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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graduate Course Descriptions
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MBA Elective |
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MBE - 502 Analysis with Microsoft Power BI Credits: 1
Understand how to harness insights from your data for informed decision-making using Microsoft Power BI, a newly developed business intelligence tool that integrates seamlessly with all the Microsoft Office suite of tools. Power BI helps you create and share impactful visualizations with others across the corporation.
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MBE - 503 Managing and Leading People Credits: 1
Provides the latest advice on how to manage change, motivate, discipline, delegate, inspire, problem solve - all the critical skills you need to succeed as a supervisor of people. Students will be offered the opportunity to identify specific topics of interest to their needs and concerns prior to the first class meeting.
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MBE - 504 Voice of the Customer Credits: 1
Learn how to capture, analyze and report on customer feedback - expectations, likes, and dislikes associated with their company service and product. Voice of the Customer (VoC) is part of a core business strategy for most companies, using critical quantitative and qualitative tools,
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MBE - 505 Managing Change Credits: 1
Trains leaders how to introduce change, overcome resistance to change, and facilitate open and honest change communication, in order to implement changes with a minimum amount of conflict and reduced periods of low productivity.
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MBE - 506 Introduction to Consulting Credits: 1
Provides an overview of the consulting profession. The primary objective of this course is to provide you with an opportunity to become familiar with the consulting business, the types of career paths, the challenges of starting and growing a consulting business and the typical phases in a consulting project. These phases include: selling a project, entering the client firm, gathering data, diagnosing issues, implementing solutions and leaving.
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English |
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EN - 501 MFA Residency Credits: 4 credits
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.
Prerequisite: None
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EN - 502 MFA Residency Credits: 4 credits
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 credits
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 credits
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 credits
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 credits
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 credits
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 credits
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 credits
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.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none Graduate Programs in Education (MEd) 61
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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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MBA Foundation |
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FD - 501 Essentials of Economics Credits: 3
This course will cover the basic concepts of macroeconomics, microeconomics, and money and banking. Topics included are supply and demand, national income accounting, international trade policy, critical economic indicators, elasticity, market structures, monetary and fiscal policy, theories of interest rate determination, foreign exchange markets, budget deficits and public debt. Current economic issues and policies are emphasized.
Prerequisite: none
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FD - 502 Management and Marketing Principles Credits: 3
The management portion of this course will cover the history and evolution of management theory as well as long range planning, organization design, management style, organizational communication systems, motivation/rewards, and problem solving. Emphasis will be on developing a systemic, holistic perspective. The marketing portion of this course will examine the basic functions of marketing, i.e., the marketing mix, market research, product analysis, promotional communications, etc. as they relate to the exchange factor in satisfying consumer needs and wants.
Prerequisite: none
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FD - 503 Accounting for Decision Makers Credits: 3
The course presents accounting as an information development and communication function that supports decision-making by managers, owners, creditors, and others. Topics included are: the conceptual framework of financial accounting, statements of financial position, income and cash flows, asset and liability measurement, concepts of income, and the accounting process.
Prerequisite: none
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FD - 505 Foundations of Business Credits: 3
The course consists of five modules: management, marketing, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and accounting covering the materials in FD 501 - FD 503 in an accelerated 12-week session. Successful completion of the course requires significant amounts of independent study. This course is only available to M.B.A. students with graduate degrees or higher. This is a pass/fail course.
Prerequisite: none
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FD - 506 Managerial Statistics Credits: 3
This course provides the statistical analysis background needed for managers to be successful decision makers. Topics including probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis will be explored.
Prerequisite: none
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FD - 5051 Foundations of Business: Management and Marketing Modules Credits: 1
This module is a survey of both key management and marketing topics with an emphasis on theory and applicable skills. Select theories will be related to real world (global) applications and linked to current job responsibilities as time allows. This is a pass/fail course.
Prerequisite: none
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FD - 5052 Foundations of Business: Economics Module Credits: 1
This module is an introduction to economics. It will cover the basic concerts of economics as well as macroeconomics and microeconomics. Topics include: terminology, economic models, supply and demand, elasticity, market structures, competition and monopoly, national income accounting, international trade policy, monetary and fiscal policy, interest rate determination, budget deficits and public debt. This is a pass/fail course.
Prerequisite: none
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FD - 5053 Foundations of Business: Accounting Module Credits: 1
The course presents accounting as an information development and communication function that supports decision-making by managers, owners, creditors, and others. Topics included are: the conceptual framework of financial accounting, statements of financial position, income and cash flows, asset and liability measurement, concepts of income, and the accounting process.
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Finance |
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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: None
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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: None
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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 Community Health Assessment and Planning Credits: 3
This is a survey course divided into two sections. The first section introduces the principles of community health. It reviews epidemiology and public health demography, social and economic determinants of health and disease, community health assessment, population-specific healthcare delivery issues, and the concepts of community-oriented care. The second section focuses on the application of health planning models and methods. Integration of the principles of community health into the planning process is stressed. Emphasis is on planning for community-based populations or to a healthcare organization’s service areas.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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.
Prerequisite: none
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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 Law, Ethics, and Standards
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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 Law, Ethics, and Standards , MHE - 502 College Student Development , and MHE - 504 Leadership and Administration
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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 Law, Ethics, and Standards and MHE - 501 Higher Education
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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 Law, Ethics, and Standards and MHE - 501 Higher Education
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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 Law, Ethics, and Standards and MHE - 501 Higher Education
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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 Law, Ethics, and Standards and MHE - 501 Higher Education
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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 Law, Ethics, and Standards and MHE - 501 Higher Education
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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 Law, Ethics, and Standards and MHE - 501 Higher Education
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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: 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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HR - 504 Compensation and Benefits Credits: 3
HR-504 explores current theory, practice and alternatives in employee compensation and benefits. This course will cover basic pay structures and methods, individual and group incentive plans, basic health and welfare benefits, paid time off benefits, retirement plans profit sharing plans, stock option plans, executive compensation and benefits.
Prerequisite: MG 501
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HR - 505 The Human Capital Executive Credits: 3
HR-505 introduces the student to the skills necessary for the human capital professional to participate effectively at the executive level of the organization. By claiming and mastering their seat at the table, the human capital professional joins the leadership of the company in charting future success.
Prerequisite: MG 501
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HR - 506 Building a High Performance Culture Credits: 3
HR-506 provides students with a clear understanding of issues surrounding employee motivation and engagement. Emphasis is placed on a variety of models for building a performance culture, identifying “technical” and “talent” components of high performance culture and understanding the challenges and strategies for infusing a performance culture into an under-performing enterprise.
Prerequisite: MG 501
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HR - 507 Global Human Resource Management Credits: 3
HR-507 introduces the student to cross-cultural management of the international and multinational firm’s human capital. This course will empower the Human Capital Manager to effect HR policy and practice consistent with a global strategy regardless of industry.
Prerequisite: MG 501
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HR - 510 Special Topics in Human Resource Management Credits: 3
Special topics such as Conflict Resolution and Team Building, Safety and Health, Training, Design and Development, Labor Relations, and International HR, Change Management, and Diversity will be offered under this course number.
Prerequisite: MG 501
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IT - 500 IS Foundations I Credits: 3
Students will gain intermediate exposure to Structured Query Language (SQL) and review basic networking concepts. This course is meant for students who do not hold at least a B average in an undergraduate computer related program. MSIS pre-requisite course.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 501 Computer Architecture Credits: 3
An overview of computer systems organization, logic, microarchitecture, macro-architecture, data flow, operating systems, and assembly languages. Hardware and system software concepts will be discussed as they relate to systems analysis, systems design, and the development of application software.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 502 Discrete Structures Credits: 3
Concepts of discrete mathematics and algorithmic design, and analysis of algorithms. Basic data structures. Introduction to graph theory.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 504 Application Development Credits: 3
The organization, structure, and logic of application programs. Graphics programming, GUI, events and exceptions using a Java platform are emphasized.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 506 IS Foundations II Credits: 3
Students will become proficient in C++ programming. This course is mean for students who do not hold at least a B average in an undergraduate computer related program. MSIS pre-requisite course.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 507 Object Oriented Programming Credits: 3
An advanced object-oriented programming course using the C# programming language. MSIS Core course.
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IT - 511 Database Management Credits: 3
Database design, structured query language programming, and advanced database management skills such as performance tuning, transaction management, and database administration are emphasized. Managerial skills in database planning and logical and physical design are also addressed. MSIS Core course.
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IT - 513 Data Mining and Visualization Credits: 3
Surveys the growing field of data science and its applicability to the business world. Students learn to gather, select, and model large amounts of data. The course also focuses on visualization for quantitative data.
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IT - 515 Vulnerability Assessment Credits: 3
Students will learn vulnerability assessment best practices and validate their design through penetration testing.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 525 IT Security Credits: 3
Principles of computer systems and network security.Passive and active threats, authentication, encryption, digital signatures, biometrics, firewalls, virus preventions, operating systems principles, and other contemporary issues are discussed. The course covers the basic goals of preserving the integrity of access and data, and preventing unauthorized access to information.
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IT - 526 Data Communication Networks Credits: 3
Exposure to communication theory, hardware components, analog and digital transmission, common carrier services, communication protocols, enterprise networking, routing, and the OSI model. MSIS Core course.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 528 Wireless Technology Management Credits: 3
An introduction to the fundamental technologies of wireless networks and applications. An emphasis is placed on the management of wireless technologies: implementation issues, configuration and roaming standards, limitations, and emerging trends.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 531 BIS Transformation Credits: 3
The global market has created a need for top management to transform the business. Concepts such as legacy system replacement, modernization models, operational cost reduction, technology adaptation, sustainability, and the mobile workforce are addressed.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 532 Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
Addresses fundamental concepts of requirements specification, analysis, and system design. Topics include systems, events, objects, classes, inheritance, associations, and models. Requirements specification covers use cases, usage scenarios, interaction diagrams, and models. Requirements analysis includes event stimuli, business rules, event responses, system context models, domain object models, and objects state transition diagrams. System design includes mapping events and object models. MSIS Core course.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 536 Software Engineering Credits: 3
A review of software engineering concepts, configuration control, reverse engineering, and maintenance issues.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 541 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
Surveys artificial intelligence (AI) and related data analytics techniques. Topics include AI concepts, drivers, technology, and business applications, data mining processes, predictive and prescriptive analytics, deep learning algorithms, natural language processing, Big Data, IoT, robotics, ethics, and law. Special attention on state-of-the-art visualization software.
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IT - 545 Cybersecurity Management Credits: 3
Exposure to operational cyber security through risk assessment, business continuity planning, and diaster recovery.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 546 Ethical and Social Issues of Information Technology Credits: 3
A study of ethics, values, technology, and business.The economic and social effects of technology.Conflict and crime in the technological society. MSIS Core Course.
Prerequisite: none
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IT - 547 IT Auditing and Compliance Credits: 3
An introduction to the controls, security, and goverment compliance of Information Systems in a global enterprise.
Prerequisite: none
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