BACP 2050 Writing Workshop (4 Credits)

The Writing Workshop focuses on developing essential writing skills that boost confidence and improve performance in university coursework and the workplace. This course is designed to enhance students’ research and writing abilities, providing them with the tools and knowledge to effectively communicate ideas in a variety of contexts. Through a combination of practical exercises, collaborative work, and critical analysis, students will develop proficiency in writing clearly. They will learn to employ conventions of structure, style, voice, grammar, and mechanics to produce writing tailored for specific purposes and audiences. Additionally, they will learn how to apply a style guide successfully.

BACP 2080 Data Reasoning and Decision-Making (4 Credits)

This course explores the principles and practices of data-driven decision-making, grounded in foundational statistics and quantitative reasoning. Students will examine how knowledge is validated, distinguishing credible and relevant methods of assembling and interpreting quantitative information. The course covers the definitions and distinctions between inputs, outputs, and outcomes, the use of logic models, and the necessary data infrastructure for effective practices. Additionally, students will learn to use data to justify and support change initiatives, linking data-driven insights to change management strategies. Engaging with case studies, real-world applications, and emerging trends, students will develop critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills to address complexities and uncertainties in decision-making processes that are heavily informed by data.

CA 2050 Effective Communication (4 Credits)

In this course, students develop communication competence while applying communication skills that are both effective and appropriate in diverse contexts. The focus of the course is on developing skills that lead to improved collaborations, organizations, and relationships as well as improved presentation of persuasive arguments using credible supporting evidence. By fostering understanding of communication competency, as well as how communication shapes identity, perception, and culture, the course strives to enable students to better navigate complex personal and professional worlds.

CA 2100 Creativity and Innovation (4 Credits)

Everyone has a creative core. It can become hidden or lost, but the ability to recognize one’s creative source and tap into it provides an increased range of communication options. This course focuses on analyzing approaches to the creative process, as well as cultivating best creativity practices for use in professional and personal life. Students will learn about the significant creativity theories of prominent creativity scholars. Also, course participants will explore the association between adult playful personality and individual, as well as organizational creativity. The experiences and activities of this course build skills and confidence in using creativity and innovative thought in a variety of disciplines.

GS 2050 21st Century Global Issues (4 Credits)

As problems migrate across national boundaries, they become global issues which is known as globalization. These issues are related to population growth and the movement of people, international trade and finance, energy use, environmental impact, the spread of disease and hunger, and the control of weapons of mass destruction. These are all examples of challenges that must be addressed by all nations. This course guides students through the complex process of understanding the character of global issues, including identifying the root causes, the social and political implications, the impacted populations, and applicable power players. Students will analyze global issues, applying their analyses through team and individual projects. Additionally, students will be encouraged to reflect on how these issues may affect them personally and how to formulate strategies to critically assess with transnational problems.

GS 2100 The Past as Prologue (4 Credits)

The present-day character of the world's major regions--Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America--has been shaped by centuries of history, not only specific events such as wars, elections and peace treaties but also long-term developments in culture, language, religion and politics. This course provides a framework for thinking about general historical trends in selected regions of the world, while emphasizing case histories of countries in each region. By examining these national histories, students not only deepen their knowledge of key regions around the world, but also gain analytical skills that enable them to continue learning about other cultures and societies, and the many ways in which the past shapes the present.

LOS 2050 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (4 Credits)

Organizations are where most professional life happens, and understanding how they work and how leaders shape them is one of the most transferable skills any professional can develop. This course integrates the study of organizational behavior and leadership theory, examining how individuals, groups, and organizations function and how effective leaders influence all three levels. Students explore organizational structures, group dynamics, decision-making, and the psychology of individual behavior at work, alongside leadership theories, personal leadership development, vision, communication, diversity, and ethical climate. Drawing on case studies, self-assessment, and applied reflection, students develop both an analytical understanding of organizations and a grounded sense of their own leadership potential.

PPSS 2050 Ethical Decision Making (4 Credits)

Ethical decision making is essential for values-based leadership. Most decisions have ethical implications, but discerning the ethical dimension requires skill and an understanding of how ethical issues are shaped and informed by ethical theory. In this class students encounter theories from the field of ethics such as utilitarian, deontological, social contract, communitarian, and natural law. Students also interact with major philosophical concepts such as principles of non-maleficence; beneficence; justice and respect for persons; and virtues of care, compassion, integrity and courage. Through the use of case studies, students cultivate their capacity for ethical perception, learn to distinguish tough choices from genuine ethical dilemmas, and gain practice deliberating effectively about a variety of ethical issues drawn from both social and professional contexts.

PPSS 2100 Concepts of the Public Good (4 Credits)

All societies have to deal with natural and social inequalities, tension between individuality and community, and competing concepts of what constitutes the good society. What are the forces that create differing concepts of the public good and how are conflicts between competing visions settled? Case studies from cross-cultural research as well as historical and current examples from United States culture are used to explore the role of power, class, and group identification in shaping ideas of the public good. An important focus of this course is on understanding how concepts of the public good translate into structures that provide or limit the provision of social services.

ST 2050 Scientific & Critical Thinking (4 Credits)

Through the exploration of scientific inquiry and critical analysis, students will master the scientific method and apply it to diverse research scenarios and decision-making processes. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills to dissect information, identify biases, and unravel logical fallacies. Through hands-on data analysis, students will uncover meaningful insights and draw compelling conclusions for real-world situations. They will develop the ability to effectively communicate their research findings and observations through various mediums. By the end of this course, students will be equipped to make informed decisions in both personal and professional contexts, leveraging their expertise in the scientific method and critical thinking.

ST 2100 Technology in the Modern Workplace (4 Credits)

Technology shapes how work gets done across every industry, from healthcare systems and supply chains to communication networks and organizational decision-making. This course provides a foundation for understanding how technology functions in professional environments, how it is adopted and managed within organizations, and how its use raises ongoing ethical, social, and practical questions. Students examine core concepts in information systems and digital infrastructure alongside the broader human and societal effects of technological change. By developing both applied literacy and critical perspective, students leave prepared to navigate technology as informed, adaptable professionals, regardless of their industry or role.