College of Arts and Sciences
CONNIE MURPHY (2000) Assistant Professor and Chair of Department of General Studies; Director of Learning Development B.A., 1979, Fairmont State College M.A.E., 2000, Olivet Nazarene University
major, he or she must work very closely with the committee and may not register for, nor withdraw from, any course without prior advice and approval from the committee.
KYLE IRELAND, (2007) Assistant Professor, Department of General Studies; Director, Freshman Advising B.A., 2002, Olivet Nazarene University M.A.T., 2006, Olivet Nazarene University
Leadership Studies Minor Though not administered by the Department of General Studies, the leadership studies minor provides interdisciplinary academic training toward the development of students who will lead themselves and others in their families, churches, work places, communities, and the world. Oversight and assessment will be provided by the program director working in collaboration with the Center for Student Success.
The Department of General Studies provides a variety of services to support the academic success of undergraduate students at Olivet Nazarene University. 1. Courses are provided for students needing to develop their learning skills, writing skills, and/or math skills 2. The Learning Development Center (LDC) is available to provide math and Spanish labs as well as other learning assistance 3. Supplemental instruction (SI) is offered for several general education courses 4. A peer tutoring program assists students desiring individual tutoring 5. Students with a documented disability may receive reasonable accommodations, such as tutors, note takers, and/or extended time on exams through the LDC. Accomodations are approved by the Director of Assessment and Learning Support Services and implemented by the LDC. 6. All freshman students are required to participate in Olivet's freshman experience, which includes completing GNST 110 Freshman Seminar: Connections.
21 hours Required: LEAD 200 - Introduction to Leadership Studies 235 - Teambuilding and Leadership 400 - Leadership Capstone Plus 12 hours from the following, with at least 6 hours selected outside of the student's major and/or minor: ART 375 - History of NonWestern Art BSNS 315 - Federal Seminar 367 - Organizational Behavior 450 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 485 - Community Service Learning I 486 - Community Service Learning II 497 - Leadership and Business Ethics CHED 452/CMIN 452 - The Minister as Leader & Administrator CMIN 306 - Cross Cultural Ministry 390 - Cross Cultural Field Experience 394 - Pastoral Care & Counseling 401 - Advanced Homiletics COMM 203 - Interpersonal Communication 305 - Professional Communication 342 - Persuasion & Media Influence 347 - Organizational Communication 349 - Intercultural Communication 391 - Communication Ethics ECON 308 - Comparative Economic Systems 345 - Economics of the Public Sector EDUC 376 - Teaching Diverse Populations ENGL 306 - Advanced Writing 311 - Business Communication & Technical Writing ENGN 335 - Technical Communication and Experimental Design ESL 380 - Cross Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited English Proficient Students EXSS 471 - Organization and Administration of Athletics FACS 264 - Child, Family and Community Relations 335 - The World Food Problem 360 - Parenting HIST 232 - American Civilization II
General Studies Major, B.S. Though not administered by the Department of General Studies Olivet Nazarene University does offer a General Studies major, which allows students to select courses from several departments that will contribute to their life goal. Most students will find a concentration of work in the departmental majors adequate to their needs at the undergraduate level. For some, the General Studies major will provide the opportunity to select from several departments courses that will contribute to their life goals. This major is ideal for a student whose interests lie in related fields such as art, music, and literature or psychology, physical education, and Christian education. It also accommodates those preparing for law or medical schools. In effect, it is a functional major. This major will consist of no fewer than 60 semester hours of courses related to the student's declared life objective selected from more than one department of the University. Normally, this declaration is made at the end of the sophomore year. Application for candidacy for the degree in General Studies must be made to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at least two semesters before graduation. The applicant will present in writing a full statement of vocational purpose and reasons for believing that such a degree program will best meet his or her individual needs. Upon receipt of the application, the Vice President for Academic Affairs shall appoint a committee whose function it will be to accept or reject the application and to develop a plan of studies. The Bachelor of Science degree will be awarded to students completing a General Studies major. Once the student has been accepted as a candidate for this 64