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Through the critical engagement of a variety of texts, including written, oral, and visual, this course prepares students to become careful readers, critical thinkers, and skilled writers. Drawing upon rhetorical theory, it emphasizes the practices of analytical reading, informed reasoning, effective writing, and sound argumentation. The course requires 4,000 words of writing in no fewer than five writing projects, three of which are argumentative essays incorporating external sources.

An introduction to the authorship and contents of the Old Testament books. Special attention will be given to important persons, places and events, as well as to key chapters in the Old Testament revelation.

An introduction to the authorship and contents of the New Testament books. Special attention will be given to important persons, places, events, as well as to key chapters in the New Testament revelation.

This is a general survey of Bible doctrine designed to synthesize and outline each of ten major areas of systematic theology, including prolegomena, bibliology, theology proper, Christology, angelology, and pneumatology.

This is a continuation of general survey of Bible doctrine designed to synthesize and outline each of the ten major areas of systematic theology. Survey II includes anthropology, hamartiology, soteriology, ecclesiology and eschatology.

An in-depth study of how to lead people to Christ. Special attention will be given to the theology of all aspects of evangelism including the follow-up. Various methods of approach and presentation will be considered. Emphasis will be placed on evangelism and the local church for conservation of results.

Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or advanced standing on the placement test Continues the emphasis on writing. Two analytical papers— based upon studies of the short story, poetry and drama—and a literary research paper, sequentially developed, are required.

Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or advanced standing on the English placement test Study and practice in communicating ideas competently in public speaking. Students are also given a foundation for development of communication skills in other human communication contexts, including dyadic and small group communication

An Overview Of The Major Worldviews, Including Their History And Current Relations With Other Religions And Philosophies, Their Influence, When Applicable, On Historical Forces (cultural, Social, Political, And Economic), And The Effects Of Worldviews On Behavior. Common Critiques To Each Worldview Will Be Included And Analyzed From Various Schools Such As Historicism And Existentialism. The Issue Of Absolutes, The Existence Of God, And How People View Revelation From God Will Be Emphasized With Several Worldviews Note: Phil 201 Is A Prerequisite To All Phil Courses

This survey course is designed to lay a foundational understanding of scripture via a historical survey of the Old and New Testaments. The student will engage a range of learning activates related to the issues interacting with biblical literature, basic hermeneutical principles, key themes and persons of the canon, and the redemptive theme of scripture.

A survey of the major positions and figures in philosophy and the cultural worldviews and practical applications that derive from them, focusing specifically on theism, naturalism and humanism in contemporary thought.

This course is an introduction to the basic tenets of Christianity.

Courses will be selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor from the General Studies disciplines listed in the catalog: Economics, English, Foreign Language, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. (8 Courses)

This course examines and implements the principles of argumentation. An argumentative paper is researched and developed based on the concept of writing as a process. The course focuses on the logical organization of ideas patterned on established structures of argument. The course reinforces the importance of the research process and critical evaluation of sources. Acknowledging the intellectual property of others through the proper documentation of sources is stressed.

Studies civilizations and cultures such as ancient Egypt, Crete, Greece, and Rome which have given root to Western culture. Analyzes the artistic, intellectual, religious, political, and socioeconomic aspects of each culture and traces their development in Western civilization.

Introduction to Physical Sciences introduces the student to basic concepts from the physical sciences such as motion, force, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism and the atomic theory of matter. Discusses the scientific principles that underlie everyday phenomena, modern technologies and planetary processes. Examines how the various branches of science, such as physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, astronomy, relate to each other. Lab portion of the course reinforces basic concepts.

Provides an overview of fundamental concepts in biology, as well as the process of biological inquiry using the scientific method. Covers the properties and characteristics of living cells, organisms, and ecosystems, and the relevance of this knowledge for contemporary issues in medicine, agriculture and the environment. Lab portion of the course reinforces basic concepts.

Presents the various ways in which the individual constructs his self-awareness. Studies how social institutions, such as the family and religion, influence the psychological makeup of the individual.

Introduces psychology as a human and scientific endeavor. Includes examination of concepts and methods in learning, motivation, development, personality, and social behavior.

Provides a critical survey of contemporary social, political, and economic problems facing American society. Emphasizes the urban crisis, military-industrial complex, racism, and distribution of income.

Provides an understanding of accounting concepts, assumptions, and principles. Covers analysis and recording of business transactions; the adjusting process; and the procedures to complete the accounting cycle.� Progresses to illustrating merchandising operations and merchandise inventory accounting; covers internal control and cash; and explains accounting procedures for receivables.

Provides a foundation in business operations through a survey of major business functions (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). Offers an overview of business organizations and the business environment, strategic planning, international business, and quality assurance.

This course provides an overview of microcomputer applications including a brief introduction to computer concepts, computer operating systems, software and hardware. It introduces the student to word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, graphics, and database software. Included is the creation of web pages, integration of the applications, and hands-on introduction to Microsoft Windows commands, files, features and functions.

This course emphasizes the principles of writing coherent expository essays in various modes. The course reinforces and emphasizes the concept of writing as a process that includes developing and narrowing a topic, logically organizing ideas, drafting, and revising. The course introduces the process of using sources to support ideas and documentation of sources in accordance with citation styles.

Emphasizes representations and operations of polynomials and rational expressions, functions, and the graphing of linear functions. Methods of solving linear and quadratic equations are discussed. Introduces complex numbers, exponents, and radical expressions.

This course is designed to help adult learners beginning their university studies to achieve academic success. Students will explore learning theories, communication strategies, and personal management skills. Adult learners will develop strategies for achieving success in school and work. Students will also be introduced to the University's institutional outcomes and learning resources.

This course presents adult development theory and links theoretical concepts of life and learning through a process of psychometric assessment and reflection. Both classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined. These theories then provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life learning, including a plan for personal, professional and academic learning.

Culture and politics in Europe, Latin America, the Arab world, India, East Asia, and other areas are examined. Emphasis is on viewing the world from the diverse perspectives of other cultures and political systems. Topics and regions vary.

In Historical Contexts in Literature, students will explore the ways in which literary works represent particular people, places, situations, and ideas through fiction. Further, by using a range of literary, political, and historical texts, the course will examine both the ways in which political and historical contexts shape literary production, and the ways in which fictional texts affect political, social, and moral discourse.

This course studies the theories and paradigms underlying personal and organizational values and ethical principles, how personal values and ethical principles relate to the organizations in which people function, and the effects of the organization's ethics on its reputation, functioning and performance.

This course examines theoretical perspectives and research findings concerning human communication. Students will examine classic approaches and new theories and research in interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication. They will analyze and critique these theories and research findings and assess the impact of technology on communication patterns. Relationship stages, theories, and contemporary views of "family" are examined, as well as the impact of family, culture, and gender on communication patterns. Types of groups and organizations are identified, as well as concepts of power and interaction in group, organizational, and public settings. In this class, students will also have an opportunity to examine the practical implications of these concepts in building their own communication skills.

This course integrates the use of advanced communication techniques into a variety of contexts shaped by socially and culturally-constructed distinctions between and among individuals and groups. Topics include intercultural, multicultural, international, and inter-gender communications.

Intermediate Composition Is Designed For Students Who Have Some Experience With College-level Writing But Want To Develop Their Ability To Write. The Goal Of This Course Is To Help Students Learn Techniques For Writing Effective Narrative, Reflective, Analytical, And Research Essays. These Techniques Include The Effective Use Of Specific Details To Engage And Persuade Readers, Methods Of Organization That Enable Readers To Follow A Line Of Thinking, And Strategies For Editing Sentences For Clarity And Conciseness. Prerequisites: Eng 121 And Eng 122 Or Equivalents.

The history of Europe since 1900. Emphasis is placed on the changing nature of European society, the confrontation between totalitarianism and democracy, the origins and consequences of the two world wars, and Europe's evolving role in world affairs.

An interdisciplinary examination of humanity's spiritual relationship with the natural world. The course will explore contemporary environmental issues in the context of theology, philosophy, literature, film, music, visual art, and other representations of the human imagination. Prerequisite: ENG 122.

This course explores Western science as a cultural artifact and its impact on other aspects of culture: art, literature, film, music, philosophy, and theology. In addition, the effects of these "other aspects of culture" on the development of science will also be investigated with emphasis on the need to make connections. The course will examine the ways in which scientific developments are articulated in other cultural artifacts.

Students in this course will develop a working knowledge of the major methodologies and perspectives of disciplines in the humanities. Topics include the role of theory, identification of appropriate sources, the influence of values, and the role of the humanities in interdisciplinary inquiry.

This course will culminate with a comprehensive and summative final project that demonstrates the student's ability to conduct research into an approved topic and to develop an original research paper using an interdisciplinary approach.

This course will introduce students to the field of Interdisciplinary Studies and its comprehensive way of understanding complex issues. Topics include definition of interdisciplinary integration, the steps in the interdisciplinary process, and the utility of Interdisciplinary Studies. Upon completion, students will gain an understanding of the role interdisciplinary thinking plays in complex problem-solving and decision-making. (Prerequisite: ENGL 1001 English Composition.)

This Course Aims To Sensitize Students To The Role Of A Global Society In The Development Of Identity. Students Collaborate To Explore Multiple Perspectives Derived From The Social And Natural Sciences And The Humanities. Subject Matter Is Treated As Unresolved Issues To Be Explored Rather Than Defined Knowledge To Be Learned. Upon Completion, Students Will Be Able To Articulate How Sense Of Self Cannot Rely On Authority Or Status Alone. (prerequisites: Comm 1001 Contemporary Communications, Engl 1001 English Composition, And Idst 1001 Introduction To Interdisciplinary Studies.)

In Light Of Global Urbanization, This Course Will Discuss The Components That Contribute To A Meaningful Life In The City And The Ways In Which Urban Communities Strive To Achieve It. Students Collaborate To Explore Multiple Perspectives Derived From The Social And Natural Sciences And The Humanities. Upon Completion, Students Will Understand The Factors That Contribute To Improving Quality Of Life In An Urban Environment. (prerequisites: Comm 1001 Contemporary Communications, Engl 1001 English Composition, And Idst 1001 Introduction To Interdisciplinary Studies.)

This Course Explores The Changes—both Real And Perceived—experienced By Immigrants And The Members Of An Existing Community. Students Collaborate To Explore Multiple Perspectives Derived From The Social And Natural Sciences And The Humanities. Subject Matter Is Treated As Unresolved Issues To Be Explored Rather Than Defined Knowledge To Be Learned. Upon Completion, Students Will Be Able To Identify How Population Movements Affect Individuals And Communities. (prerequisites: Comm 1001 Contemporary Communications, Engl 1001 English Composition, And Idst 1001 Introduction To Interdisciplinary Studies.)

This Course Permits Students To Deepen Interdisciplinary Investigation By Participating In A Unique Experience Within A Community Of Learners Students Identify An Issue To Investigate, Utilize Interdisciplinary Research Skills, And Interact With Peers To Reflect On The Process. Upon Completion, Students Will Improve Their Skills In Interdisciplinary Integration And Develop A Broader Perspective Of The Issue Through A Collaborative On-line Experience (prerequisites: Comm 1001 Contemporary Communications, Engl 1001 English Composition, And Idst 1001 Introduction To Interdisciplinary Studies.)

As A Supplement To Your Approved Service Learning Placement, This Seminar Course Provides Students With Interdisciplinary Research Skills With Applications To The Service Of Others. Activities Include Creating Action Plans For Service, Interviews With An Audience, Examination Of Multiple Viewpoints, And Reflection. Upon Completion, Students Will Integrate Their Experience Gained From The Service Learning Opportunity With Theory To Articulate Multiple Perspectives. (prerequisites: Comm 1001 Contemporary Communications, Engl 1001 English Composition, And Idst 1001 Introduction To Interdisciplinary Studies.)

As Part Of Your Approved Internship Placement, This Seminar Course Allows Students To Apply Their Disciplinary Focus And Interdisciplinary Process In Real-life Settings. Activities Include Creating An Action Plan For Internship, Interviews With An Audience, Examination Of Multiple Viewpoints, And Reflection. Upon Completion, Students Will Integrate Their Experience Gained From The Internship Opportunity With Theory To Articulate Multiple Perspectives. (prerequisites: Comm 1001 Contemporary Communications, Engl 1001 English Composition, And Idst 1001 Introduction To Interdisciplinary Studies.)

In Conjunction With Your Study Abroad Experience, This Course Offers Students The Opportunity To Engage With Other Cultures And Integrate Their Experiences Abroad With Their Disciplinary Focus Utilizing Interdisciplinary Process. Activities Include Creating An Action Plan For Study Abroad, Examination Of Multiple Viewpoints, And Reflection. Upon Completion, Students Will Integrate Their Experience Gained From The Study Abroad Opportunity With Theory To Articulate Multiple Perspectives. (prerequisites: Comm 1001 Contemporary Communications, Engl 1001 English Composition, And Idst 1001 Introduction To Interdisciplinary Studies.)

This course requires students to demonstrate breadth and depth of their disciplines’ content and methods to address a complex problem. Students will engage in collaboration, critiquing, individual research, and integration. Upon completion, students will use creative thinking and decision-making to draw on interdisciplinary insights. (Prerequisites: Completion of all other coursework with the exception of IDST 4081.)

This course requires students to demonstrate breadth and depth of their disciplines’ content and methods to address a complex problem. Students will engage in collaboration, critiquing, individual research, and integration. Upon completion students will use creative thinking and decision-making to integrate insights and produce an interdisciplinary understanding. (Prerequisites: Completion of all other required coursework.)

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Examines the philosophical foundations for personal and professional ethics. Students identify and analyze ethical situations in modern society.

Continues the coverage of the basic elements of algebra. Included are rational functions, quadratic equations, radical expressions, complex numbers, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MTH 111.

Examines the social construction of groups based on race, ethnicity and national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, and able-bodiedness. Sociological (as well as psychological, historical, economic, and anthropological) perspectives are applied to concepts such as prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, racial and ethnic identity, racial formation, power and privilege, assimilation and pluralism, and tolerance. Emphasis is on increasing knowledge, personal awareness, and sensitivity. This course is exclusive to the Accelerated Bachelor degree program.

Develops confidence and skill in many facets of oral communication. Students explore diverse topics and formats, using both organization and research to support themselves during oral presenta

Integrates And Applies Knowledge Gained From The Oral Communication And Human Relations Classes. Specifically, Small Group Communication In Work And Social Organizations, Both Verbal And Nonverbal, Is The Primary Focus. Prerequisite(s): Psy 101 Or Psy 111, Spk 201.

Practices individual formal presentations in a business context. The format includes a variety of speaking situations such as parliamentary procedure, briefings, sales, formal and informal discussions, and formal report presentations

A study of the use and power of words—including poetic terms—and of how words are best put together in an essay. This is mainly a writing course, and literary form will be used as a means to teach writing. The emphasis will be on expository prose.

Career and personal development is rooted in Organizational Psychology. This course provides students with an opportunity to learn and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in a lifelong career development process. The course takes the student through various topics related to career development and how those topics apply to the students' self and their own career process. This course will be partially didactic, experiential and self-reflective.

Emphasis is on learning and using software applications for document creation, numeric data handling (spreadsheets), presentations and project planning. This course is a hands-on introduction and will introduce four Microsoft software packages, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

This course is a study of the principles of writing in the business world. The course will examine the style, structure, and tone of various types of business communications and consider the planning and development process for business reports.

Emphasizing process and product through three significant research assignments, Research Writing teaches students to: conduct academically-based and workplace-based research; use traditional and technological library resources; read, analyze, compare and evaluate existing research and ideas; integrate sources while maintaining voice and syntactic fluency; document appropriately; conduct original research (such as surveys and interviews); present results in clearly written, skillfully organized and well documented papers; and effectively deliver oral presentation. Students will be expected to provide feedback to other writers, incorporate critical feedback into their own writing, produce multiple drafts of papers, and further sharpen their writing skills.

A behavioral science perspective on the causes and outcomes of individual and group behavior in organizations, and of the behavior of organizations. Topics will include motivation, attitudes, interpersonal processes, leadership, and macro-organizational behavior.

Selected issues in the field such as emotional intelligence, assessment, group and interpersonal processes, job enrichment, selection, and placement will be discussed. small groups, role-playing, and other experiential exercises will clarify important concepts in the field. Prerequisite: ODL 300

A broad chronological survey of the history of the development of the Christian tradition from antiquity to the present. This course will examine the origins of Christianity in the unique life of Jesus of Nazareth and trace the subsequent evolution of Christianity from a small Jewish sect to a major world religion. As is fitting for a foundational course taught in a Jesuit institution, this course will place a primary emphasis on the Roman Catholic thread of this great tradition, understanding that this specific tradition is at times clarified and properly understood only in contrast to alternative Christian positions. Critical dialogue with primary sources will be emphasized throughout the course.

A broad chronological survey of the history of the development of the Christian tradition from antiquity to the present. This course will examine the origins of Christianity in the unique life of Jesus of Nazareth and trace the subsequent evolution of Christianity from a small Jewish sect to a major world religion. As is fitting for a foundational course taught in a Jesuit institution, this course will place a primary emphasis on the Roman Catholic thread of this great tradition, understanding that this specific tradition is at times clarified and properly understood only in contrast to alternative Christian positions. Critical dialogue with primary sources will be emphasized throughout the course.

In this course, participants will review and discuss current applicable social science literature in an attempt to answer some of the following questions: Who is a leader What is leadership Does effective leadership originate in a person or in a set of actions or behavior What do we know about developing leaders How do the constraints of organizations inhibit or facilitate leadership development What is your current leadership style These and related questions will be examined by class members through lectures, case studies, self-assessments, and experiential activities.

A critical study of the various says in which agents, actions, and social practices are evaluated from the moral point of view, as this has been articulated in major Western ethical theories. Tools for this study include an introduction to philosophical reasoning concepts basic to the moral point of view, such as rights, duties, virtue and character. Theories studied include but are not limited to Consequentialism, Deontologism, and Natural Law.

Roles, functions, tools and settings that define coaching and consulting within a business context will be explored with an emphasis on the corporate world. Small groups, role-playing, videos and other experiential exercises will clarify and supplement readings, research and discussion.

An introduction to the comparative study of religion which examines the historical evolution of religious, nature and diversity of religious experience, the concept of a religious world and the diverse types of religious worldviews, the role of myth and ritual in the maintenance of religious worlds, the problem of religious change and the concept of transcendence.

An analysis of the question, "Does business have a social responsibility" The examination of various internal and external stakeholders of the contemporary business organization. The course exposes students to some of the ethical dilemmas confronted by employers in the workplace, and serves to help students enhance their skills in resolving these types of dilemmas.

Three basic problems concerning reality and the quest to know reality: 1) the origin, validity, and limits of human knowledge; 2) Graeco-Christian, modern, and contemporary approaches to being and causality; and 3) the problem of God.

This course is designed to develop the knowledge, attitude and skill required for successful purchasing negotiations. The course covers factors such as pace and style of negotiations, personal relationships, building cooperative supplier relationships, partnership development, decision making, and legal and administrative issues. Other areas covered: strategy and tactics development, communication styles, listening, understanding conflict, and assertiveness. The course will integrate the student and the instructor in a total learning environment with an appropriate mix of lecture, discussions, readings, case studies and realistic practice negotiations sessions.

This course serves as a senior-level, research-based capstone in Organizational Development. Students complete a research project typically developed in the Issues in Organizational Development course. Students will present and orally defend their research project to the Organizational Development faculty. Prerequisite: ODL 300, 330, 320 and 340

Topics in discrete mathematics: graphs and routing problems, graph theory, minimum cost spanning trees, linear and exponential growth models, voting systems, voting power, introduction to counting and probability theory.

This course is designed to help one understand the chemistry that affects him/her through life. Topics covered: nuclear power, detergents, food additives, brewing, pollution, chemotherapy, and home products.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth.This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree. .

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

This course presents a comprehensive process for conflict management, from needs assessment to final program evaluation. Students will explore topics such as: Assessment of various dimensions of conflict, including structural, psychological, and interactional Conflict intervention strategies, including negotiation, conversation, problem solving, dialogue, mediation, and arbitration Evaluation of conflict management programs and strategies The course project, Conflict Assessment Report: Analyzing and Managing Organizational Conflict, engages students in identifying an organizational conflict, assessing its dimensions, analyzing it from three theoretical perspectives, determining what interventions strategies have been attempted, recommending strategies for managing the conflict, and proposing options for evaluating the success of their conflict management plan.

This course focuses on collaborative technology systems’ influence on the content, context, and processes of professionals and organizations. Current developments in collaborative technologies and research about applying them to create measurable value and affect society at large are highlighted. The course project, Collaborative Technology Analysis: Evaluating Key Factors Contributing to Collaboration in Organizations, is a report of benchmarked assessments of collaboration in an organization. Students evaluate the factors of technology, culture,economics, and politics to obtain scores reflecting the perceived level of collaboration. The final report includes the results of these assessments along with a project for improving the collaboration capability of an organization.

This course examines the role of training and development in organizations to support business strategy. Course content focuses on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs from a global perspective. The course project, Training Proposal: Developing Employee Orientation Training for a Global Audience, is a proposal prepared for senior management in a company that has employees in several international locations. The focus of the training is on helping new employees become aligned with a newly formulated mission, vision statement, and business goals. The proposal addresses the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the new employee orientation training course.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

This course examines how to compete in the global electronic marketplace with an enduring product or service. Students learn how to scan the competitive environment and develop a viable marketing mix that is globally competitive.

This course examines fundamental concepts and issues in marketing. Students will learn to analyze an organization’s marketing environment and its potential customers. Based on these insights, students will discuss the key functions of marketing, which consist primarily of decisions related to product, price, place (distribution), and promotion.

This foundational course in economic theory provides students with a unified framework for understanding local and global economies. Beginning with a study of the macroeconomic environment, the course presents a coherent world view of how the world works, with the adaptation of the “circular flow of income” to accommodate the participants, institutions, products and services, and prices that form the full “circular flow of the economy.” In addition to the introduction of key concepts, this class enables students to critically evaluate theoretical models and to survey methods and data for an economic analysis that can serve, for example, as the basis of an organization’s economic strategy.

This course explores the topic of using financial data to make business decisions and to evaluate performance in the fast-moving information age. Students will learn to use the balance sheet, the income statement, the statement of cash flows, and the statement of retained earnings as tools for evaluation and analysis.

This course addresses financial management from the perspective of a financial manager at a medium to large company. Students will examine topics such as the financial environment, interest rates, financial statements, the time value of money, and risk and return. These concepts will be applied through the study of bond and stock valuation, the cost of capital, and capital budgeting.

This course examines the fundamental tasks that comprise the manager's job in organizations today. It explores strategies managers utilize in their role: decision-making, planning, organizing, controlling, and innovating.

This course examines commonly used marketing research methods and their application in real-world marketing contexts. Marketing research is the process of obtaining appropriate information about a company’s markets and analyzing and interpreting such information to make better marketing decisions.

This course grounds students in a field-tested framework for the design and implementation of successful global strategies for business. Globalism is a 21st century fact of business, and this course helps students to master its risks and to profit.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MABC program, giving the student a head-start on their master’s degree.

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Mastering eLearning (Requirement for all Florida Tech University Online students. Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Composition and Rhetoric (Requirement: Passing grade on the placement test or COM 0110.)

Writing About Literature (Prerequisite: COM 1101)

Practice in the technical and scientific writing style and format, including gathering and using data to prepare reports. Includes abstracts, reports, letters, technical descriptions, proposals and at least two oral presentations.

Business And Professional Writing (com) (prerequisite: Com 1102)

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Mythology (hu) Is A Humanities Program (choose One) Hum 1015 Mythology (hu) Hum 1020 Art Appreciation (hu) Hum 1021 Integrated Arts (hu) Hum 1023 Philosophy Of Human Nature (hu) Hum 1024 Religions Of The World 1: Western Religions (hu) Hum 1025 Religions Of The World 2: Eastern Religions (hu) Hum 2233 Modern Middle East (hu) (prerequisite: Hum 2051) Hum 3275 Contemporary Literature (hu) (prerequisites: Hum 2051, Hum 2052)

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes HUM 1020

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

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Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

This is a survey course focusing on the origins of Western thought from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students cover topics related to myth, logic, rhetoric, symbol, aesthetics, politics, citizenship, ethics, and the philosophy of the good life.

This course is an introduction to the history of Western ideas and aesthetics—from the age of Classicism, through Christianity, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism, and Globalism—designed to provide students with a better understanding of how modern Western worldviews are informed by historical human thought and events. These views are further examined in light of the aesthetics of their ages, especially through literature, visual art, architecture, and music that reflect the thoughts and feelings of the movements.

This course introduces concepts and methods of interdisciplinary study and critical analysis of contemporary vocational and cultural trends.

This Course Provides A Study Of Social And Group Factors Affecting Individual Behavior. Attention Is Given To The Development Of Attitudes, Leadership Roles, Group Thinking, Sources Of Conflict, Effects Of Competition And Cooperation, Analysis And Evaluation Of Propaganda Techniques, And The Influence Of Mass Communication On Social Awareness And Control. Also Psy 369. Prerequisite: Psy 102 Or Soc 102.

This course provides a study of the variety of cultures that have developed in human society. Attention is given to preliterate peoples in comparison with contemporary and other cultures. The origin and development of the cultures, their technologies, economies, social organizations, and beliefs are surveyed.

This course provides an inquiry into the dynamics of hierarchies of power, wealth, and prestige within and among human social systems, with particular attention given to the causes and effects of marked inequality, especially with regard to the foundations and consequences of concentration of political and economic power

This course leads students through a cross-cultural study to critically examine the essentials of Christianity as opposed to cultural values that might be considered Christian. Special emphasis is given to comparisons between Western and non- Western cultures, syncretism, and Christianity’s expression in cultures other than the United States. Some aspects of crosscultural communication are also included. Prerequisite: INT 244.

This Is An Online Course Where Students Gain Practical Knowledge And Apply Interdisciplinary Coursework As It Applies To Real World Settings. This Capstone Project Is Required. Prerequisites: Unv 315, Soc 369, Int 454.

This course considers the role that ethical thinking plays in the liberal arts. Topics are set in historic, literary, artistic, political, philosophical, religious, social, and scientific perspectives. The impact and contributions of leaders in these fields are also considered.

This course is a study of the major contemporary religions of the world including Abrahamic religions, Eastern religions, and other religions. The course covers religious texts, historical background, and current beliefs and practices. Emphasis is given to the ideological foundations of a Christian worldview, a comparison of worldviews, and the application of worldviews within a global society.

This course creates an awareness of the skills necessary to promote positive communication and relationships across cultural differences. Students explore verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors. Other cultures are explored through an examination of demographics, family structure, religion, politics, education, social life, art, and literature.

Graduates Of Grand Canyon University Will Complete One Of The Following Unv Foundational Courses: Unv 103 For Students Entering With Under 36 Credit Hours Or Unv 303 For Students Transferring 36 Or More Credit Hours.

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to construct rhetorically effective communications appropriate to diverse audiences, purposes, and occasions (English composition, communication, critical reading, foreign language, sign language, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of English grammar or composition.

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to express aspects of Christian heritage and worldview. Students are required to take CWV 101.

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to demonstrate awareness and appreciation of and empathy for differences in arts and culture, values, experiences, historical perspectives, and other aspects of life (psychology, sociology, government, Christian studies, Bible, geography, anthropology, economics, political science, child and family studies, law, ethics, cross- cultural studies, history, art, music, dance, theater, applied arts, literature, health, etc.).

Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to use various analytic and problem-solving skills to examine, evaluate, and/or challenge ideas and arguments (mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, physical geography, ecology, economics, theology, logic, philosophy, technology, statistics, accounting, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of college-level mathematics.

This course addresses the material culture of what is now the continental United States. Material culture in this context emphasizes painting, sculpture, and architecture, but also explores the development of the visual arts and the historical references associated with the arts in the United States. Emphasis will be place on learning to identify and interpret artists, styles, and international influences.

Introduces the foundations of information systems and their expanding role in the business environment. The technology of information systems will be discussed as it relates to supporting the day-to-day operations of an organization, with a strong emphasis on the use of it in managerial decision-making. This is a writing intensive course.

An advanced course designed to examine interpersonal relationships and patterns of managerial communication within the organizational structure. Focus is on organizational channels of communication, an examination of problems encountered in various leadership styles, coping with complementary relationships in the organization, and effective use of intervention.

A study of the great epics and myths of the world, possibly ancient and modern, and the common themes, archetypes, and folklore around the world and their roles in defining archetypes and influencing the contemporary world. The course might discuss creation myths, fertility myths, and hero/heroine myths/epics. This is a writing intensive course.

This course is conducted as a forum wherein students read, analyze, and discuss different works of fiction and poetry. Special attention is given to those literary works that focus on the challenges of being responsible adults. Students will be asked to make personal connections with the material, using their own lives and work experiences as a means to focus on literary technique in the established literary canon. They will be challenged to make the transition from superficial reading of a text to a deeper interpretation and appreciation for literary theories and concepts. This is a writing intensive course.

A survey of the history of the Middle East from the time of Muhammad (500 AD) through the beginning of the 21st Century. Specific emphasis is placed on the 20th Century and the decisions made that have resulted in the current world situation. The countries covered include Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. This is a writing intensive course.

This course studies the history, background, sources and influences of our modern day law as it pertains to the business activities of individuals, corporations and other legal entities, with particular emphasis upon business litigation, legal liabilities, and the laws governing contracts, creditors’ rights, secured transactions, bankruptcy, agency, partnerships, and corporations.

A study in descriptive and inferential statistical methods that aid decision-making. Includes the following topics: variable, descriptive statistics, normal distribution, probability distribution, statistical inferences, sampling distribution, levels of confidence, and hypothesis testing. The focus is on the various statistical methods and formulas for analyzing and interpreting data.

A study of the interface between the individual, the formal and the informal groups in organizational settings. Focus will be on individual growth, developing interpersonal skills, and understanding group dynamics.

A study of the human resource function in business. Major areas of study will include staffing, recruitment, training and development, wage and salary administration, job analysis and evaluation, and labor relations.

A study and analysis of the problems of operating a small business. Additionally, a discussion of the how’s, what’s and why’s an individual would consider in developing their own business. All areas of managing an entrepreneurial operation will be covered such as marketing, finance and financial controls, government regulations and strategic planning.

This course provides students with an understanding of personal wellness, to increase knowledge pertaining to common health problems, and to obtain an understanding of the promotion of personal health and prevention of illness. Students will learn strategies to maintain and/or improve well-being.

This course is a critical examination of various moral problems present in contemporary society and involved in various professions from the perspectives of different ethical theories. The emphasis is given to those moral problems that arise in daily life, especially those that involve rational decisions between conflicting values, each of which represent something good in itself in order to do what is right.

This course examines the management of government at local, state, and federal levels. Emphasis is on the function and control of government agencies, the nature of bureaucracy, planning, budgeting, and decision making in the public sector.

This course is an exploration from the perspective of scientific psychology of historical and current conceptions of motivation, the force that determines activity preference, selection and persistence. This course provides both a broad overview of motivational theories and practical applications of these theories to real-world problems.

Course closely examines the nature of transitions in adult life and explores the skills needed to successfully navigate those transitions by “mastering the art of self-renewal”. Through a process of self-discover, adult learners come to a new understanding of themselves and others.

This course focuses on how people think about, influence, and relate to others as well as how others influence our perception of ourselves. This course will also examine how people act in groups and how groups affect their members. Some of the topics in this course include social perception, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and discrimination, different sources of social influence, helping behavior and aggression. Emphasis will be placed on how concepts and research in social psychology can be applied to various aspects of the criminal justice system.

An analysis of the problems and economic and social positions of minority groups in the United States will be presented. Interactions among historical and current social forces and institutions that influence group and individual behavior will be examined. New trends in inter-group relations, emergence of new minorities, and the contesting for program funding and services will be explored. This course also examines the struggles over income, property, and power on the interpersonal, community, national, and international levels. This is a writing intensive course.

Focuses on fundamental knowledge about the field of education, including education; teaching standards; legal rights and responsibilities; and the history and organization of education.

Content relates to various dimensions of child development (e.g., cognitive, social, emotional, physical, cultural); learning theory and conditions of learning; influences on learning; and the impact of various developmental influences on instruction.

Content deals with exceptionalities, legal rights of students with disabilities, inclusion tactics, multiculturalism, bilingual education, and at-risk factors.

Content includes competencies related to establishing and managing a classroom environment (e.g., organization of physical space, organization of time, behavior/academic expectations, social environment, culture for learning) and managing behavior (e.g., principles for changing behavior, establishment/management systems for classroom behavior management, systems for individual behavior change).

Content addresses evaluating, selecting, developing, and administering assessments; analyzing, diagnosing, and reporting assessment results; and using results to plan and improve instruction.

The FTC4 is a comprehensive exam assessing the student’s knowledge of the subdomains listed above. The student may participate in a comprehensive review session with a mentor and peers to prepare for the assessment.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment

Performance assessment

Performance assessment

Proctored, computer-based, comprehensive objective exam

Addresses information about schools (e.g., finance, law), professional behavior, and other common job-related expectations (committee work, reporting, etc.)

Includes a series of classroom performance observations gathered across time that serve as comprehensive performance data about the teacher candidate’s skills

Includes a series of classroom performance observations gathered across time that serve as comprehensive performance data about the teacher candidate’s skills

Includes a series of classroom performance observations gathered across time that serve as comprehensive performance data about the teacher candidate’s skills

Includes a series of classroom performance observations gathered across time that serve as comprehensive performance data about the teacher candidate’s skills

The professional portfolio is a written document containing a comprehensive Teacher Work Sample. It provides direct evidence of the teacher candidate’s ability to design and implement a multi-week, standards-based unit of instruction; assess student learning; and then reflect on the learning process. The WGU Teacher Work Sample requires teacher candidates to plan and teach a multi-week, standards-based instructional unit consisting of seven components: (1) contextual factors, (2) learning goals, (3) assessment, (4) design for instruction, (5) instructional decision making, (6) analysis of student learning, and (7) self-evaluation and reflection.

Proctored, computer‐based objective exam.

Proctored, computer‐based objective exam.

Proctored, computer-based essay exam.

Performance assessment that includes writing a research paper.

Performance assessment that includes an oral presentation.

Proctored, computer based objective exam.

General Education Social Science.

Performance assessment that includes analysis and application of social science theories and method.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

Performance assessment that utilizes scientific inquiry and analysis of evidence.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

Performance assessment that includes subjective and objective analysis and interpretation in the humanities.

Proctored, computer based objective exam.

Proctored, essay.

Performance assessment.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

Performance assessment that utilizes quantitative problem solving strategies.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

Performance assessment that includes literary analysis and interpretation.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

Performance assessment.

Performance assessment.

Proctored, computer-based comprehensive objective exam.

This introduction to philosophy revolves around selected films and related texts that provoke serious reflection on issues of knowledge, ethics, and personal identity. The main objective of the course is to provide an introduction to the nature of philosophical inquiry and analysis by exposing the student to specific philosophical problems and issues. By focusing on film as the visual and narrative medium in which these problems and issues emerge, the student will also consider the ways in which art (with the focus here being on cinematic art) can represent and embody philosophical questions, ideas, and positions. Related objectives include the development of critical thinking and writing skills as well as the cultivation of the students appreciation of film as an art form.

This course, we will explore biological principles in the context of food. It will focus on biodiversity, evolution, biochemistry, symbioses, and humans in the biosphere. Students will be encouraged to make their own connections about the world of food by learning about biological interactions and relationships.

The purpose of the course is threefold: first, to introduce students to a wide variety of essay forms, arranged historically and considered in historical context; second, to provide the opportunity to practice these forms and by imitating models to become more adept and polished writers of the essay, and finally, to explore the theory of the essay, by examining discussions among literary critics concerning the defining characteristics of the genre.

The course examines the philosophical underpinnings of what it means to be an American and the experiences of ordinary men and women in the making of modern America. It will look closely at the ideas of those who founded the nation and how this affected the idealism which became the American identity. The role of immigration, the change from agrarian to urban industrialized society, the growth and influence of labor unions, the shift of the U.S. from maker to buyer of goods and services, and how the ideological notion of what it means to be American evolved will be examined. How events shaped lives and national identity will be discussed. The course will look at ordinary workers and their communities and how they adjusted to changing events and forces around them.

This course will explore the science behind new technologies in biology, but it will also address the ethical questions that define and direct the application of these approaches, especially in humans. Students initially will be expected to master the basic biology of DNA, gene expression, and genomics. The course will require students to learn the basic components of ethical theory and apply them to living organisms in general and to human life in particular.

This interdisciplinary course pairs well-known "classic" texts with more contemporary, perhaps lesser-known works that, in one way or another, respond to the earlier examples. The course focuses on traditions (literary, cinematic, and so forth) to emphasize genre and cultural history, and, as one of its goals, moves toward discussions of aesthetics. The course will examine the timeless quality of any work we consider a "classic" and also challenge the idea of timelessness by thinking about dialogues that exist between centuries and cultures and art. Contemporary examples will allow students to think of how other voices and perspectives (gender, ethnic, racial) may question the stability of what we often deem enduring or artistic. The course pushes beyond a simple comparison/contrast approach and mere discussions of influence. Instead, we will think through the implications (theoretical, political and aesthetic) of revision, adaptation, and the intertextual. Finally, the class asks students to formulate their own aesthetic criteria through a close reading of both primary texts and secondary critical essays which will supplement the readings, film screenings, and artwork.

Over time and throughout cultures, human understanding of a divine presence, of a god or gods, has been intimately connected to our relationship with nature. In some myths, the divine is thought to be inherent in the forces of nature; in others, God stands outside, controlling nature and passing that control to human beings. Still another world view suggests that humans, nature, and the divine are all one thing, as represented in metaphors such as the circle or web of life. This course introduces students to some of the world's mythic traditions, applying them to the enduring cultural issues surrounding humanity's relationship to nature and our role as stewards of the environment. We will follow a roughly chronological syllabus, with readings from the Bible and classical mythology through the writings of Emerson and modern works such as Ceremony by Pueblo author Leslie Marmon Silko. Students will also be exposed to visual art (including Celtic Christian and Native American design) and some film.

This course will examine the nature of the American Dream as seen through fiction, essays, poetry, autobiography, historical documents, and art. It will follow a chronological pattern with the Dream evolving from the Puritan fathers desire for religious freedom to the Revolution's emphasis on political liberty, the 19th century's focus on self reliance, and the quest for the good life characteristic of the 20th century. At the same time, such characteristic thematic elements as the desire for equality, individual expansion and achievement, and the maturation of the soul will be examined in terms of their impact on all the different permutations of the Dream.

In this course students will expand their knowledge of the mathematics of probability, algebraic thinking, geometry, and statistics, with a focus on contemporary developments and applications. The course will examine the applications of mathematics in contemporary contexts via readings and explorations

This course introduces fundamental concepts of micro and macro economics within the context of the labor market. In micro economics, we focus on the supply and demand for labor, looking at trends in labor force participation, college attendance, and wage differentials. In macro economics, we focus on the ability of the economy to create enough jobs to maintain full employment. We will also cover current topics related to the functioning of the labor market, including a discussion of income distribution and poverty, and the employment impact of international trade and outsourcing.

Online offering. The course will assess whether China will remain a friend or become a foe for the U.S., argue whether China's road to modernization is an apt model for other developing nations, analyze China's past to discover patterns and traditions that still exist, and study the interaction between China and the world community to determine its future role as a world leader. For further information, please call the Office of Distance Education at 617-358-1960.

This course will provide students with an introduction to environmental science with a dual focus in physical geography and climatology. Students will learn to interpret major themes in Earth History and human affairs through interactive lessons that include online lectures, outside reading, and extensive online maps, diagrams, and animations. We will discuss the interactions of climate, physical geography, and human activities in the formation of a dynamic, living Earth. The action of weather, humans, and non-human organisms on the Earth's surface will tie the course together as we end with biogeochemistry and a look at the origin of life.

The indigenous people of North America have a unique experience of negotiating cultural boundaries, alien ideologies, and inscrutable behaviors that appear in everything from personal interactions to national policy, and their own cultural and religious traditions have survived despite a dominant culture that has sought to both annihilate and romanticize them. This course is about that cultural interaction and offers an opportunity to understand Native American cultures in their own terms through the voices of their people expressing themselves in literature, film, and other cultural productions and to nderstand America from the perspective of the cultures of its original inhabitants.

Introduction to musical compositions created during and after the Holocaust that commemorate the period's historical moments, social issues, and personal experiences. Listening, analysis, and background reading on music by Schoenberg, Shostakovich, and Reich.

This course will examine morality through three related yet different lenses: psychology, religion and spirituality. With war, terrorism, global climate change, geological disruptions, and other threats, humans tend to feel more vulnerable, more insecure, and to seek deeper understandings of themselves and their world. Accordingly, issues such as abortion, capital punishment, and stem-cell research take on new meanings as morality evolves with culture. How do we develop a moral understanding of what is appropriate behavior for ourselves and others around us Is morality carved in stone or is it subject to change, depending upon life experience, religion, secular and social orientation, and other factors The goal of this course is not to definitively answer questions but to generate them; not to agree on moral issues, but to facilitate understanding of others views; not to criticize, but to comprehend the strengths and limitations of each paradigm.

The art of rhetoric is one of the original liberal arts and is a part of the trivium that includes grammar and logic. Rhetoric is as old as human communication and as diverse as the human imagination. In the twenty-first century, rhetoric has new forms and meanings but retains some of the dynamics of the classical age of Greece and Rome. This course is a study of the art of rhetoric in everyday life and work from both theoretical and practical perspectives with an emphasis on writing and interpretation.

Online offering. Introduces students to practical problems in botany with a dual emphasis on plant evolution and plants in human affairs. The course crosses borders in time and geography as we examine the broad sweep of plants and their role on Earth over the past 300 million years. Plant form and function, evolution of seed plants, plant ecology, ethnobotany (human uses of plants), endangered plant communities, and prospects for conserving plant biodiversity are highlighted in this interdisciplinary course designed for undergraduates. While its focus is rigorously scientific, the course incorporates topics in the humanities (for example visual arts), and social sciences (anthropology) to illustrate the close relationship between humans and plants. Fur further information, call the Office of Distance Education at 617-358-1960.

This course explores various currents, paradoxes, and extensions of Romanticism, especially as this movement took shape in Europe and America, with a special focus on philosophical literature and the visual arts. We will begin with some central ideas and themes of German Romantic thinkers, exploring how these ideas and themes are also evoked by British and American writers as well as by European and American painters. We will identify and analyze Romantic themes and styles in early German expressionist films, in British gothic fantasy movies, and in American motion pictures about western frontier heroes. In the concluding part of the course, we will study twentieth-century extension or offshoots of Romanticism, such as existentialism, depth-psychology, and the philosophy of nature.

This course is designed to examine important archaeological discoveries relating to the Bible. It will focus on two significant cultural settings: the rise of Judah and Israel 3000 years ago, and questions about the historical Jesus. The course will cover the geography and topography of Palestine and the ancient Near East, and archaeological field methods used in Israel and Palestine. The history of writing and significant manuscript discoveries, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, will also be examined. Throughout the course, students will examine how archaeologists, looters, forgers, journalists, and theologians fight each other for the opportunity to discover, interpret, and sensationalize artifacts for the religious and irreligious alike. As we examine the archaeological artifacts, students will situate them in terms of their interpretation in documentary films, recent book publications, and other modern media

Mechanics is the study of the motion of objects and the forces acting on objects. It is hoped that the student will share some of the excitement felt by great scientists such as Galileo and Newton when they discovered many of the principles on which the physics of motion are based. The course assumes that the student has a working knowledge of algebra, but the emphasis will be on a conceptual understanding of physics rather than on advanced mathematics. Many demonstrations and animations will be presented in the course, and the student will become familiar with the physics of many everyday situations.

Advanced analysis and application of theories and methods of human and social inquiry.

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In this course, students develop academic writing skills. Students use the writing process to construct an expository essay with an emphasis on coherence and correctness in written communication. Students also conduct basic research for the expository essay. Selected readings provide the basis for discussion regarding the difference between fact and opinion. Grammar exercises focus on verb tense and form, subject-verb and pronounantecedent agreement, and pronoun case. Students also complete exercises covering topic sentences, paragraph development, citations, and formatting guidelines. (3 credits)

This course addresses the key elements necessary for effective academic writing in college. The course begins with focus on pre-writing strategies and builds to drafting and revising essays. In addition, the course includes skill development at the sentence and paragraph level. (3 credits)

This course builds upon the foundations established in COM/155. It addresses the various rhetorical modes necessary for effective college essays: narration, illustration, description, process analysis, classification, definition, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and argumentation. In addition, requirements for research essays, including the use of outside sources and appropriate formatting, are considered. (3 credits)

Students focus on gathering research, evaluating and documenting sources, and developing a major research paper. Selected readings prompt discussion regarding bias, rhetorical devices, arguments, and counter arguments. Grammar exercises address commonly confused sets of words, modifiers, parallel structure, sentence variety, and sentence clarity. (3 credits)

In this course, students develop the ability to think clearly and critically. Practice includes developing writing skills that enable students to clearly present claims to support their conclusions and avoid reinforcing biases. Students are given the opportunity to analyze and discuss various types of media—including television, Internet, and print—to determine which sources provide the most reliable information. Topics addressed include the relationship between critical thinking and clear writing, credibility of sources, rhetorical devices, fallacies, unclear or misleading language, and the characteristics of various types of arguments. (3 credits)

This course focuses on developing the critical and creative thinking skills necessary to analyze and solve problems, make decisions, implement strategies, and formulate well supported points of view on key academic, social, and professional issues. The principles of creative thinking are essential to critical thinking skills. Students will learn how to evaluate their ideas and how to communicate their points of view persuasively. (3 credits)

This course studies the major religions of the world. Topical areas include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Indigenous Cultures, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Students will be objectively studying the origins and major figures and comparing and contrasting each of the major religions. During this course each student will visit a religious site and interview a person of an unfamiliar faith. (3 credits)

The course provides an introduction to the most prominent forms of media that influence and impact social, business, political, and popular culture in contemporary America. It explores the unique aspects of each medium as well as interactions across various media that combine to create rich environments for information sharing, entertainment, business, and social interaction in the U.S. and around the world. (3 credits)

Culture and the arts play a complex role in enriching the human experience. This course will analyze the social role of the arts in the early civilizations through the present day. Learners will explore the key contributions in visual art, architecture, literature, and music of the civilizations presented in this course. (3 credits)

This course covers fiction, drama, poetry, and essay by major world authors throughout history. Students will focus on literary devices and conventions of each literary genre through the following activities: matching exercises and literary matrices, short essays and literature evaluations on specified literature selections, and a final comparative essay of any two pieces of literature covered in the course. (3 credits)

In this course, philosophical thinking and reasoning are introduced through the evaluation of the historical development, key contributors, and principle issues of philosophy. Topical areas include both Western and Eastern philosophy, moral and political philosophy, religious philosophy, and feminism. (3 credits)

This course introduces basic algebra concepts and assists in building skills for performing specific mathematical operations and problem solving. Students solve equations, evaluate algebraic expressions, solve and graph linear equations and linear inequalities, graph lines, and solve systems of linear equations and linear inequalities. These concepts and skills serve as a foundation for subsequent coursework. Applications to real-world problems are integrated throughout the course. This course is the first half of the college algebra sequence, which is completed in Algebra 1B. (3 credits)

This course explores advanced algebra concepts and assists in building the algebraic and problem-solving skills developed in Algebra 1A. Students solve polynomials, quadratic equations, rational equations, and radical equations. These concepts and skills serve as a foundation for subsequent business coursework. Applications to real-world problems are also explored throughout the course. This course is the second half of the college algebra sequence, which began with MAT/116, Algebra 1A. (3 credits)

This course introduces the concepts of finite mathematics, with a focus on real-world application. Students will explore linear functions and equations, linear programming, and the use and application of matrices. Mathematical applications of finance, statistics, and probability are also reviewed. (3 credits)

This course introduces students to the world of information technology. Students will examine the technology concepts included in business systems, networking and project management and explore the systems development life cycle. Specific topics for the course include: hardware components, software applications, operating systems, databases, programming, as well as the security, privacy, and safety issues associated with information technology. (3 credits)

This course reinforces the concept that learning effectively and living well involves both the mind and body. It presents the fundamentals of wellness and preventive health including strategic planning to attain and maintain personal optimal health. In addition, physical and mental diseases are discussed along with the dangers of environmental pollution, stress, addiction, and other negative factors that can affect personal health. (3 credits)

This course applies a broad, conceptual understanding of biology. Students are introduced to scientific ideologies and concepts that not only shape our biological world, but also shape us as humans. Students examine the scientific method, evolution and biodiversity, the biology of cells, energy systems, the dynamics of inheritance, and the effect humans have on the environment. The text emphasizes methods and the theoretical foundations of ideas, while minimizing isolated facts. It stresses the integration of ideas, making connections that form our understanding of the living world. (3 credits)

This course introduces students to the world of human nutrition. Students examine the components included in a healthy, balanced diet, and develop strategies to meet their changing nutritional needs throughout the various stages of life. Specific topics for the course include: the digestion process, functions and health benefits of specific nutrients, weight management and fitness, and the effects of nutritional deficiencies. (3 credits)

This course gives an overview of physical geology by introducing concepts such as plate tectonics and geologic time. Students gain familiarity with the processes that shape the Earth’s surface and recognize the relevance of studying geology. Topics include the rock cycle, weathering, formation of geological features, and preservation of geological resources. (3 credits)

This course focuses on the causes of, impacts of, and solutions to environmental issues. Students identify global environmental issues as well as develop and critique environmental action plans. Topics include ecosystems, energy, populations, resources, pollution, and sustainability. (3 credits)

This course is designed to educate students about issues of race and ethnicity by presenting historical and modern perspectives on diversity in the United States, and by providing tools necessary to promote a respectful and inclusive society. Students will complete several activities that allow them to examine their own values in relation to the values of various other racial and ethnic communities. (3 credits)

This course is an overview of the principal social, political, economic, and global events which have shaped the American experience since World War II. Understanding modern American history is a necessity in today’s ever-changing world. This course aims to supply the tools for understanding current political, social, cultural, and economic problems in the U.S. by applying historical perspective to analyze contemporary issues. (3 credits)

This course focuses on human personality, motivation, learning, and cognition. The theories and insights of major figures in psychology are discussed. Neuroscience, psychological disorders, and therapies are also considered in relation to human behavior. (3 credits)

This course overviews the foundations of psychology as the field applies to everyday life. The physical and mental aspects of psychology are traced through lifespan development with emphasis on psychological health and wellness. Further study focuses on personality; thinking, learning and memory; motivation and emotions; and gender and sexuality. Based in various historical traditions, the course is set in the context of contemporary psychological principles. (3 credits)

This course is a foundation for studies of sociology. In this course, students gain an understanding of the sociological perspective, theories, and research methods. Students also explore culture, race, ethnicity, socialization, social interaction, deviance, social control, groups, organizations, social and gender stratification, population, and social change. (3 credits)

This course introduces students to learning in an information-rich society. Students develop strategies for successful distance learning, time management, and for managing the abundance of information available in today’s society. Students also explore the appropriate use of information in an academic environment. Specific topics for the course include computing skills for distance learning, online library use, academic honesty, and the development of effective study skills. (3 credits)

The essential information, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for academic success and personal effectiveness at the University of Phoenix are introduced in this course. The course develops and applies practical knowledge and skills immediately relevant to first-year university students. Course topics include goal setting and working with personal motivation, understanding and using University resources, developing efficient study habits, making the most of personal learning styles, and how best to manage time and reduce personal stress levels. (3 credits)

This course provides an overview of the elements necessary for effective personal financial planning and the opportunity to apply the techniques and strategies essential to this understanding. Primary areas of study include creating and managing a personal budget, understanding and paying taxes, working with financial institutions, wise use of credit cards and consumer loans, financing automobiles and homes, and the use of insurance for protecting one’s family and property. (3 credits)