The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies degree (recently consolidated with the
BS in Liberal Studies) is an interdisciplinary degree program with instruction offered
on the MTSU campus as well as online. This degree is extremely flexible and is an
excellent option for students seeking a broad-based educational experience or wanting
to custom-design a degree program. Those seeking this accelerated path to graduation
choose two areas of emphasis (12 hours each) to meet personal and professional goals.
Sample study subjects include child and family studies, communication studies, criminal
justice, cultural studies, English or writing, health, human sciences, information
technology, journalism or public relations, leadership studies, nutrition, office
management, political science, psychology, sociology, teaching and learning, and women’s
studies.
Some pre-planned areas of emphasis are offered in Communication Studies, Health and
Human Performance, and Leadership Studies (click Degrees tab for more information).
Students who have accumulated a variety of course credits that are not easily applied
to a particular degree program often find that they can be used in this program, allowing
them to graduate earlier.
Elective course requirements for adult learners are often fulfilled through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, which evaluates college-level learning you may have gained through
work, training, certifications, licensure, military, and other programs. Details about
the program should be discussed with your advisor.
Going back for degree increased earning power
Suzanne French took online courses to finish her college degree after her children
grew up, transferring two years of credit from Colorado State. She said her earning
power increased after completing the Liberal Studies degree in August 2012 (English
and foreign language areas of emphasis). “I believe having it on my resume that I’m
a college graduate has made all the difference,” French says. “In the past, people
kind of second-guessed whether I was capable. As soon as they saw the degree, nobody
questioned whether I was capable or not.” After working as an academic adviser at
Bethel University in Nashville, she moved to Mission Health in Dickson for a shorter
commute. She says she just gave up TV for two years to get her degree. “It’s never
too late to go back and finish something you started a long time ago,” French says.
Degree set up grad studies in multiple disciplines
Tim Oneal (Bachelor of University Studies, 2002) is writing his doctoral dissertation
in educational leadership at the University of North Dakota. The B.Unv.S. has allowed
him to pursue multiple disciplines in grad school. While waiting to apply for law
school, Oneal realized he had enough credits to pursue his master's in Criminal Justice
Administration ('05, MTSU/TSU). He then completed an Educational Specialist degree
('06, MTSU) after his thesis compared spending for incarceration and higher education.
"When it came to grad school, I found that I wasn't held into one specific discipline,"
Oneal said. "The University Studies degree allowed the diversity to get enough courses
for prerequisites that I could tailor my graduate studies."
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Career possibilities are almost endless with the Bachelor of Science in Integrated
Studies. Here are some potential occupational pathways, which include some positions
held by MTSU graduates with this degree:
- Aircraft quality engineer
- Analyst for Homeland Security
- Bank vice president
- Child protective services investigator
- Contract specialist
- Corporate trainer
- Customer service specialist
- High school achievement gap intervention specialist
- High school teacher
- Lawyer
- Lead patient service representative
- Manager
- Marketing manager
- National Guard helicopter pilot
- Newspaper sports editor
- Nuclear safety engineer
- Sales representative
- Social services worker
- Software quality engineer
- Support staffer
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- American Red Cross
- Boeing Corp.
- Caterpillar
- Deloitte & Touche
- Delta Air Lines
- Federal Express
- GMAC Mortgage
- LifeWay Christian Resources
- Makita USA
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- National Park Service / U.S. Department of the Interior
- Norwegian Cruise Lines
- Pinnacle Bank
- Princeton Review
- State Farm Insurance Co.
- Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
- United Parcel Service
- Western Kentucky University
- Williamson County Board of Education
The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies (B.S.) is an interdisciplinary degree
offered through MTSU's University College. Students may choose from several pre-planned
Areas of Emphasis through partnership with other university departments or design
their own in consultation with an advisor. One concentration in Applied Leadership
is also available.
For complete curriculum details, click on the REQUIREMENTS button to the right.
Required courses for every student in the Integrated Studies program are Senior Career
Development Seminar PRST 3030; Interdisciplinary Research and Problem Solving PRST
3995; and Culminating Project PRST 4995. Students pursuing the Applied Leadership
concentration have different course requirements (see Requirements tab).
Students choosing this degree option may also select a minor and/or other course work
to support their area of emphasis. The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies has
several areas of emphasis that are preplanned and students may design their own in
consultation with an advisor.
The University College also offers a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies with
concentrations in Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Organizational
Leadership, and International Organizational Leadership.
Integrated Studies, B.S.
Integrated Studies, B.S.
University Studies
615-494-7714
Dianna Rust, program coordinator
Dianna.Rust@mtsu.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies degree is an interdisciplinary degree program with instruction offered on the MTSU campus as well as online. This degree is extremely flexible and is an excellent option for students seeking a broad-based educational experience or wanting to custom-design a degree program. Those seeking this accelerated path to graduation choose two areas of emphasis (12 hours each) to meet personal and professional goals. Sample study subjects include child and family studies, communication studies, criminal justice, cultural studies, English or writing, health, human sciences, information technology, journalism or public relations, leadership studies, nutrition, office management, political science, psychology, sociology, teaching and learning, and women's studies.
Students who have accumulated a variety of course credits that are not easily applied to a particular degree program often find that they can be used in this program, allowing them to graduate earlier. Elective course requirements for adult learners are often fulfilled through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, which evaluates college-level learning gained through work, training, certifications, licensure, military, and other programs. Details about the program should be discussed with student's advisor.
Academic Map
Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:
Integrated Studies, B.S., Academic Map
Degree Requirements
General Education (41 hours)
General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.
Major Requirements (31 hours)
- First area of emphasis 12 credit hours
- Second area of emphasis 12 credit hours
PRST 3030 - Senior Career Development Seminar
1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Requires writing for the employment acquisition process including resumes, cover letters, business letters, and employment philosophy statements. Emphasis placed on effective written and verbal communications and media presentations. Explores the career acquisition and development process. Includes networking, effective listening, and business etiquette.
PRST 3995 - Interdisciplinary Research and Problem Solving
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing; B.S. in Integrated Studies and Professional Studies majors only. Offers preparation for the senior capstone (PRST 4995) or practicum (PRST 4997). Explores and applies interdisciplinary research theory and processes. Emphasis on identifying interdisciplinary research problems, determining relevant disciplines, conducting a literature search, evaluating research, properly citing sources in writing, integrating disciplinary insights, and developing research proposal.
PRST 4995 - Senior Capstone
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PRST 3995; senior standing. A capstone course in which students demonstrate skills and knowledge from the program of study. The capstone includes an academic research paper and an ePortfolio which should demonstrate synthesis of a student's coursework.
PRST 4997 - Practicum for Integrated and Professional Studies
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: PRST 3995; junior or senior level. Provides students with practical work experience in their areas of study. (A minimum of 90 hours is required.) Students will also research a problem and create an ePortfolio as a synthesis of their program of study. Application for the practicum must be made and approved the preceding semester.
Area of Support/Minor (15-18 hours)
Electives
- To make 120 hours
- UNIV 1010 recommended 3 credit hours
- General electives 27-30 credit hours (discuss with advisor)
Total hours in program: 120
Curriculum: Integrated Studies
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
Freshman
ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing
3 credit hours
The first General Education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt composing processes to a variety of expository and analytic writing assignments. Minimum grade of C- required for credit.
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required for credit.
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication
3 credit hours
Principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
- Mathematics 3 credit hours
- Electives 6 credit hours (UNIV 1010 for freshmen or UNIV 2020 for transfer students recommended)
- Area of emphasis 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 31 Hours
Sophomore
ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Traces a specific theme or idea through a number of literary texts that reflect different historical and cultural contexts. Subject will vary.
ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. The reading of a variety of literary types which illuminate themes and experiences common to human existence.
HUM 2610 - Foreign Literature in Translation
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of French, German, and Hispanic authors in English translation. No foreign-language proficiency required. Carries General Education credit.
Choose 6 hours from:
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I
3 credit hours
Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II
3 credit hours
Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History
3 credit hours
The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
- Area of emphasis 3 credit hours
- Area of support/minor 3 credit hours
- Electives 6 credit hours
Subtotal: 31 Hours
Junior
PRST 3030 - Senior Career Development Seminar
1 credit hour
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Requires writing for the employment acquisition process including resumes, cover letters, business letters, and employment philosophy statements. Emphasis placed on effective written and verbal communications and media presentations. Explores the career acquisition and development process. Includes networking, effective listening, and business etiquette.
PRST 3995 - Interdisciplinary Research and Problem Solving
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing; B.S. in Integrated Studies and Professional Studies majors only. Offers preparation for the senior capstone (PRST 4995) or practicum (PRST 4997). Explores and applies interdisciplinary research theory and processes. Emphasis on identifying interdisciplinary research problems, determining relevant disciplines, conducting a literature search, evaluating research, properly citing sources in writing, integrating disciplinary insights, and developing research proposal.
- Area of emphasis 6 credit hours
- Area of emphasis (UD) 6 credit hours
- Area of support/minor 6 credit hours
- Upper-division electives 6 credit hours
Subtotal: 28 Hours
Senior
- Area of emphasis (UD) 6 credit hours
- Area of support/minor 9 credit hours
- Upper-division electives 9 credit hours
- Elective 3 credit hours
PRST 4995 - Senior Capstone
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PRST 3995; senior standing. A capstone course in which students demonstrate skills and knowledge from the program of study. The capstone includes an academic research paper and an ePortfolio which should demonstrate synthesis of a student's coursework.
PRST 4997 - Practicum for Integrated and Professional Studies
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: PRST 3995; junior or senior level. Provides students with practical work experience in their areas of study. (A minimum of 90 hours is required.) Students will also research a problem and create an ePortfolio as a synthesis of their program of study. Application for the practicum must be made and approved the preceding semester.
Subtotal: 30 Hours
Applied Leadership, B.S.
Integrated Studies, Applied Leadership Concentration, B.S.
University Studies
615-494-7714
Dianna Rust, program coordinator
Dianna.Rust@mtsu.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies degree with a concentration in Applied Leadership is an interdisciplinary program and includes courses from the following departments: Communication Studies, Management, Military Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, and University Studies. The University works with corporate partners that make available to their employees this Applied Leadership focus on building greater depth in leadership.
The Applied Leadership concentration provides students with four undergraduate certificates of 10 credit hours each covering topics needed in today's business environment.
- Certificate in Leadership Theory
- Certificate in Communication and Problem-Solving
- Certificate in Leading Teams
- Certificate in Leading People and Managing Change
Each certificate consists of two seven-week online courses and a 40-hour onsite intensive training with additional online coursework. Completion of all four certificates will fulfill the major requirements of the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Integrated Studies, Applied Leadership concentration. Students must also meet all general education and other MTSU degree requirements. Elective course requirements for adult learners are often fulfilled through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, which evaluates college-level learning gained through work, training, certifications, licensure, military, and other programs. Details about the program should be discussed with student's advisor.
This specialized curriculum is for adult learners employed in business and industry.
Academic Map
Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:
Integrated Studies, Applied Leadership, B.S., Academic Map
Degree Requirements
General Education (41 hours)
General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.
Major Requirements (40 hours)
Leadership Theory (10 hours)
LEAD 3000 - Leadership Tools and Self-Assessment
4 credit hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Introduces leadership theory and practice using self-assessments and current leadership books. Students develop a practical understanding of the value of good leadership for successful team development and completion of quality work. Self-assessments will help identify students' approach to leadership and provide guidance for best practices. (One week intensive.)
MGMT 3940 - Business Ethics
3 credit hours
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MGMT 3940 - Business Ethics
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing and admission to the College of Business. The impact of individual values and ethics on business operations, including management of the organization and marketing of goods and services. Topics include legal and ethical aspects of dealing with the environment, consumers, employees, and the general community.
LEAD 3010 - Leadership Theories and Practices
3 credit hours
Examines prominent leadership theories, approaches, and research.
MGMT 4200 - Leadership in Organizations
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing; MGMT 3610 or permission of department; and admission to the College of Business. Importance of leadership in organizations. Examines major theories and concepts relative to leadership in formal organizations. Emphasis on practical application of leadership knowledge in the leadership role.
(LEAD 3000 is a co-requisite or prerequisite)
Communication/Problem Solving (10 hours)
COMM 3220 - Small Group Communication
3 credit hours
Exploration and application of pertinent concepts and theories of group dynamics, decision-making procedures, problem solving, and leadership.
COMM 3500 - Communication for Organizational Effectiveness
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2100 and COMM 3240. Organizational communication and its relationship to employees, leadership, corporate culture, diversity, change, and innovation. Possible topics include work-life balance and organizational identity.
COMM 4260 - Independent Study
1 to 3 credit hours
(1 credit required)(1 credit hour required)
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COMM 4260 - Independent Study
1 to 3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of department. Intensive study of a specific area of communication; topic chosen in an instructor-student conference. May include a major research project, applied communication project, or applied debate practicum. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
COMM 4800 - Topics in Communication
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Rotating topics in Communication discipline perspectives. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
Leading Teams (10 hours)
MS 4520 - Leading and Developing Teams
4 credit hours
(Same as PRST 4520.) Introduces students to the military definition of leadership and provides knowledge on how to design and implement training strategies to continuously improve their team's performance.
Choose two:
MGMT 4680 - Organization Behavior
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: MGMT 3610 and admission to the College of Business. Human behavior in organizations. Emphasis on motivation, leadership, communication, group processes, and methods for managing change. Understanding human behavior allows student to learn better employee utilization strategies resulting in a more effective and efficient organization.
PRST 4510 - Using Teams to Facilitate Organizational Development
3 credit hours
Studies organizations as systems and how teams can help facilitate change in organizations.
PSY 4810 - Teams in Organizations
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: For students in the Bridgestone program pursuing the Leading Teams certificate. Online course that examines factors contributing to effective work team performance in organizational settings.
Leading People/Managing Change (10 hours)
MGMT 3800 - Managing Change and Conflict in Organizations
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing; admission to the Jones College of Business. Examines contemporary thought on managerial roles in identifying, fostering, and implementing change in complex environments. Study of current developments in leading groups through change and managing conflict in organizations by use of competencies related to negotiation and mediation.
SOC 3300 - Diversity in the Workplace
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: SOC 1010, SOC 2010, or permission of department. Covers various aspects of organizational diversity, focusing primarily on the United States. Explores current patterns of social inequality in the workplace with a specific emphasis on gender, race/ethnicity, age, and family arrangements. Focuses on the link between these social patterns and workforce diversity.
MGMT 4600 - Strategies for Collaboration in Diverse Organizations
4 credit hours
(Same as SOC 4600.) Prerequisites: SOC 3300 and MGMT 3800. Case studies and application discussions of the impact of diversity in the workplace, particularly related to organizational change and conflict/negotiation.
SOC 4600 - Strategies for Collaboration in Diverse Organizations
4 credit hours
(Same as MGMT 4600.) Prerequisites: SOC 3300 and MGMT 3800. Case studies and application discussions of the impact of diversity in the workplace, particularly related to organizational change and conflict/negotiation.
Prerequisite of LEAD 3000; MGMT 3800 and SOC 3300 are prerequisites or corequisites
Electives
- To make 120 hours
- 4000-level electives 12 credit hours
- Unrestricted electives 27 credit hours
Total hours in program: 120
Curriculum: Integrated Studies, Applied Leadership
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
Freshman
ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing
3 credit hours
The first General Education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt composing processes to a variety of expository and analytic writing assignments. Minimum grade of C- required for credit.
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required for credit.
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
- Mathematics 3 credit hours
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
- Electives 8 credit hours
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication
3 credit hours
Principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025
- SPCH 1010 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
Subtotal: 30 Hours
Sophomore
Choose 6 hours from:
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I
3 credit hours
Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II
3 credit hours
Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History
3 credit hours
The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030
- English literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
- Electives 9 credit hours
- Upper-division elective 2 credit hours
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
Subtotal: 30 Hours
Junior
LEAD 3000 - Leadership Tools and Self-Assessment
4 credit hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Introduces leadership theory and practice using self-assessments and current leadership books. Students develop a practical understanding of the value of good leadership for successful team development and completion of quality work. Self-assessments will help identify students' approach to leadership and provide guidance for best practices. (One week intensive.)
COMM 3220 - Small Group Communication
3 credit hours
Exploration and application of pertinent concepts and theories of group dynamics, decision-making procedures, problem solving, and leadership.
COMM 3500 - Communication for Organizational Effectiveness
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: COMM 2100 and COMM 3240. Organizational communication and its relationship to employees, leadership, corporate culture, diversity, change, and innovation. Possible topics include work-life balance and organizational identity.
COMM 4260 - Independent Study
1 to 3 credit hours
(1 credit hour)(1 credit hour required)
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(1 credit hour required)
COMM 4260 - Independent Study
1 to 3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of department. Intensive study of a specific area of communication; topic chosen in an instructor-student conference. May include a major research project, applied communication project, or applied debate practicum. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
COMM 4800 - Topics in Communication
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Rotating topics in Communication discipline perspectives. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
MGMT 3940 - Business Ethics
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing and admission to the College of Business. The impact of individual values and ethics on business operations, including management of the organization and marketing of goods and services. Topics include legal and ethical aspects of dealing with the environment, consumers, employees, and the general community.
- Electives 10 credit hours
LEAD 3010 - Leadership Theories and Practices
3 credit hours
Examines prominent leadership theories, approaches, and research.
MGMT 4200 - Leadership in Organizations
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing; MGMT 3610 or permission of department; and admission to the College of Business. Importance of leadership in organizations. Examines major theories and concepts relative to leadership in formal organizations. Emphasis on practical application of leadership knowledge in the leadership role.
Subtotal: 30 Hours
Senior
MS 4520 - Leading and Developing Teams
4 credit hours
(Same as PRST 4520.) Introduces students to the military definition of leadership and provides knowledge on how to design and implement training strategies to continuously improve their team's performance.
MGMT 3800 - Managing Change and Conflict in Organizations
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing; admission to the Jones College of Business. Examines contemporary thought on managerial roles in identifying, fostering, and implementing change in complex environments. Study of current developments in leading groups through change and managing conflict in organizations by use of competencies related to negotiation and mediation.
SOC 3300 - Diversity in the Workplace
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: SOC 1010, SOC 2010, or permission of department. Covers various aspects of organizational diversity, focusing primarily on the United States. Explores current patterns of social inequality in the workplace with a specific emphasis on gender, race/ethnicity, age, and family arrangements. Focuses on the link between these social patterns and workforce diversity.
- Electives 8 credit hours
- Upper-division elective 2 credit hours
MGMT 4600 - Strategies for Collaboration in Diverse Organizations
4 credit hours
(Same as SOC 4600.) Prerequisites: SOC 3300 and MGMT 3800. Case studies and application discussions of the impact of diversity in the workplace, particularly related to organizational change and conflict/negotiation.
SOC 4600 - Strategies for Collaboration in Diverse Organizations
4 credit hours
(Same as MGMT 4600.) Prerequisites: SOC 3300 and MGMT 3800. Case studies and application discussions of the impact of diversity in the workplace, particularly related to organizational change and conflict/negotiation.
Choose two:
MGMT 4680 - Organization Behavior
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: MGMT 3610 and admission to the College of Business. Human behavior in organizations. Emphasis on motivation, leadership, communication, group processes, and methods for managing change. Understanding human behavior allows student to learn better employee utilization strategies resulting in a more effective and efficient organization.
PSY 4810 - Teams in Organizations
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: For students in the Bridgestone program pursuing the Leading Teams certificate. Online course that examines factors contributing to effective work team performance in organizational settings.
PRST 4510 - Using Teams to Facilitate Organizational Development
3 credit hours
Studies organizations as systems and how teams can help facilitate change in organizations.
Subtotal: 30 Hours
The multidisciplinary nature of this degree program allows students, in consultation
with their academic advisors, to choose courses from a variety of disciplines to fit
their individualized academic plans. Click on the REQUIREMENTS tab to see a framework
for planning and course selection to meet degree requirements; however, the academic
map does not replace working with an academic advisor.
