School of Leadership and Professional Studies

IDST 100    College and Career Development Seminar    1 Hour

Investigation of academic and career choices and the relationship between the two. Open to non-degree seeking students prior to high school graduation only.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

IDST 175    University Experience    3 Hours

Special Requirements: For students with fewer than 36 semester hours or permission of instructor. Topics include: Critical thinking, information and technology literacy, exploration of majors and careers, study skills, personal development and campus resources information.

Equivalent(s): UCC 175C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

IDST 176    Special Topics    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Exploration of a particular topic; varies by instructor and section. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; summer 2024

IDST 199    University Learning    3 Hours

Course will refine students' skills in critical thinking, reading, study skills, and information literacy. Students will explore majors and careers, personal development, and campus resources.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

IDST 200    Interdicsiplinary Study Away Experience    1 Hour (repeatable max of 4 hrs)

This course examines the Study Away experience through face-to-face and online interactions during a semester-long Study Away program.

Prerequisite(s): (NSEA 999 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of NG or NSEB 999 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of NG)

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

IDST 250    Prior Learning Portfolio Development    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Leads students through the development of a portfolio demonstrating prior college-level knowledge and skills in academic areas. Portfolio may be evaluated for academic credit not to exceed one-fourth of the major/minor nor one-fourth of the credit hours required for the credential. Note: Permission of instructor required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

IDST 350    Interdisciplinary Studies Study Abroad    1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Supervised study of interdisciplinary studies in a study abroad program. Note: Consent of instructor required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2023; summer 2023; winter 2024

IDST 369    Career Related Field Experience    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Supervised work experience related to a student's field of study or career goals with a cooperating business, industry, or agency. Course will include career-related learning activities and projects. Students are responsible for all internship-related transportation and travel. Note: Instructor permission is required and must have a declared major.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

IDST 375    Seminar in Peer Mentoring    3 Hours

An introduction to effective mentoring techniques including an examination of mentoring theories and styles. Note: Permission of instructor required.

Prerequisite(s): UC 175

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

IDST 376    Practicum in Peer Mentoring    1 Hour (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Supervised mentoring experience in appropriate first-year student setting. Note: Permission of instructor required.

Prerequisite(s): UC 375 with a minimum grade of B

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

IDST 390    Applications of Interdisciplinary Studies    3 Hours

Application of interdisciplinary studies model to an overarching cultural concern or theme. Students will apply knowledge from different areas of study toward a specified research topic. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-SC

Prerequisite(s): 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

IDST 395    Investigative Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies    3 Hours

A comprehensive exploration of different approaches to interdisciplinary studies as an academic research discipline or method. Note: Instructor permission may be required.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

IDST 399    Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

A detailed study of selected topics in interdisciplinary studies that lend themselves to interdiciplinary problem-solving. Note: Permission of instructor is required.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024

IDST 400    Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Student Research Experience    1 Hour (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Prerequisite(s): Award of FUSE (Faculty Undergraduate Student Engagement) Grant from the Office of Academic Affairs and instructor permission. Students participate in a semester-long research/creative activity experience mentored by a faculty member, which is expected to lead to a presentation/performance of the research/creative work at an appropriate venue at a later date. Participants must also attend an orientation session and a follow-up session sponsored by the Office of Scholar Development. Repeatable up to two times for a maximum of three credit hours.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

IDST 495    Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone    3 Hours

Examination of interdisciplinary scholarship and problem solving, with application based on students' areas of emphasis in the major. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman, Junior or Sophomore may not enroll.

Enrollment is limited to students in Interdisciplinary Studies(BIS) (558)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

IDST 499    IDST Capstone Experience    1 Hour

Independent study requiring development of integrative project. Students must make arrangements in advance for supervision by a faculty member. Note: General Studies advisor approval required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

LEAD 200    Introduction to Leadership Studies    3 Hours

An introduction to the basics of effective leadership including an investigation of leadership theories and assessment of leadership styles. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SB | SB

Equivalent(s): LEA 200C

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

LEAD 300    Leadership Theory and Application    3 Hours

.A study of leadership concepts, theories, and models; an overview of personal leadership assessments and leadership development plans; enhanced leadership knowledge through experiential learning. Students who have taken LEAD 200 may not earn credit for LEAD 300. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

LEAD 325    Leading Change    3 Hours

Study of processes and skills impacting a leader's ability to implement change, emphasizing the analysis of various existing models to produce sound solutions. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 or LEAD 300)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

LEAD 330    Leadership Ethics and Decision-Making    3 Hours

Study of contemporary ethical and decision-making issues facing leaders; emphasis on examining and analyzing ethical issues for sound leadership solutions. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 or LEAD 300)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024

LEAD 395    Contemporary Leadership Issues    3 Hours

Analysis of contemporary issues from a leadership perspective. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 or LEAD 300)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

LEAD 400    Practicum in Leadership    1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

A course to assess student's summative knowledge of leadership and provide an opportunity for an opportunity for students to demonstrate how to integrate that knowledge. Note: A minimum of nine hours completed in the major are required for enrollment in course.

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 or LEAD 300)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

LEAD 440    Leading Teams    3 Hours

Study of issues impacting team leaders and members; emphasis on examining and analyzing solutions for effective team leadership. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 (may be taken concurrently) or LEAD 300 (may be taken concurrently))

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

LEAD 450    Leadership in Global Contexts    3 Hours

Study and analysis of cultural impacts on successful leadership in various geographical areas. Focus on cultural theories and models that influence leadership across contexts. Note: Permission of instructor may be required. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-LG

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 (may be taken concurrently) or LEAD 300 (may be taken concurrently)) and 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

LEAD 465    Leadership Coaching    3 Hours

Examination of fundamental leadership coaching skills that improve the adjustment and performance of individuals in an organizational setting. Topics to be covered include: the scope of coaching practice, optimal practitioner characteristics, resiliency training, peer leadership, coaching youth, related organizational dynamics, and coaching interventions and resources. This course also includes an emphasis on experimental learning through coaching practice activities. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 or LEAD 300)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024

LEAD 475    Leadership Studies Special Topics    3 Hours

Applications of leadership theories and methodologies in selected fields, including the sciences, engineering, urban planning, the arts, public health, education and business, and for study abroad programs. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 or LEAD 300)

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

LEAD 498    Independent Study in Organizational Leadership    1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Individual research, literature review or professional development project in a specific area of leadership, in close cooperation with supervising faculty. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Prerequisite(s): (LEAD 200 or LEAD 300)

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022; winter 2024

SUPR 100    Introduction to Commerce and Organizational Structures    3 Hours

The management process, production, marketing, finance accounting, personnel and other functional activities are discussed. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SB | SB

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

SUPR 102    Introduction to Ethical Issues in Organizations    3 Hours

This course will introduce students to the role of ethics of business in a complex, dynamic, global environment. This course will assist students to recognize, apply and appreciate the role of ethics in business decisions.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

SUPR 110    Basic Bookkeeping and Performance Reporting    3 Hours

This course serves as a basic introductory accounting course for students pursuing an associate of arts degree program. It introduces the beginning concepts, principles, and procedures of accounting in a systematic fashion.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SUPR 200    Performance Reporting & Bookkeeping I    3 Hours

Introduction to the basic accounting theories, concepts and principles used in gathering and reporting financial data of a business organization. Course focuses on the information provided to external users through financial statements. Emphasis is placed on preparing the statements, examining the statements' components, and interpreting the information reported.

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 116 or MATH 117 or MATH 136 or MATH 119 or MATH 109 or MATH 118 or MA 109C or MA 116C or MA 117C or MATH 109E or MATH 116E)

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

SUPR 201    Performance Reporting & Bookkeeping II    3 Hours

Introduces accounting concepts, practices, and tools for managerial decision making. This course is designed to provide an understanding of how financial and non-financial data are used in decision making and control. Topics typically include activity-based costing, cost behavior, job-order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, flexible budgeting, relevancy costing, departmental cost allocation, and profit planning.

Prerequisite(s): SUPR 200

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024

SUPR 210    Organization and Supervision    3 Hours

An introduction to organizational theory and organizational behavior. The course focuses on supervising people and material resources to enhance organizational productivity and effectiveness. Attention is given to the organizational functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

SUPR 212    Organizational Promotions and Advertising    3 Hours

Presents the problems of marketing and the ways today's marketers solve them. The course focuses on concepts and principles of theory and practice through the use of practical examples and cases. Studies include market planning, research, strategies, distribution, promotion, pricing, market segmentation, and consumer-oriented marketing.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2024

SUPR 214    Supervisory Communication    3 Hours

A study of communication processes in business with an emphasis on correct language and grammar. Included is functional correspondence which leads to effective communication, such as letters, reports, memos.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

SUPR 225    Records and Information Supervision    3 Hours

Management of records from creation to disposal. Included are the principles and procedures of organizing, operating and controlling traditional, automated, and special records.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SUPR 230    Internship-Supervision    1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Provides the advanced student with an opportunity for civic engagement, explores on-site job opportunities, and enhances marketability. The internship includes a project and activities that enhance professional growth and development. Note: Director and instructor's permission and must be a sophomore with a minimum gpa of 2.0.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SUPR 244    Introduction to Human Capital Information Systems    2 Hours

This course will introduce students to the numerous concepts of Human Resources Information Systems, including topics such as hardware and software, database systems, business intelligence, information and decision support systems, and systems development.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SUPR 245    Supervising Diversity in the Workplace    3 Hours

This course will introduce students to the concepts of managing/supervising employees from a supervisor's perspective in a work setting for a diverse background.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024

SUPR 248    Principles of Supervision    3 Hours

A practical approach to understanding and dealing with the problems faced by first-line supervisors.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

SUPR 249    Employee Benefits Programs    2 Hours

Investigates and surveys employee benefits planning to include selection, cost control and viability of employee benefits programs.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SUPR 250    Entrepreneurship and Organizational Innovation    3 Hours

A study of small business, emphasizing the development of a written business plan. Includes legal forms of organization, strategic planning, financing, marketing research, taxation, risk management, management principles, and Total Quality Management (TQM).

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

SUPR 252    Selling and Sales Supervision    3 Hours

The role of selling and distribution, basic sales methods and techniques and management of the sales function.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SUPR 253    Supervision Capstone    3 Hours

Designed to assess students' learning from the courses in their major and other courses of the curriculum. Provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate that they have acquired the necessary skills for a successful integration in to the workplace. Note: 30 credit hours in the program or permission of program advisor.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024

SUPR 254    Office Administration    3 Hours

Includes work relationships, leadership roles, team membership, problem solving skills, and the use of technology.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SUPR 257    Human Capital Supervision    3 Hours

A course designed to emphasize the practical aspects of the management of human resources. Includes employment law, compensation, recruitment, selection, training and developing, performance appraisal, labor-management relations, and employee rights.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

SUPR 270    Labor Relations Administration    3 Hours

This course is designed to address the legal and social context of the labor-management relationship; historical and contemporary developments in collective bargaining; work stoppages, impasse and dispute resolution; problems and anticipated developments in labor relations; union elections; union avoidance, as well as contract negotiations and preparation for bargaining. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2024

RE 170C    Essentials of Real Estate    3 Hours

This course is a prerequisite to ALL 100 and 200 level Real Estate courses. A course designed to introduce the student to the economic, social, environmental, governmental and legal setting of real estate in the United States. The unique aspects of real estate as a commodity, an investment medium, and a provider of shelter are discussed. The course explores the many career areas in the real estate industry as well as the informational needs of the homeowner.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024

RE 171C    Real Estate Brokerage Operation    3 Hours

A course designed to teach the theory and mechanics of real estate brokerage operations. The preparation of the many contracts used in real property transactions is covered. Proficiency is developed in preparing and executing closing statements, applying the fundamentals of advertising and salesmanship to real estate, and understanding the ethical responsibilities of market participants.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

RE 172C    Real Estate Marketing    3 Hours

Both the theory and practices of real estate market analysis are covered. Market trends and opportunities are studied within the context of the legal, political, physical, aesthetic and ethical constraints and alternatives faced. A variety of approaches are studied including land use, cost benefits, economic base, input, output, compatibility, highest and best use, and property productivity studies.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

RE 272C    Real Estate Finance    3 Hours

This course examines the various methods of financing real estate transactions from the point of view of lenders, developers, builders, speculators and owners. The institutional structure within which they operate as well as the decision processes of these parties as they choose the form of business entity and negotiate terms and conditions in order to achieve yield objectives within the constraints of acceptable risk levels are studied.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

RE 273C    Real Estate Law    3 Hours

Examines the legal aspects of the real estate business, including brokerage, legal real estate instruments, contracts, and obligations.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024

RE 274C    Real Estate Appraisals    3 Hours

This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of real property valuation. Students will be required to complete a demonstration appraisal report on a residential property. Basic concepts in income capitalization are also studied.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

RE 275C    Property Management    3 Hours

The theory and techniques of real estate resource utilization. Specific applications to various types of property are presented. Topics such as tenant selection, maintenance, landlord-tenant relations, credit and collections, and lease negotiation techniques are included.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C and RE 172C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

RE 276C    Real Estate Investment Analysis and Management    3 Hours

Application of investment principles and analytical techniques to real property. This course concentrates upon the determination of the financial feasibility of realty investments and the effects of financing, income taxes, and entity selection upon investment profitability. Concepts of individual and corporate portfolio management are included.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C and RE 172C and RE 272C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

RE 278C    Internship-Real Estate    3 Hours

A structured internship to provide the advanced student with a practical working learning experience. Note: Permission of instructor required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

RE 280C    Advanced Real Estate Appraisal    3 Hours

Principles of income property valuation and analysis of the equity position in real estate investment. Cash-flow analysis, mortgage-equity analysis, the impact of debt restructuring or refinancing, and property sale on value are studied.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C and RE 274C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

RE 281C    Land Development Process    3 Hours

The development process within the constraints imposed at various levels of government is viewed. The student is taken through the process from idea to post design evaluation. Elements of cost effective and creative land use, design standards, building arrangements, parking and street design are studied.

Prerequisite(s): RE 170C and RE 172C and RE 272C and RE 276C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SPS 300    Systems Thinking and Problem-Solving in Complex Organizations    3 Hours

An introduction to the systems dynamics worldview, the characteristics of complex systems, and the process of using the systems thinking perspective to solve problems in business organizations. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-SY

Prerequisite(s): 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

SPS 395    Special Topics in Professional Studies    3 Hours

A detailed study of a specialized topic in professional studies.

Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Junior or Senior.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

SPS 399    Independent Study in Professional Studies    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Individual research, literature review or professional development project in a specific area of professional studies, in close cooperation with supervising faculty.

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2024

SPS 400    Foundations of Global Citizenship    3 Hours

An examination of the practice of global citizenship, the connection between the global and the local, common values, and shared challenges and benefits. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-LG

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

SPS 495    Workplace Readiness and Professionalism    3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)

Completion of a culminating portfolio of workplace readiness and professionalism activities, events, projects, and research related to the CEBS Student Success Academy. Requirement for the Interdisciplinary Professionalism and Success Certificate. If repeated, course content will be revised to reflect student’s progress through the Student Success Academy.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

WFA 300    Workforce Administration and Practice    3 Hours

A foundational study of systems management and technology from theoretical, managerial and practical perspectives.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024

WFA 346    Workforce Resource Development    3 Hours

An introduction to the principles and concepts of business resources development and management. Emphasis on developing strategic advantage through deployment of appropriate systems.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

WFA 347    Workforce Linkage and Applications    3 Hours

Introduction to telecommunications, network, and related system issues and applications in an organizational setting.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024

WFA 348    Workforce Structure    3 Hours

An introduction to the various system architectures common to modern business systems.

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022; summer 2023; summer 2024

WFA 443    Workforce Planning and Assessment    3 Hours

Examination of tools and systems used to support strategic planning and decision making.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

WFA 444    Workforce Operations and Control    3 Hours

Management of the organization's data resources and information flow, including: project management, systems planning, control and operations.

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; winter 2024

WFA 446    Workforce Reporting and Development    3 Hours

Examination of security and risk management in organizational systems. Cost-benefit issues, access, availability and efficiently will be analyzed.

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022; summer 2023; summer 2024

WFA 447    Workforce Processes and Technologies    3 Hours

Examination of electronic commerce systems, processes and technologies, and how such systems may be used to develop competitive advantage.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024