Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
College of Humanities
GEN/480 Version 3
Interdisciplinary Capstone Course
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Course Description
This is the capstone course for business, health and human services, and information technology undergraduate students. The course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from their professional programs of study in a comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. Students will reflect on and evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the impact of these elements on their future.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University pHYPERLINK "https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/policies/"olicies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Paul, R. W., & Elder, L. (2006). Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your learning and your life (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times/Prentice Hall.
Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2003). The miniature guide to understanding the foundations of ethical reasoning. Dillon Beach, CA: Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Ruggiero, V. R. (2008). Thinking critically about ethical issues (7th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: General Education
College of Humanities
GEN/480 Version 3
Interdisciplinary Capstone Course
Copyright © 2010, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1998 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This is the capstone course for business, health and human services, and information technology undergraduate students. The course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from their professional programs of study in a comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. Students will reflect on and evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the impact of these elements on their future.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University pHYPERLINK "https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/policies/"olicies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Paul, R. W., & Elder, L. (2006). Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your learning and your life (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times/Prentice Hall.
Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2003). The miniature guide to understanding the foundations of ethical reasoning. Dillon Beach, CA: Foundation for Critical Thinking.
Ruggiero, V. R. (2008). Thinking critically about ethical issues (7th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: General Education