In-depth research on a specific historical theme. Formal oral presentation to the seminar class, followed by a polished scholarly paper. This course is required for the major.

This course provides guidance and support for students presenting or publishing independent research outside of the supervision of an existing course or section. Examples of presentation or publication may include poster or panel presentations at external academic or professional conferences, publication in digital or print outlets, or presentation at governmental hearings or events.

The course is designed for anyone interested in exploring science topics especially when it pertains to one of their major and/or minor disciplines. The student will be asked to use technology as a tool for research and for enrichment. Ideally it should be a mix of science and non-science majors. The topics covered will be student driven with suggestions made by the instructor. These topics will be explored individually and together with class members, outside speakers, and faculty where needed. The course material will consist of video, web and multimedia. Assessment will be through individual research papers group and individual in class presentations. This will help fulfill the goals of writing and presenting across disciplines. Finally, the course also provides an opportunity for students to achieve high proficiency in scientific academic research methods.

The student plans and completes independent research on a subject of interest, which has been approved by the Honors Committee as having rigor commensurate with the goals of the Honors Program.

Students and the faculty seminar leader determine a topic as the basis from which students can conduct independent research in their fields of interest.

The study of the role of human resource management within an organization. Topics include job analysis and design, employee recruitment, selection, orientation, training, motivation, performance review, and benefits, as well as the administration of legal and safety laws.

This course focuses on styles of compensation and the various benefits offered by employers to their employees. Compensation such as bases for pay and incentive plans along with legal, health, and social benefits will be presented.

This course focuses on needs assessments, training styles, and forms of evaluation that may be utilized within an organization. Tools to implement each area of inquiry along with how training should be for the betterment of the company as well as employees.

This course addresses the sources of and the resolutions for a variety of conflicts that arise within organizations. Discussions and assignments will address the organizational leader’s roles, and responsibilities and relationships that are critical to successful conflict resolution. A case study approach is used to examine real-world conflict situations and methods for dealing with them.

In-depth research and discussions regarding employee recruitment and selection processes. Strategies of employee development, delineation of positions, and candidate selection are examined for internal and external candidates. Topics emphasize recruitment, interviewing, testing and validation from the view of an organization, the human resource department and the prospective employee. (Prerequisite: HRM 311)