Examples of suggested advising "threads" for prospective BTAS majors are presented below. Other threads can be developed in consultation with an advisor. Specific soft skills that are necessary for professionals and managers in the 21st Century (e.g. ethics, interpersonal skills, diversity, business, and managerial) should also be developed in consultation with an advisor.

Facilitation/Leadership-related:

Area I:	A. TAS 301 Introduction to Technical and Applied Studies TAS 321 Research for Technical and Applied Studies B. COMS 205 Techniques of Group Discussion
Area II:	A. COMS 410 Cross-Cultural Communications SOC 329 Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States B. PBIO 311 Biology and Human Affairs POLS 488 Public Dispute Resolution C. HRM 324 Managing the Employment Relationship
Area III:	A. COMS 304 Principles and Techniques of Interviewing - or - COMS 306 Interpersonal Conflict Management - or - EDCE 410 Human Relations B. COMS 411 Communicating with People with Disabilities - or - COMS 420 Gender and Communications - or - EDCE 440 Foundations in Group Dynamics
Area IV:	A. TAS 451 Technical and Applied Studies Capstone Seminar B. COMS 405 Meeting and Conference Planning MGT 240 Introduction to Management and Organizations