Interdisciplinary Studies - Workforce Management, Bachelor of Science (BS)
This program is designed for the adult who comes to Eastern with professional preparation and experience in the form of apprenticeship training and is interested in further educational training to support workplace development and promotion.
Note:
- this program enables the adult learner to translate experiential and/or apprenticeship learning into elective credit through the development of a portfolio;
- portfolios are submitted to faculty members who determine the credit award, (up to 60 maximum elective credits for prior learning and apprenticeship experience);
- portfolio assessment does require a fee: please contact the Interdisciplinary Studies Program for current fee information.
Individuals coming in with a AA-DTA would have general education requirements met. Those individuals without a DTA should complete the following BACR courses or equivalent to ensure prerequisite preparation for the required minors/certificates included as part of this program:
| Recommended BACR Courses to Support Major Requirements | ||
| CMST 212 | ARGUMENTATION AND ADVOCACY | 5 |
| ECON 100 | GENERAL EDUCATION ECONOMICS | 5 |
| GEOS 113 | THE EARTH'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER | 5 |
| PHIL 210 | CRITICAL THINKING | 5 |
| PSYC 100 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 5 |
| PSYC 231 | SCIENCE OF STRESS AND COPING | 3 |
| Completion of the Business Administration Minor is Required | 21-24 | |
Required Courses | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | ||
| THE WORLD OF BUSINESS | ||
or MGMT 326 | ORGANIZATION THEORY AND BEHAVIOR | |
Choose 12-14 Electives from the Approved List for the Business Administration Minor | ||
| Completion of the Communication Studies Minor is Required | 19 | |
These are the recommended courses for the minor. Please consult with the Interdisciplinary Studies advisor to finalize the course list. | ||
| ARGUMENTATION AND ADVOCACY | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| COMMUNICATION IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | ||
| Completion of the Psychology of the Workplace Certificate is Required | 24-25 | |
Required Courses: | ||
| SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Elective Options-choose one course | ||
| THEORIES OF PERSONALITY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS | ||
| TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS | ||
| CONDITIONING AND LEARNING | ||
| Additional Required | ||
A capstone from any area. ITGS 400 is recommended. | ||
| ITGS 400 | INTERDISCIPLINARY SR CAPSTONE | 4 |
| ITDS 300 | PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (Portfolio may earn up to 60 lower-division credits) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 72-76 | |