General Education (42 Credits)
Students are required to take the following
- 6 credit hours in academic and interpersonal skills, PSY180 and ASP100. Courses must be taken in the first semester and no transfer of credit is accepted for either course.
- 6 credit hours in Communications including ENG101
- COM104, COM105, COM450 cannot be taken to satisfy the Communication requirement
- 6 credit hours in Humanities
- ENG401, HUM401, HUM440 cannot be taken to satisfy the Humanities requirement
- 6 credit hours in Social Sciences
- SOC416 cannot be taken to satisfy the Social Sciences requirement
- 6 credit hours in Natural Science
- 6 credit hours in Mathematics
- 6 credit hours in elective courses (in any general education distribution area)
Core Requirements (36 Credits)
Students are required to complete twelve core courses or 36 credit hours. All students are required to take three Prescribed Core Courses. To complete the Liberal Arts Core Requirements, students choose three courses or 9 credit hours from each Interdisciplinary Category (The Individual, The Workplace, and Society) as listed below.
Prescribed Core Courses
COM105 Organizational Communication*
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
HUM440 Critical Thinking: Common Sense in Everyday Life*
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
SOC416 Sociological Perspectives on Class, Ethnicity, and Gender*
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
The Individual
Students Choose Three of the Following
ENG401 Shakespeare Today*
This course examines the ideas and art of Shakespeare’s writings with a modern-day perspective. Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3
HUM401 American Voices*
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
PSY260 Child and Adolescent Psychology
This course provides an introduction to development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Major theories and research methods in developmental psychology are discussed. Topics include physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development. The course examines family, school, and community practices and experiences that contribute to the integrated personality of the individual.
Prerequisite(s):
Credit(s): 3
PSY307 Adulthood & Aging
This course examines the cognitive, physical, social and emotional changes that occur throughout adulthood. Common patterns of development as well as variations in individual aging, by gender, social class and ethnicity are analyzed. Theory and research in adult development are examined. Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3
PSY350 Physiological Psychology
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
PSY362 Personality Theories
This course examines theoretical models of personality structure and development. Relevant research and psychometric methods are discussed. Students will explore the impact of culture on both theory and measurement.
Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3
PSY363 Cognitive Psychology
This course presents an overview of the major topics in cognitive psychology including perception, attention, memory, imagery, knowledge representation, categorization, problem solving, language, decision making, and reasoning. Theories dealing with these issues are reviewed with an emphasis on current research findings and applications.
Prerequisite(s): PSY302
Credit(s): 3
The Workplace
Students Choose Three of the Following
BUS212 Business Law and Corporate Ethics
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
BUS381 Solutions Focused Leadership
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
COM301 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
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
MGT400 Managing People for Performance
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
BUS423 Business Psychology
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
MGT450 Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
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
MGT411 Human Resources Management
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
PSY310 Social Psychology
This course provides a survey of theory and research on human social behavior, including topics such as aggression, attitudes, attribution, group dynamics, interpersonal relations, and prejudice and stereotypes. The course introduces the application of social psychology principles to diverse human experiences.
Prerequisite(s): PSY302
Credit(s): 3
PSY405 Interviewing Techniques
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
Society
Students Choose Three of the Following
CJA105 Introduction to American Criminal Justice
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
CJA330 Juvenile Delinquency
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
CJA426 Terrorism
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
COM104 Persuasion*
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
COM450 Communication, Gender and Culture*
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
PSY312 Diversity
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
PSY310 Social Psychology
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
PSY381 Abnormal Psychology
This course focuses on biopsychosocial models of psychological disorders and maladaptive patterns of behavior. Human behaviors are examined within the framework of the DSM-IV TR classification system. Students explore multicultural views of human behavior and potential ethical dilemmas associated with classifying or describing
Prerequisite(s): none
Credit(s): 3
PSY370 Introduction to Addiction and Addictive Behavior
This introductory course provides an overview of addictions and substance abuse, including alcoholism and drug abuse. It introduces both the physiological and psychological characteristics of substance abuse and its effect in various life areas. Both individual and family dynamics are covered, as well as ideas for treatment options and recovery. Cross addiction and dual-diagnosis are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY370
Credit(s): 3
PSY481 Substance Abuse and the Family
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
PSY493 Crime and Causes
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
*These courses can only be applied to core requirements in the BA in Liberal Arts program and cannot be taken to fulfill general education distribution requirements.
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Additional Requirements (18 Credit Hours)
Students are required to choose six courses from three interdisciplinary categories that have not been taken to satisfy the Liberal Arts Core Requirements.
Elective Requirements (24 Credit Hours)
Students may choose eight courses from any area with the approval of the program chair.
Placement Policy
Math Requirement
- Students who are transferring in sufficient college level General Education Math courses with a grade of B or higher will not be required to take a placement test
- Students with no college credit in General Education Math or with grades of B- or below, will be placed in a developmental course per the Registration Policy for Developmental Coursework. However, they can choose to place out of developmental coursework by passing a placement test
Writing Requirement
- Students who are transferring in sufficient college level General Education English courses with a grade of B or higher will not be required to take a placement test
- Students with no college credit in General Education English or with grades of B- or below, will be placed in a developmental course per the Registration Policy for Developmental Coursework. However, they can choose to place out of developmental coursework by passing a placement test
Developmental Coursework
Students who have a grade of B- or below in both General Education Math and English, or do not successfully complete a placement test in either Math or English, may only enroll in developmental coursework after the first session until at least one of the developmental courses is successfully completed.
If developmental coursework for both Math and English is successfully completed, students proceed into their given program of study.
If developmental coursework is successfully completed in only one area (Math or English), students proceed according to the policies that govern enrollment in Mathematics Review or English Review. Similarly, students who transfer in a college level course in only one area (Math or English), or whose placement test scores are below the established cutoff in only one area (Math or English) may register for other coursework per the following policies:
Mathematics Review Policies
Prior to successful completion of a developmental course 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.
Mathematics Review I may be retaken a second time, but students may not register for other courses until the developmental coursework has been completed with a grade of C- or higher . 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.
English Review Policies
English Review I: Students not taking the placement test, or having placement scores below a certain threshold will be placed in English Review I. After the successful completion of English Review I they will bep laced in English Review II. Prior to successful completion of English 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, ECO201 Macroeconomics, ECO202 Microeconomics, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.
English Review II Students with placement test scores above the threshold for English Review I but with scores below the cutoff for passing will be placed in English Review II. Prior to successful completion of English Review II, 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, ECO201Macroeconomics, ECO202 Microeconomics, BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology.
English Review I and English Review II may be retaken a second time, but students may not register for other courses until the developmental coursework has been completed with a grade of C- or higher. 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.
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