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2014–15 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
BIOE-6100 – ECS-7900
Bioethics (BIOE)
BIOE-6100 Principles of Bioethics
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Fa, Sp
2 hours
This is an introduction to the field of bioethics from a Christian
perspective. The course will emphasize ethical theory and human
personhood. Current issues in bioethics will be discussed,
including reproductive ethics, end of life ethics, and clinical ethics.
Crosslisted with
ECS-6550 Topics in Curriculum: Bioethics.
BIOE-6200 Ethical Theory
–Fa
2 hours
What makes moral judgments true? Is there an ultimate moral
principle (or set of principles) from which more specific judgments
are derived? If so, what is it? This class is a graduate-level
investigation into these and other related questions. Prerequisite:
BIOE-6100 Principles of Bioethics.
BIOE-6410 Reproductive Ethics
–Sp
2 hours
An in-depth study of the theological, philosophical, and ethical
issues relating to human procreation. The course will include
discussions of the abortion debate, family planning, elective
sterilization, assisted reproductive technologies, reproductive
surrogacy arrangements, adoption (including embryo adoption),
and other matters relating to human reproductive ethics.
Prerequisite: BIOE-6100 Principles of Bioethics.
BIOE-6420 End of Life Ethics
–Sp
2 hours
This is an in-depth study of the theological, philosophical, and
eithical issues relating to the end of life. The course will include
discussions of clinical issues related to terminal illness, futility
theory, brain death, the persistent vegetative state, euthanasia,
assisted suicide, and hospice. Prerequisite: BIOE-6100 Principles
of Bioethics.
BIOE-6510 Clinical Case Studies
–Su
2 hours
This course is an in-depth study of the process of clinical ethics
consulting, based on actual cases. In addition, the course will
consider the composition of hospital ethics committees and the
role of the ethics consultant. Prerequisites: BIOE-6100 Principles
of Bioethics; BIOE-6200 Ethical Theory; BIOE-6410 Reproductive
Ethics; BIOE-6420 End of Life Ethics.
Business Administration (BUS)
BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis
3 hours
This course equips students to use statistical techniques to
analyze and evaluate organizational data. Key topics of the course
include: hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, multiple
regression, time series forecasting, process control, and data
mining. Emphasis will be made on the practical application of
statistical tools and techniques within an organizational context.
BUS-6110 Global Business Perspectives
3 hours
This course incorporates learning experiences in contrasting
economies and integrates opportunities to learn about the social,
economic, political, and cultural issues affecting the ways business
is conducted around the world. This course includes visits to
foreign corporations and exposure to different cultural settings.
BUS-6300 Operations Research
3 hours
This course provides an analytical and mathematical approach
to model building and develops a sound conceptual understanding
of the role Operations Research and Management Science play
in support of the business decision-making process. The focus
will be descriptive models using a variety of techniques like
linear programming, nonlinear optimization, decision analysis,
simulation, and project scheduling.
E
Economics (ECON)
ECON-6400 Managerial Economics
3 hours
This managerial economics course studies the role of economic
theory in management analysis and decisions incorporating a
Christian ethical context. This course is about economic principles
and their relevance to business decision-making. We will explore
the interaction of information, economic incentives, and market
competion and how these interact to determine prices, products
available, profits, and patterns of trade and organization. At the
end of this course, students should be able to understand how
basic economic reasoning can lead to improved managerial
decisions. Prerequisite: BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis.
ECON-6450 Economics of Government Policy
3 hours
This course provides a review of the macroeconomic
instruments of public policy (both fiscal and monetary) and an
overview of the implication to business decisions. Monetary policy
will review tools of the central bank, a historical examination of the
evolution of monetary policy, and the current state of monetary
theory. The linkage between monetary policy and debt finance
will be examined, and contemporary public finance issues will be
explored. Monetary and fiscal policy impacts on interest rates,
credit availability, and exchange rates will be assessed. Finally,
collective decision-making will be examined with an introduction
to public choice theory. Prerequisite: ECON-6400 Managerial
Economics.
Education Curriculum Studies (ECS)
ECS-6550 Special Topics in Curriculum
1–2 hours
This course offers focused instruction and project work on a
current or special topic in curriculum, often provided as part of
a school inservice, teachers’ convention, or specially scheduled
course. Students may earn up to four credits.
ECS-7000 CurriculumTheory: Analysis and Design 2 hours
This course studies the philosophical basis, theoretical
models, and instructional considerations necessary in curriculum
design and construction. Emphasis will be given to the necessity
of identifying assumptions underlying curriculum decisions,
ascertaining and developing curriculum to meet the needs of
various types of students, and aligning instructional techniques
with curriculum goals and objectives. The historical foundations
of curriculum and the role of leadership in curriculum change are
also addressed.
ECS-7100
2 hours
CurriculumTheory: Implementation and Evaluation
This course offers a study of the theoretical models,
instructional considerations, and administrative issues involved
in the implementation and evaluation of curriculum. Emphasis is
given to the process of curriculum implementation at the district
and school level and the evaluation of curriculum effectiveness in
light of specified goals. Prerequisite: ECS-7000 Curriculum Theory:
Analysis and Design.
ECS-7900
3 hours
Applied Research Project in Curriculum, Instructional, and
Personnel Development
Students will complete an approved applied research project
designed in conjunction with a faculty advisor and/or an external
mentor. The project must take place in an appropriate educational
setting. The research project will be documented by a multi-media
presentation and written report which will be suitable for the
portfolio. Prerequisite: EDU-7200 Research Design.
