This course focuses on understanding and managing the transitions encountered upon entering formal higher education. Emphasis will be placed on developing the skills related to personal effectiveness and lifelong learning.

Provides a basic understanding of the writing process with emphasis on those skills necessary for successful expository writing.

Provides an advanced understanding of the writing process as applied in business situations. Development of critical thinking skills in reading and self-expression will be stressed. (Must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher.)

A survey of business principles, problems, and procedures including an overview of production and distribution of goods, ownership, competition, profit, managerial controls, personnel, government, and business relations.

Utilizing the philosophical framework of holistic health, this course provides an introduction to the principles and concepts essential to healthy living. A weekly laboratory component of the course will give students the opportunity to complete individual physical performance assessments on the five components of health-related physical fitness as well as non-physical assessments.

This course covers the literature of the New Testament. Special attention will be given to the life of Christ and the history of the early church, including the life of Paul.

Provides students with an understanding of communication encountered in various social settings, with an emphasis on both theoretical and practical aspects. Students will gain an understanding of communication as it affects the individual in message construction, interpersonal interaction, group and organizational settings, public settings, cultural settings, and mass communication settings. Also examines the ethics of communication, and participate in group projects, leading to presentations.

A study of the basic arithmetic and algebra used most commonly in general business operations.

This survey course covers foundational cultures of Western Civilization from its beginnings in the Mesopotamian Valley through the modern era. Particular emphasis is given to major economic, political, social, and religious institutions that have fashioned the history of the Western experience.

An introduction to the principles essential to an understanding of fundamental economic problems within business and society.

This course encompasses a study of stress management and coping skills, the factors that contribute to self-esteem and the maintenance of healthy interpersonal relationships, and the skills required for successful conflict resolution. The course will focus on strategies for developing and maintaining positive mental health. A theoretical framework is presented with a strong emphasis on practical application.

Traces the impact of a particular literary focus or theme that recurs through British and /or American literature. Examples would include war literature, literature of protest, men and women in conflict, cinema and the novel, family dynamics, etc. May not be repeated.

An exploration of the various roles of people within the business community with emphasis on the nature of work, human efficiency and performance, leadership within work groups, and human relations problem solving.

A course in basic accounting including an emphasis on understanding how systems work, analysis of transactions, journals and ledgers, financial statements, and accounting information as a management tool.

An integrated study of history and appreciation of art and music in Western culture from ancient times to present. (Part of the Humanities Core Curriculum.)

A consideration of the doctrines held in common by the Christian church. The distinctive teachings held in the Wesleyan tradition will be noted.

A general course dealing with the problems of the consumer in the American economic system; a practical study of personal consumption, buying habits, health and medical care, and housing; an introduction to investment; and an introduction to insurance.

An ecological approach to the study of conservation of natural resources as related to current environmental problems. Three one-hour periods per week . Does not count toward the Biology major for students entering the biology major after Fall 2002. Prerequisite: BIO-125.

An introduction to the legal environment of business. Emphasis will be on a realistic application of legal principles to everyday business situations.

A consideration of the key ecological, social, economic, and political issues confronting the business world as it enters the 21st century.

An integration of business principles, concepts, and skills applied to an actual business problem case study.