Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc · Courses
GE
3 courses with the subject GE, 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.
GE11-112Public Speaking3
This course develops the oral communication and presentation skills needed for success in college and the workplace. Students learn the principles of effective public speaking by organizing ideas, adapting messages to a variety of audiences, and speaking situations, and delivering presentations with confidence and professionalism. Emphasis is placed on informative, persuasive, and ceremonial speaking, as well as the effective use of research, evidence, presentation technology, and visual aids to support oral communication. Students also learn to document sources using the current edition of American Psychological Association (APA) style to promote academic integrity and avoid plagiarism. Through planning, practice, and delivery, students strengthen their ability to communicate clearly, engage audiences, and present information effectively in academic, professional, and public settings.
This course explores the dynamic relationship between humans and the environment by examining the scientific principles that shape our understanding of the natural world. Students investigate the balance between natural resources and human needs while exploring the scientific, social, economic, and political dimensions of environmental issues. Emphasis is placed on scientific inquiry, environmental sustainability, and the analysis of major environmental challenges affecting individuals, communities, and ecosystems. Students evaluate how environmental change influences quality of life and society while exploring strategies for mitigating and adapting to environmental problems. By the end of the course, students will have developed the scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to make informed decisions in college, the workplace, and their communities.
This course explores the principles of organizational behavior and examines how individual, group, and organizational factors influence workplace effectiveness. Students investigate topics such as job satisfaction, motivation, personality, values, emotions, communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational change to better understand how people and organization’s function. Emphasis is placed on applying organizational behavior theories to improve collaboration, decision-making, employee performance, and organizational success. Through the analysis of workplace situations and organizational practices, students develop the critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills needed to contribute effectively in today's dynamic work environments.
