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CJ-5007 - Current Issues in Law Enforcement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with the opportunity to investigate the most important 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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CJ-5006 - Drugs, Values, and Society Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will examine the nature and extent of criminal and non-criminal drug abuse, as well as the causes and prevention. Particular attention will be given to the sociological aspects of values and the effects of drugs in our society. We will examine drug abuse as both a social problem and a law enforcement issue. In addition to the sociological aspects of drug abuse, we will examine drug enforcement and narcotics control investigative tactics and techniques.
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CJ-5004 - Organized Crime Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with an opportunity to examine the various types of white collar crime, methods of detection, investigation, and the social impact of such crimes. The specifics of organized crime such as family structure, revenue sources, and investments will be introduced. The differences and common bonds between organized and white collar crime will be evaluated. Students will also evaluate the political influences in organized crime and cases related to white collar crimes.
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CJ-5002 - Juvenile Offender Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces the history of adolescence, delinquency, and the U.S. juvenile justice system. Philosophies such as parens patriae and multiple theories on the causes of juvenile justice will be evaluated. Students will assess rules of law, police, court, and correction issues related to youth offenders. Additional topics include abuse of drugs, gang activity, gender, family, schools, and delinquency. Juvenile justice programs in other countries will be evaluated.
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CMP-9600CJ - DCJ Comprehensive Portfolio Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The design of the portfolio course allows students to work collaboratively with faculty members to create a comprehensive portfolio of their work and achievements thus far. This portfolio will showcase the student’s abilities. Key competencies will be demonstrated by portfolio artifacts including in the areas of ethics and social responsibility, theory and research in business and in the specialization, problem detection, global understanding, and professional competency. Students will present their dissertation concept paper as part of the portfolio.
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Doctoral Sequence |
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CMP-9700D - Dissertation Completion Pathway – Prospectus Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Prerequisites: You are enrolled in this course after successfully completing and .
This course focuses on ensuring you have sufficiently mastered knowledge of your discipline prior to entering the dissertation sequence. You will demonstrate the ability to synthesize empirical, peer-reviewed research to support the development of your prospectus. The prospectus will align all components of the proposed dissertation research, including evidence-based problem, purpose, research questions, frameworks, and research methods and design. A review of ethical research practices also will be conducted.
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DCP-8003 - Dissertation Intensive Semester Credits: 2 Weeks: 6
This course allows maximum engagement and interaction between DCP faculty, support services staff, and cohort groups. You will develop a sense of urgency and strategies for being academically successful. The course allows you to find cohort members and allows faculty to teach students strategies for success. You will learn to integrate work from their other DCP bridge courses to help solidify their study design, methodology, and approach while formulating the information in the context of the available literature. Students are enrolled in the intensive course concurrently with either DCP-8002 or CMP-9700D.
*Note – Students should work with their Academic and Finance Advisor for scheduling the enrollment start date of the course to align and plan the travel requirements of the intensive session.
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DCP-8002 - Designing Scholarly Research Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Prerequisites: You will enroll in this course after successfully completing
You will explore research designs and analytical techniques you may plan to use with your envisioned dissertation research. You will review the skills and tools necessary for data collection, interpretation and application of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. You also will complete the required CITI ethics training. This course is designed to build upon prior doctoral-level research coursework.
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DCP-8001 - Scholarly Writing and Synthesis of Literature Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course builds upon previous doctoral coursework to assist you in creating a synthesized review of current, peer-reviewed literature focused on your eventual dissertation topic. You will develop effective literature search strategies. Techniques to synthesize and organize research literature will be addressed. You will practice scholarly writing skills reflecting synthesis of divergent viewpoints and contrasting perspectives. University resources that support the dissertation process will be discussed.
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DIS-9904A - The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this dissertation course students work on completing Chapters 4 and 5 and the final dissertation manuscript. Specifically, students will complete their data analysis, prepare their study results, and present their findings in an oral defense and a completed manuscript. A completed, committee approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Dissertation Manuscript and successful Oral Defense are required to complete the course and graduate. Students who do not receive approval for either or both their dissertation manuscript or defense can take up to two supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of either or both items as needed.
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DIS-9904B - The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense Supplemental Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will work on completing Chapters 4 and 5 and the final dissertation manuscript. Specifically, students will complete their data analysis, prepare their study results, and present their findings in an oral defense and a completed manuscript. A completed, committee approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Dissertation Manuscript and Defense are required to complete the course and graduate. Students who do not receive approval for either or both their dissertation manuscript or defense will be enrolled in DIS9904C to finalize and gain approval of either or both items as needed.
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DIS-9904C - The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense Supplemental Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will work on completing Chapters 4 and 5 and the final dissertation manuscript. Specifically, students will complete their data analysis, prepare their study results, and present their findings in an oral defense and a completed manuscript. A completed, committee approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Dissertation Manuscript and Defense are required to complete the course and graduate. Students who do not receive approval for either or both their dissertation manuscript or defense will be removed from the program.
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DIS-9903A - Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students in this course will be required to prepare, submit, and obtain approval of their IRB application, collect data, and submit a final study closure form to the IRB. Students still in data collection at the end of the 12-week course will be able to take up to two supplementary 8-week courses to complete data collection and file an IRB study closure form.
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DIS-9903B - Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection Supplemental Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will be required to prepare, submit, and obtain approval of their IRB application, collect data, and submit a final study closure form to the IRB. They then will be enrolled in DIS9904A. Students still in data collection at the end of this course will be enrolled in DIS9903C to complete data collection and file an IRB study closure form.
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DIS-9903C - Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection Supplemental Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will be required to prepare, submit, and obtain approval of their IRB application, collect data, and submit a final study closure form to the IRB. They then will be enrolled in DIS9904A. Students still in data collection at the end of this course will be removed from the program.
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DIS-9902A - The Dissertation Proposal Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students in this course will be required to work on completing Chapters 1-3 of their dissertation proposal and receive committee approval for the Dissertation Proposal (DP) in order to pass the class. Chapter 2 consists of the literature review. Chapter 3 covers the research methodology method and design and to includes population, sample, measurement instruments, data collection and analysis, limitations, and ethical considerations. In this course, a completed, committee-approved Chapters 2 and 3 are required and, by the end of the course, a final approved dissertation proposal (against the minimum rubric standards). Students who do not receive approval of the dissertation proposal will be able to take up to two supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of these requirements.
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DIS-9902B - The Dissertation Proposal Supplemental Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will be required to complete Chapters 1-3 of their dissertation proposal and receive committee approval for the Dissertation Proposal (DP). Chapter 2 consists of the literature review. Chapter 3 covers the research methodology to include population, sample, measurement instruments, data collection and analysis, limitations, and ethical considerations. In this course, a completed, committee approved Chapters 2 and 3 are required in addition to a completed, approved dissertation proposal (against the minimum rubric standards) before students may move to DIS9903A. Students who do not receive approval of the dissertation proposal will be enrolled in DIS9902C to finalize and gain approval of these requirements.
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DIS-9902C - The Dissertation Proposal Supplemental Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will be required to complete Chapters 1-3 of their dissertation proposal and receive committee approval for the Dissertation Proposal (DP). Chapter 2 consists of the literature review. Chapter 3 covers the research methodology to include population, sample, measurement instruments, data collection and analysis, limitations, and ethical considerations. In this course, a completed, committee approved Chapters 2 and 3 are required in addition to a completed, approved dissertation proposal (against the minimum rubric standards) before students may move to DIS9903A. Students who do not receive approval of the dissertation proposal will be dismissed from the program.
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DIS-9901A - Components of the Dissertation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students in this course will be required to complete Chapter 1 of their dissertation proposal including a review of literature with substantiating evidence of the problem, the research purpose and questions, the intended methodological design and approach, and the significance of the study. A completed, committee approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Chapter 1 is required to pass this course successfully. Students who do not receive approval of Chapter 1 to minimum standards will be able to take up to two supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of Chapter 1.
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DIS-9901B - Components of the Dissertation Supplemental Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course are required to complete Chapter 1 of their dissertation proposal, which includes the research problem to be investigated, its background the study’s purpose, and supporting evidence for the study’s significance. A completed, committee-approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Chapter 1 is required before student may advance to DIS9902A. Students who do not receive approval of Chapter 1 will take DIS9901C to finalize and gain approval of Chapter 1.
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DIS-9901C - Components of the Dissertation Supplemental Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course are required to complete Chapter 1 of their dissertation proposal, which includes the research problem to be investigated, its background the study’s purpose, and supporting evidence for the study’s significance. A completed, committee-approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Chapter 1 is required before student may advance to DIS9902A, Students who do not receive approval of Chapter 1 will be dismissed from the program.
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Doctoral Sequence – Business |
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CMP-9700E - Doctoral Comprehensive Assessment: Pre-Candidacy Prospectus Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Doctoral Comprehensive Assessment is intended to assure students have mastered knowledge of their discipline prior to candidacy status and demonstrate the ability to design empirical research as an investigator before moving on to the dissertation research course work. Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize empirical, peer-reviewed research to support all assignments in this course. The Doctoral Comprehensive Assessment is completed only after all foundation, specialization, and research courses have been completed.
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Doctoral Sequence – Marriage and Family Sciences |
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CMP-9700M - MFT Doctoral Comprehensive Examination Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In their pursuit of a research doctoral degree (PhD) at Northcentral University, students gain expertise in their academic discipline and in one or more specializations that complement their academic discipline. The Doctoral Comprehensive Examination is intended to assure that students have mastered knowledge of their discipline before candidacy status is achieved and their dissertation work is initiated. The Doctoral Comprehensive Examination is taken following the completion of all foundation, specialization, and methods courses.
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CMP-9602M - DMFT Portfolio III Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 4
In your pursuit of an applied doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (DMFT) at Northcentral University, students will gain expertise in their academic discipline and in one or more specializations that complement their academic discipline. The Doctoral Portfolio courses are intended to assure that students both set goals they will work to accomplish during the program and provide artifacts indicating that they have acquired competencies in several key domains. The Doctoral Portfolio must be successfully completed with at least a B grade prior to beginning any work in Dissertation courses. Each course may only be retaken once.
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CMP-9601M - DMFT Portfolio II Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 4
In your pursuit of an applied doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (DMFT) at Northcentral University, students will gain expertise in their academic discipline and in one or more specializations that complement their academic discipline. The Doctoral Portfolio courses are intended to assure that students both set goals they will work to accomplish during the program and provide artifacts indicating that they have acquired competencies in several key domains. The Doctoral Portfolio must be successfully completed with at least a B grade prior to beginning any work in Dissertation courses. Each course may only be retaken once.
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CMP-9600M - DMFT Portfolio I Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 4
In your pursuit of an applied doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (DMFT) at Northcentral University, students will gain expertise in their academic discipline and in one or more specializations that complement their academic discipline. The Doctoral Portfolio courses are intended to assure that students both set goals they will work to accomplish during the program and provide artifacts indicating that they have acquired competencies in several key domains. The Doctoral Portfolio must be successfully completed with at least a B grade prior to beginning any work in Dissertation courses. Each course may only be retaken once.
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Doctoral Sequence - Organizational Leadership |
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Doctoral Sequence – Psychology |
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CMP-9701P - Pre-Candidacy Prospectus Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Pre-Candidacy Prospectus is intended to ensure students have mastered knowledge of their discipline prior to candidacy status and demonstrated the ability to design empirical research as an investigator before moving on to the dissertation research coursework. Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize empirical, peer-reviewed research to support all assignments in this course. The Pre-Candidacy Prospectus is completed only after all foundation, specialization, and research courses have been completed.
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Doctoral Sequence - Technology |
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Computer Science |
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CMP-9700CS - PhD-CS Portfolio Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will work collaboratively with faculty members to create a comprehensive portfolio of their work and achievements thus far. This portfolio will showcase the student’s abilities. Key competencies will be demonstrated by portfolio artifacts including in the areas of ethics and social responsibility, theory and research in technology/innovation and in the specialization, problem detection, global understanding, and professional competency. Students will present their dissertation concept paper as part of the portfolio.
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CS-7014 - Software Engineering Fundamentals for Technology Leaders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will recognize the importance of modeling associated with software development. As more businesses become electronic, the need for experienced software developers increases. software engineers, system architects, computer programmers, and information technology programmers will benefit from this course by becoming familiars with the processes technology leaders use prior to the design and implementation stage of software. Students will assume the roles of software engineers to give them the experience and confidence that is necessary to succeed in this field.
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CS-7010 - Advanced Topics in Network Communications Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Information Technology (IT) field continues to grow exponentially, requiring candidates to hold advanced knowledge regarding contemporary applications of client-server Web architecture. The Corporation Information Officer (CIO) is an example of a new executive role that has emerged requiring specialized advanced education in the IT field. This course explores advanced topics in Network Architecture and Technology, including concepts, applications, and future directions regarding the development of networks for business systems. Students will be evaluated on final research projects, and case studies of businesses, performing an analysis against various Network Architecture and Technology topographies to maximize systems performance.
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CS-7009 - Advanced Topics in Management Information Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Information Technology field continues to grow exponentially, requiring students to hold advanced knowledge of information technology and systems. The Management Information Systems discipline needs professionals familiar with where the field has been and where it is going. The purpose of this course is to explore advanced topics including concepts, applications, and future directions of Management Information Systems. Students will be evaluated on research projects and case studies.
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CS-7005 - Complex Database Management Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The database administration field continues to grow exponentially, requiring executives and programmers to hold advanced knowledge regarding network architecture and current technologies. The corporation information officer (CIO) is an example of a new executive role that has emerged as a result of this growth, requiring specialized advanced education in the information technology field. This course analyzes database architecture and design, including such topics as WAN, LAN, Wireless, and other leading edge technologies in network architecture, exploring emerging case study applications of contemporary database software applications. Students will be evaluated on technical research projects and case studies applied in the business areas using database applications.
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CS-5013 - Programming Languages Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students are introduced to the theory of programming languages; their structure and organization; imperative, object-oriented, functional, and declarative language paradigms; language syntax and semantics; parsing and compiling; abstraction; modularity; and program structure. Experience in Java programming or in a C-based language is required.
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CS-5005 - Database Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an introduction to databases from a computer science perspective. Topics include the relational model, relational algebra, data normalization, alternative database models, data structure and access, concurrency, transactions, indexing, and query optimization.
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CS-5003 - Computer Graphics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course introduces students to the basic principles of Web graphics and Web design. The concepts are related to Web graphics, including basic graphic elements and principles of design and creative strategies for developing effective website graphics. These include graphic file formats, preparation of graphics for the Web, and site organization. Students will participate in the creation of a website, develop skills for the integration of graphics into Web pages and gain an understanding of the value of graphics as an Internet marketing element.
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CS-4009 - The Internet Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine computer networking and the Internet from a non-technical perspective. The purpose of this course is to explain how computers communicate, what the Internet is, how the Internet works, and what the Internet offers in professional and personal settings. It is essential for those in the IT industry to have a thorough understanding of the Internet along with its many uses. At the end of this course, students will have the necessary information and tools to utilize the Internet for a wide variety of uses.
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CS-4006 - Professional and Technical Writing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed to help students develop their technical writing abilities to a professional level. Students will learn about audience considerations, style, drafting and revision techniques, how to work in a collaborative environment, and more. A variety of media and formats will be studied, including Web sites, emails, proposals, memos, and instructions.
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CS-4001 - Computer Operating Systems Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts underlying the architecture and usage of modern operating systems, including MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Understanding the Windows GUI, managing the local security in windows, Macintosh OS9 and OS X, and network server operating systems.
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TIM-8190 - Computer Science Policy and Strategy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Visionary leaders can help change an organization and bring about new innovations. In this course, students will practice being those visionaries and being champions for new technologies and positive change in public and private organizations using computers.
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TIM-6190 - Innovation & Strategy in Computer Science Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Computer scientists—with their heavy technical knowledge—will be at the heart of teams who design and deploy innovative computer technologies, hardware, and software. These developments should be aligned to the organization’s mission, vision, and values. In this course, students will continue to learn how their work fits within the larger organization and to think strategically about new hardware and software.
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Corporate Wellness |
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CPW-5013 - Worksite Health Promotion Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn the fundamental theories related to research and practice in health promotion within the workforce. Topics will include a comprehensive overview of worksite health promotion that illustrates the importance of today’s workplace. Students will learn a step-by-step approach to planning, implementing, and evaluating corporate wellness programs.
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CPW-5012 - Business Aspects in Corporate Fitness and Wellness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn about the foundations needed to foster positive financial implications for developing a corporate wellness program. Topics include rising health care costs, developing a prevention strategy for better health, changing corporate culture to reduce risk factors, relating job satisfaction to corporate wellness and using innovation to enhance health measures. Course mastery will be demonstrated by building a business case for investing in the health of a company’s employees by initiating a corporate wellness program.
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CPW-5011 - Wellness Leadership and Professional Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be introduced to leadership strategies and successful wellness programs developed by organizations. Topics include leadership strategies, professional development, and guidelines for developing and managing a corporate wellness program. Course mastery will be demonstrated by the creation of a wellness initiative.
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CPW-5010 - Wellness Coaching - Lifestyle Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn the fundamental theories related to research and practice in health education. Topics include the roles of theory in health promotion; and human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and kinesiology as they relate to applications in corporate wellness. Course mastery will be demonstrated by developing a wellness proposal.
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Curriculum and Teaching |
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CT-7008 - Evaluation of Instruction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will evaluate various foundational aspects related to evaluating the effects of instruction on student learning. Topics will involve school accountability, instructional practices, and testing when assessing student performance.
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CT-7007 - Leadership for Student Achievement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will learn how to develop the skills that are necessary to become effective educational leaders. Students will compare and contrast theories and theorists related to educational leadership in PK-12 schools. Strategies to motivate and build confidence in others through effective educational leadership will be explained. Appropriate communication skills of educational leaders will be determined. Students will explain how to manage change and improve performance through effective educational leadership. Appropriate ethics of educational leadership will be discussed.
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CT-7006 - Multiple Intelligences Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be introduced to Dr. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (MI), and will evaluate how to differentiate curriculum to maximize its benefits for students. Students will analyze the options for evaluating and revising assessment methods and tools to include MI theory in curriculum development. In addition, specific intelligences will be evaluated for their contributions to personal and professional development.
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CT-7005 - Literacy: Focus on Curriculum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This class offers doctoral students opportunities to investigate and assess the issues and research related to literacy development and literacy curriculum development. Students will analyze principles and strategies that foster literacy development in the early grades and apply learnings to classroom curriculum and instruction. Theory, activities, and summative assessments aid the doctoral leaner in the evaluation of literacy based learning and performance. Literacy achievement and best literacy teaching strategies are planned and implemented.
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CT-7004 - Language and Literacy Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Language and Literacy Education will assist the doctoral student in learning about the processes of language development. Students will analyze the theory of mind and the processes of language and meaning development by reflecting on their own understanding of language. Doctoral students will assess specific literacy strategies to promote language development and analyze ways children learn words and concepts. Students will reflect on the impact of language acquisition on learning and teaching literacy. In addition, students will create strategies, lessons, and assessments designed for language and literacy.
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CT-7003 - Teaching and Learning Foundations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The foundations of teaching and learning can be viewed from several perspectives. Doctoral students will analyze the influence of emotional, social, and cultural contexts and evaluate those influences to make effective decisions that support school structures, which enable student learning. Topics include learning theories and instructional models, effective teaching practices, multiple intelligences, and metacognition.
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CT-7002 - Identifying and Maximizing Learning/ Teaching Styles Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The skillful use of learning and teaching styles requires familiarity with style models. CT7002 offers the doctoral student opportunities for the analysis and assessment of the interactions at play within learning/teaching styles and brain-based strategies and applications. The doctoral student will become familiar with his or her own style and teaching models that engage diverse students. From that awareness, planning can include how to investigate and evaluate the responsible use of styles and strategies within effective teaching models plus the synthesis, application, and assessment of models within diverse learning contexts. The doctoral student will integrate insights for maximizing styles, teaching strategies, and assessments within a plan for developing best practices and continuing professional development.
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CT-7001 - The Role of the Teacher Practitioner Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will explore the process of teacher inquiry. Throughout the course, students will utilize the inquiry process on a particular classroom problem and identify possible data sources that could be used to gather more information about the problem. Students will be exposed to numerous examples of teacher inquiry, read relevant research, and apply their learning about the inquiry process for the development of their own personal action plans for classroom-based inquiry.
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CT-7000 - Developing Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students will contrast and analyze instructional strategies based on a framework of educational principles. Students will integrate and implement curriculum theories and models including differentiated instruction with the integration of technology supporting PK-12 instructional practices. Students will develop curriculum aligned to standards supporting current educational requirements. Current educational issues and trends will be addressed and recommendations for change in the PK-12 classroom will be presented.
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CT-5013 - The Classroom: Management and Organization for Student Achievement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this Master’s level course, students will be provided with models and strategies for effective classroom management for today’s classroom. Students will investigate research-based instructional practices in classroom management. A classroom management system will be created. Methods for engaging students in the classroom will be explored. Classroom organizational tactics will be analyzed. Students will examine various ways to use discipline and conflict resolution strategies in the classroom. Theories regarding classroom management will be applied.
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CT-5012 - Teaching Foundations for Language and Literacy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will learn about the foundations and principles of language and literacy development in a child’s early years. Theory, strategies, activities, as well as a summative assessment are presented throughout this course to assist teachers in gaining a thorough perspective on promoting language and literacy fluency. Student will be asked to reflect on their own understanding of language development and reflect on their teaching of language.
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CT-5011 - Learning and Teaching Styles, Multiple Intelligences, and Ways of Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course allows you to examine the multiple ways in which individuals learn and how ways of learning inform how instructors teach. You will evaluate multiple teaching theories, the theory of multiple intelligences, and the debate about the existence and value of learning styles. Throughout the course, you will move beyond understanding the theories to the application of your knowledge and skills through designing unit and lesson plans that integrate multiple ways of learning and teaching within authentic classroom scenarios.
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CT-5010 - Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Strategies and Principles Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will be provided an overview of theories, principles, practices, design, implementation, evaluation, and issues in curriculum and instruction. Topics include curriculum design and development, curriculum standards, high stakes testing, historical precedents, reflection, the information processing model, and models of teaching and learning.
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CT-5003 - Principles of Teaching & Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The foundations of teaching and learning can be viewed from several perspectives. One such perspective includes the principles supporting the theories and models used today by educational practitioners; this course will focus on such principles. Students will contrast and evaluate the development, motivation, and transfer of learning processes and models. Students will also evaluate learning styles and metacognition for possible changes that can improve teaching practices. Finally, students will analyze the influence of emotional, social, and cultural contexts in order to make effective decisions that support school structures that enable student learning.
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CT-5000 - Curriculum and Instructional Strategies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The purpose of this master’s level course is to provide an overview of theories, principles, practices, design, implementation, evaluation, and issues in curriculum and instruction. Students will learn to integrate theory and practice. Students will study accountability and high stakes testing, historical precedents, local and federal accountability rules. Students will be encouraged to distinguish between testing and accountability. Reflection and discussion will enhance deep understanding.
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Cybersecurity |
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TIM-6390 - Strategic Management of CybersecurityMinimum Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Organizations with their vast amounts of data will require cybersecurity professionals to continually monitor and evaluate systems for potential vulnerabilities—yet cybersecurity considerations are often left out of strategic discussions. In this course, students will practice integrating cybersecurity concepts and considerations into strategic planning.
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TIM-6302 - Changing Times: Trends and Topics in CybersecurityMinimum Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
New technologies bring with them many benefits—and many dangers—for today’s organizations. With so many threats—both internal and external—it is important for leaders to know how to protect their organizations’ valuable information resources. In this course, students will take the first step towards becoming important members of a technology management team through the study of cybersecurity.
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DMFT Courses |
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DMFT-8971 - Doctoral Supervision Practicum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course was designed for students wishing to focus the experiential component of their degree in the area of clinical supervision. This practicum course provides students opportunities to enhance their ability to help MFT students begin their growth toward clinical competence and professional identity as a MFT. Students will be invited participate in supervision of NCU MFT master’s students while receiving guidance from the NCU instructor on the development of their supervisory skills. The course will provide an opportunity to engage in discussions and practice of supervisory tasks enhancing students’ ability to further develop their identities as MFTs and future MFT supervisors.
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DMFT-8970 - MFT Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course introduces the fundamentals of systemic supervision with an emphasis on the importance of contextual variables such as gender, culture, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity. The design of the course meets the criteria for the 30-hour supervision fundamentals course for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor track. The intention is for the course also to be useful for any professional who is actively engaged in clinical supervision Participants wishing to pursue the AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation should verify their eligibility with AAMFT.
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DMFT-8965 - DMFT Doctoral Internship and Portfolio Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a 9-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) clinically focused internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an internship contract approved by the Director of Clinical Training in the PhD Internship DRF in Taskstream. This nine-month experience is organized into three 1-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration. The last of these is MFT -8965 . All students in this internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the PhD student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The supervisor’s credentials must be approved by the Director of Clinical Field Placement as a part of the internship contracting process in Taskstream. The internship contract will guide both the student’s work during the 9-month internship, and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work. While each student’s Internship will be very individualized to provide the best possible growth through experiential learning, each internship will share these characteristics: students will meet regularly with their local supervisor; unless it is required by the student’s internship contract, students will not have to attend the weekly NCU supervision groups online; each internship is focused solidly in the student’s degree specialty (e.g., military family therapy, medical family therapy, couples therapy, etc.); it represents a growth in the student’s previous functioning (i.e., it cannot be simply doing more of what you are already doing); and it provides an experiential base for the student to meet the PhD Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes.
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DMFT-8962 - DMFT Doctoral Internship II Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a nine-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an approved Internship contract. This nine-month experience is organized into three one-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration. All students in Internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the DMFT student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The Internship contract will guide both the student’s work during the nine-month internship, and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work.
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DMFT-8961 - DMFT Doctoral Internship I Semester Credits: 1 Weeks: 12
Upon completion of the practicum course, doctoral students are required to complete a nine-month, full-time (i.e., 30 hours per week) internship. Prior to beginning the doctoral internship, all students must develop an approved Internship Contract. This nine-month experience is organized into three one-credit courses, each being 12 weeks in duration. All students in the internship must have a local supervisor who has the documented expertise to mentor the DMFT student’s development in the area of the student’s specialty. The Internship Contract will guide both the student’s work during the nine-month internship and the supervisor’s evaluations of the student’s work.
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DMFT-8951 - DMFT Doctoral Practicum Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides DMFT students with an opportunity to engage in ongoing advanced therapeutic practice. Emphasis is placed on the continued development of therapy and assessment skills, theoretical integration, and personal growth. Because all students must have at least a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy or related discipline to register for this course, we assume all students are at least minimally competent as clinicians. The emphasis in the DMFT Practicum is on continued growth, and development in professional identity as a doctoral level therapist. Students with an LMFT license (or equivalent) are not required to have an on-site supervisor. All other students must have an on-site supervisor. All students will participate weekly in the NCU online supervision group, and students who are not LMFTs will also meet at least weekly with their on-site supervisor. All students must be clinically active throughout Practicum, though there are no specific hours requirements. All students must document what they actually do. If students are using the DMFT Practicum to work toward full licensure as LMFTs, they must be sure that they are also meeting the appropriate State regulatory board requirements for Associate license (or equivalent) supervision.
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DMFT-8706 - The Business of Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
What are the components of a successful private practice? How do I make my practice run smoothly and efficiently? In this course, students will learn ABCs of a successful private practice, reflecting on such components as marketing, accounting, and scheduling. As a signature assignment, students will be required produce a complete business plan of a desired practice or mental health organization including specific steps indicated how they are planning to reach their goals.
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DMFT-8705 - Systemic Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
What makes a person an effective leader? This doctoral level course will engage students in developing a better understanding of the leadership role, styles, philosophy, and behaviors. The students will also examine and apply the concepts of general systems theory (GST) and their application to the creation of a successful leadership style.
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DMFT-8704 - Systemic Consultation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course invites students to look at an organization from a systems based perspective, examining the patterns of interactions, current events, and managerial solutions, keeping in mind foundational concepts of general systems theory (GST). Students will learn how to use their systemic training to consult with persons from a variety of organizations, with a goal of improving current functioning and future outcomes.
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DMFT-8703 - Strategic Planning in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
An effective organization requires a clear mission and vision, as well the establishment of clear goals. This doctoral level course will engage students in a reflective process pertaining to the specific management activities that promote an effective distribution of organizational resources. Students will also learn how to direct involved stakeholders in the completion of the designated goals while navigating the ever-changing environment of mental health administration.
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DMFT-8702 - Practice/Organization Marketing Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral level course will prepare students to understand and apply marketing ideas in order to promote a larger mental health organization or a smaller private practice. Students will review marketing theories pertaining to the brand strategies and development and learn how to create the best marketing plan using an optimal marketing mix. This course covers current methods to develop product designs and implement newest marketing strategies including multimedia presence.
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DMFT-8701 - Financial Administration and Budgeting in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course examines the components of mental health care finance and budgeting. It covers various funding sources and payments specific to health care delivery systems, including funding sources and payment methods. Students will acquire practical knowledge of accounting standards, financial management, and financial accountability. Student will complete a signature exercise in order to demonstrate the ability to synthesize theoretical and conceptual knowledge, as well as professional and ethical implications of the financial and budget-related decisions.
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DMFT-7202 - Grant Writing Concepts and Approaches for MFTs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course focuses on the fundamental concepts of, and approaches to, grant writing. The purpose for this course is to prepare students to seek, identify, and respond to different types of grant opportunities. Special emphasis is placed on developing grant applications using the systemic/relational conceptual framework of Marriage and Family Therapy as a template for developing prevention, early intervention, or full-scale/multidisciplinary treatment programs. Particular focus will be devoted to using Internet resources to access grantors’ grant and program announcements, strategic plans, and funding priorities. Students will consider ethical and political implications of various funding sources in pursuing grant funds.
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DMFT-7201 - Program Development for MFTs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course focuses on the fundamentals of developing human services programs from a marriage and family therapy (MFT) systemic/relational perspective. Students will review and analyze well-designed prevention, early intervention, and clinical treatment programs, and will understand the different stages and implementations of evidence-based programs. Then, students will develop a program of their choice using a standard format for program proposals: problem statement, goals and objectives, methodology or program description, evaluation plan, and executive summary. Throughout, students will apply systems theory and MFT concepts as appropriate to identify key contributions that MFTs can bring to the process of program development.
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DMFT-7112 - Program Evaluation and Monitoring in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course focuses on the fundamentals of evaluation and monitoring of human services programs. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods formative and summative program evaluations. Special emphasis is placed on evaluating programs and clinical outcomes using the systemic/relational perspective of Marriage and Family Therapy. The course will develop students’ abilities to collaborate with stakeholders in developing evaluation plans that ensure evaluation processes meet the needs of multiple stakeholders. Students will consider the various ethical implications of program evaluation and will identify ethical considerations in implementing an evaluation plan and reporting results.
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DMFT-7111 - Qualitative Research Design and Analysis in Marriage and Family Therapy MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides students with the foundational skills essential to the critique and execution of qualitative research, focusing on methods used regularly by marriage and family therapists. Students will learn to evaluate research processes, define research purposes, select appropriate methods for data collection and analysis, interpret findings, and write the research report. Each student will conduct research on self, write a brief auto ethnography, and develop a preliminary methodological design for potential use in the applied dissertation. Selected readings will include qualitative clinical research, and students will take a learning-through-doing/experiential approach that includes reflection-in-action and reflection-after-action.
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DMFT-7110 - Quantitative Research Design and Statistical Analysis in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course provides an exploration of quantitative research design and statistical analysis in marriage and family therapy for students in the DMFT program. The emphasis of the course is on providing a working knowledge of quantitative research design and statistical concepts in order to help the student learn how to understand, critique, and develop quantitative studies. The purpose of the course is to assist students in becoming research-informed practitioners and engage in research design as it relates to program development, program assessment and evaluation, needs analysis, outcome studies and other applied scholarship endeavors.
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DMFT-7103 - Research Methods in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This graduate-level introductory research methods course builds on the Scholarly Literature Review course. In addition, it provides a foundation for subsequent research courses in preparation for successfully completing a dissertation at Northcentral University. You will practice some of the skills learned in the Scholarly Literature Review course, such as how to critically analyze the work of others, but now with a focus on methods utilized. In addition, you will learn to critically discuss the primary research methodologies used in scholarly research, determine the steps to collect data, and begin to explore techniques used to analyze original data relating to marriage and family therapy. You will also identify what criteria are needed for a quality research project and be able to recognize whether the various elements of a research study are aligned and cohesive. These topics and others will be examined with the goal of enhancing your independent scholarly skills and preparing you for your own dissertation research and future scholarly endeavors.
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DMFT-7102 - Scholarly Literature Review in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on the scholarly review of literature and academic writing. The course emphasis is on how to (a) formulate ideas and convey them in an ethical fashion; (b) conduct effective literature searches, specifically in preparation for the dissertation, (c) develop a plan for writing comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature, (d) critically review and write about underlying theoretical frameworks that lay the foundation for future research, and (e) develop cultural sensitivity while apprising a possible research topic. The overarching goal of this course is for students to conduct an exhaustive search of the peer-reviewed research literature in their topic area and identify potential areas of inquiry for their dissertation in the framework of the field of Marriage and Family Therapy.
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DMFT-7101 - DMFT Foundations for Applied Doctoral Studies in MFT Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will be prepared for success in the marriage and family therapy applied doctoral program (DMFT) at Northcentral University. Students are introduced to relevant academic communities, professional standards, and doctoral level expectations. Essential skills needed to pursue an applied doctoral degree in MFT are emphasized, including developing critical thinking; a systems based framework, scholar practitioner research appraisal, and effective communication skills. Students will identify and begin to explore potential topics for an applied doctoral dissertation and complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to degree completion.
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ECE-7009 - Families, Communities, and Schools as Partners in Early Childhood Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will focus on the development of partnerships between early childhood educators, families, and communities. Encouraging involvement and communicating with families and communities in early childhood education programs will be researched and analyzed. Topics include child abuse, child advocacy, formulating effective strategies for working with families of special needs children, and societal trends and issues specific to diversity.
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ECE-7007 - Early Childhood Literacy and Literature Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will discuss literacy development in early childhood education. Balanced literacy instruction including a comprehensive set of strategies designed to meet individual needs will be explored. Methods for developing reading and writing skills that are developmentally appropriate will also be investigated. Since knowledge of children’s literature is essential for any early childhood educator, students will determine ways to select appropriate and motivating materials to enhance an early childhood literacy program. Emphasis will be placed on writing, spelling, and literacy development; motivating reading and writing; language and vocabulary development; the importance of family literacy partnerships; and analyzing, selecting, and responding to children’s literature.
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ECE-7005 - Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students explore the theory, research, and trends related to the curriculum and assessment of young children enrolled in early childhood education programs. Developmentally appropriate early childhood lesson plans and activities will be explored and analyzed. Standardized and classroom assessments will be researched and evaluated.
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ECE-7003 - Topics in Early Childhood Program Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral course focuses on the development and implementation of early childhood programs for a variety of age groups and purposes. Specifically, curriculum development, materials, teaching strategies, evaluation, budgets, hiring procedures and state guidelines/regulations are addressed. Skills and competencies to implement the aforementioned concepts will also be addressed.
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ECE-7002 - Topics in Early Childhood Growth, Development, and Educational Programs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral level course, students will explore theory and research related to the education of young children including societal changes and their influence on early childhood programs, the growth and the typical and atypical development of young children, and methods of studying children’s behavior. Emphasis will be placed on the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of infants, toddlers, and young children and the impact of these factors on the development and management of quality early childhood education instructional programs.
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ECE-7001 - Topics in Early Childhood Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course presents an overview of early childhood education in American society, including currently respected theories and practical applications for educating the young child. Specifically, students will explore basic educational concepts and developmentally appropriate practices for children, pre-k - grade three, including children with exceptional needs. Historical and contemporary models and delivery systems are presented and innovations in instruction are discussed. It is suggested that students pursuing a specialization in ECE should take this as their first specialization course.
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ECE-5009 - Early Childhood Education Capstone Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will integrate and apply their learning of early childhood education in a comprehensive manner. Student will reflect on content from courses taken earlier in the program and develop a more in-depth understanding of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards, developmentally appropriate practices, center-based curriculum, and aspects of professionalism as they apply to early childhood settings.
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ECE-5007 - Children’s Literature Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides students with effective strategies for using literature to support emerging literacy skills. Students will explore a variety of criteria for selecting high-quality literature in all genres for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary age children. Students will investigate strategies to support the development of children’s language, cognitive skills, personality, social and moral development, and aesthetic and creative development. Upon completion of this course the prospective early childhood educator will have a comprehensive understanding of high quality children’s literature and its use as a teaching tool for literacy development in educational settings from infancy to age 8.
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ECE-5005 - Children and Families in a Diverse Society Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, multicultural and anti-bias issues in early childhood settings are introduced. Students will explore culturally relevant methods for working with children and families. Upon completion of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of multi-cultural, bilingual, and anti-bias issues, and appropriate strategies for providing culturally relevant programs in an early childhood setting.
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ECE-5003 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will focus on the administrative development and implementation of early childhood programs for a variety of age groups and purposes. Curriculum development, materials, teaching strategies, evaluation, budgets, hiring procedures, and state guidelines/regulations are also addressed. Skills are gained through practical application of these topics.
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ECE-5002 - Growth and Development of Young Children Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students enrolled in this course will explore theories and research related to the education of young children. The intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth and development of infants, toddlers, and young children will be examined. Implications for the construction of developmentally appropriate early childhood education instructional programs will be a resulting focus.
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ECE-5001 - Foundations of Early Childhood Education Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine the historical, theoretical, and developmental foundations of education for students in Pre-K through grade three. An emphasis will be placed on theoretical perspectives related to early childhood development, including students with exceptional needs and English Language Learners. Course activities include investigating a variety of historical and contemporary models, educational concepts, and practices essential to developmentally appropriate classrooms, delivery systems, and educational innovations. It is strongly encouraged that students pursuing a specialization in ECE take this as their first specialization course.
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ED-7053 - Education Specialist Capstone Project Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
ED7053 is the culmination of the EdS program. In this course students will have the opportunity to demonstrate the synthesis of knowledge in the Education Specialist program through the design of a real-world problem solving project. The project should be based on research and/ or fieldwork and must demonstrate an approach to addressing the problem through application of theory. Additionally, within this course students will complete a reflective self-assessment of their learning throughout the program.
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ED-7036 - Innovation for Change Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will employ creative skills, manage innovation, and hone techniques to promote imaginative and flexible change strategies. Change involves knowledge, understanding, and commitment from administrators and cannot be construed as an event, but rather a process. Further, change involves working with a diverse group of people and striving to motivate others to muscle through change as it is needed. Leaders must work with a community and use change to implement desirable changes. This course will prepare doctoral students to negotiate the world of education innovation and change.
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