Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon; basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics); and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical, and theological aspects of selected texts will be explored.

This is a prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. IS - Faith Foundation: Bible. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

Examination of the historic and current relationship between science and Scripture with a challenge of the "warfare" model that developed in the aftermath of the Darwinian controversy. A careful analysis of both science and Scripture will be made. Attention will be given to four possible ways of relating: Conflict, Contract, Contact, or Confirmation.

Liberal Arts

Prerequisite: BIBL 101

Principles, application of interpersonal skills in the context of friendships and families. Includes personal and relational awareness, person perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development, and gender communication. Community: Communication.

Liberal Arts.

Explores theory and practice of communicating interculturally. Recommended for those with an interest in international vocations, or working with ethnic or cultural groups within the United States.

Fulfills half of General Education Global Competence requirement.

Liberal Arts

Introduces the basics of the field of Information Design from a visual communication perspective, by building skills to communicate complex information in graphic forms. Basic design concepts enable creating visualizations through the mode of infographics (such as charts, maps, explainers, info-sheets, etc.) whose purpose is to guide viewers toward meaning and understanding. Objectives: 1. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of graphic designs, 2. students will use design principles (such as color, composition, spatial ordering, etc.) to communicate information in visual form, 3. Students will create their own infographics based on various categories of information, using digital image-making tools.

Survey of causes and consequences of crime and the social responses in the legal system: policing, the courts, the varieties of sentencing options and outcomes, and routes to restoration.

Liberal Arts.

Covers introductory topics in cybersecurity, including identification of cybersecurity risks (threats and vulnerabilities) to online privacy and security, methods of attack (social-engineering, phishing, etc.), proper use of encryption, analysis of multi-faceted cyber-attacks, and risk assessment and mitigation. Provides students experience with open-source cybersecurity tools for attack detection and prevention.

A chronological survey of literary, philosophical, and other texts in historical context from the earliest civilizations to 1450. Emphasis on the development of western civilization with comparative attention to non-western sources and contexts.

Fulfills in part General Education Humanities requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Students learn and apply strategies for success in college and life-long learning. Major topics include setting academic, career, and personal goals; stress management; time management; critical thinking and problem solving; learning styles and best practices. This seminar will also introduce students to Houghton University, our online platform, and program policies and procedures.

Explores theory and practice of communicating interculturally. Recommended for those with an interest in international vocations, or working with ethnic or cultural groups within the United States.

Fulfills half of General Education Global Competence requirement.

Liberal Arts

An examination of the history of the commercial music industry in America from the start of the commercial music industry to the commercial music industry of today, including the musical influence of the commercial song. Beginning with the birth of American popular music in the US, the course explores the development of ragtime, blues, jazz, the crooners, American musical theater, country, Latin, rock & roll, rock, rap and contemporary Christian music.

Fulfills General Education Art and Music requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Critical analysis of the contours of a world and life view coupled with more detailed critical analysis of perennial and foundational issues in epistemology (the nature of truth and knowledge), metaphysics (the nature of reality: persons, the world, and God), and ethics (the nature of goodness and the process of ethical decision making, with close attention to character--virtue and vice--and the foundations of morality).

Liberal Arts.

Critical analysis of the contours of a world and life view coupled with more detailed critical analysis of perennial and foundational issues in epistemology (the nature of truth and knowledge), metaphysics (the nature of reality: persons, the world, and God), and ethics (the nature of goodness and the process of ethical decision making, with close attention to character--virtue and vice--and the foundations of morality).

Liberal Arts.

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age.

Liberal Arts.

Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work, and marriage-family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities.

Satisfies IS - Community: Sociology.

Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Theme-based seminar course in close reading, critical thinking and the process of engaged writing. Techniques of expression, analysis and response.

Fulfills General Education WRIT 101 requirement.

Liberal Arts.

Basic theories and practices of providing accounting information for use by decision makers within the organization.

Prerequisite: Spreadsheet Competency and ACCT 211.

A study of communication theory and principles as applied to business writing, oral communication, and data reporting. Students will learn to prepare professional business presentations utilizing and coordinating these three major areas of business communication.

Familiarizes students with the knowledge, roles, responsibilities, and skills required of new managers. Special attention is given to the management functions of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling.

An introduction to basic legal environment of business, contracts, sales and leases, and negotiable instruments.

A study of entrepreneurship identifying an industry niche and the basics of starting and running a small business. Special emphasis given to business plan development.

Aims to understand consumers’ social interactions, examine the various social media channels available to marketers, and learn how to build social marketing strategies and track their effectiveness. Topics include social marketing campaigns, influencers marketing, crisis responses, social media analytics, and ROI.

Prerequisite: BADM/COMM 218

Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, discrete and continuous probability functions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-squared and ANOVA.

Liberal Arts

The primary premise of this course is that project management concepts are fundamental to most activities undertaken by organizations and individuals. Students learn the elements of initiating, planning scheduling, resource allocation, executing, controlling and closeout for functional projects and other management initiatives. Team leadership and team dynamics are explored as essential elements of a successful project. Opportunities to apply technology to project management are addressed.

Prerequisite: BADM 210 Fundamentals of Management or BADM 212 Principles of Management or permission

Development of theory and innovative practice relevant to leadership and organizational change. Major topics include change processes within organizations; intervention strategies in organizations to improve effectiveness; studies of such interventions; the roles of change agents; and problems of self-awareness, responsibility and the political consequences of organizational development theory and practice.

Prerequisite: BADM 210 Fundamentals of Management or BADM 212 Principles of Management or permission

This senior capstone course focuses on the strategic management process necessary for competitive advantage and effective organizational planning and development. It integrates the concepts, techniques and knowledge of core administration areas vital to strategic management: marketing, operations, human resource development, finance, accounting, economics, and behavioral and ethical leadership.

Fulfils General Education Writing-enriched course requirement.

Prerequisite: BADM 210 or BADM 212 or permission. (Seniors only, except by permission.) 

This course comprehensively examines the general principles of financial planning, professional conduct and regulation, and education planning. Students are introduced to the financial planning process and working with clients to set goals and assess risk tolerance. Students will also learn to process and analyze information, construct personal financial statements, develop debt management plans, recommend financing strategies, and understand the basic components of a comprehensive financial plan.

Prerequisites: Sophomore status.

This course provides a comprehensive examination of the general principles of risk management and insurance planning for individuals and families. Students will learn how to work with clients to analyze and evaluate risk exposures. Core insurance lines of coverage are explored in detail, including health, disability, long-term care, life, and personal property and casualty. Students will also learn to analyze insurance needs, select the most appropriate policy, and understand a business owner's use of insurance.

Prerequisites: Sophomore status.

Critical analysis of the contours of a world and life view coupled with more detailed critical analysis of perennial and foundational issues in epistemology (the nature of truth and knowledge), metaphysics (the nature of reality: persons, the world, and God), and ethics (the nature of goodness and the process of ethical decision making, with close attention to character--virtue and vice--and the foundations of morality).

Liberal Arts.

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from conception through old age.

Liberal Arts.

Study of religious and spiritual experience and behavior from a psychological perspective, including the inte-gration of psychology and Christianity. Topics covered include conversion, faith, mysticism, spiritual develop-ment. Examines the origin and nature of religion according to thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Freud, Jung, Maslow, Tillich, and Frankl.

Liberal Arts.

Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, discrete and continuous probability functions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-squared and ANOVA.

Liberal Arts

Principles of action of psychoactive drugs; their effects on body, mind, and society; patterns and causes of their use and abuse; prevention and treatment.

Liberal Arts.

Relationship of brain, nervous system, and physiology with behavior. Brain basis of sensation, emotion, aggression, learning, communication, and mental disorders.

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week

Liberal Arts

Informed discussion of significant and contemporary concepts and issues. Includes development of an individual research or group project on some aspect of the discipline.

Required of all senior majors. Liberal Arts.

Prerequisites: PSY 309, PSY 310, and 21 hours of psychology.