This course is designed to introduce working adults to the practices of collaborative learning in education and professional (workforce) environments. The course is intended to help students understand group dynamics in the workforce, enhance written and oral expression, and improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and cultural intelligence.

This course is designed to introduce students to interdisciplinary studies as an academic field. Students will learn the key terms, major periods of development, and the principles that guide interdisciplinary inquiry. Additionally, students will compose a rationale for selecting an interdisciplinary degree studies program, and they will consult with an academic advisor to develop their interdisciplinary studies degree plan.

The objective of this course is to help each participant increase proactive behavior, become more opportunity minded, increase self-esteem and build on mission and values. This course will empower people and organizations to significantly enhance their performance capability, both personally and professionally.

This course provides students with the skills needed to conduct research and write substantive reports in both academia and practical work situations. Students are provided an opportunity to explore topics through interdisciplinary studies that they cannot adequately pursue in a traditional degree program. Students will engage in research which results in case or observation studies, research studies, research reports, or literature reviews/abstracts.

This course is designed to support students in their efforts to complete quality research projects in their prospective field. Students will select a topic, design studies, select appropriate permission, conduct projects, analyze results and prepare written reports. Students will also be required to present their findings to their fellow students. Extra credit will be given to students that present their research findings at professional conferences. Students will also be highly encouraged to submit their findings in article format to professional journals for possible publication.

This course provides valuable work-learn experience in a professional environment outside of the classroom. Students will be able to explore many different career areas, gain practical skills, and make industry contacts. A minimum of 150 clock hours of on-site training with a relevant agency is required for successful completion of this course.

This course is designed to support students in their efforts to complete quality research projects in their prospective field. Students will select a topic, design studies, select appropriate permission, conduct projects, analyze results and prepare written reports. Students will also be required to present their findings to their fellow students. Extra credit will be given to students that present their research findings at professional conferences. Students will also be highly encouraged to submit their findings in article format to professional journals for possible publication.