Research Methods is an introduction to the foundations of research methodology, design and analysis. Basic principles of qualitative and quantitative research are explored and evaluated. Understanding the results of statistical analysis as it applies to research is a focus of this curriculum. Prerequisite: MAT 232.

This course deals with theories regarding cognitive development in children from birth to eight years of age including knowledge resulting from brain research. The relationship between the rate of cognitive development and overall development will be explored throughout the course. Students will apply this knowledge to design programs to meet the needs of children with varying needs and abilities. 

This course examines the anthropological sub-discipline of archaeology, the study of the human past, looking specifically at the theories and methods used by archaeologists. Students will learn how archaeologists gather and use data, and how this information is relevant to contemporary society. Students will explore the history and background of archaeology, as well as how archaeologists approach such topics as the origins of inequality, gender roles, complex societies, and ethical issues such as who owns the past. Prerequisite: ANT 202.

Students examine functional areas of business from an international perspective. The importance of differing cultural and political assumptions in business is also addressed.

A close examination of how and what made specific American military leaders successful by studying their leadership techniques and military careers. The American Revolution to present day leaders will be examined. This course is designed to inspire an interest in the principles and practices of military leadership and to explore how these high-impact principles and practices may be professionally applied in the workplace.

Descriptive and inferential statistics are investigated and multiple techniques for statistical analysis are introduced in this course. Formulas for presenting and evaluating data are explored in accordance with generally accepted protocol for statistical analysis. Prerequisite: MAT 232. Students in the RN-BSN program are waived from the MAT 232 course prerequisite. 

This course introduces students to the issues surrounding second language learning around the world. Emphasis will be given to educational, civic, business, governmental, and cultural issues.

This course will prepare students to be information-literate practitioners within a library environment. Students will learn the six frameworks of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, and will examine ways of teaching information literacy to library users.

This course provides an introduction to the developmental stages of language acquisition, physical and social development in young children from birth to 6. The focus of the course is on the specific developmental milestones in young children. 

Students will study the theory, research, history, and application of cognition, perception, and learning. Cognition includes all mental activities such as how information is organized and processed, stages of memory formation, decision making, and problem solving. Perception includes the organization and interpretation of sensory experience. Learning entails relatively permanent changes in brain systems for perception, cognition, emotion, and behavior that result from experience. Students will analyze and discuss how these topics relate to personal, ethical, and professional settings. Students will also gather and interpret data from several simple experiments that illustrate various cognitive principles. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or equivalent.