33 courses with the subject GEN, 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.
This course will introduce students to the value of change, personal growth, and transformation. Students will engage in activities designed to stimulate reflective thinking, create a positive personal outlook, and foster “behaviors of success.”
This course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI). It introduces students to the history of AI, its applications, and its future. The course will cover topics such as problem-solving, knowledge representation, planning, machine learning, and ethical considerations in AI. No prior knowledge of AI is required.
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with digital technologies as they are being used in the workplace today and explore how emerging technologies are likely to continue to evolve. Students will be exposed to digital technology fundamentals to better position them to readily adopt common workplace technologies. Students will also learn about security concerns, ethical considerations, digital communications etiquette, and other important concepts related to the use of digital technologies. Formerly Digital Literacy in the Workplace
Total Credits .......................................................................................................................................... 36 36 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION The College of Westchester 83
This course builds on skills developed in English Composition I by presenting additional writing styles and helping students further refine their writing skills. Research skills and MLA documentation are also introduced. In addition to regular class meeting times, Day Division students are required to participate in a ten-week Writing Lab component which counts as ten percent of the grade for English Composition. For the Day Division, the Writing Lab is graded as Pass or Fail. Note: Writing Lab is not required in the Evening division or for fully online programs.
Communication skills require good speech habits. Therefore, this course covers organization of thoughts, voice control, diction, and presentation of ideas to a variety of audiences. The art of listening is also studied. Emphasis will be placed on a series of oral presentations in order to acquire and reinforce these skills.
120 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION *Evening Division students taking their BBA internship will take this over two terms. This course is broken into two courses as listed below:
This course will provide complimentary sessions to Foundations of Math in fundamental mathematics. Ratios, percentages, proportions, descriptive statistics, word problems, basic geometry, and an introduction to algebra will be covered. The course provides a sound understanding in basic math concepts necessary for future math courses.
Topics include the fundamentals of algebra: the rules of numbers, equations, negative numbers and integers, fractions and rational numbers, exponents, inequalities, graphs, and linear equations. Emphasis will be placed on word problems and business applications.
This course offers an introduction to basic statistical theory and application. Topics to be discussed in detail include sampling procedures, finding mean, median, and mode; finding the variance and standard deviation; graphing histograms and bell curves. This The College of Westchester 109
This course takes a realistic approach based on the principles of general psychology and is designed to assist the student in coping with life situations. Included are theories of personality, emotions, character, motivation, environmental influences, and the development of students.
Global issues such as world hunger, human rights, and nuclear war, as well as American issues concerning inequalities of wealth, civil rights, crime, and the role of government are examined in this course. In addition to gaining an understanding of the social, political, and economic dimensions of these issues, students will also consider the underlying values and ethics.
This course is a study of the institutions of American and global political governments. It is an in-depth examination of national and international governments and politics. The course emphasizes the comparative study of political institutions, ideologies, political cultures, participation, and party systems in the United States and selected nations of the world. Patterns of political change and global interactions with reference to current issues will be studied.
This course covers the foundational principles of economics. Macroeconomics, where money, spending, and income intersect, along with microeconomics, focusing on individual choices, trade, and supply-demand dynamics are examined throughout the course. Understand economic challenges, indicators, and decision-making at both national and individual levels are discussed.
This is a studio class covering design in principle and practice. Students will learn-by-doing developing artistic skills needed for success in today’s computer age. Various media will be used to render still life, emulations, and the human figure. The use of perspective, proportion, shading, highlighting, and color will be examined and developed through studio work.
Formally GEN 195 Color Theory & Design This course will examine the principles of color theory and design. Students will gain an understanding of color relationships, as well as learn to identify and analyze the principles and elements of design. Emphasis is placed on color relationships, visual impact, as well as the psychological and symbolic uses of color. Students will utilize these theories and principles in the creation of their own unique designs through creative hands-on projects. In addition, students will also develop their comprehension of 3D space, light, materials, and texture. Students will discover the power and effect of color, two-dimensional design, and three-dimensional design on an audience.
This course examines the human dynamics in organizations, focusing on individuals and small groups within them. Students will learn a wide range of interpersonal skills needed to succeed in most business occupations. In addition, students will learn how to identify group goals, understand the different needs of group members, accomplish group tasks, and effectively communicate within groups.
In this course students will learn how to create effective content for online communication, including text-based graphics and verbiage for compelling social media posts. Students will analyze successful social media campaigns and determine the impact of hashtags, photos, videos, and sponsored ads. Software and social media tools for analytics, community engagement and content creation will be explored.
Total General Education Credits ................................................................................... 24 Electives Credits Business Elective (1) ....................................................................................................................................... 3 General Education Elective (1) ........................................................................................................................ 3 Open Elective (2) ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Total Elective Credits .................................................................................................................................. 12 66 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION The College of Westchester 62
This course explores the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various professional fields. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand and leverage AI tools in their respective fields. Students will gain the expertise needed to harness the transformative potential of AI, positioning themselves as adept innovators and problem-solvers in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Prior knowledge of AI concepts is recommended.
The Associate Degree Program Internship is designed to give students hands-on-experience in a business environment and to assist students transitioning from college to the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on developing positive workplace habits, attitudes, and The College of Westchester 110
This course dives deeper into data analysis and the skills necessary for informed decision making while developing a nuanced understanding of the role and impact of data-driven insights. Building upon GEN157 Statistics, this course illustrates how statistics drive decisions in business and media, while understanding their advantages and limitations. Topics include correlation, regression, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
This course studies the unique mathematical structures of computer science and programming known as discrete mathematics. A wide range of topics such as permutations, properties of sets, formal logic notation, methods of performing proofs, recurrences, and discrete probability.
This course features significant themes in American culture and media focusing on the impact of issues such as diversity and gender on work, family life, entertainment, sports, and the environment. Students will also examine issues of power related to gender, race, and class, and the economic and cultural implications of mass media representation and consumption. Materials for discussion and analysis will be drawn from essays, newspapers, television, advertising, and music. Case studies, class discussions and written essays will be used to develop the topics.
Explore the principles of effective organizational leadership within the business world. Gain insights into leading teams, fostering innovation, and driving positive change within diverse workplace environments. Develop essential leadership skills that empower students to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward achieving shared goals.
This course focuses on the adult years as a complex and extraordinarily variable process, rather than as an orderly sequence of predictable stages. Through experiential, interactive processes, this course will explore various theories and philosophies of adult physical, cognitive, and personality development. Attention will also be given to the larger social contexts and the adult’s experience as worker and learner.
Total General Education Credits ................................................................................... 30 Electives Credits Open Electives (5) ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Total Elective Credits .................................................................................................................................. 15 The College of Westchester 76
A continuation of concepts and theories learned in macroeconomics with an emphasis on economic problem solving. Through guided research and data mining, learners become familiar with the tools of economic analysis and their use as a means of informing economic decisions and policy making.
This course will introduce the concepts of consumer behavior and decision making. It provides empirical evidence of convergence and divergence in consumer behavior and covers various psychological and sociological aspects of human behavior used for explaining consumer purchasing decisions. It will explore the concept of culture and introduce various models of culture, as well as the affects they have on consumer behavior. Finally, the course will discuss and review how consumer buying behavior and its cultural variations differ across the world.
Total General Education Credits ................................................................................... 42 The College of Westchester 65
This honors seminar is designed to introduce high-achieving bachelor-level students to research. This credit-bearing course provides select students with an opportunity to conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty researcher. Bachelor-level students will learn about the academic research process through presentations, guest lectures, and research assignments. At the conclusion of the seminar, student researchers will showcase their research projects at college-sponsored colloquia.
Total General Education Credits ................................................................................... 33 Electives Credits Business Elective (1) ....................................................................................................................................... 3 General Education Electives (3) ...................................................................................................................... 9 Open Electives (4) ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Total Elective Credits .................................................................................................................................. 24 The College of Westchester 60
The purpose of this course is to provide practical guidance in writing purposeful and effective content for online media. Students will be exposed to effective writing styles of all types including news, feature articles, opinion articles, online story forms such as Q&A, list of articles or listicles, combinations of text, images, and graphics or charticle, and marketing content.
Source: The College of Westchester's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
