Recent Courses:

Communication & Conflict

This course introduces students to theories and approaches for addressing conflict during communication interactions at work, home, school, and the community. Students in this course compare different communication styles and approaches and assess their effectiveness in conflict interactions. Major topic areas include: defining conflict, comparing approaches to address conflict, identifying stakeholder interests and goals, power and culture, process and planning for effective communication, listening and speaking, and applying different models for addressing conflict.

Introduction to the Humanities  

This course provides an introduction to the humanities through various art forms including music, theatre, visual and design art forms as well as literature and philosophy. Students will explore global cultures through the humanities and develop tools for gaining a deeper understanding of the great artistic works of human cultures and the enduring truths about human life that are expressed in these works

Introduction to the Humanities: Perspectives of Latin America

En esta clase se convertirán como antropólogos para explorar lo que nos hace humanos a través de un estudio cultural de América Latina. La pregunta “¿Qué nos hace humanos?” no se puede responder mirando una sola tradición.  Este curso es una encuesta introductoria a los géneros y temas de las humanidades. Las lecturas, conferencias y discusiones en clase se centrarán en géneros como la música, las artes visuales, el drama, la literatura y la filosofía. Como temas, las ideas de libertad, amor, felicidad, muerte, naturaleza y mito pueden explorarse desde un punto de vista latinoamericana y no solo occidental.

Professional Development Seminar I

This course is designed as a laboratory for professional growth for General Studies and Human Services Administration majors. Students will examine the purpose of education at Urban College of Boston. Students practice a range of professional skills including self-assessment and collaboration. Personal observation, identifying individual learning styles, journal reflection, skill inventory and goal setting, with additional exercises and assignments, contribute to an understanding of student responsibilities, barriers to learning, and support available to students.

Professional Development Seminar II

Students in Human Services Administration and General Studies conduct a professional
self-assessment, review and practice workplace skills, develop a portfolio, produce a
resume and explore career options and opportunities. Students take this course in the
final semester prior to graduation