General Studies Courses for Faculty Approval

September 9, 2010

Home UOP Information Programs Certification Workshop Faculty Qualifications Approval Process Compensation Strategies for Successful Presentation	GENERAL STUDIES COURSES AVAILABLE FOR FACULTY APPROVAL
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	General Studies Courses
	GEN/101	Skills for Lifelong Learning I
	GEN/102	Skills for Lifelong Learning II
	GEN/205	Assessment of Prior Learning
	GEN/300	Skills for Professional Development
	GEN/323	Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility
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General Studies Course Descriptions

GEN/101	Skills for Lifelong Learning I	ICS
This course facilitates the transition of adult learners back into the formal education process. Students explore issues related to the decision to return to school, review basic writing, presentation, and group process skills, and develop strategies for achieving educational goals. Must have one year teaching experience with the University of Phoenix to qualify.
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GEN/102	Skills for Lifelong Learning II	ICS
This course explores the variety of ways that adults can access information for educational, personal, and professional application. Topics will include not only traditional research methods, but also "virtual libraries" and the Internet. Must have one year teaching experience with the University of Phoenix to qualify.
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GEN/205	Assessment of Prior Learning	ELECTIVE
This course provides instruction in the preparation of a portfolio containing personal and professional information and documentation which can be evaluated for credit by the University Assessment Center. The course focuses on competence models and the narrative essay as a means of analyzing and presenting college-level learning.
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GEN/300	Skills for Professional Development	BSB/M, BSB/A BSB/IS
This course is designed to provide core competencies that facilitate the transition of adult learners back into the formal educational setting. Content areas include critical-thinking skills, interpersonal skills, intrapersonal skills, issues related to returning to school, adult development, team processes, time and stress management, effective oral and written communication, team work theory and processes, creative problem solving, and personal learning styles. The goals of the course are to help students develop foundational skills in written communication, oral presentation, library research, and small group process that will equip them for success as University of Phoenix students and as managers and leaders in organizations.
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GEN/323	Professional Ethics & Social Responsibility	BSB/M/A/IS BSN
Course designed to integrate general education and professional development components of the curriculum. Synthesis of knowledge and values, perspectives of science, humanities, and social sciences as applied to personal and professional decision making.
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