Course Descriptions

Communication 215

Small Group Communication (3 credits)

Theory, practice and instructional methods of face-to-face communication in small groups, emphasizing field, role, conflict resolution and problem solving through group communication. Prerequisite: COMM 118 and COMM 236 or consent of instructor.

Communication 304

Business and Professional Speaking (3 credits)

An examination of the unique communication problems and practices in business and industry. Through investigation, case study and practical exercises students should understand and be able to participate effectively in a variety of communications experiences faced by managers in business and the professions. Prerequisite: COMM 118 and COMM 236 or consent of instructor.

Liberal Studies 104

Human Speech Communication (3 credits)

Designed to help each student develop verbal communication skills, learn to respond directly and appropriately in job and class situations, deliver planned and organized presentations, and gain confidence in speech communications situations. The student identifies and remedies his or her own areas of communications weaknesses.

Liberal Studies 209

Introduction to Liberal Studies (3 credit)

Introduces the concepts related to self-directed, life-long learning with a focus on various types of the thinking and writing skill through exposure to a broad range of academic subjects. Student will be introduced to the principles and processes involved in developing a learning portfolio, which will be required in their Capstone course.

Liberal Studies 315

Managing People at Work (3 credits)

This course focuses on the human resource management component of the management process. The course includes both theory and application related to effectively managing individuals in their work roles.

Liberal Studies 325

Introduction Organizational  Administration (3 credits)
The course provides the student an introduction to some recent and successful theories and practices of organizational administration, including communication basics, persuasion, critical and empathetic listening, leadership development, systems and strategic thinking, planning, programming and budgeting, cognitive complexity, leadership styles and development, total quality management, the improvement of human performance, and learning organizations. The student will also have an introduction to ethics, external affairs, and crisis planning and management.

Liberal Studies 436

Applied Learning Project (4 credits)

An individually planned applied learning project combines the subjects mastered through coursework with actual workplace environments.  The project will be supervised by a University instructor and a workplace mentor and will include a literature review and commentary, original work and a presentation.