The role of communication in the effective management of formal organizations is studied. Contemporary communication theory, as well as a set of strategies and methods helpful in analyzing an organization’s ability to communicate, are examined.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

What can we know for certain? The student who can critically read, write and listen has an advantage in every area of life: home, work, school and community. This course will help you gain that advantage.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course explores the impact of social class, ethnicity, and gender on identity as well as the functions of roles in social organization. Family life, work, violence, sexuality and the possibilities for social change will be considered.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course examines the ideas and art of Shakespeare’s writings with a modern-day perspective.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

Students contemplate the idea of multiculturalism in America, and the role it may play in their own lives. The historical and cultural importance of notions such as “The American Dream,” “American Family Values,” and America as a “nation of immigrants” are examined in close readings of a wide array of American writers. Students are guided in methods to best engage in the readings, and are asked to respond in writing—using both formal (traditional papers) and less formal (online class discussions) venues. Students develop critical and analytical skills that will be applicable in many other areas of life.

Prerequisite(s): ENG101
Credit(s): 3

Survey of theory and research on cognitive, emotional, and social development during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

Prerequisite(s): PSY101
Credit(s): 3

Multidisciplinary perspectives on the biological, psychological, and social issues of aging, including affective, cognitive, and physiological changes and the social effects of increasingly older population demographics in a diverse and global society.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

Survey of relationships of physiological processes, especially nervous system functioning, to behavior. Emphasis on current, interdisciplinary research findings on brain and behavior and their applications.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course examines psychoanalytic, biological, behavioral, cognitive, trait, humanistic, and interactionist theoretical approaches to understanding personality. Strengths and weaknesses of the various approaches are noted. Where available, modern research is integrated with each theoretical approach. Thoughtful evaluation of the eight approaches is emphasized, as is integration of theories to create a rich and multi-faceted picture of human personality. Practical applications to gender and cultural/ethnic differences are noted. Assignments are designed to foster student awareness and reflection concerning personal assumptions about personality. The assignments also encourage students to practice critical thinking skills when evaluating the eight approaches and the related research.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course provides an introduction to theories and research on cognition and learning, especially topics such as knowledge acquisition, language, memory, thinking and the biological basis of learning and cognition. Applications to the assessment and treatment of human problems in a variety of organizational settings in education and mental health are also discussed.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

Current topics in the area of law, regulatory controls, and ethical issues and their effect on decision making are examined. Attention is given to developing critical thinking skills to make humane and informed choices in resolving managerial dilemmas that pose ethical or legal problems.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course examines the process by which leaders and team members generate alternatives and select appropriate courses of action to meet organizational objectives. Competing principles of leadership are considered and the characteristics of effective leadership across multiple settings are considered.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course introduces students to the nature and components of negotiation and conflict management. Theoretical perspectives focus on models, metaphors, interests, goals, power, and style. Students will engage in individual and group practices, simulations, and projects designed to develop negotiation and conflict intervention skills.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course identifies basic management and supervisory skills and practices that apply across organizations, whether participating in or managing an ad hoc work group to structuring personal and work group task priorities in a complex and ambiguous environment. The underlying principles of the identified practices are a focus to increase the likelihood that practices and skills can be adapted to new situations.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course reviews the application of personal and organizational psychology and its effects on employee training, motivation, assessment and health and safety. Topics covered include team interactions, the impact of job satisfaction on employee and organizational performance, perceptions of organizational justice, the influence of culture on work behavior, performance feedback programs, and theories and implications of stress in the workplace for individuals and the organization.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course is designed to teach students how to manage the increasingly multicultural workforce in the United States. Students are exposed to the basic concepts and issues of intercultural communication and cross-cultural relations, and explore the challenge that managing cultural diversity presents to both organizations and individuals.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

The course considers the foundations of dealing with human resources in an organizational setting. The employee lifecycle from recruiting to retention to motivation to exit is discussed.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

Application of the theories and research in psychology to industrial and social organizations, including topics such as personnel, human factors, organizational development, and welfare of the consumer. Examination of the ethical and legal dimensions of conducting psychological research and practice in the workplace.

Prerequisite(s): PSY101
Credit(s): 3

Interviewing Techniques is an applied course designed to develop basic relationship building, interviewing, reporting, problem-solving and decision-making skills with diverse clients. The focus is on fundamentals and techniques that cut across multiple interviewing situations. The fundamentals and techniques learned will prepare students for current real-world applications. For those students planning to attend graduate school, the fundamentals and techniques learned will serve as a foundation for the development and refinement of clinical skills.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

An introduction to the historical development of local, state and federal American police agencies, including a survey of the structure and operations of police, courts and corrections.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course analyzes and evaluates the various sociological theories related to the causation of delinquency. It also evaluates the role of law enforcement, the judicial process, and corrections with respect to juvenile offenders. Methods of intervention, treatment and rehabilitation are also examined.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

The Oklahoma City bombing and the events of September 11, 2001, among other incidents, have made domestic and foreign terrorism top priorities of public safety agencies. This course analyzes the causes and effects of specifics acts of terrorism, as well as the political objectives, strategies, and methods of terrorists.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course examines persuasion from the perspective of the humanistic and social scientific traditions. It explores both theory and practice with the goal of enhancing the student’s ability as consumer and practitioner.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

A comprehensive study that examines how gender is created and sustained through communication within cultures; how conventional views of masculinity and femininity lead to inequities, reflecting cultural values; and how institutional, social and personal communication sustain the status quo. Using theories and the latest research in gender communication, students will discuss topics/issues such as stereotypes of women and men; growing up feminine, growing up masculine; key concepts of the women’s and men’s movements; gender communication in family dynamics, in school, in organizational settings, in the media; gendered communication in romantic/personal relationships/ friendships; and gender issues involving power and violence.

Prerequisite(s): COM102
Credit(s): 3

Examination of how an understanding and respect for the diversity of class, ethnicity, gender, religion, and sexual orientation differences contribute to the scientific study of human behavior. Cross-cultural research is also explored.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

Survey of theory and research on human social behavior, including topics such as aggression, attitudes, attribution, group dynamics, interpersonal relations, and prejudice and stereotypes. Emphasis on the diversity of human experience and ethical conflicts in psychological research and practice.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course provides the student with a body of knowledge concerning the recognition, classification, course, prognosis, and treatment of the range of human problems usually defined as psychological disorders. Human problems are examined within the framework of the DSM-IV TR classification system. In addition, students will be exposed to the various ethical issues and dilemmas associated with identifying, classifying and treating behavior as maladaptive or pathological. The role gender and culture play in identifying, classifying and treating behavior as maladaptive or pathological will also be explored.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

The biological, psychological, and social effects of mood-altering substances and behaviors, as well as their implications for the addiction process, are reviewed. Psychopharmacology of substances is emphasized, and effects on health are covered. Cultural norms and the disease concept/model are considered.

Prerequisite(s): PSY370
Credit(s): 3

This course provides the student with a body of knowledge concerning the recognition, classification, course, prognosis, and treatment of the range of human problems usually defined as psychological disorders. Human problems are examined within the framework of the DSM-IV TR classification system. In addition, students will be exposed to the various ethical issues and dilemmas associated with identifying, classifying and treating behavior as maladaptive or pathological. The role gender and culture play in identifying, classifying and treating behavior as maladaptive or pathological will also be explored.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

This course studies the sociological and social psychological foundations of crime and delinquency. Topics include the definition and meaning of crime and delinquency, the etiology of crime and delinquency, the history and development of criminal law, and criminal behavior.

Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3

All students must complete a math placement test in their first semester of study. Students who establish competency through testing will register for one of the college-level mathematics courses to fulfill the General Education mathematics requirement, unless they have transferred in sufficient math credit. Students who do not demonstrate competency must register for, and successfully complete MAT096 Mathematics Review I in their second semester of study.

Writing competency is essential for successful completion of any coursework at Argosy University. All students complete a writing placement test in their first semester of study. Students who demonstrate competency through testing will register for one of the college-level English courses to fulfill the General Education English requirements unless they have transferred in sufficient English credit.

Students who do not demonstrate competency on the placement test are required to complete a self-paced writing lab built into their first course of study. Following completion of the writing lab, students will take a post-test to re-assess writing competency. Students who do not demonstrate competency on the post-test must register for, and successfully complete ENG099 Writing Review in their second semester of study.

Prior to successful completion of MAT096 Mathematics Review I, students are limited to registration in the following General Education electives: PSY101 General Psychology, SCI110 The Rise of Modern Science, SCI115 The Ecological Perspective, POL110 American Experience, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

MAT096 Mathematics Review I may be retaken a second time, but students may not register for other courses until the developmental coursework is satisfactorily completed. Students who fail their second attempt of a developmental course will be referred to the Student Professional Development Committee to address barriers to academic readiness.

Prior to successful completion of ENG099 English Review, students are limited to registration in the following General Education electives: PSY101 General Psychology, SCI110 The Rise of Modern Science, SCI115 The Ecological Perspective, POL110 American Experience, ECO201 Macroeconomics, ECO202 Microeconomics, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.

ENG099 English Review may be retaken a second time, but students may not register for other courses until the developmental coursework is satisfactorily completed. Students who fail their second attempt of a developmental course will be referred to the Student Professional Development Committee to address barriers to academic readiness.