BUS 2033 – Business Communication

Business Communication is a survey course of communication skills needed in the business environment. Course content includes writing memoranda, letters, reports, resumes, and electronic messages; creating an analytical report; delivering oral presentations; and developing interpersonal skills. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphasized. Development of these skills is integrated with the use of technology.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 or by evaluation. Criteria for evaluation is in division office.

Credits: 3

COM 1123 – Interpersonal Communications

The student will be able to identify why certain things happen as they do when two or more individuals come together to communicate for a specific purpose. The student must attest to his or her ability to understand the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on dyads, small groups, analysis of communication models and nonverbal communication, applying understanding to the major types of interpersonal communication problems in the work environment and in daily human relations.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Credits: 3

COM 2213 – Intro to Public Speaking

Given the principles of effective listening and speaking, the student will assimilate those skills into his or her physical and psychological worlds. After being exposed to public, business and professional speaking, the student will apply the principles of invention, organization, style, and delivery through practical exercises and will use the principles of rhetorical criticism in discussing speeches delivered in class.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate placement score

Credits: 3

CS 1103 – Introduction to Computers and Applications

This hands-on course affords students a basic understanding of computers and their application. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a computer operating system, an office suite, productivity tools, as well as the Internet at an introductory level. Advanced Standing is available.

Prerequisites: MATH 0103 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Credits: 3

SUPP – Guided Support Elective

Guided Support elective

Credits: 3

ENGL 1113 – English Composition I

The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Credits: 3

ENGL 1213 – English Composition II

In this advanced writing course, students will create essays that explore and evaluate a variety of issues and perspectives suggested by fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and other types of cultural texts. Students will refine and augment the writing techniques they learned in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103 to develop well- reasoned, well-structured arguments in a clear, fluid, and engaging prose style.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1103 or ENGL 1113 taken within the last year, with strong encouragement for immediate continuation.

Credits: 3

ENGL 1233 – Technical Writing for the Workplace

This course will expose students to technical communication and will allow students to practice professional methods of writing in the workplace. In addition to constructing technical documents appropriate for use in professional and job-related environments, students will learn about rhetorical methods for presenting technical information in ethical and formal prose designed for clear and effective communication with employers and colleagues. This course will equip the student with written and oral communication skills necessary for sharing information and discussing content in professional settings; developing an awareness of technical genres; utilizing technological platforms for constructing documents; using visuals and graphics professionally; writing professional correspondence; constructing reports; designing project proposals; and composing instructions.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103; MATH 0203 College Prep Math II or adequate Math Placement Test Score

Credits: 3

ENGL 2143 – Introduction to Grant Proposal Development

This course prepares students in the fundamentals of writing grant proposals for nonprofit organizations, tax-exempt institutions or for other purposes. Students will examine effective grants, as well as explore and demonstrate understanding of all essential aspects of grant writing including the proposal narrative and budget. Students will also practice developing grants that answer private, state and federal Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Prerequisites: MATH 0203 College Prep Math II or adequate Math Placement Test Score; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Credits: 3

PHIL 1123 – Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking provides opportunities for students to practice skills in both intellectual and personal development. Throughout the course, students will examine cognitive development, sound inductive argument development, biases and fallacies in decision formation, and problem solving skills. Students will apply these aspects of thought formation and critical thinking skills to writing development, goal setting, social analysis, and problem solving. This course satisfies three credit hours of the General Education humanities requirement for all Associates in Arts, Science, and Diversified Studies degrees.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1113

Credits: 3