2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

management, interpersonal influence andnegotiation. Varied pedagogical techniquesinclude assigned readings, videos, cases,individual and team exercises, role plays, selfassessment and feedback instruments andintegrative writing assignments. Falls andSprings. Prerequisite(s): BU 3420.BU 4270 Computer Applications inDecision Making 3 creditsIntroduces students to computer-baseddecision support systems. It differs fromManagement Information Systems (MIS) asMIS does not make decisions; it only providessupport. Expands on MIS by studying DSS inmarketing, manufacturing and finance. Notopen to students who have earned credit forCS 3120. Springs.BU 4390 Seminar in Finance 3 creditsExpands on topics covered in FinancialManagement at a more advanced level and addstopics not covered with the prerequisite course.Concepts covered may include corporate financialmanagement, investment portfolio management,fundamental analysis and technicalanalysis, at the discretion of the professor. Fallsand Springs. Prerequisite(s): BU 3210.BU 4440 Global Marketing 3 creditsAnalysis of economic, social and political environmentsinfluencing international markets.Investigation of marketing techniques andprograms as developed and implementedon a global scale. Evaluation of internationalmarketing strategies, special goals, globalbuying behavior and decision-making processesthat are part of marketing on a globalscale. Emphasis on extent of standardization ofmarketing programs across several countriesand the selection of appropriate entry strategiesfor foreign markets. Falls. Prerequisite(s):BU 2450.BU 4600 Business Internship 3–12 creditsThe Business Internship is an opportunity forstudents to gain meaningful work experienceby applying the knowledge and skills learnedin course work to on-the-job assignments inhost organizations. As a student initiated anddirected credit class, it includes self-assessment,the design of a learning contract, reflection,synthesis and assessment. The internshipis a supervised assignment for a prescribednumber of working hours. Internships areestablished and monitored by the internshipadvisor. Completion of BU 3720 is highly recommended.Repeatable for up to 12 credits.Enrollment for internships must be completedduring the first two weeks of the semester.With permission. Prerequisite(s): junior status;taken before the semester immediately prior tograduation; minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.BU 4650 ProfessionalEmployment 3 creditsDesigned to help students obtain and succeedin their first professional position aftercollege. Relevant to students of all majors withall varieties of career interests. Emphasizesthe importance of professional behavior in theworkplace, including expectations regardingdress, communication and etiquette. Coversthe role of personal financial management inprofessional success, professional networkingand occupational focus, varied approaches tothe job search, job search documents (such asresumes and cover letters), interviewing skills,characteristics of professional work environmentsand tips for succeeding in the first job.Falls, beginning 2008 and Springs.BU 4910 Independent Study 1–3 creditsIndividual study and research affording opportunityfor advanced work in a field of businessselected by the student. Advanced study may beundertaken in subjects offered by the BusinessDepartment or in fields which courses are notoffered. Evidence of progress demonstratedby paper and discussion with supervisinginstructor. Consent required of the instructorwho will supervise the independent study andthe Department Chair. With permission.CC – CoachingCC 2540 Coaching Effectiveness 3 creditsAn overview of basic theories and coachingapplications in sport philosophy, sport psychology,sport pedagogy, sport medicine, andsport management. With each major area, thephysical, cognitive, social and/or psychologicalcharacteristics of youth are examined for thepurpose of understanding their behavior insport and physical activity settings. Preparesstudents for the American Sport EducationProgram (ASEP) Coaching Effectivenessexamination. Students who successfullycomplete the ASEP examination will obtainthe ASEP Bronze Level Coaching Principlesqualification. Falls.CC 2660 Basic Athletic Training 2 creditsAn introduction to athletic training skills.Emphasizes the mechanism, treatment, preventionand taping techniques of commonathletic injuries. Fall of odd years.CC 3600 Coaching Seminar 1.5 creditsPreparation for the fundamentals of coachingtechniques and strategies; knowledge ofrules, regulations, and officiating; philosophyof selected program and sport; team management.Students are supervised by designatedcoach for 45 hours and attend a one-hourclass each week. Students are required to paya liability insurance fee. May be repeated fora maximum of six credits. Seminar arrangementsmust be completed with the CoachingMinor Coordinator at least one semester priorto the beginning of this course. Falls andSprings. Prerequisite(s): CC 2540, HE 2500or equivalent valid certifications; permissionfrom HHP Coaching Minor Coordinator andmentor coach.CC 3670 Organization andAdministration of PhysicalEducation and Athletics 3 creditsAn intensive review of those procedures necessaryto the organization and administrationof physical education and athletic programs.Includes a discussion of philosophy, budgets,eligibility, scheduling, equipment inventoriesand purchasing, contract development, serviceorganizations, public relations, facility development,office management, curriculum developmentand other topics related to physicaleducation and athletic administration. Fall ofodd years.CC 3780 Sport in Society 3 creditsExamines the role of sport in society by studyingsociological theories and using criticalthinking skills to analyze social issues in sport.Analyzes social institutions including politics,economics, education, family, media, religion,moral development, and especially race, class,and gender. Spring of odd years. (SPSY)CC 3860 Psychological Aspectsof Sports3 creditsExamination of the psychological impactsports and competition has upon individualsand groups. Examines problems of motivation,discipline, stress and anxiety associated withcompetition. Spring of even years.CC 3880 Coaching Practicum 1–3 creditsDesigned to give students a practical experiencein the same sport selected for CC 3600that is supervised and controlled by the HHPDepartment. Students are required to pay aliability insurance fee. May be repeated for amaximum of 12 credits. Practicum arrangementsmust be completed with the CoachingMinor Coordinator at least one semester priorto the beginning of the Practice. Pass/NoPass. Falls and Springs. Prerequisite(s): CC2540, CC 3600, HE 2500 or equivalent validcertifications; minimum 2.00 cumulativeGPA; approval of the HHP Coaching MinorCoordinator, the mentoring coach, and theDepartment Chair.CC 4610 Coaching Clinical 4–12 creditsFor students desiring a culminating coachingexperience in the same sport selected for CC3600. The Internship must be approved, supervised,and evaluated by the HHP Department.Students are required to pay a liability insurancefee. May be repeated for a maximum of 12CoursesPlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 245