B.A. or B.S. in Professional Studies CONCENTRATION:
ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
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Prepare for careers that involve finding solutions to human problems in organizations and communities. UAH’s Bachelor of Arts or Science in Professional Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that provides concentrations to best match your professional and personal goals. The Organizational Studies concentration coursework will focus on business (emphasis on management and information systems) and humanities/social sciences (emphasis on communications, philosophy, political science, psychology, education, and/or sociology). The in-depth curriculum will include organizational theory and behavior, professional ethics, management, information systems, individual and group dynamics, and communication skills. Students will acquire an understanding of human behavior in groups, organizations, and larger systems.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Organizational Studies graduates typically occupy careers such as: • Customer Service Management • Employee Training and Development • Event Planning • Recruiter • Management Analyst • Human Resources Management • Compensation Management • Health Services/Administration • Fundraising and Development • Compensation and Benefits
SKILL SET: • Outstanding oral and written communication abilities • Organizational theory and behavior • Critical thinking and problem resolution • Motivate and influence others • Individual and group dynamics • Knowledgeable in standard business practices and professional ethics • Training and development • Effective team organization
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PROGRAM OF STUDY
Charger Foundation (General Ed – 41 or 42 hours) AG SC Ar ea
Hour s
I
Freshman Composition
3-6
II1
Fine Arts
3
Humanities (literature)
3
Humanities (literature or non-literature)
3
Humanities/Fine Arts
3
Mathematics
3-4
Natural Sciences (lab)
8
History
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (non-history)
6
History/SBS
3
III
IV
1
1
Take either 1 EH (Literature) + 2 HY (History) or 2 EH (Literature) + 1 HY (History). Take no more than s ix hours in a single discipline in Area II or Area IV.
2 General Electives (27-34 hours) 2
Up to 34 hours of technical credit may be accepted as electives.
Interdisciplinary Core ( 18 hours) - Available Online PRO 301
Theories and Practices of Adult Learning w/permission)
(waived
PRO 310
Academic Writing for Professional Studies
3
PRO 320
Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Critical Thinking
3
PRO 325
Interdisciplinary Research & Applications
3
PRO 498
Inquiry & Learning
3
PRO 499
Capstone Experience: Research Thesis/Project
3
3
A Note about Professional Studies (PRO) Courses: • PRO 301 is held in a 7 week term and is offered either as a hybrid course, meeting one evening each week with the majority of the work being done online, or it can be taken completely online. • PRO 310, PRO 320, and PRO 325 are held in 7 week terms and are offered completely online. • PRO 498 is held in a 10 week term and must be taken in the next to last semester before graduation. • PRO 499 is held in a full semester (fall, spring, or summer) and must be taken in the graduating semester. In lieu of meeting in a traditional classroom setting or online, at the start of the semester, students will set a time, date, and method to check in with the instructor each week. Check-ins can be in person or via email, phone, Skype, or Zoom.
Organizational Studies Concentration (30 Hours) MGT 301
Managing Organizations
3
MGT 361
Organizational Behavior
3
Business Related Courses
12
Arts, Humanities & Social Science Related Courses
12-15
Total Degree Requirements
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Admission Requirements • Minimum 2.0 GPA at a regionally accredited institution • Meeting with BPS faculty/advisor
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