Thomas Kiddie
- Instructor: Thomas Kiddie
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About WVSU
Founded in 1891, West Virginia State University is a public, land-grant, historically black university, which has evolved into a fully accessible, racially integrated, and multi-generational institution.The University, “a living laboratory of human relations,” is a community of students, staff, and faculty committed to academic growth, service, and preservation of the racial and cultural diversity of the institution.
With the goal of improving the quality of our students’ lives, as well as the quality of life for West Virginia’s citizens, the University forges mutually beneficial relationships with other educational institutions, businesses, cultural organizations, governmental agencies, and agricultural and extension partners.
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Campus Activities
Available courses
BA 203. Business Statistics An introduction to various statistical measures, including central tendency, variation and skewness. Emphasis is also placed on concepts and functions of probability theory, such as the use of binomial and normal distributions. Students will use computer applications to demonstrate their understanding of various concepts. Prerequisite(s): MATH 120.
- Instructor: MICHAEL LEWIS
The course covers mathematical concepts relevant to the application of quantitative techniques in business. The basic concepts of finite mathematics, linear programming, and mathematics of finance are the focal points. Many of the topics discussed will involve computer applications.
Prerequisite: Math 120 – College Algebra (Formerly Math 101)
Prerequisite: Math 120 – College Algebra (Formerly Math 101)
- Instructor: MICHAEL LEWIS
(3 Credit Hours) An introduction to the financial accounting cycle from analyzing economic events to financial statement preparation and use. The course also includes a basic study of the accounting for corporate assets, liabilities, and equities, as well as financial statement analyses. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and MATH 120.
- Instructor: MATTHEW CARROLL
This 3-credit hour course is a survey of managerial accounting and decision making. The economic ideas underlying managerial planning and decisions, accounting for the various manufacturing environments, basic budgeting, short-term decision making, and capital allocation represent the topics of coverage.
- Instructor: MATTHEW CARROLL
To introduce students with the basic concepts in the organization and management of institutions. Emphasis is placed on managing in a contemporary context including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling while adjusting to change and maintaining effective performance.
- Instructor: ALAN TILLQUIST
Analysis of the environment and the managerial functions of recruiting, employee assessments and development, retention, and employee relations with the enterprise, with emphasis on the relationships among people, on group interactions, on relations, and on relations between employers and employees.
- Instructor: ALAN TILLQUIST
This course is a study of the basic rules of elements and their compounds. This allows you to develop an appreciation of the beauty of consumer chemistry. The course will involve a close look into the food we eat, the fuel we burn, and the products we use as health and beauty aids.
- Instructor: Thomas Guetzloff
Environmental chemistry is the study and appreciation of the phenomena in the environment. In this course we look at various environmental issues from the viewpoint of the chemist and look at the political implications as well. The study of various environmental factors and pollutants in our water, soil and air and their effects on the planet. Includes laboratory work.
- Instructor: Thomas Guetzloff
A study of the various levels, roles, and functions of law enforcement in America. The nature and responsibilities of law enforcement are discussed and evaluated, including police accountability and civil liability. Examines the racial, ethnic, and gender issues in law enforcement.
- Instructor: Mark Addesa
This course presents a comprehensive overview of Corrections as a “system” and is a review of the philosophical and historical roots of punishment as well as contemporary developments. Particular attention will be paid to Twentieth Century developments and evolving trends in the Twenty-First Century. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
- Instructor: CASSANDRA WHYTE
This course will provide students with a working knowledge of the major structures and basic legal concepts that underlie the Criminal Courts. The structure of the courts, the nature of the criminal law they apply, and the procedures followed by them will be examined along with the history of how they developed, and the goals they seek to achieve. The state and federal court systems will be examined. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
- Instructor: William Whyte
This course is designed to provide the instruction in the study of crimes, including major crimes, crimes against person, crimes against property, conspiracy, elements of proof, and the processes and procedures involved.
- Instructor: LEIGHANN DAVIDSON
This course will serve as an overview of leadership theories and their application in the interest of school improvement. This is an introductory course for principal certification. Focus will be on the principalship, particularly the principal’s role in the learning process within the greater learning community.
- Instructor: Mickey Blackwell
This course focuses on using National, State, District and School data to improve teaching and learning, including improving the achievement of identified low-achieving groups.
Pre-requisites: Approved entry into the West Virginia State University’s Master’s in Instruction Educational leadership program.
- Instructor: Dr. Emily Waugh
The study and application of writing formats, styles, and organizational patterns essential in various professions, with particular emphasis on correspondence, reports, and research is the primary focus of this course. There is also a unit covering the writing of resumes and job application letters as well as suggestions for job hunting and interviewing. Prerequisite: English 102
- Instructor: Thomas Kiddie
(3 credit hours) Linear and quadratic equations; radical expressions; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; input / output models; applications to business and economics.
- Instructor: NAVEED ZAMAN
This 3 Credit Hours course provides an introduction into the functional disciplines of Business Administration: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and Information Systems. The course provides a survey of the disciplines and will assist a student in choosing an area of concentration studies leading to a degree in Business Administration. The course will begin to build the skills necessary for a successful career in Business.
- Instructor: AZAM BEJOU
(3 Credit Hours) An introduction to the financial accounting cycle from analyzing economic events to financial statement preparation and use. The course also includes a basic study of the accounting for corporate assets, liabilities, and equities, as well as financial statement analyses. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and MATH 120.
- Instructor: MATTHEW CARROLL
Analysis of the environment and the managerial functions of recruiting, employee assessments and development, retention, and employee relations with the enterprise, with emphasis on the relationships among people, on group interactions, on relations, and on relations between employers and employees.
- Instructor: ALAN TILLQUIST
This course is a study of the basic rules of elements and their compounds. This allows you to develop an appreciation of the beauty of consumer chemistry. The course will involve a close look into the food we eat, the fuel we burn, and the products we use as health and beauty aids.
- Instructor: Thomas Guetzloff
Environmental chemistry is the study and appreciation of the phenomena in the environment. In this course we look at various environmental issues from the viewpoint of the chemist and look at the political implications as well. The study of various environmental factors and pollutants in our water, soil and air and their effects on the planet. Includes laboratory work.
- Instructor: Thomas Guetzloff
This course is a survey of the history, organization, and function of the various components of the criminal justice system, which includes law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The course includes an analysis of the decisions made in the justice process whereby citizens become suspects, suspects become defendants, and some defendants are convicted in turn becoming probationers, inmates, and parolees.
- Instructor: Mark Addesa
(3 Credit Hours) A study of the law of juvenile delinquency and the administration of the juvenile justice system. Examines the historical development of the concept of delinquency, and the special status of juveniles before the law. Surveys the major theories of delinquency. Considers the legal processing of abuse, neglect and dependency cases.
- Facilitator : KRISTINA RAYNES
This course presents a comprehensive overview of Corrections as a “system” and is a review of the philosophical and historical roots of punishment as well as contemporary developments. Particular attention will be paid to Twentieth Century developments and evolving trends in the Twenty-First Century. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
- Instructor: CASSANDRA WHYTE
This course will provide students with a working knowledge of the major structures and basic legal concepts that underlie the Criminal Courts. The structure of the courts, the nature of the criminal law they apply, and the procedures followed by them will be examined along with the history of how they developed, and the goals they seek to achieve. The state and federal court systems will be examined. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
- Instructor: William Whyte
This course is designed to provide the instruction in the study of crimes, including major crimes, crimes against person, crimes against property, conspiracy, elements of proof, and the processes and procedures involved.
- Instructor: LEIGHANN DAVIDSON
This course is designed to cover the issues related to the development of appropriate professional research techniques, document development, written and oral communications in law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will concentrate on the development of proper research skills involving professional and peer reviewed resources in various formats. The students will engage in a variety of criminal justice writing formats, including policy analysis, regulation creation, legislation development, and case studies. They will refine their utilization of a criminal justice style sheet.
- Instructor: William Whyte
This course combines economic theory with geography to address critical problems of growth, distribution, and development, along with their impact on international business. It introduces the student to the global economy in an era of shifting borders, restructuring economies, and regional realignments. Recent geopolitical changes are vividly portrayed in a series of superb full-color maps and striking photographs.
- Instructor: FREHOT HAILOU
This course explores change theory and its application to the school setting. Candidates will identify and explore emerging trends and issues in the change process with emphasis on sustaining innovation through reculturing and ongoing professional learning and development.
- Instructor: J. PAIGE CARNEY
This course focuses on applying information on school needs as well as knowledge of local, state, and national policy to effective management practices. Students will learn how to legally and effectively manage school operations, including management of financial and human resources and how to schedule for the effective use of time and physical resources. This is an intense eight-week program that will allow you to learn what policies, procedures and technologies are in place for you to develop the proper allocation of resources.
- Instructor: Mickey Blackwell
An introductory course, with emphasis on the process of preparing various technical documents as well as methods of research, especially in the library. May substitute for ENGL 102 for majors in the college of natural sciences and mathematics. Prerequisite: English 101 or equivalent
- Facilitator : AARON MORRIS
(3 Credit Hours) This course helps students improve their writing by reviewing the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Systematic attention is given to sentence construction, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary development, and self-help through effective use of the dictionary. Emphasis will be placed on the use of such skills in practical, everyday communication. (English 160 cannot be substituted for English 101 or 102.)
- Facilitator : CATHRYN CARENA
The study and application of writing formats, styles, and organizational patterns essential in various professions, with particular emphasis on correspondence, reports, and research is the primary focus of this course. There is also a unit covering the writing of resumes and job application letters as well as suggestions for job hunting and interviewing. Prerequisite: English 102
- Facilitator : CATHRYN CARENA
This course will focus on the basic principles of effective document design and the tools for desktop publishing (DTP). The course will cover the basics of layout and design and how those principles are applied to various types of documents as well as integrating rhetorical concepts, particularly genres and modes of delivery, with the modern technology of desktop publishing.
Prerequisite: Art 101 and Eng. 102 or 112 with a final grade of “C” or higher.
- Instructor: JESSICA BARNES-PIETRUSZYNSKI
This course aims to prepare students comprehensively for editing tasks in technical and other professional environments by engaging students in various technical tasks including copy editing, compilation, document design and reorganization, and management and production of client projects. The course will cover methods for working in both a paper and in an electronic environment. This course assumes that the student has the foundations of technical or report writing, as taught in English 112, Technical Writing, and English 204, Writing for Business and Other Professions. Prerequisite: English 112 or English 204 or permission of the instructor.
- Instructor: Thomas Kiddie
First Year Experience is designed to help students develop the skills needed to be successful at WVSU and beyond. Course content includes developing college-level reading and study skills, career and major exploration, managing time and money wisely, building connections with faculty and students, awareness of campus and community resources, and increasing sensitivity to other cultures so students can effectively interact in an increasingly diverse and global community.
- Instructor: DAVE BROCK
Designed to inform, interest and motivate students toward good health as it relates to effective, productive and satisfying living. We will look at health as a dynamic, ever-changing process of trying to achieve individual potential in the physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual and environmental dimensions. 2 Credit Hours
- Instructor: AARON SETTLE
This 3-credit hour course is a survey of managerial accounting and decision making. The economic ideas underlying managerial planning and decisions, accounting for the various manufacturing environments, basic budgeting, short-term decision making, and capital allocation represent the topics of coverage.
- Instructor: Deborah Williams
To introduce students with the basic concepts in the organization and management of institutions. Emphasis is placed on managing in a contemporary context including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling while adjusting to change and maintaining effective performance.
- Instructor: ALAN TILLQUIST
A study of the various levels, roles, and functions of law enforcement in America. The nature and responsibilities of law enforcement are discussed and evaluated, including police accountability and civil liability. Examines the racial, ethnic, and gender issues in law enforcement.
- Instructor: Mark Addesa
This course will provide students with a working knowledge of the major structures and basic legal concepts that underlie the Criminal Courts. The structure of the courts, the nature of the criminal law they apply, and the procedures followed by them will be examined along with the history of how they developed, and the goals they seek to achieve. The state and federal court systems will be examined. Prerequisite: CJ 101.
- Instructor: William Whyte
Principles of Microeconomics (3 credit hours) is an introductory course concerned primarily with the functioning of specific parts of the economy. This course covers the theory of consumer behavior and firm behavior under varying degrees of competition; the determination of price in both product and resource markets; and application of the theory to current microeconomic problems.
- Instructor: Suvayan De
This course primarily focuses on research writing for a broad academic community. It covers basic research inquiry, use of the library with electronic and non-electronic sources, and techniques of formal writing. Attention is given to argumentation and critical thinking skills.
- Facilitator : WHITNEY KOONTZ
An introductory course, with emphasis on the process of preparing various technical documents as well as methods of research, especially in the library. May substitute for ENGL 102 for majors in the college of natural sciences and mathematics. Prerequisite: English 101 or equivalent
- Instructor: Thomas Kiddie
- Facilitator : Rose Namay
- Instructor: ALI ZIYATI
- Web Instructor: ERBLINA PREKAZI
- Instructor: DAVE BROCK
- Instructor: Caitlin Teetor
This course focuses on using National, State, District and School data to improve teaching and learning, including improving the achievement of identified low-achieving groups.
Pre-requisites: Approved entry into the West Virginia State University’s Master’s in Instruction Educational leadership program.
- Instructor: Dr. Emily Waugh
- Instructor: AUSTIN OWEN
- Facilitator : Dwight Alvis
- Instructor: REBECCA FRANCIS
- Instructor: Caitlin Teetor
This course explores change theory and its application to the school setting. Candidates will identify and explore emerging trends and issues in the change process with emphasis on sustaining innovation through reculturing and ongoing professional learning and development.
- Instructor: J. PAIGE CARNEY
This course focuses on applying information on school needs as well as knowledge of local, state, and national policy to effective management practices. Students will learn how to legally and effectively manage school operations, including management of financial and human resources and how to schedule for the effective use of time and physical resources. This is an intense eight-week program that will allow you to learn what policies, procedures and technologies are in place for you to develop the proper allocation of resources.
- Instructor: Mickey Blackwell
W. Whyte
- Instructor: AUSTIN OWEN
- Instructor: Caitlin Teetor
- Instructor: William Whyte
S. Shafer
- Instructor: Karlee Berg
- Instructor: AUSTIN OWEN
- Instructor: Jesus Rivera
- Instructor: SHERRI SHAFER
A. Ziyati
- Instructor: Jesus Rivera
- Instructor: ALI ZIYATI
This is the current student athlete site for WV STATE U
- Instructor: SEAN MCANDREWS
- Facilitator : Tucker Abruzzino
- Facilitator : John Ashworth
- Facilitator : Tom Bennett
- Facilitator : Mattie Best
- Facilitator : Kerri Blackwell
- Facilitator : Nathan Burton
- Facilitator : MICHEAL FULTZ
- Facilitator : Nathan Gainer
- Facilitator : LINDSEY GOOD
- Facilitator : James Groce
- Facilitator : Thomas Guetzloff
- Facilitator : GARY HENSLEY
- Facilitator : Sandra Kessell
- Facilitator : Sean Loyd
- Facilitator : Charles Marshall
- Facilitator : Ginny Mills
- Facilitator : Aaron Nixon
- Facilitator : John Pennington
- Facilitator : BRYAN POORE
- Facilitator : Rick Ray
- Facilitator : Akeem Scott
- Facilitator : AARON SETTLE
- Facilitator : SHEALYN SHAFER
- Facilitator : George Shehl
- Facilitator : John Simms
- Instructor: REBECCA FRANCIS
- Instructor: Caitlin Teetor
This course is a study of the basic rules of elements and their compounds. This allows you to develop an appreciation of the beauty of consumer chemistry. The course will involve a close look into the food we eat, the fuel we burn, and the products we use as health and beauty aids.
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This course is intended to introduce students to the History of the United States, from the earliest civilizations of more than 10,000 years ago, but primarily beginning with the European settlements in the late 1400’s, through the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.
- Instructor: Sarah Howard
- Instructor: Course Instructor
- Instructor: Test Instructor
- Instructor: Thomas Kiddie
- Instructor: Colin Misbach
- Facilitator : Testing Sarah Howard
- Instructor: MARY HORN
- Instructor: Willette Stinson