Online Degrees and Courses

NUR 106 Medical and Surgical Nursing Concepts
9 Credits
Introduces the student to the role of the nurse in assessing and meeting the medical and surgical nursing needs of adults across the life span in various health care settings. The student learns nursing concepts to assist the patient in achieving optimal functioning. Knowledge from foundational nursing, the […]

COM 115 Public speaking
3 Credits
Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis.
COM 125 Interpersonal Communication
3 Credits
Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict.
COM 216 […]

BUS 110 Working For Yourself
2 Credits
Introduces small business start-up and offers practical training designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the special concerns of self-employment. The course also provides an overview of the subjects needed to become an entrepreneur, including financing, law, insurance, government regulations, record keeping, and taxes. Guest speakers with expertise […]

AIR 101 The Air Force Today I
1 Credit
Introduces students to the U.S. Air Force and the U.S.A.F. officer profession. Uses Instructor lectures, films videos and group activities to examine Air Force issues, officer qualities, military customs and courtesies. Examines the communication skills necessary for an Air Force officer. This course requires 38 Contact Hours.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s […]

AT212 Photography I (3)
BS202 Principles of Marketing (3)
BS311 Advertising (3)
BS357 Public Relations (3)
CN101 Introduction to Communication (3) CPG
CN185 Introduction to Radio Production
CN285 Understanding Mass Media (3)
CN302 Communication Ethics (3)
EH291 Introduction to Journalism (3)
EH292 Advanced Journalism (3)
EH293 Publication Practicum (1)
EH350 Creative Non-fi ction Writing (3)
EH397 Field Experience in Journalism (Variable)
EH399 Independent Project
PS101 American Government and Politics […]

FIRST YEAR
GE101 Inquiry and Expression (3)
An integrated collegiate skills course that emphasizes writing, reading research,
oral communication, and critical thinking. These skills are developed by examining
contemporary American Pluralism issues, including race, class, popular
culture and gender. Library and electronic research skills are directly applied
as students conclude the course with a research paper and oral presentation.
Students must successfully […]

Penny Avery, Ph.D., Chair
Ian Borton, M.A.; Sister Rosemary O’Donnell, O.P., M.A.; Renee Beth
Stahle, Ph.D.; David Weinandy, Ph.D.
Any course applied to the Communication, Interdisciplinary Communication,
Communication Major with Theatre Emphasis, or Communication minor
must be completed with a grade of C or better. Any course applied to
the Dual Business Administration and Communication Major must be completed
with a C– […]

Degree Granted: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
This inter-disciplinary major provides the science background and management
and communication skills required for a successful career in hazardous
material related fi elds. This major will attract students that may have
some hazardous materials training and wish to achieve a bachelor’s degree
related to that experience.
Major Requirements
Completion of 35 semester hours that include BY123, […]

HPC 5000. Internship in Public Schools/(1-9).On Demand. Designed for school counselor graduate students who do not possess an “A” teaching license and who must have an extended internship in a public school setting prior to obtaining an “M” license. Each internship is arranged and coordinated on an individual basis consistent with state policies. This course […]

HED 5650. Drug Education and Prevention/(3).F;S. The primary focus of this course is to introduce the complexities of drug-related issues. The social, psychological, pharmacological, cultural, educational and political aspects of drug use, including alcohol and tobacco, are examined. In addition, the methods, materials and theories of drug abuse prevention in the school and community are […]