10 courses with the subject MOD, 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.
MOD 330Adult Development and Life Planning4
The emphasis in this module is on the experiential nature of nontraditional education and adult development theory. Students will be familiar with various theories and instruments that will provide a cognitive basis for personal analysis and understanding. The objective of this interdisciplinary module is personal discovery through examination of issues in adulthood as studied in the fields of literature, wellness, and gender studies.
This module focuses on organization structure and design. Primary emphasis is placed on understanding the organization as an open system. Students will learn to utilize a systems approach in basic organizational diagnosis. Contingency theory provides a theoretical framework for understanding the impact of the environment on organizational effectiveness and design.
This module is a study of group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on decision making and resolving conflict in groups. Students develop strategies for efficient and productive group management and determine which tasks are best handled by groups or individuals.
This module focuses on organizational behavior as it relates to individual motivation, productivity, and performance. A secondary emphasis is a focus on effectiveness in interpersonal relationships. Students will develop understanding of theories of motivation and organizational behavior and develop skills in effective interpersonal relationships.
Problem analysis and evaluation techniques are presented. Students are shown methods for defining, researching, analyzing, and evaluating a problem they would solve in their work or a vocational environment. Specific statistical information covered in the course includes identifying and measuring objectives, collecting data, working with significance levels, analyzing variance, and constructing questionnaires. 176 • Special Programs
This module guides the student in understanding the research process and becoming a critical consumer of research. Organizational research concepts are examined in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Students critically read and critique organizational research.
Students explore the values and perceptions of selected groups affecting social and economic life through an analysis of policies and practices of recruitment, selection, training, development and compensation of employees. Special attention is given to Equal Employment Opportunity and Office of Safety and Health Administration legislation through a series of case studies and simulations.
Students examine motivational theory and its application to individual and group functioning in work and home situations. Leadership styles related to particular circumstances are analyzed. Negotiation is covered through readings and class practice, with an analysis of the effect on productivity.
Students combine their research and practical implementation of theories and concepts in this capstone project. The project examines an area of the student’s occupation or avocation. The student’s project will be written and presented orally to the instructor and cohort learning group. Major in Nursing (ADCP) ciples and practices of today’s complex health care system, incorporating con- We are currently revising the RN-BS in ceptual and theoretical knowledge. Nursing curriculum to reflect chang- ing nursing education requirements At least 11 SH in sciences of the in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Contact human organism are required for gradua- the Adult Degree Completion Program tion. The curriculum is organized into 13 Director for more information. sequential modules. Students must achieve The major in professional nurs- a grade of C- or better in each module. For ing, leading to a Bachelor of Science a complete list of graduation requirements, (B.S.) degree, involves learning in the see the Policy Handbook for the Adult areas of nursing theory, research, case Degree Completion Program. management, human dynamics, leader- For more information on the ship, family and community health. Harrisonburg Adult Degree Completion This interdisciplinary program takes a Program contact the program represen- tative at 540-432-4983. For more infor- systems approach to the problems, prin- Special Programs • 203
This module will examine global economic trends and issues in economic justice through a variety of written material presenting opposing perspectives and case studies in economic development. Students will develop a deepened and more nuanced perspective on issues of poverty and justice.
