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To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Acting
Subtopic 1: Outline aspects of voice production for singing and/or speaking
Subtopic 2: Identify the elements using the biomechanics of physical production and presence
Subtopic 3: Explore the development of choice of acting theory employed (examples might include: Stanislavski, Copeau, Strasberg, Grotowski, Cohen, et al.)
Subtopic 4: Identify the key elements of improvisation as a tool
Subtopic 5: Explain the application of theory in the style of acting utilized
Subtopic 6: Examine the acting disciplines of comedy, drama, classical, and impromptu
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Adaptive Strategy in Chronic Illness
Subtopic 1: Explanation of the illness diagnosis, prognosis, & selection of treatment options
Subtopic 2: Impact of the illness on emotional, social, and/or physical functioning
Subtopic 3: Remediating the illness through the use of compensating behaviors, tools, and equipment to increase access or life skills
Subtopic 4: Locating governmental, non-governmental non-profit, or for-profit agencies that provide support to persons diagnosed with this illness
Subtopic 5: Contact and use of support groups or persons bearing similar maladies
Subtopic 6: Remediation plans or strategies employed to adapt to changes caused by the illness over the long-term
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Adoption (Within Continental United States)
Subtopic 1: Principals and processes of adoption
Subtopic 2: Types of Adoption: Fost-Adopt, infant/newborn, step child, waiting child, etc.
Subtopic 3: Finding a child
Subtopic 4: Governmental, legal, and financial considerations
Subtopic 5: Child-related issues including birth history, race/cultural considerations, age, gender, health.
Subtopic 6: Psychological considerations when raising an adopted child
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Adoption (International)
Subtopic 1: Principals and processes of international adoption
Subtopic 2: Types of International Adoption: Agency, Independent, Facilitator, and so on.
Subtopic 3: Governmental, legal, and financial considerations
Subtopic 4: Finding your child
Subtopic 5: Child-related issues including birth history, race/cultural considerations, age, gender, health.
Subtopic 6: Raising a cross-cultural child
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Art
Demonstrate knowledge of impact, techniques, and mediums of the arts.
Subtopic 1: Formal qualities of the chosen art form
Subtopic 2: Impact of cultural or philosophical contexts on art creationSubtopic 3: Materials, processes, and other medium chosen for the art form
Subtopic 4: Role of the artist in creating and executing the art form
Subtopic 5: The simultaneous impact of the culture on the art form and the art form on culture
Subtopic 6: Selection of genre
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Business Ownership
The student must provide documentation to clearly establish ownership and operational involvement in the business. Suggested documentation: articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, business licenses, contracts, tax filings.
Subtopic 1: Developing a product or service
Subtopic 2: Financing the enterprise
Subtopic 3: Choosing the physical location of the facility (may include zoning issues)
Subtopic 4: Challenges to directing and controlling workflow or employee productivity
Subtopic 5: Overcoming external barriers to productivity
Subtopic 6: Accounting for local, state, and federal taxation in pricing and profitability
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Childbirth
Subtopic 1: pregnancy as a stage of human development
Subtopic 2: growth and development of the fetus
Subtopic 3: effects of pregnancy upon family members
Subtopic 4: health risks of mother and baby
Subtopic 5: societal and ethical issues, such as fertility treatments, teenage mothers, adoption
Subtopic 6: implications of genetic selection and counseling
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Industrial Safety
The successful student will have been a leader in developing, planning, and implementing industrial safety concepts within a commercial work center.
Subtopic 1: Explain the concepts of effective accident prevention communication after surveying work centers for hazards
Subtopic 2: Define how to develop effective training techniques targeted at industrial and environmental hazards
Subtopic 3: Outline effective processes for accident investigation after an incident occurs
Subtopic 4: Determine the choice of personal protection equipment based on hazards already existing or anticipated for new projects
Subtopic 5: List considerations for worker's compensation line-of-duty determinations
Subtopic 6: Describe processes for establishing preventative minimum distances and shielding/guards for machinery in a work environment
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Early Childhood Education
Subtopic 1: Describe the developmental stages of infants and children up to age 8
Subtopic 2: Correlate developmental stages to appropriate curriculum and learning outcomes at each age
Subtopic 3: Determine how to create a healthy, supportive environment for learning
Subtopic 4: Utilize community, professional, or familial resources to gauge the appropriate progress of a child at each age/stage
Subtopic 5: Discuss differentiated instructional and behavioral support strategies and techniques to ensure students at all levels are progressing at their best pace
Subtopic 6: Recount an effective classroom management policy for groups of children in daycare or preschool programs
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Fire Services
Subtopic 1: Hazardous material handling
Subtopic 2: Recruitment and career training of the Professional Firefighter
Subtopic 3: Critical incident stress management
Subtopic 4: Roles of management and line staff
Subtopic 5: Major accident responses
Subtopic 6: Adapting to Firehouse life
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Foundations of Political Science
This topic is reserved for those who have participated in establishing or influencing the political structure of a nation or nation-state at the highest structural level of that body. This list may include, but is not limited to, members of parliamentary or cameral houses, chief executives, cabinets members, envoys, translators, and others who facilitated formation of political structure.
Subtopic 1: Define the political philosophy
Subtopic 2: Compare and/or contrast the goals of internal political entities
Subtopic 3: Describe the influence of religion in political thought
Subtopic 4: Outline the evolution of the country's political philosophy/structure
Subtopic 5: Make clear the political rights of minority populations within the country
Subtopic 6: Discuss the major treaties or organizations in which the country participates
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Classroom Instruction
Students seeking this topic have usually performed as teacher's aides. They must demonstrate knowledge of the process and rationale for selection, utilization and evaluation of teaching methods, techniques and materials.
Subtopic 1: Describe current learning theories
Subtopic 2: Outline specific teaching methods
Subtopic 3: Discuss effective classroom management techniques
Subtopic 4: Explore implementation of materials useful/necessary to education delivery
Subtopic 5: Identify how to select a specifc type of teaching technique based on the purpose, audience, and materials available
Subtopic 6: Show effective integration of technology in the classroom
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Construction
This topic explores the basic considerations of construction, to include: safety, division of work, regulations, planning to meet deadlines, and the materials used. Successful students will have significant real-world, midlevel supervisory experience on job sites.
Subtopic 1: Describe the relationship between construction techniques and materials used
Subtopic 2: Explore the differences in construction driven by geography and climate
Subtopic 3: Describe the need and use of construction subcontractors
Subtopic 4: Identify the need for and/or the barriers created by federal, state, or local construction codes, regulations, standards, and laws
Subtopic 5: Describe methods for overcoming impacts on deadlines (weather, funding, manpower, etc.) and how costs must be incorporated into that planning
Subtopic 6: Explore occupational safety issues related to construction work
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Death and Dying
Demonstrate knowledge of the ways in which our society and other societies or subcultures handle the fundamental issue of death.
Subtopic 1: explain the stages of death and dying Subtopic 2: analyze the process of grief and mourning Subtopic 3: discuss the role of the funeral or other after-death rites In addition, discuss any three of the following topics and issues: - widow or widowerhood
- suicide/homicide/sudden death and problems of survivors
- euthanasia
- right-to-die issues
- living wills/termination of life support systems
- hospice care for the dying
- death and the helping professionals
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Drug Addiction
Subtopic 1: Origins of Addictive Behavior
Subtopic 2: Physiological Aspects of Addiction
Subtopic 3: Psychological Aspects of Addiction
Subtopic 4: Treatment of Drug Addiction
Subtopic 5: Economic Impact of Drug Addiction
Subtopic 6: Social Impact of Drug Addiction (Families, Relationships)
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Geneology
Students will employ various methodologies common to genealogical study to discover familial connections.
Subtopic 1: Explain genealogical research methods
Subtopic 2: Outline the types of governmental and/or familial records sought in successful genealogical research
Subtopic 3: Identify the genealogical forms used during research.
Subtopic 4: Describe the use of correspondence to uncover genealogical connections
Subtopic 5: Recite the methods of research organization and documentation
Subtopic 6: State the importance and usefulness of computer genealogy software
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Human Communications
Students will demonstrate application of theories and principles of interpersonal communication. Experiential learning must show how the student learned to effectively overcame barriers, communicate in groups, use conflict commuciation, use active listening techniques, and employ different mediiums to convey interpersonal ideas.
Subtopic 1: Identify barriers to communication (whether external or internal)
Subtopic 2: Discuss effectiveness for medium(s) of communication (verbal, nonverbal, computer-aided, graphics, touch, etc.)
Subtopic 3: Demonstrate effective communication in small or large groups, including the appropriate use of leadership communication.
Subtopic 4: Explain how to address conflict through communication.
Subtopic 5: Outline active listening skills
Subtopic 6: Select one of the following:
- Effective gender communication
- Effective ethnic communication
- Explain the roles of each of the parts of the communication process
(sender/receiver/feedback/noise/environment/message)
Content Area: Effective Communications (as a substitute for COM101)
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Human Resource Management
Students will demonstrate HRM experience possessed by generalists in the field.
Subtopic 1: Discuss the partnership between line managers and HR departments
Subtopic 2: Discuss how human capital management practices reflect an investment orientation regarding employees as resources
Subtopic 3: Explain the important considerations in hiring decisions
Subtopic 4: Evaluate the relationship between performance management and organizational objectives
Subtopic 5: Evaluate HRM strategies to ensure compliance with employment laws
Subtopic 6: Explore important aspects of recruitment and retention
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Introduction to Alcoholism Studies
Subtopic 1: Current concepts of alcoholism as a disease are compared with social learning theories
Subtopic 2: Process and stages of addiction including the effect on personality, intellectual, social and economic functioning as well as physical well-being
Subtopic 3: Treatment options and the process of recovery are included
Subtopic 4: Effects of alcoholism on the family as a system
Subtopic 5: Family members methods of adjustment, and the effects of that adjustment on future lifestyles
Subtopic 6: Support services available motivating individuals to enter treatment
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Judicial Systems
Subtopic 1: history and philosophy of justice in America
Subtopic 2: recapitulation of the system
Subtopic 3: identifying the various subsystems, role expectations, and their interrelationships
Subtopic 4: theories of crime, punishment and rehabilitation
Subtopic 5: ethics, education, and training for professionalism in the system
Subtopic 6: career opportunities related to local criminal justice agencies
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Legal Secretary
Subtopic 1: Describe the breadth and depth of education and training for legal secretaries (outside of college work) in one of the following areas: Litigation/Civil Law Corporate Law Estate Planning/Family Law, or General Law
Subtopic 2: Explain the importance of proper preparation and filing of legal documents
Subtopic 3: Describe aspects of effective research of case law in support of attorneys
Subtopic 4: State the principles of effective interpersonal communication and relationship-building
Subtopic 5: Discuss organizational effectiveness including time management for self and others, workflow design, and administrative decision-making
Subtopic 6: Identify the use of information technology in the legal secretary field
Content Area: Elective Only
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Literature
Demonstrate knowledge of significant modern poetry, drama, short stories, novels, essays, biographies, and autobiographies emphasizing critical commentary.
Subtopic 1: Identify the history and basis of Contemporary Literature
Subtopic 2: Analyze the political implications of Contemporary Literature
Subtopic 3: Differentiate the socio-economic issues related to Contemporary Literature
Subtopic 4: Identify and compare the role of authors
Subtopic 5: Define the major themes and societal application
Subtopic 6: Analyze the documentation of community through written commentary
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Marriage and Family
Demonstrate knowledge ofthe key principles and challenges related to marriage and family.
Subtopic 1: analyze the functions of a family
Subtopic 2: discuss the evolution of family structure in the 20th Century, and its effects on traditional roles and relationships
Subtopic 3: analyze the process of courtship: its purpose, the interpersonal roles and relationships that develop, significant changes in courtship during the 20th Century
Subtopic 4: analyze the early marriage stage of family development: attributes of the spousal relationship, changes in dynamics when compared to courtship challenges couples face in this stage, changes in this stage of marriage over the course of the 20th Century
Subtopic 5: choose either of the following: discuss the interpersonal relationships that characterize couples with children; how is a marriage relationship affected when children begin to arrive; what of challenges and/or benefits to the couple's relationship emerge when they become parents; how do family relationships evolve during this stage; what changes in family roles and relationships have evolved during the 20th Century.
Discuss the marital relationship when it does not include children, either by deliberate choice or when couples are unable to conceive; include factors that influence the decision not to have children; discuss issues that affect a marital relationship when a couple desire children but are infertile; advances/disadvantages of being childless, both long and shortterm; changes in this aspect of family in the 20th Century
Subtopic 6: discuss at least one additional issue and its impact on relationships and family dynamics: adoption, step-parenting, blended families, joint custody, dual careers or dual-earner families, gay/lesbian parenting
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Military Career (with deployment)
The successful student will have completed at least one enlistment and experienced at least one deployment lasting a minimum of 120 days. The deployment may have been for combat, training, or professional military education. Proof of service and a copy of a deployment order are required. Service members may choose this topic or the alternative (Military Life) -- which does not include deployment.
Subtopic 1: Explain the motivation for making the decision to enlist
Subtopic 2: Define the need for multiple training phases in war-fighting preparation
Subtopic 3: Outline the actions taken to ensure promotion with (or before) peers
Subtopic 4: Identify personal pre-deployment arrangements (wills, bill payment, etc.) to help ensure successful deployment
Subtopic 5: Demonstrate the importance of representing the military at all times (as enforced in Articles 2 and 5 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for American service members)
Subtopic 6: Illustrate the tradition, need, and/or propriety of the policy against fraternization between enlisted and officer personnel
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Military Life
The successful student will have completed at least one enlistment or a minimum of four years (whichever is greater) in any of the recognized Armed Forces for their country. Service members may choose this topic or the alternative topic of The Military Career (with deployment).
Subtopic 1: Explain the motivation for making the decision to enlist
Subtopic 2: Define the need for multiple training phases in war-fighting preparation
Subtopic 3: Outline the actions taken to ensure military promotion with (or before) peers
Subtopic 4: Describe transitioning from civilian attitudes to the military's subculture
Subtopic 5: Demonstrate the importance of representing the military at all times (as enforced in Articles 2 and 5 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for American service members)
Subtopic 6: Illustrate the tradition, need, and/or propriety of the policy against fraternization between enlisted and officer personnel
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Parenting
Subtopic 1: discuss the development of parenting skills
Subtopic 2: discuss parental values and attitudes that accompany stages in the development of the child
Subtopic 3: analyze methods of effective guidance
Subtopic 4: discuss the role of discipline; compare and contrast discipline with punishment
Subtopic 5: discuss constructive and destructive elements in parenting styles; identify at least three categories of parenting styles; include an overview of the parenting behaviors associated with each style and the results obtained from each
Subtopic 6: discuss the challenges to responsible and effective parenting presented by contemporary society
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Police
Demonstrate experiential knowledge of police organization, reporting, services, and the impact of political forces.
Subtopic 1: Explain the recruitment process for sworn officers
Subtopic 2: Discuss the importance of professional training
Subtopic 3: Outline the rank structure and effrots for advancement
Subtopic 4: Describe aspects of police policy regarding community engagement
Subtopic 5: Explore the importance of on-scene recordation and longer term records-keeping to the police field
Subtopic 6: Address demands for unerringly ethical police practices
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Politics
Demonstrate knowledge of the United States party system with emphasis on party politics, nominations, campaigns, party finance, and the electorate. Discussion of PAC's lobbyists, and political strategists, use of statistics, computers and the media to gain victory, funding techniques and campaign management.
Subtopic 1: Define the role and influence of media on campaigns and elections
Subtopic 2: Describe the history of political parties in the American setting including the development of parties as a standard
Subtopic 3: Examine the structure and roles of political parties and Political Action Committees (PAC's)
Subtopic 4: Explore the context and financing of campaigns and elections
Subtopic 5: Analyze the impact of statistical studies such as demographics, consumer economics, and consumer behaviors on campaigns and elections
Subtopic 6: Assess potential influence of national and global events on elections and outcomes
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss
Subtopic 1: Pregnancy as a stage of human development
Subtopic 2: Growth and development of the fetus
Subtopic 3: Health risks to mother and baby
Subtopic 4: Physiological aspects of Pregnancy Loss
Subtopic 5: Psychological aspects of Pregnancy Loss
Subtopic 6: Physical and psychological aspects of infertility
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Programming
Subtopic 1: principles of programming
Subtopic 2: systematic design of programs
Subtopic 3: verification and testing of programs
Subtopic 4: functions and characteristics of assemblers and compilers
Subtopic 5: data structures
Subtopic 6: operating systems
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Public Speaking
Demonstrate knowledge of formulation and delivery of public speeches intended to inform, persuade, or entertain.
Subtopic 1: Discuss methods for analyzing the audience
Subtopic 2: Explore the selection of the topic
Subtopic 3: Explain the importance of matching the goals of the speech with the choice of speech type
Subtopic 4: Address how presentation aids and equipment enhance the message of a speaker
Subtopic 5: Describe the importance of practicing presentations
Subtopic 6: Identify communication techniques that addresses gender and ethnic consdierations
Content Area: Effective Communication
The successful student will have raised their own developmentally disabled/challenged child, or worked in a facility (school, hospital, care center), that focused care for developmentally disabled/challenged children.
Raising a Developmentally Disabled/Challenged Child
Subtopic 1: State how to detect the signs of a developmental disability
Subtopic 2: Describe how to prepare for a child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and how to the transition from an IFSP to an IEP (if child has started K-12 schooling).
Subtopic 3: Identify the importance of community services offered (ie. Special Olympics, ARC, Gompers, summer programs, Raising Special Kids)
Subtopic 4: Evaluating, choosing, and participating in various types of therapy at home and in therapeutic settings (for example: animal therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological therapy)
Subtopic 5: Explain how to address legal issues by seeking legal advice for support of the child (e.g. in Arizona the AZ Center for Disability Law assists)
Subtopic 6: Describe parental considerations regarding use of medications
Content Area: Global Awareness
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Real Property
This topic is available for those who have worked in a real estate sales office, brokerage, or as an independent agent. Significant experience in processing purchases/sales of residential, industrial, or commercial property is required for successful completion of a lifelong learning assessment in this area. Understanding of the legal and ethical implications for use of real property will also aid students in conveying the depth of knowledge necessary to earn college-level credit.
Subtopic 1:Analyze the environment of real estate investment, including historic market and locality trends
Subtopic 2: Analyze real estate investment types and strategies to achieve a positive return on investment
Subtopic 3: Discuss legal or ethical concerns in property ownership and management
Subtopic 4: Discuss financing options and financial risks for real estate investment
Subtopic 5: Define the types of ownership and potential impacts (taxes, HOAs, impinging development in surrounding area, etc.)
Subtopic 6: Identify important collaborative work relationships in real property management
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Running a Non-Profit Business
Subtopic 1: Developing your product or service
Subtopic 2: Finding and managing funding to support your non-profit
Subtopic 3: Marketing the non-profit organization
Subtopic 4: Managing and organizing volunteers
Subtopic 5: Complying with state and federal rules for non-profits
Subtopic 6: Planning for long-term viability of the non-profit
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Roles in Healthcare
Demonstrate knowledge of the history and professional growth of the various health disciplines; the interaction between individuals and groups in the delivery of care; and, the coordination of patient care activities. Discuss interprofessional cooperations, problem solving techniques, conflict resolution and change strategies.
Subtopic 1: give examples of the various professional and paraprofessional roles in contemporary U.S. healthcare.
Subtopic 2: Identify significant historical, political and economic issues that influenced the development of various roles
Subtopic 3: discuss the regulation of healthcare professionals
Subtopic 4: analyze how educational, economic and legal factors affect interdisciplinary roles and relationships in healthcare
Subtopic 5: discuss conflict resolution and change strategies to promote improved interdisciplinary relationships in healthcare
Subtopic 6: explore projected needs and issues that may impact interdisciplinary roles & relationships in the future
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Writing
Demonstrate knowledge of various skills and techniques in writing prose, fiction, poetry, and exposition articles for contemporary publications.
Subtopic 1: Identify the role as a writer
Subtopic 2: Identify the audience and content purpose (who are you reaching and why?)
Subtopic 3: Compare structure and format
Subtopic 4: Relate the style and flow
Subtopic 5: Analyze research and preparation
Subtopic 6: Examine the need for correct grammar andpunctuation - documentation and resources
Content Area: Effective Communication
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Domestic Violence
This topic encompasses negative family interactions that result in physical, mental, emotional, or financial distress. Remediation services and introspective examination of the causes, manifestations, and remedies must be described by the victim, witness, or service provider in order to demonstrate learning.
Subtopic 1: Identify and describe the type of family violence experienced
Subtopic 2: Discuss the nature and scope of community services directed to respond to those events.
Subtopic 3: Identify extended family attitudes and interaction toward these events.
Subtopic 4: Describe the referral procedures for accessing community services/shelters.
Subtopic 5: Examine the long-term follow-up processes and their role in precluding future events.
Subtopic 6: Describe the sources of funding and processes for gaining access to funding.
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Introduction to Project Management
This topic encompasses Engineering project specification, organization, implementation and control. It also includes goal documentation, scheduling methods and control techniques. Proposal, cost estimate and contract negotiation. Progress measurement.
Subtopic 1: Project specifications and organization
Subtopic 2: Team components, member assignments and organization
Subtopic 3: Project goal documentation
Subtopic 4: Project scheduling methods and control techniques; PERT, Critical Path, Gantt, etc. Charts for measuring progress
Subtopic 5: Cost estimation
Subtopic 6: Contract negotiations
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Remediation Strategies in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Discuss and analyze the following aspects of long term adaptations necessary to remediate autism spectrum disorders
Subtopic 1: Explain theories of causes
Subtopic 2: Describe the social and psychological impact of the disorders
Subtopic 3: Biological, psychological and sociological interventions implemented for increased functional abilities
Subtopic 4: Address the role & contributions of support persons or groups
Subtopic 5: Identify and evaluate community agencies and government programs that provide support for this condition
Subtopic 6: Anticipate the long term impact and planning appropriate for life skills development
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Ministry
Relate the experiences in ministry that show how ministries are selected, supported, targeted, and provide value to the audience and the ministers.
Subtopic 1: Selection of ministry type
Subtopic 2: Professional and/or theological resources that provide guidance
Subtopic 3: The ministry's target group
Subtopic 4: Conflict resolution and problem-solving from the Christian worldview
Subtopic 5: Impetuses for adopting specific Biblical theological concepts
Subtopic 6: Personal spiritual formation (growth) techniques and experiences
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Pastoring
Relate the experiences in pastoring that show the role of pastors in all aspects of church operations.
Subtopic 1: Important aspects of preaching
Subtopic 2: Important aspects of Biblical teaching
Subtopic 3: Religious program administration options
Subtopic 4: Christian counseling practices
Subtopic 5: Evangelism and outreach methods
Subtopic 6: Personal spiritual formation (growth) techniques and experiences
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
The Impact of Job Loss on Families
Outline learned experiences regarding the impact of the life-changing events surrounding the loss of employment, especially impacts on the family structure and coping through the use of familial, government, and/or community resources.
Subtopic 1: Impact(s) on physical health of family members
Subtopic 2: Impact(s) on mental health of family members
Subtopic 3: Short-term and long-term financial impacts on lifestyle
Subtopic 4: Forms of economic aid used by the family (can be governmental or community)
Subtopic 5: Family coping strategies relative to new income levels
Subtopic 6: Effect on the social and/or community functioning of family
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Introduction to Religious Practice
Description and critical discussion in terms of history and philosophy of the origin, doctrine and literature of a selected religion, denomination or sect. The following subtopics are to be addressed:
Subtopic 1: Origins and development of the selected religious group.
Subtopic 2: Development of the selected religious group as it grew.
Subtopic 3: Main teachings or doctrine of the selected religious group.
Subtopic 4: Sacred writings of the selected religious group.
Subtopic 5: Organization of the selected religious group as it developed.
Subtopic 6: Role of the selected religious group within contemporary society.
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Investment Management
Subtopic 1: Analyze the environment of securities investment, including the historical perspective.
Subtopic 2: Analyze the process of securities investment, including portfolio diversification theories.
Subtopic 3: Describe principles and techniques of common stock valuation, including dividend vs. non dividend stocks.
Subtopic 4: Describe industry and company analysis, as it pertains to investment goals.
Subtopic 5: Analyze fixed income securities and when they are appropriate.
Subtopic 6: Discuss financial statement analysis, including balance sheet highlights to consider.
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Disaster Response Operations
Subtopic 1: Risk mitigation to reduce vulnerability to critical resources.
Subtopic 2: Preparedness prior to onset of emergency.
Subtopic 3: Initial Emergency phase.
Subtopic 4: Sustained Emergency phase.
Subtopic 5: Response phase.
Subtopic 6: Recovery phase.
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Health Care for the Mentally Ill
Subtopic 1: Diagnosis of mental health issues.
Subtopic 2: Comparing mental health facilities.
Subtopic 3: Role(s) of health care providers.
Subtopic 4: Psychological responses to long-term prognosis.
Subtopic 5: Support provided by governmental or private offices, foundations, societies.
Subtopic 6: Social impact on those experiencing mental health issues.
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Personnel Recruitment
Subtopic 1: Aspects of self-management through self-awareness (during presentations or discussions with prospective recruits).
Subtopic 2: Explain relationship management through social awareness.
Subtopic 3: Matching of accessions' traits and characteristics with the culture of the organization.
Subtopic 4: Use of cross-cultural communication.
Subtopic 5: Characteristics of self-leadership when geographically separated from the organization.
Subtopic 6: Managing goals in relation to organizational expectations.
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics or Effective Communication
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Interior Design
Subtopic 1: Selection of Appliances (durable goods)
Subtopic 2: Determining the textiles and/or materials used based on utility, design or other considerations
Subtopic 3: The importance and method of coordinating colors, textures, etc.
Subtopic 4: Lighting use and special effects
Subtopic 5: Effective utilization of space
Subtopic 6: Topics on Symmetry/Asymmetry, Balance, Feng Shui, or aesthetics
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Operations Management
Subtopic 1: Use of effective managerial communication
Subtopic 2: Outline the prior use of Gantt charts, critical path, or other planning methods in relation to organizational goals
Subtopic 3: Explain quality control methods used for internal and external; customers (Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, etc)
Subtopic 4: Human resource management issues in recruitment, staffing, and promotion for specific positions
Subtopic 5: Training of personnel to meet organizational needs
Subtopic 6: Monitoring employee performance motivations and corrections
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Retail Sales Management
Retail Sales Management is available to students who have spent significant time in retail sales and have supervised others in the retail environment. The successful LLA paper will focus on the environment of retail sales, how that environment impacts workers, communication with customers, and corporate requirements.
Subtopic 1: Discuss effective customer communication techniques for de-escalating conflict and/or gauging satisfaction to promote continued or expanded patronage).
Subtopic 2: Explore retail sales as an adjunct to corporate marketing strategies
Subtopic 3: Describe competent personnel management from the hiring decision to assignment within the retail environment
Subtopic 4: Outline successful measures to meet corporate and store productivity targets
Subtopic 5: Explain the principles of merchandising employed
Subtopic 6: Identify methods for controlling inventory levels (supply chain management)
This topic is available for those who have worked in sales at a regional or national level. Supervision of other sales personnel is necessary to complete all six topics. Administrators in sales and marketing may cover three of the provided subtopics. This topic is only available for Elective credit.
Operations Management
Subtopic 1: Market sales projections
Subtopic 2: Development of personal sales practice
Subtopic 3: Regional or national market segmentation
Subtopic 4: Assimilating corporate sales training (non-college credit) into sales
Subtopic 5: Recording and analyzing territory to determine metrics (i.e. needed size of sales force, productivity of the current sales force, etc.)
Subtopic 6: Management and leadership techniques when supervising others in sales
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Subtopic 1: Incorporation of cost accounting information into company general ledger and financial statements
Subtopic 2: Use of budgeting and variance analysis within the cost accounting structure
Subtopic 3: Interaction of bookkeeper with other individuals and/or departments to compile financial and cost accounting information
Subtopic 4: Impact of financial information influencing operations
Subtopic 5: Experience with Pricing decisions
Subtopic 6: Experience with costâ€volumeâ€profit analysis
Content Area: Critical Thinking
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Vocational Nursing
Subtopic 1: Describe overcoming limited resources (time constraints, inadequate staffing, limited budget) to ensure patients received quality care
Subtopic 2: Recall how health care providers became leaders and community builders including your experiences as a leader and community builder
Subtopic 3: Nursing theory rarely mirrors actual, nursing practice. Describe your transition in to practice. Discuss how you adapted / overcame differences between theory and actual nursing practice
Subtopic 4: Discuss productive approaches to apathy, incompetence or neglect by colleagues in a healthcare setting
Subtopic 5: Explain providing for the personal or emotional needs of patients (as opposed to only the physical needs) even with a heavy patient load
Subtopic 6: Describe how you prevent burnout syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder
Content Area: Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Cultural Immersion and Assimilation
Subtopic 1: Discuss the most prominently held beliefs about the stages of cultural assimilation
Subtopic 2: Compare and Contrast at least two well-known theoretical paradigms about how individuals assimilate into new cultures
Subtopic 3: Describe the pros and cons of cultural assimilation and their impact on the individual
Subtopic 4: Explain how the macro-culture and the micro-culture interact, and sometimes clash, and the adjustments individuals need to make in order to function effectively in both
Subtopic 5: Describe how linguistic identity is affected by cultural assimilation and discuss characteristics of successful programs that can promote positive cultural assimilation
Subtopic 6: Outline how the sociocultural norms, interpersonal relations, and religious traditions of the host country (or countries) differed from your own and how your own cultural beliefs have changed
Content Area: Global Awareness
To receive credit for this topic, you will be required to write an essay based on the sub-topics listed below (3 subtopics for a 2-credit paper and 6 subtopics for a 4-credit paper). It is very important that you provide ample evidence of knowledge and application from your real-life, prior experience that best matches the respective subtopics from the list. Also, students are not given credit for experience alone, but must demonstrate a connection with theory from the subtopics and application from their real-life experiences. That is, they must demonstrate that they possess college-level knowledge and skills of the subtopics as a result of their extensive prior experience.
Elder Care
Subtopic 1: Explain how to deal with physical changes in elderly patients (ambulation, range of motion, use of assistive devices, bathing, toileting, grooming, etc.)
Subtopic 2: Describe how to contend with the impact of mental changes when interacting with the elderly
Subtopic 3: Make clear the need to change the environment for safety or accessibility needs
Subtopic 4: Illustrate challenges to nutrition, feeding, and eating for the elderly
Subtopic 5: Identify the need to transition the living conditions of the elderly (e.g. home sale, relocation, downsizing, or asset liquidation)
Subtopic 6: Relate the importance of choosing the best living arrangement (choose one from this list):
a. Live-In Home Care
b. Adult Day Care / Respite Care
c. Hospice Service
d. Family Home Care
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