Covers the fundamentals of accounting; the accounting cycle;
journals and ledgers; working papers; financial statements;
types of accounts; analysis of financial statements;
fundamentals of budgeting; and an introduction to internal
controls.
Continuation of ACCT 201. Introduction to Partnership
accounting procedures; corporation accounting procedures;
bond accounting; capital stock accounts; asset accounting
procedures; introduction to manufacturing accounting.
Analysis of accounting principles and procedures at the
intermediate level. Addresses the theory and practices
that are tested at the CPA level. Asset valuation, cont-
inued study of liabilites, and income determination are
covered.
Accounting practices and procedures for business
combinations and consolidations; introduction to
not-for-profit accounting theories; advanced partnership
accounting theories.
Introduction to public affairs reporting, including coverage
of local government, public schools, courts, crime and
social services. Students cover anything from town
government and school board meetings to trials and the
police beat.
1218
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Tuesday 7-9:45 pm in room 2201
Instructor: olivia.reeder@wvup.edu
Theory and research in persuasion, emphasizing a critical
understanding and a working knowledge of select principles
of speech communication upon changing attitudes, beliefs,
values and behavior.
1123
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Tuesday 11-12:15 in room
Instructor: mary.held@wvup.edu (Mary Beth Held)
Students learn to use computer applications as tools for
problem solving and data analysis using four different
Microsoft Office applications, with primary focus on using
Excel and Access to analyze and explore real world data.
Dealing with problems of programming in the large, software
life cycle, object-oriented design, numerical algorithms,
graph algorithms, pattern matching and encryption methods.
(Prerequisite: CS 221)
Introductory course designed to familiarize students with
the criminal justice system. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the nature, functions, and limits of law and
the criminal justice process from arrest to final
disposition.
Explores basic concepts and terminology related to social
science research used in CJ. Emphasis is placed on reading
and understanding academic research articles and other
relevant sources of data and information pertinent to
criminal justice.
Course focuses on response to child abuse, domestic violence
intimate partner violence, and elder abuse. Course examines
dynamics of abusive relationships, effects of victimization,
intervention services and research related to family
violence.
Organized crime and its evolution into modern day
organizations; federal statutes dealing with organized crime
and various departments assigned to investigate them; roles
of federal, state, local task forces.
The student will conduct a semester long project in the
criminal justice field that will be concluded with a
research report and oral presentation. Taken the semester
of graduation.
Theories of supply and demand, national income
determination and public debt. Overview of classical and
Keynesian economic theory; national fiscal policy; and
current problems/policies bearing thereon.
(Business Core Course)
Enhancing skills for writing definition and argumentation
papers based on analysis, synthesis and conclusion from
credible sources. Refining research skills of locating,
documenting, and citing sources.
1153
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Tuesday 5:30-6:45 pm
Instructor:
Advanced Writing develops enhanced techniques expected
in academic and professional writing. This course
concentrates on formats, audience analysis, research and
documentation, editing, proofreading, and revision, and the
integration of source materials from various disciplines.
1154
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Tuesday 5:30-6:45 pm
Instructor:
Development of children's literature with emphasis on modern
books; examination of illustration; skills of evaluation,
selection, and use of books and non-print materials toward
achievement of 21st Century learning goals. (Prerequisite:
grade of C or better in ENGL 101)
1152
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Wednesday 4-5:15 pm
Instructor:
The role of financial management in business enterprises;
financial analysis, planning for short-term and long-term
financing; budgeting and current asset management are
topics covered in this course.
Forms and functions performed within the business
organizations. Covers accounting, business law, economics,
finance, management and marketing. Embedded COLL 101 will
focus on personal development, interpersonal and academic
skills and campus connections.
Topics such as interest computations, depreciation amounts,
payroll calculations, determination of markups, inventory
pricing and valuations, and basic tax computations.
This course is not available for credit
toward the BSBA degree.
An introduction to the Law and the Legal Process is
followed by a study of the substantive law of torts,
contracts, and agency . (Business Core Course)
Applies the statistical methods and theories covered in
MATH 211. Decision making analysis based on case studies and
simulation models is a major component of this course.
(Prerequisite: MATH 211) Business Core Course
Must be taken in the last semester for the BSBA or BASBA
programs. Course integrates Common Professional Component
(CPC) and uses case studies and simulations. Major Fields
Test (MFT) is required.
An analytical survey of the major events from about 4000
B.C. to 1648. Emphasis upon the relationship between the
past and the present wherever possible.
1184
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Tuesday 5:30-6:45 pm in Room 1317
Instructor: aaron.crites@wvup.edu
Analysis of the flow of goods and services from the
producer to the consumer. Includes target marketing and
segmentation, analysis of market research and marketing
information systems to provide data for decision making
regarding the 4 Ps: Production, Promotion, Pricing and
Placement/Distribution.
An analysis of the principles and practices businesses adopt
as part of their promotional mix options including
advertising using traditional media, media selection and
implementation, and sales promotions. Students will analyze
and practice using social media and online advertising
options.
An introduction to research methods with emphasis on
compilation, analysis, and interpretation of data used in
the planning and control of marketing operations.
General introduction survey course. Introducing the core
areas of psychology. As a behavioral science, the focus will
include an eclectic study of heredity, environment and
learning. Other topics surveyed will include memory,
perception, motivation, emotion, human development,
personality, abnormal psychology, and psychotherapies.
1027
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Tuesday 11-12:15 in room
Instructor:
Overview of the psychological dynamics associated with
leadership and human relations training. Special emphasis
will be placed on the basic theories and constructs of
leadership styles and techniques, team orientation,
communication, group dynamics within organizations and
basic leadership issues.
1028
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Tuesday 4-5:15 in room
Instructor:
Survey of human development across the life span with an
emphasis on change in physical, cognitive, and social-
emotional processes. Applied problem solving by use of
developmental information provides experience for service
related professions such as social work, nursing, education
and counseling.
1030
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
class meets every Tuesday 9:30-10:45 in room
Instructor:
An introduction to behavior disorders: etiology, prevention,
and treatment. Focus on major functional and organic
disorders, theories related to mental discorders and
methods of therapy.
1034
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
Class meeting dates - 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, and 9/12 (Saturdays)
Room 1317 9:00 to 12:00
Attendance is required for all inclass dates
Instructor: phil.mcclung@wvup.edu
Basic introduction to group facilitation related to the
field of counseling. Included is information, techniques and
strategies concerning group foundation. Teamwork and
co-facilitation of groups will be emphasized and practiced.
1033
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
Class meeting dates - 8/22, 8/29, 9/5 and 9/12 (Saturdays)
Room 3323 12:30 to 5:30 pm
Attendance is required for all inclass dates
Instructor: denise.mcclung@wvup.edu
An in-depth study of criminal behavior, criminal
responsibility, abnormal psychology and the challenges of
mental health issues and the criminal justice system.
1031
Hybrid class - combines face-to-face and online learning
Class meeting dates - 8/17, 9/7, 9/21, 10/12 and 11/16 (Mondays)
4-5:15 pm in room
Instructor: laurea.ellis@wvup.edu
Course covers the how, when and why to plan and implement
all the stages of project management from conception,
planning, and implementation, through to completion.