2003-04 Greenville College Catalog

Undergraduate Program - Course Listings

ADULT EDUCATION - GOAL PROGRAM (OL)

NOTE: All OL courses are open only to students enrolling in the GOAL program.

OL 301 Dynamics of Group Behavior Three Credits
Students examine group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the principles of group dynamics, problem solving and decision making, the diagnosis and resolution of conflict, and managing meetings.

OL 302 Adult Development and Learning Assessment Three Credits
Students develop an understanding of adult development and learning processes. Students conduct personal and professional assessments and document this by developing a portfolio. Additional credit for prior extra collegiate learning may be earned through the portfolio.

OL 303 Introduction to Research Methodology Three Credits
Students learn the purpose and value of research as a problem-solving tool in organizations. Approaches for identifying, analyzing, and researching organizational problems are emphasized as students select and analyze an appropriate organizational problem for their applied research project.

OL 304 Organizational Analysis Three Credits
Students analyze how organizations function as complex systems. They focus on the interrelatedness of organizational purpose, structure, leadership, relationships, and rewards in the organization that is the setting for their applied research project.

OL 305 Managing Interpersonal Communication Three Credits
Students assess and improve their communication skills in order to be more productive in various organizational settings. Key concepts are conflict, constructive feedback, active listening, power, mentoring, and dysfunctional communication.

OL 306 World-View: Faith And Vocation Three Credits
Students gain understanding of the integration of the Christian world-view in contemporary life.

OL 307 Introduction to Data Analysis and Presentation Three Credits
Students explore how data analysis contributes to making decisions and solving organizational problems. Basic methods of summarizing, analyzing, and presenting research data are explained. Students develop data collection plans for their applied research projects.

OL 308 Organizational Communication Three Credits
Students refine both written and oral presentation skills. Presenting ideas, reports, and proposals clearly and concisely is the primary goal of this course.

OL 309 Principles of Leadership Management and Supervision Three-Credits
Students identify the actual roles managers play in complex organizations. This course prepares students for managerial roles while helping them to work more effectively with current managers. Management theory is critically evaluated for its usefulness in light of actual practices.

OL 310 Cultural Influences In The Workplace Three Credits
Students consider the relationships between culture and the world of work. They discover how the United States, especially in the world of work, has been shaped by the values and life experiences of various ethnic and racial groups.

OL 311 Values and Ethical Decision Making Three Credits
Students discuss ethical theory and social and personal values as they relate to problem solving and decision making.

OL 312 Writing Strategies and Organizations Three Credits
Principles of writing based on analytical and formal research, including form and style, organization, and literature review. Emphasis on inductive analysis, research, and documentation. Course lays groundwork for writing requirements in remaining courses.

OL 401 Applied Research Project: Part I One Credit
Students describe the purpose, setting, history and background, scope and importance of their applied research topic.

OL 402 Applied Research Project: Part II Two Credits
Students conduct and write a literature review related to their problem analysis. Students determine a research approach, develop and analyze a possible intervention for solving their organizational problem, and develop a data collection and analysis plan.

OL 403 Applied Research Project: Part III Two Credits
Students report results, draw conclusions, and make recommendations regarding how their organizations should approach their research problem. They summarize their learnings and apply them to their personal and professional lives.

Last updated: July 16, 2003