Summer Online Courses

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Starting May 6, 2020

(ending June 28, 2020)

INSTRUCTOR: CASEY MCGAFFICK

Introduction to the fundamentals of digital photography, including camera operation and file management. Students explore photography as a visual language through personal expression, principles of composition and the medium’s contemporary history. Format includes discussions, demonstrations, critiques, lectures and student presentations. Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement.

*For online program students only

INSTRUCTOR: ELIANNA MCHENRY

Introduction to accounting and finance concepts, including cost control, understanding and analyses of financial statements, budgeting, working capital management and financing alternatives.

*For online program students only

INSTRUCTOR: ALISON YOUNG-REUSSER

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

INSTRUCTOR: CYNTHIA SYMONS

Focus on dynamic processes affecting task oriented work groups, including formation, development, maturity and effectiveness. Addresses goals, interactions, problem recognition, interventions and team meetings.

*For online program students only

INSTRUCTOR: KEN SCHENCK

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. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: KRISTINA LACELLE-PETERSON

Examination of biblical descriptions of particular women, as well as investigation of texts that teach about women as a class. Using various interpretive approaches, explores the main social, political, and religious arrangements affecting the lives of women in Scripture, and for people in the redeemed community in the current era. Prerequisite: BIBL 101. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: DAVID BRUBAKER

This course provides the opportunity to learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in current medical professions. The meaningful combination of words (to describe and understand medical conditions) will be emphasized. Medical terms related to all major body systems will be reviewed.

*For main campus students only

INSTRUCTOR: CYNTHIA SYMONS

Adult students learn and apply strategies for success in their return to 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 College, our online platform, and program policies and procedures.

*For online program students only

INSTRUCTOR: TBA

An introductory overview of the recording and music industry and the operations of the various segments of the industry. Students will gain an understanding of where monies are generated, how to protect your interests, who key players are in the business, how deals are made and broken, and how new developments in digital technology are changing the way music is marketed, promoted, distributed, and heard. This course presents students with the career opportunities that are available within the industry, and the knowledge needed to succeed in this business.

INSTRUCTOR: DAVID CLEM

History and aesthetics of music written for Hollywood films. Exploration of the sociology, philosophy, psychology and technique of film music. Review of the elements of musical style with particular emphasis on their relation to the dramatic aspects of film. Written work emphasizing critical analysis of the use of music in various American film genres. Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: ARMENIO SUZANO

Survey of Asian, Latin American, African and European music; listening experience with research and analysis. Introduction to ethnomusicology to broaden student’s perspective. Recommended for those interested in the mission field or intercultural relations. Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: ARMENIO SUZANO

Introduction to the study and enjoyment of classical masterpieces in music: recordings, outside biographical readings, reports on current musical events. Satisfies IS – Culture: Music. Fulfills General Education Art & Music requirement. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: PETER MEILAENDER

How do we do justice and avoid injustice through political activity? We explore the possibilities and pitfalls of the search for justice by considering classic theories of justice, studying citizen action and the policy process, and examining case studies of specific issues such as health care, same-sex marriage, human trafficking or other issues of current concern. Satisfies IS – Community: Political Science. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: PETER MEILAENDER

Introduces students to the tradition of Western political thought from the ancient to the modern world through a close reading of important thinkers. By considering problems of community, obligation, order, justice, liberty, and freedom, the course equips students for careful normative reflection on public life. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: ÄNNA PETTWAY

Scientific study of thinking, emotion and behavior. Surveys theories, issues and concepts of psychology. May include research participation requirements. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: HANNAH KIM

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

INSTRUCTOR: ÄNNA PETTWAY

Drawing from a social psychological perspective, this course will explore racial identity development; the ways racism, racial prejudice, and racial biases have led to suffering; and the impact of racialized social institutions on cognition, emotion, and behavior. Ultimately, students will be asked to think critically about their own racial development, participation in racialized systems, and potential to impact a racialized society. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: CARRIE MAGIN

Continuing analysis, composition and arranging work using Western tonal harmony through advanced chromaticism and 18th-century counterpoint. Continued development of software skills. Liberal Arts. Corequisite: MTH 326 or permission of instructor; Prerequisite: MTH 227

Graduate Courses

INSTRUCTOR: Michael Chen

This course prepares students to effectively extract and utilize information in financial statements. The relation between financial statement representation and underlying business activities is emphasized. Specific topics to be addressed include: revenue recognition practices, obligation measurement, and the impact of organizational form on accounting measures of performance, digital platforms, and GAAP. Prerequisite(s): MBA 501, MBA 630. ** Students may choose to waive this course and substitute an elective course for this core course if they have earned a B- or better in at least two of the following undergrad/graduate level courses: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Cost Accounting.

INSTRUCTOR: ERVIN STARR

In this course students learn the ‘thinking and doing’ of successful entrepreneurs. This multi-dimensional course is intended for those inclined toward becoming an entrepreneur; those needing to implement entrepreneurial and lean startup principles in their organization; or those who desire to learn how to effectively work with an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship will be explored from the biblical perspective of creativity and the productive process of innovation. Topics include: deframing, metaphors, dialectical inquiry, path creation, and bisociation. Students will learn how to turn an innovative idea into a plan of action using lean startup strategy. Additionally, students will consider the entrepreneurs role in managing and mitigating the uncertainty of risk. Prerequisite(s): MBA 501, MBA 630.

INSTRUCTOR: SUNSHINE SULLIVAN

Focuses on research-based principles and practices for language and literacy development of children birth to second grade. Emphasis is given to understanding the processes by which young children learn spoken and written language and to designing appropriate learning experiences to support the development of language and literacy in young children. According to New York State teacher certification requirements (8/2015), graduates who are granted an Initial Teaching Certificate from New York State and who complete six credits of early childhood coursework with a C or better may be able to extend their teaching certificate to include birth-grade 2 through the Individual Evaluation for Additional Classroom Teaching Certificate pathway. This course is restricted to Houghton College Inclusive Childhood Education majors who have completed junior-level course work, Inclusive Childhood Education Graduates, and matriculated students in the Houghton graduate literacy program. Any other enrollees must receive permission from the instructor. Required for B-6 and B-12 certificates. Offered: Summer 1 Session Even Years (12 weeks). 3 credits. Levels: Graduate.

Starting June 29, 2020

(ending August 23, 2020)

INSTRUCTOR: Dan Minchen

A comprehensive examination of proactive and reactive business strategies and tactics that create and fulfill demand for consumer products and services and that result in high customer satisfaction and ongoing, long-range business-consumer relationships.

*For online program students only

INSTRUCTOR: DEB RICE

Management of processes or systems that create goods or provide services. Includes the basics of forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory management, total quality management and supply chain management. Prerequisites: BADM 201 Business Communication or permission, BADM 202 or ACCT 211, and must have satisfied the General Education requirement in Mathematics.

*For online program students only

INSTRUCTOR: PHILIP TONER

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

*For online program students only

INSTRUCTOR: KAREN TUCKER

INSTRUCTOR: DENISE REICHARD

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. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: EDDIE WILSON

Reviews the following topics: economic method; demand and supply; consumer and producer theory; effects of market structure; and selected topics on factor markets, resource limits, public choice analysis, the role of government, and perspectives on government and markets. Includes an overview of certain general topics such as integration of Christian faith and economic ideas, the meaning of scarcity, the role of economic institutions, the economy as a system, economic endowments, and wealth and poverty. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: DAVID CLEM

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. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTOPHER ASHBAUGH

Continuing work in tonal sight-singing, ear training and dictation through advanced chromaticism. Two class hours per week plus independent computer- and tutor-assisted instruction. Continued development of software skills. Liberal Arts. Corequisite: MTH 325 or permission of instructor.

INSTRUCTOR: PETER MEILAENDER

The foundation course in American politics. Focuses on the basic design of the American political system, including constitutionalism, federalism, and the separation of powers, with special attention to the Founding principles as explained in the Federalist. Additional topics can include political parties, elections, Congress and the President, bureaucracy, the judiciary, and state and local government. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: PETER MEILAENDER

Development of the international system of nation-states; effects of system structure and intrastate elements on international relations; concepts such as power, balance of power, sovereignty, interdependence, and issues such as foreign policy decision making, causes of war, and nuclear arms control. Liberal Arts.

INSTRUCTOR: CYNTHIA SYMONS

Social behavior from a sociological and psychological perspective, examining the interaction of behaviors of individuals in groups. Topics: prejudice, group processes, leadership, conformity, attitudes and change. Liberal Arts

INSTRUCTOR: KAREN DAUGHERTY

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.

Instructor: Luke Duttweiler

Explores topics in mathematics, computing or data science with a focus on historical context and/or applications to other disciplines and to real-world problems. Students develop effective mathematical/computational thinking and communication skills through open-ended inquiry and explore how these skills can inform and enrich a Christian life. Cultivates an appreciation for the ways in which reasoning and abstraction contribute to problem solving and emphasizes conceptual understanding rather than computational proficiency. Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement. Liberal Arts. Permission required for main campus residential students to enroll.

INSTRUCTOR: KRISTINA LACELLE-PETERSON

Examines the ancient through medieval development of Christianity in its various contexts. Attention will be given to the lives of prominent men and women as well as doctrines and institutions developed in each era. Connections with current theological issues and church practice will be considered. Liberal Arts.

Instructor: Julian Cook

Race and American Christianity explores the complex role of American Protestant Christianity in the construction of historic and contemporary notions of race and U.S. systems of racial hierarchy. The course gives sustained attention to the sociopolitical dimensions of race in shaping American Christian identities, practices, and ideology. THEL 295 centers an interdisciplinary pedagogy that weaves theology, ethics, critical race theory, history, anti-racist activism, African-American and gender studies. Students are encouraged and equipped to critically reflect on and interrogate the role of race and faith in the formation of their own and others’ values, spiritual practices, lifeworlds, churches and local communities. Special attention will be given to topics such as: anti-black violence, mass incarceration, whiteness studies, Black feminist resources in anti-racist activism, reparations and racial reconciliation. Scholars to be read and engaged include: Kelly Brown Douglas, George Yancy, James Cone, Jennifer Harvey and Ibram Kendi. Liberal Arts

Graduate Courses

INSTRUCTOR: JAMES HILLIARD

This course emphasizes the decision-making and discipline of financial management. Subjects include: financial reports and metrics, financial analysis and planning, financial forecasting, financial markets, financial leverage, working capital management, capital budgeting processes, cost of capital, and the evaluation of domestic and global merger and acquisition opportunities, including takeover and antitrust strategies. Students will integrate a biblical and ethical framework that helps guide financial management decision-making. Prerequisite(s): MBA 501, MBA 630. ** Students may choose to waive this course and substitute an elective course for this core course if they have earned a B- or better in at least two of the following undergrad/graduate level courses: Corporate Finance I/II, Investment Management, or Money, Banking and Finance.

INSTRUCTOR: BRIAN BLAIR

An introduction into the role of project management within a cross section of organizations and project types. Topics include project definition, planning, scheduling, life cycles, project attribute estimation, resource allocation, scope creep, and project portfolio evaluation and selection. Management issues related to project manager selection, subcontracting, team dynamics, and project monitoring and control are explored as essential elements of a successful project. Opportunities to research and evaluate the landscape of digital tools for project management and leverage real world tools in the scope and sequence of learning. Prerequisite(s): MBA 501, MBA 630.

INSTRUCTOR: SUNSHINE SULLIVAN

Examines the cognitive and social development of children birth to second grade and explores a range of developmentally responsive pedagogies that help young children to grow, learn and develop through meaningful, integrated, interdisciplinary learning experiences. Intended for Education major juniors, seniors and post-grads. According to New York State teacher certification requirements (8/2015), graduates who are granted an Initial Teaching Certificate from New York State and who complete six credits of early childhood coursework with a C or better may be able to extend their teaching certificate to include birth-grade 2 through the Individual Evaluation for Additional Classroom Teaching Certificate pathway. This course is restricted to Houghton College Education majors who have completed junior-level course work in the major and graduates of Houghton’s education program. Any other enrollees must receive permission from the instructor. Required for B-6 and B-12 certificates. Offered: Summer 2 Session Even Years (12 weeks). 3 credits. Levels: Graduate.

Note: a course may have prerequisites that need to be fulfilled before enrollment. Please check the college catalog