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General Studies (GS)
For major requirements, see the Division of Continuing Studies section of this Catalog .
200. BGS Continuous Registration Either semester. No credit. A course without academic credit for which BGS students must register when not taking credit courses at any college or university for use in the BGS program during a particular semester. Either semester. No credit. Open only with consent of BGS advisor. A course without academic credit for which a BGS student must register when taking approved credit courses at another college or university for transfer back into the BGS program at the University of Connecticut. 202. Introduction to Arts Administration First semester. Three credits. Rodin Examines different types of arts organizations; operating structures they might adopt, management issues surrounding different organizational structures, and resources available to managers of arts organizations. Discussions will include the history of arts management, administrative theory, the profit vs. non-profit business model, the role of arts advocacy in administration, working with boards of directors, and case studies. A final project will involve creating a business model for a hypothetical arts organization. Second semester. Three credits. Rosenbaum Provides students with a foundational understanding of the complex and dynamic relationships between issues and the systems that cause them. Systemic analysis trains students to understand in the operational dynamics of the social and structural dimensions of a society or group. 205. Contemporary Issues in Policing Summer. Three credits. Huntley Provides an interactive approach to contemporary public safety issues. Students will be presented with benchmarks of historical issues and problem solving approaches when applicable. Constructed to use the input of each student, which will in part determine the issues discussed and analyzed. 206. Leadership in Ethics and Public Safety Summer. Three credits. Spector Explores the core principles of effective leadership and the significance of ethical behavior in public safety. The characteristics of a quality leader and an effective agency will be discussed with a focus on developing effective leaders and followers, as well as, how leaders can improve the efficiency and productivity of a public safety agency. 207. Employment Issues for Public Safety Managers First semester. Three credits. Higginbotham, Litchford Explores the issues in the personal management of a law enforcement or public safety agency. Addresses common constitutional and statutory issues that arise in the hiring, assignment, and disciplinary processes. 208. Confessions and Interrogations for Law Enforcement Personnel First semester. Three credits. Higginbotham Explores the issues involved when law enforcement personnel seek admissions or confessions from criminal suspects and defendants. Students will be asked to contemplate, discuss and critique (a) interview and interrogation techniques, (b) legal restrictions on interrogations, and (c) technology related to the detection of truth and deception. Either semester. Three credits. Not applicable to School of Business degree requirements. "The idea" and is it really viable; market research and the competition; promotion and advertising; patents, copyrights, and trademarks; cash flow management; pricing of products and services; record keeping and accounting; organization forms such as incorporation, partnerships and dba; taxes and tax implications of decisions and actions; government regulations; leases and licenses; and how to get your accountant and lawyer involved. Either semester. Three credits. Not applicable to School of Business degree requirements. Interviewing, hiring, evalution and firing of employees; legal issues related to Human Resources; fringe benefit issues; time management; providing excellent customer service; the diversity of the market place; presentation skills and presentation etiquette; using Powerpoint for presentations and proposal preparation; how to deal with success and growth; how to deal with failure; the positives and the negatives of being an entrepreneur and is it for you. Either semester. Three credits. Not applicable to School of Business degree requirements. Integrating topics in Entrepreneurial Skills I and II with more detailed information on types of financial support and how the types differ, on pricing a product and service in the marketplace, on what e-commerce is and how to use it effectively together with more traditional marketing methods, and on the managerial and fiscal management that is required for success; quality control issues, working in teams and team building, and long range planning and strategizing will also be covered. Either semester. Three credits. Not applicable to School of Business degree requirements. In-depth discussion of business plans and the different types of business plans and how each type relates to the type of funding sought (e.g., a bank versus a venture capitalist) together with the actual writing of a business plan. Students can work individually or on a team basis to prepare and present a business plan suitable to the type of funding source desired using a real entrepreneurial idea or doing the plan as an academic exercise. Each student or team must present the plan to class on a trial run basis for class comment and analysis. The polished business plan must then be presented to an external panel and the panel acts as if it were a funding agent being asked to give money to implement the plan. 221. Dimension of American Civic Engagement Either semester. Three credits. Examines the concept of citizenship in America. Discusses and evaluates the state of citizenship through historical, philosophical, cultural and contemporary political analyses. Discussion course will focus on selected theoretical traditions of citizenship, the historical development of citizenship and community in America, citizenship as political participation, some challenges to participation, and the development of citizenship skills. Through discussion of assigned readings and current issues, it is hoped that the student will come to a greater understanding of rights, responsibilities, and unique challenges of civic engagement that frame the concept of citizenship in America. 233. Criminal Justice/Public Safety Liability Issues Second semester. Three credits. Spector Provides basic understanding of criminal justice/public safety liability issues. 234. Evolving Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure Second semester. Three credits. McNaught Discussion of the evolution of the law relating to the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the Connecticut Constitution, and statutes; as it applies to arrest, search and seizure. Second semester. Three credits. Milazzo, Spector Exploration of issues surrounding claims of bias by law enforcement. First semester. Three credits. Explanation of public safety and criminal justice behind the scenes of the Connecticut juvenile justice system. 240. Marketing Concepts and Practices into the 21st Century Either semester. Three credits. Not applicable to School of Business degree requirements. Discussion of marketing concepts, processes, strategies and management within context of product/service organizations both in the profit and the non-profit sector whether large or small. 241. Financial Statement Analysis for Non-Financial Managers Either semester. Three credits. Not applicable to School of Business requirements. Concepts and principles to enable non-financial managers to intelligently read and analyze financial reports. 250. Introduction to Behavior Analysis Second semester. Three credits. Fitzgerald Survey of the principles of learning and their applications. Topics include the identification of behavior, its function, and methods of controlling its intensity and timing. Utilizes components of the Personalized System of Instruction and Precision Teaching. 251. Introduction to Behavioral Assessment Summer semester. Three credits. Fitzgerald Introduction to the science of behavioral assessment through a survey of the strategies, tactics, tools, and practices that behavioral researchers and practitioners utilize to measure behavior change. 252. Introduction to Behavioral Interventions First semester. Three credits. Fitzgerald An advanced application of the principles of learning to produce meaningful social outcomes for a variety of learners across settings. Utilizing the tools of behavioral assessment, the selection of an appropriate intervention and the steps in data-based decision making will be examined. The design and implementation of behavior change programs that will be maintained in various environments will be addressed. The use of high ethical standards and best practices will be emphasized. Both semesters. Three credits. Joshee, Pandey Study of one of the world's oldest religions and how its distinct traditions that have enhanced the lifestyles of more than 800 million people in several countries of Asia. Reviews Hinduism's history, heritage, and philosophy. Closely examines the practices of this religion in Nepal, the only Hindu country. 286. Introduction to Nepali Culture Both semesters. Three credits. Aryal, Joshee Introduction to different cultures and traditions found among various ethnic groups of Nepal. It will examine the two religions widely practiced in Napal, mainly Hinduism and Buddhism, its affect in shaping the cultural values in people's lives. Both semesters. Three credits. Bajracharya, Rodin Study of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, and the teachings of Buddha. Examines differing schools of the religion and their distinct literary and cultural traditions with special emphasis on Buddhism in Nepal as a cultural example. Students are challenged to apply the ethical foundations, the Four Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path to their own lives. Discusses the influence that cultural background has on understanding of the world. 288. Introduction to Himalayan and Tibetan Culture Both semesters. Three credits. Dhungel, Joshee This course includes a semester long online study in which the students will be introduced to the origin, development and nature of the Himalayan or Tibetan religions and cultures. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge and confidence to enable them to communicate the fundamental knowledge of Tibetans in Nepal, Tibetan culture, and the people of the Himalayan region and their cultural and religious practices. Either semester. Three credits. Credits and hours by arrangement. Joshee, Rodin Utilizing experiential learning approaches, this course will provide students the hands-on opportunity to learn about a particular country, culture, religion, society and people. Students in this course will physically travel to the country to be studied and participate in a series of lectures and seminars together with site visits and field trips of historic places, educational institutions, museums and libraries. 295. Integrating General Studies Both semesters. Three credits. Fuchsman Integrates the fields of general and interdisciplinary studies. Traces emergence of interdisciplinary studies and compares different academic disciplines. Future of interdisciplnary studies is assessed. Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor and BGS mentor/advisor. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Either semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of BGS mentor/advisor. A project demonstrating the student's educational accomplishments and ability to synthesize the disciplines studied into a coherent whole. Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor and BGS mentor/advisor. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. |
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