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PA - 678 Interventional Radiology Credits: 5
This rotation will expose the student to the inpatient and outpatient aspects of interventional radiology. The student will become familiar with a variety of radiology and interventional radiology procedures, along with patient education and instruction.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 679 Critical Care Credits: 5
This course enables students to gain experience in acute critical care. Students are exposed to the manner in which healthcare providers evaluate and assess patients, prioritize management, determine actions to be taken, and formulate treatment plan in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Students are given the opportunity to participate in patient education and instructions.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program.
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PA - 680 Pediatric Endocrinology Credits: 5
This course enables students to experience aspects of pediatric endocrinology. The student will become familiar with the evaluation and treatment of endocrinologic disorders that afflict the pediatric population. Emphasis is on applying specific medical knowledge, history taking skills, physical examinations, and special testing to identify common endocrine disorders.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 681 Perinatology Credits: 5
5 credit course for P2 students in the Physician Assistant Program who have completed the P1 year to provide clinical experience in Perinatology. The course will provide on-site instruction via clinical preceptors and clinical coordinators.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 682 Surgical Oncology Credits: 5
Physician Assistant students during the P2 year may participate in this 5 credit Surgical Oncology elective clinical rotation. Students must be enrolled in the P2 year to take this course which will be offered when the elective rotation is scheduled.
Prerequisite: Student in clinical phase of the program
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PA - 683 Palliative Medicine Elective Credits: 5
5 credit course for Clinical year students in the Physician Assistant Program who have completed the didactic year to provide clinical experience in Palliative Medicine. The course will provide on-site instruction via clinical preceptors and clinical coordinators. Required hours are 40 hours per week of clinical instruction. It will be offered on an elective basis in either the Spring or Summer term.
Prerequisite: none
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PA - 684 Underserved Medicine Credits: 8
Physician Assistant students during the clinical year may participate in this 5-credit elective clinical rotation. Students must be enrolled in the clinical year to take this course which will be offered when the elective rotation is scheduled.
Prerequisite: none
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PA - 685 Pediatric Orthopaedics Credits: 5
Physician Assistant students during the clinical year may participate in this 5-credit Underserved Medicine elective clinical rotation. Students must be enrolled in the clinical year to take this course which will be offered when the elective rotation is scheduled.
Prerequisite: none
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Project Management |
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PM - 501 Project Management Essentials Credits: 3
Investigates the increasing use of projects to accomplish important organizational goals and the unique style of administration required to manage them. To illustrate and reinforce concepts, a variety of projects, organizational settings, and issues will be investigated through Harvard cases. Topics to be addressed include the selection and role of the project manager, organization and planning, budgeting and cost estimation, scheduling and resource allocation among multiple projects, monitoring, controlling, auditing, and terminating projects.
Prerequisite: none
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PM - 506 Scope and Cost Management Credits: 3
The course addresses project management from a management perspective. Specifically it will consider project scope (planning), project cost (budgeting), and the issues associated with selecting projects, initiating them, and operating and controlling them while remaining on project scope and budget. Specific topics to be addressed include scope planning and control, resource allocation, coast and time tracking with an emphasis on stakeholder reporting. This class will utilize MS Project or equivalent electronic tool for reporting and control.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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PM - 507 Risk Management Credits: 3
This course explores philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques for managing risk in projects with a particular focus on complex or large-scale activities. We will cover the basics of risk management in the context of project management and outline a systematic approach to managing project risk. Special topics to be addressed include risk management planning, risk identification, qualitative risk analysis, quantitative risk analysis, risk response planning, and risk monitoring and control.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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PM - 508 Contract Management Credits: 3
This course examines the use of outsourcing contract management and the issues of defining scope and allocating responsibilities for contracted cost, quality and risk management work elements. Special topics to be addressed include plan purchases and acquisitions, plan contracting, requesting seller’s responses, selecting sellers, contract administration and contract closure.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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PM - 509 Integrating Quality into your Project Methodology Credits: 3
This course investigates the increasing use of projects to accomplish important organizational goals and the unique style of administration required to manage them. To illustrate and reinforce concepts, a variety of projects, organizational settings, and issues will be investigated. Special topics to be addressed include quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality and statistical process control.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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PM - 510 Advanced Project Management Credits: 3
This an eclectic course aimed at developing a deep understanding of selected topics, which contribute to project management effectiveness. The course will examine the interrelatedness between the nine knowledge areas of project management. Depending upon student needs, course coverage would include some combination of topics, such as international projects and virtual teams, PPM/PMO development, multi-project management, stakeholder management, and industry specific special topics.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of three PM courses
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PM - 520 Special Topics in Project Management Credits: 3
A course tailored to special interest of students and faculty that may be offered when demand warrants.
Prerequisite: PM 501
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Secondary Education |
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SC - 518 The Middle and Secondary Learner and Curriculum Credits: 3
Examination of research related to the middle and secondary learner and education. The course will explore the organization and the curriculum at middle and secondary levels. Candidates will design, standards-based lessons that integrate culturally-responsive instruction and family communication. Students will practice teach content lessons and mange the classroom climate for effective learning.
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SC - 519 Secondary Education Principles and Pedagogy Credits: 3
Instructional planning and presentation of subject matter. Objectives and standards of instruction, Christian humanistic approaches to learning. Assessment processes and the use of technologies as enhancements of instruction are examined. Students will design and practice content lessons.
Prerequisite: ED 500
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SC - 522 Secondary Education Intern Practicum Credits: 3
Focus on observation, participation, and demonstration teaching in secondary education classrooms. Teacher intern candidates will instruct students in small-group and whole-group formats and will consult with teachers and school personnel on best practice while reflecting on one’s own performance on Stages 1, 2, and 3 field competencies. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. Ninety hours required. Course fee.
Prerequisite: Admission into TIP or permission
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SC - 524 Secondary Education in Subject Area Credits: 3
Methods of instruction specific to content in the area of certification. Selecting organizing, and presenting subject matter in the respective content area. The use of technology and review of research for improving instruction. Prior to student teaching.
Prerequisite: SC 519
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SC - 525 Secondary Education Clinical Field Practicum Credits: 3
Practicum in teaching in secondary school settings in area of certification. 80 hours high school classroom experience supervised by university field supervisor in which the teacher candidate assists in small group instruction, teaches demonstration lessons, reflects on instruction, and demonstrates Stage 3B field competencies in addition to Secondary Education competencies. Course enrollment required immediately preceding student teaching. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Admission into Professional Phase and successful completion of SC 519 and SC 5220
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SC - 550 Pre-Service Teaching in Secondary Education: Professionalism and Classroom Environment Credits: 6
Pre-service full-time teaching in secondary schools in addition to weekly reflective seminars. Examination and reflection on the student teaching experience focusing on professional relationships, and development of a positive and culturally-responsive classroom environment. Portfolio development, completion, and evaluation required. Preparation for the career in teaching. Sixty-five full 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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SC - 551 Pre-Service Teaching in Secondary Education: Planning and Instruction Credits: 6
Pre-service full-time teaching in secondary schools in addition to weekly reflective seminars. Examination and reflection on te student teaching experience focusing on instructional planning, assessment, and instructional strategies and performance. Portfolio development, completion, and evaluation required. 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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SC - 5220 Secondary Education Clinical Field Experience Credits: 1
Focus on field experience in diverse mid-secondary settings. Teacher candidates will observe and interact with students in small-group and whole-group formats and will consult with teachers and school personnel and reflect on learning. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. 90 hours required. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: none
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Special Education |
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SE - 500 Foundations of Special Education Credits: 3
Study of the etiology, treatments and programming, state and federal legislation for persons with disabilities. Teacher candidates will also explore historical, legal, and educational issues involving children with disabilities and will examine the current issues in the field of special education and the impact on children, families, educators, and the community within today’s society.
Prerequisite: none
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SE - 502 Learning and Behavior Challenges Credits: 3
Students examine and analyze the theories and practice in psychoeducational diagnosis and remediation of children’s learning disabilities. The areas of perception, cognition, language, and motivation will be explored in relation to school subject matter and classroom performance.
Prerequisite: none
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SE - 504 Curricula and Strategies for Moderate to Severe Disabilities Credits: 3
Explores the principles about teaching students with severe disabilities, including inclusive schools, school teaming, functional instruction, and individualized programs. Students examine the importance of students’ membership, belonging, and skill development within a community of learners to achieve fullest potential.
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 506 Transition for Early Learning Credits: 3
This course will explore various nuances about special education when students transition from early intervention to the formal school setting. The student will examine differences in special education programs offered to families of young children with disabilities. Students will understand that families will transition from an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 508 Collaboration & Consultation Credits: 3
Examination of issues relevant to collaboration within inclusive school settings. Students study the benefits related to building collaborative relationships with families, professionals, and other school personnel. Consultation, collaboration, and teamwork as the key elements in effective education environments for the 21st century.
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 510 Special Education Law Credits: 3
Law, rules, regulations, and critical issues facing special education personnel and students. Topics include teaching methods, student placements, and laws that affect teachers with special needs students in their classrooms and transition from school to work.
Prerequisite: ED 500
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SE - 512 Technology in Special Education Credits: 3
Examination of how technology can be used to enhance the special education curriculum. Topics include the use of the computer, communication devices and other technologies as a learning tool and the role of the teacher in the conceptualizing the use of computer and other technology to further instructional and curricular objectives.
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 514 Instructional Adaptations and Modification Credits: 3
Emphasizes inclusive teaching with strategies and lesson plans for inclusive K-12 classrooms across content areas. Students learn to create environments where instruction is truly individualized to meet needs of all students facing challenges to learning. Students are required to identify and observe an inclusive classroom for a total of 12 hours.
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 516 Curricula and Strategies for Mild Disabilities Credits: 3
This course builds on prior coursework in special education to prepare teachers to meet the needs of students who demonstrate significant problems in learning. This course will enhance the teacher candidates’ understanding about evidencebased effective strategies to implement course curricula for teaching children with disabilities. This course will prepare the future educator for the challenges of individualized programming for students with learning or behavioral problems.
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 518 Positive Behavior Management for Academic Success Credits: 3
Students will examine and analyze school-based interventions in the context of multiple levels of positive behavior support. This course will discuss various methodologies that address behavior issues for students with disabilities (i.e., positive behavior support plan, applied behavior analysis, etc.). Emphasis will be placed on interventions that reduce significant and complex behavior problems of students with disabilities. Students are required to identify and observe a student in a classroom setting (preferably autistic or emotional support classroom) for a minimum of twenty hours.
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 520 Transition Services Credits: 3
This course builds on prior coursework in special education to prepare teachers to meet the needs of students who transition to new educational environments and/or employment and independent living. Evidence-based effective strategies that help students with special needs to be independent in society (e.g., time management, study skills, job coaching, etc.). Preparation for the future educator to collaborate with school, families and outside local agencies to support the students with disabilities successful transition from school to the community and beyond.
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 522 Remedial Techniques in Reading and Writing Credits: 3
Meeting the needs of students who demonstrate significant problems in reading and/or writing. It is the course in which students acquire knowledge and develop skills, attitudes, and values related to the “what” (curriculum) and “how” (methods) of teaching students with reading and writing problems. Preparation for the challenges of individualized programming for students with learning problems.
Prerequisite: none
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SE - 523 Assessment and IEP Development Credits: 3
Students are presented with an overview of authentic and alternative classroom assessment techniques used with children with disabilities. This course will address classroom-relevant methods of monitoring progress and measuring achievement, including scoring, analyzing, and interpreting assessment data results. Assessment will lead to understanding of the Individualized Education Plan development process.
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SE - 524 Special Education Clinical Field 1 Credits: 3
Clinical Field experience in Special Education in PreK-12 grade settings. Teacher candidates will observe and assist in three placements: small group and whole group settings with a focus on high incidence disabilities. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. 90 hours required. Lab fee required.
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SE - 525 Special Education Clinical Field 2 Credits: 3
Clinical Field experience in Special Education in PreK-12 grade settings. Teacher candidates will observe and assist in three placements: small group and whole group settings with a focus on low incidence disabilities. Clinical format under supervision of field professor. 80 hours required. Lab fee required. Course fee.
Prerequisite: SE 504
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SE - 526 Content Access for Students with Learning Differences Credits: 3
Theories, assessments, practical evidence-based teaching methods and learning strategies for literacy instruction to support content reading and writing. Content relevant to elementary, middle, and high school teaching will be included. The course will cover design-of-instruction principles, instructional strategies, teacher presentation techniques, informal assessment, progress monitoring, error analysis, correction procedures, and selection and modification of commercial learning materials. Emphasis on the struggling learner and academic learning problems.
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SE - 550 Pre-Service Teaching in Special Education A: Professionalism and Classroom Environment Credits: 6
Pre-service full-time teaching in Special Education setting plus weekly seminars. Examination and reflection on the student teaching experience focusing on professional relationships and the development of positive classroom environment for special needs learners. 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
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SE - 551 Pre-Service Teaching in Special Education B: Planning and Instruction Credits: 6
Pre-service full-time teaching in a Special Education setting plus weekly seminars. Examination and/reflection on the student teaching focusing on planning and preparation for teaching, content preparedness, classroom-management, developmentally-appropriate and standards-based instruction, and resources for special needs learners. Portfolio development, completion, and evaluation required. Sixty-five full preservice 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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SE - 590 Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the General Education Setting Credits: 3
An introduction to Asperger’s Syndrome, an autistic spectrum disorder, which is often characterized by severe communicative deficits. Such subjects include a lack of use and reciprocity of non-verbal communications, impaired two-way interactions and inability to understand the rules of social behavior. This course will provide helpful tips, resources and strategies for classroom teachers.
Prerequisite: SE 500
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SE - 592 Special Education Practicum Student Teaching Pre K-8 Credits: 3
Practical experience in teaching students with special needs, in a public school inclusive setting and pull-out program. Instructional and non-instructional responsibilities within the field experience site conducted under the direction of a college supervisor and cooperating teacher over 6 weeks. On-campus seminars held once per week. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Completed course program in Special Education, PA teacher Instructional I Certification approved and application for student teaching submitted by due date
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SE - 594 Special Education Practicum Student Teaching 7-12 Credits: 6
Practical experience in teaching students with special needs, in a public school inclusive setting and pull-out program. Instructional and non-instructional responsibilities within the field experience site conducted under the direction of a college supervisor and cooperating teacher over 6 weeks. On-campus seminars held once per week. Lab fee required.
Prerequisite: Completed course program in Special Education, PA teacher Instructional I Certification approved application for student teaching submitted by due date
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Supply Chain Management |
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SU - 501 Foundations of Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
SU501 provides an overview of supply chain management and is designed for those who have a general understanding of business essentials. Design and management of supply chains, modern roles of sourcing, logistics, operation, sales, and establishing intra- and inter-firm cooperation and strategic alliances across complex, global supply chains will be introduced and discussed. Required for SU concentration.
Prerequisite: None
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SU - 502 Logistics Management Credits: 3
This course focuses on all facets of logistics pertaining to transportation management, warehouse and facility location management, inventory management and customer service strategies. The course will also address key technology issues such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), bar coding, electronic data interchange (EDI), and distribution resource planning (DRP)
Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: SU 501
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SU - 503 Strategic Procurement and Financial Risk Management Credits: 3
This course covers decisions made regarding a wide range of options depending upon the level of vertical integration employed by an enterprise. Once the decision to engage outside suppliers has been made, leadership in the supply chain organization must evaluate, select, and effectively manage suppliers and their performance to ensure marketplace and financial performance of the enterprise. This includes negotiation, contract management, and analysis of proposals. Outsourcing of functional and business activities within and outside an enterprise will be explored.
Prerequisite: SU 501
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SU - 504 Forecasting, Production, and Inventory Planning Credits: 3
Treatment of the principles, models and techniques for the planning, analysis, and design of integrated production control systems. Course topics include forecasting, inventory management, production planning, project scheduling, and materials requirement planning problems with an emphasis on analytical modeling approaches and optimization methods used to obtain their solutions.
Prerequisite: SU 501
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SU - 505 Value Chain Operations and Quality Management Credits: 3
This course provides students with a systemic and strategic approach to quality management with emphasis on process improvement tools and methodologies. The course is designed to expose students to the integral elements of a total quality management system within both manufacturing and service organizations.
Prerequisite: SU 501
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Six Sigma |
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SG - 501 Six Sigma Concepts Credits: 3
A robust improvement science and continuous improvement concept that allows for systematic identification of root causes for chronic and complex issues. Len Six Sigma’s methodology transcends all industries and sectors. Students
will explore the five phases of Lean Six Sigma DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. Various tools, concepts, and simulations will be introduced for real-life application. Required for SG Concentration.
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SG - 502 Lean Management Principles Credits: 3
An accelerated improvement science and continuous improvement concept that seeks to eliminate waste. Lean Management’s methodology transcends all industries and sectors, allowing practitioners to focus on improving targeted areas that will have the greatest impact through rapid solutions deployment. Students will explore the various concepts and techniques that have made Lean Management incredibly powerful and successful. Required for SG Concentration.
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SG - 503 Six Sigma Experimental Design Credits: 3
Presents practical working and theoretical knowledge of experimental design techniques used in continuous improvement and design projects. Students will explore Design of Experiments (DOE), with an emphasis placed on full factorial and fractional factorial designs, and Deming PDSA Cycles.
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SG - 504 Operations Management Credits: 3
Provides practical working and theoretical knowledge of Operations Management (OM). Operations Management is universal in application and should be considered best practice for success in any organization, irrespective of their industry. OM offers a wide range of techniques and concepts that seek to shape, design, assess and improve operational performance by managing business processes.
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SG - 505 Advanced Topics in Six Sigma Credits: 3
Provides an in-depth application of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. Students will be required to work through the 5 phases of Six Sigma DMAIC in a project from their home organization. Within each phase students will demonstrate proper application/ competency of varying Six Sigma / continuous improvement methods. Successful students (B+ or better) will be awarded a Green Belt certification.
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