Understand Organizational Theory, Ethics, and Human Behavior Acquire an understanding of human behavior in groups, organizations, and larger systems. The in-depth curriculum will include organizational theory and behavior, professional ethics, management, information systems, individual and group dynamics, and communication skills. Focus on business (emphasis on management and information systems) and humanities/social sciences (emphasis on communications, philosophy, political science, psychology, education, and/or sociology). Contact us today to discuss your academic pathway! Blended or Online Schedule Advising Appointment CPSAdvising@uah.edu Phone: 256.824.6673 Chat with CPS Advisor Expand Your Knowledge of the Human Side of Managing Organizations! Build upon your interests and experiences to develop effective solutions to organizational situations: Enhance oral and written communication abilities Understand in depth organizational theory and behavior Foster positive, effective motivation capabilities Gain deeper insight into business practices and professional ethics Develop aptitudes in training and development Build effective organizational and team building abilities Bachelor of Arts/Science in Professional Studies Program of Study — Organizational Studies Concentration (120 hours) Charger Foundations (General Ed - 41 Hours) AGSC Area Hours I Freshman Composition 3-6 II1 Fine Arts 3 Humanities (literature) 3 Humanities (literature or non-literature) 3 Humanities/Fine Arts 3 III Mathematics 3-4 Natural Sciences (lab) 8 IV1 History 3 Social & Behavioral Sciences (non-history) 6 History/SBS 3 1Take either 1 EH (Literature) + 2 HY (History) or 2 EH (Literature) + 1 HY (History). Take no more than six hours in a single discipline in Area II or Area IV. General Electives2 (27-34 Hours) Choose any course at any level, not required to be major-related. 2Up to 34 hours technical credit may be accepted as electives. Interdisciplinary Core (18 Hours) PRO 301 Theories and Practices of Adult Learning (waived w/permission) 7 week term 3 PRO 310 Academic Writing for Professional Studies 7 week term 3 PRO 320 Interdisciplinary Perspectives & Critical Thinking 7 week term 3 PRO 325 Interdisciplinary Research & Applications 7 week term 3 PRO 498 Inquiry & Learning 10 week term 3 PRO 499 Capstone Experience: Research Thesis/Project Full term 3 Interdisciplinary Concentration - Organizational Studies (30 hours) MGT 301 Managing Organizations 3 MGT 361 Organizational Behavior 3 Business Related Courses 12 Arts, Humanities & Social Science Related Courses 12-15 Total Degree Requirements 120 View/Print Program of Study PDF Organizational Studies Skills and Careers Skills and Careers Why Organizational Studies? Our interdisciplinary concentrations prepare students to meet the demands of a competitive and diverse labor market. Check out Career Planning Resources!