- Understand the different types of resorts.
- Identify operational environmental standards for all types of resorts
- Explain the techniques used in distributing activities and facilities in the resort.
- Participate in resort design and understand master plan development.
- Be familiar with management problem solving.
- Learn how to manage the space and capacities within the resort.
- Be familiar with various types of resorts.
- Description: The Hotel and Resort Management degree is designed for students with a career interest in the lodging and resort industries. The purpose of the Hotel and Resort Management program is to provide participants with core competencies and experiential learning opportunities in preparation for successful management careers and leadership roles in the resort and hospitality industry. Participants will engage in practical issues of quality and productivity of the utilities and facilities. Learning Outcomes:
- Course Description: This forward-looking course explores how outer space has become a strategic domain for diplomacy, governance, and competition. Participants will analyze space treaties, security concerns, satellite diplomacy, and the roles of governmental and commercial actors. The course equips students to engage in shaping multilateral frameworks for peaceful cooperation and sustainable use of space. Course Length: 6 weeks (36 total instructional hours) Proficiency Level: Advanced Prerequisite: Completion of a lower-intermediate ESL course or equivalent language proficiency Course Objectives:
- Understand the history and evolution of space diplomacy.
- Interpret key treaties and legal frameworks governing outer space.
- Analyze strategic interests and risks in Earth orbit and beyond.
- Evaluate the role of space in global security and communications.
- Identify commercial and national actors in space activities.
- Design diplomatic strategies for space cooperation and conflict avoidance.
- Address issues of space debris, sustainability, and access equity.
- Navigate multilateral negotiations on space governance.
- Assess dual-use technologies and the militarization of space.
- Develop a national or alliance-based strategy for space diplomacy.
- Course Title: Soil Science and Fertility Management: Enhancing Crop Productivity Course Overview: This comprehensive online course empowers learners to gain a deep understanding of soil science principles and effective fertility management strategies to optimize crop productivity. Through engaging content, practical exercises, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable and efficient crop production. Course Length: 20 hours of instruction Proficiency Level: Intermediate Prerequisite Requirements: Participants should have a basic understanding of agriculture and soil concepts. Familiarity with introductory agricultural science is beneficial but not mandatory. Industry-Wide Standards and Best Practices Objectives: By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define the significance of soil science in crop production and agriculture.
- Analyze soil composition, types, and properties.
- Interpret soil fertility and essential plant nutrients.
- Apply nutrient management strategies to optimize crop growth.
- Explain different types of fertilizers and their application methods.
- Design precision nutrient application plans using precision agriculture techniques.
- Discuss the benefits and challenges of precision fertility management.
- Implement sustainable soil management practices for long-term productivity.
- Apply cover cropping and organic matter techniques to enhance soil health.
- Develop a comprehensive sustainable soil management plan for a specific scenario.
- Course Description: This course focuses on social work practices with children and families. Participants will learn about child welfare, family dynamics, and intervention strategies to support children and families in need. Course Outcomes:
- Develop proficiency in social work with children and families.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of child and family needs.
- Implement effective intervention strategies.
- Support children and families through social work services.
- Enhance outcomes for children and families through targeted social work interventions.
- Identify key principles of social work with children and families.
- Perform comprehensive assessments of child and family needs.
- Develop and implement intervention strategies for children and families.
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes for children and families.
- Address common challenges in social work with children and families.
- Educate clients and families about available social work services.
- Collaborate with child welfare professionals to optimize care.
- Ensure compliance with social work guidelines for children and families.
- Develop strategies for continuous improvement in social work with children and families.
- Review case studies to apply social work techniques with children and families in real-world settings.
- Introduction to Social Work with Children and Families
- Principles of Child and Family Assessment
- Developing Intervention Strategies for Children and Families
- Implementing Social Work Interventions
- Monitoring and Evaluating Outcomes for Children and Families
- Addressing Challenges in Social Work with Children and Families
- Client and Family Education on Social Work Services
- Collaboration with Child Welfare Professionals
- Compliance with Social Work Guidelines for Children and Families
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Course Description: This course focuses on research and evaluation methods in social work practice. Participants will learn about designing research studies, data collection and analysis, and applying research findings to improve social work practices. Course Outcomes:
- Develop proficiency in social work research and evaluation methods.
- Design and conduct research studies in social work.
- Collect and analyze data effectively.
- Apply research findings to improve social work practices.
- Enhance the overall quality and effectiveness of social work through evidence-based practices.
- Identify key principles of social work research and evaluation.
- Develop research questions and hypotheses.
- Design and conduct research studies in social work.
- Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
- Apply research findings to inform social work practices.
- Address common challenges in social work research.
- Educate social workers about the importance of research and evaluation.
- Collaborate with research professionals to optimize study designs.
- Ensure compliance with research ethics and guidelines.
- Review case studies to apply research and evaluation techniques in real-world settings.
- Introduction to Social Work Research and Evaluation
- Principles of Research Design
- Developing Research Questions and Hypotheses
- Data Collection Methods
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Applying Research Findings to Practice
- Addressing Challenges in Social Work Research
- Educating Social Workers on Research Importance
- Compliance with Research Ethics and Guidelines
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Course Description: This course provides training on the role of social workers in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about patient advocacy, discharge planning, and the integration of social work services in healthcare environments. Course Outcomes:
- Understand the role of social workers in healthcare settings.
- Implement effective patient advocacy and support.
- Develop and execute discharge plans.
- Integrate social work services in healthcare environments.
- Enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive social work support.
- Identify key principles of social work in healthcare settings.
- Develop patient advocacy strategies.
- Implement discharge planning effectively.
- Monitor and evaluate social work services in healthcare.
- Address common challenges in healthcare social work.
- Educate patients and families about social work services.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare social work guidelines.
- Develop strategies for continuous improvement in healthcare social work.
- Review case studies to apply social work techniques in healthcare settings.
- Introduction to Social Work in Healthcare Settings
- Principles of Patient Advocacy
- Developing Discharge Plans
- Integrating Social Work Services in Healthcare
- Monitoring and Evaluating Social Work Services
- Addressing Challenges in Healthcare Social Work
- Patient and Family Education on Social Work Services
- Collaboration with Healthcare Teams
- Compliance with Healthcare Social Work Guidelines
- Case Studies and Practical Applications