Professional Studies Course Descriptions
ACCOUNTING
ACC 0320- Principles of Accounting I
This course is an introduction to basic accounting principles and procedures that apply to business in general, with an emphasis on the sole proprietorship form of business. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret and use financial accounting information effectively by understanding how accounting data is gathered and processed and how accounting reports are prepared.
3 credits
ACC 0321- Principles of Accounting II
This is a continuation of the introductory course in basic accounting principles and procedures, which apply to business in general, including the corporate form of ownership and managerial accounting. Students will apply corporation accounting principles including characteristics of corporate organizations, stock transactions, bond transactions and preparation of the statement of cash flows.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0320- Principles of Accounting I
3 credits
ACC 0330- Cost Accounting
This course is an in-depth study of modern cost accounting practices and procedures within manufacturing and service industries. Knowledge of cost behavior is essential to the effectiveness of predicting future costs for budgeting, pricing, cost control and decision-making purposes.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0321- Principles of Accounting II
3 credits
ACC 0340- Intermediate Accounting I
This course is the first of three courses comprising an in-depth study of financial accounting topics, including theory and problems. Recent developments in accounting valuation and reporting practices promulgated by the leading accounting organizations are discussed in detail with particular emphasis given to assets, liabilities, shareholders equity, income determination, and preparation and analysis of financial statements.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0321- Principles of Accounting II 3 credits
3 credits
ACC 0341- Intermediate Accounting II
This course is a continuation of the in-depth study of financial accounting topics begun in INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I. Areas emphasized include the proper accounting treatment of Property, Plant and Equipment, Intangible Assets, Liabilities, and Stockholder's Equity to include the calculation and reporting of Earnings Per Share. The course is a combination of theory and the solution of practical problems.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0340- Intermediate Accounting I
3 credits
ACC 0342- Intermediate Accounting III
This course is a conclusion of the in-depth study of financial accounting topics begun INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I and continued in INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II. Areas emphasized include the proper accounting treatment and reporting of investments, income taxes, pension and post-retirement benefits and leases. Other areas discussed include the statement of cash flows, accounting changes and error analysis and full disclosure in financial reporting. This course is a combination of theory and the solution of practical problems.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0341- Intermediate Accounting II
3 credits
ACC 0400- Advanced Accounting
This course is an in-depth study of advanced financial accounting topics with significant emphasis on business combinations and consolidation practices. Additional topics include accounting for partnerships, branch and consignment accounting, and accounting for international operations.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0342- Intermediate Accounting III
3 credits
ACC R410- Income Tax I
Students will be able to gain a better understanding of the IRS as well as exploring personal income taxes and individual tax situations.
3 credits
ACC 0420- Income Tax II
Students will be able to gain an understanding of the corporate tax world, a world very different from our own individual tax situations. Real-life cases will be discussed in order to facilitate an understanding of what tax situations their own employers may be facing.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0420- Income Tax I
3 credits
ACC 0430- Auditing Principles and Procedures
This course focuses on the process of financial statement audits, and is designed around the transaction cycle approach to auditing. Concepts and topics covered in the course are professional standards, ethics, legal liability, test of internal control structure, use of engagement letters, evidence types and collection methods, statistical sampling, and audit work papers. Additionally, the course will address independent auditors' reports on financial statements; operational, internal and governmental audits; other attestation engagements; special reports; and compilations.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0342- Intermediate Accounting III
3 credits
ACC 0440- Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting is an intensive study of accounting, budgeting, and auditing for state and local governments, colleges, universities, hospitals, other not-for-profit organizations, and the federal government. The course focuses on the unique aspects of governmental accounting, the role of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, principles of accounting and financial reporting, including fund accounting, Governmental Auditing Standards, and the Single Audit Act. Also, special accounting and financial reporting requirements for not-for-profit organizations, including the role of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, are examined.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0341- Intermediate Accounting II
3 credits
ACC R450 - Capstone
This is the final course for the Accounting major to take therefore a student may not take this course until all Accounting requirements have been satisfied. The purpose of this final course is to bring together all elements of the Accounting field, mainly theory, tax practice, audits, and problem solving. The main content of this course will be focused on case studies that will be analyzed by the individual student.
*Prerequisite: All Foundational & Upper Division requirements
3 credits
BUSINESS
BUS 0202- Business Communication
The demands of effective business communication, including requests for information and replies, content and form of special purpose letters and related materials, memoranda and reports, e-mail, web pages and infomercials, will be examined in detail. Students will gain practical experience writing and evaluating these materials. Group projects, presentations, and writing will be incorporated.
3 credits
BUS 0215- Principles of Budget and Finance
This course is intended to help a broad base of people to become familiar with the basic building blocks of budget and finance. The course is designed to deal with the study of annual business budgeting processes including projections, forecasts, and reconciliation. Income statements, balance sheets, and budget cuts will also be studied.
3 credits
BUS 0415- Research Principles and Methods
The overall objective of the course is to introduce learners to research design, data acquisition, and analysis. Accordingly, this course is intended to provide a clear and practical methodology for understanding problem definition, research elements, hypothesis testing and the application of research in the decision making process.
3 credits
BUS 0417- Sales
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the sales process, with particular emphasis on the individual as a salesperson as well as an integral part of managing the sales process. The course focuses on systems and processes for managing customer relationships, including customer acquisition, customer service, and improved target marketing. Students can expect additional exposure to the similarities and differences between the traditional sales model and the contemporary customer relationship model.
3 credits
BUS 0419- Consumer Behavior
This course explores the many facets of consumer behavior. Participants will be exposed to and gain an understanding of the differing internal and external influences impacting consumer behavior. Course topics will focus on the following issues: consumers as individuals and decision-makers; social class and income levels; cultures and sub-cultures (religious, age, ethnic and race); personality traits and value systems and consumer sentiment post 9/11/01.
3 credits
BUS 0420- Marketing
An analysis of the activities and functions preformed by manufacturers, service operators, distributors, and retailers to make products and services available to customers. The marketing variables, which consist of product, place, promotion, and price, are discussed in detail, as they apply to for-profit, and/or governmental organizations.
3 credits
BUS 0428- International Marketing
This course presents the scope and challenges of marketing goods and services in foreign markets. Cultural, legal, political, geographic, technological, and economic (standard of living) influences on international marketing will be discussed. This course also covers establishing markets, market research, distribution channels, export processes, and marketing strategies. Students are expected to assimilate this new knowledge in analyzing international marketing management problems, techniques, and strategies necessary to incorporate and apply "the marketing concept" into the framework of the global marketplace.
3 credits
BUS R440- Labor Relations
This course is an examination of labor-management relations under a variety of market conditions. The course explores the dynamics of labor markets, the emergence of labor unions, collective bargaining under modem labor laws, and the impact of labor market issues and collective bargaining on wages and labor utilization in the work place.
3 credits
BUS 0430- Corporate Financial Policy
This course emphasizes the diverse responsibilities of a financial manager, from determining the optimal sources of funds for a business enterprise to deciding the optimal use of assets in which that capital is invested. Financial tools discussed include capital budgeting, present value analysis, the mechanics of stock and bond issuance, receipt and disbursement of funds, credit management and inventory control.
*Prerequisite: ACC 0321- Principles of Accounting II
3 credits
BUS 0451- Diversity in the Workplace
Learners will begin to develop an understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures and lifestyles that contribute to organizations and communities. The impact of cultural diversity on personal and organizational effectiveness will be explored from both a leadership and management perspective. Students will build on this learning to understand the applications of diversity in the workplace as well as in their personal lives.
3 credits
BUS 0452- Management of Human Resources
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of the human resource management system. Since all managers have human resource responsibilities, interrelationships of the various functions of human resource management will be examined. How these functions contribute to the success of an organization will also be explored. Course topics include an introduction to human resource management and the environment of human resource management analysis, planning and staffing, performance evaluation and compensation, training and development of human resources, labor relations, employee safety, health and quality of work life, and social responsibility in a culturally diverse workplace.
3 credits
BUS 0453- Gender Cultural Issues
This course offers an exploration of gender issues in organizations. Topics include the changing roles of women and men with special emphasis on the workplace. Stereotypes, myths and other barriers that relate to experience will be discussed along with options and strategies to address gender issues.
3 credits
BUS 0454- Organizational Behavior
This course presents an overview of individual behavior, group behavior, and organizational structures and processes that impact the effectiveness of organizations. The course emphasizes the analysis and application of knowledge to improve performance and organizational effectiveness and to manage organizational change.
3 credits
BUS 0461- Management
This course surveys managerial principles, theory, and functions applicable to a variety of organizational settings and conditions. Specific techniques related to each of the managerial functions will be explored as well as general issues and trends that influence the practice of contemporary management.
3 credits
BUS 0467- Employment Law, Compensation, and Policy
This course is designed to introduce students to both legislation and case law affecting management of employees. The course will assist students in identifying and understanding the legal rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee. The course surveys the impact of state and federal employment law on personnel administration.
3 credits
BUS 0469- International Management
This course applies fundamental management concepts, functions, and processes to the international dimensions of business. Emphasis is on the strategies and structure of modern international business activities, the cultural differences that affect international business management, and the institutional diversity and political risk factors that impact international commercial activities. The role of firms and future demands of international management are also explored.
3 credits
BUS 0479- Managing Technology for Business Strategy
This course is a managerial approach to information systems concepts and applications for students. Computers have become a part of our lives. Managers have a responsibility to determine organizational needs, and work with professionals to design and implement information systems that meet those needs. The student will develop an understanding of the issues underlying information systems for planning, development and implementation.
3 credits
BUS 0481- Business Law
This course introduces the American legal system with emphasis on legal process, civil dispute resolution, business law, contracts and government regulation of business and commerce.
3 credits
BUS R485- Introduction to Real Estate
This course will provide students with an expanded knowledge of the basic aspects of the study of Real Estate. The student will begin by studying land descriptions and gaining an understanding of real estate rights, interests, and limitations. The learner will then explore real estate contracts and closings, as well as examine the complexities of real estate financing. Finally, the student will investigate real estate leases, market analysis, and appraisal principles and techniques.
3 credits
BUS 0488- Introduction to Business Research
The overall objective of the course is for participants to learn the fundamentals of developing credible research in all areas of business. Accordingly, this course is intended to provide a clear and practical methodology for creating research proposals, developing data collection plans, and evaluating research designs. Participants will develop and present, both orally and in written form, a credible research proposal for a problem or issue that is relevant to business.
*Prerequisite: MAT 0270- Statistics
3 credits
BUS 0493- CAPSTONE BS
This course focuses on previous business knowledge and courses to introduce students to real world problems dealing with strategic management in all types of organization and policy formulation and implementation. The integration of knowledge will rely heavily on the students’ previous learning in Business Research, Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Technology in Organizations, Financial Policy, Ethics, Marketing, and other courses. This course also concentrates on the organization’s successful adaptation to its environment. Students apply qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis to integrating the management functional areas of the organization. There will be a strong emphasis on written, as well as oral communication skills in developing and defending strategic plans.
*Prerequisite: All Foundational & Upper Division requirements
3 credits
BUS 0494- CAPSTONE BA
Please refer to course description for (BUS 0493)
3 credits
BUS 0495- Ethical Decision Making in Business
This course examines a variety of ethical theories and applies a moral philosophy to a range of business issues such as corporate responsibility, whistle-blowing, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, employee privacy, conflict of interest, advertising and marketing, product liability, employee safety, and international business.
3 credits
COMMUNICATIONS
COM 0210- Speech Communications
The purpose of this course is to provide practical training in the fundamentals of effective public and professional presentation, with emphasis on the research, preparation, and delivery of informational, persuasive, impromptu, descriptive, business, question and answer, and personal experience speeches. Locating sources, outlining, media support, observation and active listening will be stressed in the discussion of contemporary and traditional speech communication issues.
3 credits
COM 0280- Communication Theory
Communication theory refers to the body of theories describing the communication process. The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the broad spectrum of communication theories and perspectives. This course encourages students to apply communication theory to human activity in business and personal experiences.
3 credits
COM 0281- Research Methods in Communication
Communication research refers to a planned inquiry into a communication subject. This course is an introduction to concepts and related skills that define communication research methods, such as qualitative and quantitative research. This course focuses on the skills necessary to begin original research and how to interpret research data, and the methods of collecting and analyzing information.
3 credits
COM 0303- Mass Media
This course surveys mass media, stressing the socio-cultural impact of the media on the modern mind. Includes consideration of film, television, radio and the print media.
3 credits
COM 0400- Intercultural Communication
Intercultural communication examines discourse between individuals who have different backgrounds, beliefs, goals and behaviors. Students will develop the skills to understand the nature of various cultures through study, research, and personal experience. The goal is to understand the communications process and apply the elements of this model to interaction with other cultures.
3 credits
COM 0408- Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course explores interpersonal communication in the advanced contexts of conflict and power. Each of these elements is examined in terms of varying styles, purposes, and techniques, with added emphasis on practical application in face-to-face settings.
3 credits
COM 0410- Critical Thinking and Writing
This is a course in argument and persuasion. It asks the student to consider and develop critical thinking and writing skills and then apply the newly learned skills to well-constructed, well-organized essays that argue points and explain a particular point of view.
3 credits
COM 0414- Small Group Communication
This course provides a combination of the current theory, research, and experiential learning necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of small group communication and group dynamics in modern organizations. While the approach to the material is sensitive to individuals as group members, the course format emphasizes groups as interactive and interdependent systems. Students will master the analysis of their group behaviors using relevant small group concepts, and will learn to apply communication skills and strategies essential for effective group interactions.
3 credits
COM 0416- Public Relations
This course examines the history, purpose, and processes of public relations. It presents a comprehensive look at the role of public relations in today’s business and political environment. During the course, various public relations tools and practices, including the use of alternative media, such as the World Wide Web, the Internet, and various electronic media will be explored. Students will also learn how to prepare and conduct public relations programs and explore public relations’ ethical consideration.
3 credits
COM 0418- Organizational Communication
This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary concepts about the meanings and functions of communication in organizations. The focus of the course is strategic communication - how to analyze an organizational situation, select appropriate strategies from among various options, and carry out those strategies effectively.
3 credits
COM 0420- Mediation
This course is an introduction to the accepted theories of mediation and negotiation and to the practice of the basic skills of conflict mediation. Each workshop will combine theory with interactive skill-building activities. Students will learn the significance of power in conflict and will be able to identify the sources for negotiation power, which include people, interests, options, and objective criteria. Students also will learn how to identify basic negotiation strategies and strengths and how to set realistic goals for any conflict mediation process.
3 credits
COM 0474- Advertising and Promotion
This course presents a comprehensive look at the role of advertising and sales promotion in today's business environment. The foundation of the course is the interaction of these elements within the overall marketing mix. Students will learn to critically evaluate current advertising they see in the media, and will learn how to create promotional strategies and advertising campaigns for products and services in today's economy. The media industry will be explored with emphasis on the strengths and weaknesses of each advertising and promotional medium.
3 credits
COM 0482- Theories of Collaborative Negotiation
This course focuses on the processes and demands of collaborative negotiation as both a process and the goal of effective dispute resolution. This course utilizes and goes beyond the principles presented in Advanced Interpersonal Communication (COM 408) as preparation for the investigation of the many intricacies of negotiations and bargaining. Since negotiation is considered an artistic skill, extensive use of classroom exercises is required to develop the skills necessary to negotiate successfully in both the private, interpersonal arena, as well as in businesses and organizations.
3 credits
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRJ 0150 The Criminal Justice System
An overview of the criminal justice system: an investigative look into the agencies of social control including law enforcement, corrections, and the courts. To include brief discussion of crime causation in order to identify methods of crime control.
CRJ 0200 Substantive Criminal and Procedural Law
An analysis of substantive criminal law and the procedure used to prosecute suspected criminals. A look into the written law, crimes against persons and property, and due process associated with arrest and search and seizure. Focus on U.S. law with specific case studies in Pennsylvania.
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CRJ 0210 Police and Corrections: Law Enforcement Today
An introduction to policing and the correctional system in the United States. To cover the history and structure of police and corrections and contemporary issues facing law enforcement today.
CRJ 0215 Diversity and the Law
A look into minority issues relating to our criminal justice system. Which age, race, gender, or social class is most likely to be in a correctional institution and why? Is racial/ethnic profiling appropriate or necessary? What are some of the applied sociological theories and practices behind the statistics?
CRJ 0220 Delinquency and Juvenile Justice
History, development, and policy of the juvenile justice system. Understanding theories along with biological, and psychological factors that contribute to juvenile delinquent behavior. Targeting, preventing, redirecting, and controlling delinquent behaviors. Punishment vs. rehabilitation. Intervention strategies. Youth gangs and substance abuse issues.
CRJ 0230 Drugs, Crime, and Society
Explores how drugs and crime are interrelated issues and how these issues affect society. The development and implementation of laws pertaining to drug use and abuse. What are the real effects that chemical dependency has on our society?
CRJ 240 Gangs: From the Mafia to the Crips
The history and organization of gangs in America: from neighborhood gangs to large scales, sophisticated organizations. Recruitment, activities (drugs, prostitution, protection, extortion, gun running, etc.), codes, inter/intra-gang rivalry, law enforcement evasion, and criminal justice system responses. A closer look at the proliferation of violence and escalating weaponry; the financial, moral, and social impact on society; interaction with legitimate organizations and infiltration; predicting the future and demographic immigration patterns; and prison gangs. Speakers will include members of gangs and law enforcement gang units.
CRJ 0250 Sexual Offenses, Offenders, and Victims
Types and definitions of sexual offenses; typologies, causations, assessment, and treatment of offenders; and care and treatment of victims. Societal views and their impact on identification and treatment of sex crimes. Monitoring issues. Juvenile vs. adult sexual offenders.
CRJ 0260 Criminal Investigations
An applied course relating to conducting criminal investigations. What really needs to be done to solve the case? Topics to include identifying, collecting, processing, and utilizing evidence and conducting interviews and interrogations.
CRJ 0270 Cybercrime
An exploration of the act and response to the recent explosion in computer-related crimes. Topics to include: legal issues in relation to investigation (electronic surveillance, Fourth Amendment issues), prosecution, and defense, emerging legislation, computer crimes (hacking, viruses, espionage, terrorism, etc.), and ways in which to combat cybercrime.
CRJ 0275 White Collar Crime
Theories and trends of white collar crime: prediction and prevention. Tyco, Enron (macro) and smaller scale crimes. Types of white collar crime (embezzlement, cyber crime, money laundering, accounting fraud, tax evasion, stock traders and manipulation, compensation fraud, and others). Profiling the white collar criminal. Investigation, gathering evidence, and prosecution. Cultural incentives and community impact. Case studies, prosecutor’s perspectives, and historical patterns. Guest speakers to include: Wall Street analyst, prosecutor, and defense attorney.
CRJ 0280 Understanding Terrorism and the Criminal Justice System
How terrorists operate and how they differ from other criminals. Conducting terrorism investigations including the collection of evidence. Differences between domestic and international terrorists. The Jihad, other religious fundamentalist movements, and indigenous terrorist groups. The threat of bioterrorism. Is prevention possible? The public’s role in prevention. Dangers to the public and specifically, first responders. Impact of the media. This course will move from motive, to terrorist acts, to evidentiary issues, to investigation, to prosecution and resolution. Recent case studies and guest experts will be incorporated.
CRJ 0300 Sociology of Law and Violence
Examination of the relationship between society, the law, and causes of violence applying sociological concepts such as inequality, stratification, social control and social change. Includes analysis of violent behaviors, law enforcement practices, court processes, the legal professions, the law itself, and related social institutions.
CRJ 0310 Statistical Analysis and the Criminal Justice System
Collecting, compiling, and assessing statistics related to the criminal justice system. Learning what raw data truly represent and utilizing numbers to convey useful, meaningfulinformation.
CRJ 0320 Investigational Research Methods
Designed to assist the criminal justice major in performing research in the field. Formulation of research design, data collection, and interpretation of information.
Knowing what to access, where to access it, and how to compile meaningful information that may accurately describe certain statistical probabilities.
CRJ 0330 Abnormal Psychology
Exploration of common behavior disorders including anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. A look at the causes, manifestations, and approaches to treatment. Examination of research and trends in psychopathology.
CRJ 0340 Forensic Anthropology
An introductory study of the scientific discipline that applies the methods of physical anthropology and archeology to the collection and analysis of legal evidence. Areas of specialized focus include the identification, excavation and recovery of skeletonized remains at crime scenes.
CRJ 0350 Social Disintegration: Internal & External Forces
What did you think when you walked out of the grocery store the other week and the patron in front of you let the door slam in your face? Or how about the little “darling” that threw the temper tantrum in the theater and the parent refused to remove them when you were attempting to watch a movie that was geared toward an adult audience anyway? What is behind today’s lack of respect, decency, and personal responsibility? This course will explore the answers to those questions and more. Lack of moral and value teachings, lack of boundaries, the “me generation”, authority issues, drugs, group dynamics, continued segregation, lack of neighborhood structure, perception, attitude, affect, constitutional issues - right vs. privilege.
CRJ 0360 CSI (Crime Scene Investigation): The Real Art and Science of Forensics Today
An overview of the field including realities and falsehoods of the mass media. An introduction to criminalistic procedure: how the sciences are used at and after crime scene investigations. Fingerprints, DNA, firearms analysis, hair and fibers, document examination, and more. Crime scene investigation procedures: preserving the scene, transporting, storing, and analyzing evidence. What type of evidence is “court-worthy” and how does that evidence needs to be handled to be admissible in a court of law? Closing the case with the right expert testimony. Mock crime scene simulations and visiting experts who work in the field.
CRJ 0400 Criminology
This course offers an interdisciplinary, scientific approach related to the study of criminal behaviors. Includes an introduction to the organization of the criminal justice system; theories of crime causation; crime typologies; research methods utilized to collect and analyze crime trends; and analysis of the crime trend statistics themselves.
CRJ 0450 Professional Seminar: Criminal Justice Ethics and Practice
A look into the codes, standards, and decision making processes that apply to the professions within the criminal justice system: police, correction officers, forensic scientists, attorneys and judges.
ECONOMICS
ECO 0320- Principles of Economics I- Macro
This course is an introduction to the study of macroeconomics and will examine how an economy works as resources are combined to produce the goods and services that people want. Macroeconomics deals with a study of the economy in the aggregate, or the economy in general. Microeconomics (ECO 0330) looks at the behavior of individual decision-making units within the economy.
3 credits
ECO 0330- Principles of Economics II- Micro
This course is an introduction to the study of microeconomics. It introduces the theory of supply and demand, and how the theory is applied to explain the functioning of markets. It introduces different market structures and their relationship to market performance and efficiency. The course also explores how public policy affects markets and how they operate, and conclude with a discussion of international trade and finance. Limitations of the market system are explored, along with remedies for these limitations. Macroeconomics (ECO 0320) looks at the economy in general.
3 credits
ENGLISH
ENG 0100- English Composition
Students enrolling in ENG 0100 should be functionally competent in the use of Standard English. This course is intended to help students gain the understanding and skills necessary to write clear, coherent, and purposeful prose. To help develop the skills necessary to accomplish the course writing assignments, students will read material in texts, participate in class discussions and activities, complete writing tasks, occasionally revise selected essays, and review classmates’ writing.
3 credits
ENG 0423- Thematic Studies in American Literature: Women in Fiction
This course examines literature by women and the ways in which writers create meaning within language and experience. Students explore similar and different subjects by women authors, and the language and literary genres utilized in their writing.
3 credits
ENG 0430- World Literature: Non- Western Tradition
The course introduces the rich diversity of national literatures, and, through this experience, attempts to arrive at an understanding of the global nature of the very human endeavor of writing. The course focuses on twentieth-century and contemporary writing because this period has witnessed the collapse of empires East and West, the advent of technological advances and telecommunications that have broken down physical and cultural isolationism, and the birthing of new national identities and ethnicities. The course will examine poetry, short stories, and dramas in an effort to formulate our understanding of World Literature.
3 credits
HISTORY
HIS 0214- Western Civilization Since 1600
Western Civilization Since 1600 is a survey course that traces the evolution of modern European civilization over the past 400 years. Because this is such a vast mosaic, the course emphasizes political, economic, and military developments, though it does give significant attention to social, cultural, and intellectual themes as well. The major topics to be studied are the age of absolutism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the age of revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, European imperialism, World War I and World War II, the Cold War, and the new globalism of the late twentieth century.
3 credits
HIS 0299- History of the Middle East
This course is a survey of the political, economic, military and cultural development of the lands now known as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran and Iraq. Major topics will include the High Caliphate, the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, Arab nationalism, the rebirth of Israel, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Iranian Revolution and the Gulf Wars.
3 credits
HIS 0465- Europe Since 1914
This course is a study of the European world role transformation during the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on economics, political, social and ideological developments. Major themes include World War I, the rise of totalitarianism, World War II. The collapse of the European empires, the Cold War, the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the dissolution of the Soviet Union are also explored.
3 credits
HIS 0499- Immigration: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
This course will look at new ways of understanding the central fact of American history—immigration— through the lenses of race, ethnicity, and gender. This course studies selected aspects of immigration to the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasis is placed upon this immigration as an active process within the larger processes of global migrations. Emphasis is also placed on the impact of race, ethnicity, and gender on this process in the country of origin, in the migration itself, and in the United States. Through a wedding of history, politics, and sociology, this course seeks to understand the transportation, transplantation, and retention of racial, ethnic, and gender characteristics from regions of origin to regions of reception in the United States.
3 credits
HUMANITIES
HUM 0204- Humanities through the Arts I: Prehistory to the Renaissance
This is a values-based survey of Western culture, with some reference to non-western traditions, from Prehistory through the Renaissance. The course includes study of architecture, sculpture, painting, literature, music, philosophy, and religion.
3 credits
HUM 0206- Humanities through the Arts II: Baroque to the Present
This course is a values-based survey of Western culture, with some reference to non-western traditions, from the age of the European Baroque to the present. The course includes study of architecture, sculpture, painting, photography, literature, music, philosophy, and religion.
3 credits
HUM 0210- Introduction to Women’s Studies
This course is a survey course that focuses on the experiences of women and the significance of gender from an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective. The course explores the extent to which gender, as well as other social characteristics such as race, class, and sexual orientation affects access to opportunity, power, and resources. It also examines the political, economic, and historical processes that have created both the image and the reality of women in societies.
3 credits
MATHEMATICS
MAT R200- College Algebra
The purpose of this course is to introduce the algebraic skills and problem solving techniques, which will be used for business and computer information science applications. The concept of a function is essential for these applications and will be emphasized throughout the course. The topics covered will include: linear functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions.
3 credits
MAT 0270- Statistics
This course is designed to help students who at one time are likely to find themselves in a position to request statistical studies, participate in a statistical project, or make decisions supported in part by statistical studies, and in general become better "consumers" of statistical information. The emphasis of the course is on the "what and why" more than "how." It is neither a traditional statistics methods class that trains students to "use the formula" nor a math-based statistical theory class. The emphasis is on the interpretation of the results and the logic behind the decision making process.
Prerequisite: MAT R200- College Algebra
3 credits
NATURAL SCIENCE
SCI 0200- Contemporary Nutrition & Wellness
Description pending
3 credits
PHILOSOPHY
PHI R250- Introduction to Philosophy
This course is a brief introduction to Western philosophical thought. The course focus is on the following themes, Western philosophy, the nature of philosophy, and questions of Faith and Reason. Topics such as Epistemology- The question of knowledge, and Ethics-The questions of virtue, morality and justice will also be explored.
3 credits
PHI 0340- Philosophy of Economics
This course is an exploration into philosophical origins of economic thought in the U. S. The exploration involves uncovering the relationship between the movement in scientific thought and the development of economics as a science. Students will examine the thoughts and beliefs that underlie the principles followed and the methods employed in economic institutions within American society. Further, students will be challenged to entertain ideas of what the future might hold for economic philosophy in the post industrial age.
3 credits
PHI R360- Ethics
What is the foundation of ethical judgment? On what basis do we make judgments about right and wrong, good and bad? What constitutes human happiness and the best way for people to live? This course takes up a variety of possible answers to these questions and focuses on how these answers can be practically brought to bear on contemporary moral issues such as racism, poverty, health care, reproductive freedom, and human sexuality.
3 credits
PHI 0380- Philosophy of Straight Thinking
This course is intended to introduce the student to the study of logic, emphasizing the structure of arguments. The purpose is twofold: first, to develop analytical skills for understanding how arguments work, how they are structured, and how they are to be evaluated, and second, to develop compositional skills for constructing arguments and defending claims in order to express oneself clearly and forcefully. To this end students will study the types and structure of various forms of argumentation considering their validity as well as their persuasiveness.
3 credits
PHI 0400- Philosophy, Technology, and Society
This course raises questions about how philosophy, technology, and society interweave with one another. A historical perspective provides the context for a discussion of how technology has become an increasingly powerful force in the 21st Century. Throughout the course, we will draw connections between philosophical theory, technological ethics, and corporate culture. The course will provide information about the patterns of thinking inherent in technology and encourage students to think critically and creatively about the complex dilemmas that grow out of a technologically dominated world.
3 credits
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY R250- Introduction to Psychology
This course is a general introduction to the science of behavior and mental processes. The basic concepts, principles, methods and research findings of psychology are studied. Emphasis is on those topics and research areas that are important to the understanding of human behavior and thought. These include biological and environmental influences, sensation, perception, development, learning, cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, mental health, and social interaction. Introduction to Psychology is also designed to give you a solid foundation for reading and understanding materials in more advanced psychology courses.
3 credits
PSY 0451- Interviewing Techniques
This course examines current interviewing theory and the application of interviewing techniques in the context of communication process. Included will be the study of selection, performance appraisal, in-depth information gathering, survey, problem solving, and persuasion interviews. Both legal and ethical considerations surrounding interviewing will also be examined.
3 credits
PSY 0468- Psychology of Change
This course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical background for conceptualizing change by using numerous models, and will provide the student with the methods for initiating and managing change within these various models. Students will investigate the various levels of change and will choose the specific level of change - personal, interpersonal, organizational or societal, in which they desire to specialize and, therefore, explain and demonstrate in class.
3 credits
PSY 0496- Psychology of Gender
This course offers an overview of contemporary issues in the ongoing discussion of gender similarities and differences and their impacts on individuals, relationships, groups, and society itself. Current work by leading scholars of gender is examined, and students are challenged to use theories and research to analyze matters of gender, as presented in popular and scholarly journals; the media; their own lives; and the life of another individual, as revealed through an in-depth interview.
3 credits
PSY 0499- Abnormal Psychology
This course is intended to provide knowledge and examine current theories addressing the complexities of maladaptive behaviors, often culminating in being assigned a diagnosis of abnormal behavior. The course will examine the criterion for assigning a diagnosis, reviewing the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM IV) classification, including an overview of numerous psychological disorders including stress-related conditions, depression, personality disorders and psychotic disorders.
3 credits
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
RSST R220- World Religious Traditions I Eastern
This course is a basic introduction to the study of Eastern Religious Tradition. It provides a historical setting for the Religions of the East and introduces basic concepts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.
3 credits
RSST 0221- World Religious Traditions II Western
This course is a basic introduction to the study of the monotheistic Religious Traditions in the Western world. It provides a historical setting for the Religions of the West and introduces basic concepts of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
3 credits
RSST 0330- Native American Spirituality and Religion
This course is a basic introduction to the study of the Spirituality and Religions of the indigenous peoples of North America. It will explore the sacred rituals, myths and practices of at least three groups of Native Americans.
3 credits
RST 0335- Religion & Social Change
Description pending.
3 credits
SOCIOLOGY
SOC R200- Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces you to the perspectives, concepts, and research methods sociologists use to understand the social world in which we live. The unit of our investigation is the society of the United States, seen both internally, and in its relationship to an increasingly interdependent world. Introduction to Sociology is also designed to give you a solid foundation for reading and understanding materials in more advanced sociology courses.
3 credits
SOC 0469- Contemporary Cultures: China and Japan
This survey course focuses on contemporary China and Japan from a sociological perspective. Historical aspects of the Chinese and Japanese societies are also explored. Although this course draws heavily on sociology, the related disciplines of economics, education, history, law, mass communication, political science, psychology, and cultural anthropology will also be helpful in illuminating these cultures.
3 credits
SOC 0470- Peoples and Cultures of Africa
This course focuses on the study of diverse cultures of Africa. It utilizes and anthropological approach to examine social, economic, and political organizations of several different African nations. This course is guided by the themes of culture change and variation.
3 credits
SOC 0476- Sociology of Work
This course surveys historical and contemporary arenas of work from early industrial to contemporary society. Emphasis is on the institution of work and the impacts of social change in the workplace, societal structures and institutions. The effects of new technology as well as current trends and conflicts are explored.
3 credits
SOC 0490- Cultural Anthropology
This introductory course focuses on the comparative study of human cultures. The emphasis of each workshop will be on the similarities between peoples throughout the world. Discussion topics include ethnocentricity, survival strategies, cultural adaptation, and culture change.
3 credits
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