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This course is an introduction to financial and managerial accounting. It takes a wholistic approach by providing instruction in both disciplines in an integrated format. The course’s primary focus is on developing students’ ability to interpret accounting information for business decision making. Financial accounting topics include basic accounting processes and procedures, financial statement preparation and analysis, internal control, and the valuation and measurement of accounts included in financial reports. Managerial accounting topics include methods of costing products and services, cost-volume-profit analysis, and budgeting. Corequisite(s): CIS 111.

For AMC Building manager and student workers.

This course introduces the technical and creative aspects of graphic design, digital design and the design process. Assignments will introduce the most current computer applications and image making software used in the graphic design profession. Traditional and digital design environments will be explored, and principles of 2-d design will be woven into every unit, every project, and every media used. 

This course will introduce students to techniques that are commonly used in modern biochemistry and molecular biology research including but not limited to: western blotting, protein purification, enzyme kinetics, DNA electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, reverse transcriptase- and quantitative-polymerase chain reaction, site-directed mutagenesis, nucleic acid hybridization techniques, transformation of cells, fluorescence microscopy, and ELISA. One (1) hour of lecture and two three (3)-hour lab periods per week. Prerequisite: CY325

As eminent biologist Theodore Dobzhansky famously asserted, “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” In this course, we will explore and discuss biological evolution. We will spend a considerable amount of time developing a deeper understanding of two key concepts in evolution: how natural selection operates and how evolutionary lineages change and diversify. The course will also cover the history of life on the planet, the evolution of genes, genetic drift, and speciation. We will consider both scholarly and popular press literature on the subject to develop the skill of communicating important ideas to various audiences.

This course focuses on using management theory, principles, and frameworks to understand the purpose and process of managing. Through the study of, and your own research into, such topics as decision-making, leadership, communication, and social responsibility, both in US and international settings, you will start to develop your own sense of how to manage responsibly and effectively.

Leadership

An introduction to international business theory and practice. The balance of trade, balance of payments, international business strategy options, exchange rates and the various modes of conducting international trade are included.

This hands-on lab course covers basic spreadsheet functions such as simple formulas, formatting, and print layout using Microsoft Excel. Course projects introduce skills using a variety of formulas and basic functions, charts, and absolute addressing. This course would be beneficial to any students with a desire to analyze numerical data, manage finances, perform simple statistics, or generate charts and graphs.

This advanced course in counseling theory and practice provides an in-depth examination of the core principles and applications of major counseling approaches, including analytic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, constructivist, and integrative frameworks. The course emphasizes a critical evaluation of the underlying assumptions, techniques, and cultural relevance of each theory. Students will engage in both theoretical discussions, in-class activities, and experiential learning through counseling labs, where they will practice the application of key concepts and techniques from each approach. Special focus is placed on the role of empirically supported treatments and common factors in therapeutic outcomes, with attention to how these can be integrated into evidence-based counseling practice. This course also guides students in reflecting on their own emerging professional identity and supports the development of a personal integrative theoretical orientation to counseling.

This course represents Part 1/2 of the capstone experience for the program by providing the candidate with the opportunity for advanced practice and application of clinical counseling principles with clients in an agency or human services setting under supervision by a professional counselor. In class, emphasis will be placed upon examining and developing case conceptualization, improving counseling skills and implementing intervention strategies within a diverse society. Internship 1 allows for the initial accumulation of a minimum of 300 clock hours (120 clock hours of direct service) toward the minimum 600 total clock hours of internship required for state licensure. Professional identity as a counselor will also be emphasized. Counseling skills will be critiqued through the use of live and/or taped observations in class, in the field, and in the Counseling Laboratory. COU-702 may be taken for 1-3 hours up to two times for a total of 3 semester hours.

The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the issues and implications of dying, death and loss in their own lives and in the lives of their clients. Death and loss will impact each of us personally and professionally throughout our lives. Counselors must be prepared for this impact both because of its importance with regard to "self-care" and because regardless of whether or not you specifically serve the terminally ill and the bereaved, you will encounter clients facing death or loss during the course of your career. This seminar presents an overview of the basic historical and cultural issues related to our efforts to grapple with dying and death and explores the social processes by which we recognize, understand, and allow grief in our culture (and others). This seminar will present opportunities for self-exploration and reflection on this difficult topic so that candidates can gain a better understanding of how best to work with people who are dying and/or grieving. Theories on loss and grief processes will be explored as well as established best practice models for evaluating, assessing and treating clients with terminal illness, their family members, and the bereaved. 

This course will facilitate the study of the psychological dynamics of small groups, including the stages of group development and variables that affect leader effectiveness; practice with a variety of active group techniques. Emphasis will be on the development of effective counseling practices in a variety of small group settings. Candidates will participate in a counseling group and facilitate at least one group session. 

In this course, candidates begin their field experience by working in an approved mental health setting under the supervision of an LPC in the field and the instructor. The focus of this course is on further development of individual and group counseling skills. Candidates will begin to work directly with clients, and under supervision, gain experience with the activities that a regulatory employed staff member in the setting would be expected to perform. Candidates also will meet in class for group supervision and instruction. Counseling skills will be critiqued through the use of live and/or taped observations. Candidates must complete a minimum of one hundred contact hours of service under clinical supervision. 

The comprehensive examination is intended to be one of the culminating experiences of the graduate program. The exam is offered in January for May graduates, in September for December graduates, and in June for August graduates. MAC Candidates must register for COU 750 Comprehensive Examination in the term prior to their expected graduation. Candidates who fail to register for COU 750 by the Last Day to Add listed on the Graduate Studies Calendar will be ineligible to take the exam and unable to graduate by their expected date. The Comprehensive Examination is a 200 question, multiple choice exam designed to evaluate accrued knowledge across the eight CACREP core areas. The exam consists of eight subtests of 25 questions each. Candidates have thirty minutes to complete each subtest and a total of four hours to complete the entire exam. Candidates will not be considered for graduation until they have passed the comprehensive examination with a minimum score of 70% in each of the eight subtests. Candidates who fail any section of the examination will have 30 days to prepare for a second attempt at which time they will retake only those sections failed. If a candidate fails the exam a second time, he/she may not retake it until the next offering. If a candidate fails the exam a third time, he/she may be dropped from the MAC program or required to retake courses at the discretion of the Program Director.

In this course, students will be introduced to what special education is, how it came to be and how special education is provided for in schools.  We will learn about special education law, what inclusion is and about various eligibility categories identified under IDEA.  The purpose of this course is to assist both current and future teachers in understanding their roles and responsibilities in educating students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

Required for secondary certification. Education method elective for elementary certification, particularly candidates interested in teaching middle school. This course is the study of literacy in content material across the curriculum for students in grades 6-12. Strategies are presented that enhance student comprehension while reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and doing an activity within a discipline. There is a fieldwork component, working with secondary students who need assistance in literacy strategies. ln addition, Common Core State Standards will be incorporated into the study of content area literacy.

Introduces students to effective listening, writing, and presenting skills for business and other professional activities.

Senior Capstone Experience!  An intensive study of Atwood's poetry, prose, and non-fiction with an emphasis on engaging contemporary scholarship. 

In First Year Seminar, students develop writing, communication, and critical thinking skills through focused exploration of a topic selected by the instructor. Students become familiar with resources and strategies that promote academic success and cultivate a sense of community and connection to the Aquinas College mission. 

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

1. Practice critical thinking in reading, speaking, and writing

2. Understand and apply effective, process-based approaches to writing that involve inventing, drafting, revising, and editing 

3. Select, integrate, and document appropriate sources in order to produce purposeful, research-based writing and adapt an appropriate voice for a variety of audiences and purposes in writing and speaking

4. Participate in, and reflect on, the academic norms, expectations, and culture of Aquinas College

5. Establish familiarity with campus resources that promote student success

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KIN 201: Introduction to theory and methods of first aid including CPR and other emergency techniques and procedures. The American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response course is offered.

KIN 202: Emergency Medical Response semester B - Recertification Prerequisite: KIN 201.   

An introduction to the basic principles of nutrition with an emphasis on the role that nutrition plays in the physiological response to exercise in sport. This includes the composition of pre, during and post physical activity meals, the role that nutrients play in performance, disordered eating, and food as an ergogenic aid. The students will engage in group activities designed to enhance trainer/client to clinician/patient verbal and written communication, construct nutrition plans based on individual needs and be able to explain the relevance of their choices based in evidence found in research. 

The study of acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise and sport. Emphasis will be placed on informing students about bioenergetics, exercise metabolism, energy expenditure, neuromuscular and endocrine response, and cardiovascular and pulmonary adaptations to training. Accompanying laboratory activities will enable students to practice a deeper understanding of heart function (sphygmomanometry), lung function (spirometry), blood lactate accumulation (lactate threshold), anaerobic fitness (Wingate), and maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). Lab required. Requisites: BIO-115 (Human Biology) or BIO-155 (Human Anatomy & Physiology I) with a grade of C- or higher - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

This course will help students navigate through the vast network of online/social media based fitness trends to identify quality activities and exercises. Students will formulate appropriate and well-developed questions, apply an investigative approach to answer the questions using sound rationale, synthesize the available scientific literature, and establish educated conclusions in their search for health and fitness truths. As a writing intensive course, students will have several opportunities to reflect on interviews and content across platforms, source and scrutinize current information, and construct personalized social media information philosophies as they relate to the health and fitness industry. Prerequisites: None.

Students will practice their understanding of exercise prescription for children and adolescents, older adults, pregnancy, low back pain, patients with cardiac, peripheral, cerebrovascular, and pulmonary disease, individuals with metabolic disease and cardiovascular disease risk factors, and populations with other chronic diseases and health conditions. Mastery will come from translating client goals and initial assessments to exercise program design and prescription. Students will be able to competently demonstrate and deliver a range of exercise modalities using professional skills and communication and alter the exercise prescription based on the client's needs. At the conclusion of this course, students will be prepared to take the American College of Sports Medicine's Certified Personal Trainers (ACSM-CPT) and Certified Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-EP) exams.

This course studies organizations in a methodical and case-focused manner, examining issues such as the historical growth of organizations, organizations as reflections of society, organizational structure, mission-vision-values, goals, culture, and politics. During class and during preparation for class emphasis is given to examining open systems (that interact with their environments), studying the effectiveness of a range of organizations, and developing strategies for innovations and change within organizations.  The course is thus a blend of business, law, social sciences, and insight into ourselves and our society.  The course materials are designed to make you think and have fun doing that.

MG 580 – Managing Financial Decisions is designed to help future leaders feel confident navigating the financial side of management. Using Justin Marlowe’s Managing Financial Decisions as our guide, we explore how organizations assess financial health, build and manage budgets, evaluate costs and revenues, plan for capital investments, manage debt, and think strategically about risk and long-term sustainability. More importantly, we focus on how financial decisions shape people, priorities, and outcomes. In this Master of Management course, finance is not just about numbers—it’s about stewardship, accountability, and making thoughtful choices that balance performance with long-term impact. Students will learn to interpret financial information, ask better questions, and use financial insight to lead responsibly and effectively.

This course is designed as an introduction to Middle East and North African Politics (MENA) through a comparative framework.  By utilizing established techniques of comparative analysis and concepts we will focus on the internal political, social and economic processes and actors in the Middle East.  Additionally, the events of the “Arab Spring” on domestic power structures will be carefully examined.  Additionally, this will be an in-depth study of politics and foreign policy in the Middle East.  Therefore, we will also examine Middle East politics as it relates to international relations and organizations.  For example, we will examine issues such as the very important Arab-Israeli-Palestinian relationship, specific interstate rivalries in the Middle East (Iran v Iraq), the role of super-power politics, ongoing Middle East Peace negotiations, the political economy of oil, and the effect of religious diversity on politics, among others. We will look at the history, development, and locus of power in Mid East Politics.  Because of these wide-ranging dynamics, this is a course in both comparative politics and international relations.

Additionally, this course serves as the fora through which AQ prepares and participates in the Michigan Model Arab League.

This one credit course is designed to prepare students for their participation in the 2014 Michigan Model Arab League.  The class will meet every Friday before participation in the Model Arab League Conference (see below).  Significant time will be spent preparing and training.  Students will work in pairs representing specific countries on specific committees (see the agenda items on page 5-6).  This year AQ will represent the countries of Algeria, Palestine and United Arab Emirates.

Credit for PS 393 Model Arab League I / II or III does not count toward the Political Science Major or Political Science Minor.

This course will explore psychology as the science of human behavior and experiences; related areas of human functioning; focus on human research; theory and research methods, biological basis of behavior, human development, cognition, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, personality and abnormal behavior.

This course introduces descriptive and inferential statistics and probability theory and the application of statistics in social scientific research. Methods of hypothesis testing and the presentation and management of data are covered. Emphasis is on training students in the use of SPSS in statistical analyses. Students will analyze large quantitative data sets to answer social scientific research questions. Students will learn how to select and utilize appropriate statistical tests to analyze datasets, test hypotheses, and answer specific research questions.

This course reviews the attitudes and rituals relating to death in different societies; psychological, philosophical, medical, and religious questions that surround the event of death for the dying person and family. 

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and general theories of sociological thought and research. Students will be introduced to the major and to careers the sociology major offers. As part of the engaged department initiative and to begin applying sociology concepts and theories to their experiences, students will complete 3 hours of participant observation of a community-based initiative, organization or cultural event outside of the classroom.

SPA 202 S1 - Fourth Semester Spanish Spring 2026

This page will provide instructions and other information for undergraduate students and faculty participating in the annual research Symposium.

“Explores the New Testament portraits of Jesus, including how the first Christian theologians re-interpreted Jewish scripture. Students will compare episodes in the four Gospels and become aware of images of Christ in narrative, epistle and poetry. Also introduces the ‘historical Jesus’ debate and the cultural setting of the Jesus movement.”