In this course students will examine the key elements of innovation and creativity in the 21st century. Students will formulate a personal philosophy of creativity and innovation, as well as develop an innovation toolbox. In addition, students will propose idea generation techniques meant to stimulate individual or group problem solving approaches. Finally, students will integrate innovation and creativity strategies within individual discipline-specific work. Prerequisite: Must be a current Honors student. Nontransferable; not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

This course is designed for students to acquire leadership skills that will benefit society on a global scale. Students will examine the role of leadership in the context of global and societal issues. Additionally, students will move from theory to the practical processes of leadership in the 21st century, while investigating process and content issues related to team building, interpersonal and group dynamics, and effective problem solving and ethical decision making skills in today’s world. Finally, students will be challenged to assess primary global leadership examples, think critically upon the principles evident in our current leaders, and develop a real-world strategy for addressing a relevant societal issue. Prerequisite: Must be a current Honors student. Nontransferable; not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

In this course, students will explore themes of intercultural and global awareness and apply this knowledge to real life situations, both historical and contemporary. Students will analyze diverse modes of cultural expression and experience from multiple perspectives. Students will also examine how cultural biases are created and how these influence both past and current events. Prerequisite: Must be a current Honors student. Nontransferable; not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

This course will provide students with a foundation for informed and effective civic engagement. Students will assess the civic identities of different cultures, communities, and societies, including their own, evaluating the impacts of various forms of civic engagement. Students will analyze political biases in media, and explain how political policies and discourse impact their lives. Emphasis will be placed on the ways that diverse communities have engaged in various civic processes to create change. Prerequisite: Must be a current Honors student. Nontransferable; not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

This course teaches critical thinking through a careful study of global issues. Utilizing principles of logic, including analyzing reasoning and assessing sources, students will examine critical issues of our time. Students will engage in individualized and experiential learning, in conjunction with scholarly research, in order to explore relationships between critical thinking and personal responsibility. The course emphasizes self-motivated research, with an eye to leadership and problem solving. Prerequisite: Must be a current Honors student. Nontransferable; not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

The Capstone 2: Culminating Project is a course in which students will demonstrate their attainment of the program outcomes through a spiraled process of skill demonstration including reflection, application, synthesis, and evaluation. This comprehensive course is designed to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions acquired throughout their programs, providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of educational theory, research, and practice. The course emphasizes the development of advanced competencies in areas such as curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, instructional leadership, and educational research. Through this capstone experience, students will emerge as confident, reflective, and skilled education professionals prepared to make a positive impact in diverse educational settings. Prerequisite: EDU 694 or ECE 660

Capstone 1: Educational Research guides students through the process of becoming an effective and collaborative change agent by applying action research principles and effective leadership practices to current educational challenges and issues. Students will analyze the impact of the stages of action research through evaluation of relevant literature, research plan development, data collection and analysis, action plan development, reflection, and communication of results. Prerequisite: ECI 685, EDU 620, or ECE 673.

This course provides the foundational principles and techniques to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close projects. Topics such as the project life-cycle management, project organizations and leadership, project team building will be covered. Project management methods and techniques for project charter, scope, schedule, budget, risk management, control and closeout, and project management software are also covered.

This course reflects a business environment marked by geopolitical tensions worldwide, rising trade between countries across continents, supply chain vulnerabilities due to natural disasters, and rapid pace in technological advancements. It examines financial and economic aspects of logistics and highlights the value created by logistics activities. Students will evaluate everything from organizational processes to international logistics and from transportation to warehousing management strategies. The course examines several contemporary topics, including social responsibility, sustainability, packaging, and international trade.

This course introduces students to the key elements of intercultural communication and provides them with tools they can use to understand both their own culture and those of others. Learners will come to comprehend culture's role in presenting and understanding ourselves, understanding and interacting with others, accomplishing common goals, and resolving problems. By reading scholarly articles, watching videos, and engaging with classmates, students will better understand culture as a force and the values, beliefs, and customs on which cultures are built. Students will develop a deeper understanding of their identities, group affiliations, and the cultural dynamics of verbal, nonverbal, and symbolic communication.