This course provides essential managerial-level comprehension of training theory and its practical applications in the business and management environment. Students learn the functions and duties of training: trainer/developer, the identification and assessment of training needs, program design and development, selection of delivery methods and means of instruction, the implementation of training programs, and evaluation. Prerequisite: BUS 303.

This course examines cross-cultural analysis of gender roles, while focusing on non-Western societies, using data from other societies to better understand the gender system of our own culture. Issues include status of women and men, the meaning of “femaleness” and “maleness” historically and in contemporary society. Gender roles, transnational migrations, social movements, international relations and religion are explored. Prerequisite: Written Communication Competency and Intercultural & Global Awareness.

This course is designed for students entering into human service fields. Students compare and contrast behavior change theories and models, determine client needs, apply motivational strategies and counseling skills, and evaluate moral and ethical issues. Cultural competency and cultural sensitivity concepts are also discussed. Prerequisites: HWE 200 and PSY 361.

This course examines the nature of religious belief systems, myth and ritual, witchcraft, and magic and sorcery in various societies of the world. These behavioral and symbolic forms exist or have existed in virtually all human societies and cultures. In this course, students will study many different belief systems, define these entities; and develop an understanding of how they work in societies. The differences among traditions in nation states on cultures and political systems will be explored. Prerequisite: Written Communication Competency and Intercultural & Global Awareness.

The course examines both common and complex issues related to human behavior in the workplace as they pertain to employee relations and relationships among unions, workers, management, laws, and government regulation. Prerequisite: BUS 303.

Students examine the theoretical foundations of health and health behaviors and how theory is used in health psychology research and its applications. Using a biopsychosocial model, students explore social, cultural, and biological factors in health behaviors and the ethical implications of these different approaches to health. Students will evaluate applications of health theories and research and differentiate health behaviors that may occur during sickness and in health. Students will also develop strategies to support communication of health-related scientific information in diverse settings in support of personal, professional, and academic goals.

The course overviews how, why, and when to integrate the behavioral sciences with human resource management principles to increase individual and organizational effectiveness. Students will also be introduced to many types of interpersonal, intra-group, inter-group, and organizational interventions that are used to effect comprehensive and lasting changes. Prerequisite: BUS 201,MGT 330 or HCA 459.

Cognitive psychology uses scientific methods to understand mental functions from fundamental processes to everyday practical applications. Students will analyze their metacognition and develop broad perspectives on topics including perception, attention, memory, cognitive models, language, decision making and their relationships with technological and sociocultural phenomena. Students will develop focused knowledge by choosing their own topics of interest, analyzing and applying cognitive theories and evidence to personal and professional life. Prerequisite: PSY 101.

This course examines the nature and distribution of North American Indian cultures from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Through the use of archeological, anthropological, and contemporary community studies, this course will explore the diversity of traditional North American Indian and Inuit cultures and the adaptation of indigenous peoples to America. Prerequisite: Written Communication Competency and Intercultural & Global Awareness.