General Education

Anthropology

ANTH 315
Anthropology: An Applied Perspective (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None. Not open to students with credit for Anthropology (ANTH 110).
Anthropology is the scientific study of humans in all places, past and present. The goal of this course is to explore the ultimate question of, “Who are we and how did we come to be this way?” This course will take an applied approach that uses anthropological principles and research methods to examine real-world situations to guide the decision-making process in the business world. Articles and case studies will be used to illustrate the complexity involved in planning, implementing and evaluating economic and social change projects. Topics to be covered include: cultural universals, primate and human behavior, cross-cultural behaviors, cultural and biological changes in the past and present, alternative family and marriage forms, gender roles, race and ethnicity and cultural change.

ANTH 480
Special Topics in Anthropology (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published in the trimester Course Schedule.
A variable content course in anthropology in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest that are not part of the regular curriculum. A specific course description will be published in the Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.

ANTH 499
Independent Studies in Anthropology (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B,” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allows students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for more details.)

Communication

COMM 020
College Reading Skills (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to provide reading instruction for those identified by the placement test as needing it. Through independent, small group, classroom and supplemental instruction provided through the Student Learning Center, students will develop the reading comprehension and speed needed for college-level courses. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

COMM 025
College Study Skills and Orientation (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
Through class lectures, small group activities and individualized assignments, students will become familiar with the policies and resources of Franklin University; they will also learn study skills such as time management, note taking and test taking strategies. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

COMM 050
Basic Writing I (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None. Not open to students with credit for Basic English, College Writing, Business Communication, Developmental English I and II, Basic Writing II, or Business and Professional Communication.
Students must register for this course if their writing placement test so indicates and must pass this course prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements. Basic Writing I prepares students for Basic Writing II by familiarizing them with methods of generating, developing, and organizing paragraphs and very short essays. Students will master limited punctuation, spelling and agreement skills. These college entry-level skills will be applied to a variety of rhetorical modes, including narration, description and expository patterns.

COMM 060
Basic Writing II (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Basic Writing I (COMM 050) with a grade of Pass or appropriate score on the writing placement test. Not open to students with credit for College Writing, Business Communication, Developmental English II, or Business and Professional Communication.
Students who place into this course must pass it prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements. Basic Writing II is designed to prepare students for College Writing. Consequently, the course expands upon the skills covered in Basic Writing I. Pre-writing, writing, revising and editing skills are covered; however, the skills are applied to longer writing assignments, sentence skills covered are more comprehensive, some documentation skills are presented, and professional as well as students samples are discussed.

COMM 120
College Writing (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Qualify through the English placement test or pass Basic Writing II (COMM 060). All students are required to pass this course prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above.
In this course, students acquire the writing competence necessary for conducting and presenting research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all of their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of good writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of a documented research paper.

COMM 130
Research Paper (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): “Composition Special” transfer credit.
This is a writing course designed to help students successfully complete college writing projects that require research and documentation skills. Students study methods for using a library, gathering information, summarizing and synthesizing material, and writing and documenting a research paper. The course reviews and emphasizes elements of good writing such as unity, coherence, clarity, and appropriate grammar and mechanics. The course will also cover the appropriate application of APA citation and formatting guidelines.

COMM 150
Interpersonal Communication (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Basic Writing II (COMM 060) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and public speaking.

COMM 315
Communication Ethics (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Speech Communication (SPCH 100) and College Writing (COMM 120).
This course examines the strategies involved in effective, ethical communication in professional contexts. Students examine principles of ethical organizational communication and the temporal/cultural/social forces behind those principles, as well as apply reasoning and critical thinking in individual and group assignments. Comparing values and perspectives from diverse cultures, students will respond to cases in an intercultural professional environment.

COMM 320
Business and Professional Communication (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120). Not open to students with credit for Report Writing.
This is an advanced composition course for juniors and seniors which focuses on business, technical and professional writing. Skills taught include audience analysis; research methods; questionnaire, interview and survey techniques; letters; data collection, interpretation and documentation; graphic illustration; and composition of reports in special formats. Instruction and practice are provided in writing various types of reports such as résumés, proposals, summaries, research reports and instructions for user manuals, and in presenting committee and oral reports. Students will be encouraged to relate course materials to their major programs and their workplaces.

COMM 499
Independent Studies in Communication (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for more details.)

Economics

ECON 210
Introduction to Microeconomics (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
An introduction to economic theory involving the firm as the basic unit of analysis. Emphasis is placed on demand, supply and equilibrium analysis, elasticity, and basic market models. In addition, applications such as factor market analysis and family personal planning are developed.

ECON 220
Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
An introduction to economic theory involving the basic underlying causes and principles of the operation of our economic system. Emphasis is placed on aggregate supply and demand of goods and services, the theory of national income determination, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, the international flow of funds and exchange
rate determination as they relate to the individual.

ECON 499
Independent Studies in Economics (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for more details.)

English as A Second Language

ESL 045
Intermediate Pronunciation (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the placement test. The course must be taken the first trimester the student is enrolled and must be repeated the next trimester(s) if it is not passed.
This course is designed to address the pronunciation, articulation, intonation and fluency of ESL students identified through the placement process as having intermediate levels of these skills. The course will also address communication strategies to reinforce meaning. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 049
Orientation (1 cr. hr.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 430 TOEFL (117 computer score) or equivalent MTELP score.
This course is designed for international students who are new to the United States and/or its university system. Through lectures, videos and interactive activities, students will learn about the community and about Franklin University’s educational requirements and resources. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 050
Intermediate Reading and Writing (8 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 430 TOEFL (117 computer score) and appropriate score on a written placement test.
Through discussion, peer editing, small group work and individual assignments, students will improve their ability to read academic prose and to produce coherent, unified and grammatically correct paragraphs and short essays. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 051
Intermediate Listening and Speaking (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on an oral placement test.
This course is designed to help intermediate-level ESL students improve their understanding of colloquial and formal English, and to increase their vocabulary. Classes will consist of student presentations, short lectures, discussions, role-playing and vocabulary building. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 060
High-Intermediate Reading and Writing (8 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Reading and Writing (ESL 050); or minimum 470 TOEFL (150 computer score) or equivalent MTELP score and appropriate score on a written placement test.
Students will improve reading comprehension of popular and academic writings; and pre-writing, writing and editing skills will be applied to multi-paragraph essays. To learn these skills, students will hear lectures, read student and professional essays, and participate in individual and group activities. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 061
High-Intermediate Listening and Speaking (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Listening and Speaking (ESL 051) or appropriate score on an oral placement test.
By listening to other classmates, tapes, guest speakers and media, students will improve listening comprehension and note-taking. Through group and individual activities, students will also work on presentation skills and vocabulary development. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 090
Advanced Pronunciation (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on the placement test or a grade of “P” in Intermediate Pronunciation (ESL 045). Students placed into this course must take it the first trimester they are enrolled; students placed into Intermediate Pronunciation (ESL 045) must take this course the trimester immediately following their passing the lower-level course.
This course is designed to address the pronunciation, articulation and fluency of ESL students identified through the placement process as having advanced levels of these skills. In addition, this course will emphasize rate, volume, stress and repair strategies. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 120
Advanced Reading and Writing (6 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): High-Intermediate Reading and Writing (ESL 060); or minimum 500 TOEFL (173 computer score) or equivalent MTELP score and appropriate score on a written placement test. This course is equivalent to College Writing (COMM 120).
This writing course is designed to help students improve their ability to successfully complete the work required in many college courses. Students learn how to read, respond to, and analyze various kinds of writing. They also study methods of gathering, synthesizing and documenting information. The course emphasizes elements of good writing such as unity, coherence, clarity and appropriate grammar and mechanics.

ESL 125
Advanced Listening and Speaking (6 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): High-Intermediate Listening and Speaking (ESL 061) or appropriate score on an oral placement test. This course is equivalent to Speech Communication (SPCH 100).
A basic public speaking course intended to improve the student’s ability to think critically, communicate orally and develop clear pronunciation. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before class members, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing, listening and participating in a group project.

Humanities

HUMN 210
Logic: Critical Thinking Skills (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
In this course, you will learn how to improve your ability as a critical, logical thinker. You will discover how to apply valuable skills (including strategies for problem-solving) to your studies and to your everyday life. Particular focus is given to overcoming obstacles to critical thinking and recognizing misleading and irrational appeals that attempt to manipulate one's actions and behavior. The course provides formal reasoning for both rhetorical exposition and scientific inquiry.

HUMN 211
Ethics (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
The course enables the student to examine ethical issues in critical areas of American life and apply skills learned to business, health care, technology, and character development. Topics and moral dilemmas in current events, government, global leadership, and emerging issues in ethics are examined. Students will be able to apply principles to situations within their chosen professions as well as in everyday life.

HUMN 318
World Religions (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120).
A comparative study of the founders, sacred writings, beliefs and practices of some of the major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity. This course enables the student to study and compare the leading religions of the world in light of their historical and cultural backgrounds.

HUMN 341
Popular Culture (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120).
An introductory course that examines basic concepts in popular culture studies and the role popular arts and artifacts play in shaping cultural values. The course covers basic theories and approaches to topics like best sellers, popular music, movies, television, cultural heroes from the sports and entertainment worlds and other popular phenomena.

HUMN 346
Film (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120).
An introduction to the art of film intended to enable students to become more knowledgeable, appreciative and critical viewers. The course covers the major areas of film: narrative, documentary, animated and experimental. While some film history is covered, this course emphasizes understanding key elements in the filmmaking process: scripting, filming, editing, acting, directing, promoting and distributing. Students will be required to view and write critical reviews of films screened both in and out of class.

HUMN 480
Special Topics in the Traditional Humanities (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published in the trimester Course Schedule.
A variable content classroom course in the traditional humanities in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest that are not part of the regular curriculum. A specific course description will be published in the Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.

HUMN 499
Independent Studies in Humanities (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with a minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for more details.)

Mathematics

MATH 040
Re-Entry Mathematics (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None. Not open to students with credit for Introduction to Algebra.
This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements. Students who place into this course must pass it prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or higher. This course is designed for students who, having been away from math for a period of time, need to resharpen their college entry-level skills and for students whose previous work left them with insufficient skills. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, basic statistics, basic geometry, signed numbers, order of operations, basic equations and inequalities, mathematical notation, and estimation. Emphasis is placed on the development of reasoning and logical thinking through applications.

MATH 150
Fundamental Algebra (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Re-Entry Mathematics (MATH 040) or its transfer equivalent or appropriate score on mathematics placement test and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
This course will fulfill the algebra competency requirement for Franklin students who did not earn a grade of at least “C” in high school Algebra II. This course will address the outcomes of introductory and intermediate algebra. Topics include: basic algebraic properties, integers, simplifying and factoring polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations in two and three variables, functions, rational expressions, quadratic and rational equations and inequalities, absolute value, radicals, graphing systems of equations and inequalities, and other selected topics. Applications will be emphasized, and numeric, algebraic, and graphical modes will be used.

MATH 160
College Algebra (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra (MATH 050) or Fundamental Algebra (MATH 150) or passing the mathematics placement examination and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
This course is designed to prepare students for Applied Calculus and for Discrete Mathematics and to provide the mathematical background needed for the analytic reasoning used in other courses. Topics include functions and their graphs, including exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; systems of equations
and inequalities; matrices; basic principles of counting and probability; and other selected topics.

MATH 170
Discrete Mathematics (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Algebra (MATH 160) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
This course introduces students to fundamental algebraic, logical and combinational concepts in mathematics that are needed in upper division computer science courses. Topics include logic; sets, mappings, and relations; elementary counting principles; proof techniques with emphasis on mathematical induction; graphs and directed graphs; Boolean algebras; recursion; and applications to computer science.

MATH 180
Applied Calculus (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Algebra (MATH 160) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
This course is designed to meet the needs of the Computer Science Program. Topics include limits, the derivative, rules for differentiation, graphing strategy, optimization problems, differentials, implicit differentiation, related rates, exponential and logarithmic functions, antiderivatives, definite integrals, areas, and methods of integration. Applications are emphasized.

MATH 215
Statistical Concepts (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Re-Entry Mathematics (MATH 040) or the appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, Introduction to Spreadsheets (COMP 106) and Learning Strategies (PF 321). Recommended: Algebra competency or Fundamental Algebra (MATH 150).
This course introduces the student to statistics with business applications. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics included are: measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; graphical displays of data; linear regression; basic probability concepts; binomial and normal probability distributions; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. These topics will be covered using a basic knowledge of algebra and Microsoft Excel.

MATH 380
Probability and Statistics (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): One semester of Calculus and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
This course is designed to introduce probability theory, statistical inference, analysis of variance and regression techniques to students majoring in Computer Science. Topics include sets and probability, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, estimation theory, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.

MATH 480
Special Topics in Mathematics (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published in the trimester Course Schedule.
A variable content classroom course in mathematics in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest that are not part of the regular curriculum. A specific course description will be published in the Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.  

MATH 499
Independent Studies in Mathematics (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for more details.)

Professional Foundations

PF 302
Applied Research Methods (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course is a practical approach to the methods researchers use to collect, verify, analyze and interpret data in a variety of business settings. Emphasis is placed on using appropriate research concepts and procedures to answer research questions. The student will examine the advantages and disadvantages of different research designs (e.g., questionnaires, observations, experiments); create a survey instrument; collect, summarize and interpret original data from a sample population; and create a final research report.

PF 304
Strategies for Motivation (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120).
This course is a systematic study of various theories and approaches to work motivation, with assessments of the research and practice evidence supporting their scientific validity and applicability to the work environment. Students will explore factors that contribute to motivation and strategies that today’s manager can use to become a successful motivator.

PF 305
Global Issues (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course provides students with a coherent sense of the past and present human societies drawn from five cultural areas: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. It also reviews the diversity of traditions that have formed the world and continue to interact in it today. Through the synthesis of connections, influences and parallels among cultures, students will gain an understanding of how to communicate in a culturally diverse world.

PF 310
Virtual Communication Strategies (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120).
This course covers the conceptual and technological components of building and managing collaborative communication environments. Analysis and application of theories to new collaborative technologies will be explored.

PF 321
Learning Strategies (2 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course prepares students to be successful lifelong learners both academically and in their chosen careers. Franklin courses require a high level of self-directed learning and focus on skills required in the workplace and the classroom that are easily transferable between the two environments. The course includes strategies for advancing communication skills, including the use of electronic tools to participate in virtual environments. The assignments and activities in the course are created to closely simulate teamwork found in the workplace.

Psychology

PSYC 110
General Psychology (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
A survey of the various fields of study comprising modern scientific psychology. The course examines the theories, research findings, and applications in each of the major areas of psychology, with the goal of providing students with practice information they can apply to their personal and professional lives. The topic areas covered in the course include learning and memory, motivation and emotion, human development, theories of personality, psychopathology, and social behavior.

PSYC 310
The Psychology of Personal Development (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
This psychology based course provides evidenced-based information and application strategies for improving personal and professional adjustment and effectiveness. The purpose of this course is to enable students to address and utilize more of their inherent potential. Studens will use a self-coaching model to apply principles and methods taken from a variety of current sources, i.e. emotional and social intelligence, multiple intelligences, and positive psychology and executive coaching. The primary course outcome will be a plan for effecting improved adjustment and performance in students' personal and professional lives.

PSYC 480
Special Topics in Psychology (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published in the trimester Course Schedule.
A variable content course in psychology in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest that are not part of the regular curriculum. A specific course description will be published in the trimester Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.

PSYC 499
Independent Studies in Psychology (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for details.)

Science

SCIE 114
Earth Science (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
Special Need(s): Broadband access.
Earth Science is a four credit course that consists of three credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of laboratory. Earth Science is a survey course that provides an overview of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Topics covered will focus on the materials that make up the Earth, the changes that occur both on the surface and in the interior of the Earth, and the forces and processes that are responsible for these changes. This course will also examine the relationship between these Earth processes and human activity.

SCIE 131
Environmental Science (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course is a survey of the physical and biological forces that act upon the environment and the organisms that live within the environment. Topics covered include populations and population dynamics, resource use and depletion, pollution, resilience of the biosphere in relation to the factors that destroy its resilience, and factors needed for a sustainable society. Consideration will also be given to the impact of religion, ethics, economics and politics on the environment.

SCIE 480
Special Topics in Science (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published in the trimester Course Schedule.
A variable content classroom course in science in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest which are not part of the regular curriculum. A specific course description will be published in the trimester Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.

SCIE 499
Independent Studies in Science (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for details.)

Sociology

SOCL 110
Introduction to Sociology (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): None.
Sociology is the scientific study of group behavior – whether the groups are dyads, small groups, associations, bureaucracies, societies, publics, aggregates, social movements, or mobs, etc. This introductory course introduces the student to sociological principles and theoretical perspectives that facilitate understanding the norms, values, structure and process of the various types of groups into which people organize. The course focuses on applying the scientific method to studying social problems (e.g. poverty, crime, sexism and racism) and basic institutions (i.e. family, government, economy, religion, education). Students will develop their “sociological imagination” as a way of understanding what their lives are and can be in relation to the larger social forces at work in local, national, and international environments.

SOCL 345
The Social History of Business (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120) and Learning Strategies (PF 321).
This course examines the mutual influence of social arrangements, on one hand, and business structures and processes on the other. The course begins with a study of pre-business-oriented social life in the earliest human societies with special focus on typical biography, values, assumptions about reality, and norms regulating desires and needs within the limited marketplace. The course will follow the evolution of business and social elements through the Industrial and Post-Industrial Eras and examine ongoing changes as we move toward the Molecular Technology economy now appearing on our horizon. Ending discussions will focus on the role imagination and innovation play in harnessing developments and carrying them into our future society and future business endeavors. The course shares common elements with other courses offered at Franklin University but is unique in terms of its placement of business within a socio-historical context.

SOCL 480
Special Topics in Sociology (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Determined on a course-by-course basis and published in the trimester Course Schedule.
A variable content classroom course in sociology in which students pursue topics or subjects of current interest which are not part of the regular curriculum. A specific course description will be published in the trimester Course Schedule for the trimester the course is offered.

SOCL 499
Independent Studies in Sociology (1-4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA, at least 16 credit hours completed at Franklin, related coursework completed with minimum grade of “B” and permission of Program Chair.
Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See “Independent Studies” for more details.)

Speech

SPCH 100
Speech Communication (4 cr. hrs.)

Prerequisite(s): Basic Writing II (COMM 060) or the equivalent placement score. All students are required to pass this course prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. Not open to students with credit for Speech Communication (COMM 100).
A basic public speaking course intended to improve the student’s ability to think critically and to communicate orally. Theory and practice are provided in various speaking situations. Each student is required to speak before an audience, but class work also involves reading, gathering and organizing information, writing and listening.