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ECUI 536 - Teaching the Gifted Child 3 cr.
Teachers will have an opportunity to study the broad range of giftedness in children. Emphasis will be on how to foster the development of gifted youngsters in our schools. Programming for the gifted will be studied also.
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ECUI 541 - Current Trends in Education Variable to 3 cr.
Students will examine trends affecting the environment of basic education and their impact on the classroom. Special emphasis will be placed on strategies, methods, and models of instruction that address the trends studied.
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ECUI 542 - Literacy and Diversity 3 cr.
This course examines literacy (comprehensive and conveyance of meaning) in print and non-print, spoken or written, visual or electronic texts with a critical stance, interrogating the agendas, purposes and interests inherent in all texts. Students analyze curriculum in the light of culturally responsive teaching.
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ECUI 590 - Research Seminar 3-6 cr.
Designed for students who are working on their M.A. theses. Registration is only with permission of advisor and the department chair.
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Early Childhood Education |
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EECE 501 - The Early Childhood Professional 3 cr.
An overview of the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations of Early Childhood Education, birth through eight years old. An understanding of young children and their families, current trends, issues, and legislation in early childhood education, as well as the profession’s Code of Conduct, professional literature, organizations, and resources. Insight to serving as an advocate on behalf of young children and their families, and demonstrating an understanding of basic principles of administration, organization, and operation of early childhood programs.
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EECE 503 - Working with Infants & Toddlers 3 cr.
(Co- or prerequisite, EECE 501)This course will focus on young children ages birth to three. Development, care, planning, and programming as well as methods for working with very young children will be emphasized. The importance of developing family relationships is included.
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EECE 506 - Development of the Early Learner 3 cr.
This course focuses on the psychomotor, affective, and cognitive development of the early learner, birth through age eight. Theory-to-practice linkages are stressed through knowledge of how young children develop and learn, and providing opportunities that support the development and learning of individual children, including those with special needs. The fact that children are best understood in the contexts of family, culture, and society is explored.
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EECE 507 - Introduction to Early Intervention 3 cr.
(Co- or prerequisite, EECE 501)This course will introduce the student to the field of early childhood special education. Emphasis will be put on the theory and models of assessment and intervention for young children and their families. The concepts of teaming, family-centered intervention, embedding naturalistic instructional in daily routines will be emphasized.
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EECE 508 - Early Development and Intervention 4 cr.
This course focuses on the early childhood typical and atypical development (ages birth to 8); cognitive, motor, social-emotional, self-help, and language. Students will be introduced to the field of early childhood special education and how to design interventions for children who are demonstrating a developmental delay. Students will have the opportunity to work in a transdisciplinary team. Theory to practice linkages will be stressed. There is a laboratory/field component to this course.
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EECE 511 - Assessment in Early Childhood Education 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, EECE 506)This course focuses on assessing the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective development, as well as the educational progress, of the early learner. Informal and formal assessment strategies and instruments are explored, and their use applied to planning developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching in the early childhood environment. Quality of the total environment for children and their families is examined through the use of formative and summative program evaluations.
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EECE 518 - Administering an Early Childhood Program 3 cr.
The primary purpose of this course is to examine the range of administrative/leadership demands in designing and implementing a developmentally/culturally appropriate Early Care & education program. Topics include curriculum, assessment, family partnerships, facilities management, budget development, personnel management, and interpersonal communication. A 50-hour field experience is a course requirement.
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EECE 522 - Early Childhood Education Internship: Instruction Variable to 2 cr.
Involvement in implementing methods and techniques. Early childhood students teaching on a full-time basis under the supervision of classroom teachers and University supervisors. Students will teach in a K-3 setting for nine weeks and in a pre-school setting for three weeks.
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EECE 523 - Early Childhood Education Internship: Classroom Management Variable to 2 cr.
Involvement in the management of learning situations during early childhood student teaching. Students will teach in a K-3 setting for nine weeks and in a pre-school setting for three weeks.
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EECE 524 - Early Childhood Education Internship: Professional Growth Variable to 3 cr.
The demonstration of professional growth during student teaching as evidenced by professional behavior and skills, a commitment to improvement, and ability to relate to others. This will include attendance at and participation in a weekly seminar to analyze and discuss professional considerations and student-teaching problems. Students will teach in a K-3 setting for nine weeks and in a pre-school setting for three weeks. Completed ACT 34 and Child Abuse History Clearances are required previous to receiving a field assignment.
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EECE 590 - Research Seminar 3-6 cr.
Designed for students who are working on their M.A. theses. Registration is only with permission of advisor and department chair.
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ESLS 503 - Introduction to English Language Learners 3 cr.
This course introduces pre-service as well as already certified teachers to
the challenges they will face when English language learners are members of their
classes. The class addresses how to successfully accommodate and integrate these
students into class activities and how to assist them in their academic and
linguistic development.
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Economics |
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ECO 507 - Managerial Economics 3 cr.
(Prerequisites, MBA 503A & B)An intensive study of the problems of value and costs, including demand theory, empirical demand analysis, production theory, cost theory linear programming applications in resource allocation and cost analysis, empirical cost analysis, market structure and pricing theory, pricing practice and the role of government in the private economy.
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ECO 581 - Economics of Business Strategy 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, ECO 507)This course provides an economic analysis of business strategies. Focusing on a firm’s decision making, it analyzes vertical integration, economies of scale and scope, market structure and competition, strategic commitment, pricing rivalry, entry and exit, advertising, location, incentives, and the principal-agent problem.
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ECO 582 - The Economics of E-Commerce 3 cr.
An economic analysis of a broad spectrum of issues related to the information technology revolution that has created what is known as the New Economy. Issues related to organization, production, and exchange are examined with a view toward understanding how firm profitability, market efficiency, and economy-wide performance are affected.
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ECO 583 - Macroeconomic Analysis: A Global Perspective 3 cr.
It is a comprehensive study of macroeconomics designed to examine how macroeconomic events and policies, both national and global can shape the strategic decisions in a business organization. Emphasis is on the analysis of macroeconomic data and understanding their importance in the managerial decision making process.
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ECO 589 - Special Topics in Economics 3 cr.
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IB 505 - International Business 3 cr.
(Prerequisites, MBA 503A or ECO 153 and MBA 503B or ECO 154.)This course provides an integrated approach to the international environment of the corporation. It offers an overview of the patterns and theories of international business transactions including trade and foreign direct investment; determination of foreign exchange rates; international corporate strategies; and the effects of government policies on the global business.
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Education |
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EDUC 592 - Directed Study Variable to 6 cr.
This course is designed for students working in independent study on special projects and workshops. Registration in this course requires permission of the student’s mentor and the department chair.
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EECE 516 - Methods Across the Integrated Curriculum Pre K- 1 3 cr.
This course provides the student with a knowledge-base to design an integrated curriculum for young learners. Best practices in pedagogy for PreK-1 classrooms, including developmentally appropriate practices, play, authentic performance, and technology, informs this course. The course contains 50 field experience hours in a Grades PreK-1 classroom.
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EECE 519 - Integrated Methods in Pre K- 4 3 cr.
This course prepares students to implement best practices in pedagogy for PreK-4 classrooms, including developmentally appropriate practices, play, authentic performance, and technology, informs part of this course. The course contains a field component of 100 hours: 50 hours - PreK-4 classroom experience, and 50 hours - project.
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EECE 521 - Early and Primary Student Teaching Variable to 2 cr.
This is a full-time student teaching experience in an early childhood or primary grade setting, preschool to grade 4. Students will plan and deliver instruction, manage the classroom learning environment, and demonstrate professional growth. Application to student teaching and current clearances are required for this course.
Application and all clearances required.
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EECE 591 - Professional Practice Seminar 3 cr.
This course provides an in-depth study of the rationale, theories, and techniques for creating situations where learning can take place in the PreK-4 environment and for handling specific individual and group behavior problems in productive ways to meet the needs of all students, including those of children with disabilities.
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Educational Administration |
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EADM 501 - Educational Administration 3 cr.
A foundations course in general school administration, involving philosophical bases, organization in a democratic society, administration of instruction and personnel. Required of all students beginning a major in educational administration and a prerequisite for other courses in educational administration.
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EADM 506 - Problems in School Administration and Supervision 3-6 cr.
(Prerequisite, EADM 521)A seminar for the student seeking certification in elementary or secondary school administration or in supervision. Emphasis is upon in-depth examination of a selected problem or issue in administration or supervision. Admission with approval of the instructor.
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EADM 511 - School Finance 3 cr.
An introduction to public school finance. Emphasis is on responsibilities in handling student funds, district budgeting and accounting, and modern planning-programming-budgetary systems. Admission with consent of instructor.
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EADM 516 - School Law 3 cr.
A study of common law legislative enactments and directives of the Department of Education as they pertain to school systems.
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EADM 521 - Principal as Administrator 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, EADM 501)A technical course emphasizing the administrative duties and responsibilities of the K-12 school principal. Attention is focused on types of organization, program of studies, pupil personnel, teaching staff, plant equipment, and community relationships.
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EADM 526 - Principles & Practices of Supervision 3 cr.
A description of a philosophy of supervision, principles of supervision, the role of the supervisor, planning a supervisory program, techniques of supervision, evaluation, coordinating the instructional program, and trends in supervision.
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EADM 528 - Educational Management 3 cr.
An overview of functions and problems in three major areas of responsibility: finance, law, and personnel.
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EADM 531 - Practicum in Elementary School Administration 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, EADM, 516)The purpose of this course is to give the student practical experience in elementary administrative work. A minimum of 150 clock hours in one semester must be spent on this work. Work is done under supervision in a local school system according to a definite schedule approved by the instructor and the administrator of the school system involved. Admission by special arrangement.(Normally offered fall and spring semesters only.)
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EADM 536 - Practicum in Secondary School Administration 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, EADM 516)The purpose of this course is to give the student practical experience in secondary administrative work. A minimum of 150 clock hours in one semester must be spent on this work. Work is done under supervision in a local school system according to a definite schedule approved by the instructor and the administrator of the school system involved. Admission by special arrangement.(Normally offered fall and spring semesters only.)
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EADM 541 - Public Relations for Educators 3 cr.
An introduction to school public relations. Emphasis is focused upon establishing contact between schools and the general public through the use of mass media.
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EADM 546 - Practicum in Supervision 3 cr.
(Prerequisites, ECUI 501 and EADM 526)The purpose of this course is to give the student practical experience in supervision. A minimum of 225 clock hours in one semester must be spent on this assignment. This is accomplished under the supervision of a certified supervisor, according to a definite schedule mutually approved by the instructor and cooperating supervisor.
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EADM 601 - Personnel Management for Educators 3 cr.
This course will focus on hiring techniques, job analysis, and job evaluation procedures that comply with district, state, and federal regulations. The collective bargaining process and the interpretation and implementation of an employee collective bargaining agreement will be studied. Evaluation research within applied settings will be examined. Specific topics include both qualitative and quantitative methods in program evaluation, needs assessment, data interpretation, and utilization strategies.
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EADM 606 - School Plant Management 3 cr.
This competency-based course will familiarize the student with the program and planning activities used to determine short- and long-range programs, including facility and financial needs. Ongoing maintenance activities to protect the district’s capital investment and ensure its efficient operation will also be studied. The development, coordination, and implementation of policies and programs will be emphasized in relation to finance and resource management.
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EADM 611 - School and Community Relations 3 cr.
This course will review the history and philosophy of education in America and the ideas which fostered growth and change. Students will examine the relationship of the school to the community. Emphasis will be placed on the school community concept, community analysis, community characteristics affecting quality education, and public participation in educational planning and district evaluation. The roles of group dynamics and conflict resolution are part of this course.
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EADM 616 - Seminar in Advanced School Finance 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, EADM 511)Students in this course will become knowledgeable about state fiscal law and will learn to distinguish among the various revenue sources and district budgeting. Business office functions including bid law, purchasing, and building fund management will be studied.
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EADM 621 - Seminar in Advanced School Law 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, EADM 516)This course will include an analysis of selected general legal principles, laws, and law-making agencies that affect leaders and educational institutions. The legislative process will be analyzed with regard to governmental decision making and the legalities of lobbying.
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EADM 626 - Superintendent’s Role Seminar and Internship 3 cr.
This course will utilize University faculty and practicing administrators to analyze topics relevant to the role of the superintendent, including but not limited to school board relationships, the legislative process, lobbying community relations, program accountability, ethics, and other role-specific concerns. In addition, practicing administrators, faculty, and interns will share internship problems, experience, concerns, and practices.
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Elementary Education |
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EELM 501 - Creativity in the Classroom 3 cr.
This course is the study of the dynamics of creativity as it affects the classroom performance of students. Special attention will be given to teaching creativity as a skill or process, methodologies for teaching creative problem solving, developing a classroom climate conducive to the creative process and programs which utilize creative problem solving.
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EELM 506 - Integrated Studies: Social Studies and Language Arts 4 cr.
This course provides knowledge of the child’s needs in the social sciences, the humanities and the process of language acquisition. Planning for the instructional strategies used in teaching history, geography, politics, social influences, and economics are examined with a multicultural emphasis through Language Arts in the curriculum.
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EELM 511 - Integrated Studies: Mathematics and Science 4 cr.
This course is designed to provide the elementary education major with planning and instructional strategies appropriate for use in the mathematics and science curricular area of the elementary curriculum. An analysis of content and methodology will be made in light of the needs of the elementary school, the elementary student and society.
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EELM 512 - Algebra and Functions, Geometry, Measurement and Assessment 3 cr.
The goal of SHARE is to establish a mutually supportive sustained professional development teaching network using a research-based program that will assist and support teachers in their implementation of problem-based algebra and functions, geometry, measurement, and assessment in Pre K-12 classrooms.
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EELM 516 - Elementary S-T-S Methods 3 cr.
(Elementary science teaching experience or approval of instructor)This course will acquaint in-service teachers with the basic tenets of the field of science-technology-society and how it may pertain to elementary science education. By examining methods of introducing S-T-S issues and topics into the elementary school curriculum, students will be able to construct and implement S-T-S units for their own use.
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EELM 521 - Elementary Classroom Management and Discipline 3 cr.
(Prerequisites, EELM 506, EELM 511, and ECUI 531; co-requisites, EELM 522, 523, 524 and 525)An in-depth study of the rationale, theories and techniques for creating an elementary school classroom environment where learning can take place and for handling specific individual and group behavior problems in productive ways.
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EELM 522 - Elementary Teaching Internship: Planning Variable to 2 cr.
(Prerequisites ESEC 501, ECUI 521 and ECUI 526)Competency will be developed in unit and lesson planning during actual teaching practice in an elementary school. Supervision and evaluation will be by appropriate school mentors and University faculty.
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EELM 523 - Elementary Teaching Internship: Instruction Variable to 2 cr.
(Co-requisite, EELM 522)Competency will be developed in the delivery of effective instruction utilizing appropriate methodologies at appropriate levels during actual teaching practice in an elementary school. Supervision and evaluation will be by appropriate school mentors and University faculty.
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EELM 524 - Elementary Teaching Internship: Classroom Management Variable to 2 cr.
(Co-requisite, EELM 522)Competency will be developed in classroom management including routine paper work, maintaining a positive atmosphere and utilizing appropriate discipline methods during actual teaching practice in an elementary school. Supervision and evaluation will be by appropriate school mentors and University faculty.
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EELM 525 - Elementary Teaching Internship: Professional Growth Variable to 3 cr.
(Co-requisite, EELM 522)Positive professional development will be documented during actual teaching practice in an elementary school through periodic evaluation and observation by assigned school mentors and University faculty of participation in seminars, appropriate reaction to suggestions and criticism, and fulfilling general responsibilities as outlined in The Student Teaching Handbook.
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Enterprise Resource Planning |
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ERP 511 - Production Planning & Control 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, MBA 504C or permission of instructor)An in-depth look at the planning and control of material flow and production activities in a manufacturing organization. Topics Include: forecasting, sales and operations planning, demand management, master production scheduling, material requirements planning, production execution, and just-in-time systems. Hands-on exercises using ERP software will serve to reinforce the interconnectedness of operations with the other business functional areas. This course is not open to those students who have received credit for OM 547.
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ERP 512 - Customer Relationship Management 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, permission of instructor) The course focuses on a enterprise wide strategy to create a successful customer relationship management program and maintain it on an ongoing basis, by utilizing systems, tools, and techniques that develop a shared view of the customer throughout the enterprise, and using best practice offerings tailored to the appropriate customer relationship life cycle stage. SAP-CRM software platform is utilized for the course. This course is not open to those students who have received credit for MKT 512.
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ERP 513 - Treasury Management 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, permission of instructor)This is an eight-week online-MBA course, which focuses on the short-term financial management of a firm. The course uses SAP to keep track of inventory, cash, receivables, and payables of a firm. The course develops financial models to maintain the firm’s current assets and liabilities at the optimal level. This course is not open to those students who have received credit for FIN 587.
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ERP 514 - Accounting Integration and Configuration 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, permission of instructor)This course is concerned with the principles, methods, and techniques necessary for providing the reporting needs of an organization in an integrated management and information technology environment. It uses an ERP software package to demonstrate the integration of both financial and nonfinancial information systems with an organization’s operating processes to produce managerial reporting capabilities in real time. This course is not open to those students who have received credit for ACC 514.
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ERP 515 - Business Intelligence 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, permission of instructor)Business Intelligence (BI) systems are sophisticated analytical tools that attempt to present complex organizational and competitive information in a manner that allows decision makers to make effective decisions in a timely manner. This course will explore the capabilities and benefits of intelligence systems, data warehousing, and data mining techniques. This course will investigate business intelligence gathering techniques as well as providing hands-on experience. This course is not open to those students who have received credit for MIS 548.
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ERP 516 - Enterprise Applications Development
(Prerequisite, permission of instructor)The course will focus on the design and development of “front end” web-based applications, to extract, and analyze, data from a variety of data sources including ERP Databases. The concepts, will be supplemented through hands-on experience using development platforms like SAP’s Net Weaver.
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ESLS 501 - Linguistics for Teachers 3 cr.
This course is designed to examine the phonetics, phonology, and morphology of the English language and help teachers discover ways to make the language accessible to second language learners.
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ESLS 506 - Systems in English 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, ESLS 501)The study of English Grammar, Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics.
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ESLS 511 - ESL Methods Teaching Lang K-6 3 cr.
Students will investigate and evaluate the past and present status of the range of elementary programs in teaching English as a Second Language or Foreign Language in the elementary schools; compare teaching methodologies, strategies and curriculum development for second language acquisition in children; and demonstrate their ability to carry out plans in “miracle” teaching experiences.
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ESLS 516 - ESL Methods Teaching Lang 7-12 3 cr.
This course provides the language teacher with a comprehensive overview of secondary language teaching theory and methodology, and provides opportunities for personal research, professional development, practical teaching experience, and frequent evaluation of teaching ability.
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ESLS 526 - ESL Teaching Practicum 3 cr.
Positive professional development will be documented during actual teaching practice in an ESL classroom through periodic evaluation and observation by assigned school mentors and University faculty of participation in seminars, appropriate reaction to suggestions and criticism, and fulfilling general responsibilities as outlined in The Student Teaching handbook.
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Finance |
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FIN 508 - Financial Management 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, MBA 503C)Principles of policy formation in the modern corporation; the institutions, instruments and customary procedures that influence the determination of corporate policy; and the reasons for choices in seeking solutions to specific financial problems. A case approach will be utilized to cover problems of working capital management, capital budgeting, and capital structure. Computerized approaches to financial problems will be emphasized.
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FIN 581 - Financial Institutions 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, FIN 508)A detailed survey of the more important financial institutions of the United States in order to determine their functions and interrelations in the national economy. Monetary and fiscal policy. Material covered will assist the student to understand better the economic, social and political scene in America.
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FIN 582 - Advanced Financial Management 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, FIN 508)A case oriented approach to financial decision making with emphasis on current management, capital budgeting, capital structure, mergers, and bankruptcy.
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FIN 583 - Investment Analysis 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, FIN 508)A detailed study of the investment environment and the process of investment management. Topics covered include the study of equity and debt markets, options and futures markets, stock and bond valuation models, portfolio selection theory, bond portfolio management and the use of derivative securities for hedging risk.
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FIN 584 - International Finance 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, FIN 508)A detailed survey of the financial decision process in multinational corporations. Topics include the international finance environment, foreign exchange markets, measuring and managing foreign exchange risks, financing the global firm, foreign investment decisions, managing multinational operations, and other advanced issues in multinational finance.
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FIN 585 - Derivative Securities 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, FIN 508)The course develops the theory of option pricing based on the Black-Scholes model. It then applies these ideas to the use of options in investment strategies and in portfolio management. The students get hands-on experience with real-time data to assess the feasibility of various investment opportunities in options markets.
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FIN 586 - Portfolio Theory 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, FIN 508)This course develops the fundamental concepts of portfolio theory in the risk-return framework. Different analytical tools for risk management; optimization, duration, immunization, and portfolio insurance are considered. The students are required to construct and maintain a simulated portfolio using real data.
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FIN 587 - Treasury Management 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, FIN 351 or FIN 508)This is an eight-week online-MBA course, which focuses on the short-term financial management of a firm. The course uses SAP to keep track of inventory, cash, receivables, and payables of a firm. The course develops financial models to maintain the firm’s current assets and liabilities at the optimal level. This course is not open to those students who have received credit for ERP 513.
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FIN 589 - Special Topics in Finance 3 cr.
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EFND 501 - Educational Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, teaching experience or consent of instructor)A study of psychological principles related to education, including learning, motivation, and evaluation, with emphasis on practical application in the classroom setting.
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EFND 506 - Educational Research and Statistics 3 cr.
A course designed to introduce students to scientific research. Covered will be basic statistical techniques, such as correlation, t-test, and Chi-square; quantitative research designs; ethnographic research; and meta-analysis. Emphasis will be placed on hypothesis-testing. Students will be required to complete a scientific research project.
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EFND 511 - Educational Tests and Measurement 3 cr.
Fundamental concepts applicable to educational testing, including validity, reliability, and types of scores. Uses of standardized tests, especially achievement tests, in school settings. Methods of developing classroom tests.
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EFND 516 - Advanced Educational Psychology 3 cr.
The course is designed to take the educator beyond familiarity with basic psychological theories and principles to a level in which they can apply and use these theories to inform and improve their classroom performance.
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EFND 521 - Advanced Foundations of Education 3 cr.
This course is intended to present the foundations of education in an integrated, multidisciplinary approach. It will trace the development of education both as an institution and in terms of the ideas that have shaped that institution. The goal is a thorough perspective on education as it is today.
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Health Administration |
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HAD 500 - Health Care Organization and Administration 3 cr.
This required graduate course studies organizations, with special interest in health care organizations. Topics include strategy, goals, technology, size, design, adaptation, decision making, control, culture, processes, politics, conflict, learning, and inter-organizational relations. Conceptual foundations come from organizational theory, management science, systems theory, sociology, and psychology. There are no pre-requisites.
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HAD 501 - Health Care Financial Management I 3 cr.
Designed to increase analytical and decision-making skills using finance theories, principles, concepts, and techniques important to health management. This course integrates and applies financial management concepts and techniques relevant to health care settings. Topics include: analysis of cost and budgetary controls; interpretation and utilization of accounting reports and statements; operating accounting measurements; quantitative techniques; analysis of financial statements; financial decision-making models; auditing; capital investments; strategic financial management; working capital management; budgeting.
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HAD 502 - Health Care Law 3 cr.
Impact of legal factors affecting patient/client care and the operations and administration of healthcare facilities and systems. Examines principles and practices of law, legal relationships, sources of law and legal processes affecting the health services system. Conceptual foundations are drawn from the political sciences.
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HAD 504 - Human Resources Management 3 cr.
Examines human resource management functions, processes, and systems within organizations including recruitment, selection, training of personnel, and the legal and regulatory environment affecting HRM operations. Managing and developing human resources within and between systems/organizations is also studied. Organizational performance and creativity are examined.
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HAD 505 - Health Care Statistics and Research Methods 3 cr.
Designed to examine basic statistical techniques which are utilized in analyzing health care data. Topics include probability, sampling, use of central tendency measures, reliability and validity, graphics, data display, frequency distribution, regression analysis, ANOVA, and technical report writing.
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HAD 506 - Health Care Economics and Policy 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, HAD 519)This required graduate course studies theoretical foundations of economics and public policy and applies them to the healthcare sector. The course examines provider behavior, production, costs, supply, market structure, competition, access, demand, insurance, expenditures, utilization, healthcare reform, and the healthcare-public-policy making process including policy formulation, implementation, and modification.
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HAD 508 - Leadership in Health Care Organizations 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, HAD 504)Micro and macro organizational behavior theories provide the theoretical foundation for this course. The processes of communication, value analysis, problem solving, and decision making are explored at an individual, team, and organizational level. The imperative for healthcare leaders to understand and manage change will be emphasized. Various models of leadership will be critically analyzed. Conceptual foundations are drawn from the social sciences, psychology, and related disciplines.
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HAD 509 - Administrative Issues 3 cr.
This required graduate course is the capstone course. Students apply and integrate knowledge, theories, principles, methods, skills, competencies, values, and viewpoints developed throughout the curriculum to resolve health administration case studies and to complete an applied health administration project. Pre-requisites are 36 core HAD credits or approval by the Program Director.
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HAD 510 - Hospital Administration 3 cr.
Operating and administrative issues and problems in health and hospital systems with emphasis given to hospital operation, organization, and administration. The future role of acute care is examined in the context of integrated delivery models and systems.
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HAD 512 - Medical Practice Administration 3 cr.
Examines factors influencing physician practices and the quality of physician services. Topics include operating and administrative issues, compensation, staffing, billing, collections, reimbursement mechanisms, and governance. The course also examines PHOs, HMOs, SDOs, MSOs, and other integrated delivery networks, organizations, and systems affecting physicians.
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HAD 513 - Long Term Care Administration 3 cr.
Operation and administration of long term care facilities. Differences between acute and long term levels of care, types of long-term care facilities, and special concerns of the long-term-care resident. Emerging models of care are discussed in addition to traditional management functions in the industry.
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HAD 515 - Health Care Planning and Marketing 3 cr.
This required graduate course studies the purpose, function, and application of planning and marketing in health care. Content includes strategic planning, situational analysis, strategy formulation, action planning, exchange, buyer behavior, segmentation, market research, products/services, pricing, distribution, promotion, and marketing control. Selected theoretical concepts are drawn from disciplines such as economics, psychology, and sociology.
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HAD 517 - Global Health Management 3 cr.
3 cr. This course provides an introduction to global healthcare services and systems. Provides a foundation for comparing and analyzing cultural, historical, geographic, environmental, economic and political factors that influence health. Examines determinants of health and illness, health status, public health, health policy and global healthcare management. May include a travel experience.
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HAD 519 - Health Services and Systems 3 cr.
This required graduate course studies managerial epidemiology, access to care, health services, health providers, workforce, technology, financing, insurance, health policy, health planning, quality, and the evolution and structure of the U.S. health care system. Conceptual foundations come from systems theory, epidemiology, sociology, political science, and economics. There are no pre-requisites.
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HAD 521 - Health Care Financial Management II 3 cr.
(Prerequisite, HAD 501)Exposure to complex problems and case studies with a focus on healthcare providers. This course develops skills in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of advanced financial management theories, principles, concepts and techniques. Topics include: quantitative analysis in financial management; premium rate setting; cost and utilization rates; advanced managerial accounting concepts; variance analysis; HMO rate setting; private and public healthcare reimbursement systems under managed care; financial aspects of integration; managing resources.
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HAD 522 - Health Care Operations and Quality 3 cr.
(Prerequisites, HAD 500, HAD 501, HAD 505, and HAD 519, or permission of instructor.)This course studies fundamental principles, concepts, and approaches regarding health care operations management, quality management, and process improvement. The systematic approach to quality includes patient safety, clinical process improvement, and credentialing.
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HAD 523 - Health Care IT Management 2 cr.
(This course is required, with HAD 500 and HAD 519 prerequisites or permission of instructor.)This course utilizes a systematic approach to study health care information technology management. Topics include terminology, organization, strategy, planning techniques, systems selection, contract negotiation, project management, medical informatics, technology trends, and issues for health care.
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HAD 525 - Health Care Ethics 3 cr.
The course will introduce the student to the presence of basic ethical concerns in the practice, distribution, and administration of healthcare. Current knowledge, scholarship, and the practical nature of the subject are examined through consideration of ethical theories, current professional readings, and a variety of cases.
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HAD 526 - Grants Writing and Management 3 cr.
3 cr. A health administration elective course focusing on the development, integration and application of knowledge; reviewing request for proposal requirements, work plans and evaluation plans; concepts in formatting; grant writing principles, methods, techniques, competencies; and developing a rationale needs statement, draft proposal, budget, and final proposal to secure a competitive grant.
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