19 courses with the subject PSLS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PSLS 102Theories and Reflection of the Adult Learner3
This foundational course is designed to build and/or enhance the requisite skills needed for academic success. Students will identify their individual learning styles and devise strategies for maximizing their effectiveness. The course also introduces students to theories on adult and career development.
Adult learners examine the formal and informal functions of organizational and analyze an agency or organization based on a systems model. Students will also analyze and solve organizational problems using a step-by-step method. This analysis will be applied to adult learners' work related Research projects.
PSLS 151Conflict Management in Complex Adaptive Systems3
This course will explore what conflict is and how it is identified. Understanding the reactions to and the behaviors of conflict will allow the student to explore strategic options to better manage their own conflict as well as those who work with or for them. This course will help the adult learner understand what a conflict competent organization with a working action plan. The course will utilize research, inquiries, videos and case studies to help the student apply the principles of a conflict competent leader.
PSLS 195Math Concepts for the Organizational Leader3
This course is a general overview of mathematical concepts used in quantitative reasoning. This course places quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. It emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined. Topics include the mathematics of elections, network theory, population growth models, financial mathematics, statistics and probability. This class meet once a week for four hours. Much of the course work, including discussions and assignments, are to be completed online and can be found on Moodle, https://lms.manhattan.edu.
This module is a study of group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on decision-making and conflict resolution. Adult learners develop strategies for efficient and productive group management and determine which tasks are handled by groups or by individuals.
Capstone Refresher will allow students who have re-matriculated to Manhattan University review and restrategize any work completed in PSLS 287 or PSLS 285. This course is only for students who have completed PSLS 287 or PSLS 285 over 2 or more years.
The thesis is a major research effort designed to enhance knowledge in an area related to one's professional work. This in-depth seminar prepares students for research and execution of the final thesis. Among the topics covered are best practices in research, effective use of the library and databases, crafting, a useful thesis outline and draft guidelines.
Adult learners examine major leadership theories and research and explore their application to individual and group functioning in work and home settings. Leadership styles are covered through readings and class practice.
Through intense discussion each work of literature will be examined; particular attention will be given to issues which resonate with the modern-day business world and the leadership it demands. Students are expected to complete a weekly two-page typewritten reaction paper along with the formulation of questions for class discussion. A final paper will be assigned.
This module begins by assisting students in discovering and articulating who they are and what they believe by reviewing several religious traditions, philosophical thinkers and scientific theorists. In addition, the module adds the theory of business ethics, social responsibility, and an ethical decision-making framework. Within the context of domestic and international case studies, students analyze complex issues, apply principles, and view alternative approaches and perspectives.
This seminar is designed to provide a hands-on experience in research outlining and draft writing that will conclude with students submitting a Capstone Project proposal. The seminar will also provide students with a refresher on research and data collection essentials. 1 cr.
This module presents an analysis of major contemporary social problems. Particular attention is given to the problems of poverty, racism, sexism, drug and alcohol abuse, and illiteracy and their impact on the contemporary workplace. Consideration is given to diverse sociological perspectives regarding the causes, consequences, and solutions to these problems.
PSLS 407Introduction to Management and Sustainable Development for Organizational Leaders3
This course is offered and delivered in an international setting, providing an introduction of development and management concepts, and the appropriate leadership skills needed in a worldwide context. The course covers strategies for dealing with cultural difference at the organizational, team, and interpersonal levels and introduces students to to various management planning models and techniques.
In this course students read and analyze contemporary, popular business literature. Through discussions and assignments students will review successful business practices and important managerial precepts, explore current career and financial strategies, and grow as leaders who are better able to handle complex management issues.
This module introduces students to various management planning models and techniques and applies these to business cases. It stresses the concepts of business planning and strategic management.
The Capstone Project is a major research effort designed to enhance knowledge in an area related to one's professional work. This course is the culmination of a final oral presentation in class and the submission of the final written thesis. Pre-requisite: All core courses must be completed.
