center for professional and continuing education
Phone: (209) 946-2424
Location: 1776 W. March Lane, Suite 290
Website:
Barbara Shaw, Associate Provost
Contents
Evening Degree Completion Program
Adult Student Services
Extended Education Credits
Summer Sessions
Commencement Office
Community Programs
The Center for Professional and Continuing Education extends learning opportunities beyond the traditional campus environment, providing a variety of programs designed to meet the educational needs of community and campus lifelong learners.
The Center for Professional and Continuing Education provides many opportunities for students to add courses and special topic programs to their experience at University of the Pacific. It is the regional center for extension education, customized workforce training, professional development, evening degree completion programs, certificate programs and distance learning. Additionally, the Center offers a variety of programs and services designed to meet the educational needs of the entire family including summer programs for youth and programs for mature adult learners. The Center is designed to help students and community members of San JoaquinCounty and the surrounding region improve their professional skills, update their knowledge, develop new personal or professional expertise, or participate in vocational or personal development activities.
Evening Degree Completion Program
The Evening Degree Completion Program in Organizational Behavior is designed to meet the needs of adult students who may have started but never finished their college degree. Adult students completing this program earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Organizational Behavior. Themajor is offered in an intensified lock-step, cohort format designed for students who have already earned between 60 and 70 college semester units. The evening class scheduleprovides adults the opportunity to complete their undergraduate education without interfering with employment.
The program focuses on the interdisciplinary study of social interaction and social change, incorporating group dynamics involved in planning for change in businesses and organizations in the 21st century. The Organizational Behavior major combines courses from various disciplines within the University in order to provide students with the organizational and business skills necessary to work effectively within a variety of organizations. Students complete their degree over a 20-month period by taking two 3-unit classes every eight weeks.
This program is not open to current Pacific students and requires an interview of each applicant. There is a special reduced tuition for this program. If you are interested in the program but have not earned the minimum transfer units, please contact the Adult Student Services Coordinator at (209) 946-2424 for academic advising.
Degree Requirements
The bachelor of science degree requires 124 units of credit, including completion of the academic major, the University General Education Program and elective units, as well as writing, reading, quantitative skills proficiency requirements and the university diversity requirement. Students must earn a minimum C grade point average (2.00) in all college work taken for the degree at Pacific and in courses taken as requirements in the major. A maximum of 20 units may be earned through a combination of concurrent enrollment in classes at other colleges and universities while enrolled at Pacific (maximum transfer unit policy applies), including transferable online and extension courses from other regionally accredited colleges and universities, and military courses evaluated by the American Council on Education. A residency requirement stipulates that a minimum of 32 of the last 40 units taken for completion of the undergraduate degree must be taken at Pacific.
Bachelor of SCIENCE
Major in Organizational behavior
In order to earn the bachelor of science degree with a major in organizational behavior, students must complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.0.
I. General Education Requirements
Pacific Seminar 3 required of all transfer students is met by ORGB 178, Introduction to Ethical Theories within the major.
Minimum 30 units and 9 courses, including one course from each subdivision below:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
IA.Individual and Interpersonal Behavior
IB.U.S. Studies
IC.Global Studies
Arts and Humanities
IIA.Language and Literature
IIB.Worldviews and Ethics
IIC.Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
IIIA. Natural Sciences
IIIB.Mathematics and Formal Logic
IIIC.Science, Technology, and Society
ora second Natural Science
Note: 1) A complete list of the courses that satisfy the subdivisions above can be found in the front General Education section of this catalog and the online course search. 2) No more than 8 units from a single discipline may be applied to meet the requirements of the general education program.
II. Diversity Requirement
Complete one diversity course
Note: 1) A complete list of the courses that satisfy the requirement above can be found in the front Diversity Requirement section of this catalog and the online course search. 2) Courses may be used also to meet general education and/or major/minor requirements.
III. Fundamental Skills
Demonstrate competence in:
Reading
Writing
Quantitative analysis
Note: 1) A detailed description of how you can satisfy the fundamental skills above can be found in the front General Education section of this catalog.
IV. Major Requirements: 54 units
ORGB 100Introduction to Organizational Behavior3
COMP 023Computer Concepts and Applications 3
ECON 51Economic Principles and Problems3
ORGB 105Organizational Social Psychology3
ORGB 109Organizational and Managerial Development3
ORGB 110Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis3
ORGB 120Semantics and Critical Thinking for Adults3
ORGB 130Professional Communication3
ORGB 135Public Relations: Principles and Marketing3
ORGB 145Issues in Human Resource Management3
ORGB 149Introduction to Organizational Communication3
ORGB 150Advanced Professional Writing3
ORGB 155Issues in Decision Making3
ORGB 175Research Methods Quantitative and Qualitative 3
ORGB 176Applied Research3
ORGB 177Organizational Structure, Design and Analysis 6
ORGB 178Introduction to Ethical Theories (Pacific Seminar 3 requirement) 3
Course Offerings
ORGB 100.Introduction to Organizational Behavior (3)
This course is an introduction to the Organizational Behavior major taught in the intensified eight-week format. It is a team-taught course with faculty from Sociology, the Library and the Center for Professional and Continuing Education. The aim of the course is to acquaint students with topics, research and issues typical of the field and to acquaint them with the skills and learning resources needed to complete the program. It includes an introduction to the contemporary library and the concepts of the research process including the use of databases essential for social science research.
COMP 023.Computer Concepts and Applications (3)
A general introduction to computers with a focus on applications in word processing and spreadsheets. The students will also study the basic concepts of computer architecture, the Internet, and network communication. Students explore graphical design concepts with Web pages and PowerPoint presentations.
ECON 51.Economic Principles and Problems(3)
A general introduction to the nature, significance and scope of economics. The principles of economic analysis are developed and used to examine a wide variety of current and/or controversial economic issues. The ultimate goal of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and analytical capability to form independent and intelligent opinions on any economic issues, questions or problems making them more effective citizen leaders.
ORGB 105.Organizational Social Psychology (3)
A sociological study of the way in which the structure of organizations impinge upon the lives of individuals. Special attention will be given to the structural determinants of motivation, opportunity, power and participation within organizations. Organizational culture (roles and images), the processes of organizational change and the recent efforts to improve the quality of work life and productivity in organizations will be examined.
ORGB 109.Organizational and Managerial Development (3)
This course in organizational behavior encompasses the study of individual and group behavior in organizational settings. Managing organizational behavior challenges individuals to understand and embrace workforce diversity, elements of change, effective communication, and performance systems. A comprehensive review of these processes, as well a others, will allow students to examine their role in organizations.
ORGB 110.Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis (3)
This course addresses the accounting process of recording, summarizing, analyzing and interpreting financial information. Students will learn how financial statements are prepared and how they assist in the financial decision making process. Emphasis will be placed on financial statement analysis.
ORGB 120.Semantics and Critical Thinking for Adults (3)
This course is intended to help students become more expert at making solid arguments and identifying weaknesses in one’s own as well as arguments of others. Students will learn to formulate a claim clearly andprecisely, identify assumptions, evaluate the breadth of a claim, explain the logic of an argument and identify logical assumptions and evaluate the significance of a claim for others.
ORGB 130.Professional Communication(3)
This course is designed to help students become more effective communicators in professional and business settings. It covers the skills necessary for communication in the work environment and modern society.
ORGB 135.Public Relations: Principles and Marketing(3)
The objective of this course is to increase understanding of the Public Relations field emphasizing marketing theory and practice, functions in organizations and PR’s role in society.
ORGB 145/Issues in Human Resource Management(3)
This course explores the issues and challenges facing the human resource area in any organization emphasizing the challenge of attracting and retaining qualified, competent employees. Organizational change and its impact on employee motivation and performance will be addressed.
ORGB 149Introduction to Organizational Communication (3)
This course takes both a theoretical and an applied approach in introducing the student to the role of communication in various aspects of organizational functioning such as motivation, leadership, decision-making, conflict management, message management, etc.
ORGB 150Advanced Professional Writing (3)
Would you like to be able to produce clear, concise and persuasive documents? This course will help you do that. Success with any professional writing task depends on your ability to identify your audience, understand their needs and plan how to meet those needs effectively. This course will also cover proofreading and revising while covering the most commonly used forms in professional writing such as letters, memos and proposals.
ORGB 155.Issues in Decision Making(3)
This course provides a study of decision-making theory applied to individuals and organizations. The course provides a comprehensive theory of how people cope with decisional conflicts concerning management of organizations, career choice, marriage and a variety of other significant choices.
ORGB 175.Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative (3)
The objective of this course is to introduce students to fundamentals of communication research, with special emphasis on understanding the “logic” of the research process. Students will develop skills in research design, data collection and analysis, and in applying quantitative and qualitative research methods to solving problems. This course will also emphasize student understanding of the role of ethics in communication research.
ORGB 176.Applied Research(3)
The purpose of this course is to help the student synthesize and integrate the learning experiences acquired in organizational behavior studies and evaluate the research and current topics relative to major emphasis areas. Students are expected to do a literature review, analyze data, write empirical reports, conduct training and workshops, and present research results.
ORGB 177.Organizational Structure, Design and Analysis (6)
This course will explore the organizational structure of human societies and the influence of organizations on individuals and groups. Analysis of the form and structure of formal organizations and the relationship between organizations, social class and social institutions in contemporary society will be emphasized. Case studies of private, public and non-profit organizations will be included.
ORGB 178.Introduction to Ethical Theories (Pacific Seminar 3) (3)
This course will provide students the opportunity to become familiar with how they and others think about moral issues and make moral choices. There will be a dual emphasis on the analysis of personal moral development and the role of ethics in organizations.
Adult Student Services
The Center for Professional and Continuing Education provides student services specifically for adult learners, often part-time students, who wish to obtain or complete an undergraduate degree. It assists interested persons in determining if they qualify for admission to the University, identifying appropriate academic programs to meet individual needs, acquiring financial aid information and securing access to needed student services. The Center provides adults re-entering Pacific guidance in planning their academic career in relationship to their individual needs, abilities and goals. Student Services begins by providing assistance in discovering the options that are available. Assessment of personal goals, learning style, vocational interests and level of student skills are among the services offered in cooperation with several University offices. Because adult students often experience difficulty integrating their study schedules with their work and family situations, Student Services’ staff is prepared to assist students with the transition to the University.
Adult learners have several opportunities to earn elective unit credit previous to enrolling at Pacific. Students may take CLEP examinations (College Level Examination Program) for a reasonable fee and earn four units of undergraduate, lower division credit, for each test receiving a passing score for a maximum of 20 units. Broad area tests and specific field tests are available. Other forms of experiential credit include units earned through challenging courses and through cooperative education and internships.
Summer Session at Pacific offers special opportunities for adult learners with early morning, daytime and earlyevening classes at a reduced tuition as well as online courses. Because the summer contains three separate sessions, students may complete the equivalent to an entire semester’s work by taking the maximum number of units allowed in each session.
“Sprinkle a few adult students into your courses – and guess what? Other students begin to connect class discussion to the world outside the University. Why? Because adult students have experience, their comments make the world of ideas real to others. And because the sacrifices necessary in returning to school engender a seriousness about study evident to others, they often make the best possible models regarding what college life is all about.”
Professor Roy Childs
Adult learners experience many advantages because Pacific is a resident campus. Students can participate in and benefit from the many activities and events that take place every day of the week. Conservatory concerts, notable speakers, athletic events, recreational opportunities and other activities for learning and entertainment are available to adult learners.
An important dimension of Pacific is the supportive nature of its student body. Adult learners, in spite of their busy schedules balancing work, family and school, respond to the personal and academic needs of their peers. Frequently, students tutor each other and participate in study groups. Pacific’s Iota Gamma chapter of the national honor society, Alpha Sigma Lambda, recognizes the academic achievement of adult learners.
Extended Education Credits
Extended Education Credit courses are offered for semester units of undergraduate degree credit. These courses are designed to meet individual’s personal and professional learning and training needs. Undergraduate students may take these courses to earn elective units adding to their total unit count required for completion of their academic degree. Students should check with their academic department regarding the total number of extension units counted toward the degree. (The average number of units is eight but vary depending on the academic department.) Courses are offered both on campus and online.
Summer Sessions
The University offers a varied summer program that allows Pacific students to both fulfill degree requirements and to accelerate their academic progress. It also provides an opportunity for individuals from the community to enroll in University courses without being admitted as regular students. Summer Session courses are divided among threefive-week sessions immediately following the end of spring semester. Special programs of varying lengths of time and online courses are available. Students may register online. For information on Summer Sessions and a description of courses to be offered, call the Center for Professional and Continuing Education at (209) 946-2424 or visit the CPCE website at to download the Summer Sessions’ catalog.
COMMENCEMENT OFFICE
The Center for Professional and Continuing Education houses the official commencement office for the university. For additional information, please call 209-946-2666 or visit
Community Programs
The Center for Professional and Continuing Education also offers a variety of programs specifically for our surrounding community.
Customized Workforce Training programs are offered to businesses throughout Stockton and the surrounding community to improve workplace skills and address workforce needs. A few examples of customized programs available include computer training, interpersonal and teamwork skills, professional communication, and customer service skills.
Post-baccalaureate Professional Development credit courses (9000 series number) are designed for educators and administrators for professional skill and salary enhancement. This graduate level credit is not applicable toward a degree at Pacific.
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) courses are offered for individuals in professions where the CEU is accepted as the measure of continuing professional development or is required for recertification or relicensure.
Certificate Programs are designed to enhance specific skill sets for working professionals. Programs offered include Records Management, International Trade (online), Substance Abuse Counseling (in-seat or online), Social Entrepreneurship (online) and Supervision.Non-credit courses are offered for both personal and professional enrichment.
Special Programs are offered throughout the year for youth (Summer Scholars) as well as for mature adult learners (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute).
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