Entry level course for first semester students that supports
their transition to college. Content will acquaint students
with campus resources, promote skills necessary to be
successful and provide strategies for completion of
educational goals.
1008
Required first semester of college enrollment. No textbook required.
An entry level course for students entering college for the first time.
This course will acquaint students with college resources, the skills
necessary to be successful
and provide strategies for completing
their educational goals. Online
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.
Overview of computerized accounting software package
that is used in the business world. Hands-on experience
conducting all major components of statement preparation
for balance sheets, income statements and statements of
profit and loss in a computerized format.
Introduction to biological principles including the
chemistry, structure, and energetics of the cell
(photosynthesis and respiration); membrane transport;
molecular biology (RNA and DNA), cell reproduction
(mitosis and meiosis); molecular genetics to include
Mendelian and human genetics; evolution (natural selection
and population genetics); and ecology (biodiversity,
communities, and populations of living organisims).
(3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week;
Corequisite: BIOL 103)
Using Microsoft Word, students are taught keyboard touch
control and techniques. Simple letters, memos, manuscripts,
tables and other personal and business communications are
covered.
This course focuses on the development of speed and
accuracy in keyboarding. Students are exposed to more
advanced business letters and documents. (Prerequisite: BTEC
115, keyboarding placement, or articulated credit)
This course provides students an opportunity to learn word
processing for employment purposes or home use. Computer
technology applications include creating, editing,
manipulating, and printing text to produce professional
documents. Advanced applications include the integration of
spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and other specialized
functions. (Prerequisite: keyboarding skill)
This course is designed to provide the student with the use
of multimedia information and communication capabilities
available via the Internet. Will learn how to locate, access
and retrieve a variety of media including text, audio and
video. (Prerequisite: CS 101)
An advanced integration of Microsoft 2013 using Excel,
Access, Word and PowerPoint, the Internet and social
networking with an emphasis on advanced business
applications.
Provides students with an opportunity to explore business
procedures and practices used in the 21st century workplace.
Topics include international business practices, technology,
electronic customer service, conflict resolution, Internet
research, personnel training and professional growth and
various business communication competencies with an
emphasis on using Microsoft Office.
Examines the relationships between the young child,
members of the family and the early childhood program.
Focused on the child during infancy, toddler and preschool
years including the diversity of family lifestyles and
cultures. Incorporates content to acquaint students with
campus resources and support their transition to college.
1067
Ten hours field experience required. Student must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext. 430, or at ccalver1@wvup.edu.
Explores curricula associated with early childhood programs,
organizing and preparing experiences for young children
including creative play and integrating experiences in
early childhood programs.
1068
Twenty hours field experience required. Students must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext 430, or at ccalver1@wvup.edu.
Background and ethics issues related to administering early
childhood programs.
1071
Ten hours field experience required. Students must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext. 430 or at ccalver1@wvup.edu.
Explores the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical
development of children from 3 to 6 years. Examines models
and international perspectives. Apply knowledge of
preschoolers to curricular choices. Discuss home, school,
and community connections.
1070
Twenty hours field experience required. Students must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext. 430, or at ccalver1@wvup.edu.
Explores the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical
development of children from prenatal period through age
two. Relates the significance of relationships. Apply
knowledge of young children to the guidance and care of
infants and toddlers.
1069
Twenty hours field experience required. Students must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext.430, or at ccalver1@wvup.edu.
Background and ethics issues related to administering early
childhood programs. Emphasizes managing operations and
budget, meeting state regulations, licensing regulations and
building programs.
1073
Ten hours field experience required. Students must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext. 430, or at ccalver1@wvup.edu.
Developmentally appropriate methods of teaching science for
preschoolers, toddlers and infants.
1072
Ten hours field experience required. Students must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext. 430, or at ccalver1@wvup.edu
Examines theories of play and creative expression in early
childhood education. Study of methods for integrating play,
art, construction, music, movement, dance and drama with
content standards throughout the curriculum.
1074
Ten hours field experience required. Students must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext. 430, or at ccalver1@wvup.edu.
Theories and methods of social studies education in early
childhood education.
1075
Ten hours field experience required. Students must contact the Education Division to complete pre-placement requirements no later than August 14, 2020. Contact Christi Calvert at 304-424-8000, ext. 430, or at ccalver1@wvup.edu.
Critical examination of mass media with special emphasis on
ways in which social, economic and psychological factors
influence the structure, functions and effects of the media.
1213
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor: olivia.reeder@wvup.edu
Communication in the context of public speaking with an
emphasis on information literacy, communication anxiety,
audience analysis, verbal and nonverbal communication,
group communication and competence in the delivery of
public presentations.
1119
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor: mary.held@wvup.edu (Mary Beth Held)
Course focuses on the theories, concepts and skills
necessary to function effectively in a variety of group
settings. Topics include group norms, rules, roles, conflict
management, leadership, problem solving, decision-making
and team building.
1120
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor:
One-to-one communication; strenghts and weaknesses of
one's own communication skills; approaches to conflict;
listening; verbal and nonverbal interactions.
1122
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor: mary.held@wvup.edu (Mary Beth Held)
Introduction to basic computer information systems
principles and terminology, offering a broad survey of the
discipline and illustration of the importance of
determining information system requirements. It will
examine the importance of information systems in
networked and global business. Topics include hardware
and software selection criteria, scheduling, conversion
planning, legal and ethical issures, and security.
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.
Introduction to fundamental ethical theory, doctrines,
controversies and the rules of moral judgment. Emphasis is
placed on reforms and unethical themes in criminal justice
and criminal justice management.
Provides supervised observation and participation in various
law enforcement areas; students work with the respective
agencies in the performance of regular duties. This course
bridges the gap between theory and practice and requires a
specific number of field work hours each week and a periodic
seminar. Serves as a capstone and is to be taken the
semester of graduation.
Introduction to types of business organizations; market
models of capitalism. Basic theories of costs of production.
This course also touches on labor unions, international
trade, and economic considerations in the control of
American industry. (Business Core Course)
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)
Study of developing and creating learning environments
for early childhood. Includes study of family involvement,
engaged advocacy and importance of the community in
building relationships for strong programs.
Planning, selection and assessment of learning experiences
for beginning readers. Includes study of strategies for
promoting verbal ability and emerging literacy. Course will
review evaluation strategies appropriate for emergent
literacy assessment.
Study of essential concepts, tools, and structure
of content areas for early education. Deepens
understanding of appropriate materials, manipulatives,
media, and technology for young learners.
Focus on using effective curriculum and strategies in the
early education classroom. Students will implement these
effective practices in a field experience setting.
Students write a minimum of twenty formally evaluated pages
in order to expand skills necessary to express ideas
effectively in expository essays centered on rhetorical
patterns and strengthening critical thinking skills.
4,000 - 5,000 words evaluated writing.
1158
Online -requires access to blackboard and email
This lab provides structured learning support for ENGL 101,
offering tailored instruction in the specifics of the
writing process; grammar, punctuation and sentence
structure; various forms of documentation; and the
traditional rhetorical modes.
1159
Online -requires access to blackboard and email
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.
1160
Online -requires access to blackboard and email
Develops basic writing skills by applying various approaches
used to communicate in technical environments. Includes
writing structural descriptions, operational descriptions,
process explanations, analytical summaries and other
technical reports.
1161
Online -requires access to blackboard and email
This lab provides structured learning support for Technical
Writing 1, offering tailored instruction in the specifics of
ENGL 107: the writing process; grammar, punctuation,
sentence structure; and various writing approaches used in
a technical environment.
1162
Online -requires access to blackboard and email
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)
1164
Online -requires access to blackboard and email
Small business management and marketing. Topics will
cover the management process, strategic planning, human
resources, business promotion, pricing and inventory
control.
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.
Prepares the student to understand business communication in
its ever-changing environment. Includes: business writing,
business style, business memos, short and long reports,
word usage, public speaking and business research methods.
Capstone course is required for all AS and AAS business
degree majors. Topics include self-management, personal
finance, human relations, workplace ethics, diversity and
accountability.
This course covers the important features of management
information structure and technology to business and
managerial applications. It utilizes computer software for
decision-making communication and advanced presentation.
Emphasis is on MIS/DSS applications common to business
environments. Communicating effectively with professional
systems development groups will also be stressed.
(Prerequisites: CS 101, MGMT 320)
Students taught advanced Access data management, using
Microsoft Access, to create fields, tables, queries,
calculations, charts, forms and reports, data imports,
exporting, and relationship databases, with an emphasis on
critical thinking. Additional hands-on projects and tests
required.
A study of the emergence of the "global economy" concept
and its impact on business in the United States.
International marketing channels, financial markets,
management challenges and opportunities are covered in this
course. (Prerequisite: Senior status)
A sequel course in Business Law that covers the
substantive law of Sales, Negotiable Instruments,
Property, Bankruptcy, Wills and Trusts. Selected areas
of government regulation of business are also covered.
Course focuses on both theoretical constructs and frameworks
of ethical behavior and practical application of ethics in
today's business world. Students will review literature on
ethical standards and read extensive case analysis on
companies who have demonstrated poor social responsibility.
Areas of study will include personal values, serving and
providing value to stakeholders and how it means for a
company to be good corporate citizen.
Examines US history from the beginning of colonization
through the Civil War. Describes the major political,
military, and social events that shaped early American
history.
1188
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
PDF reader, real player, quicktime or WMP
Instructor: randers3@wvup.edu (Dr. Robert Anderson)
Examination of the history of American women from 1607 to
the present, with emphasis on working conditions, women's
rights, development of feminism, women's roles in war time
and women in the family.
1208
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
PDF reader, real player, quicktime or WMP
Instructor: randers3@wvup.edu (Dr. Robert Anderson)
Introduction to the civil adjudicative process, primarily
that of the federal and state courts, including
jurisdiction, pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions and
trial procedure.
Course provides practical and procedural aspects of family
law practice by exploring matrimonial law, divorce, alimony,
child custody, adoption, paternity, abortion and family
violence.
Course provides an opportunity for students to review,
enhance and demonstrate their knowledge and practical
application of the law in a legal office setting.
Course includes the functions of planning, organizing,
staffing and leading, and controlling for organizations in
the global environment. Ethics, diversity, technology,
future trends and practical applications of principles are
included.
This course offers several approaches to the study of
small business management. The traditional approach
whereby students are exposed to the various functional
areas of the business enterprise and the functions are
discussed as part of this course.
Business organizations as social systems are studied. The
relationship of the employee and the organization is also
covered. Authority, communications, discipline,
informal organizations, job satisfaction, and motivation
are collateral subjects.
The organization and role of the personnel function in
business and non-business entities are explored and
discussed. Specifically, job analysis, employment
procedures, compensation, employee training programs,
employment regulations, and collective bargaining are topics
considered in depth.
Explores the nature, function, and importance of the
leadership process in organizations and society. Topics
include leader-follower relationships, leadership styles,
and the development of current theories that help
managers determine the "best" style of leadership based
on situational analysis.
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.
Intensive study of the federal contract administration
process in the area of procurement and purchasing. Explores
the total process needed to ensure a fair and comprehensive
environment for suppliers to place bids on purchasing
packages offered by the Federal Government. Covers the
full range of topics on federal contract procedures from
initiation of need to contract administration completion,
from both the federal government and the commercial view
point.
A theoretical basis for nursing practice is presented
through an exploration of professional nursing role.
Selected nursing theories will be explored. Emphasis on
clear and appropriate oral and written communication
consistent with American Psychological Association (APA)
format.
Introduction to health assessment and promotion essential to
conduct in-depth bio-psycho-social-cultural health
assessment of well individuals throughout the life span.
Emphasis is given to the theoretical concepts of physical
assessment techniques, interviewing skills, focused body
system assessments, genetic and health risk assessments and
to the key elements of the physiological, developmental,
spiritual, socioeconomic, cultural and aging dimensions
essential for holistic assessment.
Introduction to basic concepts of the research process. Will
perform rapid critical appraisals, learn search strategies
using various databases and enhance their ability to analyze
and synthesize research findings into clinical practice.
Introduction to basic concepts of the research process. Will
perform rapid critical appraisals, learn search strategies
using various databases and enhance their ability to analyze
and synthesize research findings into clinical practice.
The application of an evidence-based approach to patient
care will be promoted. The focus will be on enhancing the
student's ability to read, comprehend, critically appraise
and apply the best evidence to professional nursing
practice.
Fundamental concepts of geology, meteorology, and
astronomy. Earth processes, both past and present, will
be studied. Topics covered will include the origin of the
Universe, solar system and earth; the structure and
composition of the earth; plate tectonics; the atmosphere,
weather and climate; earth's water resources, and the
Earth's place in the Universe. Earth resources and
environmental topics will be stressed in the course, rocks
and minerals and topographic maps will be studied, and
there will be a local geologic field trip. (3 lecture hours
and 2 lab hours per week)
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.
1022
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor: dave.thompson@wvup.edu
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.
1023
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor: dave.thompson@wvup.edu
A survey of psychology from its origins in philosophy,
biology and physics through the early major schools of
psychological thought to modern perspectives on the
science of behavior and its applications to human affairs.
1035
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor: denise.mcclung@wvup.edu
An introduction to the application of psychological
principles in the areas of employee selection, performance
appraisal, motivation and morale, sexual harassment,
leadership, decision making, team building and general
organization behavior.
1037
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor: phil.mcclung@wvup.edu
Theoretical and empirical readings in a discussion of the
major perspectives in personality theory and methodological
problems in personality and research.
1036
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor: denise.mcclung@wvup.edu
This course provides students with an opportunity to
demonstrate comprehensive learning and application in
psychology. The course will also focus on final preparation
for work and/or graduate school.
1038
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Capstone course - PSYC students only
Must be taken in the last semester before graduation
Instructor permission required
Instructor: phil.mcclung@wvup.edu
Fundamental concepts and methods of the scientific study of
human society and social behavior. Focuses on institutional
foundations of group life; social roles and interpersonal
relations; values and social processes in context of
technological change ethnicity, race, age, gender and
socioeconomic classes.
1173
Online - requires access to blackboard and email
Instructor:
Real-world business challenges and hands-on exercises
working with corporate security policies, practices and
procedures. Students will learn topics such as working with
acceptable use policies, cryptography, common attackers,
and business communications in real-world security
situations.