ASSE 3211: Learning Outcome Assessment II (2,0) This course will be taken by students during their first semester in the third year of the undergraduate program and will orient them to learning-outcome expectations, the development of a learning portfolio, and the assessment process.. Prerequisite: ASSE 2111
COMM 1311: Written Communication (3,0) This course introduces students to writing as process and product. Students will learn invention, selection, arrangement, presentation, and revision as parts of the writing process leading to compositions that are clear, concise, and correct. The course will also teach students to identify and correct errors in written communication, with an emphasis on grammar, mechanics, and proper manuscript form. Prerequisite: None

COMM 1312: Writing and Research (3,0) This course continues the work of assisting students to develop, organize, and express insights, observations, and ideas effectively, but in the context of planning and composing a formal research paper. In the course of doing research for a 3,000-5,000 word paper, students will learn to use computer databases and online sources as well as library materials. Students will also significantly sharpen their analytical reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. Prerequisite: COMM 1311: Written Communication

COMM 2311: Oral Communication (3,0) This course assists students in the development and presentation of clear, cogent, and compelling oral presentations. Students will learn to evaluate ideas and evidence, to think critically, and to communicate effectively in group situations. Several oral presentations will be given throughout the semester. Prerequisite: None

COMM 2312: Technical and Professional Communication (3,0) This course builds on the writing and communication skills developed in COMM 1311, 1312, and 2311. Students will learn a variety of technical and professional writing techniques, will draft a professional resume, business letters, technical papers and memoranda, and will work in teams using technology to produce reports and presentations. Prerequisites: COMM 1311: Written Communication, COMM 1312: Writing and Research, COMM 2311: Oral Communication
GEGR 1311: World Regional Geography (3,0) This course is primarily a survey of physical and cultural patterns of the world. It presents a broad overview of geographical features such as landforms, language of maps, graphs, languages, climates, and other aspects of each particular world region. Prerequisite: None
HIST 1311: World Civilizations, 1600 Present (3,0) This course is a survey of the development of the major civilizations of the world from 1600 to the present. HIST 1311 stresses the dynamism and expansion of the West, the interpenetration of cultures in the modern era, and the resurgence of non-Western independence in the 20th century. Prerequisite: None
PSYC 1311: Introducation to Phsycology (3,0) This course is an introduction to fundamentals of psychology including an overview of the concepts and methods of such areas as perception, learning, motivation, memory, development, personality, abnormal, and social psychology. Prerequisite: None
UNIV 1211: Professional Development and Competencies (2,0) This course provides a foundation to use basic skills of learning and time management and apply these skills toward competencies related to the students chosen field. Students are introduced to the opportunities, required skills, challenges, and ethics of their chosen field, as well as to the expectations of prospective employers and accrediting agencies (where applicable). Prerequisite: None

UNIV 1212: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (2,0) This course covers basic topics involving critical thinking and problem solving. These include deductive and inductive reasoning, values and ethics, fallacy, and causality. The students will learn how to analyze and present valid arguments. Prerequisite: UNIV 1211: Professional Development and Competencies

UNIV 1213: Leadership and Teamwork (2,0) This interdisciplinary course will introduce students to the characteristics of leadership. Students gain a broad understanding of the theoretical approaches to leadership and teamwork and the core concepts of contemporary leadership. Mastering the fundamental concepts increases the students ability to apply these concepts to his or her own life experience. Prerequisite: UNIV 1211: Professional Development and Competencies, UNIV 1212: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving