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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graduate Course Descriptions
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Education |
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ED - 599 Independent Study Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair and Supervising Faculty
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ED - 600 Critical Issues and Research Seminar Credits: 3
Extensive research in an area crucial to the master’s degree concentration. Focus on development of research skills, critical reading, academic research writing, and professional growth. Students will produce an extensive research report and a professional development module.
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ED - 614 Introduction to STEM Education Credits: 3
Introduction to STEM Education as an integrative approach across the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to increase breadth of knowledge, understanding, and perspective of Integrative STEM Education within individual field of practice. The nature of STEM education disciplines, the history of STEM education, STEM careers, and connections to other disciplines are investigated. Field-based project required.
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ED - 615 STEM Content and Practices Credits: 3
Integrative STEM education content and practice from the problem-solving nature of discipline-based, conceptual, and theoretical perspectives. Real-world applications will be included to foster the interconnectedness of the STEM disciplines. Field-based projects.
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ED - 616 Learning STEM Through Inquiry Credits: 3
Methods and strategies to integrate technology and engineering with mathematics and science through inquiry or problem-based learning activities that are engaging and authentic. It is designed as a practical investigation into key methodologies, resources, and assessment practices in integrative STEM education. Field-based projects.
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ED - 617 Integrative STEM Unit Design Credits: 3
Building upon the work of previous courses to more thoroughly develop capacity as an educator of integrative STEM through the development and application of effective unit planning in STEM, including research-based best practices. Field-based projects.
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ED - 5930 Partnering with Parents for Student Achievement Credits: 1
A workshop designed to acquaint students with methods of increasing parental involvement in their children’s education. Students will develop activities and communication strategies that empower parents to support their children in achieving academic standards.
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ED - 7013 Project Based Learning Credits: 2
The principles of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and strategies for implementing projects in their classrooms. Students analyze and evaluate exemplary projects that support curricular goals. Students learn to blend PBL and standards-based design to create lesson plans and units.
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ED - 7021 Young Adolescent Literature Credits: 2
Course for teachers, technology specialists, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists or other school personnel on the integration of literature to support learning across subject areas. In this course, participants will learn how to select literature for students of varied needs and how to improve students’ reading comprehension through questioning techniques. They will also explore a wide range of literature response strategies and techniques for assessment. As a final product, participants will create a classroom lesson based on the strategies learned in this course.
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Elementary Education |
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EE - 500 Best Practices in Early Childhood and Elementary Education Credits: 3
This course provides the prospective early childhood and elementary educator with an understanding of research-based strategies for assuring equal educational opportunity for all students. Focus is on the instructional environment, teaching strategies and differentiation of instruction, motivation, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation. The reflective practitioner model is also introduced.
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EE - 501 Foundations of Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
Course will introduce candidates to the field of early childhood education, including historical, philosophical, ethical, and social foundations shaping current thought. The course will consider multiple approaches, comparing and contrasting the models of High/Scope, Reggio Emilia, the Project Approach, Head Start, Early Head Start, and Montessori. The course will examine developmentally appropriate practices across content areas.
Prerequisite: ED 502
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EE - 512 Emergent Language and Literacy PreK-4 Credits: 3
Exploration of language and literacy development. Literacy experiences appropriate for early childhood education through fourth grade discussed, with emphasis on oral language and vocabulary, concepts of print, alphabet awareness, phonological awareness, word recognition, fluency, comprehension and writing.
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EE - 514 Literacy for Early Elementary Credits: 3
Prepares students for addressing diverse literacy needs in the elementary classroom. Emphasis on phonics, spelling, fluency, comprehension, and writing. Contexts for integration of high-quality children’s literature discussed.
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EE - 515 Teaching Social Studies Standards ECEE Credits: 3
Explores theoretical models and current research related to Citizenship and Social Studies as a foundation for social studies instruction. Strategies for fostering development of informed, rational, and culturally responsive citizens will be emphasized.
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EE - 516 Teaching Arts, Health and P.E. Standards ECEE PreK-4 Credits: 3
Prepares elementary classroom teachers to develop competencies in Creative Arts, Health, Safety and Physical Education Standards into their daily classroom learning experiences. Introduces best practices related to principles, skills, materials, technology, and methods involved in using the creative arts and physical education to help elementary school children learn and interpret the world around them.
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EE - 522 ECEE Clinical Field Practicum Credits: 3
Focus on field experience in early childhood educational PreK-K settings. Teacher candidates will observe, assist, and provide one-on-one and small group instruction. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. 80 hours required. Course fee.
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EE - 525 ECEE Clinical Field Practicum Stage 3 Credits: 3
Clinical Field experience is elementary 1st-4th grade settings. Teacher candidates will teach in small group and whole group classroom settings. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. 80 hours required. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: EE 512 and EE 522
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EE - 535 Early Childhood Education Instructional Design and Pedagogy Credits: 3
This course will enable students to use their knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and research-based methods across the content areas to plan effective, data-driven, creative, and technology-enhanced lessons for early childhood and elementary education settings. Students will examine how assessment data informs instruction and enables the classroom teacher to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
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EE - 536 Teaching Science and Technology Standards ECEE Credits: 3
Discussion of theoretical models and current research related to PA Standards in Science and Technology as a foundation for science instruction. Strategies for fostering the development of children to learn the processes and concepts of science will be emphasized. Prospective teachers will learn to use technology as a tool for meeting Science Standards.
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EE - 546 Teaching Mathematics Standards ECEE PreK-4 Credits: 3
Students will learn to plan developmentally appropriate lessons and to promote learning through problem solving. Students will explore ways to help young students make sense of math. Topics include: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Pennsylvania Academic Standards, assessment, use of manipulatives, and the incorporation of technology.
Prerequisite: ED 500
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EE - 550 Pre-Service Teaching in ECEE: Professionalism and Classroom Environment Credits: 6
Pre-Service full-time teaching in elementary schools plus weekly seminars. Examination, reflection on student teaching experience focusing on professional relationships, development of a positive and culturally responsive classroom environment. Portfolio development, completion, and evaluation required. Preparation for the career in teaching. Sixty-five pre-service days required for initial certification. Course credits apply to certification requirements only. Student Teaching lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for student teaching
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EE - 551 Pre-Service Teaching in ECEE: Planning and Instruction Credits: 6
Pre-Service full-time teaching in elementary schools, weekly seminars. Examination/reflection on student teaching experience focusing on planning and preparation for teaching, instructional quality. Evaluation of content preparedness, less/unit planning, developmentally-appropriate instruction, standards-based instruction, assessment, resources, instructional activities, feedback, classroom management, and instructional variety. Sixty-five pre-service days required for initial certification. apply to certification requirements only. Student Teaching lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Completion of all requirements for student teaching
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EE - 598 Elementary Education Practicum Credits: 3
Course provides practicum experience for students holding PA instructional certification and desiring additional certification in Elementary Education. Students will teach under cooperating teacher 14 days during the semester in an elementary education classroom. Seminars are held weekly and the experience is conducted under the direction of a University supervisor conducting on-site observations. Lab fee required.
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English |
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EN - 501 MFA Residency Credits: 4
This is an immersion course. Students will complete 60 contact hours that include an introduction to MFA, lectures and seminars offered by fiction writers and poets, and intensive writing workshops. Students will be asked to come to the residency having read the works of the visiting writers and teachers. Should this course take place on the campus of DeSales University, it will also include seminars with publishing professionals, field work in publishing, and panel discussions. Should this course take place in Ireland, Scotland or Canada, it will also include visiting writers from those countries as well as two travel immersion seminars.
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EN - 502 MFA Residency Credits: 4
This is an immersion course. Students will complete 60 contact hours that include lectures and seminars offered by fiction writers and poets, and intensive writing workshops. Students will be asked to come to the residency having read the works of the visiting writers and teachers. Should this course take place on the campus of DeSales University, it will also include seminars with publishing professionals, field work in publishing, and panel discussions. Should this course take place in Ireland, Scotland or Canada, it will also include visiting writers from those countries as well as two travel immersion seminars.
Prerequisite: EN 501 , EN 510
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EN - 503 MFA Residency Credits: 4
This is an immersion course. Students will complete 60 contact hours that include lectures and seminars offered by fiction writers and poets, and intensive writing workshops. Students will be asked to come to the residency having read the works of the visiting writers and teachers. Should this course take place on the campus of DeSales University, it will also include seminars with publishing professionals, field work in publishing, and panel discussions. Should this course take place in Ireland, Scotland or Canada, it will also include visiting writers from those countries as well as two travel immersion seminars.
Prerequisite: EN 501 , EN 510 , EN 502 , EN 520
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EN - 504 MFA Residency Credits: 4
This is an immersion course. Students will complete 60 contact hours that include lectures and seminars offered by fiction writers and poets, and intensive writing workshops. Students will be asked to come to the residency having read the works of the visiting writers and teachers. Should this course take place on the campus of DeSales University, it will also include seminars with publishing professionals, field work in publishing, and panel discussions. Should this course take place in Ireland, Scotland or Canada, it will also include visiting writers from those countries as well as two travel immersion seminars.
Prerequisite: EN 501 , EN 510 , EN 502 , EN 520 , EN 503 , EN 530
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EN - 505 Thesis Semester Credits: 4
In consultation with a mentor, students will have produced a book-length, bound collection of poetry, short fiction or long fiction. This semester will focus heavily on revision, assembly and order for the thesis manuscript. Once the mentor deems the thesis ready for defense, the mentor will submit it to the Director of the MFA Program. The Director will assemble a committee to review the manuscript over a ten-day period. If it is not accepted by all committee members, it will be returned to the student for revision. Once the manuscript has been accepted, the defense is scheduled. All members of the committee and the student’s mentor will attend the defense, during which the student will present the work, discussing its intent, its appropriateness within the student’s chosen literary tradition, and the process that went into the creation of the work The student will then present a public reading to an invited audience, followed by a question and answer session. Defense will be conducted privately by the thesis committee. The reading from the manuscript will immediately follow the defense and will be open to the public
Prerequisite: EN 501 , EN 510 , EN 502 , EN 520 , EN 503 , EN 530 , EN 504 , EN 540
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EN - 510 Practicum Credits: 4
This practicum begins upon the completion of the prerequisite MFA Residency course (EN 501 ). Students will develop and update a practicum plan under the guidance of their fiction or poetry mentor. Assignments will include an assessment of the residency experience focused on the craft of writing, extensive literary reading, a literary craft analysis paper, three to four creative works by the students and participation in two to four online workshops. In the first practicum, students will begin composing the creative work that will eventually serve as their thesis.
Prerequisite: EN 501
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EN - 520 Practicum Credits: 4
This practicum begins upon completion of the prerequisite MFA Residency course (EN 502 ). Students will develop and update a practicum plan under the guidance of their fiction or poetry mentor. Assignments will include an assessment of the residency experience focused on the craft of writing, extensive literary reading, a literary craft analysis paper, three to four creative works by the students, and participation in two to four online workshops. In the second practicum, students will revise previous creative work and will add to the body of their thesis manuscript.
Prerequisite: EN 501 , EN 510 , EN 502
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EN - 530 Practicum Credits: 4
This practicum begins upon the completion of the prerequisite MFA Residency course (EN503). Students will develop and update a practicum plan under the guidance of their fiction or poetry mentor. Assignments will include an assessment of the residency experience focused on the craft of writing, extensive literary reading, a literary craft analysis paper, three to four creative works by the students, and participation in two to four online workshops. In the third practicum, students will revise previous creative work and will add to the body of their thesis manuscript.
Prerequisite: EN 501 , EN 510 , EN 502 , EN 520 , EN 503
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EN - 540 Practicum Credits: 4
This practicum begins upon the completion of the prerequisite MFA Residency course (EN 504 ). Students will develop and update a practicum plan under the guidance of their fiction or poetry mentor. Assignments will include an assessment of the residency experience focused on the craft of writing, extensive literary reading, a literary craft analysis paper, three to four creative works by the students, and participation in two to four online workshops. By the fourth practicum, students will have assembled and revised almost all of the material that will eventually comprise their thesis manuscript.
Prerequisite: EN 501 , EN 510 , EN 502 , EN 520 , EN 503 , EN 530 , EN 504
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EN - 550 Teaching Writing Credits: 3
An exploration of the use of mini-lessons, models, and technology to teach writing in response to literature and in a writing process context. Course topics include writing scenes or roleplays, autobiography, short stories, poetry, and reports, as well as persuasive and analytic pieces. The role of grammar and syntax as a tool in teaching communication skills is also expected.
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EN - 552 Teaching Creative Writing Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide in-depth understanding of the essential elements of creative writing, and the standard forms of creative literary expression, including the informal essay, poetry, the short story, drama, the novel, and the memoir. Emphasis will be placed on defining literary terms, and identifying patterns, structures.
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EN - 555 Teaching Film in the Classroom Credits: 3
An exploration of the coordinated use of film and print media in the middle and secondary classroom. An introduction to the history of film and basic techniques of filmmaking. Print media that have been made into film are read, analyzed, and compared to the cinematic versions.
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EN - 560 Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum Credits: 3
Strategies for integrating writing across the curriculum. Focus on the writing process, effective prompt use, supporting student writing development, revision and editing strategies, and management of writing instruction.
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English as a Second Language |
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ES - 535 Language and Literacy Acquisition of English Language Learners Credits: 3
Principles of second language acquisition and its implications for academic success of English language learners. Teacher candidates explore emerging bilingualism through the lenses of physical, cultural, social, and affective impacts on development. Emphasis is placed on teaching strategies that foster the development of strong language and literacy skills in young learners and the support of academic literacy for older learners for content mastery.
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ES - 536 EL Assessment, Data, and Instructional Modification Credits: 3
Aligning academic standards with curriculum, instruction, and assessment for English language learners. Teacher candidates survey commercially produced language assessments and discuss related research. Teacher candidates develop performance- based instructional assessment linguistic progress-monitoring strategies, and design alternative assessments.
Prerequisite: ES 535
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ES - 537 Collaborative Action Research with English Language Learners Credits: 3
An introduction to the theory and practice of research methodology germane to English language learners. Teacher candidates read, critique, and discuss landmark studies related to language learning. Teacher candidates design, carry out, and report the results of their study. Course fee.
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ES - 538 Instructional Practices for EL Classrooms Credits: 3
Principles of research related to effective instruction for English learners. Traditional, communicative, and content-based approaches to ESL. Methods of instruction for the development of speaking and listening for social and academic purposes. Focus on effective planning and lesson delivery. Evaluated demonstration teaching.
Prerequisite: ED 515 , ES 535 , ES 540
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ES - 540 Applied Linguistics for Language Learning Credits: 3
An overview of linguistics, including a general knowledge of phonetic/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, historical linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics. Teacher candidates utilize knowledge of linguistics to create effective learning experiences for English language learners with a focus on accuracy and fluency in writing. Teacher candidates will examine language learning processes focuses on middle level learners.
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ES - 545 Multicultural Community Building Credits: 3
An introduction to the knowledge, skills and practical techniques for building cross-cultural communities. The focus is on intercultural awareness issues, collaborations, communications, cultural sensitivity and conflict resolution.
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ES - 554 Clinical Practicum in English Language Teaching Credits: 3
Field-based clinical experience for candidates seeking PA ESL Program Specialist certificate. 75 hours of supervised site-based practice in ELL’s in K-12 public schools including 12 hours job shadowing within one specialty area with expert. Observing, planning, and delivering ESL instruction under supervision of university supervisor. Required for all candidates seeking a master’s degree in TESOL; optional for certification only candidates. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Completion of all ESL-PS certification-mandated courses
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ES - 560 Intensive Literacy Strategies for English Learners Credits: 3
Study of research in ELL literacy and effective instructional strategies to support literacy development. Strategies for fostering literacy transfer, development and maintenance of first language literacy, integrated skills for academic conversations, expanding academic vocabulary, assessment of literacy skill and progress-monitoring for literacy and language development.
Prerequisite: ED 515 , ES 535 , ES 540 or ESL certification
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ES - 561 Writing Development for English Learners Credits: 3
Exploration of effective instructional principles and research in teaching writing for English language learners. Applying best practice to teaching writing including the role of syntax, conventions, rhetorical patterns, topic choice, and the use of the first language in composing. Examination of what is known about effective error correction and guiding writers to fluency.
Prerequisite: ED 515 , ES 535 , ES 540 or ESL certification
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ES - 562 New Diversities in ESL Classrooms Credits: 3
Models and contexts in developing culturally responsive teaching: perspectives on cultural development and cognition and the development of pedagogy that acknowledges, responds to and celebrates the value of diversity in the context of the students who are in our classrooms. Assessment of learners, psychosocial needs, supportive classroom structures, and new populations in ESL classrooms will be covered.
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ES - 570 Technology and English Learners Credits: 3
An introduction to a variety of computer applications and Internet resources appropriate for use with English learners. This workshop highlights different strategies with regard to the integration of technology in the classroom. Students examine various internet sites for research and demonstration purposes.
Prerequisite: ED 515 , ES 535 , ES 540 or ESL certification
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ES - 580 Advanced EL Assessment, Monitoring, and Case Management Credits: 3
Models and contexts in developing culturally responsive teaching and assessments for producing, interpreting and reporting valid data for educational decisions; perspectives on and purposes of assessment and the types of measures in classroom contexts. Key issues affecting the influence of two languages in shaping the language proficiency, academic proficiency, and academic achievement and progress monitoring of English Learners.
Prerequisite: ED 515 , ES 535 , ES 540 or ESL certification
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ES - 585 Development and Administration of Programs for English Learners Credits: 3
Provides an examination of TESOL program administration issues including the law, best practices, curriculum design and program evaluation.The class will stress the various roles of a program administrator: leader, curriculum specialist, advocate, organizer and visionary.
Prerequisite: ED 515 , ES 535 , ES 538 and ES 536
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ES - 595 Linking Language Acquisition and Content Credits: 3
A course designed to acquaint students with strategies for developing advanced cognitive academic language proficiency with English language learners through the content areas. Students adapt instructional materials through questioning techniques, contructing graphic organizers, and modifying content vocabulary. Strategies for assessing content are included.
Prerequisite: ES 535
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ES - 5530 Clinical Field Practice for ESL Specialist Certification Credits: 1
A field-based experience for teacher candidates seeking the Pennsylvania ESL Program Specialist certificate without pursuing a master’s degree. Sixty hours of supervised site-based practice in teaching English language learners in K-12 public schools. Observing, planning, and delivering ESL instruction under the supervision of a university supervisor. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Completion of all certification courses
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FN - 501 Investment and Portfolio Management Credits: 3
With balanced attention to both theory and contemporary practice, this course will deal with the characteristics of individual securities and portfolios, as well as strategy and models for establishing portfolios to meet various objectives. Evaluating performance against stated criteria will be discussed. The impact of government regulations and other external environmental factors will be considered. Implications of modern portfolio theory on financial management practices will be an integrating theme.
Prerequisite: CR 501 and CR 506
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FN - 502 Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: 3
An examination of the sectoral supply and demand for funds, interest rate determination and forecasting, the role of the Federal Reserve System, the impact of government regulation and deregulation, and current topics in the financial system. Collaborative teaching methods and technology will be used for financial analysis, cases, and projects to learn about global financial markets and the role these markets play in the allocation of scarce resources in the U.S. and the world economy.
Prerequisite: CR 501 and CR 506
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FN - 503 Risk Management and Insurance Credits: 3
An introductory survey course covering essential principles, practices, and basic legal aspects of insurance and risk management from the perspective of the individual, the finance manager, and the government. An analysis of the attributes of various alternative types of insurance contracts from a risk management perspective will be a central theme. The alternative of self-insurance will be examined.
Prerequisite: CR 501 ; CR 506 is recommended
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FN - 504 International Financial Management Credits: 3
An analysis of the structure and function of international money and capital markets with special attention on the operation of foreign exchange markets, export/import finance, comparative analysis of international financial institutions, Euro markets, and risk management in this dynamic environment. The primary perspective will be the application of the foregoing to the multi-national enterprise.
Prerequisite: CR 501 and CR 506 ; FN 502 is recommended
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FN - 510 Seminar in Finance Credits: 3
An in-depth study of advanced topics in finance with a balance of both theoretical and applied perspectives. The theory of financial markets and other topics not addressed in depth in other courses would be an illustrative focus for this seminar.
Prerequisite: CR 506
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FN - 511 Income Tax Planning Credits: 3
Current tax code concepts, issues, and regulations and the resulting consequences and liabilities to a financial planner’s clients. The course explores the structure of the code as it pertains to the taxation of individuals, their businesses, partnerships, trusts, and other legal entities.
Prerequisite: CR 506
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FN - 515 Retirement and Estate Planning Credits: 3
Financial planning for the future. The retirement planning portion outlines the various retirement plans available including government and private plans, pension plans, individual retirement accounts, and other qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. The estate planning portion examines the taxation of gifts, estates, and generation skipping transfers.
Prerequisite: CR 506
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FN - 517 Financial Plan Development Credits: 3
A culmination of the Financial Planning sequence. The purpose of the Financial Plan Development course is to require the student to demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply his or her knowledge of financial planning topics, as received through the curricula taught by CFP Board-Registered Programs.
Prerequisite: FN 501 or FN 515 or permission of instructor
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FN - 520 Special Topics in Finance Credits: 3
A course tailored to special interests of students and faculty may be offered when demand warrants.
Prerequisite: CR 506
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HC - 501 Foundations of Healthcare Systems Credits: 3
This course is designed to serve as a foundation course for the health systems management program. It is organized to provide a comprehensive overview of the U.S. healthcare system. The first section of the course presents a descriptive analysis of the continuum of healthcare services: from primary care to long-term care. Emphasis will be given to the organization of health services and the delivery of services within these systems. The second concentrates on the changes in the health services system and associated issues in the management of healthcare systems. Topics of discussion include changes in the organization and structure of health services and concomitant strategies for managing a changing healthcare system. Topics include standards and guidelines for the accreditation of healthcare organizations, as well as specific quality assessment, management and performance indicators.
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HC - 502 Fiscal Issues in Health Systems Management Credits: 3
This course presents the theoretical and applied aspects of healthcare finance. The course first examines specific economic theories and issues related to the financing and delivery of healthcare services.Topics include: determinants for care services. Topics include: determinants for medical care demand, issues in the supply of healthcare services, production theory, determinants of costs for healthcare services, public and private health insurance, competition in healthcare markets, and the political economy of healthcare services. This course also provides an in-depth examination of specific health financing topics such as the use of financial information in healthcare decision-making, rate-setting and prospective reimbursement, and assessing new healthcare services and ventures.
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HC - 503 Legal Aspects of Health Systems Management Credits: 3
The course will address the major areas of law, which influence the management of healthcare organizations. Students will develop a general knowledge of legal issues and legal problems currently facing health care institutions, medical and allied health staff in the day-to-day operation of healthcare facilities. Students will examine a range of medical-legal issues such as the role and obligations of administration, the governing board, and medical and nursing staff. Students will develop an understanding of the following specific topics: liability issues, antitrust and taxation laws, legal issues in mergers and consolidations, patient rights, confidentiality, labor law, and the general principles of risk management.
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HC - 504 Issues in Quality Management for Healthcare Systems Credits: 3
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the concept of Quality and the process of Quality Improvement across the healthcare continuum. This course focuses on the history and evolution of Quality, its terms, principles, theories, and practices. The student is introduced to a diverse collection of methods of improving quality, including but not limited to, continuous Quality improvement and Total Quality Management, and to the guidelines for implementing quality management and the continuous quality improvement processes. Additionally, the students will be asked to review the changes that a selected number of health care systems from across America have implemented in order to achieve the Institute of Medicine’s goals to make quality health care more safe, timely, effective, equitable, efficient and patient-centered. International healthcare will also be discussed for comparative purposes.
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HC - 505 Healthcare Payment Systems and Value Based Reimbursement Credits: 3
Managed healthcare is a rapidly expanding component of our healthcare system, and healthcare managers will need to have a strong understanding of this trend. This course provides a comprehensive background in the key concepts of managed care.It also explains the strengths and weaknesses of various managed care models such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), Point of Service Plans (POS), and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO), as well as the different forms of vertically integrated systems. The course also examines operational issues to include case management, contracting, compensation, and utilization management. The unique requirements for Medicaid and Medicare managed care plans are also analyzed.
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HC - 506 Population Health Credits: 3
Acquaints students with key concepts related to maintaining the health and wellness of populations. This course examines the challenges and opportunities to improving health within and across populations, as well as models for social determinants of health.
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HC - 507 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Policy Credits: 3
This course studies American healthcare policy, its origins, and contemporary policy issues in the financing and delivery of healthcare services. The role of legislative committees, bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and major healthcare policies are examined as they have developed from the New Deal to the present. Attention is given to issues that relate to the concepts and/or quality of life and death. This is broadly defined to include AIDS policy, infant mortality, and government regulation of consumer products, occupational safety, and fiscal issues such as prospective payment, national health insurance, and the rationing of healthcare. Primary attention will be given to the legislative and political aspects of these various policy areas, but the unavoidable ethical issues will also be considered.
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HC - 508 Management of Information and Communication Technologies in Healthcare Systems Credits: 3
Information and communication technologies are a rapidly expanding element of health services delivery systems. This course is designed integrate theory and practical aspects as they apply to healthcare management. It shall examine of how technology has influenced regulatory, communications and structural healthcare environments. This course develops leadership skills for management of information systems to navigate complex issues such as integration, alignment, strategic planning and governance.
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HC - 510 Topics in Healthcare Management Credits: 3
An in-depth study of selected, contemporary topics in healthcare management, with a balance between the theoretical and applied perspectives. Topics will vary.
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HC - 520 Special Topics in Healthcare Management Credits: 3
A course tailored to special interests of students and faculty which may be offered when demand warrentswarrants. Topics will vary.
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Higher Education |
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MHE - 500 Law, Ethics, and Standards Credits: 3
Explores higher education law and general legal principles related to higher education. Students learn the higher education ethical standards and codes and Salesian moral and ethical principles. Case study analysis provides the foundation for moral and ethical decision-making and practice. The professional standards of higher education, including how assessment, evaluation, and research are conducted are introduced.
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MHE - 501 Higher Education Credits: 3
Examines historical, philosophical, cultural, and religious underpinnings of American higher education. Students learn the purpose of higher education and the role of government; various institutional types and the units and functional areas within their organizational structures, the rationale for their existence, and the implications for student success. Societal and global issues and their relevance to higher education are considered.
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MHE - 502 College Student Development Credits: 3
Surveys salient human development theories related to college students at all developmental levels and organizational and administrative theories related to the dynamics of and interactions in the collegiate environment. Students learn the implications for student success and achievement. Opportunities for theory-to-practice application are offered throughout the course.
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MHE - 503 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Credits: 3
Addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Bias, oppression, power, and privilege and their impact and influence are explored. Students gain knowledge of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, and social identities represented on campuses and the challenges and needs of diverse learners. A social justice lens is used in discussing strategies for improving access, equity and inclusion.
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MHE - 504 Leadership and Administration Credits: 3
Reviews leadership theories, models, and practices generally and in context to higher education. Students explore the dynamics of administration in various institutional types to understand how management and operational models differ between institutions and across institutional units and divisions. Organizational structures, governance, policies, budgeting and finance, and planning and resource management are introduced. Case studies and projects provide application opportunities.
Prerequisite: MHE 500
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MHE - 505 Assessment and Research Credits: 3
Discusses strategies and methods of assessment and research across higher education. Students are engaged in topics ranging from classroom assessment through institutional compliance and accreditation processes. A broad research overview examines fundamental principles, concepts, methodologies and ethical implications. The basics of statistical analysis, skills for critical evaluation of research and the framework for developing a research proposal are provided.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 , MHE 502 , and MHE 504
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MHE - 506 Higher Education Internship I Credits: 3
Engages students in a supervised field experience of 150 hours a semester in a higher education unit or functional area consistent with the students’ educational and professional career goals. The purpose is to provide an enriched experience that enhances students’ potential to assume professional responsibilities that represent new or advanced learning.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 , MHE 501 , MHE 502 , MHE 503 , and MHE 504
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MHE - 507 Higher Education Internship II Credits: 3
Engages students in a supervised field experience of 150 hours a semester in a higher education unit or functional area consistent with the students’ educational and professional career goals. The purpose is to provide an enriched experience that enhances students’ potential to assume professional responsibilities that represent new or advanced learning.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 , MHE 501 , MHE 502 , MHE 504 , and MHE 504
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MHE - 508 Higher Education Policy Credits: 3
Examines major policy issues, decisions and frameworks at the local, state, and federal levels to understand their influence on higher education and implications for current and future directions. Students gain knowledge in policy development as well as policy analysis and research. The relationship between research and advocacy for the development of higher education policy, programs, and services will be discussed.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 and MHE 501
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MHE - 509 Budgeting and Finance Credits: 3
Examines concepts, models, and practices of budgeting and finance in higher education. The impact of budgetary processes on institutional decisions and areas of planning and operations are discussed, giving attention to government fiscal matters and differences in budgeting and finance processes based upon institutional type. Issues of access and equity in institutional finance and budget decision-making are explored.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 and MHE 501
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MHE - 510 Organization and Governance Credits: 3
Analyzes the complexities of organization and governance structures of institutions of higher education. The relationship of institutions to the stakeholders and constituencies they serve will be explored. Management styles used in fulfilling roles and the dynamics of interactions with and between administration, faculty, staff, boards, and trustees in leading, governing, decision-making, and addressing critical issues will be discussed.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 and MHE 501
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MHE - 511 Helping and Supporting Students Credits: 3
Focuses on helping and supporting intervention theories and skills useful with college students. Students learn common mental health disorders observed in college students; gain knowledge of signs and symptoms; and learn strategies for addressing mental health concerns as non-clinical personnel. Processes for referring to campus mental health professionals and skills of advocacy, conflict resolution, and crisis management are provided.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 and MHE 501
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MHE - 512 History, Values, and Philosophy Credits: 3
Explores the history, values and philosophy of the student affairs in higher education profession. Students will examine the significance and relevance of this historical context to the present day landscape and the current roles of professionals in the field. Salient documents of the profession will be highlighted and discussed for their role in informing and guiding professional practice.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 and MHE 501
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MHE - 513 College Student Services Credits: 3
Orientation to student affairs professional practice. Students are introduced to the Principles of Good Practice; the Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Educators; and the Council for the Advancements of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) guidelines and standards and other pivotal documents providing knowledge of program development and operationalization; program expectations; roles and responsibilities and methods of program evaluation.
Prerequisite: MHE 500 and MHE 501
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MHE - 520 Special Topics in Higher Education Credits: 3
An in-depth exploration of a special topic(s) of interest to selected higher education faculty and graduate students.
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HS - 501 Foundations of Homeland Security Credits: 3
An introductory course providing students a systematic and foundational overview of the United States Homeland Security framework. Topics in this course will include: modern threats to Homeland Security at the federal, state, and local levels; terrorism; domestic violent extremism; cybersecurity; emergency preparedness; and critical infrastructure. Upon completion of this course, students have the ability to develop analytical and critical thinking skills that challenge emerging issues in homeland security.
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HS - 502 Research Methods Credits: 3
Designed to prepare students to understand the fundamentals of the academic field and policy research in Homeland Security. This course reviews the development of a research plan, study of research topics, qualitative and quantitative data collection, interpretation, analysis, and the evaluation of findings in the research activities produced by Homeland Security.
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HS - 503 Privacy, Ethics, Diversity, and Human Rights Credits: 3
Identifies, discusses, and critically examines privacy, ethics, diversity, and human rights issues associated under the discipline of homeland security. Topics addressed in this course will include: modern challenges associated with balancing civil liberties and rights, securing the homeland, ethics of the use of technology, ethics in intelligence gathering, racial discrimination, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
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HS - 505 Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security Credits: 3
Provides an in-depth critical examination of the contemporary issues, policies and challenges surrounding homeland security. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and analyze the emerging threats and problems in homeland security, which include evolving terrorist ideologies and threats, past homeland security policies and outcomes, disruptive technologies, regional conflicts, the involvement of the United States with other countries, climate change, responses to natural disasters and accidents, cybersecurity, as well as other issues in the federal, state, and local homeland security disciplines.
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HS - 507 Capstone Master Project Seminar Credits: 3
Designed to have students analyze a specific issue in Homeland Security by facilitating knowledge and understanding gained through the Homeland Security program. Students are given three options for completion: 1) a master’s thesis; 2) a 300-hour externship in a relevant agency with completion of a program overview paper, or 3) an in-depth policy paper that uses research to address an issue in the field of Homeland Security.
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HS - 508 Investigation of Terrorism Credits: 3
Provides a systematic review and analysis of the investigation of terrorism and terrorist activities at the local, state, federal and international levels. Themes of this course will be the framework of a long-term countering terrorism strategy for the collective homeland security as a nation. Students will be able to gain an extensive understanding of investigation of terrorist attacks, prevention of propaganda, finance, and recruitment.
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HS - 520 Homeland Security Technologies Credits: 3
Designed to study and survey various technologies used by local, state, and federal government agencies, the private sector, and terrorist organizations. This course reviews current and emerging electronic, computer technologies as well as AI (Artificial Intelligence) adopted by the DHS, local and state agencies, and other organizations for different purposes. Students will also be able to examine how terrorist organizations facilitate new technologies such as drones and encrypted communication applications.
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HS - 530 Risk Management and Resiliency Credits: 3
Designed to explore risk management, mitigation, and resiliency for today’s continually evolving threats against Homeland Security and critical infrastructure. Topics include the role of strategic risk management, identifying risks, and producing measures, techniques, and policies to counter and mitigate threats.
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HS - 531 Disaster and Emergency Management Credits: 3
Designed to understand the theories, principles, and policies of disaster and emergency management based on an all-hazards approach. Upon completion, students will gain a broader understanding of the United States emergency and disaster management systems, including exercise, evaluation, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. The primary purpose of this course is to prepare emergency management leaders and practitioners by providing exercises that challenge critical and strategic thinking skills.
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HS - 550 Advanced Counterterrorism Credits: 3
Develops an understanding of the ideologies of terrorist organizations, their recruitment process, propaganda activities, and tactics. Upon completion of this course, students will understand how terrorists think, how a terrorist ideology is put in place, and how terrorist groups function. The course examines potential terrorist attacks, and what actions should be put in place to prevent attacks, possible measures of terrorist recruitment, finance prevention and how to deal with terrorism in the short and long terms.
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HS - 551 Hostage Negotiations Credits: 3
Examines the principles and theory of hostage/crisis negotiations practiced by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Students in this course will be able to further expand on the use of negotiations in international terrorism incidents as well as understand in more
depth major hostage events that have occurred in the United States. This course will incorporate classroom lecturing and practical exercises.
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HS - 555 Post Blast and Terrorism Attack Crime Scene Investigations Credits: 3
Designed to guide students through the procedures of investigating post-blast and terrorist attack crime scenes, examining the procedural and ethical considerations involved in collecting, and preserving and analyzing evidence. Students gain an understanding of evaluating crime scenes,
collecting and analyzing evidence from the perspective of countering terrorism which could also involve hazardous materials or may contain electronic components.
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HS - 559 Domestic Terrorism and Extremism Credits: 3
Examines the emergence, history, ideology, tactics, growth, and connections of various domestic terrorist and violent extremist groups. Upon completion of this course, students will achieve the ability to assess the threats stemming from domestic groups and analyze different approaches and strategies to counter their activities, including the prevention of recruitment, propaganda, finances, and violent attacks. This course will explore issues in domestic terrorism surrounding race, white supremacism, Neo-Nazis, and leftist groups.
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HR - 502 Talent Management Credits: 3
HR-502 focuses on talent management as a strategic necessity. Course will cover such talent management functions as forecasting, recruiting and hiring, performance assessment, providing career growth, and termination. Students will also learn how to measure the impact of talent management on bottom-line productivity and profitability. Required for HR concentration.
Prerequisite: CR 505 and MG 501
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HR - 503 Human Resource Law Credits: 3
HC-503 focuses on the major federal and state laws, rules and regulations impacting the employer/employee relationship. Topics include Hiring and Selection, Wage and Hour, Employee Benefits, Health and Safety, Civil Rights and Discrimination, Performance Management and Discipline, Labor Relations and Unions, Employee Privacy, Record keeping and HR Policies and Practices. Required for HR concentration.
Prerequisite: MG 501
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