Professional Studies Courses
We are excited about the prospect of your taking courses through SCOPE. Formal admission to BJU is not required to take a course by distance learning, and approval to take a distance learning course does not imply admission to BJU or to a particular degree program.
PrS 430: Leadership Effectiveness
Analysis and application of the practical skills that leaders and managers need for success in work and ministry contexts. Topics include the leader’s vision, communication skills, team development, and self-management.
- Dates: Jan. 13–Mar. 4, 2023
- Register by: Jan. 10, 2023
- Next offered: May 8–June 24, 2023
- Additional Course Information: There is no textbook for this course, but you will be required to read one book selected from a list provided by the instructor.
There is no textbook for this course.
Note: You will be required to read one book selected from a list provided by the instructor.
PrS 490: Professional Studies Capstone
Students produce a thesis, project, or major presentation or complete a practicum or internship to demonstrate their mastery of the learning outcomes for their degree program.
- Dates: Jan. 13–Apr. 29, 2023
- Register by: Jan. 10, 2023
- Next offered: May 8–Aug. 12, 2023
- Additional Course Information: Any required reading will be determined when the student meets with his faculty advisors.
Any required reading will be determined when the student meets with his faculty advisors.
PrS 312: Communication & Conflict Resolution
This course focuses on approaches to understanding and resolving conflict in interpersonal and organizational contexts. Students learn negotiation skills, mediation techniques, and strategies for giving and receiving feedback from a biblical perspective.
PrS 350: Ethics for the Professional
Survey of ethical constructs with an emphasis on applying biblical principles in professional contexts.
PrS 430: Leadership Effectiveness
Analysis and application of the practical skills that leaders and managers need for success in work and ministry contexts. Topics include the leader’s vision, communication skills, team development, and self-management.
- Dates: May 8–June 24, 2023
- Register by: May 5, 2023
- Additional Course Information: There is no textbook for this course, but you will be required to read one book selected from a list provided by the instructor.
There is no textbook for this course.
Note: You will be required to read one book selected from a list provided by the instructor.
PrS 490: Professional Studies Capstone
Students produce a thesis, project, or major presentation or complete a practicum or internship to demonstrate their mastery of the learning outcomes for their degree program.
PrS 301: Cultural Engagement
An introduction to the basic terms, concepts, and analytical techniques that comprise the study of culture. Particular emphasis is given to building cultural competencies that promote cross-cultural understanding, effective communication, and collaborative problem solving.
PrS 305: Interpersonal Communication in Organizations
An overview of intrapersonal effectiveness, interpersonal effectiveness, understanding and working in teams, and leading individuals and groups.
- Dates: June 26–Aug. 12, 2023
- Register by: June 23, 2023
Connect Access Card for Business and Professional Communication: Putting People First – (2020) 1st Edition
Floyd, K. and Cardon, P. W.
New York
McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9781260244960
Note: You must purchase the Connect Access Card, not just the book. See https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/business-professional-communication-floyd-cardon/M9781260514490.html