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Orientation to Bachelor’s Nursing Concepts (6 quarter credits). Learners in this course examine the role of the bachelor’s-prepared nurse and the scope of nursing practice in a variety of settings (e.g., acute, chronic, ambulatory, and end-of-life care and community health services). Learners evaluate the influence of effective nursing theory, clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration on direct and indirect patient care across the lifespan. Learners also explore the relationships among culture, traditions, ethics, beliefs, and alternative and complementary medical practices that may influence the wellness of individuals, groups, communities, and diverse populations. For BSN learners only. Must be taken during the learner’s first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or petition.

Assessment, Communication, and Collaboration (6 quarter credits). In this course, learners analyze effective health assessment methods, communication strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration techniques used in a variety of health care settings. Learners conduct comprehensive evidence-based health assessments encompassing environmental, genetic, multicultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors and consider the skills members of collaborative interdisciplinary teams need to promote evidence-based quality care for individuals, groups, communities, and diverse populations. Learners also explore ways of adapting their communication style to meet the specific needs of their audience. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4000.

Nursing Research and Informatics (6 quarter credits). This course introduces learners to the application of research and information technology in the nursing profession. Learners identify the ways information systems and patient care technologies have contributed to improved patient outcomes; evaluate the safeguards, secure practices, and ethical standards needed to promote and support data security, patient confidentiality, and regulatory requirements; and explore effective use of patient care technologies, communication systems, and information systems across the health-illness continuum. Learners also examine ethics in nursing research and scholarship and the relationships among theory, research, and behavior in the application of evidence-based nursing practice. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4002.

Policy, Law, Ethics, and Regulations (6 quarter credits). Learners in this course examine the role of health care policy and legal, regulatory, and quality control in ethical decision making in professional nursing practice. Learners explore concepts and principles of health care policy, legal control, ethical conduct, and regulatory environments and their application to the health care environment and the nursing profession. Learners evaluate the impact of health care policy and multicultural, socioeconomic, political, legal, and regulatory factors on health care access disparities and examine ways to articulate the needs of individuals, communities, and vulnerable populations to consumers and appropriate officials. Learners also focus on the importance of cultural competence and ethical decision making in professional nursing practice. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4004.

Organizational and Systems Management for Quality Outcomes (6 quarter credits). This course presents the fundamental concepts and principles of individual and organizational leadership necessary for successful nursing practice in integrated and non-integrated health care systems and environments. Learners examine and evaluate nursing leadership concepts, research, and models and explore best practices of organizational and systems leadership to apply to professional nursing practice. Learners integrate the concept of quality improvement with patient safety and examine the influence of complex organizational and leadership system issues on quality and patient safety initiatives. Learners also analyze techniques for monitoring individual and organizational performance in promoting safe and caring patient-centered environments. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4006.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Vulnerable and Diverse Populations (6 quarter credits). This course presents concepts, frameworks, and models used to foster health promotion and disease prevention, particularly in multicultural and vulnerable populations. Learners explore the wellness of individuals and populations from multicultural, ethnic, traditional, and spiritual perspectives and examine factors that cause wellness disparities among people in vulnerable populations. Learners consider the ways health care access barriers are created and identify evidence-based best practices for developing a population-focused approach to health promotion and disease prevention. Learners also explore cultural competence and ways of applying it to professional nursing practice. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4008.

Nursing Leadership and Management (6 quarter credits). In this course, learners examine theoretical concepts of leadership and management for the professional nurse, particularly those associated with health care finance, human resources, and materials allocation. Learners consider evidence-based best practices and behaviors that support effective nursing leadership in a variety of health care settings and analyze strategies for developing effective skills in coordination, delegation, collaboration, negotiation, conflict management, goal setting, performance improvement, and lifelong learning. Learners also explore ethical interpersonal communication as an essential component of positive interdisciplinary working relationships. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4010.

Global Perspectives of Community and Public Service (6 quarter credits). In this course, learners focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to function as effective team members in public- or community service-based health care settings. Learners consider collaborative and innovative strategies for enhancing and improving current health care system approaches based on national and global holistic needs assessments and identify ways to advocate for quality patient and community outcomes and apply tribal, community, and global wellness strategies to professional practice. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4012.

Pharmacology for Patient Safety (6 quarter credits). Learners in this course focus on enhancing their current pharmacology knowledge, skills, and techniques as they apply to nursing practice. Learners study general and autonomic pharmacology and categories of drugs impacting patient safety in a variety of health care settings. Learners also focus on developing a multicultural and patient-centered perspective that addresses pharmacology, teamwork, and patient safety processes and initiatives. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4012.

Collaborative Group Process for Nursing Professionals (6 quarter credits). In this course, learners focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to initiate, lead, and function in collaborative group processes for the purpose of enhancing the health and wellness of individuals, groups, communities, and populations. Learners study the evolution of various groups and examine their associated concepts, processes, goals, and dynamics as they apply to the clinical setting. Learners also identify group process barriers and interventions, particularly those associated with special and vulnerable populations and community and national directives. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSN4012.

General Education Requirements are 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category: Communications, Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, Social Science.

In this course, learners synthesize and apply theories, knowledge, and best practices of nursing and related disciplines in a final project that is intended to affect the well-being of diverse populations. Learners demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based practices of health care promotion, disease prevention, and disease management; management and leadership concepts; effective communication skills using information systems and technology; cultural competence; and ethical and legal standards of professional nursing practice. The final project is designed to present a single practice model for fostering health care promotion, disease prevention, and disease management for individuals, groups, communities, and vulnerable populations.

This course presents the fundamentals of the United States’ political and governmental systems. Learners review the functions of the three branches of the federal government; differentiate between the responsibilities of local, state, and federal governments; and explore the value of a participatory government. Learners also examine public administration theory and its application to public administration practice, analyze the political versus administrative power structures and their associated decision-making authorities, and evaluate the role of the public administrator within the broader public system.

In this course, learners examine the evolution of the public administration field and the importance of theory to public administration practice and the role of the public administrator. Learners identify foundational public administration theorists, theories, and concepts and link the theoretical concepts of public value and participatory government to the responsibilities of the public administrator.

Principles Of Organizational Planning And Accountability (6 Quarter Credits). In This Course, Learners Develop An Understanding Of Strategic Planning And Implementation Within The Public Sector. Learners Interpret The Political And Fiscal Constraints Of The Public Planning Process, Translate Political Mandates Into Agency Goals, And Develop Measurable Objectives To Meet Those Goals. Learners Also Examine Action Plans, Accountability Measures, And Achievement Indicators Used To Monitor Strategic Planning Objectives And Outcomes, And Recommend Process Planning Improvements. Prerequisite(s): Bus3010, Bpa3025, Bpa3035.

Learners in this course examine contemporary theories and practices of cultural competence and diversity in the community and workplace. Learners explore the concepts of fairness and equal treatment in public decision making and the role of the public administrator in fostering social equity. Learners also analyze the impact of public policy and decision making on various socioeconomic and cultural groups and examine strategies for building and sustaining cross-cultural coalitions to address public issues and concerns. Prerequisite(s): BPA4101.

This course is an introduction to management and leadership. Learners explore the relationship between organizational management and leadership within a changing business climate. The course focuses on the individual’s role in aligning management practices with leadership-driven mission, vision, and goals.

This course presents the role of the health care field in treating various diseases and promoting wellness. Learners examine the responsibilities of the health care manager in and at a variety of organizational settings and levels and the management approaches used to meet them. Learners analyze interdisciplinary relationships in a variety of health care settings and identify trends in the health care field, particularly those associated with the promotion of wellness. Learners also examine the components of health care delivery systems, including acute- and long-term care facilities and specialty health care organizations, and the illnesses treated in each setting.

This course helps learners develop an understanding of the fundamentals of organizational communication; explore the interrelationship of organizational communication, symbols, culture, and performance; learn effective communication practices in relationships internal and external to the enterprise; and realize how they contribute to successful organizational performance. Through participation in a case study, learners examine the ways organizational communication factors are interrelated and function in an enterprise.

This course enables learners to gain knowledge of the fundamentals of finance and accounting, to understand and create the standard financial statements of a simple enterprise, and to evaluate the financial condition of this simple enterprise from the different perspectives of various financial institutions using typical financial ratios and metrics. Learners practice reading and understanding annual reports of more complex publicly traded enterprises to interpret explanatory footnotes and to relate financial statements to the business performance of the enterprise.

Virtual Team Collaboration (6 quarter credits). Learners examine practical communication and collaboration skills for effective participation in and leadership of teams in a virtual networked context. Learners also examine various forms of collaborative leadership and participate in collaborative leadership experiences within a virtual networked organizational setting. Prerequisite(s): BUS3010.

Global Business Relationships (6 quarter credits). In this course, learners develop a broad understanding of international business by participating in selected case studies that are complemented by theory and an international business research framework. Multiple dimensions of international business are addressed including cultural; business structure; finance and trade; technology and communications; and political, economic, and legal dimensions. Prerequisite(s): BUS3010.

This course focuses on the use of ethics in the health care field. Learners analyze various ethical dilemmas encountered in the operation of a health care organization, including those associated with health care access, patient care and safety, transparency, finance, reimbursement, human resources, and legal and regulatory constraints. Learners also examine personal ethics and the ways a personal ethical perspective may influence a health care administrator’s decision making. Prerequisite(s): BUS3025.

Health Care Economics (6 Quarter Credits). Learners In This Course Examine Historical Perspectives And Current Trends In The Health Care Industry And Analyze Its Unique Economic Structure. Learners Evaluate Hospital, Physician, Third-party, State, And Federal Payer Reimbursement Systems As Well As Cash Pay And Alternative Economic Reimbursement Systems, Including Non-u.s. Based Systems. Learners Also Identify The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Current Political And Private Funding Trends And Their Impacts On The Health Care Organization. Prerequisite(s): Bus3025, Bus3060

Quality Assurance and Risk Management (6 quarter credits). This course focuses on the interconnected functions of quality assurance and risk management in the health care field and the ways they are used to increase the quality of patient care and decrease the risk of litigation. Learners analyze key components of quality assurance and risk management functions, quality indicators, and valid and reliable sources of decision-making information. Learners also examine the ways quality assurance assessment and evaluation are used to ensure that the educational needs organizations are continually met. Prerequisite(s): BUS3025.

This course presents medical terminology and abbreviations used in various specialty areas within the health care field. Learners study the roots, prefixes, and suffixes of common word configurations and practice correctly pronouncing, spelling, and using medical terms and abbreviations in the appropriate contexts.

Learners In This Course Study The History Of Health Data Management And The Role Of The Electronic Health Record (ehr) In Health Care Organizations. Learners Identify The Characteristics Of The Ehr And Other Clinical Systems And Evaluate The Standards Being Developed To Encourage Ehr Interoperability And Data Sharing. Prerequisite(s): It4610.

This course covers the legal landscape of the health information industry, including the role of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Learners analyze security and privacy issues related to gathering and sharing health data and examine the legal constraints of transmitting data outside the parameters of treatment, payment, and health operations. Prerequisite(s): IT4610.

Health Care Organization and Management (6 quarter credits). This course provides an analysis of the impact of managed health care and other market-based health care delivery systems on health informatics. Learners examine organizational relationships, business associations, and market forces that affect the health care industry. Learners also analyze strategic planning processes and develop strategies that support quality health care without compromising productivity or efficiency. Prerequisite(s): IT4610.

History of Drug Control (4 quarter credits). Learners in this course focus on the origin, history, and impact of drug control. Learners examine drug law enforcement, drug regulation trends and developments, and the evolution of drug treatment. Learners also analyze the local, state, and federal laws governing drug treatment. Prerequisite(s): PS3100.

This course introduces learners to concepts and problems associated with crisis and emergency management. Learners examine emergencies, crises, and disasters, and explore the need to develop crisis and contingency plans. Other course topics include the National Response and National Contingency plans; organizing, preparing, and managing a response organization in a turbulent environment; and effective crisis incident decision making and communication.

This Course Presents The Strategies And Skills Required For Successful Emergency Planning. Learners Study The Components Of An Effective Emergency Plan And The Principles And Resources That Guide The Planning Process. Learners Examine Federal Requirements Governing Emergency Management And Emergency Planning Structures, Including Emergency Operations Centers (eocs), The National Incident Management System (nims), The Incident Command System (ics), And Mutual Aid Agreements. Learners Also Analyze The Effect Of Disasters On Physical And Psychological Health

In this course, learners examine and apply leadership theories and strategies used in crisis environments. Learners study the fundamentals of human resource management and evaluate the tools needed to build effective teams.

Learners in this course identify how events of crisis affect people. Learners develop an awareness of the effect of human influence and behavior on disaster response and recovery.

Homeland Security in the 21st Century (4 quarter credits). This course is an introduction to the responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security. Learners examine the roles and jurisdictions of the 22 federal agencies within the Department of Homeland Security and their relationships with local, county, and state agencies. Learners also identify the economic challenges associated with ensuring homeland security. Prerequisite(s): PS3400.

This course presents the fundamentals of risk and asset analysis in the field of homeland security and emergency management. Learners examine physical, operational, economic, legal, and asset security risks and establish appropriate levels of preparedness for an operational system. Learners also study gap analysis measures and develop corrective action plans for both political and Incident Command systems.

Learners in this course study abnormal behavior within the framework of mental pathology. Learners examine scientific, empirically based analyses of mental disorders and deviant behavior; the range of psychological disorders and their biological, psychological, social consequences; and the evolution of abnormal psychology treatment methods

In this course, learners examine theories and research of culture, ethnicity,diversity, and social interaction and current trends and challenges associated with cultural diversity. Learners explore social issues related to gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and mental and physical disability and the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and institutional racism.

Psychology of Human Motivation and Performance (6 quarter credits). This course presents psychological concepts, principles, and theories associated with motivation. Learners evaluate the motivational factors influencing personal and professional performance, success, and satisfaction and identify, assess, and apply motivational strategies and models of performance enhancement. Prerequisite(s): PSYC1000.

This course presents the theories,research, and best practices of the scientific study of optimal human functioning. Learners explore positive traits and experiences and the institutions that facilitate their development. Learners study happiness, self-esteem, empathy, friendship,love, achievement, optimism, spirituality, wisdom, creativity, and humor and integrate their values and personal and professional aspirations within a framework of strengths-based character, positive emotions, and communication

In this course, learners explore the mind-body connection and the biological bases of behavior. Learners study the structure and functions of the nervous system; brain evolution and plasticity; methodology of physiological psychology; and the neurological bases of sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, and higher cortical functions

Learners in this course gain an understanding of fundamental research methods and tools used in psychology study. Learners explore various research methods and designs, the ways the scientific method can be applied to the study of human behavior and thought, and ethical considerations associated with conducting research with human participants

In this course, learners gain an understanding of fundamental statistical reasoning and systematic quantitative data analysis. Learners study statistical sampling, statistical assumptions and requirements, internal validity, tests of statistical differences between and among groups, correlation, effect size and confidence intervals, practical and statistical significance, and visual analysis and display of data. Learners also examine effective statistical data organization, reporting, and interpretation and evaluate contentions and arguments putatively based on statistics

This course introduces the student to the rationale and values of baccalaureate nursing practice. Students select, research, analyze and evaluate current issues affecting the nursing profession. The student explores the meaning and implications of the five integral components of the nursing profession: Caring, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism and Holism.

This course will focus on ways to assist the nurse to provide holistic care in a multicultural society. Theories related to culture and caring, wholism and spirituality will be used as a foundation for understanding our multicultural world. Specific cultural practices, beliefs and issues affecting the health of persons and communities will be studied.

This course builds on the physical assessment skills of the registered nurse. The course takes a systems approach to physical assessment and includes both normal and abnormal findings.

Students are introduced to concepts, issues and processes in nursing research and its application to practice. Emphasis is placed on the review, analysis, evaluation, and application of current nursing research. Selected research studies are critiqued.

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in the community. The community focus includes caring for people in the home, school, workplace, health department, as well as various agencies. Content focuses on the environment, epidemiological issues, and vulnerable populations across the lifespan, communicable disease, and health promotion. The principles of professional nursing care to culturally diverse individuals, families and groups are integrated throughout the health illness continuum.

This course analyzes professional ethical and legal issues with the ensuing nursing dilemmas integrating the factors of professional laws/standards, personal ethical stance, social, spiritual, transcultural, economic, institutional and political climate. Legal and ethical practice issues will be reviewed. Emphasis is given to the resolution of ethical dilemmas through ethical reasoning and ethical and legal obligations in professional patient relationships.

This course gives the registered nurse the opportunity to enhance his/her patient teaching skills and develop skills for staff education. Principles of learning, teaching strategies, communication and preparation of continuing education programs will be included. Considerations for teaching and learning with a diverse population will be explored.

This course prepares the registered nurse, not only for a professional leadership role, but will enhance his/her ability to work with professionals of other cultures. This course emphasizes professional leadership while assisting to develop specialized nursing management skills.

This course explores nursing finance and budgeting issues. The course includes an overview of the health care system, ethics, leadership and budgeting strategies. The use of information technology is examined.

This course focuses on the experience of illness and chronicity. The student will apply concepts of health maintenance and restoration to individuals, families and aggregates. Strategies to increase the quality of life and minimize complications will be addressed.

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This course allows the student to develop and initiate a plan of care for aggregates in the community. The plan will include concepts discussed throughout the curriculum. The student will practice roles of provider of care, designer/ manager/ coordinator of care and member of a profession.

This course prepares the student to practice wholistic health promotion across the life spa. Content includes assessment and planning care for individuals, families and aggregates. Special emphasis will be given to diverse and vulnerable populations.

This course explores complementary and alternative methods of healing. Principles of psychophysiology of healing is discussed. Alternative therapies such as energy healing, imagery and music therapy are examined.

In this course the student explores concepts and issues in end of life care. Students learn strategies to give optimum end of life care to the individual and the family. Symptom management, legal/ethical consideration, grief and death are covered.

This course focuses on the care of the older adult. Pathophysiology of normal aging and common ailments will be discussed. The course examines the older adult in the community, long-term care and acute care.

This course provides an introduction into healthcare organizations. Students are introduced to the various types of health delivery organizations including inpatient and outpatient facilities. Legal and regulatory influences on the delivery of healthcare will be discussed. Healthcare providers and the role on the delivery of healthcare will be identified

This course provides the student with an introduction to the components of health record content within various health care settings. Particular attention is given to the structure and use of health care data and how these relate to primary and secondary medical record systems. Practical applications (e.g. electronic health records) and systems are introduced.

The changing demographics of the US population, rapid growth in the use of technology, the diversity of the population and the pressure for cost containment pose challenges that impact nursing practice. In addition to these challenges, the profession faces a looming workforce demand that is currently unmet. This course is designed to prepare nurses for clinical and leadership roles that can effectively respond to the complexity and challenges in today’s health care delivery environment. Students will complete a change management project pertaining to nursing practice as a major assignment for this course. Prerequisite: None Availability: Virtual Campus

Nursing informatics has been defined by the American Nurses Association as the integration of nursing science, computer science and information science in identifying, collecting, processing, and managing data and information to support nursing practice, administration, education, research and the expansion of nursing knowledge. Using this definition as a framework, the course will explore the data sources and technological tools and methods used by nurses to further the quality and effectiveness of care delivery in today’s complex healthcare environment. Prerequisite: None Availability: Virtual Campus

Population based nursing expands the scope of nursing practice from the individual to groups ranging from families, to communities and to a global perspective. This course will introduce the student to concepts of public health science and blend these with an approach to nursing care as it is delivered to populations. Concepts will include epidemiology, levels of health promotion and disease prevention and the role of the public health nurse in a diverse global society. The course will include a real world assignment with population-focused, community-based care delivery. Prerequisite: None Availability: Virtual Campus

Recent government surveys found that over 38 % of adults in the U.S. use some form of alternative or complementary intervention as part of their regular health care program. In fact, adults currently spend almost 40 billion dollars of out of pocket funds on alternative treatments and resource materials (NHIS, 2009). As our society grows and becomes more diverse, it is important that nurses are aware of the array of alternative and complementary forms of treatment available to patients and their families. This course will examine various forms of alternative treatment and consider how the nurse can evaluate their efficacy and safety and partner with patients and providers to incorporate them into holistic treatment plans. National Health Interview Survey (2009) Prerequisite: None

Achieving patient care outcomes that are of a high quality and protective of patient safety and well being are paramount to nursing practice. This course will focus on the processes and practices of quality assessment and continuous quality improvement for a variety of healthcare indicators sensitive to nursing interventions. Additionally students will examine the issue of patient safety and create a model patient safety initiative for a clinical population. Prerequisite: None Availability: Virtual Campus

As providers of care, nurses should be competent in conducting comprehensive assessments of the health and well being of patients. Assessment includes completion of a systematic health history, a physical examination, a family and social and spiritual history, and a life style behavioral assessment. Students will learn the strategies for completing and recording a comprehensive patient assessment focused on health and wellness across the lifespan. Though a physical exam will be covered, this is not a physical assessment course. Prerequisite: None Availability: Virtual Campus

The nursing profession is accountable to the public to deliver care based on evidence and best practice standards. This course will prepare students to access, evaluate and integrate nursing research findings in practice. Topics will include an overview of the research process, methods used to access and analyze research findings, and strategies used to move from knowledge development to knowledge use in clinical practice. Prerequisite: MAT306 Availability: Virtual Campus

As the complexity and demand for health care expands, nurse leaders and managers must be prepared to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery. In addition, the nurse leader needs to use resources such as time, money, equipment, and nursing manpower wisely to promote optimal patient outcomes. This course will prepare the nurse with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective leadership and management in today’s complex and diverse healthcare environment. Prerequisite: 300 level nursing courses Availability: Virtual Campus

Innovation is a vital concern in nursing. As healthcare moves increasingly to outpatient, patient-centered practice that is safe and effective, innovation in care delivery is essential. Consumers including payers, employers and patients are actively involved in making decisions about health care and lifestyle choices. This course is designed to support the nurse to systematically examine clinical practice issues such as workforce, manpower, collaborative care models, long term care, use of technology and underserved populations, and to apply systems thinking to create innovative practice solutions. Strategies for creativity and innovation will be applied to nursing practice. Prerequisite: None Availability; Virtual Campus

This is the final course in the BSN degree completion program. Students will work with faculty to complete a self-selected project reflecting a synthesis and application of their prior coursework. Students can choose an area of clinical practice, leadership/management, or population focused nursing intervention for their capstone project. Faculty will review and approve the capstone project proposal. The student will design and prepare a project proposal that will include a problem statement, a review of relevant literature and clinical best practice on the topic, a systematic data collection process using either qualitative or quantitative methods, an intervention strategy and a review of findings and recommendations. The completed project will be presented both in writing and in an oral presentation to the class. Students will participate in reviewing and evaluating the final submission of their classmates. Prerequisite: All other course requirements, this is the final nursing major course Availability: Virtual Campus

This course provides students with a background in the quantitative techniques necessary to better operate in the business community. Specifically, it focuses on applied mathematical principles with a broad scope towards business applications. Topics include solving linear systems of equations; the mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest, annuities and amortization, basic probability; and an introduction to the binomial distribution

This course provides students with a background in the quantitative techniques necessary to better operate in the healthcare community. Specifically, it focuses on applied mathematical principles with a broad scope toward nursing and surgical technology applications. Topics include: solving linear systems of equations and the mathematics of medicine, including ratios and relative doses.

The study of the basic institutions, terminology and theory of the main economic activities of production, distribution, and consumption, especially as they apply to the operation of our national economy. Topics include savings and investment, national output, expenditure and income, real vs. potential GDP, aggregate demand and supply and fiscal and monetary policy.

This foundational course provides students with an overview of the methods and media of business communications, concentrating on preliminary applications of communication rhetoric, theories, and principles. Specifically, learners will examine the basics of business communications, analyze communication elements, explore issues related to audience diversity and sensitive topics, and develop written and oral messages to various audiences using the three-step writing process.

An elementary coverage of statistical techniques is augmented at each step with the aid of a computer program for data processing and analysis in making inferences. Graphical presentation and statistical measures are studied, followed by basic probability concepts leading to binomial and normal distributions. Hypothesis testing is applied to drawing inferences for one and two population parameters.

This survey course provides students with a general introduction to business activity and how it relates to our economic society. Students will explore how businesses are owned, organized, managed and controlled.

Provides the student with an overview of the framework and basic functions of the various branches of government, the role of politics in democracy, and the relationship of government and public policy. Students will also consider the similarities and differences between national, state, and local governments.

This course provides the student with an understanding of ethical expectations and prepares the student to make decisions that are ethically correct and legal. The study of ethics includes the development of ethical standards, prima facie obligations, responsibilities, societal aims and professional codes of conduct. The course will follow the aims of normative ethics. The students should expect to participate and become involved in case studies, hypothetical situations and discussions to develop an attitude that is ethically acceptable, as well as to practice the concepts learned to aid in decision making.

This course will introduce students to the concepts, theory, and method of sociology. Students will develop a better understanding of society, culture, social institutions, social behavior, and other general social processes that operate in the social world.

The student will explore race, class, and gender in a global context with a special emphasis on American society and the multicultural experience. Descriptions and analysis of relevant historical context along with discussion of pertinent societal events are also included. The student will be introduced to principal terms, concepts and theories in the field.

This course discusses the principles, policies, and practices of human resource management. The role of managing and enhancing the productivity and potential of the human resources of the business organization is the primary focus of the course.

In this course students examine individual and group behavior within the context of the organizational design and culture. This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge for understanding topics such as motivation, leadership, managerial decision-making, group processes, and conflict resolution.

Students will learn to identify and describe major mental disorders and discuss different approaches to treating mental illness. Students will also explore legal issues, research methods used by psychologists, and the factors that influence the etiology and progression of mental disorders. This course will allow students to apply the principles of abnormal psychology to a forensic setting while addressing issues such as psychological /psychiatric evaluations and reports, and court testimony.