2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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• Professional Studies Course Descriptions

The School of Professional Studies at George Fox University offers five majors and three minors to adult students who are returning to college to complete their undergraduate degree.

The majors are unique alternatives to the traditional method of pursuing a college degree. Courses are designed to meet the needs and learning styles of working adults. Classes are conveniently located and meet one night each week and several Friday nights/Saturdays, as well as online.

Students study with other adults who share similar interests and concerns. Together they form an academic learning community, drawing from their own personal, professional, and technical backgrounds as they follow an intense program of classes and individual study.

Students who successfully complete the courses of their major program and the accompanying degree requirements are granted either a bachelor of science degree in management and business information systems (MBIS) or project management (MPJM), or a bachelor of arts degree in social and behavioral studies (MSBS), management and organizational leadership (MGOL), or health administration (MGHA).

Through these programs the School of Professional Studies serves the needs of adult learners and helps them assess personal values, develop interpersonal skills, and enhance competencies in order to better contribute to the organizations and individuals they seek to serve.

Majors

• Health Administration (BA)
• Management and Business Information Systems (BS)
• Management and Organizational Leadership (BA)
• Project Management (BS)
• Social and Behavioral Studies (BA)

Minors

• Management and Business Information Systems
• Management and Organizational Leadership
• Project Management

Course Structure

Courses are taught seminar style. Students contribute life and organizational experiences in a cooperative learning environment. Simulations, discussions, and team projects are used to enhance learning. Out-of-class assignments include reading, research, and writing on selected topics. The 36-semester-hour major programs include four-hour weekly evening class sessions and several Friday night/Saturday sessions. Practicum hours can be chosen as elective course credits.

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