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DEGREE-COMPLETION PROGRAMS
Accelerated Short-Term Courses
About the Program
About the Program
Admissions Team
Melissa Smith
SPGS Enrollment Manager
913-971-3809
Lisa Gaiche
Associate Vice President of Enrollment & Operations
913-971-3867
Accelerated short-Term COURSES
Check out our accelerated courses listed below (scroll down) and then contact your advisor if you are a current MNU student.
If you are new to MNU, please contact Admissions at 913-971-3800 or email pgadmissions@mnu.edu and tell them you are interested in an accelerated short-term class.
- Course numbers that begin with a 1 or 2 are lower-division courses.
- Course numbers that begin with a 3 or 4 are upper-division courses.
- The last digit in the course number is the number of credit hours for the course.
- Course descriptions are available in the coordinating departments’ handbooks.
*Accelerated Short-Term Courses Lending Library Guidelines:
- Lending Library books are available to the first five students who register for a selected course.
- Books must be picked up at the Santa Fe Commons office at 13563 Mur-Len Road, Olathe.
- Borrowers will need to sign a lending agreement.
- Questions may be directed to Tammi Miller at 913-971-3822.
CAPE 2022 FALL CLASSES
Understanding critical thinking is a life-long strategy. The purpose of this course is not
only to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts of critical thinking, but to also
provide a systematic approach to its processes and components. Through readings,
discussions, and written assignments, emphasis will be placed on application in the
context of traditional values, personal non-conformity, and cultural diversity.
A short review of the fundamental laws of algebra followed by a study of exponents,
radicals, linear and quadratic equation, inequalities, polynomials, functions, graphs, and
systems of equations.
A general education course introducing the literature of the Old and New
Testaments in order to discover the biblical basis for Christian beliefs and their
demands on contemporary ethics, culture, and religion.
A study of written and oral communication skills necessary in the business world.
Emphasis is placed on writing skills including letters, memos and reports; in
addition, oral presentations using Word and PowerPoint will be presented.
The focus of this course is to learn the major developmental research and
theories from conception through the end of life. From a life cycle perspective,
this course examines the stages and tasks of development in light of physical,
social and cognitive functions.
The focus of this course is to learn the major developmental research and
theories from conception through the end of life. From a life cycle perspective,
this course examines the stages and tasks of development in light of physical,
social and cognitive functions.
In this course four personality pairs will be described in depth using Myers-Briggs.
Team-building concepts, conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving will be
addressed with emphasis on communication between personality types
Making good decisions is critical to success in every area of life. Few people realize
there are tools and strategies that will enable better decision-making. This course
introduces the student to the fundamental skills and knowledge needed for making good
decisions. Topics include understanding the various types of decisions, how to structure
This course review the law and its application to administrative agencies and
governments, focusing on regulatory activities, due process and administrative rulemaking. Students will learn about the Freedom of Information Act and the process for
enforcing FOIA rights.
This course will explore today’s fast-paced, constantly changing society as the learner
seeks to grasp important Christian insight into contemporary thought and culture. A
comprehensive understanding of the evolution of philosophy as it relates to time, place,
life, and meaning will be pursued.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of information that you encounter? Do you
struggle with where to look to find accurate information for school assignments? You are
not alone. This course will focus on how information is organized, how to evaluate it, and
Effective supervisors need to know how to plan and organize the workload, define the
most important results, and measure effectiveness as well as have a fundamental
understanding of worker behavior and the processes of motivation and control. This
course is designed for individuals who are or will be in supervisory positions and develop
The student will listen to music from different styles and time periods around the
globe for understanding and appreciation.
Leaders at all levels must communicate effectively in order to motivate and empower coworkers, meet productivity goals, and execute successful planning. This course will
examine the skills, strategies, and assumptions that facilitate powerful leadership
messages aimed at attaining new and more satisfying levels of work. Topics will include
active listening, functional conflict, collaborative decision-making, the role of technology,
and eliminating barriers to constructive communication.
This course explores how nonprofit management is different from for profit businesses;
examines the historical development of American’s nonprofit organizations, analyzes the
This course includes the topics of linear equations, inequalities, functions and
graphs, the exponential and logarithmic functions, finance, linear equations and
matrices, linear inequalities and programming concepts.
This course studies the human relations and adjustments in the business
organization. You will discuss the proper placement of individuals on the job,
methods of motivation, supervision, discipline and promotion.
A study of the principles of the writing process with practical application. Assignments
emphasize the purpose of writing and essay organization. A research paper is required.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a variety of physical fitness
activities. Students are introduced to wellness related concepts and activities for
the purpose of gaining knowledge and skills necessary to develop a personal
lifelong fitness program. Activities include, but are not limited to, aerobics, circuit
training, muscular development, flexibility, agility exercises, weight training, and
body composition.
Human Nutrition provides an integrated overview of the physiological
requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and
minerals that are determinants of health and diseases in human populations.
CRN: 2203
October 25 – December 19
Registration Deadline: 10/18/2021
Learning takes place in a variety of settings including life experiences. This learning can
be documented in many formats, one of which is a life learning paper. The objective of
this course is to instruct the bachelor’s degree completion student in the process of
earning college credit for learning from life experiences by utilizing the Kolb model. The
student will complete one life learning paper while in the class that can be submitted for
evaluation to earn additional college credit. Pre-requisites: Student must either be
actively enrolled or previously enrolled in an accelerated degree program. Please check
with your advisor before enrolling in this class.
This course will include an examination and overview of the major aspects of the United
States government, a basic history of how the government was formed, and an
understanding of basic concepts used to interpret United States politics.
This course focuses on the skills a student must develop to communicate a message to
an audience both through informative and persuasive means.
The course will include the examination of the major aspects of the family as a social
institution and include the current trends, changing nature, and possible development of
the family in the future.
Accelerated Short-Term Courses - 2024 SPRING SCHEDULE
A course that studies the allocation of scarce resources in a competitive free
enterprise environment. Emphasis is placed on the ways economic problems
should be solved by society. Prerequisite: MATH 1223 or successful completion
of an algebra placement exam.
This course explores ethics in business and morals for life. Is there a moral compass?
Who or what shapes our thoughts? Can we know for certain that “truth” is true? This
course will examine what shapes the thoughts and actions of our culture, thus affecting
our lives. Together we will consider realigning moral choices — in business and life —
with faith.
This course focuses on writing nonfiction prose and provides students the opportunity to expand and improve on the different stages involved in the writing process: brainstorming, gathering information, organizing and developing paragraphs, revising and editing. You will also learn about the elements of language and grammar.
This survey course will explore the development of American society from the
end of the Reconstruction period to the present. Topics include the
industrialization era, Immigration, Reform Movements, Populism, Progressivism,
the cultural trends of the 20th century and foreign policy
Human Nutrition provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and diseases in human populations.
The focus of this course is to learn the major developmental research and
theories from conception through the end of life. From a life cycle perspective,
this course examines the stages and tasks of development in light of physical,
social and cognitive functions.
This course includes the topics of linear equations, inequalities, functions and
graphs, the exponential and logarithmic functions, finance, linear equations and
matrices, linear inequalities and programming concepts.
This course focuses on the study and practice of public personnel administration. Essentially it is an in-depth analysis of the literature and the direction of public personnel issues. Students will understand the dynamic political environment and the effect the statutory and Constitutional restrictions have on public personnel management.
This course will cover two of the most important skills for improving our personal
performance and managing change in successful and rewarding ways. Students will
learn that creativity can be learned and cultivated. This course will present three types of
creativity: 1) Personal Creativity, 2) Co-Creativity, and 3) Group Creativity. The models
and tools for defining and managing the creative process will be taught for each of the
three types of creativity.
This course will take a unique look into the American Civil War by offering the
opportunity to appraise the national war on a local level. Students will briefly explore the
history of the South, investigate the practices of the North, and focus on the
developments of Kansas and Missouri. The foundation of the war will be studied along
with distinguishing guerrilla activity in Missouri from contraband fighting in Kansas. The
establishment of the state of Kansas will also be analyzed.
A short review of the fundamental laws of algebra followed by a study of exponents,
radicals, linear and quadratic equation, inequalities, polynomials, functions, graphs, and
systems of equations.
The continuation of Principles of Macroeconomics with emphasis placed on the
study of the ways economic problems should be solved by individual economic
units such as farms, consumers, and industries. Prerequisite: MATH 1223 or
successful completion of an algebra placement exam.
This course is designed to aid students in defining their role in preparing and
understanding personal financial information. The topics to be covered are basic
financial planning, budgeting procedures, calculating principal and interest,
defining different types of consumer credit, and developing a general knowledge
of home buying and various types of insurance.
An introduction to computers as a tool for business that includes fundamental concepts of information literacy and technology literacy are included. Particular attention will be paid to the use of business application software including word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics, presentation and electronic communication.
This course is a middle-management (supervisory) approach to the study of
marketing as it relates to the concepts of product, place, promotion and price.
Students will gain an introductory understanding of public budgeting; including planning, financing, and managing governmental budgets. Students will review and discuss public budgeting and the relationships between national, state, and local levels of government.
This course explores the purpose, practice and theories of modern regional and urban
community planning. Students will understand the nature of planning and land
management. The students will also review the history of planning, its legal basis, the
planning tools and practices (3 credits).
This activity enriched course teaches the basic of effective leadership, focusing on personal awareness and growth, working relationships, influence skills, and conflict resolution. A foundation for understanding the challenges facing a new manager and for helping the individual improve leadership skills and behaviors will be created. world
today. Each religion will be analyzed objectively, but primary emphasis will be given to
Christianity and how other world religions relate to it. The key religions of the East, Near
East, and West will be examined. As well, primal religions, cults and sects, and religious
philosophies will be encountered.
Learning takes place in a variety of settings including life experiences. This learning can
be documented in many formats, one of which is a life learning paper. The objective of
this course is to instruct the bachelor’s degree completion student in the process of
earning college credit for learning from life experiences by utilizing the Kolb model. The
student will complete one life learning paper while in the class that can be submitted for
evaluation to earn additional college credit. Pre-requisites: Student must either be
actively enrolled or previously enrolled in an accelerated degree program. Please check
with your advisor before enrolling in this class.
The course will include the examination of the major aspects of the family as a social
institution and include the current trends, changing nature, and possible development of
the family in the future.
CAPE 2022 SUMMER CLASSES
A short review of the fundamental laws of algebra followed by a study of exponents,
radicals, linear and quadratic equation, inequalities, polynomials, functions, graphs, and
systems of equations.
The focus of this course is to learn the major developmental research and
theories from conception through the end of life. From a life cycle perspective,
this course examines the stages and tasks of development in light of physical,
social and cognitive functions.
A study of the principles of the writing process with practical application. Assignments
emphasize the purpose of writing and essay organization. A research paper is required.
A study of the language of business and how accounting communicates useful
information through general-purpose financial statements to people outside the
business entity. Prerequisite: MATH 1223 or successful completion of an
algebra placement exam
This course is a middle-management (supervisory) approach to the study of
marketing as it relates to the concepts of product, place, promotion and price.
Learning takes place in a variety of settings including life experiences. This learning can
be documented in many formats, one of which is a life learning paper. The objective of
this course is to instruct the bachelor’s degree completion student in the process of
earning college credit for learning from life experiences by utilizing the Kolb model. The
student will complete one life learning paper while in the class that can be submitted for
evaluation to earn additional college credit. Pre-requisites: Student must either be
actively enrolled or previously enrolled in an accelerated degree program. Please check
with your advisor before enrolling in this class
This course will explore today’s fast-paced, constantly changing society as the learner
seeks to grasp important Christian insight into contemporary thought and culture. A
comprehensive understanding of the evolution of philosophy as it relates to time, place,
life, and meaning will be pursued.
A study of current topics in public administration related to the student’s area of interest
and expertise. The students will gain an introductory understanding of public
administration to serve as the foundation. The students will develop a basic knowledge
of public administration through literature, lecture, class discussion and field
observations
How is the consumer being programmed in society today? What has created the
mentality of “self-service”? When did the automation developed by the McDonald’s
industry become a way of life? These questions and others will be discussed and
developed in this course based on the best-selling book by George Ritzer. Efficiency,
calculability, predictability, control, and the irrationality of rationality are some of the
topics that will lead up to what consumers can do to either embrace or fight against the
McDonaldization of the society in which they live and spend their monies.
CRN: 92012
Prof. Lynne Erickson
Registration Deadline: May 16, 2022
The focus of this course is on people and the values that make relationships and
organizations excel. Designed for those who are sports-minded as well as those who are
not. We will look at developing good character traits, learn good sportsmanship,
understand what it takes to become a winner, and define what makes coaches become
great leaders.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of information that you encounter? Do you
struggle with where to look to find accurate information for school assignments? You are
not alone. This course will focus on how information is organized, how to evaluate it, and
The continued study of basic accounting concepts with emphasis placed on
specific accounting information needed by management to support day-to-day
and long-term operations. Prerequisite: MATH 1223 or successful completion of
an algebra placement exam.
This course includes the topics of linear equations, inequalities, functions and
graphs, the exponential and logarithmic functions, finance, linear equations and
matrices, linear inequalities and programming concepts.
This course studies the human relations and adjustments in the business
organization. You will discuss the proper placement of individuals on the job,
methods of motivation, supervision, discipline and promotion.
Communication is a broad concept that impacts every aspect of our lives.
Communication might best be understood by examining the variety of messages
we create and send; how others might interpret those messages; and how we
interpret others’ messages. Included throughout the course are methods and
activities that will help you improve the messages you send. This study of
messages includes: the process of communication (verbal/nonverbal); analyzing
communication; mass & social media; culture; interpersonal; group/team; and
public contexts.
This course engages a central text that studies the colonies of North America through
the Revolutionary War. The class will discover the peopling of America, the migration of
distinct religious groups, American colonies, the early establishment of democracy in
CSI will involve the basic science principles involved in crime scene investigation and
the analysis of evidence from simulated criminal situations.
This course will motivate students from all backgrounds to discover the difference
between good and excellent customer service. Students will learn basic concepts that
turn customers into company supporters. The course will equip students with the skills,
knowledge, and behaviors necessary to recognize and provide extraordinary service.
This course will investigate the helping relationship that is established between a helper
and a helpee. The material and activities will assist the student in understanding the
theories, processes, and skills involved in establishing and maintaining a helping
relationship in both professional and nonprofessional settings.
This course will study the history and relationship of business to society, with special
attention given to the impact of business on societal elements such as politics,
economics, the environment, and employee/consumer concerns. Consideration will be
given to the social dynamics of business from domestic and international perspectives.