Business
Liberal Arts
Health Care
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Criminal Justice/Political Science
100
I want to... - Assess the risks involved in an entrepreneurial venture - Analyze the impact of the political, legal and ethical environment on entrepreneurial ventures - Analyze emerging issues facing emerging businesses in competitive markets - Integrate the functional areas of business in the strategic planning process - Construct a business plan for an entrepreneurial venture
What is Entrepreneurship
100
I want to... • Demonstrate an understanding of various literary genres and works in their historical, analytical, and sociopolitical contexts • Develop the ability to write creatively, clearly, and concisely • Develop critical thinking skills through intellectual inquiry • Demonstrate the ability to integrate significant literary ideas and themes into a personal worldview • Evaluate the power of language relative to ethnicities and gender • Analyze how writing, language, and literature function to shape human culture and individual identity • Apply effective independent research skills
What is English
100
I want to... • Analyze the legal and ethical issues of healthcare systems • Explore cultural and social-demographic variables influencing the delivery of healthcare services • Examine the provision of healthcare services within a regulatory environment • Analyze the major financing systems of the US healthcare services • Analyze the major forces driving change in the healthcare system • Assess the major issues confronting community and public health services • Apply the theoretical dimensions of leadership within the health care environment
What is Health Care Administration
100
I want to... • Demonstrate breadth of psychological knowledge • Analyze information and data with scientific thinking • Defend ethics, social justice, and diversity • Illustrate professional communication skills • Apply professional skills to career planning and success
What is Psychology
100
I want to... •Demonstrate a comprehension of relevant bodies of law, the intelligence community, and international, political, social, and cultural environments •Develop critical thinking skills for effective problem solving relative to crisis management issues, principles, and procedures •Understand the importance of the historic, cultural, and diversity aspects of selected populations •Demonstrate the ability to write a substantive report or analysis using strong research skills and technical writing proficiency •Evaluate data and analyze the validity of the information •Create a report that demonstrates the ability to retrieve information from relevant websites including the pertinent governmental websites and repositories of information •Evaluate the ethical implications of Homeland Security measures
What is Homeland Security and Emergency Management
200
I want to... - Collaborate to achieve team goals - Develop an awareness of their leadership style - Evaluate a situation and apply an effective leadership style - Use technology tools related to their area of emphasis - Manage change within a dynamic business environment - Create a strategic business plan
What is Business Administration
200
I want to... •Analyze environmental issues and solutions; •Evaluate the impacts of culture, diversity, ethics, history, law, policy, society, and technology on global environmental issues; •Explain environmental issues and solutions in a scientific manner; •Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to topics in environmental studies and sciences; •Synthesize the complex relationship between humans and the environment; and •Analyze the relationship between environmental studies and stewardship.
What is Environmental Studies
200
I want to... • Analyze health and human services delivery from political, socioeconomic, and psychosocial perspectives • Evaluate social and human delivery systems at the individual, family, group, organization, and community levels • Analyze social problems within the context of health care environments • Evaluate ethical issues and challenges inherent in the provision of health and human services, and service provision • Analyze human behaviors within the health and human services context • Evaluate health and human services issues, challenges, and interventions • Discuss the provision of health and human services from multi-cultural perspectives • Identify effective communication components and strategies with diverse health and human services constituents
What is Health and Human Services
200
I want to... • Defend knowledge of foundational sociological concepts; specifically, concepts of diversity, social responsibility, human rights, and dignity and respect for others in society • Assess a variety of classical and contemporary sociological theoretical perspectives • Evaluate research methodologies within the sociological context • Critically evaluate sociological issues • Apply sociological tools to impact societal issues
What is Sociology
200
I want to... •Analyze criminal justice issues within the systems of law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections •Evaluate the application of the social justice principles of equality, solidarity, and human rights toward building a just society •Apply knowledge of cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness to social and criminal justice •Deconstruct the relationship between law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections •Interpret the relationship between social justice and criminal justice •Develop critical perspectives in the study of social and criminal justice by drawing on the fields of criminology, law, philosophy, psychology, science, and sociology
What is Social and Criminal Justice
300
I want to... - Apply proven project management principles to business situations - Apply current project management best practices to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close a well-documented project - Examine successful project team development and management strategies - Assess how project management practices can support organizational effectiveness and the corporate strategic planning process - Evaluate the role of risk in projects and ways to mitigate its effects - Examine the application of ethics to the practice of project management - Integrate dynamic business data using relevant technology solutions
What is Project Management
300
I want to... • Communicate with fluency and clarity • Select effective communication techniques appropriate to audience and context • Identify barriers to effective communication in different contexts and formulate effective solutions • Articulate the value of free expression to a democratic society • Demonstrate sensitivity in communications between and among different groups and individuals of diverse backgrounds • Demonstrate adaptability to changes in communication technology • Conduct effective independent research • Communicate in ways consistent with the highest ethical standards of the communications professions
What is Communication Studies
300
I want to... • Describe the function of the human body • Examine chronic conditions and diseases • Analyze lifestyle factors which affect health and wellness • Assess the health and wellness status of individuals • Develop personalized wellness programs using evidenced-based strategies • Apply behavior change theories, motivational strategies, and counseling techniques to implementation plans of wellness programs • Employ cultural competence in wellness programming • Evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs
What is Health and Wellness
300
I want to... • Demonstrate an understanding of the topical scope and main concepts of cultural anthropology, including gender and conflict • Explain how cultural systems construct reality differently for various human groups • Evaluate the role of anthropology as essential to understanding contemporary cultures in the US and globally • Evaluate the ethical principles and guidelines that are the framework for all anthropological work • Apply anthropological research skills in analysis, and the collection of data and artifacts
What is Cultural Anthropology
300
I want to... •Develop management and leadership skills appropriate to law enforcement administration •Evaluate the practices and systems for maintaining individual rights •Develop an understanding of police responsibility, ethics, and rights •Analyze criminal behavior •Demonstrate an understanding of race, crime, and social policy •Develop an understanding of the character traits necessary for becoming a responsible, moral law enforcement leader •Evaluate the guidelines for policing in today’s communities •Create a final project that demonstrates an understanding of research and illustrates critical thinking and clear and concise writing skills
What is Law Enforcement Management
400
I want to... - Assess real estate professional governance and licensing in the states and how such laws and systems benefit consumers - Examine essential real estate business practices - Apply real estate law, contract law, and Uniform Commercial Code in solving complex real estate problems - Discern how economic, demographic, dynamic, and market trends influence real estate and real estate valuations - Examine basic real estate financial markets and financing methods most commonly applied to single family residences, multiple family residences, and commercial properties
What is Real Estate Studies
400
I want to... • Demonstrate appropriate comparative and analytical communication skills across disciplines • Conduct effective independent research • Demonstrate interpersonal and collaborative skills between and among diverse groups and individuals • Apply critical thinking skills in analyzing complex social and cultural issues • Summarize and integrate viewpoints from different disciplines • Analyze the values that influence interactions among people, groups, or nations
What is Liberal Arts
400
I want to... • Examine interdisciplinary aspects of aging • Analyze social policy and the aging continuum • Examine legal, ethical, and financial factors influencing aging independence • Examine social support service models for the aging • Analyze multicultural perspectives on aging • Analyze the mental, physical, social, spiritual, and developmental aspects of aging • Analyze contemporary theory and research in gerontology • Analyze the aging population demographics relative to the impact on society past, present, and future • Examine emerging service delivery models for the aging
What is Gerontology
400
I want to... • Evaluate fundamental social science concepts • Integrate knowledge from the social sciences to examine a variety of perspectives about contemporary issues • Evaluate the importance and influence of diversity within and among cultures and societies • Communicate theoretical perspectives, findings, and interpretations of contemporary issues in the social sciences • Analyze contemporary issues in the social sciences using critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills • Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods to explain and analyze issues of global and contemporary significance
What is Social Science
400
I want to... •Demonstrate theoretical knowledge for understanding, developing, and implementing public policy and administration •Integrate academic theory and practical applications •Apply management theory to the practice of public administration •Identify relevant political and legal factors in the policy process and analyze their roles critically •Judge the ethical components of public responsibility
What is Public Administration
500
I want to... - Apply analytical, logical, and critical thinking abilities in the development of effective information systems solutions - Evaluate information systems and enterprise solutions appropriate to meet presented business challenges - Compare and contrast the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, providers, and society - Develop alternative information systems solutions appropriate for addressing business problems - Evaluate processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within the business application environment - Apply knowledge to make responsible decisions when addressing professional, ethical, legal, and social issues and responsibilities relevant to the Information Technology discipline - Employ collaborative team skills to accomplish a common goal
What is Business Information Systems
500
I want to... •Utilize appropriate historical sources in the completion of written and/or oral narratives and analysis •Interpret events, institutions, and human communities in their historical contexts •Assess historical phenomena in terms of continuity, change, causation, and significance •Distinguish between history and other ways of thinking about the past •Evaluate historical events and trends from global perspectives that examine interaction between societies and cultures •Assess the significance of social and cultural developments within broader historical contexts
What is History
500
I want to... • Analyze health data structure, content, standards, clinical classification systems and reimbursement methodologies • Manage strategic planning and organizational development • Compare and contrast health statistics, biomedical research, quality management, and performance improvement strategies used in health care • Examine driving factors influencing healthcare organization, delivery systems, healthcare privacy, confidentiality, and legal and ethical issues • Evaluate emerging applications in health informatics • Evaluate emerging healthcare trends in information and communication technology, information systems and data security • Analyze the process of job analysis, staffing, appraisal and compensation, training, career planning, and organizational development
What is Health Information Management
500
I want to... • Apply knowledge of brain functioning to teaching and learning • Examine life span development and the impact of developmental delays • Identify the unique needs of learners with cognitive or developmental delays and programs to address these needs • Identify changes in the child and adult brain over time and the impact on cognitive functioning • Acquire and apply foundational research skills to a topic of interest in an area of cognitive studies
What is Cognitive Studies
500
I want to... •Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which power and authority are embedded in the structures and workings of the government and politics •Analyze political issues and develop methods to resolve them through effective and creative communication •Develop the ability to undertake in-depth analyses of political behavior as it applies to various political theories in democracy and representation •Assess critically the causes and implications of conflict, compromise, and cooperation at the local, national, transnational, and global levels •Evaluate public policy as it relates to political behavior, rights, and justice
What is Political Science and Government
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