PROS 40095     SPECIAL TOPICS IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Selected topics in Professional Studies dependent upon interest.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

PROS 40096     INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Independent study completed under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member required prior to registration.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Individual Investigation

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

PROS 44003     SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES      3 Credit Hours

Directed discussion applying concepts from previous educational coursework and internships or prior work experience.

Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

PROS 44004     RESEARCH AND WRITINGS IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (WIC)      3 Credit Hours

This course presents and integrates the role of professionals in the education, health and human services fields as they attempt to meet the needs of individuals in diverse environments.

Prerequisite: Senior standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

PROS 44005     EXPLORATION AND APPLICATION OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR VARIED PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS      3 Credit Hours

Leadership skills, for both personal and professional life, are explored and practiced. Topics include leadership concepts, including important qualities, skills and attributes. Activities, presentations and readings aid in the exploration and practice of those qualities and skills for a variety of career paths.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

PROS 44092     PRACTICUM IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (ELR)      1-12 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) A culminating experiential learning opportunity near the end of students' formal academic studies. Students investigate and propose a placement at a work site that is congruent with their career interests and aspirations. Work sites are approved by the practicum advisor. Practicum is often completed in one semester, although two semesters of practicum are also possible.

Prerequisite: Professional Studies major; and senior standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Practical Experience

Contact Hours: 3-36 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement