Individualized Technical Studies Curriculum

 

Catalog Number

Course Title

Credits

I. Individualized Technical Studies Courses

40 - 48

At least 20 of these credits must be focused in one discipline.

 

II. General Education Core

15

A. Communications (Select at least 2 courses)

6

10-801-195

Written Communication

3

(OR) 20-801-219

English Composition

(3)

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

3

(OR) 20-801-210

Fundamentals of Speech

(3)

10-801-197

Technical Reporting

3

(OR) 20-801-223

English Composition II

(3)

B. Social Science (Select at least 1 course)

3

10-809-195

Economics

3

(OR) 20-809-287

Principles of Macroeconomics

(3)

10-809-197

Contemporary American Society

3

20-809-271

Introductory Sociology

3

C. Behavioral Science (Select at least 1 course)

3

10-809-199

Psychology of Human Relations

3

20-809-251

Introduction to Psychology

3

20-809-259

Psychology of Human Adjustment

3

D. Additional Credits

3

Students must select 3 additional credits from the above listed courses.

3

 

III. Math and/or Science

3

 

Electives

6

 

Total Program Credits

64 - 72

 


Individualized Technical Studies Courses

 

10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments is designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Lecture/discussion/workshop. 3 credits.

20-801-219 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (COMM)
Develops expository writing and critical thinking skills, including clarity, concision, concreteness, and completeness of expression, supported by reasoning, organization, and language conventions. Lecture/discussion/workshop. 3 credits.

10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communications, and listening skills through individual presentations, groups activities, and other projects. Lecture/discussion/workshop. 3 credits.

20-810-201 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH (COMM)
Examines theory and process of communication, the role of speech in self-development, the art of persuasion, topic selection, the use of research-based evidence, and audience analysis. Includes organizing speech content, speech delivery and critique via presentation of informative and persuasive speeches and development of effective extemporaneous speaking style. Students gain self confidence, proficiency, and poise. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING
Teaches preparation and presentation of written, oral, and multi-media technical reports. Prerequisites: 10-801-195 and 10-801-196 or 20-801-219 and 20-810-201, or consent of instructor. Lecture/discussion/ workshop. 3 credits.

20-801-223 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (COMM)
Advances composition skills, emphasizing well-reasoned argumentative research papers. Prerequisite: 20-801-219. Lecture/discussion/ workshop. 3 credits.

10-809-195 ECONOMICS
Introduces economic tools for use in business and personal life. Covers markets, economic growth, employment, productivity, computers, and the Internet, international trade, the role of government, and business cycles. Lecture. 3 credits.

20-809-287 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (SOCSCI)

Introduces, describes, and analyzes factors which affect the overall performance of the economy. Describes and analyzes the cause and consequences of unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and international trade. Analyzes the role of financial institutions and the Federal Reserve System. Examines current topics, including the U.S. budget deficit, the U.S. trade deficit, monetary policy, fiscal policy, trade policy, and economic development through analysis and critique of the private market and public policy. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-809-197 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN SOCIETY
Explores the American social and political institutions affecting the individual as a citizen, worker, and participant in various social groups. Topics studied will be flexible and responsive to contemporary issues. Lecture. 3 credits.

20-809-271 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY (SOCSCI)
Studies of human society, including the individual, culture, and society; social inequality; social institutions, and social change in the modern world. Lecture. 3 credits.

10-809-199 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
Focuses on improving personal and job-related relationships through understanding and applying sound psychological principles. Topics include self-concept, motivation, emotions, stress management, conflict resolution, and human relation processes. Lecture. 3 credits.

20-809-251 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (SOCSCI)
This course surveys the methods, principles, and theories of psychology as they are applied to understanding, predicting, and modifying human behavior. Essential theoretical perspectives, including cognitive, humanistic, socio-cultural, psychodynamic, learning, and biological/evolutionary inform an understanding of key topics in psychology, among which may include the brain and behavior, development, emotion, memory, motivation, personality, psychological disorders, sensation and perception, and thinking and intelligence. At the successful completion of the course, students will be well prepared for more advanced study in the field of contemporary psychology. Lecture. 3 credits.

20-809-259 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN ADJUSTMENT (SOCSCI)
Studies the principles of mental health, emotions, stress, and interpersonal relationships as they relate to personal adjustments. Students are encouraged to take General Psychology 20-809-251 before taking this course. Lecture. 3 credits.


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