FYMG 102A.  First-Year Seminar: Dare to Care: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Issues for Frontline Workers   (3).

General education social and behavioral sciences course. Introduces students to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, specifically focusing on recent trends and current events among frontline employees - those who provide some essential service to the public. Students consider equity and inclusion issues from the perspective of diverse and underserved populations. First-Year Seminars do not meet a divisional requirement in the pre-Fall 2024 WSU General Education program, and can only be used in Bucket 7 for General Education starting Fall 2024. Course includes diversity content.

FYMG 102B.  First-Year Seminar: Uncommon Sense   (3).

General education social and behavioral sciences course. A starting point of a student's educational journey at Wichita State University. The course covers three major topics. First, students build the necessary aptitude and knowledge to persevere through college expectations and make intentional positive career choices. They are also expected to engage on campus in order to build connections and make the best of college life. Second, the course introduces students to knowledge and facilitates building skills needed for adulting. It covers topics such as identity and cultural self-awareness, financial literacy, business etiquette, basic negotiation techniques, communication protocols, organizing, planning and career management. All of these topics are presented through contemporary readings, lectures, video materials and guest speakers. Students practice critical thinking through many common life situations and build confidence and resilience to successfully handle life situations and uncertainty. Finally, students discuss the Common Read as it relates to living intentional, happy and productive lives. First-Year Seminars do not meet a divisional requirement in the pre-Fall 2024 WSU General Education program, and can only be used in Bucket 7 for General Education starting Fall 2024. Course includes diversity content.

FYMG 102C.  First-Year Seminar: Global Business, Culture and Etiquette   (3).

General education social and behavioral sciences course. Introduces students to the world of global business while focusing on several recent trends and current events (for example, the rise of emerging economies, the aging of societies, moves towards protectionism, etc.) and their effects on individuals, organizations and society. The course is divided into three sections. In the first section, students examine some of the key trends in global business and trace their origins to their present day situation. In the next section, students analyze how these trends are affecting individuals and organizations (profit or nonprofit). In the final section, students evaluate the effect of these trends on a chosen country and learn about its business etiquettes such as meetings, communications protocols, business dining and the decision making. First-Year Seminars do not meet a divisional requirement in the pre-Fall 2024 WSU General Education program, and can only be used in Bucket 7 for General Education starting Fall 2024. Course includes diversity content.

FYMG 102D.  First-Year Seminar: Introverts in Society   (3).

General education social and behavioral sciences course. An in-depth analysis of the construct of introversion and what it means to be an introvert in society. Students explore a variety of theories from psychology, social psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and organizational behavior as they relate to interactions between individuals in their social lives, at school and at work. Topics covered include personality as an individual difference, stereotypes of introverts, introverts in history and fiction, the importance of social capital, interpersonal communication, and social exchange. First-Year Seminars do not meet a divisional requirement in the pre-Fall 2024 WSU General Education program, and can only be used in Bucket 7 for General Education starting Fall 2024. Course includes diversity content.