In this course, students will choose from a wide variety of methods to study areas of special interest. These methods include literature reports, service projects, applications projects, standard research papers, or a unique project. All methods require a learning contract with specific demonstrations of learning and must be approved, supervised and evaluated by faculty. Students who enter the program, either as a junior or senior, will complete one or more structured research papers during their first year in the program. 5 BH4101 Adult Learning Students examine adult education theory and design, conduct and evaluate an experiential adult learning experience.
Students explore learning skills, styles, and assess themselves as learners.
Organization theories are studied to help students understand effective behaviors in organizations, and processes of organizational change. Policy formulation, informal and formal roles, and ethics and social responsibility are also covered. 3 BH4112 Leadership to Meet Adaptive Challenges Students examine and experience leadership in and out of the designated leader role. Personal values in leadership are explored. 3 BH4117 Fundamentals of Helping Relationships Students explore basic approaches to and ethics of counseling with employees, coworkers, couples, families, and groups.