CIS292 Externship-CIS I-b

College of Technology Cybersecurity Department

Course Description: This course provides degree students real-world experience in a work area appropriate for their particular CIS concentration.? The externship is approved and managed by the program director for the concentration area, and is graded by the faculty member assigned course management.? Students are expected to complete 45 hours of on-the-job work assignments for each 1 Semester Hour of course credit, provide timely paperwork related to the externship, including weekly observations and work attendance reports to their course faculty manager.? The maximum credits allowed for all externship courses taken is 6.

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: Academic Advisor's Approval

Corequisites: None

CIS291 Externship-CIS I-a

College of Technology Cybersecurity Department

Course Description: This course is the first phase of a graduating associate's degree student's externship, which provides real-world experience in a work area appropriate for their particular CIS concentration. The externship is approved and managed by the faculty advisor for the concentration area, and is graded by the faculty member assigned course management. Students are expected to complete 45 hours of on-the-job work assignments, provide all paperwork related to the externship, including weekly observations and work attendance reports to their course faculty manager.

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: Academic Advisor's Approval

Corequisites: None

BUS499 Externship-BUS Sr. III

College of Business and Criminal Justice Business Department

Course Description: This course is intended to provide students an opportunity to experience a real-world, professional business situation and to apply the concepts, theories, and knowledge learned in the BSBA curriculum. Through this externship, students will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and participation in a professional business environment. This experience will allow the students to interact with management and contribute to a business’ operations with guidance and mentorship. Students will be required to complete a written report, in addition to the required Externship paperwork.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

BUS497 Externship-BUS Sr. I-b

College of Business and Criminal Justice Business Department

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide the student with real-world work experience in a chosen business field within a shorter time frame then the 3 credit Senior Business Externship course. Students are expected to complete 45 hours of on-the-job work assignments for each 1 credit hour course, provide all relevant paperwork, including weekly progress reports and work attendance reports to their course faculty manager. In addition the student will complete a research project/paper related to the job experience. The externship is approved, managed and graded by the Department Head. Students must have completed all business core and have Department Head approval.

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: ACC160, ACC161, BUS121, BUS222, BUS298, BUS331, BUS480, BUS480L, ECO201, ECO202, FIN350, HRM211, LAW225, MKT214

Corequisites: Department Head's Approval

BUS496 Externship-BUS Sr. I-a

College of Business and Criminal Justice Business Department

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide the student with real-world work experience in a chosen business field within a shorter time frame then the 3 credit Senior Business Externship course. Students are expected to complete 45 hours of on-the-job work assignments for each 1 credit hour course, provide all relevant paperwork, including weekly progress reports and work attendance reports to their course faculty manager. In addition the student will complete a research project/paper related to the job experience. The externship is approved, managed and graded by the Department Head. Students must have completed all business core and have Department Head approval.

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: ACC160, ACC161, BUS121, BUS222, BUS298, BUS331, BUS480, BUS480L, ECO201, ECO202, FIN350, HRM211, LAW225, MKT214

Corequisites: Department Head's Approval

BUS298 Externship-BUS III

College of Business and Criminal Justice Business Department

Course Description: This course is a linkage between the theoretical concepts of the classroom to the actual working environment. This course provides the student experience in a chosen field of study. Through this experience, students are able to gain a practical understanding of work in the industry, experience on the job, enhancement of skills learned in the classroom, and contact with professionals in the business world. Students may work on either a full time or a part time basis for a 135 hrs. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits and a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the business core.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: Department Head's Approval

Corequisites: None

ET500 Experiment Design and Analysis

College of Technology Engineering Technology Department

Course Description: This course introduces students to the experimental design approaches for studying, developing, and improving the performance of processes and systems. Topics covered include the design fundamentals, randomized design, analysis of variance techniques for hypothesis testing, block designs, factorial experiments, random effects, and mixed models. Students will apply statistical software to plan, design, and conduct experiments efficiently and effectively, and analyze the resulting data to improve processes.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

CJ130 Ethics in Criminal Justice

College of Business and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Department

Course Description: This course explores the ethical dilemmas and decision-making challenges faced by professionals across the criminal justice system. Students will examine foundational ethical theories and apply them to real-world scenarios involving law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Topics include the use of discretion, professional responsibility, corruption, and the balance between justice and public safety. Through critical analysis and discussion, students will develop practical skills in ethical reasoning and apply them to complex situations in criminal justice practice.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

BUS222 Ethics in Business

College of Business and Criminal Justice Business Department

Course Description: This course will provide students with a sound foundation of ethics in business. Students will learn about concepts, processes, and best practices to make ethical business decisions.

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: BUS121

Corequisites: None

ACC170 Ethics in Accounting

College of Business and Criminal Justice Business Department

Course Description: 

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None