The B.A. degree in Chemistry is designed for students who desire: (1) a strong chemistry background for careers in the health field (see advisor concerning additional necessary courses), (2) careers in industry, including textile chemistry, technical sales, government laboratories, patent law, library fields, etc., or (3) a single subject teaching credential (science, chemistry).

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

1. Demonstrate basic knowledge in the following areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry inorganic, organic, and physical.
2. Organize and communicate scientific information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
3. Effectively utilize the scientific literature, including the use of modern electronic search and retrieval methods, to research a chemistry topic or to conduct chemical research.
4. Work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment, including the ability to follow experimental chemical procedures and maintain a proper lab notebook.
5. Effectively utilize modern chemical instrumentation to obtain data and perform research.
6. Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, including the application of computer technology for such analyses.
7. Describe the impact of chemistry on our world, including the environment, the economy and medicine.
8. Demonstrate an ability to determine the scientific validity of a claim that pertains to consumer products, the environment or the life sciences.

The Central American Studies Program has a trifold mission: to empower the large and growing Central American community in the United States by promoting academic excellence, community involvement and cultural diversity; to open spaces of global citizenship and dialogue between academia and society that contribute to the construction of a Central American transnational identity; and to promote an understanding and appreciation of the diverse Central American cultures, ethnicities, experiences and worldviews from an interdisciplinary global perspective.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

1. Develop critical-thinking, writing and reading skills.
2. Acquire an awareness of the complexity of the historical, social and cultural developments in Central America, as well as an understanding of the diverse Central American cultures, ethnicities, experiences and worldviews.
3. Expand their understanding of the transnational Central American community’s experience and its economic and cultural contributions to the U.S. and Central America.
4. Develop the intellectual and social foundations and leadership skills necessary for promoting social change in United States society, especially in relation to Central American peoples in the United States.
5. Recognize, understand, evaluate and change the culture of exclusion that has been prevalent in Central America and the United States.

The Central American Studies Program has a trifold mission: to empower the large and growing Central American community in the United States by promoting academic excellence, community involvement and cultural diversity; to open spaces of global citizenship and dialogue between academia and society that contribute to the construction of a Central American transnational identity; and to promote an understanding and appreciation of the diverse Central American cultures, ethnicities, experiences and worldviews from an interdisciplinary global perspective.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

1. Develop critical-thinking, writing and reading skills.
2. Acquire an awareness of the complexity of the historical, social and cultural developments in Central America, as well as an understanding of the diverse Central American cultures, ethnicities, experiences and worldviews.
3. Expand their understanding of the transnational Central American community’s experience and its economic and cultural contributions to the United States and Central America.
4. Develop the intellectual and social foundations and leadership skills necessary for promoting social change in U.S. society, especially in relation to Central American peoples in the United States.
5. Recognize, understand, evaluate and change the culture of exclusion that has been prevalent in Central America and the United States.

The confluence of the availability of big data, methodological developments, and explosion in computing power and storage capacity has given rise to the popularity of business analytics in a wide range of industries across public and private sectors. Business analytics encompasses approaches that transform data into information and insights, thereby allowing for informed data-driven decision-making. Today’s organizations seek professionals with the business analytics skills to gain and maintain their competitive advantage.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program with an option in Business Analytics focuses on preparing students for careers in a very fast-growing field of business analytics. The program provides them with a strong foundation of business analytics to effectively address the opportunities and challenges opened up by massive amounts of data, methodological developments, and the explosion in computing power and storage capacity. The program also makes sure that students build and develop the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to business problems for data-driven decision-making.

The department offers a B.S. in Business Administration (BSBA) with three options:

1. Financial Analysis, which provides a general education in financial theory and practice.
2. Financial Planning, which prepares students for careers as personal financial planners.
3. Risk Management and Insurance, which prepares students for careers in risk management and insurance.

As part of the curriculum, the department offers elective courses in investment analysis, fixed income, financial modeling, business valuation, futures and options, insurance, risk management, international finance and an honors section of FIN 491, the Student Portfolio Management class, where a small number of students manage a stock portfolio for The University Corporation.

The department offers a B.S. in Business Administration (BSBA) with three options:

1. Financial Analysis, which provides a general education in financial theory and practice.
2. Financial Planning, which prepares students for careers as personal financial planners.
3. Risk Management and Insurance, which prepares students for careers in risk management and insurance.

As part of the curriculum, the department offers elective courses in investment analysis, fixed income, financial modeling, business valuation, futures and options, insurance, risk management, international finance and an honors section of FIN 491, the Student Portfolio Management class, where a small number of students manage a stock portfolio for The University Corporation.

Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU, and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., Social Security number or taxpayer-identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees or any associated costs to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements is available from the department. See Notice to Students: Licensure and Certification for more information.

The department offers a B.S. in Business Administration (BSBA) with three options:

1. Financial Analysis, which provides a general education in financial theory and practice.
2. Financial Planning, which prepares students for careers as personal financial planners.
3. Risk Management and Insurance, which prepares students for careers in risk management and insurance.

As part of the curriculum, the department offers elective courses in investment analysis, fixed income, financial modeling, business valuation, futures and options, insurance, risk management, international finance and an honors section of FIN 491, the Student Portfolio Management class, where a small number of students manage a stock portfolio for The University Corporation.

Marketing is a broad field that encompasses a range of important activities for all types of domestic and international businesses. Students acquire quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills to help firms better understand consumers, competitors and markets, and thus create effective strategies to identify, serve and maintain excellent relationships with their customers. Students also gain an understanding of how to manage brand success with the coherent integration of products and services; their sale and distribution through multiple channels; marketing communications programs including advertising and promotions using traditional and digital media; and effective pricing policies. There is sufficient flexibility in the BSBA Marketing Option for students to take courses in areas of interest in addition to marketing.

The program focuses on developing skills for problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and the use of constantly changing technology. These skills are needed to deal with a variety of decisions made by managers in manufacturing, service and public organizations. These encompass strategic long-range decisions (such as product, service and process design, facility location and capacity planning), as well as operational decisions (such as project management, operations planning and scheduling, quality assurance, purchasing and inventory).

The option in Real Estate covers both theoretical and practical aspects of real estate and provides an academic foundation for careers in real estate.

Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU, and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., Social Security number or taxpayer-identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees or any associated costs to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements is available from the department. See Notice to Students: Licensure and Certification for more information.