School of Management Curriculum
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Category B. Revision of a Degree
This IS NOT a Global Document Covering Multiple Programs.

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.