Bachelor of Applied Science Classes and Scheduling

Explore academic and career goal-setting, the connection of theory to practice, academic culture, academic integrity, the vital nature of an academic support community, and the qualities of a reflective and adaptive learner.

Study of safety as a vital element of human behavior in society, business, and industry. Examines the safety responsibilities of leaders, managers, and supervisors, focuses on developing skills in planning, implementation, awareness, monitoring, and risk management, and covers governmental influence, hazard awareness and control, operational considerations in the workplace, accidents, and planning.

Design and plan a personally and professionally relevant capstone project. Recommended concurrent enrollment in IPS 375 and IPS 385.

Finalize and present an approved capstone project and write a culminating self-evaluation.

Explore the theory and practice of integrative thinking and the skills and strategies necessary to develop an integrative mindset, to integrate personal histories and experiences with new ideas, and to become a reflective and adaptive learner.

Examine an issue from multiple perspectives and learn to broadly and accurately grasp other viewpoints, to identify the differences between them, to discover the common ground they share, and to evaluate their soundness.

Question a practical problem holistically to identify its conditions and costs, to discover new connections and relationships, and ultimately, to recognize, understand, and clearly articulate its breadth and complexity.

Discuss and apply prior learning frameworks and methods for presenting experiences outside of a traditional classroom as verifiable college-level learning. Create a Prior Learning Portfolio, which includes an educational narrative, a skills-based prior learning resume, and relevant supporting documentation, and earn academic credit by taking the program-prepared challenge exams for specific courses.

Introduces and analyzes effective leadership styles. Leadership practices and models are applied to case studies. Through various forms of reading, writing, presentations, video and/or multi-media, students will apply theories to assess their own leadership style and identify styles of popular companies/people. Completion of LEAD 325 is recommended.

Introduces the historical and modern phenomenon of Globalization. Various themes in globalization will be studied, including: economics, national powers, history, trade, environment, religion, and education. Each module will introduce particular aspects of globalization.

Examines universal ethics principles and standards practiced across various disciplines. Exploration of personal and professional conduct and social responsibility in the light of existing ethical, moral and social values across disciplines will also be discussed. Designed to enable students to form individual positions on ethical conduct and social responsibility, this course both identifies and applies ethical principles to real world situations.

Develops a foundation of concepts that support the project management process groups required for successful implementation and completion of a project. Principles and applied techniques of effective planning, communication, risk, schedule, and cost management are major themes discussed in this course.

Explore and apply the elements of a creative and collaborative mindset to generate original and adaptive solutions to challenging problems. Review and practice the stages of the creative process, from risk to revision, and set individual goals to develop more deliberate and productive creative collaborations.

Explore the eight dimensions of wellness and their connections, from support networks and stress management to physical and financial wellness. Evaluate personal well-being, enhance self-awareness, and set goals to create a holistic personal growth and wellness plan.

A supervised on-site or remote experiential learning opportunity. Deepen critical knowledge areas, enhance professional skills, and reflect on applied work experiences and academic and professional goals. Internships can be in any field or area of interest and require the approval of the Internship Coordinator. One credit equals 45 hours of on-site or remote field work. May be repeated up to a maximum of 9 credits.

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An introduction to systems thinking, lateral thinking, and resilience thinking as they relate to cybersecurity. Topics include understanding the complexity/interconnectedness cybersecurity, applying lateral thinking in solving cyber problems, interacting among people, processes, and technologies, and managing disturbances/surprises/uncertainty to be more resilient.

Study and experimentation of platforms, open source tools, and techniques for cyber threat intelligence. Connection between cyber threat intelligence and risk assessment. Advanced practicum in artificial intelligence applications in cyber threat intelligence.

A study of resilient systems, networks and infrastructure design on the ability to anticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to adverse conditions, stresses, attacks, or compromises.

An overview of cybersecurity risk management frameworks and practices. Students will model cybersecurity risks and apply both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.

Topics related to business needs and requirements, information assurance, information security, risk management, logic, communication and critical thinking in cyber-security or cyber-physical systems security. The course also examines the components of a comprehensive information assurance plan, day-to-day operation enterprise risk management, NIST cybersecurity framework, and NIST risk management framework.

Provides a baseline of fundamental knowledge of defensive security. Includes systems engineering, scripting, cyber-informed engineering, cyber-kill chain, cloud security, MITRE ATT&CK human elements, logging, detection, prevention, monitoring, policies, programs, and procedures at different levels of an information system. Discusses creating and assessing security architectures, including DoDAF, SABSA, and MORDA.

Discusses the tools and techniques used to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in a lawful and legitimate manner, along with the tools and techniques to strengthen security of systems. Discusses network mapping, cloud security, scripting, basic IETF protocols and analyze how they work and how they have been exploited.

Introduces the techniques and skills needed in computer forensics and data recovery. From the use of enterprise computer forensics tools to analyze trace evidence left behind by unauthorized access.

A guided course with the goal of obtaining industry relevant certification. The objective is to obtain cybersecurity certification with the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to identify and address potential threats, attacks and vulnerabilities and establish techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management and intrusion detection.

Principles and practices of early childhood education/early childhood special education. Developmentally appropriate practices in the teaching/learning process of young children with and without special needs, in natural learning environments.

Growth and development from birth through eighth grade, addressing physical, cognitive, communication, adaptive, social, and emotional domains. Emphasis on the role of the families as well as individual differences in the study of human development. Includes applied assignments and experiences.

Exploration of quality indoor and outdoor learning environments, emphasizing the roles of children’s learning, adult engagement, and the environment as the third teacher. Focus on the integral role that observation plays in assessing children’s interests and understanding in order to intentionally design environments that provoke wonder, exploration, collaboration, and hands-on learning. Students will also learn about and apply documentation design to make children’s learning visible.

Exploration of the role of place in young children’s development. Students will explore opportunities to use surrounding landscapes and communities to educate the whole child by integrating cognitive, social and motor development in the context of place. Focus on outdoor, inquiry-based learning with all young children.

Weekly applied fieldwork in an early childhood setting. Emphasis on implementation of place-based education principles and practices.

Examines the role of play and inquiry in all young children’s lives, their learning and development. Focus on curiosity and wonder in guiding early STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing children’s interests to engage in an iterative design thinking process that encourages children to ask questions, test theories and synthesize big ideas.

Weekly applied fieldwork in an early childhood setting. Emphasis on implementation of inquiry-based learning practices.

Examines current topics related to leadership and advocacy in the delivery of inclusive, inquiry-based early childhood education. This course explores leadership as a means of inspiring, guiding and effecting change. Students will be introduced to Action Research methodology. Action research or advocacy project required.

Learn foundational project management terminology and gain a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager. Create effective project documentation and artifacts throughout the various phases of a project. Develop an immersive understanding of the practices and processes used by project managers to lead, plan, and implement critical projects to help their organizations succeed.

Develops a foundation of concepts that support the project management process groups required for successful implementation and completion of a project. Principles and applied techniques of effective planning, communication, risk, schedule, and cost management are major themes discussed in this course.

Project management methods, processes, and software. Students apply project management knowledge and skills to develop a Project Management Plan.

Provides foundational knowledge necessary to join a project team and serves as the first step on your path to a project management career. The course introduces you to the importance of projects, the language of project management, and builds your confidence to work in project environments.

Develops competency in the use of project management software, project scoping and planning, meeting processes, presentation of ideas, and overseeing processes for project completion. Experience in project management documentation and preparation of materials for the certification test.

Builds upon foundational knowledge and documentation skills including advanced capabilities and specialization on agile management, risk management, scheduling, data analysis, and leadership in project management. This course prepares you to specialize in a knowledge and skill area within project management.

Internship credits are earned in supervised fieldwork specifically related to a student’s major. To enroll in courses numbered 293 or 493, a student must have attained a cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 or higher. No more than 12 credits of internship and/or Work U may be applied towards graduation requirements.

Terminology, concepts, and forms used in both strategic planning and project management. Focuses on the similarities and differences between strategic planning (short and long term planning) and project planning (specific business activity that has a beginning and end).

Fundamental project management concepts and tools are introduced including project planning and scheduling, PERT/CPM, project tracking and control risk assessment, and resource utilization.