PSY, or SOC
   • Minor (18 hours)
     • Minors in Natural or Physical Science earn a Bachelor of Science degree
     • Up to 9 hours required for the minor may be included in the major
     • In cases where major hours count for minor courses electives will be increased
4. Electives (6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration with AgriBusiness Emphasis

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Business with AgriBusiness emphasis is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (45 hours)
   • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
   • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
   • BUA2310  Business Statistics
   • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • BUA4301  Business Law
   • BUA4380  Business Policy
   • ECO2301  Marcoeconomics
   • ECO2302  Microeconomics
   • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
   • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
   • FIN4311  International Trade & Finance
   • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
   • IST3311  Management Information Systems
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
3. Emphasis (24 hours)
   • AEC3304  Farm and Ranch Management
   • AGR1304  Principles of Soil Science
   • ANS1303  Principles of Animal Science
   • ENG3308  Technical Writing
   • FIN4315  Financial Statement Analysis
   • NRC2300  Environmental Systems
   • 3 hours from:
     • AEC3315 Agricultural Policy
     • NRC3322 Natural Resources Policy, Regulation, and Compliance
   • 3 hours upper level ANS
4. Electives (6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration with General Business Emphasis

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Business with General Business emphasis is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (45 hours)
   • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
   • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
   • BUA2310  Business Statistics
   • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • BUA4301  Business Law
   • BUA4380  Business Policy
   • ECO2301  Marcoeconomics
   • ECO2302  Microeconomics
   • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
   • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
   • FIN4311  International Trade & Finance
   • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
   • IST3311  Management Information Systems
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
3. Emphasis (24 hours)
   • ENG3308  Technical Writing
   • FIN4315  Financial Statement Analysis
   • 18 hours upper level from ACC, BUA, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, or MGT (no more than 6 hours from any one designation)
4. Electives (6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (30 hours)
   • BUA3310  Money and Banking
   • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
   • ECO2302  Microeconomics
   • ECO3301  Intermediate Macroeconomics
   • ECO3302  Intermediate Microeconomics
   • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
   • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
   • 3 hours from
     • FIN4302  Corporate Finance II
     • FIN4309  Investments
   • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
   • 3 hours from upper level ECO
3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
   • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
   • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
   • BUA2310  Business Statistics
   • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • BUA4301  Business Law
   • BUA4380  Business Policy
   • ENG3308  Technical Writing
   • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
   • MAT1316  Business Calculus
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
   • 6 hours from ACC, AEC, BUA, DMA, ECO, FIN, IST, MAT (1312 or higher), or MGT
4. Electives (6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL):3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (30 hours)
   • ACC3301  Intermediate Accounting I
   • ACC3303  Cost Accounting
   • BUA3310  Money and Banking
   • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
   • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
   • FIN4302  Corporate Finance II
   • FIN4309  Investments
   • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
   • FIN4315  Financial Statement Analysis
   • 3 hours upper level FIN, ACC, or ECO
3. Supporting Courses (39 hours)
   • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
   • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
   • BUA2310  Business Statistics
   • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • BUA4301  Business Law
   • BUA4380  Business Policy
   • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
   • ECO2302  Microeconomics
   • ENG3308  Technical Writing
   • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
   • MAT1316  Business Calculus
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
4. Electives (6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACSBP).

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL)
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • FOL courses
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
   • MGT4320  Leadership
   • MGT4306  Human Resource Management
   • MGT3310  Organizational Behavior
   • BUA4301  Business Law
   • BUA4380  Business Policy
   • ECO2301  Macroeconomics
   • FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
   • FIN4311  International Trade & Finance
   • FIN4315  Financial Statement Analysis
   • IST3311  Management Information Systems
   • 6 hours from upper level MGT
3. Supporting Courses (30 hours)
   • ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
   • ACC2302  Principles of Managerial Accounting
   • BUA2310  Business Statistics
   • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • ECO2302  Microeconomics
   • ENG3308  Technical Writing
   • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
   • IST3300  Advanced Spreadsheet Design
   • 3 hours from
     • COM3371  Group Communication
     • COM4302  Strategic Communication
     • COM4341  Communication and Conflict
4. Electives (6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Science in Managerial Leadership

The Bachelor of Science in Managerial Leadership is designed for non-traditional students who have earned some college credit but no degree.  This program is reserved for students who have earned at least 45 college credit hours and are at least 25 years of age.  The program is offered in an asynchronous online format to allow students flexibility to complete the degree.

1. General Education Core (39 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL):3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW): 6 hours from
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
     • HTH3311 Christian History and Theology I
     • MIN2322 Christian Spiritual Formation
   • Civic Engagement (CE); 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (36 hours)
   • 3 hours from ACC
   • BUA1302  Fundamentals of Business
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • 3 hours from
     • BUA4301  Business Law
     • upper level GOV or CRJ
   • 3 hours from ECO
   • FIN2301  Personal Financcial Planning
   • IST1301  Foundation of Informational Systems and Technology
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
   • MGT3310  Organizational Behavior
   • MGT4306  Human Resource Management
   • MGT4320  Leadership
   • MGL4300  Managerial Faith and Business Leadership Capstone
3. Electives (45 hours - at least 15 hours must be upper level)
4. Total (120 hours)

Minor in Agriculture Business

Minor available in Agriculture Business. See advisor for details.

Minor in Business Administration

(18 hours)

• ACC2301  Principles of Financial Accounting
• ECO2301  Macroeconomics
• BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
• FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
• MGT3300  Principles of Management
• 3 hours from ACC, BUA, ECO, FIN, IST, or MGT

Minor in Economics

(18 hours)

• ECO2301  Macroeconomics
• ECO2302  Microeconomics
• ECO3301  Intermediate Macroeconomics
• ECO3302  Intermediate Microeconomics
• 6 hours from following
  • BUA3310  Money and Banking
  • FIN4311  International Trade and Finance
  • Upper level ECO 

Minor in Finance

(18 hours*)

• FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
• FIN3300  Corporate Finance I
• BUA3310  Money and Banking
• FIN4309  Investments
• 6 hours from upper level FIN 

*Minor requires 18 credit hours, excluding prerequisite requirements for these courses.  Students needing prerequisite courses in order to register for required courses may anticipate an additional 6-9 credit hours to complete the Minor.

Faculty

• Doug Darby, Ph.D., Chair
• Connie Clary, DBA
• Melanie Grellhesl, M.A.
• Dana Harris, M.Ed.
• Delia O’Steen, M.A.
• Nathan Richardson, M.S

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration with Marketing emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Applications
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology
• Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems
• Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication
• Bachelor of Science in Web Design

To earn a minor, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Minor in Applied Computing
• Minor in Communication
• Minor in Computer Programming Languages
• Minor in Cybersecurity
• Minor in Data Analytics
• Minor in Digital Media Applications
• Minor in Game Design
• Minor in Information Systems and Technology
• Minor in Information Technology Management
• Minor in Management Information Systems

Faculty

• David Boyer, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Education
• Sam Ayers, Ed.D.
• Tonia Boyer, M.Ed.
• Connor Bryant, Ph.D.
• Dawn Cox, M.Ed.
• Jerry Jerabek. M.Ed.
• Annette Mahan, M.Ed.
• Karissa Ramos. M.Ed.

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Early Childhood through 6th Grade Education
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Middle School Education
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Secondary Education

Minors

To earn a minor, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Minor in Early Childhood Education
• Minor in Secondary Education

Educator Certification Program

The Lubbock Christian University Educator Certification Program is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and holds membership in the Consortium of State Organizations for Teacher Education (CSOTTE), Texas Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (TACTE), Texas Directors of Field Experiences (TDFE), Texas Association of Certification Officers (TACO), Independent Colleges and Universities in Texas (ICUT), and Texas Coordinators for Teacher Certification and Testing (TCTCT).

Certification Programs

The university offers the following approved certification programs.  These programs meet the requirements for certification in the state of Texas.  Students interested in seeking certification in a state other than Texas should notify the Director of Certification in the College of Education for more information.  Additional information is also available in the institutional disclosure statement for programs leading to licensure or certification.

• Early Childhood Education Core Subjects EC-6–Certification to teach all subject areas in pre-kindergarten through grade 6.
• Middle School Education-Specialist (Grades 4-8)–Certification to teach grades 4–8 in a particular teaching field. Teaching field options include Math, Science, English, Reading/Language Arts, and Social Studies.
• Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)–Certification to teach grades 7-12 in one teaching field. Teaching field options include Mathematics, Chemistry, Life Science, Physical Science, Composite Science, English, History, and Composite Social Studies.
• All-Level Education (Grades EC-12)–Certification for EC-12th grade Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, or Theatre arts.

Education coursework is designed to prepare teachers to integrate technology into instruction that is consistent with TEA/ISTE Technology Application standards while also training educators to effectively collect, manage, and analyze data in order to enhance student academic achievement. EEL/EDS 2320, EDS 4310, and EEL 4320 focus on these standards.

Certification programs are subject to change by the accrediting agencies. Students should check with their academic department advisor for exact requirements.

Educator Certification Council Policies

The Educator Certification Council (ECC) is responsible for ensuring that educator certification candidates possess the basic skills and qualities necessary to perform their duties in a professional and Christ-like manner. The council is comprised of deans and faculty representing the departments offering educator certification. The council meets twice each long semester. As required by the Texas Education Agency, the council has established admission requirements for all programs of study leading to educator certification. All program applicants must:

Phase I: Admission to the Educator Certification Program (ECP)

Undergradute students must be admitted to the ECP prior to Methods. Applications must be submitted to the Director of Certification by October 15 or March 15. The Educator Certification Council (ECC) reviews completed applications each semester.

Criteria for Admissions to the ECP

• Oral Communication–grade of at least a C in ENG 1301 and ENG 1302
• Completion UNI 2000
• Successful completion of 60 hours
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale
• Successful completion of 12 hours in academic specialization (15 hours for Mathematics or Science) with minimum GPA of 2.75. General Education Core courses do not count toward the required hours.
• Military Service–see Director of Certification for policy on awarding transfer credit
• No previous felony or misdemeanor convictions. In compliance with 19 TAC 141.5, the State Board will conduct a background check for Educator Certification with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants may contact the Director of Certification for additional information.

Submission of an application portfolio containing the following items:

• Recent photograph
• Unofficial copies of all university transcripts
• Recommendations from two faculty members from outside of the College of Education who are familiar with the student’s academic achievement and potential as an educator. One of these recommendations must come from a faculty member within the academic specialization area.

Master's Degree Candidates

Students must be admitted to the ECP upon enrollment to the University. Applications must be submitted to the Director of Certification by October 15 or March 15. The Educator Certification Council reviews completed applications each semester.

Criteria for candidacy in the Educator Certification Program leading to certification with the Texas Education Agency.

• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours in the Baccalaureate degree and maintained throughout certification program coursework.
• Met all university enrollment qualifications to begin the appropriate master's program.
• Master of Arts in Teaching/LEAP applicants must successfully complete the Pre-Admission Certification Test (PACT) in the appropriate content field prior admission to the Education Certification Program.
• No previous felony or misdemeanor convictions. In compliance with 19 TAC 141.5, a computer background check will be made by the State Board for Educator Certification with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants may contact the Director of Certification for additional information.
• Submit the completed application for candidacy to the Director of Certification.
• Successful completion of 12 hours in academic specialization (15 hours for Mathematics or Science) with minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Students who earned degrees from outside the United States must also score 26 or higher in each section of the TOEFL IBT.

Educator Qualities

Applicants must demonstrate the teaching qualities outlined in the ECP Mission Statement or demonstrate a potential for positive development of these qualities. The Educator Certification Council (ECC) will evaluate these qualities through an analysis of the faculty recommendations, faculty interviews and the student self-evaluations that are included in the application portfolio. Interviews are required and will be scheduled. Educator qualities include the following.

• View teaching as a mission and ministry
• Have a desire to help others
• Have a commitment to the welfare of children
• Possess high moral and ethical standards
• Demonstrate openness to new ideas
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate emotional and physical health
• Demonstrate creative problem solving skills
• Demonstrate leadership
• Demonstrate strong academic background

Review of Application Portfolios

The College of Education will examine completed application portfolios. The ECC will review the application portfolio and vote to approve or deny admission into the ECP. If admission is denied, applicants may reapply to the Director of Certification. If the council denies admission to an applicant that has met the basic academic criteria, a process for appeal is available through the Dean of the College of Education.

Admission to the Educator Certification Program

The council will review each complete application and vote to either approve or deny admission to candidacy. If the council denies admission to an applicant who has met the basic academic criteria, a process for appeal is available through the Dean of the School of Education. Upon letter of approval of entrance to the Educator Certification Program, Program Chairs/Coordinators will approve a candidate to take the appropriate content Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). A candidate must complete that test within 45 days of notice of approval to test.

Phase II: Candidacy in the Educator Certification Program

After formal admittance to the ECP, candidates should seek approval for the content TExES from the appropriate department chair. The content department chair will submit testing authorization to the director of certification. The candidate must complete the appropriate TExES content test within 45 days of this approval to test.

Clinical Teaching Standards

Submit an application for clinical teaching to the Field Office Coordinator by October 15 or March 15 to be eligible to enroll in clinical teaching for the following semester.

Progression to clinical teaching is based on the following criteria for undergraduate candidates.

• Successful completion of the content TExES in the appropriate certification field.
• Successful completion of 110 hours applicable to the academic plan.
• A minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a grade of C or above in both academic specialization and major.
• Recommendations from the professional educators who supervised the pre-clinical teaching field experience.
• Freedom from physical, speech, hearing, or emotional handicaps that are detrimental to teaching.

Phase III: ECP Recommendation for Certification to Texas Education Agency

• Successful completion of all candidacy requirements.
• A minimum grade of B or better in clinical teaching is required to receive a recommendation for a certificate.
• Complete LCU graduation requirements with degree and date earned on transcript, or an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with sufficient coursework in an approved academic content field and professional development coursework to meet the state requirements for an educator certificate.
• Demonstration of high moral and ethical character through the TEA approved Teacher Ethics Training.
• Successful completion of the EC-12 PPR TExES certification exam.

Candidates may contact the office of the Director of Certification during the clinical teaching semester for questions regarding state certification procedures. When a candidate has met all requirements and submitted all fees, the College of Education will recommend the candidate for certification to the Texas Education Agency.

Complaints

The university Educator Preparation Program encourages its participants and students to discuss their concerns with an appropriate program employee and make every reasonable effort to resolve concerns informally. However, participants in the program may submit written complaints at any time. Neither the program nor any program employee shall retaliate against participants for raising concerns or for submitting written complaints. Written complaints may be submitted using the university complaint system which is linked on the student right to know web page on the university web site. Procedures for resolving complaints and for appealing decisions are also provided on that link. If any complainant is not satisfied with an outcome, the complainant may file a complaint against the program with the Texas Education Agency. The Texas Education Agency complaint process can be found at this link. The Texas Education Agency complaint process is also linked on the student right to know web page on the university web site.

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Early Childhood Education

Requirements to be certified to teach age 4/Pre-K through 6th grade (Core Subjects EC6).

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR):
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL):
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • EEL2320 Instructional Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL):
     • ART3306 Art and Children
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE):
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Academic Specialization Core (25-27 hours)
   • BIO1304/1004  Integrated Science II/lab
   • EEL2307  Conceptual Development of Math for Elementary Teachers I
   • EEL2308  Conceptual Development of Math for Elementary Teachers II
   • EEL3320  Early Childhood Education
   • GEG2300  Regional Geography of the World
   • HIS2350  History of Texas
   • EEL3306  Integrated Social Studies
   • REA3330  Literacy and the Young Child
   • ESS1270  First Aid and CPR
   • 1-3 hours from
     • ESS2142  Theory and Practice IV
     • MUS4320  Music Processes
3. Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (46 hours)
   • EEL2310  Teachers, Schools, and Society/Tutoring
   • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child/Observation
   • ESL3372  Teaching Multicultural/Multilingual Student
   • ESL3382  First and Second Language Acquisition
   • Pre-Methods Block (10 hours)
     • EEL4160 Teaching Certification I
     • REA3340 Reading Writing Connection
     • REA4350 Practical Applications to Reading
     • ENG3300 Literature for Children and Young Adults
   • Methods Block (12 hours)
     • EEL4180 Teaching Certification III
     • EEL4240 The Elementary School Teacher
     • EEL4301 Social Studies Methods/Practicum
     • EEL4302 Math and Science Methods
     • EDU3330 Behavior Management in the Contemporary Classroom
   • Clinical Teaching Block (12 hours)
     • EEL4170 Teaching Certification II
     • EEL4210 Classroom Management and Organization
     • EEL4320 Assessment and Evaluation in the Elementary School
     • 6 hours from
       • EEL4660 Clinical Teaching in the Elementary/Middle School/Seminar (required for certification track)
       • 6 hours upper level EEL, EDS, EDU, ESL, ESP, or REA (non-certification track)

Notes: Grade of at least a C is required for each academic specialization and major course except for REA 3340, where a grade of at least a B is required. To register for the Methods Block students must meet each requirement for unconditional acceptance into the College of Education.

1. Electives (4 hours)
2. Total (120-122 hours)

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Middle School Education

Requirements to be certified as a specialist in grades 4 through 8.

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL):
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • EDS2320 Instructional Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government (recommended)
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Academic Specialization (33-36 hours)
   • EDS3300  Secondary Content Methods
   • EDS3340  Middle School Education
   • 3 hours from
     • EEL4301  Social Studies Methods/Practicum
     • EEL4302  Math/Science Methods/Practicum
     • REA4350  Practical Applications to Reading
   • 24-27 hours in one of the following areas
     • Math-MAT 1310, 1312, 1313, 1402, 3302, 3303, 3305, 4350 (25)
     • Science-BIO 1303, 1003, 1304, 1004, 1305, 4303; CHE 1306, 1106, 3310; NRC 3323, 3023; PHY 1303, 1103 (26)
     • English, Language Arts and Reading-ENG 3300, 3302, 3304, 3317; 3 hours from upper level American Literature; 3 hours from upper level British Literature; 6 hours from upper level ENG (24)
     • Social Studies-ECO 2301; GEG 2300, 3342; HIS 2301 or HIS 2302, whichever was not taken in the core; HIS 2350; 3 hours from World History; 3 hours upper level from History; 3 hours upper level from American History; GOV 2301 (27).

3. Major (36 hours)

   • EDS2310  Foundations of Education
   • EDS3330  Behavior Management in the Contemporary Classroom
   • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child
   • ESL3372  Teaching Multicultural/Multilingual Students
   • ESL3382 First and Second Language Acquisition
   • Methods Block (9 hours)
     • EDS4330  Managing Diverse Classrooms
     • EDS4340  Reading, Writing, and Thinking in Secondary and Middle Schools
     • EDS4350  Design and Delivery
   • Senior Practicum Block (12 hours)
     • EDS4120  Clinical Teaching Orientation
     • EDS4262  Senior Seminar
     • EDS4310  Assessment and Evaluation
     • 6 hours from
       • EDS4660  Clinical Teaching (required for certification track)
       • 6 hours upper level EEL, EDS, EDU, ESL, ESP, or REA (non-certification route)

   Notes: Grade of at least a C higher is required for each academic specialization and major course. To register for the Methods Block students must meet each requirement for unconditional acceptance into the College of Education.

4. Electives (3-6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Secondary Education

Requirements to be certified to teach grade 7 through 12.

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL):
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • EDS2320 Instructional Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government (recommended)
     • HIS courses
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Academic Specialization (33-35 hours)
   • EDS3300 Secondary Content Pedagogy
   • Certification in one of the following content areas (30-32 hours)
     • Chemistry-CHE 1307, 1107, 1308, 1108, 3301, 3101, 3302, 3102, 3310, 4311, 4312; and 6 hours from science list.
     • English, Language Arts and Reading-ENG 3302, 3304 or 3305, 3317, 6 hours from upper level American literature; 6 hours from upper level British Literature; and 9 hours from upper level ENG.
     • History-HIS 1315, 1316, 2350, and 3323, 4313 or 4314; 4325 or 4326; 3 hours upper level from History; 3 hours from 3310, 3320, 3330; 3 hours from 3313, 3315, 4302, 4352; and 3 hours from ECO, GEG, GOV or HIS.
     • Life Science-BIO 1405, 1005, 1406, 1006, 3300, 3303, 3003, 3304, 3004, 3305, 3005, 4202; CHE 3310; NRC 3323, 3023; and 3 hours from science list.
     • Math-MAT 1310, 1312, 1313, 1402, 1403, 3302, 3303, 3305, 3350, 4350
     • Physical Science-CHE 1307, 1107, 1308, 1108, 3301, 3101, 3302, 3102, 3310; PHY 1303, 1103, 1304, 1104; and 3 hours from science list.
   • LCU also offers certification in Composite Social Studies (7-12) and Composite Science (7-12). Please ask your advisor if you have questions about these certification areas.

3. Major (36 hours)

   • EDS2310  Foundations of Education
   • EDS2330  Behavior Management in the Contemporary Classroom
   • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child
   • ESL3372  Teaching Multicultural/Multilingual Students
   • ESL3382  First and Second Language Acquisition
   • Methods Block
     • EDS4330  Managing Diverse Classrooms
     • EDS4340  Reading, Writing, and Thinking in Secondary and Middle Schools
     • EDS4350  Design and Delivery
   • Senior Practicum Block
     • EDS4120  Clinical Teaching Orientation
     • EDS4262  Senior Seminar
     • EDS4310  Assessment and Evaluation
     • 6 hours from
       • EDS 4660 Clinical Teaching (required for certification track)
       • 6 hours upper level EEL, EDS, EDU, ESL, ESP, or REA (non-certification track)

   Notes: Grade of at least a C is required for each academic specialization and major course. To register for the Methods Block students must meet each requirement for unconditional acceptance into the College of Education.

4. Electives (4-6 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree with Educator Certification in Middle or Secondary School

Students seeking to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and educator certification must complete the following:

• Meet the requirements of the BA or BS degree
• Meet the requirements of the Educator Certification Program
• Successfully complete a secondary, middle school, or all-level area of specialization
• Successfully complete the education coursework consisting of:
• 3 hours from
  • EDS2310  Foundations in Education
  • EDS2320  Instructional Technology
  • EEL2310  Teachers, Schools, and Society
• ESP3382  The Exceptional Child

Methods Block

• 3 hours from
  • EDS4340  Reading, Writing, and Thinking in Secondary and Middle Schools
  • REA3340  The Reading Writing Connection/Observations
  • REA4350  Practical Applications to Reading
• EDS4330  Managing Diverse Classroom
• EDS4350  Design and Delivery

Clinical Teaching Block

• EDS4120  Clinical Teaching Orientation
• EDS4262  Senior Seminar
• EDS4310  Assessment and Evaluation
• EDS4660  Clinical Teaching

Notes: Minimum grade of C is required for each education course, except for EDS 4660 where at least a B is required. To register for the methods block students must meet each requirement for admission into the ECP. Prior to enrolling in the clinical teaching block, students must pass the appropriate TExES exam for their specialization. Students in this program may be eligible to complete a portion of these requirements through an internship. Consult your academic advisor for more information.

Minor in Early Childhood Education

Completion of minor in early childhood education does not include coursework necessary for teacher certification.

(18 hours)

• EDU3350  Educational Psychology
• EEL3320  Early Childhood Education
• REA3330  Literacy and the Young Child
• 3 hours from
  • ESL3372  Teaching the Multicultural/Multilingual Student
  • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child
• 6 hours from
  • ART3306  Art and Children
  • EEL2320  Instructional Technology or IST 2300 Microcomputer Applications
  • ENG3300  Literature for Children and Young Adults

Minor in Secondary Education

Completion of minor in secondary education does not include coursework necessary for teacher certification.

(18 hours)

• 18 hours from
  • EDS2310  Foundations of Education
  • EDS2320  Instructional Technology
  • EDU3330  Behavior Management in the Contemporary Classroom
  • EDU3350  Educational Psychology
  • ESL3372  Teaching the Multicultural/Multilingual Student
  • ESP3382  The Exceptional Child
  • EDS4340  Reading, Writing and Thinking in Secondary and Middle School

Faculty

• Carlos Perez, Ph.D., Chair
• Kaylene Brown, Ph.D.
• Joshuah Ellis, Ph.D.
• Christy Martinez, M.A.
• Regan Sarten, Ph.D.
• Macy Williamson, Ph.D.

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with General Psychology emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Art Therapy emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Forensic Psychology emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Sport and Exercise Psychology emphasis

Minors

To earn a minor, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Minor in Family Studies
• Minor in Psychology
• Minor in Sociological Studies
• Minor in Theology and Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies

The family studies degree explores relationships between family members across the lifespan.  The focus is on helping students recognize the impact of community, school, and church on relationships within the family.  Biological, cognitive, social, emotional, environmental, cultural and spiritual aspects of family development are studied in the context of understanding the impact change, crisis, and culture have over time. 

Family studies majors are involved in service learning activities throughout their college experience and the culminating service learning experience is a community practicum which provides learning in a variety of settings. Students intern in group homes, foster care centers, child care centers, schools, child care centers, child placing agencies, adoption agencies, youth development programs, nonprofit agencies, retirement communities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, juvenile justice facilities and probation offices.

When students complete their family studies degree, they find employment in a wide variety of social service agencies, educational settings, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies.  Students who want to pursue graduate degrees are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research with faculty members.  

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • PSY2310  Lifespan Human Development
   • HSC2330  Love, Courtship, and Marriage
   • HSC3305  Children, Families, and Social Policy
   • HSC3313  The Family
   • HSC3322  Gender and Sexuality
   • HSC3326  Family Stress, Crisis, and Resilience
   • HSC3328  Parenting
   • HSC4323  Family Life Education and Enrichment
   • HSC4324  Family Dynamics of Addiction
   • HSC4326  Family and Community
   • PSY4391  Behavioral Sciences Capstone
   • 6 hours upper level from PSY or HSC
3. Supporting Courses (18 hours)
   • PSY3315  Ethics in the Helping Professions
   • PSY2340  Psychological of Diversity
   • PSY3310  Psychological Statistics
   • PSY3320  Social Research Methods
   • PSY4342  Qualitative Research
   • SOC1300  General Sociology
4. Electives (18 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Art Therapy Emphasis

The purpose of the study of psychology is to provide students an opportunity (1) to develop a better understanding of themselves and others, (2) to develop a broad base of knowledge about the field of psychology, and (3) to analyze critically psychological theories and principles from a Christian perspective. The psychology curriculum is designed to provide a core of knowledge about experimental, clinical, and counseling psychology. The program provides the flexibility that allows students to learn about psychology in multiple settings. The flexibility of the program allows students to emphasize the acquisition of useful life skills while preparing for graduate programs or vocational opportunities. Emphases in Art Therapy and Sport and Exercise Psychology are also available.

Students have the opportunity to be involved in service learning throughout their courses with the culminating service learning experience being a community practicum where the students apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their courses.  Students wanting to pursue graduate degrees are encouraged to engage in research projects during the studies to help them prepare for applying to graduate programs.  Students from the program have pursued graduate degrees in experimental psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, and clinical mental health counseling.

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • SOC1300  General Sociology
   • PSY2310  Lifespan Human Development
   • PSY2340  Psychology of Diversity
   • PSY3302  Counseling Theories and Techniques
   • PSY3303  Abnormal Psychology
   • PSY3310  Psychological Statistics
   • PSY3315  Ethics in Helping Professions
   • PSY3320  Social Research Methods
   • PSY3381  Social Psychology
   • PSY4302  Theories of Personality
   • PSY4307  Learning, Cognition and Emotion
   • PSY4390  Practicum
   • 3 hours upper level PSY
3. Supporting Courses (18 hours)
   • ART1303  Drawing I
   • ART1304  Drawing II
   • ART2310  Ceramics
   • ART2312  Three-Dimensional Design
   • ART2316  Painting I
   • ART3306  Art and Children
4. Electives (18 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with General Psychology Emphasis

The purpose of the study of psychology is to provide students an opportunity (1) to develop a better understanding of themselves and others, (2) to develop a broad base of knowledge about the field of psychology, and (3) to analyze critically psychological theories and principles from a Christian perspective. The psychology curriculum is designed to provide a core of knowledge about experimental, clinical, and counseling psychology. The program provides the flexibility that allows students to learn about psychology in multiple settings. The flexibility of the program allows students to emphasize the acquisition of useful life skills while preparing for graduate programs or vocational opportunities. Emphases in Art Therapy and Sport and Exercise Psychology are also available.

Students have the opportunity to be involved in service learning throughout their courses with the culminating service learning experience being a community practicum where the students apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their courses.  Students wanting to pursue graduate degrees are encouraged to engage in research projects during the studies to help them prepare for applying to graduate programs.  Students from the program have pursued graduate degrees in experimental psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, and clinical mental health counseling.

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • PSY2310  Lifespan Human Development
   • PSY3302  Counseling Theories and Techniques
   • PSY3303  Abnormal Psychology
   • PSY3315  Ethics for the Helping Professional
   • PSY3327  Physiological Psychology
   • PSY3381  Social Psychology
   • PSY4302  Theories of Personality
   • PSY4305  Experimental Psychology
   • PSY4307  Learning, Cognition and Emotion
   • PSY4391  Behavioral Sciences Capstone
   • 9 hours upper level PSY or HSC
3. Supporting Courses (18 hours)
   • HSC3313  The Family
   • PSY2340  Psychology of Diversity
   • PSY3310  Psychological Statistics
   • PSY3320  Social Research Methods
   • PSY4342  Qualitative Research
   • SOC1300  General Sociology
4. Electives (18 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Forensic Psychology Emphasis

The purpose of the study of psychology is to provide students an opportunity (1) to develop a better understanding of themselves and others, (2) to develop a broad base of knowledge about the field of psychology, and (3) to analyze critically psychological theories and principles from a Christian perspective. The psychology curriculum is designed to provide a core of knowledge about experimental, clinical, and counseling psychology. The program provides the flexibility that allows students to learn about psychology in multiple settings. The flexibility of the program allows students to emphasize the acquisition of useful life skills while preparing for graduate programs or vocational opportunities. Emphases in Art Therapy and Sport and Exercise Psychology are also available.

Students have the opportunity to be involved in service learning throughout their courses with the culminating service learning experience being a community practicum where the students apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their courses.  Students wanting to pursue graduate degrees are encouraged to engage in research projects during the studies to help them prepare for applying to graduate programs.  Students from the program have pursued graduate degrees in experimental psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, and clinical mental health counseling.

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • CRJ3301  Criminology
   • CRJ4333  Professionalism and Ethics in Criminal Justice
   • HSC3326  Family, Stress, Crisis, and Resilience
   • PSY2310  Lifespan Human Development
   • PSY3303  Abnormal Psychology
   • PSY3327  Physiological Psychology
   • PSY3381  Social Psychology
   • PSY4302  Theories of Personality
   • PSY4307  Learning, Cognition and Emotion
   • PSY4321  Forensic Psychology
   • PSY4391  Behavioral Sciences Capstone
   • 6 hours upper level PSY or HSC
3. Supporting Courses (18 hours)
   • CRJ2301  Introduction to Criminal Justice
   • CRJ2305  Court and Criminal Procedure
   • CRJ3312  Violent Offenders
   • CRJ3322  Social Deviance
   • PSY3320  Social Research Methods
   • PSY4322  Drugs, Alcohol, and Behavior
4. Electives (18 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Sport and Exercise Psychology Emphasis

The purpose of the study of psychology is to provide students an opportunity (1) to develop a better understanding of themselves and others, (2) to develop a broad base of knowledge about the field of psychology, and (3) to analyze critically psychological theories and principles from a Christian perspective. The psychology curriculum is designed to provide a core of knowledge about experimental, clinical, and counseling psychology. The program provides the flexibility that allows students to learn about psychology in multiple settings. The flexibility of the program allows students to emphasize the acquisition of useful life skills while preparing for graduate programs or vocational opportunities. Emphases in Art Therapy and Sport and Exercise Psychology are also available.

Students have the opportunity to be involved in service learning throughout their courses with the culminating service learning experience being a community practicum where the students apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their courses.  Students wanting to pursue graduate degrees are encouraged to engage in research projects during the studies to help them prepare for applying to graduate programs.  Students from the program have pursued graduate degrees in experimental psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, and clinical mental health counseling.

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • PSY2310  Lifespan Human Development
   • PSY3302  Counseling Theories and Techniques
   • PSY3303  Abnormal Psychology
   • PSY3327  Physiological Psychology
   • PSY3381  Social Psychology
   • PSY4302  Theories of Personality
   • PSY4304  Psychological Testing
   • PSY4307  Learning, Cognition and Emotion
   • PSY4390  Practicum
   • ESS3324  Sport in Society
   • ESS3329  Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology
   • 3 hours upper level PSY
3. Supporting Courses (24 hours)
   • ESS2314  Human Movement
   • ESS3340  Motor Learning and Control
   • ESS3371  Physiology of Exercise
   • PSY3310  Psychological Statistics
   • PSY3320  Social Research Methods
   • SOC1300  General Sociology
   • 6 hours from
     • ESS3321  Management of Sport
     • ESS4330  Internship in Exercise and Sport Sciences
     • ESS4350  Principles of Strength and Conditioning
     • ESS4382  Lifespan Motor Development
4. Electives (18 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Minor in Family Studies

(18 hours)

• PSY2310  Lifespan Human Development
• HSC2330  Love, Courtship, and Marriage
• HSC3324  Marriage and Family Therapy
• HSC3326  Family Stress, Crisis, and Resilience
• HSC3328  Parenting
• HSC4323  Family Life Education and Enrichment

Minor in Psychology

(18 hours)

• PSY1300  General Psychology
• PSY3302  Counseling Theories and Techniques
• PSY3303  Abnormal Psychology
• PSY3310  Psychological Statistics
• PSY3381  Social Psychology
• PSY4302  Theories of Personality

Minor in Sociological Studies

(18 hours)

• CRJ3322 Social Deviance
• PSY2340 Diversity
• SOC1300 General Sociology
• SOC2320 Social Problems
• 6 hours from:
  • COM3371 Group Communication
  • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
  • COM3374 Non-Verbal Communication
  • CRJ3301 Criminology
  • CRJ3302 Juvenile Delinquency
  • ESS3324 Sport in Society
  • HSC3313 The Family
  • HSC3322 Gender and Sexuality
  • HSC3328 Parenting
  • HSC4326 Family and Community
  • LIN4301 Sociolinguistics
  • PSY3320 Social Research Methods
  • PSY3381 Social Psychology
  • PSY4342 Qualitative Research
  • REL3301 World Religions

Minor in Theology & Psychology

Minor in Theology & Psychology is listed for Department of Biblical Studies and Behavioral and Social Sciences

(18 hours)

• PSY2340  Psychology of Diversity
• PSY3302  Counseling Theories and Techniques
• PSY3381  Social Psychology
• HTH3311  Christian History and Theology I
• 6 hours from
  • HTH3322  Christian History and Theology II
  • HTH3331  Christian History and Theology III
  • MIN4331  Spiritual Direction and Worship
  • upper level REL
  • PHI (excluding PHI3305 Ethics)

Faculty

• Craig Allen, M.S. Chair
• Kimberly Dayton, J.D.
• Tony Parnell, LCSW, ACSW, LCPAA
• Ray Scifres, D.M.

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Minors

To earn a minor, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Minor in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

The purpose of a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is to prepare students to deal with the challenges of a career as a criminal justice professional in a changing society. The criminal justice program will instill in students a comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system while educating them to be critical thinkers who can communicate their thoughts effectively in oral and written form. The curriculum will familiarize students with facts and concepts while also teaching them to engage in ethical behavior when applying this knowledge to related problems and changing situations. Graduates from this program will be members of professional organizations dedicated to selfless public service and will be vital in maintaining peace and curtailing lawlessness in our society. Criminal justice graduates find gainful employment in law enforcement, security, the courts, and correctional facilities. Graduates with a degree in criminal justice may find employment in juvenile and adult probation, municipal and county law enforcement, private security, hospital security, investigations, and warrant offices. Many graduates continue their education in law school or other graduate school. Minimum employment requirements in law enforcement generally include the following:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have no convictions for Class A misdemeanor or felony offense
• Have no convictions for Class B misdemeanor offense in the past 10 years
• Possess good mental and physical health
• Meet varying eyesight standards
• Have good moral character
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license with minimum violations

The criminal justice degree is designed to meet the standards established by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). ACJS encourages baccalaureate programs to reflect a balanced presentation of a broad scope of criminal justice studies. The criminal justice degree focuses specifically on the five core areas identified by ACJS:

• Criminal justice and juvenile justice processes–law, crime, and administration of justice
• Criminology–causes of crime, typologies, offenders, and victims
• Law enforcement–police organization, discretion, subculture, and legal constraints
• Law adjudication–criminal law, prosecution, defense, and court procedures and decision-making
• Corrections–incarceration, community-based corrections, and treatment of offenders

Criminal Justice Transfer Credit

To be considered for criminal justice transfer credit, courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher and must be of similar content and level. Courses taken at other institutions are evaluated by the Director of Criminal Justice to determine if and where they will be applied to the criminal justice degree plan. Courses taken five or more years prior to transfer may not be approved for major or supporting course. Transfer credit for CRJ4333 (Professionalism and Ethics in Criminal Justice) and CRJ4140 (Senior Assessment Seminar) is not accepted and must be completed in residence.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL):
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (37 hours)
   • CRJ2301  Introduction to Criminal Justice
   • CRJ2302  Fundamentals of Texas Criminal Law
   • CRJ2303  Criminal Investigation
   • CRJ2304  Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
   • CRJ2305  Courts and Criminal Procedure
   • CRJ3301  Criminology
   • CRJ3302  Juvenile Delinquency
   • CRJ3312  Violent Offenders
   • CRJ3322  Social Deviance
   • CRJ3324  Corrections, Probation and Parole
   • CRJ4140  Senior Assessment Seminar
   • CRJ4313  Legal Writing and Analysis
   • CRJ4333  Professionalism and Ethics in Criminal Justice
3. Supporting Courses (21 hours)
   • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • 18 hours from
     • CRJ3311  White Collar Crime
     • CRJ3321  Understanding Sexual Offending
     • CRJ4326  Terrorism and Homeland Security
     • CRJ4327  Cyber Crimes
     • CRJ4329  Gangs
     • FOL1401 Beginning Spanish I
     • FOL1402 Beginning Spanish II
     • GOV4305  Constitutional Law
     • HSC3326  Family, Stress, Crisis, and Resilience
     • PSY4321  Forensic Psychology
     • PSY4322  Drugs, Alcohol, and Behavior
     • SOC2320  Social Problems
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SWK3314  Family and Community Violence
4. Electives (15-17 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)

Note: CRJ4140 and CRJ4333 must be taken at the university.

Minor in Criminal Justice

(18 hours)

• CRJ2301  Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CRJ2305  Courts and Criminal Procedure
• CRJ3301  Criminology
• 9 hours from
  • CRJ3302  Juvenile Delinquency
  • CRJ3312  Violent Offenders
  • CRJ3322  Social Deviance
  • CRJ3324  Corrections, Probation, and Parole
  • CRJ4325  Forensic Cyber Evidence Examination
  • CRJ4326  Terrorism and Homeland Security
  • CRJ4333  Professionalism and Ethics in Criminal Justice
  • PSY4321  Forensic Psychology

Faculty

• Ronna Privett, Ph.D., Chair
• Jana Anderson, M.A.
• Matt Byars, Ph.D.
• Tim Byars, J.D.
• Carole Carroll, Ph.D.
• Kregg Fehr, Ph.D.
• Kenneth Hawley, Ph.D.
• Gary Lindsey, Ph.D.
• Abraham Mata, Ph.D.
• Amy Miles, M.A.
• Keith Owen, Ph.D.
• Olga Pahom, Ph.D.

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
• Bachelor of Arts in English with Creative Writing emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in English with Journalism emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in English with Literature emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in English with Professional Writing emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in History
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Bible Translation emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with English as a Second Language emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Forensic Linguistics emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Language and Technology emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Spanish Language and Culture emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Pre-Speech Pathology emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with World Languages emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with Art emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with Business and Media emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with History emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with Science and Culture emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with Writing and Research emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education
• Bachelor of Arts in University Studies

To earn a minor, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Minor in Creative Writing
• Minor in English
• Interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies
• Minor in History
• Minor in Humanities
• Minor in Law and Government
• Minor in Linguistics
• Minor in Spanish

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (30 hours)
   • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • 6 hours upper level ENG
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • HUM4380  Senior Research
3. Supporting Courses (21-23 hours)
   • 6-8 hours in FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours in HSC, PSY, or SOC
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
4. Specialization or Minor (18 hours)
   • Specialization
     • 18 hours from one area, 12 of which must be upper level
   • Minor
     • 18 hours as defined by minor department
5. Electives (10-12 hours)
6. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in English with Creative Writing Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional (recommended)
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H) (recommended)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing (not allowed)
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Approaches to Advanced Grammar
   • 3 hours from upper level ENG
   • ENG3302  Introduction to English Studies
   • ENG3305  Introduction to Creative Writing
   • ENG4304  Fiction Writing Workshop
   • ENG4308  Poetry Writing Workshop
   • 9 hours from upper level ENG
   • HUM4380  Senior Research
3. Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
   • 6-8 hours from FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • LIN (Linguistics)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
     • HIS2302  History of the United States II
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
4. Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in English with Journalism Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional (recommended)
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H) (recommended)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing (not allowed)
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Approaches to Advanced Grammar
   • 3 hours from upper level ENG
   • COM1302  Principles of Media Communication
   • ENG3305  Introduction to Creative Writing
   • 6 hours from upper level GOV or HIS
   • 9 hours from
     • COM3301  Sports Writing and Reporting
     • COM3309  Storytelling for Reporters
     • COM3343  News Reporting
     • Up to 6 hours upper level ENG
   • HUM4330  Internship
3. Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
   • 6-8 hours from FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • LIN (Linguistics)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
     • HIS2302  History of the United States II
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
4. Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in English with Literature Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional (recommended)
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H) (recommended)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Approaches to Advanced Grammar
   • 3 hours from upper level ENG
   • ENG3302  Introduction to English Studies
   • 6 hours from
     • ENG3311  American Novel
     • ENG3313  American Literature to 1890
     • ENG3321  African-American Literature
     • ENG3322  American Literature since 1890
   • 6 hours from
     • ENG4315  British Writers to 1800
     • ENG4316  English Novel
     • ENG4323  British Writers since 1800
     • ENG4324  Shakespeare
   • 6 hours from upper level ENG
   • HUM4380  Senior Research
3. Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
   • 6-8 hours from FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • LIN (Linguistics)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
     • HIS2302  History of the United States II
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
4. Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in English with Professional Writing Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional (recommended)
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H) (recommended)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing (not allowed)
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (39 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Approaches to Advanced Grammar
   • 3 hours from upper level ENG
   • 12 hours from
     • COM3302  Public Relations
     • COM1302  Principles of Media Communication
     • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
     • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
     • DMA3333  Digital Imaging
     • DMA3342  Document Design
     • WEB2320  Web Design
     • Up to 6 hours upper level ENG or LIN
   • HUM4330  Internship
3. Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
   • 6-8 hours from FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level HIS
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
     • ACC (Accounting)
     • ART (Art)
     • BIO (Biology)
     • BUA (Business Administration)
     • CFM (Children’s Ministry)
     • CHE (Chemistry)
     • COM (Communications)
     • DMA (Digital Media Applications)
     • ECO (Economics)
     • FIN (Finance)
     • FOL (Foreign Language)
     • IST (Information Systems)
     • LIN (Linguistics)
     • MAT (Math)
     • MGT (Management)
     • MIS (Missions)
     • NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
     • YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
     • HIS2302  History of the United States II
     • HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
4. Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in History

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (36 hours)
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HUM4380  Senior Research
   • 12 hours from
     • HIS3310  History of Asia
     • HIS3320  History of Africa
     • HIS3323  Ancient History
     • HIS3330  History of Latin America
     • HIS3341  America and the Middle East
     • HIS4320  Victorian Studies 
     • HIS4325  History of England to 1714
     • HIS4326  Modern Europe 1715 to the Present
   • 12 hours from
     • HIS2350  History of Texas
     • HIS3313  Colonial America
     • HIS3315  Jeffersonian and Jacksonian America
     • HIS3318  The American West
     • HIS4302  Civil War and Reconstruction
     • HIS4313  The Gilded Age through the Jazz Age
     • HIS4314  Recent America
     • HIS4315  The Great War
     • HIS4316  Depression and War
3. Supporting Courses (23-25 hours)
   • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
   • GEG2300  Regional Geography of the World
   • 3 hours from FIN 2301 Personal Financial Planning or ECO
   • 6-8 hours FOL (in one language)
   • 3 hours upper level ENG
   • 3 hours upper level GOV
   • 2 hours from ESS 1270 First Aid and CPR or 2 activity courses
4. Minor or Electives (20-22 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with History Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity (not allowed)
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (45 hours)
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • HIS2350  History of Texas
   • HIS3323  Ancient History
   • HIS4327  Introduction to Museum an Heritage Studies
   • 3 hours from
     • HUM4330  Internship
     • HUM4380  Senior Research
   • 9 hours from
     • HIS3313  Colonial America
     • HIS3315  Jeffersonian and Jacksonian America
     • HIS3318 The American West 
     • HIS4302  Civil War and Reconstruction
     • HIS4313  The Gilded Age through the Jazz Age
     • HIS4314  Recent America
     • HIS4315 The Great War 
     • HIS4316 Depression and War 
   • 6 hours from
     • HIS3310  History of Asia
     • HIS3320  History of Africa
     • HIS3330  History of Latin America
     • HIS4320  Victorian Studies 
     • HIS4325  History of England to 1714
     • HIS4326  Modern Europe 1715 to the Present
   • 9 hours from HIS or Art History
3. Supporting Courses (24-26 hours)
   • ART3305  History of Modern Art
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
     • Upper level ENG Literature course
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG3308  Technical Writing
     • ENG3310  Writing Grant Proposals
   • 6-8 hours FOL (in one language)
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
4. Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with Writing and Research Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity (not allowed)
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (45 hours)
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • HIS2350  History of Texas
   • HIS3323  Ancient History
   • HIS4327  Introduction to Museum and Heritage Studies
   • 3 hours from
     • HUM4330  Internship
     • HUM4380  Senior Research
   • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
   • ENG3307  Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
   • ENG3317  Advanced Grammar
   • ENG4318  Research Writing
   • 12 hours from
     • COM3372  Intercultural Communication
     • COM4302  Strategic Communication
     • LIN, upper level ENG, upper level HIS, Art History, Music History, or Theatre History
3. Supporting Courses (24-26 hours)
   • ART3305  History of Modern Art
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
     • Upper level ENG Literature course
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG3308  Technical Writing
     • ENG3310  Writing Grant Proposals
   • 6-8 hours FOL (in one language)
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
4. Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with Art Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity (not allowed)
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (45 hours)
   • ART1303 Drawing I
   • ART1305  Two-Dimensional Design
   • ART2307  Survey of Art History I
   • ART2308  Survey of Art History II
   • ART4302  History of Art in the United States
   • ART4308  Art Theory and Criticism
   • 6 hours from ART, Art History, Music History
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • HIS2350  History of Texas
   • HIS3323  Ancient History
   • HIS4327  Introduction to Museum and Heritage Studies
   • 3 hours from
     • HUM4330  Internship
     • HUM4380  Senior Research
3. Supporting Courses (24-26 hours)
   • ART3305  History of Modern Art
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
     • Upper level ENG Literature course
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG3308  Technical Writing
     • ENG3310  Writing Grant Proposals
   • 6-8 hours FOL (in one language)
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
4. Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with Business and Media Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity (not allowed)
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (45 hours)
   • BUA2310  Business Statistics
   • BUA2320  Introduction to Data Analytics
   • COM1302  Principles of Media Communication
   • COM3302  Public Relations
   • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • HIS2350  History of Texas
   • HIS3323  Ancient History
   • HIS4327  Introduction to Museum and Heritage Studies
   • 3 hours from
     • HUM4330  Internship
     • HUM4380  Senior Research
   • MGT4306  Human Resource Management
   • 6 hours from ACC, HIS, DMA, or Art History
3. Supporting Courses (24-26 hours)
   • ART3305  History of Modern Art
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
     • Upper level ENG Literature course
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG3308  Technical Writing
     • ENG3310  Writing Grant Proposals
   • 6-8 hours FOL (in one language)
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
4. Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Museum and Heritage Studies with Science and Culture Emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity (not allowed)
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE): 3 hours from
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
   • Human Experience (HE)
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (45 hours)
   • BIO1305  Contemporary Investigation in Biology
   • CHE1307  General Chemistry I
   • CHE1107  General Chemistry Lab I
   • CHE1308  General Chemistry II
   • CHE1108  General Chemistry Lab II
   • CHE3301  Organic Chemistry I
   • CHE3101  Organic Chemistry I Lab
   • 3 hours from
     • BIO3320  Analytical Biotechnology
     • CHE3307  Advanced Instrumentation and Laboratory Methods
     • NRC4405  Wildlife and Fisheries Science
   • HIS1315  World History and Geography I
   • HIS1316  World History and Geography II
   • HIS2302  History of the United States II
   • HIS2350  History of Texas
   • HIS3323  Ancient History
   • HIS4327  Introduction to Museum and Heritage Studies
   • 3 hours from
     • HUM4330  Internship
     • HUM4380  Senior Research
   • 3 hours from
     • MIS2322  Missionary Anthropology
     • BIB3352  Special Topics: Biblical Archaeology
     • Missions travel trip course credit
   • 3 hours from
     • LIN4301  Sociolinguistics
     • LIN4302  Second Language and Culture Acquisition
3. Supporting Courses (24-26 hours)
   • ART3305  History of Modern Art
   • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
   • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG2301  Masterpieces of Literature
     • Upper level ENG Literature course
   • 3 hours from
     • ENG3308  Technical Writing
     • ENG3310  Writing Grant Proposals
   • 6-8 hours FOL (in one language)
   • MGT3300  Principles of Management
4. Electives (10-12 hours)
5. Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in University Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in University Studies is designed for non-traditional students who have earned some college credit but no degree. This program is reserved for students who have earned at least 45 college credit hours and are at least 25 years of age. The program is offered in an asynchronous online format to allow students flexibility to complete the degree.

The Bachelor of Arts in University Studies specifies 30 hours of upper level coursework, however, institutional policy requires all students to complete at least 39 hours of upper level coursework to successfully complete the baccalaureate degree (see Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees). Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in University Studies will work with their advisor to ensure this requirement is met.

1. General Education Core (39 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW): 2 hours from
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
     • ESS Activities Course
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology (recommended)
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology (recommended)
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL): 3 hours from
     • AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts
     • ART1305 Two-Dimensional Design
     • ART1303 Drawing I
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
     • ART2308 Art History Survey II
     • ART3306 Art and Children
     • ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
     • ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
     • MUS1301 Music Literature
     • MUS3300 Survey of the Music of Worship
     • MUS3303 Music History I
     • MUS3304 Music History II
     • THA1361 Introduction to Acting
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3-4 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses (recommended with spanish focus)
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage (recommended)
     • BIB3310 Christian Life (recommended)
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government (recommended)
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I (recommended)
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II (recommended)
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI2170 College Success
2. Major (36 hours)
   • Liberal Arts Concentration (24 hours)
     • 9 hours from
       • ENG3300  Children’s Literature
       • ENG3304  Advanced Composition
       • ENG3308  Technical Writing
       • ENG3313  American Literature to 1890
       • ENG4324  Studies in Shakespeare
       • ENG4327  Film and World Literature
       • Upper level ENG
     • 9 hours from
       • HIS3310  History of Asia
       • HIS3330  History of Latin America
       • HIS4313  The Gilded Age
       • HIS4314  Recent America
       • GOV3324  Health Care Policy
       • Upper level HIS, GOV, GEG
     • 6 hours from
       • COM3310  Organizational Communication
       • GOV2301  National Government (if not taken in core)
       • 3 hours from (if not taken in core)
         • HIS2301  History of the United States I
         • HIS2302  History of the United States II
       • HIS2350  Texas History
       • HSC3326  Family, Stress, Crisis, and Resilience
       • HSC3328  Parenting
       • PSY2310  Lifespan Human Development
       • PSY2340  Psychology of Diversity
       • PSY3300  Child and Adolescent Development
       • Upper level AFA, BIB, BIL, COM, ENG,  FOL, HSC, PSY, SOC
   • 9 hours from
     • BUA1302  Fundamentals of Business
     • BUA3320  Business Ethics
     • FIN2301  Personal Financial Planning
     • FIN3301  Fundamentals of Real Estate
     • IST1301  Foundations of Information Systems and Technology
     • MGT3300  Principles of Management
     • MGT3310  Organizational Behavior
     • MGT4306  Human Resources
     • MGT4320  Leadership
     • PHI3305  Ethics
   • HUM4360  University Studies Capstone
3. Electives (45 hours)
4. Total (120 hours)

Pre-Law

Enroll in B.A. in Humanities with Pre-law as specialization.

Minor in Creative Writing

• ENG3304  Advanced Composition
• ENG3305  Creative Writing
• ENG4304  Fiction Writing Workshop
• ENG4308  Poetry Writing Workshop
• 6 hours from ENG writing courses

Minor in English

• 18 hours from ENG (9 upper level)

Interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies

• ENG3326  Introduction to Film Studies
• ENG4326  Literature and Film
• 3 hours from
  • HUM4330 Intership
  • COM4330 Communication Internship
  • Note: A media- and/or film-related internship in another area may be substituted with agreement from the Film Studies minor advisor
• 9 hours from courses with a film and/or media emphasis. The following courses are recommended:
  • ENG4313  Studies in Drama
  • COM3350  Worship Media Production
  • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
  • DMA3311  Digital Video
  • ENG4352  Special Topics in Film

Minor in History

• 12 hours upper level HIS
• 6 hours from
  • HIS2301  History of the United States I; and
  • HIS2302  History of the United States II; or
  • HIS1315  World History and Geography I; and
  • HIS1316  World History and Geography II

Minor in Humanities

• HUM2300  Exploring the Human Experience
• 3 hours upper level ENG
• 3 hours upper level HIS
• 3 hours upper level GOV
• 6 hours from ENG, GOV, HIS, HUM, PHI, or Arts History

Minor in Law and Government

• 18 hours (12 upper level)
  • 12 hours GOV
  • 6 hours from
    • CRJ
    • GOV
    • BUA4301  Business Law

Faculty

• Laurie Doyle, Ph.D., Chair
• Philip Camp, Ph.D.
• Ronelle Howell, M.F.A, M.Ed.
• Lisa Tatum, D.M.A.

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with an Art Education emphasis
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a Drawing and Painting emphasis
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a Graphic Design emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Business emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Pre-Music Therapy emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Worship Ministry emphasis
• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education

Minors

To earn a minor, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

• Minor in Art
• Minor in Art History
• Minor in Music
• Minor in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Art Education emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL):
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (42 hours)
   • ART1303  Drawing I
   • ART1304  Drawing II
   • ART1305  Two-Dimensional Design
   • ART2000  Review in Art
   • ART2308  Survey of Art History II
   • ART2310  Ceramics
   • ART2312  Three-Dimensional Design
   • ART2316  Painting I
   • ART3305  History of Modern Art
   • ART3326  Sculpture
   • 6 hours from
     • ART3352  Special Topics in Art History
     • ART4302  History of Art in the U.S.
     • ART4308  Art Theory and Criticism
     • ART4352  Special Topics in Art History
   • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Media
   • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
   • 3 hours from upper level ART
3. Emphasis (21 hours)
   • ART3310  Printmaking
   • ART2306  Life Drawing
   • ART3303  Curriculum and Assessment in K-12 Art
   • 3 hours from
     • ART3304  Painting II
     • ART3309  Painting III
   • ART4305  Contemporary Issues in Art Education
   • ART4360  Senior Seminar
   • 3 hours from ART or DMA
4. Pedagogy and Professional Practice (24 hours)
   • 3 hours from
     • EEL2310  Teachers, Schools, and Society
     • EDS2310  Foundations of Education
   • 3 hours from
     • EDS4340  Reading, Writing and Thinking in Secondary and Middle Schools
     • REA3340  The Reading Writing Connection
     • REA4350  Practical Applications to Reading
   • Methods Block
     • EDS4330  Managing Diverse Classrooms
     • EDS4350  Design and Delivery
   • Clinical Teaching Block
     • EDS4120  Clinical Teaching Orientation
     • EDS4310  Assessment and Evaluation
     • EDS4262  Seminar in Education
     • EDS4660  Clinical Teaching
5. Electives (3-4 hours)
6. Total (135-136)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Drawing and Painting emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL):
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (42 hours)
   • ART1303  Drawing I
   • ART1304  Drawing II
   • ART1305  Two-Dimensional Design
   • ART2000  Review in Art
   • ART2308  Survey of Art History II
   • ART2310  Ceramics
   • ART2312  Three-Dimensional Design
   • ART2316  Painting I
   • ART3305  History of Modern Art
   • ART3326  Sculpture
   • 6 hours from
     • ART3352  Special Topics in Art History
     • ART4302  History of Art in the U.S.
     • ART4308  Art Theory and Criticism
     • ART4352  Special Topics in Art History
   • DMA1300  Introduction to Digital Imaging
   • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
   • 3 upper level hours from ART
3. Emphasis (27 hours)
   • ART2306  Life Drawing
   • ART3304  Painting II
   • ART3309  Painting III
   • ART3310  Printmaking
   • ART4303  Professional Practice and Special Problems in Drawing
   • ART4304  Professional Practice and Special Problems in Painting
   • ART4360  Senior Seminar
   • 6 hours from ART or DMA
4. Supporting (12 hours)
   • 12 upper level hours from at least two of COM, FOL, HIS, HUM, ENG, GOV, MUS, PHI, PSY, SOC, REL or THA
5. Electives (3-4 hours)
6. Total (129-130)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a Graphic Design emphasis

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I
   • Health and Wellness (HW):
     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL):
     • ART2307 Art History Survey I
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE): 3 hours from
     • ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
     • HIS1315 World History and Geography I
     • HIS1316 World History and Geography II
     • HIS2301 History of the United States I
     • HIS2302 History of the United States II
     • HUM2300 Exploring Human Experience
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (42 hours)
   • ART1303  Drawing I
   • ART1304  Drawing II
   • ART1305  Two-Dimensional Design
   • ART2000  Review in Art
   • ART2308  Survey of Art History II
   • ART2310  Ceramics
   • ART2312  Three-Dimensional Design
   • ART2316  Painting I
   • ART3305  History of Modern Art
   • ART3326  Sculpture
   • 6 hours from
     • ART3352  Special Topics in Art History
     • ART4302  History of Art in the U.S.
     • ART4308  Art Theory and Criticism
     • ART4352  Special Topics in Art History
   • DMA1300 Introduction to Digital Media
   • DMA2344  Multimedia Design
   • 3 hours from upper level ART
3. Emphasis (30 hours)
   • ART2311  Typography
   • ART3310  Printmaking
   • ART4311  Illustration: Traditional and Digital
   • ART4313  Graphic Design Systems
   • ART4360 Senior Seminar
   • COM4330 Senior Internship
   • DMA3333  Digital Imaging
   • DMA3341  Advertising Design
   • DMA3342  Document Design
   • 3 hours from upper level ART or DMA
4. Supporting Courses (12 hours)
   • 12 hours from
     • BUA3305  Principles of Marketing
     • BUA3306  Consumer Behavior
     • BUA3320  Business Ethics
     • COM1302  Principles of Media Communications
     • COM2348  Communication Theory
     • COM3354  Advertising
     • DMA3311  Digital Video
     • DMA4324  Three-Dimensional Modeling
5. Electives (3-4 hours)
6. Total (132-133 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Music

1. General Education Core (45 hours)
   • Quantitative Literacy (QL): 3 hours from
     • ACC2301 Principles of Financial Accounting
     • BUA2310 Business Statistics
     • MAT1311 College Algebra (recommended)
     • MAT1312 Trigonometry
     • MAT1313 Precalculus
     • MAT1316 Business Calculus
     • MAT1402 Analytical Geometry and Calculus
     • MAT3303 Probability and Statistics
     • PSY3310 Psychological Statistics
   • Scientific Reasoning (SR): 3-4 hours from
     • BIO1300 Human Biology (recommended)
     • BIO1303/1003 Integrated Science I and Lab
     • BIO1304/1004 Integrated Science II and Lab
     • BIO1405 Majors Biology I
     • BIO2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
     • CHE1306/1106 Introductory Chemistry
     • CHE1307/1107 General Chemistry I
     • NRC1300 Introduction to Wildlife Management
     • PHY1303/1103 General Physics I
     • PHY2301/2101 Engineering Physics I

   • Health and Wellness (HW): 1-2 hours from

     • ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness

     ESS Activities Course

   • Social Science Literacy (SSL): 3 hours from
     • EDU3350 Educational Psychology
     • PSY1300 General Psychology
     • PSY2310 Lifespan Human Development
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • SOC1300 General Sociology
   • Communication Proficiency (CP); Digital Information Literacy (DIL)
     • ENG1301 Composition Studies
     • ENG1302 Composition and Literature
     • 3 hours from
       • COM2340 Communication for the Professional (recommended)
       • COM3342 Communication and Life Work (H)
       • EDS2320/EEL2320 Instructional Technology
       • ENG3308 Technical Writing
       • IST1301 Foundations of Information Systems & Technology
   • Creative Arts Literacy (CAL):
     • MUS3303 Music History I
   • Intercultural Competence (IC): 3 hours from
     • COM3372 Intercultural Communication
     • ENG3321 African-American Literature
     • GBC3310 Global Experience
     • FOL courses
     • LIN2302 How Language Works
     • MIS3312 Intercultural Engagement
     • PSY2340 Psychology of Diversity
     • REL3301 World Religions
     • REL3313 World Christianity
   • Christian Wisdom (CW):
     • BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
     • BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
     • BIB3305 Christian Heritage
     • BIB3310 Christian Life
   • Civic Engagement (CE); Critical Thinking & Ethical Awareness (CTEA): 3 hours from
     • ECO2301 Macroeconomics
     • ECO2302 Microeconomics
     • GOV2301 National Government
     • GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
     • HIS courses
     • PHI2304 Introduction to Philosophy
     • PHI3305 Ethics
   • Human Experience (HE):
     • MUS3304 Music History II
   • UNI1170 University Seminar
   • UNI2000 University Skills
2. Major (36 hours)
   • MUS1000  Piano Proficiency Test
   • MUS1301  Music Literature
   • MUS1305  Elementary Music Theory I
   • MUS1105  Sight Singing and Ear Training I
   • MUS1306  Elementary Music Theory II
   • MUS1106  Sight Singing and Ear Training II
   • MUS2000  Music Seminar
   • MUS2305  Advanced Music Theory
   • MUS2105  Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I
   • MUS2306  Form, Analysis and Advanced Music Theory
   • MUS2106  Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II
   • MUS3230  Orchestration
   • MUS4000  Senior Recital
   • MUS4204  General Conducting
   • 1 hour from
     • MUS4106  Advanced Choral Conducting
     • MUS4105  Advanced Instrumental Conducting
   • MUS4320  Elementary Music Methods
   • MUS4360  Senior Seminar
   • 3 hours from
     • MUS4311  Secondary Choral Methods
     • MUS4312  Secondary Instrumental Methods
   • 3 hours from
     • MUS3305  Vocal Pedagogy
     • MUS3307  Piano Pedagogy
     • MUS3308  Marching Band Techniques
3. Supporting Courses (30 hours)
   • 12 hours from major instrument or voice
   • 4 hours from minor instrument or voice
   • 3 hours from music performance group
   • 6 hours upper level from THA or ART
   • Voice Majors
     • MUS1203  Language Diction I
     • MUS1204  Language Diction II
     • MUS2139  Instrumental Methods for Vocal Majors
   • Instrumental Majors
     • 5 hours from
       • MUS2129  Clarinet and Saxophone
       • MUS2130  High Brass
       • MUS2131  Low Brass
       • MUS2132  Percussion
       • MUS2133  String Methods
       • MUS2134  Flute and Double Reed
4. Electives (9 hours)
5. Total (120 hours)