Detailed Program Information

• Overview of goal setting, self-assessment, and application of self-knowledge to academic and professional goals.

• Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify multiple approaches to goal-setting and decision-making in relation to academic and career planning.

  • Design a plan for degree completion based on Integrated Studies curriculum.

  • Assess academic skills, career strengths and interests.

  • Integrate self-knowledge into set of academic and career goals.

  • Identify knowledge and strategies for effective online learning.

Selection and utilization of computer applications for professional communication, data management, and coordination of work. Not open to students with CAP 100 credit.

• Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Assess needs for computer skills based on academic and career goals and create a plan for professional development.

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of categories of professional computer applications such as word processing, data management, networks, and communications.

  • Justify selection of application for particular use.

  • Address a problem or project with at least one application.

  • Present the project solution.

Concepts and skills involved with the process of inquiry including reading, questioning, evaluation of information, and research.

• Upon completion of the class, students will:
  • Describe different approaches to inquiry and the nature of knowledge including empirical research and naturalistic inquiry.
  • Identify characteristics of strong inquiry and critically engage with information encountered both within and beyond the college classroom.
  • Identify different approaches to reading in order to maximize efficiency and comprehension.
  • Demonstrate reading as an active, reflective, and analytical process through text responses and discussions.
  • Evaluate information in order to strategically explore the origin and value of a source.
  • Understand and use library research techniques in order to locate information.
  • Recognize the ethical dimensions of information use, creation, and dissemination in order to responsibly create content.

Advanced survey study of communication in professional settings, including interpersonal and group dynamics and intercultural mindfulness. Application of professional communication strategies including written and verbal communication.

• Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Explain the principles of human communication as they relate to the business and professional context.
  • Utilize appropriate communication behaviors to accomplish career-related goals.
  • Implement communication strategies in oral, aural, and written forms for effective communication.
  • Identify and promote characteristics associated with effective workplace teams including: leadership, interpersonal, and intercultural communication.

Exploration of the role of diversity through analysis of contemporary issues and events in professional settings and professions’ approaches to equity and inclusion.

• Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of dimensions of diversity reflected in the workplace.
  • Describe implications of workplace diversity.
  • Evaluate at least one profession’s approach to equity and inclusion including professional standards and expectations.
  • Evaluate and discuss strategies to support inclusive and equitable work environments.

Theory and strategies of organizational leadership, workplace ethics, and decision-making from multiple disciplinary perspectives.

• Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of leadership theories and styles.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of moral and ethical decision-making theories.

  • Apply leadership theories and styles and strategies for decision-making to professional contexts and situations.

  •  Analyze ethical issues in specific professional fields. 

Culminating experience on integrating academic experiences and skills, analysis of academic and career development, and professional portfolio development and presentation.

• Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • Synthesize and evaluate their own academic and professional development and relationship to coursework and applied learning experiences.
  • Present academic and professional skills and competencies in written portfolio and verbal presentations.
  • Create professional materials and presentations, demonstrating the ability to research a topic, develop an argument and organize supporting details.
  • Provide constructive feedback to others’ work including presentations, demonstrating an ability to evaluate communication for substance, bias and intended effect.