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2016-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Accounting |
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AC 5025 - Foundations of Managerial Accounting
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Students enrolled in the Health Care Leadership program or focus only. An introduction to how accounting captures and reports the effects of business activity and facilitates business planning and control. Health care-related cases are used to simulate the environment in which business decisions are actually made. Students work individually and in teams. Basic computer and spreadsheet skills are expected.
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AC 6050 - Advanced Accounting
(AC 4050)
(3)
Survey of advanced topics in financial accounting and reporting. Topics may include equity method, business combinations and consolidated financial statements, accounting for routine operations of state and local government entities and other non-business entities, translation of foreign currency financial statements and foreign currency transactions, and partnerships. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated, or additional work appropriate for the graduate level.
Prerequisite: AC 3000.
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AC 6110 - Financial Analysis
(2)
A practical, activity-based course involving the definition, creation, interpretation, and evaluation of financial statements, including effects of key financial decisions, construction of financial metrics, application of basic valuation tools, and determination of relevant costs for decision making.
Prerequisite: AC 2000 and AC 2100, or AC 4500; FN 3000 or equivalent.
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AC 6510 - International Accounting Issues
(2)
This course examines the accounting and reporting of multinational corporations, the impact of culture and capital markets on countries’ accounting concepts and standards; and the development and use of international accounting standards.
Prerequisite: AC 6110 .
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AC 6600 - Corporate and Partnership Taxation
(AC 4600)
(3)
Course studies major taxes and taxation issues as they pertain to corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships. Emphasis is given to concepts, practice, research and communication of tax issues. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated, or additional work appropriate for the graduate level.
Prerequisite: AC 3000.
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AC 6650 - Individual Taxation
(AC 4650)
(3)
This course exposes the student to the rules and regulations of tax laws implemented by the IRS. The student will be expected to prepare a multitude of different tax forms using a tax program selected by the instructor. Some of the topics include: gross income, deduction for adjusted gross income, itemized deductions, credits, taxes payable, tax withholding and credits. Some of the forms the student will have to know and prepare are: Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, and Schedules A,B,C,D,E. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated, or additional work appropriate for the graduate level.
Prerequisite: AC 3000.
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AC 6750 - Auditing
(AC 4750)
(3)
Auditing integrates ethics, accounting practice, business perspectives and environments, and auditing standards and procedures. Upon completion of the course, students will have demonstrated their ability to assess client business risk, perform an industry analysis, gather and evaluate audit evidence, evaluate internal control systems, and prepare audit reports. Analytical, written, and oral presentation skills are essential in this course. The graduate-level course requires independent, accelerated or additional work appropriate for the graduate level.
Prerequisite: AC 3500 or BUS 3100.
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AC 6800 - Fraud Examination
(2)
This course provides students the ability to identify, detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud. Specific topics include who commits fraud and why, fraud prevention, data-driven fraud detection, investigating theft acts, investigating concealment acts, financial statement fraud, fraud against organizations, consumer fraud, and legal resolutions.
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AC 6810 - Non-Profit Accounting
(2)
The study of not-for profit entities will take into account the differences between financial reporting and not-for-profit reporting. The course will examine the accounting techniques related to colleges and universities, state and local governments and non-profit organizations in general. The course will take into account the latest authoritative ruling from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Board, Internal revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management and Budget and Government Accountability Office.
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AC 7000 - Accounting for the General Manager
(3)
Executive Fellows Program only. Course examines accounting systems for executive decision making, including a general, theoretical description and analysis of the financial statements, how they relate to one another, and how information is presented for financial, managerial and tax reporting. The course is very contemporary, using current and actual companies to illustrate how theory and practice work, and at times, do not work.
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Accounting Finance |
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ACFN 6300 - Financial Decision Making for Managers
(2)
This course is an investigation of financial decision making in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis is on the application of financial and nonfinancial information to a wide range of management decisions, from product pricing and budgeting to project analysis and performance measurement. A variety of decision-making tools such as break-even analysis, activity-based costing procedures, contribution margins, budgeting and the balanced scorecard are included. Emphasis is also placed on preparing financial information to request new capital, personnel or projects. This course will focus on the interpretation and use of basic financial information by non-financial managers, not on the production of financial statements and reports. Only open to students enrolled in the Masters in Management program.
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ACFN 6350 - Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
(2)
This course will examine the modern practices and methods used in accounting and finance. Topics will include cash and working capital management, key financial metrics, making a business case, capital acquisition, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, risk assessment and management, and new valuation models and financial products. The Wall Street Journal is required for this course.
Prerequisite: FN 6310 or equivalent.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders |
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CD 6009 - Assessment of Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders
(1)
This course will provide students with hands-on assessment and analysis techniques across phonological characteristics of speech and opportunities for advanced examination and practice with phonetic transcription of disordered speech production.
Corequisite: CD 6110 .
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CD 6110 - Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders
(3)
This course will include a comprehensive overview of the nature of normal and disordered articulation and phonological development, as well as theories related to etiologies, descriptive characteristics, developmental norms, and cultural considerations. Students will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information as it relates to clients who exhibit articulation and phonological disorders and demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based prevention, assessment, and intervention of articulation and phonological disorders.
Corequisite: CD 6009 .
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CD 6112 - Fluency Disorders
(2)
This course will address theories about and research related to normal and disordered fluency. Factors which contribute to fluency disorders will be considered. Various treatment approaches to fluency will be discussed relative to the history of fluency disorders. Formal and informal assessment methods will be highlighted for both pediatric and adult fluency clients. Medical, behavioral, and psychological models of treatment will be included.
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CD 6114 - Voice & Resonance Disorders
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This course will examine the normal and abnormal processes of voice and resonance. It will include in-depth study of assessment and treatment of functional, organic, neurogenic, and psychogenic voice disorders in pediatric and adult populations. Experience in perceptual and instrumental analysis of voice will be included. Treatment and counseling issues for laryngectomy and other vocal pathologies will be addressed.
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CD 6116 - Swallowing Disorders
(3)
This course will provide information about the processes involved in normal and disordered swallowing in children and adults. It will include a review of the anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing and the anatomic and physiologic disturbances affecting deglutition, with an emphasis on radiographic and bedside diagnostic and treatment procedures.
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CD 6118 - Motor Speech Disorders
(3)
This course will focus on the assessment and treatment of motor speech disorders in adults and children. Particular emphasis will be placed on methods of evaluation and differential diagnosis of the dysarthrias and apraxias of speech leading to an enhanced understanding of the neurologic mechanisms of motor speech control. Contemporary issues and approaches to rehabilitation and management of motor speech disorders will be emphasized.
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CD 6121 - Aphasia
(3)
This course will examine the assessment and treatment of acquired language disorders in adults. The primary focus will be on the study of adult aphasia. The theoretical bases of aphasia from historical and contemporary perspectives will be discussed. A review of neuroanatomy will be provided. Differential diagnosis in aphasia, assessment, intervention, and counseling of patients will be considered with a focus on the importance of culturally related factors.
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CD 6123 - Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults
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This course will provide the student with information about the diagnosis and treatment of acquired cognitive linguistic impairments in adults. Right hemisphere disorders, dementia, and traumatic brain injury will be among the topics studied. Emphasis will be on the assessment and management of individuals with both focal and diffuse brain injury. The psychosocial impact of cognitive-linguistic impairments on the individual and the family will be considered.
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CD 6125 - Assessment in Child Language
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This course will provide students with hands-on practice in language analysis techniques appropriate for young children across lexical, morphological, syntactic, and pragmatic characteristics.
Corequisite: CD 6126 .
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CD 6126 - Language Disorders in Children Birth to Age 5
(3)
This course will focus on early language assessment, intervention and service coordination for children with special needs ages birth to five using a family-centered, culturally appropriate approach. An overview of the history and legislation of early language intervention will also be provided. The course will emphasize identification and treatment issues specific to federal laws including counseling and support for families, multicultural considerations and interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary assessment and intervention.
Corequisite: CD 6125 .
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CD 6128 - Language Disorders in School Age Children
(3)
This course will review contemporary literature relating to the language disorders of school age children and adolescents. The students will gain knowledge of disorder descriptions, assessment techniques, intervention strategies, and the interconnections between language and learning. Discussion of literacy, the multidimensional nature of language and the use of culturally different language patterns in the classroom will also be discussed.
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CD 6430 - Concepts and Practices of Research
(3)
This course will provide students the knowledge and skills to use principles of evidence-based practice to critically evaluate and use research to improve clinical practice. In this course, the student will narrow a topic of clinical interest, develop and refine a proposed research question, and complete a literature review and methodology based on the proposed question.
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CD 6559 - American Sign Language I
(CD 4559)
(3)
This course will provide an introduction to sign language including finger-spelling and basic vocabulary words. The development of American Sign Language (A.S.L.) and its application within the Deaf Community will also be explored. Students taking this class for graduate credit must complete an additional project on an accelerated level appropriate for such graduate credit.
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CD 6840 - Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation
CD 4840.
(3)
The effects of hearing impairment on speech, language, education, and occupation in children and adults will be studied. Prevention and intervention techniques are presented in this course. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete an additional project on an accelerated level appropriate for such graduate credits.
Prerequisite: CD 3650.
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CD 6970 - Clinical Practice/Methods I
(2)
This is the first in the sequence of clinical courses. This course will be a combination of supervised clinical practice within community-based educational settings and classroom instruction. Procedures for screening, prevention, evaluation, intervention, will be emphasized in the context of ethical practice and cultural and linguistic diversity. The supervisory process in speech-language pathology will be introduced in this course to promote clinical growth. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of professional identity by acquiring knowledge of professional conduct, professional and standards, workplace communication skills, and contemporary professional issues. Principles and procedures used in evidence-based practice will be introduced.
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CD 6973 - Clinical Practice/Advanced Methods
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This course is the second in the sequence of clinical courses. It is a combination of classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice in the assessment and treatment of culturally and linguistically diverse clients. Focus will be on the process through which new communication behaviors are introduced, sustained and generalized to other contexts. Principles and procedures used in evidence-based practice will be reviewed and implemented. Current theories of interviewing and counseling will be introduced and applied through role-playing and discussions of clinical scenarios.
Fee.
Prerequisite: CD 6970 .
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CD 7112 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(2)
This course will address theoretical and practical issues pertaining to the identification, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with severe and multiple communication deficits, which require augmentative/alternative communication systems and/or adapted computer systems. It will include discussion of the application of graphics, signs and gestural means of communication, use of aids and devices, development of interactive communication behaviors as well as the use of computer assisted communication strategies.
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CD 7130 - Genetic Bases of Communication Disorders
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This course will introduce human genetics and explore the impact of chromosomal and structural anomalies on the process of communication. Course content will include the assessment and remediation of various disorders related to these anomalies.
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CD 7135 - Counseling in CSD
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This course will explore contemporary theories of counseling, skills and techniques of counseling, and application of theories and techniques in clinical situations.
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CD 7225 - Listening, Language, Literacy
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This course will examine the relationships between language disorders in children, and learning disabilities in the literary (reading and writing) form. Class focus will also be on disorders of the listening processes, and how deficits in these areas can affect a student’s ability to perform in the areas of language and literacy acquisition. Overall, class members will be evaluating and clarifying the use of language as a platform to enhance the understanding of other subject areas, such as literacy and language.
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CD 7280 - Autism
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This course will provide an overview of the characteristics and etiology of autism spectrum disorders. Students will develop skills and strategies for communication and language assessment and intervention for this population. Major emphasis will be placed on the speech, language, communication, and behavior of individuals with autism. Guidelines for assessment and intervention will be provided including decision-making for the selection of a communication system, functional assessment of challenging behavior and structured teaching and environmental supports for effective learning.
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CD 7325 - Linguistic and Cultural Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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This course will provide a review of the principles underlying assessment and intervention for culturally and linguistically diverse individuals with communication disorders. Cross-cultural differences in communication styles of various cultural groups, and analysis and critical evaluation of how these differences impact speech-language services are discussed. Focus is given to the utilization of a “difference versus disorders” approach when considering form, content, and use of language.
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CD 7420 - Research Applications in Communication Sciences and Disorders I
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This course will cover topics related to publication of research in professional journals and presentation in professional forums. A variety of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) publication venues and presentation formats will be discussed. Students will prepare the previously developed systematic review from CD 6430 to meet the standard CSD journal guidelines for publication.
Prerequisite: CD 6430 .
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CD 7430 - Research Applications in Communication Sciences and Disorders II
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Students will prepare and conduct oral and poster presentations related to the topic developed in CD 6430 and CD 7420 .
Prerequisite: CD 7420 .
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CD 7440 - Advanced Research
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This course is for second year graduate students who are working with a faculty mentor to carry out a research project. The purpose of this course is to provide individualized instruction to support each student’s progress toward completion of a research project. Experiences may include but are not limited to: Refinement of a research question, methodology development, IRB development, data collection, analysis of results, summarizing implications of research, and disseminating results. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: CD 6430 .
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CD 7580 - Communication Disorders in Acquired Brain Injury
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This course will review the current literature concerning the communicative sequelae of acquired brain injury in children and adults. Topics will include the neuropathophysiology, epidemiology and medical aspects of brain injury. Methods of assessment and clinical management of patients with brain injuries will be presented.
Prerequisite: CD 6124 .
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CD 7881 - Language and Cognition in Normal and Disordered Aging
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This course will examine theories, assessment, and treatment issues of language and cognitive-communication in older adults. Topics covered will include the biological, neurological, and psychological aspects; studies of language and cognition in normal aging as well as pathological changes in language and cognition of the elderly.
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CD 7974 - Clinical Practice/Ethics
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This course is the third in the sequence of clinical courses. Supervised clinical experiences will be provided with culturally and linguistically diverse client populations across the lifespan with various types and severities of communication disorders. Classroom instruction is designed to enhance students’ awareness of, and knowledge about a complexity of ethical issues in the professional practice of speech-language pathology. The course will include a weekly meeting in which students will engage in the process of analyzing and synthesizing information regarding the professional code of ethics.
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Prerequisite: CD 6973 .
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CD 7976 - Clinical Practice/Professional Issues
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This course is the fourth in the sequence of clinical courses. Clinical experiences will be provided with culturally and linguistically diverse client populations with various types and severities of communication disorders across the lifespan. Instruction will provide an overview of the historical, legal and contemporary issues that affect the profession of speech-language pathology. It will include information on certification, specialty recognition, licensure and other forms of credentialing of speech-language pathologists. The structure and affairs of ASHA and other professional associations, scope of practice and practice policies and guidelines, and state and federal regulations and policies related to the practice of speech-language pathology will be discussed. Topics will also include ways for individuals to engage in advocacy activities and participate in their professional associations.
Prerequisite: CD 7974 .
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CD 7977 - Clinical Practice/Pathways to Professional Practice
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This course is the fifth in the sequence of clinical courses. Clinical experiences will continue to be provided with culturally and linguistically diverse client populations with various types and severities of communication disorders across the lifespan. Students will conduct roundtable discussions, and complete and document portfolio projects as part of the class. Students will engage in activities such as service learning projects, immersion experiences, leadership circles, Praxis preparation, grant writing, interdisciplinary contacts, and case study presentations. Career development issues will be addressed.
Prerequisite: CD 7976 .
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CD 7981 - Clinical Practice/Expanding Clinical Experiences
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This is the sixth in the sequence of clinical courses and allows students to fulfill clinical experience requirements. While providing supervised services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients with varied communication disorders, students will engage in screening/prevention/evaluation procedures, integrate/synthesize case history and evaluation information, complete oral and written reports, develop/implement intervention plans, and communicate with clients/caregivers/professionals. Weekly on-line communication with the instructor will be required throughout the course
Prerequisite: CD 7977 .
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CD 7994 - Special Topics in CSD
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These occasional courses will focus on contemporary topics in communication sciences and disorders related to the special clinical, professional, or theoretical issues in the discipline.
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CD 7995 - Special Topics in CSD
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These occasional courses will focus on contemporary topics in communication sciences and disorders related to the special clinical, professional, or theoretical issues in the discipline.
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CD 7996 - Special Topics in CSD
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These occasional courses will focus on contemporary topics in communication sciences and disorders related to the special clinical, professional, or theoretical issues in the discipline.
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CD 7997 - Special Topics in CSD
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These occasional courses will focus on contemporary topics in communication sciences and disorders related to the special clinical, professional, or theoretical issues in the discipline.
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CD 7998 - Special Topics in CSD
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These occasional courses will focus on contemporary topics in communication sciences and disorders related to the special clinical, professional, or theoretical issues in the discipline.
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CD 7999 - Special Topics in CSD
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These occasional courses will focus on contemporary topics in communication sciences and disorders related to the special clinical, professional, or theoretical issues in the discipline.
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Economics |
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EC 6000 - Managerial Economics
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Students enrolled in the Health Care Leadership program only. Topics can include demand and supply, competition, cost and pricing, as well as macro and global issues in relation to how they impact business decisions and firms. Further students will explore competitive analysis techniques such as Porters Five Forces and other industry analysis and firm level techniques.
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EC 6300 - Competitive Analysis
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Competitive Analysis applies economic concepts and ideas to the study of firm and industry performance. It draws upon a number of analytical tools such as strategic mapping, survival analysis, game theory, and transaction cost economics to examine how and why firms and markets perform and evolve. It examines a number of issues including the “make vs. buy” decision process, cooperation vs. competition, changing vertical and horizontal boundaries, and internal vs. external analysis and lead to competitive advantage.
Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in microeconomics, a course in macroeconomics, and a course in statistics.
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EC 6400 - Macroeconomics for Managers
(3)
This course is designed to provide basic material on macroeconomics and discuss how this kind of material can be used for making operational decisions. The material covered will include GDP, unemployment, inflation, fiscal policy, public debt, money and monetary policy, international and global issues, such as Greece and the Euro crisis.
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EC 6600 - International Economics and Trade
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This course will familiarize the student with the global marketplace and the international economic linkages among countries. The course will primarily be a lecture format, but there will be occasional periods when discussion on different topics will be scheduled. The course will examine the increasingly important role of international trade and globalization. It will examine the economic arguments for trade and globalization, the international economic position of the United States of America by studying its Balance of Payments, free trade, exchange rates, determination of exchange rates, and other factors upon which international economics has an impact.
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EC 7000 - Economic and Competitive Analysis
(3)
Executive Fellows Program only. This course explores the interplay of managerial economics and strategic management. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of the competitive analysis tools underlying strategy formulation. Based on an analysis of the factors shaping the industry environment, firms assess their positioning relative to their rivals, and formulate strategies in order to achieve a durable competitive advantage. The course covers various topics in strategy formulation, such as product positioning and differentiation, diversification, vertical integration, scale and scope, pricing, strategic commitments, entry deterrence, and creative destruction.
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EC 7150 - Economics for Managers
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For Executive Fellows Program Only. Course explores basic macro and micro-economic concepts that are critical for managerial analysis of business problems. Micro topics include demand and supply, forecasting, competition, cost and pricing; Macro concepts that describe issues of GDP (inputs and outputs) are among topics also covered.
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Education |
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ED 6005 - Evaluation of Abilities and Achievement
(3)
The focus of this course is to investigate evaluation and assessment techniques used in special education for identification, placement, IEP/ITP/IFSP development and prescriptive planning for children and youth with mild/moderate cross-categorical (MM/CC) disabilities. Candidates will learn to interpret assessment guidelines as set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), understand scoring and interpretation of aptitude and achievement measures used to identify children and youth with MM/CC disabilities and reflect on the ethical dilemmas frequently posed as part of the special education assessment process. Candidates will (a) evaluate and display basic descriptive statistics and measurement concepts used in norm-referenced and criterion-based measurement, (b) administer, score, and interpret informal assessment instruments and teacher-made probes, (c) discuss comprehensive assessment reports, and (d) develop individualized instruction plans in a multidisciplinary team session. Assessment measures will include academic, behavioral, and social skills instruments, as well as the construction of a functional behavioral assessment (FBA). Candidates will examine the role of Response-To-Intervention (Rtl) in the pre-referral process.
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ED 6010 - Foundations of Education
(ED 4010)
(3)
This is a fundamental course that assists students in concentrating on the development of a philosophical, historical, and social model to assist in understanding the complexities, strengths, and problems of present day education. This course challenges students to think critically as they acquire and apply foundational knowledge in education. Foundational areas addressed include historical, philosophical, sociological, cultural, political, economic, ethical, and legal foundations as well as introductions to the areas of theory, curriculum, and teaching as a career. The main theme for this course is teaching for social justice, where students practice critical literacy, evaluating the evolution of education, analyzing the role of cultural diversity in schools and its effect on instruction, exploring educational philosophies and its influence on instruction, determining the relationship between standards, assessments, and accountability, and debating current issues in education.
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ED 6020 - Fundamentals of Literacy Learning
(ED 4020)
(3)
This course explores literacy instruction designed to improve reading and writing for all secondary students across all content areas. Instruction focuses around problem-solving strategies that allow students to gain meaning from critical interpretation of text in varying contexts, whether print or digital. These differentiated strategies address all types of students that will populate a diverse, modern classroom: English language learners, special education students, and students performing above or below grade level. A broadened definition of literacy is investigated, one that entails not only reading and writing, but coherence, analysis, inference, and synthesis. This approach is presented within the context of scaffolding for students so that all may be able to critically analyze a variety of texts.
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ED 6030 - Technology and Education: Applications and Implications
(ED 4030)
(3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the practical applications of technology in education. The course goals and objectives are reflected in Standard 8 of the Missouri Standards for Teacher Education Programs. This course introduces students to the practical applications of technology in education. Students will develop proficiency with a wide range of software applications and examine and evaluate educational software programs. Students will also examine emerging information technologies that show promise in the field of education and explore how these technologies might be of assistance in meeting the needs of diverse learners through differentiated learning. Students will learn how to identify and select appropriate technology for purposeful curriculum and instructional planning. Students will examine the requirements for the pre-service electronic teacher education portfolio and use software programs to create the framework for their portfolio. This course requires service learning hours.
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ED 6055 - Social and Affective Interventions
(3)
This course will apply research-validated practices from eclectic theoretical perspectives to classroom and individual behavior management. Candidates will learn and practice strategies for social and affective intervention from the fields of psycho-educational, behavioral, cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and attribution restructuring therapies. Candidates will design positive behavior support plans, write a behavior intervention program (BIP), and examine the role of tiered intervention in the pre-referral process for students with mild/moderate cross-categorical (MM/CC) disabilities. Social skill development techniques will be reviewed with emphasis placed on students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional/behavioral disorder (EBO), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Candidates will explore the legalities and prevention of manifestation determination hearings.
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ED 6060 - Counseling Techniques and Family Advocacy in Special Education
(2)
This course is designed to develop personal dispositions and skills necessary to effectively collaborate and conference with parents, caregivers, professionals, and families of children and youth with mild/moderate cross-categorical (MM/CC) disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on applying these skills across multicultural settings. Principles and procedures for fostering collaborative partnerships that lead to outcomes of mutual empowerment will be examined. Self-awareness and human relations skills will be developed. Candidates will engage in reflection on their own personal schemata and belief systems with respect to actively involving parents/caregivers in their children’s education. Technology and resources related to self-determination, parent and family support networks, and community services will be explored. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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ED 6070 - Language Development of Students with Exceptionalities
(2)
This course is designed to introduce candidates to the characteristics of students with receptive and expressive language deficits. Candidates will explore general language acquisition, pragmatic, and social uses of language development. Candidates will develop appropriate activities, sequence-based learning, and assistive/augmentative communication technology. Non-credit hour field experiences will be required.
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ED 6080 - Educational Methods in Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Disabilities
(4)
In this course, candidates will apply research validated academic practices to the education of children and youth with mild/moderate cross-categorical (MM/CC) disabilities. Candidates will write individualized student programs including an Individual Education Plan (IEP), an Individual Transition Plan (ITP) and an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Salient features of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) will be examined with respect to court cases, amendments, and reauthorization. Candidates will learn techniques to integrate IEP and ITP goals into multicultural-sensitive academic, behavioral, social, and transition objectives in the school curriculum. Candidates will create lesson plans and implement lessons, using diagnostic teaching techniques. Instruction focusing on transition skills and post K–12 educational and career opportunities will be included. Issues related to grading and academic advancement will be discussed. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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ED 6090 - Specialized Instructional Strategies Across the Curriculum for Special Educators
(3)
This course utilizes personalized techniques and instructional strategies for remediation of academic learning needs to include students with mild-moderate cross-categorical (MMCC) disabilities in the general education classroom. Candidates will address the role of basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics as related to content area instruction across the curriculum. Special attention will be given to middle school and secondary curricular content and methodology. Candidates will identify student needs and plan individualized and small group instruction utilizing research based best practices for reading, writing, and math strategies. Differentiated lesson design will also emphasized.
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ED 6150 - Field Experiences and Action Research
(3)
Students will develop knowledge and skills needed to design and propose an action research project as a basis to make curricular and instructional decisions or to address a school or classroom problem and increase the dialogue within a learning context. Emphasis is placed on empowering teacher leaders in the context being studied to use data (qualitative and/or quantitative) and research literature as the foundation for examining a problem and solution in order to determine a subsequent course of action. The reflective aspect of action research helps individuals become aware of their own practices and helps them look for solutions to issues in their organization, building, or classroom. This course includes a non-credit hour field experience.
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ED 6160 - Teaching Middle and Secondary School Mathematics
(ED 4160)
(3)
Students will explore and practice the methods for teaching all children, with some special attention given to English language learners (ELLs), middle and secondary school mathematics. Students will problem solve and critically think about mathematics and mathematics teaching as they re-experience and begin to teach the mathematics of middle and secondary school. In order to develop the ability to evaluate and create mathematics curriculum and instructional plans, students develop lesson plans, a unit plan, collect student data, and begin the practice of data-driven decision making in the classroom. An emphasis is placed on the use of technology, activity-based learning experiences, and differentiated learning in the middle and secondary school classrooms. This course requires non-credit field placement experience.
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ED 6260 - Teaching Middle and Secondary School Science
(ED 4260)
(3)
This course examines the goals, principles and procedures of science education in elementary schools. Science is examined as both a process and product. Students examine the roles of developing students’ science process skills and understanding of the nature of science as these issues relate to teaching science for concept attainment. The role of science-technology-society connections in science education is emphasized. Issues of successful teaching and learning for a broad range of science learners are addressed. This course will prepare the pre-service and in-service teachers about the challenges of today’s modern classroom; therefore, it will focus on how to best serve English language learners, underperforming students, and a diverse student body. Critical thinking and problem solving will be central to the training of the students. This class requires a non-credit field placement experience. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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ED 6360 - Teaching Middle and Secondary School Social Studies
(ED 4360)
(3)
Students explore and analyze a variety of issues and approaches to the teaching of middle and secondary school social studies. The development of curriculum is emphasized, as well as the development of quality assessments and learning activities. Students participate in on-campus teaching demonstrations and varied sample instructional activities. Students prepare a unit of instruction and demonstrate their understanding of the major concepts and tools of the social studies disciplines. This course, additionally, will prepare the pre-service and in-service teachers about the challenges of today’s modern classroom; therefore, it will focus on how to best serve English language learners, underperforming students, and a diverse student body. Critical thinking and problem solving will be central to the training of the students. This course includes a non-credit field placement experience. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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ED 6400 - Advanced Psychological Foundations
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An examination of contemporary theory, research, and practice on the nature and process of learning. The course explores the biological and cultural factors influencing the patterns of physical, emotional, social, cognitive and moral development in students from early childhood through adolescence. The application of this understanding to the classroom (especially as this understanding pertains to classroom management, assessment, and instructional design) is emphasized. Certification course.
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ED 6450 - Foundations of Special Education
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This course provides an overview of the theoretical and practical issues of educating students with special needs from the early childhood years through adolescence. The needs of students qualifying for services under the 13 federally-funded disability areas, as well as English Language Learners and the gifted and talented, are addressed with an emphasis on inclusion in the general education classroom. Topics include pedagogical theory and best practices such as differentiated instruction and Response to Intervention (RtI), cultural diversity, legal and ethical considerations related to each area of disability, academic and behavior intervention strategies for elementary and secondary students, consultation and collaboration with special education personnel, assistive technology use, and transition services. This course requires non-credit field experience.
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ED 6460 - Teaching Middle and Secondary School English
(ED 4460)
(3)
Students will explore and analyze a variety of issues and approaches to the teaching of middle and secondary school English. The development of curriculum will be the foundation of the course, from lesson planning through full unit design. Pre-service and in-service teachers will learn how to use formative, summative and standardized student data to drive curricular decisions in the classroom. Differentiated instructional methods will be modeled and practiced; methods emphasized will reflect best practice and current educational technology. This course will prepare the pre-service and in-service teachers about the challenges of today’s modern classroom; therefore, it will focus on how to best serve English language learners, underperforming students, and a diverse student body. Critical thinking and problem solving will be central to the training of the students. This course also requires a non-credit field placement experience. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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ED 6500 - Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment in Secondary Education
(ED 4500)
(3)
Students will focus on the application of theory to practice as it pertains to curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices in secondary classrooms. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding, students develop a unit that includes coherence amongst standards, assessments, and instructional practices. Specific topics of inquiry will include the practice of instructional planning and implementation with technology, collecting student data, and data-driven decision making in order to evaluate and modify curriculum in response to students’ needs. This course includes a non-credit field placement experience.
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ED 6501 - Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment I (Teaching Science, Mathematics, and Health in Grades 1-6)
(4)
This course focuses on the development of effective planning, instructional, and data-driven assessment practices that are appropriate for elementary students in mathematics, science, and health education. Students explore and practice varied approaches primarily in the teaching of elementary school mathematics, science, and health education. Students also discuss the idea that teachers have a vital role in the growth of culturally diverse learners, including English Language Learners. Critical thinking, technology,and inquiry is woven throughout the course. This course includes a non-credit field placement experience.
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ED 6502 - Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment II (Integrating Language Arts, Social Studies and Children’s Literature in Grades 1-6)
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This course explores and analyzes a variety of approaches to the teaching of elementary school social studies, language arts, and children’s literature for culturally diverse learners, including English Language Learners, in the elementary classroom. In this course, students delineate the integrative nature of elementaiy social studies and discover the ways in which literature adds depth and breadth to this specific content area. Students learn the development of social studies and language arts curriculum, including quality planning, instructional activities, and data-driven assessments. Students will develop a long-term curriculum plan that integrates language arts, social studies and children’s literature. Critical thinking, technology, and inquiry is woven throughout the course. This course includes a non-credit field placement experience.
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ED 6560 - Teaching Foreign Language
(ED 4560)
(3)
Students examine the recent findings of linguists, psycholinguists, sociolinguists, cognitive psychologists and educational theorists in curriculum and motivation relative to second language learning. Student appraise methods of foreign language teaching at K-12 levels as they relate to proficiency in listening, reading, writing and speaking, and critically analyze existing methods to give rationale for selection of a preferred method. Additionally, the student works with a practicing professional at a school site. This course, additionally, will prepare the pre-service and in-service teachers about the challenges of today’s modern classroom; therefore, it will focus on how to best serve English language learners, underperforming students, and a diverse student body. Critical thinking and problem solving will be central to the training of the students. This course requires a non-credit field placement experience. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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ED 6620 - Foundations of Classroom Management
(3)
This course is designed to help pre-service teachers organize an enriched learning environment and develop strategies for managing and motivating students to help them become better and more responsible learners.This courseis an introduction to the theory and application of management techniques that provide the basis for an effective, efficient,and positive classroom climate. Techniques that result in effective use of time, efficient use of materials and improved student behavior are identified and practiced. Emphasis is placed on the importance of classroom dynamics in creating a proactive approach to classroom management. Non-credit hour field experience is required.
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ED 6660 - Teaching Middle and Secondary School Business Education
(ED 4660)
(3)
Students explore and analyze a variety of approaches to the teaching of business education courses at the middle and high school level. A major focus is upon the development of curriculum, teaching materials, and learning activities appropriate to the business education curriculum. The integration of business education into the total school curriculum is also emphasized and experience is provided through on-campus demonstrations and visits to local school classrooms. Students develop an original plan of study for one of the business education areas during the course of the semester and they develop the ability to create and evaluate curriculum. This course will prepare the preservice and in-service teachers about the challenges of today’s modern classroom; therefore, it will focus on how to best serve English language learners, underperforming students, and a diverse student body. Critical thinking and problem solving will be central to the training of the students. This course requires non-credit field experiences. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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ED 6700 - Methods of Diagnosis and Instruction for Remedial Reading
(3)
This course focuses on ways to individualize instruction for diverse needs of students who have difficulty reading and understanding texts necessary for school and the enjoyment of reading. Students will review research on ways to support readers who struggle and instructional strategies to develop fluency, comprehension, and word analysis strategies including phonics.
Prerequisite: ED 6020 .
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ED 7710 - Integrating Arts Instruction into the Core Curriculum
(3)
This course considers Literacy, Numeracy and the Arts. As future educators it is imperative to consider the arts and how they might be integrated meaningfully into the core curriculum. Students will be expected to develop interdisciplinary units of study that include a variety of art mediums, music, movement, drama, and creative writing. This course meets certifications standards.
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ED 7760 - Literacy Practicum
(3)
This course is a supervised practicum at the elementary level. Students will gain experience in assessing and planning for diverse, including ELL, elementary students in need of support in literacy acquisition. Students will plan, teach and evaluate the effectiveness of strategy instruction by documenting of the literacy development of the students with whom they work for the semester.
Prerequisite: ED 6700 .
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ED 7800 - Graduate Student Teaching in the Elementary School
(10)
Students serve as interns in local schools and work closely with cooperating teachers to experience firsthand responsibility for planning and implementing instruction in the primary and intermediate elementary classroom. All content area and general education requirements must be met before student teaching. This course is part of the Professional Semester. Certification course.
Fee.
Corequisite: ED 7900 .
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ED 7850 - Graduate Student Teaching in the Secondary School
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Students serve as interns in local schools and work closely with cooperating teachers to experience firsthand responsibility for planning and implementing instruction in their major content fields. All content area and general education requirements and the Praxis II exam must be completed before student teaching. This course is part of the Professional Semester. Certification course.
Fee.
Corequisite: ED 7900 .
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ED 7900 - Graduate Student Teaching Seminar
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This course is taken in conjunction with the student teaching experience. Pedagogy and best practices related to effective instructional, management, and curriculum design strategies are explored in a seminar setting. Topics addressed include learner engagement and motivation, cultural and academic diversity, differentiated learning, authentic assessment, collaboration with colleagues, and legal and ethical issues related to teaching.
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ED 7910 - The Professional Semester Portfolio
(1)
During the final semester of the M.Ed. program, an electronic portfolio, consisting of reflections on the nine Missouri Beginning Teacher Standards, and on Standard 10 addressing the Department of Education Conceptual Framework, is submitted and evaluated by the student’s assigned portfolio mentor. Teacher candidates will also complete the Missouri Professional Competency Profile toward the end of their professional semester examining personal development and future opportunity for growth as an educator. This document, along with the Rockhurst University Jesuit Core Values, and the Department of Education’s Conceptual Framework, will serve as the basis for an oral capstone presentation which is evaluated by the student’s portfolio mentor at the culmination of the professional semester.
Corequisite: ED 7900 .
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ED 7940 - Capstone Project in Educational Studies
(1)
During the final semester of the Master of Education in Educational Studies program, the student, with input from his/her advisor, will design a capstone project that will prepare him/her for work in an educational setting in which the student might seek future employment. This capstone could range from a service project in metro area organizations such as a museum, a zoo, or a children’s learning center, or it could address the Missouri Beginning Teacher Standards and the Department of Education conceptual framework. This capstone project will have both a written and oral defense component.
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EN 6750 - History and Structure of the English Language
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A study of the historical origins of the English language, including its relationship to the Indo-European family, its Germanic development into Old English, Middle English, and Modern English with other Latinate influences on the language, the English language in America, and the development of various dialects of English in use today. In addition, the course examines contemporary English grammars, including structural and transformational- generative approaches. (Course fulfills state certification requirements.)
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FN 5025 - Foundations of Finance
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Students enrolled in the Health Care Leadership program or focus only. An introduction to financial concepts at work in various healthcare organizations and the basic tools available to the financial manager. Health care-related cases are used to simulate the environment in which financial decisions are actually made. Students work individually and in teams. Computer and basic spreadsheet skills are expected.
Prerequisite: AC 5025 or equivalent.
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FN 6310 - Financial Strategy and Decision Making
(2)
An applied course involving the use of accounting information, financial metrics and strategies, and valuation principles to describe and analyze business problems and facilitate managerial decision making. Students are expected to effectively communicate financial results, and identify ethical issues in financial decision making and reporting.
Prerequisite: AC 6110 .
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FN 6410 - Venture Capital
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Venture capital is a subset of private equity financing. This survey class is designed to explore the business of venture capital and how this financing fits into business today. Students will be exposed to learning through guest speakers from the field, current events, and a “how to” approach led by the textbook. The goal of the course is to provide the student with insights into how the venture capital investment process works from both sides of desk.
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FN 6420 - Financial Risk Management
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Financial Risk Management overviews the derivatives markets, the instruments traded in these markets (options, futures, forwards and swaps) and the principles underlying price determination of these instruments. Option valuation models such as the Black-Scholes model are covered. The focus of the course is on financial engineering - the use of derivatives in managing risk. Management of interest rate risk, equity risk, currency risk, commodity price risk and derivatives risk is discussed.
Prerequisite: FN 6310 .
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FN 6460 - Personal Financial Planning
(2)
Overall objective of the course is to master personal financial planning topics specific to graduate-level students who want to use this information in their personal and/or professional lives. The following topics will be covered: overview of the financial planning process; cash management, debt management, and saving; income taxes; home and auto buying decisions; insurance & risk management; investments; retirement planning; and estate planning. Speakers will be brought in to the class on occasion to discuss their areas of expertise.
Prerequisite: FN 6310 .
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FN 6560 - Corporate Financial Planning
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The overall theme is one of strategic control of corporate assets and liabilities. The topics covered in this course are: (a) Translation of strategic planning into long-term financial planning (b) corporate financing and cost of capital (b) short-term financial planning, forecasting, shareholder communications (c) risk management (d) the analysis of international activities.
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FN 6600 - Investments
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Course explores how securities markets work, and how individual investors employ systematic methodologies to accomplish investment objectives. Topics include environmental analysis, evaluation of equities, analysis of fixed income securities, fundamental and technical analysis of the stock market and capital market theory.
Prerequisite: FN 6310 .
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FN 7100 - Financial Management
(3)
Executive Fellows Program only. Course enables student to complete an accounting and finance project by assessing his or her own organization. Students also practice accounting and financial decision-making at a senior-management level, using a financial simulation, and cover the theories and tools, and develop the skills necessary to understand finance from a senior management/leadership perspective. The project and simulation will allow the student to practice and learn about all the finance functions including treasury and cash management, capital budgets, pro forma financial statements, capital structure, working capital and growth issues.
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FD 6000 - Developing Annual Sustainability
(FD 4000)
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A study of the process of raising annual revenue effectively by matching strategies with constituents. Focus on creation and implementation of an effective annual fundraising plan and methods to involve volunteers in the fundraising process, including annual campaign, special events and earned income strategies. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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FD 6100 - Major Gifts and Capital Campaigns
(FD 4100)
(3)
An introduction to the major gifts process. Using ethically based strategies, students analyze successful major gifts efforts as they learn to utilize the case statement, volunteers, and board members to further the organizational cause. This course also examines capital fundraising as a component of the overall development program with a focus on the campaign plan and volunteer leadership. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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FD 6200 - Technology and Marketing Trends in Fundraising
(FD 4200)
(3)
A study of the importance and use of technology in fundraising. Focus on the selection and use of fundraising systems to manage an organization’s gift processing, donor management/stewardship, and mailing list tracking needs. Attention to case studies and industry trends for successful online strategies and practices using social media tools and their impact on donor response, stewardship and accountability. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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FD 6300 - Prospect Research and Proposal Writing
(FD 4300)
(3)
A comprehensive overview of the grants process within the context of an institution’s development plan, with specific reference to the research, writing, and managing of a range of grant types. Emphasis is placed on writing competitive proposals that address funder priorities and meet the needs of the organization, developing accurate budgets, and developing and utilizing effective methods for grant evaluation. The graduate-level course requires independent accelerated additional coursework appropriate for the graduate level.
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HC 6150 - Healthcare Systems
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Course surveys the major components and organizational interrelationships of the United States health care system. Students examine the various health care organizations (HCOs), personnel issues, delivery systems, policy, and payment mechanisms. The course introduces students to the public policy and business practice issues associated with access, cost and quality.
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HC 6200 - Cost Management and Control
(2)
This course examines how medical care is financed and how it is purchased. It looks at methods in which physicians, hospitals, and other providers are reimbursed for their services. This course is meant for the general healthcare manager as well as those seeking information that may be of value in other health management positions. It will examine methods of reimbursement used by commercial payers, Medicare and Medicaid. Emphasis is also applied to evaluating if contracts are profitable for the health care organization. The class will introduce alternative methods of organization and payment including patient centered medical homes, accountable care organizations, and the Affordable Care Act.
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