Course Information
Psychology 101
General Psychology (SS) (3 crs)
A beginning course in psychology designed to provide an understanding of the contemporary approaches to human behavior and to lay the foundation for additional work in psychology.
Liberal Studies 104
Human Speech Communication (3 crs)
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.
Communication 111
Fundamentals of Speech Communication (GE) (3 crs)
Introduction to theory and practice of communicating in interpersonal and public speaking settings. Designed to help students meet college level proficiency expectations in speaking and listening.
Economics 207
Principles of Economics II (Macro) (SS) (3 crs)
Economic role of the government sector; government expenditures and taxation; national income analysis; economic fluctuations; money and banking; economic growth; international economics. Prerequisite: Completion of ECON 206, MATH 104 or MATH 108 or MATH 204 or MATH 171, with a grade of "C" or higher; or, qualification for enrollment in MATH 171 via Math Placement exam.
Communication 214
Interpersonal Speech Communication (3 crs)
Examination and explanation of the components of interpersonal speech communication. Lectures, discussions, observations, and controlled experiences will enable the student to learn and apply relevant concepts and variables of human interaction in dyadic, face-to-face communication situations. Prerequisite: COMM 118, COMM 236 or consent of instructor.
Communication 215
Small Group Communication (3 crs)
Theory, practice, and instructional methods of face-to-face communication in small groups; emphasizing field, role, conflict resolution, problem solving, through group communication. Prerequisite: COMM 118 and COMM 236 or consent of instructor.
Communication 220
Interviewing (3 crs)
This course will examine factors which influence successful attainment of interview objectives, which maximize information quality, and which enhance participant satisfaction. Theory and strategies appropriate to information-gathering, information-giving, personnel selection, performance appraisal, discipline, complaint and persuasive interviews will be discussed. Students will analyze professional interviews; participate in class exercises and role-playing to develop their interviewing skills. Prerequisite: COMM 118 and COMM 236 or consent of instructor.
Liberal Studies 200
Humanities: Culture & Values (3crs)
Introduces students to various important art forms and begins the interesting process of developing a workable definition of the humanities, especially through disciplines of philosophy, literature, music and art. Students see how the humanities are related to important social issues and to their own individual concerns.
Liberal Studies 270
Writing with Purpose (3 crs)
This course offers intensive instruction in (1) writing clear, coherent, correct, persuasive prose, (2) reading and thinking critically, and (3) conducting library research and/or interviews and integrating primary and secondary sources into your own texts. The focus will be on writing clearly and purposefully, developing individuals’ writing skills necessary for academic and professional success. Taught exclusively on-line, learners will be engaged in reading, analyzing, researching, thinking, writing, and re-writing to learn that everything written holds power to persuade, inform, or confuse by writing memos, reports, and essays.
Liberal Studies 300
Research and Report Writing in the Social Sciences (3 crs)
Students gather and analyze data and put the data into a readable narrative, thus strengthening skills essential to the work of business. A family history or portrait is the vehicle for furthering the skills of research, analysis and writing. This vehicle is examined in terms of cultural, economic, political and religious environments. Among other items, it also includes social patterns and mores, migration, genealogy and ethnicity.
Liberal Studies 302
The Web of the Future: Workplace and Communication Trends (3 crs)
Examines the history, operation, economics, and applications of computer technology and its significance in contemporary life. Consideration is given to a careful description of present technology and what some of the main decisions are that must be made if humanity is to utilize and control this technology.
Liberal Studies 303
Ethnicity and Demography in Wisconsin (3 crs)
Examines the historical influence of varied ethnic settlements, cultural diversity, changing economic foundations, and population shifts upon the government and politics of Wisconsin with particular reference to the Fox Valley.
Communication 304
Business and Professional Speaking (3 crs)
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.
English 309
Advanced Composition for Business (EN) (3 crs)
An advanced composition course for Business majors, designed to enhance proficiency in critical reading and thinking and in expository writing on issues relevant to business. Attention is also given to business communications such as correspondence, reports, and resumes. Required of Business majors. Prerequisite: 60 credits (including ENG 101 or equivalent) or consent of department chair.
Liberal Studies 315
Managing People at Work (3 crs)
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. (Alternate course: BUS 352)
Communication 318
Intercultural Communication (ES) (3 crs)
This course provides an examination of cultural influences on human interaction in variety of contexts. Theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural communication are explored. Prerequisite: COMM 118 and COMM 236 or consent of instructor.
Liberal Studies 319
Creating Presentations in the Virtual Workplace
This course offers guidance and examples on how to create effective online mediated presentations in a workplace which is increasing dependent upon computer technology as a means to communicate globally. The course provides students with an understanding of effective presentation creating strategies utilizing story-telling techniques. In addition students will learn the use of new media techniques to optimize organizational, networked and web presentations. Students will create web-based new media presentations utilizing graphics, animation, and integrated recorded speech.
Liberal Studies 325
Introduction Organizational Administration (3 crs)
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.
Philosophy 330
Business and Ethics (3 crs)
An examination of the ethical problems facing different aspects of American business such as the morality of a market economy, the social responsibility of corporations and the honesty of advertising.
Psychology 363
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 crs)
A survey of the facts, principles, and theories of industrial and organization psychology. Topics include employee selection and evaluation, training, leadership and work related attitudes. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 104, 0r 110.
Liberal Studies 405
Project Planning & Implementation (3 crs)
This course include the “science” of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects, following the proven structure developed by the internationally-recognized Project Management Institute. Topics also cover the “art” of time management, conflict resolution and effective communication and partnerships – methods and behaviors associated with successful projects.This course uses a series of case studies, problems and papers designed to help students demonstrate their ability to apply course topics to business settings.
Liberal Studies 425
Senior Seminar in Organizational Administration (3 crs)
Focuses the student's prior work, both on and off campus, on the applied and the theoretical basis of the organization, of leadership, and on the efforts of people within an organization. This seminar will, through reading, class lectures and discussions, applied research and presentations, in written and oral reports, seek understanding of the theories and operational definitions of organizations and leadership. The student will be able to analyze existing organizations for problems or opportunities in organizational operation, leadership, and team efforts. The student will be able to design plans, programs, strategies, tactics, and resource requirements to accomplish predetermined goals and objectives. The student will be required to convince his/her classmates of the validity of the findings and proposals. Students will be evaluating each other's work and that evaluation will likewise be evaluated.
Communication 443
Organizational Communication (3 crs)
This course deals with the basic content of organizational communication: theory of communication, small groups, interpersonal communication, conflict and other communication variables. Attempts to draw the link between the theoretical perspective and the pragmatic application of the topic.
Liberal Studies 463
Budgeting & Bookkeeping for Program Managers (3 crs)
This course provides the students an opportunity to learn the basics of budgeting and bookkeeping. The course of study will help prepare program and profit center managers to develop and manage their budget and expenditures. They will also have the opportunity to learn to use accounting information and make monetary and financial decisions. The relationship between organizations and the national economy and monetary decisions will also be discussed.
Liberal Studies 466
Applied Data Gathering& Analysis (3 crs)
Using data effectively in the workplace: the collection, analysis and interpretation of data for decision-making and problem solving within organizations. Topics include question posing, qualitative data gathering and analysis, quantitative data gathering and analysis, descriptive statistics, beginning inferential statistics, feasibility techniques and process analysis. This course will use an extensive series of cases and problems and conclude with student projects that demonstrate an ability to take a problem from inquiry and data gathering, through analysis and solution identification, to formal presentation.
Writing with Purpose (3 crs)