General Education Program Goals and Objectives
General Education at Adam University contributes to the mission of providing professional education by: developing and enhancing competencies in communication and computer technology; providing essential general knowledge in the sciences, mathematics, humanities and the social sciences; promoting the integration, synthesis and application of knowledge; developing the skills needed to assess the ethical and practical consequences of actions; and integrating these skills and areas of knowledge to promote life-long learning.
General Education Outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
- Communicate appropriately for a range of purposes and audiences;
- Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems, contrast personal positions and evaluate alternative philosophies;
- Interpret and use numerical information;
- Apply mathematical models and methods in problem solving;
- Apply the scientific method in decision making;
- Articulate ethical considerations in decision making;
- Investigate global issues and diverse cultures and environments as they have developed over time;
- Evaluate the impact and importance of the arts, humanities and sciences on culture and human progress;
- Demonstrate technological literacy; and
- Demonstrate information literacy.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Students will receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in:
- Business Administration
- Management
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Management Information System
Students will receive a Bachelors of Arts Degree with a major in:
- Mass Communications
- Psychology
Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree:
To earn a Bachelors Degree, the following conditions must be achieved:
- Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours.
- Meet the 30 credit general education requirement.
- Successfully complete a major.
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Achieve a minimum 2.00 grade point average in the major.
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at Adam University.
- Demonstrate ability to pay
General Education Requirements Credit Hours
Humanities
Foreign Language,
Philosophy, and/or Religion 3
Communications
Composition 3
Writing 3
Speech 3
Computer Skills & Mathematics
Computer Skills 3
Mathematics 3
Natural Science
Biological Science and/or Physical Science 3
Social Sciences (6 Credits Total)
Political Science 3
Sociology 3
Psychology 3
Cultures (3 Credits Total)
Cultures 3
Human Relations 3
30 Semester Credit Hours
Courses to Meet General Education Requirements
Humanities (Choose one course) (3 Credits Total)
PHIL 120 Ethics for Today’s World
PHIL 122 Introduction to Philosophy
Communications (Take all 3 Courses) (9 Credits Total)
ENGL 102 Basic Composition
ENGL 103 Writing for Business
ENGL 106 Speech
Computer Science (3 Credits Total)
MIS 102 Principles of Computer Applications
Mathematics (Choose one course) (3 Credits Total)
MATH 103 College Mathematics
MATH 112 Quantitative Methods
Natural Science (Choose one course) (3 Credits Total)
BIOL 101 General Biology
ES 105 Introduction to Geology
Social Science (Choose two courses) (6 Credits Total)
PSYCH 150 Introduction to Psychology
PSYCH 238 Group Dynamics
SOC 150 Sociology
PSYCH 213 Conflict Resolution
Cultures (3 Credits Total)
SOC 141 Introduction to Asian Culture
Courses in Business Administration Major
The Business Administration Major is designed for individuals who want a broad based background in business. (54 Credits in Business Administration Major)
MKTG 101 Principles of Marketing
BA 102 Principles of Management
ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 122 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 141 Introduction to Spreadsheets
MIS 142 Introduction to Databases
BA 151 Business Law
BA 201 Management Theory and Practice
ACCT 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACCT 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting
MATH 248 Statistical Concepts
BA 261 Human Resource Management
BA 322 Decision Making and Problem Solving
BA 321 Organizational Policy and Ethics
BA 351 Corporate Financing
BA 401 Production Management
MKTG 402 International Marketing
BA 424 Business Administration Capstone
Courses in Management Major
The major in management is designed for those individuals who expect to be in a management position in business or industry. (51 Credits in Management Major)
MKTG 101 Principles of Marketing
BA 102 Principles of Management
ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 122 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 141 Introduction to Spreadsheets
MIS 142 Introduction to Databases
BA 201 Management Theory and Practice
ACCT 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACCT 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting
MATH 248 Statistical Concepts
BA 261 Human Resource Management
BA 301 Applied Business Systems
BA 351 Business Law
BA 359 Corporate Financing
BA 344 Working with Diverse Populations
BA 345 Strategies for Motivation
BA 415 Management Cases Capstone
Courses in Marketing Major
The major in marketing prepares individuals for jobs in marketing and marketing related occupations. (54 Credits in Marketing Major)
MKTG 101 Principles of Marketing
ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics
MIS 141 Introduction to Spreadsheets
MIS 142 Introduction to Databases
BA 201 Management Theory and Practice
MKTG 203 International Marketing
ACCT 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACCT 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting
BA 261 Human Resource Management
MATH 261 Elementary Statistics
BA 304 Consumer Behavior
MKTG 328 Salesmanship
MKTG 329 Retail Marketing
BA 331 Advertising
MKTG 333 Marketing Research
BA 351 Business Law
BA 359 Corporate Financing
BA 383 Ethics
Courses in Accounting Major
The major in accounting prepares individuals for work in the accounting field. To sit for the CPA exam, a student must have 30 graduate credits beyond the BS degree plus work experience. (51 Credits in Accounting Major)
BA 102 Principles of Management
ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics
MIS 141 Introduction to Spreadsheets
MIS 142 Introduction to Databases
BA 201 Management Theory and Practice
ACCT 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACCT 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting
ACCT 213 Accounting Theory
BA 238 Principles of Financing
BA 261 Human Resource Management
ACCT 311 Advanced Financial Accounting I
ACCT 312 Advanced Financial Accounting II
BA 351 Business Law
BA 352 Business Law II
ACCT 436 Federal Taxation
ACCT 437 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACCT 438 Auditing
Courses in Management Information Major
The major in Management Information prepares individuals for positions in the Management Information industry regardless of the sector. (57 Credits in Management Information Major)
BA 102 Principles of Management
MIS 102 Principles of Computer Applications
MIS 121 Introduction to Spreadsheets
MIS 322 Introduction to UNIX
BA 151 Business Law
BA 201 Management Theory and Practice
ACCT 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACCT 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting
MIS 201 Business Application Programming
MIS 301 Advanced Computer Programming
MIS 302 JAVA Programming
MIS 303 C + + Programming
MIS 304 System Analyses and Design
MIS 305 Database Management and Design
MIS 404 Information Systems Architecture and Technology
MIS 405 Advanced Data Analysis
MIS 406 Web Design and Implementation
MIS 407 Telecommunications and Networks
MIS 415 Management Information (Capstone)
Courses in Psychology Major
The major in psychology prepares the individual for entry level positions in the social sciences and human service fields. It also prepares students for entrance into graduate school where more clinical applications will be available. (48 Credits in Psychology Major)
PSYCH 201 Introduction to Psychology
PSYCH 202 Introduction to Social Science Inquiry
PSYCH 212 Research Methods and Statistics I
PSYCH 302 Research Methods and Statistics II
PSYCH 311 Behavior Modification
PSYCH 329 Development Psychology
PSYCH 334 Personality Theory
PSYCH 335 Abnormal Psychology
PSYCH 336 Child Psychology
PSYCH 337 Adolescent Psychology
PSYCH 342 Adult Development and Aging
PSYCH 402 Disorder of Personality
PSYCH 403 Social Psychology
PSYCH 422 Psychology of Groups
PSYCH 432 Assessment
PSYCH 444 Psychology Internship
Courses in Mass Communications Major
The major in English/Communications prepares an individual for many jobs which utilize communication. There are always a small number of positions in every business or organization. Radio, Television, and Advertising Agencies use individuals possess good written, speaking, and listening skills. (51 Credits in the Mass Communications Major)
COMM 200 Introduction to Communications Studies
COMM 304 Interpersonal Communications
COMM 306 Patterns and Principles of Communications
COMM 308 Public Presentations
COMM 310 Interpersonal Communications
COMM 312 Intercultural Communications
COMM 314 Team Building
COMM 316 Conflict Management
COMM 318 Media Production
COMM 320 Nonverbal Communications
COMM 322 Power and Influence
COMM 324 Media and Reality
COMM 336 Communications and Aging
COMM 421 Advanced Small Group
COMM 426 Professional Presentations
COMM 432 Leadership Communication
COMM 494 Internship in Communication