Academic Catalog 2018

PSY 4013 Tests and Measurements Tests and Measurements provides the student of behavioral sciences with a basic foun- dation in the components of psychological assessment. The course addresses basic psychological assessment concepts and develops an awareness of the variety of assess- ment instruments that are available. Students become familiar with the components of the assessment of personality and cognitive ability and discuss the professional and ethical standards and social issues in assessment. SOC 3153 Sociology of Work and Occupations Sociology of Work and Occupations addresses contemporary work issues including specialization, the impact of the technological revolution, rapidly changing roles of men and women at work, and the evolving nature of the global economy. Critical review of re- search findings based on studies of work, organizational structure and major occupational categories and worker traits will be emphasized. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. Requirements Students must declare an Interdisciplinary Studies Major in Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts before completing 75 semester hours. Major: At least three (3) different academic subject areas must be represented in the major by a minimum of 15 semester hours per area. A minimum of thirty-six (36) hours must be at the 3000-4000 level in at least two of the three concentrations. Hours beyond the 45 hours in the major are to be selected to enhance the major chosen and may be chosen from any area of curriculum. Students wishing to major in Interdisciplinary Studies must be approved by their advisor before being accepted into the program. A prospectus of proposed courses must be approved by the advisor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This prospectus must denote a clear central theme or purpose to the courses selected and be aimed at a specific learning outcome and not available among the existing major fields offered at Bluefield College. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION INT 3063 Learning & Research Skills (the online programs only) This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to experience the application of experiential teaching/learning methods while analyzing, exploring, and developing the core skills needed for academic success in the online program. These skills include, but are not limited to, the development of effective online and traditional research skills and the identification of college resources, as well as the development of strategies for: (a) reading; (b) managing time and stress; and (c) note-taking, studying, test-taking, and writing. Finally this course will emphasize the development of effective writing and style mechanics using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association as the platform for written work-products.

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