ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH A MARKETING DEGREE FOUR
YEAR CURRICULUM FOR GRADUATION
(INCLUDING SUMMER SESSIONS)
FRESHMAN YEAR
SEMESTER ONE SUMMER SEMESTER TWO
(8weeks per section) (5weeks per session) (8weeks per section)
Section A Session A Section A
1. ENG 101 1.SPAN 101 1. ACC 101
2. BUS101 2. ESCI 101 2. ENG 102
Section B Session B Section B
1. MAT 101 1. ENV 101 1. BIO 101
2. AAH 101 2. MKTG 101 2. MUS 101
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SEMESTER ONE SUMMER SEMESTER TWO
(8weeks per section) (5weeks per session) (8weeks per section)
Section A Session A Section A
1. ECON 101 1. ART 101 1. ECON 102
2. MUS 102 2. FIN 101 2. PHIL 101
Section B Session B Section B
1. GEO 101 1. MAT 201 1. SOC 101
2. PSY 101 2. BUS 105 2. ACC 102
JUNIOR YEAR
SEMESTER ONE SUMMER SEMESTER TWO
(8weeks per section) (5weeks per session) (8weeks per section)
Section A Session A Section A
1. ACC 201 1. MGMT 101 1. BUS 150
2. MKTG 305 2. ACC 202 2. MKTG 340
Section B Session B Section B
1. MKTG 310 1. MKTG 330 1. MKTG 345
2. MKTG 320 2. CIS 101 2. MKTG 423
SENIOR YEAR
SEMESTER ONE
(8weeks per section)
Section A
1. MKTG 425
2. MKTG 450
Section B
1. MKTG 418
2. MKTG ELECTIVE- 400
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
MISSION
The School of Education is designed to introduce students to the dynamics of education and how its methodology
and delivery has evolved from the past to the 21st century standards. The SOE will strive to train and equip all
students with the knowledge and courage to learn about the fundamentals of education. The SOE shall ensure
students experience a nurturing learning environment to express their curiosity and meaningful collaborations with
their peers and Instructors. The School of Education will accomplish these goals by having positive, qualified and
experienced staff and Instructors in place to teach, counsel and advise students on their journey through their degree
program. The SOE will ensure all faculty and staff provide high quality customer service and a 100% commitment
to serving our student body to fulfill their highest potential.
ADDITIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students that are accepted into the School of Education must meet the basic course requirements. In addition, the
student must meet the following to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree:
1. 120 Semester hours
2. 200 Community Service Hours in the chosen concentration
3. Praxis Exam I or II (whichever is applicable to the degree program)
SEMESTER HOURS
Each student must pass with a grade of “D” or better in all courses within the curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in
Education.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
In the Bachelor of Arts in Education degree program students are mandated to serve 200 community service hours
working with the population of their degree program. Each student must document hours spent with the population
in a number of ways, but limited to the following functions:
1. Tutoring (volunteering in the school system of which you live or after school program)
2. Mentoring (volunteering in the school system of which you live or after school program)
3. Student Teaching/ Teacher Assistant (volunteering in the school system of which you live or after school
program)
a. Contingent upon school approval
4. Each student must document 50 community service hours per academic year
a. The document will be available on the School of Education page on the website
b. Should a student not have 50 semester hours:
i. the student will not be promoted to the next grade level until the initial 50 community
service hours has been satisfied
1. Approval to advance must come from the Dean of the School of Education or
Designee;
c. Should the student change concentrations in the School of Education, he or she must adhere to the
polices set forth;
i. If a student completes community service hours for a concentration, then changes the
concentration within the same academic year, he or she must get 50 community service
hours for the new concentration within that academic year;
1. Should a student not get 50 semester hours for the new concentration:
a. the student will not be promoted to the next grade level until the new
50 community service hours has been satisfied
i. Approval to advance must come from the Dean of the School
of Education or Designee;
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PRAXIS TESTING
Potential graduates in the Bachelor of Arts in Education will be required to take the Praxis exam in the concentration
of their degree. The Praxis exam is a required exam for all educators in the State of North Carolina to pass to
maintain employment in any school system within North Carolina. Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Education
program must adhere to the following:
1. Each student must take the praxis exam a minimum of one time per academic year
a. Should the student not take the Praxis within an academic year, he or she will not be promoted to
the next grade level until this requirement is met (pass or fail)
b. Should the student pass the Praxis exam applicable to their degree, he or she will be exempt from
taking the Praxis exam for their program concentration.
c. Should the student change concentrations in the School of Education, he or she must adhere to the
polices set forth;
i. If a student pass the Praxis for a concentration, then changes the concentration within the
same academic year, he or she must take an additional Praxis exam for the new
concentration within that academic year;
TIME
A student will register for a Praxis exam at the following address: https://www.ets.org/praxis
1. Upon registration, you will choose a destination to take the exam
2. The Praxis exam will take four weeks to be graded
3. Grades will be posted in your Praxis account
4. Keep this in mind when you register to take the exam
COST
1. Mitchener University will pay for one Praxis exam per student per academic year in the Bachelor of Arts in
Education degree program
a. If the student changes concentrations in an academic year and MU has paid for a Praxis exam, MU
will not pay for the new Praxis exam in the new concentration.
REPORTING
1. Once a student has received the results of the Praxis exam, he or she must print the test results page and
submit to the registrar for filing in their student record(s).
2. All documents (Praxis exam(s) results and Community Service Forms) should be scanned and emailed to
the registrar at the registrar’s email address. Word of mouth, faxed or copied test results and community
service forms will not be accepted. FYI the Community Service Forms need to be scanned and emailed
detailing all 50 hours for that academic year. Any CSF not detailing 50 hours will not be accepted by the
registrar.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM(S) DESCRIPTION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION WITH A SPECIAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education is designed for students who desire a career in special education. The
SOE will equip students with the fundamentals of educational best practices that facilitate the interactions between
students and classroom teachers. Students will learn to teach a student demographic of students with special needs
ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. The SOE will prepare student with a career in special education as a
teacher, behavior specialist, curriculum specialist in special education and other positions within public and private
educational settings providing services for these special needs students. Educators in special education will learn to
teach by focusing on diversity, disabilities in education, differentiated teaching methods and an overall grasp of how
teachers coordinate lesson planning and classroom management to maximize time efficiency and teaching relevant
content.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL EDUCATION (Total 42 Semester Hours)
(15 Semester Hours)
ENG 101 Introductory Written Communications
ENG 102 Written Communications 3 Semester Hours
BUS 101 Business Ethics 3 Semester Hours
SPAN 201 Spanish I 3 Semester Hours
MAT 101 College Algebra 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
HUMANITIES
(9 Semester Hours)
(9 Elective Hrs. Available)
3 Semester Hours
ART 101 Art Appreciation I 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
MUS 101 Introduction to African American Music 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
MUS 102 Introduction to World Music 3 Semester Hours
WSS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies
(9 Semester Hours)
COM 101 Introduction to Intercultural Communications
3 Semester Hours
CAR 101 Introduction to Caribbean History 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
(6 Elective Hrs. Available)
(9 Semester Hours)
AAH 101 African American History (Required)
3 Semester Hours
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Semester Hours
POL 101 Fundamentals of Political Science (27 Semester Hours)
NATURAL SCIENCES 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
(9 Elective Hrs. Available) 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
BIO 101 Introduction to Biology 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Semester Hours
3 Semester Hours
ESCI 101 Introduction to Earth Science 3 Semester Hours
GEO 101 Introduction to Physical Geography
ESI 101 Introduction to Exercise Science
NAT 101 Introduction to Natural Disasters
CORE REQUIREMENTS
EDU 011 Education Technology
EDU 015 Human Growth Development
EDU 020 Introduction to Theories of Learning
EDU 030 Introduction to Exceptional Children
EDU 040 Fundamentals of Classroom Management
EDU 050 Psychological Consultation & Collaboration in Education
EDU 060 Effective Teaching Methods
EDU 070 Curriculum Analysis in Education
EDU 080 Literacy for the 21st Century
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION (30 Semester Hours)
EDU 202 Introduction to IEP Development 3 Semester Hours
EDU 204 Behavior Management in Education 3 Semester Hours
EDU 206 Critical Issues in Special Education 3 Semester Hours
EDU 209 Special Education Law and Practice in Public Schools 3 Semester Hours
EDU 211 Assessing Learners with Special Needs 3 Semester Hours
EDU 214 Introduction of Inclusive Lesson Planning 3 Semester Hours
EDU 216 Family Collaboration in Special Education 3 Semester Hours
EDU 219 Teaching in an Inclusion Classroom 3 Semester Hours
EDU 225 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 3 Semester Hours
EDU 230 Human Diversity in Education 3 Semester Hours
AVAILABLE ELECTIVES (21 Semester Hours)
Elective 3 Semester Hours
Elective 3 Semester Hours
Elective 3 Semester Hours
Elective 3 Semester Hours
Elective 3 Semester Hours
Elective 3 Semester Hours
Elective 3 Semester Hours
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION WITH A SPECIAL EDUCATION DEGREE FOUR YEAR
CURRICULUM FOR GRADUATION
FRESHMAN YEAR
SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO
ENG 101 Introductory Written Communications ENG 102 Written Communications
EDU 040 Fundamentals of Classroom Management SPAN 101 Spanish I
MAT 101 College Algebra BIO 101 Introduction to Biology
AAH 101 African American History EDU 015 Human Growth Development
EDU 030 Introduction to Exceptional Children MUS 101 Introduction to African American
15 hrs. Music
15 hrs.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology GEO 101 Physical Geography
MUS 102 Introduction to World Music PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology EDU 011 Education Technology
ESCI 101 Introduction to Earth Science BUS 101 Business Ethics
EDU 020 Introduction to Theories of Learning ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental
Science
15 hrs. 15 hrs.
JUNIOR YEAR SEMESTER TWO
SEMESTER ONE EDU 204 Behavior Mgmt. in Education
EDU 206 Critical Issues in Sp. Education
EDU 050 Psychological Consultation & Collaboration in Education EDU 209 Special Education Law
EDU 060 Effective Teaching Methods EDU 214 Inclusive Lesson Planning
EDU 070 Curriculum Analysis in Education EDU 202 Introduction to IEP Dev
ART 101 Art Appreciation I
EDU 080 Literacy for the 21st Century
15hrs. 15 hrs.
SENIOR YEAR SEMESTER TWO
SEMESTER ONE EDU 225 Emotional and Behavioral Dis.
EDU 230 Human Diversity in Education
EDU 211 Assessing Learners in Sp. Ed Elective
EDU 216 Family Collaboration in Special Education Elective
EDU 219 Teaching in an Inclusion Classroom Elective
Elective
Elective
15 hrs. 15 hrs.
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ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION WITH A SPECIAL EDUCATION DEGREE FOUR YEAR
CURRICULUM FOR GRADUATION
(INCLUDING SUMMER SESSIONS)
FRESHMAN YEAR
SEMESTER ONE SUMMER SEMESTER TWO
(8weeks per section) (5weeks per session) (8weeks per section)
Section A Session A Section A
1. ENG 101 1. SPAN 101 1. EDU 020
2. EDU 011 2. ESCI 101 2. ENG 102
Section B Session B Section B
1. MAT 101 1. ENV 101 1. BIO 101
2. AAH 101 2. EDU 015 2. MUS 101
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SEMESTER ONE SUMMER SEMESTER TWO
(8weeks per section) (5weeks per session) (8weeks per section)
Section A Session A Section A
1. EDU 030 1. EDU 040 1. EDU 060
2. MUS 102 2. EDU 050 2. PHIL 101
Section B Session B Section B
1. GEO 101 1. ELECTIVE 1. SOC 101
2. PSY 101 2. EDU 070 2. EDU 080
JUNIOR YEAR
SEMESTER ONE SUMMER SEMESTER TWO
(8weeks per section) (5weeks per session) (8weeks per section)
Section A Session A Section A
1. EDU 202 1. ART 101 1. BUS 101
2. EDU 204 2. EDU 206 2. EDU 209
Section B Session B Section B
1. EDU 211 1. EDU 216 1. EDU 225
2. EDU 214 2. EDU 219 2. EDU 230
SENIOR YEAR
SEMESTER ONE
(8weeks per section)
Section A
1. ELECTIVE
2. ELECTIVE
Section B
1. ELECTIVE
2. ELECTIVE
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ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION
Moses Robert Lee Mitchener, Jr. President/ Chief Executive Officer
B.S. Marketing Management, East Carolina University; M.B.A. Marketing Management, Strayer University
LaDonya Potts Chief Operating Officer/Chief Human Resources Officer
B.A. Sociology & Social Work, University of Maryland at Eastern Shore; M.S. Human Services, Sojourner
Douglass College
Dr. Jeanette McCray, Ph.D. Provost & Dean of Students
B.S. Computer Science, South Carolina State University; M.A. Mathematics, South Carolina State University,
Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership, Argosy University
Larry Malone Director of Student Services
A.A. Business Management, Hocking College; B.S. Management and Information Sciences, Franklin University;
North Carolina Insurance License, 2013
Kimberly Graham-Dyson Director of Career Services
B.S. Business Administration, Saint Augustine’s University; Master-School Counseling, Liberty University;
Advanced School Counseling Certificate, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Xavier Lee Director of Admissions
B.S. Agriculture Economics, Prairie View A & M University
Jackie Smith Director of Financial Aid
B.S. Healthcare Administration-Candidate, Columbia Southern University
Brenda Brooks University Registrar
A.A. Office Administration-Candidate, Johnston Community College
Letoria Lewis Director of Library Resources
B.A. History, North Carolina State University; B.A. Psychology, North Carolina Central University; Masters of
Library and Information and Management, M.S. Instructional Design and Technology, Emporia State University
Chesseley Robinson III, Esq. Compliance Officer
B.A. Political Science, North Carolina State University; J.D. University of the District of Columbia
Rhonda King Business Office Manager
A.A. Applied Science, Nash Community College
Dr. Richard L. Giles, Ph.D. Dean-School of General Studies
B.S. Botany, Environmental Science minor, North Carolina State University; M.S. Wood and Paper Science (Forest
Biotechnology), North Carolina State University; Ph.D. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Andy Bowlin, A.B.D. Dean- School of Education
Bachelor of Arts-Bible, Bob Jones University; M.Ed. Special Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ed. D Educational Leadership, ABD, Liberty University
Dr. Belinda G. Smith, Ph. D Dean- School of Business, Technology & Entrepreneurship
A.S. Liberal Arts, University of the State of New York; B.S. Sociology, University of the State of New York;
M.B.A. Fayetteville State University;
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FACULTY
Chelsea Fields Humanities
B.A. Fine Arts, Marygrove College; M.A. Fine Arts, University of Illinois
Dr. Chesseley Robinson III, Esq. Business Administration
B.A. Political Science, North Carolina State University; J.D. University of the District of Columbia;
Dr. Richard L. Giles, Ph.D. Natural Sciences
B.S. Botany, Environmental Science minor, North Carolina State University; M.S. Wood and Paper Science (Forest
Biotechnology), North Carolina State University; Ph.D. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Shiquita Blue, Ph.D. Business Administration
Certificate, Early Childhood Education, Edgecombe Community College; A.A. Political Science, North Carolina
Wesleyan College; M.B.A. Knowledge and Learning, Walden University; Ph.D Organization and Management,
General Business, Capella University
Moses Mitchener Business Administration
B.S. Marketing and Supply Chain Management, East Carolina University; M.B.A. Marketing Management, Strayer
University
Vincent Nyanor Business Administration
B.S. Economics, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; M.S. Economics, North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State University
Letoria Lewis Business Administration
B.A. History, North Carolina State University; B.A. Psychology, North Carolina Central University; Masters of
Library and Information and Management, M.S. Instructional Design and Technology, Emporia State University
Dr. Jeanette McCray, Ph.D. Social Sciences
B.S. Computer Science, South Carolina State University; M.A. Mathematics, South Carolina State University,
Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership, Argosy University
Alicia Joyner Social Sciences
B.A. History, North Carolina Central University; M. A. History, North Carolina Central University
Dr. Helen Othow, Ph.D. Social Sciences
B.A. English and French, Saint Augustine's College; M.A. English Literature, North Carolina Central University;
Ph.D. Black Literature, University of Wisconsin
Andy Bowlin, A.B.D. Education
Bachelor of Arts-Bible, Bob Jones University; M.Ed. Special Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ed. D Educational Leadership, ABD, Liberty University
Tyronne S. James Social Sciences
Certificate, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; University of Ghana, African Institute, Accra, Ghana;
Certificate, Georgetown University; B. A. Psychology, North Carolina Central University, M. A. General
Psychology, North Carolina Central University
James Brame Social Sciences
B.A. Religious Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University; M.S. Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Latisha Scott Business Administration
B.S Accounting, North Carolina Wesleyan College; M.S. Accounting, Strayer University
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Dr. Belinda G. Smith, Ph.D. Business Administration
A.S. Liberal Arts, University of the State of New York; B.S. Sociology, University of the State of New York;
M.B.A. Fayetteville State University; Ph. D. Organization & Management, Capella University
ACADEMIC SUPPORT STAFF
Larry Malone Academic Advisor
A.A. Business Management, Hocking College; B.S. Management and Information Sciences, Franklin University;
North Carolina Insurance License, 2013
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GENERAL EDUCATION
(NO CREDIT)
ENG 050 Basic Language Skills No Semester Credit Available
No Prerequisite
Course Objective
Gain an introductory view of the English language consisting of composition, oral language presentation,
comprehension skills and word recognitions. To introduce basic writing functions to enhance one’s ability to
generate a structured writing that includes topic sentences, body and context that depicts the type of writing
assessment
Course Description
This course is designed to teach students the foundations of the English language. Subject matter includes
understanding word choice, basic usage of nouns, pronouns, pronunciation, sentence formation and general usage
principals. This course is designed to teach students to become better writers. The course focuses on mastering the
traditional five-paragraph essay and its variations to learning about the finer points of grammar and punctuation.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand sentence structure and its development and write a text with no grammatical errors.
2. Recognize synonyms and antonyms to assist in comprehension of the text while demonstrating the ability
to compose paragraphs and essays with main ideas and themes.
3. Use punctuation and grammar accurately and effectively and clearly define transitions between topics
within the body of text
MAT 060 Basic Math No Semester Credit Available
No Prerequisite
Course Objective
To introduce the basic functions of quantitative and qualitative computations.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce basic mathematical computations. The course includes subject matter such as
whole numbers, multiplying and dividing fraction, adding and subtracting fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion,
percent, statistics and probability, measurement, geometry, the real numbers and an introduction to algebra.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Represent mathematical concepts through numbers, diagrams or symbols.
2. Recognize and related mathematical elements verbally and in written form.
3. Comprehend mathematical word problems to effectively solve with the process of reasoning.
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GENERAL EDUCATION
(42 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS)
ENG 101 Introductory Written Communications 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite CIS 101
Course Objective
To introduce students to basic writing communications.
Course Description
This introductory writing course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of writing. This course is the first of
a two part sequences. The course exposes students to different types of writing styles, planning and drafting final
written works.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the planning and development of a thesis statement and supportive verbiage
2. Understand the difference between various types of writings
3. Understand how to draft and finalize expository essays
ENG 102 Written Communications 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite ENG 101
Prerequisite CIS 101
Course Objective
To have students learn to write more in-depth with more defined writing and grammatical components to increase
overall adaptive writing skills.
Course Description
This course second and final part of the written communication sequence to build upon the lesson learned in ENG
101. Students will continue to develop their writing skills to meet proficiency while completing the writing
sequence.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the planning and development of a thesis statement and supportive verbiage
2. Understand the difference between various types of writings
3. Understand how to draft and finalize expository essays
BUS 101 Business Ethics 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To provide understanding of ethical and unethical business practices that exist within corporations as wells a how to
make sound judgments in various situations.
Course Description
This course will develop the individual as a conscious decision maker in the work place when faced with ethical
issues regarding the organization. The purpose or objective of this course is to make the student aware of different
ethical issues that may arise in the general workplace, gain the knowledge and understanding of how to make sound
judgment decisions as a manager and be fair and precise in resolving workplace ethical situations.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the difference between a business’ practices that are harmful to the overall progression of the
firm
2. Learn about protective measures that are in place to protect those individuals that report fraud, abuse and
other unethical practices
3. Learn how to make judgments that reflect the health and viability of the firm while being fair through the
implementation of polices that strengthen core values
SPAN 201 Spanish I 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To expose the origin of Spanish influence and culture throughout North and South America(s).
Course Description
Spanish I is an international course that teaches students about Spanish culture. The students will learn about
Spanish languages through practiced conversations, pronunciations, patterns, grammar, back and forth reading and
writing about various topics related to the contributions of prominent Spanish individuals throughout history.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze the cultural impact Spaniards have contributed to the formation of the America(s)
2. Respectively coordinate the cultural, political, social and economic evolution of Spanish migration from the
early 1900s to the current presence in North America.
3. Gain a greater understanding of the benefits of learning Spanish as a second language and how this
characteristic contributes to workplace opportunities in the 21st century
MAT 101 College Algebra 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn how to implement basic algebraic expressions to solve quantitative and qualitative mathematical problems.
Course Descriptions
This course builds a foundation to the mathematical growth of each student. The foundational approach to college
algebra utilizes the skill sets of functions through graphing, inequalities, polynomials, slope, quadratic formula and
logarithmic functions.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Apply algebraic expressions and equations using basic functions of liner, polynomials and quadratic
formula.
2. Understand how to plot variables to find slope and slope intersect of a line.
3. Understand how to use graphing functions to find points on a line.
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HUMANITIES
(9 SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED)
(9 Elective Hrs. Available)
ART 101 Art Appreciation I 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To illustrate the concept of art and how it is used to express feelings, thoughts and emotions; Compare theories of art
from various time periods and identify key similarities and differences that exist.
Course Description
This course is designed to enlighten students with the newest and most innovative art forms of the 21st century.
Students will gain a greater understanding of how art captures the environment around them. Students will discover
how today’s artists interpret, challenge, and ultimately create the world around them.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze pieces of art to identify theme, design and cultural importance.
2. Relate how art has been used to represent a time period.
3. Learn basic art terms and how art can be defined in various forms
MUS 101 Introduction to African American Music 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To illustrate the concept of African American music and how it is used to express feelings, thoughts and emotions.
Compare modes of music from various time periods and identify key similarities and differences that exist.
Course Description
In this course students will learn of the origins of African American music and how it popularity has captivated
generations. Students will learn about Africana musical genera and styles from folk traditions to modern forms. The
course illustrates the journey from slavery to current day musical trends that personify African Americans rich
traditions and customs.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze pieces of music to identify theme, genre and cultural importance.
2. Relate how music has been used to represent a time period.
3. Learn basic art terms and how music can be defined in various forms
MUS 102 Introduction to World Music 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite MUS 101
Course Objective
To differentiate musical expression and expound on the diversity of genres to articulate a meaning or a cause.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce ideas and listening strategies to students to enhance their relationship with
music. This course will heighten your knowledge base of various genres of music as well as broaden your
understanding to recognize sound complexities within various selections.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the historical, cultural and musical genres of various regions of the world.
2. Analyze the component of the sound of the music to illustrate the different musical elements.
3. Conceptualize how music is interrelated and distinguish between its meaning and purpose.
WSS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn of the contributions women have made in the global society.
Course Description
In this course, students will study women’s issues in the continental United States and abroad. Students will develop
an understanding of how women and other identified cultural groups experienced inequality and lack of opportunity
through periods of world advancement.
Expected Course Outcomes
1. Develop an understanding of feminism in the global society
2. Understand how individual’s shaped theories about women’s role in society
3. Gain knowledge of economic, social, political and psychological issues faced by women domestically and
globally
ICC 101 Introduction to Intercultural Communications 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn the complexities that exist within different cultures. Students will gain a greater concept of how people’s
behavior impact their way of life and how interact with one another.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to various cultures and examine how they communicate and co-exist
with themselves and others. In addition, students will learn about social injustices that exist within minority and low
income communities.
Expected Course Outcomes
1. Examine how culturally-based behaviors influence communication exhibited by behaviors, beliefs and
attitudes
2. Explore the cultural biases that leads to cultural superiority and determine how these beliefs impact major
factors of the society
3. Understand the importance of how other people learn, grow and develop as a whole to exist as a nation
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
(9 SEMESTER HOURS)
(6 Elective Hrs. Available)
AAH 101 African American History 3 Semester Hours
Required
Course Objective
To learn of the true contributions made by African Americans to the growth and development of the modern world.
Course Description
This course examines the role of African Americans in the United States. The journey begins with slavery until the
present. Students will evaluate the challenges faced with being “Black” in America and gain a more in depth
understanding of the contributions African Americans have made to modern society.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the global impact of the inventions and other contributions by African Americans.
2. Examine the inversion of slavery to the growth of economic power in the 21st century.
3. Articulate the racial, economic and social challenges that African Americans face today.
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Semester Hours
Course Objectives
To examine the social structure of how society functions based on theoretical assumptions that focus on the
evolution of social issues such as diversity, inequality, political influence and culture.
Course Description
This course will explain the relationship between other social disciplines and sociology, sociological writing skill,
critical thinking skills that employ individual and action sequencing. The course exposes students to how
sociologist’s theories and methodology of the past emerge with the industrial and political environments in our
cultures.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Articulate the nature of socialization and how it functions in various cultures.
2. Understand the role of government in our society.
3. Recognize the social groups that operate in our society and understand how their culture(s) shape the
environment of which they live.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn about the different mental and behavioral functions of the mind. Engage in the methodological aspect of
researching how an individual’s mental and behavioral characteristics stem from the biological and psychological
factors that exist to shape social behavior.
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Course Description
This course introduces the history of psychology, human development, personality and other forms of normal and
abnormal behaviors. Characteristics of psychology center on human emotions, psychophysiology, learning and
memory, altered states of awareness and the evaluation of conscious and subconscious mind sets.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Learn the terms associated with psychology and mind development
2. Understand the scientific method and how this process involves experiments, observations and correlations.
3. Learn and identify the elements and functions of the nervous system.
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn of basic philosophical principals that shape the questions of modern and classical thinkers throughout
history.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce a philosophical way of thinking about ideas and events that has occurred over
periods in history. Within this course, students will learn to think differently about apparent questions that may or
may not present a logical explanation or justification.
Expected Course Outcomes
1. Be able to understand and disseminate philosophical writings.
2. Adapt to the verbiage associated philosophical teachers and explain their meanings.
3. Understand the basic philosophical issues and methodology of its resolution(s).
POL 101 Fundamentals of Political Science 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn the fundamentals of the political system in the United States
.
Course Description
In this course, students will examine the political framework of how a country’s political system is set up and how
laws are made for federal, state and local governments.
Expected Course Outcomes
1. Gain knowledge of various political systems.
2. Distinguish between political and practical ideals that focuses on the underlying cultural, societal,
philosophical purposes for laws.
3. Examine the impacts of laws that have help shape the 21st Century society.
CAR 101 Introduction to Caribbean History 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn the history of the Caribbean and how the county is governed.
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Course Description
Students will explore the early formation of the Caribbean culture.
Expected Course Outcomes
1. Develop a clear understanding of the historical events in the history of Central America and the Caribbean.
2. Explore how the culturally-based practices, values, and beliefs affect cultural behavior.
3. Examine the governmental system and determine how it impact the people of the region
NATURAL SCIENCES
(9 SEMESTER HOURS)
(9 Elective Hrs. Available)
BIO 101 Introduction to Biology 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To investigate the communication between biological components and the existence of living organisms within our
environment.
Course Description
This course examines the foundation of biology, which is the science of life. The course will depict the biological
characteristics of living organisms such as their function, distribution, adaptation, interactions and origins.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the nature of how living organisms and how they began on planet Earth
2. Define the organic and inorganic molecules needed for life to exist
3. Explain the difference between plant and animal cells and functionality.
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn about the environment, its existence, growth and feasibility to the continuing growing human population.
Discover how the environment has evolved over time to become vital ally in the formation of human activity.
Course Description
This course examines the study of the physical and biological eco systems of the world we live in. The course will
educate students about eh complexity of the earth’s natural systems and how humans and other species adapt to their
living environments.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Explain how humans impact the environment: recycle vs. pollution.
2. Articulate how natural resources are used in development and growth of global regions.
3. Differentiate environmental processes and how they interrelate.
ESCI 101 Introduction to Earth Science 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn about the Earth’s formation and systems.
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Course Description
This course introduces students to the dynamic fields of earth science. The course covers astronomy, oceanography
and other related sciences. The course focuses on mechanisms that have shaped and formed our earth and planet
over many years.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Accurately identify Earth cycles and systems and describe how they are beneficial to human life.
2. Explain the origin of the solar system and Earth and understand how Earth differs from other planets in the
galaxy.
3. Understand the function of weather patterns, climate significance and atmospheric characteristics and its
impact on Earth’s output.
GEO 101 Physical Geography 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To show how the physical earth and its distinctive features and environmental factors contribute to the living
environment of human life
Course Description
This course exposes students to the physical features of the world around us. The course illustrates the
characteristics and quality of the earth’s physical environment (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and
lithosphere) and put into context why it is important to know about the earth’s physical environment in different
places
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Obtain knowledge to identify, name and segment the major physical and cultural attributes of planet Earth
2. Learn how to use GIS theories and tools to understand the nature of Earth’s existence
3. Learn how gather research through primary and secondary data sources to produce relative research
questions.
NAT 101 Natural Disasters 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn will explore major changes in organization and expanded coverage of weather and climate.
Course Description
This show how nature produces massive natural disasters and its impact on the world within them.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and define what constitutes a natural disaster.
2. Understand the different types of natural disasters.
3. Learn safety procedures to institute prior to recognizing natural disasters.
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CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BUSINESS DEGREE
(30 SEMESTER HOURS)
ACC 101 Principals of Accounting I 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn about the basic accounting procedures that governs managerial, financial and governmental accounting.
Course Description
This course will serve as an introduction to financial accounting. The components include but not limited to the
accounting cycle, financial statements for sole proprietorships or partnerships, understanding inventory
costing methods, internal control, accounts receivable, depreciation, and liabilities.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Learn the historical origin of accounting practices in North America
2. Understand accounting practices of credits and debits to prepare financial statements
3. Recognize the evolution of unethical accounting practices has changed the accountancy profession
MGMT 101 Principals of Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To examine the parameters of different management styles and how they directly and indirectly impact the growth
and development of an organization.
Course Description
This course is designed to provide a framework of management as a whole in the internal and external environment,
ethics, planning, goal setting, decision making, organizational structure, motivation and group dynamics, and
effective control mechanisms.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Measure managerial practices and decision making process with respect to ethical guidelines and standards.
2. Evaluate management skills of planning, controlling and organizing within an organization to maximize
efficiency.
3. Assess and interpret different management theories and practices.
ECON 101 Micro Economics 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To understand the growth and implementation of the domestic economic system(s)
Course Description
This coursed is designed to introduce students to how the economy functions within our society. The course will
expose students to how individuals use their economic vote(s) to impact the growth of the local economy, how
businesses implement strategic plans to increase profitability and how society shapes itself around the scarcity and
abundance of goods and services within individual markets.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the correlation between inflation and the valuation of currency
2. Analyze the differences macro and micro economics as it relates to unemployment, discretionary income
and Gross Domestic Product
3. Apply economic terminology to understand the nature of supply and demand
ECON 102 Macro Economics 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite ECON 101
Course Objective
To understand the growth and implementation of the global economic system(s)
Course Description
This course is designed to educate students about the basic tools of macroeconomics and how these principals apply
to real world economic policy. Macroeconomics focuses on the overall economy and explains how economic events
impact individual household, firms and the market place at the instantaneously.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze macroeconomics as it relates to unemployment, inflation and economic growth
2. Understand the nature of derived demand and how it drives the price of goods and services
3. Understand the origins of historical and present use of monetary and fiscal policy.
MKTG 101 Principals of Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To introduce the basic concepts of marketing principals to illustrate how advertisers acquire customer information
and produce marketing plans to a particular market.
Course Description
This course is designed to take students through the marketing process. The course will examine consumers buying
habits, demographics, psychographic and geographic characteristics. The product life cycle and other marketing
related functions will demonstrate how they contribute to bringing a product to market.
Expected Course Outcomes
1. Understand the marketing mix and market segmentation.
2. Analyze real world advertisements and understand the mechanisms used to capture a target audience.
3. Learn the components of a marketing plan and its importance in a business plan.
FIN 101 Introduction to Finance 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To understand the fundamentals of finance.
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Course Description
This course is designed to a synopsis of business financial management. The course will generally explain the
process for analyzing financial statements, understanding the value of money and the monetary system, cash flow,
risk and how its measured as well as the sources of financing within the industry.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Assess the role of finance in an organization.
2. Define the correlation of finance and government policy.
3. Learn and implement principle analytical skills used in finance.
BUS 105 Organizational Behavior 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To introduce the concepts of human work behavior in an organizational environment.
Course Description
This course is designed to explain the dynamics of how the hierarchical design of an organization impact’s the
culture, employee performance, productivity and profitability. The course will examine the systematic cohesiveness
amongst department coworkers to help facilitate the coordinated growth, relationships and team building
components to enhance structured communication.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the human behavior aspect of how behaviors are displayed in the work place environment
2. Relate ethical and social practices to how employees make organizational decisions.
3. Learn organizational behavioral theories and how they help shape the business structure in the 21st century.
MAT 201 Business Statistics 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite MAT 101
Course Objective
To introduce how data is gathered and plotted to determine common trends in statistical format.
Course Description
The course is designed to examine the probability of variables, collecting, organizing, and summarizing data to
provide information, stated in statistical form, for the purpose of making business decisions based on the results of
the data driven components.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Learn to analyze quantitative data to solve problems.
2. Demonstrate how to use statistical data and apply to real world situations.
3. Understand probability, distribution and linear graphing methods and apply to real world situations.
CIS 101 Introduction to Computers 3 Semester Hours
Course objective
To introduce students to the fundamentals of computers. Students will explore basic computer components and
internal software applications
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Course Description
This course is designed to teach students how use the computer. CIS will allow students to learn about the basics of
computer science and how computers operate. This course is a beginning course for prospective computer science
students.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. To analyze problems and coordinate computing solutions based on the skills learned
2. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the domestic and global impact of computing on individuals,
corporations and societal factors.
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s
student outcomes.
BUS 150 Business Law 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To analyze law and determine how it impacts business to business (B2B), business to consumer (B2C) and customer
to customer (C2C) transactions.
Course Description
This course focuses on the laws that govern business by examining the philosophical, legal, social, historical, and
political/economic regulatory environments.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the legal system and environment for business practices.
2. Learn and understand tort law, property law and contract law.
3. Acknowledge the different laws that exist in various business environments
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING
(27 SEMESTER HOURS)
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite ACC 201
Course Objective
Manage the effectiveness of internal managerial accounting and cost reporting within a corporation
Course Description
This course centers on financial analysis and the understanding, interpretation and evaluation of financial statements
and related documents within a firm. The course incorporates competence in financial decision making, cost
analysis, inventory cost calculations, budgeting and overall financial performance of an organization.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Learn the time value of money concepts
2. Analyze and disseminate managerial accounting reports of a corporation of past and present events
3. Evaluate cost behavior.
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ACC 201 Financial Accounting 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To outline the summary, analysis and reporting of financial transactions of a small business or corporation.
Course Description
This course is designed to help students understand external financial reports. The students will learn the basic
structure and contents of financial reports and the process in which these reports are made.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand and explain the basic principles of the accounting cycle and while examining recording
financial transactions.
2. Learn the procedure for annual reporting.
3. Express knowledge of U.S. GAAP (generally accepted accounting principle)
ACC 102 Principals of Accounting II 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite ACC 101
Course Objective
To obtain accounting proficiency in the understanding and purpose of the accounting system(s).
Course Description
This course explains the theory and practice of measuring and interpreting financial data for business units. An
emphasis is placed on corporations and managerial applications, preparation and analysis of financial statements,
budgeting, cash flow, cost systems, responsibility accounting, and cost-volume-profit analysis.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare financial statements and interpret the data to make business decisions
2. Describe the difference in accounting procedures for various entities.
3. Understand the implementation of taxation and auditing to justify recurrent policies.
ACC 300 Cost Accounting 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite ACC 100-200 LEVEL
Course Objective
To demonstrate the classification, gathering, analysis, preparation, and communication of financial information.
Course Description
This course focuses on fundamental accounting principles of cost concepts, job order and processing costs, analysis
of materials, labor and factory overhead costs, budgeting, standard costing, and capital budgeting.
Expected Course Outcomes
1. Understand how this process equips financial managers for more effective financial decision-making.
2. Gain knowledge of principals that improves the ability of managers to control, manage and allocate
resources.
3. Learn how cost accounting reduces costs and measure performance of internal processes.
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ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting I 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To address accounting practices involving most types of accounting assets, liabilities, and equities.
Course Description
This course focuses on the theory and practice of accounting. This course reviews basic accounting and takes a
more in-depth look at accounting theory and practice. The course also examines the concepts and practices
underlying general purpose external financial reporting for firms and provides an extensive examination of the
accounting issues associated with assets, liabilities, and earnings.
Expected Course Outcomes
1. Analyze the principles of accounting applications and procedures.
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
3. Evaluate the changes to the accounting environment and governmental and non-governmental institutions
that impact the accounting profession
ACC 330 Intermediate Accounting II 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite ACC 320
Course Objective
To expand the knowledge of accounting principles through research methodologies to gain a greater understanding
of accountancy.
Course Description
The course content covers the measurement, valuation, and reporting of cash, receivables, inventory, plant assets,
intangible assets, and current liabilities.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the key differences between International Financial Reporting (IFR) Standards and of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Produce higher level financial statements that represent the characteristics of GAAP.
3. Use peer review research to illustrate the application of GAAP.
ACC 340 Accounting Information Systems 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To determine the effectiveness of how accounting information/data is collected, stored and processed.
Course Descriptions
This course is designed to develop students to think about the way organizations use IT in the accounting process to
increase proficiency and efficiency. The course incorporates the combination of business and accounting to use in
the process of effective decision making for the firm as it relates to cost and benefit analysis.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Learn of the timeliness, reliability, cost effective process associated with accounting information systems.
2. Gain understanding of how the accounting process disseminates data and produces detailed financial
reports.
3. Recognize the systems development life cycle (SDLC) concepts and its importance in the accounting
process.
ACC 350 Auditing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To provide an in-depth view of how internal and external audits examine business practices that influence financial
markets and shape policy.
Course Description
This course is designed for students to understand auditing- of which is planning, process of gathering financial
reports, sampling, and applying accounting principles to audit a person or organization’s assets, liabilities, equity,
financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets and or profit & loss records,
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the basic criteria for auditing to take place
2. Acknowledge basic auditing practices that firms implement internally and how governmental agencies
implement externally.
3. Evaluate the benefits of an audit.
ACC 418 Payroll Accounting 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn how payroll and payroll related accounts are reported on financial statements.
Course Description
This course will introduce students to payroll accounting. The content includes methods of calculating payroll,
completing payroll taxes, and preparing payroll records and reports.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the basic payroll accounting practices used in business.
2. Prepare payroll reports accurately.
3. Interpret payroll reports to assist upper management in making effective decisions within the firm.
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AVAILABLE ELECTIVES FOR A BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING DEGREE
(21 SEMESTER HOURS)
ACC 400 Tax Accounting I 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To explain the process of financial reporting for tax based purposes and tax issues.
Course Description
This course is designed to examine existing tax law that govern the gross income, exclusions, deductions, capital
gains and losses, credits, federal and state tax responsibilities and employment taxes of individual tax payers and
sole proprietor.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the origin and fundamentals of federal tax law.
2. Understand the concepts of tax accounting and complete federal and state tax forms.
3. Recognize the techniques of generating itemized deductions, exemptions and credits.
ACC 420 Government and Non Profit Accounting 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To evaluate the nature of government and nonprofit accounting through fund accounting practices.
Course Description
This course provides a thorough basis for understanding the logic behind and nature of all the funds and non-fund
accounts associated with governments.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Differentiate between the financial reporting of nonprofit and governmental entities from those of
proprietary entities.
2. Gain understanding of the financial reporting and budgetary accounting by state and local governments.
3. Differentiate between full and modified accrual accounting practices.
ACC 425 Fraud Examination 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To assess fraud detection and fraud investigation techniques used to evaluate a business’ accounting reports.
Course Description
This course will teach students to learn to identify, detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud and examine the
many types of fraud such as tax fraud and e-business fraud, to consumer fraud. The course will prompt students to
be aware new tax fraud regulation that governs accounting practices.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the nature of why fraud occurs
2. Explain the difference between fraud committed by individuals and business entities
3. Demonstrate knowledge to identify triggers that lead to fraudulent accounting practices
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ACC 430 Advanced Accounting 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To acquire knowledge of accounting practices that governs business expansion and acquisitions, currency exchange
and other complex accounting principles.
Course Description
This course is a comprehensive examination of accounting concepts; the equity and cost methods of accounting for
investments in common stock, and consolidated financial statement preparation. The course centers on accounting
theory and how the accounting process is implemented in partnerships and governmental and state agencies.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting methods to facilitate corporate and international accounting
transactions.
2. Understand how to analyze partnership-related transactions by facilitating the growth or decline in
partnership members.
3. Express understanding of how liquidation of a business occurs, transfer of foreign to domestic currency is
applied and is reported on consolidated financial statements.
ACC 435 Fundamentals of Financial Planning 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To evaluate the financial planning process of consumers based on their financial strength and long term goals.
Course Description
This course introduces student to the process of financial planning. The course will examine concepts of financial
planning process, money management and investments, insurance needs, income tax planning, retirement planning
and estate planning.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize the importance of generating a plan to allocated financial resources
2. Understand the basic requirements of investing
3. Apply the knowledge to structuring personal monthly expenses and cash flows.
ACC 440 Auditing II 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite ACC 350
Course Objective
To gain a deeper understanding of auditing procedures in private and governmental agencies.
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare students for real-world audit decision making by using illustrative examples of
key audit decisions, with an emphasis on audit planning, risk assessment processes and collecting and evaluating
evidence in response to risks.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Differentiate between types of audits and their outcomes.
2. Demonstrate how to plan, organize and perform a wide variety of professional auditing practices at local
and federal level.
3. Research and understand the efficiency of operations and compliance to auditing laws and best practices.
ACC 450 Corporate Financial Reporting 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To gain understanding of how corporate financial reporting systems report issues, problems, and practices.
Course Description
This course critically examines contemporary corporate financial reporting. The course proceeds to place emphasis
on the dynamics of the financial reporting process and the issues facing the corporate accountants and auditors can
only be successfully understood from a firm conceptual base.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the four basic accounting reports: balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flows and a statement of
retained earnings.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting methods to facilitate corporate and international accounting
transactions.
3. Differentiate between the financial reporting of nonprofit and governmental entities from those of
proprietary entities.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
(24 SEMESTER HOURS)
MGMT 300 Internal Operations Management 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite MGMT 100-200 LEVEL
Course Objective
To explore the internal functions management must master to reduce cost, increase production while meeting
customer needs and wants.
Course Description
This course examines how to manage the activities involved in the process of converting or transforming resources
into products or services.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Apply and learn the basic management functions of a manufacturing company
2. Recognize and understand the basic factors of production
3. Analyze production schedules and determine how to allocate resources
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MGMT 310 Strategic Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Provide an overview of how top management develops a long term plan for the organization based on the industry,
competition and current resources.
Course Description
This course is written for organizational managers who have or will have overall responsibility for a business. The
course provides a set of frameworks, tools, and concepts to build the skills necessary to make sound business
decisions. The course also provides insights into organizations and strategy that will help managers make strategic
thinking in their firms pervasive, effective, and rewarding.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the meaning of strategy and how to assess an organization’s current market position
2. Formulate internal and external strategic goals that facilitate the growth and development of the
organization
3. Understand management theories and strategies to implement plans of change
MGMT 320 Human Resources Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To evaluate the basic functions of human resources managers and how they impact the effectiveness of employee
growth and development of an organization.
Course Description
This course demonstrates how to maximize a firm’s potential through identifying and keeping an ideal workforce.
The course provides insight of how to manage a firm’s employee and corporate compensation, Benefits, business
communications, human resources software and maintain lawful practices.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand how to implement programs that promote growth, recruitment and retention
2. Research the laws that govern human resources practices
3. Maintain accurate files to ensure compliance and make certain viable contributions are made to the
organization’s progress towards achieving goals.
MGMT 330 Total Quality Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To demonstrate how an organization can produce higher quality products and services when top, middle and low
level employees (production workers) all contribute to the processes of manufacturing.
Course Description
This course will provide students with the foundational principles and techniques of total quality management
(TQM) with emphasis on their application to technical organizations. The course gives students the knowledge and
skills to implement a total quality management system.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the various models of TQM
2. Relate the basics of TQM to focusing on customer satisfaction and retention and maintaining relationships
with suppliers and improving quality controls.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of TQM to real world situations that reflect improvement in production and
quality of products and services.
MGMT 340 Small Business Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To provide a foundation of how a small business is developed, financed and operated.
Course Description
This course examines all aspects of the entrepreneurial process of starting a new organization. The course defines
the marketing management, finance, leadership management and financial controls that contribute the success of a
small business.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the fundamental of business: accounting, management, marketing, finance
and economics.
2. Understand how to evaluate market trends and maintain customer relationships.
3. Employ business models that project the most favorable outcomes as it relates to the industry trends.
MGMT 350 Foundations of Leadership 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Learn the fundamentals to becoming an effective leader within an organization.
Course Description
This course gives students the underlying principles of leadership. This course will demonstrate how to lead others
in an organizational environment to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the various leadership styles
2. Understand how to lead an organization by planning, goal setting and implementation.
3. Understand the importance of learning cultural differences to enhance leadership credibility
MGMT 400 Quantitative Methods for Business 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To illustrate mathematically with numerical statistics the best decision to take for an organization to maximize
success.
Course Description
The course is designed to help students with quantitative analysis, decision analysis, business modeling and
numerical analysis. This course describes a range of quantitative methods that are widely used in business.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of main sources of research data, primary and secondary and quantitative and
qualitative.
2. Understand how to generate surveys, disseminate the data to find standard deviation and variance from a
simple random sample.
3. Demonstrate how to decipher text to create distribution curves.
MGMT 410 Management of Technology 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To determine the overall value of the technology used by organizations for the consumer.
Course Description
This course provides knowledge of modern technology management concepts and best practices provides the
foundation for effective job performance in technology-driven business environments. Management of Technology
discusses cutting-edge management concepts, tools, and techniques that effectively work in today's technology-
intensive organizations.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate the most effective technology that creates competitive advantage
2. Understand the operation and processing of customer data to enhance marketing functions
3. Demonstrate the ability to monitor technological innovation within the industry
AVAILABLE ELECTIVES FOR A BACHELOR OF OPERATIOS MANAGEMENT DEGREE
(24 SEMESTER HOURS)
MGMT 405 International Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To employ the principals of international management as it relates to the fundamentals of business.
Course Description
This course focuses on international management of organizations. The course outlines process of understanding
international business law and governmental regulations that regulate trade. The course examines the importance of
culture and its impact on human behavior and cultural differences.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the importance of learning cultural differences to enhance managerial credibility
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify barriers of entry into foreign countries
3. Maintain adequate communication and presentation skills to conduct business-to-business (B2B)
transactions
MGMT 420 Supply Chain Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To evaluate the efficiency of supply chains within different industries to determine if the process is cost effective
and customer oriented.
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Course Description
This course introduces concept that incorporates building a strong supply chain. The course examines organization’s
supply chain development and implementation, how the organization uses technology to facilitate the supply chain
ease of flow and how the performance of the supply chain affects profitability.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze the manufacturing processes of an organization to incorporate TQM programs to improve
proficiency
2. Demonstrate knowledge of general purchasing, logistics and operations management
3. Understand the role of technology in supply chain management when forecasting production and delivery
MGMT 430 International Finance 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To examine the global financial system including, but limited to, international monetary fund (IMF), international
trade and exchange rates.
Course Description
This course provides students with the understanding and skills needed to manage the dynamics of evaluating
financing exports, imports, and direct foreign investment. Students will examine how exchange rates impact the
international economic environment.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of sources of international finance and investment prospects and their
sustainability
2. Use financial models to determine efficiency of international finance in various environments/industries
3. Recognize the risk factors associated with international finance
MGMT 440 Services Operations Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To explore the services industry and evaluate the need, financial impact and customer relations of this market.
Course Description
This course focuses on operations management in the services sector of the economy. In this course, students will
gain knowledge of how services are managed, marketed, how financial reports produced, how to manage employees
within the services field, managing capacity and demand, the service encounter, forecasting and project
management.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Identify services within the services segment of the marketplace
2. Differentiate between goods and services and explain their impact on the economy
3. Examine the impact of technology on the services industry
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MGMT 450 Project Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To gain knowledge of how to start, maintain and close a project with maximizing time, resources and technology.
Course Description
This course examines the process needed to facilitate and management a project through to completion. Topics
focused on are planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement activities
required for successful completion of a project.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the meaning of project management
2. Clearly define a project management schedule
3. Employ management skills to delegate responsibilities into smaller task associated with the success of the
project
MGMT 460 Global Operations Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To explore how global operations are impacted by political, social, cultural and financial environmental factors.
Course Description
This course examines the fundamentals of global operations functions in an organization. Major issues affecting the
global industry are examined, such as operational issues for entrepreneurs in the global context, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
and its impact on corporate governance and how globalization is presenting new challenges in operations and the
new regulatory environment.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Identify global economic trends that impact global economic growth
2. Recognize the risk factors associated with global operations management
3. Examine the impact of technology in global management
MGMT 470 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To examine the components of entrepreneurship and how it impacts the local and national economy.
Course Description
This course examines both on the core processes and practices of entrepreneurship, as well as demonstrating the
impact of complex, local environments in shaping the processes of entrepreneurship.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand how entrepreneurship promotes financial independence
2. Recognize and create a business plan
3. Demonstrate a general knowledge of marketing, finance, accounting, management and economics
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING
(30 SEMESTER HOURS)
MKTG 305 Strategic Integrated Marketing Communications 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite MKTG 100-200 LEVEL
Course Objective
To employ marketing strategies of an organization to deliver a combination of advertising, promotion, pricing,
placement and e-marketing;
Course Description
This course examines all aspects of integrated marketing communication from a strategic perspective. Integrated
Marketing Communications is planning in a systematic way to determine the most effective and consistent message
for appropriate target audiences.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the concepts of integrated marketing communication
2. Understand marketing segmentation, branding and positioning
3. Recognize the component of digital and media marketing
MKTG 310 Consumer Behavior 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To determine how marketers monitor consumer purchasing habits to gain a greater understanding of how to target
consumers for goods and services.
Course Description
This course incorporates real world applications to the 21st century business environment. The course examines how
consumers make decisions through the purchase decision making process.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of how the consumer represents the user, payer and buyer in business to customer
(B2C) transactions
2. Discuss the importance of building customer relationships through customer relationship management
3. Apply the steps in the purchasing process
MKTG 320 Retail Marketing and Branding 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To gain in-depth knowledge of the retail industry and how it impacts the GDP of a nation
Course Description
This course examines how retailing has evolved, how retail outlets operate and how retailers apply retail marketing
techniques. The course focuses on the impact retailing has had on globalization, technology and international
marketing strategies.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the nature of the retail market
2. Identify the environmental factors that have a direct impact on the retail industry
3. Learn and employ the marketing mix to long term marketing strategies
MKTG 330 Service Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To provide an overview of how marketing functions are used to promote services
Course Description
This course focuses on the service industry. The subject matter deals with complexity of marketing a service, the
impact of customer service, the attraction, retention, and building of strong customer relationships through quality
service.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Differentiate between goods marketing and services marketing
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the five characteristics of a service: lack of ownership, intangibility,
perishability, inseparability, and heterogeneity
3. Assess a characteristics of a service environment that promotes customer services and customer experience
MKTG 340 Internet Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To understand how the internet is utilized to send subliminal marketing messages to consumers
Course Description
This course is designed to help students understand how to implement effective Internet marketing programs. The
focus is on using marketing levers to vary the level of intensity that the consumer has with a website to build a
relationship with the customer through four stages: from Awareness, to Exploration/Expansion, to Commitment, and
possibly through Dissolution.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Review the history of technology and media in marketing campaigns
2. Understand the role of internet marketing to target consumers
3. Complete an internet marketing plan
MKTG 345 Market Research 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To understand the research involved with identifying a market
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to market research. This process involves the formulation of marketing
solutions through research design, sampling the target population and analyzing and collecting data.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the methodology for researching a potential market for a product or service
2. Demonstrate how to utilize the demographics, psychographics, geo-graphics and buying patterns of
consumers
3. Analyze marketing research data to make informed decisions
MKTG 423 International Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To examine how goods and services are market between more than one county.
Course Description
The course combines marketing principals with the real works economics of the global marketplace and provides
insight into international economics, promotion, technology, and professional sales.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the issues that international marketers face when operating within a foreign country: political,
economic, cultural, technological and social
2. Acknowledge and explain the impact technology is having on international marketing functions of small
businesses
3. Examine an international marketing plan and understand the research methodology to gain insight on
consumers purchase habits
MKTG 425 Business to Business Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Analyze the purchasing process and marketing functions between companies
Course Description
This course examines how to integrate traditional business to business selling methods with effective and proven
new technologies.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the basic principles of business to business marketing
2. Evaluate the marketing environment of identifying a business’ needs
3. Explore the business to business infrastructure is impacted by technology, sales and promotion
MKTG 450 Social Media Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Explain how social media has evolved to become a profitable and viable source for marketers to advertise
Course Description
This course demonstrates the techniques and tools needed to market products and services effectively through social
media outlets.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate the ethical issues that surround social media marketing
2. Identify social media platforms marketers us to advertise
3. Evaluate how marketers convert website visitors to buyers
MKTG 418 Product Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Examine how a product enters the marketplace and is maintained throughout the product life cycle
Course Description
This course examines the production process of a new product entering the marketplace. Student will be introduced
to the product life cycle and other incremental practices that explains innovation and discovery, product planning,
product development and entrance
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the process of the product life cycle
2. Demonstrate the competence to analyze current market conditions and evaluate and forecast the viability of
a product
3. Identify and explain new product placement strategies
ELECTIVES FOR A BACHELOR OF MARKETING DEGREE
(18 SEMESTER HOURS)
MKTG 415 Sports and Entertainment Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To explore how the sports industry promotes events, products and services
Course Description
This course examines the marketing of sports and sports entertainment as well as the world of entertainment
marketing. Students will evaluate how marketing impacts the sports and entertainment industry.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Distinguish between the characteristic of Sports and the Entertainment aspect of marketing
2. Explain the impact of government policies on Sports marketing
3. Demonstrate knowledge of promotion strategies employed within the Sports industry
MKTG 428 Sales Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Examine how firms apply various sales techniques to management their sales operations
Course Description
This course will explore the elements of an effective sales force. Students will relate sales to strategic planning, sales
leadership, analyzing customers and markets and designing and developing the sales force.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the process of the development of a sales plan: initial goals, the planning process, forecasting,
devise the plan and its implementation
2. Understanding how to recruit and train sales representative
3. Demonstrate knowledge of evaluating sales data to make informed decisions
MKTG 433 Product Pricing and Strategy 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Evaluate the pricing process of goods and services and determine how to maximize profit per unit sold
Course Description
This course focuses on methodology of pricing practices for the development and implementation of pricing
strategies.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Examine the different types of pricing strategies
2. Research the market to determine the demand, product mix and target market
3. Explain how profitability is generated with pricing products and services
MKTG 442 Non-Profit Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Examine how the nonprofit sector has evolved to produce and implement marketing and advertising programs
Course Description
This course is designed to help students understand the dynamics of nonprofit marketing. The course examines
product development and portfolio analysis, branding and identity management, target marketing, consumer
behavior and product promotions, environmental analysis and competitive assessment, and marketing management,
strategy and planning.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the nature of nonprofit marketing
2. Differentiate and compare nonprofit and for-profit marketing functions
3. Explain the impact of social media of nonprofit marketing
MKTG 460 Introduction to Advertising 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To introduce students to how marketers advertise to consumers through various platforms.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of advertising. Students will explore various
platform that firms use to display their product and services to their target market population.
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Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to construct advertising campaigns
2. Use skills to differentiate ethical and non -ethical communications with consumers
3. Apply advertising principles and practices in the marketplace
MKTG 465 Introduction to Green Marketing 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To expose students to how marketers are evolving in bringing cleaner, safer and environmental friendly products to
the marketplace
Course Description
This course outlines how environmental marketing challenges and impacts the overall marketing principles in the
marketplace. Students will learn about alternative promotion practices of products that benefit the environment and
health and safety of consumers.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the basic principles of green marketing in the 21st century marketplace
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify ethical issues that firms face in differentiating their promotion strategies
3. Understand basic theories for environmental sustainability
MKTG 470 Customer Relationship Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To introduce students to how corporations and other companies use relationship building techniques to learn
consumer’s buying patterns and customize promotions to meet their needs and/or wants.
Course Description
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a methodology and process used by corporations the build customer
relationships through technology and other implementations. This course focuses on relationship marketing
strategies that increase consumer exposure and brand loyalty.
Expected Learning Outcomes
1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how firms define “relationship” in the marketplace
2. Recognize the importance of how relationships of participants in the channel of distribution impacts overall
sales growth
3. Understand and identify relationship marketing strategies and tactics that occur in everyday life
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CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION DEGREE
(27 SEMESTER HOURS)
EDU 011 Education Technology 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To introduce how technology is used in a 21st Century classroom
Course Description
This course introduces students to the fundamental technology used in education. This course will allow students to
gain a more comprehensive outlook to how technology is used in education to further assist k-12 students with
adapting to changes and modifications to increase basic skills concepts through technological advances.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn to apply 21 Century technology in the classroom
2. Understand how technology is used to help facilitate growth, development and engagement of students
3. Incorporate technology in lesson planning to enhance the overall learning objectives of the student
EDU 015 Human Growth Development 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To explore the growth and development of individuals and understand how their perceptions are shaped
Course Description
This course is designed to illustrate the human growth process of human behavior. In this course the learner will be
informed of how an individual’s social, psychological, emotional and intellectual states are shaped throughout their
life.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Understand the human growth and development process of humans
2. Relate how the growth and development process can inhibit or enhance a person’s perception and self-
concept
3. Develop a clear and concise unbiased nature of how to view k-12 students in the classroom
EDU 020 Introduction to Theories of Learning 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn different theories of what influences teacher and student interactions
Course Description
In this course learners will explore various theories in education that illustrate how students learn at different levels.
Learners disseminate research -based information that relates to how teachers can effectively teach and how students
can effectively learn based on teaching methodologies displayed by the classroom teacher.
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Expected Student Outcomes
1. Understand the nature of the educational theories and how to apply these concepts in a 21st Century
classroom
2. Gain insight on the basis of the research based best practices in education
3. Learn how to manage student’s personalities to achieve desired outcomes
EDU 030 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn about children with exceptionalities
Course Description
This course is designed for students to understand the dynamics of working with students that have exceptionalities.
The course examines how exceptional children are identified through educational testing methods and learn the
fundamental components of what exceptional children experience with case management and behavior modification.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Gain a greater understanding of special education
2. Learn legislation that governs Special Education
3. Learn and grasp the origins of how Special Education evolved.
EDU 040 Fundamentals of Classroom Management 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To examine how a teacher controls all aspects of the classroom
Course Description
This course examines how teachers will lead in the classroom environment. Classroom management identifies key
aspects and techniques to organize students, space, time, and materials to facilitate student learning
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Identify and implement research based behavior interventions that will assist in improving student learning
and behavior outcomes
2. Learn how develop cooperative groups to facilitate student engagement
3. Understand how to manage a variety of disability diagnosis that exist in an exceptional children classroom
EDU 050 Psychological Consultation & Collaboration in Education 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To understand the psychological implication of consulting with outside mental and educational professionals to
assist with the planning process
Course Description
This course is designed to demonstrate how consulting with teachers and parents, with emphasis on multiple
relationships among parents, schools, and communities allows for a collaborative framework to produce educational
plans for children with exceptionalities.
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Expected Student Outcomes
1. Understand the correlation between a wraparound services model and the development of the student
2. Acknowledge the need for parental and other stakeholder involvement in the initial and continuous
management of the student’s psychological and mental diagnosis
3. Learn how to conduct and facilitate child and family team meetings
EDU 060 Effective Teaching Methods 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn about varied methods of administering the subject matter content in the classroom
Course Description
In this course students will examine various research based teaching methods that focuses on best practices within
education.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Apply various teaching methods into a structured classroom environment.
2. Learn how to differentiate the delivery of course content
3. Develop skills and techniques to capture and maintain student engagement
EDU 070 Curriculum Analysis in Education 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To expose learners to curriculums used within the public-school system
Course Description
In this course students will be introduced to common issues in secondary education. This course will outline the
growth and change within the curriculum development for school districts that focuses on the teacher and learner
relationships, incorporating technology in the classroom instruction and how to enhance the delivery of the
instruction.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Understand how secondary education curriculums are developed
2. Learn about relative issues that exist within the school system
3. Learn how read, interpret and implement curriculum designs
EDU 080 Literacy for the 21st Century 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To teach literacy in reading and writing
Course Description
This literacy course introduces the learner to the basis of teaching reading and writing. This course equips the
learner with techniques to use in the classroom to achieve maximum results with student growth in literacy.
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Expected Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate how to teach literacy
2. Learn how to maximize student engagement in literacy
3. Understand how to establish meaningful and obtainable learning goals for classroom students
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION DEGREE IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION
(30 SEMESTER HOURS)
EDU 202 Introduction to IEP Development 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To have students learn the origin, purpose and requirements of developing an Individual Education Plan.
Course Description
This course is designed to give students first -hand experience with how to develop an Individual Education Plan. In
this course students will explore the planning process from the initial intake to the implementation of curriculum.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate mastery in developing an Individual Education Plan.
2. Understand the law(s) associated with the planning process.
3. Assess the overall IEP to determine if the plan is proficient in addressing the needs of the student.
EDU 204 Behavior Management in Education 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To introduce behavior modification strategies to implement in the classroom to assist K-12 students to achieve their
goals.
Course Description
In this course, the content will focus on various behaviors that the Special Education student population
demonstrates in the classroom. In this process, behavior modification techniques will be explained with expected
student outcomes
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn the correlation of a student’s diagnosis and the behaviors he or she is displaying within the classroom
environment
2. Understand behavior from environmental and situational perspectives
3. Coach students to display positive and acceptable behaviors in the classroom
EDU 206 Critical Issues in Special Education 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To highlight common misconceptions and impartiality within Special Education
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Course Description
This course is designed to bring attention to issues in Special Education. Issues include but not limited to: the
changing demographics of students associated within Special Education, student discipline, continuum of care,
technology and the extreme shortage of certified Special Education teachers.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn the basics of how Special Education students are served
2. Understand the shortfalls and need changes within the management of Special Education programs at the
local level
3. Analyze how environmental forces influence policy and its implementation at the State and Federal level
EDU 209 Special Education law and Practice in Public Schools 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To explain the Special Education Law
Course Description
In this course students will learn the all the laws and legal interpretations associated with Special Education.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn the Federal laws that govern Special Education as whole
2. Understand the interpretations of the law
3. Understand case law and how current educators implement the Special Education laws
EDU 211 Assessing Learners with Special Needs 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To illustrate the assessment process for students to qualify for Special Education services
Course Description
This course outlines the assessment process of students upon the request of the legal guardian. This course examines
the tests itself, the tools used and the measurements that qualify the student for varied allocations and placement of
Special Education services.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn the basic assessment terminology
2. Analyze the legal components of the step –by- step assessment process to ensure compliance
3. Understand the correlation between testing results and placements
EDU 214 Introduction to Inclusive Lesson Planning 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To learn to develop comprehensive and relative inclusive lesion plans to accommodate students with special needs
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Course Description
In this course the learners will examine how inclusion is administered within the classroom setting. The lesson-
planning component will enforce the common principle of how to reach the student with their disability or
exceptionality.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn the basics of inclusion in the classroom
2. Develop lesson plans that address the special needs of the students
3. Measure the effectiveness of the inclusion lesion plans for maximum outcomes
EDU 216 Family Collaboration in Special Education 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To educate the learner about the importance of learning how to collaborate with the family of the child with special
needs
Course Description
This course examines the role families play in the assessment and continuum of care within Special Education. The
learner will be able to identify the advantages and challenges associated with family collaborations in relation to the
IEP development, placement and implementation of services.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn the role of the family and/or stakeholders of the student with special needs
2. Understand that family is the catalyst of how the services will be rendered
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the rights of the family and or stakeholders in the life of the child with special
needs
EDU 219 Teaching in an Inclusion Classroom 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To explore how children with special needs learn within a general education classroom
Course Description
This course highlights how special education students remain in the general education classroom with modified
instruction from an inclusive Special Education teacher. The learner will learn how to accommodate diverse
demographics of students while using the same curriculum.
Expected Student Outcome
1. Identify strategies to collaborate with the inclusion teacher
2. Ensure the student with special needs has mandated accommodations identified in his/her IEP
3. Learn how to monitor the progression or regression of the special needs students through modified
assessments
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EDU 225 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
Educate teachers to identify behaviors that will inhibit students from achievement and progression academically,
socially and behaviorally.
Course Description
This book examines an array of emotional and behavioral disorders in adolescents and teenagers that are exhibited
within the classroom setting.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn how to recognize symptoms of behaviors
2. Learn assessment methods to manage symptoms and enhance coping skills
3. Learn how to manage the classroom when behaviors are displayed
EDU 230 Human Diversity in Education 3 Semester Hours
Course Objective
To introduced diversity in education through a multicultural and unbiased approach
Course Description
Diversity in Education will illustrate the importance of understanding, acknowledging and respecting cultural
differences of students within the public school system.
Expected Student Outcomes
1. Learn to incorporate diversity in teaching methodology
2. Examine how globalization impacts the need of reliance of others
3. Acknowledge how diversity strengthens student’s perspective of world around them
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INDEX E
A Experimental Coursework 16-17
Expulsion 15
Absence 29 Evaluation 19
Academic Policy 28-35
F
Accounting 37-39
Availability 36 Faculty 60
Evaluation 8 Federal 27
Integrity 30 Fees 25
Program(s) 37-58 Financial Aid 21
Accelerated Degree Schedule
Accounting 49 Disbursements 21
Marketing 51 Limitations 21
Operation Management 50 Requirements 23
Special Education 57-58 Returns 22
Accounting 37, 74-80
Accreditation 7 G
Additional Fees 25
Administration 59 General Education 63-70
Admission Requirements 18-20 General Information 5-17
Affirmative Action 7 Grade Reporting 31
Alumni Relations 15 Graduation Requirements 32
Americans with Disabilities Act 7
Attendance 28-29 H
Auditing 29
Health Insurance for Students 15
B Honor Roll 31
Bachelor I
Arts 92-95
Science 71-74 Immunizations 13
Board of Directors 7 J
C K
Calendar 4 L
Cancelation of Classes 13
Career Services 10-11, 59 Learning Environment 8
Class Size 8 Library 9-10
Core Competency 6
Counseling 14 Resource Center 10
Course Description 62-98
Course Registration 28 M
D Manager, 59
Marketing 43, 86-91
Dean 59 Mission 5
Dean’s List 31 Mobile Career Workshops 11
Degree Requirements 38-39, 41-42, 44-45, 55-56
Disbursements 21 N
Discount Tuition Program 24-26
Distant Online Learning 9 No Show Fees 21
Diversity 8 Non -Degree 18
Drop- Add 29 Non Discrimination Statement 7
Not Reporting 21
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O Program(s) Description 37, 40, 43, 54
Operations Management 40, 80-85 V
Ownership 7
Veteran’s Discount Tuition Program 25-26
P
W
Payment of Debt 22
Tuition 22 Withdrawals 22
Pell Grant(s) Limitations 21 X
Personnel 59-61 Y
Placement Testing 19 Z
Provost 59
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Q
R
Re-Admission 19
Refund Policy 22
Reporting Crimes 14
Residence 20
Request to Change Letter Grade 31
Returned Check Fee 22
Revised Tuition Rates 13
S
Security 13
Special Education 54, 95-98
Standard and Academic Policy and Procedures 28-33
Student Advisory Board 13
Class Identification 31
Code of Conduct 15
Files and Information 33
Government Association 13
Health Services 15
Honors Classification 30-31
Rights and Responsibilities 29
Suspension 15
T
Time of Completion 33
Traditional Four Year Curriculum
Semester 12
Transfer Admission 18
Credit 31-32
Transcript Management 31
Tuition 24
Types of Financial Aid 22
U
Undeclared Major 19
Undergraduate Academic Performance/Evaluation 32
Admissions 18
Grading System 30
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