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This course introduces students to the research on adult learning and development and enhances students' development as learners, professionals, and persons. Students are exposed to ideas and trends in adult learning (such as transformational and emancipatory learning) and adult development and have opportunities for self-assessment and discovery and for applications to varied social contexts. Students assess their learning and personality styles through classroom simulations and group activities. Opportunities are provided for students to review, evaluate, and reflect upon their learning and development and how others learn and develop through their lifespan Pre-requisite(s): ABS 309 and ABS 331. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course centers on ways students can apply ethical reasoning to their daily lives. It explores the fundamental framework of ethical dilemmas of moral choice, the moral implications of decision making, and personal integrity. Students examine a range of ethical theories as they discuss case studies, textbook readings, and current world events. Students further consider trends in philosophical, moral, and ethical thinking as it evolved from ancient times to the present. Pre-requisite(s): ABS 407 and ABS 430; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This intensive writing course equips students with skills that assist them in thinking critically and writing descriptively about social and behavioral life experiences. Students learn key elements of writing effectively within the social and behavioral sciences, including engaging beginnings, summarization, arguments and counter-arguments, evidence, analysis, and conclusions. This course is designed to support and challenge the student in strengthening academic writing and critical thinking skills. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Applied Behavioral Sciences B.A. program; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

This course introduces the study of group behavior and the effect that group functioning has upon organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the basics of group behavior, principles of group dynamics, problem solving, decision making, diagnosing and resolving conflict in groups, leadership, and management. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Applied Behavioral Sciences B.A. program; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course focuses on dyadic and small group relationships, and examines their connections and interactions in our personal lives, families, businesses, and communities. Students explore the components of healthy relationships, the roles and responsibilities of the individuals in those relationships, and further develop skills in interpersonal communication. In addition, the course draws on concepts presented in previous program coursework to apply behavioral science research in social and professional settings. Pre-requisite(s): ABS 300, ABS 309, and ABS 331; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours