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Behavioral Studies
Several concepts in the field of human behavior are studied. Emotional Intelligence: a study of the inner competencies that enable us to manage ourselves including social skills, self-awareness, motivation, conflict management, team-building, empathy, emotional literacy, etc. The general terms and concepts of behavior are explained. Additionally, the fundamentals of behavior modification are examined in terms of their practical application within a variety of settings.

Counseling
Key steps to mastering a solution-focused model in the climate of time-limited, action-based, group oriented approaches are presented. Students are provided with a solid foundation in both psychological and career development counseling including objectives, programs and strategies. The dynamics of group counseling and group interaction is examined.

Developing World Studies
This program will focus on challenges that the developing world faces. For many years developing countries have failed to keep up with the industrialized nations. The course will concentrate on three major areas: the challenges the countries face, the politics of the developing world, and the education practices in the third world.

Education
Current problems with the educational process are presented as well as state-of-the-art approaches to improving the educational system. Specific study areas include the following: (1) The Quality School model - motivating students through a rewards based system vice coercion, (2) alternative approaches to public education, i.e., private vouchers, and (3) dealing with the unmotivated child.

English
The structure and development of the English language. The history of the development of English, the expanding vocabulary (Old English, Middle English), sentence structure, grammatical acceptability, semantics, standards of pronunciation, punctuation, present difficulties, and stress and intonation are studied. Special emphasis is placed on the development of the vocabulary of the English language as well as the varieties of international English in use today.

Hotel Management and Tourism
This course provides an overview of the hospitality industry. Specific areas of study include organizational design, hotel management careers, general hotel management concepts, housekeeping, security, marketing, accounting, and financial control, property management, systems management, consumer affairs, communications and human service, food-purchasing, food-cost control, inventory control, menu planning, labor cost analysis and control, and liquor purchasing and control.

International Studies And Diplomacy
Geopolitical perspectives on the twenty-first century are evaluated including power and politics, territory, sovereignty, elections, resources, population, international migration, international law, the United Nations, global economy, and global communications. The concept of international regimes (principles, norms, rules, and procedures) and their effect on international behavior is presented. Classic iinternationalpower and control politics is also studied.

Mass Communications
Modern communication theory and mass media communication is analyzed especially as it impacts the popular culture. The major components of mass communication are studied: sender, message, audience. A study is made regarding how theories of mass communication relate to the broader understanding of society and culture. Nonviolent communications skills are fully explained and their application to personal, professional, and political differences is discussed. Additionally, techniques for persuading others to move to your side of an argument are discussed.

Media Studies
This degree program will take an introductory look at media studies including a review of what effects the various media forms. The program will include an overview of media studies, will examine production studies, and will provide an introductory look at visual media.

Philosophy
An Introduction to key philosophers and their relevance in the quest for understanding ideas regarding questions of humanity, ethics, truth, knowledge, God, reason, cconsciousness justice, goodness, etc. is presented. Reasoning, critical thinking, and the science of logic is examined as well as the complexity and meaning of language. The theories and concepts for the understanding of knowledge, epistemology, is studied as well. The architecture and analysis of language is previewed. This course is designed for those who want to explore the basics of philosophy, critical thinking and logic.

Political Science
A review of American political history from colonialism to constitutionalism and the federal system. Voting, political parties, government institutions, the chief eexecutive the judiciary, ccivilrights and liberties are discussed. An examination of critical political issues facing the UUSgovernment in the twenty-first century: healthcare, eeducation environment, immigration, the electronic revolution, defense pposture etc How powerful people and institutions influence legislators is examined including how political decisions affect our daily lives.

Sociology
The behavior exhibited by individuals in a crowd is studied. Social problems are examined from an economic perspective and how the policies developed to alleviate such problems tend to fail. Studies the empirical aspects of hoe sociological research is performed and the analysis and compilation of data. American sociological problems are compared with those of other nations. Current social issues are discussed including downsizing, income gaps, and the health care crisis. Additionally, the relationship between popular culture and today's society is studied eespeciallyfrom a political perspective

World History
This program will involve taking an unorthodox look at the history of the world without focusing on western civilization. It will also include an examination of the Middle East, both past and present along with the contributions of Asia and Africa to History.

Master of Arts

Behavioral Studies: Abnormal Behavior
Studies the causes, manifestations, and treatment of common behavior disorders. Surveys the description, causation, prevention and treatment of maladaptive behavior and psychological disorders. Considers biological, psychological and social factors of abnormal behavior. Presents the current system for the classification and assessment of mental disorders and the behaviors and syndromes necessary for the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. Studies the different approaches used in treating mental illness including psychotherapy, medical and non-psychiatric methods.

Counseling
Investigates the techniques, dynamics and therapeutic concepts used in group counseling and group psychotherapy. The group leader as a philosopher/scientist is examined. The power of language, cocounselingrocesses and content development and unethical behavior in cocounselings discussed. An overview of the theory and practice of Alfred Adler's approach to psychological cocounselings presented. A comprehensive review of the currently used theories of counseling is provided: similarities and differences between theories, major constructs, change processes and case studies.

Developing World Studies
The Developing World Studies Masters degree program will take a critical look at many of the issues raised in the Bachelors degree program. This program will seek to draw comparisons between concepts of political policies and actual implementation. The program will also take a critical approach to the state of education in the developing world. Students will also seek to understand how those countries develop.

Education
This course examines the inner life of the dedicated teacher. What it means to teach and make a connection with students. Constructive solutions to the many problems facing teachers and teacher self-realization is discussed. The course presents numerous teaching strategies designed to make the classroom a better place to learn. A multifaceted view of intelligence is developed in an effort to help students reach their vocational an avocational goals.

English
Basic learning will be the bachelor's level course description. The masters level English course is more rigorous than the bachelor's level English course and will require more critique and analysis in the written work prepared for the course.

Hotel Management and Tourism
Numerous methods designed to develop visitor attractions and increase tourism are presented. Various professional management techniques for hotel, restaurant and tourist attractions are discussed. Strategy and policy case studies are reviewed which emphasize areas of hotel management and restaurant and tourism management such as tours, cruise ships and airline operations.

International Studies and Diplomacy
International potentially troubling trends into the future are studied: environment, society, and the economy. The long-term sustainability of various global regions are discussed along with the many choices for the future and a discussion of what scenarios are likely to prevail. The global political environment as well as international defense policies and broad security concerns are examined. The issues confronting the third world countries are reviewed: poverty, over population, social chaos, and environmental degradation.

Mass Communications
This course studies mass media, media messages, media issues, media history, effects, and culture. Identifies the eight mass media, the major content forms disseminated by the media to mass audiences, and the effects of mass media on individual lives and on the global society. Reviews the telecommunications technologies that have developed throughout the 1990's, with particular consideration of computer-mediated cocommunicationsuch as the Internet. Addresses different ethical philosophies throughout history from Plato to Foucault. Focuses on a mostly traditional approach to ethical philosophy, examining individual theories as they pertain to mass communications. Covers the origins, path, and practice of focus group research and provides a focused look at the beginnings of modern modes of mass communication.

Media Studies
This degree program will take a critical look at media studies and will cover areas such as visual media, key issues and debates about media studies, and how media affects different cultures.

Political Science
An analysis of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of the UUSGovernment. Topics include: congressional rule changes, reorganization, public support for government institutions, special interests, etc. The interaction of the Congress and the presidency is examined as well as the the historical development of the legislative and the congressional branch of government. A day to day account of the workings of the Supreme Court is presented as well as the Supreme Court's interaction with the media.

Sociology
Examines the impact of violence exposure on children and youth. Contemporary intervention programs are reviewed and new approaches are studied. The course also examines the practice of bioethnics from a sociological point of view. The role bioetnics plays in the current medical system is analyzed. Additionally, the growth of public observation and the inevitable loss of privacy is examined.

Special Needs Education
This program surveys contemporary approaches to identifying students with special needs do to a disability. Techniques used to integrate physically or mentally disabled students into the classroom and learning environment that maximizes their potential are analyzed. Attention is given to assessing disabled students' capabilities and support service needs. Instructional strategies are reviewed as well as special curricula needs.

World History
This program takes an analytical approach to world history, focusing on the areas of the world outside of the west. In this program, students will be expected to critically analyze the Middle East, Asia and Africa, and learn about their contributions to world history.

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