Curriculum

B. S. in Applied Organizational Studies Program Curriculum

Core Courses (4-5 credits)

• AOS 301 Introduction to Applied Organizational Studies (3 credits)
• AOS 488 Applied Organizational Studies Portfolio (1-2 credits)

Program Competency Courses (36 credits)
Communication in Organizations (12 credits, addressing the following outcomes):

• Students will use written language effectively, for personal and professional goals.
• Students will use spoken language effectively, for personal and professional goals.

Critical Thinking and Decision-Making in Organizations (12 credits, addressing the following outcomes):

• Students will develop rich understandings of situations, processes, and ideas by applying different interpretive approaches.
• Students will create new knowledge through synthesizing data in new and original ways.

Leadership in Organizations (12 credits, addressing the following outcomes):

• Students will understand the richness and value of the diversity of cultures within the U.S. and throughout the world.
• Students will apply their understanding of social phenomena to function more effectively in professional settings.
• Students will understand the basic principles of organizational leadership.

Area of Concentration Courses (7-8 credits)

Total Credits: 48