Bachelor of Science in University Studies Online
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Program Overview
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$296*
Per Credit Hour
Up to 90 hours
Transfer Credits
120
Credit Hours
Tailor your studies to align with your personal passions and career path with our 100% online Bachelor of Science in University Studies. This degree brings you one step closer to launching, advancing or changing your career by preparing you with highly marketable skills that stand out in the labor force.
As an online student at LU, you can graduate faster by transferring previously earned credit hours – saving you time and money. Whether you are starting your degree or searching for your path to completion, you will be completely supported by our knowledgeable faculty members and dedicated student coordinators throughout your academic journey.
In addition to our comprehensive core curriculum, you will have the opportunity to select courses in the area of your choice. This professional specialty sets you up for success by expanding your knowledge base in areas that sync with your interests, abilities and previous experience.
Choose from these professional areas of study for your University Studies online degree:
Multidisciplinary
With multidisciplinary studies, you can explore where your true career goals lie. Customize advanced electives across a variety of subjects such as humanities, history, arts and applied sciences. You will build a strong educational foundation with transferable skills, like critical-thinking, problem-solving and effective communication, to enter the workforce or continue to graduate school.
Work in a variety of settings:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Business and finance
- Management
- Software
Ethnicity, Race and Gender
Ethnicity, race and gender– and the roles they play in society – are dominant topics in today’s world. Become a leader for diversity growth as you study crucial topics such as social justice and equity, gender and cultural differences and more. You will prepare for rewarding work in various public, private or nonprofit sectors, helping to create and build an enriched, inclusive society for all.
Potential careers for graduates:
- Human resources
- Diversity leadership
- Community or city planning
- Consulting
Human Development
Delve into the cultural, biological, social and psychological aspects of human growth and development. This area of study is perfect for those wishing to move into teaching, family or human studies fields. You will study a range of subjects – from counseling, teaching and social work – that will give you a solid foundation to continue with additional certifications or graduate-level degrees for career advancement and employment.
Possible career opportunities:
- Teaching (additional certification requirements needed)
- Corporate training
- Advocacy
- Family and consumer services
Organizational Leadership
Motivate others to achieve success with a leadership position in a business organization. The curriculum in this area of study targets broad subjects – including communications, business, management and social and behavioral sciences – where you will gain important transferable skills. Students with quantitative or other business-related backgrounds find that this degree plan aligns with their career goals.
Prep for work in these settings:
- Marketing
- Communications or public relations
- Human Resources
- Sales
- Government agencies
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Study the multifaceted human experience as a social and behavioral scientist to understand what makes people tick. You will obtain a well-rounded and balanced education on a wide spectrum of subjects to prepare you for the workplace or graduate-level studies. Courses include history, anthropology, economics, criminal justice, political science, psychology and social work.
Pursue a career in these settings:
- Government
- Criminal Justice
- Public health and service agencies
- Social service agencies
- Human Resources
Multidisciplinary
With multidisciplinary studies, you can explore where your true career goals lie. Customize advanced electives across a variety of subjects such as humanities, history, arts and applied sciences. You will build a strong educational foundation with transferable skills, like critical-thinking, problem-solving and effective communication, to enter the workforce or continue to graduate school.
Work in a variety of settings:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Business and finance
- Management
- Software
Ethnicity, Race and Gender
Ethnicity, race and gender– and the roles they play in society – are dominant topics in today’s world. Become a leader for diversity growth as you study crucial topics such as social justice and equity, gender and cultural differences and more. You will prepare for rewarding work in various public, private or nonprofit sectors, helping to create and build an enriched, inclusive society for all.
Potential careers for graduates:
- Human resources
- Diversity leadership
- Community or city planning
- Consulting
Human Development
Delve into the cultural, biological, social and psychological aspects of human growth and development. This area of study is perfect for those wishing to move into teaching, family or human studies fields. You will study a range of subjects – from counseling, teaching and social work – that will give you a solid foundation to continue with additional certifications or graduate-level degrees for career advancement and employment.
Possible career opportunities:
- Teaching (additional certification requirements needed)
- Corporate training
- Advocacy
- Family and consumer services
Organizational Leadership
Motivate others to achieve success with a leadership position in a business organization. The curriculum in this area of study targets broad subjects – including communications, business, management and social and behavioral sciences – where you will gain important transferable skills. Students with quantitative or other business-related backgrounds find that this degree plan aligns with their career goals.
Prep for work in these settings:
- Marketing
- Communications or public relations
- Human Resources
- Sales
- Government agencies
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Study the multifaceted human experience as a social and behavioral scientist to understand what makes people tick. You will obtain a well-rounded and balanced education on a wide spectrum of subjects to prepare you for the workplace or graduate-level studies. Courses include history, anthropology, economics, criminal justice, political science, psychology and social work.
Pursue a career in these settings:
- Government
- Criminal Justice
- Public health and service agencies
- Social service agencies
- Human Resources
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Tuition
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The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing Bachelor of Science in University Studies. Our tuition is affordable, and can be paid by the course.
$296
Per credit hour. Price includes distance learning fee.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
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Calendar
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Our Bachelor of Science in University Studies online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
Upcoming Start Dates:
Apply by:9/28/22
Start Class:10/19/22
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 08/22/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 08/08/2022 | 08/15/2022 | 10/14/2022 |
| Fall 2 | 10/19/2022 | 09/28/2022 | 10/05/2022 | 10/10/2022 | 12/06/2022 |
| Spring I | 01/17/2023 | 12/21/2022 | 01/03/2023 | 01/09/2023 | 03/07/2023 |
| Spring II | 03/08/2023 | 02/15/2023 | 02/22/2023 | 02/27/2023 | 05/02/2023 |
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Admissions
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The Bachelor of Science in University Studies online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Online Application
Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online.
Official Transcripts
Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended.
* All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Send transcripts to: Lamar University, P.O. Box 10017, Beaumont, Texas 77710
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All applicants must complete an application packet, consisting of:
- Complete online application and pay a one-time application fee of $25
- Submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges and universities you have attended
- Eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
- Verify specific requirements associated with chosen degree program
High school graduates who have not attended college before are considered entering freshmen – even if they received college credit while in high school through dual credit, AP or IB programs. Transfer students with fewer than 18 hours of college credit also must meet admission requirements for entering freshmen.
Incoming freshmen must do three things to qualify for unconditional admission to Lamar University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- Complete at least 14 high school credits in college preparatory courses: 4 credits in English, 3 credits in mathematics, 2 credits in laboratory sciences, 2.5 credits in social sciences (U.S. history, U.S. government, and world history or world geography) and 2.5 credits in college preparatory electives (preferably including 2 credits of foreign language)
- Graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class or achieve a minimum composite score on the SAT or ACT
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
Courses
Gain valuable insights with this online Bachelor of Science in University Studies degree
The Lamar University Bachelor of Science in University Studies online features the same quality instruction from supportive faculty as our established on-campus program. Take courses in the focus area that meets your career goals and gain the skills employers are looking for.
Each student will be required to take ANTH, 2351, COMM 1318, ANTH 2372, ENGL 2371, ENGL 2376 and PSYC 2317. Students will work with their advisor on remaining course selections.
ANTH 2351: Cultural Anthropology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of that uniquely human adaptation known as culture. Subject matter will include evidence for cultural behavior in nonhuman primates, as well as language and communication, mythology and narrative, arts and music, play and humor in human societies around the world.
ANTH 2372: Ethnic Heritage
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the cultural heritage of the major ethnic groups of contemporary American society - Afro-American, Hispanic-American, or Euro-American. (Only one group will be covered each time the course is taught; contact department for current offering.)
ANTH 4340: Topics in Anthropology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Selected special topics in the major research fields of contemporary anthropology. The course will focus on current literature and will involve the student in a research project. This course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies.
COMM 1318: Interpersonal Communication
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Principles and practices of interpersonal communication in various settings. Majors should complete this course during their freshman year. (Fall 1, Summer)
COMM 3378: Pop Culture Theories
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to popular culture-based theories with an emphasis on all forms of media.
COMM 4396: Studies in Media
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in major areas of media production (journalism, radio, television, film). May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Fall 1, Spring 2 and Summer)
ENGL 2371: Masterworks of Asian Literature
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Six-to-ten major works of Asian literature, including writers from China, Japan and Vietnam. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and either ENGL 1302 or 1374; or ENGL 1360 and 1361 Offered: Fall, Spring
ENGL 2376: African-American Literature
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Significant contributions to African-American literature from Colonial times to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and either ENGL 1302 or 1374; or ENGL 1360 and 1361 Offered: Fall, Spring
HIST 3321: Issues in World Cultures To 1660
Duration: 8 or 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of world civilization from ancient Greece to c. 1660 Offered: Fall, Spring.
HIST 3322: Issues in World Cultures Since 1660
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of world civilization since 1660. Offered: Fall, Spring.
HIST 4335: Topics in History
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Selected special topics in major areas of history. Course may be repeated for a maximum of twelve semester hours credit when the topic varies.
PSYC 2317: Introduction to Statistical Methods
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Statistical concepts and techniques used in behavioral science research. Topics include graphs, measure of position, central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression, probability, tests of significance and basic non-parametric techniques.
SOCI 3310: Sociology of Gender
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
From a social constructionist view of gender, this course examines the ways in which masculinity and femininity are constructed in Western society as well as the different forms it takes around the world.
SOCI 3315: Single Women in the US
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore single women population in the US from historical and cultural perspectives. How have changes in the culture of love, romance and in the institution of marriage affected single women will be discussed.
SOCI 4300: Seminar in Sociology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on a selected topic of contemporary concern and significance in sociology. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
SOCI 4350: Sociology of Religion
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Using the conceptual tools of sociology, this course examines religious beliefs, practices, symbols, and rites, as well as formation of religious movements, sects, and institutionalization. All addressed will be how religion intersects with social class, gender, race and ethnicity. The material incorporates cross-cultural and historical studies.
SOWK 3360: Promoting Social Justice
Duration: 10 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
From a socio-historical perspective, students acquire a knowledge and understanding of how prejudice and discrimination contribute to social and economic inequality, oppression, and social injustice as experienced by diverse cultural groups and populations at risk. Strategies to combat social injustice from a micro-macro focus are emphasized. Offered: Fall
Students will work with their advisor on course selection from the list below.
FMST 3302: The Whole Child
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of the preschool years. Emphasis is placed on the cognitive, physical, emotional, social and creative selves.
FMST 3340: Human Development I
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Dynamics of growth and development of children from conception through adolescence. Physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, as well as guidance techniques are addressed.
FMST 3341: Human Development II
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Dynamics of growth and development from young adulthood through death. Physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, including current issues and challenges at each of those stages (young adulthood, middle adulthood and late adulthood).
HLTH 3378: Human Sexuality and STD's
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is concerned with the basic information regarding the physical, psychological, social and comparative aspects of family health, sexual behavior, sex education and sexually transmitted diseases. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between personal health and human sexuality. the understanding of human sexuality through self-awareness, value clarification and decision-making will also be a concern.
KINT 3350: Inclusive and Adaptive Physical Education
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to help students identify the unique needs of school-age children and develop appropriate inclusive and adapted physical education programs and activities for these individuals.
KINT 3370: Motor Development
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Principles of motor development in children, including developmental stages and the understanding of motoric trends in human growth and development from birth throughout life. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
NUTR 4307: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Physiological, biochemical and sociological factors that affect nutrient requirements and recommendations over the life cycle.
PSYC 3370: Child & Adolescent Psychology
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Explorations of the major theories of child growth and development and their applications to psychological development. Effects of various cultural, socioeconomic and age considerations will be addressed to determine their impact on both psychological and physical development. Topics will include physical, linguistic, cognitive, social and emotional development of normal, exceptional and struggling children. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of C
PSYC 4360: Learning and Cognition
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theories and research concerning learning and cognitive processes, with a consideration of practical implications. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of C
SOCI 4325: Aging Population and Health
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a demographic study of the human aging experience and the older population from a global and cross-cultural context. The course recognizes aging studies as providing a multidisciplinary perspective in the study of biological, psychological and social changes that occur during the life cycle. Special attention is given to the global demography of aging populations.
SOWK 4320: Seminar
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Current topics in social work practice; May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Students will be required to take MATH 1325. Students will work with their advisor on reamining course selections.
BUAL 2310: Business Analysis I
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the quantitative methods of analysis as applied to business problems. Topics of study include collection of data, statistical description, probability theory, probability distribution, sampling theory, estimation of parameters and testing hypothesis. Prerequisite: MATH 1325 or MATH 1324.
COMM 1318: Interpersonal Communication
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Principles and practices of interpersonal communication in various settings. Majors should complete this course during their freshman year. (Fall 1, Summer)
COMM 1373: Media Writing
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers all styles of writing for A/V, audio, television, film documentary, advertising, news, etc. Majors should enroll in this course in the semester immediately following successful completion of ENGL 1301. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 with 'C' or better.
COMM 2362: Introduction to Public Relations
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theory, principles and practice in public relations.
COMM 3340: Interviewing
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theory and practice in the several types of interview current in the United States including information, employment and persuasive.
COMM 3390: Conflict Management & Small Group Communication
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theory and practice of small group communication and conflict management processes. Emphasis in leadership, conflict management, group problem solving, productivity, and conference planning in corporate and public settings. Prerequisite: COMM 1318, Sophomore standing or approval of instructor. (Spring 1)
COMM 4302: Exploring & Communication Forgiveness
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of the interconnectedness of people, understanding of whom one forgives, and how forgiveness is approached, processed, and communicated.
COMM 4320: Nonverbal Communication
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theory, research, analysis and practice in nonverbal communication. Prerequisite: COMM 1318 with a minimum grade of D, Junior standing
COMM 4340: Organizational Communication
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of the dominant theories, principles and practices of communication within the organization through an examination of recent qualitative and quantitative research. Departmental capstone course.
COMM 4395: Studies in Communication
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in major areas of communication. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours when topic varies. Prerequisite: Junior standing
COMM 4396: Studies in Media
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in major areas of media production (journalism, radio, television, film). May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Fall 1, Spring 2 and Summer)
MATH 1325: Calculus for Business Applications
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to calculus. The derivative, the applications of the derivative, techniques of differentiation, exponential and natural logarithmic functions, an introduction to integral calculus.
MGMT 3310: Principles of Organizational Behavior Management
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Includes the study of organization behavior concepts such as leadership, motivation, individual behavior, group behavior and communication. Their use in U.S. and multinational organizations in management practice is examined in the context of today’s legal, social, and ethical environment. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and BUSI 2300 or BUSI 3300
MGMT 3320: Production Management
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the production function and the analytical tools used to solve problems associated with the development and operation of a production system. Analytical tools include: linear programming, critical path scheduling, waiting line, statistical quality control, and forecasting. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and BUAL 2310 or BUSI 2305, BUSI 2300 or BUSI 3300, and MATH 1325 or MATH 1324.
MGMT 3330: Human Resource Management
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A behavior approach to the management of the human resource in business enterprise. The fundamentals of human relations and organizational behavior will be used to structure an understanding of the managerial problems of recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and termination of personnel. Supervision of the work force will be considered as an examination of theories of motivation, communication, and leadership. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and MGMT 3310.
MGMT 4320: Advanced Organizational Behavior
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of organization theory with emphasis on behavioral issues in both the private and public sectors. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and MGMT 3310.
MGMT 4340: Quality and Productivity Management
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A survey course emphasizing the need for improved productivity in profit and non-profit organizations. The course will focus on the historical and current aspects of productivity as well as problems and methods of measuring, planning, and implementing productivity programs. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and BUAL 2310 or BUSI 2305 and MGMT 3320.
PSYC 2301: General Psychology
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory survey of the major areas of psychology such as learning, personality, social, testing, developmental and physiological. Emphasis is on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and includes both human and animal behavior.
PSYC 3330: Psychology of Social Interaction
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Investigation of psychological basis of interpersonal behavior. Emphasis is on the study of individual experience and behavior in relation to the social environment, and how individual behavior both affects and is affected by social interaction.
PSYC 3340: Industrial Psychology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to psychological processes and techniques as they apply in industrial settings. Emphasis on selecting, training and evaluating workers. Emphasis also on organizational influences on behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of C. Offered: Fall, Spring
SOCI 4300: Seminar in Sociology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on a selected topic of contemporary concern and significance in sociology. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
SOCI 4330: Comparative Family Studies
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores various sociological perspectives to integrate material on race-ethnicity, gender, class and sexual orientation on contemporary diverse families. This course will focus on the family issue from comparitive point of view. Historical and cross-cultural study will be explored to understand the impact on family across culture and time.
SOWK 3360: Promoting Social Justice
Duration: 10 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
From a socio-historical perspective, students acquire a knowledge and understanding of how prejudice and discrimination contribute to social and economic inequality, oppression, and social injustice as experienced by diverse cultural groups and populations at risk. Strategies to combat social injustice from a micro-macro focus are emphasized. Offered: Fall
SOWK 4320: Seminar
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Current topics in social work practice; May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Students will be required to take PSYC 2317. Students will work with their advisor on the remaining course selections.
CRIJ 3311: Crime and Criminals
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact, and crime trends; liberal and conservative views of the crime problem and policy implications; crime prevention.
CRIJ 4311: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of selected ethical issues and problems confronting criminal justice professionals.
CRIJ 4312: Serial Murder
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the topic of murder from a criminological perspective. Special attention will be paid to extreme forms of murder, such as, serial murder, cult killings, hate-motivated murders, and mass murders. Throughout this course we shall also examine multiple murders in the past, present, and future. Finally, this class will provide a critical analysis of the manner in which serial murder has been depicted by the popular media.
CRIJ 4314: White-Collar Crime
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the history and current states of white-collar crime. Theoretical explanations of white-collar crime and its control are discussed.
CRIJ 4345: Violence
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an in-dept overview of current and comprehensive perspectives that investigate major topics, theories, and controversies within the field of criminal violence, victimization and social control of violence.
ECON 3310: Economics of Entrepreneurship
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Comprehensive analysis and practice exercises in entrepreneurship. Studies include demand analysis; pragmatic economic feasibility studies; identification and use of resources; function and use of profits. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and ECON 2301 and ECON 2302.
ECON 3320: Money and Banking
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Functions and policies of the American monetary and banking system. Commercial banking; Federal Reserve System; monetary theories and policies; economic stabilization and growth. Prerequisite: Six hours of Economics Offered: Summer
ECON 3340: Macro Economics
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A descriptive-analytical approach to the dynamic forces that influence the aggregate level of economic activity. Income and employment determinants; levels of income and employment, stabilization theory; investment and income relationship; monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and ECON 2301.
ECON 3390: Managerial Economics
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores geographical, socio-cultural, political, biological, and economic influences on population disparities in health and well-being in the U.S. and internationally. Strategies for health improvement among various population segments will be explored. Offered: Other
HIST 3321: Issues in World Cultures To 1660
Duration: 8 or 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of world civilization from ancient Greece to c. 1660 Offered: Fall, Spring.
HIST 3322: Issues in World Cultures Since 1660
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of world civilization since 1660. Offered: Fall, Spring.
HIST 4359: Society and War: The United States
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the social and cultural history of warfare, taught with varying concentrations, including but not limited to global, trans-Atlantic, or US Topics.
POLS 3313: Judicial Process
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The theory and structure of the American court system; its personal and decision making-processes; the judicial process in the setting of the American criminal justice system.
POLS 3330: Intro to Comparative Politics
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides a general survey of the field of comparative politics. Offered: Spring
PSYC 2317: Introduction to Statistical Methods
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Statistical concepts and techniques used in behavioral science research. Topics include graphs, measure of position, central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression, probability, tests of significance and basic non-parametric techniques.
PSYC 3320: Psychology of Personality
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of several of the major theories of personality organization and adjustment processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of C. Offered: Fall, Spring
PSYC 3330: Psychology of Social Interaction
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Investigation of psychological basis of interpersonal behavior. Emphasis is on the study of individual experience and behavior in relation to the social environment, and how individual behavior both affects and is affected by social interaction.
PSYC 3340: Industrial Psychology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to psychological processes and techniques as they apply in industrial settings. Emphasis on selecting, training and evaluating workers. Emphasis also on organizational influences on behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of C. Offered: Fall, Spring
PSYC 3370: Child & Adolescent Psychology
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Explorations of the major theories of child growth and development and their applications to psychological development. Effects of various cultural, socioeconomic and age considerations will be addressed to determine their impact on both psychological and physical development. Topics will include physical, linguistic, cognitive, social and emotional development of normal, exceptional and struggling children. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of C
PSYC 4360: Learning and Cognition
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theories and research concerning learning and cognitive processes, with a consideration of practical implications. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 with a minimum grade of C
SOCI 3310: Sociology of Gender
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
From a social constructionist view of gender, this course examines the ways in which masculinity and femininity are constructed in Western society as well as the different forms it takes around the world.
SOCI 3311: Medical Sociology
Duration: 10 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of the social and demographic influences on health and disease, social epidemiology, health care professions, alternative medicine, the US health care system and crisis, and health care systems in other societies.
SOCI 3375: Deviant Behavior
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The objective of this course is to enable the student to examine deviance with a broader perspective and understanding. Theories of deviance, types of deviance, and the inequality inherent in the imposition of the deviant label.
SOCI 3380: Criminology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Nature and significance of criminality; significance of race, ethnicity and gender on arrest statistics, perceptions, and public knowledge of crime; etiology of illegal behavior; trends in social reactions to crime and criminals; evolution of biological, psychological, and sociological theories of criminal behavior.
SOCI 3390: Juvenile Delinquency
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of the criminological theories regarding juvenile offending and the juvenile justice system. Attention is given to the history, development, and roles of theoretical positions and practices in the areas of juvenile delinquency.
SOCI 4300: Seminar in Sociology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on a selected topic of contemporary concern and significance in sociology. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
SOCI 4310: Population Problems
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to theories, concepts, and issues of population study, with emphasis on trends, compositions, and implications of social problems.
SOCI 4320: Sociology of Education
Duration: 10 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Multicultural influences on the school system and the democratic society will be examined in this course. The course will use sociological analysis to address the major problems in schools and education today.
SOCI 4335: Global Health Disparity
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides different perspectives on global health and stratification. Various issues on health, human rights, global public health and environment influence will be covered in the course.
SOCI 4342: Epidemiology and Global Health
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on a selected topic of contemporary concern and significance in social epidemiology and global health. Topics on social dominants, global inequity, working conditions and environment of health in a global setting are covered. Prerequisites: SOCI 1301 or approved 3-hour social science course
SOCI 4350: Sociology of Religion
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Using the conceptual tools of sociology, this course examines religious beliefs, practices, symbols, and rites, as well as formation of religious movements, sects, and institutionalization. All addressed will be how religion intersects with social class, gender, race and ethnicity. The material incorporates cross-cultural and historical studies.
SOWK 3360: Promoting Social Justice
Duration: 10 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
From a socio-historical perspective, students acquire a knowledge and understanding of how prejudice and discrimination contribute to social and economic inequality, oppression, and social injustice as experienced by diverse cultural groups and populations at risk. Strategies to combat social injustice from a micro-macro focus are emphasized. Offered: Fall
SOWK 4320: Seminar
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Current topics in social work practice; May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Communication - 6 Hours
Mathematics - 3 Hours
Life and Physical Sciences - 6 Hours
Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 Hours
Creative Arts - 3 Hours
American History - 6 Hours
Government/Political Science - 6 Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours
Component Area Options - 6 Hours
ENGL 1301: Composition I
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Basic forms of expository writing. Frequent themes. Collateral reading in articles and essays of a factual and informative type.
COMM 1321: Business and Professional Speech
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Application of the fundamentals of speech production to the needs of the professional person. For non-communication majors only.
MATH 1324: Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and rational, to business, economics and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming and probability, including simple value. Prerequisites: TSI complete or TSI exempt. Students with a TSI score of 336 or higher, or with a S in MATH 0370 may take this course with co-requisite course MATH 0224. Students who are registered for MATH 1324 and MATH 0224 are not allowed to drop these courses due to the state's TSI compliance requirements.
BIOL 2306: Environmental Science
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to contemporary environmental issues and human interactions with ecosystems. Not to be used as a biology major course.
CHEM 1306: Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of elementary inorganic/organic chemistry and gas laws for allied health science majors. Prerequisites: (High school chemistry or CHEM 1375 with a grade of "C" or better) and (Mathematics Readiness Score>= 700 or MATH 1314 or higher with a "C" or better).
CHEM 1308: Biochemistry for Allied Health
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Elementary survey of structure, function and metabolic processes of molecules in organisms. Designed for students majoring in health sciences. Prerequisites: CHEM 1306, CHEM 1106. Offered: Summer
CHEM 1311: General Chemistry I
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Algebra-based review of chemical laws and theory for science, engineering and preprofessional majors. Prerequisites: Mathematics Readiness Score >=700 or MATH 1314 or higher with a C or better
CHEM 1312: General Chemistry II
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CHEM 1311. Theories of solutions, equilibrium, thermodynamics and kinetics. Prerequisites: CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111 both with a C or better.
GEOL 1390: Intro to Environmental & Physical Geology
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to the relationship between human activities, geologic resources and processes and environmental quality. Topics include the relationship between human populations and geologic hazards, as well as how human activities may increase the chances of geologic hazards occurring. Emphasis will be from the geologic perspective, but will include all basic sciences. Field trips are an integral part of this course. Offered: Fall, Spring
SPSC 1301: Space Exploration
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is intended to provide a basic understanding of many aspects of space exploration, including discovering the physical make-up of the universe and evidence surrounding its origin, learning the discoveries made in the solar system and evidence surrounding its origin. This course in addition to lecture material will include a class project to assess teamwork skills.
ENGL 2300: Close Reading II
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A close reading of related themes, authors or periods and/or a close viewing of films with related themes or makers. The course will focus on literature, the arts, politics, philosophy or culture. It will not take the place of other 2000 level courses that require ENGL 1301 and 1302. It will not take the place of ENGL 1302. It is intended for students who do not take 6 hours of composition. Course may be repeated when content varies. Pre-requisite: English 1301.
PHIL 2306: Ethics
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A historical examination of theories and principles of social and personal conduct ranging from Plato and Aristotle to Mill and Nietzsche. Applications to current issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 Offered: Fall, Spring.
ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory course emphasizing the understanding and appreciation of visual arts (painting, sculpture, and architecture).
COMM 1375: Film Appreciation
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the field of film with emphasis on current trends in cinema, past and present directors, and the historical development of film. Satisfies the Fine Arts core curriculum requirement.
COSC 1324: Introduction to Computer Game Development
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The synthesis of computer games with a focus on the artistic elements of games, including graphics, animation, audio and narrative.
DANC 2304: Dance Appreciation
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the art of dance and its role in world cultures, history and current issues. This course satisfies the fine arts core for non-dance majors. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
MUSI 1306: Music Appreciation
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of music for non-music students. Covers the major style periods from the Renaissance to the present with emphasis on the development of basic listening skills and critical thinking. Requires attendance at instructor-specified recitals or concerts.
MUSI 1309: Jazz History and Appreciation
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the development and history of Jazz as a musical form from its origina in earlier styles to the present. Covers the major styles and musicians with an emphasis on the development of basic listening skills and critical thinking. May require attendance at instructor specified recitals or concerts.
MUSI 1310: History of Rock & Roll
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the development and history of Rock Music from its origins in earlier styles up to the present. Covers the major styles and musicians with an emphasis on the development of basic listening skills and critical thinking. May require attendance at instructor-specified recitals or concerts. No Prerequisites.
HIST 1301: History of The United States, 1763 to 1877
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
United States history from the revolutionary period through reconstruction.
HIST 1302: History Of The United States, 1877 To The Present
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
United States history from the post-reconstruction period to the present.
HIST 2301: History of Texas
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Texas history from the beginning to the present time.
POLS 2301: Introduction to American Goverment I
Duration: 15 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The national and Texas constitutions; federalism; political socialization and participation; public opinion and interest groups; parties, voting, and elections.
POLS 2302: Introduction to American Government II
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches and the bureaucracy; policy formulation and implementation including civil rights and civil liberties, domestic and foreign policies.
ECON 2301: Principles of Economics I (Macro)
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes monetary theory; national income analysis; fluctuation and growth; public finance; international trade; and current economic problems.
ECON 2302: Principles of Economics II (Micro)
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to economic principles; allocation of resources; determination of output and prices; distribution; and managerial economics.
ENGL 1302: Composition II
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Forms of expository and analytical writing. Topics from composition suggested from wide reading in at least two of the three genres: prose fiction, poetry, and drama. Research paper required.
BUAL 2310: Business Analysis I
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the quantitative methods of analysis as applied to business problems. Topics of study include collection of data, statistical description, probability theory, probability distribution, sampling theory, estimation of parameters and testing hypothesis. Prerequisite: MATH 1325 or MATH 1324.
AASC 3301: Lifelong Learning and Portfolio Development
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Required of all students who pursue completion of the BAAS degree program. This course lays the foundation for the program of study by investigating current issues in the philosophy of higher education, namely: establishing academic, personal, and professional goals for degree completion; introducing students to the portfolio process; and helping students to improve their abilities to think critically and to communicate more effectively.
AASC 4301: Senior Seminar
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course completes the assessment of the personal, educational, and professional goals and outcomes set forth in AASC 3301.
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