An introduction to basic principles of accounting theory and practice. Topics covered include accrual basis accounting, the accounting cycle, preparation of financial statements for both service and merchandising business enterprises and internal controls. Other topics include accounting for cash, receivables, payroll, inventories, fixed assets, and current liabilities.

Prerequisites: Students should have the reading and writing skills appropriate and expected of college level students. In addition, students should possess basic math skills including the ability to solve simple algebraic equations.
Corequisites: None

This is the second semester of a two semester sequence in principles of accounting. You will complete your studies of basic financial accounting and move into the basic concepts and computations of managerial accounting. When you complete this course, you will have finished the undergraduate requirements for two semesters of basic accounting principles

Prerequisites: ACCT 1010 or similar first semester accounting course with a grade of C or better.
Corequisites: None

This course is an in-depth study of the conceptual framework of accounting theory and the preparation of financial statements and financial disclosures. Topics may include income measurement and profitability analysis, time value of money, cash and receivables, measurement and valuation of inventory and cost of goods sold, and accounting for plant assets and intangibles. 3 hours lecture.

Prerequisites: ACCT 1020 Principles of Accounting II
Corequisites: None

This course introduces the student to basic taxation principles and applications. Topics may include history of taxation, tax legislation, federal and state regulations, preparation of tax forms, and other tax matters.

Prerequisites: ACCT 1020 Principles of Accounting II
Corequisites: None

This course introduces the student to the processes used to prepare cost accounting information for decision making in internal operations.

Prerequisites: ACCT 1020
Corequisites: None

This course presents the process of setting up and maintaining an accounting information system using computerized accounting software.

Prerequisites: ACCT 1010 or similar first semester accounting course with a grade of C or better.
Corequisites: None

This course reviews topics covered in courses included in the accounting curriculum.

Prerequisites: ACCT 1020, ACCT 2312, and ACCT 2382
Corequisites: None

This course covers job functions that are common to most offices, including scheduling appointments, processing incoming/outgoing communications and using telecommunications systems/services to accomplish tasks and follow procedures. The course is designed to teach problem-solving and creative thinking from the perspective of an administrative office manager while maintaining the principles of human relations, ethics, and legal perspectives.

Prerequisites: READ 0810 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites: None

This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate management decisions involved in planning, organizing, and controlling the records of an organization. Topics include using ARMA rules for alphabetic, geographic, subject, chronologic, and numeric filing; simulating filing procedures and techniques; and exploring computer filing methods and micrographics.

Prerequisites: READ 0810 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites: None

This 3-credit course is a study of the business community, employers, and the Internet. This course provides students with the knowledge to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace through career self-assessment and job search, resume’ and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job-building strategies.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the field of agricultural business and some of the basic tools and concepts of decision making. Concepts are illustrated in terms of selected current social and economic issues in the industry of production agriculture, agricultural business, and the computer application of those concepts.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Fundamental principles of animal agriculture; biological and scientific aspects of development, inheritance, feeding and nutrition; management, animal products, and scope of the industry.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to emphasize the economic importance of plants and their relationship to agriculture and society. Topics include plant structure, physiology, heredity, factors of the environment in relation to growth, adaptation, management of plants, and utilization of plant products.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course will engage students in understanding soil management relative to fertility, plant nutrition, tillage, erosion and environmental conditions as the origins of soils and soil properties are examined. The physical, chemical, and biological processes of soil will be introduced to in addition to the relation of soil and land use management.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This is an issues-oriented course that examines the healthcare delivery system in the United States. The course examines the entire continuum of care and uses the construct of a fully integrated system as a means to evaluate the current system, identify the key issues confronting health care today, examine the causes and propose reasonable solutions to a current set of problems. The student will develop an understanding of the unique interplay of the new and changing health care, technology, workforce, research, financing, regulation, and personal and professional behaviors, values, and assumptions that underlie the current health care system.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Focuses on the range of human genetic variation and adaptation that is demonstrated in living populations today, comparisons of biology and behavior between human and non-human primates and examination of our human prehistory as outlined by the fossil record.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course introduces the study of human culture. It gives an overview of different aspects of social life and introduces problems that are most often addressed by anthropologists, such as beliefs and practices, political organization, forms of kinship, economy, subsistence and conflict.

Prerequisites: All developmental courses in reading and writing/composition must be completed.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introductory survey of human origins and prehistoric cultures. Emphasis is placed on the general principles, history, theoretical orientations, and methods of archaeology. This course will examine a number of prehistoric cultural lifeways from the beginnings of human culture to the rise of civilization.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

The overall purpose of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the visual arts. The first half of the course deals with the nature of art, the evaluation of art, the processes and materials of art. We examine the formal elements of design and look at a wide variety of both two and three dimensional art to learn about the processes and tools involved in its creation. The second half of the semester is spent in a (more or less) chronological study of world art in its cultural setting from the prehistoric to the contemporary.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Fundamental aspects of drawing including line, tone, space, form, and composition utilizing a variety of media. Emphasis placed on development of observational skills and perception of reality. F, S As needed. (T) 2 hours lecture/4 hours studio

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A continuation of the fundamental concepts of drawing with emphasis on composition, techniques and content.

Prerequisites: ART 1045 Drawing I
Corequisites: None

A survey of the visual arts in world cultures from pre-history to the Renaissance.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A survey of the visual arts in world cultures from the Renaissance through the present.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A survey of astronomy focusing on the Solar System, including an introduction to history and methods of astronomy, basic laws of physics and planetary motion, formation of the solar system, and the physical characteristics of the sun, planets, dwarf planets, moons, and minor members (asteroids, meteoroids, and comets) of the solar system. The laboratory includes experiments in forces, motion, characteristics of planets, telescopes and space observations.

Prerequisites: College level Math and Reading
Corequisites: None

A survey of astronomy focusing on stars (classification and structure), stellar evolution, normal and active galaxies, and other stellar objects such nebulae, pulsars, black holes, theory of relativity as it applies to space time, and introductory cosmology. The required three hour lab includes experiments in concepts governing the creation and motion of the components of the universe, characteristics of stellar objects, spectroscopes, HR diagrams and space observations.

Prerequisites: The most logical sequence would be ASTR 1010 and then ASTR 1020 because some of the laws studied in ASTR 1010 apply to ASTR 1020.
Corequisites: None

This course introduces the student to the methods of biological science. It then explores the cellular basis of life; how life transforms energy; how life processes information utilizing DNA; how life reproduces and how life evolves.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores.
Corequisites: None

This course introduces the student to the diversity of life on Earth. The course begins by introducing the ecological concepts that govern living organisms. This is followed by examining the diversity of organisms that serve as producers, consumers and decomposers in the environment. The final portion of the course explores the organization and systems of the human body.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores.
Corequisites: None

Biology 1080 is a survey course in biology. This course provides an introduction to the biological sciences, including scientific method, structure and function of cells, metabolism, genetics, evolution, diversity of life, and ecology.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to biology with emphasis on chemical, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, evolution and ecological relationships. This course surveys the Domains Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya, with an emphasis on the morphological and reproductive aspects of these organisms.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0810, Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
Corequisites: None

This course is a survey of the animal kingdom including embryonic development, structure, and function of organ systems and behavioral concepts. This course surveys the plant kingdom with emphasis on morphological, physiological, and reproductive aspects of plants.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0810, Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810.
Corequisites: None

A study of nutrients and their relationship to human growth, development and maintenance. Special emphasis is given to the role of foods and the nutrients they contain, with regard to the physiological, psychological, and sociological well-being of the individual. Practical analysis of food records and application of nutritional knowledge will be included.

Prerequisites: College level Math, English and Reading.
Corequisites: None

Study of environmental problems at global, national, and local levels. Ecological principles, geophysical processes, and human population dynamics; scientific approach applied to understanding environmental concepts using hands-on field experiences.

Prerequisites: College level math, English, and reading.
Corequisites: None

Study of environmental problems at global, national, and local levels. Ecological principles, geophysical processes, and human population dynamics; scientific approach applied to understanding environmental concepts using hands-on field experiences.

Prerequisites: College level math, English, and reading.
Corequisites: None

A study of the structure and function of the human body with laboratory experiences. The topics studied include a general introduction to anatomy and physiology, cells, tissues, basic chemistry, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, osmosis, diffusion, the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system, the integumentary system, the muscular system, introduction to the nervous system, and the CNS and PNS.

Prerequisites: None; May not be taken in the same semester as BIOL 2020.
Corequisites: None

A study of the structure and function of the human body. The topics studied include fluid and electrolyte balance, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urinary system, the lymphatic and immune systems, the reproduction and development system, and the endocrine system

Prerequisites: A grade of “D” or better in BIOL 2010.
Corequisites: None

This combination laboratory and lecture course consists of a survey of microorganisms with emphasis on morphology, growth and pathogenesis of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Human defense mechanisms against disease are emphasized. Laboratory exercises are designed to demonstrate the distribution, isolation, cultivation, identification, and control of microorganisms. The use of microorganisms in biotechnology will be examined.

Prerequisites: None; May be taken concurrently with BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2020.
Corequisites: None

In this course, the student will study the basic principles of traditional transmission genetics as well as modern molecular genetics. The student will apply these principles in problem solving. The primary mode of delivery of course information will be PowerPoint presentations with an audio component. The student will be evaluated by means of homework, quizzes, examinations, submission of news items, reviews of lab exercises and a term paper. This course is designed for secondary education teachers who are seeking an endorsement in Biology. Check with your advisor or department chair to determine whether or not this course is acceptable as a substitute for a required genetics course in the Biological Sciences or related curricula.

Prerequisites: The student must have completed BIOL 1110 and BIOL 1120 (or their equivalents) in order to have a working knowledge of basic biological concepts as well as an introduction to the topics to be covered in this course
Corequisites: None

The relationship between plants and animals and their environment.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is about global management. It demonstrates how cultural factors influence behavior in the workplace and examines the skills needed to manage across national borders.

Prerequisites: General management course
Corequisites: None

Managing human capital in the new economy is a challenge all business professionals face. This course addresses that challenge by retaining its unique orientation to overall practicality and real-world application incorporating technology, teams and virtual learning methods. Practical tips and suggestions provide effective ways of dealing with problems in communication, leadership, discipline, performance appraisal, labor relations, and compensation administration.

Prerequisites: BMGT 351 (Tennessee Technological University) or General Business Management Course.
Corequisites: None

This course helps students to define and reach personal financial goals. Topics may include planning, budgeting, taxes, credit, housing, insurance, investing, and retirement planning.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Orientation course designed to introduce the basic functions of business as a framework for further detailed study into business management and functional areas of accounting, software applications, marketing, leadership, organizational design, etc. Included are vocational/career opportunities, business terminology, and the functions/theories that are utilized in the process of business management.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of the principles, practices and mechanics of various types of effective written and oral business communication.

Prerequisites: Pre-requisite for BUSN 1310 Business Communications is ENGL 1010 Composition I.
Corequisites: None

This course explores the strategies necessary to start and operate a business. Topics may include development of a business plan and strategies in marketing, management, finance, accounting, customer service, and operations.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This 3-credit course is a study of the techniques of organizing and operating a small business, which includes development of the business plan, finance options, management or hum, resources, the firm's assets, and risk global opportunities and exit strategies.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 – Math competencies 1-5; and READ 0810
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of customer service and selling. Topics may include developing and conveying a positive attitude, identifying buying motives and customer needs, developing and delivering a sales presentation, customer approaches, sales strategies, and cultivating repeat business through service.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to develop skills with spreadsheet software. Use and design of spreadsheets for practical business applications and business problem-solving will be an integral part of this course.

Prerequisites: None, but basic file management and minimal familiarity with the elements of the new Microsoft Office interface are required knowledge.
Corequisites: None

This course examines financial principles which may include financial statement analysis, risk and return relationships, time value of money, valuation of assets, capital budgeting, and working capital management.<br>

Prerequisites: ACCT 1010 and ACCT 1020
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of principles of human resource management, which may include equal employment law and the recruitment, selection, and development of the human resources.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course examines the importance of understanding human relations in the workplace and developing the skills necessary to foster more effective communication and motivation. It is designed to help you gain insights into specific people skills that you can use on the job to motivate people, communicate better, and create more effective teams. It provides a basic knowledge of behavior as it relates to the way people (individuals and groups) act in organizations as well as the organization system itself. It encompasses a wide range of topics such as values, attitudes, perception, and ethics of individuals, motivation of individuals and groups, team building, effective communication, leadership and management, conflict and negotiation, training and development, performance appraisals and cultural changes.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a survey of the major issues associated with conducting international business. It provides Students an understanding of the growing global marketplace.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to read and write at the college level. Students will be expected to write and express themselves in grammatically correct, concise, Standard English. Grades will be based on writing skills, content, thorough research effort, and timeliness.
Corequisites: None

A study of the principles of the American legal system as they relate to business including: sources of law; the U.S. Constitution and the organization of government; the relationship between law and business ethics; tort law; criminal law; international law; the common law of contracts; the Uniform Commercial Code including contracts for the sale of goods, negotiable instruments and commercial paper, the banking system and transactions, and secured transactions; real and personal property; bailment; agency; business organizations; government regulation of business; consumer protection; employment relations; insurance; and wills and trusts.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None

A study of basic marketing principles and practices, including the selection of target markets and the development of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion and place of distribution).

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A study of e-commerce and its impact on business. The course provides a framework for understanding e-commerce, including possible marketing opportunities, as well as implementation and organization issues involved in capitalizing on e-commerce.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to read and write at the college level. Students will be expected to write and express themselves in grammatically correct, concise, Standard English. Grades will be based on writing skills, content, thorough research effort, and timeliness.
Corequisites: None

CHEM 1010, is intended to satisfy the chemistry requirement for several career programs; and satisfy part of the general education science requirement. The course will examine atomic and molecular structure; bonding; equation writing and stoichiometry; compound classification; gas, liquid, and solid states; solutions; acids and bases; structure and nomenclature of hydrocarbons and alcohols; and qualitative and quantitative analytical methods. These topics are developed on an as needed basis in order to deal with a variety of societal issues.

Prerequisites: College level Math and Reading
Corequisites: None

CHEM 1020 is intended to satisfy the chemistry requirement for several career programs; and satisfy part of the general education science requirement. The course will develop a variety of chemistry topics including nuclear chemistry; redox reactions and electrochemistry; the structure and nomenclature for organic compounds; the nature and properties of plastics and polymers; the nature and properties of drugs; the nature and properties of biochemical molecules especially fats and oils, carbohydrates, and proteins and their relationship to nutrition; and the nature and properties of DNA and RNA and their relationship to heredity. These topics are developed on an as needed basis in order to deal with a variety of societal issues.

Prerequisites: CHEM1010
Corequisites: None

This is an elective course (NOT a general education course) designed to prepare students to succeed in general chemistry. This course is designed for students who require the general chemistry sequence but desire to build up the necessary skills for success in the general chemistry sequence. It will focus on basic math skills and elementary chemistry principles needed in general chemistry courses.

Prerequisites: A list of specific math skills students must have are shown below.
Corequisites: None

Survey of Chemistry is designed for non-technical and allied health majors. This course includes a survey of general chemistry principles, the nomenclature and reactions of selected organic functional groups and concludes with topics directly related to biochemistry and the chemistry of life. The lab component introduces students to scientific measurements and to selected chemical experiments.

Prerequisites: READ 0870, ENGL 0870, and all required math learning support courses
Corequisites: None

Properties of matter related to atomic and molecular structure; element and compound reactions and equations, stoichiometry, kinetics, and measurement techniques and calculation. This course includes both a lecture and a hands-on lab component.

Prerequisites: College level Math, English and Reading. Should at least be in MATH 1710 if planning to take CHEM 1120.
Corequisites: None

This course is a continuation of Chemistry 1110. Topics include states of matter, solutions, kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, solubility products, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. This course contains a lecture and a hands-on lab component.

Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 with a C or better; MATH 1710 or Math 1130 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1830 or MATH 1910 with a C or better.
Corequisites: None

This is a general education college level upper division course designed as an introduction to Biochemistry. This course will cover the fundamentals of biochemistry such as water and buffers, amino acids, proteins and protein structure, enzymes and enzyme kinetics, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes and an introduction to metabolism.

Prerequisites: CHEM 1110, CHEM 1120 and CHEM 3010 (first semester of organic chemistry) are required.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to all aspects of the programming and problem-solving process and the elements of effective programming style. A high-level language will be used as a vehicle for introducing these concepts. Laboratory use of the computer in designing, coding, debugging, and executing programs is an integral part of the course.

Prerequisites: The student should have some background and understanding of computing and the use of information systems in society. A prior course in a programming language such as Visual Basic or Java is useful, but not required.
Corequisites: None

A beginning course in HTML that provides instruction in creating web pages. Students learn to write HTML code. Topics include using HTML tags, CSS formatting and appropriate scripting languages.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A broad-based course that provides an overview of computer networking. Topics will include network models, protocols and services, media and topologies, devices and tools, network management and network security. This course may align with the outcomes of industry certification.

Prerequisites: Students should be able to use their computers and access the Internet. In addition to browsing the web, students should have a basic understanding of computers and be able to send email.
Corequisites: None

An introduction to the concepts and syntax of relational database management systems. Topics include data modeling, database design concepts, tables and queries, and other database objects using the tools provided in a relational DBMS.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course introduces the basic concepts of programming, problem solving, programming logic, and design techniques using an object-oriented language. The topics covered include the language syntax, functions, return types, and objects found in a current object-oriented programming language.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a continuation of CITC 1310 – Programming I. It introduces the student to object-oriented programming. Topics include class creation, methods, events, inheritance, ojbects and error handling.

Prerequisites: Students should have made a grade of C or better in CITC 1310 (formerly CISP 2090 or CST 209) or have the permission of the instructor.
Corequisites: None

A study of object-oriented programming through the use and practical application of the C# language. Topics include classes, objects, methods, GUI programming, graphics, databases, XML, web pages and internet.

Prerequisites: INFS 1150 or introduction to computer class
Corequisites: None

This course covers the basic fundamental principles of data structures. It uses a programming language to implement a variety of data structures. Topics will include recursion, containers, vectors, pointers, dynamic memory, stacks, queues, and lists with or without iterators. User-designed classes are implemented.

Prerequisites: Students should have made a C or better in CISP 1032 (formerly CIS 1610 and CISP 1610).
Corequisites: None

An introduction to mobile computer programming. Students will learn the foundation of computer programming while designing, developing, and deploying mobile applications that incorporate multimedia, GPS and other current technologies.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite or co-requisite: INFS 1010 Computer Applications or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: None

This course covers installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and connectivity of computers and networks. Topics include the internal components of a computer, installing an operating system, troubleshooting using system tools and diagnostic software, connecting to a network, implementing security best practices on a workstation, and peripheral setup and troubleshooting. This course integrates virtual learning tools to supplement classroom learning and to provide an interactive &ldquo;hands-on&rdquo; experience. Upon successfully completing this course, the student will be academically prepared for the current Comp TIA A+ certification examinations in hardware and software.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

An introduction to basics of computer hardware. Topics include identification and installation of internal components, disk configuration, ports, cables, peripherals and networking concepts and connections.

Prerequisites: INFS 1010 or equivalent is required.
Corequisites: None

An introduction to basics of computer software.

Prerequisites: INFS 1010 or equivalent is required.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage and troubleshoot computers running current Microsoft desktop operating systems. Upon successfully completing this course, the student will be academically prepared for a current core Microsoft desktop operating examination.

Prerequisites: INFS 1010 or equivalent is required.
Corequisites: None

This course prepares students to complete the LPIC-1 Junior Level Linux Certification exams 101 and 102. Topics will include Linux command line operation, maintenance tasks within Linux, and installation, configuration and connectivity of Linux workstations.

Prerequisites: INFS 1010 or BIT 1150 introduction to computer class.
Corequisites: None

A beginning course in information assurance which examines the fundamentals of information assurance. The course will introduce topics such as the need for security, risk management, security technology, cryptography, and physical security. Also covered are legal/ethical issues and security policies.

Prerequisites: College level English, Reading, and Math
Corequisites: None

This course uses the Microsoft Windows Server network operating systems to teach students to install, configure, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot networked computer system servers.

Prerequisites: Math Competencies 1-5 and READ 0810
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to give students a fundamental understanding of computer and network security. It introduces students to a wide variety of concepts related to computer security. This course covers the objectives for the Comp TIA Security+ Certification.

Prerequisites: Math Competencies 1-5 and READ 0810
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to provide the foundation for understanding the American law enforcement system by introducing essential elements of American law enforcement organization and practices. The main focus of the course is to examine the development of early policing and modern law enforcement systems; recruitment and training process; the structure and function of the police; legal issues that affect policing; and current issues and problems in the field of law enforcement. Prerequisites: Prerequisite for students who major in Criminal Justice administration: completed and received passing grade in CJA 1100. For other students, this course does not require introductory knowledge of law enforcement. However, some familiarity with the law enforcement system including concepts, organization, and functions will facilitate the student achieving the objectives of this course.

Prerequisites: Completed and received passing grade in CJA 1100.
Corequisites: None

Designed to provide a fuller understanding of the patterns of medical care delivery and public health practices, as well as the factors that inhibit or enable their applications among community groups and organizations around the world.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Examines the media as a social institution by providing an overview of print, electronic and computer-based media forms and reviewing the role of media in society and its effects on culture. This course also teaches media literacy and criticism skills.

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
Corequisites: None

An introductory communication course that explores the basic concepts of interpersonal, small group and public communication.

Prerequisites: College level Math, English and Reading
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to preparing and delivering public speeches, including an emphasis on informative, persuasive and special occasion speaking.

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
Corequisites: None

This course will help students understand organizational communication theories, models, and processes; apply these principles in organizational communication speaking exercises; and learn management and leadership skills.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Social, political, and aesthetic dimensions of television in contemporary culture.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Students examine important corporate communi-cation areas such as internal communication, advertising, public relations, integrated marketing communications, and new communication technologies. The course focuses on how these areas work together to achieve organizational objectives.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and 1020; COMM 1200, COMM 1400, Junior status, or instructor approval.
Corequisites: None

This course offers a thorough examination of factors that facilitate or impede communication effectiveness and relationship development across cultural/subcultural boundaries. Students will learn the concepts and principles of intercultural communication through class essays, discussions, interactions, and/or instructor&rsquo;s chosen assignments.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is an upper division course that examines the nature of conflict in the workplace, including what causes it; what its effects, benefits, and costs are; what can be done to maximize the benefits (engage in constructive conflict); and, to limit the costs (prevent, manage, and resolve destructive conflict). Historically, the American workplace has been located primarily outside the home. Today, however, not only is the workplace more likely to be at least part-time inside the home, but work can also take place in transit from a briefcase, a laptop, iPad, or on the phone. Therefore, this course will not only explore the traditional theories of people management and conflict resolution, but will also focus on aiding students in the development of their own personally-centered approaches to conflict management and negotiation in their professional environment.

Prerequisites: Interest in conflict resolution and negotiation, junior or senior status, and a willingness to learn and apply theoretical concepts to real problems and situations.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to introduce students to leadership perspectives and the role communication plays in effective leadership and management strategies.

Prerequisites: Graduate status and admission to the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to introduce students to leadership perspectives and the role communication plays in effective leadership and management strategies.

Prerequisites: Graduate status and admission to the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to introduce students to leadership perspectives and the role communication plays in effective leadership and management strategies.

Prerequisites: Graduate status and admission to the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course provides an overview of key concepts used in developing modern programming languages. The course introduces principles and paradigms of programming languages, exposing students to various programming languages, their structures and characteristics so that students will be able to choose an appropriate programming language to solve a particular problem. The course will increase the capacity to use the existing languages and learn new languages.

Prerequisites: Proficient with programming in at least one language (C/C++/Java) is required. Students will also be required to have Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 installed in their computers. This will be used during program implementation written in C++.
Corequisites: None

Survey of the criminal justice system; philosophy and history of criminal justice agencies; analysis of the problems and needs of agencies involved in the criminal justice process; survey of professional career opportunities.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course reviews basic laws governing the maintenance of a democratic society and how criminal and constitutional laws meet the challenge of American society.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course introduces students to the role of the correctional counselor. It defines the goals and methods, as well as the theories associated with institutional counseling. It also exposes students to the different issues associated with different offender typologies.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course examines the emergence of criminal law, criminal penalties and how law is used to regulate human behavior. The study of substantive law, which defines the elements, rights and responsibilities of law, will constitute the primary learning focus.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores.
Corequisites: None

A study of the principles of personnel management functions and organization of the police agency. Topics include policy procedures, evaluation of the research, planning, and development processes, and operational duties and commands.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the American Criminal Justice System with an emphasis on handling evidence and suspects, the US Constitution, individual rights, criminal court procedures, the Exclusionary Rule, probable cause, arrest procedures, search warrants, stop and frisks, admissions, interrogations and confessions, and the legal requirements to be followed in processing criminal evidence and defendants.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores.
Corequisites: None

This course is an examination of the methods of interviews, interrogation, admissions, confessions, written statements, criminal case report writing, and evidence evaluation used in criminal investigations.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course will introduce students to the study of terrorism, and will provide a basic knowledge of the history of terrorism as well as explore contemporary terrorism events. The course will review major theories and organizations in the field of domestic and international terrorism

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction into forensic science and its applications in criminalistics. It is an overview of how their structure reflects the underlying philosophy about forensic science as a science and as a profession. The various methodologies used in a modern full-service forensic science laboratory are studied and how these methods comprise the activities and specific areas of criminalistics.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

An overview of the American Police, including the philosophy and historical evolution behind the police force. Emphasis on policing procedures; crime prevention and control; functions of law enforcement; problems and needs facing the police; and contemporary issues.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite of ENGL1010 with a minimum grade of “C”
Corequisites: None

History of the development of corrections; survey of current prison conditions and operations, including pre-release, probation and parole

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is an overview of the extent, causes, nature, and control of juvenile delinquency from a sociological perspective. Various theories of delinquency causation, the role of social institutions, the major components of the juvenile justice system and traditional juvenile corrections will be presented.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a systematic study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. It explores the fundamental elements of criminology through a study of the causation and criminal behavior theories and examines the relevant activities of the criminal justice system.

Prerequisites: CRMJ 1010
Corequisites: None

A study of the fundamentals needed for identifying both the appearance and effects of controlled substances. Students receive guides to controlled substances; their color, trade names and drug codes. Topics include a critical examiniation of the physiological, sociological and legal aspects of drug abuse and the many complexities which have developed as a direct or indirect result of drug abuse in society.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course focuses on preparing analytical investigative reports and explores techniques of organizing, structuring, and investigating the report to comply with proper guidelines.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 is required so that students will have the competency to write the required formal research paper.
Corequisites: None

A study into violence, focusing on physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in the family and society.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Correctional Security Administration provides context of corrections history to goals and philosophies of correctional management using contemporary theory, research and practice. It examines offender classifications, programs and services, the institutional environment, and the functions and management of correctional staff.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Organized crime refers to criminal activity involving multiple offenders who operate in a structured manner for purposes of sustaining profits from an illegal activity. There are different forms of organized crime with the more conventional image being that of illegal activities committed by criminal organizations such as the Mafia, Triads, the Vory, etc. However, another form of highly organized crime is that which is committed by otherwise legitimate organizations such as corporations. Since this course is entitled organized crime, not &quot;crime organizations,&quot; we will explore both forms of the problem looking for common threads of causation and control.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010
Corequisites: None

This course provides a broad introduction into the world of sexual offenses. Accordingly, this course will provide information on survivors of these crimes, perpetrators, as well as relevant sociological factors. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the perpetrator specifically.(Cross-listed w/ SOC 4515)

Prerequisites: SOCI1010
Corequisites: None

This course investigates all forms of domestic violence from a sociological perspective including theoretical explanations, prevalence, risk factors, dynamics of prevention, and intervention. This course will focus on forms of violence related to the social institution of the family. Specifically, we will focus on the history of intimate partner abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, and related topics. This course revolves around three themes: gaining knowledge and insight about family violence,understanding the social context of family violence, exploring and developing one’s personal philosophy about family violence and related issues. This class will combine readings, discussions, active-learning exercises, and quizzes.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010: Introduction to Sociology OR CRMJ 1010: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Corequisites: None

This course will give the student a basic overview of relational database systems and relational database design. The student will gain essential skills needed to create, maintain and query a database system using the ISO standard SQL language. Students will work individually on a series of projects encompassing all phases of database design and implementation.

Prerequisites: CITC1313; A prior course covering computer-literacy topics (Use of MS-Windows, use of an MS-Office application such as Word, Excel or Front-Page) to ensure the student can focus on learning the Database topics without being distracted by also having to learn the Microsoft interface paradigm.
Corequisites: None

Presents critical concepts and skills that are related to protecting information assets from harm. Topics include the history of information security, basic security-related terminology and concepts, major classes of threats to information security, model strategies for protecting against those threats, computer forensics, and best practices in information assurance.

Prerequisites: Pre-Requisite: CSCI 3222 or permission of the instructor
Corequisites: None

Presents critical concepts and skills that are related to protecting information assets from harm. Topics include the history of information security, basic security-related terminology and concepts, major classes of threats to information security, model strategies for protecting against those threats, computer forensics, and best practices in information assurance.

Prerequisites: CSCI 3222 or permission of the instructor
Corequisites: None

An introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. Topics include an overview of the history of early education, theoretical program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home, and community for children ages birth through eight. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience is required

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Administration of Early Childhood Programs is a study of organizational and administrative practices applicable to programs serving children ages birth through eight. Topics of particular consideration include leadership, enrollment, public relations, staff-management, financial management, facilities, regulations, family relations, and program development.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher&#39;s role in supporting development of young children ages birth through eight. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials, and settings. Field experiences are required.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance and development of children ages birth through eight. Field experience is required.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three in group settings (i.e., childcare center, family childcare home, Early Head Start). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasis is on relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child ages birth through eight. Topics include the benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting. Field experiences required.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A study of the practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children ages birth through eight. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. The course includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and community agencies. Field experiences required.

Prerequisites: ECED 2320 or ECED 2340
Corequisites: None

Course assessment for children from birth to eight years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed emphasizing tools that can be effectively used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field experiences required.

Prerequisites: ECED 2320
Corequisites: None

The course focuses on the research-based principles and practices for providing young children (birth through age eight) with a strong foundation in language and literacy using a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experiences required.

Prerequisites: ECED 2315
Corequisites: None

A course covering the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth through eight. The course emphasizes the development of an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience is required.

Prerequisites: ECED 2315
Corequisites: None

This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the young child ages birth through eight. Topics include understanding the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity relates to art, music, movement, and drama. Field experience is required.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Economics and Society is a study of economics and its relationship to other social sciences and current issues. Emphasis is on the major components of a nation&rsquo;s economy as they relate to other social sciences like sociology, psychology, geography, and political science, along with other social institutions.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Learning Support Math, Reading, and Writing courses or appropriate entrance scores.
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of basic economic concepts and macroeconomics. Topics to be covered will include basic economic theory, economic growth, unemployment and inflation, measuring economic performance, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of basic economic concepts and microeconomics. Topics covered include consumer and firm behavior, economic growth, market structures, price and output determination, labor and unions, international trade and finance.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Educational Psychology applies the principles of psychology to the classroom. Topics include principles of human development, learning, effective instructional strategies, motivation, evaluation techniques and challenges facing teachers in the increasingly diverse classrooms of today&rsquo;s schools.

Prerequisites: College level Math, English and Reading.
Corequisites: None

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Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This co-requisite course addresses the TBR-approved writing competencies, including instruction in writing process, purpose, audience, organization, support, language skills, grammar and punctuation. Final grades of A, B, C or F will be assigned. There are no D grades in this course.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores.
Corequisites: ENGL1010

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Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

English Composition I is a course in expository writing, including the development and revision of paragraphs and essays using various rhetorical strategies; reading and discussion of selected essays, short stories, and poems; introduction to writing about literature; and introduction to incorporation and documentation of material from primary sources.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores.
Corequisites: None

English 1020 is a composition course emphasizing documented critical writing, based on an introduction to fiction, drama and poetry.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010
Corequisites: None

English 2035 provides the opportunity, through reading, discussion, and short projects, to analyze short stories and a novel in terms of their literary characteristics. This course is designed to give students experience in reading and interpreting literature.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. This is to ensure that the student has sufficient skills to effectively explore and develop arguments about new ideas and to communicate them in writing.
Corequisites: None

Reading and analysis of a variety of literary types as forms of cultural and creative expression; emphasizes themes and experiences common to human existence. Specific topics are determined by the instructor, but the focus is on literary texts that reflect different historical and cultural contexts.

Prerequisites: Pre-Requisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020
Corequisites: None

This course is a survey of African-American literature from its beginnings through the present. Representative literary works are studied within their historical and cultural contexts.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1020
Corequisites: None

Survey of American literature from the time of English colonization through the Civil War. Examines the works of significant writers of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction taking into account the events in history that influenced them.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 & ENGL 1020
Corequisites: None

Topics include critiques of current Web pages, how to convert business documents into web content that is fresh, and essential skills for 21st century business writing.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A survey of American masterpieces from the Civil War to the present.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite of ENGL1010 and ENGL1020 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
Corequisites: None

A survey of major and minor works from British literature. During this course, you will explore the fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction of these periods with respect to the literary forms and characteristics of each period, as well as to the societal, cultural, philosophical, and historical forces that influenced their development.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite of ENGL1010 and ENGL1020 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
Corequisites: None

A survey of major and minor works from British literature. During this course, you will explore the fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction of these periods with respect to the literary forms and characteristics of each period, as well as to the societal, cultural, philosophical, and historical forces that influenced their development

Prerequisites: Prerequisite of ENGL1010 and ENGL1020 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
Corequisites: None

Creative writing is a course in developing, drafting and revising creative works in fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and song lyrics for publication and personal satisfaction. Students may focus on one genre or multiple genres, according to their own interests. Emphasis is on the creative process, awareness of audience, structure of the genres, and getting works ready for the public.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 or Transfer equivalent
Corequisites: None

Reading representative and significant works of world literature from ancient literature to 1650, including literature from the rich traditions of Africa and Asia; discussion of the literature within its social and historical context.

Prerequisites: English 1010 and English 1020
Corequisites: None

Reading representative and significant works of world literature from 1650 to the present, including literature from the rich traditions of Africa and Asia; discussion of the literature within its social and historical context.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1020. ENGL 2310 is NOT a prerequisite for ENGL 2320
Corequisites: None

A survey of masterpieces of Western World literature: the ancient Near East, ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.

Prerequisites: Students must have completed ENGL 1010 and 1020 before they enroll in ENGL 2410.
Corequisites: None

A survey of literary masterpieces of Western World literature including the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism/Postmodernism periods.

Prerequisites: Students must have completed ENGL 1010 and 1020 before they enroll in ENGL 2420; students may take ENGL 2420 without having taken ENGL 2410.
Corequisites: None

A historical survey of literature for children with special attention to literature for pre-school and elementary years. Genres or types studied include picture books, fiction, traditional literature, nonfiction and poetry. This course transfers as Literature for Children, but not as a literature course to fulfill the general education requirement. This course is primarily intended for those majoring in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 with a minimum grade of “C”
Corequisites: None

What are the connections among computers, writing and literature? That&#39;s the focus of this course–the implications that the Internet and computers have for writing and literacy. We&#39;ll begin by examining a variety of texts available in full or in part on the Internet. We will then use what we learn from the textbook and from our own research to analyze the websites that contain those texts. You will be honing your critical analysis skills. This then leads to the group project where you will colaborate with other students to produce a work that encompases the effects of the Internet on society in general. We&#39;ll proceed next to the digitized text where you will learn how to spice up an old essay by adding linked information and images to help convey your ideas more clearly and thoroughly. Finally, you will be creating a professional blog or social media page of your own using all the criteria for an effective site that we have considered throughout the class.

Prerequisites: 1) Students must have a recent-model PC with “24/7” Internet access 2) Students must have an established email account 3) Students must be motivated, self-directed learners. Specific Course Requirements: Students should be familiar with Microsoft.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to introduce you to various kinds of technical and professional writing. During the course, you will become familiar with technologies of business communication, receive feedback from and provide feedback to others on writing drafts and revisions, learn about the concept of &quot;genre&quot; and its application to technical and professional writing, and discover the role rhetoric plays in effective technical communication. Because this course is an online course, we will learn and experience ways to communicate effectively using e-mail and the Internet, including evaluating website design, the rhetoric of e-mail, the dynamics of online discussions, and particularly audience awareness and communication through technology. The course will go beyond writing to encompass graphics and ways they are used to create appropriate interfaces for communicating in computer environments. Throughout the course, rhetoric will be emphasized as an overarching concept essential for communicating in technological environments, both educational and professional.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and 1020. COMM 1200, COMM 1400, Junior status, or instructor approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to provide you a foundation for film study. It exposes you to a wide range of cinematic styles and approaches. It also moves you from being a passive viewer to an active &ldquo;reader&rdquo; of film. You will learn the elements of cinematic language, including narrative, mise-en-scene, cinematography, acting, editing, and sound (and, yes, gaffer, best boy, and foley artist), and you will use that knowledge to analyze the way filmmakers convey information, story, and meaning, develop style, and elicit audience response within a single scene and over the course of an entire feature film. We&rsquo;ll explore the central critical approaches to the study of cinema, and examine a wide range of film styles and movements, from classical Hollywood to contemporary world cinema. As there is no central viewing area, you&#39;ll have to locate films on your own (video stores, public libraries, university media centers, various online rental or purchase sites) and view them independently. Suggested films range from classic examples of the technique or aesthetic under consideration to more modern variations or modifications, and are selected to aid students who may not have access to classic films.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 & ENGL 1020.
Corequisites: None

Survey of the major myths and legends of the classical world, with an emphasis on Greek mythology and Ancient Greek and Egyptian daily life.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010, 1020, and either ENGL 2010, 2110, 2120, 2210, 2220, 2410, or 2420.
Corequisites: None

Literature of major women writers of the period. Divided by genre and primarily includes the fiction, poetry, and drama of British and American women.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020, and one of the following: ENGL 2010, 2110, 2120, 2210, 2220, 2410, or 2420.
Corequisites: None

In this course, you will learn the basics of writing for the Internet and electronic media by choosing and developing a project–be it an organization/business that you already have and want to learn to promote or by developing a project from the ground up–that you will ultimately promote through electronic media. Throughout the course, you will build upon your knowledge of sources regarding your project, then write a proposal and construct a PowerPoint (or similar) presentation to provide background information, and, finally, develop a page/site/blog to promote your project. Along the way, we will discuss various issues and topics related to the impact of the Internet on the way we communicate with one another.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and 1020. These prerequisites ensure that the student has the proper writing experience in order to be successful in this class.
Corequisites: None

Emphasis is placed on acquiring the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Upon course completion, students are prepared to enter FREN 1020. Insights into French culture, customs and ways of life are presented. Activities include grammar study, online discussion, and audio posting.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Learning Support competencies or equivalent skill levels.
Corequisites: None

The course emphasizes the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Upon course completion, students are prepared to enter an intermediate or second year French course. Insights into French culture, customs and ways of life are presented.

Prerequisites: FREN 1010
Corequisites: None

Studies human and environmental interaction within a given area and its cultural characteristics such as language, religion, politics, urbanization, and economics.

Prerequisites: College level English and Reading.
Corequisites: None

A survey of the developed and developing regions of the world. Regional cohesion and differentiation will result from the concepts of space/location, place, human environment interaction, movement/ diffusion and regions.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

The physical and cultural geography of the regions of Anglo-America, with the recognition, analysis, and interpretation of the landforms, resources, and human adjustments that are made within its several regions.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of the composition of rocks, minerals, landscape development, earthquakes, the earth&#39;s interior and exterior, weathering and erosion, the nature of mountains and their development, and plate tectonics.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course builds upon the student&rsquo;s liberal arts background and basic healthcare knowledge, utilizing systematic inquiry and analysis by reinforcing the problem-solving method to utilize research in the improvement of healthcare practice to affect positive outcomes. The course focuses on the fundamentals of the research process namely research ethics, qualitative research methods and non-experimental methods. Students are also taught how to use statistics to answer questions and how to use this skill to aid them in the review/interpretation of healthcare literature and healthcare research. Attention is given to a thorough search and critique of the literature related to a problem area selected by the student. A problem statement within the context of a theoretical framework will be developed by the student, as the student justifies the necessity of exploring the problem. A practice issue will be identified and once benchmark research is critiqued, a protocol to address that problem and the method by which to implement the protocol will be created and explained. The practice issue can relate to a patient care problem, a community intervention, or a system intervention such as a healthcare institution or facility where occupational and safety health standards are mandated. The problem and intervention must have practice focus that contributes to application of research. A complete evidenced based protocol or intervention is an essential element for passing the course. This course meets the requirements of a basic research course for those intending to pursue graduate studies.

Prerequisites: Statistics are a prerequisite or co-requisite and/or permission of the instructor. Since basic knowledge of statistics is essential in the evaluation of quantitative research studies, fundamental knowledge of statistics is necessary for success in achieving course objectives.
Corequisites: None

This course examines managerial and leadership concepts, issues, roles, and functions as applied to the role of the healthcare professional in various settings.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course focuses on the current issues and trends in healthcare. It discusses legal, government, technological and interdisciplinary ideas and requirements. This course requires students to participate in regular discussions and research current events in healthcare.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course provides a theoretical background for community health needs and is based on the integration of social science theory and public health science. Emphasis is on health promotion, health maintenance, illness prevention among populations, and resources available and/or needed. The course assists students in recognizing and evaluating the interrelationships among individuals, families, population groups, and communities in determining the health needs of each.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

An introductory study of medical terminology utilizing the body systems approach including anatomy and physiology, and disease process, laboratory/ pathology terms, pharmacology concepts, terms and abbreviations.

Prerequisites: Pre- and corequisites should be defined by individual institutions and must be courses from General Education Requirements – Core and Major Field Core Courses. Open to any student. *Certificate Programs may have alternative requirements. Open to any student.
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of diagnosis coding and classifications systems used in classification and conditions, injuries and diseases employed to organize medical information for future retrieval. The current International Classification of Diseases is emphasized including its use of the prospective payment systems. Students will learn to apply Official coding Guidelines in health record coding. Other topics include Uniform Hospital International Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), reimbursement in prospective payment systems and introduction to procedure classification systems.

Prerequisites: BIOL2010
Corequisites: None

This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring, planning, and preparing for a career as a health care practitioner. The course presents the essential information that students need to make an informed decision about health care disciplines they would like to pursue that best match their individual interests, skills, and abilities. Course materials and student assignments will develop the student&rsquo;s awareness of the demands and expectations of health care professionals, including technical, ethical, legal, and professional competencies. 3 hours lecture.

Prerequisites: READ 0810, ENGL 0810
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to disease processes in the human body with emphasis on the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic aids and findings, and treatment, including medications.

Prerequisites: Pre- and corequisites should be defined by individual institutions and must be courses from General Education Requirements – Core and Major Field Core Courses. *Certificate Programs may have alternative requirements.
Corequisites: Pre- and corequisites should be defined by individual institutions and must be courses from General Education Requirements – Core and Major Field Core Courses. *Certificate Programs may have alternative requirements.

This course is an examination of the social, political, economic, and intellectual history of the United States from the colonial period to 1877.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all required Learning Support competencies or appropriate entrance test scores. Students must read and write at a level expected from a college freshman.
Corequisites: None

A survey of the geographical background, peoples, political life, and economic and social development of the state. This development will be traced from the earliest beginnings of the state to the present.

Prerequisites: College level English and Reading.
Corequisites: None

A survey of the geographical background, peoples, political life, and economic and social development of the state. This development will be traced from the earliest beginnings of the state to the present.

Prerequisites: College level English and Reading
Corequisites: None

This course will examine the theme of continuity and change in the Southern and Central Appalachian region from the 14th century to the present. States included in this study are western Virginia, eastern Kentucky, western North Carolina, East Tennessee, northern Georgia, northern Alabama, and southern West Virginia.

Prerequisites: College level English and Reading.
Corequisites: None

This course will examine the history of Africans and their descendants in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present, investigating topics from emancipation to the ongoing struggle for Civil Rights. Connections between this history and the issues and concerns facing all Americans in the present will be explored. Students will be asked to acquire factual information, but the mere memorization of facts is less important than the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of those historical facts.

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
Corequisites: None

This course is the first half of a two-semester survey of world history. It partially fulfills the world history requirement for colleges and universities within the Tennessee Board of Regents system, as well as a number of other private and public colleges and universities inside and outside the state. It covers the history of the world from the origins of humanity to the sixteenth century. The units are topical in nature and are organized in a chronological format.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Learning Support competencies or appropriate entrance exam scores, (i.e., students are required to read and write at a level expected from a college freshman).
Corequisites: None

This course is the second half of a two-semester survey of world history. It partially fulfills the world history requirement for the colleges and universities within the Tennessee Board of Regents system, as well as a number of other private and public colleges and universities inside and outside the state. It covers the history of the world from the sixteenth century. The units are topical in nature and are organized in a chronological format.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Learning Support competencies or appropriate entrance exam scores, (i.e., students are required to read and write at a level expected from a college freshman).
Corequisites: None

This course describes and analyzes the history of technology in the United States from the colonial period to the present. It focuses both on the &quot;nuts and bolts&quot; of technology and the interrelationship of technology, culture and society. Technological change is a social process, both affecting and affected by the society in which it takes place. This course will explore this process, noting the influence of technology on households, businesses, government, and other institutions, and how these institutions shaped technologies and technological development over the last 300 years of American history.

Prerequisites: Completion of HIST 2010 and HIST 2020 is strongly suggested, but not required.
Corequisites: None

The course traces the history of England from the Anglo-Saxon invasions of the fifth and sixth centuries to the political, religious, and cultural consensus and new economic order achieved in the early eighteenth century. As befits a survey, the course will examine political, cultural, and socio-economic trends, emphasizing those developments which help explain the distinctive liberalism and individualism of English culture, such as the breakdown of feudalism, the Reformation and its Puritan offshoot, the emergence of the common law, and the rise of Parliament.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of the causes, motivations, results and memories of the American Civil War. It is a reading-intensive course that offers students the ability to interact with primary sources, as well as some of the best historical works on the Civil War. While there are numerous topics and discussions covered in this course, the class itself is divided into four modules: Module 1 &ndash; Slave Nation: Antebellum America; Module 2 &ndash; War: Motivations and Experiences; Module 3 &ndash; Reconstruction: Bottom Rail on Top?; Module 4 &ndash; Memory: Remembrances of the War

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course describes and analyzes the history of American military policy from the colonial period to the present. It focuses on the creation of American military institutions, the genesis of policy-making, the maintenance of civilian control over the military, the conduct of war, the interrelationship between foreign policy and military policy, the influence of American society upon the armed forces as social institutions, and the influence of war on American society.

Prerequisites: Completion of HIST 2010 and HIST 2020 is suggested, but not required.
Corequisites: None

This course will cover developments in European history from the Renaissance until the Industrial Revolution, roughly from 1300 until 1700, a period sometimes referred to as the &quot;Early Modern Period.&quot; This was a period of incredible social, political and religious change.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. Because the course requires extensive reading and writing, students are encouraged to complete General Education requirements in Composition and History before attempting this course.
Corequisites: None

In this course, students will explore some of the major historical forces that shaped the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the outbreak of World War I. Students will read some of the works of the best historians working in this time period, as well as a generous sampling of primary sources produced at the time. Monographs, journal articles, and a number of different types of primary source materials will be used to help students explore the era. Book reviews, class discussions, an exam, and a capstone paper will be used to help students tease out the themes of the course.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites, but completion of HIST 2020 is strongly recommended.
Corequisites: None

This course emphasizes preventive health practices which promote healthful lifestyles and reduce risk factors associated with disease while stressing individual responsibility for achieving optimal well-being.

Prerequisites: None. This three hour course does NOT meet the new Social Sciences requirement.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to assist the student in understanding the relationship of normal body functioning and the physiologic changes that occur as a result of disease processes, as well as how the body compensates for those changes brought about by disease. All body systems are explored.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 & BIOL 2020. These courses must be taken before pathophysiology so that the student has a basic understanding of normal body functioning in order to be able to relate the changes that occur as a result of disease.
Corequisites: None

HUM 1010 provides a historical approach to pivotal ideas, systems of thought, and creations of the Western world (e.g., music, drama, painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature) as reflections of the culture that produced them. HUM 1010 examines from antiquity through A.D. 1600.

Prerequisites: It is essential that students possess college-level reading and writing skills. To this end, students should be qualified to enroll in ENGL 1010, although ENGL 1010 is not a prerequisite or corequisite for HUM 1010.
Corequisites: None

Historical approach to pivotal ideas, systems of thought, and creations of the Western world (e.g., music, drama, painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature) as reflections of the culture that produced them. From 1600 to present.

Prerequisites: It is essential that students possess college-level reading and writing skills. To this end, students should be qualified to enroll in ENGL 1010, although ENGL 1010 is not a prerequisite or corequisite for HUM 1020.
Corequisites: None

In this course, students will explore and become familiar with various concepts, principles, and stages of computer-based information systems analysis and design. Students will be exposed to and learn about the groups of people involved in systems development and the different methods, tools, and techniques used in systems analysis and design. Feasibility study, requirements definition, logical design, physical design, implementation, and documentation will be covered. The system development life cycle, prototyping, data modeling, and user involvement will also be covered.

Prerequisites: 1.) Working knowledge of some type graphic tool (i.e. PowerPoint). This will be used for any type modeling done in the course; 2.) Six hours of INFS courses. This course will provide the students with the basics of information system.
Corequisites: None

Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus is placed on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broad-casting, cable TV and the Internet.

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Corequisites: None

Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus is placed on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broad-casting, cable TV and the Internet.

Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to orient future professional communicators to the challenges and opportunities involved in understanding and communicating with people of different cultures, both domestically and internationally. For the professional journalist, public relations practitioner, and advertising executive, such communication is crucial, as the world becomes more of a global village every day. Even if one never leaves the shores of the United States, he or she will find it necessary and inevitable to communicate with members of different cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds every day of the week in their professional world. Each culture communicates differently. Some of these differences are minor and subtle; others are major (both subtle and obvious).

Prerequisites: A Junior standing. This is a writing intensive course and presupposes some familiarity with the journalism profession.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to increase your knowledge base about the study of leadership, and to enhance your leadership skills through the review of leadership principles and theories, the assessment of leaders in action, and through the examination of effective leadership skills.<br>

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Based on a global and cross-discipline perspective, this course is a study of current trends and practices in public and private sector leadership. Students will read and discuss current news, research and case studies. They will also be required to complete independent and team projects. The instructor will facilitate students tracking of trends and utilization of the case study method which is an integral part of this course. Specific topics may vary depending on the current trends, but will generally include personal mastery and leadership development, leading organizations into the future, values-based leadership, corporate citizenship, collaborative leadership, and a comparative study of leadership in business, public and non-profit organizations.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Based on a global and cross-discipline perspective, this course is a study of current trends and practices in public and private sector leadership. Students will read and discuss current news, research and case studies. They will also be required to complete independent and team projects. The instructor will facilitate students tracking of trends and utilization of the case study method which is an integral part of this course. Specific topics may vary depending on the current trends, but will generally include personal mastery and leadership development, leading organizations into the future, values-based leadership, corporate citizenship, collaborative leadership, and a comparative study of leadership in business, public and non-profit organizations.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Based on a global and cross-discipline perspective, this course is a study of current trends and practices in public and private sector leadership. Students will read and discuss current news, research and case studies. They will also be required to complete independent and team projects. The instructor will facilitate students tracking of trends and utilization of the case study method which is an integral part of this course. Specific topics may vary depending on the current trends, but will generally include personal mastery and leadership development, leading organizations into the future, values-based leadership, corporate citizenship, collaborative leadership, and a comparative study of leadership in business, public and non-profit organizations.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Every arena in our society has leaders. There are leaders in business, government, education, non-profit organizations, religious institutions, etc. Despite the prevalence of leadership in our everyday lives, we rarely think of leadership in systematic or cross-disciplinary ways (for example, through the lens of social science or cutting across disciplinary boundaries). The purpose of this course is to encourage you to think about leadership in new ways. We will examine leadership as a function of 1) the leader, 2) the followers, 3) the situation in which leadership occurs, and most importantly 4) the multifaceted interactions among these components. We will do this together through the use of case studies, scientific studies of leadership and experiential exercises.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This co-requisite course contains topics which directly support the content in MATH 1530 – Probability and Statistics. It contains the five TBR-approved mathematical competencies which include: the study of real numbers and operations, operations with algebraic expressions, graph analysis, equations solving, modeling and critical thinking. Note: This course is equivalent to MATH 0530 Support Course for Probability and Statistics.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: MATH1530

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This course includes operations with polynomials, analysis of quadratic functions and graphs, solving quadratic equations, and other types of functions. The course is designed to prepare the student for algebra intensive courses.

Prerequisites: ACT Math subscore of 19 (or equivalent), or completion of Learning Support Competencies 1-5
Corequisites: None

Intended for students whose program of study requires one three-hour mathematics course. Designed to provide some insight into the nature and applications of mathematics. Topics include, but are not limited to: Set Theory, Logic, Personal Finance, and Probability and Statistics.

Prerequisites: ACT Math subscore of 19 (or equivalent), or completion (with a grade of C or higher) of MATH 1005 or a higher course, or completion of Learning Support Competencies 1-5
Corequisites: None

A course designed primarily for students majoring in non-science degrees. Topics include functions and graphs, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, and exponential and logarithmic functions.

Prerequisites: ACT Math subscore of 19 or equivalent or completion of MATH 1005 with a C or higher.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to develop the mathematical thinking students will need as beginning elementary mathematics teachers. The foundations for learning mathematics will be examined along with fundamental concepts, the four basic operations of arithmetic, number theory, and proportional reasoning. Students will use the ten standards formulated by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics throughout the course. Innovative manipulative activities will be integrated throughout the learning process for each topic.

Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score.
Corequisites: None

This course is a conceptual approach to the study of geometry. Topics include measurement, congruence, similarity, and shape; historical development of geometry as a tool; and probability and statistics. Students will participate in discussions and submit projects as part of the course.

Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score.
Corequisites: None

An introduction to elementary methods and techniques. Topics include descriptive statistics, sampling, elementary probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, and simple correlation. Intended primarily for business majors.

Prerequisites: ACT Math subscore of 19 (or equivalent), or completion (with a grade of C or higher) of MATH 1005 or a higher course, or completion of Learning Support Competencies 1-5
Corequisites: None

This introduction to finite mathematics is intended for students studying Information Systems, Computer Network Technology and Business Management. This course is also intended to fulfill the general education mathematics requirement for other degree areas. Topics covered include linear equations and systems, matrices, linear programming, finance, set theory, counting methods, probability and logic.

Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed as a course for students who plan to major in mathematics and/or science and are not prepared to take calculus. Topics include polynomials, factoring, fractions, radical expressions, rational exponents, complex numbers, linear and quadratic equations and their applications, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and the Binomial Theorem.

Prerequisites: ACT Math sub-score of 19 or equivalent, or completion of MATH 1005 with a B or higher.
Corequisites: None

Designed as a course for students who plan to major in mathematics and/or science and are not prepared to take calculus. Topics include the trigonometric functions of the acute and general angle, applications of right triangles, identities, related angles and the reduction formulas, radian measure, graphs and graphical methods of the trigonometric functions, applications, and inverse trigonometric functions.

Prerequisites: Either MATH 1710 with a grade of C or higher, completion of MATH 1130 with a grade of A, or four years of high school mathematics including Algebra II and an ACT Math subscore of 23 (or equivalent)
Corequisites: None

This is a single course for preparation for Calculus. The course includes an analysis of functions and their graphs, trigonometric and inverse trig functions and their graphs, solving equations and applications involving functions, polar coordinates, and vectors.

Prerequisites: ACT MATH subscore of 21 or equivalent, or completion of MATH 1005 with a grade of B or higher, or completion of MATH 1130 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1710 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisites: None

Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration and applications. This course will not substitute for MATH 1910. Intended primarily for business majors.

Prerequisites: Either MATH 1130, MATH 1710, MATH 1730 (all with a grade of C or higher) or four years of high school mathematics including Algebra II and an ACT Math subscore of 23 (or equivalent).
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of differential calculus with an introduction to integration. Topics covered will include plane analytical geometry, limits, continuity, and the derivative and integral of functions of one variable with applications.

Prerequisites: MATH 1710 and MATH 1720.
Corequisites: None

This course is a study of integral calculus, parametric equations and series. Compared with MATH 1910, this course offers a more in-depth concentration into integration techniques (anti-derivatives, definite integrals, and their applications). Topics covered will include inverse functions, techniques and applications of integration, an introduction into the modeling and techniques for solving simple first order differential equations, the study of parametric equations, as well as the polar coordinate system and its use, conic sections, sequences and series to include conditions and tests for convergence.

Prerequisites: MATH 1910
Corequisites: None

Introduction to Linear Algebra is a first course in matrix theory. Students will learn about basic matrix operations and definitions. The course will be problem-oriented with tests and quizzes measuring understanding of vocabulary as well as applications.

Prerequisites: MATH 1910 and 1920 or equivalent courses.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Data analysis, probability and statistical inference are introduced in this course. The inference material covers means, proportions, and variances for one and two samples, one-way ANOVA, regression and correlation, and chi-square analysis.

Prerequisites: MATH 1830 or MATH 1910
Corequisites: None

Space coordinates including cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vectors, vector functions and their derivatives, partial and directional derivatives, gradients, chain rule, implicit functions, extrema and saddle points, multiple integrals, applications inlcuding volume, centroids, moments of inertia, surface area, and line integrals, vector fields, Stokes&rsquo; Theorem, Green&rsquo;s Theorem, and Divergence Theorem.

Prerequisites: MATH 1920 with grade of C or better.
Corequisites: None

An introduction to the basic concepts, theory, methods, and applications of ordinary differential equations,including systems of equations and transform methods.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite of Math 1910 and Math 2010 with a minimum grade of “C”
Corequisites: None

A brief review of Euclidean geometry with further topics including the non-Euclidean and projective geometries.

Prerequisites: MATH 3400 Introduction to the Concepts of Math with a C or better.
Corequisites: None

Students are introduced to photo editing, image enhancement, workflow, color management, and best practices using Adobe Photoshop&reg; and related software with images from professional digital cameras and other digital images. Topics covered include: editing a photo, using selection tools and shortcut keys, working with layers, drawing and painting with color, enhancing and repairing photos, applying filters and patterns, creating color channels and actions, working with vector graphics, and creating web pages and animations. Documents created in class will be optimized for web, print and multimedia uses. Students will complete a variety of tutorials as well as create personal projects.

Prerequisites: CITC 1300 & COM 1020
Corequisites: None

Integrates topics of management and organization theory, information and communication theory, and systems theory relevant to managing an organization&rsquo;s information resources. Includes computer hardware and software, telecommuni-cations, database concepts and emphasizes the e-commerce and Internet based business models to get a competitiveness of global-based business environments. This course meets the requirements for a technology intensive course.

Prerequisites: INFS 1010, MGMT 3610 or permission of instructor; Junior status and basic computer skills will be needed. Specific Course Requirements: Basic knowledge of World Wide Web and basic understanding of MS products such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Access.
Corequisites: None

Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior is an introductory course in management. The course is designed to provide students with an overview of the management function, and its role in organizations and society.

Prerequisites: Junior status. A working knowledge of the World Wide Web and a basic understanding of computer navigation is necessary.
Corequisites: None

To learn skills which will help you get a job, advance to a higher position, make career changes, and practice professional conduct on the job. Topics include communications, appropriate business attire, resume writing, interviewing, wining and dining in corporate America, international business customs, and up-to-date business manners. Activities include time log analysis, cover letter and resume development, business cards, mock interviews, human resources interviews, thank you notes, and international business projects.

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing. You will benefit the most when taking this course within two semesters of graduation. Specific course requirements: General computer knowledge, word processing software, browser and email abilities. Power Point viewer recomm.
Corequisites: None

A college-level course designed to introduce the basic fundamentals of reading music and music theory for students with little prior experience. The course may be required for students with insufficient background; used as an elective for non-music majors. It may not be used to satisfy music theory requirements for programs requiring music theory.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

An introduction to the basic elements of music combined with a survey of Western art music, music of other cultures, and modern styles, with an emphasis on &ldquo;smart listening.&rdquo;

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Learning Support competencies or appropriate entrance exam scores, (i.e., students are required to read and write at a level expected from a college freshman).
Corequisites: None

Public Administration (PA) is a diverse and interdisciplinary academic field, and an extremely challenging profession by nature. PA draws upon knowledge from diverse areas of study and many professional backgrounds. In reality, &ldquo;public administrators&rdquo; include soldiers, Congressional staffers, FBI agents, social workers, DMV clerks, teachers and sanitation workers. Despite the diversity of duties, all public administrators have one major characteristic in common &ndash; to serve the public interest. As the role of public administration and public administrators is discussed, keep the common goal in mind as it may aid in understanding how the diverse topics are related.

Prerequisites: Recommended course in American Government.
Corequisites: None

Historically, private nonprofit institutions have served as mechanisms for citizen participation, social responsibility, and collective action in the resolution of societal problems. From social service agencies, foundations and churches to museums, schools and professional associations, the nonprofit sector includes a diverse array of organizations, all chartered with a particular public or collective purpose. This course introduces the nonprofit sector of organizations and the role(s) it plays in society. The course will utilize readings, group discussion, case studies, and written assignments to expand student awareness of the scope and breadth of the nonprofit sector in the United States, examine the inner workings of nonprofit organizations, and provide a foundation for further study related to the field of nonprofit organizations. This course requires the student to complete field work in their local community.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the psychological aspects of participation in sport; emphasis on experiences throughout training and competition while examining research and theoretical frameworks related to performance enhancement and enjoyment in sport.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

A course designed to improve each student&rsquo;s level of cardiovascular fitness without the possible risks sometimes associated with higher intensity exercise. The ROCKPORT FITNESS WALKING TEST will be utilized in order to design individualized walking programs based on existing levels of cardiovascular fitness.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a basic overview of philosophy and its development throughout history. We will learn to think as philosophers, and discover some of the major thinkers and schools of thought in western philosophy.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Morality is tentatively defined as those rules that tell us what is good or bad, right or wrong. They govern our behavior. Ethics is tentatively defined as the rational justification of our moral rules. These definitions will be refined as the course progresses. This course is a critical analysis of the principal ethical theories and their applications to contemporary moral issues.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is a survey of the development of religions from tribal cultures to present day societies. It provides the student with a general knowledge of the major religions that exist in the world today, as well as an understanding of their origins, development, and adaptation to present day social and political situations. In addition to these major religions, this course will provide an insight into past religions and spiritual thinking and analyze how they influenced religious thoughts that persist to this day.

Prerequisites: None, however, a previous course in world history or philosophy would be helpful.
Corequisites: None

Philosophical examination of religion; issues include the existence and nature of God, relationship between faith and reason, and challenges to religious belief. Throughout history individuals have pondered whether or not God exists. Many consider it the most important question that can be asked. The reason? As Mortimer Adler, a well-known philosopher, points out, &ldquo;More consequences for thought and action follow from the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other basic question.&rdquo; In this class, we will address philosophical issues as they relate to God&rsquo;s existence or absence. One of the first issues to be examined will be the relationship between faith and reason in religious belief. Next, we will examine the major challenges to theism (e.g., the problem of evil) and provide potential responses to these difficulties. This will be followed by a discussion of reasons for belief in God: classical arguments, religious experience, pragmatic reasons, and the like. The course provides a platform for serious discussion of these fundamental issues. In becoming familiar with the philosophical issues surrounding their religious beliefs, students typically find their positions strengthened and confirmed.

Prerequisites: ENGL1010 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites: None

A study of the nature of science and the relationship between science and other areas of modern life including religion, ethics, and politics.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This is an introductory physics course for non-science and non-engineering majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nature of physics and applying basic physics concepts in one&#39;s everyday life experience and work. The use of mathematics is limited to basic algebraic manipulations required to understand and apply physics concepts. Topics covered include mechanical motion, energy, temperature and heat, fluids, electricity, magnetism, wave motion and light.

Prerequisites: College level Math and Reading.
Corequisites: None

An introductory, non-calculus online course in general physics including: mechanics, work and energy, rotation and vibration, wave motion, fluids and sound.

Prerequisites: MATH 1720 Pre-Calculus – Trigonometry or MATH1730 Precalculus
Corequisites: None

A non-calculus based course with electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity, quantum, and atomic physics.

Prerequisites: PHYS 2010
Corequisites: None

The first half of a two-semester, calculus-based course intended primarily for students in science, mathematics, engineering and other technical fields.

Prerequisites: Calculus 1, Computer Literacy Course
Corequisites: None

The second half of a two-semester, calculus-based course intended primarily for students in science, mathematics, engineering and other technical fields

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Calculus I and PHYS 2110 (Physics I) are prerequisites. Calculus II is a prerequisite/co-requisite. Competence with technology tools is also necessary.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to expose the student to the fundamental principles with which to understand human behavior inside public organizations. The course examines various theories developed in an attempt to explain and predict employee behavior in an organizational context.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course will examine the evolution, and development of the office of the President. The topics that will be discussed are: (1) The creation of the office, powers, public perceptions, and interaction with the media; (2) Selection of the President; (3) The development of the executive branch; (4) The role of the Presidency in policymaking.

Prerequisites: None. It would be beneficial for students to have some background in American politics.
Corequisites: None

This course introduces the student to the basic legal concepts and principles governing state behavior in the international order, the nature and sources of international law, international agreements, sovereignty of states, and recognition of statehood, jurisdiction, immunities and responsibility. Current events in the international system are also examined with an international law perspective.

Prerequisites: It would be beneficial if students had some background in international relations, but this is not a requirement for enrolling in the class. Students who have not taken any international relations classes should inform the instructor in order to receive a short list of supplemental reading materials.
Corequisites: None

Analysis of politics and political systems in various countries. Students will acquire a general understanding of the key concepts and ideas upon which different systems of government are based.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to read and write at the college level.
Corequisites: None

This course provides an introduction to U.S. government and politics focusing on citizen participation and governmental institutions.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to read and write at the college level.
Corequisites: None

This course covers the politics of and administration at the state and local levels. Legislative, judicial, and administrative structures and processes are covered as well as several major issues and problems of state and local governments.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to provide you with a broad introduction to International Relations (IR). The course content will cover fundamental theories, issues, methods of inquiry, and terminology that comprise the study of IR as well as how those fundamentals help students to understand and to analyze selected aspects of current international politics. Students will learn about the major IR theories of realism, liberalism, and constructivism as well as related topics such as theories of conflict, decision-making theory, international organizations, and terrorism.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the sub-field of comparative politics. Comparative politics examines the world&rsquo;s different political systems by comparing and contrasting different aspects of them. This process of comparison and contrast is meant to lead to formation of generalizations which can used to understand a wide range of political phenomena.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide advanced coverage of the field of International Relations (IR) theory. Course readings will focus on original theoretical and empirical works. As such, students will be exposed to classic studies that espouse the central tenets of IR theory. To show how theories have changed over time, attention will also be given to current works and variants of IR theory. Armed with the theoretical foundation, we will then cover some of the major issues of contention within the field of IR including morality, international conflict, and the pursuit of peace.

Prerequisites: An introductory course in International Relations theory is preferred, but not required.
Corequisites: None

This course emphasizes the development of skills for dealing with selected aspects of human resource management. It aims to enhance the student&rsquo;s ability to apply theoretical concepts and alternative approaches for dealing with common issues concerning the human side of the enterprise. The course is geared to serve the needs of line and staff administrators in supervisory positions. Thus it strives to train students and facilitate the development of better understanding of human resources issues as they relate to other managerial functions, organizational behavior, and the ability of managers and the organization to achieve prescribed goals.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the normative study of ethics and values and how professionals apply ethical concepts in their work lives. This class explores ethics theories, common workplace ethical dilemmas, and approaches professionals can use to solve ethical dilemmas and maintain integrity in their work lives. Students will learn about ethics through textbook readings, journal article readings, study of Internet sources, through discussion with other class members, assignments/exams, and personal reflection. The course is designed in a general way so that professionals in a variety of work areas can benefit from the course. General concepts are provided to assist psychologists, teachers, public administrators, business managers, sociologists, scientists, healthcare workers, etc. in understanding the importance and application of ethical decision making to their professions.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to assess the impact of globalization on professional life. The course examines globalization as it relates to commerce, information flow, mass media, government, healthcare and education. Currently, the term globalization has replaced the more traditional, and restrictive, terms of imperialism or colonialism. Today, globalization suggests a broader, more complex relationship between global societies than was evident prior to the end of the Cold War and the emergence of the Internet to communicate and disseminate information. As a consequence of the profound social, political and cultural transfor-mations that have occurred since, it is critical to incorporate use of the broad array of all electronic resources in the core curriculum of the MPS program. For better or worse, the electronic world is here to stay and students should be trained to use cyberspace for their own purposes and to understand that global society is being divided into two groups: &ldquo;information rich&rdquo; and &ldquo;information poor.&rdquo; The electronic revolution has profoundly affected the modern workplace. Professionals, of all varieties, are expected to be &ldquo;computer literate&rdquo; in order to manage human and material resources via computer programs, instant messaging, email, teleconferencing, faxes and cell phones. Furthermore, professionals are expected to be aware of transcultural issues that can affect international professional activities.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The study and application of research methods appropriate to professional studies. The course will provide a general introduction to research methods, as well as providing practical exposure to problem statements, literature reviews, writing the research proposal, and organization of the research report. Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies will be briefly covered in preparation for later courses in these areas. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Organizational leadership is a course designed to inform the individual about the structure and behavior of actors at all levels of the organization. Through various exercises such as written assignments and discussion, the student will be able to understand &quot;why&quot; and &quot;how&quot; organizations operate and function under dynamic leadership.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

This course will provide a broad introduction to training and development as a field of study and practice. It is designed for training and development specialists as well as organizational leaders who are focused on continually improving human and organizational performance.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the processes and techniques used to conduct an organizational analysis and then identify training needs in private and public organizations. This course is designed to build theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills for employees who are not necessarily human resource professionals.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course builds on basic instructional design theory and enhances it with considerations necessary to build and deliver instructionally sound training materials across multiple media, focusing on electronic media delivery systems. This course will include an in-depth look at media selection strategies, interface design considerations, and instructional strategies for developing online training.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental permission.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to prepare trainers to design and facilitate training programs that will work effectively and efficiently with adult learners. It will provide the necessary theory and experience to ensure competent facilitation of learning. Students will plan and conduct training sessions and receive feedback on their style of facilitation.

Prerequisites: This course is a core course in the Master of Professional Studies degree program. Enrollment is limited to students who have been admitted into the the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval. PRST 5400/6400/7400 and PRST 5430/6430/7430 are also required.
Corequisites: None

Students will study leadership from a contemporary perspective. They will identify, apply, and reflect on aspects of leadership development, including concepts of personal change toward effective leadership in a complex, changing, 21st century environment. Topics cover development of leadership theories; personal assessment and leadership styles; values and ethics; motivation; power; followership; group dynamics; multi-culturalism in leadership; situational leadership; performance excellence; change process; and organizational citizenship. Through a process of selected readings, self discovery, group observations, interview, and case studies, the student will identify, observe, analyze and apply new leadership behaviors. Students will be required to devote time in the community/workplace to in-person observations, and an interview. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Statistics is the study of the processes used to collect and analyze data in order to make informed decisions about the world. In this course, you will learn the tools to effectively conduct and interpret results from statistical analyses.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval. PRST 5300/6300/7300 or an equivalent course is required.
Corequisites: None

This course presents negotiation theory (strategies and styles) within an employment context. As a member of management, an employee, organizational development consultant, or human resource professional, you will be required to manage conflict successfully as part of your job. Organizational conflict management is a specialized communication skill requiring theoretical understanding of human interaction, decision making, and organizational systems. In addition to the theory and exercises presented in class, students practice negotiating with role-playing simulations in threaded discussions and chat. Students also learn how to negotiate in difficult situations, which include abrasiveness, racism, sexism, whistleblowing and emergencies.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is about modeling and analyzing managerial problems on spreadsheets. One does not need to be an expert Excel user to benefit from this course. To the contrary, the spreadsheet modeling experience in this course will enhance not only analytical problem solving capabilities but also spreadsheet skills of even an experienced Excel user. The power of spreadsheet analysis has been increased greatly by the development of add-ins and tools with which a typical Excel user may not be familiar. This course will start with very basic features and functions of Excel, and then introduce how to apply some of the advanced tools. Activities are an important part of this course. This course utilizes kinesthetic, or tactile, education &ndash; learning by doing. Although no group work is required, class members will be required to help educate others in their discovery of this knowledge through participation in online discussions. Participation is key. The best managers know when to use mathematical tools to support or give insight into a decision. There are many times when the complexity of a decision is such that we as humans are unable to take into account the breadth and/or depth of the problem. Fortunately, computers play an important supporting role in making these decisions, allowing us to focus on the algorithms and the results, not the tedium of the mathematics. The combination of mathematical management tools and computers to solve business problems is the focus of this class. A module is only as good as the quality of data input, the proper methods for setting it up, and how the module is interpreted.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of business calculations such as revenue, profit, cost, inventory, etc. and their role in business decisions. Students are also expected to have mathematical abilities consistent with a standard undergraduate degree (through college algebra).
Corequisites: None

This course examines concepts and techniques of organization development (OD) and the leadership skills required for organizational change. Based on behavioral science knowledge and methods, OD interventions facilitate planned organizational change and renewal. Emphasis will be on under-standing and application of OD theory, skills and methods. The course consists of conceptual learning through text, readings and lectures and skill development. Each learner will develop some of the essential skills for leading organization change and practice these in actual organizational settings.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course provides an overview of legal issues affecting the administration of employment issues, human resource management and leadership. The course focuses on policies and laws that impact human resource decisions in organizations. The course content includes laws, regulations, and court decisions covering labor-management relations and other human resource issues. The course&rsquo;s main purpose is to instruct the human resources manager, as well as the pre-service student, about the field and practice of employment and human resource law. Employment contracts, how the law defines an employee, and the significance of the distinction between employee, worker and self-employed individual will be covered. Particular attention will be paid to the substance and significance of the employment contract as well as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as it applies to employment. This course will emphasize the application of theoretical knowledge discussed in class lectures to &ldquo;real world&rdquo; situations and events through the use of news accounts, case study analyses or other activities. The student will be expected to demonstrate her/his knowledge of human resources and employment law through various readings and written exercises.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental approval. PRST 5040/6040/7040 – Human Resource Management
Corequisites: None

This course examines the impact of diversity, culture, and ethnic origin on the work experience, and is designed to better prepare individuals to meet the challenge of cultural diversity in organizations. Attention is given to how language, gender, race, tradition, education, economic structure, and organizational philosophy interact to create a set of rules for acceptable behaviors in complex organizations. Course activities include group discussion of the text, essays, online presentations and exams.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

The focus of this course is on management tools designed to ensure that the right people get the right pay for achieving organizational objectives in the right way. Students will examine the application of compensation principles to achieve organizational objectives. Strategic use of compensation systems for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees and managerial aspects of paying employees at all organizational levels will be explored.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval and completion of PRST 5040/6040/7040 is required.
Corequisites: None

Employment selection is one of the most important issues in business. Making the wrong hiring decision means throwing away a substantial investment of time and money. Students are expected to develop a critical understanding of the theory and practice of organizational staffing. In addition to staff planning, students will learn, step by step, the employee selection process, from pre-recruitment through hiring. Specific strategies for attracting potential employees, interview preparation and interview techniques, and reference checking will be examined. Additionally students will examine the usefulness of various methods used in job analysis, testing and measurements, internal and external market analysis and retention plans.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval and successful completion of PRST 5040/6040/7040.
Corequisites: None

The Professional Project is the capstone course for the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree, serving as the integrative culmination of the program of study. The Professional Project should be a substantial piece of independent research or a significant professional project that is logically consistent with the content of your program of study. Your work should demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of a body of professional literature related to a specific topic. The project should grow out of your program of study and should demonstrate your ability to incorporate the knowledge from the MPS courses you have taken. As your culminating experience, the professional project should demonstrate your use of the knowledge gained in the program.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval. Completion of PRST 5300/6300/7300. Completion of PRST 5770/6770/7770 or PRST 5600/6600/7600.
Corequisites: None

This course emphasizes the development of skills for dealing with selected aspects of human resource management. It aims to enhance the student&rsquo;s ability to apply theoretical concepts and alternative approaches for dealing with common issues concerning the human side of the enterprise. The course is geared to serve the needs of line and staff administrators in supervisory positions. Thus it strives to train students and facilitate the development of better understanding of human resources issues as they relate to other managerial functions, organizational behavior, and the ability of managers and the organization to achieve prescribed goals.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the normative study of ethics and values and how professionals apply ethical concepts in their work lives. This class explores ethics theories, common workplace ethical dilemmas, and approaches professionals can use to solve ethical dilemmas and maintain integrity in their work lives. Students will learn about ethics through textbook readings, journal article readings, study of Internet sources, through discussion with other class members, assignments/exams, and personal reflection. The course is designed in a general way so that professionals in a variety of work areas can benefit from the course. General concepts are provided to assist psychologists, teachers, public administrators, business managers, sociologists, scientists, healthcare workers, etc. in understanding the importance and application of ethical decision making to their professions.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to assess the impact of globalization on professional life. The course examines globalization as it relates to commerce, information flow, mass media, government, healthcare and education. Currently, the term globalization has replaced the more traditional, and restrictive, terms of imperialism or colonialism. Today, globalization suggests a broader, more complex relationship between global societies than was evident prior to the end of the Cold War and the emergence of the Internet to communicate and disseminate information. As a consequence of the profound social, political and cultural transfor-mations that have occurred since, it is critical to incorporate use of the broad array of all electronic resources in the core curriculum of the MPS program. For better or worse, the electronic world is here to stay and students should be trained to use cyberspace for their own purposes and to understand that global society is being divided into two groups: &ldquo;information rich&rdquo; and &ldquo;information poor.&rdquo; The electronic revolution has profoundly affected the modern workplace. Professionals, of all varieties, are expected to be &ldquo;computer literate&rdquo; in order to manage human and material resources via computer programs, instant messaging, email, teleconferencing, faxes and cell phones. Furthermore, professionals are expected to be aware of transcultural issues that can affect international professional activities.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The study and application of research methods appropriate to professional studies. The course will provide a general introduction to research methods, as well as providing practical exposure to problem statements, literature reviews, writing the research proposal, and organization of the research report. Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies will be briefly covered in preparation for later courses in these areas. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Organizational leadership is a course designed to inform the individual about the structure and behavior of actors at all levels of the organization. Through various exercises such as written assignments and discussion, the student will be able to understand &quot;why&quot; and &quot;how&quot; organizations operate and function under dynamic leadership.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

This course will provide a broad introduction to training and development as a field of study and practice. It is designed for training and development specialists as well as organizational leaders who are focused on continually improving human and organizational performance.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the processes and techniques used to conduct an organizational analysis and then identify training needs in private and public organizations. This course is designed to build theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills for employees who are not necessarily human resource professionals.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course builds on basic instructional design theory and enhances it with considerations necessary to build and deliver instructionally sound training materials across multiple media, focusing on electronic media delivery systems. This course will include an in-depth look at media selection strategies, interface design considerations, and instructional strategies for developing online training.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental permission.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to prepare trainers to design and facilitate training programs that will work effectively and efficiently with adult learners. It will provide the necessary theory and experience to ensure competent facilitation of learning. Students will plan and conduct training sessions and receive feedback on their style of facilitation.

Prerequisites: This course is a core course in the Master of Professional Studies degree program. Enrollment is limited to students who have been admitted into the the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval. PRST 5400/6400/7400 and PRST 5430/6430/7430 are also required.
Corequisites: None

Students will study leadership from a contemporary perspective. They will identify, apply, and reflect on aspects of leadership development, including concepts of personal change toward effective leadership in a complex, changing, 21st century environment. Topics cover development of leadership theories; personal assessment and leadership styles; values and ethics; motivation; power; followership; group dynamics; multi-culturalism in leadership; situational leadership; performance excellence; change process; and organizational citizenship. Through a process of selected readings, self discovery, group observations, interview, and case studies, the student will identify, observe, analyze and apply new leadership behaviors. Students will be required to devote time in the community/workplace to in-person observations, and an interview. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Statistics is the study of the processes used to collect and analyze data in order to make informed decisions about the world. In this course, you will learn the tools to effectively conduct and interpret results from statistical analyses.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval. PRST 5300/6300/7300 or an equivalent course is required.
Corequisites: None

This course presents negotiation theory (strategies and styles) within an employment context. As a member of management, an employee, organizational development consultant, or human resource professional, you will be required to manage conflict successfully as part of your job. Organizational conflict management is a specialized communication skill requiring theoretical understanding of human interaction, decision making, and organizational systems. In addition to the theory and exercises presented in class, students practice negotiating with role-playing simulations in threaded discussions and chat. Students also learn how to negotiate in difficult situations, which include abrasiveness, racism, sexism, whistleblowing and emergencies.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is about modeling and analyzing managerial problems on spreadsheets. One does not need to be an expert Excel user to benefit from this course. To the contrary, the spreadsheet modeling experience in this course will enhance not only analytical problem solving capabilities but also spreadsheet skills of even an experienced Excel user. The power of spreadsheet analysis has been increased greatly by the development of add-ins and tools with which a typical Excel user may not be familiar. This course will start with very basic features and functions of Excel, and then introduce how to apply some of the advanced tools. Activities are an important part of this course. This course utilizes kinesthetic, or tactile, education &ndash; learning by doing. Although no group work is required, class members will be required to help educate others in their discovery of this knowledge through participation in online discussions. Participation is key. The best managers know when to use mathematical tools to support or give insight into a decision. There are many times when the complexity of a decision is such that we as humans are unable to take into account the breadth and/or depth of the problem. Fortunately, computers play an important supporting role in making these decisions, allowing us to focus on the algorithms and the results, not the tedium of the mathematics. The combination of mathematical management tools and computers to solve business problems is the focus of this class. A module is only as good as the quality of data input, the proper methods for setting it up, and how the module is interpreted.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of business calculations such as revenue, profit, cost, inventory, etc. and their role in business decisions. Students are also expected to have mathematical abilities consistent with a standard undergraduate degree (through college algebra).
Corequisites: None

This course examines concepts and techniques of organization development (OD) and the leadership skills required for organizational change. Based on behavioral science knowledge and methods, OD interventions facilitate planned organizational change and renewal. Emphasis will be on under-standing and application of OD theory, skills and methods. The course consists of conceptual learning through text, readings and lectures and skill development. Each learner will develop some of the essential skills for leading organization change and practice these in actual organizational settings.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course provides an overview of legal issues affecting the administration of employment issues, human resource management and leadership. The course focuses on policies and laws that impact human resource decisions in organizations. The course content includes laws, regulations, and court decisions covering labor-management relations and other human resource issues. The course&rsquo;s main purpose is to instruct the human resources manager, as well as the pre-service student, about the field and practice of employment and human resource law. Employment contracts, how the law defines an employee, and the significance of the distinction between employee, worker and self-employed individual will be covered. Particular attention will be paid to the substance and significance of the employment contract as well as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as it applies to employment. This course will emphasize the application of theoretical knowledge discussed in class lectures to &ldquo;real world&rdquo; situations and events through the use of news accounts, case study analyses or other activities. The student will be expected to demonstrate her/his knowledge of human resources and employment law through various readings and written exercises.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental approval. PRST 5040/6040/7040 – Human Resource Management
Corequisites: None

This course examines the impact of diversity, culture, and ethnic origin on the work experience, and is designed to better prepare individuals to meet the challenge of cultural diversity in organizations. Attention is given to how language, gender, race, tradition, education, economic structure, and organizational philosophy interact to create a set of rules for acceptable behaviors in complex organizations. Course activities include group discussion of the text, essays, online presentations and exams.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

The focus of this course is on management tools designed to ensure that the right people get the right pay for achieving organizational objectives in the right way. Students will examine the application of compensation principles to achieve organizational objectives. Strategic use of compensation systems for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees and managerial aspects of paying employees at all organizational levels will be explored.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval and completion of PRST 5040/6040/7040 is required.
Corequisites: None

Employment selection is one of the most important issues in business. Making the wrong hiring decision means throwing away a substantial investment of time and money. Students are expected to develop a critical understanding of the theory and practice of organizational staffing. In addition to staff planning, students will learn, step by step, the employee selection process, from pre-recruitment through hiring. Specific strategies for attracting potential employees, interview preparation and interview techniques, and reference checking will be examined. Additionally students will examine the usefulness of various methods used in job analysis, testing and measurements, internal and external market analysis and retention plans.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval and successful completion of PRST 5040/6040/7040.
Corequisites: None

This course emphasizes the development of skills for dealing with selected aspects of human resource management. It aims to enhance the student&rsquo;s ability to apply theoretical concepts and alternative approaches for dealing with common issues concerning the human side of the enterprise. The course is geared to serve the needs of line and staff administrators in supervisory positions. Thus it strives to train students and facilitate the development of better understanding of human resources issues as they relate to other managerial functions, organizational behavior, and the ability of managers and the organization to achieve prescribed goals.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the normative study of ethics and values and how professionals apply ethical concepts in their work lives. This class explores ethics theories, common workplace ethical dilemmas, and approaches professionals can use to solve ethical dilemmas and maintain integrity in their work lives. Students will learn about ethics through textbook readings, journal article readings, study of Internet sources, through discussion with other class members, assignments/exams, and personal reflection. The course is designed in a general way so that professionals in a variety of work areas can benefit from the course. General concepts are provided to assist psychologists, teachers, public administrators, business managers, sociologists, scientists, healthcare workers, etc. in understanding the importance and application of ethical decision making to their professions.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to assess the impact of globalization on professional life. The course examines globalization as it relates to commerce, information flow, mass media, government, healthcare and education. Currently, the term globalization has replaced the more traditional, and restrictive, terms of imperialism or colonialism. Today, globalization suggests a broader, more complex relationship between global societies than was evident prior to the end of the Cold War and the emergence of the Internet to communicate and disseminate information. As a consequence of the profound social, political and cultural transfor-mations that have occurred since, it is critical to incorporate use of the broad array of all electronic resources in the core curriculum of the MPS program. For better or worse, the electronic world is here to stay and students should be trained to use cyberspace for their own purposes and to understand that global society is being divided into two groups: &ldquo;information rich&rdquo; and &ldquo;information poor.&rdquo; The electronic revolution has profoundly affected the modern workplace. Professionals, of all varieties, are expected to be &ldquo;computer literate&rdquo; in order to manage human and material resources via computer programs, instant messaging, email, teleconferencing, faxes and cell phones. Furthermore, professionals are expected to be aware of transcultural issues that can affect international professional activities.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The study and application of research methods appropriate to professional studies. The course will provide a general introduction to research methods, as well as providing practical exposure to problem statements, literature reviews, writing the research proposal, and organization of the research report. Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies will be briefly covered in preparation for later courses in these areas. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Organizational leadership is a course designed to inform the individual about the structure and behavior of actors at all levels of the organization. Through various exercises such as written assignments and discussion, the student will be able to understand &quot;why&quot; and &quot;how&quot; organizations operate and function under dynamic leadership.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

This course will provide a broad introduction to training and development as a field of study and practice. It is designed for training and development specialists as well as organizational leaders who are focused on continually improving human and organizational performance.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval
Corequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the processes and techniques used to conduct an organizational analysis and then identify training needs in private and public organizations. This course is designed to build theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills for employees who are not necessarily human resource professionals.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course builds on basic instructional design theory and enhances it with considerations necessary to build and deliver instructionally sound training materials across multiple media, focusing on electronic media delivery systems. This course will include an in-depth look at media selection strategies, interface design considerations, and instructional strategies for developing online training.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental permission.
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to prepare trainers to design and facilitate training programs that will work effectively and efficiently with adult learners. It will provide the necessary theory and experience to ensure competent facilitation of learning. Students will plan and conduct training sessions and receive feedback on their style of facilitation.

Prerequisites: This course is a core course in the Master of Professional Studies degree program. Enrollment is limited to students who have been admitted into the the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval. PRST 5400/6400/7400 and PRST 5430/6430/7430 are also required.
Corequisites: None

Students will study leadership from a contemporary perspective. They will identify, apply, and reflect on aspects of leadership development, including concepts of personal change toward effective leadership in a complex, changing, 21st century environment. Topics cover development of leadership theories; personal assessment and leadership styles; values and ethics; motivation; power; followership; group dynamics; multi-culturalism in leadership; situational leadership; performance excellence; change process; and organizational citizenship. Through a process of selected readings, self discovery, group observations, interview, and case studies, the student will identify, observe, analyze and apply new leadership behaviors. Students will be required to devote time in the community/workplace to in-person observations, and an interview. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

Statistics is the study of the processes used to collect and analyze data in order to make informed decisions about the world. In this course, you will learn the tools to effectively conduct and interpret results from statistical analyses.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval. PRST 5300/6300/7300 or an equivalent course is required.
Corequisites: None

This course presents negotiation theory (strategies and styles) within an employment context. As a member of management, an employee, organizational development consultant, or human resource professional, you will be required to manage conflict successfully as part of your job. Organizational conflict management is a specialized communication skill requiring theoretical understanding of human interaction, decision making, and organizational systems. In addition to the theory and exercises presented in class, students practice negotiating with role-playing simulations in threaded discussions and chat. Students also learn how to negotiate in difficult situations, which include abrasiveness, racism, sexism, whistleblowing and emergencies.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course is about modeling and analyzing managerial problems on spreadsheets. One does not need to be an expert Excel user to benefit from this course. To the contrary, the spreadsheet modeling experience in this course will enhance not only analytical problem solving capabilities but also spreadsheet skills of even an experienced Excel user. The power of spreadsheet analysis has been increased greatly by the development of add-ins and tools with which a typical Excel user may not be familiar. This course will start with very basic features and functions of Excel, and then introduce how to apply some of the advanced tools. Activities are an important part of this course. This course utilizes kinesthetic, or tactile, education &ndash; learning by doing. Although no group work is required, class members will be required to help educate others in their discovery of this knowledge through participation in online discussions. Participation is key. The best managers know when to use mathematical tools to support or give insight into a decision. There are many times when the complexity of a decision is such that we as humans are unable to take into account the breadth and/or depth of the problem. Fortunately, computers play an important supporting role in making these decisions, allowing us to focus on the algorithms and the results, not the tedium of the mathematics. The combination of mathematical management tools and computers to solve business problems is the focus of this class. A module is only as good as the quality of data input, the proper methods for setting it up, and how the module is interpreted.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of business calculations such as revenue, profit, cost, inventory, etc. and their role in business decisions. Students are also expected to have mathematical abilities consistent with a standard undergraduate degree (through college algebra).
Corequisites: None

This course examines concepts and techniques of organization development (OD) and the leadership skills required for organizational change. Based on behavioral science knowledge and methods, OD interventions facilitate planned organizational change and renewal. Emphasis will be on under-standing and application of OD theory, skills and methods. The course consists of conceptual learning through text, readings and lectures and skill development. Each learner will develop some of the essential skills for leading organization change and practice these in actual organizational settings.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

This course provides an overview of legal issues affecting the administration of employment issues, human resource management and leadership. The course focuses on policies and laws that impact human resource decisions in organizations. The course content includes laws, regulations, and court decisions covering labor-management relations and other human resource issues. The course&rsquo;s main purpose is to instruct the human resources manager, as well as the pre-service student, about the field and practice of employment and human resource law. Employment contracts, how the law defines an employee, and the significance of the distinction between employee, worker and self-employed individual will be covered. Particular attention will be paid to the substance and significance of the employment contract as well as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as it applies to employment. This course will emphasize the application of theoretical knowledge discussed in class lectures to &ldquo;real world&rdquo; situations and events through the use of news accounts, case study analyses or other activities. The student will be expected to demonstrate her/his knowledge of human resources and employment law through various readings and written exercises.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies degree program or departmental approval. PRST 5040/6040/7040 – Human Resource Management
Corequisites: None

This course examines the impact of diversity, culture, and ethnic origin on the work experience, and is designed to better prepare individuals to meet the challenge of cultural diversity in organizations. Attention is given to how language, gender, race, tradition, education, economic structure, and organizational philosophy interact to create a set of rules for acceptable behaviors in complex organizations. Course activities include group discussion of the text, essays, online presentations and exams.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval.
Corequisites: None

The focus of this course is on management tools designed to ensure that the right people get the right pay for achieving organizational objectives in the right way. Students will examine the application of compensation principles to achieve organizational objectives. Strategic use of compensation systems for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees and managerial aspects of paying employees at all organizational levels will be explored.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval and completion of PRST 5040/6040/7040 is required.
Corequisites: None

Employment selection is one of the most important issues in business. Making the wrong hiring decision means throwing away a substantial investment of time and money. Students are expected to develop a critical understanding of the theory and practice of organizational staffing. In addition to staff planning, students will learn, step by step, the employee selection process, from pre-recruitment through hiring. Specific strategies for attracting potential employees, interview preparation and interview techniques, and reference checking will be examined. Additionally students will examine the usefulness of various methods used in job analysis, testing and measurements, internal and external market analysis and retention plans.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Professional Studies program or departmental approval and successful completion of PRST 5040/6040/7040.
Corequisites: None

The Professional Project is the capstone course for the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree, serving as the integrative culmination of the program of study. The Professional Project should be a substantial piece of independent research or a significant professional project that is logically consistent with the content of your program of study. Your work should demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of a body of professional literature related to a specific topic. The project should grow out of your program of study and should demonstrate your ability to incorporate the knowledge from the MPS courses you have taken. As your culminating experience, the professional project should demonstrate your use of the knowledge gained in the program.

Prerequisites: Admission to the MPS Program or Departmental approval. Completion of PRST 5300/6300/7300. Completion of PRST 5770/6770/7770 or PRST 5600/6600/7600.
Corequisites: None

Designed for the non-science major to partially fulfill general education requirements in the physical sciences. This course includes a study of three fundamental components of physical sciences: Newtonian mechanics; linear motion, momentum, energy, gravity, and satellite motion; fluid mechanics; thermodynamics including thermal energy and heat transfer; electricity, magnetism; waves, sound and light waves, the properties of light, and atomic structure to establish a base in which the non-science student can view nature more perceptively. It is designed to correct a missing essential in the sciences, the practice of conceptualizing before calculating.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores.
Corequisites: None

The second course of a two-semester sequence designed for the non-science major to fulfill general education requirements in the laboratory-based physical sciences. This course includes a study of three fundamental components of the physical sciences: (1) Chemistry: Structure of the atom, the atomic nucleus, periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, acids, bases, molecular mixing, and organic chemistry. (2) Earth Science: Rocks, minerals, Earth&#39;s internal properties, water, surface properties, the atmosphere, oceans, and the weather. (3) Astronomy: Our solar system and the relation to the universe. This course is designed to correct a missing essential in the sciences, the practice of conceptualizing before calculating.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory ACT or placement test scores
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to provide students with a critical overview of personality theory, research, assessment, disorders and therapy. The course will take a scientific approach to the study of personality. This means that we will devote a good deal of attention to current theoretical and research approaches. Classic theories of personality will also be covered. This is primarily a course on the varieties of &quot;normal&quot; personality functioning rather than aspects of abnormal psychology. Students will have several opportunities to complete examples of personality measures during the course.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1030
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of psychology and human behavior. The topics of philosophy, history, biology, learning, personality, abnormal behavior, treatment, applied memory, intelligence, motivation, consciousness, perception and sensory are included.

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
Corequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to increase self-knowledge, personal freedom, personal accountability, and the ability to effect positive personal change. Growth is examined theoretically and applied to real life situations. Topics include: 1) personality and self, 2) stress disorders and happiness, 3) thinking and feeling, 4) values and beliefs, 5) financial planning, 6) personal accountability, and 7) personal relationships. Psychology of Personal Adjustment is a process course that requires engagement, self-examination, self-discipline and motivation.

Prerequisites: College level Math and Reading.
Corequisites: None

Social Psychology focuses on the scientific study of individual behavior in group contexts, group behavior, and associated phenomena. It includes instruction in social learning theory, group theory and dynamics, sex roles, social cognition and inference, attribution theory, attitude formation, criminal behavior and other social pathologies, altruistic behavior, social development, and social ecology.

Prerequisites: Reading and writing proficiency appropriate for college-level coursework.
Corequisites: None

This course surveys the biological and environmental factors influencing the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and language development from birth until death. It explores causes and results of interruption in or interference with the developmental process. This course surveys the changes individuals go through from conception to death or from &quot;womb to tomb&quot;. The aspects of development including biological, social, cognitive, emotional, and moral will be covered. The theme of this course is change. We will examine how the abilities, needs, problems, and concerns of humans change throughout life, and how people are shaped by their experiences throughout their development.

Prerequisites: Students must possess reading and writing proficiency appropriate for a college-level course. It is preferable that students have had an introductory psychology course prior to taking this course.
Corequisites: None

Physical, emotional, social and intellectual child development from conception through adolescence; concepts of development and function derived from theoretical approaches, research and clinical observation emphasized; child rearing applications included.

Prerequisites: College level Math and Reading.
Corequisites: None

A study to develop an understanding of the physical, mental, emotional, social, and psychological phase of human relationships to better understand the problems and responsibilities of being male or female and realizing one&#39;s decisions affect one&#39;s mental and emotional health.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course focuses on current research associated with aging by exploring recent changes in demography and subsequent individual behavior. Emphasis is on positive aging which explores the psychological factors, individual traits, and social and community resources integral to living and functioning optimally in old age.

Prerequisites: College level Math and Reading.
Corequisites: None

A descriptive and theoretical survey of the major forms of psychopathology in children, adolescents and adults. The course will examine current trends and research in the fields of mental health and psychopathology.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1030
Corequisites: None

This course will involve a survey and analysis of basic processes involved in acquisition and retention of new behaviors and alterations of existing behaviors in animals and humans. The course will examine the central theoretical concepts and issues in the fields of learning and memory.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of at least one course in introductory psychology is a prerequisite for enrollment in this course. This prerequisite is necessary to ensure that students have some familiarity with the language, basic concepts and general methodology.
Corequisites: None

This course assumes no prior knowledge of the topic but involves the study of the human brain, the most complex structure in the known universe. It reviews human brain behavior relationships. The outline is designed to provide you with a study guide that emphasizes the important aspects of the material pertaining to this topic. P

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Managing Information Technology is designed to provide a real-world understanding of information systems technologies. Knowledge of information technology is essential in most aspects of today’s professional careers. Students will become knowledgeable about the fundamentals underlying the design, implementation, control, evaluation, and strategic use of modern, computer-based information systems for business data processing, office automation, information reporting, and decision making.

Prerequisites: An understanding and proficiency of basic microcomputer functions.
Corequisites: None

This course addresses these reading skills: understanding vocabulary in context, recognizing main ideas, detecting supporting details, using transitions and development patterns for reading comprehension, distinguishing between facts and opinions, making logical inferences, recognizing the author’s purpose and tone, and understanding the components of an argument. The course requires a substantial amount of reading to accomplish these objectives.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite of ACT Reading score 13-18 or equivalent.
Corequisites: Must take the co-requisite required by Home Institution

This course addresses these reading skills: understanding vocabulary in context, recognizing main ideas, detecting supporting details, using transitions and development patterns for reading comprehension, distinguishing between facts and opinions, making logical inferences, recognizing the author’s purpose and tone, and understanding the components of an argument. The course requires a substantial amount of reading to accomplish these objectives.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite of ACT Reading score 13-18 or equivalent.
Corequisites: Must take the co-requisite required by Home Institution

This course addresses these reading skills: understanding vocabulary in context, recognizing main ideas, detecting supporting details, using transitions and development patterns for reading comprehension, distinguishing between facts and opinions, making logical inferences, recognizing the author’s purpose and tone, and understanding the components of an argument. The course requires a substantial amount of reading to accomplish these objectives.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite of ACT Reading score 13-18 or equivalent.
Corequisites: Must take the co-requisite required by Home Institution

This survey course provides an overview of sport and leisure from philosophical, historical, and organizational perspectives. It further emphasizes the role of sport and leisure programs in communities, schools, commercial settings, and industrial settings, while also providing an introduction to professional and career development. Classroom content is reinforced and applied in a 40-hour field experience completed throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

An introduction to applied statistics in the field of sociology and related disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the assumptions, restrictions, and uses of various methods of analyzing data.

Prerequisites: MATH 1530. An introduction to applied statistics in the field of sociology and related disciplines.
Corequisites: None

Social Psychology is the study of the factors that influence human interaction and the consequences of human interaction. The primary theoretical perspective examined in this course is symbolic interactionism. This theory examines how symbolic communication and interaction shapes our social world, our society and ourselves. The student will develop an understanding of the basic tenets of this theory and how to apply these to real life situations. The course will more briefly examine social exchange theory and attribution theory in order to broaden the student&#39;s understanding of human interaction by including these alternative perspectives. These latter two perspectives will in particular be used to examine justice and fairness in human interaction.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010
Corequisites: None

Through a combination of readings, discussions, research, and written assignments, this course examines the concept of gender and its impact on our society. First, we will critically review various theoretical perspectives that have tried to define sex and gender categories, explain differences between men and women, and sometimes justify gender stratification. We will then look at how men and women are assigned different roles in various institutions, and how they have different levels of social, economic, and political power in society. We will also look at the consequences of gender categorization for our intimate relationships, our health, our attitudes to violence. Finally, we will look at how throughout history, social movements have challenged existing gender categories, and what issues will be prominent in the future. The approach of this course is that the current gender hierarchy tends to exaggerate differences between men and women and force them into rigid molds, while in reality, men and women have much in common, and would benefit from a more flexible approach to gender.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010 or SOC 1000 or consent of instructor.
Corequisites: None

This course explores the nature of delinquency and the extent to which it is a social problem in the USA. The major theories of causation are presented and critically examined. The juvenile justice system is studied historically and in its current form. The present and future of delinquency control and prevention are examined.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010
Corequisites: None

This course explores the nature of childhood and the development and socialization of children from infancy through adolescence. Through course readings, assignments, and discussions, the course will cover the agencies and social forces that shape children. This course will incorporate the new Sociology of Childhood perspective, which rather than assuming that children are passive participants starts from the assumption that children are active participants who both shape and are shaped by their social world. The course will also address the future of childhood which might be especially beneficial to current or future policy makers.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010
Corequisites: None

Organized crime refers to criminal activity involving multiple offenders who operate in a structured manner for purposes of sustaining profits from an illegal activity. There are different forms of organized crime with the more conventional image being that of illegal activities committed by basically criminal organizations such as the Mafia, Triads, the Vory, etc. However, another form of highly organized crime is that which is committed by otherwise legitimate organizations such as corporations. Since this course is entitled organized crime, not &quot;crime organizations,&quot; we will explore both forms of the problem looking for common threads of causation and control.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010
Corequisites: None

Deviance is a diverse and controversial concept, which is of great importance to society and individuals. Using primarily a sociological perspective this course will explore definitions of deviance, theoretical perspectives which attempt to explain deviance, and how deviance is organized and managed. The course will take a social constructionist and interactionist perspective looking at the processes that create and control deviance. Contemporary forms of deviance will also be analyzed and discussed.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010
Corequisites: None

This course provides an analytical study of murder and violence in the United States. As such, course topics include: different types of homicide, offender characteristics, victim characteristics, etiological considerations of becoming an offender or victim, the role of social profiling in the investigation of various types of murder, theoretical approaches to the study of murder, and patterns and sources of violence. Taking into account the grisly topic, students that are disturbed by particularly heinous crimes should avoid enrolling into this course.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010
Corequisites: None

This course investigates all forms of domestic violence from a sociological perspective including theoretical explanations, prevalence, risk factors, dynamics of prevention, and intervention. This course will focus on forms of violence related to the social institution of the family. Specifically, we will focus on the history of intimate partner abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, and related topics. This course revolves around three themes: gaining knowledge and insight about family violence,understanding the social context of family violence, exploring and developing one’s personal philosophy about family violence and related issues. This class will combine readings, discussions, active-learning exercises, and quizzes.

Prerequisites: SOCI 1010: Introduction to Sociology OR CRMJ 1010: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Corequisites: None

This course provides an analytical study of murder and violence in the United States. As such, course topics include: different types of homicide, offender characteristics, victim characteristics, etiological considerations of becoming an offender or victim, the role of social profiling in the investigation of various types of murder, theoretical approaches to the study of murder, and patterns and sources of violence. Taking into account the grisly topic, students that are disturbed by particularly heinous crimes should avoid enrolling into this course.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Sociology OR Introduction to Criminal Justice
Corequisites: None

This class is designed for students to examine the contributions of classical and contemporary sociological theory. You will review theories that span from the 19th to the 21st century through readings and discussions, and learn how these theories affect your lives.

Prerequisites: It is highly recommended that students take Introduction to Sociology before signing up for this class. You must be able to read and write at the college level.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the concepts and theoretical approaches of sociology with an emphasis on culture, socialization and social organization.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to read and write at the college level. Students will be expected to write and express themselves in good grammatical, concise, and Standard English. Grades will be based on writing skills, presentation, thorough research effort, and timeliness.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction students to increasingly acute and intense problems such as alcoholism, violence, drugs, crime, inequality, lifestyle preferences and environmental abuse within the context of social change. Course includes assessment of control strategies.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to read at the college level.
Corequisites: None

An overview of the effects of societal change on marital and non-marital relationships. Topics include premarital dynamics, singles, dual career families, family violence, and divorce.

Prerequisites: Appropriate entrance scores or completion of Learning Support competencies.
Corequisites: None

This course is a general course in social gerontology with an emphasis on the aging process and the problems of the aged.

Prerequisites: College level Math and Reading.
Corequisites: None

This introductory course in Spanish is designed for the food and beverage, and hotel industry. It provides basic communication and cross-cultural skills in the Spanish language for the student to be more confident working in an organization with a diverse staff. This course includes industry specific vocabulary, key cultural differences, and team building tips. The emphasis will be on conversational skills that are appropriate in hospitality settings. This course does not satisfy the foreign language requirement for any degree.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This introductory course in Spanish is designed for the food and beverage, and hotel industry. It provides basic communication and cross-cultural skills in the Spanish language for the student to be more confident working in an organization with a diverse staff. This course includes industry specific vocabulary, key cultural differences, and team building tips. The emphasis will be on conversational skills that are appropriate in hospitality settings. This course does not satisfy the foreign language requirement for any degree.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This introductory course in Spanish is designed for healthcare workers. It provides basic communication and cross-cultural skills in the Spanish language for the student to be more confident working in an organization with diverse populations. This course includes medical-specific vocabulary and key cultural differences. The emphasis will be on conversational skills that are appropriate in healthcare settings. This course does not satisfy the foreign language requirement for any degree.

Prerequisites: None but the student should be able to use a computer and browse the Internet.
Corequisites: None

Spanish 1010 is the first course of the beginning level of Spanish, which is designed to provide college students with a foundation in the following basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural understanding. The Spanish 1010 course introduces basic vocabulary and grammatical structures. Students will develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through a variety of interactive audio and video activities. Authentic video and audio material will be used as well as tutorials for grammar lesson explanations. Students will learn cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world and will communicate with the instructor and classmates via discussion board and occasional e-mail.

Prerequisites: None, but the student should be able to use a computer and browse the Internet.
Corequisites: None

Spanish 1020 is the second course of the beginning level of Spanish, which is designed to provide college students with a foundation in the following basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural understanding. It introduces basic vocabulary and grammatical structures. Students will develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through a variety of interactive audio and video activities. Authentic video and audio material will be used, as well as tutorials for grammar lesson explanations. Students will learn cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world and will communicate with the instructor and classmates via discussion board and occasionally email.

Prerequisites: Spanish I and student should be able to use a computer and browse the Internet.
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to the civilization and culture of Spain and Latin America with particular emphasis on geography, modern trends, history, and comparative cultures. The course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of Spanish required.

Prerequisites: SPAN 1010 and SPAN 1020. Students should be able to use a computer and be familiar with the Internet.
Corequisites: None

This course will cover vocabulary and structures that will allow you to talk about the stages of life, interpersonal relations, give instructions, and commands, the environment, and your health among other things. Your instructor will help you with pronunciation if needed. You will be responsible for learning and using the grammar and vocabulary presented in each chapter and for understanding the readings

Prerequisites: SPAN 1010 and SPAN 1020. Students should be able to use a computer and be familiar with the Internet.
Corequisites: None

Spanish 2020 is the second course of the intermediate level of Spanish, which is designed to provide college students with a more advanced foundation in the following basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing and culture. This class will endeavour to use the basic skills you learned in Spanish 1010, 1020 and 2010 to a higher level of communicative competence. The grammar rules, which you learned in the elementary classes, will be highlighted again, together with additional rules. The grammar, with additional vocabulary, is essential for building the basic skills for communication. Also, Spanish 2020 will require more reading in dealing with Spanish and Latin American cultures. You will find that reading not only reinforces the other basic skills in learning the language, but also enhances knowledge of the many societies where Spanish is spoken.

Prerequisites: SPAN 2010
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction to Spanish-speaking Latin America. It will examine the commonalities, as well as the unique national experiences of the Spanish speaking countries of Latin America. The course will address the cultural, social, political and economic factors that have shaped Latin America. Initial modules will provide general information on the regions of Latin America and its early history. Subsequent modules will examine individual countries. No knowledge of Spanish is required. The course is taught entirely in English.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Intro to Strategic Media is a survey of the public relations discipline, including the professional foundation of ethics, law and theory, as well as the process, audiences and professional practice areas. As a student in this course, you can expect to learn this foundation, allowing you to move on through more advanced professional practice courses in public relations. With this foundation you should have good understanding of the discipline, why it is important, and how to perform basic public relations functions.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This writing-intensive course includes components of knowledge and skills. You will learn about organizations, publics, the media, and how to prepare public relations messages for print and electronic media.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Examination of typical public relations problems to find public relations principles that can be applied to the case. Examination of the public relations processes used in the case and to suggest alternative approaches or to discover public relations principles involved in the situation. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This online course is designed to enable students to perform and supervise preliminary and systematic research in contemporary public relations practice. The course will emphasize problem solving. Assignments will require you to analyze and make sense of data.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course covers the application of theory, research data, and problem-solving techniques in the development of comprehensive public relations strategies.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is an elective social work course. It was initially created for social majors and taught on campus. Now it is popular among interdisciplinary majors. Topics cover caregiving issues that will benefit college students of all ages. These topics include caregivers gender roles, cost of caregiving, managing stress, respite care, finding resources, financial and legal matters, emerging caregiving trends, long distance caregiving and more.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1030 and SOCI 1010.
Corequisites: None

This course will include an examination of culturally appropriate practice issues that are essential considerations for effective service delivery, including African American families and ethnic subcultures predominant in the U.S.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: SW 2570 and one other completed online course and a computer literacy course
Corequisites: None

This course is designed to introduce students to the history and scope of social work programs, policies, services, and practices. The historical development of social work, its theoretical framework, knowledge base, and values as well as ethical boundaries are emphasized in the course. The introductory nature of this course provides the student with a broad overview of social work with its focus on systems of all sizes, including individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities. The various fields of practicing social work are explored. This course integrates cultural competency and ongoing self-exploration for the student to assess if they are a good fit for the profession of social work.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0810, Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
Corequisites: None

This course focuses on psychological theories related to adolescent cognitive, social and physical development. Adolescents are experiencing a myriad of changes. A better understanding of these changes will help educators plan and implement appropriate lessons, activities, lectures, assignments, and teaching strategies. Issues relevant to intellectual development, socialization, and educational evaluation are examined. Additionally, teacher variables and student variables in the instructional process are explored. Students should be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of settings with a multicultural perspective.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course focuses on psychological theories related to adolescent cognitive, social and physical development. Adolescents are experiencing a myriad of changes. A better understanding of these changes will help educators plan and implement appropriate lessons, activities, lectures, assignments and teaching strategies. Issues relevant to intellectual development, socialization and educational evaluation are examined. Additionally, teacher variables and student variables in the instructional process are explored. Students should be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of settings with a multicultural perspective. Undergraduate (TELC 4001) and graduate (TELC 5001/6001) courses are taught concurrently. The graduate and undergraduate levels require different topics for the research paper that must be submitted.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Use of appropriate knowledge and skills for managing the total learning environment in the early, middle and secondary school settings; emphasis on development of skills that facilitate effective teaching through appropriate management techniques and the involvement of parents and community members. A major paper focusing on an appropriate topic of the student&#39;s choice, content modules, and highly interactive discussion boards will provide learning opportunities in an online setting.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course provides a critical study of the history, issues, trends, and supporting research in special education. It will enable the student to identify psychological, physical, educational, medical, behavioral and learning characteristics and needs of individuals with various disabilities, as well as students from diverse cultural, social, ethnic and racial backgrounds. Inclusion of students with disabilities and techniques to adopt instruction to fit individual needs will be emphasized. An understanding of legislation, regulations, and litigation related to serving individuals with disabilities will enable the student to correlate individualized educational programs with the principles of normalization and least restrictive environment. Further, this course assists students in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to function well as an educator in a changing and diverse society; an understanding of learners and learning processes; a knowledge of professional, ethical and legal issues affecting educators; and the human relations skills needed to work effectively with individuals with disabilities and their families in both professional and community roles.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

The primary focus of this course is on Standards #4, 6 and 11 of the Tennessee Teacher Licensure Standards for Teaching Strategies, Communication and Technology. This course will also address as a secondary focus other noted professional standards including: Stardard #1 Discipline Taught; Standard #2 Student Learning and Development; Standard #3 Diverse Learners; Standard #5 Learning Environment; Standard #7 Planning; Standard #8 Assessment and Evaluation; Standard #9 Reflective Practitioner; Standard # 10 Colleagues, Parents and Community.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is for those students who work in a public school environment on the Alternative License. It is designed to provide an overview of current issues, trends and problems that are commonplace to teaching in public schools. Students will engage in analytic learning experiences which focus on: a) teaching in urban, suburban and rural settings, b) meeting the needs of diverse student populations, c) legal issues that impact teachers and public education, d) developing knowledge and skills regarding professionalism, national and state initiatives, effective teaching, accountability issues, licensure, and e) reflective thought to improve current practices.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course focuses on psychological theories related to adolescent cognitive, social and physical development. Adolescents are experiencing a myriad of changes. A better understanding of these changes will help educators plan and implement appropriate lessons, activities, lectures, assignments, and teaching strategies. Issues relevant to intellectual development, socialization, and educational evaluation are examined. Additionally, teacher variables and student variables in the instructional process are explored. Students should be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of settings with a multicultural perspective. Undergraduate (TELC 4001) and graduate (TELC 5001/6001) courses are taught concurrently. The graduate and under-graduate levels require different topics for the research paper that must be submitted.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

The primary focus of this course is on Standards #4, 6 and 11 of the Tennessee Teacher Licensure Standards for Teaching Strategies, Communication and Technology. It will also address as a secondary focus other noted professional standards including: Stardard #1 Discipline Taught; Standard #2 Student Learning and Development; Standard #3 Diverse Learners; Standard #5 Learning Environment; Standard #7 Planning; Standard #8 Assessment and Evaluation; Standard #9 Reflective Practitioner; Standard #10 Colleagues, Parents and Community.

Prerequisites: This is a graduate-level course. Students must meet the graduate status noted at their home university.
Corequisites: None

This course is for those students who work in a public school environment on the Alternative License. It is designed to provide an overview of current issues, trends and problems that are commonplace to teaching in public schools. Students will engage in analytic learning experiences which focus on: a) teaching in urban, suburban and rural settings, b) meeting the needs of diverse student populations, c) legal issues that impact teachers and public education, d) developing knowledge and skills regarding professionalism, national and state initiatives, effective teaching, accountability issues, licensure, and e) reflective thought to improve current practices.

Prerequisites: This is a graduate-level course. Students must meet the graduate status noted at their home university.
Corequisites: None

This course focuses on psychological theories related to adolescent cognitive, social and physical development. Adolescents are experiencing a myriad of changes. A better understanding of these changes will help educators plan and implement appropriate lessons, activities, lectures, assignments, and teaching strategies. Issues relevant to intellectual development, socialization, and educational evaluation are examined. Additionally, teacher variables and student variables in the instructional process are explored. Students should be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of settings with a multicultural perspective. Undergraduate (TELC 4001) and graduate (TELC 5001/6001) courses are taught concurrently. The graduate and under-graduate levels require different topics for the research paper that must be submitted.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

The primary focus of this course is on Standards #4, 6 and 11 of the Tennessee Teacher Licensure Standards for Teaching Strategies, Communication and Technology. It will also address as a secondary focus other noted professional standards including: Stardard #1 Discipline Taught; Standard #2 Student Learning and Development; Standard #3 Diverse Learners; Standard #5 Learning Environment; Standard #7 Planning; Standard #8 Assessment and Evaluation; Standard #9 Reflective Practitioner; Standard #10 Colleagues, Parents and Community.

Prerequisites: This is a graduate-level course. Students must meet the graduate status noted at their home university.
Corequisites: None

This course is for those students who work in a public school environment on the Alternative License. It is designed to provide an overview of current issues, trends and problems that are commonplace to teaching in public schools. Students will engage in analytic learning experiences which focus on: a) teaching in urban, suburban and rural settings, b) meeting the needs of diverse student populations, c) legal issues that impact teachers and public education, d) developing knowledge and skills regarding professionalism, national and state initiatives, effective teaching, accountability issues, licensure, and e) reflective thought to improve current practices.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course focuses on psychological theories related to adolescent cognitive, social and physical development. Adolescents are experiencing a myriad of changes. A better understanding of these changes will help educators plan and implement appropriate lessons, activities, lectures, assignments, and teaching strategies. Issues relevant to intellectual development, socialization, and educational evaluation are examined. Additionally, teacher variables and student variables in the instructional process are explored. Students should be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of settings with a multicultural perspective. Undergraduate (TELC 4001) and graduate (TELC 5001/6001) courses are taught concurrently. The graduate and under-graduate levels require different topics for the research paper that must be submitted.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

The primary focus of this course is on Standards #4, 6 and 11 of the Tennessee Teacher Licensure Standards for Teaching Strategies, Communication and Technology. It will also address as a secondary focus other noted professional standards including: Stardard #1 Discipline Taught; Standard #2 Student Learning and Development; Standard #3 Diverse Learners; Standard #5 Learning Environment; Standard #7 Planning; Standard #8 Assessment and Evaluation; Standard #9 Reflective Practitioner; Standard #10 Colleagues, Parents and Community.

Prerequisites: This is a graduate-level course. Students must meet the graduate status noted at their home university.
Corequisites: None

This course is for those students who work in a public school environment on the Alternative License. It is designed to provide an overview of current issues, trends and problems that are commonplace to teaching in public schools. Students will engage in analytic learning experiences which focus on: a) teaching in urban, suburban and rural settings, b) meeting the needs of diverse student populations, c) legal issues that impact teachers and public education, d) developing knowledge and skills regarding professionalism, national and state initiatives, effective teaching, accountability issues, licensure, and e) reflective thought to improve current practices.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

This course is an introduction and overview of theatre as an art form. The emphasis is on understanding the nature of drama and its place in culture, the history and theory of theatre and the production process.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Commonality in Christianity; major turning points in Christian history; the tradition’s variety of subgroups, starting with the three great groupings: Eastern Christianity, Roman Christianity, and Protestant Christianity; examination of the future of Christianity.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

An internship is an educational activity within an organization dealing with the type of work you hope to do upon graduation. It is a learning environment where you are treated as one of the employees, but often don’t have all the pressures of full-time employees. On average, you will spend at least fifteen hours each week for ten weeks in the organization. You’ll also earn college credit.

Prerequisites: Junior Status
Corequisites: None

This course is designed help students define the scope of projects; identify stakeholders, decision makers, and escalation procedures; develop detailed task lists; estimate time requirements; develop flow charts; identify required resources and budgets; evaluate project requirements; identify and evaluate risks; prepare contingency plans; identify interdependencies; identify and track critical milestones; participate in project phase review; secure needed resources; manage the control process; and report project status. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: CST203 or permission of instructor and one of the following: MGMT 3220 PTMA 3020 or CIS 305.
Corequisites: None

The culminating project should demonstrate synthesis of a student’s undergraduate coursework and illustrates the extent to which the student can manage a significant independent study project in a thoughtful and professional manner. Depending upon the student’s home institution, it may take the form of an academic research paper or a project with a reflections paper and findings. The course will demand as much time and effort as a senior-level, 3-hour on-ground class.

Prerequisites: Senior Status
Corequisites: None

This course is the study of various applications available for the support of web pages. Topics covered will include web page multimedia design and the enhanced use of scripting. The latest techniques of web page design technology will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: CITC 2375 or WEB 2010 and ENGL 1010
Corequisites: None

This problems-oriented course teaches the use of dynamic graphics elements to enhance web pages and sites. Advanced concepts in page layout and site optimization are studied with emphasis on principles used to craft dynamic web pages that get noticed. Exercises and projects allow students to apply the principles of web design to their own sites which are created in the course.

Prerequisites: CITC 2375 or MDT 2100 and WEB 1600 and WEB 2010 or consent of program coordinator.
Corequisites: None

The course is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of women’s social identity and placement throughout history and the world. Theoretical perspectives and research from sociology, psychology, biology and anthropology are used to understand how gender shapes our lives on individual, cultural and societal levels. Areas of study emphasize the role of gender in social institutions including family, workplace, education, religion, media and politics.

Prerequisites: ENGL1010 with a minimum grade of “C”
Corequisites: None