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An introductory course exploring basic accounting concepts, processes and financial statements, as well as a survey of accounting specializations including but not limited to financial, managerial, taxation, non-profit, governmental, auditing, forensics, fraud and information systems. 3 CR Prerequisite: MAT 030 or permission of instructor.

This course provides an introduction to telecommunications and networking. Topics covered include basic terms, concepts, equipment, protocols, and standards; network evolution and architecture; public and local networks; data security; the economics of network communication; network services; and the impact of data networks. Prerequisite: CIS 101. Credit Hours: 3

(This course is cross listed with COM106.) An introductory course in the techniques of selecting, preparing and delivering written materials in oral presentation to an audience. A brief review of the oral tradition in literature is also included.

This introductory course in social services is designed for the student to begin to develop an awareness and understanding of the range of social and human services and the knowledge and skills necessary for responding to such needs. 3 credits

Focusing on the essence of supervision in the context of social/human service organizations and practice, this course will explore a range of models of supervision as well as the roles, tasks, functions and process of supervision including issues of liability, stress and burnout. Changes in public social welfare policy have intensified the demands in a labor intensive work environment. Concerns for increasing productivity, efficiency and accountability have placed additional demands on staff at all levels in social service hierarchies. 3 credits Prerequisite: HUS 212 and HUS 309 or permission from the instructor.

This is a basic course in the psychology sequence. Topics covered in this course include background and methods, learning theories, brain and nervous system, personality, perception, intelligence, motivation, emotions, thinking and problem solving, human development, abnormal behavior and social interaction.

Introduces upper-level undergraduate students in the social sciences and related professional areas to social research methods. Examines research questions, hypotheses, research designs, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques, and data interpretation strategies. Students will be expected to gain competence in procedures used in assessing published research reports. Provides an opportunity to become familiar with ethical issues in social research. Prerequisite: SSC 220 and MAT 100.