Course Descriptions
The academic departments of The King’s College are comprised of the following areas (course groupings and codes are listed below each department):

Please note: The curriculum is arranged alphabetically by academic department. Special programs follow the department sections. The college administration reserves the right to withdraw any course for which there is insufficient demand.

Bible (BIS)

BIS 380 Church History (3)
A study of the founding, development and spread of the Christian church from the time of the apostles to the end of the 20th century. Attention will be given to major figures and movements in church history that have engaged their cultures and evangelized successfully. Top

Business (BUS)

BUS 220 Financial Accounting (3)
An introduction to accounting principles and their relationship to basic forms of business entities. Emphasis is on accounting theory, balance sheets and income statements. Ethical issues in accounting practices will be addressed and discussed. Top

BUS 237 Business Communications and Presentations (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 201 College Writing II
Development of the students' ability to effectively communicate in the workplace through writing and speaking. It is designed as a core curriculum course for business majors and is specifically concerned with organizational efficiency and integrity in writing as well as verbal and nonverbal elements in presentation skills. Both technology and research are integral aspects of the function of this course. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the importance of communicating similar messages in multiple formats for organizations. Top

BUS 241 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
Prerequisite: MAT117 Mathematical Ideas and Practice
An introduction to the discipline of statistics, an intellectual method for gaining knowledge from data. Emphasis is on the elements of statistical thinking. The course engages students in an intuitive study of the distribution of random variables, sampling theory, the estimation and testing of hypotheses and regression and correlation. Applications are taken primarily from the realms of business and economics. Top

BUS 252 Introduction to Marketing (3)
Prerequisite: BUS220 Financial Accounting
An overview of marketing principles as they relate to business in general which includes demonstrating the role of marketing in the company, exploring the relationship of marketing to other functions and showing how effective marketing creates value for consumers. The course exposes students to basic marketing issues including markets and the marketing environment, consumer markets and buying behavior, marketing research, product life cycle, pricing decisions and advertising, among others. Top

BUS 320 Principles of Management and Organization (3)
An introductory study of individual and group behavior within business organizations, designed to develop students in multiple areas of leadership effectiveness. Students will be introduced to frameworks and models in order to diagnose problems related to human behavior in organizations. Students will then learn how to exercise leadership to solve such problems. Areas of particular interest include motivation, reward systems, group dynamics, organizational culture, job design, organizational structure and design, conflict management, business ethics and others. Top

BUS 330 Managerial Finance (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 220 Financial Accounting and BUS 240 Statistics for Business and Economics
A general survey of the fundamental principles of corporate financial management, covering the essential elements of modern corporate finance theory and practice. This course encompasses tools and models for planning the short-term and long-term financial structure and positioning of a firm, including working capital management, asset investments and capital budgeting, corporate capital structure and mergers and acquisitions, among others. Top

BUS 347 Entrepreneurship and Venture Formation (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 320 Principles of Management and Organization
Introduction to the conceptual framework of entrepreneurial management and development of tools and skills for decision making in developing a new venture. The students will be given a change to design a new venture formation and make its business plan by applying various concepts and tools covered in class. Top

BUS 357 Quantitative Analysis and Computer Modeling (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 240 Statistics for Business and Economics
An introduction to quantitative tools for decision making in business. This course offers a solid foundation in both computers and modeling that can be utilized for the students’ professional career. Emphasis in this course is placed on understanding the formulation, analysis, and implementation of decision making tools including budgeting, optimization, sensitivity analysis, decision analysis, and simulation. This course will also help students to build their skill and comfort using the computer to solve real world decision problems, especially using Microsoft Excel. Top

BUS 372 Human Resource Management (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 320 Principles of Management and Organization
Students will survey various topics in the field of industrial relations and human resource management arising out of the management of labor. Students will cover the major human issues in the workplace, such as selection, promotion, retention, compensation and rewards, fairness, working conditions, teamwork or conflict, and motivation. The term ‘human resource management’ refers to the use of labor by firms, government, and not-for-profit organizations, for competitive advantage. Therefore, students will examine the environment that governs work within firms from the perspective of a manager or a supervisor. Students will also consider the implications of continued changes in labor markets in terms of laws, regulations, technology, and labor unions. Top

BUS 374 Consumer Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 252 Introduction to Marketing
An advanced course in marketing focusing on the study of human response to products and services and their marketing activities. The course discussion is based on the understanding that consumers are the primary source of revenue for a business and their responses are critical to the success of business. The class topics include the psychological aspect of consumer behavior, the process of consumer judgment and decision making, and related cultural issues. Top

BUS 376 Investment Management (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 330 Managerial Finance and ECO 227 Macroeconomics|
An introduction to investments and financial markets covering equities, fixed income and derivative securities. Risk and return, market efficiency, security analysis and valuation and approaches to asset allocation and portfolio management are among the topics discussed. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making skills critical to practitioners in the financial marketplace. Top

BUS 407 Business Strategy (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 252 Introduction to Marketing Top

BUS 320 Principles of Management and Organization Top

BUS 330 Managerial Finance
An advanced business course that attempts to integrate the student’s previous coursework in management, marketing, and finance. The students will be exposed to a new strategical perspective of business decision through the class discussions on value creation, competitive advantage, the formation of strategy and its implementation as well as survival strategies. The course will focus heavily on the definitions and fundamental concepts of strategical issues in business to ensure the students have a keen understanding of the operating framework of a business in a free market. Top

BUS 417 Legal Studies in Business (3)
This course will overview basic concepts of law and legal process in the United States and other legal systems, and introduce the distinctive features of the American legal system and the basic principles of American substantive and procedural law. The first part of the course will survey the nature of law, the structure of the legal system, criminal law and procedure, torts, and constitutional law. The second part of the course will be devoted to class discussions on the law of contracts. The third part of this course will cover the basic law of business organization including agency, partnerships, and corporations, with an emphasis on the governance of publicly held corporations. Top

BUS 422 Organizational Change (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 320 Principles of Management and Organization
A survey of the field of change and innovation and their impact on the private enterprise system. The course also covers change management. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of change issues and innovation types and impacts. Diverse readings range from contemporary sources to Machiavelli. Top

BUS 424 Market Research (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 240 Statistics for Business and Economics and BUS 252 Introduction to Marketing
Development of the student’s basic skills to conduct a marketing research project and evaluate its outcome. The students will understand the role of marketing research to formulate marketing problems and find their solutions. They will also gain hand-on experience in using various approaches to the assessment of customer needs and their expected response to new product and service offerings. Top

BUS 426 Valuation/Capital Structure (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 330 Managerial Finance and ECO 227 Macroeconomics
An examination of the ways in which a firm utilizes the capital budgeting and financing decisions to enhance shareholder value. Students will be exposed to basic issues involved in making decisions about a firm’s financing arrangements including cost of capital, debt/equity structure, dividend policy and the interactions between investment and financing decisions. This course includes a study of the basic principles for valuing businesses, their assets, financial instruments and liabilities, along with the financial market contexts in which such valuations occur. The course includes applications of traditional methods of valuation such as replacement cost, discounted cash flow and market comparables, as well as newer valuation tools. Top

BUS 430 Decision Process and Negotiation (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 252 Introduction to Marketing
This course consists of two parts. The first one introduces major behavioral and economic theories to describe the process of decision making under various circumstances. Multiple studies will be reviewed by combining insights from psychology and economics. The second part is negotiation as the art and tool of creating agreements between two or more parties. Based on the basic concepts and analytical skills needed to produce the optimal decision process, this course will provide a broad array of negotiation skills to implement the selected decision-making effectively. Top

BUS 447 Management of Technologies (3)
This course will expose students to the evolution of technology and its impact on various aspects of business and economy. It will examine how industries are transformed by new technologies and how the organizational strategies and managerial actions shape technological evolution. Since innovation in organizations often involves change, this course also focuses on the challenges and pragmatics of managing organizational change. Top

BUS 450 Business Ethics (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 252 Introduction to Marketing and BUS 320 Principles of Management and Organization
An examination of the ethical and stewardship responsibilities of business leaders by integrating the knowledge students have gained in their liberal arts education, particularly the Bible/theology courses they will have taken, with the foundations and normative practices of business. Students will study the ethical and stewardship dimensions of financial statements and company mission statements. Visiting business leaders will address ethical problems in such areas as employment, meeting performance goals and training employees in ethical and social values. Top

BUS 457 Senior Project (3)
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
The Senior Project is the culmination of the student’s academic work at the college and is required for graduation. Students work extensively with faculty members and make an original research contribution in their chosen topic. Students are expected to spend a semester conducting research and writing on a topic of their choice approved by their thesis advisor. Top

BUS 467 Business Management Internship (3)
Prerequisite: Management Majors Having Completed Junior Year
A semester long internship with a sponsoring organization in the field of contemporary management. Requiring from 12 to 20 hours per week for a period of at least ten weeks, the internship will enable students to experience the practical, real-world application of the principles, concepts and tools that they have learned in the classroom. Top

BUS 472 International Business (3)
An examination of the major managerial functions within global enterprises, providing an integrated perspective of the dynamics that characterize the global enterprise. The course will enhance students’ abilities to manage across global boundaries as it addresses the special challenges facing global enterprises. Students will identify examples of responsive management and provide insight in how to participate effectively in global markets. Top

BUS 474 Venture Capital and Funding (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 240 Statistics for Business and Economics and BUS 330 Managerial Finance
This course has been designed as an advanced course in finance with an emphasis on entrepreneurship. It introduces the venture capital industry with an emphasis on the financial and economic tools useful for venture capital investing including leveraged buyout. In this course, students will review the capital budgeting decision of venture capital and evaluate financial issues involved in determining its source of funding. The private equity market will be introduced as a major financing source and various methods in private equity transactions will be examined including their relative strengths and weaknesses. Top

Communications (COM)

COM 257 Rhetoric (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 201 College Writing II
This course offers instruction on how to write short persuasive essays such as those suitable for publication as op-ed articles in newspapers or commentary in political magazines. Students are equipped to compete in the marketplace of ideas by honing their skills to write essays that can win a place in the secular media and attract the attention of a mass audience. Top

COM 281 Techniques of Journalistic Unity (3)
Joint intensive summer institute with World Journalism Institute and The King's College. Top

College preparatory courses (CPP)

CPP 090 College Preparatory Algebra (NC)
The development of the quantitative skills required for success in and beyond college. Topics include: real number system and calculator use for arithmetic; ratio, proportion and percentages; arithmetical word problems; polynomial arithmetic; relations and functions – especially linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; use of functions as models of real problems; production and interpretation of graphs; and the roots of polynomial and rational functions. This course does not carry academic credit. Top

Computer Science (CSC)

CSC 253 Introduction to Computer Concepts I (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the King’s College AA degree or equivalent
A brief overview of the history and current status of digital technology with the goal of identifying key aspects of the dissemination of technological innovation in the US and world society. Also, an orientation to the importance of digital technology in professional life and identification of trends that impact personal life, government, business, and education. This course will be an initiation to skill acquisition in the use of essential software applications, e.g., Email, Web browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Successful students will complete this course with the ability to name and discuss the aspects of technology that are most likely to impact their studies as well as their professional and personal lives. They will be able to explain and discuss the fundamentals of the dissemination of innovation as they apply to digital technology. They will have mastered a set of meta-skills that allow them to enhance their own competency in the use of computer applications, particularly in the Windows environment. Top

CSC 254 Introduction to Computer Concepts II (3)
Prerequisite: CSC 251
This course is a continuation of CSC 251. Successful students will acquire a deeper understanding of the dissemination of innovation in the field of digital technology as a driving force in society and the national and world economy and its importance for their education and future careers. Students will manifest their ability to enhance their proficiency in essential applications such as browsers and office-suite software through the use of electronic performance support systems such as wizards and other help resources resident in the software applications. Top

CSC 351 Computer Applications in Teaching I (2)
Prerequisite: CSC 252.
Examples used in the course come primarily form K-12 education in New Your City schools. Students will derive an understanding of essential principles through the practical investigation of specific digital technologies as they relate to specific learner target populations based on grade level and other learner attributes know to influence learning. The major content of this course centers on: i) orientation to the history and current status of educational technology; ii) overview of learning theory as it applies to educational technology; and iii) problem centered and/or case-study investigation of the application of specific digital technologies for supporting specific learning tasks and objectives. The successful learner will be able to identify and discuss the strengths and weaknesses, advantages and dangers of typical instructional interventions involving specific educational technology applications such as Email or Web browsing in a K-12 setting, calling on specific illustrations from actual interventions in York City schools or other urban school settings. Top

CSC 352 Computer Applications in Teaching II (2)
Prerequisite: CSC 351/EDU 352
This is a continuation of CSC/EDU 351 with an added emphasis on the design of instructional interventions involving educational technology. Major content areas include: i) identification of specific learning needs that might be addressed through the use of educational technology applications; ii) design of a proposed project to implement a specific educational technology intervention to address a specific need or set of needs; and iii) development of a draft budget and funding proposal to support such an intervention. The successful student will complete this course with the proven ability to work as part of a team to develop an educational technology plan and seek needed funding to address specific learner needs through specific software applications. Top

Economics (ECO)

ECO 117 Fundamentals of Economics (3)
An introduction to economics with an overview of political economy and economic issues. Students will examine the history of economics, beginning with the Greeks, using pertinent newspaper and magazine articles to show the contemporary relevance of the issues. After analyzing the work of leading political economists, students will review current economic issues. Top

ECO 217 Microeconomics (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 117 Mathematical Ideas and Practice
An introduction to microeconomic theory and analysis, focusing on decision making by individuals, households and firms. Key economic principles of scarcity, cost-benefit analysis, comparative advantage, supply and demand and the role of prices and free markets are introduced. Issues of public policy are frequently discussed to highlight applications of these principles. Top

ECO 227 Macroeconomics (3)
Prerequisite: ECO217 Microeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics focusing on aggregate economic relationships and measures such as gross national product, inflation, unemployment and fiscal and monetary policy. Specific economic issues and policy alternatives are discussed and differences among the key schools of economic thought in addressing these issues are highlighted. Top

ECO 367 History of Economic Thought (3)
Prerequisite: ECO 117 Fundamentals of Economics
This course examines the development of economic thought from the Greek philosophers to the present with an emphasis on Classical, Neoclassical and Keynesian theories. Top

ECO 417 Public Choice (3)
Prerequisite: ECO 227 Macroeconomics
This course is designed to introduce students to the economic analysis of political science or positive political economy. The class focuses on the role and function of government, and governmental decision-making, with an emphasis on regulation, voting theory and the interaction between public and private interests. Top

ECO 437: Political Economy (3)
Prerequisite: ECO 227 Macroeconomics
This course offers theoretical insights into current macroeconomic issues. Students are introduced to a number of models. Emphasis is placed on the choices facing states in economic management and the limitations markets place on those policies. Top

ECO 477 Stewardship (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 117 Mathematical Ideas and Practice
An introduction to the Biblical concept of stewardship and the management of our personal finances. After a thorough examination of Scriptural teachings on money and wealth, students are exposed to key areas of finance including the time value of money, budgeting, banking, debt and borrowing, investing and financial planning. Students will develop the skills necessary to intelligently manage their financial resources. Top

Education (EDU)

EDU 322 History and Philosophy of Education (3)
A survey of important movements, educators and schools of thought from the Egyptian Period to the present, from a Christian perspective. Top

EDU 324 Principles of Guidance and Counseling (3)
A survey course of the principles and practices in guidance and counseling. Students will examine guidance and counseling methods with particular reference to the problems and practices in individual and group approaches to guidance in elementary and secondary schools. Top

EDU 340 Teaching Elementary Reading (3)
Hands-on, one-on-one, teacher/child tutoring training and experience. Students will evaluate reading skill needs and develop lesson plans based on the Weekly Lesson Plan Prescription. Students will spend the semester working directly with a child under the supervision of a professional teacher. Grades are based on the cooperating teacher’s evaluation, the child's progress reports and the student’s lesson plans. Top

EDU 350 Introduction to Learning Disabilities (3)
An interactive approach to understanding a broad range of learning disabilities and approaches to serving the disabled child. The course emphasizes identification of learning disabilities, examination of testing and evaluation tools, development of behavioral objectives, individualized educational programs (IEPs) and teaching strategies, and exploration of the relationship of school and family involvement. Students will participate in classroom observations and test administration. Top

EDU 381 Curriculum Evaluation and Development (3)
This education course explores teaching in the elementary school including the role of the teacher, understanding the elementary child in culture, planning for curriculum development; organizing for instruction and major curricula issues today. Competencies in writing behavioral objectives and lesson plans using educational taxonomy are developed. Top

EDU 384 Assessment Methods and Strategies (3)
This course is an examination of the different methods and strategies in assessment. It looks at the role of assessment in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and the cultural factors in assessment. Top

EDU 385 Preventing School Violence, Child Abuse and Abduction (3)
This course is an overview of violence in schools, factors that contribute to school violence, profiles of likely perpetrators and likely victims of school violence. The course also covers strategies for ensuring school safety, the role of parents and community in preventing school violence. Finally it addresses the causes and factors of child abuse, what to do when child abuse is suspected or observed, child abduction prevention and school safety drills. Top

EDU 410 Sociology of Urban Education (3)
This course prepares students for a lifetime of teaching in the urban environment by providing tools that are peculiar to urban schools. Using texts such as *Trends and issues in Urban Education* and *Multicultural Education: Issues and Perspectives*, students will survey the unique opportunities and challenges posed by urban education. Among topics covered will be poverty and educational achievement, typologies of multicultural education, school reform; parent and community involvement, and bilingual education. Top

EDU 460 Integrative Seminar Concurrent with: EDU 480,481 (2)
An opportunity for students to evaluate progress in their major field and broaden their knowledge of practical aspects of the teaching profession. Students will reflect on and discuss issues that come up in supervised student teaching, including the role of the teacher, the challenges of students with special needs, schools in high need areas, application of technology in the classroom, etc. The course is divided into two 1-credit courses taken alongside with EDU 480 and 481 in the junior and senior year respectively. Top

EDU 462 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 340.
Competencies developed in the administration and evaluation of standardized and informal tests, formal reading inventories and phonic surveys. Deficiencies, strengths and learning styles identified. Appropriate methods, materials and approaches prescribed in a practicum situation. Top

EDU 480 Supervised Student Teaching I (6)
Prerequisites: EDU 110, 340, 324, 325, 322, 332, 250, IDS290
An internship placement in a public school at the primary level (grade 1-3). The student is supervised by a classroom teacher and a college supervisor. The student will demonstrate competency in organization, instructional, educational strategies and the use of technology in the classroom. Seminar meets once a week concurrently with practice teaching. Individual conferences held with students. One of the teaching practices must be in a high need situation. Students must provide their own transportation. Top

EDU 481 Supervised Student Teaching II (6)
An internship placement in a public school at the primary level (grade 4-6). The student is supervised by a classroom teacher and a college supervisor. The student will demonstrate competency in organization, instructional, educational strategy and the use of technology in the classroom. Students must enroll in EDU 460, Integrative Seminar concurrently with this course. Individual conferences will also be held with students. One of the teaching practices must be in a high need situation. Students must provide their own transportation. Seminar meets once a week concurrently with practice teaching. Individual conferences held with students. One of the teaching practices must be in a high need situation. Students must provide their own transportation. Top

English (ENG)

ENG 101 College Writing I (3)
Students will develop competency in the art of writing, with an emphasis on the personal essay. This course includes: a brief review of grammar and usage, frequent practice in writing compositions and analysis of selected essays as models for writing. Top

ENG 201 College Writing II (3)
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of “C” or higher.
An emphasis on academic writing in order for students to develop competency in the areas of research and analysis. Particular emphasis is placed upon the collection of information through varying sources, the citation of that information and student response to such information in the appropriate academic format. Top

ENG 225 Survey of English Literature (3)
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 201 with grades of “C” or higher.
A study of the development of English literature, focusing on Beowulf, Johnson, Blake, Woolf and recognized contemporary writers. Special attention will be paid to developing the student’s analytical skills. Top

ENG 235 Survey of American Literature (3)
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 201 with grades of “C” or higher.
A study of the development of American literature, focusing on Edwards, Franklin, Whitman, Twain, Dickenson, Fitzgerald and recognized contemporary writers. Top  

ENG 320 Oral Interpretation (3)
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 201 with grades of “C” or higher.
An introduction to the techniques and types of literature used in the art of Oral Interpretation, with an emphasis on analysis and the use of the voice and body for effective oral presentation. The technique of reading aloud from works of literary art with attention to the analysis necessary for appreciation and understanding of the materials to be performed. Top

ENG 410 Renaissance Literature (3)
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 201 with grades of “C” or higher.
A study of the poetry, prose and drama of the Elizabethan period, with emphasis on Shakespeare, Sidney, Spencer and Marlowe. Special attention will be given to historical contexts and the development of literary genres. Top  

History (HIS)

HIS 117 American Civilization I (3)
This course explores American history from the early settlement of North American until the Civil War. Special emphasis is given to the American colonial period and revolution, American exceptionalism, slavery, and the roots of the civil war. Top

HIS 127 American Civilization II (3)
Prerequisite: HIS 117 American Civilization I
Students will explore the political, cultural, and economic development of the United States from reconstruction to the present day. During this period, the United States underwent reconstruction after the civil war, entered the modern industrial age, experimented with imperialism, abandoned isolationism, fought two major wars, became a global power, experienced an extended campaign for civil rights, and entered a period of major cultural change. This course takes students through these dramatic changes and will increase their understanding of American civilization and the American experience. Top

HIS 217: Western Civilization I (3)
Students will focus on the development of civilization with considerable attention to the contributions of Greek, Roman, and Medieval European civilizations to the development of the modern world. This course serves as a framework for the integration and understanding of all other liberal arts. Top

HIS 227: Western Civilization II (3)
Prerequisite: HIS 217/LIT 217 Western Civilization I
Students will examine the development of civilization with considerable attention to the contributions of the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the Scientific Revolution to the development of the modern world. After becoming familiar with the great events and personalities that have shaped the west, students will identify major philosophical trends that have created the modern world.Top

Mathematics (MAT)

MAT 117 Mathematical Ideas and Practice (3)
Prerequisite: CPP090 (Algebra) with a grade of “C” or higher OR placement via SAT/ACT scores.
An emphasis on reasoning skills and a survey of mathematics for the liberal arts student. Topics include: review of college algebra and functional notation (linear, quadratic, and exponential functions), set theory, number theory (factors, modular arithmetic, bases), problem solving techniques and practice (use and manipulation of standard formulae, percentage, word problems), use of mathematics in political and