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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
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Master of Business Administration |
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MBA 525N - Marketing Foundations
3 Credits
This course addresses the management challenge of designing and implementing the best combination of marketing variables to carry out a firm’s strategy in its target markets. Specifically, the course seeks to develop the student’s skills in applying the analytic perspectives, decision tools, and concepts of marketing to such decisions as product offering, communication programs, distribution, and pricing to capture the value created for the customer. The student’s basic objective is to develop his/her own understanding and management skills in this critical aspect of general management.
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MBA 535N - Analytical Tools for Decision Making
3 Credits
A foundation course in key statistical methods used to analyze data in support of business decisions. Topics included are: descriptive statistics, continuous and discrete distributions, sampling and inference, comparisons, hypothesis testing, regression and other more advanced methods selected by the instructor.
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MBA 605N - Marketing Research
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the marketing research literature and to the marketing research process. The emphasis in this course is on how to actually conceptualize and conduct a marketing research project as well as use research as an aid for marketing strategy decisions. Students will learn how to design, interpret, and apply marketing research to solve business problems.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 535N MBA 525N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 613N - International Economics
3 Credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to study the international economic context for business strategy and provides an overview of the determinants of trade between nations, comparative advantage, national trade and competitiveness policies, and exchange rates. Students will also become familiar with key international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization, and regional economic institutions such as the European Union and North American Free Trade Association. Information sources regarding the balance of payments, global capital flows, and financial reserves help prepare the student to understand international financial issues and institutions. Students will apply the knowledge gained through case analyses of particular industries in international competitive context.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 644N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 621N - Strategic Marketing Planning
3 Credits
This course develops an understanding of the concepts and techniques of contemporary strategic marketing planning. Major subject areas include: evolution of strategic corporate and marketing planning; the logic of the planning process; product and market analysis; definition of opportunities and threats; strategic selection based on product life cycle; evaluation of marketing plans by discounted cash flows, net present value method, and internal rate of return method. The use of models to develop marketing strategies will also be examined. The course makes extensive use of the case study method and employs a “learning by doing” approach.
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MBA 622N - International Marketing
3 Credits
This course addresses global issues and environmental and cultural aspects of doing business internationally with special emphasis on strategic implication of marketing in different country cultures. Decision areas include (but are not limited to) product adaptation, modes of entry, and business ethics. Students will learn to plan and organize for global marketing and develop market entry strategies, market targeting and positioning strategies as well as product, pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies. Issues of gray marketing, dumping, and transfer pricing will also be addressed. Lecture and case discussion will be used along with learning activities involving case preparation and presentation and an international marketing planning project. Class sessions will consist of varying percentages of lecture, discussion of specific assignments, student presentations, and analysis of appropriate cases
Prerequisite(s): MBA 660N MBA 667N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 623N - Consumer Behavior
3 Credits
This course studies the mental and physical processes in which consumers engage. It integrates social and cognitive psychology with marketing and economic theory to better understand consumers with the ultimate goal of developing marketing strategy. How do consumers make choices? How will their backgrounds affect those choices? This course studies why consumers do what they do with an eye toward improving marketing strategy development. Psychological and marketing theory, as well as market trends, societal changes, and yes, even aberrant consumer behavior, will be discussed.
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MBA 635N - Business Analysis for Effective Decision-Making
3 Credits
This course explores common tools for data analysis and their application to decision-making situations. Topics include regression and correlation, forecasting, linear programming, project management, and other selected topics. All models will be taught with attention to managerial applications, including case analyses. Course will include heavy computer usage
Prerequisite(s): MBA 665N
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MBA 645N - Principles and Quantitative Methods in Operational Excellence
3 Credits
This course provides comprehensive coverage of principles and current issues in operations management, such as process strategies, lean and sustainable manufacturing, planning processes, and supply chain and quality management. Particular focus is placed on the perspective of operations management in global businesses, value creation, alignment with company strategy, and application of quantitative decision-making methods. This is accomplished by qualitatively and quantitatively analyzing common operations management scenarios as well as case studies and issues from the current press. 8 weeks,
Prerequisite(s): MBA 670N
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MBA 653N - Management and Collective Bargaining
3 Credits
Labor as a critical part of the American industrial relations system is examined. The American labor movement and labor law are studied. Emphasis of the course is on the collective bargaining process as carried out between labor and management.
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MBA 654N - Managing Organizational Change
3 Credits
This course is designed to build skills that will help the student effectively manage change. Particular attention will be given to enhancing the student’s capability to analyze situations of change, plan and implement appropriate actions for change, and learn from personal experience.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 665N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 660N - The 21st Century Manager
3 Credits
This course examines the theory and practice of management and leadership in emerging organizational settings which include virtual and distance environments. Traditional and modern theories of management, as well as practical application of these theories in the workplace, are explored. The course assists students to examine his/her leadership style and develop a plan to improve their skills in desired areas and environments. Additionally, the course introduces students to the technology necessary to deal with virtual teams and team members.
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MBA 661N - Operational Excellence
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the concepts and tools necessary to design, manage, and control the transformation process in manufacturing and service settings and to develop systems thinking. The manufacturing philosophies of MRP/ERP, JIT/TQM, TOC/Synchronous Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management will be explored in depth. Additionally, project management skills will be developed and practiced. These concepts will be applied to case studies and/or business projects.
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MBA 663N - Global Environment of Business
3 Credits
International business regulation (EU, WTO, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar; antitrust, fair competition law); types of cross-border for-profit entities; types of governments and their various relationships to business; effects of cultural differences on cross-cultural management structures and expectations; cross-cultural communication; cross-cultural conflict management; ethical problems arising out of cultural and legal differences, and out of environmental considerations
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 664N - Economics
3 Credits
Economics provides an understanding of the context of all business decisions and operations, including micro and macro. Economics can be usefully applied at many levels, but this course focusses on economics for the MBA. Students will be introduced to key concepts in micro economics, such as productivity, costs, returns to scale, and market structures. These concepts will be applied in more depth via contemporary industries examples. Macro concepts will include GDP, employment, inflation/deflation, and equilibrium GDP with tools such as ISLM. The range of macro policy options available for economic stabilization and growth by countries will be discussed, including monetary and fiscal policy, with specific country applications in international context. There will also be consideration of current debates regarding various policy approaches.
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 665N - Analytics Bootcamp
3 Credits
This course will introduce a range of data driven disciplines and technologies to help enterprise users make better, faster business decisions. Students in this course will be exposed to spreadsheet modeling, data visualization, rudiments of data management and data analysis, and an introduction to data mining and predictive modeling, together with the statistics necessary to use the tools. The course will be hands-on, using state of the art software, with real world examples from different functional areas and business domains.
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 667N - Accounting
3 Credits
Accounting is an information system that lays the foundation for enlightened decision making. MBA accounting is to teach future business leaders rather than to educate accountants, therefore this course puts more emphasis on how accounting information impacts decision makers and less emphasis on information production. This course will provide students with an accounting toolkit and analytical skills, including data analytics, that guide them in making the complicated decisions they will face as future business leaders. This course is organized into two modules. The first module focuses on the interpretation of financial accounting reports and evaluation of a firm’s performance. This helps to analyze the financial reports filed by companies and understand the relevance of the information provided in evaluating company performance. The focus of the second module is on information used for internal decision making purposes. Topics include cost behavior and decision making, budgets and performance analysis, activity and differential analysis, balanced scorecard, and others
Prerequisite(s): MBA 665N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 668N - Marketing Management
3 Credits
Marketing is at the core of a successful market oriented operating business. It is an organizational philosophy and a set of guiding principles for interfacing with customers, competitors, collaborators, and the environment. Marketing’s core concept is exchange. The practice of marketing entails planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services. This course is of great value for majors in all functional areas of business. While marketing managers develop and implement marketing strategy, managers in other functional areas (finance, management, accounting, human resources and operations) must understand how marketing strategies underpin overall operations. Students will develop a clear understanding of the basic concepts of marketing, understand and make strategic marketing decisions by learning to identify the competitive advantages that result from leveraged analytics; identify and use analytical tools and models to achieve profitable and socially responsible marketing decisions.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 664N MBA 665N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 669N - Finance
3 Credits
The focus of this course is on valuation and value creation. It consists of two inter-related components: financial statements and asset valuation. It starts with a general discussion of financial environment. It continues with the study of financial statements and comprehensive ratio analysis of financial statements. Further, it discusses the determination of interest rates, the relationship between risk and return, and the discounted cash flow method of asset valuation, which is then applied to the valuation of financial assets (stocks and bonds) and the valuation of real assets (capital budgeting). It ends with a discussion of exchange rate determination and parity conditions in international finance. The course also discusses business ethics, and applies big data analytics using the tools the students have been exposed to in the program
Prerequisite(s): MBA 665N and MBA 667N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 670N - Operations Management
3 Credits
This course provides a broad but intensive overview of Operations Management, which is the planning and management of all kinds of firm resources used to produce goods and services. There is particular focus on process and systems thinking, value creating, and the link to strategy. Attention is paid to Operations Management in global businesses, and to environmental sustainability in Operations Management. In addition there is exposure to process strategies, lean manufacturing, planning processes, supply chain management, and quality management. The data analytics tools will be put to use.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 664N MBA 665N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 671N - Corporate Financial Theory & Practice
3 Credits
A study of the theory and practice of corporate finance with attention to financial theory as it refers to the decision-making process. The following topics are covered in detail: the modern approach to risk, the investment decision, and the theory of capital structure, dividend policy, short term financial management, and financial forecasting.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 669N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 674N - Financial & Managerial Accounting
3 Credits
Accounting: Accounting is an information system that lays the foundation for enlightened decision making. MBA accounting is to teach future business leaders rather than to educate accountants, therefore this course puts more emphasis on how accounting information impacts decision makers and less emphasis on information production. This course will provide students with an accounting toolkit and analytical skills, including data analytics, that guide them in making the complicated decisions they will face as future business leaders. This course is organized into two modules. The first module focuses on the interpretation of financial accounting reports and evaluation of a firm’s performance. This helps to analyze the financial reports filed by companies and understand the relevance of the information provided in evaluating company performance. The focus of the second module is on information used for internal decision making purposes. Topics include cost behavior and decision making, budgets and performance analysis, activity and differential analysis, balanced scorecard, and others.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 669N MBA 660N AND MBA 665N
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MBA 681N - US Health Care Policies and Systems
3 Credits
US Health Care Policies and Systems is an introduction to health care delivery systems and the policy environment they operate in, with emphasis on the American system of health care and its major issues and challenges. The course explores the dynamics of administration in health care institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, and ambulatory care facilities, and the policy issues and controversies that shape the delivery of health care.
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 682N - Ethical/Legal Issues in Health Care
3 Credits
Ethical/Legal Issues in Health Care provides you with a fundamental knowledge of the legal system as it relates to health care institutions. The course then builds on your understanding of the legal system to integrate it with administrative theory as we examine ethical situations and decisions unique to health care administration and to the health care industry.
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 683N - Critical Issues in Health Care
3 Credits
Critical Issues in Health Care covers topics of contemporary and controversial nature, focusing on topics such as the implementation of health care policy and the ongoing challenges of balancing margin v. mission decisions while working to ensure the long-term viability of an organization. It actively integrates historical information on health care issues with current topics under discussion in that week’s news outlets. Once it helps you develop an understanding of contemporary health care debate, it also provides you with tools and tactics for influencing the debate on a personal and system level.
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 684N - Leadership, Power and Influence
3 Credits
This course will examine the theory and practice of leadership in organizations. Traditional and modern theories of leadership will be explored, as well as the practical application of these theories in the work place. In addition to covering the traditional concepts of leadership in organizations, this course will take an in-depth look at the power and influence a leader has over the organization and its members.
Prerequisite(s): Suggested: MBA 660N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 685N - Conflict & Negotiation
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal bargaining. The course will examine types of bargaining strategies, planning for negotiations, how to handle negotiation breakdowns, communications, power, persuasion, and ethics in negotiations, as well as international dimensions of bargaining. The pedagogical approach will largely be through experiential learning exercises based on weekly readings. Evaluations of student efforts will be based upon self reflections, self-assessment, and personal portfolio construction, as well as in-class performance in negotiating sessions and debriefing discussions.
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 686N - Strategic Cost Analysis
3 Credits
Strategic Cost Analysis views cost manage-ment as an important management tool enabling organizations to realize their strategic objectives. This course examines the concepts involved in using cost management as a strategic weapon. It also presents essential cost management techniques used to implement strategic cost management. These techniques include: activity based costing, target costing, and a variety of performance measurement techniques. Actual corporate experiences with these techniques will be examined.
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MBA 687N - Electronic Marketing
3 Credits
This course examines the impact of the Internet on traditional methods of marketing and its potential use for the marketing of goods and services across a range of product categories. This course investigates the utility of the Internet as a tool for businesses to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and competitiveness. Students will also study the business models currently existing on the Web and develop a framework that can be used to evaluate the Internet’s potential for firm customer relationship-building across a range of business types.
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MBA 688N - Ethical Management of Organization
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of ethics. Students will examine ethical frameworks as they relate to business, the environment, the consumer, and the individual with an organization. Students will also learn to apply these frameworks using moral decision-making techniques to real-world case studies. The class will offer students practical tools to help them recognize and address challenging ethical decisions.
Prerequisite(s): MBA 663N
Minimum Grade: C
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MBA 801N - Strategic Management
3 Credits
In this course the case method and current events are employed to engender an understanding of the theory, process and contemporary conduct of strategic management. Students will master environment, industry, and competitor analytical models and their application in designing organizational forms and charting firm strategy. The benefits and pitfalls of modern analytic techniques in formulation of strategy are considered. Personal competencies essential for success in the contemporary work environment, such as investigative, team dynamic, communication and analytical skills are stressed
Prerequisite(s): MBA 665N MBA 667N MBA 668N MBA 669N
Corequisite(s): MBA 670N
Minimum Grade: C
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Master of Public Administration |
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MPA 500L - Introduction to Public Administration
3 Credits
Introduction to Public Administration provides a general overview of the field of public administration. The course includes theoretical and practical aspects of key governmental processes, historical development of the field, contributions of social science to understanding organizations, and ethical issues in contemporary government activities.
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MPA 501L - Politics and Policy
3 Credits
Politics and Policy considers the public policy-making process with particular emphasis on the political environment. This course covers strategic and operational planning theories and practices, as well as ethical dilemmas.
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MPA 502L - Economic Issues in the Public Sector
3 Credits
Economic Issues in the Public Sector extends students’ understanding of theory and research in key areas of the public sector and the role of government. Students will analyze theories applied to a variety of policy areas such as pollution, crime prevention, poverty, education, unemployment, Social Security and Medicare.
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MPA 503L - Public Budgeting
3 Credits
Public Budgeting covers the theory and practice of public budget preparation, approval, execution, review, and auditing as well as political issues in the budget process. The course includes consideration of capital budgeting, revenue estimation, debt administration and the history of budget reform efforts.
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MPA 505N - Human Resource Management in Public Organizations
3 Credits
Human Resource Management in Public Organizations investigates aspects of human resources and personnel management in the public and nonprofit sector. This course introduces major issues, techniques, and trends in contemporary public personnel management, including ethical concerns, career planning, and professional development.
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MPA 506N - Administrative Law
3 Credits
Administrative Law explores the study of the legal framework of public administration. Basic principles of constitutional law and the institutions of American government are reviewed. The development of the administrative agency as a contemporary legal and social phenomenon and its relationship to other branches of government are considered. The structure of an administrative agency, its jurisdiction, powers, processes, and accountability are analyzed.
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MPA 507N - Technology Management
3 Credits
Technology Management for Public Managers focuses on what an individual in a managerial position should know about information technology. Social, political, and organizational effects of the technology on individuals, groups, and society are covered. Students gain understanding of how to use information management for strategic and operational purposes, learn to identify useful computer applications, and develop an appreciation for emerging managerial concerns in the information age.
Minimum Grade:
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MPA 508L - Statistics for Public Managers
3 Credits
Statistics for Public Managers provides an overview of the scientific framework and empirical approaches to conducting and evaluating research studies. The course emphasizes the application of quantitative techniques to decision making and problem-solving. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, sampling plans, research design, analytical methods for hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Familiarity with high school algebra is necessary.
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MPA 513L - Program Planning and Evaluation
3 Credits
Program Planning and Evaluation is an analysis of the theory and practice of designing, implementing, and evaluating public and nonprofit programs. This course develops skills in outcome measurement, survey design, and presentation of results.
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MPA 521N - Management in Nonprofit Organizations
3 Credits
As more programs are operated by nonprofit organizations, public managers must understand the “third sector.” This course provides an overview of the history, structure, and role of the nonprofit sector, including how nonprofit agencies differ from public and for-profit entities in mission, governance, funding, and staffing, and will consider current issues facing the nonprofit sector.
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MPA 530N - Organizational Theory and Change
3 Credits
Organizational Theory and Change covers the theory and practice of improving organizational effectiveness through planned, systematic interventions and change. Typical topics include analyzing organizational cultures, structures, processes, and capabilities; designing needed interventions; and assessing the motivational, educational, and other tools needed for successful implementation.
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MPA 616L - Global Issues in Public Administration
3 Credits
This course addresses cultural competence in a global context. Cultural competency is defined as the social awareness that everyone is not the same or like I am, an understanding that different cultures and backgrounds affect how one thinks and behaves, and that this awareness allows an individual to behave appropriately and perform effectively in culturally diverse environments. A service field, such a public administration, requires an administrator to make decisions and implement policies that impact the lives of those at the receiving end of said decisions. Course readings, assignments, and discussions help students understand the importance of not just working with diverse individuals, but creating inclusive, just environments that strengthen decision making, service delivery and program planning. Ultimately, students will gain an understanding of the roles diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural competence (related yet different concepts) play in the field and practice of public administration.
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MPA 622N - Nonprofit Fundraising
3 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of effective resource development (i.e., fundraising) for nonprofit organizations. In this course we will examine the parameters within which nonprofit managers raise funds; the organizational, legal, and ethical contexts of fundraising for nonprofit organizations; the philosophy of philanthropy in the US and the various motivations for giving; and, practical guidelines for identifying potential donors, handling the “ask,” providing donor recognition, and utilizing your board effectively for fundraising purposes.
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MPA 660N - Internship
3 Credits
The internship provides students with an on-site practical experience. It aims to provide students with a better appreciation of the relevance and value of the learning that goes on in the classroom. In addition, an internship experience enables students to give more careful consideration and thought to an issue, and practice using theoretical knowledge to solve practical administrative problems. Internships are three credits and graded pass/no pass.
Prerequisite(s): MPA 500L
Minimum Grade: C
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MPA 661N - Internship II
3 Credits
The internship provides students with a second on-site practical experience. It aims to provide students with a better appreciation of the relevance and value of the learning that goes on in the classroom. In addition, an internship experience enables students to give more careful consideration and thought to an issue, and practice using theoretical knowledge to solve practical administrative problems. Internships are three credits and graded pass/no pass.
Prerequisite(s): MPA 660N
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MPA 662N - Internship III
3 Credits
The internship provides students with a third on-site practical experience. It aims to provide students with a better appreciation of the relevance and value of the learning that goes on in the classroom. In addition, an internship experience enables students to give more careful consideration and thought to an issue, and practice using theoretical knowledge to solve practical administrative problems. Internships are three credits and graded pass/no pass.
Prerequisite(s): MPA 660N AND MPA 661N
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MPA 681N - US Health Care Policies and Systems
3 Credits
US Health Care Policies and Systems is an introduction to health care delivery systems and the policy environment they operate in, with emphasis on the American system of health care and its major issues and challenges. The course explores the dynamics of administration in health care institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, and ambulatory care facilities, and the policy issues and controversies that shape the delivery of health care.
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MPA 682N - Ethical/Legal Issues in Health Care
3 Credits
Ethical/Legal Issues in Health Care provides the student with a fundamental knowledge of the legal system as it relates to health care institutions. The course then builds on the student’s understanding of the legal system to integrate it with administrative theory as ethical situations and decisions unique to health care administration and to the health care industry are examined.
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MPA 683N - Critical Issues in Health Care Leadership
3 Credits
Critical Issues in Health care covers topics of contemporary and controversial nature, focusing on topics such as the implementation of health care policy and the ongoing challenges of balancing margin v. mission decisions while working to ensure the long-term viability of an organization. It actively integrates historical information on health care issues with current topics under discussion in that week’s news outlets. Once it helps the student develop an understanding of contemporary health care debate, it also provides tools and tactics for influencing the debate on a personal and system level.
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MPA 684N - Leadership, Power and Influence
3 Credits
This course will examine the theory and practice of leadership in organizations. Traditional and modern theories of leadership will be explored, as well as the practical application of these theories in the workplace. In addition to covering the traditional concepts of leadership in organizations, the course will take an in-depth look at the power and influence a leader has over the organization and its members.
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MPA 685N - Negotiations and Conflict Management
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal bargaining. The course will examines types of bargaining strategies, planning for negotiations, how to handle negotiation breakdowns, communications, power, persuasion, and ethics in negotiations, as well as international dimensions of bargaining. The pedagogical approach will largely be through experiential learning exercises based on weekly readings. Evaluations of student efforts will be based upon self-reflections, self-assessment, and personal portfolio construction, as well as in-class performance in negotiation sessions and debriefing discussions.
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MPA 688N - Ethical Management of Organizations
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of ethics. Students will examine ethical frameworks as they relate to business, the environment, the consumer, and the individual with an organization. Students will learn to apply these frameworks using moral decision-making techniques to real-world case studies. The class will offer students practical tools to help them recognize and address challenging ethical decisions.
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MPA 699L - Innovation in Public Administration
3 Credits
This course provides an integrating experience for students. Emphasis is placed upon specific problems. Extensive research and analysis of public policy are conducted.
Prerequisite(s): MPA 500L MPA 501L MPA 503L MPA 505N MPA 506N MPA 508L MPA 513L MPA 530N
Minimum Grade: Minimum GPA: 3.0
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Master of Science in Information Systems |
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MSIS 527L - Systems and Information Concepts in Organizations (SICO)
3 Credits
The focus of this course is information, the design and application of systems used to manage it, and the benefits that can be derived from it in an organizational context. The reciprocal effects of organization and information technology are stressed to develop fundamental understanding of the impacts and demands of new technologies on organizations. Systems theory is used to develop the systems approach to problem solving in large global organizations. Several case studies covering such topics as value chain management, enterprise resource planning and competitive advantage are analyzed to further develop the skills and knowledge of the systems approach. MIS literacy is developed to build an adequate foundation for subsequent coursework in other areas.
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MSIS 537L - Data Management
3 Credits
A study of the critical issues related to managing data in organizations. The concept of data as a resource, the data environment, the database approach, and the need for data modeling are examined in detail. The growing use of database management systems in managing data is discussed. The data administration function, its relevance in evolving organizations, and emerging issues are also addressed.
Prerequisite(s): MSIS 527L
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MSIS 545L - Intro to Data Analysis and Computational Statistics
3 Credits
This is an introductory course in data analysis with emphasis on statistical computation, analysis, simulation, modeling and prediction. A basic presentation of modern computational data analysis, graphics and inferential statistics is provided in a laboratory setting; students gain proficiency in using a statistical software platform such as R. The course will cover probability concepts, important distributions, descriptive statistics and graphical analysis, inferential statistics including confidence intervals, hypotheses testing and ANOVA, as well as correlation and linear regression in one and several covariates. Computational techniques such as the bootstrap and resampling as well as for simulations are stressed throughout. Principles and methods of statistical analysis are put into practice using a range of real-world data.
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MSIS 567N - Data Communication
3 Credits
This course examines the concepts and mechanisms of data-transport systems including information in the form of data, voice, and image. Network architecture, terminology, control, and general topologies are discussed. Current equipment and physical interconnection are explored in an applied model incorporating a range of network services to support application development, distributed processing, information centers, and distance learning. Emphasis is placed on the impact of data-communications technology on organizations and on the design of future information systems.
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MSIS 570N - Systems Analysis and Design
3 Credits
The primary objectives of this course are to introduce participants to concepts and techniques for analyzing problems and designing information systems that address those problems. Through team projects, students will develop an understanding of the systems development life cycle, the systems analyst’s roles and responsibilities, and the interpersonal skills necessary to analyze business problems. Both managerial and technological aspects of systems design and implementation are considered, including the process of planning for change and post-implementation reviews. Emphasis is on a total systems solution rather than software alone. Students will study systems from the analysis through the implementation phase. Upon completion of the course, participants will understand how to identify and refine requirements, as well as how to complete process, data, and logic modeling within an object-oriented analysis framework.
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MSIS 601N - Network Design and Implementation
3 Credits
Computer Networks continue to expand the technologies they must support. This course covers computer network design and implementation of industry preferred algorithms, protocols and technologies. Focus and emphasis is given to industry and research best practices and secure implementation and management. Problem solving techniques and network management tools are discussed and utilized while working with industry leaders networking equipment. Topics include LAN and WAN network design, network management, fault detection, configuration, secure protocol implementations, performance, and congestion control techniques. Strong focus on problem-solving skills and network management tools based on protocols like SNMP will be utilized.
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MSIS 602N - Network Security
3 Credits
This course covers network security issues and solutions using a background of theoretical knowledge reinforced with practical implementation. This course will begin with learning what makes up the components of computer network security from the basics such as security services, access controls, vulnerabilities, threats and risk to network architectures and attacks. Once the basic components have been mastered, the focus and emphasis will transition to network security capabilities and the mechanics such as IPsec, Firewalls, Deep Packet Inspection, IDS and IPS.
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MSIS 603N - Network Virtualization
3 Credits
Network Virtualization is an integral component in any network today. Network Virtualization is the key component to cloud computing whether it be a public cloud, private cloud or hybrid cloud environment. This course covers the origin, theory, enabling technology, design, and practical implementation of key components to build a network virtualization environment. The transformative architecture will be discussed in depth and utilized in case studies, while providing an implementation utilizing the technology studied.
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MSIS 620L - Emerging Technologies
3 Credits
This course will enhance and develop the students’ knowledge in the management of emerging technologies, how they evolve, how to identify them and the effects of international, political, social, economic, and cultural factors on them. We will address why the management of emerging technologies are a “different game” from more mature technologies. This course will be a critical element in the students’ ability to better manage the “process of technology-based innovation.” We will discuss the management challenges posed by emerging technologies at the point where scientific research reveals a technological possibility and goes all the way to the commercialization of the technology into lead markets.
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MSIS 621L - Enterprise Architectures
3 Credits
This course covers what every senior IT manager needs to know about using IT to enable strategy and get more value from IT. In this course we take the strategic perspective and study how leading firms get more value from their IT investments. The course focuses on the strategic impact and business value that can be achieved rather than the details of the technology. This is an integrative course including issues of business strategy, technology and the study of organizations and people. The creation of business value requires the successful integration of these issues with the potential of IT.
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MSIS 637L - Decision Support Systems
3 Credits
This course covers concepts and tools that aid managerial decision making by applying analytic reasoning and computer-based tools to managerial problems. Managers are increasingly overwhelmed by the speed of decision making, the number of decisions, and the amount of data available to help make these decisions. Their success depends on their ability to extract business value from the raw data their organization collects. The course focuses on decision making techniques and tools including such topics as management science, model-driven decision support, data-driven DSS, expert systems, executive information systems and business intelligence.
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MSIS 645L - Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
3 Credits
Data Mining & Predictive Analytics is the name given to a group of disciplines, technologies, applications and practices for analyzing data (usually based on past business performance) and building models to help enterprise users make better, faster business decisions. The course covers basic concepts, tasks, methods, and techniques in data mining, including data exploration, data preparation, classification, regression, clustering, association, and performance evaluation applied to predictive modeling.
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MSIS 720L - IS Project (capstone)
3 Credits
Through the use of projects, this course fits together all of the concepts from previous courses regarding information systems development. The student gains experience in analyzing, designing, implementing, and evaluating information systems. Assignments consist of at least one systems development project involving all or part of the systems-development cycle. Students will work independently or in teams to acquire practical experience through such projects, including the behavioral considerations in systems development. The instructor(s) will act as evaluator(s) instead of teacher(s) since the course pragmatically tests the student’s knowledge and skills gained previously in the program. The student’s ability to apply the systems approach to the project as a whole and to individual components will be very closely evaluated.
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MSIS 730L - IS Policy
3 Credits
Information Systems Policy is a leadership focused course. Policy makers are the leaders in any organization. Through the use of case studies, book study, in-class debates and self-exploration, students explore their roles as future leaders in their IS careers focusing on policy identification, setting, and managing; leadership issues of our time and how best to address them; thoughtful debate to develop critical thinking and an open-minded approach to problem solving. The course explores the ethical use of data and how policy matters affect an organization’s ability to gain insights from data while still adhering to a moral compass.
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MSCS 501L - Object-Oriented Programming
4 Credits
This course is designed to quickly bring stu-dents up to speed with current programming practice including problem-solving methods, algorithm development, and the object-oriented paradigm. Students will practice program design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation using accepted style conventions. This course establishes a foundation for further studies in computer science. Programming projects are assigned.
Prerequisite(s): MSCS501L
Minimum Grade: C
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MSCS 502L - Advanced Data Structures
4 Credits
Linear and non-linear data structures will be discussed and implemented including dynamic lists, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, heaps, and hashing. Complexity will be considered and efficient structures will be covered including balanced binary search trees and priority queues. Advanced Java topics will be covered including abstract classes, interfaces, and iterators. Students will be expected to construct and/or use generic data structure classes.
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MSCS 503L - Computer Organization and Architecture
4 Credits
The purpose of this course is to acquire an understanding and appreciation of a computer system’s functional components and their characteristics. Students will learn instruction set architecture, the internal implementation of a computer at the register and functional level, and understand how main activities are performed at machine level as well as gain an appreciation for hardware design at micro level. This course will not meet any graduation requirements and will generally be taken as a foundation course.
Prerequisite(s): CMPT 220L OR MSCS 501L
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MSCS 504L - Algorithm Analysis & Design
4 Credits
This course continues the study of data abstraction and algorithm complexity from a more
mathematically formal viewpoint. Time complexity of algorithms will be examined using Big O
notation and worst-, best-, and average-case analyses. The ideas of polynomial-time, NP,
exponential, and intractable algorithms will be introduced. Elementary-recurrence relation
problems relating to recursive procedures will be solved. Sorting algorithms will be formally
analyzed. Strategies of algorithm design such as backtracking, divide and conquer, dynamic
programming, and greedy techniques will be emphasized.
Corequisite(s): MATH 205L, MSCS 501L
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MSCS 505N - Machine Learning
4 Credits
This course provides a broad introduction to automated learning from data. Machine learning is the
name given to the collection of techniques that allow computational systems to adaptively improve
their performance by learning from past observed data. The course introduces the theoretical
underpinnings of learning from data, the study of learning algorithms, as well as machine learning
applications. Topics include: supervised and unsupervised learning (including linear models, support
vector machines, decision trees, PCA, perceptron and neural networks) , regularization methods,
validation and model selection. An introduction to reinforcement learning will be included.
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MSCS 506N - Internet of Things
4 Credits
This course explores Internet of Things (loT) devices, infrastructure, and architecture including a look
at the current state of IoT, examples of real-world applications of IoT in industry, healthcare, home,
and mobile environments. The course will also look at protocols used in loT communication,
integration into cloud architecture, integration into traditional information systems, and integration
with mobile applications. The course will explore enterprise systems design, including deployment,
management, and security of IoT systems. The idea is to learn not only what IoT is and how it is used
today, but also why they are designed the way they are and how they are likely to evolve in the future.
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MSCS 510L - Software Design and Development
4 Credits
This course introduces a formal approach to the design and development of software systems. The various phases of the software development process are covered and students are introduced to an object-oriented design methodology using Unified Modeling Language. The course is project-driven and student teams design and implement a complex software system that utilizes a well-designed user interface. Java is the language of development and Java Swing will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): MSCS 502L
Minimum Grade: C
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MSCS 542L - Database Management Systems
4 Credits
A study of the issues related to the design and administration of modern database systems, with special emphasis on relational database systems. This course will study data modeling, query languages, schema refinement and tuning of existing databases, physical implementation of databases, and systems issues in the management of data.
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MSCS 550L - Artificial Intelligence
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the major problems, techniques, and issues of artificial intelligence, including problem-solving and search knowledge representation and reasoning, uncertainty, machine learning, and neural networks. These techniques apply to a wide variety of artificial intelligence problems and can serve as the foundation for further study in other application areas including but not limited to deep learning, natural language processing and language generation, robotics, image processing, and computer vision.
Prerequisite(s): MSCS 501L ,MSCS 502L and MATH 241L
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MSCS 552L - Robotics
3 Credits
This course is a hands-on course where the student will learn about robots and about several aspects related to robot design and programming. The course covers material related to mechanical design, issues related to planning and reasoning under uncertainities, and sensors and control. Students will apply the techniques learned in a real robot system, using the LEGO Mindstorm kit, and the NQC programming language.
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MSCS 555L - Computer Graphics I
4 Credits
This course introduces students to all aspects of computer graphics: hardware, software, and applications. In the course, students will learn the basic concepts underlying computer graphics and gain experience with at least one graphical application programming interface.
Prerequisite(s): MSCS 501L , MSCS 502L and MATH 241L
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MSCS 560L - Networking
4 Credits
This course will focus on OSI and internet protocols that provide a reliable communication channel over the physical network linking a heterogeneous collection of computing resources. Topics covered include: Switching Techniques, Wireless Protocols, Media Access Control, TCP/IP and multicasting.
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MSCS 565L - Game Design and Programming 1
4 Credits
The objectives of this course are to introduce a disciplined, practical approach to computer game design and programming. The game design aspect focuses on interactive and interface design, world design, play mechanics and rules, and integration of visual and audio components. The game programming aspect focuses on game-specific 2D graphics, animation, physics simulations, algorithms, data structures, and libraries. The course is project-oriented and students working in small teams design and implement their own video games from a list of options.
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MSCS 612N - Deep Learning
4 Credits
This course covers artificial neural networks and their variances, especially deep neural networks, from a
biologically-inspired perspective to the current open problems. The course emphasizes both modeling
methodology (including feedforward, recurrent, convolutional, and generative adversarial neural
networks) and the practical implementation of neural networks modeling using Python and R. Students
will delve into the realm of learning from data in various formats, including images, videos, sound, and
text, to predict outcomes for unseen data or generate novel data. Students will have a semester-long
project and report their progress through distinct phases of solving their desired research questions. This
multifaceted approach fosters continuous skill enhancement through exploration, practice, and critical
thinking, empowering students to excel in the evolving field of deep learning.
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MSCS 613N - Natural Language Processing
4 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP), a pivotal
technology behind the revolution in machine learning and artificial intelligence that allows computers
to understand, interpret, and generate human language. Through interactive lectures and hands-on
projects, students will learn foundational NLP concepts, including syntax, semantics, text
classification, sentiment analysis, machine translation and language generation. The course will place
focus on transformers and large language models. By exploring cutting-edge algorithms and tools,
participants will gain practical experience in implementing NLP solutions to real-world problems.
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MSCS 614N - Computer Vision
4 Credits
This course provides a broad introduction to automated learning from data. Machine learning is the
name given to the collection of techniques that allow computational systems to adaptively improve
their performance by learning from past observed data. The course introduces the theoretical
underpinnings of learning from data, the study of learning algorithms, as well as machine learning
applications. Topics include: supervised and unsupervised learning (including linear models, support
vector machines, decision trees, PCA, perceptron and neural networks) , regularization methods,
validation and model selection. An introduction to reinforcement learning will be included.
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MSCS 621L - Cloud Computing (formerly Distributed Systems)
4 Credits
This course studies cloud computing based on open standards including Internet addresses, sockets, streams, universal character codes, threads, and Internet protocols like REST, XML, JSON client-server database management systems, and content management systems. The course pursues a practical approach to security issues such as the application and use of digital certificates, encryption, and transactional security. Small student teams analyze, design, and build a cloud-based system using software-development best practices.
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MSCS 630L - Security Algorithms and Protocols
4 Credits
Internet Security is the study of mechanisms through which remote parties can authenticate each other’s identity and then communicate securely with each other. Topics covered will include basic cryptographic mechanisms, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for distributed security, grammatical mechanisms used to specify security protocols, current government initiatives impacting Internet security. Also covered will be security artifacts that occur in large networks to support and enhance the PKI-these are things like virtual private networks, the secure sockets layer mechanism embedded in all browsers, and directory services such as LDAP which are used as distributed repositories for hold certificates. Included, as well, will be the study of methods that have been used by hackers to break into computer systems.
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MSCS 665L - Game Design and Programming 2
4 Credits
This course continues the study of video game design and programming, building on the techniques and methods developed in Game Design & Programming I. In particular, students learn to apply game engines and application program interfaces, artificial intelligence, and game optimization techniques for both space and time considerations. Design and programming issues for multiplayer on-line games are also covered, including event-based and turn-based games. The course is project-oriented, and students design and implement their own video games from a list of options.
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MSCS 679L - Parallel Computing
4 Credits
Parallel computing has historically played a vital role in addressing the performance demands of high-end engineering and scientific applications. However, it has now moved to center stage in light of current hardware trends and device power efficiency limits. All computer systems-embedded, game consoles, laptop, desktop, high-end supercomputers, and large-scale data center clusters-are being built using chips with an increasing number of processor cores, with little or no increase in clock speed per core. This course will introduce the concept of multicore and multiprocessor parallel programming. Topics such as Amdhal’s law, speedup, efficiency, hyper-threading, task-level vs. data-level parallelism, shared memory vs. shared-nothing algorithms, concurrent vs. parallel collections, database sharding, and debugging and testing will be discussed. Small student teams analyze, design, and build a parallel computing application using software-development best practices.
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MSCS 710L - Project
4 Credits
This is a project-based course. Students will work in teams to analyze, design, and implement a large system chosen from a list of selected projects. Students will utilize the skills gained in previous courses, especially Software Design and Development, in working as a team going through the various phases of the software-development process. Student teams will have milestone presentations, including a final presentation, throughout the course. This course meets on a weekly basis.
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MSCS 721L - Software Verification & Maintenance
4 Credits
Whether a simple standalone tool or complex networked systems, an essential part of the development cycle involves testing whether the software satisfies established requirements and produces the expected results. In this course, students study the methodology behind the testing and debugging of software systems, including: extracting test cases from requirements, assembling a test suite, validation, problem diagnosis, and developing fixes. Issues related to ongoing maintenance, porting software to new platforms, and handling feature requests are also considered.
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MSCS 722L - Enterprise Mobile Dev
4 Credits
Modern software solutions increasingly require deploying applications and system components to mobile devices. Programming for the mobile environment presents a unique combination of challenges as we attempt to satisfy competing constraints of embedded platforms, mobile networking, and security. Students taking this course learn about the challenges and best practices involved in developing robust applications in a mobile environment. Students reinforce and integrate these concepts by designing and coding software to run on devices such as smartphones or tablets.
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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
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COUN 505L - Research in Counseling
3 Credits
This course reviews research methods, design, and qualitative and/or quantitative analyses used in counseling research. Students develop their understanding of research used to examine the efficacy of counseling interventions, evidenced-based treatments, needs analysis, and program evaluation. The course also covers cultural considerations in counseling research, as well as ethical and legal issues in research.
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COUN 507L - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
3 Credits
The course considers diagnosis and assessment-based treatment planning from the conceptual framework of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) classification system of the American Psychiatric Association, and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). This course focuses on psychopathology: the symptoms, etiology, and assessment of maladaptive behavior patterns, and their relationship with psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, sociopolitical and multicultural issues, and the stigma of mental illness.
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COUN 508L - Psychopharmacology for Counselors
3 Credits
This course will review basic concepts of pharmacology and neurophysiology so that the student will understand how drugs impact the body and how the body impacts drugs. The course will then review the primary psychiatric disorders and the medications commonly used to treat these disorders. Students in this course will gain an understanding of how these drugs work, what effects and side effects they have, and how to work with clients in consultation with their physicians as they receive both medical and counseling services.
Prerequisite(s): COUN 507L
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COUN 510L - Lifespan Development
3 Credits
This course provides an understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels. Studies in this area include, but are not limited to: theories of individual and family development across the life-span; theories of learning and personality development; an understanding of developmental crises, disability, addictive behavior, psychopathology, and sociocultural factors as they affect both normal and maladaptive behavior; strategies for facilitating development over the life-span; and ethical considerations.
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COUN 520L - Community Counseling
3 Credits
This class will provide an overview of community agency counseling, the role of the counselor in communities, prevention, outreach, systemic issues, multicultural issues in community agency counseling, social justice advocacy, and service delivery programs. Ethical issues and consultation in community agencies will also be discussed.
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COUN 600L - Foundations & Ethics of Professional Counseling
3 Credits
This course provides students with an orientation to the role of the professional counselor, the mental health field, and the legal and ethical standards in counseling practice. Students learn about the history and philosophies for the counseling profession; the role of the counselor and of other human service providers; counselor self-care; the standards of the profession, e.g., ethics/laws, state licensing, certifications, accreditations, challenges, and trends; licensing procedures; and professional organizations and advocacy processes.
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