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PSY-5404 - Tests and Measurements in I/O Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces students to the basic theories, applications, and issues of psychological testing and assessment. Students will review the historical, professional, and legal context of utilizing tests and measurements in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Specifically, students will explore the purpose, development, application, and evaluation of psychological tests as applied to employee selection, placement, and performance appraisal. Students will also examine special topics related to use of psychological tests in the workplace, including the merits of cognitive ability, personality, and vocational testing, technological advancements in testing, and the testing of special populations.
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PSY-5403 - Personnel Selection and Recruitments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, personnel recruitment and selection is introduced as an evidence-based practice aimed at identifying qualified candidates and encouraging them to apply for jobs with an organization. The student will discover and understand the theories and principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology (IO) that focus on personnel recruitment and selection. Students will also evaluate the methodology, including the assessment tools and develop persuasive arguments about personnel recruitment and selection. The goal of this course is to use a systematic approach of hiring and promoting qualified personnel.
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PSY-5402 - Organizational Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the role of the Organizational Development (OD) practitioner in supporting and/or leading change in individual, group, and organizational settings. In order to facilitate change so that it enhances productivity, students will learn about the evolution of organizational development, the process of change, and the many types and components appropriate in different OD situations. Student will also examine the principles, theories and ethics of organizational development and change. The goal of this course is for students to be able to both manage and implement interventions to remake the way an organization functions.
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PSY-5401 - Foundations in I/O Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to graduate studies in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology. This area of psychology involves the application of psychological principles to work settings, which includes personnel selection, training and development, performance management, stress and motivation, work attitudes, leadership, teams, and work-life balance. Current models, history, ethical and legal concerns, and research in I/O Psychology will be explored. In addition, graduate-level skills—such as academic integrity, effective use of the Northcentral Library, comprehension of complex scholarly texts and research articles, and use of APA format and style in professional communication—are also introduced. Students will complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to completion of their educational aspirations.
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PSY-5111 - Applied Statistics in I/O PSY Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an introduction to descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, margin of error, and the visual representation of statistical data. The emphasis in this course is on developing a conceptual knowledge of how statistics are used in the setting of I/O Psychology. The student will learn about many of the commonly used statistical tests in psychological research such as t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and chi-square are along with their interpretation. Students will demonstrate analytical proficiency by creating and interpreting tables and graphs based on results of statistical tests in preparation for sharing presentations with stakeholders.
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Instructional Leadership |
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IL-7002 - Leader as Community Advocate Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Instructional leaders must forge relationships with stakeholders in the community to build effective learning organizations. In this doctoral course, students will evaluate the skills necessary to engage stakeholders in partnerships that enhance educational operations at all levels. Students will discuss methods to develop professional learning communities and evaluate the theories and research related to learning communities and instructional leadership.
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IL-7001 - Leader as Advocate and Decision Maker Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will utilize various research-based leadership decision-making concepts and supervisory processes to advance teacher development and instructional practice. Emphasis will be on the educational leader as a decision-maker, supervisor, and teacher advocate to support student achievement. Additional topics will involve perceptions of leadership, instructional strategies and support, professional development, and collaboration.
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IL-7000 - The Culture of Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, doctoral students will explore ways of creating a culture of learning while engaging in instructional leadership tasks. Through course activities, students will explore topics including technology integration, philosophically sound curriculum decision-making, visionary leadership traits, and curriculum management.
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IL-5002 - Instructional Leader as Community Conduit Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will investigate diverse leadership approaches to effective community engagement. Mastery is attained by creating a needs assessment to evaluate the strength of family, school, and community partnerships. Topics include: Professional Learning Communities, public relations, mission and vision, and instructional leadership roles and responsibilities.
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IL-5001 - Instructional Leader as Advocate and Decision Maker Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students examine the role of instructional leader as that of advocate and decision maker. The importance of this particular role is grounded in the realization that the instructional leader articulates the vision that reflects the mission, core values, beliefs, and purpose of the educational enterprise. Additionally, the instructional leader’s role as advocate is to support the development and maintenance of high standards of performance and achievement. As decision maker and standard bearer for the enterprise, the instructional leader models the way and leads by example.
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IL-5000 - Instructional Leader as Creator of Learning Culture Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students explore the knowledge, skill sets and behaviors that enable instructional leaders to establish and sustain professional learning cultures. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge base per curriculum and its function(s) in educational settings. Students pursuing a specialization in instructional leadership will take this as their first course.
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International Business |
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IB-7017 - International Business Law & Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course covers the principles, scope and basic mechanism of international law, development and practices. The impacts of international relations and the legal environment on global business will also be examined. The course incorporates major cases of emerging disputes and dispute resolution among nations over such issues as intellectual property rights, labor and trade subsidy policies. Students will be assessed for their critical thinking and the theoretical applications through research oriented assignments.
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IB-7016 - International Business Strategic Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The purpose of this course is to address the strategic management decisions of multinational corporations (MNCs) to enhance success in a global economy. Students will evaluate decisions-making skills and situations faced by managers of MNCs to meet changes in global business environments. The course examines global strategy, structures, and global strategic management knowledge.
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IB-7013 - Global Marketing Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine specific issues of social and cultural environments in the context of global marketing. Global marketing research and product launches are differentiated when entering international markets and when conducting marketing operations globally as opposed to domestically. Attention is focused on complex problem-solving techniques through an examination of culture and customer differences in different parts of the world. The purpose of this course is also to provide a new learning experience for global marketing professionals who need new methods to develop product design, implement comprehensive marketing brand, and plan strategies throughout the world. Students will be assessed their critical thinking and practical applications through research-oriented assignments.
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IB-7012 - Global Economic Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral course, students will explore international economic and trade theories and the role of global corporations. The global economic environment continues to pose major challenges; therefore, it is increasingly important to understand principles of international economic theory and international economic and financial governance institutions. Students will be assessed for their critical thinking and the theoretical applications to resolve complex research issues, and problems existed in the global economic environment.
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IB-7002 - International Business Environments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral course requires students to examine the impacts of economic, social, ethical, and political changes of different countries on global business. The emphasis is on developing higher-level thinking skills with an ability to critically evaluate, and explore, differences in conducting business in different international markets. Students are assessed for their critical thinking skills to resolve complex research issues and problems. Students will develop decision-making-skills required for managers to conduct business in different international markets.
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IB-5017 - International Business Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course covers the principles underlying the legal environment of global business. In addition to identifying the current legal rules and regulations affecting businesses, this course presents insights into new developments and trends that will greatly affect future transactions on a global scale.
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IB-5016 - Global Business Strategic Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the strategic management of multinational corporations (MNCs),and outlines Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) trends and its economic determinants. In this course, students will appraise international business strategies that MNCs have used in emerging economies and challenges they confront in different regions by using real life case studies. The course will also identify factors contributing to foreign debt crisis and its prevention.
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IB-5014 - Cultural Environment of International Business Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the social, political, economic, technological and infrastructural complexities of operating in foreign cultures. The course is primarily focused on exploring the management of cross-cultural organizational relationships in the current global environment. Course assignments are weighted in the correspondence of these relationships, thus challenging your critical thinking. Textbook cases, scholarly research, videos, and relevant internet resources would be used to cultivate your understanding and interpretation of international business concepts and events.
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IB-5013 - International Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the issues involved in entering global markets and conducting marketing activities. Specific issues include evaluating opportunities in foreign markets, developing and adapting marketing strategies to specific national market’s needs, and coordinating strategies across markets. Students will diagnose the real-world experiences of global corporations using case studies and up-to-date knowledge from the textbook and relevant Internet resources.
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IB-5012 - International Economics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Managing in the international economic environment continues to pose major challenges; therefore, it is increasingly important to understand how the complex economic linkages can impact a country’s economy. This course covers international economic topics such as absolute versus comparative advantage, trade policies, international trade and economic growth, exchanges rates, and open economy monetary policy.
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International Education |
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IE-7021 - Global Perspectives on Ethical Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will address ethical issues confronting education from a global perspective, including both comparative and transnational points of view. It will address cross-border issues such as educational inequality, the role of culture, ethics in teaching, as well as how technology, economics and conflict impact ethics in education. Finally, the course will address ethical issues for teachers and educational administrators.
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IE-7017 - International Education Concepts and Theory Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this Doctoral level course will explore that underpin education systems around the world, including the cultural and historical bases of these systems and the global spread of educational trends. Alternative theories and definitions of development as expressed in international education institutions will be evaluated. Students will be required to consider the challenges of reform and unique practices in international contexts. In addition, students will integrate an understanding of diverse educational perspectives through the evaluation of worldwide educational systems.
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IE-7013 - Globalization and Educational Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine cross-cultural efforts to effect positive global educational change. Students will also explore theories of globalization as well as practices that are effecting positive global educational change. In particular, this course looks at international education policy to solidify students’ knowledge of globalization and its impact on international education. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the impacts of globalization on the education systems at home.
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IE-7009 - Education in Conflict and Emergencies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral level course, students will examine the theoretical underpinnings and practical challenges of education in difficult circumstances - in the context of conflict, emergencies and in a post-conflict environment. This includes the exploration of frameworks and strategies used today by education systems as well as international organizations and NGOs that often provide such services. Students will also explore education as a development strategy, including three overarching concepts: education as protection, education as a humanitarian response, and education as post-conflict reconstruction. This course also explores the impact that conflict has on formal systems of education, and the provision of education for refugees. Students are also introduced to key strategies and techniques that are frequently cited and used by educational planners delivering education in difficult situations. In conclusion, students are asked to conduct their own research to develop a deeper understanding of education in difficult circumstances.
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IE-7007 - International Education Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore theory and practice to inform leaders in education. Students are introduced to institutions involved with the education of diverse communities as well as educational development in diverse global settings. Students will focus on building leadership skills in international education with a special emphasis on practices, strategies, and techniques that can be adapted to intercultural/multicultural contexts.
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IE-7005 - International Organizations in Global Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be introduced to global education organizations. Students will explore some of the diverse organizations that are engaged in international education, and learn about key guiding initiatives, policies and standards. This course also provides a good orientation for those who anticipate working with or for international organizations.
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IE-7003 - Culture, Society, and Education in Comparative Perspective Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore and analyze international and comparative education, with a focus on methods, foundational theories, and resources specific to conducting international, educational research and exploring culture, society and education with a comparative perspective.
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IE-7001 - Introduction to Global and Comparative Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral level course introduces learners to theories of comparative education, cross-national comparative analysis, global educational transfer and borrowing, and the relation between culture and education. Through this course, learners will begin to develop the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to be effective educators of global and comparative education. Students will understand the commonalities, differences, and connections between global and comparative education, and the meaning and significance of globalization in the field of education. Learners will comprehend, through reading and class assignments, the global dimensions of several crucial contemporary issues, including the hopes of global cooperation, and the complexity of educational accountability, authority, and professionalism. This course will underline the necessity of an interdisciplinary approach to understanding these complex issues.
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IE-5021 - Education and National Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the development of education nationally and internationally, and will make cross-national comparisons. Students will examine education in developed and emerging nations with a comparative perspective, including comparisons of school practice, teacher training, and policies that influence the provision of education, and challenges of educating citizens in transitional societies.
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IE-5013 - Globalization and Educational Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the theories and practices to effect positive global educational change. With a focus on pre-primary, primary and secondary education, students will examine practices that reflect how globalization is impacting learning and teaching. This includes gaining research practice in conducting interviews. Ultimately, students will be encouraged to act as change agents ready to examine education from a global perspective.
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IE-5007 - Conflict Resolution in an International Context Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the conceptual underpinnings of peace and conflict resolution and the paradigmatic models of conflict resolution. Substantive inquiry into a variety of peace building approaches on local, national, and global levels will also be explored. Students will develop the knowledge and appreciation of the theoretical, conceptual, and methodological breadth of the conflict resolution in an international context.
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IE-5005 - International Organizations in Global Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be introduced to global education organizations. Students will explore diverse organizations engaged in international education, ranging from the International Baccalaureate Program to UNESCO to NGOs, and examine key guiding initiatives and policies.
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IE-5003 - International Education Concepts and Theory Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will explore concepts and theories of education systems around the world, including the cultural and historical bases of these systems and the spread of educational trends across the globe. Alternative theories and definitions of development, as expressed in international education institutions, will be evaluated. Students will be required to consider the challenges of reform and unique practices in international contexts. In addition, students will integrate an understanding of diverse educational perspectives through the evaluation of worldwide educational systems.
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IE-5001 - Introduction to Global and Comparative Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop the skills needed to be effective educators in a global society. Students will explore the connections between diverse education systems and evaluate various theories of comparative education. Topics include: comparative and global education, cross-national comparative analysis, global educational transfer and borrowing, and tools and instruments used in global education.
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Leadership in Higher Education |
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LHE-7014 - Introduction to the Community College Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will gain knowledge of the history, nature, and purpose of American community colleges with emphasis on college funding, leadership, staffing, service learning and the importance of the mission, vision, and values. Mastery is attained through developing a strategic plan addressing a current/recent college challenge.
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LHE-7013 - Community College Curriculum and Program Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will receive a general and introductory knowledge of curricular and leadership issues in a community college setting. Students will explore issues related to the community college curriculum relative to program development, student services, and leadership as well as assessment.
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LHE-7012 - Strategic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore institutional and programmatic planning in tandem with the concern for institutional effectiveness. A major goal of this course will be to ensure an understanding of and appreciation for the range of approaches that can be taken to strategic planning, explicitly linking all strategies with the principles and best practices that support the drive toward institutional effectiveness.
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LHE-7011 - Foundations of Higher Education Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Higher education leadership occurs in an environment of ambiguity and constant change. Leaders must be able and willing to embrace uncertainty, continually learning, and develop a deep understanding of their core values. The course is designed to provide foundational grounding in the study of leadership theory and research, in higher education. Emphasis will be given to the practical application of higher education leadership theories and the academic and administrative roles of an institution of higher education. Students will explore best practices to uncover links that can be made to increase the value of higher education practices.
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LHE-7010 - Current Trends and Topics in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore areas of interest in higher education. Often these areas are new topics of special interest to higher education. At times, areas of higher education that are receiving attention nationally will be highlighted through this course. Students will work with instructors to create a self-directed study plan on a topic appropriate for doctoral level study.
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LHE-7008 - Higher Education Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide students with an overview of financial issues applicable to higher education in the United States. Students will engage a broad foundation of theory, practice, research, and policy of higher education economics. Topics will include societal investment in higher education, methods of finance, costs of higher education, and budgeting concepts.
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LHE-7007 - Strategic Enrollment Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn the best principles and practices for leading recruitment, enrollment management, and institutional advancement efforts. Students will focus on effective enrollment management and leadership, recruitment, retention, institutional advancement, student service, targeted communication, applying technology to enrollment management and developing an institution-wide strategic enrollment process. Students have the opportunity to customize this course to their particular professional setting and goals.
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LHE-7006 - Student Affairs Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will study the evolution and current practices of student affairs development, management, and leadership in higher education. Topics include: philosophical, historical, conceptual, and research foundations of the profession; cultural and organizational contexts of student affairs; mission and vision; and current trends in campus demographics and student experience in student affairs development.
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LHE-7005 - Legal Issues in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop a fundamental understanding of the importance of legal issues in higher education and their impact on individual rights and responsibilities as well as those of institutions of higher education.
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LHE-7004 - Organization and Governance of Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, doctoral students will analyze and evaluate theories, models, and readings on approaches and structures for governing higher education organizations. This course is intended to help students understand the competencies and training necessary to undertake various operational and leadership roles. Doctoral students will gain a sound understanding of complex college and university organizations and develop a working understanding of the elements of organizations which comprise contemporary social systems. Students will explore major forces, issues, and themes which influence American society and in turn affect colleges and universities.
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LHE-5013 - The Community College Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides a general and introductory understanding of curricular issues in a community college setting. Students will explore issues related to the community college curriculum relative to program development and management as well as assessment.
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LHE-5011 - Leadership for Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the nuances of higher education leadership and theory. Emphasis will be given to the practical application of higher education leadership theories in the academic and administrative roles of an institution of higher education.
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LHE-5010 - Topics in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores areas of interest in higher education. Often these areas are new topics of special interest to higher education. At times, areas of higher education that are receiving attention nationally will be highlighted through this course. Students will work with faculty to create a self-directed study plan on a topic appropriate for master’s-level study.
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LHE-5009 - A History of Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are introduced to the historical origins of higher education in the United States. Significant periods in the development of higher education in this country are covered, as well as the evolution into today’s contemporary and complex system of higher education. Topics include: education models, progressive movements, federal higher education acts, community colleges, access, diversity and opportunity.
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LHE-5008 - Financial Issues in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide students with an overview of financial issues applicable to higher education in the United States. Students will engage a broad foundation of theory, practice, research, and policy of higher education economics. Topics will include societal investment in higher education, methods of finance, costs of higher education, and budgeting concepts.
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LHE-5005 - Exploring Legal Issues in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop a fundamental understanding of the importance of legal issues in higher education and their impact on individual rights and responsibilities as well as those of institutions of higher education. Topics include: academic freedom, liability for student behavior, separation of church and state, antidiscrimination statutes and academic discipline.
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LHE-5004 - The Organization of Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will receive an introduction to the classical theories, traditional models, and contemporary readings regarding approaches and structures relative to organizational governance in higher education. Topics to be covered include organizational theory, governance models, campus climate, institutional change, and diversity.
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Learning Analytics in Higher Education |
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LAHE-7005 - Implementing a Higher Education Learning Analytics Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will devise/design, in theory, rationale, purpose their own “theoretical” Higher Education Analytics Project following a pre-designed template provided for them. Students will be asked to follow the template with particular attention to issues of Scope, Cost, Timeliness and Utility. It will be important to adequately address the humanistic side of a learning analytics Project, such as leadership and in-house expertise. Students will also have to sufficiently address all “soft side” analytic issues such as moral, ethical and legal issues. This course is the capstone project.
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LAHE-7004 - Learning Analytic Tools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students will be provided instruction regarding the types and functions of various analytics tools. Students will be given introduced to a strategy to choosing proper analytic tools that relies on knowing the purpose and types of educational answers sought, as well as the technology infrastructure, availability of data and cost. Consideration in not only choosing, but applying the correct analytics tools cannot be overlooked, as the requirements of each tool bring pros and cons. This course will provide an introduction to various analytic tools as well as review prominent studies and applications in which educational analytic tools were used.
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LAHE-7003 - Applying Learning Analytics in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will expose the student to use and application of learning analytics in a very specific, micro level approach. This course will cite and discuss the historical application of learning analytics, from the early application of learning analytics in the SIGNAL studies by Purdue in 2006 to more recent applications going on throughout the country. Students will be exposed to the role of technology and learning analytics on specific student outcomes like retention memory, engagement, dropout risk identification and other targeting metrics through the review of prominent studies. Students will learn about how learning analytics is being used to improve curriculum and pedagogy as well as institutional accountability. Students will be introduced to learning analytics in current practice and how it can help administration, as well as be exposed to faculty, student, and administration perspectives regarding the process. Students will engage in a more detailed discussion of legal issues regarding learning analytics as well as other soft side dimensions of learning analytics that are needed at the institutional level such as ethics and data literacy. Students will be encouraged to plan a hypothetical learning analytics initiative based on the information they have learned.
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LAHE-7002 - A Macro Level Approach to Learning Analytics in Higher Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will expose the student to various theories regarding the use and advancement of learning analytics in higher education in a broad and macro level approach. Students will engage in dialogue regarding the role of analytics in areas such as student learning and achievement, human resources, facilities, finance, research and academic affairs. Students will learn the implications for learning analytics in higher education administration, as well as those for both students and teachers. Students will learn what kinds of institutional leadership, technology capacities and infrastructure as well as human capital, learning analytic initiatives rely on and will investigate the challenges and future considerations needed for this field, as it continues to be applied in higher education.
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LAHE-7001 - Using Educational Data Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will be introduced to the role of technology and various forms of educational data which is used in learning analytics. The students will be given an overview of data mining, data integrity, data privacy and data utility. The students will become familiar with and apply popular educational data technology terms and all elements of data capture and management , such as data systems and data sources, will be covered, as well as the data mining process and other best practices to be considered in learning analytics.
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LAHE-7000 - Introduction to Learning and Knowledge Analytics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will be introduced to the history and evolution of data analytics, which includes the identification of both early and prominent foundations of learning analytics, as well as an introduction to key theories, leading experts, useful best practices and applications in education.
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Learning Analytics in K-12 Education |
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LAK-7005 - Implementing a K-12 Analytics Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will prepare their own “theoretical” K12 Analytics Project following a pre-designed template provided for them. The project will include addressing issues of Scope, Cost, Timeliness, and Utility. It will be important to adequately address the humanistic side of a learning analytics Project, such as leadership and in-house expertise. Students will also have to sufficiently address other analytic challenges such as moral, ethical, and legal issues. This course is the capstone project for Learning Analytics K12.
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LAK-7004 - K-12 Analytic Tools Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be provided instruction regarding the types and functions of various K-12 analytics tools. Special attention will be given to the use of K-12 statewide Student Information Systems and the integration of other types of data or multi-source data such as NAEP (National Student Clearing House data). Students will learn to select proper analytic tools depending on knowing the purpose and types of educational answers sought, as well as the technology infrastructure, availability of data, and cost. This course will provide an exploration of various analytic tools as well as review prominent studies and applications where educational analytic tools are used.
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LAK-7003 - K-12 Learning Analytic Considerations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will address common problems, concerns, and oversights with learning analytic projects school districts and administrators may encounter. This course will comprehensively address all the soft sides of learning analytic issues needing to be addressed, especially student privacy regulations such as (FERPA) and data ownership and stewardship. Predictive analytics in K-12 with the advantages, limitations, and implementation guidelines will also be addressed. Students will engage in activities on role of using learning analytics for prediction (e.g., predicting college readiness or graduation) versus formative assessment (e.g., data used as live, real time action data to gauge performance, course correct and provide intervention) at the K-12 level. This course will expose students to many “active” K-12 learning analytic projects continually occurring.
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LAK-7002 - K-12 Analytics Decision Making: An Administrators Perspective Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will introduce the school or system administrator to the world of Learning Analytics and how to design, chose, or model an intended project. Focus will be on aligning Learning Analytic projects to school/district priorities, needs, and areas of inquiry. This course will introduce the student to various considerations needing to be made with regard to using data analytics as a “crystal ball” and the pros and cons of doing so. Students in this course will be exposed to several early and recent applications of learning analytics in the K-12 sector and will learn to evaluate and critique each, as well as how to handle concerns from various stake holders.
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LAK-7001 - K-12 Educational Data Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will be introduced to the role of technology and various forms of education data used in learning analytics. An overview of data mining with special consideration and focus of best practices to be considered in learning analytics, such as the use of Learning Analytics Software and Learning Management Systems or Course Content Systems will be included. Students will be given instruction on uses and limitations of K-12 data and discussion of relevance and practicality of data for predictive analysis in the K-12 environment. Describing the change of a “rear view” perspective from a formative assessment perspective to a predictive and forecasting view is an important part of this course.
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LAK-7000 - Introduction to Learning Analytics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will be introduced to the evolution of data analytics and its progression into education. Prominent theories and leaders in learning analytics will be explored. Students will learn to delineate between learner analytics, academic analytics, and data mining. This course will outline the distinction in purpose and function learning analytics plays in the K-12 environment. Students will be introduced to the historical forces responsible for driving the growth of K-12 learning analytics, such as Federal legislation, high stakes testing, increased call for accountability, reduction in resources, and an increase in commercially branded software. Students will examine potential uses in K-12 environments, as well as introduction to criteria for a successful K-12 learner analytic program and perspectives of potential key stakeholders regarding the implementation of learner analytics.
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MBA-6010 - Strategic Planning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an overview of effective strategic planning formulation and correct application for use in real life situations. Students will develop skills in operational business strategies as well as being introduced to the entire strategic planning process.
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MBA-5150 - Innovation and Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this project-based course, students will investigate and practice strategies for innovation and introduction of new ideas, products, and technologies to market. Students will practice assessing their customers’ needs and tailoring strategies and tactics accordingly. This course provides an integrative approach to marketing and innovation based upon sound principles of business analysis, supply chain, operations, economics and financial management. Students will set marketing goals and produce plans to reach those goals and measure their progress. Ethical, social, and legal aspects such as marketing to minors and false or deceptive practices will be examined.
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MBA-5140 - Operations Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to the principles of operations management as they relate to business strategy. Students will learn how to manage business operations based on a global supply chain with diverse and geographically-dispersed suppliers and customers. Students will also examine how information systems can have a positive impact on operational productivity, competitiveness, automation of business processes, and electronic commerce.
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MBA-5130 - Managing Business Finances Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are introduced to procedures, process, and tools to effectively manage the business finances. Students will apply and practice these concepts in a wide range of simulated business and managerial situations. Topics include; Business and managerial economics, profit and loss, understanding financial reports, financial risk analysis, asset valuation, budgeting, managerial and financial accounting, financial ethics, and cost management. Students will practice using financial tools and case studies to aid in their analysis and financial decision-making.
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MBA-5121 - Managerial Decision-Making Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is a study of the skills and cognitive processes that managers utilize and the factors that influence effective business decisions in the global business environment. Students will learn practical problem-solving and critical thinking in their analysis of real-world business scenarios, selection of tools and techniques, and identification of problems, opportunities, and solutions. Students will also learn how information technology can provide effective decision support for complex business issues.
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MBA-5110 - Managing People and Teams Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to ensure that students are prepared to lead in today’s global workplace. Whether students are aspiring to management or are already a manager, students will find this course professionally relevant to acquire the essential skills to be an effective manager. In this course, students will examine concepts and apply strategies regarding global leadership; managing human capital and teams; ethical decision-making; and navigating organizational change. An important aspect of this course is that students will assess their personal management skills and have others provide input. The results of those assessments will enable students to develop a personal leadership plan.
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MBA-5102 - Changing Times - Business in the 21st Century Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to encourage students to understand and consider the impact of current trends such as 21st century leadership, globalization, sustainability, and technology on businesses. The subsequent core courses will provide a greater in-depth knowledge of business concepts and areas in an integrated fashion.
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MSA-5070 - Managing the Business Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is a survey of business concepts for the accounting professional. Students will study concepts of economics, management, and corporate governance to help them understand accounting in the context of the larger organization.
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MSA-5060 - Legal Aspects of Accounting and Taxation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will study how government regulations in taxation and bookkeeping impact the conduct of organizations and their accounting practices.
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MSA-5050 - Auditing and Compliance Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an advanced examination of auditing concepts, practices, and reporting requirements for the accounting professional.
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MSA-5040 - Advanced Financial Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an advanced examination of practices for financial accounting and reporting for the accounting professional. This course will explore the differences in reporting requirements of for-profit and not-for-profit government organizations.
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MSA-5035 - Advanced Cost Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an examination of the use of cost accounting techniques within the decision-making structure of the business environment.
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MSA-5030 - Corporate Income Tax Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the tax regulations provided under the US Internal Revenue Code governing taxation of business entities. Students will be required to research and apply tax strategies to various forms of businesses entities.
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MSA-5025 - Individual Income Tax Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the tax regulations provided under the US Internal Revenue Code governing individual income taxation. Students will be required to research and apply tax strategies.
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MSA-5020 - Advanced Governmental Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on more advanced accounting principles including business combinations and consolidations, foreign currency translation, hedge accounting and not-for-profit/governmental accounting.
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MSA-5015 - Auditing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide a historical background on auditing standards and their evolutions including the differences for publicly traded companies and privately held companies. In addition, the course will cover the auditing process including planning, fieldwork, wrap-up and reporting.
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MSA-5010 - Intermediate Financial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will provide historical background on accounting standards and their evolution. In addition, the course will emphasize the financial accounting and reporting standards according to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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MSA-5002 - Managerial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course explores the nature of managerial accounting as it relates to decision- making. Concepts and systems are analyzed, including cost-volume-profit analysis, analysis of reporting and financial statements, performance evaluation, differential analysis and product pricing, capital investment analysis, budgeting, and Just-in-Time manufacturing.
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MSA-5001 - Financial Accounting Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to financial accounting that specializes in the processes and principles used to prepare financial statements. This course will focus on an understanding of the accounting cycle including the preparation of the financial statements as well as interpreting information for decision-making.
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MSOL-5903 - Legal Issues in Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to enable the student/Human Resources Manager to recognize and analyze potential legal implications of common workplace situations. This course will help to understand and evaluate current trends and issues in employment law and to apply this knowledge in a way that effectively manages risk in the employment relationship. In this course, considerations are addressed regarding the employment relationship, employment laws and HR policies resolving employment disputes and current/future trends in employment and Human Resources laws.
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MSOL-5902 - Supervisory Concepts and Practices Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Through a blend of theory, practice, and skill development, this course explores the supervisory concepts, practices, challenges, and limitations that affect management in today’s business environment. To operate successfully in this changing environment, organizations need supervisors with the managerial skills and creativity to turn uncertainty into opportunity, think strategically, lead change initiatives, motivate employees, encourage a positive work environment, analyze and address the challenges of managing a diverse talented workforce, and effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. This course shows how to apply the principles of supervisory management to recognize and take advantage of these opportunities.
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MSOL-5901 - Recruitment and Human Resources Information Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents a comprehensive staffing model that identifies the key components of staffing, external influences, and staffing system management. Major areas covered are staffing models and company strategy, external influences (economic laws and regulations), staffing strategy and planning, job analysis, measurement, external and internal recruitment, external and internal selection, decision making, the final match, retention, and management of the staffing system. Emphasis is placed on staffing strategy and the importance of external selection in securing employees that will become productive members of the organization. This course also focuses on the integration of technology into core staffing functions.
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MSOL-5804 - Nonprofit Board Governance and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Boards of trustees represent a critical element in the complex nonprofit organizational system. Nonprofit boards provide necessary oversight, ensure accountability, and often, actively fundraise. In this course, students will explore nonprofit boards, their role and responsibilities, how they are self-governed and managed by staff, and how they can be effectively utilized for resource development.
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MSOL-5803 - Philanthropy and Fundraising in Nonprofits Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Nonprofit sustainability requires complex fundraising programs and effort, and the philanthropy of individuals and organizations, public and private. The dynamic nature of today’s donor markets, the impact they have on philanthropic behavior, and the ethics and accountability required of nonprofits and their fundraisers are explored in this course.
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MSOL-5802 - Nonprofit Strategic Management and Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Nonprofit leaders use strategy to navigate through the dynamic internal and external environments. Through mission, vision, goal setting, strategic planning, and environmental analysis and assessment, strategy is developed, implemented, and measured. In this course, students explore the purpose and process of strategic management to analyze the work that needs to be done and the best way to do it.
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MSOL-5801 - The Nonprofit Sector: History, Trends, and Theories Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The nonprofit sector in the U.S. dates back to the 1970s, but charitable organizations have a much richer history. An overview of the nonprofit sector, its origins and connection to public policy in the U.S., current trends and the future of the sector, and the concepts of nonprofit theory are explored in this course.
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MSOL-5703 - Management, Leadership and Team Building in the Project and Program Environment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will explore techniques and skills that can mitigate human resource problems in the project and program environment. Such problems can cause delays, erode quality, increase costs, and result in high levels of stress for everyone on the project team. This course will introduce and investigate soft skills utilized in management, leadership, and team building that can be applied to manage tough human resource issues. Students will examine concepts of leadership and organizational behavior to promote their effectiveness as both project leaders and project managers. Integration of tools and technology such as social media and management of virtual and multi-cultural teams will also be studied
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MSOL-5702 - Earned Value Project Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Earned Value is the accurate measurement of the authorized work physically accomplished plus management’s budget for the completed work. This course presents the Earned Value technique which has been around for decades. It is discussed in this course as an effective technique to manage projects.
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MSOL-5701 - Project Risk Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Project risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have either a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives. This course includes the processes concerned with conducting project risk management planning, identification, analysis, mitigation and monitoring and control.
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MSOL-5303 - Comparative Health Care Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will evaluate key population challenges affecting modern societies in the developed and developing world by examining the health systems of various countries. Using a consistent framework, a comparison of each country’s history, geography, government, and economy, as well as a detailed analysis of the country’s healthcare system facilities, workforce, technology, cost, quality, and access, will be explored. Examples of challenges include: relations between population, growth, and the environment; population growth and socioeconomic development; and population and maturation of new diseases. Emerging issues in global healthcare are also explored.
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MSOL-5302 - Health Care Policy Analysis and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides the student with an overview of the factors which govern and impact the development of health care policy in the United States. The student will learn how current and changing policies help shape the organizational structure of our health care system. The impact of these policies on services for the elderly and disabled will also be explored.
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MSOL-5301 - Health Care Legal and Ethical Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will critically examine some of the legal and ethical issues affecting health care in America. The course includes an introduction and overview of key legal concepts and the exploration of selected issues including: Financing Indigent Care, Patient Rights, Informed Consent/Refusal of treatment, Tort Reform, End-of-Life Decision Making, Termination of Life Support, Do Not Resuscitate Orders, and Patient and Provider Relations. Upon completion, students will have an enhanced understanding regarding the relationship between law and ethics as they relate to the complex world of health care.
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MSOL-5203 - Survey of Forensic Sciences Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course students are provided an introduction to different sciences and technologies applied in criminal investigations. Focus is on the forensic scientist and his or her role in crime scene investigations. The criminalist topics include fingerprint technology, ballistics, tool mark impressions, bloodstain pattern analysis, serology and DNA, microscopy, and questioned documents. The function of forensic biology and chemistry will likewise be explored. Students will also evaluate the duties of the forensic expert acting as an expert witness in court.
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MSOL-5202 - Current Issues in Law Enforcement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with the opportunity to investigate the issues facing the leadership of the nations’ local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Major problems such as drug enforcement, organized crime, white collar crime, and the war on terrorism and cooperation among law enforcement, first responder and health officials provide the core focus of student efforts.
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MSOL-5201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the different components of the criminal justice system in the United States. Through a legal, criminological, historical, and societal perspective, the foundations of crime and justice, police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice will be evaluated. Special attention will be given to police, court, and corrections from arrest to conviction. Students will examine concepts of ethics and discuss current issues in the criminal justice system. Integration of technology such as databases and the use of technology in policing and corrections will be studied.
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MSOL-5113 - Quality Management in Public Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Quality management provides governmental structures with foundational measures and approaches for better public service delivery. In this course, students are provided the opportunity to examine the principles and methods for implementing an effective Total Quality Management system in a governmental environment. Students are provided a variety of planning methods to design, manage, and sustain such a system. By differentiating between strategic planning and operational planning, students will define a vision of quality improvement and insures those efforts are appropriate and stay on track.
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