Date of Submittal:
Proposed Effective Date:
Approved by School of MGMT:
Approved by Univ. Senate:

10/19/04
Fall, 2005
10/08/04

School of Management
Document No:
Contact Person:
Form 710 Needed:

MGMT-CC-04-05
J. Furdek
Yes

Subject:

Diversify a Four Course Sequence in the B.A. Business Program.

Justification:

A significant number of students interested in pursuing this degree, particularly students interested in small business management and entrepreneurship, are discouraged by the four course language requirement. Transfer students from junior colleges, likewise, find the language requirement an impediment.

This change provides alternative tracks in communicative and interpersonal skills consistent with the needs of students in the program.

Key Features:

The four course language requirement is broadened to permit alternative sequences that strengthen communicative or interpersonal skills.

Current:

Foreign Languages – a four course sequence in one foreign language at least through course level 202. Students with advanced placement will require a minimum six credit hours at least through course level 202 with a maximum of three credit hours departmental credit.

Proposed:

Communicative skills – a series of four courses in one of the following areas:

Foreign Languages – a four course sequence in one foreign language at least through course level 202. Students with advanced placement will require a minimum six credit hours at least through course level 202 with a maximum of three credit hours departmental credit.

Communication – four oratorical skill courses selected from:
COM 213 Voice and Diction
COM 250 Mass Communication and Society
COM 314 Advanced Public Speaking
COM 315 Speech Communication of Technical
Information
COM 318 Principles of Persuasion
COM 320 Small Group Communication
COM 323 Business and Professional Speaking
COM 325 Interviewing Principles and Practice
COM 420 Introduction to Organizational
Communication
Or other communication courses approved by the advisor.

Psychology – four behavioral course selected from:

PSY 310 Sensory and Perceptual Processes
PSY 311 Human Learning and Memory
PSY 314 Introduction to Learning
PSY 333 Motivation
PSY 370 Environmental Psychology
PSY 373 Psychology in Industry
PSY 374 Organization and Behavior
PSY 386 Consumer Behavior

Or other psychology courses as approved by the advisor.

Impact on Students:

Alternative course sequences to meet this requirement will make the program attractive to a wider range of students.

These changes will broaden the opportunity for students to pursue the degree.

Impact on Other Academic Units:

Students following the language track will not change. Students pursuing alternative tracks will complement enrollments in currently offered courses.

Summary of Discussions with
Other Academic Units:

Department heads in communications, languages, and psychology were alerted to this change.

Impact on University Resources:

No new courses are required and enrollment impact on current courses is minimal.

There are no special library or lab resources required for this program.

Impact on General Education Requirements:

None.