Statements of Policy - UMUC Europe

Library Skills
Courses in library skills (designated LIBS) may be applied towards:
• the general education requirement in information literacy;
and
• electives.
LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods (1)
An introduction to the research process and methods for retrieving
information in a library or through online sources. Experience in
approaching research, selecting a topic, and retrieving information
on topics of professional or personal interest is provided. Focus is
on developing the following information literacy skills:
understanding the research process; selecting relevant print and
electronic sources to answer research questions; effectively using
Web search engines and UMUC Information and Library Service’s
electronic resources to find information; and evaluating,
organizing, and correctly citing the information found. Credit
for LIBS 150 may not be earned through challenge exam or
portfolio credit. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: COMP 111, LIBS 100, or LIBS 150.
Macedonian
Courses in Macedonian (designated MACE) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
• the general education requirements for arts and humanities
and international perspective coursework;
• a major or minor in humanities (when appropriate); and
• electives.
MACE 111 Elementary Macedonian I (3)
(Assumes no prior knowledge of Macedonian. Fulfills the
international perspective requirement.) An elementary study of
Macedonian. Emphasis begins with oral communication skills,
and leads to balanced proficiency in the four communication
skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include
basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well
as elements of culture, history, and geography. Authentic text
from native speakers is used as much as possible.
MACE 112 Elementary Macedonian II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
MACE 111. Continued basic study of Macedonian, emphasizing
oral communication and leading to a balanced development of
proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation,
and writing are practiced along with continued familiarity with
culture, history, and geography. Oral and written authentic text
from native speakers is used as much as possible.
UMUC Course Descriptions — LIBS 150 through MGST 162
Management Studies
Courses in management studies (designated MGST) may be
applied as appropriate (according to individual program
requirements) toward:
• a major or minor in management studies; and
• electives.
MGST 120 Fundamentals of the Accounting Process (3)
(For students with little or no prior background in accounting.
Not open to students who have completed ACCT 220,
ACCT 301, or an equivalent course in financial accounting.) An
in-depth study of the accounting cycle, from journal and ledger
entries to the preparation and analysis of financial statements for
both service and retail concerns. Topics include special journals
and cash and payroll accounting.
MGST 140 Personal Financial Management (3)
An examination of personal financial management, blending
financial theory with financial applications. Focus is on developing
personal skills in financial management (such as balancing a
checkbook, budgeting personal income and expenditures, and
planning for financial security and retirement). Topics include
elements of the U.S. financial structure (such as savings and
investment alternatives, financing and credit sources, the role of
insurance in protecting income and assets, and federal income tax
requirements).
MGST 160 Principles of Supervision (3)
An introductory study of the skills required to effectively supervise
and manage employees in organizations, such as knowing how to
plan, organize, and control the work load and understanding
worker behavior. Topics include the role and function of
supervisors, recruitment and evaluation of workers, management
by objectives, task delegation, motivation strategies, training and
professional development, communication and conflict
management, and time management.
MGST 161 Managerial Communications Skills (3)
An examination of the communication model. Practice is provided
in sending and receiving information through reading, writing,
listening, speaking, and observing nonverbal cues using job-related
situations.
MGST 162 Personnel Counseling (3)
A study of counseling as part of a supervisor’s responsibilities.
The counseling process is examined through role-playing exercises.
Focus is on developing skills in areas such as active listening and
observing, focusing on the problem, empathetic understanding,
guiding decision making, and recognizing referral situations.
Counseling situations (e.g., performance appraisals, gender issues,
personal crises which affect work performance, and performance
problems) are drawn from the work environment.
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