Bachelor of Prof. Studies (BPS)
BPS 100 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Professional Studies
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
BPS 144 Orange Immersion (2 Credits)
Professional Studies
This course is designed to assist first year and transfer students in developing tools and strategies, gaining insights, and accessing campus resources to ensure success in their degree programs.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Information Literacy and Technological Agility
BPS 200 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Professional Studies
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
BPS 211 Introduction to Professional Studies (3 Credits)
Professional Studies
Career and academic program planning. Survey of professional skills including meeting facilitation, project budgeting, public speaking, writing, and research skills. Introduces such professional competencies as ethics, diversity, teamwork, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Focus on goals and careers. Sophomore standing.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking
BPS 270 Experience Credit (1-6 Credits)
Professional Studies
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
BPS 290 Independent Study (1-6 Credits)
Professional Studies
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
BPS 300 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Professional Studies
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
BPS 315 Practical Financial Management for the Working Professional (3 Credits)
Professional Studies
Introduction to personal financial management. Emphasis on personal financial decision making, interpreting financial data, budget planning, risk management, retirement and estate planning. Basic financial concepts of time value of money, asset valuation and risk and return. Introduction to the fundamental concepts, techniques and theories for making effective financial decisions. Students may not receive credit for FIN 378 if they receive credit for BPS 315.
Shared Competencies: Information Literacy and Technological Agility
BPS 317 Assertiveness in the Workplace for Professional Studies (3 Credits)
Professional Studies
Trace the origins of assertiveness theory emanating from psychology, how it evolved, is part of business practice, and relates to managing people in the workforce. A foundation of knowledge and skills to be effective leaders.
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills
BPS 321 Rhetorical Awareness and the Diverse Workplace (3 Credits)
Professional Studies
Explore relationships between workplace communication, diversity, and history. Study challenges in verbal, written, and digital communications within diverse work environments, and learn how to develop positive, team-oriented communication practices.
Shared Competencies: Ethics and Integrity
BPS 379 Prior Learning Assessment (3 Credits)
Professional Studies
This course is designed to assist students in identifying areas of learning that may be evaluated for college-level equivalency. The course guides students through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a prior learning assessment portfolio. Students use critical reflection skills to conceptualize the value of prior learning and its implications for future learning.
Prereq: BPS 211
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking
BPS 382 Leading Cooperative Negotiations (3 Credits)
Professional Studies
Formulate and implement negotiation strategies with reference to fundamental concepts, current research, principles, and business application. Examine case studies and assess strategies in various diverse contexts. Lead and create a personalized negotiation framework.
BPS 400 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Professional Studies
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
BPS 411 Senior Seminar (3 Credits)
Professional Studies
Bachelor of professional studies (B.P.S.) curriculum summary and strategic future decision-making. Objectives: 1) adaptation in a dynamic environment, 2) acquire tools for decision-making, 3) build professional skills for transition to future conditions. Focus on integration of B.P.S. professions.
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills
BPS 415 Digital and Business Communications for Professional Studies (3 Credits)
Professional Studies
Practical skills for creating effective business communications, including memos, letters, reports, e-mails and technical documents. Examines format, style, genre and communicating with precision. Includes digital context for web/social media, as well as concisely conveying data for a variety of audiences, including accessibility issues.
Prereq: WRT 205
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills
BPS 470 Experience Credit (1-6 Credits)
Professional Studies
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
BPS 490 Independent Study (1-6 Credits)
Professional Studies
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable