Multidisciplinary Studies

The business concentration offers you the ability to study a variety of topics such as economics and accounting, legal and ethical issues, business information systems, management skills, and marketing.

Courses Include:

• ACC 2013 – Principles of Accounting I
• ACC 2033 – Principles of Accounting II
• ECO 2013 – Introductory Macroeconomics
• ECO 2023 – Introductory Microeconomics
• FIN 3013 – Principles of Business Finance
• GBA 2013 – Legal/Social/Ethical Issues in Business
• IS 3003 – Principles Info Systems for Management
• IS 1403 – Business Information Systems Fluency
• IS 1413 – Excel for Business Information Systems
• IS 3413 – Introduction to Telecommunications for Business
• IS 3533 – Cyber Law and Legal System
• IS 4473 – Cyber Security Policy, Compliance, and Risk Management
• MGT 3003 – Business Communication and Professional Development
• MGT 3013 – Introduction Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management
• MKT 3013 – Principles of Marketing
• MS 1023 – Business Stats with Computer Applications I
• MS 3043 – Business Stats with Computer Applications II
• MS 3053 – Management Science and Operations Technology
• MOT 4023 – Essentials of Technology Management
• MOT 4143 – Introduction to Project Management

Whether you work in business, healthcare, government, education, or any other type of organization, the ability to clearly communicate with customers, co-workers, clients, managers, or vendors is non-negotiable.

Courses Include:

• COM 2113 – Public Speaking
• COM 2433 – Editing
• COM 2733 – Introduction to Digital Communication
• COM 3023 – Foundations of Communication
• COM 3073 – Conduct Communication Inquiry
• COM 3083 – Language of Communication Theory
• COM 3113 – Argumentation and Debate
• COM 3243 – Persuasion
• COM 3383 – Interpersonal Communication
• COM 3523 – Public Relations
• COM 3533 – Writing for Public Relations
• COM 3553 – Intercultural Communication
• COM 3713 – Digital Audiences
• COM 3723 – Digital Media Production I
• COM 3893 – Organizational Communication
• COM 4413 – Topics in Communication
• COM 4523 – Case Studies in Public Relations
• COM 4533 – Public Relations Plan and Campaigns
• COM 4713 – Digital Media Influence
• COM 4723 – Digital Media Production II
• COM 4813 – Theory & Practice of Social Interaction Communication

Note: The Communication and the Digital Media Influence focus areas cannot be chosen together as part of your 3 focus areas.

Whether you work in the private sector, for a non-profit, or for a public business, all organizations use data to make business, staffing, and financial decisions.

Courses Include:

• DS 1001 – Data Science and AI for All
• DS 3023 – Statistical Analysis for Data Science
• DS 4003 – Introduction to Data Science
• DS 4013 – Programming for Data Science
• DS 4023 – Data Organization & Visualization
• DS 4033 – Data Mining & Machine Learning

Note: After completion of all the Data Science courses, you may apply to obtain the Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science. This certificate can offer you a supplemental credential for your resume at no additional cost. Please ask your academic advisor for more information. 

The Digital Media Influence focus area (formerly Digital Communication) will allow you to learn or improve your skills to create content and media for digital platforms. Regardless of the type of industry you choose, the ability to communicate effectively through digital platforms is extremely valuable.

Courses Include:

• COM 2433 – Editing
• COM 2733 – Introduction to Digital Communication
• COM 3623 – Commercial Publications
• COM 3723 – Digital Media Production I
• COM 4723 – Digital Media Production II

Note: The Digital Media Influence and the Communication focus areas cannot be chosen together as part of your 3 focus areas. 

With this concentration, you will learn the linkages and differences in cultures, political systems, economies, landscapes, and environments across the world, while using geographic technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and online mapping.

Courses Include:

• GES 1013 – Fundamentals of Geography
• GES 1023 – World Regional Geography
• GES 2613 – Intro to Physical Geography
• GES 3143 – Geography of Mexico
• GES 3334 – Advanced Geographic Info Systems

The Global Affairs focus area will allow you to develop analytical skills to understand different regions of the world and the interactions between people, states, international organizations and private entities that occur in world politics.

Courses include:

• GLA 1013 – US in the Global Area
• GLA 2603 – Introduction to Global Politics
• GLA 3003 – International Law
• GLA 3033 – Global Governance
• GLA 3733 – National Security Law

With this concentration, you will learn valuable skills and information about managing public health, planning and evaluating public health programs, and understanding the needs of the community.

Courses Include:

• HTH 2413 – Intro to Community & Public Health
• HTH 3003 – Survey of Drugs & Health
• HTH 3013 – Survey of Human Nutrition
• HTH 3543 – Growth & Development
• HTH 3663 – Program Planning & Evaluation

The Humanities concentration offers an excellent foundation for any career, cultivating critical and analytical skills, communication skills, and research skills. Additionally, the program fosters liberal education and optimum use of intellect while simultaneously cultivating an appreciation of the vast scope of human creativity.

Courses Include:

• HUM 2023 – Intro to Humanities I
• HUM 2033 – Intro to Humanities II
• HUM 3013 – History of Ideas
• HUM 3023 – History of Cultures
• HUM 3163 – Global Humanities

The Medical Humanities focus area prepares students to understand the social, cultural, ethical, and humanistic dimensions of medicine and healthcare. By integrating disciplines such as history, literature, philosophy, and the arts, this field encourages a more holistic view of patient care, emphasizing empathy, communication, and critical thinking. This interdisciplinary approach helps future healthcare professionals appreciate the diverse experiences and perspectives of patients, thereby improving patient outcomes and fostering a more compassionate healthcare environment.

Courses include:

• MHU 2013 – Introduction to Medical Humanities
• HTH 2413 – Introduction to Community and Public Health
• SOC 3043 – Race and Ethnic Relations
• COM 3493 – Global Health Communications
• MHU 4813 – Medical Humanities

The Political Science focus area provides an understanding of current political events in a larger context. The program offers you the opportunity to pursue a political career in city, state, or national government, work in a community, governmental, or non-governmental organization, or attend law school.

Courses Include:

• POL 2623 – Law and Society
• POL 3183 – Women in Politics
• POL 3283 – American Presidency
• POL 3413 – Urban Development Politics
• POL 3963 – Politics of China

With this concentration, you will study a variety of topics such as gender, race, family structures, criminology, human relationships, and more, which can help you make crucial business decisions and design programs based on human behavior.

Courses Include:

• SOC 1013 – Intro to Sociology
• SOC 2023 – Social Context of Drug Use
• SOC 3043 – Race & Ethnic Relations
• SOC 3113 – Criminology
• SOC 3293 – Sociology of Gender
• SOC 3353 – Sociological Theory