List of Minors
Minor, Biblical Counseling
Biblical Counseling ………………………………….…… 18 hours
BSBC 342 Basics in Biblical Counseling (3 hours)
BSBC 434 Theological Basis of Biblical Counseling (3 hours)
BSBC 435 Advanced Counseling Issues (3 hours)
BSBC 462 Methods of Biblical Counseling (3 hours)
BSBC 463 Theology and Secular Counseling (3 hours)
BSBC ___ Counseling Elective (3 hours)
Minor, Business Management
Business Management .…………………………….…… 18 hours
PSBU 136 Personal Finance (3 hours)
PSBU 151 Introduction to Business (3 hours)
PSBU 242 Spreadsheet Management (3 hours)
PSBU 271 Accounting I (3 hours)
PSBU 302 Human Resource Management (3 hours) OR
PSBU 362 Principles of Management (3 hours)
PSBU 321 Microeconomics (3 hours) OR
PSBU 322 Macroeconomics (3 hours)
Minor, History
History …………………….……………………..……….…… 18 hours
GSSH 102A US History I (3 hours)
GSSH 201 US History II (3 hours)
GSSH 202 History of Western Civilization I (3 hours)
GSSH 302 History of Western Civilization II (3 hours)
Choose any two of the following:
GSSH 223 History of Baptists (3 hours)
GSSH 303 Ancient Civilizations (3 hours)
GSSH 304 Twentieth Century Europe (3 hours)
GSSH 305 Colonial America (3 hours)
GSSH 306 US Civil War Era (3 hours)
GSSH 307 The American Presidency (3 hours)
Minor, Intercultural Studies
Intercultural Studies ……………………………………… 18 hours
BSMI 121 Biblical Foundations of Global Outreach (3 hours)
BSMI 114 Cultural Anthropology (3 hours)
BSMI 310 Cross-Cultural Communications and Relationships (3 hours)
BSMI 414 Contemporary Issues in Intercultural Ministry (3 hours)
BSMI 423 Deputation Workshop (3 hours)
BSMI 437 Local Church and Intercultural Ministry (3 hours)
Minor, Music/Worship
Music ……..……………….……………..……………….…… 18 hours
PSMU 103 Worship Musicianship I (3 hours)
PSMU 104 Worship Musicianship II (3 hours)
PSMU 203 Worship Leadership (3 hours)
PSMU 204 Worship Administration (3 hours)
PSMA 100 Applied Piano (1 hour)
PSMA 120 Applied Voice (1 hour)
PSMA 140 Applied Guitar (1 hour)
PSME 174 Worship Band Workshop (1 hour)
Applied Electives (Choose 2 of the following):
PSMA 100 Applied Piano (1 hour)
PSMA 120 Applied Voice (1 hour)
PSMA 140 Applied Guitar (1 hour)
PSME 174 Worship Band Workshop (1 hour)
Minor, Science
Science …………….…………………………………..….…… 21-24 hours
GSNS 222 General Biology w/Lab (4 hours)
GSNS 213 Human Anatomy w/Lab (4 hours)
GSNS 214 Human Physiology w/Lab (4 hours)
Choose any three of the following:
GSNS 215 Microbiology w/Lab (4 hours)
GSNS 303 Pathophysiology (3 hours)
GSCH 110 Chemistry w/Lab (4 hours)
GSNS 110 Origins Science (3 hours)
GSNS 133 Physical Science w/Lab (4 hours)
GSNS 190 Medical Terminology (3 hours)
Minor, Social Science
A minor in social science requires 6 hours in one department and 12 hours in another department, including 6 advanced hours. Courses may be chosen from the following areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
Social Science ……………………………………………..… 18 hours
Choose 18 hours from the following:
BSMI 114 Cultural Anthropology (3 hours)
BSMI 232 Introduction to World Religions (3 hours)
GSBP 212 General Psychology (3 hours)
GSBP 213 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)
GSBP 333 Lifespan Development (3 hours)
GSPH 130 Introduction to Philosophy (3 hours)
GSSG 111 World Geography (3 hours)
GSSH 133 Christian World View in Contemporary Culture (3 hours)
GSSH 102A US History I (3 hours)
GSSH 201 US History II (3 hours)
GSSH 202 History of Western Civilization I (3 hours)
GSSH 302 History of Western Civilization II (3 hours)
GSSH 223 History of Baptists (3 hours)
GSSH 303 Ancient Civilizations (3 hours)
GSSH 304 Twentieth Century Europe (3 hours)
GSSH 305 Colonial America (3 hours)
GSSH 306 US Civil War Era (3 hours)
GSSH 307 The American Presidency (3 hours)
GSSP 330 US Government (3 hours)
GSSP 401 State and Local Governments (3 hours)
PSBU 321 Microeconomics (3 hours)
PSBU 322 Macroeconomics (3 hours)
Spotlight
Dr. Christopher Beck
Division Chair, General Studies
Contact Info
cbeck@mission.edu
Dr. Beck graduated from Mission University (Mission U) in 1983 with a Graduate of Theology degree and graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. Upon graduation from Mission U, Dr. Beck was hired by Dr. Kenneth Gillming, Sr. to work with Missouri’s Moral Majority, which provided many opportunities (including hosting a weekly radio broadcast and attending a White House briefing). Dr. Beck has also had the opportunity to work a number of presidential events with the White House Press Advance Team.
Dr. Beck’s work at Mission U began at radio station KWFC. He earned a Master’s of Arts in Communication at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University) in 1992 and earned a Ph.D. in Communication from Regent University in 2004. In addition to chairing Mission U’s General Education Division, Dr. Beck has the honor of serving the congregation of West Republic Baptist Church as pastor. He is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) and serves as President of Branson’s IBM Ring #325. One of his favorite passages of Scripture is 1 Samuel 12:24 which says: “Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.”