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Administration

Laura Hendley Tomlin, Director, Evening College, Director of Paralegal Studies Certificate Program
Sherry Gotlieb, Director of Adult Learning Services
Stacy Harrison, Evening College Coordinator

Undergraduate Programs and Requirements 

Concentrations

Nondegree Credit Program

Samford University’s Evening College provides opportunities for personal and professional growth over the lifespan through rigorous academic programs and relationships in a Christian community. The program acts as a bridge between the community and Samford University, identifying and addressing the educational needs of the local workforce and introducing the values and meaning of the University to those with whom we connect.

Through the Evening College and the Division of Academic Affairs, the bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies (B.S.I.S.) degree is awarded with concentrations in counseling and human services, liberal studies, organizational leadership, and paralegal studies. In addition, a nondegree Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is also offered. A minimum of 64 credits must be taken at Samford University in order to meet residency requirements for the 128-credit bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies degree.

These B.S.I.S. programs are the most flexible of all awarded by the University and are designed specifically for adult students. The responsibility for determining the suitability of these concentrations and their applicability to particular conditions rests with the individual student. Students planning to pursue post-baccalaureate studies should review the requirements of the targeted graduate program to determine whether undergraduate-level prerequisites exist.

The certificate program allows students to develop a specific career-related skill set. Courses in the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program are offered for college credit. Professionals who have completed at least an associate of science degree may complete only the 30 credit hours required for the paralegal certificate, in addition to any prerequisites, to earn the certificate. In addition, credit earned in paralegal courses may be applied to the B.S.I.S. degree.

Courses for all programs are conveniently scheduled in the evenings; additionally, some degree programs offer courses on the weekends. Students may be admitted to begin courses in fall, spring, or summer. The program faculty is composed of members chosen from the full-time Samford faculty and practitioners who are experts in their fields.

* Submission of FAFSA and completed application by this date guarantees financial aid consideration for the current term.
** Applicants applying for admission after this date may be eligible for financial aid through the submission of the FAFSA. Due to possible timing issues or time constraints, financial aid may not be available for disbursement by the first day of class.

Students must secure other funding in the mean time to guarantee their continued enrollment.

Portfolio Credit

Because adults often have achieved competencies beyond those of traditional undergraduate students, the Samford University faculty may award up to 30 credits for college-level learning. This nontraditional learning may come from military training or other professional experiences. This may be presented to faculty through a portfolio that is prepared by the student or evaluated through credit recommendation reference guides such as the American Council on Education’s National Guide for Educational Credit for Training Programs. Both methods are coordinated through the Evening College. Students should apply for this credit during the first term at the University. Program staff will provide guidelines for portfolio preparation to all interested students. Portfolio credit does not count toward the residency requirement at Samford University. Students must earn at least 50 percent of their total credit hours through courses taken at Samford.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

College-level credit is awarded for scores of 50 or higher in most subject areas; however, students should consult with their advisors or the Office of Student Records before scheduling any CLEP examinations. See the CLEP  table for more information.

Credit Limitations

The aggregate of credit earned through portfolio and CLEP may not exceed 30 credits. At least 50 percent of the credit in each degree program must be earned from Samford, with none of the credit mentioned in the previous sentence counting toward this residency requirement. Also, a minimum of 15 credits in the concentration field (with nine at the 300-400 level) must be taken at Samford.

Academic Regulations

Unless stated otherwise, Evening College students are bound by the same academic regulations as other undergraduates; these regulations are found in the Academic Policies and Regulations section of this catalog.

Admission Procedures for Evening College

It is expected that students who enter this program have been out of high school for at least three years and are unable to enroll in the day program due to work schedules, family concerns or other reasons. The Evening College is the administrative office that serves these programs and students. Applications for admission are accepted each term.

Please complete the following steps to apply for admission to the Evening College or the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program.

Online applications are preferred. Please visit www.samford.edu/eveningcollege/ to apply online or to download a copy of the Application for Admission. All application materials should be addressed to the Evening College, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, 35229.

1. Admission application, completed in full, including reference forms and essay.
2. One official transcript from each college that you attended. Transcripts must be mailed directly from your former institution’s records office to the Evening College office.
3. One reference. See guidelines below.
4. Admission essay. See guidelines on the next page.
5. Application fee: $35 (nonrefundable).
6. If you earned fewer than 24 semester or 36 quarter hours of credit at other institutions, you must also provide the Evening College Office with an official copy of your high school transcript.* This must be mailed from the high school directly to the Evening College Office.

*If you have a GED, please review the High School Equivalency  information in the Admission Procedures and Policies section of this catalog.

Reference Considerations

The reference form should be completed by a nonfamily member well acquainted with your capabilities, motivation, and initiative. Employers, former employers, or former instructors are recommended.

Essay Considerations

In two typed pages or less, please tell us about yourself, your academic background, and collegiate ambitions. We are particularly interested in why you are applying to Samford University. Please attach the essay to the application.

Admission under the Special Status Classification

Special status is a nondegree-seeking classification. You may wish to consider the special status option for one of the following reasons:

1. Time constraints prevent the completion of the regular application process prior to the beginning of a desired term.
2. You have a desire to take courses for credit but are not interested in earning a bachelor’s degree at the present time (regardless of whether or not you already have a bachelor’s degree).

To apply as a special status student, please submit the following items to the Office of Admission:

1. Special Status Application, completed in full. The application may be submitted without the reference forms and essay.
2. Application fee: $35 (nonrefundable)
3. If you attended college within the last 12 months, please request a letter of good standing from the institution. Otherwise, no transcripts are required to apply under the special status classification.

Reclassification

Most students admitted under the special status classification may wish to eventually change their status to a regular, degree-seeking classification. In order to initiate a change of status, you must complete a Change of Status form and submit it to the Evening College Office. In order to be reclassified, you must meet the admission conditions set forth above and provide the additional required information and documents to the Evening College Office.

Restrictions of the Special Status Admission Classification:

1. If you are currently under suspension from another institution, you may not attend Samford University until the suspension period imposed by the previous institution has expired.
2. You are ineligible to receive federally funded financial aid until your admission status has been changed to a degree-seeking category.
3. You must have been graduated from high school for three or more years.
4. A maximum of 18 credit hours earned as a special status student will count towards a Samford degree program. Each academic department reserves the right to determine the acceptability of credits earned under this classification.
5. Credit earned as a special status student will not count towards a graduate degree.

Admission as an Audit Student

Students may also apply under audit status. See Audit Student Applicant  in Admission Procedures and Policies in this catalog.

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

Because Evening College students commute to and from classes, do not receive meal plans, and do not have access to the full range of degrees designed for traditional day students, the tuition fee is substantially below the day rates. Courses taken during the day carry the full-tuition rate.

Although University scholarships are not available to Evening College students, they should apply for non-University scholarships. Also, residents of the state of Alabama are eligible to receive the Alabama Student Grant if they meet the eligibility requirements. Evening students may also apply for other types of federal financial aid programs such as Pell grants and student loans. Financial Aid Applications may be requested by calling the Office of Financial Aid at (205) 726-2905.

There are few additional fees associated with evening classes aside from the cost of textbooks. Most major credit cards are accepted. (See the General Miscellaneous Fees  chart for a list of additional fees that may apply.)

Student Insurance

All Samford Evening College students enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours of a degree-granting program are automatically enrolled in student health insurance and billed accordingly. Students may waive out of this plan by providing proof of existing insurance.

For more information or to waive out of the mandatory student insurance plan, visit: www.pearceandpearce.com/PearceSite/Schools/AL/SU/.

Parking

All evening students must register their automobiles with Transportation Services. There is a minimal annual charge for parking on campus.

Class Registration and Policies

Evening College students are limited to 14 credits per fall or spring semester and 10 credits per summer term without the director’s approval.

NOTE 1: See here  for a list of General Miscellaneous Fees (Vehicle Registration/Decal, ID Replacement, etc.) that apply to ALL students.
NOTE 2: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Bursar’s Office Web site for the latest tuition and fee info: www.samford.edu/bursar/

NOTE ON PAYMENT/REINSTATEMENT: Charges incurred after the e-bill has been generated for the semester/term are due on or before the payment due date. Charges incurred during the drop/add period are due when incurred. Late fee of 5% (capped at $100) will be applied to the past due balance if payment not received in the Bursar’s Office by the due date. To avoid registration cancellation and reinstatement fee, students should pay all tuition and fees by the payment due date. See Billing, Payment, & Refund Schedule  for dates for e-bill, payment due, refund availability, late fee assessment, and registration cancellation.

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements 

General Education Requirements

All bachelor degree programs require a minimum of 128 total credits that include 40 credits of upper-level (300-400) coursework, 3 credits of computer literacy, and 18 credits of upper-level coursework in the concentration. Specific requirements for each concentration are outlined below. Credits within the degree are divided as follows: 48-49 credits fall under General Education, a range of 48-80 credits fall within the chosen concentration, and 0-32 credits of General Electives round out the overall 128 credits required. MPEN 101  and MPEN 102  should be taken as part of a student’s first 18 credits at Samford. Unless otherwise specified, credits that have been used to satisfy general education requirements may not be counted as part of any concentration.

Evening College Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

* See General Education Requirements  table for required/applicable courses.
** Hours for each concentration includes MPIS 401 - Senior Capstone , a 3-credit required course. See individual concentration tables for required/applicable courses.
*** General Elective credits vary depending on concentration chosen.

World Languages and Cultures

Many additional language courses are offered in the evenings. See the World Languages and Cultures  section within the Howard College School of Arts and Sciences for more information.

Departments and Program Offerings

Programs

Major

• •  Concentration in Counseling and Human Services, B.S.I.S.
• •  Concentration in Liberal Studies, B.S.I.S.
• •  Concentration in Organizational Leadership, B.S.I.S.
• •  Concentration in Paralegal Studies, B.S.I.S.
• •  General Education Requirements, B.S.I.S.

Certificate

• •  Paralegal Studies Certificate Program (Non-Degree)

Courses

Evening College - Administration/Business

• MPAC 200 - Survey of Accounting

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  Introduction to the preparation and interpretation of accounting information with special emphasis on the needs of non-business majors. Course covers both the use and reporting of accounting information generated for external audiences (creditors and the investing public) as well as that developed for internal decision-making.
• MPBL 352 - Legal Environment of Business

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  Study of the fundamental areas of law that impact business and the government’s role in the development of those laws. Through the use of cases and lectures, the interrelationship of these two dominant institutions of society is analyzed. Specific areas to be addressed include the regulation of employment, the law of contracts, torts, bankruptcy, and several areas of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• MPEC 200 - Survey of Economics

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  Survey of the macroeconomic theories that explain the behavior of the world economy and the national economies that comprise it. Course covers the microeconomic relationships that explain the operations of individual consumer/supplier markets.
• MPFI 300 - Survey of Finance

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  Introduction to financial management concepts and methods of analysis. Students gain comprehension of the central tenets of financial management including: 1) analyzing the risk return tradeoff, 2) evaluating the time value of money, 3) cash flow examination and valuation, 4) applying capital market efficiency theory to case applications, and 5) the analysis and understanding of the financial health of an organization. Prereqs: MPAC 200 , MPEC 200 , and MPMA 210 .
• MPHR 361 - The Injured and Absent Employee

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  Introduction to the human resources professional’s role in the laws and regulations affecting injured and absent employees. Focus on the states’ various approaches to workers’ compensation (i.e., medical benefits and limited compensation), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Also covered: various other aspects of state and federal law the human resources professional will need knowledge of to administer to injured and absent employees. Prereqs: MPMG 473  and MPBL 352 , or equivalent.
• MPMG 300 - Survey of Management

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  Examination of the content, skills, and organizational and societal settings of management duties. Exploration of the sources of managerial expertise and their links to the performance of all types of organizations. Prereqs: MPAC 200  and MPEC 200 .
• MPMG 470 - Negotiation/Conflict Resolution

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  Overview of contemporary theories and ideas in the field of negotiation. Emphasizes the practical application of negotiation in the business world and/or everyday life. Prereqs: MPAC 200  and MPEC 200 .
• MPMG 471 - Advertising/Public Relations

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  Overview of the advertising and public relations process, including the strategies behind successful campaigns. Focuses on real world settings as they relate to account management, creative development, production, media, and client service. Evaluation of creative executions and their potential impact on the end user. Prereqs: MPAC 200  and MPEC 200 .
• MPMG 472 - Case Studies in Leadership

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  Through case studies and real world examples, students will examine various styles of leadership and apply current theories to better understand the qualities and characteristics necessary to be a successful leader. Prereqs: MPAC 200  and MPEC 200 .
• MPMG 473 - Human Resource Management

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  Study of one or more of the challenges arising from changes in the business environment that managers face. Content is adapted by the instructor to conform to the challenges of the day. Prereqs: MPAC 200  and MPEC 200 .
• MPMK 300 - Survey of Marketing

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  Introduction to the concepts of marketing management with emphasis on a balance between theory and practice. Individual topics include demand analysis, marketing research, distribution channels, product policy, and marketing strategy. Prereqs: MPAC 200  and MPEC 200 .

Evening College - Art

• MPAR 300 - Art Appreciation

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  Enables the student to understand artistic terms, methods, and philosophy, to recognize styles in periods of art history, and to develop aesthetic experiences that will better prepare the student for living in society.

Evening College - Biology

• MPBI 105 - Principles of Biology

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  Study of the principles of life common to all living organisms. LEC, LAB.
• MPBI 107 - Contemporary Biology

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  Designed for non-biology majors. Study of the interactions of humans within the biological world. Includes laboratory.
• MPBI 110 - Human Biology

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  Study of the biological principles of the human body from a human biological anatomical, physiological, and an ecosociological perspective. May be used as a prerequisite for upper-level biology courses. Includes laboratory.
• MPBI 111 - Animal Biology

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  Study of animal life from a cellular to an organismal level with emphasis on animal taxonomy and environmental relationships. May be used as a prerequisite for upper-level biology courses. Includes laboratory.
• MPBI 112 - Plant Biology

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  Study of the form, function, and classification of the plant kingdom. Includes laboratory. Prereq: BIOL 105  or equivalent.
• MPBI 324 - Introduction to Toxicology

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  Designed for the nonscientist and especially for those in the business and paralegal certificate concentrations. Acquaints the student with the scope and history of toxicology, provides basic information on home and workplace health and safety, and covers OSHA/EPA regulations relevant to citizens’ rights-to-know with respect to toxicants in their communities and workplaces. Includes laboratory. Prereq: Any 100-level biology.
• MPBI 327 - Conservation Ecology

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  Study of the basic principles of ecology that relate to the utilization and conservation of the earth’s biological resources. Includes ecosystem dynamics, population ecology, wildlife and fisheries techniques, the economics of conservation, and issues relating to the protection of endangered species. Prereq: Any 100-level biology.

Evening College - Communication Studies

• MPCS 215 - Oral Communication

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  Study of the techniques governing speeches to inform, convince, and actuate. Course covers speech composition, delivery, and audience analysis. Course includes an overview of interviewing and a discussion of the basic elements of business communications.
• MPCS 453 - Professional Communication

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  Study of theories and research of rhetorical strategies as practiced in various professional discourse communities. Applications of theory are made to a number of writing contexts, including business and technical communication. Prereq: MPEN 102 .

Evening College - Counseling and Human Services

• MPCN 245 - Introduction to the Helping Professions

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  Study of the fundamentals of basic human relations and an introduction to the basic principles, techniques, and theories of the counseling process.
• MPCN 247 - Basic Counseling Theory and Practice

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  Study of the stages and factors involved in the process of counseling. Practical applications of counseling form the basics of instruction with emphasis given to the relationships of counseling to the counselor and counselee. Prereq: MPCN 245 .
• MPCN 256 - Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner

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  Designed to assist adult learners returning to academic study to acquire learning and memory strategies and tactics. Provides students with research information and individual assessment feedback to develop a learner profile contributing to more effective information management.
• MPCN 321 - Substance Abuse Counseling

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  Addresses the general concepts and treatment alternatives for those affected by substance abuse. Topics covered include drug terminology, specific drug information, theories and treatment of addictions, medical and psychological aspects of addictions on the individual and affected family members, and laws pertaining to substance abuse counselors.
• MPCN 331 - Family Dynamics

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  Analysis of family functioning, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as how family members relate to each other. The importance of family roles and expectations, the impact of family origin on self-esteem and life choices, patterns of communication and conflict management are highlighted. Prereq: MPEN 102 .
• MPCN 332 - Directed Studies in Counseling

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  Students obtain individual guidance in researching a special area of interest in counseling, organizing the research, and sharing it with the class. Involves library research, independent reading, and reporting.
• MPCN 341 - Employee Assistance Counseling

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  Introduction to and an overview of the field of employee assistance. Emphasis is placed on the role of the counselor. Topics include the history, structure, and purpose of employee assistance; an introduction to employee assistance professional organizations; and an introduction to current employee assistance enterprises. Students will also be exposed to frequently used personality and vocational assessments used in the workplace. While primarily intended for those in the counseling and human services program, this course would also be beneficial to students pursuing a concentration in organizational leadership.
• MPCN 342 - Case Studies

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  Students learn from the process and techniques of developing case studies as well as their appropriate uses. A portfolio of case studies is developed with special emphasis given to family problems. Prereqs: MPCN 245  and MPEN 102 .
• MPCN 345 - Principles of Communication

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  Designed to increase student understanding and implementation of effective interpersonal communication behavior. The course examines basic verbal and non-verbal elements affecting communication between individuals in family, peer groups and work contexts.
• MPCN 349 - Basic Psychopathology

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  Investigation of the major categories of disorders associated with personality pathology. Addresses symptomatology, therapeutic approaches and prognosis associated with specific disorders, anxiety-based disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, psychoses, organic brain disorders, and psychophysiological disturbances.
• MPCN 350 - Small-Group Process

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  Introduction to various applications of group therapy, as well as other group problem- solving activities. Group dynamics and group management techniques are introduced. Attention is given to legal and ethical factors related to managing groups.
• MPCN 361 - Multicultural Issues in Human Services

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  Examination of how culture affects behavior. Students will examine the ways in which their family of origin and culture has impacted their worldview and how this worldview may affect the counseling process. Students will study the cultural norms of specific populations and explore ways in which the counseling process can be modified to effectively serve clients in any counseling or other human services setting. Prereq: MPCN 245 .
• MPCN 401 - Counseling Children and Youth

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  Presentation of theories, techniques, and strategies for working with children and adolescents and their families in a human services setting. Explores counseling issues related to this population with particular emphasis on the terminology, diagnoses, treatment options, and resources for the most common issues facing this population. Prereqs: MPCN 245  and MPCN 247 .
• MPCN 441 - Personal Growth and Development

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  Introduction to basic areas of growth and adjustment encountered by members of our culture. Emphasis is placed on developing a well-integrated personality, self-adjustment, and self-management. Prereq: MPEN 102 .
• MPCN 442 - Life Crisis Management

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  Students learn how to help an individual cope with an unforeseen crisis in life including divorce and/or separation, chronic conditions, and death. Prereq: MPEN 102 .
• MPCN 448 - Field Experience in the Helping Professions

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  Designed to supplement knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom by applying academic principles in a practical setting. Includes participation in an externship as well as on-campus seminar meetings with the instructor. Students are enrolled only by permission of the instructor.
• MPCN 450 - Issues in Counseling and Human Services

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  A study of the historical issues that have influenced counseling as well as the current issues in the profession. Problems and possible solutions are addressed. Prereq: MPEN 102 .
• MPCN 456 - Special Topics in Counseling and Human Services

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  Weekend or special seminar courses. Topics vary. May be taken up to three times for a maximum of nine credits.
• MPCN 471 - Counseling and Interviewing Techniques

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  Focuses on the skills necessary for success in the helping professions. Emphasis is placed on role play and the study of the varied research-based methods of effective and empathic interviewing and counseling. Prereqs: MPCN 245  and MPCN 247 .
• MPCN 480 - Research in Human Services

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  Designed for students pursuing a concentration in counseling foundations and human services. Focus on scientific inquiry and the research process as it relates to problems associated with counseling and human services agencies and settings. Emphasis will be given to qualitative and quantitative areas of investigation, along with the techniques that support them. Students will experience research opportunities designed to enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills in ways that translate to the workplace. Prereq: MPCN 245 .
• MPCN 481 - Human Services Administration

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  Emphasizes the basic skills required to effectively manage agency staff and other resources in human service organizational settings. The focus of the course is on the unique needs of human service managers in planning, organizing, budgeting, and supervising their programs and organizations within an ever-changing social environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of counselor in the organization. Prereq: MPCN 245 .

Evening College - Education

• MPED 307 - Foundations of Leadership

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  Introduction to the foundations of leadership and the importance of principled leadership in all areas of life.

Evening College - English

• MPEN 101 - Oral and Written Communication I

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  Introduction to written and oral communications. Students gain proficiency in the composing process and in verbal presentations. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to MPEN 102 .
• MPEN 102 - Oral and Written Communication II

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  Continuation of MPEN 101  with additional practice in composition and verbal communication. Special emphasis is placed on learning how to apply critical thinking skills to the process of reading and incorporating sources into their documents. A major project in this course is the academic research paper. Students must pass this course with a grade of C- or better to advance to sophomore literature courses. Prereq: MPEN 101  with a grade of C- or better.
• MPEN 201 - Major British and Irish Authors

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  Study of one or two major authors from each century (16th to the 20th) and includes drama (Shakespeare), prose fiction (Jane Austen), and poetry (William Wordsworth, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and others). Provides depth of study on a few great authors, rather than a broad survey. Prereq: MPEN 102  with grade of C- or better.
• MPEN 209 - Special Topics in Literature

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  Exploration of literary works (prose fiction and drama) and films that are connected thematically. Current offerings include “Literature of the Family” that explores relationships between family members and “The Cross-Cultural Experience” that presents works in which the protagonist interacts with people of another race or culture, resulting in situations that produce cultural misunderstandings and a variety of conflicts. Prereq: MPEN 102  with grade of C- or better.
• MPEN 211 - Major American Authors

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  Study of American literature from its beginnings to the present, emphasizing major authors and major literary trends, such as the American Renaissance and the Harlem Renaissance. Prereq: MPEN 102  with grade of C- or better.

Evening College - History

• MPHI 101 - World History I

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  Survey of selected cultures from prehistory to 1500 within their political, economic, and social frameworks.
• MPHI 102 - World History II

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  Survey of selected cultures from the Renaissance to the present within their political, economic, and social frameworks.
• MPHI 217 - Early America to 1877

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  Social, cultural, and political overview of American history from its colonial beginnings through the end of Reconstruction.
• MPHI 218 - Modern America since 1865

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  Social, cultural, and political overview of American history from 1865 through the present.

Evening College - Interdisciplinary Studies

• MPIS 401 - Senior Capstone

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  Students seeking a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.I.S.) are required to complete the senior seminar course. Students will demonstrate ability to critically analyze a problem related to their interdisciplinary program by completing a senior project related to their concentration and/or career. In addition, students will compile a portfolio that documents current educational accomplishments and projected learning needs. Prereq: Senior status; student must be within 12 hours of completing degree requirements.

Evening College - Kinesiology and Nutrition Science

• MPPE 122 - Fitness Walking and Strength Training

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  Designed to incorporate two aspects of positive health and fitness: strength training to enhance muscular strength and endurance, and fitness walking to develop the cardiorespiratory system. Other topics include stress management, behavior modification, body composition, common fitness injuries, and flexibility.
• MPPE 231 - Personal and Community Health

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  Teaches basic fundamentals of general health. Emphasis is placed on such topical areas as personal fitness, nutrition, mental and emotional health, and community and environmental health.

Evening College - Mathematics and Computing

• MPCO 100 - Introduction to Computing

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  Survey course that includes a history of computing, description of system components, programming fundamentals, discussion of programming languages, processing methods, and applications. Introductory hands-on experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communications software and hands-on exposure to the processes of problem-solving and programming.
• MPCO 101 - Software Applications

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  Conceptual understanding of the four major types of business software applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. The course covers unique qualities of each (strengths and weaknesses), proper usage of each, and interconnections among them. Prereq: MPCO 100 .
• MPCO 312 - Empowering Managers to Understand IT

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  Study of the role information technology plays as an enabler of business. Students will learn how to properly work with information technology (IT) resources in the workplace and how to fully leverage the benefits that IT can provide. Prereq: MPAC 200 .
• MPMA 110 - Contemporary Mathematics

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  Develops problem-solving skills by studying a wide range of contemporary applications of mathematics. Connections between contemporary mathematics and modern society are stressed.
• MPMA 210 - Statistics

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  Designed as an algebra-based introductory course in statistics. Covers descriptive and inferential statistics with probability decision-making skills necessary for today’s complex civilization. Covers frequency, probability, binomial, normal, chi-square and sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing for one and two populations, linear correlation and regression, and analysis of variance. Uses the graphing calculator and statistical computing packages. Prereqs: MPMA 110  or equivalent.

Evening College - Music

• MPMU 200 - Music Appreciation

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  Introduction to historical and stylistic developments in music for non-music majors. Emphasis is placed upon listening, through both recordings and live concerts.

Evening College - Organizational Leadership

• MPOL 305 - Information Systems and Technology I

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  First of two courses designed to give the student a solid understanding of information systems and technology. The connection between effective management and strategic implementation of information technologies will be explored along with the importance of management information systems, hardware and software considerations, database processing, and cloud computing. Lab exercises will allow the student to develop the critical competencies needed to function as a leader in the workplace. Prereq: MPCO 100 .
• MPOL 310 - Supervision

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  Case-study intensive course. With the use of written as well as video case studies, the student will be placed in the role of a supervisor. Students will acquire the theoretical knowledge and refine the interpersonal communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and other supervisory skills most important for immediate and future career success. Prereq: MPMG 300 . (Formerly MPML 310)
• MPOL 315 - Workplace Diversity

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  Examination of the concepts of workplace diversity through historical, societal, practical, and theoretical lenses. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to be culturally aware managers and employees.
• MPOL 320 - Human Behavior in Organizations

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  Survey course that provides students with the fundamental concepts and principles of human and organizational behavior. The study of interpersonal relationships and communication in the workplace, as well as self-assessment, prepare the student for successful leadership roles. Prereq: MPPS 101  or MPSO 100 .
• MPOL 325 - Employment Law for Managers

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  Introduction to the laws and regulations affecting the employment relationship. Federal and state laws that affect the employer-employee relationship, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA); the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA); the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA); the Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act (AADEA); Alabama Workers’ Compensation Law; and H.B. 56 (Alabama’s immigration law) will be explored in depth. Prereq: MPMG 300 .
• MPOL 405 - Information Systems and Technology II

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  Designed to follow MPOL 305  (Information Systems and Technology I), this course will continue the same themes while addressing additional IT considerations and implications for business. Students will develop an understanding of information systems and security management, structured processes, and social media information systems, as well as how to use IT for competitive advantage. Students in this course will continue to develop their skills in MS Excel and MS Access. Prereq: MPOL 305 .
• MPOL 420 - Leadership for Organizational Change

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  Through extensive case study, this course explores the theories and principles behind organizational change. The influences of technology, culture, diversity, ethics, mission, vision, and motivation will be examined. Students will learn how successful leaders respond dynamically to effect positive change in their organizations. Prereqs: MPOL 320 , MPPS 101 , and MPSO 100 .

Evening College - Paralegal Studies

• MPPG 121 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

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  Examination of the concept, qualifications, and role of the paralegal. Selected topics include legal terminology, the levels of government, court structure and operation, the structure of the American legal system, basic interviewing and investigative techniques, the ethical considerations governing the lawyer-paralegal- client-public relationships, and the role of the paralegal in several substantive law areas. Students will also be exposed to technologies currently in use by paralegals including electronic filing and case management software.
• MPPG 123 - Legal Research and Writing

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  The student will acquire basic techniques and practical skills required in the use of legal materials. Problem assignments require the student to use many of the standard legal written authorities. Students will use the Cumberland School of Law library in the preparation of case briefs, memoranda, and appellate briefs. Prereq or Co-req: MPPG 121 .
• MPPG 227 - Estates and Trusts

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  Examination of the substantive and procedural law of wills, trusts, and estate administration. The student drafts a will and a trust, and prepares administration documents. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 229 - Litigation

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  Examination of the process of litigation. Special emphasis is placed on the pretrial stage including pleading and discovery. The student performs tasks commonly performed by litigation paralegals. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 301 - Employment Law

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  The student will become familiar with transactions and will prepare documentation for the state and federal laws with respect to employment, sexual harassment, employment discrimination under Title VII and state law, litigation in the state and federal courts regarding employment matters, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its effect on employment, and the Family and Medical Leave Act and its effect on employment. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 302 - Environmental Law for Paralegals

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  Comprehensive overview of environmental law including its relationship with political science, technology, economics, and science. In addition to examining current law and policy, this course will review the history of environmental law including the historical legal responses to environmental contamination. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 303 - Technology in the Law Office

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  General introduction to the use of computers and of legal specialty computer software programs in the modern law office. The course includes hands-on computer exercises using professional software programs frequently used in the law office by paralegals. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 304 - Family Law

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  Examination of the substantive law of domestic relations. Topics covered include annulment, divorce, custody, and adoption. The student will learn the procedures used in this area and will prepare commonly filed documents and pleadings. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 305 - Administrative Law for Paralegals

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  Overview of administrative law, looking at the substantive and procedural aspects of various administrative law agencies, with emphasis on providing skills to practice in administrative law. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 306 - Debtor/Creditor Law

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  Examination of the most frequently occurring topics of debtor-creditor law as they occur in a general law practice. Topics include creditor collection devices, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and bankruptcy. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 307 - Criminal Law

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  The student will learn the common law and statutory definitions of crimes (including crimes against persons and property), how to apply defenses to crimes, the application of the constitutional rights of the accused, and the procedures of criminal prosecution. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 308 - Real Estate Law

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  Examination of the substantive law of real property. Training in the study of the law of real estate transactions. Topics include general principles of real estate law, conveyancing, loan-closing procedure, sale of real estate and sales contracts, title examination, deed preparation, foreclosures, leasing of real estate, option contracts, and recordation of various instruments. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 309 - Legal Drafting and Transactions

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  Review of the basic skills necessary for drafting documents for legal transactions. Includes discussion about drafting issues, both legal and non-legal, and the law as it relates to drafting, including rules of interpretation (such as the cannons of construction) and substantive law issues that relate to particular transactions. Students will complete writing exercises that test their knowledge of and ability to apply the materials, including the ability to avoid inadvertent ambiguity, to properly define terms and concepts, to make appropriate stylistic choices, and to draft and revise documents. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 310 - Torts

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  Provides students with the basic legal terms of torts and personal injury law; helps students identify the various types of torts and the defenses a defendant can raise to each; and provides students with practical, hands-on experience in learning the related medical terminology and in drafting the documents commonly used in this area of law. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 311 - Corporate Law

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  Broad overview of two important areas of the law: (1) the law of contracts and (2) the law of business organizations. The contracts part of the course covers forming contracts, restitution, statute of frauds, contract interpretation, modification, and other topics. The business organizations part of the course covers an overview of the principle legal issues that arise in business relationships over the life cycle of the business, including an explanation of the basic concepts that govern these relationships, the specific examples of how they apply, and the similarities and dissimilarities in the business associations covered. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 .
• MPPG 410 - Advanced Paralegalism

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  Designed to prepare the student for entry into the legal community through intensive study of the paralegal profession and additional development of the student’s organizational, communication, and critical analysis skills using modalities such as portfolio preparation, mock interviews, and advanced research and writing assignments. Prereqs: MPPG 121  and MPPG 123 , and 18 hours completed in concentration.

Evening College - Philosophy

• MPPI 401 - Business Ethics

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  Examination of the application of ethics to business, specifically how to think and act ethically in business. Concentrates on ethical analyses of moral issues involved with the foundations and operations of business. Become familiar with the main tenets of thinking ethically, of virtue-based ethics, deontological ethics, and utilitarianism, and how to apply these insights toward and ethical evaluation of business.

Evening College - Political Science

• MPPO 211 - American National Government

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  Introduction to the political process in America with a focus on national political institutions.

Evening College - Psychology

• MPPS 101 - General Psychology

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  Comprehensive overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include physiology, sensation and perception, learning, cognition, development, personality, and social psychology. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology.
• MPPS 205 - Life-Span Development

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  Survey of human thought and behavior from conception to death. Emphasis is placed on physical, moral, social, emotional, and cognitive development at each stage of life span. Prereq or Co-req: MPPS 101 .
• MPPS 411 - Special Topics in Psychology

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  Examination of a particular topic in psychology. Students may take the course more than once, if the topics are different, with permission of department chair. Prereq: Upper-level standing or permission of department chair.

Evening College - Religion

• MPRE 101 - Old Testament Survey

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  Survey of the history and writings of the Old Testament, seeking to sensitize students to the Old Testament’s moral and cultural significance.
• MPRE 102 - New Testament Survey

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  Survey of the history and writings of the New Testament, seeking to sensitize students to the New Testament’s moral and cultural significance.
• MPRE 201 - Introduction to World Religions

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  Investigation of the world’s major living religions of both the Eastern and Western worlds.
• MPRE 300 - Contemporary Ethical Issues

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  Study of critical and ethical issues confronting Christians in today’s world, with attention to ethical decision-making.

Evening College - Sociology

• MPSO 100 - Introductory Sociology

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  Basic sociological concepts are used in the analysis of contemporary and past social life.
• MPSO 203 - Contemporary Social Problems

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  Analysis of such current social issues as population growth, crime, poverty, war, and agedness.
• MPSO 348 - Sociology of Family

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  Study of how sociological theory and research applies to an understanding of the family in the social context including family as a social group, family as an institution within society, and family in global perspective across different societies. Critical questions include: What are the constraints of society on the family? What purpose does the family serve in the larger society? What roles do people play in the family? Who and what determines the assignment of those roles? What part does intimacy and sexuality play in family life? How do persons become involved in conflict and violence in families? What are the similarities and differences in family globally?
• MPSO 401 - Social Psychology

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  Examination of the interaction between the individual and the social environment as a major factor in human behavior.
• MPSO 406 - Race and Ethnic Relations

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  Description and analysis of the phenomena that arises when groups of people who differ racially and/or culturally come into contact with one another.

Evening College - Spanish

• MPSP 101 - Elementary Spanish I

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  Introduction to Spanish language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
• MPSP 102 - Elementary Spanish II

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  Continuation of MPSP 101 . Prereq: Successful completion of MPSP 101 .

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