Champion offers the following academic pathways:
Associate of Arts in Professional Studies (minimum of 60 credit hours)
This two-year degree lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge through the Christian and General Education Core requirements and degree-specific or elective courses chosen by the student with consultation with an academic advisor. The AA degree prepares students in meeting their professional and personal educational goals.
Associate of Arts General and Christian Education Core (51 hours)
· College Success Course (2 hours)
CCC 1012 Principles of Collegiate Success
· Christian Core Courses (12 hours)
BIB 1013 Old Testament Survey
BIB1023 New Testament Survey
BIB 2023 Spiritual Formation
MIS 2033 Missional Living
· English Language and Speech (12 hours)
ENG 1013 English Composition I
ENG 1023 English Composition II
ENG 1033 Fundamentals of Speech
ENG 3043 Practical Writing
· Fine Arts/Humanities/Literature (6 hours)
ENG 2013 World Literature I
ENG 2023 World Literature II
MUS 2313 Music Appreciation
PHI 1313 Introduction to Philosophy
SPA 1013 Elementary Spanish I
SPA 1023 Elementary Spanish II
· History/Government/Social Science (9 hours)
HIS 1313 World History I
HIS 1323 World History II
HIS 2313 American Nation I
HIS 2323 American Nation II
POL 2313 American National Government
PSY 1313 General Psychology
SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology
· Natural Sciences (4 hours)
BIO 1414 Biology and Biology Lab
PHY 1434 Physical Science
· Mathematics (3 hours)
MTH 1213 College Algebra
· Computer Applications (3 hours)
CIS 2003 Computer Applications
Electives (9 hours)
Three 3-hour courses (preferably) from a specific academic field (ex. business, education, Christian ministries, etc).
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS)
The purpose of obtaining a Professional Studies degree is to prepare students to pursue a professional vocation. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a professional career with strong Christian foundations. At present, Champion offers the following concentrations: business, elementary education, and sports management.
Bachelor of Science General and Christian Education Core (57 Hours)
· College Success Course (2 hours)
CCC 1012- Principles of Collegiate Success
· Christian Core Courses (18 hours)
BIB 1013 Old Testament Survey
BIB 1023 New Testament Survey
BIB 2023 Spiritual Formation
MIS 2033 Missional Living
BIB 3103 Biblical Interpretation
BIB 3123 Biblical Theology
· English Language and Speech (12 hours)
ENG 1013 English Composition I
ENG 1023 English Composition II
ENG 1033 Fundamentals of Speech
ENG 3043 Practical Writing
· Fine Arts/Humanities/ Literature (6 hours)
ENG 2013 World Literature 1
ENG 2023 World Literature II
MUS 2313 Music Appreciation
PHI 1313 Introduction to Philosophy
SPAN 1013 Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 1023 Elementary Spanish II
· History/Government/Social Science (9 hours)
HIS 1313 World History I
HIS 1323 World History II
HIS 2313 American Nation I
HIS 2323 American Nation II
POL 2313 American National Government
PSY 1313 General Psychology
SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology
· Natural Sciences (4 hours)
BIO 1414 Biology and Biology Lab
PHY 1434 Physical Science
· Mathematics (3 hours)
MTH 1213 College Algebra
· Computer Applications (3 hours)
CIS 2003 Computer Applications
Concentrations (63 hours)
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BUSINESS CONCENTRATION
· Business Core Courses – 57 Hours
Prerequisite: Computer Applications (General Education Requirements)
BUS 1013 Keyboarding I
BUS 1023 Principles of Personal Finance
BUS 2013 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 2023 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 3013 Principles of Management
BUS 3023 Principles of Marketing
BUS 3033 Financial Management
BUS 3123 Business Law
BUS 3143 Spiritual and Leadership Development
BUS 4023 Human Resources Management
BUS 4033 Strategic Management
BUS 4133 Entrepreneurship
BUS 4143 International Business
BUS 4253 Business Internship
ECO 2013 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 2023 Principles of Macroeconomics
MTH 1243 Introduction to Operations Research (includes Calculus’ 1st derivative)
MTH 2023 Probability and Statistics
SMD 2303 Motivational Speaking
· Electives – 6 Hours
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SPORTS MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
· Sports Management Core Courses – 53 Hours
BIO 3014 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BUS 1013 Keyboarding I
BUS 2013 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 3013 Principles of Management
BUS 3033 Financial Management
KIN 2313 Sport Safety and First Aid
KIN 3013 Principles of Kinesiology
KIN 3313 Teaching Secondary Health and Physical Education
PED 2012 Physical Education
PED 2322 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
SMD 1013 Introduction to Sports Management
SMD 1023 Foundations of Coaching
SMD 2013 Motivational Speaking
SMD 3003 Leadership and Ethics in Sports
SMD 3013 Sports Facilities and Management
SMD 3023 Sports and Exercise Psychology
SMD 4016 Event Management and Internship
· Electives – 10 Credit Hours
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
· Elementary Education Core Courses - 52 Hours
EDU 1013 Foundations of Education
EDU 2023 Classroom Management
EDU 2033 Instructional Technology
EDU 3013 Learning Theories and Assessment
EDU 3063 Teaching the Exceptional Learner
EDU 4012 Education Seminar
EDU 4015 Student Teaching (15 hours)
EED 3012 Teaching Language Arts
EED 3022 Teaching Science
EED 3032 Integration of Music and Art
EED 3042 Teaching Reading & Writing
EED 3052 Teaching Math
EED 3062 Teaching Social Studies
EED 3072 Teaching Health & P.E.
ENG 2333 Children & Adolescent Literature
PSY 2013 Child and Adolescent Development
· Electives – 11 Credit Hours
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHURCH MINISTRIES
(MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS)
Bachelor of Arts General and Christian Education Core (57 Hours)
· College Success Course (2 hours)
CCC 1012 Principles of Collegiate Success
· Christian Core Courses (18 hours)
BIB 1013 Old Testament Survey
BIB1023 New Testament Survey
BIB 2023 Spiritual Formation
MIS 2033 Missional Living
BIB 3103 Biblical Interpretation
BIB 3123 Biblical Theology
· English Language and Speech (12 hours)
ENG 1013 English Composition I
ENG 1023 English Composition II
ENG 1033 Fundamentals of Speech
ENG 3043 Practical Writing
· Fine Arts/Humanities/ Literature (6 hours)
ENG 2013 World Literature 1
ENG 2023 World Literature II
MUS 2313 Music Appreciation
PHI 1313 Introduction to Philosophy
SPAN 1013 Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 1023 Elementary Spanish II
· History/Government/Social Science (9 hours)
HIS 1313 World History I
HIS 1323 World History II
HIS 2313 American Nation I
HIS 2323 American Nation II
POL 2313 American National Government
PSY 1313 General Psychology
SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology
· Natural Sciences (4 hours)
BIO 1414 Biology and Biology Lab
PHY 1434 Physical Science
· Mathematics (3 hours)
MTH 1213 College Algebra
· Computer Applications (3 hours)
CIS 2003 Computer Applications
Christian Ministries Degree-Specific Courses (30 hours)
· Biblical Studies (12 hours)
BIB 2213 Biblical Backgrounds
BIB 3033 Life of Christ
BIB 3053 Ecclesiology
BIB 4133 Biblical Doctrines
· Christian Ministry Studies (18 Hours)
BIB 1013 Personal Revival
MIS 1323 Intentional Discipleship
HIS 3053 Church History
MIN 1513 Intro to Church Ministry
MIS 1013 Intro to Missions
MUS 2013 Foundations for Music and Worship Ministry
Emphases (33 Hours)
· Pastoral Studies Emphasis – (21 Hours plus 12 Hours of Christian Ministry Electives)
BIB 4023 Apologetics
MIN 3013 Church Education
MIN 4073 Church Administration and Finance
PST 1033 Pastoral Leadership
PST 2013 Marriage and Family Counseling
BIB 3113 Homiletics
PST 4093 Pastoral Practicum
+12 Hours of Electives from another emphasis or from the Christian Ministry Electives.
· Youth & Family Emphasis – (18 Hours plus 15 Hours of Christian Ministry Electives)
BIB 4023 Apologetics
MIN 2013 Media and Program Organization
MIS 1213 Community Evangelism
PST 2013 Marriage and Family Counseling
YFM 3013 Evangelizing Youth
YFM 4093 Youth & Family Practicum
+15 Hours of Electives from another emphasis or from the Christian Ministry Electives.
· Intercultural Studies Emphasis – (21 Hours plus 12 Hours of Christian Ministry Electives)
BIB 4023 Apologetics
ICS 2013 Cultural Anthropology
ICS 2023 Foundations of Intercultural Studies
ICS 3013 World-wide Contemporary Christian Movements and Missional Trends
ICS 3023 Ethnodoxology and Community-Based Research
ICS 4093 Intercultural Practicum – Directed Research
MIS 4063 Church Planting
+12 Hours of Electives from another emphasis or from the Christian Ministry Electives
* A variety of Christian Ministry Electives are offered. Please see the College catalog for the most current selection.
** Degree programs are subject to review and periodic change.