Dual Credit Academy Online Course Catalog

DUAL CREDIT ACADEMY

ONLINE COURSE CATALOG

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DUAL CREDIT ACADEMY

Online McMurry Dual Credit Academy (DCA) courses are asynchronous in design and all courses are offered every fall, spring and summer sessions. Face-to-face DCA courses and additional McMurry courses not listed in this document can be delivered for dual credit contingent upon high school instructor credentials. As a commitment to our DCA partner schools, there are no course enrollment minimum requirements and courses will not be closed due to capacity restraints.

Course Identification Number TCCN is the abbreviation for Texas Common Course Numbering system which is a voluntary, joint effort among Texas community colleges and universities to facilitate transfer of academic coursework. The TCCN is included next to the DCA course when applicable. Courses that do not have an associated TCCN

McMurry University Dual Credit Partner

TEL Education is a non-profit, missional organization that partners with McMurry University to deliver affordable college education to DCA partner schools and students across the country. In concert with McMurry academic faculty and administration, TEL provides education curriculum development services, a proprietary learning management system (LMS), robust technical support, and academic support services for DCA students. The TEL platform and suite of services provide unparalleled support and communication for our DCA students. Every DCA partner high school is assigned an account manager who serves as the lead support team member and provides ongoing communication regarding student progress and success. Through partnership with TEL Education, the McMurry Dual Credit Academy provides affordable education while integrating critical support services for our online asynchronous courses.

are transferable but it is recommended students contact their receiving institution to determine how their

Each McMurry DCA course was designed leveraging TEL Education’s expertise in online asynchronous

DCA courses may transfer into their intended degree plan.

education and instructional design. Every DCA course is designed to build student self-efficacy in online courses. All online courses have a similar course layout, aesthetic, and navigation. Once students build

Exam Proctoring Information for Online DCA Courses

fundamental skills like finding their course documents and syllabus, those skills are transferable to all

Most DCA online courses include proctored mid-term and final exams. We provide two options for

courses in the DCA catalog. Similarly, every course delivers content through an intuitive modular design.

proctoring services through our LMS platform. Students can elect for the included online proctoring service

Although the content will differ from course to course, the experience engaging with the course layout,

provided in the LMS. Directions for online proctoring are included in the course and syllabus. Your campus may prefer to use an on-site proctor at the high school. On-site proctors must complete the proctor verification form included below. Once approval has been granted, on-site proctors must email TEL Support at support@tel-education.org to retrieve the password within 24 hours of students taking the exams.

On-site Proctoring Step 1: Complete the Proctor Verification Form

materials, and curriculum will not. Continuity builds confidence and we have been intentional at McMurry University in creating courses that allow students to focus their efforts on learning the content rather than on trying to navigate the course.

Course Demonstrations Experience the McMurry DCA course difference yourself. Demo course credentials are provided to educators and administrators on request. To request access to our demo online asynchronous courses email dualcredit@mcm.edu.

Step 2: Email support@tel-education.org 24 hours prior to exam to retrieve proctor code.

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BIOL 1401 – Principles of Biology (TCCN BIOL 1408) BIOL 1401L – Lab (required)

Credit Hours: 4

Designed as a course for general education credit in Natural Science for non-majors. An introduction to the

fundamental principles and processes of life, including the diversity of life, the nature of cells, the principles of heredity

ENGL 1310 – Composition and Rhetoric (TCCN ENGL 1301) exposition leading to the habit of effective writing.

basic organismal, physiology, evolution, and the interdependence of life. Concurrent enrollment in lab BIOL 1401L

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 1

ENGL 1320 – Introduction to Literary Study (TCCN ENGL 1302)

required.

BUSI 2320 - Ethics and Entrepreneurship in the Modern World

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes discussion of the responsibilities and obligations in global society; principles and problem-solving techniques related to major social problems confronting business organizations; business ethics and corporate social

representative examples of poetry, drama, and prose fiction.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1310 | Lecture Hours: 3

HIST 1310 – World Civilization to 1500 (TCCN HIST 2321)

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

civilization with the non-Western world: Far East, India, Africa, the Americas.

CHEM 1400 – Chemistry in Society (TCCN CHEM 1405) CHEM 1400L – Lab (required)

Credit Hours: 4

Designed as a course for McMurry general education credit in Natural Science for students who do not major or minor in science or engineering. Students who have not had chemistry courses prior to enrollment in the University should

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

HIST 2310 – United States to 1877 (TCCN HIST 1301) Reconstruction. Problems of the nature of history.

chemistry. Topics studied may vary depending on the focus of the course (forensic chemistry, environmental chemistry,

HIST 2320 – United States since 1865 (TCCN HIST 1302)

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 1

developments. Problems of historical evidence and research.

COMM 1310 – Principles of Communication (TCCN SPCH 1311)

Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours: 3

General survey of American history to 1877, concentrating on colonial foundation, national growth, Civil War, and Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

etc.). Concurrent enrollment in lab CHEM 1400L required.

Credit Hours: 3

Survey of world civilization from its origins to the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. Comparison of European

take this course before taking any other chemistry course. A general introduction to concepts that are fundamental to chemistry, such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and nuclear

Credit Hours: 3

Required for all degree programs, this course acquaints students with the written analysis of literary works including

responsibility; and inductive and deductive reasoning in new venture creation. Students will become proficient in research in business ethics, globalization, and entrepreneurship.

Credit Hours: 3

Required for all degree programs, this course provides an intensive study and practice of the fundamental principles of

Credit Hours: 3

General survey of American history since 1865, concentrating on economic, social, political, and intellectual Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

An introductory study and application of the basic principles of communication. This course is an option for the

MATH 1311 – College Algebra (TCCN MATH 1314)

communication skills that can be applied in interpersonal, small group, and public speaking contexts. Specific concepts

exponential and logarithmic functions, inequalities, and linear programming. A graphing calculator is recommended.

communication issues, listening, nonverbal, communication anxieties, and ethical considerations as both the sender

Consult requirements for your major to see if this course is required.

general education requirements in the oral communication competency. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of

Credit Hours: 3

Topics covered in this course include linear and quadratic functions, systems of linear equations and matrices,

explored by this course include self concept and esteem, leadership, conflict management, diversity and intercultural

MATH 1311 or a higher-level mathematics course fulfills the General Education requirement for BA and BBA degrees.

and receiver of messages.

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

COSC 1322 – Intro to Computer Science and Info Technology

Credit Hours: 3

MATH 1315 – Contemporary Math (TCCN MATH 1332)

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on conveying the power of mathematics by showing a variety of problems that can be modeled

An introductory course for all students. Required course for COSC major and IT major and minor. Topics covered include

and solved by quantitative means. This course will give a broad sense of what Math is about and how it applies to

handling. Various software design techniques are implemented in a programming language. Students must have a

Voting and Social Choice, Fairness and Game Theory, The Digital Revolution, On size and Growth, and Your Money and

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

the development of algorithms, implementation of algorithms, solving software problems, program design, and error

everyday life. Some of the topics this course may include are Management Science, Statistics, The Science of Data,

laptop computer.

Resources.

ECON 2320 – Principles of Microeconomics (TCCN ECON 2302)

Credit Hours: 3

Designed to partially fulfill the Business Core Course Requirement for the BBA, and optional for the General Education Requirement for Personal and Global Perspectives. This course focuses on the economic principles related to households, business firms, industries and international trades. Includes demand, supply, costs of production, and the market structures of pure competition, oligopoly, monopolistic competition and monopoly.

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

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MUHL 2301 – Music Appreciation (TCCN MUSI 1306)

Credit Hours: 3

This course fulfills the fine arts general education requirement. The music appreciation survey course is designed to provide students with the foundation to understand and appreciate basic elements of music through critical and

creative thinking/listening. These elements will be taught through the focus on a single musical style, such as Rock &

Roll, Jazz, World Music, R&B and Hip Hop. The style to be covered in the course will be announced every semester and will be on a rotating schedule.

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Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

PHIL 2350 – Introduction to Philosophy (TCCN PHIL 1301)

Credit Hours: 3

For all students. This course acquaints students with the fundamental problems of philosophy and the cardinal issues

confronted in major areas of philosophy, aimed at giving historical background in philosophical, scientific, and religious traditions as well as providing resources for understanding issues and problems of contemporary society.

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

McMurry University and Texas High School Standard Crosswalk

Please note that ultimately the high school credit awarded is determined by the school or district (See TEA information below). You may honor our standard crosswalk, adopt a crosswalk that parallels any current partnerships, or customize an original crosswalk. McMurry University and TEL Education, our non-profit higher education/dual credit partner, strive to serve your entity and your students in a way that best meets your need.

Course ID

DCA Course Title

HS Credit

PEIMS

High School Course

BIOL 1401 BIOL 1401L

Principles of Biology with Lab

1

03060310

Specialized Topics in Science: Advanced Biology

BUSI 2320

Ethics and Entrepreneurship in the Modern World

1

03380001

Social Studies, Advanced Studies

CHEM 1400 CHEM 1400L

Chemistry in Society with Lab

1

03060320

Specialized Topics in Science: Advanced Chemistry

COMM 1310

Principles of Communication

1

03240900

Public Speaking

A required course for majors, minors, and students in teacher education programs. Optional for the general education

COSC 1322

Intro to Computer Science and Info Technology

1

03580900

Independent Study In Tech Apps

surveys the historical origin, the constitutional basis, the forms, powers, and functions of the federal government.

ECON 2320

Principles of Microeconomics

0.5

03310300

Economics

ENGL 1310

Composition and Rhetoric

1

03220300

English III

Designed as a course for anyone interested in psychology, and is required for psychology majors, minors, and nursing

ENC 1320

Introduction to Literary Study

1

03220400

English IV

overview of the scientific study of factors underlying human and animal behavior. Topics include physiological bases of

HIST 1310

World Civilization to 1500

0.5

03380021

Specialized Topic in Social Studies

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

HIST 2310

United States to 1877

0.5

03380021

Specialized Topic in Social Studies

HIST 2320

United States Since 1865

1

03340100

US History

Christian Tradition. The course is a general introduction to the history, theology, and social impact of Christianity past

MATH 1311

College Algebra

1

0310250-X

Independent Study in Math

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

MATH 1315

Contemporary Math

1

03102510

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

MUHL 2301

Music Appreciation

1

03155600

Music Studies, Music Appreciation I

PHIL 2350

Introduction to Philosophy

1

03221600

Humanities

PHYS 1400 PHYS 1400L

Introduction to Physics with Lab

1

03060320

Specialized Topics in Science: Advanced Physics

POSC 2310

American National Government

0.5

03330100

US Government

PSYC 1340

General Psychology

0.5

03350100

Psychology

RELI 1330

Introduction to Christianity

0.5

03380062

Specialized Topic in Social Studies: New Testament

RELI 2330

Introduction to the Old Testament

0.5

03380052

Specialized Topic in Social Studies: Old Testament

PHYS 1400 – Introduction to Physics (TCCN PHYS 1410) PHYS 1400L – Lab (required)

Credit Hours: 4

This course is intended for non-science majors. Optional course for general education requirements in Natural

Science. This is a one-semester course covering the basic principles of classical and modern physics. No mathematics preparation beyond high school algebra and geometry is assumed.

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 4 | Lab Hours: 3

POSC 2310 – American National Government (TCCN GOVT 2305)

Credit Hours: 3

requirement in Global, Societal, and Personal Perspectives Society and Self section. An introductory course which Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

PSYC 1340 – General Psychology (TCCN PSYC 2301)

Credit Hours: 3

majors, and is optional for the General Education Requirement for Personal and Global Perspectives. This course is an behavior, learning, development, personality theories, social interaction, psychological disorders, and therapy.

RELI 1330 – Introduction to Christianity

Credit Hours: 3

An introductory level course for all students. Satisfies 3 hours General Education requirement for Understanding

and present with attention given to the relationship of Christianity to persons and institutions in the modern world.

RELI 2330 – Introduction to the Old Testament

Credit Hours: 3

This course satisfies 3 hours General Education requirement for Understanding Christian Tradition. The course is a

survey of the Old Testament which investigates the history of the Hebrew people, the nature and development of their relationship with God, and the transmission of their tradition and experience in literary form.

Prerequisites: None | Lecture Hours: 3

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McMurry Fast Facts CAMPUS PROFILE Student-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Fall 2022 Enrollment

1,245

Average Class Size

Student-Body Demographics*

Student-Body Diversity*

14

51% Male

49% Female 44% White

34% Hispanic

17% African American

2% Two or More Races

1% American Indian/Native American 1% Asian Hispanic-Serving Institution

McMurry creates equity and advances the success of all students. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, we intentionally support the needs of Hispanic/Latin students and our entire diverse student body through programs including TRIO Student Support Services, War Hawk Success Center, the S3C STEM Success Center and Success Coaches

Financial Aid*

100% of students receive financial aid

Religious Affiliation

The United Methodist Church

ACADEMICS

Two Schools and Four Divisions

Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Walter F. and Virginia Johnson School of Business Division of Human Wellness and Health Sciences Division of Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences Division of Science and Mathematics Division of Visual and Performing Arts and Education

Academic Programs Offered

66 bachelor 2 basters 1 associate degree

ATHLETICS

18 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Sports & Esports American Southwest Conference War Hawk

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FACULTY & STAFF President Faculty Total Staff

HISTORY & ACCREDITATION Founded Accreditation

Sandra S. Harper, Ph.D.; 10th President of McMurry University 85 (72% of full-time faculty members hold a doctorate or highest degree in their field) 166 1923 (Opening day was September 20, 1923) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

HONORS 2022 – 2023 US News Rankings

#26 in Regional Colleges West; Ranked 26 out of 102 Regional Colleges West #17 in Top Performers in Social Mobility

2023 – 2024 College of Distinction

National, Texas, Christian, Business, Education and Nursing

2023 Forbes Strongest and Weakest Colleges in America

Financial GPA of A (3.93)

College Factual

McMurry has earned: l 5 highest paid major rankings l 9 popular major rankings l 230 most focused major rankings *Based on 2022 – 2023 National Center for Education Statistics