Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Academic Catalog 2025 - 2026

CIS 4262 Management Information Systems 3 credits A capstone course for Computer Information Systems. Examination of organizational structures and how each level can provide useful information. Students will explore how the organization develops and maintains an information system. A final project will be developed applying the concepts of management information systems. (Prerequisite: CIS 3251 or CIS 3259) CIS 1261/2261/3261/4261 Topics in Computer Information Systems 3 credits An examination of areas within Computer Information Systems. The area of study will relate to various organizations. Topics will be announced prior to registration. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee 3 credits Discover how your choices directly impact your opportunities for greater success in college and life. Topics include accepting personal responsibility, discovering self-motivation, mastering self-management, employing interdependence, gaining self awareness, adopting lifelong learning, developing emotional intelligence, believing in oneself, and identifying individual learning styles and effective learning strategies. The development of critical thinking skills is implemented through self assessments, case studies, guided journaling and an individual research project. COE 2606 Career Exploration 3 credits Students will identify and understand the majors offered at Beacon College. Personal interests, values, and abilities will be explored, and how majors relate to career options will be analyzed. Students will begin building a professional network and begin researching internship options. This course also focuses on financial literacy skills and decision making skills. (Prerequisite: ENG 1101) COE 3606 Career Planning 4 credits Students develop and improve self-marketing materials while identifying competencies sought by employers. Workplace communication and best practices are studied. Public speaking and personal marketing skills are developed. Focus on interview skills and advanced internship research. (Prerequisite: COE 2606) COE 3607 Internship I 0 credit This fulfills 50% of the 80-hour internship graduation requirement. Students reinforce skills and apply knowledge gained in Career Development classes in the workplace in their area of specialization. Students gain experience of the workplace that will assist them in their transition to the workplace after graduation. COE 4606 Career Development 4 credits This course will develop the student’s understanding of current trends in the workplace, typical workplace problems, and an employee’s role in the organization. Advanced interviewing and personal marketing skills will be a main emphasis. Students also develop a transitional plan from college to the workplace. (Prerequisite: COE 3606) COE 4607 Internship II 0 credit This fulfills 50% of the 80-hour internship graduation requirement. Students reinforce skills and apply knowledge gained in Career Development classes in the workplace in their area of specialization. Students gain experience of the workplace that will assist them in their transition to the workplace after graduation. COE 1000/2000/3000/4000 Topics in Career Development 3 credits Variable subject content. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT COE 1100 Learning Essentials and Self Discovery

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CRJ 2200 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits This course will provide students with an introduction and overview of the field of criminal justice operated in the United States today, including the police, courts, probation, parole, jails, and prison systems. CRJ 2250 Juvenile Justice 3 credits This course is an overview of the juvenile justice system in America. It will explore causation, processing, and

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