UG Course Descriptions

Students examine the formal and informal functions of organizations and analyze an agency or organization based upon a systems model. Students also explore and solve organizational problems using a step-by-step method. This analysis will be applied to students’ research throughout the program, which typically is work-related.

Introduction to adult development theory, linking these concepts to life through a process of individual reflection. Classical and contemporary adult development theories are examined to provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life assessment.

This course introduces students to the research design process and helps them write a well-structured, soundly presented literature review. The course will assist students in selecting a topic, researching and analyzing prior literature, and finally writing the literature review. In addition, emphasis will be placed on utilization of the American Psychological Association (APA) style. The course includes library orientation, investigation of campus resources, and an introduction to the writing center. (Pre/co-requisite: ORBH 303)

This course provides an introduction to research and its tools designed to support students in meeting requirements of their capstone proposal. This course helps them write a well-structured, soundly presented thesis statement and conduct a literature review. Emphasis will be placed on utilization of the American Psychological Association (APA) style. The course includes library orientation, investigation of campus resources, and use of the writing center. (Prerequisite: ENG 242)

This course introduces students to the theoretical principles and practical applications of academic research with a focus on business. Students learn to form initial inquiry questions, locate and evaluate print and electronic sources, and summarize, paraphrase, and incorporate source material in written presentations using the APA citation format. (Pre/co-requisite: ORBH 312)

This course serves as an introduction to the research design process and its tools. Content includes research design, descriptive and inferential statistics using Google Sheets. Students are given the opportunity to critique research studies and discuss managerial decision-making.

Examines the uses of psychological testing in employee selection, placement, and career development and includes the use of specific instruments as well as interviewing skills. The impact of legal and ethical issues on selection practices will be discussed.

Presentation of motivational practices in business and industry as well as current performance appraisal theories and practices. Contemporary theories of motivation are discussed including need, cognitive and reinforcement theories. Effects of job enrichment, goal setting, incentive systems, and worker participation are examined.

Considers the role of training and development in today’s business environment including: learning styles, needs assessment, learning objectives, instructional techniques, and evaluation of training effectiveness.